Podcast
Episode 45, featuring Liz Moore (author of Long Bright River) aired last week.
And, a mini episode featuring Aubree Cheadle (@mnreadingmama) will air this Wednesday.
AND, I released the first episode of a NEW MONTHLY BONUS PODCAST SERIES for Patrons! Every month, I will share my own picks in the book recommendations portion of the regular show. So, I’ll share:
- 2 Old Books I Love
- 2 New Books I Love
- 1 Book I Didn’t Love
- 1 Upcoming Release I’m Excited About
These are solo episodes (i.e. no co-host). If you’d like to get access to these bonus episodes (plus other bonus content), you can support the podcast for $5/month on Patreon.
New on the Blog
- 18 Books by Black Authors…in honor of Black History Month!
- The 2020 Rock Your Reading Tracker launched…including new features and improvements to existing features! Available for $14.99.
- Get bonus podcast episodes…Get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies when you support the podcast on Patreon!
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I finished reading…
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell (March 10, 2020)
So messed up, but so riveting. Made me incredibly uncomfortable, but I also think it’s a beautifully written cautionary tale. There is some controversy surrounding it (explained well here). Mini review coming.
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Know My Name by Chanel Miller (September 24, 2019) – AUDIOBOOK
Quite the audiobook to be listening to while reading My Dark Vanessa in print. Chanel Miller can write. And, the huge takeaway for me from her story is how broken the justice system is for victims of assault. The narration is super slow, so I listened to it on 1.75x speed. Mini review to come.
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I’m currently reading…
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb (April 2, 2019)
This blockbuster memoir about a psychologist’s experiences with her patients and with her own therapy isn’t what I expected…it’s much better! It reads really quickly and feels like part memoir, part self-help, and part behind-the-scenes of the psychology industry. Loving it so far (just over halfway through!).
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Upcoming reading plans…
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel (March 24, 2020)
One of my most anticipated books of 2020 from the author of Station Eleven! As Catherine and I discussed on the Winter 2020 Book Preview podcast episode, the plot seems super weird, but we feel like, if anyone can do it right, it’s Mandel. Plus, I’ve been hearing good reports from readers I trust (Annie Jones, Hunter @shelfbyshelf, and Anne Bogel).
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How was your reading week?
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Reading My Dark Vanessa and Know My Name at the same time is quite the feat. Both are so dark in their own ways. I had to speed up Know My Name, too, but not quite as fast as you went!
I tried to read Maybe You Should Talk to Someone…twice, and just couldn’t get into it. I know I’m in the minority on that one.
Have a fun weekend!
Loved ‘Know My Name”, but it was heavy reading! It probably wasn’t wise to follow it with “American Dirt”, but it was a library hold that came in. So I’m reading it. I can only read so much and then I have to take a break. It’s intense. I’m going to need something light after this. I’m thinking chick-lit…
Yay for a new Emily St. John Mandel
I really should read Maybe You Should Talk to Someone. I work in psychology- I feel like I’d really enjoy it!
I can understand wanting a few lighter titles after those books. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
The Glass Hotel looks good. I’m putting it on my wishlist. My weekly update
It is so difficult to explain the plot of The Glass Hotel and why I liked it so much, but suffice to say it’s a great read! I think it will appeal to a wide variety of readers too.
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is the next book in my audiobook queue, so I’ll probably start it tomorrow. Based on your review and others, I’m looking forward to it.
My reading is finally showing signs of life! I really enjoyed a simple story in The Women in Black and am immersed in The Sun Down Motel.
Having Liz Moore on your podcast was great. What a thoughtful author. I’m on the library wait list for the Gottlieb book which I’m curious about. Just finished The Holdout … what a crazy ending but I liked it up until then. Still pretty good.