S2 E12: The thinking woman’s page turners
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This week we read books that hovered somewhere in the beach read category, yet much more challenging and satisfying than the run-of-the-mill sand and surf fluff.
Aileen read The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller, a story of summer, secrets, love, and lies.
Lauren read Mr. Wrong Number, a hilarious rom-com by Lynn Painter.
Alisa read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, about an aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon who is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life.
And Josie read Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story with a surprising tale of possible murder.
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*Trigger warning: The beginning of this episode starts off with a politically charged conversation about the Supreme Court and the recent overturning of Roe v Wade. But we eventually do talk about books.
** Also, this is our last episode before our summer break, but we will be back in the fall...
Published 07/11/22
Published 07/11/22
Alisa’s daughter Ella, and Lauren’s daughter Ana gave us a list of YA titles we hadn’t read yet.
Aileen read We Were Liars by E. Lockheart, a thriller with a blow-your-mind twist at the end. Though classified as YA, we all felt like this book was just as suitable for adults also.
Lauren read...
Published 06/27/22
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