Louise and Virginia do a deep dive into the very contentious topic of Cancel Culture and the trend of cancelling books and authors. They also touch on the subject of banning books (and indeed burning books), which always have the opposite effect of that sought. Virginia and Lou both have very strong opinions on the subject and it’s such an interesting conversation. They also discuss a few great non-bookish things they’ve been diving into of late. Books The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne, 2006, Doubleday All the Bright Places by John Boyne, 2022, Doubleday Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut, 1969 Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D H Lawrence, 1928. The Trial of Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Edited by CH Rolphe TV Shows Vardy v Rooney-Binge Murder on the Homefront – Netflix Significant Others – ABC iView Nolly – Foxtel Podcast The Banned Books Podcast