Episodes
As we conclude the 7-year-long (!) experiment that has been Get Booked, Jenn takes a moment to look back and share some numbers!
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Published 11/10/22
This week on the Handsell, “That Charcuterie Chick” Olivia Carney recommends a a summer fav, a cookbook, and one from the top of her TBR.
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BOOKS DISCUSSED
The Art of the Board by Olivia Carney
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Half Baked Harvest by Tieghan Gerard
Gouda Friends by Cathy Yardley
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Published 10/20/22
Jenn and Vanessa discuss scary books, stories about friendships, LGBTQ+ resources, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked.
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The Paper Chase by John Jay Osborn Jr.
Common Goal by Rachel Reid
BOOKS DISCUSSED
The Black Phone by Joe Hill
Ju-On by Kei...
Published 10/13/22
This week on the Handsell, author and influencer Danielle Prescod talks about three of her recent favorite reads.
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BOOKS DISCUSSED:
Token Black Girl by Danielle Prescod
Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen
Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski (and Burnout)
Tanqueray by Stephanie Johnson with Brandon Stanton
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Published 10/06/22
This week on the Handsell, The Kiss Curse author Erin Sterling (a.k.a. Rachel Hawkins) recommends some spooky reads as we dream of Fall.
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BOOKS DISCUSSED:
The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling (The Ex Hex)
The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas
When the Reckoning Comes by LaTanya McQueen
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan...
Published 09/22/22
This week on the Handsell, human rights laywer and author Julian Aguon recommends some of the books that have helped him during the pandemic.
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BOOKS DISCUSSED:
No Country for Eight-Spot Butterflies by Julian Aguon
Sharks In the Time of Saviors by Kawaii Strong Washburn
How to Write an Autobiographical Novel by Alexander...
Published 09/15/22
Jenn and Danika continue fine-tuning Human vs. Algorithm, with recs for Stranger Things read-alikes, law school (kind of), queer Berlin, and more.
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BOOKS DISCUSSED
Burn Down, Rise Up by Vincent Tirado
A Dark and Starless Forest by Sarah...
Published 09/08/22
This week on the Handsell, debut author Carolyn Huynh recommends three books about the lives of women, each with their own angle.
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BOOKS DISCUSSED
The Fortunes of Jaded Women by Carolyn Huyhn
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoun Kim
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Published 09/01/22
This week on the Handsell, You’re Invited author Amanda Jayatissa recommends three recent thrillers she could not put down.
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BOOKS DISCUSSED
You’re Invited by Amanda Jayatissa
Things We Do In The Dark by Jennifer Hillier
The Last Housewife by Ashley Winstead
Someone Else’s Life by Lyn Liao Butler
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Published 08/18/22
Jenn and Erica dive into the first-ever Human vs. Algorithm, looking for recs for romance, comfort reads, Queen’s Gambit read-alikes, and more.
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BOOKS DISCUSSED
A Lot Like Adiós by Alexis Daria
The Lucky Escape by Laura Jane Williams
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Published 08/11/22
This week on the Handsell, Spider-Man’s Social Dilemma author Preeti Chhibber recommends some of her favorite comics!
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BOOKS DISCUSSED
Spider-Man’s Social Dilemma by Preeti Chhibber
Spidey Vol. 1: First Day (Robbie Thompson / Nick Bradshaw)
Ms. Marvel Vol. 1: No Normal (G. Willow Wilson, Sana Amanat, Adrian...
Published 08/04/22
Jenn and special guest and librarian Emily Pullen dig into reading recommendation algorithms, how they work (and don’t work), and what it means for our Get Booked experiment in this bonus episode.
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LINKS AND BOOKS
NoveList
StoryGraph
Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O’Neil
What We Do We Do in the Dark by Michelle Hart
Solito by Javier Zamora
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Published 07/21/22
Jenn and Vanessa announce an exciting experiment and ponder the evolution of the Get Booked feed in this Very Special Episode.
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Published 07/07/22
This week on the Handsell, Amanda recommends Life’s Work by Willie Parker.
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Published 05/30/22
Amanda and Jenn discuss Amanda’s new job (!), Murakami read-alikes, the perfect plane read, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked.
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Molly Harper’s Bluegrass Series (rec’d by another Amanda)
Pillow Thoughts by Courtney Peppernell (rec’d by Tanelle)
Books Discussed
What’s Left of Me is Yours by Stephanie...
Published 05/26/22
This week on the Handsell, Jenn recommends Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo.
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Published 05/23/22
Amanda and Jenn give some recommendations for AAPI Heritage Month in this week’s special themed episode of Get Booked.
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Books Discussed
How to Read Now by Elaine Castillo (out in July 2022)
Imposter Syndrome by Kathy...
Published 05/19/22
This week on the Handsell, Amanda recommends Open by Rachel Krantz.
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Published 05/16/22
Amanda and Jenn discuss complicated relationships, summer books, shocking twists, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked.
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Something Fabulous by Alexis Hall (rec’d by Mel)
Prosperity series by Alexis...
Published 05/12/22
This week on the Handsell, Jenn recommends How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis.
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Published 05/09/22
Amanda and Jenn discuss actionable activism, romances with elves, unrequited love, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked.
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Night Boat to Tangier and That Old Country Music by Kevin Barry; The Heart’s Invisible...
Published 05/05/22
This week on the Handsell, Amanda recommends The Love Songs of W.E.B Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers.
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Published 05/02/22
Amanda and Jenn discuss spies in romance, books like Our Flag Means Death, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked.
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Peach Blossom Spring by Melissa Fu, The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie...
Published 04/28/22
This week on the Handsell, Jenn recommends Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse.
Content warnings: harm to children, graphic violence
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Published 04/25/22