Episode Summary:It’s Dawn’s birthday week! Today, we’re going to celebrate Dawn with an episode dedicated to the books she loves. First, she’s bringing us a list of books that she credits with making her into a reader. Then, Roni is “gifting” Dawn with three book recommendations that are tailor-made for her. Plus, we’re bringing you a recap from our fabulous weekend at the Book Bonanza conference!  Join us for the birthday bash! Highlights: Our Book Bonanza conference recapDawn the Designated ExtrovertMiss Connie the super librarianRoni played Never Have I Ever with some superstar authors…and can’t remember much because she might’ve metaphorically blacked out on stageStrawberry Ice Cream Hershey kisses are dangerous We almost had a murderous dinnerReaders truly are the best The books that made Dawn into a readerRead the book but skip this movieThe power of English teachersThe book that every 80s kid had tucked inside their backpackThe book that taught Dawn it was okay for stories not to have a happy endingThe book Dawn would save in a fireRoni gifts Dawn with three book recommendationsDawn’s husband is very nice but she does like an alphahole hero in her booksOur RAD Recs of the WeekClick here to get the full show notes, including links to all of our recommendations and anything else we mentioned in the show.Find us online:RAD Reading on Instagram RAD Reading Facebook Page RAD Reading Website RAD Rec Master List Connect with Roni on her website or @roniloren on Instagram Connect with Dawn on her website or @dawnalexanderbooks on Instagram Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.