Episode SummaryIn this "Fun Friday Book Recommendations", Alix and Kelly ask author Monty Jay which books had an impact on their life. Author BioMonty Jay is a dark romance author with titles published in multiple countries. Their books are for hopeless romantics with wicked hearts looking for their next morally grey hero. They call the Appalachian Mountains home, along with their two furry friends, Poe and Maeve. When they aren’t writing you can find them reading anything Stephen King, in a tattoo chair, or bingeing a new true crime documentary.  Topics Discussed[0:39] Lord of the Flies by William Golding [1:24] Maeve Fly by C.J. Leede [2:58] Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King [6:12] The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller [9:37] The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Other Books MentionedBill Hodges Trilogy by Stephen KingMisery by Stephen KingThe Iliad by HomerThe Odyssey by HomerCirce by Madeline Miller Monty JayThe Fury SeriesThe Hollow BoysInstagramNewsletter We deeply appreciate your support in creating a community around stories! Make sure to RATE & REVIEW us!Subscribe to our email list at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-email Follow us on Instagram @litjoycrateFollow us on TikTok @litjoycrate Use the code PODCAST10 at litjoycrate.com/podcast for a 10% off discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.