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We have so much to say about The Women on Platform Two by Laura Anthony. There are so many story in history that deserve a bigger spot light and this is one of them.  What did you think?  What surprised you most?  Let us know. 

The Women on Platform Two by Laura Anthony

In 1970s Dublin, all forms of contraception are strictly forbidden, but an intrepid group of women will risk everything to change that in this sweeping, timely novel inspired by a remarkable and little-known true story.

Dublin, 1969: Maura has just married Dr. Christy Davenport and they look forward to growing their family. But as her husband’s vicious temper emerges, Maura worries that her home might never be safe for a child. Meanwhile, her close friend Bernie, a mother of three, learns the devastating news that if she conceives again, her health complications could prove fatal.

Dublin, 2023: A close call makes Saoirse realize that she may never want to be a mother. Little does she know that only a few decades ago, a group of women made this option possible for her. And she’s about to meet one of them…

The Women on Platform Two is a haunting, powerful story of feminine resistance and resilience that reminds us all of where we started—and how far we still have to go.

Wow! Is this a good list of books to add to your tbr. We are calling it the golden episode.  So. Many. Good. Books! What do you think?

Jayme's Shelf:

Never Lie by Freida McFadden

Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks

It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan

Sarah's Shelf:

A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny

The Memory Library by Kate Storey

The Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. Cary

What kind of students do you think Sarah and I are? Whose dog ate their homework and who's a front row Joe?  Listen and find out.  On this episode we take a literary quiz to see who is the gold star student.  Who do you think it is?

We are back with a little of we have been reading lately. Have you read them? Do you need to read them? Only you can answer those questions.  Let us know!

Jayme's Shelf:

The 10 by E.A. Hanks

Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell

Sarah's Shelf:

What Kind of Paradise by Jenelle Brown

Isola by Allegra Goodman

It's book club time! On this episode we are talking all things, The Story She Left Behind by Pattie Callahan Henry. Did you read along with us?  What were your thoughts on this book?  Listen to ours and see if you agree.

Summer reading is in full swing and we have some good books to share with you on this episode.  Let us know if you have read any of them and whether you would recommend them or not. 

Sarah's Shelf:

Write My Name Across the Sky by Barbara O'Neal

The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak

Jayme's Shelf:

I Did Warn Her by Sian Gilbert

Pageboy by Elliot Page

Boy do we have a quiz for you this week.  We are piggy backing on last weeks episode about the journalist that used AI to create a book list that was published. What he didn't check was, were the books real?  If you didn't listen, go now. But, this week we found an AI quiz that we test to see if their are any hallucinations. Do you think their will be? Listen and find out. 

We had an extra Monday this month, which gave us the perfect opportunity to talk about the craziness of AI hallucinations and how they recently showed up in the book industry.  Have you found any good AI hallucinations? Please share if you have.

Do you need a little light summer reading, or would you like to sink your teeth into some non-fiction? Well, good thing we have both! Now everyone is happy and that is our goal.  This is what we have read lately and whether or not you should read it next.

Jayme's Shelf:

The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King by Harry Trevaldwyn

The Poison Squad by Deborah Blum

Sarah's Shelf:

Home of the American Circus by Allison Larkin

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Oh, Fredrik! You have done it once again.  Listen, as we tell you all the things we loved about My Friends by Fredrik Backman.  He is such an amazing word smith. The way he magically weaves a story will leave you wanting more.  At least it does for us.  How about you?  Let us know what you thought.