This is Your Book Club Podcast

Have you tried the Goodreads Reading Challenges beta? If not, this episode is for you.  We explain what the challenges are and how they are set up. We love a good reading challenge and we think you will love this one.  Hop on Goodreads and explore the challenge for some "good reads" to add to your tbr.  

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We have a little of everything for you on this episode.  If you are in the mood for a feel good Christmas story, Sarah has you covered.  If not, Jayme has a couple good 4 stars for you.  Get ready to make a list either way.  

Sarah's Shelf:

I Hope This Find You Well by Natalie Sue

The Plight Before Christmas by Kate Stewart

Waiting for Christmas by Lynn Austin

Jayme's Shelf:

Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth

Swift River by Essie J. Chambers

Book club is here! Let's talk all about Olivia Hawkers One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow.  On this episode we have a full blown bookclub discussion of what we like, and didn't like about this book. Spoiler alerts have been given. Let us know what you thought. 

On this episode we look through the 2024 Goodreads Choice Award nominees and vote for our favorites.  Vote along with us!

If you need a book to read, this is the episode for you. If you need a book to recommend, this is the episode for you. We got you covered either way. Add these to your list. Or, if you have read them, let us know what you thought.

Jayme's Shelf:

The Age of Grievance by Frank Bruni

She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb

Sarah's Shelf:

What You Leave Behind by Wanda M. Morris

The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

Thanksgiving is just around the corner.  Do you know what you are doing? Well, take this quiz with us.  It will help you plan AND give you a crazy book recommendation. 

Sarah has brought you some spooky reads to put on your shelf for next October.  Look at us! Prepping you for next Halloween.  Your welcome! What have you been reading lately?

Sarah's Shelf:

The Broken Girls by Simone St. James

House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen

All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

Jayme's Shelf:

The Road Home by Kristin Harmel

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty 

This episode is the book club discussion of The Examiner by Janice Hallett. We talk the beginning, middle and end.  We spill all the beans and weather the beans were good, or...not so good.  What did you think?

Do you need a couple of really good books to read?  Well, you've come to the right place.  Sarah and I each have 2 off of our shelves that you are going to want to consider. Let us know if you read them.

Sarah's Shelf:

Sanctuary by Ilona Andrews

100 Days of Sunlight by Abbie Emmons

Jayme's Shelf:

The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon

Within Arm's Reach by Ann Napolitano

What is your perfect fall day? This quiz will take it and match the perfect book.  Whether you want to be outdoors or in a relaxing bath, hopefully you have the right book.  Take the quiz and let us know what you got.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/claclo23/fall-book-recommendation-quiz