This is Your Book Club Podcast

We are bringing in spring time with some books you should add to your tbr and some you should not.  If you are getting ready for spring break and need some good books to pack, check out this episode. We are sure you will find what you need.

Sarah's Shelf:

The Opportunist by Elyse Friedman

Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

The Favorites by Layne Fargo

Jayme's Shelf:

Take My Hand by Dolan Perkins-Valdez

The Last Letter From Your Lover by Jojo Moyes

The Peacock Emporium by Jojo Moyes 

WOW! Let's talk the downside of influencer life and social media consumption.  We walked away with a completely different viewpoint of the effects of glorifying famedom.  What did you learn after reading this book.  Please share your opinions with us.  

The House of My Mother by Shari Franke 

We have a load of books on our shelves this week and are ready to talk.  So, what kind of book are you looking for? Because, I'm sure we have the perfect one.  Get ready to write down some titles and then let us know what you thought.  

Sarah's Shelf:

The Outlaw Noble Salt by Amy Harmon

Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton

Paris: The Memoir by Paris Hilton

Jayme's Shelf:

Poor Dear by Claire Oshetsky

Murder Road by Simone St. James

Challenger by Adam Higginbotham

We are back with another quiz.  This time to find the perfect crime novel for you.  The quiz is found on the website Rec-it Rachel. If you take the quiz, let us know what you thought and what book you were recommended.  

www.recitrachel.com

The books on our shelf this week are all over the place. Fiction, nonfiction, historical fiction and a memoir.  You are sure to find something that you want to read.  Let us know what you choose for your tbr and if you liked it. 

Jayme's Shelf:

Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield

What An Owl Knows by Jennifer Ackerman

the Answer is NO by Fredrik Backman

Sarah's Shelf:

The Life Impossible by Matt Haig

Eleanore of Avignon by Elizabeth DeLozier

Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz

Let's talk all things Eddie Winston.  A beautiful story "of friendship and kindness that reminds us that those we love are never forgotten and it is never too late to try again." If you read along with us, let us know what you thought. Did you love Eddie as much as we did?

Here we go again. Reading all the books, to help you create your dream tbr.  Which of these books did you add to your tbr?  Let us know if you have read any and what you thought.

Sarah's Shelf:

Here After by Amy Lin

The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong

Throwback by Maurene Goo

Jayme's Shelf:

All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose

Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne

Come check out a new book recommendation platform and see if it's any good.  We took the quiz and found our book types. I hope we get some good recommendations.

Here we are, just reading through this frigid January, for you.  The listener. The reader of good books. We will continue reading, so you always have titles on your tbr. You're Welcome!

Sarah's Shelf:

Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

Jayme's Shelf:

Ask Not by Maureen Callahan

The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio by Terry Ryan

It's bookclub! Join us to hear what we thought about Kelly Bishop's book, The Third Gilmore Girl.  Do you agree with us? Or do you have other thoughts?  We want to hear...