In this episode, we talk about how the pandemic has affected our reading habits. We also chat about ways to read more and what to do (or not do!) when we’re reading less. So here's some tips on how to read more and why not to feel guilty about choosing to not prioritize your TBR for a little while.
LINKS:
Book of the Month Club https://www.bookofthemonth.com/the-best-new-books
Romancing the Runoff has raised almost half a million dollars to help the Senate go Blue in Georgia's runoff elections in January. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/romancingrunoff to donate.
Penguin Random House may acquire Simon & Schuster. It's a deal worth over $2 billion and is subject to government approval. https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/25/media/simon-schuster-penguin-random-house/index.html for more
Lola & Pear Publishing: https://www.lolaandpear.com/
THE BOOKS:
Currently Reading:
Julia: The Book of Two Ways (Jodi Picoult) and A Promised Land Barack Obama)
Kelly: Valentine (Elizabeth Wetmore)
Rachael: Station Eleven (Emily St. John Mandel)
You Know What You Should Read:
Bekki: Devolution (Max Brooks), Sex & Vanity (Kevin Kwan), Mommy Didn't Say That (Allison McGill and Charla Everhart; illustrated by John Paul Snead), Rosie to the Rescue (Angela Kissel; illustrated by John Paul Snead) and The Adventures of Duke the "Therapy Dog" (Allison McGill; illustrated by John Paul Snead)
Julia: Dreams From My Father (Barack Obama)
Kelly: Ready Player Two (Ernest Cline) and Secret Santa (Andrew Shaffer)
Rachael: Smile, Sisters and Guts (all by Raina Telgemeier)
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