Brian and Barbara review the latest books topping the hardcover fiction list. Twenty minutes with us, and you'll know whether to read it ... or regift it!
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Brian and Barbara review the novel James by Percival Everett, number one on the New York Times hardcover fiction list of December 29, 2024. Twenty minutes with us, and you'll know whether to read it ... or regift it!episode #30 of bestseller, recorded 12/31/2024
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"Funny Story" by Emily Henry reviewed
Brian and Barbara review the novel Funny Story by Emily Henry, number one on the New York Times hardcover fiction lists of May 12 and May 19, 2024.episode #29 of bestseller, recorded November 30, 2024.
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"Eruption" by Michael Crichton and James Patterson reviewed
Brian and Barbara review the book Eruption by Michael Crichton and James Patterson, number one on the New York Times hardcover fiction list of June 23, 2024. Twenty minutes with us, and you'll know whether to read it ... or regift it! Episode # 28 of bestseller, recorded on October 5, 2024
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"You Like It Darker" by Stephen King reviewed
Brian and Barbara review the book You Like It Darker by Stephen King, number one on the New York Times hardcover fiction list of June 9, 2024. Twenty minutes with us, and you'll know whether to read it ... or regift it! Episode # 27 of bestseller, recorded on September 17, 2024
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"Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt reviewed
Brian and Barbara review the book Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, 53 weeks on the New York Times hardcover fiction list from May 22, 2022, to August 4, 2024. Twenty minutes with us, and you'll know whether to read it ... or regift it! Episode # 26 of bestseller, recorded on July 30, 2024
Brian and Barbara review the latest books topping the hardcover fiction list. Twenty minutes with us, and you'll know whether to read it ... or regift it!
Five essential facets are rated: GRIP & GRAB (does the story pull us in); SHE GOT FLAIR (does the writing crackle and pop, or lie there, dead on the page); BEAM ME UP (is this is a world we'd want to visit); NEW BEST FRIENDS (what about the characters); and ALL THE FEELS (emotional impact of the read).
Brian and Barbara engage books as passionate, life-long readers; we're always on the lookout for the next great imaginative realm. Join us as we sift the bestseller list for that priceless find, a book that goes there and takes us with it.