Featured Titles:Woodworking by Emily St. JamesBonjour Tristesse by Francoise SaganThe Bloody Chamber by Angela CarterHungerstone by Kat DunnSister Deborah by Scholastique MukasongaThe Library at Mount Char by Scott HawkinsSpent by Alison BechdelAll Systems Red by Martha WellsIs a River Alive? by Robert MacfarlaneWhen the World Tips Over by Jandy NelsonJust for the Summer by Abby JimenezMagnolia Wu Unfolds it All by Chanel MillerThe Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne YoungKatabasis by R.F. KuangEverything is Tuberculosis by John Green
Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us know what you enjoy and what improvements we can make for the future. To place a hold on any of the titles mentioned in this episode, check out our Booked Solid reading list on the New Canaan Library website.
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The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Kathleen, Kat, and James get wrapped up in the mystery of Liz Moore’s thrilling novel, The God of the Woods. Join our hosts for a discussion on how they approach mystery fiction, narrative structure, and the importance of a good reveal.Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Kathleen, Kat, and James put their heads together and talk about the nonfiction book selection for the season, Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. The group discusses nature, science, the environment, and the ways in which we see and understand the world.Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
Kathleen, Kat, and James travel through time to discuss Kaliane Bradley’s science fiction romance book, The Ministry of Time. Our hosts talk about genre fiction, out-of-time romance stories, and all the questions they have about time travel ethics, shady government experiments, and the suspicious convenience of having an inadvisable roommate.Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Kathleen, Kat, and James explore the endless halls of the House and attempt to unravel its secrets in Susanna Clarke’s intriguing fantasy novel, Piranesi. Join our hosts for a discussion on liminal spaces, dark academia, and the ways in which we connect to the world around us.Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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About BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres
Booked Solid is New Canaan Library’s librarian-led book discussion podcast for adventurous readers. Our current hosts are Collections Librarian Kathleen, Adult Services Librarian James, and Children's Librarian Kat. Booked Solid reads and discusses books across all age groups and is perfect for listeners who are looking to find excellent reads in any genre.
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