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| Booked Solid's Annual Summer Reading Roundup 2025 | 24 juin 2025 | 00:26:46 | |
Featured Titles: Woodworking by Emily St. James Bonjour Tristesse by Francoise Sagan The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter Hungerstone by Kat Dunn Sister Deborah by Scholastique Mukasonga The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins Spent by Alison Bechdel All Systems Red by Martha Wells Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez Magnolia Wu Unfolds it All by Chanel Miller The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young Katabasis by R.F. Kuang Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green
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| The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | 29 avr. 2025 | 00:40:59 | |
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 | 25 mars 2025 | 00:36:15 | |
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 | 25 févr. 2025 | 00:37:34 | |
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 | 29 nov. 2024 | 00:37:56 | |
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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| Roman Stories by Jhumpa Lahiri | 25 oct. 2024 | 00:50:49 | |
This month, Kathleen, Kat, and James get a taste of Italy with Jhumpa Lahiri’s excellent collection of short fiction,
Roman Stories. Join us as we celebrate the Library's Lit Lunch pick with a discussion about the unique strengths of short stories, connection and belonging, and a deeper dive on three of our hosts' favorite pieces from the collection.Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| James by Percival Everett | 27 sept. 2024 | 00:40:23 | |
Kathleen, Kat, and James start the new season with a turbulent journey down the Mississippi River in Percival Everett’s excellent historical fiction novel, James. The group discusses the book’s clever use of language, the bizarre and harrowing situations our heroes find themselves in, and the challenges in retelling an American classic.Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| Booked Solid's Annual Summer Reading Roundup 2024 | 31 mai 2024 | 00:29:44 | |
Featured Titles: Greta and Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell Clear by Carys Davies Eastbound by Maylis de Kerangal Land of Milk and Honey by C Pam Zhang The Bad Ones by Melissa Albert Exordia by Seth Dickinson Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi Code-Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI by Madhumita Murgia The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman Sing Like Fish by Amorina Kingdon A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay Cue the Sun!: The Invention of Reality TV by Emily Nussbaum Nicked by M.T. Anderson 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.
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| Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | 26 avr. 2024 | 00:28:21 | |
Kathleen, Kat, and James come face to face with unexpected horrors and unfriendly in-laws in Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s book Mexican Gothic. Join our hosts as they discuss the Gothic novel, the strangling grasp of the patriarchy, and the terror of the fungi kingdom. Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel Nayeri | 29 mars 2024 | 00:28:52 | |
Kathleen, Kat, and James travel down the Silk Road and encounter con artists, storytellers, and danger around every corner in Daniel Nayeri’s book The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams. Join our hosts as they discuss unreliable narrators, historical jokes, and the joy of finding a book that works for all ages.Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin | 23 févr. 2024 | 00:30:57 | |
Kathleen, Kat, and James read N.K. Jemisin’s The Fifth Season and discover a rich fantasy world full of dark secrets, unsolved mysteries, and the beginning of the end of the world. Kathleen shows off her detective skills by catching a twist before it is revealed, Kat looks at the systems at play, and James struggles with pronunciation. Join our hosts as they discuss fantasy, writing style, and more in this month’s episode of Booked Solid.Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann | 18 déc. 2023 | 00:31:33 | |
This month, Kat, Kathleen, and James read the first nonfiction book of the season, Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. The group discusses the horrific conspiracy that the book documents against members of the Osage Nation in the 1920s, the shocking systems of oppression and exploitation that enabled and outlived it, and the excellent writing and skill of the author in covering such a difficult topic.Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| Horse by Geraldine Brooks | 01 nov. 2023 | 00:25:14 | |
This month, Kat, Kathleen, and James saddle up to explore a genre that they all rarely read: historical fiction, courtesy of Geraldine Brooks' award-winning novel Horse. Tune in for a discussion about history and commodification, and discover which of the hosts doesn't like horses.Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield | 19 oct. 2023 | 00:34:39 | |
This month, Kathleen, Kat, and James venture into the unexplored depths of Julia Armfield’s haunting book, Our Wives Under the Sea. Kat loves the characters, Kathleen is fascinated by the mystery, and James can’t stop thinking about a tragic fateful decision. Join our hosts as they discuss grief, relationships, and the terrible fear and pull of the unknown. Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| Summer Reading Roundup and Exciting Fall Releases | 30 sept. 2023 | 00:42:12 | |
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| A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson | 31 août 2023 | 00:29:52 | |
Kathleen and James channel their inner teen detectives and dive into Holly Jackson’s devious YA thriller, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. This month the discussion focuses on intrepid teen sleuths, the trouble with using homework as an excuse for investigating a murder, and fun with localization. Kathleen is in her element with this murder mystery, while James is lost in the woods. Will he piece together the clues, solve the mystery, and put this season’s final episode behind bars? Find out in this episode of Booked Solid.Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire | 30 juin 2023 | 00:29:49 | |
This month, Kathleen and James travel to Eleanor West’s Home for Wayward Children to discuss the fantasy novella (and murder mystery!) Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire. Listen in as they discuss portal fantasies, found families, and where their magical doors would lead. Will this story steal their hearts? BE SURE to check out this episode to find out!Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| Me (Moth) by Amber McBride | 25 mai 2023 | 00:28:33 | |
This month, Kathleen and James read the lush and lyrical novel in verse Me (Moth) by Amber McBride. Tune in for a discussion about identity, self-discovery, and spirituality, as seen through the lens of the life cycle of a moth. James and Kathleen love the language, but will the story haunt them just as much as the prose? Find out in this episode of Booked Solid—and stick around for bonus content James recorded against his will.
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| Babel by R.F. Kuang | 31 mars 2023 | 00:31:52 | |
Kathleen and James welcome special guest Kat to the podcast to discuss R.F. Kuang’s historical fantasy epic, Babel. Tune in for a discussion on empire, colonialism, and revolution, as well as everyone’s favorite bad dad, Professor Lovell. Will James and Kat’s enthusiasm for the book win over fantasy skeptic Kathleen…or will it get lost in translation?Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo | 23 nov. 2022 | 00:23:42 | |
Kathleen and James join forces to pull off one last job… talking about Leigh Bardugo’s excellent fantasy heist, Six of Crows. James fails to keep his cool and cracks under the pressure. Kathleen discovers she enjoys fantasy heists and tries to reconcile this fact with the person she thought she was. The stakes are high, but the rewards are higher in this episode of Booked Solid.Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| Circe by Madeline Miller | 26 oct. 2022 | 00:32:23 | |
Kathleen and James get together and explore an incredible retelling of a myth that fully realizes its characters in new and exciting ways. James reveals that he is a verifiable fanboy for Greek mythology while singing this novel’s praises. Kathleen welcomes James to the podcast and tries to keep things on track. They both agree that everything is better after Odysseus dies. Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| "Nothing To See Here" by Kevin Wilson | 04 août 2022 | 00:38:29 | |
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| "Ain't Burned All The Bright" by Jason Reynolds and Jason Griffin | 27 avr. 2022 | 00:30:46 | |
Kathleen and Sam dive into a truly unique book--a mixed media, collage in verse that tackles both the Covid pandemic and being a black youth in today's America. Let's celebrate national poetry month with powerful words that create visceral responses. Kathleen frightens Sam while gesticulating with a knife and almost admits that she loves poetry. Sam shares her passion for altered books and struggles with heavy BIPOC informed reads. Listen in to tap into your inner creative spirit and to feel less alone when there's nothing but bad vibes in the headlines.Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| "Gender Queer" by Maia Kobabe | 21 mars 2022 | 00:33:37 | |
This month, we read the graphic memoir, Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe. Join Kathleen and Sam as they grapple with Spivak pronouns while discussing this quietly brave story about life outside of binary privilege. Tune in to hear about love, support, and asexuality. Let's disturb the universe and embrace the many ways to self-identify. We will do hard things, quote poetry, and even admit to a crush.Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab | 22 févr. 2022 | 00:33:07 | |
Like Addie LaRue, Booked Solid was unable to tell our story, but Sam finally gets the tech issues sorted out while Kathleen warms up to magical realism. Loneliness and beauty abound in this tale about immortality and untethered humanity. Could you find solace in art? Is being a muse enough? Are ideas wild? Join us as Kathleen finds comfort in being forgotten while Sam gets uncomfortable with her inner cynic. Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart | 18 nov. 2021 | 00:38:04 | |
Kathleen finally convinces Sam to read one of her favorites and redeems herself from a world of predictable happy endings. This is not a therapy session but is it a cry for help? Kathleen wonders if you have to be morally compromised to live the life that you think you should be living. Sam gives Kathleen the moniker "tiny steps toward darkness." Come learn how to trade a paperclip to eventually buy a house and stay tuned for literally, anything else.Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig | 28 sept. 2021 | 00:30:20 | |
Kathleen & Sam are back to discuss The Midnight Library--a book that tackles life choices and regrets in a quirky and philosophical thought exercise. Sam is not convinced that there is no place like home but embraces Stephen Hawking and string theory (and apparently double negatives). Kathleen confuses us with her post pandemic enjoyment of predictable endings. Listeners beware. Spoilers and surprises abound in every single spooky season of your multiverse. Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| "House In The Cerulean Sea" by TJ Klune | 27 mai 2021 | 00:35:00 | |
Sam & Kathleen wrap up the season with great ideas for summer reads and ponder humanity, philosophy, and veganism while grappling with an endearing, warm fuzzy fantasy read.Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| "Another Brooklyn" by Jacqueline Woodson | 18 mars 2021 | 00:33:13 | |
Celebrating our One Author New Canaan visit by Jacqueline Woodson by embracing her unique voice in poetic prose. Kathleen and Sam consider unreliable memory and discomfort reads, upcoming poetry month and summer books.Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland | 19 févr. 2021 | 00:42:00 | |
Sam embraces a sequel and Kathleen ponders the Zombie Adjacent in a satirical alternate history of the Civil War. Let's get pumped for One Author New Canaan--Jacqueline Woodson!Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| "Beartown" by Fredrik Backman | 19 janv. 2021 | 00:35:18 | |
A tiny town with super-sized hockey. A master of character study is the best cocktail party wingman. Speaking out and the fall out. Books in translation. Find out about the technicality that keeps New Canaan as the reigning Girls Ice Hockey Connecticut state champions for three years in a row. Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" by Suzanne Collins | 10 déc. 2020 | 00:35:58 | |
Our episode's special guest, Megan Mabee's article in Book Riot: "How the Hunger Games Prequel Helped Me Realize I've Changed."
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| "Magic Lessons" by Alice Hoffman | 10 nov. 2020 | 00:33:14 | |
Our podcast glows up and embraces young adults, new adults, and the forever young adult at heart. Listen in as we discuss Alice Hoffman's latest installment--a prequel in the Owen's family of powerful witches. Let's get excited for Lit Lunch while Kathleen drops a bomb on us. Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| "With The Fire On High" by Elizabeth Acevedo: YA Book Brunch | 27 août 2020 | 00:31:04 | |
Kathleen and Sam are back to talk about Elizabeth Acevedo's recent book. Quiet YA and "This is why we can't read nice things."Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| Nothing by Janne Teller: YA Book Brunch | 30 juil. 2020 | 00:33:49 | |
Existentialism. Measured trauma and violence. One-ups-manship. We will burn the tape and keep the ashes.Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| Sadie by Courtney Summers: YA Book Brunch | 25 juin 2020 | 00:35:04 | |
Murder. Trauma. Souffle. Abandoning Democracy. Join teen librarians Kathleen & Sam as they discuss Courney Summer's SadiePlease take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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| The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert: YA Book Brunch | 14 mai 2020 | 00:32:09 | |
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| Munmun by Jesse Andrews: YA Book Brunch | 02 avr. 2020 | 00:27:02 | |
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| Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough: YA Book Brunch | 14 mars 2020 | 00:23:04 | |
Renaissance Paintings. Books in verse. Embrace Trauma. Be Judith. Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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