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The Cook’s Book

August 30, 2023

We don't always green light books by our friends and we rarely mutually green light them. This, like Bri, is a rare gem and an…

Caste

September 30, 2020

If there is a primer on race in America, this is it. It was nominated for the National Book Award for a reason.

The Lazy Genius Way

August 12, 2020

A friend of the show from way back who somehow makes you believe you can get your S WORD together.

Miracles and Other Reasonable Things (Audiobook)

January 29, 2020

Sarah Bessey is a generational writing talent and her transformative words have brought a heart and soul to modern Christianity that is unparalleled. If it…

Before The Fall

January 4, 2017

A cinematic vibe while your pulse stays right on the cusp. And in the midst is fantastic character development - both past and present.

Dark Matter

October 12, 2016

This book has imaginative sci-fi, a romance, and just plain old weirdness. Blake Crouch is always a must-read.

The Interestings

August 3, 2015

Portraits of friendship and marriage that are poignant and reflective. Wolitzer does dialogue better than most.

Gone Girl

August 3, 2015

The book that launced a thousand books with "Girl" in the title. But the OG is the best.

Eleanor & Park

August 3, 2015

An endearing YA love story with two misfits in the lead.

Station Eleven

July 22, 2015

One of the first novels that Knox and I both really loved because it combined intricate character development with an apocalyptic setting.