The Mistress, by PA Stockwell
Jake really wanted to pick out the sequel to this book, which had an image of people walking through the desert on its cover. But, after talking to the author, …
Olivetti, by Allie Millington
Jake picked this book because of the typewriter on the cover. Turns out, he has always wanted to type on a typewriter, and this book inspired him to go and …
Fairy Tale, by Stephen King
You may remember from a previous episode that Jake does not read Stephen King. But, he read this book!! Go Jake. This story follows a teen, Charlie, who inherits a …
The Berry Pickers, by Amanda Peters
The Berry Pickers, by Amanda Peters, is a fiction novel featuring the voices of Joe, an indigenous person of Nova Scotia who lost his four-year-old sister, Ruthie, in the berry …
The Way of Shadows, by Brent Weeks
Jake found this book calling to him by the cover in a different bookstore than he normally shops at. The cover spoke of ninjas, shadows and swords, and offered dark, …
A Horse Walks into a Bar, by David Grossman
This is another book Katie picked, but both of us read it this time! A Horse Walks into a Bar is a novel by David Grossman. We thought it would …
Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery, by Brom
Jake was drawn to this book, Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery, by the cover. He was looking for something “grungy.” Jake and Katie both read this one. Join us for …
Venomous Lumpsucker, by Ned Beauman
This is Katie’s pick. What drew her to it? A bright pink cover, the words VENOMOUS LUMPSUCKER, and a weird fish on the front. What the heck is this book …
The Dawnhounds, by Sascha Stronach
Jake picked this book, which he describes is about a lesbian cop in a futuristic high-tech city with mushroom houses that is very anti-gay and not welcoming to our main …