5: UpLit, Escapism, and Activism!

Ryan, Kelso and Hillary discuss the growing trend of "Light Lit" as well as the importance of Activism Literature; Plus, our Current reads and upcoming book events! Gibson's Bookstore WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterLibro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform)Email us at thelaydownpodcast(at)gmail(dot)com  Click the link in order to purchase the book from our store, or click the link go get the Audiobook on Libro.fm. Thanks for shopping local!Current Reads:Kelso- Bel Canto by Anne Patchett The New Me by Halle Butler  Hillary-There, There by Tommy OrangeRyan- A Noise Downstairs by Linwood Barclay (audiobook on Libro.fm) Books from the Future (Upcoming Titles):  Ryan- Verify by Joelle Charbonneau (out 9/24/2019) Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson (Out 6/4/2019) "UpLit" Books:  Ryan - The Extraordinary Journey of Vivienne Marshall by Shannon Kirk The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin Hillary - The Trouble with Goats and Sheep by Joanna Cannon Things Invisible to See by Nancy Willard Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman Kelso -  A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby  One Day by David Nicholls The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-Year-Old Man by Jonas Jonasson Literature With A Message:   Ryan - The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli Feminist Baby by Loryn Brantz Red: A Crayon's Story by Michael Hall Pride Colors by Robin Stevenson Hillary - Where the Lost Dogs Go by Susannah Charleston The Scent of the Missing by Susannah Charleston The Possibility Dogs by Susannah Charleston Other Books Mentioned: Hunger Games SeriesGolden State by Ben WintersEleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail HoneymanHandmaids Tale by Margaret AtwoodThe Testaments (Handmaid's Tale Sequel) by Margaret AtwoodNight Bird by Alice HoffmanAlice Hoffman and Anne Tyler (authors)Educated by Tara WestoverWhat Milo Saw by Virginia MacgregorExtra Links: Gibson's Book Club reads Educated by Tara WestoverThe Open Discussion Project reads The Inclusive Economy by Michael D. TannerTwo Youth Authors, Twice the Stories! Event with Amy Makechine & Susan CarltonAs Far As The Stars with Virginia Mcgregor Event