books of 2024: the good, the bad, and the silly (also shout out to Ben Marshall)

Here's the deal: I wanted to test out my new mic, so Mattie graciously jumped on a call while she was on a walk. I sound a bit more subdued/chill/relaxed/zen in this episode because I was getting used to speaking into a mic.ANYWAYYYYYYYY, if you're looking for an informative podcast about all the books in town, keep looking! This is far less structured and more stream of consciousness.=Listeners, please note: I didn't completely dominate the conversation with Mattie this time!! 2025 will indeed be a year of growth and self betterment :)