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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 26 MIN

Books Set on Islands

from Books and Bites · host Jessamine County Public Library

We're halfway through the Summer Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge, and this episode, we discuss books set on islands.Island settings are about more than sipping cocktails on the beach. Sometimes, as with Agatha Christie's classic mystery And Then There Were None, the primary goal is to get off the island while you still can.Whether you're into thrillers, horror, historical fiction, or romance, you'll find the island of your dreams—or nightmares—with our picks.Our PicksThe Island by Natasha Preston paired with Funnel Cake with Blueberry SauceThe Troop by Nick Cutter paired with Dark 'n Stormy Rum CocktailWhale Fall by Elizabeth O’Connor paired with Welsh CakesThe Name Game by Beth O’Leary paired with not-too-fancy farm shop coffee

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