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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 27 MIN

Books Set on Trains or Ships

from Books and Bites · host Jessamine County Public Library

This month, we discuss books set on trains or ships, a prompt on the Winter Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge. Travel the high seas with our recommendations: a graphic novel horror story about a mermaid-like creature; a lyrical, suspenseful novel about a woman following what might be the Arctic Tern’s final migration; and a YA novel about a young artist who is slowly disconnecting from reality and living a second life aboard a ship in the Mariana Trench.Prefer to stay on dry land? We also offer some brief suggestions for books set on trains.Michael's PickSea of Sorrows by Rich Douek and Alex CormackPairing: Creamy Seafood ChowderCarrie's PickMigrations by Charlotte McConaghyPairing: Mashed Winter Vegetable StewJacqueline's PickChallenger Deep by Neal ShustermanPairing: Rum Runner

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