Episode 14

In this episode, Kristin and Janice discuss their monthly book exchange, diving into the themes and narratives of the books they read, including 'Stolen Beauty', 'My Brilliant Friend', and 'The Arrival'. They explore personal connections to the stories, the significance of character development, and the unique formats of the books. The conversation also touches on the criteria for selecting books, the importance of engaging narratives and their stance on DNF'ing.Learn more about the upcoming Southern California Literary Tour and Reading Retreat at ⁠ReadVB.com⁠Here are the books we discussed today:⁠Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese⁠⁠Stolen Beauty by Laurie Lico Albanese⁠⁠The Arrival by Shaun Tan⁠⁠My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante⁠⁠The Hare with Amber Eyes by Edmund DeWall⁠⁠The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick⁠⁠The Wall By Peter Sis⁠⁠Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins