Episode 17 - My Dark Vanessa

Our world has turned upside down since last month and we know that every one of us is grappling, trying to adapt to all the changes. Jayne and Paula discuss what it's like to still be working at the library without borrowers! Most libraries are currently closed but don't worry, the ladies highlight a list of options for accessing the library online. Then they jump into this month's selection. TRIGGER WARNING! My Dark Vanessa contains themes of abuse, particularly sexual abuse of a minor. Those who wish not to hear this part can still listen to the beginning but then please skip to the 35 minute mark. Note: at one point Paula mentions Hachette "authors" walking out in protest of Woody Allen's book. She misspoke and should have said "employees." Find out about all of the online services they discuss via our Facebook post, here: https://www.facebook.com/CityofMarionLibraries/photos/a.1094125443938847/3972379079446788/?type=3 Books they discuss: My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell Excavation: A Memoir by Wendy Ortiz American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins Half a Life by Jill Ciment Dear Girls by Ali Wong The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Educated by Tara Westover Apropos of Nothing by Woody Allen Funny You Don't Look Autistic by Michael McCreary The Lost Jewels by Kirsty Manning Buried by Lynda La Plante Mum & Dad by Joanna Trollope More Myself by Alicia Keys Glide, Taking the panic out of modern living by Lisa Forrest Gathering Dark by Candice Fox Sharks in the Time of Saviours by Kawai Strong Washburn Links: Wendy Ortiz's article https://gay.medium.com/adventures-in-publishing-outside-the-gates-a06f089c372e Variety article about Oprah's book club ditching My Dark Vanessa https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/oprahs-book-club-my-dark-vanessa-american-dirt-controversy-1203525291/ This American Life podcast episode 689, Digging Up the Bones https://www.thisamericanlife.org/689/digging-up-the-bones Jayne and Paula announced the books for the next two months to give you lots to read! Both of these are accessible via the Libby app. May: Maggie's Going Nowhere by Rose Hartley June: Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks Stay safe out there everyone! There's never been a better time to stay home and READ.