Book Bumble

Welcome to Season 2! We are celebrating with a stack of books tied together with the common theme of simply being our current reads.  Well, that's what we thought... the books had a different idea!  We will also share our Books in Hand.  We are Unbound!

Featured Books:

• Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (LH)
• Tell The Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt (LP) 
• A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler (LP)
• The Only One Left by Riley Sager (LH)

Other Books Mentioned In This Episode:

• A Well-Behaved Woman by Therese Anne Fowler
• Z by Therese Anne Fowler
• Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
• Lucy By the Sea by Elizabeth Strout
• The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

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Today we are bringing you a shorty…an episode with just 2 books and we hope it might be just what you need!  Our short stack is tied together with the common theme of books we recommended to one another.  Homework time!

Featured Books

• A Well Behaved Woman by Therese Ann Fowler (LH to LP)
• The 100 Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin (LP to LH) 

Books That Go Along With Our Theme

• Summer Sisters by Judy Blume (LP to LH)
• He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan (LH to LP)

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Today, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of being part of a series we love! Who doesn’t love a good series? We will also share our Books in Hand. Let’s add to our TBRs!

Featured Books:

• The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins (The Hunger Game Series) (LP)
• The House of Roots and Ruin by Erin A. Craig (Sisters of the Salt Series) (LH)
• Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree (Legends and Lattes Series) (LH)

Books In Hands:

• Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney (LH)
• All The Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby (LP)

Additional Books That Go Along With Our Theme:

• In Death series by JD Robb
• Sarah Agnes Prine Series by Nancy Turner
• Aaron Falk Series by Jane Harper

Other Books Mentioned In This Episode:

• Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
• House of Salt and Sorry by Erin A. Craig
• The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins
• Razorblade Tears by S.A. Crosby

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Today, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of exploring alternative futures and universes. We only want to visit these realities in books! We will also share our Books in Hand. Pack your bags!

Featured Books:

• The Girl With All The Gifts by M.R. Carey (LH)
• The Ferryman by Justin Cronin (LP)  
• The Dog Stars by Peter Heller (LP)

Book In Hands:

• The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey (LP)

Additional Books That Go Along With Our Theme:

• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
• The Maze Runner by James Dashner
• The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
• The Bear by Andrew Krivak

Other Books Mentioned In This Episode:

• Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
• Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
• The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
• The Boy Under the Bridge by M.R. Carey
• The Passage Trilogy by Justin Cronin

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Today, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being Backlist Beauties. Little gems that you can get your hands on immediately.  We will also share our Books in Hand. Let’s see what we’ve been missing!

Featured Books:

• The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal LP
• The Glass Ocean by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White LH

Books In Hands:

• The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer LP
• The Southern Book Club Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix LH

Additional Books That Go Along With Our Theme:

• The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister
• The Accidental Empress by Allison Pataki
• Still Life by Louise Penny
• The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd

Other Books Mentioned In This Episode:

• The Final Girl Support Group, How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
• The Lost Summers of Newport, All the Ways We Say Goodbye by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White
• Kitchens of the Great Midwest, Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal
• Nancy Drew Series by Caroline Keene

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Today our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of reinventing yourself. We will discuss change that makes things seem entirely new. We will also share our Books in Hand. It’s a new day for these characters!

Featured Books:

• Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarjan (LH)
• The Glass Chateau by Stephen P. Kiernan (LP)

Books In Hand:

• Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed (LP)
• The Senator’s Wife by Liv Constantine (LH)

Additional Books That Go Along With Our Theme:

• Life After Life by Kate Atkinson
• The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
• Elinor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Other Books Mentioned In This Episode:

• The Baker’s Secret by Stephen P. Kiernan
• The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine
• Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
• The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams

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Today, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of Rebuilding Family. These stories focus on the way families can pay attention to what is important - going forward together. We will also share our Books in Hand. Three cheers for families!

Featured Books:

• The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange (LH)
• Crow Mary by Kathleen Grissom (LP)

Books In Hand:

• I Had a Brother Once by Adam Mansbach (LP)
• Gone Tonight by Sarah Pekkanon (LH)

Additional Books That Go Along With Our Theme:

• The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney
• A Nearly Normal Family by M.T. Edvardsson
• Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

Other Books Mentioned In This Episode:

• The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom
• We Are The Brennans by Tracey Lange
• All The Forgivenesses by Elizabeth Hardinger

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Today we are bringing you a Shorty…an episode with just 2 books, and we hope it might be just what you need!  Our short stack is tied together with the common theme of Reflections. 

Featured Books:

• The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel (LH)
• Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See (LP)

Additional Books That Go Along With Our Theme:

• Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, The Island of Sea Women, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See
• A Well Behaved Woman by Therese Anne Fowler

Other Books Mentioned In This Episode:

• The Lost Book of Names and The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel

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Today, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of books that delivered exactly what we expected…and more! The kind of books that make you wonder if you'll ever find anything else as wonderful to read.  We will also share our books in hand.  Special Delivery!

Featured Books:

• The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese (LP)
• The Air Raid Book Club by Annie Lyons (LH) 

Books in Hand:

• Honeybees and Distant Thunder by Riku Onda (LH) 
• Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown (LP) 

Other Books Mentioned In This Episode that also go with our theme:

• Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
• The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons
• Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
• A Quiet Life,  A Little Hope by Ethan Joella

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Today, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of books written by authors we love.  Plus, we'll let you know what book inspired us to want to read this author again.  We will also share our books in hand.  Author love!

 Featured Books:

• The Whispers by Ashley Audrain (LH)
• Earth’s the Right Place for Love by Elizabeth Berg (LP) 

Books In Hand:

• The Silence that Binds Us by Joanna Ho (LP)
• My Murder by Katie Williams (LH) 

 
Additional Authors That Go Along With Our Theme:

• Stephen P. Kiernan
• Tracey Lange
• Catherine Ryan Howard
• Ryan J. Stradal
• Renee Rosen

Other Books Mentioned In This Episode:

• The Story of Arthur Truluv, Night of Miracles, The Confession Club by Elizabeth Berg
• The Push by Ashley Audrain
• The Ferryman by Justin Cronin

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Today, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of being bookish. What makes them bookish?  Stories and books are important to the characters!  We will also share a book in hand.

Featured Books:

• The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis (LP)
• Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Torzs (LH)
• The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry (LP)

Book In Hand:

• Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner (LH)

Additional Books That Go Along With Our Theme:

• The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey by Serena Burdick
• The Book of Silver Linings by Nan Fischer
• The Messy Lives of Book People by Phaedra Patrick
• One Summer in Savannah by Terah Shelton Harris

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In this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of cozy reads.  It may not be winter or blanket weather, but it doesn’t stop us from wanting to grab a cozy.  We will also share a book in hand that might surprise you. Let's get summertime cozy!

Featured Books:

• The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell (LP)
• The Socialites Guide to Murder by S.K. Golden (LH)
• Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto (LP)

Book In Hand:

• Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach (LH)

Additional Books That Go Along With Our Theme:

• Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto
• The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan
• The Maisie Dobbs Series by Jacqueline Winspear
• The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood

Other Books Mentioned In This Episode:

• Fuzz by Mary Roach
• Grunt by Mary Roach
• Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See
• The Maid by Nita Prose

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In this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of Greek re-imaginings.  We will also share our books in hand.  Let’s Greek Out!

Featured Books:

• Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati (LH and LP)
• The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood (LH and LP)

Books In Hand:

• The Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary D. Schmidt (LP)
• Rules for Visiting by Jessica Francis Kane (LH)

Additional Books That Go Along With Our Theme:

• Ithaca and House of Odysseus by Claire North
• Pandora by Susan Stokes Chapman 
• Atalanta by Jennifer Saint

Other Books Mentioned In This Episode:

• Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes
• House of Names by Colm Toibin
• Daughters of Sparta by Claire Heywood
• Circe by Madalyn Miller
• A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes
• Ariadne by Jennifer Saint

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Today, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of being in the same genre - fantasies.  We will share some books that have relatable worlds, yet feel otherworldly.  We will also share our books in hand.  It's going to be fantastic!

Featured Books: 

• Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (LH)
• A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer (LP)

Books In Hands:

• Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid (LH)
• The Sentence is Death by Anthony Horowitz (LP)

Additional Books That Go Along With Our Theme:

• The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
• Babel by R.F. Kuang
• Venco by Cherie Dimaline

Other Books Mentioned In This Episode:

• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
• Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
• The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
• Beauty and the Beast by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve
• Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
• Hawthorne and Horowitz Mysteries, Alex Rider Series by Anthony Horowitz

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 Today, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of seasons.  This stack will include both figurative and literal seasons.  We will also share our books in hand.  To everything there is a season!

Featured Books:

• Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo (LH)
• Lucy By the Sea by Elizabeth Strout(LP)

Books In Hand:

• One-By-One by Ruth Ware (LH)
• Coronation Year by Jennifer Robson (LP)

Additional Books That Go Along With Our Theme:

• Wintering by Katherine May
• Chief Inspector Gamache Novels by Louise Penny
• The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer
• The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson

Other Books Mentioned In This Episode:

• My Name is Lucy Barton, Anything is Possible,  Oh William!, Olive Kitteridge all by Elizabeth Strout 
• Hell Bent, Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
• Harry Potter by JK Rowling

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Today, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of books that everyone else read and loved, and SOMEHOW we missed the boat on them…until now.  We will also share our books in hand.  We may be a little late to the party, but we are so happy we arrived!  

Featured Books:

• Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby (LP)
• Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward (LH)

Books In Hand:

• When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed (LP)
• The Bennet Women by Eden Appiah-Kubi (LH)

Additional Books That Go Along With Our Theme:

• Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng 
• Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson
• Daisy and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
• Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenidge

Books Mentioned In This Episode:

• All The Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby
• Salvage The Bones by Jesmyn Ward
• The Men We Reaped by Jesmyn Ward
• Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward

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Today, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of strength.  These novels have characters that have to find strength deep down inside.  Sometimes the strength comes from having to sacrifice or from determination alone.  Sometimes strength comes from within, and sometimes it comes from those around you, who are supporting you.  We'll also share our books in hand.  Let's get strong! 

Featured Books:

• An American Beauty by Shana Abe (LH)
• The House Is On Fire by Rachel Beanland (LP)

Books In Hand:

• A Stolen Lady by Laura Morelli (LH)
• The White Lady by Jacqueline Winspear (LP)

Additional Books That Go Along With Our Theme:

• Don’t Cry For Me by Daniel Black
• The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
• As Bright As Heaven by Susan Meissner

Books Mentioned In This Episode:

• Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland
• Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
• Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear
• News of the World by Paulette Jiles

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Today, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of novels that feature strong and powerful women.  Sometimes the circumstances demand it, and sometimes it is a choice.  We'll also share a 'chunker' of a book in hand.  Girl Power!

Featured Books: 

• 5th Avenue Glamour Girl by Renee Rosen (LH)
• Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson  (LP)

Book In Hand:

• Homecoming by Kate Morton (LH and LP)

Additional Books That Go With Our Themes:

• Weyward by Emilia Hart
• Caroline by Sarah Miller
• Circe by Madeline Miller
• Enchantress of Numbers by Jennifer Chiaverini

Books Mentioned In This Episode:

• The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
• The Social Graces by Renee Rosen
• The Princess Bride by William Goldman
• Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
• Carolina Built by Kianna Alexander

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Today our books either take place in mysterious places, or the main characters find themselves in mysterious circumstances. Who to trust? We will also share our books in hand.  Come along with us on this ride... we promise you will enjoy the journey!

Featured Books:

• The Secrets of Hartwood Hall by Katie Lumsden (LH)
• Weyward by Emilia Hart (LH and LP)
• I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai (LP)

Books in Hand:

• Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez (LP)

Additional Books that Go Along with Our Theme

• Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
• Not A Happy Family by Shari Lapena
• The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
• Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

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Today, we are going down the rabbit hole again!  These books practically begged for us to delve more deeply into them. We will also share our books in hand. Come on down the rabbit hole with us.  We promise you won’t be disappointed!

Featured Books:

• The Wardrobe Mistress by Meghan Masterson (LH)
• Horse by Geraldine Brooks (LP)
• Salt to the Sea by Ruth Sepetys (LH)

Books in Hand:

• Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes (LP)
• The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten (LH)

Additional Books that Go Along with Our Theme:

• An American Beauty by Shana Abe  (June 2023)
• Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts
• The Queen’s Fortune by Allison Pataki
• Black Beauty by Anna Sewell (episode mention)
• For the Throne/For the Wolf by Hannah Whitten (episode mention)
• March by Geraldine Brooks  (episode mention)

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