Friends, Leah and Alivia, chat about the books they are reading and dive into a part of the book they want to know more about. This is a book club you don't need to get dressed for. Read along and send in suggestions.
Alivia and Leah interview Author Susan Furber about her debut novel "The Essence of an Hour". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatsinyourlibrary/message
One day, Dana, an African American woman, is transported back to the antebellum South. She finds herself saving a white boy—the son of a slave owner—from drowning. Quickly she was transported back to present day—she has no idea what just happened. Dana gets transported back to the South multiple times where she is forced to survive and figure out her purpose there—and how to get home to present day. This month Alivia & Leah dive into Kindred by Octavia Butler. Listen anywhere—this is a book club you don't have to get dressed for. Spoilders expected ;). Follow us on IG, Facebook, & Twitter @whatsinyourlibrary and email us at whatsinyourlibrary@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatsinyourlibrary/message
In this minisode Alivia and Leah are inspired to learn more about sibling abuse after reading Educated by Tara Westover. While uncommonly talked about, sibling abuse is experienced by many and it affects their daily lives even as adults. Resources for this episode: https://www.facebook.com/HAReachingOut/ https://www.stopabuseforeveryone.org/. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatsinyourlibrary/message
Tara grew up in a Mormon, survivalist family that didn't believe in a formal education, modern medicine, or anything mainstream. She went from living in the Utah mountains with her family to attending Brigham Young University to furthering her education and obtained her PhD. from Cambridge. Alivia & Leah read it and in this episode give their take on Educated by Tara Westover. Listen anywhere--this is a book club you don't have to get dressed for. Spoilers expected ;). Skip to 9 minutes, if you want to skip the banter. Follow us on IG, Facebook, & Twitter @whatsinyourlibrary and email us at whatsinyourlibrary@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatsinyourlibrary/message
Nora Seed decides she can no longer live in this life and is given the opportunity to choose another. Join us as we discuss the adventure Nora Seed embarks upon to find a life that brings her happiness and erases regrets. TW: topic of Suicide Resources: Suicide Hotline 800-273-8255 and NAMI 800-950-NAMI or text "NAMI" to 741741 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatsinyourlibrary/message
Cut to 1947. Charlie St. Clair is trying to find her cousin and she unexpectedly teams up with Eve Gardner and her helper, Finn. They all travel across France in a Lagonda, on a journey to find out the truth behind both of their stories. Alivia & Leah read it and in this episode give their thoughts on The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. Listen anywhere--this is a book club you don't have to get dressed for. Spoilers expected ;). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatsinyourlibrary/message
Two sisters Isabelle and Vianne navigate life in Nazi occupied France and each finds her own way to the resistance. Ceramic mugs @ https://handlceramics.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatsinyourlibrary/message
Alivia & Leah dive into learning more about the kindertransports. Kindertrains and transports were a way to bring refugee Jewish and minority children to safety from Nazi territories in WW2. References: https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/kindertransport-1938-40 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/06/the-kindertransport-children-80-years-on-we-thought-we-were-going-on-an-adventure --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatsinyourlibrary/message
Hetty Heinrich, daughter of a Nazi officer, was a loyal follower of the German Führer and Nazi ideals--until she reunited with Walter, an old Jewish friend. Their friendship turns into a romance and guess what, Führer?! She's not your daughter anymore! Alivia & Leah read it and in this episode give their take on Daughter of the Reich. Listen anywhere--this is a book club you don't have to get dressed for. Spoilers expected ;). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatsinyourlibrary/message
Join us every month for a book club you don't have to get dressed for. Each month we discuss a book then follow it up with a minisode about an aspect of the book we want to know more about. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatsinyourlibrary/message
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