This month we discuss Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah (Marie’s pick). Listen in to hear us chat about the strong friendships, the journey of the characters over time, the love triangle, and more. We also share some criticisms of the book. This month’s genre was Lee’s pick: friendship-themed books.
Make sure to listen all the way through to find out next episode’s genre and book pick - read along with us this month and join us next episode for our discussion!
*This episode was recorded in October 2020.
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Check out these books mentioned on the show!
- JO - The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah; The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin; The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson; The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson
- LEE - The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware; Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell; Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
- LOREN - The Killing Moon by N.K. Jemisin; The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware; The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell; A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena; The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware; The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides; The Whisper Man by Alex North
- LYNN - Am I Overthinking This? By Michelle Rial; Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys; The Breakdown by B.A. Paris; Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris
- MARIE - The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins; Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn; Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo; The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate; Third Grade Angels by Jerry Spinelli; White is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi; The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn; Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
Previous Drink A Book book club picks:
- The Color Purple by Alice Walker
- 19 Minutes by Jodi Picoult
- The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
- Black Boy White School by Brian F. Walker
- An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena
- Wonder by R.J. Palacio
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Our episodes are created, written, and edited by us: Jo, Lee, Loren, Lynn, and Marie.
Our music is by Stephanie Trivison.
Our episodes are produced by our very own Loren, who also designed our logo.
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