Surprising Books That Subvert Expectations

08/09/2025 31 min
Surprising Books That Subvert Expectations

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This week, on episode #149 with Laura Dickerman, we discuss her debut novel, HOT DESK - a funny and touching book about two people who share a desk in the publishing industry, some of our favorite books that subvert expectations and, I've decided I only want to read whatever Laura Dickerman has read because she picks the best books!We also get a guest author recommendation from Thomas Schlesser, author of MONA'S EYES. I just so happen to be running a book giveaway for MONA'S EYES over on Instagram. Click here to see how to enter. This giveaway will close on September 15th, 2025 and is open to U.S. mailing addresses only. Books Recommended:Hot Desk by Laura DickermanBeautyland – Marie Helene BertinoA Marriage at Sea - Sophie Elmhurst Trust Exercise - Susan ChoiWild Dark Shore - Charlotte McConaghyThe Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett Find Laura Dickerman:Instagram:  @Lauradickermanwriter website: Lauradickermanwriter.comBook review site: Bookclique.orgSupport the showGet your Books Are My People coffee mug here!I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!