Listen "27: Your Faves Are Problematic (Recorded Remotely)"
Episode Synopsis
Ryan, Hillary, and Kelso discuss their feelings towards a beloved magical series with a horribly transphobic author, the importance of reading critically, why preorders are important, how a single book can disrupt an entire publishing industry, and also their recent reads! Buckle up, friends, we've got a packed episode for you this month!
Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the "Libro.fm" link to get the Audiobook on Libro.fm. Thanks for shopping local!
Books Mentioned During This Episode
Kelso, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/kelso
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini (libro.fm)
7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton (libro.fm)
Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/ryan-elizabeth-clark
Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots (libro.fm)
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab (libro.fm)
Hillary, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/hillary
Becoming Duchess Goldblatt by Anonymous (libro.fm)
True Story: A Novel by Kate Reed Petty (libro.fm)
Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings by Neil Price (libro.fm)
The Wrong Kind of Woman by Sarah McCraw Crow (libro.fm) Virtual Event: Tuesday, October 6th at 7pm Register Here
Caste by Isabel Wilkerson (libro.fm)
https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/magical-books-every-age
Other Links
Gibson's Bookstore Website
Purchase Gift Certificates!
Shop by Appointment!
Browse our website by Category!
Order some curated bundles!
Donate to the bookstore!
Check out our Events Calendar!
Gibson's Instagram
The Laydown Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform)
Use the code “LAYDOWN” for 3 audiobooks for the price of 1!
Email us at [email protected]
Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the "Libro.fm" link to get the Audiobook on Libro.fm. Thanks for shopping local!
Books Mentioned During This Episode
Kelso, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/kelso
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini (libro.fm)
7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton (libro.fm)
Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/ryan-elizabeth-clark
Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots (libro.fm)
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab (libro.fm)
Hillary, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/hillary
Becoming Duchess Goldblatt by Anonymous (libro.fm)
True Story: A Novel by Kate Reed Petty (libro.fm)
Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings by Neil Price (libro.fm)
The Wrong Kind of Woman by Sarah McCraw Crow (libro.fm) Virtual Event: Tuesday, October 6th at 7pm Register Here
Caste by Isabel Wilkerson (libro.fm)
https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/magical-books-every-age
Other Links
Gibson's Bookstore Website
Purchase Gift Certificates!
Shop by Appointment!
Browse our website by Category!
Order some curated bundles!
Donate to the bookstore!
Check out our Events Calendar!
Gibson's Instagram
The Laydown Instagram
Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform)
Use the code “LAYDOWN” for 3 audiobooks for the price of 1!
Email us at [email protected]
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