Ryan, Kelso and Hillary discuss the growing trend of "Light Lit" as well as the importance of Activism Literature; Plus, our Current reads and upcoming book events!


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Current Reads:
Kelso-

Bel Canto by Anne Patchett

The New Me by Halle Butler 

Hillary-
There, There by Tommy Orange
Ryan- 
A Noise Downstairs by Linwood Barclay (audiobook on Libro.fm)


Books from the Future (Upcoming Titles): 

Ryan-

Verify by Joelle Charbonneau (out 9/24/2019)
Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson (Out 6/4/2019)



"UpLit" Books:  
Ryan -

The Extraordinary Journey of Vivienne Marshall by Shannon Kirk
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

Hillary -

The Trouble with Goats and Sheep by Joanna Cannon
Things Invisible to See by Nancy Willard
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

Kelso - 

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby 
One Day by David Nicholls
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-Year-Old Man by Jonas Jonasson



Literature With A Message:

  Ryan -

The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli
Feminist Baby by Loryn Brantz
Red: A Crayon's Story by Michael Hall
Pride Colors by Robin Stevenson

Hillary -

Where the Lost Dogs Go by Susannah Charleston
The Scent of the Missing by Susannah Charleston
The Possibility Dogs by Susannah Charleston



Other Books Mentioned:

Hunger Games Series
Golden State by Ben Winters
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwood
The Testaments (Handmaid's Tale Sequel) by Margaret Atwood
Night Bird by Alice Hoffman
Alice Hoffman and Anne Tyler (authors)
Educated by Tara Westover
What Milo Saw by Virginia Macgregor

Extra Links:

Gibson's Book Club reads Educated by Tara Westover
The Open Discussion Project reads The Inclusive Economy by Michael D. Tanner
Two Youth Authors, Twice the Stories! Event with Amy Makechine & Susan Carlton
As Far As The Stars with Virginia Mcgregor Event

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