This week, Ann and Halle look back on their favorite books of 2015 and wrap up with what they’re reading this week.
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Ann’s Favorites of 2015:
- Half a King by Joe Abercrombie
– The Shattered Sea trilogy by Joe Abercrombie
– The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
– A Song of Fire and Ice series by George R.R. Martin - Best Boy by Eli Gottlieb
- The Martian by Andy Weir
– The Martian (film) - Did You Ever Have a Family by Bill Clegg
- Slade House by David Mitchell
- City of Brick and Shadow by Tim Wirkus
- Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
– YALLFest - The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters
– Sarah Waters interview - The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton
- (also one of Halle’s Favorites)The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan
– Go Fug Yourself (blog)
Halle’s Favorites of 2015:
- The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
- Circling the Sun by Paula McLain
- Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
- If You Only Knew by Kristan Higgins
- Descent by Tim Johnston
- Pretty Baby by Mary Kubica
- A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
- I’ll Meet You There by Heather Demitrios
- This Heart of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
– Susan Elizabeth Phillips books
– Chicago Stars series by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
What We’re Reading This Week:
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