Episode 16 – Favorite Reads of 2015

This week, Ann and Halle look back on their favorite books of 2015 and wrap up with what they’re reading this week.

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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:

• Ann: Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy

• Halle: Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter