Tackling the TBR Shelf: Reading Intimidating Books!
Summary
Hosts Tina and Hannah discuss books from their TBR shelves that initially intimidated them, including *The Elementals*, *Nevermore*, *The Lion Women of Tehran*, *The Calamity Club*, *East of Eden*, and *Girl on Girl*. They share mixed to glowing reviews, addressing concerns about length, genre, and sensitive content while encouraging listeners to try challenging reads. The episode emphasizes that it is okay to DNF books and highlights how pushing past initial hesitation can lead to rewarding literary experiences.
Topics discussed
Intro: Boredom, stress, and daily routines
Reviewing the book discovery website Juley
Loving lately: Welly waterproof bandages
Review: The Elementals by Michael McDowell
Review: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Discussion: Overcoming intimidation with new genres
Review: The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
Review: The Calamity Club by Katherine Stockett
Review: East of Eden by John Steinbeck
Review: The Girl Effect by Rebecca Solnit
Upcoming: The Silent Appeal by Janice Hallett
Upcoming: Hive Mind by Alison Gunn
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