We're a bit past the "halfway through 2020" mark, so join us for a (late) mid-year reading goal check-in! We're recapping our initial 2020 goals, talking secret "reach" goals, and looking back on the best books we've read this year so far. And buckle up, because tequila Kayla is back! Just kidding, she keeps it together during a very conflicted review of the first book she has *ever* reread. Her takeaway is that she should never reread books, so safe to say it's a complicated review. And of course, stayed tuned to hear about three more gems including a queer romance, new fantasy to fill that GoT void, and an underrated historical fiction novel ($5 to whoever can guess which of us talks about that one!) Read on for buy llinks, and check out bookshop.org/shop/booksandthecity to shop the books we’ve discussed on this episode, and all past episodes! Visit our website at www.booksandthecitypod.com, and drop us a line at booksandthecitypod@gmail.com------------->
Becky just read: This Lovely City by Louise Hare (17:28-25:59) https://houseofanansi.com/products/this-lovely-city?_pos=1&_sid=b1121fb74&_ss=r
Up next for Becky: Idle Hands by Cassondra Windwalker
Kayla just read: The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan (26:00-38:27)
https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/heather-cocks/the-royal-we/9781455557103/
Up next for Kayla: The Paris Seamstress by Natasha Lester
Emily just read: The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter (38:28-55:19) https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/evan-winter/the-rage-of-dragons/9780316489768/
Up next for Emily: Euphoria by Lily King
Libby just read: Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner (55:20-1:08:20)
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/624147/something-to-talk-about-by-meryl-wilsner/
Up next for Libby: How Long 'til Black Future Month? by N.K. Jemisin
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