Welcome to our special crossover episode for Appalachian Bookshelf, a joint project between Read Appalachia and Appodlachia.Sign Up for Appalachian Bookshelf Updates here.Things MentionedInterview with Barbara Kingsolver on the Australian podcast The Book Show: “Barbara Kingsolver finds the hillbilly in Charles Dickens”Appodlachia’s Episode about the Foster Care SystemFoster (documentary)Not Your Average IV User (podcast)Books MentionedDavid Copperfield by Charles DickensDemon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverThe Poisonwood Bible by Barbara KingsolverDiscussion QuestionsWhat are your initial thoughts on the book?What are your initial thoughts on Demon as a narrator?What did we think of the times when Kingsolver “steps in”, as it were?What are your feelings on Barbara Kingsolver’s discussion of the word “hillbilly” starting on page 68?What are your thoughts on the portrayal of social workers and foster care portrayed in the book?We have allread different nonfiction books about the opioid crisis in Appalachia. What do we think of the portrayal of addiction and recovery in this novel?Now that we have discussed the book, who do you think this book is for?Would you recommend this book?Show Your Love for Read Appalachia! You can support Read Appalachia by heading over to our merch store, tipping us over on Ko-fi, or by sharing the podcast with a friend! For more ways to support the show, head over to our Support page. Follow Read Appalachia Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok ContactFor feedback or to just say “hi,” you can reach us at readappalachia[at]gmail.comMusic by Olexy from Pixabay