In this episode, Alix and Kelly look back on their years of book clubs and share the books that lent themselves to interesting and deep conversations! Reading can be such a solitary experience, but books remain one of the most impactful tools for connecting with others! Let's discuss!Topics Discussed:[0:45] Why we chose the books we did[2:45] Dark Matter by Blake Crouch "Are you happy with your life?" audiobook[7:35] The Midnight Library by Matt Haig audiobook [10:31] Are we living in a simulation??[12:03] The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah "Nobody wins in war." audiobook [17:10] Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand audiobook [17:42] Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys audiobook [20:41] Ready Player One by Ernest Cline "A nerds dream!" audiobook [24:54] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel "I have to talk about this with someone!" audiobook[28:30] The Giver by Lois Lowry audiobook [33:18] The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield "Creaky floor vibes." audiobook [39:00] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern "It's an experience!" audiobook [44:05] Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. "WELLCUM" audiobookWhat's New?Shop the ACOTAR Velaris Bookshelf Alley: www.litjoycrate.com/velarisNew Year, New Reading Goals! Check out The Reading Journal: litjoycrate.com/products/reading-journalJoin Us!We deeply appreciate your support in creating community around stories!Make sure to follow The LitJoy Podcast here.Subscribe to our email list at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-emailJoin our Lunacorns private membership group at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacornsFollow us on Instagram @litjoycrateFollow us on TikTok @litjoycrateUse the code PODCAST10 at litjoycrate.com/podcast for a 10% off discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.