Sure, you have important things to do. But it takes just a 10 minutes or so to learn about two upcoming book releases and something fascinating about the world.
Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to visit your local library and your independent bookstore to lose some time yourself!
We get excited about two festive holiday books: Gifts from the Kitchen by Kristine Kidd A Christmas Cornucopia by Mark Forsyth. Then Dave recommends entertaining, accessible graphic novels for newbies.
We get excited about two new books: A Lively Midwinter Murder by Katy Watson and The Way by Cary Groner. Then Dave recommends fun boardgames to play with your friends and family this holiday season.
We get excited about three new books: Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris, The Starlets by Lee Kelly & Jennifer Thorne, and Darkly by Marisha Pessl. Then Dave makes the case for playing cozy games.
We get excited about two new books: the Rivals audiobook read by Georgia Tennant and the King Arthur Flour Big Book of Bread. Then Mel shares her extreme enthusiasm for sandwiches and The Sammies Awards.
We get excited about two new books for your TBR: The Absinthe Forger by Evan Rail and The Notebook by Roland Allen. Then author Evan Rail shares his enthusiasm for fountain pens and special inks.
We get excited about two books: Accidentally Wes Anderson: Adventures by Wally & Amanda Koval and Polostan by Neal Stephenson. Then Wally & Amanda from Accidentally Wes Anderson recommend a fun hotline.
We get excited about two books: The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel and Book and Dagger by Elyse Graham. Then Mel recommends the History Extra podcast for your Spooky Season storytelling needs.
We get excited about two books: So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison and The Wildes: A Novel in Five Acts by Louis Bayard. Then Dave shares the exploits of the world's greatest art detective.
We get excited about two books: The Bookseller of Venice by Giovanni Montanaro and Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner. Then Mel recommends the immersive, interactive walking tours from Secret City Trails.
We recommend two exciting new books for our TBR: The Divide: A Novel by Morgan Richter and Mina's Matchbox by Yōko Ogawa. Then author Morgan Richter explains why now is the time to read Batman comics.
We recommend two exciting new books: Maria: A Novel of Maria von Trapp by Michelle Moran and Navola by Paolo Bacigalupi. Then Dave delves into the mystery of the lost tomb of Mongol warrior Genghis Khan.
We recommend two great books: A Season for That by Steve Hoffman and The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. Then Mel explains why she's so excited to get the new episode of the 'Pack One Bag' podcast every week.
We recommend two great books: A Super Upsetting Cookbook about Sandwiches by Tyler Kord and Good Material by Dolly Alderton. Then Dave shares three great stories about India from his podcast research.
In this episode, we're excited about two new books: Assassins Anonymous by Rob Hart and Hip-Hop is History by Quest Love. Then Mel delves into the immersive storytelling, cosplay, and fantastic settings of LARPing.
In this episode, we're excited about two new books: The Main Character by Jaclyn Goldis and The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. Then Dave shares a very cool phone trick for tracking your books.
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