{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/654d0c15a6863e0012fdcf93/65afd06203d3850016fbe1bc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Part 2 - Up for discussion! Books Club Books for Deep Conversations","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/654d0c15a6863e0012fdcf93/1706021261641-f19b8028ca8bae07aef086408a571072.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode Alix and Kelly continue to discuss books that lend to deep and interesting conversations! Reading can be such a solitary experience, but books remain one of the most impactful tools in connecting with others! Let's discuss!</p><p><br></p><p>Topics Discussed:</p><ul><li>[2:45] <em>The Forgotten Garden</em> by Kate Morton: family secrets! Are we capable of keeping secrets?  <a href=\"https://amzn.to/3tTYAzc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">audiobook</a></li><li>[9:00] <em>The Picture of Dorian</em> <em>Gray</em> by Oscar Wilde: gushing about our crush, Oscar, \"what would my portrait look like?\"  <a href=\"https://amzn.to/48FqKwT\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">audiobook</a> </li><li>[16:50] <em>Project Hail Mary </em>by Andy Weir: aliens are real (obviously), this is a MUST READ! There is so much to talk about!  <a href=\"https://amzn.to/428ohbR\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">audiobook</a></li><li>[26:10] <em>A History of Wild Places</em> by Shea Ernshaw: unique mix of genres, cults and fascinating human behavior, and missing people. <a href=\"https://amzn.to/3U0b2ba\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">audiobook</a> </li><li>[33:10] <em>Lessons in Chemistry</em> by Bonnie Garmus: treatment of women in STEM in the 50s (cue feminist rage), privilege, reading in discomfort, and suppers at six! <a href=\"https://amzn.to/3HjSQ4C\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">audiobook</a> </li><li>[42:00] <em>The Road Back to You</em> by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile: personality tests, tools for relationships, and understanding motivations and weaknesses. <a href=\"https://amzn.to/3U4729M\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">audiobook</a> </li><li>[48:15] <em>The Silent Patient</em> by Alex Michaelides: a gateway read into thrillers, a shocking ending, and human motivation and morality. <a href=\"https://amzn.to/48Xg9Nu\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">audiobook</a> </li></ul><p><br></p><p>What's New!</p><ul><li>Shop the ACOTAR Velaris Bookshelf Alley: <a href=\"http://www.litjoycrate.com/velaris\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.litjoycrate.com/velaris</a></li><li>New Year Goals! Check out The Reading Journal: <a href=\"https://litjoycrate.com/products/reading-journal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">litjoycrate.com/products/reading-journal</a></li><li>Vampire Academy Special Edition Box Set: <a href=\"https://litjoycrate.com/rose\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://litjoycrate.com/rose</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Join Us!</p><p>We deeply appreciate your support in creating community around stories!</p><ul><li>Make sure to follow The LitJoy Podcast here.</li><li>Subscribe to our email list at <a href=\"https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-email\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-email</a></li><li>Join our Lunacorns private membership group at <a href=\"https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacorns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacorns</a></li><li>Follow us on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/litjoycrate/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@litjoycrate</a></li><li>Follow us on TikTok <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@litjoycrate\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@litjoycrate</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Use the code PODCAST10 at <a href=\"http://litjoycrate.com/podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">litjoycrate.com/podcast</a> for a 10% off discount!</p>","author_name":"LitJoy Crate"}