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Episode 11: How to start a book club when it feels overwhelming

"What if I'm not sure book club is right for me? What if I want to start a book club, but it feels like too much?" If you're asking these questions, this episode is for you! Sallie gives great suggestions on how to start an unconventional book club if a traditional book club just isn't happening in your life. She even shares why quarantine could be the BEST time to start a book club! Emily also shares how we handled our virtual book club this month and how it went. As always, we end with our current reading situation. Mentions in this episode:  15:25 Freezer meal cooking club - find more details on the Over At Alicia's podcast, episode 25 30:46 Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi 33:35 American Royals by Katharine McGee An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

Episode 10: Reading in quarantine

In this episode of Book Clubbin, we’re discussing how the COVID-19 crisis and sheltering in place has affected us. We talk about the surprising ways life has changed, how we’re dealing with it, and most importantly, what we’re reading! We also share a few book recommendations for you and your family, whether you need a super light, fun read, or an engaging page-turner to take your mind off things. Plus, Sallie announces a huge achievement! As always, we end with our current reading situation.  Mentions:  16:00 Sofia Khan is Not Obliged - Ayisha Malik 17:30 Coconut Layer Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke 19:06 Cane River by Lalita Tademy 22:14 A Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner   23:43 84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff 24:19 Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling Yes Please by Amy Poehler Bossypants by Tina Fey Talking As Fast As I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls (and Everything In Between) by Lauren Graham