Booksology Article to read: January’s best new mysteries
Maybe it’s the long, dark nights, but I think there’s something about winter that makes it the perfect season for reading mysteries. of new york times “Evil lurks in unexpected places” This month’s top 4 new mysteries are summarized. Here are some books you should read if you like wake up dead man. Looking for YA? We’ve got four new and recent YA thrillers for you.
Featured Show: Mister Rogers from Sesame Street
The Sesame Street Classics channel on YouTube might be the best place on the internet. That’s exactly right. Watch classic episodes completely free of charge. There are many gems, but the one that truly hits the spot is this 1981 episode in which Mr. Rogers visits Sesame Street. Guaranteed to lower blood pressure for at least 56 minutes and 44 seconds.
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To listen: How audiobooks are made
Beloved audiobook narrator Julia Whelan appears on the Culture Studies Podcast for a fun and wide-ranging conversation about what happens behind the scenes of audiobook production. Fans of audiobooks and those who like how they are made will find much to enjoy.
To discuss: Stay up all night Written by George Saunders
One of the most anticipated new releases of the season, George Saunders’ new novel Vigil, hit stores yesterday. It’s a spiritual companion to 2017’s Lincoln in the Bardo, but you don’t have to have read it. Bardo To understand it. While some reviewers, who I won’t name, seem to be obsessed with ambiguous (erroneous) readings, Jeff and I loved this book and had a great time reading it on today’s new episode of the Book Riot Podcast. I’ll explain it spoiler-free at the beginning, but if you don’t want to know the nitty-gritty details, I’ll tell you when to jump in. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcatcher.
