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Amity Hulse and Laura Leon

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“A Classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say.”--Italo Calvino. We are two moms that love the classics and we believe they are relevant and still have so much to still say to us today–perhaps even more than ever! We want to invite you to read along with us (or maybe just watch the movie) and hope that you will find our discussions fun and accessible and that you will find that there is so much to learn from and love about these transcendent books!
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Discover author secrets from books that'll make you feel, grow, and learn. The BookMattic Best Books Podcast features authors from a wide range of backgrounds. This platform gives each author, no matter how well-known they are, a chance to tell their story and shine in front of the BookMattic community. As listeners, you'll get a chance to discover life-changing books you may have never heard of before. It is my belief that all people deserve a chance to reach more people with their impactfu ...
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Learn from the best books on the go with FWD Radio. FWD Radio brings you the best ideas from the best non-fiction books and makes it accessible to you for free! Access exclusive advice on entrepreneurship, scaling businesses, mindfulness, health, product, and much more on FWD Radio, a unique approach to helping you learn from the leaders. Bite-sized and each episode are less than 5 minutes. The content is in partnership with NextBigWhat and FWD app (https://getFWDapp.com)
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Solid characters, amazing worldbuilding, and an epic plot that will keep you interested all the way through (and that's no mean feat in such a long book). If you've been thinking about trying out Peter F. Hamilton this is the right place to start. As always, no spoilers until the end when we get into the full plot explanation and discussion. This e…
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Books mentioned in this episode: The Nightingale by Kristin Harmel The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel The Room on Rue Amelie by Kristin Harmel Secrets of a Charmed Life by Susan Meissner The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer The Warsaw Orphan by Kelly Rimmer The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa …
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Ann is also the author of Ancillary Sword, Ancillary Mercy, Translation State, Provenance (all set in her Imperial Radch universe), and the excellent stand-alone fantasy novel The Raven Tower. Join the Hugonauts book club on discord! Or you can watch the episode on YouTube if you prefer video We talked with Ann about: 1:12 Becoming a writer later i…
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We also each rank our top three first contact books at the end of the episode. This episode is sponsored by The Pythagorean by Alexander Morpheigh, which is available in print or kindle edition here. Join the Hugonauts book club on discord! Or you can watch the episode on YouTube if you prefer video All the books in the episode (with YT links to th…
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Books mentioned in this episode: The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon Love Walked In by Marisa de los Santos What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys Belong to Me by Marisa de los Santos I Will Be Your Blue Sky by Marisa …
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Books mentioned in this episode: Running for My Life by Lopez Lomong Refugee by Alan Gratz Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham And So I Roar by Abi Dare The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare Think and Grow Rich by Napol…
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The book somehow manages to be optimistic at the same time that it realistically portrays horrific climate catastrophes - the opening chapter will stick with you forever. That said, it also suffers from some of KSR's usual writing quirks: weak characters and a pretty loosely defined plot. We talk about it all, the good, the bad, and the terrifyingl…
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Books mentioned in this episode: A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyesvsky Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Great Expectations by Charles Dickens The Complete Mysteries of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton Emma by Jane Austen Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Macbeth by William Shakespeare The Magicia…
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Books mentioned in this episode: Real Americans by Rachel Khong The Land I Lost: Adventures of a Boy in VietnamQuang by Nhuong Huynh Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart Peacemaker by Joseph Bruchac The Persian Pickle Club by Sandra Dallas Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano The Women by Kristin Hannah Archimedes and the Door of Science by …
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The book is shocking, disturbing, entertaining, and unbelievably thought provoking all at once - no wonder Stanley Kubrick decided to turn the book into a movie (which is a must-watch classic in its own right). It's also an unforgettable masterwork of language, as the narrator, Alex, and his droogs speak in slang that is somehow entirely novel and …
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Books mentioned in this epidsode: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson The Little Prince by Antoinne de Saint-Exupery Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva A Christmas Carol Murder by Heather Redmond The Life and Times of Bob Cratchit by Dixie Distler Macbeth by William Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Hamlet…
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Neuromancer is an incredible science fiction classic, a page turner full of gripping action sequences, wild futuristic ideas, and a unique, techno-criminal world populated by wildly imaginative characters. As always, no spoilers until the end when we get into the full plot explanation and discussion. This episode is sponsored by Mythos: The Origin …
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Books mentioned in this episode: The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan The Fellowship of the RIng by J.R.R. Tolkien The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien The Princess Bride by WIlliam Goldman The Neverending Story by Michael Ende Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling James by Percival Everett Erasure by Percival Evere…
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As always, no spoilers until the end when we clearly call it out before getting into the full plot explanation and discussion. Join the Hugonauts book club on discord! Or you can watch the episode on YouTube if you prefer video This episode is sponsored by The Song of Immaru: Earth's Door by PJ Dudek, which you can get on print, audiobook, or kindl…
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Books mentioned in this episode: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson Flowers in the Attic by VC Andrews The Firm by John Grisham The Hobbit by JRR Tolkein Beartown by Fredrik Backman News of the World by Paulette Jiles What's Next: A Backstage Pass to the West Wing by Melissa Fitzgerald Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout The …
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Books mentioned in this episode: Middletide by Sarah Crouch My Couisin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte Mrs. deWinter by Susan Hill Rebecca's Tale by Sally Beauman Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte The Birds: And Other Stories by Daphne du Maurier And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie …
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This episode is sponsored by The Dawn series by Ray N. Kuili, which you can get on print, audiobook, or kindle here. Join the Hugonauts book club on discord! Or you can watch the episode on YouTube if you prefer video All the books in the episode (with YT links to those we've got full episodes on, or search for them in your podcast app): The Hunger…
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The Mercy of Gods follows a team of research scientists trying to survive an alien invasion. The Carryx are ruthless - killing 1/8 of the population immediately as they arrive to encourage the survivors to cooperate. Our team, along with many others, are then abducted and brought to a Carryx planet, where they are set loose in an open-air prison po…
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Join Laura and Carlina as we talk all things books! Note: This conversation was recorded in July of 2023. If some of our talk about new book releases, this is why! Books mentioned in this episode: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis The Lord the Rings Trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien Running for My Life by …
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A radio astronomer discovers a signal coming from Alpha Centauri - strange, beautiful alien voices, singing. While the rest of the world is transfixed by the broadcast, a catholic order, the Jesuits, take action and launch a mission to the planet of Rakhat. But from the outset we know the mission is doomed to tragedy, because a second storyline fol…
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Books mentioned in this episode: 1001 Arabian Nights by Sir Richard Burton The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh Jane in Love by Rachel Givney Where the Rhythm Takes You by Sarah Dass The Yellow Wood by Minnie Darke Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare The Rule Book by Sarah Adams Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price Ladies Rewrite the…
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Books mentioned in this episode:Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas HardyTheir Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonFinlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle CosimanoMr. Malcomn's List by Suzanne AllainThe Berry Pickers by Amanda PetersWhere the Red Fern Grows by Wilson RawlsAnne of Green Gables by L.M. MontgomeryThe Storied Life of A.J. Fikry b…
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In the 23rd century Johnny Rico enlists in the Mobile Infantry, the heart of the human military. As he nears completion of an intensely rigorous training program to learn how to fight and use his power armor, war breaks out between humanity and the bugs. The bugs are aliens with a hive mind, who attack and destroy Buenos Aires, and Johnny and his f…
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Books mentioned in this episode:Leading Lolita in Tehran by Azar NasifiThe Midnight Library by Matt HaigLong Bright River by Liz MooreThe Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mystery Novels by Lynn MessinaThe Quit List by Katie BaileyWhen Women Were Dragons by Kelly BarnhillFinlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle CosimanoThe Eddie Flynn Series by Steve Cavanagh…
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We rank the nominees for the 2024 Hugo award, plus 6 more from last year! Join the book club on discord and read The Sparrow! https://discord.gg/fHejh3PpR2 Video version of the show on YouTube https://youtube.com/@hugonautspod The books: The Witch King - Martha Wells The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi - Shannon Chakraborty Some Desperate Glory - Emi…
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Over the years we've built up a pretty big backlog of short novels that we really liked but hadn't had a chance to cover on the show - so today we're bursting that dam. Join the book club on discord (and vote for our next book club book!): https://discord.gg/fHejh3PpR2 Video version of the show on YouTube https://youtube.com/@hugonautspod The seven…
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