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By Library Laura
These are the books that Laura Miller and Rachel Palm talked about on Episode 12 of the Library Laura Podcast. Find out more here on the podcast blog. You can also visit Rachel's blog here.
The Scottish Chiefs
Jane Porter
Paperback
$15.95
The "big book" on Rachel's father's shelf that Rachel conquered as a young reader. A pivotal point in her reading journey.
The Eyre Affair
Jasper Fforde
Paperback
$18.00
$16.78
Laura and Rachel share a mutual affection for the Eyre Affair and Jasper Fforde in general. We love his wit and the fantasy world he created.
Backpacking with the Saints
Professor Emeritus Theological Studies Belden C Lane
Hardback
$28.99
$27.02
A book about Spiritual Practices Rachel recently has been reading
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
Stuart Turton
Paperback
$17.99
$16.77
A book that Laura enjoyed that is a little out of her comfort zone. Dark, twisty, and unpredictable, but very good.
How to Read a Book
Charles Van Doren,
Mortimer J. Adler
Paperback
$22.00
$20.50
Rachel discovered the phrase "following your whimsy" thanks to this book and has been trying to depend less on lists and goals for her reading, and more of what brings her joy.
Strong Poison
Dorothy L. Sayers
Paperback
$17.99
$16.77
A mystery book that Rachel and Jewel read for Book Duo
A Curious Beginning
Deanna Raybourn
Paperback
$19.00
$17.71
Laura recommended to Rachel the whole Veronica Speedwell series. Mysteries set in Victorian England with a strong, independent main character and some romance along the way.
The Ten Thousand Doors of January
Alix E Harrow
Paperback
$19.99
$18.63
Laura Recommended to Rachel. A delightful YA fantasy!
Adorning the Dark
Andrew Peterson
Paperback
$16.99
$15.83
Rachel cannot recommend this book highly enough, and Laura enjoyed it as well. A must-read for anyone creative.
The Monster in the Hollows
Andrew Peterson,
Joe Sutphin
Hardback
$14.99
$13.97
Rachel just finished reading this book of Andrew Peterson's children's series. Laura is going to read this one next!
The Warden and the Wolf King
Andrew Peterson,
Joe Sutphin
Hardback
$14.99
$13.97
The fourth and final book of the Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson.
North! Or Be Eaten
Andrew Peterson,
Joe Sutphin
Hardback
$14.99
$13.97
Laura and Rachel both have read and enjoyed.
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
Andrew Peterson,
Joe Sutphin
Hardback
$14.99
$13.97
The first book of the Wingfeather Saga series. Both Laura and Rachel have read and enjoyed.
Mysteries of the Middle Ages
Thomas Cahill
Paperback
$27.00
$25.16
Rachel recommended this book to Laura. About this book Rachel says, "I've always thought of the Middle Ages as a really dark time... but he shows how the Church and how different people really affected the middle age mindset and how it laid the foundation for things to come." Witty and interesting exploration of the time period portrayed in helpful, human, real sort of way.