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By Library Laura
One year ago I bought a microphone and decided to launch an experimental project called The Library Laura Podcast. We were about a month into the pandemic and I was unemployed and searching for what God would have me do next. Twelve months later, I've shared 52+ episodes, given and received tons of book recommendations, and talked to plenty of amazing people. Today's episode is a little bit different and lots of fun. My husband, Ryan, kindly agreed to come on as a co-host and interview me. Podcast listeners and guests submitted question for me to answer, which I did on Episode 54!
The Other Half of Church
Jim Wilder,
Michel Hendricks
Paperback
$15.99
$14.87
Ryan listened to this book recently and had a lot of takeaways from it.
The Chronicles of Prydain Boxed Set
Lloyd Alexander
Multiple-component retail product
$44.95
$41.80
Ryan and Laura both enjoyed this series on audio...and quote lines from it to each other often.
Field Notes on Love
Jennifer E. Smith
Paperback
$10.99
$10.22
Mentioned as other books that are good on audio - a male and female narrator tell the two sides of this story very effectively.
Before We Were Yours
Lisa Wingate
Paperback
$18.00
$16.74
Mentioned as other books that are good on audio...Laura is currently listening to this one.
Echo
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Hardback
$19.99
$18.59
What's your favorite audiobook? (Not your favorite book, but your favorite audiobook--one that you found particularly good in audio format) I LOVE Echo on audio. It includes the music being mentioned as the book progresses and it's just gorgeous.
The Secret History
Donna Tartt
Paperback
$18.00
$16.74
What's one book you wish you hadn't wasted your time on this past year? This was longer ago than this year, but I finished this whole book and really disliked it. It taught me the value of likeable characters.
Simon the Fiddler
Paulette Jiles
Paperback
$16.99
What's one book you wish you hadn't wasted your time on this past year? I quit this book about half-way through because I just wasn't enjoying it and I didn't like the main character.
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
Stuart Turton
Paperback
$17.99
$16.73
of the books you have read in the past year, which one surprised you the most? This book is SOOOO surprising.
The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise
Dan Gemeinhart
Paperback
$8.99
$8.36
What is one of the most impactful Middle Grade books you've read and why? I love this book so much, for its characters and the deeper spiritual significance of finding healing in grief.
Mort
Terry Pratchett
Paperback
$9.99
$9.29
Are there any books recommended by guests that stick out because you loved them but would never have read them yourself? Thanks to Hannah and Jewel for encouraging me to read more Terry Pratchett.
Faithful Place
Tana French
Paperback
$19.00
$17.67
Are there any books recommended by guests that stick out because you loved them but would never have read them yourself? This one was recommended by Laura Stegman!