Today, we're bringing you a sneak peek of a new podcast series for patrons! Double Booked is a monthly series where a co-host (Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books and Susie from Novel Visits will alternate months) and I will each share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show (2 old books we love, 2 new books we love, 1 book we didn't love, and 1 upcoming release we're excited about). Moving forward, these episodes will be available to "Superstars" patrons for $7 / month (join here). This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements Along with this Double Booked bonus episode series, "Superstars" patrons will get: My 2022 Rock Your Reading Tracker (normally $14.99) Summer Reading Guide Supplement (additional summer reading recommendations from patrons and hopefully previous podcast guests). Everything in the "Stars" tier ($5 /month) Highlights Our ongoing search for the right word to replace "love" when talking about books that deal with really tough topics. A chance in Catherine's reading preferences. If there should be a word count limit on book titles. The fiction trend Catherine is sick of. Sarah's Recommendations [8:39] Two OLD Books She Loves Plague Years: A Doctor's Journey Through the AIDS Crisis by Dr. Ross Slotten | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [8:47] The Defenseby Steve Cavanagh | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [18:49] Two NEW Books She Loves When I Ran Away by Ilona Bannister | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [27:43] Nowhere Girl by Cheryl Diamond | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [34:43] One Book She DIDN'T LOVE Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [41:39] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang (September 7, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [48:48] Catherine's Recommendations [5:49] Two OLD Books She Loves The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [14:35] Other People's Housesby Abbi Waxman | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [23:47] Two NEW Books She Loves Margreete's Harbor by Eleanor Morse | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [31:37] Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [38:11] One Book She DIDN'T LOVE In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [44:58] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman (October 5, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [53:04] Other Books Mentioned The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [12:07] The Prettiest Starby Carter Sickles [12:07] The Two Mrs. Grenvilles by Dominick Dunne [17:26] Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh [19:07] The Plea by Steve Cavanagh[23:11] Sorrow & Blissby Meg Mason [30:50] The Northern Reachby W.S. Winslow [31:44] Commonwealthby Ann Patchett [34:06] Blacktop Wastelandby S.A. Cosby [42:41] The Girls are All So Nice Here by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn [46:03] Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman [53:50] Magic Lessonsby Alice Hoffman [53:56] The Rules of Magicby Alice Hoffman [55:48] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.

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