Readers looking to get contemplative and completely mesmerized will appreciate the hosts’ conversation about a new novel winning well-deserved kudos. In discussing the new mid-century mystery from Kate Atkinson, the hosting duo also shares their favorites by this esteemed novelist. Sarah Bowen Shea details a contemporary novel she wished hewed a bit more dystopian, then Ellison Weist tells of a dual-timeline mystery reminiscent of two Liz Moore novels. The books discussed:

Switzy: Emma Cline

Our Noble Selves: Kate Atkinson

Fallow: Sarah Anderson

Heather: Caitlin Mullen

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