The Librarians Suggest

Five books that every women should read. Full of inspiration, contemplation, self loathing and self love, and gaining perspective from women of all backgrounds. My particular favorite is Mindy Kaling's book,  Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?   Need help finding your voice or motivation to change something in your life, these books offer different perspectives on life and hopefully will encourage you to live a better and happier one.  (images via  amazon )

Tolstoy is usually the first Russian fiction people start reading, Bukgakov is just as much a literary genius! I seriously cannot put this down! "Follow me, reader! Whoever told you there is no such thing in the world as real, true, everlasting love? May the liar have his despicable tongue cut out! Follow me, my reader, and only me, and I"ll show you that kind of love." 

If there was one word that summed up the three of us it would be Janeite. We all swoon over Darcy, and by Darcy we mean, Colin Firth. We've read Pride and Prejudice one, two, or more than three times and the rest of her works as well as everything else that has been inspired by Jane's books. To the original girl boss, happy birthday our beloved heroine. 

Happy Friday! Today's book of the day is Lolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend Warner. It's about a woman who rejects society's standards for a single woman and escapes to find her freedom and even makes some unexpected alliances along the way. We can't wait to read this! What will you be reading over the long weekend? 

Today's book of the day is Emerald City by Jennifer Egan! It's a beautiful and haunting collection of characters looking for more in their lives. What are you reading this weekend? Also who is ready for the #gameofthrones season finale today?!?!? We cannot wait.

Happy Friday! Today's book of the day is Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys. If you love Jane Eyre then check out this book that brings to light the story of Antoinette Cosway, her life before and after her marriage to Mr. Rochester. Check out this short but wondrous read! 

For this month's book discussion we read a personal favorite and semi-classic Young Adult novel by R.L. Stine, The Babysitter. We discuss the urban legend and it's many variations along with the countless movies that play on this theme as well as the real life 1950 true crime of Janett Christman. Listen to the episode as we get personal and talk about what makes up stay up at night, our own babysitting stories, disturbing phone calls we've actually experienced and discussing the book at length. As always, here are a few links we referenced in the episodes.  Point Thriller Fear Street  Clown Dolls and Other Variations, No Thanks If you read The Babysitter and want to find something a little bit better, Gina recommended Barry Lyga's I Hunt Killers . Next up, we'll be reading and discussing Stephen King's The Mist . Find us on iTunes , Google Play , Stitcher and now TuneIn ! See you in the stacks!    

The Lottery by Shirley Jackson   Given that this  story  is only ten pages and was written in the forties (and written by a woman), it certainly gives a lasting impression. Think  Leave It To Beaver  meets  The Hunger Games  meets  The Stoning of Soraya M . It's horrifying, you'll be screaming at the book by the end. 

"Fifteen men on the dead man's chest - Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!" Set sail with young Jim and Long John Silver as they search for the fabled Treasure Island. This makes for a great summer read!