The Book Case

Jason Reynolds is one of the best young adult writers of our generation. But don’t let the label fool you into thinking that young adult writing hasn’t provided some of the most important books in the American Literary Canon (Catcher in the Rye? To Kill a Mockingbird?). His latest, Soundtrack, explores the life of teenagers busking great music in New York subway stations. It is also about the fact that even though we are born into a family that never leaves us, our chosen family of friends is just as important. Funny, gritty and brilliantly written, this is a book that brings to you all
the sights and smells of New York City, both above and underground. Jason speaks so beautifully also about writing and the importance of reading…well, we got addicted to just listening to him. Join us and you will see why.

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Books mentioned on this week's show:

Soundtrack by Jason Reynolds

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

All American Boys by Jason Reynolds

Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds

Miles Morales, Spider-Man by Jason Reynolds

The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds

When I was the Greatest by Jason Reynolds

As Brave as You by Jason Reynolds

Ghost by Jason Reynolds

Coach by Jason Reynolds

Patina by Jason Reynolds

Sunny by Jason Reynolds

Lu by Jason Reynolds

The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka

Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka

Black Boy by Richard Wright

Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jasmyn Ward

Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon

Monster by Walter Dean Myers

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The Book Case is largely about talking to authors, yes, but we believe that reading is critical for everyone. We believe it is most important for kids, that raising readers is one of the most important duties a parent can perform. But we read a study recently that said boys reading scores
are lower than girls. And not just in the US, boys reading scores are lower
internationally as well. Why? What is the key to teaching boys to read, and to love it for life? We are joined by Dr. Sean Reardon at Stanford author of the study as well as Dr. Nakia Townes President of Accelerate, which is studying how to turn and research into action for our kids. Finally, we are joined by Brayden Piper and his mom Lauren, who have been helped by Accelerate’s efforts to elevate boys love of reading. We had a piece on Good Morning America a few weeks ago that touched on these issues, but in this podcast we take a deep dive. Join us for this important discussion.

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We are going full Ireland on this show.  First, we talk to the incredible Tana French about her newest, The Keeper.  Set in rural Ireland it combines great mystery writing with the classic American Western. Does that sound like it is a long shot? Not with Tana’s talent. We then go from a fascinating conversation with a great author to Hodges and Figgis, our first international bookseller, smack in the middle of Dublin. It’s all Irish and on this week’s Book Case, so pull up a pint and join us.

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Books mentioned on this week's show:

The Keeper by Tana French

In the Woods by Tana French

The Likeness by Tana French

Faithful Place by Tana French

The Searcher by Tana French

The Secret Place by Tana French

Broken Harbor by Tana French

The Witch Elm by Tana French

The Trespasser by Tana French

The Hunter by Tana French

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer

The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

The Secret History by Donna Tart

Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

Ulysses by James Joyce 

Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney

The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien

The City We Became by N.K. Jemison

We by Yevgeny Zamyatin

All Systems Red by Martha Wells

A Psalm From the Wild Built by Becky Chambers

The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury

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Jenny Lawson is Kate’s all time favorite humor author. Obsessed since her first book, Let’s Pretend This Never Happened, Kate saw she had a new one out, How to be Okay When Nothing is Okay, and she actually whooped. Loudly. In this book, Jenny shares the different tools and tricks that she uses to try to right the ship, when she is sinking in depression. But this is not your average advice book. It’s hilarious. Seriously. It is also moving, personal, and, well, helpful. Join us when we talk to one of the great humorists of our generation. She also happens to own an independent bookstore in her hometown of San Antonio Texas, Nowhere Books. We talk to their assistant manager and events coordinator, Vicky. Have a listen for a laugh and some good advice….

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Books in this week's episode:

How to be Okay When Nothing is Okay by Jenny Lawson

Broken (In the Best Possible Way) by Jenny Lawson

Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson

Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson

Quietly Hostile by Samantha Kirby

Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris

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Louise Erdrich is one of the most important writers of our time. Her award-winning words have created modern classics such as Love Medicine, The Night Watchman and The Sentence. Her newest release, Python’s Kiss, is a collection of short stories, illustrated by Aza Erdrich Abe, her daughter. Each one speaks to turning points…moments that change us and shape us. Louise talks about how her writing shapes her and how she shapes her writing.  Aza then joins us to talk about how she brought her mother’s stories to life through her art.

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Books mentioned in this week's episode:

Python’s Kiss by Louise Erdrich, illustrated by Aza Erdrich Abe

The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich

The Sentence by Louise Erdrich

The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich

Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich

The Round House by Louise Erdrich

The Master Butchers Singers Club by Louise Erdrich

The Plague of Doves by Louise Erdrich

LaRose by Louise Erdrich

The Painted Drum by Louise Erdrich

The Bingo Palace by Louise Erdrich

The Antelope Wife by Louise Erdrich

The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich

The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler

The City We Became by NK Jemison
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