In this episode, we discuss everything but books for ten minutes and then finally remember how to do a podcast again. Covering our last reads of 2020, our first reads (if any - Molly) of 2021, and our reading intentions for the new year, we're back (with season 2) and we're doing it all over again.  Books mentioned:   12:15 - Crooked House by Agatha Christie 14:18 - Dead Man’s Folly by Agatha Christie 16:56 - Kneeknock Rise by Natalie Babbitt 18:05 - Goody Hall by Natalie Babbitt 20:11 - One by One by Ruth Ware 21:46 - To be Taught if Fortunate by Becky Chambers 25:31 - The Illuminae Files and Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff 26:03 - Once and Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy 27:30 - Going Postal and Making Money by Terry Pratchett  28:33 - Serpentine by Philip Pullman 31:05 - Exit Management by Naomi Booth  32:08 - Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid 35:03 - Wildwood by Colin Meloy  40:48 - His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman A podcast talking about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly and Rhiannon!  Links:  Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner    Twitter: @PodAroundCorner    Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner     Email: [email protected]  Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)

In this episode, Molly relives the trauma of being called out on the internet by a YA author, Rhiannon sings all of Hello Goodbye by the Beatles and we discuss our favourite reads of the year!  Books mentioned:  12:35 - The Likeness by Tana French 12:52 - Truly Devious series by Maureen Johnson 13:31 - Perfect Kill by Helen Fields 13:51 - The Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J Maas 14:31 - Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon 14:35 - The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson 16:05 - Run Rebel by Manjeet Mann 16:06 - Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko 16:30 - We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson 16:36 - October, October by Katya Balen 17:40 - Orion Lost by Alistair Chisholm 17:55 - Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow 18:20 - There but for the by Ali Smith 19:38 - Normal People by Sally Rooney 19:58 - Autumn by Ali Smith 20:12 - La Belle Sauvage by Philip Pullman 23:09 - The Doomspell Trilogy by Cliff McNish 26:14 - Nevermoor Trilogy by Jessica Townsend 26:50 - Going Postal by Terry Pratchett 29:33 - 10 Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Right Now by Jaron Lanier 29:47 - How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell 30:28 - Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport 30:57 - Wintering by Katherine May 31:40 - Uncanny Valley by Anna Weiner 31:57 - Feminism Interrupted by Lola Olufemi 33:00 - Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow (again) 33:53 - I Feel Bad About my Neck by Nora Ephron 35:29 - The Five by Hallie Rubenhold 36:00 - The Music of Lord of the Rings by Doug Adams 36:52 - The Seasonal Quartet by Ali Smith 37:27 - Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo 38:39 - Real Life by Brandon Taylor 39:22 - Jazz by Toni Morrison 39:40 - Summerwater by Sarah Moss 41:01 - The Likeness by Tana French (again) 41:20 - Every Karen Rose Book 41:41 - Crescent City by Sarah J Maas 43:08 - The Ship of Shadows by Maria Kuzniar 43:36 - When Life Gives You Mangoes by Kereen Getten 44:22 - The Deep Blue Between by Ayesha Harruna Attah 44:50 - Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel A podcast talking about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly and Rhiannon! Links: Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner   Twitter: @PodAroundCorner   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner    Email: [email protected] Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)

In this episode, we discuss Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell in depth, talking about everything from sister relationships to our own experiences with fandom! Molly is convinced she's dreamed up extra scenes, Rhiannon is adamant about the pronunciation of Levi, and we talk about the impact of this book on our lives so far (and whether it would still have the same influence on the next generation of young adult readers). We recommend reading the book before listening to this episode as spoilers are present throughout.  Books mentioned: A podcast talking about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly and Rhiannon! Links: Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner   Twitter: @PodAroundCorner   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner    Email: [email protected] Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)

In this episode, we return to what we do best: talking about books. Rhiannon eats a pizza, Molly complains about social media again, and the topic of next week's deep-dive episode is confirmed... -  Books mentioned: 05:37 - Black Flamingo by Dean Atta 08:44 - Run Rebel by Manjeet Mann 12:29 - We Are the Weather by Jonathan Safran Foer 15:51 - American Royals 2: Majesty by Katherine McGee 18:59 - Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko 24:45 - Storm by Nicola Skinner 28:16 - Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow 29:21 - Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson  31:48 - The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa 36:17 - We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson A podcast talking about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly and Rhiannon! Links: Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner   Twitter: @PodAroundCorner   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner    Email: [email protected] Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)

In this episode, we go rogue and discuss a film on our book podcast. Our special guest Helena is back to talk about the most intense dance scene ever, compare Jane Austen TV and film adaptations, and discuss at length the merits of a certain actor's butt.  Helena: @bestie_bookclub ~ A podcast talking about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly and Rhiannon! Links: Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner   Twitter: @PodAroundCorner   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner    Email: [email protected] Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)

In this episode, Rhiannon recommends some sci-fi, Molly recommends some self-help, and we record the podcast in a pre-election world.  A podcast talking about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly and Rhiannon! Links: Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner   Twitter: @PodAroundCorner   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner    Email: [email protected] Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)

In this episode, Rhiannon makes nachos, Molly claims she has very little to say and then says a lot, and we discuss this episode's Book Club pick, Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi! CW for eating disorders, childhood abuse, sexual assault This episode contains spoilers.  A podcast talking about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly and Rhiannon!  Links:  Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner    Twitter: @PodAroundCorner   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner    Email: [email protected]  Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)

In this episode, Molly has a cold, Rhiannon talks about the seven billion books she read this week, and we discuss graphic novels, libraries and classics.  Books mentioned: 2:28 - Bloom by Kevin Panetta and Savanna Ganucheau 3:15 - Through the Woods by Emily Carroll 3:49 - Rusty Brown by Chris Ware 5:00 - Goblin Girl by Moa Romanova 9:24 - The Witches (Graphic Novel) by Penelope Bagieu 16:00 - Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte 21:41 - Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier 24:40 - The Loving Spirit by Daphne Du Maurier  25:56 - Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks 27:44 - In The Woods by Tana French 30:22 - Mercedes Ice by Philip Ridley 31:10 - How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found by Sara Nickerson 32:42 - Starve Acre by Andrew Michael Hurley 34:06 - Paradise Rot by Jenny Hval 36:12 - The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie 36:52 - The Haunting of Aveline Jones by Phil Hickes A podcast talking about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly and Rhiannon! Links: Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner   Twitter: @PodAroundCorner   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner   Email: [email protected] Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)

In this episode, Rhiannon denies having a reading slump, Molly justifies why she consistently gives up on books, and we just accept that every episode will be very long now because we don’t know when to stop talking. A podcast talking about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly and Rhiannon! Links: Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner   Twitter: @PodAroundCorner   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner   Email: [email protected] Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)

In this episode, Rhiannon and Molly fail to leave work behind on their days off by recommending some books to some lovely listeners!  Books Mentioned: 2:00 - Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport 3:03 - A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicol 5:01 - The Ghost Tree by Christina Henry 6:06 - The Lost Boy by Christina Henry 8:50 - Pine by Francine Toon  13:14 - The Likeness by Tana French 17:11 - The Wych Elm by Tana French 19:00 - The River Within by Karen Powell 20:45 - The Bigwoof Conspiracy by Dashe Roberts 22:38 - A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik 25:51 - I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara  27:00 - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club by Dorothy L. Sayers 27:52 - Die for Me by Karen Rose 28:50 - Closer Than You Think by Karen Rose 32:00 - A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara 33:05 - On Earth We Are Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong  33:55 - The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett  34:55 - The Secret History by Donna Tartt 36:16 - The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton 39:42 - I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen 40:53 - No Matter What by Debi Gliori 41:00 - The Girls by Lauren Ace 41:39 - The Misadventures of Frederick by Ben Manly and Emma Chichester Clark 42:15 - My Shadow is Pink by Scott Stuart 42:59 - Square by Jon Klassen  43:15 - Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers 44:44 - Elmet by Fiona Mosley 45:50 - Potkin and Stubbs by Sophie Green 46:43 - Misery by Stephen King 47:22 - Meddling Kids by Edgar Canterro 49:09 - Uncle Montague’s Tales of Terror by Chris Priestley  49:46 - Lockwood & Co. by Jonathon Stroud A podcast talking about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly and Rhiannon! Links: Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner   Twitter: @PodAroundCorner   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner   Email: [email protected] Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)