On the latest episode of Part of the Story, I was joined by my co-worker Summer Langstraat to chat about books that we thought we'd like but didn't know we'd LOVE.
Summer started us off with this humourous pick!
The first in a Criminal Minds-esque YA series, I flew through each installment.
Summer chose this fantastical, whodunnit for its intriguing nature.
I chose this cozy story told by a tree who has seen so many changes in its community for the unexpected warmth of the narrative.
Summer brought up Patricia Brigg's long running series (much to my delight). We both found the series later in its life and continue to sing its praises.
Ugh. My pick. Full crying by the end. The writing made me wish I myself had a way with the written word. Alas, we cannot all be Lily King.
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
Summer chose this cozy one on a whim and was pleasantly surprised.
This was yet another excellent rec by Summer that I forgot I loved way more than expected too. If TWO of us are saying it lives up to the hype, how can we both be wrong?!
Chatted about but not in catalogue:
The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery
The Lotus Palace by Jeannie Lin
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