Ep 209: Best Books Lately (with Sara Hildreth of Fiction Matters)

Sara Hildreth of Fiction Matters returns to the show so we can each share the best books that we've read lately. This conversation starts with a thoughtful discussion about reviewing books on social media (#Bookstagram #BookTok) versus being a literary critic and Sara makes some excellent points about the way we talk about books online these days. And then Sara and I each share four of the best books we've read lately, including a novel I just finished that may be one of my favorites of all time. SECRET STUFF MEMBERS GET BONUS MATERIAL FOR THIS EPISODE Sara shares a great backlist title and a celebrity memoir, and I share an interesting novel that flew under the radar last year and the book I'm flat embarrassed to recommend (but kind of loved). Follow Sara @fictionmatters on IG Sign up for Sara's newsletter Listen to Sara's podcast Novel Pairings SIGN UP FOR THE SECRET STUFF PATREON Secret Stuff Patreon members get an extended cut version of this episode that includes two more book recommendations coming out this spring and also Sara's new system for managing her TBR (To Be Read) stack, because who doesn't need help organizing all the amazing books we want to read? Also on Secret Stuff this week will be a deep dive on The Bee Sting by Paul Murray (because I just had to talk about this incredible novel with someone) Sara's Best Books Lately: The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton The Laughter by Sonora Jha Best of Friends by Kamila Shamsie Run Towards the Danger by Sarah Polley Laura's Best Books Lately: The Bee Sting by Paul Murray All The Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby Big Swiss by Jen Beagin The Future by Naomi Alderman Also mentioned: Episode 107: 10 Reasons to Read (A Conversation with Sara Hildreth of @fictionmatters) The Remains of The Day by Kazuo Ishiguro Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro Passing by Nella Larsen The Buccaneers by Edith Wharton Roman Fever and Other Stories by Edith Wharton Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie Neapolitan Novels by Elana Ferrante Women Talking by Miriam Toews Fight Night by Miriam Toews The Power by Naomi Alderman FULL SHOW NOTES HERE SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode! CLICK HERE for episode show notes FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Instagram FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Facebook JOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection Group SIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notes JOIN the Secret Stuff Patreon BUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura Tremaine BUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices