Cam and Ru Start a Book Club Cam Elliott
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Hello from Cam and Ru! We're a son and mom duo that happen to be very different people but both love reading. In this monthly podcast book club, we'll discuss a book's characters, themes, and authors, while also discussing how these stories relate to our own lives. Please read along with us!
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Maaza Mengiste - The Shadow King
This month, Cam and Ru discuss a female army that banded together during Italy's 1935 invasion of Ethiopia. From female empowerment, war politics, slavery, and sexual assault, Maaza Mengiste 'The Shadow King' covers a wide gambit of themes that are very much relatable to today.
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Alice Hoffman - Practical Magic
Happy Halloween from Cam and Ru! To celebrate our favorite holiday, we're discussing a surprise book – Alice Hoffman's 'Practical Magic'. Themes include: spooky hauntings, sisterhood and familial relationships, and more!
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Terry McMillan - It's Not All Downhill from Here
This month, Cam and Ru discuss ageism, sibling rivalries, LGBTQIA+, and the sometimes challenging relationships between parents and children. Join us as we discuss Terry McMillan's much-talked-about ‘It's Not All Downhill from Here’!
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Aravind Adiga - Amnesty
This month, we’re discussing undocumented immigration, cultural assimilation, and murder + justice. Join us as we discuss Aravind Adiga’s highly anticipated ‘Amnesty’!
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Elly Griffiths - The Postscript Murders
We’re back with a lighter themed episode showcasing fun things like murder, suspicion, amateur detectiving, and of course – coffee! Join us as we discuss Elly Griffiths’ ‘The Postscript Murders’!
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Emma Donoghue - The Pull of the Stars
Third time's the charm, and we're diving into Emma Donoghue's 'The Pull of the Stars', a fictional story that takes place in an infected maternity ward during the 1918 Influenza Pandemic in Ireland, spanning 3 fast-paced days. Themes include living during a pandemic, science vs. superstition, sexual education, feminism/women's rights, religion, and more!