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Eclectic Readers Eclectic Readers Book Club
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Starting in 2020, we're now releasing two episodes a month! The first episode releases on the 15th and is a chat of what we're currently reading and a general bookish discussion topic. The 2nd episode releases on the 30th and is our monthly book club discussion. We announce the following month's book pick at the end of the episode so you can read along with us. (Our older episodes follow this same format, but were combined into one longer episode a month.)
We also have special author interview episodes sprinkled throughout the year, so make sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app so you never miss out!
If you'd like join in on the bookish discussion through social media, our hashtag is #EclecticReaders and you can find us at:
Twitter: @EclecticReadPod
Litsy: @EclecticReaders
Instagram: @EclecticReaders
Goodreads: Eclectic Readers
The History of Eclectic Readers
The Eclectic Readers started in 2009 as an IRL book club. In 2015, four of us in the book club thought we'd give podcasting a try and have been going strong ever since! In each monthly book club episode, we base our book choice on that month's IRL book club pick.
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Episode 90: The City We Became: In NK We Trust
Tara, Meredith, and Jeannette go off to New York City to discuss The City We Became. How the book is a love letter to New York City yet a critique on society with racism. Also, the interesting process of how a city is born.
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Next Episode’s Book:
Pride on Goodreads and Bookshop -
Episode 89: Book Talk: Settings - I’m at the Purple Hair Stage of Quarantine
Meredith, Tara, and Jeannette talk about settings, and how much a setting matters in a book. What does it mean for the setting to be a character in the story? How much does the setting matter to the reader?
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Raybearer on Goodreads and Bookshop
Percy Jackson on Goodreads and Bookshop
Such a Fun Age on Goodreads and Bookshop
The Life and (Medieval) Times of Kit Sweetly on Goodreads and Bookshop
Lord Brocktree on Goodreads and Bookshop
A Traveller at the Gates of Wisdom on Goodreads and Bookshop
The Golem and the Jinni on Goodreads and Bookshop
City of Ghosts on Goodreads and Bookshop
Tunnel of Bones on Goodreads and Bookshop
Bridge of Souls on Goodreads and Bookshop
Infomocracy on Goodreads and Bookshop
Neverwhere on Goodreads and Bookshop
The Night Circus on Goodreads and Bookshop -
Episode 88: The Forest of Enchantments: You Tried, Ram
Susan, Meredith, and Jeannette discuss the Forest of Enchantments and what they thought of the Ramayana being told from Sita’s perspective. They talk about the themes of love and enduring as well as the impact Ram had made on Sita’s life.
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Palace of Illusions on Goodreads and Bookshop
Next Episode’s Book:
The City We Became on Goodreads and Bookshop -
Episode 87: Book Talk: Road Trips/Journeys - I Reserve My Judgement
Jeannette, Meredith, and Susan discuss journeys and road trips in books. What makes them enjoyable? What books come to mind when they think journeys and road trips?
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Rich People Problems on Goodreads and Bookshop
The Phantom Tollbooth on Goodreads and Bookshop
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader on Goodreads and Bookshop
The Road on Goodreads and Bookshop
Just Mercy on Goodreads and Bookshop
Riot Baby on Goodreads and Bookshop
Clap When You Land on Goodreads and Bookshop
Party of Two on Goodreads and Bookshop
The Lightning Thief on Goodreads and Bookshop
The Hobbit on Goodreads and Bookshop
Wayward Son on Goodreads and Bookshop
Spin the Dawn on Goodreads and Bookshop
Darkest Minds on Goodreads and Bookshop
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Episode 86: Author Interview: Jasmine Guillory
Jeannette has a delightful chat with Jasmine Guillory, author of the Wedding Date, The Proposal, and more. They talk about her newest book, Party of Two, what make her couples so much fun, and of course, dessert!
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Jasmine Guillory
The Wedding Date on Goodreads and Bookshop
The Proposal on Goodreads and Bookshop
The Wedding Party on Goodreads and Bookshop
Royal Holiday on Goodreads and Bookshop
Party of Two on Goodreads and Bookshop
From the Desk of Zoe Washington on Goodreads and Bookshop
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Episode 85: The Gifted School: Shenanigans! I Wanted More Shenanigans
Susan, Meredith, and Tara talk schools; or rather a gifted school for the gifted. They talk about status, competition, and class with how parents think they are doing everything they can to help their children succeed.
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Next Episode’s Book:
The Forest of Enchantments on Goodreads and Bookshop
Customer Reviews
Truly eclectic
Interesting conversation that has exposed me to a variety of books that I likely wouldn’t have known about.
They sound bored
Very sad to come on and hear a podcast on books and for them to sound so lackluster.
Truly Eclectic
Always enjoy the conversation on the Eclectic Readers podcast. One of my favorite reading podcasts, too. Love that they truly go out of their way to avoid sticking to any one market or genre.