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The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner Jul 20, 2022

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Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Jessica picks The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for the next episode on The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson Jun 30, 2022

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Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Christine picks The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for the next episode on The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab May 27, 2022

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Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Jessica picks The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Will Christine be able to appreciate a fantastical far-fetched premise? Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for the next episode on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson.

The Chemist by Stephanie Meyer Apr 28, 2022

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Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Christine picks a semi-fantastical book The Chemist by Stephanie Meyer. But what will Jessica think? Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for the next episode on The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab.

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Mar 29, 2022

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Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Jessica and Christine discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for the next episode on The Chemist by Stephanie Meyer.

The Road to Character by David Brooks Feb 28, 2022

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The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune Jan 31, 2022

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Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Jessica and Christine discuss a fantastical fiction selection, The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune. Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for the next episode on The Road to Character by David Brooks.

Creating Sanctuary: A New Approach to Gardening in the Washington Metropolitan Area by Sherry Mitchell Dec 21, 2021

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Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Jessica and Christine get grounded in reality and native plant gardening with Creating Sanctuary: A New Approach to Gardening in the Washington Metropolitan Area by Sherry Mitchell. Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers about plant villains. Start reading now to join us for the next episode for The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune.

Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton Oct 26, 2021

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Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Jessica and Christine return to fantastical fiction to discuss Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton. Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for the next episode for a lively discussion about native plant gardening with Creating Sanctuary: A New Approach to Gardening in the Washington Metropolitan Area by Sherry Mitchell.

Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Pérez Oct 11, 2021

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Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Deputy Director Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Jessica and Christine take a break from their typical fiction list to discuss the decidedly non-fiction book, Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Pérez. Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for next episode for an almost-Halloween debate of Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton.