"Do You Eat Candles?"

Books and the City is BACK, baby!!! Meaning we’re back together in the same room for the first time since March. It’s hard to believe it’s been so long, but we get right back into the groove of things with some Halloweek talk. And I’m sure you were all worried, but fear not: the fishbowl crossed state lines for this episode recording. After all that chatter, we’re getting into the books with a healthy mix of titles including a rom-com, a witchy classic, a YA classic retelling, and a straight-up classic. Don’t forget, you can now shop the fall merch drop here: https://www.booksandthecitypod.com/merch. Join our fan club here: https://www.patreon.com/booksandthecitypod! Shop all the books we’ve discussed on this episode and past episodes at bookshop.org/shop/booksandthecity. Make sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter, and as always, drop us a line at [email protected]. Thanks for listening and stay safe this Halloween!------------->

Becky just read: Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman (17:40-32:07)

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/287086/practical-magic-by-alice-hoffman-with-a-new-introduction-by-the-author/

Up next for Becky: The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict

Libby just read: Pride by Ibi Zoboi (32:08-44:37)

https://www.harpercollins.com/products/pride-ibi-zoboi?variant=32122140852258

Up next for Libby: Bunny by Mona Awad

Emily just read: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde (44:38-1:01:20)

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/595383/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-by-oscar-wilde/

Up next for Emily: Fever Dream by Samantha Schweblin

Kayla just read: After Everything by Andrea Nourse  (1:01:21-1:1:07:37)

https://www.amazon.com/After-Everything-Andrea-Nourse/dp/173533250X

Up next for Kayla: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

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