Why You Should Trust Your Reading Instincts (and an Ode to Aimee Bender)

Christopher and Drew talk about why people might not want to read classics or books from “Best of the Year” lists, because really, it’s all about trusting your own reading instincts and not letting The Man tell you what you’re supposed to read/like. Plus, some talk of blueberries, education, difficult sci-fi, and a tiny ode to Aimee Bender.

What’d you buy?

Drew: Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden // Long Bright River by Liz Moore

Christopher: These Violent Delights by Micah Nemerever // Cher Ami and Major Whittlesey by Kathleen Rooney

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This Episode’s Recommendations:

Drew’s pick: Dhalgren by Samuel R. Delany // Annabel Scheme by Robin Sloan
Cristopher’s picks: The Butterfly Lampshade by Aimee Bender // Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

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This week’s themed cocktail: