Discussing So Far Gone by Jess Walter

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the novel So Far Gone by Jess Walter, along with food pairings and audiobook recommendations.

On this episode, Carrie, Michael, and guest-host Charlotte discuss So Far Gone by Jess Walter , one of the prompts on the Spring Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge . This witty, suspenseful, and timely novel follows a reclusive journalist who goes on a quest to rescue his kidnapped grandchildren. It not only features a road trip, the audiobook makes a great pick for a road trip thanks to Eduardo Ballerini's narration. Pairings Transport yourself to the Pacific Northwest with Charlotte's recommendation, Salmon Jerky. Wash it down with a refreshing glass of Sun Tea. Visit the library resource AtoZ Food America for the recipes. If you're using the database from home, login with your library card number. Raccoons may have gotten Rhys Kinnick's Hostess Snoballs , but they better keep their paws off Michael's! In honor of the maple cookies Joanie serves the kids, Carrie suggests the more summery treat of homemade Vegan Maple Ice Cream .

People in this episode

Hosts: Carrie, Michael

Guest: Charlotte

Topics covered

• book discussion
• reading challenge
• audiobook recommendations
• food pairings
• suspense novels
• road trips

Keywords

• So Far Gone
• Jess Walter
• audiobook
• road trip
• food pairings
• reading challenge
• Vegan Maple Ice Cream

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jess Walter, AtoZ Food America

Products: Salmon Jerky, Sun Tea, Hostess Snoballs, Vegan Maple Ice Cream, maple cookies

Books & works: So Far Gone

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