Feel-Good Fiction

About this episode

This episode discusses feel-good fiction and includes book recommendations for a reading challenge.

On this episode, we discuss feel-good fiction, a prompt on the Summer-Fall Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge ! Our picks include two summer-soaked novels set in New England; a classic mystery; and a cozy fantasy so good, it busted Michael out of his reading slump. Carrie's Picks Musical Chairs by Amy Poeppel Flying Solo by Linda Holmes Pairing: Homemade Maple-Sweetened Blueberry Muffins Jacqueline's Picks Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie Pairing: Tea Cakes Michael's Picks Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree Pairing: Thimblets , a biscotti-like treat served at Legends & Lattes

People in this episode

Host: Jessamine County Public Library

Topics covered

• feel-good fiction
• book recommendations
• reading challenge
• cozy fantasy
• mystery novels
• summer reading

Keywords

• feel-good fiction
• book recommendations
• reading challenge
• mystery
• cozy fantasy
• New England
• summer novels

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Homemade Maple-Sweetened Blueberry Muffins, Tea Cakes, Thimblets

Books & works: Musical Chairs, Flying Solo, Murder at the Vicarage, Legends & Lattes

Places: New England

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