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The episode discusses Charlotte McConaghy’s novel Migrations, exploring themes of extinction and hope.

Can a story about extinction still leave room for hope? In episode 315, we’re discussing Charlotte McConaughy’s Migrations ( Bookshop . org | Libro . fm ) , our June 2026 book club pick, a haunting climate fiction novel about grief, survival, and the fragile beauty of the natural world. We start with a bookish check-in: Jen is listening to Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke ( Bookshop . org | Libro . fm ), and Ashley is reading My Friends by Fredrik Backman ( Bookshop . org | Libro . fm ). Then we dive into Migrations , talking about Franny’s journey, the book’s bleak but powerful vision of the future, and the questions it raises about extinction, responsibility, and hope. We also share quotes, book pairings, bookish hearts ratings, and our Unabridged favorites. This is our last book club episode before summer break, and we’d love to hear what you thought of Migrations . We’ll be doing buddy reads on Instagram this summer, and we’ll be back with new episodes in September. Visit the Unabridged website for our full show notes and links to the books mentioned in the episode. Interested in what else we're reading? Check out our Featured Books page. Want to support Unabridged? The number…

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