A Pair of Bookends

For the latest instalment in our Debut Spotlight series, Hannah was joined by debut author Lorna Elcock to discuss her debut novel The Windhover which you can buy here . In this episode they discuss Lorna's experience of being shortlisted for the Women's Prize discoveries award, sibling dynamics and how birth order affects them, ceilidhs & creating the build up to THAT scene (no spoilers!), two excellent novel recommendations & much more! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram , X & Tik Tok . You can follow Lorna via Instagram Books & other mentions in this episode: Women's Prize Discoveries A Sense of Occasion by Brodie Crellin The Windhover by Gerard Manley Hopkins Sunset Song by Lewis Grassic Gibbon Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

For today's episode Hannah was joined by NYT bestselling author Chloe Benjamin to discuss her lateest novel Under Story which you can buy here . In this episode they discuss the ANITA experiment that inspired this book, her incredibly hands-on research process, how her chronic pain was worsened by the success of Chloe's previous novel, isolation & why we're drawn to those narratives in fiction, Wisconsin representation, finding a new appreciation for nature and of course a wonderful amount of recommendations for books & authors for you to turn to next! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram , X & Tik Tok . You can follow Chloe via Instagram & chloebenjaminbooks.com Books & other mentions in this episode: The Disappearers by Marlon James His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman Exit West by Mohsin Hamid Piranesi by Susanna Clarke Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chang Arrival (2016) A S Byatt Virginia Woolf The OA Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

For our August Book Club episode Hannah was joined by Australian author Amy Taylor to discuss her new novel Ruins which you can buy here . Let us know your thoughts here . In this episode they discuss Amy's recent foray into reading speculative fiction, why she chose Athens as the setting for this novel, her interest in Greek theatrical structures and the play Medea, we also get into ambition, desire and the choice to have or not have children. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram , X & Tik Tok . You can follow Amy via Instagram Books & other mentions in this episode: Every Version of You by Grace Chan Permanence by Sophie Mackintosh Medea by Euripides The Loneliest Planet (2011) The Worst Person in the World (2021) Widow's Bay (2026) Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

For today's episode Hannah was joined by Claire Powell, author of 'All In' and 'At The Table' to discuss her latest novel which you can buy here . In this episode topics include writing a male dominated family dynamic, exploring wealth differences in families, setting a novel at an all inclusive resort, why Claire wanted to write about IVF and her own experiences surrounding that and much more. Claire also does not disappoint by bringing us both the high and the low in culture recs which we love! From Ayşegül Savaş' work and Emma Cline's Switzy to the juicy drama of Summer House, there's lots for you to sink your teeth into. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram , X & Tik Tok . You can follow Claire via Instagram Books & other mentions in this episode: Switzy by Emma Cline https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/prize-years/2026 The Girls by Emma Cline The Guest by Emma Cline https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/emma-cline Flesh by David Szalay Black Bag by Luke Kennard The Anthropologists by Aysegül Savaş Long Distance by Aysegül Savaş The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer Summer House (2017) At the Table by Claire Powell Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

For the latest instalment in our Books to Screen series, Hannah was joined by author & freelance writer Shahed Ezaydi to discuss the Amazon Prime adaptation of Carley Fortune's novel Every Summer After, Every Year After. In this episode they discuss the excellent soundtracks of Prime series, the changes the TV adaptation of Every Summer After made, what they loved about the novel, casting & more. They also discuss Off Campus, the upcoming adaptation of The Love Hypothesis, how down bad Tom Holland is for Zendaya and hopes for the future seasons of Every Year After! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram , X & Tik Tok . You can follow Shahed via Instagram or via shahedezaydi.co.uk You can buy Shahed's book here: The Othered Woman: How White Feminism Harms Muslim Women Link to Shahed's Stylist articles https://www.stylist.co.uk/author/shahed-ezaydi Books & other mentions in this episode: Every Summer After by Carley Fortune Every Year After (2026) The Deal by Elle Kennedy Off Campus (2026) Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe Margo's Got Money Troubles (2026) Normal People by Sally Rooney Normal People (2020) One Day by David Nicholls One Day (2024) The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood The Love Hypothesis (2026) This Summer Will Be Different Adaptation Sense and Sensibility (2026) Pride and Prejudice (2026) The Project by Annie Lord Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Rosewater by Liv Little Bitter Melon by Liv Little People We Meet on Vacation (2026) People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry Beach Read by Emily Henry Carley Fortune Interview for Stylist by Shahed Ezaydi Heated Rivalry (2025) Yellowjackets One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune The Girl Next Door (2024) Off Campus - Official Playlist Every Summer After - Official Playlist The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han The Summer I Turned Pretty (2022) The Summer I Turned Pretty - Official Playlist The Summer I Turned Pretty - Cast Interview by Shahed Ezaydi Maxton Hall (2024) Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Spider-Man: Brand New Day Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

For today's episode, Hannah was joined by author Ashley Hickson-Lovence to discuss his latest novel About To Fall Apart, which is out now and you can buy here . In this episode they discuss the story that inspired this novel and what it was like navigating those difficult conversations with family when writing their history. They also chat about influences like Max Porter, Caleb Femi, Irish folk music and Gemma Dunleavy, creating a story within a story, Emiliano Sala plus much more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram , X & Tik Tok . You can follow Ashley via Instagram & ashleyhicksonlovence.com Books & other mentions in this episode: Jhalak Prize Why I Am Not A Bus Driver by Ashley Hickson-Lovence into the wreck by Susannah Dickey Big Man by Dean Atta Six Weeks by Matt Goodfellow Shy by Max Porter Ashley reading 'About To Fall Apart' Inua Ellams Poor by Caleb Femi The 392 by Ashley Hickson-Lovence Your Show by Ashley Hickson-Lovence Gemma Dunleavy 'Up De Flats' Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan Small Things Like These (2024) Christy (2025) Dead Ends by Ashley Hickson-Lovence Getdown Services- Dog Dribble Marty Supreme (2025) I, Jack Wright (2025) Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

For this year's Summer reading episode, 20 different authors have very kindly sent in recordings offering up the books they think you should be reading this summer and beyond, think of this episode as voicenotes from your bookish pals! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram , X & Tik Tok . Authors featured in order of appearance: Rebecca Perry, author of May We Feed The King Shahed Ezaydi, author of The Othered Woman: How White Feminism Harms Muslim Women Hannah Beer, author of I Make My Own Fun Bobby Palmer, author of Main Characters Lucy Rose, author of The Lamb Marcia Hutchinson, author of The Mercy Step Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of Almost Life Seth Insua, author of Human, Animal Emma Hinds, author of Witchlore Emily Slapper, author of It Might Never Happen Nussaibah Younis, author of Fundamentally Madeleine Gray, author of Chosen Family Ashley Thorpe, author of Spirit Warriors Stephanie Yeboah, author of Doing It For The Plot Celia Silvani, author of Just Between Mothers Keiran Goddard, author of I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning Stacey Yu, author of Kitten Alice Slater, author of Let The Bad Times Roll Jodie Chapman, author of California Gold Eliza Clark, author of She's Always Hungry Books recommended: Florenzer by Phil Melanson The Project by Annie Lord The Wedding People by Alison Espach Less by Andrew Sean Greer Life Cycle of a Moth by Rowe Irvin Act Normal by Pete Kalu Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer The Summer Book by Tove Jansson Tender by Lauren Du Plessis Bonjour Tristesse by Françoise Sagan Mother Mary Comes To Me by Arundhati Roy Brother of the More Famous Jack by Barbara Trapido Smallie by Eden McKenzie-Goddard I Want You To Be Happy by Jem Calder The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson Question 7 by Richard Flanagan Claudine in Paris by Colette Hello, Limerence by Momo Yamaguchi Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje Permanence by Sophie Mackintosh Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

For the latest instalment in our Debut Spotlight series, Rebecca Bainbridge joined us to discuss her debut novel The Pool Party which you can buy here . In this episode Hannah & Rebecca discuss how Rebecca's Mum got her into reading, the influences behind Rebecca's novel from Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies to Christos Tsiolkas's The Slap, they also get into school gates politics, how Dads are frequently praised for basic parenting and how trauma affects her characters. Rebecca also gives great advice for pitching and events for debut authors plus much more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram , X & Tik Tok . You can follow Rebecca via Instagram & Facebook Books & other mentions in this episode: Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer Less by Andrew Sean Greer Books + Bits - Substack Patricia Cornwell Maeve Binchy Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty The Slap by Christos Tsiolkas Motherland (BBC) None of This is True by Lisa Jewell Lucy Foley Female, Nude by Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage by M.K. Oliver Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

For today's episode Hannah was joined by returning guest of the podcast Louise Beech- who also writes as Louise Swanson- to discuss her latest novel Wonderful, a reimagining of a world in which Marilyn Monroe didn't die at 36 and instead went on to live a long and fulfilling life. In this episode Hannah and Louise discuss where Louise's love for Marilyn began, some of her favourite books and documentaries that reflect the person she truly was, how fame and celebrity culture can disproportionately harm women, why Northern and Class representation matter to her and much more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram , X & Tik Tok . You can follow Louise via louisebeech.co.uk & Instagram You can buy Wonderful here . Books & other mentions in this episode: How To Be Brave by Louise Beech Eighteen Seconds by Louise Beech The Lion Tamer Who Lost by Louise Beech End of Story by Louise Swanson Lights Out by Louise Swanson Marilyn And Her Books by Gail Crowther https://harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/festival/theakston-old-peculier-crime-writing-festival/ Notes on an Obsession by C.L Taylor In My Good Books- Podcast My Sister Marilyn by Bernice Baker Miracle Love, Marilyn (2012) Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

For today's episode Hannah was joined by returning guest of the pod Chloë Ashby to discuss her latest novel Family Friends which you can buy here . In this episode they discuss writing about messy families and relationships, lust and desire & money and class- all the good stuff! Chloë also spoke about her feelings on the Tracey Emin exhibition, how much she loved Hamnet and told us what the cultural family tree for her book would be. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram , X & Tik Tok . You can follow Chloë via Instagram & via chloeashby.com Her previous novels include: Wet Paint and Second Self Books & other mentions in this episode: The Hero of This Book by Elizabeth McCracken A Long Game: How To Write Fiction Fleabag Atonement by Ian McEwan The Accidental by Ali Smith A Bigger Splash (2015) https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/tracey-emin Venus, Vanishing by Rebecca Birrell Land by Maggie O'Farrell Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell Hamnet (2025) Poor Things (2023) Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

For our July Book Club, we invited you to join us in reading People in Love , the much-anticipated second novel from Claire Daverley. In this episode, Hannah & Claire discuss the books that have been 'guiding lights' for Claire whilst working on this project, how useful running & wild swimming are for her as a writer, long-term relationships, weddings, tragedy, The Bear, dinner party scenes, AI & a very exciting food game... If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram , X & Tik Tok . You can buy People in Love here . You can follow Claire via Instagram & Substack Books & other mentions in this episode: Talking at Night by Claire Daverley Life Out of Order by Audrey Niffenegger The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason Cold New Climate by Isobel Wohl Brother of the More Famous Jack by Barbara Trapido Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Normal People by Sally Rooney Saltwater by Jessica Andrews Expectation by Anna Hope Gilmore Guys Podcast The Bear The Bear- "Fishes" Script Fleabag Season 2 Episode 1 Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

For today's instalment in our Debut Spotlight series, Hannah was joined by Amman Brar to discuss his debut novel 'Mr Sidhu's Post Office' which you can buy here . In this episode they discuss the Horizon Scandal, how Amman's father influenced the character of Mr Sidhu, life in Punjab, writing for theatre vs writing novels plus much more! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram , X & Tik Tok . You can follow Amman via Instagram . Books & other mentions in this episode: This is Where the Serpent Lives by Daniyal Mueenuddin Mr Bates vs The Post Office The Great Post Office Scandal by Nick Wallis Jamaica Road by Lisa Smith Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

Kicking off Season 8 in our Debut Spotlight series is Jessica Elisabeth, author of Bloodline of the Coven. In this episode Jessica talks about wanting to be 'that girl in the bathroom hyping everyone up', balancing writing with work and motherhood and learning the importance of community. There may also be mentions of Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, Off Campus and witches, you've been warned... If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram , X & Tik Tok . You can follow Jessia via Instagram & you can order a copy of Bloodline of the Coven here . Books & other mentions in this episode: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas Off Campus The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

For today's episode Hannah was joined by Angela Flournoy to discuss her latest novel The Wilderness which you can buy here (UK) & here (US) . UK listeners you can pre-order The Turner House here . In this episode Hannah & Angela discuss the intimacies of female friendship, the differences between New York & L.A, the US' Class system, what Angela's DJ requests are + much more! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram , X & Tik Tok . You can follow Angela & her work via angelaflournoy.com & Instagram Books & other mentions in this episode: Freedom: Essays by Zinzi Clemmons What We Lose by Zinzi Clemmons Upcoming UK events: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-conversation-angela-flournoy-with-sarah-gwonyoma-tickets-1986424874272 https://ma.to/event/angela-flournoy-round-table-books-18-aug-2026 https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/events/angela-flournoy-agnes-lidbeck-love-and-politics Pool House by Mary H.K. Choi Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

For today's episode Hannah was joined by bestselling author Rosie Walsh to discuss her latest novel The One Day You Were My Husband which you can buy here (UK) & here (US) . In this episode Rosie discusses the places she's travelled to for writing including Thailand & Stockholm for this novel, they talk about complex families, a couple of brilliant books about grief & loss, writing big twists, research into the medical world and much more! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram , X & Tik Tok . You can follow Rosie via Instagram Books & other mentions in this episode: An Ocean and A Day by Hannah Richell This Wasn't Meant To Happen by Ali Harris Grey's Anatomy The Pitt Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild The Things You'll Never Know by Ashley Audrain The Push by Ashley Audrain The Man Who Didn't Call by Rosie Walsh The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

For our June Book Club episode Hannah was joined by Anna Goldreich to discuss her debut novel The Leveret which is out now and you can find your copy here , In this episode they discuss exploring baby loss through the lens of a Queer relationship, the healing power of animals and nature, mental health, what a Queer Utopia would look like to Anna and much more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram , X & Tik Tok . You can follow Anna via Instagram . Follow Queer Birders Norfolk . Books & other mentions in this episode: A Pizza Hut, a Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Pizza Hut by Hannah Levene Folklore, Myths & Legends of Britain by Reader's Digest Mary and The Rabbit Dream by Noemi Kiss-Deaki Fen by Daisy Johnson A Girl is a Half-formed Thing by Eimear McBride Beloved by Toni Morrison Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmann The Book Review - Podcast by New York Times Angel Down by Daniel Kraus Curious Readers - Podcast The Book of Birds: A Field Guide to Wonder and Loss by Jackie Morris & Robert Macfarlane The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane & Jackie Morris Small Hours by Bobby Palmer Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

For today's episode Hannah spoke to Kathleen MacMahon about her latest novel Other People's Lives. In this episode they discuss their love for the work of Lily King, how Irish people 'go at things sideways', generational differences and much more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram , X & Tik Tok . You can follow Kathleen via Instagram & you can order Other People's Lives here . Books & other mentions in this episode: The Left and The Lucky by Willy Vlautin Don't Skip Out On Me by Willy Vlautin Heart The Lover by Lily King Five Tuesdays in Winter by Lily King Euphoria by Lily King My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante Once (2007) Sing Street (2016) Power Ballad (2026) A Star is Born (2018) Also by Kathleen: Nothing But Blue Sky , The Home Scar ,This Is How It Ends & The Long, Hot Summer Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

For the latest instalment in our Books to Screen series, Hannah was joined by Amanda Moulson, co-host of the wonderful Curious Readers podcast to discuss the brilliant adaptation of Margo's Got Money Troubles. In this episode they discuss the recent prominence of sex work in TV shows, who is getting it wrong and who is getting it right, they also talk messy mother/daughter relationships, motherhood, modern America, Amanda's favourite adaptations & much more! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram , X & Tik Tok . You can listen to Curious Readers here . Follow Amanda via Instagram Follow Curious Readers via Instagram Mentions in this episode: Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe Margo's Got Money Troubles (2026) Pride & Prejudice (2005) Emma (1996) Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton Rivals Rivals by Jilly Cooper Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte A Prayer For Owen Meany by John Irving Simon Birch (1998) Conversations with Friends (2022) Normal People (2020) Euphoria Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (2026) https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/euphoria-margo-webcam-sex-work-tv-newest-career-fixation-1236767353/ Bad Sisters (2022) Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

For this week's episode we have returning guest of the podcast, Imogen Crimp! In this episode Hannah and Imogen discuss second novel syndrome, exploring the world of filmmaking, writing gothic settings, the influence of Dorris Lessing on this story, Japanese fiction and a recent great film. PSA: There were some technical difficulties in this episode but we have tried to edit those out where possible. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram , X & Tik Tok . Buy Imogen's books: A Very Nice Girl & Give Me Everything You've Got Books & other mentions in this episode: A Quiet Place by Seicho Matsumoto In Gratitude by Jenny Diski Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë The Turn of The Screw by Henry James Romería (2025) Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

For the final episode in season 7 of our Debut Spotlight series, Hannah was joined by author & editor Natalie Adler to discuss her debut novel Waiting On A Friend, which you can buy here (US) and here (UK) . In this episode they discuss the AIDS crisis, the research that helped Natalie to explore this subject, how relevant it still is and how dangerous medical misinformation can be. They also dive into the beautiful friendships of this book and the importance of Community, especially for Queer people. Aswell as this they talk about the work its taken to get to publication, how she immersed herself in 80s New York and of course, a ton of book recommendations for you. Apologies for the change in audio quality halfway through (for Hannah), laptop/mic/port issues, very boring but apologies all the same! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram , X & Tik Tok . You can follow Natalie via Instagram & natalie-adler.com Books & other mentions in this episode: New Skin by Sarah Wang Let The Record Show by Sarah Schulman The Undying by Anne Boyer https://lithub.com/why-does-sickness-feel-so-isolating-when-everyone-is-sick/ Russian Doll (2019) Natalie Adler- Waiting On A Friend Research People in Trouble by Sarah Schulman Rat Bohemia by Sarah Schulman Life and Death on the New York Dance Floor, 1980–1983 by Tim Lawrence Fear City: New York's Fiscal Crisis and the Rise of Austerity Politics by Kim Phillips-Fein Waiting on a Friend: The Playlist YouTube- 5ninthavenueproject Voyagers by Meg Charlton The Red Sacrament by Sara Hinkley Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!