Upward Bound by Woody Brown

The Wedding People by Alison Espach

You won't want to miss this week's episode as LaDonna and Jolene discuss this hilariously entertaining story.  Phoebe Stone finds little to live for as we join her at the Cornwall Inn.  She checks in to find she is the only guest at the hotel who is NOT a guest at the very elaborate, week-long wedding taking place there.  The story leads Phoebe - and the bride - to examine their lives and face some difficult, sometimes beautiful truths.  Your hosts also take on the question of whether a great narrator can influence our opinion of a book! What do you think?

Sandwich by Catherine Newman

Do you find yourself in caught between your young adult children and your aging parents?  You might just be a member of the Sandwich Generation...and you might just love this book!  LaDonna and Jolene can certainly relate to author Catherine Newman, and her main character, Rocky, as she navigates the wonderful and emotional world of a woman in her 50s. You won't want to miss this week's discussion as our hosts find ways in which they connect with the powerful themes in this book...and decide if it is in fact a "beach read" or not!

Angel Down by Daniel Krauss

Get ready for a tough conversation as LaDonna and Jolene dig into this unusual and celebrated novel set in World War I. While Angel Down, a Pulitzer Prize winner for fiction, is not everyone's cup of tea, it provides plenty of material to talk about.  Join us for the discussion and let us know what YOU think!  Drop us a line at justplanebooks@gmail.com!

Buckeye by Patrick Ryan

LaDonna and Jolene bring a few surprises to you this week, as they review Patrick Ryan's multigenerational novel Buckeye.  This book tells the moving story of two midwestern families who are inextricably intertwined after a brief indiscretion.  One of our hosts is brought to tears during the discussion, the other awards the book a perfect five stars! We suggest you pick up this bestselling tome and join the discussion!

Upward Bound by Woody Brown

Our hosts have similar thoughts about this new - and somewhat controversial - novel by Woody Brown.  Set in an adult daycare called Upward Bound, this story sparks emotions on every level.  You won't want to miss this episode.  But be warned!  After listening, you will want to visit your local bookstore to grab this one for yourself!