You're Making Me Read What?!

Lively book discussions between Fairfax County librarians who love a great book but almost never agree on what makes a book great.

The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien

Enjoy this final book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. This is the final episode of “You’re Making Me Read What?”, the podcast where opposites attract in the world of books! As a fan of realistic fiction, Christine reluctantly discusses Jessica’s fantasy pick, The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien. Then, they stroll down memory lane and revisit some of their favorite reads from past shows. Come along and bid farewell to this dynamic literary duo.

06-21
28:11

Peace is Every Step by Thich That Hanh

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Christine discusses Peace Is Every Step by Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh. Join us next month by which point Jessica will have chosen between two books: Tolkien’s The Hobbit or An Immense World by Ed Yong.

05-17
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Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Jessica shares the tale of a crow and his quest to save humanity in Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton. Join us next month as Christine explores the timeless wisdom on mindfulness in Peace is Every Step by Thich That Hanh.

04-24
23:56

Midwives by Chris Bohjalian

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, we'll explore a gripping tale centered on a midwife facing a harrowing trial in Midwives by Chris Bohjalian. Next month's selection features an intriguing journey into a post-apocalyptic world in Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton.

03-19
28:30

Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Jessica explores the classic novel, Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne. Join us next month for Christine’s pick that follows the aftermath of a home birth gone awry in Midwives by Chris Bohjalian.

02-12
26:18

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Christine shares a classic murder mystery, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. Join us next month as Jessica explores a novel that has delighted readers for over a century, Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne.

12-19
27:53

The Maid by Nina Prose

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Jessica unravels the enigma of The Maid by Nina Prose. Then, join us next month for Christine's murder mystery with a twist, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon.

11-30
27:52

Empire Falls by Richard Russo

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Christine dishes a dose of reality with her pick, Empire Falls by Richard Russo. Then, join us next month for one of Jessica's mystery novels, The Maid by Nina Prose.

10-20
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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, they discuss Jessica's sci-fi revenge pick, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick. Then, join us next month for one of Christine's all-time favorites, Empire Falls by Richard Russo.

09-22
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The Abortion: An Historical Romance 1966 by Richard Brautigan

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, in pursuit of following a specific audiobook narrator, Christine makes a surprising pick, The Abortion: An Historical Romance 1966 by Richard Brautigan. Will Jessica ever forgive Christine for this book? Then, join us next month for Jessica’s sci-fi revenge pick, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick.

08-25
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All Systems Red by Martha Wells

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Jessica selects a science fiction book All Systems Red by Martha Wells, a book about robots and murder so Christine has to love it…right?

07-06
31:55

Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter by Ben Goldfarb

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Christine selects a non-fiction book Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter by Ben Goldfarb. Start reading now to join us for the next episode about All Systems Reded by Martha Wells.

06-01
26:28

After Dark by Jayne Castle

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Jessica selects After Dark by Jayne Castle. She loves it but what will Christine think? Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for the next episode about Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter by Ben Goldfarb.

05-03
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A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Christine selects A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving and it gives Jessica a nightmare. Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for the next episode about After Dark by Jayne Castle. .

04-04
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Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Jessica selects Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki. Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for the next episode about A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving.

03-01
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The Silver Witch by Paula Brackston

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Christine goes out of her comfort zone picks a little magic with The Silver Witch by Paula Brackston. Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for the next episode on Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki.

02-02
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A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, since Christine is one of the last four people on earth to have not read it, Jessica picks the fantastical A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for the next episode on The Silver Witch by Paula Brackston.

11-28
27:20

The No-Show by Beth O'Leary

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Christine picks The No-Show by Beth O'Leary. Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for the next episode on A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle.

10-31
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Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Jessica picks Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for the next episode on The No-Show by Beth O'Leary.

09-28
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The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Christine picks The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley. Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for the next episode on Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

08-26
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