Dear Reader E02 - Best books of 2015

[Melbourne Library Service]

Two of our chattiest librarians (Justine & Natalie) have begun recording a regular book talk show podcast called Dear Reader.

Episode 2 is all about the Best Books we read in 2015. All the things we loved reading in 2015 - not necessarily published in 2015!

You can listen from Monday 22 February on the Melbourne Library Service Soundcloud and iTunes pages.

Justine’s books:


Only the Animals / Ceridwen Dovey


Station Eleven / Emily St John Mandel


Reasons to Stay Alive / Matt Haig


Natalie’s books:


Natural Way of Things / Charlotte Wood


Adventures in Stationery / James Ward


The Story of a Lost Child / Elena Ferrante


Justine's honourable mentions:


Between the World and Me / Ta Nehisi Coates


The Girl with all the Gifts / M. R. Carey


Natalie’s honourable mentions:


Two Serious Ladies / Jane Bowles


Dept. of Speculation / Jenny Offill


Just Kids / Patti Smith


Americanah / Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche


What were your favourite reads in 2015? Have you read any of our picks? Did you love them too?
-Natalie & Justine

[KJ]

Thanks again for another wonderful podcast!

Sorry Natalie, I didn't catch Ferrante fever...meh...

However, I now have at least four more books on my to-read list :)

[Melbourne Library Service]

You're welcome, Kaylene! Ferrante fever isn't for everyone, I understand, but I got it real bad! Would love to hear what you chose to read from our list. -Natalie

[KJ]

I've chosen:
Station Eleven
Reasons to stay alive
Adventures in Stationery (who doesn't love stationery)
The Girl with all the Gifts
Two Serious Ladies

I've had Only the Animals on my list for a while now, I am now very excited to read it.

[Andrea]

Just discovered this podcast - it's great! Thanks so much for your insightful reviews, can't wait to read some of these

[Melbourne Library Service]

Thank you Andrea! Do let us know what you read and if you enjoyed the books as much as we did! -Natalie