November 2017 Reading Challenge

[Morgan]

Sam Challenges Morgan to read a book that was recommended by an author she loves and Morgan Challenges Sam to read a book with a non-human protagonist.

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[Morgan]

I chose to read Shatterday by Harlan Ellison


It was a phenomenal collection of short stories that really comments on the human condition in a way that is terrifyingly comforting.

I focused on Shatterday in this episode which was one of the stories I felt really represented what Ellison was attempting to do with the book as a whole. It speaks to the human nature and how easily one can get lost in themselves and how simply difficult it can be to change one's life.

If you do nothing else ever, please read the introduction Ellison wrote for the book. It might have moved me more than the book itself.... might have.
-MG

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[Sam]

This month, I read Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, and holy CRAP was it incredible.

Of course, Good Omens is DEEPLY inside my comfort zone - probably a good thing, considering all the changes we've made to the show so far. Luckily, though, my (and Morgan's) love for Mr.s Gaiman and Pratchett carries over.

The subject matter of the book was perfect, too. You can set me up with a cup of tea and a comedic take on the human condition any day. Add a heavy dose of the supernatural and a healthy dash of irreverence and I'll be there faster than you can say "Aziraphale."

Like Morgan, I also recommend you read the bonus material included in the book I chose this month - not only will you be touched by the palpable friendship between two people you don't even know, you might just understand a little better why this book works so well.
-SS

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