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S2E11: The Underdog

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Hi Book Friends – our awesome sound editor, Daniel let us know that the recording quality was not so great this time around… Not sure what happened. Oh, technology. Our apologies for any inconvenience.

This week, Kyrie and Cori discuss books that have underdogs, as well as some history on what an underdog is–literally! During their discussion, Kyrie and Cori drink delicious iced tea, but not just any iced tea, it’s Books and Tea Herbal tea. Kyrie rode her bike today and Cori must have picked up on her not wanting to drink anything hot. What’s so nice about the herbal blend is that it’s subtle but refreshing. You can taste everything in it (the citrus, the mango, the mint, the green rooibos!) and we love it so much!

Speaking of tea, did you know we are currently doing a GoFundMe campaign to earn some money for our operating expenses?! Well, head over to our page and see what to donate to get some groovy items from us, including tea, book recommendations, a book, and the chance to be on our show!

Kyrie was too busy traveling Europe to read any of these books. Well, Kyrie tried to read her book, but alas, it had too many words–and we all know how Kyrie feels about that. So fortunately, Cori read both of these books and gives an overview and discusses why she may or may not like them!

Kyrie’s pick, The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown follows, as you guessed it, nine men from America rowing their way to the Olympics.

Cori’s selection, Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand is about a horse. But not just any horse. A thoroughbred racing horse who, to the amazement of many, achieved greatness in the 1930’s. It’s also about his people: owner, jockey, and trainer.

Sponsor

The Dog Healers by Mark Winik. A copy was provided in exchange for a fair review. His agent noticed we were going to be talking about underdogs and thought this might be a fun tie in. Cori’s Review is posted on social media.

FINALLY! A truly powerful heroine. Mark Winik’s debut novel is the suspense packed story of a fierce young healer named Isabella who can breathe life into ailing dogs and turn race horses into champions. In the tradition of Eva Peron, she ignores her Argentinian culture’s ideas about female roles, plunging into the shadowy reaches of the horse racing world where thugs would turn her gift into riches. To her, money is just the means to her dream: creating a haven for all dogs, be they wretched, ill oraggressive. Isabella wields wit and charisma among society ladies, twisting gold-braceleted arms for donations, exerting a still greater spell on men. This includes her handsome protege Carlos, who yearns for the love Isabella shares with her dogs.
But her dogs are her allies as villainous threats mount. Isabella faces the fight of her life, but when you’ve got dogs you’re not in it alone.

Next Episode

Coming up next time, Kyrie and Cori explore LGBTQ+ books in honor of Pride Month! Yay love!Kyrie’s Pick: Simon vs. the Homosapien Agenda by Becky Albertalli
Cori’s Pick: This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel

References:
https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/45812/why-is-dog-in-underdog

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underdog

http://flavorwire.com/318138/10-of-the-greatest-underdogs-in-literature

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/tip-sheet/article/58314-the-10-best-underdogs-in-books.html

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Hi Book Friends – our awesome sound editor, Daniel let us know that the recording quality was not so great this time around… Not sure what happened. Oh, technology. Our apologies for any inconvenience.

This week, Kyrie and Cori discuss books that have underdogs, as well as some history on what an underdog is–literally! During their discussion, Kyrie and Cori drink delicious iced tea, but not just any iced tea, it’s Books and Tea Herbal tea. Kyrie rode her bike today and Cori must have picked up on her not wanting to drink anything hot. What’s so nice about the herbal blend is that it’s subtle but refreshing. You can taste everything in it (the citrus, the mango, the mint, the green rooibos!) and we love it so much!

Speaking of tea, did you know we are currently doing a GoFundMe campaign to earn some money for our operating expenses?! Well, head over to our page and see what to donate to get some groovy items from us, including tea, book recommendations, a book, and the chance to be on our show!

Kyrie was too busy traveling Europe to read any of these books. Well, Kyrie tried to read her book, but alas, it had too many words–and we all know how Kyrie feels about that. So fortunately, Cori read both of these books and gives an overview and discusses why she may or may not like them!

Kyrie’s pick, The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown follows, as you guessed it, nine men from America rowing their way to the Olympics.

Cori’s selection, Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand is about a horse. But not just any horse. A thoroughbred racing horse who, to the amazement of many, achieved greatness in the 1930’s. It’s also about his people: owner, jockey, and trainer.

Sponsor

The Dog Healers by Mark Winik. A copy was provided in exchange for a fair review. His agent noticed we were going to be talking about underdogs and thought this might be a fun tie in. Cori’s Review is posted on social media.

FINALLY! A truly powerful heroine. Mark Winik’s debut novel is the suspense packed story of a fierce young healer named Isabella who can breathe life into ailing dogs and turn race horses into champions. In the tradition of Eva Peron, she ignores her Argentinian culture’s ideas about female roles, plunging into the shadowy reaches of the horse racing world where thugs would turn her gift into riches. To her, money is just the means to her dream: creating a haven for all dogs, be they wretched, ill oraggressive. Isabella wields wit and charisma among society ladies, twisting gold-braceleted arms for donations, exerting a still greater spell on men. This includes her handsome protege Carlos, who yearns for the love Isabella shares with her dogs.
But her dogs are her allies as villainous threats mount. Isabella faces the fight of her life, but when you’ve got dogs you’re not in it alone.

Next Episode

Coming up next time, Kyrie and Cori explore LGBTQ+ books in honor of Pride Month! Yay love!Kyrie’s Pick: Simon vs. the Homosapien Agenda by Becky Albertalli
Cori’s Pick: This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel

References:
https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/45812/why-is-dog-in-underdog

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underdog

http://flavorwire.com/318138/10-of-the-greatest-underdogs-in-literature

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/tip-sheet/article/58314-the-10-best-underdogs-in-books.html

  continue reading

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