3. Left-Hand of Darkness + Second-Hand Time

Can a sci-fi novel make for a good book club book? We find out with The Left-Hand of Darkness by Ursula Le Guin. Did Laura's book club, mostly sci-fi newbies, like it or loathe it? From fantasy dystopia to the real world, we also tackle Second-Hand Time, Svetlana Alexievich's history of life in Soviet and post-Soviet Russia. It's an emotionally challenging read on a difficult subject. But did Kate's book club think it worth the effort? Listen in to find out. We also interview 88-year old Anne Thompson about her favourite literary discoveries thanks to her book club. Books mentioned on this episode: The City and the City by China Mieville Kil'n People by David Brin The Complete Broken Empire Trilogy: Prince of Thorns, King of Thorns, Emperor of Thorns by Mark Lawrence Hyperion by Dan Simmons The Earthsea Quartet: Wizard of Earthsea, The Tombs of Atman, The Farthest Shore, Tehanu by Ursula Le Guin Chernobyl Prayer by Svetlana Alexievich

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Discussion, debate, even a little dispute – expect it all on The Book Club Review. Every month hosts Kate and Laura bring you a new episode. That could be Book Club where we chat about the book read most recently by one of our book clubs. It could be Bookshelf, an episode dedicated to the books we’re reading outside of book club – the ones we get to pick and choose. Or it could be an interview with a book club, bookshop or book lover. Whatever the topic, every episode features lively and frank reviews and recommendations.