Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
It’s summertime, which means many readers are on the hunt for great books.
We share recommendations from local writers, luminaries, librarians, and book buyers on the very best reads to sit back and enjoy this summer.
Guests
- Ron Charles Book Critic and Host of the Totally Hip Video Book Review, The Washington Post; @RonCharles
- E. Ethelbert Miller Poet, Writer and Literary Activist; Author, "If God Invented Baseball"; @Ethelbertpoet
- Ellen Riordan Assistant Director for Youth and Family Services, D.C. Public Library; @dcpl
- Lelia Nebeker Book Buyer, One More Page Books; @justonemorepage
2018 Summer Reading List
2018 Summer Reading: Recommendations From Notable Washingtonians - The Kojo Nnamdi Show
We asked what was on your nightstand, in your beach bag, and on your cell phone. You answered. Here are some reading recommendations, first from a few locals whose names you may recognize, and then from our listeners: Kojo Nnamdi, Host of the Kojo Nnamdi Show: I'm reading "Number One Chinese Restaurant" by Lillian Li, ...
Listener's Suggestions
Sayaka Murata’s “Convenience Store Woman” is a refreshing rebellion against white collar job norms
— Rui Zhong 钟瑞 (@rzhong_notes) July 24, 2018
Twisted Prey by John Sandford (set in DC) and Cooked by Michael Pollan
— Karen (@vamysteryfan) July 24, 2018
@kojoshow read The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas in two days. Amazing and powerful. Highly recommend for anyone.
— Anne Koroknay (@orgANNEizedKaos) July 25, 2018
Currently trudging through Evicted by Matthew Desmond and wrapping up Tender by Sofia Samatar
— bp (@Anna__Son) July 25, 2018
Give People Money: How a Universal Basic Income Would End Poverty, Revolutionize Work, and Remake the World by @AnnieLowrey
— Nate_Jarvis (@Nate_Jarvis) July 24, 2018
“This One Summer” by Mariko Tamaki. https://t.co/s1j7YpFAJi
— Michelle Goldchain (@goldchainam) July 25, 2018
“The Captain Class: The Hidden Force That Creates the World’s Greatest Teams” by Sam Walker. Thanks, @dcpl!
— The Southwester Newspaper (@TheSouthwester) July 24, 2018
Just finished Caroline, Little House Revisited. It was great, I loved reading this complex look at the inner life of Ma Ingalls. I also read The Language of Flowers.
— Emily Timm (@timm_emily) July 24, 2018
Fergus Bordewich’s “Washington: The Making of an American Capital” and Kate Andersen Brower’s “First Women” (read KAB’s “The Residence,” and saw her talk today about “First in Line,” but only just got my hands on FW).
— themuseumwriter (@themuseumwriter) July 24, 2018
An old one: Odd Thomas
— Joey Thomas (@Joey301Thomas) July 24, 2018
@CJ_Daugherty ‘s The Echo Killing – it’s been sat at home for months but I’ve been reading a ton of #YA for work instead. I’ve just finished @MABennettAuthor ‘s S.T.A.G.S. – great ending, and I believe it’s going to be a series- perfect for the 14+ thriller/mystery lovers!
— Carol Cordall (@Cordy59) July 24, 2018
Less by Andrew Sean Greer — Confused about the Pulitzer, but lovely!
The Southern Reach trilogy by Jeff VanderMeer — Just real solid sci-fi.
White Tears by Hari Kunzru — Cultural appropriation as horror is a cool idea.
— Chris Chester (@ChrisBChester) July 24, 2018
I had too many to fit in a tweet so here are my favorite books I’ve either read or am still reading this summer. pic.twitter.com/2JHTqbAJvd
— Mark Gunnery (@MarkGunnery) July 24, 2018
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