Today on the pod, Joe is joined by Jane, Quinton and Sarah to chat coming of age stories. Today's recommendations run the gamut from middle grade through adult fiction, from graphic novels to fantasy. These character-driven narratives open our eyes to the many ways we all experience life. There's a story here for everyone, and we hope you enjoy!

Titles mentioned in this episode:

Quinton’s Titles:  

• The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
• Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card 
• Furies of Calderon by Jim Butcher 
• The Ghost Brigades by John Scalzi  

Sarah’s Titles:  

• Tumble by Celia Perez  
• Huda F are You? By Huda Fahmy  
• Mid-Air Alicia D Williams  
• Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow 

Jane’s Titles:  

• Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton 
• Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt 
• Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau 
• Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley 

Joe’s Titles: 

• Chef’s Kiss by Jarrett Melendez 
• If I Can Give You That by Michael Gray Bulla 
• Damned by Chuck Palahniuk 
• What the Fireflies Know by Kai Harris 

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