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Welcome back to our cosy nook. \xa0Pull up an armchair, pour yourself a soothing drink and join us for a good chat. \xa0These episodes are always special to me because we get to delve into the books under discussion in a much fuller way than our usual episodes allow. \xa0Needless to say this means spoilers, so we recommend that listeners read the book in advance. \xa0This episode we explore\xa0Neil Gaiman's\xa0mythical masterpiece,\xa0American Gods. \xa0This is a toughie to describe. \xa0In some ways it's a road-trip around the hidden highways of the USA, in others it's a meditation on belief. \xa0The book is wildly unpredictable, utterly charming and chilling in equal measures.\n
\nAs ever, two of the Scrolls team have stepped aside to make space for two of You. \xa0Joining Dion and Clover in the discussion are avid readers Jenny Williams and Bernice Watson. \xa0Congratulations to Jenny, who has just been signed by Headline. \xa0Her first book with them is called The Copper Promise and it is due to be published in the Spring of 2014. \xa0An e-book of the first part of this story is available on\xa0Kindle\xa0and, having read it, I'm eagerly awaiting the the rest of the tale.\xa0 You may recognise Bernice from theChildren of the Atom\xa0podcast, here on the Geek Syndicate Network. \xa0She also makes audio and video appearances at\xa0Liberation Frequency, a site dedicated to bringing exposure to 'new bands, artists and comedians.' \xa0Check them out. \xa0One last plug - Clover appears on the latest episode of\xa0Stacey's Pop Culture Parlour\xa0for a chilled out chat about... bazongas?! So, line that up after the Book Group for a change of pace.\n
\nIf you want to carry on the conversation you can post your comments down below. \xa0We'd love to hear from you. \xa0Our August episode will be on Only Forward by Michael Marshall Smith. \xa0The final Book Group this year will (rather appropriately) be Terminus by Adam Baker: a zombie thriller with a difference. \xa0We have room for one more guest on both of these episodes so get in touch if you want to be involved. \xa0E-mail us at\xa0scrolls@hotmail.co.uk\xa0or tweet straight @Dion_Scrolls to bag your spot in the show. \xa0If you don't fancy either of these books you know what to do - tell us what book you\xa0would\xa0like to chat about and we'll start booking slots for 2014.\n