59. In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez, coming of age stories, and sweeping historical fiction

Published: May 4, 2021, 8 a.m.

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Today Chelsey and Sara are discussing In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez. We kept this conversation spoiler-free, so choose your own adventure: listen before, during, or after reading this historical fiction classic. As always, we\\u2019re recommending six contemporary books to pair with our main classic, including an under-the-radar memoir in translation and an upcoming family story about sisters and secrets.\\xa0\\xa0

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Also mentioned:

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (Amazon)

The Alice Network by Kate Quinn (Amazon)

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (Amazon)


Pick of the week: Mark your calendars for Elizabeth Acevedo\\u2019s next novel.

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