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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