Episode 90: Coming Home (Heartland #1)

Coming Home (Heartland #1)

SSR gallops into the world of horse books for Episode 90! Alli and her guest Hannah Williams are chatting about the first book in Lauren Brooke’s Heartland series, Coming Home. Tune in to hear them swap notes about their own horse girl pasts, reminisce about the many horse books they loved as kids, and consider why kids are so drawn to horses and stories about them. They also take a deep dive into the ways in which Coming Home depicts trauma, grief, and family dynamics.

Hannah is a full-time wife, mom, and behavioral therapist for children diagnosed with Autism. When she isn’t reading a book, she’s probably listening to one. Follow Hannah on Instagram (@booknerdnative).

CHECK OUT HANNAH’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:

The Nickel Boys: A Novel by Colson Whitehead

The Poppy War: A Novel by R.F. Kuang

MORE READING:

“Blog Exclusive: Q&A With Lauren Brooke!: Part 1” (The Official Heartland Blog, 2008)

“Q&A With Lauren Brooke : Part 2” (The Official Heartland Blog, 2008)

“What Makes a Good Horse Book?” (The Horn Book, 2014)

“Before There Was YA, There Were Horse Books” (Lit Hub, 2018)

“‘Horse Girl Energy’ Is Taking Over The Internet And It’s Hilarious AF” (PopBuzz, 2018)

“Let’s take a moment to appreciate people with horse girl energy” (Mashable, 2018)

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