Cam and Ru Start a Book Club

by Cam Elliott

Hello from Cam and Ru! We're a son and mom duo that happen to be very different people but both love reading. In this monthly podcast book club, we'll discuss a book's characters, themes, and authors, while also discussing how these stories relate to our own lives. Please read along with us! 
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • S01 E08 - Maaza Mengiste - The Shadow King

    S01 E08 - Maaza Mengiste - The Shadow King

    This month, Cam and Ru discuss a female army that banded together during Italy's 1935 invasion of Ethiopia. From female empowerment, war politics, slavery, and sexual assault, Maaza Mengiste 'The Shadow King' covers a wide gambit ...

    54:46

  • S01 E07 - Alice Hoffman - Practical Magic

    S01 E07 - Alice Hoffman - Practical Magic

    Happy Halloween from Cam and Ru! To celebrate our favorite holiday, we're discussing a surprise book – Alice Hoffman's 'Practical Magic'. Themes include: spooky hauntings, sisterhood and familial relationships, and more!

    41:58

  • S01 E06 - Terry McMillan - It's Not All Downhill from Here

    S01 E06 - Terry McMillan - It's Not All Downhill from Here

    This month, Cam and Ru discuss ageism, sibling rivalries, LGBTQIA+, and the sometimes challenging relationships between parents and children. Join us as we discuss Terry McMillan's much-talked-about ‘It's Not All Downhill from Her...

    41:10

  • S01 E05 - Aravind Adiga - Amnesty

    S01 E05 - Aravind Adiga - Amnesty

    This month, we’re discussing undocumented immigration, cultural assimilation, and murder + justice. Join us as we discuss Aravind Adiga’s highly anticipated ‘Amnesty’!

    46:06

  • S01 E04 - Elly Griffiths - The Postscript Murders

    S01 E04 - Elly Griffiths - The Postscript Murders

    We’re back with a lighter themed episode showcasing fun things like murder, suspicion, amateur detectiving, and of course – coffee! Join us as we discuss Elly Griffiths’ ‘The Postscript Murders’!

    01:12:05