Nerdette Book Club: ‘Now Is Not the Time to Panic,’ discussed!

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🗓️ 31 January 2023

⏱️ 39 minutes

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We discuss the nostalgia and magic in ‘Now Is Not the Time to Panic’ by Kevin Wilson. Our panelists this month are Angie Kim, author of ‘Miracle Creak,’ and Gwen Kirby, author of ‘S*** Cassandra Saw.’ Be warned! We do not hold back on spoilers in this episode! Also, we extend a very special thanks to all of the listeners who called in!

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0:00.0	This WBEZ podcast is supported by the Field Museum.
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0:42.8	From WBEZ Chicago, I'm Greta Johnson,
0:45.6	and this is the Nerd Up Book Club.
0:47.4	It's just like a regular book club,
0:48.8	except you don't have to share your snacks.
0:51.4	It is the month of January.
0:53.1	In the year 2023 and our book this month
0:56.1	is Kevin Wilson's delightful novel
0:58.0	now is not the time to panic.
1:00.6	It's about Frankie who is an adult when the story starts,
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