Julia and Victoria explore the Dark Ages with writer, historian, and former professor Rebecca Stott. They discuss Rebecca’s new book Dark Earth : about two sisters who run away to a ruined Roman city in 6th century Britain. They talk genre, archaeology, breaking boundaries, and Julia gets very excited about swords. Become a Member ! Follow the podcast on Instagram and hang out with Victoria on Storygraph : Book Club with Julia & Victoria (Episodes 1-100) Reading Challenge Book Club with Julia & Victoria (Episodes 100+) Reading Challenge Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links that give us a commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Learn more . Follow Rebecca Stott: Website: https://www.rebeccastott.co.uk/ Twitter: @RebeccaStott64 Listen to her radio broadcasts for BBC Radio Four’s A Point of View Mentioned in this Episode: The Secret Island by Enid Blyton “In the Waiting Room ” by Elizabeth Bishop Recommendations: Cwen by Bryce Gibby Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse A Tale For the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki Circe by Madeline Miller Currently Obsessed: Elephant’s Breath paint by Farrow and Ball This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone Only Murders In the Building on Hulu Marchita by Silvana Estrada
