This week we're talking books that spark a deep connection. 

Along the way, Erin reveals her abiding love for lifeguards in hot tubs, Amy admits the abuse that Podcat puts her through, and we wonder about the intricacies of loan sharking. 

We also mention a couple amazing book-related newsletters you should subscribe to, including the New York Times Books Newsletter, and Lithub. 
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Our picks this week: 

Novels:

Amy: The Friend, Sigrid Nunez

Erin: The Woman Upstairs, Claire Messud

Other Books:

Amy: Things We Didn't Talk About When I Was a Girl, Jeannie Vanasco(Memoir)

Erin: I Like to Watch: Arguing My Way Through the TV Revolution, Emily Nussbaum(Essays / NonFiction)

Pop Culture:

Amy: Earthbreak (Podcast) 

Erin: Vanity Fair (Magazine / Website)

Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you need in your life!

Each episode, Amy and Erin choose a unique theme. Then we choose two fiction books, two other genre books (short story collections, memoir, non-fiction, true crime, poetry, etc.), and two pop culture picks based on that theme. We surprise each other with our picks, talk about why we like them, and give you unexpected recommendations for every reading taste.

Along the way, we share embarrassing stories, pitch amazing-slash-crackpot business ideas, implicate ourselves in future crimes, check in on our Podcats, and so much more.

Broads and Books is fresh, funny, thought-provoking, and basically the best time you'll have all week.

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