In this episode of House of Holes by Nicholson Baker, Rhumpa unbuttons her shirt, Cardell heads to the laundromat, Prince Bohuslav's beard gets its moment, and Wade discovers the Cloth of Ka-Chiang. Jennie and Jason also discuss Rumplestiltskin, women named Crackers, NYT bestsellers, meat wagons, ruined breakfast pastries, Crescent Roll fails, and Harvey Fierstein.

Shandee learns the proper way to wash a rooster, Cardell enjoys a Sherry Cobbler, Marcella admires Koizumi’s sculpture, and Shandee discovers the wonders of sponge gloves in House of Holes by Nicholson Baker. Jennie and Jason discuss cherry cobblers, SAT scores, waste holes, early-2000s SNL, crushed ice, distinct aromas, and the mysterious back of a Cacodemon.

In this episode of Book Chub, Shandee finds Dave’s arm, Ned gets sniffed, Luna heads to a concert, and Pendle interviews for a job in House of Holes by Nicholson Baker. Jennie and Jason also discuss “That’s What She Said” parties, inconsiderate roommates, Shakira, Death by Snoo Snoo, Aunt Erin’s programs, and women’s rugby. It’s weird, wild, and wonderfully NSFW!

This is a preview for our next series covering House of Holes: A Book of Raunch by Nicholson Baker.

Jennie and Jason review the 1988 classic Dangerous Liaisons, starring John Malkovich, Glenn Close, Uma Thurman, and Michelle Pfeiffer. They also get sidetracked by Cruel Intentions, Fairuza Balk, pirate prizes, Bubble Boy, the Palace of Versailles, and the French Revolution. Expect scheming, seduction, historical chaos, and plenty of tangents along the way.

Corrie and Ford finally uncover the forgettable Lance as the villain behind the expedition sabotage. After a deadly struggle leaves Ford presumed dead, he dramatically returns at the dig’s celebration. Their adventures continue, but our journey with Raiders of the Lost Heart ends here. Jennie, Erin, and Jason also discuss dogsitting, Unfaithful, Ozymandias, Scooby-Doo, evil FIFA, Aehako, disappointing Beast transformations, Fabio, Michael Eisner, and the Disney Renaissance.

Secret romances? Check. Archaeological sabotage? Check. Absolute podcast chaos? Always. Jennie, Erin, and Jason discuss Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura as Corrie and Ford uncover Ethan and Sunny's hidden relationship and hunt for the camp saboteur. Then it's on to dogsitting a Great Pyrenees, office fashion crimes, 1,000-piece puzzles, Golden Girls vs. Ninja Turtles, pathetic breakups, and the legend of Bi-Curious George.

Corrie and Ford finally give in to the chemistry that's been building all book long, but romance takes a back seat when someone in camp attempts to steal priceless artifacts. After a steamy swim in a questionable jungle pond, the pair uncover the remains of the legendary Aztec warrior Chimalli in Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura. Jennie, Erin, and Jason also debate Taco Bell, office mail pranks, the Motorboating Station, and the life-saving technique nobody asked for: preventative CPR.

In Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura, an archaeological expedition in Oaxaca pushes Corrie and Ford’s enemies-to-lovers tension into new territory, from storm-soaked tents to rising emotional stakes, while Corrie navigates being an over-sexualized archaeologist with a PhD. Jennie, Erin, and Jason debate casting David Corenswet and Jenna Ortega, unpack “PH double D,” and share wildly unhinged sex dreams.

Dr. Corrie Mejia and rival archaeologist Ford Matthews continue their love-hate expedition in Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura, where tension runs high and feelings get even messier. Jennie, Erin, and Jason break down naming sex toys, the infamous ice cream sandwich incident, a passionate defense of cargo pants, and a deeply confusing “cancer mom” tattoo.