Booked Solid

We’re starting spooky season off right with Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. A gothic horror novel that follows Noemí Taboada as she attempts to rescue her cousin from the deceitful and evil family she married into. We’ll be chatting about the ruthless characters, the moments that had us on the edge of our seats, and the explosive ending. 

This is the first episode in our spooky series! Throughout the month we'll be bringing you all the super spooky content, be sure to check out our Instagram for the full list of episodes.

P.S. Enjoy our new logo and theme music for the series!

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This week we're discussing Such A Fun Age by Kiley Reid. A novel that explores the pitfalls of doing the right thing for the wrong reasons. We'll be chatting about Alix's internalized racism, why Kelley is a villain, and Emira's relatable journey of self-discovery. 

 

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This week we’re discussing The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney. This dysfunctional family drama follows the Plumb siblings as they navigate adulthood, poor decisions (along with the ensuing consequences), and attempt to reconnect with one another following a life-alerting incident.

 

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For this week’s episode we’re discussing The Guest List by Lucy Foley. A page-turning thriller that combines old friends, dark secrets, a high-profile wedding, and a haunted, remote island. What could go wrong? We’ll be chatting about the jaw-dropping plot twists (too many to count!), the wonderfully eerie setting, and the cost of exacting revenge. 

Content Warning: This book deals with sensitive topics such as suicide, sexual assault, abortion, depression, bullying, and self-harm. We do not go into detail, but we reference these topics a few times throughout the episode.

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Join Sariah in this bonus episode as she shares her thoughts on the Twilight Saga (books & movies) as well as the release of Midnight Sun!

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For this week's episode we're discussing the book Normal People by Sally Rooney as well as the Hulu original series. A story that captures the love, pain, and growth of two young adults over the course of several years. We'll be chatting about whether Marianne and Connell actually belong together, just how much our lives are shaped by the people who are in it, and the captivating way in which this story was brought to life.

Content Warning: This story deals with sensitive themes, such as abuse and depression, that may be triggering. We do not go into great detail, but we reference these topics a few times throughout this episode.

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This week we’re discussing The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell. This dark and twisty novel explores the greed, manipulation, and deceit one family faces, and the lingering effects twenty-five years later. We’ll be chatting about which plot twist shocked us the most, the danger of putting your trust in the wrong people, and the surprising ending we never saw coming.

*TRIGGER WARNING*

This book contains content related to domestic abuse and sexual assault. We do not go into great detail, but these topics come up periodically throughout the episode, specifically at 34:50-37:50 and 46:30-48:20.

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In today’s episode, we will be discussing The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. A story that explores the lives of identical twin sisters who make radically different choices in life, and the consequences that they face because of them. We’ll be chatting about the detrimental effects of colorism, how the choices that we make extend beyond ourselves, and what people are willing to sacrifice to live the life that they want.

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Welcome to our very first episode! We’re kicking off with a bang, literally, as we discuss Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. We’ll be chatting about both the book and the show, giving our take on the characters, the controversial verdict of the case, and exploring how race and class intersect to tell this story.

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Hello and welcome to Booked Solid! A podcast created by book lovers for book lovers. We're your hosts Sariah Emmanuel and India Smith. This episode gives you a peek into what you can expect from our show. Be sure to subscribe so that you can be notified when our first two episodes drop on Monday, July 20th! 

PLEASE NOTE: In our intro we stated that we would be uploading every week, however as of 07/16/2020 we have made the decision to upload every other week. We want to provide our listeners with adequate time to read each book and be apart of the conversation. Our first two episodes will still be launching on 07/20/20 and you can find our updated schedule in the link below. We apologize for any confusion and happy reading!

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