Finn, Miles, and Leo discuss Ahmed Saadawi’s Frankenstein in Baghdad and explain why it should be cancelled. In this episode, they touch on topics of pacing, characterization, and how Saadawi bit off more than he could chew with this novel.

Luna, Lillian, An-Li, and Morgan share their takes on Dorothy Stratchey's "Olivia", delving into the complexities of power dynamics in relationships, queer representation, and milky shoulders. SHOULD(ER) IT BE CANON OR CANCELLED???

Polina, Ivy, Vishad, and Rosemary discuss deeper meaning within the chaos of Joseph Heller's Catch-22. Death, paradoxes, bureaucracy and historical connections! What does it mean to be sane in an insane world? How do you solve a problem with no good solution? What does it mean to be at war? Many many spoilers!

Should the lambs have stayed silent? Tyler, Jonah, Josiah, and Roben delve into the intricate plot of Thomas Harris’ best selling novel, uncovering potential problematic elements and examining its longstanding reputation as one of the greatest horror stories of all time. Hey, is that the pregnant man emoji?

Owen, Sam, Juniper and Finn discuss Ken Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, diving into the psychology at play. Hear their opinions on if the book is a worthwhile read or something to fly by.

Anthony Doerr wrote All the Light we Cannot see, and Olivia, Graham, and Alex read it and discussed if it should be canon or it should be canceled. We discussed if the novel had already been done before or if it was a new idea and concept. Listen to our podcast for a lot of interesting debate and to figure out if we said it was canceled or canon!

Augie, Audrey, Keller, and Zeke read Pride and Prejudice with an open mind.

Wait, did Donna Tartt just fail the Bechdel test? Mabel, Porter, Mateo, and Didi discuss how her '90s classic holds up. Full spoilers!

Brave New World, same old canon. Caroline, Connor, Claire, and Olivia discuss Aldous Huxley's dystopian classic, touching on politics, economics, psychology, philosophy, and (briefly) geography.

Liz, Evy, and Alex read TWO books! Both fairly depressing! Like a sad hat on a sad hat.

They also settle the age-old question of who would win in a fight between Virginia Woolf and Sylvia Plath.

Content warning: discussion of plotlines involving attempted and completed suicide in The Bell Jar.