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- A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara Book ReviewIn this episode, Jet and Mariana have a guest, Nikki Vicente from the From Nikki With Love podcast! The trio tackle the heavy epic A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. It's a story that touches on various aspects of human life including friendship, love, hardship, and mental health.This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who haven’t read the book yet. For this review, we will be tackling the following topics:Spoiler-free SummaryInitial Thoughts and ImpressionsWho the Book is ForContext about the Book and AuthorFavorite QuotesMemorable MomentsOverall Opinions, and more!Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogleSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJtStitcher: https://partners.stitcher.com/show/619888/statsRadio Republic: https://radiopublic.com/fiction-friends-8g7ze1Follow us on Instagram:Fiction Friends: www.instagram.com/fictionfriendsphJet: www.instagram.com/jetlugaMariana: www.instagram.com/marianagvarelaMusic in this episode:About That Oldie by Vibe TracksKoto San by Ofshane1 hr 53 min
- 5-Minute Reviews: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads.In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Jet talks about Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogleSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJtStitcher: https://partners.stitcher.com/show/619888/statsRadio Republic: https://radiopublic.com/fiction-friends-8g7ze1Follow us on Instagram:Fiction Friends: www.instagram.com/fictionfriendsphJet: www.instagram.com/jetlugaMariana: www.instagram.com/marianagvarelaMusic:Divine Life Society by Jesse Gallagher6 min
- Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman Book ReviewIn this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman. It follows the story of Richard Mayhew who awkwardly finds himself lost in the world of London Below, a darker and scarier version of the London that most people are familiar with.This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who haven’t read the book yet. For this review, we will be tackling the following topics:Spoiler-free SummaryInitial Thoughts and ImpressionsWho the Book is ForContext about the Book and AuthorFavorite QuotesMemorable MomentsOverall Opinions, and more!Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogleSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJtStitcher: https://partners.stitcher.com/show/619888/statsRadio Republic: https://radiopublic.com/fiction-friends-8g7ze1Follow us on Instagram:Fiction Friends: www.instagram.com/fictionfriendsphJet: www.instagram.com/jetlugaMariana: www.instagram.com/marianagvarelaMusic in this episode:About That Oldie by Vibe TracksKoto San by Ofshane42 min
- 5-Minute Reviews: Circe by Madeline Miller5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads.In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about Circe by Madeline Miller.Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogleSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJtStitcher: https://partners.stitcher.com/show/619888/statsRadio Republic: https://radiopublic.com/fiction-friends-8g7ze1Follow us on Instagram:Fiction Friends: www.instagram.com/fictionfriendsphJet: www.instagram.com/jetlugaMariana: www.instagram.com/marianagvarelaMusic:Windswept by ann annie4 min
- The Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerIn this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. It's a modern retelling of a classic Greek myth that focuses more on the vulnerability and humanity of the heroes that society has grown to adore.This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who haven’t read the book yet. For this review, we will be tackling the following topics:Spoiler-free SummaryInitial Thoughts and ImpressionsWho the Book is ForContext about the Book and AuthorFavorite QuotesMemorable MomentsOverall Opinions, and more!Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogleSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJtStitcher: https://partners.stitcher.com/show/619888/statsRadio Republic: https://radiopublic.com/fiction-friends-8g7ze1Follow us on Instagram:Fiction Friends: www.instagram.com/fictionfriendsphJet: www.instagram.com/jetlugaMariana: www.instagram.com/marianagvarelaMusic in this episode:About That Oldie by Vibe TracksKoto San by Ofshane53 min
- 5-Minute Reviews: The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads.In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady HendrixDon’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogleSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJtStitcher: https://partners.stitcher.com/show/619888/statsRadio Republic: https://radiopublic.com/fiction-friends-8g7ze1Follow us on Instagram:Fiction Friends: www.instagram.com/fictionfriendsphJet: www.instagram.com/jetlugaMariana: www.instagram.com/marianagvarelaMusic:Divine Life Society by Jesse Gallagher4 min
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Book ReviewIn this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Many people consider this book to be the definitive great American novel of the 20th century. It's an amazing story that has inspired many adaptations, most notably, the 2013 Baz Luhrmann film starring Leo DiCaprio as Gatsby.This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who haven’t read the book yet. For this review, we will be tackling the following topics:Spoiler-free SummaryInitial Thoughts and ImpressionsWho the Book is ForContext about the Book and AuthorFavorite QuotesMemorable MomentsOverall Opinions, and more!Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogleSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJtStitcher: https://partners.stitcher.com/show/619888/statsRadio Republic: https://radiopublic.com/fiction-friends-8g7ze1Follow us on Instagram:Fiction Friends: www.instagram.com/fictionfriendsphJet: www.instagram.com/jetlugaMariana: www.instagram.com/marianagvarelaMusic in this episode:About That Oldie by Vibe TracksKoto San by Ofshane56 min
- 5-Minute Reviews: The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads.In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley.Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogleSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJtStitcher: https://partners.stitcher.com/show/619888/statsRadio Republic: https://radiopublic.com/fiction-friends-8g7ze1Follow us on Instagram:Fiction Friends: www.instagram.com/fictionfriendsphJet: www.instagram.com/jetlugaMariana: www.instagram.com/marianagvarelaMusic:Windswept by ann annie5 min
- The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman Book ReviewIn this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. The story follows a group of retirees who live in the same nursing home. They are self-appointed sleuths who review unsolved real-life murder cases. They dub themselves as the Thursday Murder Club. But things take an interesting turn when a murder actually takes place right on their doorstep.This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who haven’t read the book yet. For this review, we will be tackling the following topics:Spoiler-free SummaryInitial Thoughts and ImpressionsWho the Book is ForContext about the Book and AuthorFavorite QuotesMemorable MomentsOverall Opinions, and more!Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogleSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJtStitcher: https://partners.stitcher.com/show/619888/statsRadio Republic: https://radiopublic.com/fiction-friends-8g7ze1Follow us on Instagram:Fiction Friends: www.instagram.com/fictionfriendsphJet: www.instagram.com/jetlugaMariana: www.instagram.com/marianagvarelaMusic in this episode:About That Oldie by Vibe TracksKoto San by Ofshane58 min
- 5-Minute Reviews: A Gentleman in Moscow5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads.In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Jet talks about A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogleSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJtStitcher: https://partners.stitcher.com/show/619888/statsRadio Republic: https://radiopublic.com/fiction-friends-8g7ze1Follow us on Instagram:Fiction Friends: www.instagram.com/fictionfriendsphJet: www.instagram.com/jetlugaMariana: www.instagram.com/marianagvarelaMusic:Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100806Artist: http://incompetech.com/6 min
About Fiction Friends
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Fiction Friends is a book review and explainer podcast between two friends, Jet and Mariana, who have very different tastes in literary fiction.
In this podcast, we will cover our favorite…
fiction titles in all of literature, ranging from classics and old-time favorites to modern romance and contemporary thrillers. We both take turns choosing a book to cover for each episode wherein we discuss the book's spoiler-free summary, initial thoughts, favorite quotes, favorite scenes, and our general feelings about the book's underlying themes and messages.
This book review and explainer is dedicated to lovers of fiction and literature. Join us in our conversations and share in our passion for storytelling.
For book suggestions, inquiries, or general comments, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
Where else to find us:
www.instagram.com/jetluga
www.instagram.com/marianagvarela
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