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- Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Book ReviewIn this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. It was nominated for the Goodreads Best Historical Fiction of the year and a screenplay version of this book currently in production for a full-length film.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 6 min
- 5-Minute Reviews: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett5-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 The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett.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
- Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami Book ReviewIn this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami. It follows the story of a boy named Toru and the love of his life Naoko as they navigate their way through their individual demons that is complicating their relationship.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
- 5-Minute Reviews: My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix5-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:Windswept by ann annie5 min
- The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. SalingerIn this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. This is arguably one of the most important books to come out of the 20th century and is often the subject of some very polarizing opinions in the world of literature. Unearth the symbolism and metaphors from this book together with Jet and Mariana as they explore the complexity of Salinger's best novel.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 Ofshane57 min
- 5-Minute Reviews: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead5-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 Gallagher6 min
- Penpal by Dathan Auerbach Book Review feat. Danielle GastonIn this episode, Jet and Mariana have a guest over and she brought a book with her! Dani Gaston, a book lover and literature advocate, brought along Penpal by Dathan Auerbach. What started off as a series of short stories that were published in Reddit forums eventually became the horror/thriller novel that the group discusses in this episode.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 Lying Game by Ruth Ware5-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 Lying Game by Ruth Ware.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:Air Prelude 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=USUAN1100337Artist: http://incompetech.com/4 min
- The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell Book ReviewIn this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell. It's a gripping thriller that follows the story of Libby Jones and the haunting mansion that she's suddenly inherited. Little did she know that a gruesome group suicide once took place in that house and its ghosts are still making their way through the world and back into her life.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 Ofshane50 min
- 5-Minute Reviews: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark Haddon5-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 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon.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: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:
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