This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia take a trip into the Ottawa of the past with a novella by Brian Doyle, Angel Square. The gals tackle slurs for Irish Catholics, loving and hating Christmas, and what happens when Santa is a cop. Julia applies the Madonna Whore Complex to the novella, and Katie endorses Ritchie Feed & Seed Inc. PLUS: Family Living, A Christmas Story vibes, and how to spell Chihuahua. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.

This week's book was Angel Square, by Brian Doyl. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Doyle_(Canadian_writer)

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

This week's drink was Bailey’s Hot Chocolate. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

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This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia tackle a short story by Sylvia Plath, Mary Ventura and the Ninth Kingdom. The gals dive into colour symbolism, female agency, and the religious connotations of certain numbers. Julia unpacks all kinds of symbols and allusions within this, and Katie desperately misses Sylvia Plath (a woman who died 30 years before Katie existed). PLUS: The Stepford Wives, red light districts, and knitting. 

As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.

This week's book was Mary Ventura and the Ninth Kingdom by Sylvia Plath. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_Plath

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

This week's drinks were red and white wine. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

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This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia are on their THIRD novella, Straw House, from Daniel Nayeri’s collection Straw House, Wood House, Brick House, Blow! The gals discuss whimsical Westerns, the significance of tractors, and magical realism. Julia despises the protagonist, and Katie sounds like she’s recovering from a head cold (cause she is). PLUS: Ariana Grande, Sam Elliot, and Trixie Mattel. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.

Apologies for issues with our audio on this one — we’re trying our hardest and if you have a problem we would love to pay you to do it for us.

This week's book was Straw House, by Daniel Nayeri. More info at https://www.danielnayeri.com/

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

This week's drink was a Gin Basil Smash. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

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This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia cover their second novella, Brick House, from Daniel Nayeri’s collection Straw House, Wood House, Brick House, Blow: Brick House! The gals discuss blending dichotomies, demonizing figures from Arabic folklore, and the differences between neo-noir films and detective novels. Katie wonders why this novella focuses on criminalizing hope, and Julia wants to take a closer look at the way we think about femme fatales. PLUS: Sin City, Megamind, and eggs. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.

We had some issues with our audio on this one, sorry y'all — we’re trying our best pls be nice to us.

This week's book was Brick House, by Daniel Nayeri. More info at https://www.danielnayeri.com/

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

This week's drink was Brickworks Cider. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

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This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia delve into the novella Blow by Daniel Nayeri, one of four in his collection Straw House, Wood House, Brick House, Blow. The gals discuss Frat Boy Farquad, Death being a real creep, and walking that line between comedy and poetry. Julia draws parallels between the mixing of fairy-tales and America’s melting pot, while Katie is wondering why Western pop culture is obsessed with Death and Love. PLUS: Emily Dickinson, Austin Powers, and the feminine urge to write poetry in the notes app. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.

This week's book was Blow, by Daniel Nayeri. More info at https://www.danielnayeri.com/

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

This week's drink was a Marble G&T (just add food colouring to a regular G&T). Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

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This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia finish out their Spooky October Book Club with Dracula! The gals discuss super sexy vampires, guys who eat flies, and dying with a mouthful of garlic. Julia thinks Dracula is an incredible comedian, and Katie thinks this would make a really good campy slasher movie. PLUS: Michael Myers, Glee Christmas CDs, and stupid killers stalking big breasted girls who can’t act. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.

This week's book was Dracula, by Bram Stoker. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bram_Stoker

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

This week's drink were Vampire Vodka Cocktails. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

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This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia enter into the world of Coraline for round FOUR of their Spooky October Book Club! The gals cover creepy rat songs, who they want to be when they grow up, and making your very own creepy Coraline-esque doll. Katie is obsessed with evil women, and Julia is outraged by Coraline’s food choices. PLUS: creepy crawlspaces, ghosts that are liars, and apples. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.

This week's book was Coraline by Neil Gaiman. More info at https://www.neilgaiman.com/  

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

This week's drink was a Royal-Tea cocktail. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

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This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia uncover a few of Edgar Allan Poe’s selected works for round three of our Spooky October Book Club. Julia explores why cocky men get so guilty, and Katie does a deep-dive into Edgar Allen Poe’s insane death. PLUS: Jamie Lee Curtis, Gilmore Girls and praying to Poe. 

Also, heads up that the audio quality is a little weird this week! We are trying our best but it’s hard! 

This week's reading was selected works by Edgar Allen Poe. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Allan_Poe 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

This week's drink was red wine. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

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This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia are here for the second installment in Spooky October Book Club: Frankenstein!! For this classic horror novel, the gals discuss cottagecore moments, BBLs (Brazilian Butt Lifts) and gay husbands. Katie thinks Mary Shelley was the template for Regina George and Julia wonders just how complete Frankenstein decided to make the monster. PLUS: Despicable Me, gatekeeping Ireland, and David Dobrik. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.

This week's book was Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Shelley 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

This week's drink was a Fright Night In The Grove. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

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This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia kick off spooky season with Carrie, Stephen King's seminal horror novel! The gals discuss Freud, teenage girl power dynamics, and boys who are psychopaths. Katie is obsessed with Sue Snell and Julia did way too much research on Freud. PLUS: Olivia Rodrigo, drinking mouthwash, and the Benny Hill Theme. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.

This week's book was Carrie, by Stephen King. More info at https://stephenking.com/

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

This week's drink was Bloody Marys. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

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