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This week we are covering ‘Seven Days in June’ by Tia Williams. Tune in to hear more about this great book but be warned we do spoil it!

Hosted by: Ellery & Emily

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Sources:
Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick article:
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-features/articles/seven-days-in-june-is-reeses-book-club-pick/
Tia Williams Interview:
https://www.vogue.com/article/tia-williams-seven-days-in-june-interview
Tia Williams on chronic pain:
https://madamenoire.com/1230399/tia-williams-seven-days-in-june/

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This week we are discussing 4 scientists we’ve touched on in previous episodes from prior books! We will be discussing Dr Valka (Tender is the Flesh), Dr Gaul (The Ballads of Songbirds and Snakes), Sienna (Wrath), and Jason (Dark Matter). 
There will be spoilers for these 4 books. Check out our episodes on these books to hear more 🎧

Hosted by: Ellery & Emily

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We are kicking off February with a discussion on ‘Fourth Wing & Iron Flame’ by Rebecca Yarros! Spoilers to come on both books!

Hosted by: Ellery &


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Sources:
Rebecca Yarros’ author page: https://www.rebeccayarros.com/about/

Variety article Emily referenced: https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/iron-flame-spoilers-rebecca-yarros-fourth-wing-tv-series-interview-1235781877/

Rebecca Yarros on EDS representation:
https://www.health.com/rebecca-yarros-fourth-wing-interview-7569752

Gaelic Controversy: https://www.thenational.scot/news/23894713.rebecca-yarros-faces-criticism-tiktok-gaelic-pronunciation/

Rebecca Yarros’ organization:
https://oneoctober.org/

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This episode of Girls Gotta Read Podcast we are covering ‘Dark Matter’ by Blake Crouch! This is our final episode of sci-fi January. 

Hosted by: Ellery & Emily

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Sources:
Blake Crouch on why sci-fi doesn’t exist anymore: https://time.com/6189737/blake-crouch-interview-upgrade/
Blake Crouch NPR interview: https://www.npr.org/2016/07/24/487083575/what-if-you-hadnt-gotten-married-dark-matter-imagines-an-alternate-life

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This week we are covering White Oleander by Janet Finch in a page-to-screen discussion! There will be no spoilers in this episode. 

Thank you to Victoria for the listener suggestion!

Hosted by: Ellery & Emily!

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Sources: 
Background on the book & movie: https://www.salon.com/1999/07/01/oleander/

Interview with actress who played Astrid:
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2002/10/18/white-oleander-role-surreal-for-young-actress/62075171007/

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This week we are covering ‘Wrath’ by Shäron Molaem and Daniel Kraus. We will be spoiling this sci-fi book.

**check trigger warnings of the novel before listening**

**we will be discussing animal death & eye injuries**

Hosted by: Ellery & Emily

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Sources:
Study on genetic engineering:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3078015/
Daniel Kraus information:
https://www.google.com/search?q=daniel+kraus+wrath&sca_esv=588269219&sxsrf=AM9HkKkRq39Dyigv3H5Q_vF6aoWg2yPqJw%3A1701839837675&ei=3QNwZbLuKLmoptQPk8mS6Ao&ved=0ahUKEwjy0PS3h_qCAxU5lIkEHZOkBK0Q4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=daniel+kraus+wrath&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiEmRhbmllbCBrcmF1cyB3cmF0aDIEECMYJzIGEAAYFhgeSKQPUIwNWIwNcAF4AJABAJgBU6ABigGqAQEyuAEDyAEA-AEB4gMEGAEgQYgGAQ&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#fpstate=ive&ip=1&vld=cid:1b82893f,vid:sp9WjZHzISk,st:0
Suicide tank dogs:
https://www.rbth.com/history/329005-soviets-used-suicide-dogs
NYT article:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/12/science/human-brain-cells-organoids-rats.html
Shäron Moalem’s website:
http://sharonmoalem.com/
Daniel Kraus’s website:
https://www.danielkraus.com/about/
Interview with Grady Hendrix:
https://youtu.be/sp9WjZHzISk?si=L_PcavJWpkwy_0lr

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This week we are covering ‘Rules of Civility’ by Amor Towles. This book opens on New Year’s Eve! Spoilers to come 🥂

Hosted by: Ellery & Emily

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Sources:
Check out the author’s website & Q and A:
https://www.amortowles.com/rules-civility-q/

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This week we are covering a listener suggestion! Thanks Carla! Tune in to hear a spoiler free discussion of “The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic” by Breanne Randall!

Hosted by: Ellery & Emily

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Sources:
Check out the author’s website through the link below:
https://www.breannerandall.com/about-2

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This week we are recapping our Novel Neighbor 2023 reading challenge selections!

Hosted by: Ellery & Emily

Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottareadpodcast to see our selections in a cohesive manner! You can also email us @ [email protected]

Sources:
Novel Neighbor Reading Challenge:
https://thenovelneighbor.com/events/2023-reading-challenge

Girls Gotta Read 2024 Podcast Challenge:
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/1ba0ed3e-ed42-4620-8bc1-0f1ee16112e9?redirect=true

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This week we are bringing some holiday cheer with ‘Kiss Her Once for Me’ by Alison Cochrun! Spoilers to come ❄️

Hosted by: Ellery & Emily

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Sources:
Interview with Alison Cochrun:
https://www.geeksout.org/2022/11/10/interview-with-author-alison-cochrun/
Alison Cochrun’s website:
https://www.alisoncochrun.com/
Interview with quote about independent bookstores:
https://parnassusmusing.net/2022/11/19/alison-cochrun/