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In today's episode, Jerry & Liz discuss their next book club pick, Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker.

Cora Zeng is a crime scene cleaner, washing away the remains of brutal murders and suicides in Chinatown. But none of that seems so terrible when she’s already witnessed the most horrific thing possible: her sister, Delilah, being pushed in front of a train.

Before fleeing the scene, the murderer shouted two words: bat eater.

We discuss all the gory details in this spoiler filled episode. There's a lot of blood and ghosts!!

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Hello, in today's episode Jerry breaks down his head cannon when reading a book. As a visual reader, he creates scenes, finds playlists, and more importantly casts the main characters with actors to play out the movie version in his head. 

This creates a slow, but deeply immersive experience. Do you do this?

Someone give me the movie version of all my books!

Books Mentioned:

The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles

With a Vengeance by Riley Sager

The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

Murderbot by Martha Wells

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Martian by Andy Weir

The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline

Misery by Stephen King

The Pallbearers Club by Paul Tremblay

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker

Non Book Things:

Lilo & Stitch

The Devil's Plan

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Well well well...

Today we discuss the bizarre, the confusing, and the unhinged. Some of the most memorable books we have read could be discussed as "What the F did I just read?" and we're here for it.

Books Mentioned:

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine

The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins

Unhinged: An Erotic Door Romance by Vera Valentine

Non-Book Things:

Hacks Season 4

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In this episode we take a look at the nominees from the Nebula Awards list. It's always a reliable way to see what you can add to your TBR.

Do you have any awards you follow?

Non Book Things:

Pope Leo XIV

New dog!

2025 Nebula Finalists 

Books Mentioned:

• Someone You Can Build a Nest In, John Wiswell (DAW; Arcadia UK)
• The Tusks of Extinction, Ray Nayler (Tordotcom)
• Countess, Suzan Palumbo (ECW)
• James by Percival Everett (Doubleday)
• Interesting Facts about Space by Emily Austin (Atria Books)

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In this episode, we dive into the rich and diverse world of translated books. Join Liz & Jerry as we explore how reading books from different cultures and languages can broaden our perspectives, foster empathy, and enhance our understanding of the world.  Whether you're a seasoned reader of translated books or just curious about where to start, this episode will inspire you to discover new voices and narratives that transcend borders.

Non-Book Favorites:

Top Chef

The Pitt

Recent Reads:

My Friends by Fredrik Backman

Broiler by Eli Cranor

Translated Books Mentioned:

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman (Swedish) - Translated by Neil Smith

The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski (Polish) - Translated by Danusia Stok

Walking Practice by Dolki Min (Korean) - Translated by Victoria Caudle

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata (Japanese) - Translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori

Things We Lost in the Fire by Mariana Enriquez (Spanish) - Translated by Megan McDowell

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Time for another book club show!

This time around  we discuss 'Vicious' by V. E. Schwab

Victor and Eli started out as college roommates—brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same sharpness and ambition in each other. In their senior year, a shared research interest in adrenaline, near-death experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities. But when their thesis moves from the academic to the experimental, things go horribly wrong.

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In this episode, Liz & Jerry share their thoughts on modern classics. Should what we read in schools be refreshed and updated? We don't want to think about it, but we're 25 YEARS into the 2000s. Yikes!!

So have a listen as we discuss our suggestions for modern classics.

Non-Book Things:

KIND Frozen Treat Bars

American Primeval

Books Mentioned:

Funny Story by Emily Henry

The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel

Station Eleven by Emily St. John

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

James by Percival Everett

There There by Tommy Orange

Circe by Madeline Miller

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

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In today's episode, we take some time to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by discussing Irish authors.

Allow us to whisk you away to that magical island.

Books Mentioned:

Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson

Diary of a Void by Emi Yagi

Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

Prophet Song by Paul Lynch

Ulysses by James Joyce

Non-Book Things:

How to Crochet

Abracadabra by Lady Gaga

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We all have opinions and some of them are potentially unpopular. In today's episode, we bring along special guest Hallee from Pearl's Books to discuss some hot takes.

Agree or Disagree? Let us know what you think?

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February is Heating Up with Liz's Hot Ones Challenge!
In this sizzling February episode, we're turning up the heat! Not everyone has the same tolerance for spice, but that doesn't mean we can't all give it a try. Join Liz as she takes on the Hot Ones Challenge and shares her curated list of romance books that range from Mild to Spicy. Whether you're a seasoned romance reader or looking to explore something new, there's something for everyone in this adventurous selection. Tune in and find your next favorite read!

Can you take the heat?

Romance Challenge List:

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

The Fastest Way to Fall by Denise Williams

Love Theoretically by Ali Hazlewood

The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

Saint by Sierra Simone

Neon Gods by Katee Robert

Lights Out by Navessa Allen

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