In Our Bookish Era

This episode we decided to take a step back from the heavy stuff and read something a bit more comfy-cozy. Kristia accidently re-read a book that Rachael recommended so we've got a lot to talk about. It's got classism, princesses, rebel attacks, and a fight for the Prince's heart. Rachael went truly cozy with a classic murder mystery. Does the main character own a bakery, a coffee shop, maybe an antique store? And can she solve the murder before the police? Listen in to find out! 

Books Discussed:

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Welcome, welcome! With Thanksgiving right around the corner we know a lot of you have made the touch decision to stay home and away from your loved ones this year. We don't want you to miss out on the family dynamics and drama that come along with the turkey and mashed potatoes, so this week we're got some family dynamics for ya. We've got taxidermized peacock, mystery quests, roadkill, and an inherited bookshop. We also of course have children who don't understand their parents, grieving moms, and a dead loved ones. We even through in a little dating advice, just go ahead and call us your Aunties this year. 

Books Discussed:

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We're got some repeat authors this week and they both blew us away with their stories, two 5 star reads! We've got a banker robber who isn't a banker robber, a clique of mean girls, a hostage drama, a missing father, and a recovered human bone. Listen in to see if you can figure out what's actually going on with the stories, because we guarantee a twist or two is involved. 

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TW: Suicide

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Spook season is coming to an end and here is our final mini spook of the season. We saved a great one for last! It's the first (and possibly only) book we'll ever tell you to watch the movie before reading. Or live on the edge and read it first, we aren't your mom. 

All the classics are there: witches, talking animals, glorious mornings, black flame candles, and virgins, oh my! But that's not all! There's even a sequel we didn't know we didn't need. We read it so you don't have to and we can confirm it's just a bunch of hocus pocus. 

Book Discussed:

www.isntitpastyourbedtime.com

music: purple-planet.com

Make sure you've got your nightlight on, the covers pulled up to your chin, and be sure not to look under the bed because this week we've got some scary AF stories to tell you about. We're talking scary enough they need to get sent to the freezer to keep us safe. There's hidden staircases, evil townspeople, books nailed to trees, and creepy childhood drawings where they shouldn't be. There's even some arsenic in the sugar bowl, so be sure not to put any on your blackberries or you may end up dead like the rest of the family. 

Books Discussed

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Spooky season minis are still here and this week we've got a fictional retelling of a true crime story. Because, you know, murder. It's set in 1888 but don't let that fool you into thinking it's some boring old story. We talk with the dead, a random dog shows up, we go to the asylum, not necessarily in that order. Grab your favorite pumpkin treat, get cozy, and listen to Kristia struggle to say Leather Apron.

Book Discussed:

www.isntitpastyourbedtime.com

Music: purple-planet.com 

To get us ready for spooky season we're starting off October with some psychological thrillers. While not your typical scary genre a good psychological thriller can really start to mess with your mind. We've got gaslighting, affairs, stolen identities (literally), a decent drinking problem, and some forgotten pasts. Listen to see if you can follow along and figure out the twists!

Books Discussed:

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It's our favorite time of year and mini episodes are back! One that note we're reading some good spooky, creepy, murdery, or just Halloweeny books this month. Rachael is up first with a quick Audible Original about a 15 year old murder. It's just terribly unfortunate when a body washes up from the Florida Keys and buries itself in a grave. 

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Music: purple-planet.com

Banned Book Week starts on the 27th this year, to celebrate we're talking about two recent books that have been challenged and banned multiple times. Rachael's book was published in 2007, and was the most challenged book of 2017. The book is centered around suicide, so we understand why people may think it glorified suicide, but we believe it's too important of a story to banned.

Kristia's book was published in 2017 and spent the first two years in the top ten banned books. It's often challenged and banned due to it's "vulgar language," "racially-insensitive language," and for "being anti-police." This story is also too important to be banned, these books should be read and discussed by students so they can gain a better understanding of these tough topics. 

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September is also Suicide Prevention Month if you are struggling, know you are not alone. Help is available.

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Hold on to your kidneys! We hope you're ready for some light-hearted dark comedy and a whole lotta fun. We've got a stories with wizards, ice baths, time travel, Mexican hotels, magic, the FBI, the Mafia, and the Treasury Department! This episode is a wild ride sure to give you an ab workout. So grab a drink you don't mind spitting up from laughter and join us! 

Books Discussed:

www.isntitpastyourbedtime.com

Music: Purple-planet.com | Sound effects: zapspalt.com