In this episode of The Fake Ass Book Club, the ladies take on Netflix’s steamy thriller The Hunting Wives — with a twist. Moni only made it through to episode three, while cohost Kat powered through the entire series and the original book (which she had already finished before even suggesting this week’s review… not fair!). Before diving into the drama, the hosts celebrate a major milestone: reading eleven books this summer! Cue an old-school BOOK IT–style pizza party, complete with plenty of wine. 🍕🍷Fueled by good vibes and even better pours, the conversation meanders through their usual FAB tangents — from nearly forgetting to dedicate the episode, to clowning the series’ questionable wigs, to Kat’s breakdown of how the book stacks up against the Netflix adaptation. Expect a mix of off-topic laughs, pop culture sidebars, and just enough plot talk to keep things spicy. A boozy, freewheeling episode that perfectly embodies the essence of the Fake Ass Book Club. Cheers!!
*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication To our patrons as always!! Thank you for your support. Also cheers to us reading 11 books this summer. 🥂🙌🏽We finally had our Book IT pizza Party!
Moni: To my kids' teachers, to all teachers, especially the good ones!
Kat: To the Indy Convergence artists residency…and puppets!
First episode: July 21, 2025 (USA) Network: Netflix, No. of episodes: 8 No. of seasons: 1 Based on: The Hunting Wives; by May Cobb Created by: Rebecca Cutter
About May Cobb: May Cobb earned her MA in literature from San Francisco State University, and her essays and interviews have appeared in The Washington Post, the Rumpus, Edible Austin, and Austin Monthly. Her previous novels are The Hunting Wives and My Summer Darlings. A Texas native, she lives in Austin with her family. ... Google Books
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