On AH Side Note

This week, Amy and Hailey are reviewing "The Dead Romantics" by Ashley Poston, a contemporary romance that reflects on grief and how to not let the past define you. Along with the review, the girls discuss the true definition of a contemporary romance, their current reads, if they're ever ripped a book (spoiler: they have), a quick "Meant to be Mine" book review, and the phenomena of hyped books. It's an exciting episode full of twists and turns!

Happy Fourth of July! Today Amy and Hailey are taking a history quiz...and failing. Come test your knowledge with us! If we all fail, then it's less embarrassing.

https://brainfall.com/quizzes/are-you-smarter-than-a-5th-grader-in-history/

Today's book review is Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim. Tune in to hear Amy and Hailey's rating and their thoughts on this fantasy novel of magic, quests, and family. They also talk about how they never choose the right ship and how reading sequels is overrated?!

It's officially been six months!! Thanks for listening to us! In this episode, Amy and Hailey are meeting for an unhinged recap. They discuss anniversaries, Hailey's recent trip (3:13 - 18:40), 3-day weekends, If He Had Been With Me book review (21:56), recent tbrs (42:34), Amy's dream (47:13), and their reflections on the podcast six months in (51:11). Hope you enjoy!

This one is a doozy. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin is an emotional tale that explores the deep connections formed between childhood friends as they navigate the challenges of the gaming industry, friendship and life. If you too felt emotionally thrashed, you'll fit right in! Tune in to the first episode where Amy and Hailey make no detours and talk about this novel all the way through!

Today, Amy and Hailey are going DEEP. They are answering philosophical questions like Is it essential to be a good person, are inanimate objects good or bad, would you want to be immortal, and what would you say to defend the human race against aliens. It's a hearty episode filled with lots of words and not a lot of thoughts.

If you want to read some Q's: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/philosophical-questions/

A change-your-life kind of book? "Alone with You in the Ether" by Olivie Blake is a gripping tale of love, mental health, and the ups and downs of trying to figure out life. Come join Amy and Hailey as they discuss their thoughts and share some memorable quotes regarding happiness, living in the present, and life fulfillment.

Song recommendations:
Amy: You Will Be Found - Sam Smith
Hailey: Four Evans sing "For Forever"
https://youtu.be/V-PJRZD3lEw

Happy Tuesday everybody! In today's episode, Amy and Hailey are looking forward to their nonexistent summer plans and dreaming of future vacations. You can also find out how many national parks there supposedly are in the US and how Amy's fun meter works.

Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid is the latest book Amy and Hailey have been influenced to read. Tune in to hear their thoughts about love and rock and roll and what it takes to create a best-selling album. Also, join them on their journey of perceived similarities between romance books, like "One True Loves" vs "Love and Other Words" vs "28 Summers".

What does hot girl summer mean to you? Maybe the beach or the fair or windows down car rides with mega butt sweat. Well in this episode, Amy and Hailey are discussing the great season of summer, the California cold, California drivers, and much more.