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Kaylia reviews the 2025 novel Goddess Complex by Sanjena Sathian. This much-anticipated novel tackles the issues of motherhood, millennial goals, and marriage. While not a beach read, this novel is funny, poignant, and very timely. (Even if it isn’t speculative fiction.)

As always, we look at the novel’s atmosphere, writing style, plot, characters, and overall entertainment value to give you a SPOILER-FREE review. Plus a delightful popcorn fact at the end of the episode, and a bonus at the very very end for those of you who NEED to KNOW. Enjoy!

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Kaylia reviews the 2024 80s-inspired thriller Young Rich Widows. Despite there being multiple issues for this grammar nerd, the book was overall fun, light, and very much 80s action adventure…. complete with a coke-fueled mob party and amateur sleuths in sexy lingerie. As always, we look at the novel’s atmosphere, writing style, plot, characters, and overall entertainment value to give you a SPOILER-FREE review. Plus a delightful popcorn fact at the end of the episode. Enjoy!

You can find all past and future episodes of this podcast on its website kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast

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Kaylia interviews local poet and writer S. Bryan Medina about his time as Fresno's Poet Laurette and his new book (release party Feb 15th 2025). Plus a very special reading of an unpublished poem.

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Book release party information: https://www.facebook.com/events/928153912824358

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In this episode, Kaylia gives a Spoiler Free Review of the 2022 novel Small Angels by Lauren Owen… This well-crafted sapphic fairy tale will have you believing in magic, true love, and the power of memory.

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In this episode, Kaylia gives a Spoiler Free Review of the 2024 historical fiction book James by Percival Everett… a retelling of the story of Huckleberry Finn from the point of view of Jim, the runaway slave side character from the Mark Twain classic.

A transcript of this review along with any sources and notes, and a snazzy graphic, can be found on my blog at www.kayliametcalfe.com/blog and you can find all past and future episodes of this podcast on its website www.kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast

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Join Kaylia for a Spoiler-Free review of The Future by Naomi Alderman

Alderman reinterprets a Bible story and uses it as the basis for a cult while at the same time pointing a very accusatory finger at tech billionaires for the evils of the world. This is not a post apocalyptic novel (or is it?) and it doesn’t have all the answers (or does it?) But in terms of a deep dive into murky waters where there are very real monsters… this is a quality read that will probably stay with you long after you set it down.

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Join Kaylia for a Spoiler-Free review of this 2024 thriller (and sneaky speculative fiction) novel by Nicola Yoon. This memorable thriller asks us how much we would give up for safety… The answer for this Black family might surprise you.

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The classic Pages and Popcorn Book vs. Film discussion is back in this very special episode as Kaylia, Leah, and Kat discuss Nightbitch… a novel by Rachel Yoder that became the film starring Amy Adams. We talked about what worked in the book, what worked in the film, and how we would have "fixed" a few of the issues in both. Plus, some Star Trek trivia and a Buffy shout-out! Enjoy!

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Join Kaylia for a Spoiler-Free review of this 2023 speculative suspense thriller by Lauren Beukes. This mind trip of a noble deals with mothers, daughters, choices, and the multiverse. Plus Kaylia has her mind blown when she watchest the Thriller music video for the first time. Enjoy!

Thriller Music Video: https://youtu.be/sOnqjkJTMaA?si=Ak80h7_g5bluXLTA

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This week I look at the heavy theme of “the meaning of life” through the lens of the rather light 2022 speculative novel “The Measure” by Nikki Erlick. I look at atmosphere, writing style, the plot, the characters, and the overall entertainment of the book to give you, my lovely listeners, a SPOILER FREE review. Plus some delightful popcorn facts at the end of the episode. Enjoy!

You can find all past and future episodes of this podcast on its website kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast

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Kaylia Metcalfe on

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And yes, you can support this show on Patreon:

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