Pretty Committee Bookcast

Pretty Committee Bookcast

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Pretty Committee Bookcast episodes

  • Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

    Sydney + Sasha return with friends to chat about their favorite book of all time, Legendborn. Who are their favorite characters? Who have we hired to direct the movie? Find out on this month's episode!

    48 min
  • Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen

    Sydney and Sasha invite their friend Melodie to talk about their latest read. Rest of the Story follows Emma as she reconnects with a her deceased mother's side of her family tree. Is it any good? Find out on the month's episode!

    37 min
  • The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan

    Sasha and Syd head back into the Percy Jackson universe to see what he, Annabeth, and Grover are up to. They also chat about what makes a good film adaptation of books and the importance of character growth in a series. 

    Sydney's Instagram: www.instagram.com/syd.thekid/

    Sasha's Instagrams: www.instagram.com/_sashajackson/ and www.instagram.com/bookednthings/

    39 min
  • 2021 Favorites and What We're Reading in 2022!

    Can you believe it's December already? Sydney and Sasha do a round of their faves (and the least favorite) reads of the year and share what you can look forward to hearing us talk about in the new year, 2022!

    Link to purchase* Know my Name by Chanel Miller: https://amzn.to/3IlQwto

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    37 min
  • Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen

    This month Sydney and Sasha revisit their childhood/teen fave Sarah Dessen. Does her writing stand the test of time? Find out on this episode and let us know your thoughts on our socials!

    Sydney's Instagram: www.instagram.com/syd.thekid/

    Sasha's Instagrams: www.instagram.com/_sashajackson/ and www.instagram.com/bookednthings/

    45 min
  • Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

    This month Sasha and Sydney explore the pages of a recent thriller, Ace of Spades. A proclaimed mix of Gossip Girl and Get Out, does it live up to the hype? Sydney and Sasha discuss the book, the characters, and the twists so please beware of spoilers!

    Sydney's Instagram: www.instagram.com/syd.thekid/

    Sasha's Instagrams: www.instagram.com/_sashajackson/ and www.instagram.com/bookednthings/

    42 min
  • PS I Still Love You by Jenny Han

    This month Sasha and Sydney talk PS I Still Love you. The second book in the To All The Boys series. They also talk representation, health relationships, and more in this return to PC Bookcast. 

    Sydney's Instagram: www.instagram.com/syd.thekid/

    Sasha's Instagrams: www.instagram.com/_sashajackson/ and www.instagram.com/bookednthings/

    53 min
  • To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han

    Sydney and Sasha talk to All The Boys I've Loved Before, representation, and a whole lot of other things loosely related. 

    Representation of Asian Men: https://www.indiewire.com/2018/08/to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before-netflix-jenny-han-no-asian-male-love-interest-1201995975/ 

    The infamous video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89rSycNmGts

    Anti Racism resources for AAPI Heritage Month: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/anti-racism-resources-support-asian-american-pacific-islander-community-n1260467

    58 min
  • Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan ft Sean Parks.

    This month we read Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, and chat about why we hate the movies, why we regret not giving these books a read as kids, and how to improve future adaptations. We are also joined by illustrator and friend of the pod Sean Parks! 

    Follow us on social media

    Sydney's Instagram: www.instagram.com/syd.thekid/
    Sasha's Instagrams: www.instagram.com/_sashajackson/ and www.instagram.com/bookednthings/
    Sean's Instagram: instagram.com/thekidcrow


    40 min
  • Love Stories + Stanning Jasmine Guillory

    Just in time for Valentine's Day, Sasha and Sydney take time to reflect on the role of love stories in our lives and stan one of our favorite authors, Jasmine Guillory.  

    Follow us on social media

    Sydney's Instagram: www.instagram.com/syd.thekid/
    Sasha's Instagrams: www.instagram.com/_sashajackson/ and www.instagram.com/bookednthings/

    35 min

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