Alyssa returns to help us dive into the tropical romance, How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan. 

We discuss the age gap featured and what is the "groove" Stella was looking to get back.

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Marissa joins us to discuss the 2025 sci-fi film, Mickey 17, directed by Bong Joon Ho and starring Robert Pattinson.

We discuss how cute the creepers were, the accent work done by Pattinson, and the fact that there was too much bodily fluids used. 

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Marissa joins us to discuss Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton.

We discuss the Ship of Theseus, the pros and cons of space travel, and how much we enjoyed the "creepers".

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Delaney joins us to dive into the 2016 film directed by Tim Burton, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. 

This film is known to be controversial to the book fans. Listen to find out our opinions!

Delaney and I filmed a minisode where I had Delaney decide if certain birds were "peculiar" or not". You can watch that video exclusively on our Patreon, patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst

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We started a Patreon! Patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst

"Why did you start a Patreon?" you may be asking. Well, it's a one woman show over here. Just me, myself, and I. In order to continue the podcast, dedicating time to read, record, edit, and market the podcast, I need some financial help.

Instead of trying to chase the algorithm to monetize my podcast, I've decided to go straight to you, my lovely listeners! I want to offer some exclusive content just for my patrons! Throughout our first few months of this Patreon, I'll be asking for feedback on what you like, wish you had, or ideas for other exclusive content!

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Welcome to Season 4 of Read the Book First! We are so excited for this season's episodes!

Delaney returns to help us dive into Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. We talked about birds, time travel, and the spooky pictures featured throughout the book.

We now have a Patreon! If you like the podcast and want to support us directly, please consider becoming a patron! We will have exclusive episodes, vlogs, and other content just for you! Go to patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst to become a patron.

We are also hosting a giveaway on our Instagram! Go check out the post and enter the giveaway by May 9th to be entered into a chance to win a book and exclusive a Read the Book First sticker and bookmark!

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It's our Season 3 finale! Join Amanda and Jenessa as they discuss the Oscar nominated film, The Wild Robot.

Season 4 is in the works and will begin later this Spring. Thank you to every one who listened to Season 3. I love talking about books and the fact I have even one listener brings me such joy! 

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It's our last book episode of Season 3!

Amanda joins us to discuss The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. This chapter book was one of my favorite books I read in 2024. It's joyful, heartwarming, and challenging. Listen along to hear all our thoughts!

Peter Brown's blogpost referenced in the episode - https://www.peterbrownstudio.com/the-wild-robot/

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Kara joins us to watch and review the 2013 zomcom, Warm Bodies. 

Is this Hollywood's zombie answer to the end of the Twilight craze? Is this a substantial Romeo and Juliet retelling? Does the movie convince us to fall in love with zombie Nicholas Hoult? Listen and find out!

content warnings: zombies, blood, cannibalism, vomit, weapons, war, death

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This week we dive into the zombified world of Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion. Is this a zombie love story? How similar to Romeo and Juliet is it? Is this book really about zombies or hope? Listen to find out!

content warnings: zombies, blood, cannibalism, vomit, weapons, war, death

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