We’ve got a special treat for you this week, Hoes: A peek at the exclusive episodes our Patrons get each month in our Readin’ & Eatin’ series, where we pair Trader Joe's snacks with our latest literary obsession.

In this episode, we're descending into the chaotic, explosive, and high-stakes world of Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. Is this essentially an absurdly violent intergalactic game show where a guy in boxer shorts and his ex-girlfriend’s prize-winning cat fight for survival? Yes. Did the incredible voice work of narrator Jeff Hays rock our worlds and alter us on nearly a cellular level? Also, yes.

Here's the gist: Navigating the bizarre alien floors, lethal traps, and the sheer, unhinged madness of the dungeon with Carl and Princess Donut is as precarious as trying to maneuver your cart past the sample station on a Sunday morning. It’s a story of survival, rebellion, the heavy cost of entertainment, and how much you can really trust a sarcastic AI with a foot fetish. Obviously, it's best consumed with snacks that can handle the emotional weight.

We’re pairing this sci-fi litRPG madness with a trio of Trader Joe's finds you may want to keep at-the-ready in your inventory.

In the Cart:

• Garlic Fish Chips
• Raspberry Yogurt Candy Clusters
• Sweet & Sour Gummy Worms Candies

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