On the show today Alycia walks us through the story of Author Tillie Cole. She thought it would be a good idea to write a book about something she knows nothing about. Let's just say it didn't go over well with the public.

Also, Alycia talks about her new read, Cutter's Deep by Ron McGillvray, a previous guest, and Stephanie gives up on Stephen King.

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In this episode, the ladies interview Author Irina Ember! She is a Real Estate Agent in the San Francisco Bay area, and she talks about her book Bad Agency!

Spoiler Alert! Alycia talks about the ending to Priory of the Orange Tree!

We are giving away a copy of Bad Agency!!!! Listen to the end of the episode so you can find out how to enter the contest!

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The Anxious Tomato Art Collective and Artco Framing and Art Gallery

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On the show today, we welcome the ladies back after a short hiatus! First Alycia takes us on a wild ride to explain the Priory of the Orange Tree and Stephanie talks about the Night Circus and Fairy Tale. Then the ladies discuss the History of the Award-winning show Reading Rainbow and a little bit on the Host LeVar Burton.

The Banned Book of the Week is How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accent by Julia Alvarez
How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents: Alvarez, Julia: 9781565129757: Amazon.com: Books

Buy LeVar's book!
https://www.innerflowerchild.com/collections/books/products/the-rhino-who-swallowed-a-storm-hardcover

Listen to his podcast!
http://www.levarburtonpodcast.com/

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In this episode, Alycia walks us through the story of Matt Shaw and his terrible reaction to a review of his book! This is an unbelievable story. Also, the Ladies talk about what the heck they have been doing lately!

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In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie interview Author Michael Shotter! Not only is he an amazing author, but he's also the Host of the Post Mortem Podcast with a previous guest, Ron McGillvary! Michael gives us the scoop on the 6 books that he has out and a little more.

Spoiler Alert for Priory of the Orange Tree, Finley Donovan is Killing it, and Drowning with Others!!!

Michael's Recommendations:
Coy Hall- The Hangman Feeds the Jackel
Brian Bowyer- Sinister Mix
Adam Hulse- Below Economic Thresholds
Stephen King- Dark Tower Series
Eric LaRocca-Everything the Darkness Eats (Check out the Post Mortem Podcast to hear a review on this book!)

Ron's Books
Amazon.com: Michael Shotter: books, biography, latest update

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In this episode Stephanie and Alycia interview Jack! They are an Artist, Grad Student, and Volunteers at the Anxious Tomato Art Collective!

Alycia continues on with Priory of the Orange Tree
Stephanie is almost done with Finely Donovan and Drowning with Others is getting even more uncomfortable.

Jack's Recommendations
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Cirque de Freak 
Neil Gaiman
- Neverwhere 
Song of Achilles 
Six of Crows

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Make sure you check out Bremerton Zine Fest on Aug. 26th! Go to @bremertonzinefest on IG for more information!

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In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie review the current books they are reading

Priory of the Orange Tree
Drowning with Others (Trigger Warning: molestation)
Finley Donovan is Killing It

Happy Anniversary! We have been doing this show for a whole Year! Thank you so much to all of our guests and everyone who has listened to us. We appreciate you all so much

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Artists of the Month Robin McQuay -Locust Cider in Olympia and Jaclyn Layton- Locust Cider in Tacoma

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Artists of the Month - Julia Josephine and Friends- Beyond the Banana
Say Hello to Jello Reception is on Aug 17th, 5-7 pm

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In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia go deep into book reviews. Then the ladies talk about their Amazon Prime Day book haul AND they give you a preview into what interviews are coming up!

Book Reviews:
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
The Resurrectionist by Paul Scheuring
Finley Donovan is Killing It by Ellie Cosimano
Drowning with Others by Linda Keir

Steph's Book Haul
The Firm by John Grisham
Radium Girls by Kate Moore (Check out The Stuff You Missed in History Class Podcast episode)
Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow

Alycia's Book Haul
The Playground by Aron Beauregard
Cutter's Deep by Ronanle McGillvary (check out his episode)
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin 
From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty

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We have a Juried Art Show coming up in October!
Go to the website for more information

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Julia Josephine's Beyond the Banana Show is now on display!
Visit Artco at 5401 6th Ave in Tacoma, WA!

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In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie discuss the history of book bans. Where they came from, who puts books on the banned list, and some modern book challenges.  Alycia FINALLY gives us the ending to  Under the Dome by Stephen King. Stephanie is not impressed lol.

Book banning is nothing new. In fact, it has been around for centuries!

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In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia discuss the history of the incomparable Toni Morrison.  As one of the most celebrated authors in the world, in addition to writing plays, and children’s books, Morrison's novels have earned her countless prestigious awards including the Pulitzer Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama. As the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, Morrison’s work has inspired a generation of writers to follow in her footsteps.

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