In this episode, Bella Swan emerges as the quintessential depressed teen, Lida encounters her new favorite character, a romantic rival materializes in the form of a well-endowed receptionist, and Nat has a special request for Gwyneth Paltrow.

Note: This episode has some sound interference, mostly us inexplicably banging our mics. We didn’t do it on purpose, but we think it gives our podcast a nice homey feel. But if you need an apology, we’re sorry, and we promise we get better at recording...mostly….

If you’re reading along (you poser), this episode is all about the preface and chapter 1.

Theme song by Freddie Bayne and Molly Kirschenbaum, additional sound editing by Freddie Bayne