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Welcome to Season #5 Episode #3 of That Pretentious Book Club!

Join sister podcasts and Story Sirens Studio productions That Pretentious Book Club and The Scripturient Society in this second annual Christmas party for readers, writers, and story nerds of all varieties! From ridiculous bookish madlibs to an even more unhinged chain story game than last year (spoiler: the pyrokinetic cat makes a reappearance), this episode is choked full of laughter and holiday cheer - particularly for readers and writers! 

Pour yourself some eggnog (or hot cocoa if you think eggnog is gross), raise a pinky, and join the club for this special holiday episode!

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Welcome to Season 5 Episode 2 of That Pretentious Book Club!
 
In this special holiday episode TPBC is joined again by the holiday fox Lexi Potter for this discussion of Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie. This impenetrable whodunit still offers plenty for the hosts to plaugh about, with Aggie's ability to spin a dazzlingly complex plot into the most satisfying mystery keeping all the hosts on their toes. Join the book club as the hosts discuss Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie.

Skippers jump to 25:55

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Welcome to Season 5 Episode 1 of That Pretentious Book Club!
 
In this episode TPBC rings in the beginning of Season 5 in true pretentious book club fashion with another classic by Jane Austen, Mansfield Park. This unique Austen story offers plenty for you and the hosts to love and about - from sweet but awkward protagonists who can't help but be buzzkills to the once-again troubling trope of cousin lovers... Join the book club as the hosts discuss the classic if lesser-known novel Mansfield Park by Jane Austen.

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Welcome club members and new listeners alike!

This week That Pretentious Book Club is on hiatus to celebrate the end of Season 4! Don't miss us too much though, we'll be back next week to start off Season 4 in true TPBC tradition with another Jane Austen classic, - Mansfield Park!

Until then, check out our sister podcast for writers - The Scripturient Society - and enjoy catching up on any missed episodes. Reach out on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub to let us know which books you liked (or hated) the most from this season!

As always, lots of love to the club, and remember to keep your teacups full, pinkies high, and book club pretentious until we get back!

Find all of this season's books and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!

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Welcome to Season 4 Episode 22 of That Pretentious Book Club!
 
In this last episode of TPBC's Season 4 reading list, the club covers New Moon by Stephenie Meyer! The club's Team Edward vs Team Jacob tensions come to a head in discussions about this absolutely outrageous book full of copious amounts of drama, laughter, and hot supernatural love interests. Join the book club as the hosts discuss this iconic YA paranormal romance and the second book in the Twilight series, New Moon.

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Welcome to Season 4 Episode 21 of That Pretentious Book Club!
 
In this special Halloween episode, the club is joined once again by Lexi Potter (AKA the Holiday Fox)! In this episode Wheezy, Spoons, and the Fox discuss all things Frankenstein by Mary Shelly. From the book's scandalous origins to the absolutely insufferable nature of the protaganist (if he can even be called that), there is plenty to laugh about and enjoy whether you think you know everything about Frankenstein's story or if you know nothing at all.Join the book club as the hosts discuss the frightful Gothic novel by the mother of science fiction, Frankenstein.

Skippers jump to 18:08

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Welcome to a bonus interview episode with author Sara Bennett Wealer!
 
In this episode Ash (AKA Wheezy), chats with author Sara Bennett Wealer about her brand-new YA paranormal coming-of-age story, Grave Things Like Love. This book follows teenager Elaine as she struggles to balance obligations to her family and the funeral home they have owned since the 1800s, with the obligations she feels to her friends and to herself. When a new boy moves to town obsessed with ghost hunting, the funeral home, and her, Elaine is forced to figure out what she wants for herself - and how her best-friend-slash-boy-next-door figures into those wishes - especially when he expresses suspicion for the hot new ghost hunter.

Pour yourself a cup of tea, raise a pinky, and join the club for this special author interview!

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Twitter @sbennettwealer
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Sara's book Grave Things Like Love can be purchased from your local bookstore or https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to benefit independent bookstores around the country AND the club.

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Welcome to Season 4 Episode 20 of That Pretentious Book Club!
 
In this episode, the club discusses YA fantasy favorite Caraval by Stephanie Garber! This book is absolutely PACKED with plot and gripping twists that leave you wondering if you can tell the difference between dreams, nightmares, and reality.  Join the book club as the hosts speed through as much of this action-packed book as possible, finding plenty to laugh about on their journey through Caraval.

Skippers jump to 28:03

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Welcome to Season 4 Episode 19 of That Pretentious Book Club!
 
In this episode, the club discusses all-time children's classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by the dark and whimsical Roald Dahl. If you've seen the movies, you probably have a good idea just how zany this book this, but the hosts still find plenty to compare, contrast, and laugh hysterically about in the surprisingly short book that inspired it all. Join the book club for this discussion of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and follow That Pretentious Book Club on social media.

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Welcome to Season 4 Episode 18 of That Pretentious Book Club!
 
In this episode, the club discusses YA/NA fantasy favorite and listener recommendation,The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. This enigmatic novel is woven together with imagery that practically breathes magic, while the plot offers plenty of material to gush and laugh over. Join the book club for this discussion of Night Circus and follow That Pretentious Book Club on social media.

Skippers jump to 19:19

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