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June 19, 2018 24 - Less
This week we find out why Less by Andrew Sean Greer is more than just a lighthearted, Eat, Pray, Love novel or more than even just a book about a dude writer.

Our next few discussions are: Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado, Heart Berries by Terese Mailhot, The Only Harmless Great Thing by Brooke Bolander, and Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Ayedemi. Find them at your local bookstore or library and read along with us!
45 min
June 19, 2018 24 - Less
This week we find out why Less by Andrew Sean Greer is more than just a lighthearted, Eat, Pray, Love novel or more than even just a book about a dude writer.
Our next few discussions are: Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado, Heart Berries by Terese Mailhot, The Only Harmless Great Thing by Brooke Bolander, and Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Ayedemi. Find them at your local bookstore or library and read along with us!
45 min
June 05, 2018 23 - I Am Thunder
This week we read I am Thunder by Muhammad Khan. And reader, we did not like it. Spoilers abound, but don't worry because you're not going to be reading this one anyway - we took care of that for you. Find out what sank this promising premise of a diverse read for us.

No new episode next week. Corinne got a house and she's moving and painting and barely sleeping. We'll see you for the next read which is Less by Andrew Sean Greer.

57 min
June 05, 2018 23 - I Am Thunder
This week we read I am Thunder by Muhammad Khan. And reader, we did not like it. Spoilers abound, but don't worry because you're not going to be reading this one anyway - we took care of that for you. Find out what sank this promising premise of a diverse read for us.
No new episode next week. Corinne got a house and she's moving and painting and barely sleeping. We'll see you for the next read which is Less by Andrew Sean Greer.
57 min
May 29, 2018 22.5 - 12 Rules for Spotting Red Flag Books
A wise woman once said, "Sometimes books can tell you a lot about a person, and sometimes they can't, but sometimes they really can." And that wise person was Corinne. This week, Becca and Corinne are inspired by alt-right darling Jordan Peterson's sneaky best selling self-help book to talk about what books would make them run screaming from a date. Join us, and send your bad date stories!

Next discussion is I am Thunder by Muhammed Khan.

Articles cited:

Bowles, Nellie. Jordan Peterson, Custodian of the Patriarchy. The New York Times.

Robinson, Nathan J. The Intellectual We Deserve. Current Affairs.
34 min
May 29, 2018 22.5 - 12 Rules for Spotting Red Flag Books
A wise woman once said, "Sometimes books can tell you a lot about a person, and sometimes they can't, but sometimes they really can." And that wise person was Corinne. This week, Becca and Corinne are inspired by alt-right darling Jordan Peterson's sneaky best selling self-help book to talk about what books would make them run screaming from a date. Join us, and send your bad date stories!
Next discussion is I am Thunder by Muhammed Khan.
34 min
May 22, 2018 22 - I'll Be Gone in the Dark
Today we discuss the wildly popular and relevant I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara. Some topics include: the interesting dilemma of publishing an unfinished manuscript posthumously, being self aware of true crime obsession, and how to be a better neighbor.

Our next book is I Am Thunder by Muhammed Khan.

40 min
May 22, 2018 22 - I'll Be Gone in the Dark
Today we discuss the wildly popular and relevant I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara. Some topics include: the interesting dilemma of publishing an unfinished manuscript posthumously, being self aware of true crime obsession, and how to be a better neighbor.

Our next book is I Am Thunder by Muhammed Khan.

40 min
May 16, 2018 21.5 - What Could You Be Reading Instead?
Sorry for the delay! But I think I'll get this baby out with about 32 minutes of Tuesday to spare! This week we hear some listen email, talk about how to rate our books, and what we do now that the literary world is coming to terms with #metoo.
Our next discussion is I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara, and after that will be I Am Thunder by Muhammed Khan. Find them and read them with us!
28 min
May 16, 2018 21.5 - What Could You Be Reading Instead?
Sorry for the delay! But I think I'll get this baby out with about 32 minutes of Tuesday to spare! This week we hear some listen email, talk about how to rate our books, and what we do now that the literary world is coming to terms with #metoo.

Our next discussion is I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara, and after that will be I Am Thunder by Muhammed Khan. Find them and read them with us!
28 min

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It's like a book club, but we actually read the book. Join hosts Becca and Corinne as they recreate their days working and hanging out at their local independent book store.