The Dust Jacket

In which we discuss the 2024 Oprah's book club pick and inspiration for Cillian Murphy's latest movie, Small Things Like These. We talk about how we felt like this novel didn't live up to its potential and do some research that we probably should've done beforehand (but we get there in the end!) 

Special guest alert! Our friend Jules joins us to discuss the New York Times 2024 novel of the year, the truly bizarre All Fours, by Miranda July

We discuss the wildly popular 2023 historical fantasy novel, Weyward 

A short bonus ep from a few months ago when we were still working out the podcast kinks. As it turns out, we didn't have much to say about Shark Heart

We discuss the 2024 National Book Award winner James, by Percival Everett

Some spoilers at 6 minutes in, full spoilers from 12 minutes in

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In which we discuss the 2012 chick lit/romance classic, I've Got Your Number. 

Light spoilers early on, then a spoiler warning before we really chop it up

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For Valentine's Day, we discuss the 2024 Emily Henry romcom Funny Story.

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We discuss Hang the Moon, by Jeannette Walls. It has a lot of good moments... and a loooot of bad moments, too. 

Warning: we get deep into spoiler territory, so consider skipping this episode if you're thinking of reading this book. Also, trigger warning for suicide and SA

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Dacey and Nico discuss their differing takes on this sci-fi novel about abortion rights and the power of making choices... or not making them

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In which we discuss, believe it or not, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, by Agatha Christie

Theme music: What’s Going On by Elijah_K on Pixabay

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