We’ve been having some technical difficulties, so really belatedly (the event discussed in this episode took place on August 7!) we talk Nicole’s bookish outing and Gayle’s deep dive into the HBO version of Big Little Lies. Nicole tries to persuade Gayle to read the book, but warns her away from Truly, Madly, Guilty. Lots of reading updates, and you’ll hear about the two books we’ve read that make us cranky and difficult to be around.   Modern Lovers by Emma Straub Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler Chelsea Girls by Eileen Myles The Husband’s Secret by Lianne Moriarty What...

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