Our theatre series continues! Jack dreams of playing the stage manager. Marty can recall almost nothing about the performance she saw of this one. Both are absolutely gutted by the final scene. Join us on our journey to Grover's Corner's, New Hampshire, as we dive into the classic American play, Our Town by Thornton Wilder.

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We are kicking off our theatre series with a classic among classics, The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. Listen to these theatre kids banter about who they want to play, discuss Oscar Wilde's merits, and generally have a grand time (Pass the cucumber sandwiches, Algy).

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Jack assumes a pseudonym (hopefully just for this episode). Marty is dropping inside jokes (sorry listeners). Both are glad to be recording again but maybe not so into this book? Join us as we discuss Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins.

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Jack is back on the stage! Marty is tired & on a theatre break. It's been a minute since the last record, so tangents abound, but the book is a beautiful, thoughtful, and heartrending tribute to las Mariposas. Please enjoy our discussion on In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez

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A first for Marty, and a revisit for Jack. Culture, community, food, family, and American immigration and assimilation are all on the table in this novel. Please join us for our discussion of The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan.

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Travel back in time to your elementary school's classroom library with us. Do all the poems rhyme or is Marty just *super* tired? Who knew Jack had to write a report on Ronald Reagan in 2nd grade? Join us as we dive into Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein. And maybe we'll read your favorite poem aloud!

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Possibly our most intimidating read thus far, Jack and Marty dive into The Bluest Eye by the incomparable Toni Morrison. Don't worry, they still find ways to keep it light (seriously, Jack references The Spongebob musical at one point).

Not much more to say about this one - just listen and absorb the wonder and trauma of The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison.

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Dive back into the universe of Panem with Jack and Marty. This week we're taking a poll on what Jack should name his treadmill, recounting Marty's vacation in great detail, and revisiting the second book in this famously addictive YA series. Discussions of pacing, love triangles, movie adaptations, and (spoilers!) the ending. Join us as we discuss Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins during series week!

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Finally, a book about a dog that is not steeped in animal violence/injury/death (we're lookin' at you, Wilson Rawls). Friendship, grief, trauma, community, and a magical dog abound in this beloved children's title, Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Sit back, unwrap a Litmus Lozenge, and join us on the journey.

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Marty struggles with characters' names, and Jack has feelings about the Cryptozoology museum. Both are enamored with Willa Cather. Place, sensuality, family, and immigrant experiences. Join Jack and Marty as they dive into the American classic, My Antonia by Willa Cather.

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