We were lucky enough to sit down and chat with author Anna Barrington recently about her debut novel, The Spectacle, which was published on July 8. In the novel, Anna brings us into the dizzying and intoxicating underbelly of the high-end art world. Inspired by her own experiences working in art galleries in NYC and London, The Spectacle is a scathing social commentary on the commodification of art, set against the backdrop of the 2016 presidential election and the aftermath of the MeToo movement.

We had such a fun time reading this book and we’d like to once again extend our thanks to Anna for chatting with us about everything from her writing process to why it was important to set the novel during such a politically divisive time.

This interview does contain spoilers, so please listen with care.

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In this episode, we discuss the ending of We Were Liars, both the book and the television adaptation. Was our theory about the ending right? And how did we feel about the changes made from page to screen? And most importantly...was the TV show actually better than the book?

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Ten years after its initial publication, 'We Were Liars,' the divisive YA thriller by author E. Lockhart, has finally reached our screens with an 8-episode adaptation from Amazon Prime. In this episode, we'll dive into the first four episodes to see how the TV show compares to the novel.

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Welcome back, bookish friends! In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the last half of They Bloom at Night by Trang Thahn Tran. Plus, we reveal our next book club pick!

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Oh, hey bookish friends! After taking an unexpected week off because of life stuff, we are back with another super-sized episode to talk all about our adventures so far this June, including our current read, They Bloom at Night by Trang Thanh Tran. This book is perfect to read during summer and Pride Month, as it features creepy, deformed sea creatures, a small town in Louisiana destroyed by a hurricane, and several characters who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. A story that explores generational trauma and identity, with a dash of body horror, They Bloom at Night is a real treat for us.

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Oh, man. This one is a doozy. In this episode, we discuss the last half of The Counselors by Jessica Goodman, and....we aren't happy about it. Unfortunately, his one missed the mark for us.

P.S. We apologize for the absolutely horrible audio in the first few minutes of this episode. We didn't realize the microphone was not plugged in.

Listener discretion is advised: This episode contains major spoilers as well as discussions of sexual assault.

Hello, fellow book people! So, it's finally happened. Margaret and Katie have read a book this year they...aren't thrilled about. In this episode, find out what the sisters dislike so much about The Counselors, a young adult thriller by Jessica Goodman. Plus, Katie gives us an update on her X-Files watch.

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In this episode, Margaret and Katie discuss their thoughts on the ending of The Haunt of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James. Was the mystery worth it? Did the romance sizzle? And what was with all of those crows??

Also, the sisters choose their two book club picks for June!

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In this episode, Margaret and Katie discuss their very first Simone St. James book, The Haunting of Maddy Clare. Published in the early 2010s, the book has just about everything the sisters love: ghost hunting, romance, small town intrigue, and more.

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Join sisters Margaret and Katie for a super-sized episode where they analyze 20 short stories in the Indigenous dark fiction anthology, Never Whistle at Night. Plus, Margaret gives a shout out to her first love, Star Wars, and the incredible second season of Andor.