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They Bloom At Night
30 Nov 2025
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Send us a textThis month we read and review They Bloom At Night by Trang Thanh Tran. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.Here&apos...
Halloween Special
31 Oct 2025
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Send us a textThis month we did something different...something spooky. We read The Black Phone by Joe Hill, and two short stories from Scary Stories ...
Bookish This or That
15 Oct 2025
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Send us a textTune in for a bonus episode where we do a Bookish This or That challenge! Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this show?...
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter
30 Sep 2025
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Send us a textThis month we read and review The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free...
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
31 Aug 2025
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Send us a textThis month we read and review The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.Here...
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
31 Jul 2025
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Send us a textThis month we read and review Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler fre...
The Wren in the Holly Library
30 Jun 2025
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Send us a textThis month we read and review The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.Here&...
Would You Rather...Bookish Edition
15 Jun 2025
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Send us a textOn this special bonus episode of Badass Literature Society we’re doing something a little different—no book review, no deep dive, ju...
Bloodmarked (The Legendborn Cycle #2)
30 Apr 2025
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Send us a textThis month we read and review Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn, which is book 2 in The Legendborn Cycle. Like all of our reviews, the first pa...
Service Model
31 Mar 2025
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Send us a textThis month we read and review Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. (Don't...
BookTok Challenge Bonus
15 Mar 2025
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Send us a textTune in for a bonus episode where we do a BookTok challenge! For those of you unfamiliar, this is a challenge that can be found on TikT...
The Red Palace
28 Feb 2025
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Send us a textThis month we read and review The Red Palace by June Hur. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. (Don't forget t...
Book Quiz
15 Feb 2025
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Send us a textIn this bonus episode, we’re putting ourselves on the spot with a series of fun, random, bookish questions! Tt’s a laid-back, unscri...
The Housemaid
31 Jan 2025
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Send us a textThis month we read and review The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.Here's a li...
Books We're Looking Forward to in 2025
15 Jan 2025
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Send us a textJoin us for a special bonus episode as we dive into the books coming out in 2025 that we're most excited for!From eagerly awaited s...
Holiday Book Quiz
15 Dec 2024
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Send us a textIn this bonus episode, we’re putting ourselves on the spot with a series of fun, random, and holiday-themed bookish questions! From co...
Legends & Lattes
30 Nov 2024
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Send us a textThis month we read and review Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.Here'...
5 Year Anniversary Episode!!!
15 Nov 2024
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Send us a textWow. It's crazy to think we've been doing this little show for 5 years now! We had a blast recording this episode and going do...
She Who Became the Sun
31 Oct 2024
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Send us a textThis month we read and review She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.Her...
Fate Breaker
15 Oct 2024
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Send us a textFor the bonus episode this month Michael & Barbara review the final book in the Realm Breaker Trilogy, Fate Breaker by Victoria Avey...
How To Solve Your Own Murder
30 Sep 2024
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Send us a textThis month we read and review How To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.He...
The Women
31 Aug 2024
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Send us a textThis month we read and review The Women by Kristin Hannah. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.Here's a little ...
Let's Talk Fandoms
15 Aug 2024
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Send us a textOn this month's bonus episode we discuss book fandoms and their impact on the book community. Tune in to hear us argue about the p...
Daughter of the Moon Goddess
31 Jul 2024
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Send us a textThis month we read and review Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.Here...
The Best Way to Bury Your Husband
30 Jun 2024
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Send us a textThis month we read and review The Best Way to Bury Your Husband by Alexia Casale. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler fre...
Our Top 5 Desert Island Books
15 Jun 2024
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Send us a textOn this month's bonus episode we discuss which 5 books we would bring if we were stranded on a desert island. Let us know on Insta...
Tress of the Emerald Sea
31 May 2024
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Send us a textThis month we read and review Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.Her...
Bonus: Book Debate
15 May 2024
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Send us a textOn this month's bonus episode we have a live debate about some book-related topics, like e-books vs physical books or audiobooks vs...
Under the Whispering Door
30 Apr 2024
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Send us a textThis month we read and review Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.Here's...
Author Interview: Bethanie Finger
16 Apr 2024
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Send us a textHey everyone! Welcome to our newest bonus episode. This one is special though, because we have Bethanie Finger joining us to talk about ...
A Magic Steeped in Poison
31 Mar 2024
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Send us a textThis month we read and review A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.Here&apo...
BookTok Bonus V: Speed Round
15 Mar 2024
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Send us a textTune in for a bonus episode where we do a BookTok challenge and discuss some challenges and reading goals for 2024. For those of you un...
More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy
29 Feb 2024
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Send us a textThis month we read and review More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy by Bethanie Finger. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spo...
Books We're Looking Forward to in 2024
12 Feb 2024
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Send us a textJoin us for a special bonus episode as we dive into the literary landscape of 2024! In this episode, we share our enthusiasm and anticip...
None of This is True
30 Sep 2023
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Send us a textThis month we read and review None of This is True by Lisa Jewell. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.Here's a...
Books that should be adapted
20 Sep 2023
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Send us a textTune in for a bonus episode where we talk about books that we think would make great movies, TV shows, or video games. If there's s...
A Mirror Mended
31 Aug 2023
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Send us a textThis month we read and review A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.Here's a l...
Bonus Review: The Terminal List
17 Aug 2023
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Send us a textFor the bonus episode this month Michael read and reviews The Terminal List by Jack Carr! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spo...
The Three Body Problem
31 Jul 2023
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Send us a textThis month we read and review The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.Here's a...
A Literary Dinner Party
15 Jul 2023
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Send us a textWelcome to a special bonus episode! In this episode, we are going to imagine hosting a dinner party and inviting fictional characters fr...
One of Us is Lying
30 Jun 2023
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Send us a textThis month we read and review One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.Here'...
Book Adaptations: From Page to Screen
15 Jun 2023
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Send us a textTune in for a bonus episode where we talk about our favorite (and least favorite) book adaptations. If there's some that we missed,...
These Violent Delights
01 Jun 2023
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Send us a text🎙️ This month on Badass Literature Society, we dive into the mesmerizing world of These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong. Join us as ...
The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina Fan Casting
15 May 2023
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Send us a textTune in for a bonus episode where we cast the roles for a film/tv show if they were making one of The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by...
Anxious People
30 Apr 2023
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Send us a textThis month we read and review Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.Here's a l...
A Day of Fallen Night
02 Apr 2023
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Send us a textThis month we read and review A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.Here&ap...
Defending Jacob
28 Feb 2023
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Send us a textThis month we read and review Defending Jacob by William Landay Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.Here's a li...
BookTok Bonus IV: Season of the BookTok
15 Feb 2023
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Send us a textTune in for a bonus episode where we do a BookTok challenge and find out if we're legit book worms or just normal, everyday readers...
The Midnight Library
31 Jan 2023
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Send us a textThis month we read and review The Midnight Library by Matt Haig! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a ...
Books we're excited about in 2023
19 Jan 2023
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Send us a textTune in for a bonus episode where we talk about the books we're most excited for in 2023! Our choices are in no particular order. ...
Recursion
31 Dec 2022
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Send us a textThis month we read and review Recursion by Blake Crouch! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little a...
BookTok Bonus III: Return of the Challenge
15 Dec 2022
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Send us a textTune in for a bonus episode where we do a BookTok challenge and find out if we're legit book worms or just normal, everyday readers...
The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina
30 Nov 2022
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Send us a textThis month we read and review The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Cordova! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler...
Gift Ideas for Book Lovers
16 Nov 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode we talk about some gift ideas for the book lovers in your life. Enjoy, and let us know if there's something we miss...
Dark Matter
31 Oct 2022
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Send us a textWelcome to Season 4!!This month we read and review Dark Matter by Blake Crouch! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free....
3 Year Anniversary Celebration
15 Oct 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode we came together and talked about our journey as a podcast and our favorite memories and moments over the last 3 years. ...
The Shadow of the Gods
06 Oct 2022
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Send us a textThis month we read and review The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here'...
Bonus Review: A Spindle Splintered
15 Sep 2022
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Send us a textFor our bonus episode this month we read and review A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow! Like all of our reviews, the first part is s...
Blade Breaker
31 Aug 2022
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Send us a textThis month we read and review Blade Breaker by Victoria Aveyard! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. We are joined ...
Bonus Review: Legendborn
15 Aug 2022
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Send us a textFor our bonus episode this month we read and review Legendborn by Tracy Deonn! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. ...
The Life We Bury
31 Jul 2022
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Send us a textThis month we read and review The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a l...
The Diviners
30 Jun 2022
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Send us a textThis month we read and review The Diviners by Libba Bray! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little ...
Mistborn: The Final Empire
02 Jun 2022
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Send us a textThis month we read and review Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. ...
The Priory of the Orange Tree Dream Casting
18 May 2022
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Send us a textHey everyone! We're back with another bonus episode. This time Michael and Barbara talk about our dream cast if they ever make a mo...
What's on our TBR List?
15 Apr 2022
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Send us a textTune in for a bonus episode where we talk about 10 books each that are on our TBR list right now. Do you have a book you'd like us ...
The Secret Life of Bees
31 Mar 2022
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Send us a textThis month we read and review The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here&ap...
Bonus Review: The Drowning Summer
30 Mar 2022
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Send us a textTune in for another bonus episode of Buy it, Borrow it, or Forget about it! Barbara received another ARC copy. This time it was The Drow...
Book Series Challenge from BookTok
15 Mar 2022
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Send us a textTune in for a bonus episode where we do a Book Series challenge from BookTok and tell you about some of our favorite (and least favorite...
Bonus Review: Violet Made of Thorns
06 Mar 2022
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Send us a textTune in for a bonus review of Violet Made of Thorns by Gina Chen! Barbara was lucky enough to receive an ARC copy of Violet Made of Thor...
The Vanishing Half
28 Feb 2022
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Send us a textThis month we read and review The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennet! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a ...
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
31 Jan 2022
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Send us a textThis month we read and review The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoil...
Best & Worst of 2021
18 Jan 2022
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Send us a textTune in for a bonus episode where we discuss our best and worst books of 2021. It was a good reading year in 2021, but we're excite...
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
31 Dec 2021
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Send us a textThis month we read and review The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix! Like all of our reviews, the fir...
Another BookTok Bonus
15 Dec 2021
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Send us a textTune in for a bonus episode where we do a BookTok challenge and tell you about some of our favorite books. For those of you unfamiliar, ...
Strange Practice
30 Nov 2021
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Send us a textThis month we read and review Strange Practice by Vivan Shaw! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a lit...
Bonus: A Gathering of Shadows
20 Nov 2021
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Send us a textTune in for a bonus review of A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here'...
Gideon the Ninth
31 Oct 2021
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Send us a textThis month we read and review Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a li...
Bonus: High Fantasy BookTok
14 Oct 2021
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Send us a textTune in for a bonus episode where we do another BookTok challenge and tell you about some of our favorite High Fantasy books. For those ...
Bonus: Shadow and Bone
30 Sep 2021
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Send us a textTune in for a bonus review of Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a l...
The Alice Network
30 Sep 2021
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Send us a textThis month we read and review The Alice Network by Kate Quinn! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a li...
BookTok Bonus
15 Aug 2021
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Send us a textTune in for a bonus episode where we do a BookTok challenge and tell you about some of our favorite books. For those of you unfamiliar, ...
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
31 Jul 2021
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Send us a textThis month we read and review The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free....
Bonus: Realm Breaker
15 Jul 2021
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Send us a textTune in for a bonus review of Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Realm Breaker ...
Thirteen
30 Jun 2021
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Send us a textThis month we read Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh. If you are interested in reading the book, you can still listen to the podcast, but onl...
When We Believed in Mermaids
31 May 2021
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Send us a textThis month we read When We Believed in Mermaids by Barbara O’Neal. If you are interested in reading the book, you can still listen t...
Bonus: Dream Casting Cinder
14 May 2021
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Send us a textHey everyone! Welcome to our sixth bonus episode. This time Michael, Barbara, and Lauren talk about our dream cast if they ever make a m...
Richard Steele's Great White Kangaroo
30 Apr 2021
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Send us a textThis month Michael, Lauren, and Barbara read Richard Steele's Great White Kangaroo by Zachary J D'Argonne. If you are intere...
Bonus: Interview with Samuel Davel, Author of Dear Monica
16 Apr 2021
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Send us a textHey everyone! Welcome to our fifth bonus episode. This one is special though, because we have Samuel Davel joining us to talk about his ...
Dear Monica
31 Mar 2021
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Send us a textThis month Michael, Lauren, and Barbara read Dear Monica by Samuel Davel. If you are interested in reading the book, you can still lis...
Bonus: Dream Casting Name of the Wind
10 Mar 2021
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Send us a textHey everyone! Welcome to our fourth bonus episode. This time Michael & Barbara talk about our dream cast if they ever make a movie/T...
City of Brass
26 Feb 2021
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Send us a textThis month Michael, Lauren, and Barbara read City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty. If you are interested in reading the book, you can stil...
Bonus: About the Hosts
10 Feb 2021
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Send us a textHey everyone! Welcome to our third bonus episode. We realized we've never told you much about us, so we put together an episode all...
The Cuckoo's Calling
30 Jan 2021
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Send us a textThis month Michael, Lauren, and Barbara read The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith (aka JK Rowling). If you are interested in re...
Bonus: Hogfather Miniseries Review
09 Jan 2021
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Send us a textHey everyone! Welcome to our second bonus episode. After reading Hogfather in November, we all decided we wanted to watch the BBC minise...
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
31 Dec 2020
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Send us a textThis month Michael, Lauren, and Barbara read The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. If you are interested in reading the book,...
Bonus: 29 Holiday Gifts for Book Lovers
19 Dec 2020
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Send us a textHey everyone! Welcome to our first bonus episode. We talk about 29 gifts that are perfect for the book lover in your life. Hopefully you...
Hogfather
02 Dec 2020
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Send us a textThis month Michael, Lauren, and Barbara read Hogfather by Terry Pratchett. It is part of his Discworld series. If you are interested in ...
We Were the Lucky Ones
28 Oct 2020
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Send us a textThis month, Michael, Lauren, and Barbara read We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter. If you are interested in reading this book, you ...
Cinder
30 Sep 2020
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Send us a textThis month, Michael, Lauren, and Barbara read Cinder by Marissa Meyer. We are joined by Bethanie of the Prince Kai Fan Pod this month. S...
Leviathan Wakes
08 Sep 2020
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Send us a textThis month, Michael, Lauren, and Barbara read Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey. If you are interested in reading this book, you can s...