Book Cult

Movie Night 5: Girl, Interrupted

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are talking about the Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie 1999 classic, Girl, Interrupted. After reading the book, we had some thoughts on the movie ad...

77-Girl, Interrupted

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about "Girl, Interrupted" by Susanna Kaysen, which discuss her time at a hospital for rich people but more importantly discusses ...

StoryTime 27

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's story time starts with a throwback and ends with a mystery cat. Sydney tells us about the 12th Magic Treehouse book, "Polar Bears Past Bedtime...

76-Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about the book that tells you about how rich people live and why Montana is the best, Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Wil...

Mini 28: The Barefoot Bandit

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The people of Mount Vernon might hate him but the world loved him, today we are talking about Colton Harris Moore aka the Barefoot Bandit. He stole Am...

75- Feat. Worst Bestsellers

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are so stoked to be joined by Kait & Renata from Worst Bestsellers, the podcast that reads stuff so you don't have to. Listen in for talk abo...

StoryTime 26

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Sydney talks about a wild Chuck Palanuhik story about a bunch of racists and a wonderful deal on a mop and Delaney has a classic evil step mothe...

74-Valley of the Dolls

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who doesn't love those little dolls? If you love three white woman getting rich and being miserable, men with more red flags than a bull fight, and a ...

Mini 27: Jacqueline Susann

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about the Book Tour Queen, Jacqueline Susann. Not only did she kill it on the bestsellers list with every book she ever published...

73-Mexican Gothic

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and this book deserves all the awards that it has won. If you want a creepy book tha...

Movie Night 4: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about the best movie to feature the Manson family and probably the best bromance ever on film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Ign...

72-Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're talking about one of the best selling true crime books of all time with one of the most insane (& annoying) trials to ever happen. No doubt that...

StoryTime 25

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks StoryTime you get Grimms fairytale but without Ravens and a preview of a patreon exlusive episode! Wow!--- Support this podcast: https:/...

71-Blood Brother: 33 Reasons My Brother Scott Peterson is Guilty

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This book may or may not be Anne Bird cashing in on a tragedy but she does offer some wild insight into who Scott Peterson really was. Listen to learn...

Mini 26: The History of the True Crime Genre

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss the most important question: is the Bible the first true crime novel? Find out that and more about the origins of the fastest growing...

69-Tinglers

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Warning: this episode is Rated R because we are talking about some of the works of Chuck Tingle. If you don't know what that means then you are about ...

70-Green River, Running Red PART 2

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the second half of Green River, Running Red by Anne Bird they finally arrest Gary Ridgeway and are able to give 48 of the victims families some clo...

StoryTime 24

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ravens and the devil, it's a classic Book Cult story time. Sydney tells the story of the Devil's Mansion from the book 'Spooky South by S.E. Schlosser...

68-Green River, Running Red

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Green River, Running Red by Ann Rule is the true story of horrific murders by the man who was known for decades only as the Green River Killer. We tal...

Mini 25: Latvian Literature

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going down the short but interesting rabbit hole that is the wikipedia page on Latvian literature. I apologize for the way everything is ...

67-New Moon

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Team Edward always and forever 💕 Today we are talking about New Moon by Stephanie Meyers which is known to everyone but Delaney as the book with th...

Movie Night 3: Fire Island

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nothing like an SNL cast member in a movie based on a Jane Austen Novel talking about his favorite SNL sketches. We are talking about the movie Fire I...

66-If There Be Thorns

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the third installment of the Dollanganger series we get into an even crazier V.C. Andrews plot with a baby psychopath, an old incel who loves to gr...

StoryTime 23

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this story time Sydney tells you the history of Juneteenth and Delaney reads you Spooku part one, two and three. A classic combo of history and hor...

65- This Book Is Full of Spiders

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Not only is this book truly full of spiders but it’s spiders wearing boots. David Wong is back at it with the sequel to John Dies at the End but thi...

Mini 24: David Sedaris

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking about the iconic author/comedian/garbage enthusiast: David Sedaris! Listen to learn about how over sharing with your diary entries can...

64-Pretties

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t be pretty-minded and totally bogus, just neglect your own health to stick it to the man! Who needs food when you have teen rebellion? Join us ...

StoryTime 22

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Sydney tells us a story about a cat that learns to speak English, and Delaney tells a Grimms Fairytale about some boys that get turned into rave...

63-Clan of the Cave Bear Part 2

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are back to our feminist icon, Ayla in the second half of Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel. And guess what, there actually are bears in this half...

Mini 23-Novel News

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Not news about novels but there are some things going on. Patricia Krenwinkle, currently serving life in prison for the Manson murders, is up for paro...

62-Clan of the Cave Bear Part 1

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are talking about the first 13 chapters of Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel which has not as many bears as you'd think. It does have a young g...

StoryTime 21

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to StoryTime! This week, Sydney forgot to read a story again, so she's telling us about some random books she has. And Delaney read a sto...

61-The Big Sky

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for the most hardcore camping of your life, because this week we're reading The Big Sky by A.B. Guthrie Jr. This one is a bit of a doozy as ...

Mini 22: The Trail of Tears

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Todays mini is more like a maxi because Delaney is talking about The Trail of Tears and unfortunately there is a lot of horrific details. And as alway...

StoryTime Friday the 13th Edition (Part 2)

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Friday the 13th to all those who celebrate. In honor of this most sacred day we are here to tell you what superstitions surround this day and te...

60-Night of the Grizzlies

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Put on your hiking boots and grab your tent because we are going to Glacier National park to talk about Night of the Grizzlies by Jack Olsen. WARNING:...

StoryTime 20

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a story and some news! Sydney tells us some of the spiciest news stories of the week, and Delaney tells a weird story about a guy wh...

59-The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we read the murder mystery and overall just a good book: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. Warning: there is...

Mini 21: House Bill 1467

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Florida is back on their bullshit and just passed HB 1467 allowing the public to recommend books to be banned from schools. You will be shocked by wha...

58-The Mist

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stay indoors and keep an eye on those windows because today we are talking about The Mist by Stephen King. This book is truly a king classic with wild...

StoryTime 19

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

COOMMEEE OOONN DOOWWNN! On this installation of Story Time Sydney discusses the death of Katie Palmer and the advocacy of her husband, John Palmer and...

57-Lolita

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big ol' Trigger Warning on today's episode for child abuse & sexual abuse & gun violence. Today we are talking about Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov which ...

Mini 20: Kurt Vonnegut

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this mini we're talking about one of Sydney's favorites, Kurt Vonnegut! Turns out he wasn't as controversial as we thought, but he really wasn't a ...

56-The Black Dahlia

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The word of the day is ACAB! Today we are talking about The Black Dahlia by James Elroy which is the FICTIONAL story centered around the murder of Eli...

StoryTime 18

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to story time, this week Delaney's talking about a girl obsessed with graveyards and Sydney reads (most of) another chapter of Poison For Brea...

55-Cats Cradle

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another Vonnegut classic and the warning we all needed. Today's episode has islands, presidents, atomic bombs, turtles, clarinets, and ice nine. Anoth...

Mini 19: What is the KGB?

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Once again, I apologize for butchering every name. On this mini we talk about the KGB: what they did, where they came from, and where they are now. Lo...

54-Putin's Kleptocracy: Who Owns Russia?

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Putin has been on his bullshit since before Y2K. This episode will teach you so much about what has been going on in Russia for decades and the book w...

StoryTime 17

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of story time Delaney finally talks about The Yellow Wallpaper and if you have ever had beef with wallpaper you will LOVE this story. ...

53-In the Garden of Beasts

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought why didn't anyone stop the Nazis before they murdered millions of people? Well know we know why, because everyone sucks. Listen ...

Mini 18: Jack London

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are talking about the myth, the legend, the fake socialist, and the man who loved eugenics: Jack London. This man had so many jobs and really decid...

52-Pride & Prejudice (& Zombies)

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Double the books, double the drama. Today we talk about Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen and Pride & Prejudice & Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith. We com...

StoryTime 16

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cannibals & Hands! Listen to hear about a woman's quest to save her last remaining grandchild from her cannibal sister who seems to have a thing for e...

51-White Fang

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Warning: Animal abuse. Today we are talking about White Fang by the famous millionaire socialist & eugenics fanatic, Jack London. Get ready for lots o...

Mini 17: Ed Gein

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Warning: this episode is about murder and mutilation. On today's mini episode, Delaney tells us about Ed Gein. Why are we talking about a murderer? Be...

50-Texas Chainsaw Massacre the Film that Terrified a Rattled Nation

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to puke your guts out because we are talking about Texas Chainsaw Massacre! Nope, not the movie (well we do but whatever) it's the book Texa...

StoryTime 15

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Story Time Sydney reads us some ghost stories from a calendar and Delaney tells us a story from the 1940s about a weird old lady who lives ...

49-The Time Traveler's Wife

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we are talking about the classic sci-fi romance, The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. Warning: this book discusses suicide ...

Mini 16: The Brief History of the Romance Novel

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about the the history of the romance novel with a very brief overview of where it came from and a hopeful look at where it might be goin...

48-The Lucky One

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just imagine Zac Efron. We walked all the way across the country for a secret reason and you won't know until you listen to us talk about The Lucky On...

Mini 15: Nicholas Sparks

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this mini we go over Nicholas Spark's career and how he became the force in literature he is today. We also talk about how pretentious we were as t...

47-Fifty Shades of Grey

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we're talking about the modern masterpiece, Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James. This book does talk about child abuse and sexual abuse...

StoryTime 14

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On todays Story Time Sydney tells us the plot of the musical Anastasia (and some of the plot of the movie) and Delaney tells us about a Puritan Pirate...

46-The Notebook

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This movie might be iconic but is the book better? We don’t know because we’ve never seen the movie. If you like books where it is a little annoyi...

Movie Night 2: She's the Man

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Watch She's the Man for Dirty Little Secrets by All American Rejects and listen to this episode for a confusing description of Twelfth Night by Willia...

45-Chicken Soup for the Soul

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a little different, you get two books at once! Delaney read Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul and Sydney read Chicken Soup for ...

Mini 14: Sir Terry Pratchett

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Delaney takes us through the life of Sir Terry Pratchett, author of the Disc World series. He got published as a teenager and went on ...

44-Wishcraft

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Barbara says just do it. Today we are talking about Wishcraft: How to Get What You Really Want, A Unique Step-By-Step Plan to Pinpoint Your Goals and ...

StoryTime 13

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lucky number 13! On today's story time Sydney takes us through Black Cat by Edgar Allen Poe and Delaney tells us a famous Mike story about a connectio...

43-Blessings From The Other Side

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sylvia might be a fraud but she has some decent advice. Today we talk about "Blessings from the Other Side: Wisdom and Comfort from the Afterlife for ...

Mini 13: Malcolm Gladwell

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's mini Syd tells us about the author, motivational speaker, and podcast host Malcolm Gladwell (aka the fastest teen in Canada at one point). ...

42-Why Men Love Bitches

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WTF Sherry?!?!?!? Today we’re talking about “Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dream Girl” by Sherry Argov and we are not fans. This book ha...

StoryTime 12

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's story time Sydney tells us some scary stories from a dimly lit room about a dead man, a skeleton stalker and a witch riding a horse. Delane...

41-New Year

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trigger warning: child neglect. #New Year New You. Today we talk about New Year by Juli Zeh and like always, Syd tries to add in a murder plot. Listen...

Movie Night 1: Clueless

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Grab a bowl of popcorn and a cozy blanket because we are watching movies based on books and judging. Today we talk about the 1995 classic, Clueless, b...

40-Winter Solstice

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about Winter Solstice by Rosamund Pilcher which has nothing to do with Winter Solstice. Listen to hear how a nice love story is really a...

Mini 12: Jane Austen

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about Jane Austen because her birthday was recently. In her short life she was able to accomplish a lot despite living in a time where w...

39-The Hogfather

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Comrade Death" Today we talk about The Hogfather by Terry Pratchett and we love this book, Sir Terry Pratchett has two more fans now. Listen to hear ...

StoryTime 11

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this installation of Story Time, Delaney reads a story by Bram Stoker and Sydney is a slacker who tells us about a movie she decided to watch inste...

38-Ben's Bakery & The Hanukkah Miracle

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we talk about Ben’s Bakery & the Hanukkah Miracle by Penelope Peters. This book will make you want a donut so reader caution is advised...

Mini 11: Manifestos

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today Sydney talks about some Manifestos from the 20th century that were about art and literature and not the scary ones we hear about on the news tod...

37-19th Christmas

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the holiday season and we're celebrating with new intro music (and the traditional heist). Today we talk about 19th Christmas by James Patterson ...

StoryTime 10

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Yeah but it's no common ass"  It's story time part 10 and today Sydney continues with the third installment of twilight fanfic and Delaney tells us ...

36-Petals on the Wind

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Warning: domestic violence, sexual assault and suicide. “No homo, full incest” According to Delaney this book is awful but she can’t be trusted....

Mini 10: Benjamin Franklin, Murderer?

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t listen to this episode if you want to know what Ben Franklin did as a “founding father” because we don’t know. Something with kites I gu...

35-The Handmaid's Tale

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Sacks of blood" Today we discuss the DYSTOPIAN novel, The Handmaid's Tale by Margret Atwood. This episode features an in depth discussion of mutation...

StoryTime 9

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone gather around and listen because it is another story time. Sydney continues our FanFic journey where we are introduced to a new werewolf and ...

34-Twilight Part 2

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about the second half of twilight which features driving, sparkles and one man supporting his family alone for 600 years. Seriou...

Mini 9: Mary Sue

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

She is what we all wrote when we were 12 and is of course inspired by twilight.This episode talks about the og Mary Sue fanfic and chapter one of the ...

33-Twilight Part One

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are finally discussing the most iconic book of the 21st century, one that will go down in infamy, a book that everyone will forever love to hate, i...

StoryTime 8

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of Story Time Sydney reads Twilight FanFic where she focused way too much on if vampires would know how to make simple things like cer...

32-World War Z (with special guest)

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"I have many crockpots" This episode is long because there is a special guest (and one missing host, suspicious), Delaney's brother Jon is here! Liste...

Mini 8: The Truth about Amityville

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to Delaney explain a more realistic version of what happened in Amityville. It's a lot scary than the book because its real and tragic. Ronnie ...

31-Amityville Horror

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about The Amityville Horror A True (fake) Story by Jay Anson. In this book we read about an angry man who is always cold, a kid with an ...

Mini 7: The Marquis de Sade

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Marquis de Sade was part of the French Revolution but somehow that is like the least wild part of his life. Listen and try to count how many times...

30-In the Name of the Vampire

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So today we talk about the wild ride that is "In the Name of the Vampire" by Mary Ann Mitchell. This book features two Matthews, zero likable characte...

StoryTime 7

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen for the story of a child who gets sucked into his family's gambling problem, gets rich and then dies. We also have three stories about the haun...

29-Spook

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gotta pay the trolls toll to get into that boys soul. On this episode we're talking about Spook by Mary Roach. Listen to hear the truth about ectoplas...

Mini 6: Brief History of Horror

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's October so we're talking about horror. Listen for a recap of a wikipedia page essentially, it's a super short episode but will still give you nig...

28-Cinder

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

She's not like other cyborgs...Today we talk about Cinder by Marissa Meyers which means Delaney keeps getting drunker by the minute and talks a lot ab...