https://booksquadgoals.comenBooksCopyright #BookSquadGoals. Theme song by Mary Stephens & Emily Martin. Outro music by Yshwa - https://soundcloud.com/kingyshwa. Logo by Kelli McAdams.https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/969d6f3d0ae2aa8200bb506327cbedbb.jpghttps://booksquadgoals.comTue, 07 Jul 2026 19:50:40 +0000#BookSquadGoals#BookSquadGoalsthesquad@booksquadgoals.comIt's the book club for your ears!trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-121-religious-trauma-summer-the-body-by-bethany-c-morrow--72858146The Body—no, not that The Body. This one is by Bethany C. Morrow and we’re not totally sure why that’s the title! We talk about the protagonist, Religious Trauma, infidelity, that ending, and whether or not this is a horror novel. Next up on the podcast, it’s an Othersode with returning guest Paul Tremblay, author of the new novel Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep! We’ll be talking about the cult classic The Big Lebowski and having a spoiler-free chat about Paul’s book on July 21. For our next Bookpisode, we’d love it if you’d read along and check out All Us Saints by Katherine Packert Burke on August 4! Alsooooo please leave us a rating and review. We love ratings and reviews!

:30 – Hello! Mary’s not here womp womp
9:00 – Book intro
10:35 – How does starting the novel in this way set the tone for the rest of the book?
17:42 – Mavis as a character
25:55 – Religious trauma and marriage
30:05 – What even happened at Mavis’ wedding?
35:50 – A whole rainbow of infidelity
48:39 – “Too good to be true?”
52:12 – The ending
1:02:43 – Is this horror?
1:06:05 – Goodreads rating—why so low?
1:19:34 – Mary’s thoughts on the book
1:21:32 – Ratings
1:29:29 – What’s Up Next? Kelli’s had it with your shit!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72858146Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:49:56 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGrab your shovels for a conversation about The Body—no, not that The Body. This one is by Bethany C. Morrow and we’re not totally sure why that’s the title! We talk about the protagonist, Religious Trauma, infidelity, that ending, and whether or not...The Body—no, not that The Body. This one is by Bethany C. Morrow and we’re not totally sure why that’s the title! We talk about the protagonist, Religious Trauma, infidelity, that ending, and whether or not this is a horror novel. Next up on the podcast, it’s an Othersode with returning guest Paul Tremblay, author of the new novel Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep! We’ll be talking about the cult classic The Big Lebowski and having a spoiler-free chat about Paul’s book on July 21. For our next Bookpisode, we’d love it if you’d read along and check out All Us Saints by Katherine Packert Burke on August 4! Alsooooo please leave us a rating and review. We love ratings and reviews!

:30 – Hello! Mary’s not here womp womp
9:00 – Book intro
10:35 – How does starting the novel in this way set the tone for the rest of the book?
17:42 – Mavis as a character
25:55 – Religious trauma and marriage
30:05 – What even happened at Mavis’ wedding?
35:50 – A whole rainbow of infidelity
48:39 – “Too good to be true?”
52:12 – The ending
1:02:43 – Is this horror?
1:06:05 – Goodreads rating—why so low?
1:19:34 – Mary’s thoughts on the book
1:21:32 – Ratings
1:29:29 – What’s Up Next? Kelli’s had it with your shit!]]>5788bethany-c-morrow,black-thrillers,book-club,book-discussion,book-review,fiction,horror-fiction,literary-criticism,mystery,religious-trauma,the-body,thrillertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-120-a-secret-third-thing-she-s-the-man-with-samantha-allen--72669896
:30–Welcome, Samantha! 
9:30–Movie intro
11:00–How do we all feel about this movie nostalgically? Amanda Bynes?
19:22–Has anyone read Twelfth Night?
21:28–The Gender of it All
33:10– Is this movie romantic?
38:04–Is this movie funny?
41:55– Is this movie feminist?
51:04–Interview with Samantha Allen about Puck!
1:44:00–What’s up next? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72669896Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:20:16 +0000#BookSquadGoalsPut on your best bad wig and join us for our discussion of the Amanda Bynes classic She’s the Man with returning special guest, author Samantha Allen! We talk about the star quality of Amanda, the original text of Twelfth Night, gender stuff, romance,...
:30–Welcome, Samantha! 
9:30–Movie intro
11:00–How do we all feel about this movie nostalgically? Amanda Bynes?
19:22–Has anyone read Twelfth Night?
21:28–The Gender of it All
33:10– Is this movie romantic?
38:04–Is this movie funny?
41:55– Is this movie feminist?
51:04–Interview with Samantha Allen about Puck!
1:44:00–What’s up next? ]]>6804adaptations,amanda-bynes,a-midsummer-nights-dream,author-interviews,books,comedy,feminism,gender,literature,puck,queer,queer-literature,romance,shakespeare,shes-the-man,twelfth-night,william-shakespearetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-120-why-are-you-white-japanese-gothic-by-kylie-lee-baker--72460052Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker! We ask “What is gothic, anyway?” and discuss the dual timelines, genre mixing, why Lee was a white guy, and who was masterminding this whole thing. We would have then gotten into listener feedback but we DIDN’T HAVE ANY and that’s on you. Do better next time. Speaking of next time, our next Othersode featuring Samantha Allen, author of Puck, will be dropping on June 23. We’ll be talking about the Amanda Bynes classic She’s the Man. Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode about The Body by Bethany C. Morrow on July 7! If you read this entire description, the least you can do is go over to Apple Podcasts and write us a lil review. Thanks bye!

TOC
:30 – Icebreaker – and Mary’s not here womp womp
8:30 – Book intro
10:31 – Let’s talk about genre
16:56 – How did you feel about the scary imagery?
27:15 – Pacing, things that were taken for granted
38:30 – Our troubling Lee
43:45 – Let’s talk about Hina
1:01:23 – The author’s note
1:10:00 – Ratings
1:15:23 – What’s up next??]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72460052Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:50:37 +0000#BookSquadGoalsAre we ghosts? Find out with us as the Book Squad chats about Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker! We ask “What is gothic, anyway?” and discuss the dual timelines, genre mixing, why Lee was a white guy, and who was masterminding this whole thing. We...Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker! We ask “What is gothic, anyway?” and discuss the dual timelines, genre mixing, why Lee was a white guy, and who was masterminding this whole thing. We would have then gotten into listener feedback but we DIDN’T HAVE ANY and that’s on you. Do better next time. Speaking of next time, our next Othersode featuring Samantha Allen, author of Puck, will be dropping on June 23. We’ll be talking about the Amanda Bynes classic She’s the Man. Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode about The Body by Bethany C. Morrow on July 7! If you read this entire description, the least you can do is go over to Apple Podcasts and write us a lil review. Thanks bye!

TOC
:30 – Icebreaker – and Mary’s not here womp womp
8:30 – Book intro
10:31 – Let’s talk about genre
16:56 – How did you feel about the scary imagery?
27:15 – Pacing, things that were taken for granted
38:30 – Our troubling Lee
43:45 – Let’s talk about Hina
1:01:23 – The author’s note
1:10:00 – Ratings
1:15:23 – What’s up next??]]>4850book-club,book-discussion,ghost-stories,historical-fiction,historical-horror,horror-fiction,japanese-gothic,kylie-lee-baker,literature,samuraitruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-119-the-netflix-of-it-all-wayward-with-a-little-bit-culty-s-sarah-edmondson-and-nippy-ames--72193288
TOC:
30– Welcome Sarah and Nippy!
12:50– Show intro
13:17–Background on the show and the troubled teen industry
39:40–Someone you know might have had this experience
50:55–Toni Appreciation
58:00– A Little Bit Culty
1:32:30–What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72193288Wed, 27 May 2026 21:20:53 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin the Book Squad—and special guests Sarah Edmondson and Anthony “Nippy” Ames from A Little Bit Culty podcast—to talk about the Netflix series Wayward. We get into the real-life horrors of the troubled teen industry and talk about how this show...
TOC:
30– Welcome Sarah and Nippy!
12:50– Show intro
13:17–Background on the show and the troubled teen industry
39:40–Someone you know might have had this experience
50:55–Toni Appreciation
58:00– A Little Bit Culty
1:32:30–What’s up next?]]>5978a-little-bit-culty,book-club,books,cult-leaders,cults,lgbtq,mae-martin,netflix,nippy-ames,nonfiction,queer,sarah-edmonson,series,toni-collette,troubled-teen-industry,true-crime,tv-shows,waywardtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-119-b-nuts-and-err-err-wreck-by-catherine-newman--71993606
TOC
:30– Welcome! We’re sad Emily isn’t here.
15:29–Book Intro
17:00–How is Rocky as a narrator?
23:24–Parents and family
30:00–Grief, anxiety, and medical conditions
50:50–Chicken and Angie, stars of the show.
56:00– Visiting with fear
1:02:56–The ending
1:09:00–Ratings
1:14:30– What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71993606Wed, 13 May 2026 18:18:41 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGet in, losers—we’re getting obsessed with a local tragedy! Join the Book Squad for a chat about Wreck by Catherine Newman. We talk about our beloved Rocky, parents and family, grief and anxiety, and of course, Chicken and Angie (the cats!). On May...
TOC
:30– Welcome! We’re sad Emily isn’t here.
15:29–Book Intro
17:00–How is Rocky as a narrator?
23:24–Parents and family
30:00–Grief, anxiety, and medical conditions
50:50–Chicken and Angie, stars of the show.
56:00– Visiting with fear
1:02:56–The ending
1:09:00–Ratings
1:14:30– What’s up next?]]>4808book-club,book-clubs,books,catherine-newman,literary,literary-fiction,literature,reading,sandwich,wrecktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-118-she-s-come-out-of-her-wig-the-boyfriend--71735184The Boyfriend! We discuss McFadden's recent "coming out," wonder how she has time to be a Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist and mother of two while moonlighting as a thriller author, and try to remember if the main character of this book has a job. Plus: Jayce's stirring defense of Freida, an incorrect pronunciation of "carotid," and some Toilet Talk. 

Read along for our next episode on Wreck by Catherine Newman (May 12th), and stay tuned for a very fun conversation about the Netflix series Wayward with Sarah Edmonson and Nippy Ames, the authors of A Little Bit Culty and stars of HBO's The Vow, on May 26th! Send us your feedback at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and follow us @BookSquadGoals wherever.

TOC
:30 – Welcome Jayce! And icebreaker
14:00 – Book intro
19:00 – Who is Freida McFadden?
29:26 – What else have we read by Freida?
36:19 – Let’s all say a nice thing
1:06:46 – The twist
1:29:00 – Ratings
1:32:24 – Listener Feedback!
1:34:50 – What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71735184Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:53:28 +0000#BookSquadGoalsReturning hatepisode guest Jayce (@TheEditBookshelf) joins the full squad to talk about Freida McFadden’s The Boyfriend! We discuss McFadden's recent "coming out," wonder how she has time to be a Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist and mother of two...The Boyfriend! We discuss McFadden's recent "coming out," wonder how she has time to be a Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist and mother of two while moonlighting as a thriller author, and try to remember if the main character of this book has a job. Plus: Jayce's stirring defense of Freida, an incorrect pronunciation of "carotid," and some Toilet Talk. 

Read along for our next episode on Wreck by Catherine Newman (May 12th), and stay tuned for a very fun conversation about the Netflix series Wayward with Sarah Edmonson and Nippy Ames, the authors of A Little Bit Culty and stars of HBO's The Vow, on May 26th! Send us your feedback at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and follow us @BookSquadGoals wherever.

TOC
:30 – Welcome Jayce! And icebreaker
14:00 – Book intro
19:00 – Who is Freida McFadden?
29:26 – What else have we read by Freida?
36:19 – Let’s all say a nice thing
1:06:46 – The twist
1:29:00 – Ratings
1:32:24 – Listener Feedback!
1:34:50 – What’s up next?]]>5988book-club,book-critique,book-discussion,fiction,freida-mcfadden,pen-name,serial-killer,the-boyfriend,the-housemaid,thrillertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-118-regular-amount-of-complaining-george-falls-through-time--71346409George Falls Through Time by Ryan Collett! We talk about the author’s YouTube career, George as a character, medieval times vs modernity, the mechanics of time travel, and of course, the romance. Hate-read along with us for our next Othersode on April 28th about The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden. Then join us for our next Bookpisode about Wreck by Catherine Newman on May 12th. Don’t forget to leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and check out our Patreon to support us for just $3 a month!

TOC
:30 –Welcome! 
7:15 – Book intro
10:15 – Ryan Collett
17:00 – George
33:10 – Medieval times kind of sucks
59:07 – Dragons
1:02:56 – Time travel
1:21:15 – Ratings
1:29:47 – What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71346409Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:34:07 +0000#BookSquadGoalsTry not to catch the plague with us as we travel back to 1300s England to discuss George Falls Through Time by Ryan Collett! We talk about the author’s YouTube career, George as a character, medieval times vs modernity, the mechanics of time travel,...George Falls Through Time by Ryan Collett! We talk about the author’s YouTube career, George as a character, medieval times vs modernity, the mechanics of time travel, and of course, the romance. Hate-read along with us for our next Othersode on April 28th about The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden. Then join us for our next Bookpisode about Wreck by Catherine Newman on May 12th. Don’t forget to leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and check out our Patreon to support us for just $3 a month!

TOC
:30 –Welcome! 
7:15 – Book intro
10:15 – Ryan Collett
17:00 – George
33:10 – Medieval times kind of sucks
59:07 – Dragons
1:02:56 – Time travel
1:21:15 – Ratings
1:29:47 – What’s up next?]]>5711book-club,book-review,dragons,george-falls-through-time,historical-fiction,lgbtq-fiction,literary-criticism,medieval-times,romance,romance-fiction,ryan-collett,time-traveltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-117-kids-are-morons-stand-by-me-with-catriona-ward--70857161Stand by Me (1986) with one of our favorite authors, Catriona Ward! We talk about our personal experiences with the film, which characters we’d be (à la Sex and the City), nostalgia, grief, and the adults in the movie. Then we get into a totally spoiler-free interview with Catriona about her newest novel, Nowhere Burning. After that we shamelessly make her promise to come back for future episodes because we love her, duh. Read along with us for our next Bookpisode on George Falls Through Time by Ryan Collett on April 14! Then get ready to be a hater with us when we cover Freida McFadden’s The Boyfriend on April 28. 

TOC
:30 – WELCOME CATRIONA! AAAH!
14:00 – Movie intro
15:19 – What was your previous experience with the film? Did anything change watching it again
28:13 – Who do you relate to most?
46:45 – Nostalgia
51:28 – Adults in the movie
1:08:35 – Nowhere Burning Interview with Catriona Ward!
1:50:00 – What’s up next??
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70857161Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:30:28 +0000#BookSquadGoalsYou guys want to see a dead body? Well we’re not going to show you one, but we ARE going to talk about Stand by Me (1986) with one of our favorite authors, Catriona Ward! We talk about our personal experiences with the film, which characters we’d be...Stand by Me (1986) with one of our favorite authors, Catriona Ward! We talk about our personal experiences with the film, which characters we’d be (à la Sex and the City), nostalgia, grief, and the adults in the movie. Then we get into a totally spoiler-free interview with Catriona about her newest novel, Nowhere Burning. After that we shamelessly make her promise to come back for future episodes because we love her, duh. Read along with us for our next Bookpisode on George Falls Through Time by Ryan Collett on April 14! Then get ready to be a hater with us when we cover Freida McFadden’s The Boyfriend on April 28. 

TOC
:30 – WELCOME CATRIONA! AAAH!
14:00 – Movie intro
15:19 – What was your previous experience with the film? Did anything change watching it again
28:13 – Who do you relate to most?
46:45 – Nostalgia
51:28 – Adults in the movie
1:08:35 – Nowhere Burning Interview with Catriona Ward!
1:50:00 – What’s up next??
]]>6956author-interview,book-adaptation,book-club,catriona-ward,grief,horror-novels,nowhere-burning,river-phoenix,rob-reiner,stand-by-me,stephen-king,story-adaptationtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-117-egg-mentioned-swallows-by-natsuo-kirino--70697520Swallows by Natsuo Kirino. We talk about what the title means, whether this book is a thriller (it’s not), the Japanese cultural context we’re probably missing as Americans, feminism and capitalism, and of course, motherhood and pregnancy. Then we get into some juicy listener feedback that we try not to take too personally, but hey, that’s our poblem to deal with. A special Othersode is coming up with guest Catriona Ward, author of Nowhere Burning. We’ll chat about Stand By Me with her on March 31. Then we’re reading George Falls Through Time by Ryan Collett for our next Bookpisode on April 13. Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts! Pretty please! 

TOC
:30 – Welcome and egg talk
8:50 – Book intro
12:45 – Book title
17:00 – Is this a thriller? Lol
21:00 – Cultural differences
35:15 – Feminism and capitalism
44:50 – Motherhood
1:03:00 –The ending
1:12:20 – Ratings
1:18:00 – What’s your poblem???
1:21:28 – What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70697520Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:48:28 +0000#BookSquadGoalsWe’ve got a dozen reasons you should listen to this episode, and all of them are eggs. Join the Book Squad for a discussion about Swallows by Natsuo Kirino. We talk about what the title means, whether this book is a thriller (it’s not), the Japanese...Swallows by Natsuo Kirino. We talk about what the title means, whether this book is a thriller (it’s not), the Japanese cultural context we’re probably missing as Americans, feminism and capitalism, and of course, motherhood and pregnancy. Then we get into some juicy listener feedback that we try not to take too personally, but hey, that’s our poblem to deal with. A special Othersode is coming up with guest Catriona Ward, author of Nowhere Burning. We’ll chat about Stand By Me with her on March 31. Then we’re reading George Falls Through Time by Ryan Collett for our next Bookpisode on April 13. Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts! Pretty please! 

TOC
:30 – Welcome and egg talk
8:50 – Book intro
12:45 – Book title
17:00 – Is this a thriller? Lol
21:00 – Cultural differences
35:15 – Feminism and capitalism
44:50 – Motherhood
1:03:00 –The ending
1:12:20 – Ratings
1:18:00 – What’s your poblem???
1:21:28 – What’s up next?]]>5214book-club,book-discussion,feminism,japanese-fiction,literary-fiction,motherhood,natsuo-kirino,pregnancy,surrogacy,swallows,translated-fictiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-116-the-most-romantic-podcast-ever-told-wuthering-heights-2026--70426018Wuthering Heights. Because this movie is oh so romantic, this is a double datepisode! Emily and Kelli are joined by their partners, Ben and Ang, to discuss Sex Fantasy with Jacob Elordi—er, wait, that’s Ben’s alternate title idea. The couples talk about the rules for book-to-movie adaptations, the big changes between book and film, people of color in the movie, Charli XCX and the soundtrack, and their personal connections to Wuthering Heights. Read along for our next Bookpisode on Swallows by Natsuo Kirino on March 8th! Then join us on March 30th for an Othersode about Stand By Me, featuring special guest Catriona Ward, author of the new novel Nowhere Burning!


TOC
:30 – Welcome Ben and Ang!
17:09 – Movie summary
18:53 – What’s your personal connection to Wuthering Heights?
30:14 – What responsibility does an adaptation have to its text?
37:00 – Biiiiig changes
51:11 – POC in the movie
1:07:32 – What’s up with Joseph (and other character changes)
1:20:43 – What is this movie about?
1:37:48 – Charli XCX and the music
1:41:20 – Ratings
1:49:15 – What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70426018Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:55:18 +0000#BookSquadGoalsListen to everyone try to stay calm as they talk about Emerald Fennell’s film adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Because this movie is oh so romantic, this is a double datepisode! Emily and Kelli are joined by their partners, Ben and Ang, to discuss Sex...Wuthering Heights. Because this movie is oh so romantic, this is a double datepisode! Emily and Kelli are joined by their partners, Ben and Ang, to discuss Sex Fantasy with Jacob Elordi—er, wait, that’s Ben’s alternate title idea. The couples talk about the rules for book-to-movie adaptations, the big changes between book and film, people of color in the movie, Charli XCX and the soundtrack, and their personal connections to Wuthering Heights. Read along for our next Bookpisode on Swallows by Natsuo Kirino on March 8th! Then join us on March 30th for an Othersode about Stand By Me, featuring special guest Catriona Ward, author of the new novel Nowhere Burning!


TOC
:30 – Welcome Ben and Ang!
17:09 – Movie summary
18:53 – What’s your personal connection to Wuthering Heights?
30:14 – What responsibility does an adaptation have to its text?
37:00 – Biiiiig changes
51:11 – POC in the movie
1:07:32 – What’s up with Joseph (and other character changes)
1:20:43 – What is this movie about?
1:37:48 – Charli XCX and the music
1:41:20 – Ratings
1:49:15 – What’s up next?]]>6886book-adaptations,book-club,bronte-sisters,classic-literature,emerald-fennell,emily-bronte,film-review,gothic-literature,jacob-elordi,margot-robbie,movie-review,wuthering-heightstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-116-the-fifth-poem-is-really-important-sunbirth--70128188
TOC
:30–Welcome! 
6:15–Book Intro
8:00–The sun of it all
18:00–How the novel is set up/written
33:30–The narrator
43:17– The unknown, the ennui, and the point of it all
50:00–The ending?
56:40–Traitors talk to lighten the mood
58:30–What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70128188Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:37:12 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIs it just us or are things…dark lately? We’re not just talking about the news – we’re discussing Sunbirth by An Yu. We talk about the meaning of the sun slipping away, the writing style and pacing, the narrator, and the general ennui of it all. Then...
TOC
:30–Welcome! 
6:15–Book Intro
8:00–The sun of it all
18:00–How the novel is set up/written
33:30–The narrator
43:17– The unknown, the ennui, and the point of it all
50:00–The ending?
56:40–Traitors talk to lighten the mood
58:30–What’s up next?]]>4203book-club,book-discussion,book-review,books,climate-change,dystopian-fiction,literature,sad-books,sci-fi,speculative-fiction,the-traitorstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-115-trash-is-taking-off-her-clothes-again-return-of-the-living-dead-with-lindsay-currie--69774347Return of the Living Dead! We dig into zombie tropes and talk about cemeteries, the cool practical effects, and of course, that ending. Then we have a spoiler-free chat with Lindsay about her new novel, X Marks the Haunt! Read along with us for our next Bookpisode on February 17th about Sunbirth by An Yu. Then get ready for our long-awaited discussion of the new Wuthering Heights “adaptation” (with special guest Ben!) on March 3rd. Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review, and check out our Patreon – it’s just $3 a month to support us!

:30 – Welcome, Lindsay! 
10:50 – Synopsis
17:40 – Zombie Tropes
28:33 – Cemeteries
36:58 – Practical effects
46:00 – The wild ending
55:19 – Interview with Lindsay Currie about her new novel, X Marks the Haunt!
1:33:57 – What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69774347Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:55:02 +0000#BookSquadGoalsCome get undead with the Book Squad and special guest, author Lindsay Currie, for a chat about Return of the Living Dead! We dig into zombie tropes and talk about cemeteries, the cool practical effects, and of course, that ending. Then we have a...Return of the Living Dead! We dig into zombie tropes and talk about cemeteries, the cool practical effects, and of course, that ending. Then we have a spoiler-free chat with Lindsay about her new novel, X Marks the Haunt! Read along with us for our next Bookpisode on February 17th about Sunbirth by An Yu. Then get ready for our long-awaited discussion of the new Wuthering Heights “adaptation” (with special guest Ben!) on March 3rd. Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review, and check out our Patreon – it’s just $3 a month to support us!

:30 – Welcome, Lindsay! 
10:50 – Synopsis
17:40 – Zombie Tropes
28:33 – Cemeteries
36:58 – Practical effects
46:00 – The wild ending
55:19 – Interview with Lindsay Currie about her new novel, X Marks the Haunt!
1:33:57 – What’s up next?]]>6103author-interview,cemetaries,graveyards,horror-comedy,horror-movies,lindsay-currie,middle-grade-fiction,middle-grade-horror,night-of-the-living-dead,return-of-the-living-dead,x-marks-the-haunt,zombiestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-115-worry-about-your-own-breaths-how-to-sleep-at-night--69527187
TOC:
30– SUSAN’S BACK!
14:24– How to Sleep at Night book intro
18:30– At what point does loyalty become complicity?
33:50–Performance and queerness
47:19–Is there anyone we empathize with?
59:45–Could you date a republican?
1:16:00– Ratings
1:21:00– What’s up next? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69527187Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:54:12 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGet snuggled in tight – the Book Squad is here to discuss How to Sleep at Night by Elizabeth Harris. We talk about mis-matched political relationships, queerness and performance, emotional honesty vs. just being an a**hole, and sympathetic characters...
TOC:
30– SUSAN’S BACK!
14:24– How to Sleep at Night book intro
18:30– At what point does loyalty become complicity?
33:50–Performance and queerness
47:19–Is there anyone we empathize with?
59:45–Could you date a republican?
1:16:00– Ratings
1:21:00– What’s up next? ]]>5115book-club,books,fiction,fuck-ice,lgbtq,liberalism,literature,politics,pop-culture,queer-fictiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-114-beautiful-medicated-and-moneyed-best-of-2025--69341572How to Sleep at Night by Elizabeth Harris. Then on February 3rd, we’ll be joined by Lindsey Currie, author of X Marks the Haunt, for an Othersode about Return of the Living Dead. Start the year off right by leaving us a rating on Apple Podcasts, and don’t forget about our Patreon!

:30 – Welcome everyone! What are we manifesting for 2026?
18:09 – Third favorite things
35:05 – 2025 faves from Clay, Sam, Susie, Mary Kay
44:50 – Second favorite things
1:00:47 – 2025 faves from Grady, Tatiana, Todd, Janet
1:05:58 – Honorable Mentions
1:10:49 – 2025 Faves from Paul, Ally, Tirzah, Samantha
1:19:24 – First favorite things 
1:40:16 – What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69341572Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:07:39 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt’s the episode we look forward to all year: our favorite things! The Squad counts down their favorite things from 2025. Plus, you’ll get to hear from the past year’s guests about what they loved most in 2025. And after you listen, we’d love to hear...How to Sleep at Night by Elizabeth Harris. Then on February 3rd, we’ll be joined by Lindsey Currie, author of X Marks the Haunt, for an Othersode about Return of the Living Dead. Start the year off right by leaving us a rating on Apple Podcasts, and don’t forget about our Patreon!

:30 – Welcome everyone! What are we manifesting for 2026?
18:09 – Third favorite things
35:05 – 2025 faves from Clay, Sam, Susie, Mary Kay
44:50 – Second favorite things
1:00:47 – 2025 faves from Grady, Tatiana, Todd, Janet
1:05:58 – Honorable Mentions
1:10:49 – 2025 Faves from Paul, Ally, Tirzah, Samantha
1:19:24 – First favorite things 
1:40:16 – What’s up next?]]>6225ariana-grande,best-of-2025,clair-obscur,dungeon-crawler-carl,elvira-lind,eternal-sunshine-deluxe,heated-rivalry,it-welcome-to-derry,jennie,king-hamlet,lily-allen,lorde,my-mom-jayne,oscar-isaac,ruby,the-chair-company,the-rehearsal,the-traitors,virgin,west-end-girltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-114-chekhov-s-blood-sugar-crafting-for-sinners--69187611
Table of Contents:
1:48 Intro. Question
7:25 Book Synopsis
9:21 Horrostör Comp
21:08 Why should we care about these characters?
24:21 Can an entire town be homophobic? And things we wanted more/less of in the book.
37:52 Hobby Lobby Receipts, Proof, Timelines
48:52 The book could have been more!
53:34 The Cover! And Emily's Knitting Story
58:57 Rating
1:03:55 Feedback Bullying! And 12 Days of Christmas Blog Requests]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69187611Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:23:24 +0000#BookSquadGoalsFor our final bookpisode of the year, we enter Hobby Lobby Hell to read Crafting for Sinners, the latest from Jenny Kiefer. We discuss the sordid history of Hobby Lobby’s crimes, debate whether an entire town can be homophobic, and try to understand...
Table of Contents:
1:48 Intro. Question
7:25 Book Synopsis
9:21 Horrostör Comp
21:08 Why should we care about these characters?
24:21 Can an entire town be homophobic? And things we wanted more/less of in the book.
37:52 Hobby Lobby Receipts, Proof, Timelines
48:52 The book could have been more!
53:34 The Cover! And Emily's Knitting Story
58:57 Rating
1:03:55 Feedback Bullying! And 12 Days of Christmas Blog Requests]]>4738book-club,books,crafting,crochet,cults,hobby-lobby,horror,knitting,lgbtq,literature,pop-culture,queer-books,scary-storiestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-113-book-squad-goals-monster-guillermo-del-toro-s-frankenstein--68982997Frankenstein adaptation featuring more than one of BSG’s Favorite Actors™ – and we’re joined by husband of the pod, Todd! The Squad discusses some greatest hits of the people-playing-god genre, why this story is adapted so frequently, what makes this adaptation special (ahem, it’s Oscar Isaac), the costumes and performances, and of course, narcissistic parents. We also discover that while Todd teaches this novel, he doesn’t know which edition he teaches, and his main point of reference for this story is Young Frankenstein. Good for you, Todd. Up next on our December 23rd Bookpisode, it’s Crafting for Sinners by Jenny Kiefer. And then join us on January 6th for our annual Best of the Year Othersode where we talk about our favorite things from 2025! Wanna get us a Christmas/Hanukkah/Cold Weather present? Write us a review on Apple Podcasts! That’s the only thing on our list!

TOC
3:05 - It’s Giving Tuesday (kind of) — Our cats as Christmas ghosts
6:00 - We cast Muppet Frankenstein
7:30 - Intro question: What is your favorite piece of media about how only monsters play God?
12:25 - Did we need another Frankenstein adaptation?
28:50 - Frankenstein as an artist
31:01 - The book vs. the movie
43:43 - Narcissistic parents
51:28 - The optimism of the adaptation
53:00 - Did Elizabeth want to bang the monster? (yes)
1:00:28 - This adaptation is from a Mexican POV
1:05:52 - The performances (Wow Jacob Elordi did that)
1:18:50 - Is subtlety dead?
1:36:20 - Listener feedback
1:41:31 - What’s next on the pod?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68982997Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:18:43 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThe podcast itself is Book Squad Goals. This Othersode is Book Squad Goals’ Monster. Anyway, we’re talking about Guillermo del Toro’s beautiful new Frankenstein adaptation featuring more than one of BSG’s Favorite Actors™ – and we’re joined by husband...Frankenstein adaptation featuring more than one of BSG’s Favorite Actors™ – and we’re joined by husband of the pod, Todd! The Squad discusses some greatest hits of the people-playing-god genre, why this story is adapted so frequently, what makes this adaptation special (ahem, it’s Oscar Isaac), the costumes and performances, and of course, narcissistic parents. We also discover that while Todd teaches this novel, he doesn’t know which edition he teaches, and his main point of reference for this story is Young Frankenstein. Good for you, Todd. Up next on our December 23rd Bookpisode, it’s Crafting for Sinners by Jenny Kiefer. And then join us on January 6th for our annual Best of the Year Othersode where we talk about our favorite things from 2025! Wanna get us a Christmas/Hanukkah/Cold Weather present? Write us a review on Apple Podcasts! That’s the only thing on our list!

TOC
3:05 - It’s Giving Tuesday (kind of) — Our cats as Christmas ghosts
6:00 - We cast Muppet Frankenstein
7:30 - Intro question: What is your favorite piece of media about how only monsters play God?
12:25 - Did we need another Frankenstein adaptation?
28:50 - Frankenstein as an artist
31:01 - The book vs. the movie
43:43 - Narcissistic parents
51:28 - The optimism of the adaptation
53:00 - Did Elizabeth want to bang the monster? (yes)
1:00:28 - This adaptation is from a Mexican POV
1:05:52 - The performances (Wow Jacob Elordi did that)
1:18:50 - Is subtlety dead?
1:36:20 - Listener feedback
1:41:31 - What’s next on the pod?]]>6403book-adaptation,book-club,classic-literature,film,frankenstein,gothic-literature,guillermo-del-toro,horror,jacob-elordi,mary-shelley,mia-goth,movies,netflix,oscar-isaactruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-113-between-hard-soft-immaculate-conception-by-ling-ling-huang--68777373
If you listen, don't forget to rate and review (and we will love you forever. And take a peek at our Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/booksquadgoals. It's only $3 a month to join!

TOC
0:00:30 Welcome Sam from Seattle Book Club!
0:13:19 Immaculate Conception Synopsis from Fable
0:16:10 Kelly's Art Critique
0:27:43 The Setting of the Book
0:36:15 AI in the novel
0:39:10 Art & Technology & Parenthood
0:48:25 Enka & Mathilde's relationship
0:53:14 Empathy and SCAFFOLD
0:59:29 The Mother-in-Law
1:03:40 Enka’s husband!
1:14:02 Immaculate Conception
1:18:30 Gay? And Final Thoughts
1:20:35 Rating
1:28:20 Interview with Sam
1:43:30 What's on the Blog?/Be Afraid, Todd! (He is Afraid)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68777373Thu, 27 Nov 2025 23:27:44 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt's time for the squad to meld minds with Seattle Book Club's Sam Clark to discuss Immaculate Conception, Ling Ling Huang's sophomore novel. Is this a sci-fi novel? Is it literary fiction? Is this queer? Does the art described in this book sound...
If you listen, don't forget to rate and review (and we will love you forever. And take a peek at our Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/booksquadgoals. It's only $3 a month to join!

TOC
0:00:30 Welcome Sam from Seattle Book Club!
0:13:19 Immaculate Conception Synopsis from Fable
0:16:10 Kelly's Art Critique
0:27:43 The Setting of the Book
0:36:15 AI in the novel
0:39:10 Art & Technology & Parenthood
0:48:25 Enka & Mathilde's relationship
0:53:14 Empathy and SCAFFOLD
0:59:29 The Mother-in-Law
1:03:40 Enka’s husband!
1:14:02 Immaculate Conception
1:18:30 Gay? And Final Thoughts
1:20:35 Rating
1:28:20 Interview with Sam
1:43:30 What's on the Blog?/Be Afraid, Todd! (He is Afraid)]]>6673ai,art,book-club,books,frankenstein,horror,immaculate-conception,lesbians,ling-ling-huang,literary-fiction,literature,queer-fiction,queer-literature,sci-fi,technologytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-112-i-work-here-midsommar-with-tatiana-schlote-bonne--68529186Midsommar. Author Tatiana Schlote-Bonne journeys to the Hårga with the rest of the squad for a fun, sunny, nine-day midsummer festival. What could possibly go wrong? After we chat about human sacrifice, bears, “good for her” horror movies, and responsible mushroom use, stick around for a spoiler-free talk with Tatiana about her latest horror novel, The Mean Ones. And if you have thoughts about Midsommar and/or creepy cults, don’t forget to write in to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com to let us know! Next on the pod (11/25), Sam Clark from Seattle Book Club joins us to discuss Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang. And on December 9, we’ll chat about Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein with friend of the pod, Todd! Skål!

TOC
:30 – Welcome, Tatiana! And icebreaker
6:00 – Movie intro
8:33 – Personal history with Midsommar
16:18 – Why is this movie so iconic?
21:44 – Is Christian evil?
28:16 – Mental health
39:27 – Is this movie for or against community?
44:29 – How should we feel when it ends?
50:24 – Interview with Tatiana! 
1:1819 – What’s up next?

Links
https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/midsommar-ari-aster?rq=midsommar]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68529186Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:37:38 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt’s cold outside, but the squad is still thinking about Midsommar. Author Tatiana Schlote-Bonne journeys to the Hårga with the rest of the squad for a fun, sunny, nine-day midsummer festival. What could possibly go wrong? After we chat about human...Midsommar. Author Tatiana Schlote-Bonne journeys to the Hårga with the rest of the squad for a fun, sunny, nine-day midsummer festival. What could possibly go wrong? After we chat about human sacrifice, bears, “good for her” horror movies, and responsible mushroom use, stick around for a spoiler-free talk with Tatiana about her latest horror novel, The Mean Ones. And if you have thoughts about Midsommar and/or creepy cults, don’t forget to write in to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com to let us know! Next on the pod (11/25), Sam Clark from Seattle Book Club joins us to discuss Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang. And on December 9, we’ll chat about Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein with friend of the pod, Todd! Skål!

TOC
:30 – Welcome, Tatiana! And icebreaker
6:00 – Movie intro
8:33 – Personal history with Midsommar
16:18 – Why is this movie so iconic?
21:44 – Is Christian evil?
28:16 – Mental health
39:27 – Is this movie for or against community?
44:29 – How should we feel when it ends?
50:24 – Interview with Tatiana! 
1:1819 – What’s up next?

Links
https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/midsommar-ari-aster?rq=midsommar]]>5003ari-aster,author-interview,book-club,camp-horror,film-review,florence-pugh,horror-movie,midsommar,nature-horror,tatiana-schlote-bonne,the-mean-onestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-112-hell-is-kelli-katabasis-by-r-f-kuang--68322677booksquadgoals.com/blog. Stay tuned for our next episode on 11/11 where we’ll be revisiting the film Midsommar along with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne, author of The Mean Ones. You should also read along for our next bookpisode on Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang, where we’ll be joined by Sam, owner/founder of Seattle Book Club, on 11/25. 

Finally, please consider subscribing to our Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/booksquadgoals, for just $3 a month! Please!!!!

TOC:
0:30– Welcome! And icebreaker
14:05–Magic as metaphor
18:20–Is this book too academic?
35:04–Alice and women in academia
1:00:00–Pacing and what could go
1:16:19–Anything else? Ratings?
1:20:02–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68322677Wed, 29 Oct 2025 03:46:15 +0000#BookSquadGoalsYou know what they say: Hell is going to grad school. Or that’s what R. F. Kuang says, and we here at Book Squad Goals tend to agree with her assessment. This week, the squad dives into Kuang’s latest, Katabasis, discussing everything from the state...booksquadgoals.com/blog. Stay tuned for our next episode on 11/11 where we’ll be revisiting the film Midsommar along with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne, author of The Mean Ones. You should also read along for our next bookpisode on Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang, where we’ll be joined by Sam, owner/founder of Seattle Book Club, on 11/25. 

Finally, please consider subscribing to our Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/booksquadgoals, for just $3 a month! Please!!!!

TOC:
0:30– Welcome! And icebreaker
14:05–Magic as metaphor
18:20–Is this book too academic?
35:04–Alice and women in academia
1:00:00–Pacing and what could go
1:16:19–Anything else? Ratings?
1:20:02–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>5352book-club,book-reviews,books,dantes-inferno,fantasy,feminism,grad-school,hell,katabasis,literature,magic,rf-kuang,romantasytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-111-woman-preposition-noun-netflix-s-the-woman-in-cabin-10-with-tirzah-price--68157421The Woman in Cabin 10, based on the thriller by Ruth Ware. This week, Tirzah Price, author of In Want of a Suspect and the upcoming A Matter of Murder, joins the squad aboard our lavish yacht. Tune in as we tackle important questions like: Why is this woman so tired? Why did the movie switch up the story so much? And most importantly, how the heck did Lo Blacklock get herself in this situation yet again in the sequel? If you watch The Woman in Cabin 10, starring Keira Knightly holding an iPhone for the first time in her life, make sure to write in and let us know your thoughts! And tune in next time (Oct 28) as we discuss Katabasis by RF Kuang! And on Nov 11, Tatiana Schlote-Bonne joins us to discuss Midsommar and her novel The Mean Ones! Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review, and join our Patreon for exclusive pet pics!

TOC
1:18 Tirzah is Here!
7:50 Intro. Question
13:50 Book Vs. Movie Changes
28:33 The Cast
32:16 The Ending
48:05 Is This Movie Good?
54:20 The Woman in Suite 11 (light spoilers)
1:04:10 Why is the Woman-Preposition-Noun trend so popular?
1:14:03 A Matter of Murder by Tirzah Price!
1:18:58 What's on the Blog! Wrap-Up Stuff!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68157421Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:48:36 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThings get creepy on the BSG podcast when four unreliable female narrators come together to discuss the Netflix adaptation of The Woman in Cabin 10, based on the thriller by Ruth Ware. This week, Tirzah Price, author of In Want of a Suspect and the...The Woman in Cabin 10, based on the thriller by Ruth Ware. This week, Tirzah Price, author of In Want of a Suspect and the upcoming A Matter of Murder, joins the squad aboard our lavish yacht. Tune in as we tackle important questions like: Why is this woman so tired? Why did the movie switch up the story so much? And most importantly, how the heck did Lo Blacklock get herself in this situation yet again in the sequel? If you watch The Woman in Cabin 10, starring Keira Knightly holding an iPhone for the first time in her life, make sure to write in and let us know your thoughts! And tune in next time (Oct 28) as we discuss Katabasis by RF Kuang! And on Nov 11, Tatiana Schlote-Bonne joins us to discuss Midsommar and her novel The Mean Ones! Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review, and join our Patreon for exclusive pet pics!

TOC
1:18 Tirzah is Here!
7:50 Intro. Question
13:50 Book Vs. Movie Changes
28:33 The Cast
32:16 The Ending
48:05 Is This Movie Good?
54:20 The Woman in Suite 11 (light spoilers)
1:04:10 Why is the Woman-Preposition-Noun trend so popular?
1:14:03 A Matter of Murder by Tirzah Price!
1:18:58 What's on the Blog! Wrap-Up Stuff!]]>5270adaptations,a-matter-of-murder,book-club,books,guy-pierce,keira-knightley,literature,movie-review,mystery,netflix-movies,pride-and-premeditation,ruth-ware,thriller,tirzah-price,woman-in-cabin-10,woman-in-suite-11truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-111-perturbation-of-the-mind-everything-is-tuberculosis-by-john-green--67976480Everything is Tuberculosis. They ask important questions about the ethics of illness narratives, cowboy hats, the US presidents, and whether or not it is sexy to look tired. Plus: an impassioned defense of Paper Towns from a heterosexual white man!

Next Othersode: The Woman in Cabin 10 with Tirzah Price - 10/14
Next Episode: Katabasis by RF Kuang - 10/28

TOC
:30—Welcome Todd! And icebreaker
15:00—Book intro
16:46—The story of tuberculosis
33:25—Henry’s story
53:00—Is John Green the best person to tell this story?
1:07:44—Ratings
1:11:18—What’s on the blog? What’s up next? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67976480Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:23:20 +0000#BookSquadGoalsHusband of the Pod Todd joins Mary, Kelli, and Emily for a discussion of John Green’s new nonfiction book, Everything is Tuberculosis. They ask important questions about the ethics of illness narratives, cowboy hats, the US presidents, and whether or...Everything is Tuberculosis. They ask important questions about the ethics of illness narratives, cowboy hats, the US presidents, and whether or not it is sexy to look tired. Plus: an impassioned defense of Paper Towns from a heterosexual white man!

Next Othersode: The Woman in Cabin 10 with Tirzah Price - 10/14
Next Episode: Katabasis by RF Kuang - 10/28

TOC
:30—Welcome Todd! And icebreaker
15:00—Book intro
16:46—The story of tuberculosis
33:25—Henry’s story
53:00—Is John Green the best person to tell this story?
1:07:44—Ratings
1:11:18—What’s on the blog? What’s up next? ]]>5485book-club,ethics-in-nonfiction,everything-is-tuberculosis,hank-green,history,john-green,nonfiction,paper-towns,the-fault-in-our-stars,tuberculosis,vlog-brotherstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-110-are-twins-even-real-sinners-with-ally-russell--67802982
Up Next: Everything is Tuberculosis with Todd Osborne (9/30)
And Then: The Woman in Cabin 10 with Tirzah Price (10/14)

TOC:
0:00– Welcome, Ally! (and cat tour)
9:39– Icebreaker
17:50– Sinners intro
19:19–Trailers, expectations
28:23– Characters
37:25– Performances
54:39–What’s up with how horny this movie is? … also romance
1:00:20–Music
1:25:39–Interview with Ally Russell!
2:01:50– What’s on the blog? What’s up next? 

Dev Forst - https://www.instagram.com/devforst/ 
Ally Russell - https://www.instagram.com/onedarkally/ ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67802982Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:44:46 +0000#BookSquadGoalsAuthor Ally Russell (Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave) joins the squad to discuss Ryan Coogler’s Sinners! Ally graciously stuck around to tell us about her new book as well, and we had a great conversation about the supernatural, cemeteries, and all...
Up Next: Everything is Tuberculosis with Todd Osborne (9/30)
And Then: The Woman in Cabin 10 with Tirzah Price (10/14)

TOC:
0:00– Welcome, Ally! (and cat tour)
9:39– Icebreaker
17:50– Sinners intro
19:19–Trailers, expectations
28:23– Characters
37:25– Performances
54:39–What’s up with how horny this movie is? … also romance
1:00:20–Music
1:25:39–Interview with Ally Russell!
2:01:50– What’s on the blog? What’s up next? 

Dev Forst - https://www.instagram.com/devforst/ 
Ally Russell - https://www.instagram.com/onedarkally/ ]]>7878ally-russell,book-club,books,cats,childrens-literature,ghosts,graveyards,horror,horror-books,michael-b-jordan,middle-grade-books,middle-grade-literature,movies,music,mystery-james,ryan-coogler,scary-stories,sinners,vampirestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-110-clear-lesbian-tendencies-the-unworthy-by-agustina-bazterrica--67603506The Unworthy, covering everything from the structure of the convent's mysterious religion to the merits of writing diary entries with your own blood. 

Next Othersode: Sinners with Ally Russell (Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave) 9/16
Next Episode: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green 9/30

TOC:
:30—Welcome! Beverage check and icebreaker
6:00—Book intro
10:29—How does the narrative device work?
20:00—Dystopia
28:40—Religion
39:14—Lucia
49:12—There’s a LOT happening in this book
57:55—The ending
1:02:28—Ratings
1:09:10—What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67603506Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:39:22 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIn a post-apocalyptic world, a mysterious convent is some women’s only hope for survival, but when the beautiful Lucia enters the scene, the unnamed narrator feels inspired to get to the bottom of the convent’s many secrets. This week, Emily, Mary,...The Unworthy, covering everything from the structure of the convent's mysterious religion to the merits of writing diary entries with your own blood. 

Next Othersode: Sinners with Ally Russell (Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave) 9/16
Next Episode: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green 9/30

TOC:
:30—Welcome! Beverage check and icebreaker
6:00—Book intro
10:29—How does the narrative device work?
20:00—Dystopia
28:40—Religion
39:14—Lucia
49:12—There’s a LOT happening in this book
57:55—The ending
1:02:28—Ratings
1:09:10—What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>4688agustina-bazterrica,book-club,book-review,climate-fiction,horror-fiction,lgtbq-fiction,literature,post-apocalyptic-fiction,queer-books,religious-horror,tender-is-the-flesh,the-unworthytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-109-another-thing-the-thing-with-paul-tremblay--67453519https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67453519Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:56:46 +0000#BookSquadGoalsHorror author Paul Tremblay joins us for ANOTHER episode, this time to discuss John Carpenter’s The Thing. Then, we turn our lens to Paul as we talk about his latest book, Another, a horror tale geared at younger readers. Tune in for our next episode...6138another,author-interviews,book-club,books,doppelgangers,horror,kurt-russell,paul-tremblay,scary-stories,the-thingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-109-everyone-is-mother-slay-vanishing-world-by-sayaka-murata--67263162
TOC:
:30–Welcome! And congrats, Susan!
14:25–Book intro and a big ole content warning
18:34–the basic premise of the novel
24:09–Murata’s “Alien Eye”
39:12–“I’ve been doing a lot of thinking”
46:25–Deriving pleasure from your uterus
49:30–So, the ending. The pivot.
59:00–What is she trying to say?
1:09:47–Ratings
1:11:22– Survive the Night feedback
1:20:44– What’s up next?

Links:
Sayaka Murata interview: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/04/14/sayaka-muratas-alien-eye
WithCindy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEWdtN0l0Is 
Emily and Mary talk Survive the Night: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/survive-the-book-mary-and-emily-read-riley-sager]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67263162Tue, 05 Aug 2025 22:27:31 +0000#BookSquadGoalsMary, Kelli, and Emily convene to talk about Vanishing World, the latest work by Sayaka Murata to be translated into English. When Amane finds out she was conceived in an unnatural way, it sets her up for a lifetime of mental anguish. Will Amane find...
TOC:
:30–Welcome! And congrats, Susan!
14:25–Book intro and a big ole content warning
18:34–the basic premise of the novel
24:09–Murata’s “Alien Eye”
39:12–“I’ve been doing a lot of thinking”
46:25–Deriving pleasure from your uterus
49:30–So, the ending. The pivot.
59:00–What is she trying to say?
1:09:47–Ratings
1:11:22– Survive the Night feedback
1:20:44– What’s up next?

Links:
Sayaka Murata interview: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/04/14/sayaka-muratas-alien-eye
WithCindy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEWdtN0l0Is 
Emily and Mary talk Survive the Night: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/survive-the-book-mary-and-emily-read-riley-sager]]>5254asian-literature,book-club,book-reviews,books,dystopia,dystopian-fiction,japan,japanese-literature,literature,pop-culture,riley-sager,sayaka-murata,science-fiction,sex,sexuality,survive-the-nighttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-108-negative-chills-the-great-gatsby-2013-with-janet-dale-and-allison-renner--67080748 The Great Gatsby (2013). Then we chat with Janet and Allison about their new collaborative chapbook, Green Light: A Gatsby Cycle. Read along for our next Bookpisode about Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata on August 5th. Then watch The Thing for our next Othersode with Paul Tremblay, author of the new novel Another, on August 19th.

TOC
:30 – Hello everyone! Welcome, Janet and Allison! 
17:00 – How does this movie hold up?
32:00 – Casting
44:15 – The music
48:45 – Why do people still love Gatsby?
57:12– Interview with Janet and Allison!
1:38:39 – What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67080748Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:17:12 +0000#BookSquadGoalsHello, old sports! Join us and our young and beautiful guests, Janet Dale and Allison Renner, as we revisit Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby (2013). Then we chat with Janet and Allison about their new collaborative chapbook, Green Light: A Gatsby... The Great Gatsby (2013). Then we chat with Janet and Allison about their new collaborative chapbook, Green Light: A Gatsby Cycle. Read along for our next Bookpisode about Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata on August 5th. Then watch The Thing for our next Othersode with Paul Tremblay, author of the new novel Another, on August 19th.

TOC
:30 – Hello everyone! Welcome, Janet and Allison! 
17:00 – How does this movie hold up?
32:00 – Casting
44:15 – The music
48:45 – Why do people still love Gatsby?
57:12– Interview with Janet and Allison!
1:38:39 – What’s up next?]]>6419allison-renner,baz-luhrmann,carey-mulligan,flash-fiction,found-poetry,f-scott-fitzgerald,green-light,green-lights,janet-dale,jazz-age,leonardo-dicaprio,the-great-gatsby,tobey-maguiretruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-108-shocking-and-revolting-el-dorado-drive--66906527
TOC:
30– Welcome! And icebreaker
9:00–Book intro
11:20–The Bishop sisters and their relationship
23:33–What’s their problem?
29:45–MLM business
46:00– The murder part
56:56–TWISTS that are SHOCKING AND REVOLTING
1:01:00–Ratings
1:04:40–Feedback
1:08:00– What’s up next?

Links:
The chefs at sororities: https://www.instagram.com/oldscoolkevmo/?hl=en]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66906527Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:01:58 +0000#BookSquadGoalsHey, hun! It’s your old friends, the Book Squad, with an exciting opportunity for you! We’d love to invite you to join us for our discussion about El Dorado Drive by Megan Abbott. We talk about the sisters’ relationships, money troubles, good ol’...
TOC:
30– Welcome! And icebreaker
9:00–Book intro
11:20–The Bishop sisters and their relationship
23:33–What’s their problem?
29:45–MLM business
46:00– The murder part
56:56–TWISTS that are SHOCKING AND REVOLTING
1:01:00–Ratings
1:04:40–Feedback
1:08:00– What’s up next?

Links:
The chefs at sororities: https://www.instagram.com/oldscoolkevmo/?hl=en]]>4391book-club,book-reviews,books,el-dorado-drive,literature,lula-rich,megan-abbott,mlms,mystery,pyramid-schemes,scams,sisters,the-dream,thrillerstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-107-lily-gladstone-worked-at-gay-the-wedding-banquet-with-susie-dumond--66734913
TOC:
:30– Welcome to Susie! And icebreaker
8:52–Movie intro
16:00– Let’s talk about the decisions these characters make
27:00–Is this movie successful in recontextualizing this type of story?
33:37–Mommy corner
46:44– Interview with the wonderful Susie Dumond! About Bed and Breakup, her new book!
1:17:00– What’s up next? 

Links:
Go find Susie!: 
https://susiedumond.com/ 
https://www.instagram.com/susiedoom/?hl=en ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66734913Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:03:47 +0000#BookSquadGoalsA deliciously queer romcommy episode is here! Author Susie Dumond returns to chat with us about the 2025 remake of the film The Wedding Banquet in all of its low-key chaotic glory. Then we interview Susie about her brand new novel, Bed and Breakup...
TOC:
:30– Welcome to Susie! And icebreaker
8:52–Movie intro
16:00– Let’s talk about the decisions these characters make
27:00–Is this movie successful in recontextualizing this type of story?
33:37–Mommy corner
46:44– Interview with the wonderful Susie Dumond! About Bed and Breakup, her new book!
1:17:00– What’s up next? 

Links:
Go find Susie!: 
https://susiedumond.com/ 
https://www.instagram.com/susiedoom/?hl=en ]]>4856book-club,books,bowen-yang,comedy,kelly-marie-tran,lgbtq,lily-gladstone,movies,queer-fiction,queer-romance,romance,rom-coms,sapphic-romance,susie-dumond,weddingstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-107-reading-do-you-with-jenna-the-dream-hotel-by-laila-lalami--66499609The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami. We talk about surveillance, the unfortunate parallels to our present moment, the novel’s structure, the characters, and of course, Jenna Bush Hagar and her book club antics. Then we dig into some listener feedback and chat about what’s up next! Watch The Wedding Banquet and tune in on June 24th for our next Othersode featuring Susie Dumond, author of Bed and Breakup! Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode on Megan Abbott’s new novel, El Dorado Drive, on July 8th! Check out our Patreon and consider supporting your fav indie pod for just $3 a month!

TOC
:30 – Hello! And Icebreaker
10:20 – Book intro
12:00 – So, this is prison, right? Data tracking and surveillance
18:50 – Dreams and old fears
27:02 – Jenna Reads (maybe)
34:59 – Pacing… and more Jenna
51:10 – Ratings
54:20 – Feedback about Hum (spoiler warning)
58:45 – What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66499609Tue, 10 Jun 2025 22:11:46 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt’s time to read with (?) Jenna again! Join us for a discussion of The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami. We talk about surveillance, the unfortunate parallels to our present moment, the novel’s structure, the characters, and of course, Jenna Bush Hagar...The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami. We talk about surveillance, the unfortunate parallels to our present moment, the novel’s structure, the characters, and of course, Jenna Bush Hagar and her book club antics. Then we dig into some listener feedback and chat about what’s up next! Watch The Wedding Banquet and tune in on June 24th for our next Othersode featuring Susie Dumond, author of Bed and Breakup! Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode on Megan Abbott’s new novel, El Dorado Drive, on July 8th! Check out our Patreon and consider supporting your fav indie pod for just $3 a month!

TOC
:30 – Hello! And Icebreaker
10:20 – Book intro
12:00 – So, this is prison, right? Data tracking and surveillance
18:50 – Dreams and old fears
27:02 – Jenna Reads (maybe)
34:59 – Pacing… and more Jenna
51:10 – Ratings
54:20 – Feedback about Hum (spoiler warning)
58:45 – What’s up next?]]>4008book-club,book-review,jenna-bush-hagar,laila-lalami,literary-fiction,prison-abolition,prison-industrial-complex,reading-with-jenna,speculative-fiction,surveillance,the-dream-hoteltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-106-good-american-duplass-good-american-family-with-mary-kay-mcbrayer--66299010Madame Queen: The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair, we discuss Hulu's Good American Family, another tale of crime, scams, and a case of a misrepresented age. We dig into the story of Natalia Grace, the way this series compares to the documentary and real-life details of the case, and our general affection for Mark Duplass. If you love true crime, organized crime, or really, any old kind of crime, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

On June 10, come on back for a discussion of The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami, and on June 24 Susie Dumond will be here to discuss The Wedding Banquet – and more importantly, her new book, Bed and Breakup!

TOC
:30 – Welcome, Mary Kay McBrayer! And icebreaker
9:25 – Show intro
11:06 – Shifting perspectives
19:42 – Acting and casting
36:05 – Thoughts on the real case
42:15 – Interview with Mary Kay!
1:13:07 – Feedback
1:16:26 – What’s up next?

The Greatest True Crime Story Ever Told: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-greatest-true-crime-stories-ever-told/id1718699612
Madame Queen: https://www.amazon.com/Madame-Queen-Underground-Racketeer-Stephanie/dp/0778310655]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66299010Tue, 27 May 2025 19:20:52 +0000#BookSquadGoalsAuthor and pal Mary Kay McBrayer joins us to talk all things Madame Queen, AKA Stephanie St. Claire, mysterious criminal mastermind and numbers genius. Before we jump into discussing Mary Kay’s latest book, Madame Queen: The Life and Crimes of...Madame Queen: The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair, we discuss Hulu's Good American Family, another tale of crime, scams, and a case of a misrepresented age. We dig into the story of Natalia Grace, the way this series compares to the documentary and real-life details of the case, and our general affection for Mark Duplass. If you love true crime, organized crime, or really, any old kind of crime, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

On June 10, come on back for a discussion of The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami, and on June 24 Susie Dumond will be here to discuss The Wedding Banquet – and more importantly, her new book, Bed and Breakup!

TOC
:30 – Welcome, Mary Kay McBrayer! And icebreaker
9:25 – Show intro
11:06 – Shifting perspectives
19:42 – Acting and casting
36:05 – Thoughts on the real case
42:15 – Interview with Mary Kay!
1:13:07 – Feedback
1:16:26 – What’s up next?

The Greatest True Crime Story Ever Told: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-greatest-true-crime-stories-ever-told/id1718699612
Madame Queen: https://www.amazon.com/Madame-Queen-Underground-Racketeer-Stephanie/dp/0778310655]]>4904author-interviews,creative-nonfiction,docuseries,ellen-pompeo,good-american-family,hulu,madame-queen,mark-duplass,mary-kay-mcbrayer,natalia-grace,nyc-crime,stephanie-st-clair,true-crime,true-crime-books,true-crime-showstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-106-don-t-trust-the-government-when-the-wolf-comes-home--66079480
TOC:
30– Welcome!
10:47–Book intro
12:30–Pacing
18:30– What’s actually happening?
24:49– Theme of Nat Cassidy’s “trilogy”
30:40–The Afterward
40:05–Characters
49:00– The power of improv
51:39– Let’s talk about the dad
1:02:00– Was there any other ending that could’ve happened?
1:14:19–Ratings
1:19:25–Feedback
1:22:23–what’s up next?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66079480Wed, 14 May 2025 02:37:50 +0000#BookSquadGoalsNone will be spared…when we talk about When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy! Join the Book Squad for a chat about this wild ride of a novel—we talk about the action and pacing, horror subgenres, the characters, mom/dad stuff, and goodness vs....
TOC:
30– Welcome!
10:47–Book intro
12:30–Pacing
18:30– What’s actually happening?
24:49– Theme of Nat Cassidy’s “trilogy”
30:40–The Afterward
40:05–Characters
49:00– The power of improv
51:39– Let’s talk about the dad
1:02:00– Was there any other ending that could’ve happened?
1:14:19–Ratings
1:19:25–Feedback
1:22:23–what’s up next?

]]>5274book-club,books,horror,horror-novels,improv,literature,nat-cassidy,pop-culture,roger-rabbit,scary-stories,terminator,werewolves,when-the-wolf-comes-hometruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-105-the-animal-community-the-white-lotus-with-todd-osborne--65800426
Look for our next Bookpisode on May 13th where we’ll be discussing When the Wolf Comes Home, the new novel by Nat Cassidy. Then join us and special guest Mary Kay McBrayer (author of Madame Queen: The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair) to talk about Good American Family (Hulu) on May 27.

P.S. Our lil podcast just turned 8 years old! If you’d like to get us a birthday gift, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and consider supporting us on Patreon for just $3/month! 

TOC::
30– Welcome, Todd!
10:24–What is White Lotus?
13:09–Cast talk
15:00–Setting
30:00– Characters
54:14– What’s up with the storyline with Rick?
1:05:38– What characters are reading
1:12:46–Interviewing Todd about Gatherer!
1:57:30– What’s up next?

Links - 
“One Art” by Elizabeth Bishop- https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47536/one-art 
“Do Not Go Gently Into That Good Night” by Dylan Thomas- https://poets.org/poem/do-not-go-gentle-good-night 
“Morning Rituals” by Todd Osborne- https://www.hobartpulp.com/web_features/morning-rituals 
Gatherer, available at Belle Point Press- https://bellepointpress.com/products/gatherer]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65800426Wed, 30 Apr 2025 03:14:56 +0000#BookSquadGoalsWe’re briefly leaving our luxury villas to talk about season three of The White Lotus! Join us as we chat about the cast, the season’s setting, the characters we loved and hated, and what we can learn about the characters based on their book choices....
Look for our next Bookpisode on May 13th where we’ll be discussing When the Wolf Comes Home, the new novel by Nat Cassidy. Then join us and special guest Mary Kay McBrayer (author of Madame Queen: The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair) to talk about Good American Family (Hulu) on May 27.

P.S. Our lil podcast just turned 8 years old! If you’d like to get us a birthday gift, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and consider supporting us on Patreon for just $3/month! 

TOC::
30– Welcome, Todd!
10:24–What is White Lotus?
13:09–Cast talk
15:00–Setting
30:00– Characters
54:14– What’s up with the storyline with Rick?
1:05:38– What characters are reading
1:12:46–Interviewing Todd about Gatherer!
1:57:30– What’s up next?

Links - 
“One Art” by Elizabeth Bishop- https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47536/one-art 
“Do Not Go Gently Into That Good Night” by Dylan Thomas- https://poets.org/poem/do-not-go-gentle-good-night 
“Morning Rituals” by Todd Osborne- https://www.hobartpulp.com/web_features/morning-rituals 
Gatherer, available at Belle Point Press- https://bellepointpress.com/products/gatherer]]>7253black-pink,books,hbo,lisa,parker-posey,poetry,pop-culture,the-white-lotus,the-white-lotus-season-3,tv-shows,walton-goggins,white-lotustruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-105-for-peat-s-sake-the-bog-wife-by-kay-chronister--65584350The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister. We talk about the Haddesley sibling dynamics, the infamous Bog Wife herself, the bog as a character, and of course, generational trauma. Join us and special guest Todd Osborne (husband of the pod) on April 29 for a special one-year celebration of his poetry collection, Gatherer, and a chat about The White Lotus season three. Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode about When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy on May 13. Feeling extra supportive this week? Head over to our Patreon and consider supporting us for just $3/month! Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts, and we’ll read it on the pod!

TOC
0:30 – Get on our Patreon, and icebreaker
12:14 – Book intro
16:20 – Siblings and their relationship dynamics
33:33 – Who is the bog wife?
44:00 – The bog is a character
52:00 – How did they stay isolated?
56:20 – Generational trauma and the patriarchy
1:03:20 – Ratings
1:06:18 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links: https://electricliterature.com/in-kay-chronisters-novel-a-father-is-sacrificed-for-a-bog-wife-who-never-arrives/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65584350Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:43:51 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGet ready to listen to us say “peat” about a hundred times because we’re discussing The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister. We talk about the Haddesley sibling dynamics, the infamous Bog Wife herself, the bog as a character, and of course, generational...The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister. We talk about the Haddesley sibling dynamics, the infamous Bog Wife herself, the bog as a character, and of course, generational trauma. Join us and special guest Todd Osborne (husband of the pod) on April 29 for a special one-year celebration of his poetry collection, Gatherer, and a chat about The White Lotus season three. Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode about When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy on May 13. Feeling extra supportive this week? Head over to our Patreon and consider supporting us for just $3/month! Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts, and we’ll read it on the pod!

TOC
0:30 – Get on our Patreon, and icebreaker
12:14 – Book intro
16:20 – Siblings and their relationship dynamics
33:33 – Who is the bog wife?
44:00 – The bog is a character
52:00 – How did they stay isolated?
56:20 – Generational trauma and the patriarchy
1:03:20 – Ratings
1:06:18 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links: https://electricliterature.com/in-kay-chronisters-novel-a-father-is-sacrificed-for-a-bog-wife-who-never-arrives/]]>4600book-club,book-review,books,environmental-fiction,feminism,kay-chronister,literature,magical-realism,the-bog-wifetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-104-cooch-to-the-wind-a-scythe-sparrow-hatepisode--65337821Scythe & Sparrow, the third installment in the Ruinous Love Trilogy. After Mary gives us an overview of the other two books, we get a special review of Butcher & Blackbird by Emily’s dad, Charlie. Then we talk about the cringeworthy “trigger warnings” and then spend a lot of time dissecting the “spice,” which is not as transgressive as it thinks it is. After we barely survive this discussion, we get into some listener feedback. Read along for our next Bookpisode about The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister on April 15th. Then join us April 29th for an Othersode about season 3 of The White Lotus, plus a conversation with Todd about his poetry collection, Gatherer. 

Have you read any of the Ruinous Love Trilogy? We need to hear from you. Email us at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on social media! Also, are you a patron yet? Support us on Patreon for only $3 a month and get a monthly newsletter of pet photos!

TOC 
1:11 — Icebreaker question
13:15—Charlie's review
35:30—The spice!
45:28—Dialogue during sex scenes
47:00—The audiobook--man doing man voice
47:27—Cringy sex scene reading
50:12—Ask a Man
55:51—Marriage: why?
58:00—The epilogue
1:03—1 star reviews
1:09—Feedback]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65337821Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:33:19 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt’s appropriate this book involves a circus because we about to clown on it. Join the squad for a Hatepisode about Brynn Weaver’s Scythe & Sparrow, the third installment in the Ruinous Love Trilogy. After Mary gives us an overview of the other...Scythe & Sparrow, the third installment in the Ruinous Love Trilogy. After Mary gives us an overview of the other two books, we get a special review of Butcher & Blackbird by Emily’s dad, Charlie. Then we talk about the cringeworthy “trigger warnings” and then spend a lot of time dissecting the “spice,” which is not as transgressive as it thinks it is. After we barely survive this discussion, we get into some listener feedback. Read along for our next Bookpisode about The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister on April 15th. Then join us April 29th for an Othersode about season 3 of The White Lotus, plus a conversation with Todd about his poetry collection, Gatherer. 

Have you read any of the Ruinous Love Trilogy? We need to hear from you. Email us at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on social media! Also, are you a patron yet? Support us on Patreon for only $3 a month and get a monthly newsletter of pet photos!

TOC 
1:11 — Icebreaker question
13:15—Charlie's review
35:30—The spice!
45:28—Dialogue during sex scenes
47:00—The audiobook--man doing man voice
47:27—Cringy sex scene reading
50:12—Ask a Man
55:51—Marriage: why?
58:00—The epilogue
1:03—1 star reviews
1:09—Feedback]]>4749book-club,book-review,brynn-weaver,crime-novels,hate-read,hate-review,negativity,romance-fiction,romance-novels,scythe-and-sparrowtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-104-all-natalies-grow-up-eventually-entitlement-by-rumaan-alam--64959876Entitlement by Rumaan Alam, but we had a good time talking about billionaires, flat characters, lying to get a cool apartment, and of course, the guy on the subway poking people with a hypodermic needle. Join us on April 1st for an intentional hatepisode about Scythe and Sparrow by Brynne Weaver! Then read along for our next regular Bookpisode on The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister on April 15th!

TOC
:30 – Welcome to the madness
9:30 – Book Intro
12:23 – Why is this set in 2014?
24:48 – Reviews and characterization
44:22 – The Subway Pricker!
53:00 – Ratings
1:00:00 – What’s on the blog? Lol
What’s up next? 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64959876Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:50:20 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin us in the depths of the NYC subway system for an accidental hatepisode! We didn’t love Entitlement by Rumaan Alam, but we had a good time talking about billionaires, flat characters, lying to get a cool apartment, and of course, the guy on the...Entitlement by Rumaan Alam, but we had a good time talking about billionaires, flat characters, lying to get a cool apartment, and of course, the guy on the subway poking people with a hypodermic needle. Join us on April 1st for an intentional hatepisode about Scythe and Sparrow by Brynne Weaver! Then read along for our next regular Bookpisode on The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister on April 15th!

TOC
:30 – Welcome to the madness
9:30 – Book Intro
12:23 – Why is this set in 2014?
24:48 – Reviews and characterization
44:22 – The Subway Pricker!
53:00 – Ratings
1:00:00 – What’s on the blog? Lol
What’s up next? 
]]>4253billionaires,book-club,book-review,capitalism,eat-the-rich,entitlement,leave-the-world-behind,literary-fiction,literature,reading,rumaan-alam,wealthtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-103-we-re-all-just-structures-man-the-monkey-with-samantha-allen--64719258Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet, for a fun chat about The Monkey film, based on the short story by our man Stephen King. After discussing cursed toys of our own childhoods, we talk about the horror-comedy genre and how it relates to grief, the family relationships, performances, and our favorite deaths. Read along for our next Bookpisode on Entitlement by Rumaan Alam on March 18th. Then get ready for a special Hatepisode on Scythe and Sparrow by Brynne Weaver on April 1st! (Pure coincidence that it’s on April Fool’s Day. We’re actually very serious about being haters.) Drop us a rating and review, and if you’re feeling extra supportive, head over to our Patreon and become a patron of the pod!

TOC
:30 – Welcome, Samantha! And icebreaker
13:30 – Movie intro
15:09 – Short story v movie; genre
23:00 – Let’s talk about the gore
30:00 – Familial relationships and performancss
45:40 – Fave deaths
47:43 – Questions from the group
57:00 – Ratings
1:03:45 – Romance chat and what’s up next
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64719258Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:41:10 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt’s safe to listen, but whatever you do, don’t wind that monkey! Join us and special guest Samantha Allen, author of Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet, for a fun chat about The Monkey film, based on the short story by our man Stephen King. After...Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet, for a fun chat about The Monkey film, based on the short story by our man Stephen King. After discussing cursed toys of our own childhoods, we talk about the horror-comedy genre and how it relates to grief, the family relationships, performances, and our favorite deaths. Read along for our next Bookpisode on Entitlement by Rumaan Alam on March 18th. Then get ready for a special Hatepisode on Scythe and Sparrow by Brynne Weaver on April 1st! (Pure coincidence that it’s on April Fool’s Day. We’re actually very serious about being haters.) Drop us a rating and review, and if you’re feeling extra supportive, head over to our Patreon and become a patron of the pod!

TOC
:30 – Welcome, Samantha! And icebreaker
13:30 – Movie intro
15:09 – Short story v movie; genre
23:00 – Let’s talk about the gore
30:00 – Familial relationships and performancss
45:40 – Fave deaths
47:43 – Questions from the group
57:00 – Ratings
1:03:45 – Romance chat and what’s up next
]]>4552book-adaptations,book-club,horror,horror-comedy,horror-literature,horror-movies,movie-review,movies,roland-rogers-isnt-dead-yet,samantha-allen,stephen-king,the-monkey,theo-jamestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-103-incidents-around-the-tri-county-area-incidents-around-the-house-by-josh-malerman--64443562Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman. We talk about the novel’s POV and try to figure out what Other Mommy actually is. Plus, Mary gives us a children’s lit lesson! Go see The Monkey and tune in for our next Othersode on March 4th. Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode on March 18th about Entitlement by Rumaan Alam.

We would like to extend an extra special thanks to Benjamin Mitchell for his editorial assistance.

TOC
:30 – Welcome, everyone!
11:20 – Book intro
12:40 – Stop crediting Neil Gaiman
17:45 – POV
30:02 – Other mommy
39:20 – The end?
1:09:47 – Ratings!
1:16:56 – One of Our Kind feedback
1:22:54 – What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64443562Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:50:28 +0000#BookSquadGoalsWho’s that talking to you through your AirPods? Is it the Book Squad, or is it Other Mommy? Join us as we discuss Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman. We talk about the novel’s POV and try to figure out what Other Mommy actually is. Plus, Mary...Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman. We talk about the novel’s POV and try to figure out what Other Mommy actually is. Plus, Mary gives us a children’s lit lesson! Go see The Monkey and tune in for our next Othersode on March 4th. Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode on March 18th about Entitlement by Rumaan Alam.

We would like to extend an extra special thanks to Benjamin Mitchell for his editorial assistance.

TOC
:30 – Welcome, everyone!
11:20 – Book intro
12:40 – Stop crediting Neil Gaiman
17:45 – POV
30:02 – Other mommy
39:20 – The end?
1:09:47 – Ratings!
1:16:56 – One of Our Kind feedback
1:22:54 – What’s up next?]]>5270book-club,book-discussion,book-review,horror,horror-fiction,horror-lit,incidents-around-the-house,josh-malerman,literature,other-mommytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-102-clady-mchendrix-the-craft-with-grady-hendrix-and-clay-mcleod-chapman--64194330The Craft. We talk about our experience with the film and try to dissect what it’s really saying about witches. Then we have a spoiler-free chat with Grady and Clay about their newest books, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls and Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, respectively. Read along for our next Bookpisode on Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman on February 18th. Then go see The Monkey for our next Othersode on March 4th!

TOC
:30 – WELCOME to Clay and Grady! 
9:16 – Movie intro
12:00 – Previous experience with the film
23:22 – What is this movie trying to say about witches? What’s any story trying to say about witches
1:07:00 – Interview with Clay and Grady about their new books
1:54:00 – What’s up next?

Emily’s The Craft: Legacy Blog: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/10-weeks-of-spooktober-the-craft-legacy-week-10-of-10]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64194330Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:14:02 +0000#BookSquadGoalsReturning guests and two of our favorite authors, Grady Hendrix and Clay McLeod Chapman, join us to talk about The Craft. We talk about our experience with the film and try to dissect what it’s really saying about witches. Then we have a spoiler-free...The Craft. We talk about our experience with the film and try to dissect what it’s really saying about witches. Then we have a spoiler-free chat with Grady and Clay about their newest books, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls and Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, respectively. Read along for our next Bookpisode on Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman on February 18th. Then go see The Monkey for our next Othersode on March 4th!

TOC
:30 – WELCOME to Clay and Grady! 
9:16 – Movie intro
12:00 – Previous experience with the film
23:22 – What is this movie trying to say about witches? What’s any story trying to say about witches
1:07:00 – Interview with Clay and Grady about their new books
1:54:00 – What’s up next?

Emily’s The Craft: Legacy Blog: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/10-weeks-of-spooktober-the-craft-legacy-week-10-of-10]]>7177alt-right-horror,author-interviews,book-club,clay-mcleod-chapman,grady-hendrix,horror-fiction,horror-movies,the-craft,wake-up-and-open-your-eyes,witchcraft-for-wayward-girls,witch-fiction,witch-horrortruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-102-i-like-diven-one-of-our-kind--63797000
TOC
:30–hello and welcome!
13:42–book description
15:21–what Black readers said
24:00–what’s the ending?
44:25–class
56:23– characters
1:01:16–comparisons to other similar stories
1:06:52–ratings
1:13:52–feedback!
1:23:18–what’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63797000Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:49:54 +0000#BookSquadGoalsCome with us to a utopian (?) community as we discuss One of Our Kind by Nicola Yoon. We talk about the responses to the book from POC readers (our standard disclaimer: we are white ladies), the book’s ending, class and characters, and comparisons to...
TOC
:30–hello and welcome!
13:42–book description
15:21–what Black readers said
24:00–what’s the ending?
44:25–class
56:23– characters
1:01:16–comparisons to other similar stories
1:06:52–ratings
1:13:52–feedback!
1:23:18–what’s up next?]]>5644activism,book-club,books,class,dystopia,feminism,jordan-peele,literature,nicola-yoon,one-of-our-kind,parasite,race,social-thrillers,stepford-wives,thriller-books,thrillerstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-101-a-group-of-haters-is-called-a-podcast-best-of-2024--63605205
TOC
1:00– Lamar Giles’s fave thing of the year
2:30–Welcome! New things we tried in 2024
11:23–Giveaway details
12:47–Number 3s
26:00–Susie Dumond’s fave thing, Ben Mitchell’s fave thing
29:00–Number 2s
46:00– Ang Ferraguto fave things, Todd Osborne’s fave things
52:00– Honorable mentions
59:56– Samantha Allen’s fave thing, Paul Tremblay’s fave thing
1:04:00– NUMBER 1S!
1:25:50– Tirzah Price’s favorite thing, Nathan Simmons’ favorite thing
1:30:54– What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63605205Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:14:07 +0000#BookSquadGoalsHappy New Year! We’re celebrating by talking about all of our favorite things from 2024. This is the fun kind of retrospective where we just talk about the good things and leave out all the bad! Plus, you’ll get to hear from many of this year’s...
TOC
1:00– Lamar Giles’s fave thing of the year
2:30–Welcome! New things we tried in 2024
11:23–Giveaway details
12:47–Number 3s
26:00–Susie Dumond’s fave thing, Ben Mitchell’s fave thing
29:00–Number 2s
46:00– Ang Ferraguto fave things, Todd Osborne’s fave things
52:00– Honorable mentions
59:56– Samantha Allen’s fave thing, Paul Tremblay’s fave thing
1:04:00– NUMBER 1S!
1:25:50– Tirzah Price’s favorite thing, Nathan Simmons’ favorite thing
1:30:54– What’s up next?]]>5726beyonce,books,chappell-roan,charli-xcx,comedy,comics,hip-hop,horror-novels,kendrick-lamar,lorde,loveisland,love-island,marvel,movies,music,pop-music,reality-tv,sabrina-carpenter,troye-sivan,tvtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-101-is-it-cobbler-or-pie-model-home--63471883 Model Home. Join us for a truly haunting discussion about family dynamics, gender exploration, and the difference between cobbler and pie. In the new year, we’ll be releasing our annual ‘faves’ episode where we cover the things we loved most in 2024, and then on January 21st we’ll publish our first bookpisode of 2025 on Nicola Yoon’s One of Our Kind. DON’T FORGET to enter our giveaway by 2/4 — go to our instagram for instructions — and if you’ve got some cash to spare, subscribe to our Patreon for $3 a month! Thanks for being a goalie this year. We love you. 

TOC
0:30 – Welcome! Giveaway info!
4:30 – Intro. Questions and the pie vs cobbler debate
11:03 – Book intro
14:00 – The twist
28:35 – Gender and body stuff 
42:00 – Eudora and her impact
1:02:00 – Racism
1:09:19 – Elijah
1:16:14 – Ratings!
1:18:00 – What’s up next??]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63471883Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:51:13 +0000#BookSquadGoalsOur gift to you on this very special Christmas and Hanukkah twofer is our final episode of the year: a discussion of Rivers Solomon’s latest novel, Model Home. Join us for a truly haunting discussion about family dynamics, gender exploration, and the... Model Home. Join us for a truly haunting discussion about family dynamics, gender exploration, and the difference between cobbler and pie. In the new year, we’ll be releasing our annual ‘faves’ episode where we cover the things we loved most in 2024, and then on January 21st we’ll publish our first bookpisode of 2025 on Nicola Yoon’s One of Our Kind. DON’T FORGET to enter our giveaway by 2/4 — go to our instagram for instructions — and if you’ve got some cash to spare, subscribe to our Patreon for $3 a month! Thanks for being a goalie this year. We love you. 

TOC
0:30 – Welcome! Giveaway info!
4:30 – Intro. Questions and the pie vs cobbler debate
11:03 – Book intro
14:00 – The twist
28:35 – Gender and body stuff 
42:00 – Eudora and her impact
1:02:00 – Racism
1:09:19 – Elijah
1:16:14 – Ratings!
1:18:00 – What’s up next??]]>5283book-club,book-discussion,book-review,books,haunted-house,horror,horror-literature,model-home,racism,reading,rivers-solomontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-100-past-peak-hugh-grant-music-lyrics-with-samantha-allen--63262322
Tune in for our next Bookpisode on 12/24 where we’ll be covering Model Home by Rivers Solomon. And then it’s time for everyone’s favorite episode: The Best of 2024 Othersode! That’ll be hitting your feeds on 1/7/25. Keep an eye on our Instagram for more official information about our 200th Episode Giveaway, and go buy Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! 

TOC:
:30–welcome Ben and Samantha!!
13:40– our history with the movie
22:00– do drew Barrymore and Hugh grant have chemistry?
36:30–problematic elements and weird things
59:11– interview with Samantha Allen, author of Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet
1:49:29–what’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63262322Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:00:31 +0000#BookSquadGoalsPOP! goes our 200th episode! Join the Book Squad (plus Ben) and special guest Samantha Allen, author of Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet, to talk about the 2007 Hugh Grant/Drew Barrymore romcom Music & Lyrics. We discuss our personal connections to...
Tune in for our next Bookpisode on 12/24 where we’ll be covering Model Home by Rivers Solomon. And then it’s time for everyone’s favorite episode: The Best of 2024 Othersode! That’ll be hitting your feeds on 1/7/25. Keep an eye on our Instagram for more official information about our 200th Episode Giveaway, and go buy Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! 

TOC:
:30–welcome Ben and Samantha!!
13:40– our history with the movie
22:00– do drew Barrymore and Hugh grant have chemistry?
36:30–problematic elements and weird things
59:11– interview with Samantha Allen, author of Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet
1:49:29–what’s up next?]]>7309books,drew-barrymore,ghosts,hugh-grant,literature,love,memoirs,movies,music,music-and-lyrics,patricia-wants-to-cuddle,queer-romance,reading,roland-rogers,roland-rogers-isnt-dead-yet,romance,rom-coms,samantha-allen,writingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-100-whale-tail-dystopia-hum--63021383Hum by Helen Phillips. We talk about climate change, artificial intelligence, human connection (or lack thereof) and, of course, the ultimate villain: capitalism! Then we get into some special 100th episode feedback and give a quick blog update. Our next Othersode will be about Music & Lyrics, and we’ll be joined by special guest Samantha Allen, author of Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet. That’s on 12/10! And then, our holiday gift to you is our next Bookpisode on Model Home by Rivers Solomon dropping on 12/24! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe, Goalies!

TOC
:30 – Icebreaker and happy 100th bookpisode
13:00 – Book intro
14:58 – Climate change
23:50 – Late stage capitalism and ads
40:58 – What happened at the botanical gardens
56:35 – Human connection and cosmetic procedures
1:11:15 – Epilogue
1:18:15 – Ratings
1:23:50 – Listener feedback! 
1:31:50 – What’s on the pod? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63021383Wed, 27 Nov 2024 02:44:22 +0000#BookSquadGoalsWe’re off to the sad botanical garden for our ONE HUNDREDTH (!) Bookpisode about Hum by Helen Phillips. We talk about climate change, artificial intelligence, human connection (or lack thereof) and, of course, the ultimate villain: capitalism! Then we...Hum by Helen Phillips. We talk about climate change, artificial intelligence, human connection (or lack thereof) and, of course, the ultimate villain: capitalism! Then we get into some special 100th episode feedback and give a quick blog update. Our next Othersode will be about Music & Lyrics, and we’ll be joined by special guest Samantha Allen, author of Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet. That’s on 12/10! And then, our holiday gift to you is our next Bookpisode on Model Home by Rivers Solomon dropping on 12/24! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe, Goalies!

TOC
:30 – Icebreaker and happy 100th bookpisode
13:00 – Book intro
14:58 – Climate change
23:50 – Late stage capitalism and ads
40:58 – What happened at the botanical gardens
56:35 – Human connection and cosmetic procedures
1:11:15 – Epilogue
1:18:15 – Ratings
1:23:50 – Listener feedback! 
1:31:50 – What’s on the pod? What’s up next?]]>5926ai,ai-fiction,artificial-intelligence,book-club,book-discussion,book-review,dystopia,helen-phillips,hum,literary-criticism,literature,science-fiction,scifi,sci-fi,speculative-fictiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-99-weird-little-guy-derogatory-bride-and-prejudice-with-tirzah-price--62747653
TOC
:30–Welcome, Tirzah! 
10:57–Movie Intro
11:50– Adaptations and interpreting characters
15:38– Do any parts of the story not work?
28:29– Surprise celebrity sightings
33:14–How does the movie tackle big topics like racism and xenophobia?
54:13– Interview with Tirzah!
1:28:30– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62747653Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:19:20 +0000#BookSquadGoalsBook Squad meets Bollywood as we discuss Bride & Prejudice (2004) with special guest Tirzah Price! We talk about how this Austen adaptation works in a Bollywood setting, racism and xenophobia, surprise appearances from western actors, and...
TOC
:30–Welcome, Tirzah! 
10:57–Movie Intro
11:50– Adaptations and interpreting characters
15:38– Do any parts of the story not work?
28:29– Surprise celebrity sightings
33:14–How does the movie tackle big topics like racism and xenophobia?
54:13– Interview with Tirzah!
1:28:30– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>6116adaptations,bollywood,book,book-club,books,india,jane-austen,literature,movies,mysteries,pride-and-prejudice,regency-romance,romance,tirzah-price,ya,ya-lit,young-adult-literaturetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-99-alternate-universe-she-s-all-that-the-familiar--62544066The Familiar. We talk about the historical piece of this historical fantasy, question where the vampires are, play “hot or not,” and dig into the romance. Then we read some great listener feedback (Alex’s Version) and catch up with what’s on the blog. Tune in for our next Othersode about Bride and Prejudice with special guest Tirzah Price (author of In Want of a Suspect) on 11/12. Then read along for our next Bookpisode on Hum by Helen Phillips on 11/26.

TOC 
:30 – Welcome! 
7:25 – Book intro
10:00 – Disclaimers, the historical fantasy of it all
18:53 – Where are the vampires?
34:16 – Did anything surprise you?
49:00 – How was the romance? The ending?
52:05 – Ratings
54:50 – Listener feedback: Alex edition!
1:09:53 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62544066Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:01:34 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIf you start with the basic knowledge that Spanish Inquisition = Bad, you’ll be just fine. This week the Book Squad discusses Leigh Bardugo’s The Familiar. We talk about the historical piece of this historical fantasy, question where the vampires are,...The Familiar. We talk about the historical piece of this historical fantasy, question where the vampires are, play “hot or not,” and dig into the romance. Then we read some great listener feedback (Alex’s Version) and catch up with what’s on the blog. Tune in for our next Othersode about Bride and Prejudice with special guest Tirzah Price (author of In Want of a Suspect) on 11/12. Then read along for our next Bookpisode on Hum by Helen Phillips on 11/26.

TOC 
:30 – Welcome! 
7:25 – Book intro
10:00 – Disclaimers, the historical fantasy of it all
18:53 – Where are the vampires?
34:16 – Did anything surprise you?
49:00 – How was the romance? The ending?
52:05 – Ratings
54:50 – Listener feedback: Alex edition!
1:09:53 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>4454book-club,book-review,books,fantasy,fiction,historical-fantasy,historical-fiction,leigh-bardugo,literature,reading,spanish-inquisition,the-familiartruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-98-as-sexy-as-cholera-the-silence-of-the-lambs-with-j-h-markert--62380260The Silence of the Lambs and talk about his latest novel, Sleep Tight! We talk about why Hannibal is so iconic (“the late, great Hannibal Lecter,” anyone?), the interplay between trauma and horror, getting inside the mind of a killer, and LGBTQ+ representation in the early 90s. Next we pepper James with questions about his new novel, Sleep Tight (a September Book of the Month pick!), in a spoiler-free interview. Speaking of scary things, Spooktober is back on the Book Squad Blog! Go check that out for more spooky season content. Join us on October 29th for Mary’s triumphant return to discuss even MORE spooky content – The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo. Then go watch Bride & Prejudice for our next Othersode featuring Tirzah Price, author of In Want of a Suspect, on November 12th!

TOC:
:30 – Welcome, James! 
14:35 – What makes this story so appealing? 
25:45 – How do trauma and mental illness inform the story?
32:10 – Why are we all so obsessed with serial killers?
39:50 – Transness and LGBTQIA+ issues in Silence of the Lambs
53:03 – Interview with James Markert! 
1:36:17 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links: https://screenrant.com/silence-of-the-lambs-buffalo-bill-lgbtq-controversy/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62380260Wed, 16 Oct 2024 01:32:12 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGoodbye, Eyeball Fall; hello, Cannibal-tober!(?) We’ll workshop it. Special guest J.H. Markert (aka James Markert) joins the Squad to revisit 1991’s The Silence of the Lambs and talk about his latest novel, Sleep Tight! We talk about why Hannibal is...The Silence of the Lambs and talk about his latest novel, Sleep Tight! We talk about why Hannibal is so iconic (“the late, great Hannibal Lecter,” anyone?), the interplay between trauma and horror, getting inside the mind of a killer, and LGBTQ+ representation in the early 90s. Next we pepper James with questions about his new novel, Sleep Tight (a September Book of the Month pick!), in a spoiler-free interview. Speaking of scary things, Spooktober is back on the Book Squad Blog! Go check that out for more spooky season content. Join us on October 29th for Mary’s triumphant return to discuss even MORE spooky content – The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo. Then go watch Bride & Prejudice for our next Othersode featuring Tirzah Price, author of In Want of a Suspect, on November 12th!

TOC:
:30 – Welcome, James! 
14:35 – What makes this story so appealing? 
25:45 – How do trauma and mental illness inform the story?
32:10 – Why are we all so obsessed with serial killers?
39:50 – Transness and LGBTQIA+ issues in Silence of the Lambs
53:03 – Interview with James Markert! 
1:36:17 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links: https://screenrant.com/silence-of-the-lambs-buffalo-bill-lgbtq-controversy/]]>6542author-interview,book-club,book-review,disclosure,feminism,horror,james-markert,j-h-markert,lgbtq,movie-discussion,movie-review,serial-killers,silence-of-the-lambs,sleep-tight,suspense,thriller,trans-representation,true-crimetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-98-schemer-and-dreamer-the-eyes-are-the-best-part--62188752Silence of the Lambs and his new book Sleep Tight. Then, Mary returns with a discussion of Leigh Bardugo’s historical vampire novel, The Familiar! 

TOC
:30– Icebreaker!
10:52– Goodreads description
15:44–Why is the book about eating eyeballs?
22:00–Men suck, but in various ways
40:15–How Ji-Won is kinda not a good person
48:57–Unpacking the ending
1:02:35– Ratings
1:07:40– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62188752Wed, 02 Oct 2024 02:06:40 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIf you could eat any body part, what would it be? Join Emily, Kelli, and Susan as they discuss the delicious body horror of The Eyes are the Best Part by Monika Kim. Between the gross out horror scenes, this novel discusses misogyny, sexuality, and...Silence of the Lambs and his new book Sleep Tight. Then, Mary returns with a discussion of Leigh Bardugo’s historical vampire novel, The Familiar! 

TOC
:30– Icebreaker!
10:52– Goodreads description
15:44–Why is the book about eating eyeballs?
22:00–Men suck, but in various ways
40:15–How Ji-Won is kinda not a good person
48:57–Unpacking the ending
1:02:35– Ratings
1:07:40– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?
]]>4418book-club,book-clubs,books,cannibalism,eyeball-fall,eyeballs,feminism,horror,horror-novels,literary-fiction,literature,murder,new-books,novels,pop-culture,scary-storiestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-97-latex-paint-and-a-dream-nightmare-on-elm-street-with-lamar-giles--62003249
TOC:
30– Welcome Lamar!! Evil Genie Wishes
12:20– Happy 40 years Nightmare on Elm Street!
14:48–Freddy Kruger as a villain
20:49–Horror tropes
34:37–Supernatural horror
40:53–the end of the movie
58:23– final thoughts
1:06:19– talking with Lamar Giles about RUIN ROAD!
1:41:20–what’s on the blog, what’s up next?

YA Book Club about The Getaway by Lamar Giles: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/ya-book-club-the-getaway-by-lamar-giles

YA Book Club about Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/ya-book-club-not-so-pure-and-simple-by-lamar-giles]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62003249Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:53:05 +0000#BookSquadGoalsWhatever you do, don’t go to sleep while listening to this episode…because we’re talking about A Nightmare on Elm Street with special guest Lamar Giles, author of the new novel Ruin Road! We talk about the icon himself Freddy Krueger, horror tropes,...
TOC:
30– Welcome Lamar!! Evil Genie Wishes
12:20– Happy 40 years Nightmare on Elm Street!
14:48–Freddy Kruger as a villain
20:49–Horror tropes
34:37–Supernatural horror
40:53–the end of the movie
58:23– final thoughts
1:06:19– talking with Lamar Giles about RUIN ROAD!
1:41:20–what’s on the blog, what’s up next?

YA Book Club about The Getaway by Lamar Giles: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/ya-book-club-the-getaway-by-lamar-giles

YA Book Club about Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/ya-book-club-not-so-pure-and-simple-by-lamar-giles]]>659780s-movies,author-interviews,book-club,books,dreams,freddy-krueger,halloween,horror,horror-movies,johnny-depp,lamar-giles,literature,nightmare-on-elm-street,pop-culture,ruin-road,scream,ya-fiction,young-adult-fictiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-97-georgia-croissant-the-pairing--61254927The Pairing by Casey McQuiston. We discuss romance tropes, ~sexy stuff~, gender dynamics, and food and wine writing. Join us and special guest Lamar Giles, author of Ruin Road, for our next Othersode about Nightmare on Elm Street on September 17th. Then read along for our next Bookpisode about The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monica Kim on October 1st. Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review! 

TOC
:30 – Welcome, pastry talk!
6:30 – Book intro
8:55 – Romance tropes and Kit and Theo as characters
33:50 – Let’s talk about sex, baby
44:02 – Gender and romance
56:55 – Travel
1:05:42 – Ratings
1:12:14 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/casey-mcquiston-the-pairing-queer-love-self-discovery-1235067954/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61254927Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:27:25 +0000#BookSquadGoalsPack your bags — we’re off to Europe for a second-chance romance! This week the Book Squad is talking about The Pairing by Casey McQuiston. We discuss romance tropes, ~sexy stuff~, gender dynamics, and food and wine writing. Join us and special guest...The Pairing by Casey McQuiston. We discuss romance tropes, ~sexy stuff~, gender dynamics, and food and wine writing. Join us and special guest Lamar Giles, author of Ruin Road, for our next Othersode about Nightmare on Elm Street on September 17th. Then read along for our next Bookpisode about The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monica Kim on October 1st. Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review! 

TOC
:30 – Welcome, pastry talk!
6:30 – Book intro
8:55 – Romance tropes and Kit and Theo as characters
33:50 – Let’s talk about sex, baby
44:02 – Gender and romance
56:55 – Travel
1:05:42 – Ratings
1:12:14 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/casey-mcquiston-the-pairing-queer-love-self-discovery-1235067954/]]>4696book-club,book-discussion,book-review,casey-mcquiston,food-writing,gender,queer-romance,romance,romance-book,romance-fiction,sexuality,the-pairing,travel-writingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-96-lip-bite-asmr-it-ends-with-us-the-movie--61096505It Ends With Us ended with our hatepisode on the book? Think again. This week, girlfriend of the pod Angela Ferraguto joins us for a discussion of the brand new film adapation of Colleen Hoover's novel — and by discussion, we mostly mean a list of complaints. Plus, Angela offers her expert opinion re: flowers and the city of Boston, where everything is better. If you have any feedback, even if its hateful, feel free to email us at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. Stay tuned for our next bookpisode on 9/3 when we'll be discussing The Pairing by Casey McQuiston, and stay extra tuned for our next othersode on 9/17 where we will be joined by the amazing Lamar Giles to talk about his new book, Ruin Road (oh, and A Nightmare on Elm Street, only 40 years late).

TOC
:30 – Welcome, Ang!
5:23 – Colleen Hoover names are out of control
12:08 – Movie intro
12:45 – Changes between book and movie
26:40 – The cringiest moment
39:00 – Marketing
53:40 – What happened on set?
1:16:06 – Boston corner
1:26:37 – Ratings
1:28:57 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61096505Tue, 20 Aug 2024 21:43:41 +0000#BookSquadGoalsDid you think our hatred of It Ends With Us ended with our hatepisode on the book? Think again. This week, girlfriend of the pod Angela Ferraguto joins us for a discussion of the brand new film adapation of Colleen Hoover's novel — and by discussion,...It Ends With Us ended with our hatepisode on the book? Think again. This week, girlfriend of the pod Angela Ferraguto joins us for a discussion of the brand new film adapation of Colleen Hoover's novel — and by discussion, we mostly mean a list of complaints. Plus, Angela offers her expert opinion re: flowers and the city of Boston, where everything is better. If you have any feedback, even if its hateful, feel free to email us at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. Stay tuned for our next bookpisode on 9/3 when we'll be discussing The Pairing by Casey McQuiston, and stay extra tuned for our next othersode on 9/17 where we will be joined by the amazing Lamar Giles to talk about his new book, Ruin Road (oh, and A Nightmare on Elm Street, only 40 years late).

TOC
:30 – Welcome, Ang!
5:23 – Colleen Hoover names are out of control
12:08 – Movie intro
12:45 – Changes between book and movie
26:40 – The cringiest moment
39:00 – Marketing
53:40 – What happened on set?
1:16:06 – Boston corner
1:26:37 – Ratings
1:28:57 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>5925blake-lively,book-adaptation,book-club,colleen-hoover,feminism,film-review,it-ends-with-us,it-starts-with-us,justin-baldoni,lily-bloom,movie-review,ryan-reynoldstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-96-the-angie-kim-baseline-happiness-falls--60952959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60952959Thu, 08 Aug 2024 02:40:36 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin Emily, Susan, and special returning guest Janet for a discussion of Angie Kim’s second novel, Happiness Falls! We talk about the mystery plot, the role of communication and understanding, whether you can quantify happiness, and how we feel about...4580angie-kim,book-club,book-clubs,books,happiness,literature,mystery,psychologytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-95-punching-across-bottoms-with-susie-dumond--60787585Bottoms (2023) with special guest Susie Dumond! After talking about the film, we chat with Susie about her new novel, Looking for a Sign. She gives us some great insights into her process, and we get to talk about astrology and dating apps too! Susie’s book is out now, so go get it! Join us and special guest Janet Dale on August 6 for our next Bookpisode on Happiness Falls by Angie Kim. Then go hate-watch It Ends With Us for our next Othersode/Hatepisode on August 20th! Hit us with your listener feedback at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on social media!

TOC:
:30 – Welcome, Susie! 
8:30 – Movie Intro
9:21 – Comedy and tone
14:30 – The Fight Club of it all
21:00 – Gender and characterization, fave characters
28:11 – How Bottoms upends norms towards gay youth
37:00 – Favorite line or scene
40:57 – Susie thinks about the signs in Bottoms
43:36 – Interview with Susie Dumond about her new book Looking for a Sign!
1:15:04 – Live listener feedback on Come and Get It! 
1:21:22 – What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60787585Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:41:34 +0000#BookSquadGoalsPick your astrological enemy because it’s time to fight them in this high school gymnasium! JK, but we are discussing Bottoms (2023) with special guest Susie Dumond! After talking about the film, we chat with Susie about her new novel, Looking for a...Bottoms (2023) with special guest Susie Dumond! After talking about the film, we chat with Susie about her new novel, Looking for a Sign. She gives us some great insights into her process, and we get to talk about astrology and dating apps too! Susie’s book is out now, so go get it! Join us and special guest Janet Dale on August 6 for our next Bookpisode on Happiness Falls by Angie Kim. Then go hate-watch It Ends With Us for our next Othersode/Hatepisode on August 20th! Hit us with your listener feedback at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on social media!

TOC:
:30 – Welcome, Susie! 
8:30 – Movie Intro
9:21 – Comedy and tone
14:30 – The Fight Club of it all
21:00 – Gender and characterization, fave characters
28:11 – How Bottoms upends norms towards gay youth
37:00 – Favorite line or scene
40:57 – Susie thinks about the signs in Bottoms
43:36 – Interview with Susie Dumond about her new book Looking for a Sign!
1:15:04 – Live listener feedback on Come and Get It! 
1:21:22 – What’s up next?]]>5439astrology,author-interview,ayo-edebiri,book-club,bottoms,emma-seligman,lgbtqia-fiction,looking-for-a-sign,queer-comedy,queer-dating,queer-film,queer-romance,queer-romcom,rachel-sennott,sapphic-romance,susie-dumondtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-95-credit-card-tingling-a-magical-girl-retires--60648506 A Magical Girl Retires by Park Seolyeon. Join the squad for a discussion about the magical rules of this book, climate change as a villain, magical girl romance hopes, and how the book pushes against magical girl type. Then we get into some listener feedback about Come and Get It. (Do you have feedback? Send it to us!) Get ready for our next Othersode on 7/23 where Susie Dumond, author of Looking for a Sign, will join us to talk about Bottoms. Then read along for our next Bookpisode about Happiness Falls by Angie Kim on 8/6. 

TOC:
0:30–Welcome! And icebreaker
8:42–Book intro
11:46–How this book subverts genre
21:00–Monster of the week v. bigger issues
31:15–Magical girl romance
33:26–evil magical girls
39:15–ratings and graphic design corner
44:45–Listener feedback!
46:29–What’s up next?

Links:
It’s Never Too Late to Be a Magical Girl! – https://bookriot.com/read-this-book-july-5-2024/
The Evolution of the Magical Girl in Manga and Anime - https://bookriot.com/evolution-of-the-magical-girl/ ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60648506Wed, 10 Jul 2024 03:11:36 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIs your credit card tingling? That’s because this week we’re talking about A Magical Girl Retires by Park Seolyeon. Join the squad for a discussion about the magical rules of this book, climate change as a villain, magical girl romance hopes, and how... A Magical Girl Retires by Park Seolyeon. Join the squad for a discussion about the magical rules of this book, climate change as a villain, magical girl romance hopes, and how the book pushes against magical girl type. Then we get into some listener feedback about Come and Get It. (Do you have feedback? Send it to us!) Get ready for our next Othersode on 7/23 where Susie Dumond, author of Looking for a Sign, will join us to talk about Bottoms. Then read along for our next Bookpisode about Happiness Falls by Angie Kim on 8/6. 

TOC:
0:30–Welcome! And icebreaker
8:42–Book intro
11:46–How this book subverts genre
21:00–Monster of the week v. bigger issues
31:15–Magical girl romance
33:26–evil magical girls
39:15–ratings and graphic design corner
44:45–Listener feedback!
46:29–What’s up next?

Links:
It’s Never Too Late to Be a Magical Girl! – https://bookriot.com/read-this-book-july-5-2024/
The Evolution of the Magical Girl in Manga and Anime - https://bookriot.com/evolution-of-the-magical-girl/ ]]>3074a-magical-girl-retires,anime,book-club,books,card-captor-sakura,fantasy,feminism,literature,magical-girls,manga,pop-culture,reading,sailor-mars,sailor-moon,sailor-uranustruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-94-mary-s-big-baby-bonanza--60516272 A Magical Girl Retires by Seolyeon Park. Then get ready for a special Othersode featuring Susie Dumond, author of Looking for a Sign on July 23rd. Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review!

TOC: 
:30 – Welcome! And welcome special guest Todd!
9:00 – Todd, President Two Truths and a Lie
20:00 – Emily, Sailor Moon
31:09 – Susan, Women’s Tennis is Better
42:00 – Kelli, My Immortal
57:00 – Mary, Things I Google at 3AM
1:22:07 – Presents for baby!
1:34:30 – Listener Feedback! 
1:36:00 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60516272Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:37:21 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt’s Mary’s Big Baby Bonanza! And we’re celebrating with unhinged presentations on niche topics followed by baby gifts! Come party with us and learn about everything from US presidents to Vampire Potter fanfic to phantom jellyfish, and a bunch of... A Magical Girl Retires by Seolyeon Park. Then get ready for a special Othersode featuring Susie Dumond, author of Looking for a Sign on July 23rd. Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review!

TOC: 
:30 – Welcome! And welcome special guest Todd!
9:00 – Todd, President Two Truths and a Lie
20:00 – Emily, Sailor Moon
31:09 – Susan, Women’s Tennis is Better
42:00 – Kelli, My Immortal
57:00 – Mary, Things I Google at 3AM
1:22:07 – Presents for baby!
1:34:30 – Listener Feedback! 
1:36:00 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>6030deep-ocean,gef,harry-potter-fanfic,my-immortal,national-parks-feral-people,presentations,sailor-moon,us-presidents,womens-tennistruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-94-cold-mommy-come-and-get-it--60354216Come and Get It by Kiley Reid! There’s a lot to cover in the book, and issues of race, classism, and plain old mean girl behavior all come up. Plus, learn about the Squad’s weird and wonderful college jobs! Considering how much buzz Kiley Reid received for her first novel, Such a Fun Age, you won’t want to miss the talk about her latest work. Does it hold up like the first novel? Come and get it! 

And tune into our next episode for a very special episode celebrating Mary and Todd’s soon-to-be baby! The Squad will present short presentations on their favorite special topics, joined by baby daddy Todd! 

Next Othersode: Mary’s Big Baby Bonanza! Special Presentations feat. Todd
Next episode: A Magical Girl Retires by Seolyeon Park

TOC:
:30 – Welcome!
10:59 – Book Intro
12:34 – What is up with this low Goodreads rating?
21:36 – If “nothing happens,” why did this book feel so fast paced?
25:00 – The characters, and especially Kennedy
46:52 – Agatha
1:04:28 – Money
1:11:00 – Race
1:16:26 – Target
1:21:10 – Ratings!
1:25:00 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60354216Tue, 11 Jun 2024 21:09:14 +0000#BookSquadGoalsWe’re going back to college to talk about Come and Get It by Kiley Reid! There’s a lot to cover in the book, and issues of race, classism, and plain old mean girl behavior all come up. Plus, learn about the Squad’s weird and wonderful college jobs!...Come and Get It by Kiley Reid! There’s a lot to cover in the book, and issues of race, classism, and plain old mean girl behavior all come up. Plus, learn about the Squad’s weird and wonderful college jobs! Considering how much buzz Kiley Reid received for her first novel, Such a Fun Age, you won’t want to miss the talk about her latest work. Does it hold up like the first novel? Come and get it! 

And tune into our next episode for a very special episode celebrating Mary and Todd’s soon-to-be baby! The Squad will present short presentations on their favorite special topics, joined by baby daddy Todd! 

Next Othersode: Mary’s Big Baby Bonanza! Special Presentations feat. Todd
Next episode: A Magical Girl Retires by Seolyeon Park

TOC:
:30 – Welcome!
10:59 – Book Intro
12:34 – What is up with this low Goodreads rating?
21:36 – If “nothing happens,” why did this book feel so fast paced?
25:00 – The characters, and especially Kennedy
46:52 – Agatha
1:04:28 – Money
1:11:00 – Race
1:16:26 – Target
1:21:10 – Ratings!
1:25:00 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

]]>5453book-club,book-discussion,book-review,classism,college-fiction,come-and-get-it,fiction,kiley-reid,literature,such-a-fun-agetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-93-my-demon-totoro-the-blackcoat-s-daughter-with-paul-tremblay--60202653The Cabin at the End of the World, Survivor Song, and the forthcoming Horror Movie) joins the Squad to talk about one of our favorite underrated horror films, The Blackcoat’s Daughter (2017). We talk about the movie’s unique take on possession, the performances, the (somewhat controversial?) ending, and the dangers of having Spring Break in February. Then we chat with Paul about his new novel, Horror Movie! Don’t worry – there are no spoilers in this interview, so you can listen before you read it. And we DO recommend you read it because we all loved it. You don’t want to miss this fun conversation! Our next Bookpisode will be about Come and Get It by Kiley Reid (June 11), and our next Othersode is a very special pre-maternity leave/baby shower episode where Mary gets to pick an unhinged thing for us all to talk about (June 25)! Please consider supporting us on Patreon and leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! And pre-order Horror Movie, on sale June 11th.

TOC:
:30 – Welcome, Paul! And icebreaker
13:00 – Movie intro
14:32 – What makes this possession story special?
20:30 – Performances
32:38 – The ending and how it has been interpreted
41:31 – Overall thoughts on the movie…and why were they going on break in February?
51:00 – Paul talks all things Horror Movie! (Spoiler free!) 
1:34:34 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links
Unfriended episode: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/othersode-14-unfriended
House of the Devil episode: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/pizza-is-satanic-clay-mcleod-chapman
Emily's original review of The Blackcoat's Daughter: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/10-weeks-of-spooktober-the-blackcoats-daughter-week-7-of-10?rq=blackcoat
Vulture 'ending explained': https://www.vulture.com/2017/03/blackcoats-daughter-ending.html
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60202653Tue, 28 May 2024 22:46:22 +0000#BookSquadGoalsSpecial guest Paul Tremblay (author of The Cabin at the End of the World, Survivor Song, and the forthcoming Horror Movie) joins the Squad to talk about one of our favorite underrated horror films, The Blackcoat’s Daughter (2017). We talk about the...The Cabin at the End of the World, Survivor Song, and the forthcoming Horror Movie) joins the Squad to talk about one of our favorite underrated horror films, The Blackcoat’s Daughter (2017). We talk about the movie’s unique take on possession, the performances, the (somewhat controversial?) ending, and the dangers of having Spring Break in February. Then we chat with Paul about his new novel, Horror Movie! Don’t worry – there are no spoilers in this interview, so you can listen before you read it. And we DO recommend you read it because we all loved it. You don’t want to miss this fun conversation! Our next Bookpisode will be about Come and Get It by Kiley Reid (June 11), and our next Othersode is a very special pre-maternity leave/baby shower episode where Mary gets to pick an unhinged thing for us all to talk about (June 25)! Please consider supporting us on Patreon and leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! And pre-order Horror Movie, on sale June 11th.

TOC:
:30 – Welcome, Paul! And icebreaker
13:00 – Movie intro
14:32 – What makes this possession story special?
20:30 – Performances
32:38 – The ending and how it has been interpreted
41:31 – Overall thoughts on the movie…and why were they going on break in February?
51:00 – Paul talks all things Horror Movie! (Spoiler free!) 
1:34:34 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links
Unfriended episode: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/othersode-14-unfriended
House of the Devil episode: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/pizza-is-satanic-clay-mcleod-chapman
Emily's original review of The Blackcoat's Daughter: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/10-weeks-of-spooktober-the-blackcoats-daughter-week-7-of-10?rq=blackcoat
Vulture 'ending explained': https://www.vulture.com/2017/03/blackcoats-daughter-ending.html
]]>6523author-interview,book-club,cabin-at-the-end-of-the-world,demonic-possession,horror-authors,horror-fiction,horror-literature,horror-movie,horror-novels,knock-at-the-cabin,paul-tremblay,survivors-song,the-blackcoats-daughtertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-93-shout-out-to-billee-the-cat-the-centre--60041161thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, subscribe to us on Patreon, and follow us on social @booksquadgoals!

TOC:
:30 – Welcome!
6:12 – Book intro
10:29 – Immediately talking about the ending
27:28 – Let’s talk about Anisa
31:48 – BJ corner
40:25 – Class stuff
53:21 – Thoughts on translation
1:08:00 – Ratings!
1:11:59 – A statement about Palestine
1:14:39 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:  
All the Books: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-the-books/id993284374?mt=2 
Jewish Voice for Peace: https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/ 
@PalestinianYouthMovement: https://www.instagram.com/palestinianyouthmovement/ https://palestinianyouthmovement.com/ ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60041161Wed, 15 May 2024 05:05:16 +0000#BookSquadGoalsSpend ten days with us as we become fluent in the language of literary criticism! For our discussion of Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi’s debut novel The Centre, the squad breaks our usual form and starts with the ending first. From there, we share our...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, subscribe to us on Patreon, and follow us on social @booksquadgoals!

TOC:
:30 – Welcome!
6:12 – Book intro
10:29 – Immediately talking about the ending
27:28 – Let’s talk about Anisa
31:48 – BJ corner
40:25 – Class stuff
53:21 – Thoughts on translation
1:08:00 – Ratings!
1:11:59 – A statement about Palestine
1:14:39 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:  
All the Books: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-the-books/id993284374?mt=2 
Jewish Voice for Peace: https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/ 
@PalestinianYouthMovement: https://www.instagram.com/palestinianyouthmovement/ https://palestinianyouthmovement.com/ ]]>5027book-club,book-recommendations,books,fantasy,fiction,horror,horror-fiction,language,lgbtq,literary-fiction,literature,mystery,pop-culture,sci-fitruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-92-carrie-soto-must-die-apples-never-fall--59741541
TOC:
30– Welcome! And icebreaker
10:15–Show intro
11:30–Differences between the book and the show
33:50–The Delaney Family
48:13– Let’s talk about Savannah.
52:40–Other characters, who’d you identify with?
54:20–Susan’s Tennis Corner
59:19– Liane Moriarty Thoughts
1:07:15– Listener Feedback!
1:11:05– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59741541Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:56:30 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThis week the Squad goes to sunny Florida (NOT Australia) to discuss the Peacock series Apples Never Fall, based on the novel by Liane Moriarty. We talk about the differences between the book and the series, the family dynamics, the acting (including...
TOC:
30– Welcome! And icebreaker
10:15–Show intro
11:30–Differences between the book and the show
33:50–The Delaney Family
48:13– Let’s talk about Savannah.
52:40–Other characters, who’d you identify with?
54:20–Susan’s Tennis Corner
59:19– Liane Moriarty Thoughts
1:07:15– Listener Feedback!
1:11:05– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>5049alison-brie,annette-bening,apples-never-fall,australia,book-reviews,books,challengers,florida,irish-wish,liane-moriarty,linday-lohan,literature,pop-culture,sam-neill,television,tennis,thrillers,tv-seriestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-92-iconically-weird-behavior-the-sun-sets-in-singapore--59495748Get transported to the other side of the world with the squad (minus Mary) as we discuss The Sun Sets in Singapore, the debut novel by Kehinde Fadipe! We discuss the main characters’ struggles and story arcs, the women’s friendships, the ~drama~, and the setting. Then we get into some listener feedback and catch up with what’s on the Book Squad Blog! Steal your friend’s Peacock login info to watch Apples Never Fall for our next Othersode on 4/30. Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode on The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi on 5/14. Send your feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to leave us a rating and review!

TOC
:30 – welcome!
8:25 – book intro
13:20 – which story were you most interested in?
20:45 – friendship!
29:18 – the Jenna bush of it all
49:38 – ratings
56:04 – listener feedback!
1:00:16 – what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59495748Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:02:05 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGet transported to the other side of the world with the squad (minus Mary) as we discuss The Sun Sets in Singapore, the debut novel by Kehinde Fadipe! We discuss the main characters’ struggles and story arcs, the women’s friendships, the ~drama~, and...Get transported to the other side of the world with the squad (minus Mary) as we discuss The Sun Sets in Singapore, the debut novel by Kehinde Fadipe! We discuss the main characters’ struggles and story arcs, the women’s friendships, the ~drama~, and the setting. Then we get into some listener feedback and catch up with what’s on the Book Squad Blog! Steal your friend’s Peacock login info to watch Apples Never Fall for our next Othersode on 4/30. Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode on The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi on 5/14. Send your feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to leave us a rating and review!

TOC
:30 – welcome!
8:25 – book intro
13:20 – which story were you most interested in?
20:45 – friendship!
29:18 – the Jenna bush of it all
49:38 – ratings
56:04 – listener feedback!
1:00:16 – what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>41602023-books,book-club,book-podcast,books-set-in-asia,british-authors,debut-novel,expat-fiction,female-characters,feminism,fiction,jenna-bush-book-club,kehinde-fadipe,literature,most-anticipated-books,nigerian-authors,the-sun-sets-in-singapore,travel-fiction,travel-writingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-91-but-what-if-it-did-irish-wish--59279493Irish Wish…but what if we did?? Come along to the Emerald Isle with the squad and special guest Nathan Simmons, co-host of Oh! That’s a Scary Movie podcast, as we discuss the nature of wishes, what it means to “be” Irish, couture fashion, and the James Joyce of it all. Plus, enjoy a very special tangent on the screenwriter and her many, many favorite things. Read along for our next Bookpisode about The Sun Sets in Singapore by Kehinde Fadipe on 4/16, and check out the Peacock series Apples Never Fall (based on the Liane Moriarty novel) for our next Othersode on 4/23. PS: We would loooove a five-star rating if the spirit of St. Brigid moves you! 

TOC:
0:30 — Welcome, Nathan! And icebreaker
10:50 – Movie intro
13:20 – What’s this movie’s whole deal?
20:02 – The wish
41:28 – Who wrote this?? And more miscellaneous comments 
51:53 – What is everyone wearing?
56:32 – Why is this set in Ireland?
59:00 — James Joyce
1:07:03 – Ratings 
1:09:54 – Reedback 
1:12:00 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links: https://www.vulture.com/article/netflix-irish-wish-is-an-ai-generated-harbinger-of-doom.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59279493Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:28:50 +0000#BookSquadGoalsYou probably didn’t think we were going to cover the new Lindsay Lohan Netflix film Irish Wish…but what if we did?? Come along to the Emerald Isle with the squad and special guest Nathan Simmons, co-host of Oh! That’s a Scary Movie podcast, as we...Irish Wish…but what if we did?? Come along to the Emerald Isle with the squad and special guest Nathan Simmons, co-host of Oh! That’s a Scary Movie podcast, as we discuss the nature of wishes, what it means to “be” Irish, couture fashion, and the James Joyce of it all. Plus, enjoy a very special tangent on the screenwriter and her many, many favorite things. Read along for our next Bookpisode about The Sun Sets in Singapore by Kehinde Fadipe on 4/16, and check out the Peacock series Apples Never Fall (based on the Liane Moriarty novel) for our next Othersode on 4/23. PS: We would loooove a five-star rating if the spirit of St. Brigid moves you! 

TOC:
0:30 — Welcome, Nathan! And icebreaker
10:50 – Movie intro
13:20 – What’s this movie’s whole deal?
20:02 – The wish
41:28 – Who wrote this?? And more miscellaneous comments 
51:53 – What is everyone wearing?
56:32 – Why is this set in Ireland?
59:00 — James Joyce
1:07:03 – Ratings 
1:09:54 – Reedback 
1:12:00 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links: https://www.vulture.com/article/netflix-irish-wish-is-an-ai-generated-harbinger-of-doom.html]]>5157book-club,film-review,ireland,irish,irish-wish,james-joyce,lindsay-lohan,movie-review,netflix,romance,romcomtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-91-giambattista-basile-my-enemy-thornhedge--59106860Thornhedge, the latest novella by T. Kingfisher. Special guest Jen educates us on everything from the Aarne-Thompson-Uther Index to the many crimes of Giambattista Basile, and Susan educates us on The Frog Prince (1986). Make sure to tune in next time, when we'll be joined by Nathan Simmons of the Oh! That's a Scary Movie podcast for a discussion of the latest Lindsay Lohan/Netflix vehicle, Irish Wish (4/2), and read along for our next bookpisode on The Sun Sets In Singapore by Kehinde Fadipe (4/16). Follow us on social media @booksquadgoals, subscribe to our Patreon, leave us a rating and review on the Apple podcasts app, and send LITERALLY any feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC:
:30 – Icebreaker Q, welcome Jen!
5:05 – Book intro
6:50 – Tale types
14:48 – What’s up with Toadling?
24:13 – Other subversive fairy tales?
28:42 – Halim 
41:00 – Fayette and the ending of the book
49:00 – Why do we keep retelling tales?
52:44 – Ratings
56:44 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links: 
https://www.gofundme.com/f/emily-and-ben-beat-cancer
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59106860Wed, 20 Mar 2024 01:22:40 +0000#BookSquadGoalsMirror, mirror, on the wall... oh wait, that was our last book. Join the squad on another journey into the land of fairytales and their tropes as we discuss Thornhedge, the latest novella by T. Kingfisher. Special guest Jen educates us on everything...Thornhedge, the latest novella by T. Kingfisher. Special guest Jen educates us on everything from the Aarne-Thompson-Uther Index to the many crimes of Giambattista Basile, and Susan educates us on The Frog Prince (1986). Make sure to tune in next time, when we'll be joined by Nathan Simmons of the Oh! That's a Scary Movie podcast for a discussion of the latest Lindsay Lohan/Netflix vehicle, Irish Wish (4/2), and read along for our next bookpisode on The Sun Sets In Singapore by Kehinde Fadipe (4/16). Follow us on social media @booksquadgoals, subscribe to our Patreon, leave us a rating and review on the Apple podcasts app, and send LITERALLY any feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC:
:30 – Icebreaker Q, welcome Jen!
5:05 – Book intro
6:50 – Tale types
14:48 – What’s up with Toadling?
24:13 – Other subversive fairy tales?
28:42 – Halim 
41:00 – Fayette and the ending of the book
49:00 – Why do we keep retelling tales?
52:44 – Ratings
56:44 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links: 
https://www.gofundme.com/f/emily-and-ben-beat-cancer
]]>4019aarne-thompson-uther,book-club,book-review,fairy-tales,fantasy,giambattista-basile,novella,sleeping-beauty,thornhedge,t-kingfisher,ursula-vernontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-90-leo-s-lemonade-this-is-me-now--58937568This Is Me…Now. It’s hard to describe our chat because it’s hard to describe this project. But some topics we cover include: celebrity zodiac signs, eye-roll moments, which husband is which, and the meaning of a factory. Then we head back to non-green screen land to catch up with what’s on the blog, including YA Book Club and Bachelor recaps! Read along with us for our next Bookpisode on Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher, featuring special guest Jen Roy, on 3/19. Then put on your best green outfit for our next Othersode on Irish Wish, the new Lindsay Lohan movie, on 4/2. Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts – we’ll read it on the next episode! Send listener feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC
:30 – Icebreaker
10:26 – Movie description and expectations
13:08 – Previous J-Lo feelings
22:48 – What is this?
30:25 – The Great Heart Factory Debate
44:56 – Kelli’s tweet corner; where are the kids?
50:00 – What else? The music?
57:50 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58937568Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:26:18 +0000#BookSquadGoalsFrom the hearts…the minds…the dreams…of the Book Squad…comes a special discussion of the Jennifer Lopez film? visual album? This Is Me…Now. It’s hard to describe our chat because it’s hard to describe this project. But some topics we cover include:...This Is Me…Now. It’s hard to describe our chat because it’s hard to describe this project. But some topics we cover include: celebrity zodiac signs, eye-roll moments, which husband is which, and the meaning of a factory. Then we head back to non-green screen land to catch up with what’s on the blog, including YA Book Club and Bachelor recaps! Read along with us for our next Bookpisode on Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher, featuring special guest Jen Roy, on 3/19. Then put on your best green outfit for our next Othersode on Irish Wish, the new Lindsay Lohan movie, on 4/2. Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts – we’ll read it on the next episode! Send listener feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC
:30 – Icebreaker
10:26 – Movie description and expectations
13:08 – Previous J-Lo feelings
22:48 – What is this?
30:25 – The Great Heart Factory Debate
44:56 – Kelli’s tweet corner; where are the kids?
50:00 – What else? The music?
57:50 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>3881adaptation,ben-affleck,book-club,film-review,jennifer-lopez,j-lo,masterpiece,music,this-is-me-now,visual-albumtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-90-thomas-cruise-m-pother-iv-rouge--58753661
Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/booksquadgoals

TOC
:30 – Welcome Mary Kay! And childhood crushes
9:11 – The very extra Goodreads summary
14:44 – Genre
21:41 – Mother Daughter relationships
52:57 – The ending
1:08:40 – Tom Cruise
1:23:30 – Cover art corner
1:26:35 – Ratings
1:31:16 – Mary Kay’s new podcast, what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links: https://www.vogue.com/article/mona-awad-fathers-day-essay
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-greatest-true-crime-s-128412643/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58753661Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:05:14 +0000#BookSquadGoalsPut your makeup on, fix your hair up pretty – we’re talking about Rouge by Mona Awad! Special guest Mary Kay McBrayer (author and podcast host) joins us for a deep dive into this surreal world to chat about genre, mother-daughter relationships, the...
Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/booksquadgoals

TOC
:30 – Welcome Mary Kay! And childhood crushes
9:11 – The very extra Goodreads summary
14:44 – Genre
21:41 – Mother Daughter relationships
52:57 – The ending
1:08:40 – Tom Cruise
1:23:30 – Cover art corner
1:26:35 – Ratings
1:31:16 – Mary Kay’s new podcast, what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links: https://www.vogue.com/article/mona-awad-fathers-day-essay
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-greatest-true-crime-s-128412643/]]>6252beauty-industry,book-club,book-review,books,fairy-tales,feminism,fiction,horror,literary-fiction,literature,mona-awad,mother-daughter-relationships,reading,rouge,skincaretruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-89-is-she-getting-hotter-mean-girls-the-musical--58589526
TOC:
:30– Welcome! And Icebreaker
9:40– Movie intro and spoiler warning
29:54– What was up with the marketing?
40:45– The cast and the music
1:00:40– Changes the new adaptation made
1:14:10– What’s on the blog? What’s up next? Kelli’s shame corner]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58589526Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:17:01 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGet in, losers; we’re listening to a podcast the whole way there! Join the Book Squad, aka the Army of Skanks, to discuss the new Mean Girls movie, which IS in fact a musical. We talk about our individual histories with Mean Girls, the music and...
TOC:
:30– Welcome! And Icebreaker
9:40– Movie intro and spoiler warning
29:54– What was up with the marketing?
40:45– The cast and the music
1:00:40– Changes the new adaptation made
1:14:10– What’s on the blog? What’s up next? Kelli’s shame corner]]>5539angourie-rice,aulii-cravalho,avantika-vandanapu,bebe-wood,christopher-briney,comedy,film,jaquel-spivey,mean-girls,mean-girls-the-musical,moana,movie-reviews,movies,musicals,queen-bees-and-wannabes,renee-rapp,tina-feytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-89-is-j-lo-x-biography-of-x-interview-with-emily-austin--58424826Biography of X by Catherine Lacey. We talk about the novel’s alternative-America backdrop, the depiction of the South, X’s “art, and what is up with the narrator. After that, Kelli interviews author Emily Austin (Interesting Facts About Space, Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead) about her latest novel, her writing process, the importance of queer stories, and of course, space! Plus, Emily asks Kelli some questions about designing her beautiful book covers! Then we get into some listener feedback for Looking Glass Sound and catch up with what’s on the blog. Go see the new Mean Girls movie and join us for our next Othersode on 2/6 to hear us talk about it. Then special guest Mary Kay McBrayer will join us for our next Bookpisode on Rouge by Mona Awad on 2/20! Please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and consider becoming a patron for just $3 a month!


TOC
:30 – Welcome! And icebreaker
6:29 – Why biography?? And book intro
14:00 – Alternate history
23:39 – And how it relates to the south
35:00 – How X sucks
46:04 – What is up with the narrator?
50:37 – Kelli’s art corner
59:00 – Ratings
1:02:30 – Emily Austin interview!
1:51:10 – Listener Feedback
1:56:26 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/apr/01/catherine-lacey-that-constant-nervous-twitter-energy-repels-me-biography-of-x]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58424826Wed, 24 Jan 2024 02:54:02 +0000#BookSquadGoalsBiography, but make it fiction. Join the Book Squad for a discussion of Biography of X by Catherine Lacey. We talk about the novel’s alternative-America backdrop, the depiction of the South, X’s “art, and what is up with the narrator. After that,...Biography of X by Catherine Lacey. We talk about the novel’s alternative-America backdrop, the depiction of the South, X’s “art, and what is up with the narrator. After that, Kelli interviews author Emily Austin (Interesting Facts About Space, Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead) about her latest novel, her writing process, the importance of queer stories, and of course, space! Plus, Emily asks Kelli some questions about designing her beautiful book covers! Then we get into some listener feedback for Looking Glass Sound and catch up with what’s on the blog. Go see the new Mean Girls movie and join us for our next Othersode on 2/6 to hear us talk about it. Then special guest Mary Kay McBrayer will join us for our next Bookpisode on Rouge by Mona Awad on 2/20! Please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and consider becoming a patron for just $3 a month!


TOC
:30 – Welcome! And icebreaker
6:29 – Why biography?? And book intro
14:00 – Alternate history
23:39 – And how it relates to the south
35:00 – How X sucks
46:04 – What is up with the narrator?
50:37 – Kelli’s art corner
59:00 – Ratings
1:02:30 – Emily Austin interview!
1:51:10 – Listener Feedback
1:56:26 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/apr/01/catherine-lacey-that-constant-nervous-twitter-energy-repels-me-biography-of-x]]>7230alternate-history,biography-of-x,book-club,book-review,catherine-lacey,literary-fiction,literature,southern-literaturetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-88-suika-fixed-my-marriage-our-favorite-things-of-2023--58248180thesquad@booksquadgoals.com! Thanks for being with us in 2024!

TOC
2:34– Icebreaker
11:22–Round 1
30:24– Round 2
48:22– Round 3
1:07:30– Honorable mentions
1:20:30– Listener feedback!
1:28:00–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58248180Wed, 10 Jan 2024 03:33:47 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt’s the most wonderful time of year – time for our (pretty much) annual “Best of the Year” episode! Join us as we chat about our favorite pop culture from 2023. Plus, hear from some of our 2023 guests on their favorite things of the year. Read along...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com! Thanks for being with us in 2024!

TOC
2:34– Icebreaker
11:22–Round 1
30:24– Round 2
48:22– Round 3
1:07:30– Honorable mentions
1:20:30– Listener feedback!
1:28:00–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>5727books,emma-stone,eras-tour,jacob-elordi,jon-klassen,may-december,movies,music,nintendo-switch,podcasts,poor-things,priscilla,rosamund-pike,saltburn,suika,taylor-swift,the-legend-of-zelda,the-postal-service,tv-shows,zeldatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-88-googly-eyed-freak-looking-glass-sound--58176505Looking Glass Sound. We spend a good chunk of the podcast nailing down the plot, but we also find time to discuss the merits of stories within stories, watery books, and, obviously, gay stuff. If you feel like you can explain any of this better than we did, please drop us a line at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and if you're not all Christmased out, check out Emily's 12 Days of Christmas Movies series on the blog! Stay tuned for our upcoming othersode on our favorite things of 2023 (1/9), and read Biography of X by Catherine Lacey to prep for our next bookpisode (1/23) which will also feature an interview with Emily Austin, author of Interesting Facts About Space. Happy (???) New Year!

TOC
:30 - Unhinged milk conversation
3:55 - Actual welcome & intro question
9:49 - Dog advice
11:30 - Goodreads summary (featuring a mistake)
14:25 - Remembering what happened in this book
16:55 - Establishing basic plot points
27:26 - When things start to spiral
36:40 - The “present” of the book
47:30 - Witchcraft?
51:02 - Stories within stories - do these work?
56:00 - Catriona Ward’s other books that we’re obsessed with
1:01:08 - Gay stuff!
1:06:30 - The setting and wet books
1:10:50 - Character specifics and humor
1:14:21 - Emily’s ONE critique
1:19:00 - Ratings
1:26:45 - Listener feedback
1:33:10 - What Emily wrote for the blog
1:40:00 - What’s next on the pod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58176505Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:40:28 +0000#BookSquadGoalsHelp! We're trapped inside this podcast and we can't get out! Just kidding, that didn't happen to us. It happened to our friend. Or did it...? This week, the squad attempts to untangle the complexities of Catriona Ward's latest novel, Looking Glass...Looking Glass Sound. We spend a good chunk of the podcast nailing down the plot, but we also find time to discuss the merits of stories within stories, watery books, and, obviously, gay stuff. If you feel like you can explain any of this better than we did, please drop us a line at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and if you're not all Christmased out, check out Emily's 12 Days of Christmas Movies series on the blog! Stay tuned for our upcoming othersode on our favorite things of 2023 (1/9), and read Biography of X by Catherine Lacey to prep for our next bookpisode (1/23) which will also feature an interview with Emily Austin, author of Interesting Facts About Space. Happy (???) New Year!

TOC
:30 - Unhinged milk conversation
3:55 - Actual welcome & intro question
9:49 - Dog advice
11:30 - Goodreads summary (featuring a mistake)
14:25 - Remembering what happened in this book
16:55 - Establishing basic plot points
27:26 - When things start to spiral
36:40 - The “present” of the book
47:30 - Witchcraft?
51:02 - Stories within stories - do these work?
56:00 - Catriona Ward’s other books that we’re obsessed with
1:01:08 - Gay stuff!
1:06:30 - The setting and wet books
1:10:50 - Character specifics and humor
1:14:21 - Emily’s ONE critique
1:19:00 - Ratings
1:26:45 - Listener feedback
1:33:10 - What Emily wrote for the blog
1:40:00 - What’s next on the pod]]>6390book-club,book-discussion,book-review,books,catriona-ward,horror,horror-fiction,horror-literature,last-house-on-needless-street,literature,looking-glass-sound,meta-fiction,sundialtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-87-riley-sager-math-a-hatepisode-the-only-one-left--57989013The Only One Left by Riley Sager with the Squad. We talk (complain) about the characters, try to do some Sager math, ponder the 1980s setting, and reveal what moment made us sigh with resignation. Then we review some reviews from Goodreads because we love that unhinged shit. Then we get into what’s on the blog and let ya know what’s up next on the pod! Read along for our next Bookpisode on Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward on 12/26, and drop in for our Best of 2023 episode on 1/9! Please do us a solid and leave us a 5-star rating, write us a review, and/or become a Patron! Toodles, our bookish noodles!

TOC
:30 — Welcome, Jayce! And intro question
12:20 — Book intro
14:30 — The characters (other yahoos)
34:09 — So many twists. Riley Sager math
54:48 — Why is this set in the 80s?
58:20 — What’s a moment that made you sigh with resignation?
1:11:19 — Review Reviews
1:22:50 — Ratings
1:28:00 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/survive-the-book-mary-and-emily-read-riley-sager]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57989013Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:48:11 +0000#BookSquadGoalsSpecial guest Jayce Chambless is back to discuss The Only One Left by Riley Sager with the Squad. We talk (complain) about the characters, try to do some Sager math, ponder the 1980s setting, and reveal what moment made us sigh with resignation. Then...The Only One Left by Riley Sager with the Squad. We talk (complain) about the characters, try to do some Sager math, ponder the 1980s setting, and reveal what moment made us sigh with resignation. Then we review some reviews from Goodreads because we love that unhinged shit. Then we get into what’s on the blog and let ya know what’s up next on the pod! Read along for our next Bookpisode on Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward on 12/26, and drop in for our Best of 2023 episode on 1/9! Please do us a solid and leave us a 5-star rating, write us a review, and/or become a Patron! Toodles, our bookish noodles!

TOC
:30 — Welcome, Jayce! And intro question
12:20 — Book intro
14:30 — The characters (other yahoos)
34:09 — So many twists. Riley Sager math
54:48 — Why is this set in the 80s?
58:20 — What’s a moment that made you sigh with resignation?
1:11:19 — Review Reviews
1:22:50 — Ratings
1:28:00 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/survive-the-book-mary-and-emily-read-riley-sager]]>5932bad-books,book-club,book-review,hatepisode,horror,literary-criticism,riley-sager,the-only-one-left,thrillerstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-87-pavlov-s-demons-camp-damascus--57837247
TOC:
:30– Icebreaker
11:30- Book intro and Tingle Intro
23:16– Where’s the camp? Plotting/Pacing issues
43:00– YA Lit and standards
48:29– Religious trauma: the novel
56:27– Autism in the novel
1:03:10– Ratings
1:10:00–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57837247Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:49:41 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThe whole Squad is back together and on a hunt for CAMP of any sort in our discussion of Chuck Tingle’s Camp Damascus. Put a pink bag over your head and join us as we talk about the novel’s plot and pacing, YA vs. adult fiction, religious trauma,...
TOC:
:30– Icebreaker
11:30- Book intro and Tingle Intro
23:16– Where’s the camp? Plotting/Pacing issues
43:00– YA Lit and standards
48:29– Religious trauma: the novel
56:27– Autism in the novel
1:03:10– Ratings
1:10:00–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>4802body-horror,book-club,books,camp,chuck-tingle,demons,feminism,horror,horror-books,lgbtq,literature,pop-culture,queer-horror,religious-traumatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-86-usher-and-me-priscilla--57635316Priscilla, based on the 1985 book Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley. We talk about our own personal connections to Elvis, the Sofia Coppola aesthetic of it all, the problematic nature of Elvis and Priscilla’s relationship, and the ~discourse~ around the movie. Tangential conversation addresses Usher’s Vegas residency. Read along with us for our next Bookpisode on Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle (11/28), and then tune in for our next Othersode about The Only One Left on 12/12. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

TOC
:30 – Welcome to Ang Ferraguto and fave style icons
9:52 – Film intro
13:44 – Mary’s intro corner
26:20 – Sofia Coppola
43:00 – The relationship
1:11:35 – The discourse around the film
1:22:50 – Costuming
1:33:35 – Listener feedback
1:35:33 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
People https://people.com/priscilla-presley-praises-sofia-coppola-priscilla-movie-8387678
Variety: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/lisa-marie-presley-slammed-sofia-coppola-priscilla-script-1235777982/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57635316Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:50:20 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThis week, the Squad and special guest Ang Ferraguto (aka Kelli’s gf) discuss Sofia Coppola’s new film, Priscilla, based on the 1985 book Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley. We talk about our own personal connections to Elvis, the Sofia Coppola...Priscilla, based on the 1985 book Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley. We talk about our own personal connections to Elvis, the Sofia Coppola aesthetic of it all, the problematic nature of Elvis and Priscilla’s relationship, and the ~discourse~ around the movie. Tangential conversation addresses Usher’s Vegas residency. Read along with us for our next Bookpisode on Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle (11/28), and then tune in for our next Othersode about The Only One Left on 12/12. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

TOC
:30 – Welcome to Ang Ferraguto and fave style icons
9:52 – Film intro
13:44 – Mary’s intro corner
26:20 – Sofia Coppola
43:00 – The relationship
1:11:35 – The discourse around the film
1:22:50 – Costuming
1:33:35 – Listener feedback
1:35:33 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
People https://people.com/priscilla-presley-praises-sofia-coppola-priscilla-movie-8387678
Variety: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/lisa-marie-presley-slammed-sofia-coppola-priscilla-script-1235777982/]]>5988book-adaptation,cailee-spaeny,celebrity-memoir,elvis-presley,film-criticism,film-discussion,jacob-elordi,movie-review,priscilla,priscilla-presley,sofia-coppolatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-86-we-never-talk-about-vampires-vampires-of-el-norte--57543755Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas, we also talk about romance, historical fiction, cover design, and the fact that westerns have to have a hot person for anyone on the squad to be interested. Next we get into some listener feedback and catch up with what’s on the blog (yes, we still have that!). On our next Othersode on 11/14, we’ll be talking about Sofia Coppola’s new movie, Priscilla. After that we’ll be reading Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle on our 11/28 Bookpisode. You should read along! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe, and if you’re feeling extra generous, support us on Patreon!

TOC
:30 – Welcome and icebreaker!
13:30 – Book intro
16:00 – Genre and expectations
22:17 – The romance of it all
33:03 – Vampires
42:25 – Historical fiction
49:50 – Cover design
54:00 – Ratings
58:25 – Listener feedback
1:02:00 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57543755Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:50:42 +0000#BookSquadGoalsListen, we NEVER talk about vampires on this podcast, and we’re not gonna do it today. Just kidding; yes we are. In our discussion of Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas, we also talk about romance, historical fiction, cover design, and the fact that...Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas, we also talk about romance, historical fiction, cover design, and the fact that westerns have to have a hot person for anyone on the squad to be interested. Next we get into some listener feedback and catch up with what’s on the blog (yes, we still have that!). On our next Othersode on 11/14, we’ll be talking about Sofia Coppola’s new movie, Priscilla. After that we’ll be reading Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle on our 11/28 Bookpisode. You should read along! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe, and if you’re feeling extra generous, support us on Patreon!

TOC
:30 – Welcome and icebreaker!
13:30 – Book intro
16:00 – Genre and expectations
22:17 – The romance of it all
33:03 – Vampires
42:25 – Historical fiction
49:50 – Cover design
54:00 – Ratings
58:25 – Listener feedback
1:02:00 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>4098book-club,book-discussion,book-review,historical-fiction,historical-horror,horror-literature,isabel-canas,literature,mexican-historical-fiction,vampire-literature,vampires,vampires-of-el-nortetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-85-bayou-depression-what-josiah-saw-with-clay-mcleod-chapman--57371737The Remaking, Whisper Down the Lane, and Ghost Eaters) joins the Squad to chat about the depressing 2021 horror(?) film What Josiah Saw. We dig into the film’s narrative structure, characters, and general bleakness and ask the important question: did this movie abuse us? Then we have a two-part (spoiler-free and spoilers-ok) discussion about Clay’s new novel What Kind of Mother. This conversation covers everything from Nicolas Sparks to terrifying pizza. Next we get into some feedback on a blog post (of all things!) and Clay improvises a potential new theme song for the podcast. Read along for our next Bookpisode on Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas on 10/31, and go see Priscilla for our next Othersode on 11/14! Send any and all feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a new episode! Not sure what to do next? Write us a review on Apple Podcasts and become at patron at patreon.com/booksquadgoals!

TOC
:30 – Welcome Clay! And icebreaker
11:30 – Movie intro and spoiler alert
13:25 – Narrative format and effectiveness
31:30 – Why would anyone watch this?
40:39 – The ending and what’s going on
55:00 – Why incest?
1:04:50 – Non-spoiler interview with Clay
1:27:12 – Getting into spoilers with Clay
2:01:18 – Skinamarink Feedback, what’s up next

Links
https://collider.com/what-josiah-saw-review-robert-patrick-nick-stahl-shudder/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57371737Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:27:40 +0000#BookSquadGoalsReturn guest Clay McLeod Chapman (author of The Remaking, Whisper Down the Lane, and Ghost Eaters) joins the Squad to chat about the depressing 2021 horror(?) film What Josiah Saw. We dig into the film’s narrative structure, characters, and general...The Remaking, Whisper Down the Lane, and Ghost Eaters) joins the Squad to chat about the depressing 2021 horror(?) film What Josiah Saw. We dig into the film’s narrative structure, characters, and general bleakness and ask the important question: did this movie abuse us? Then we have a two-part (spoiler-free and spoilers-ok) discussion about Clay’s new novel What Kind of Mother. This conversation covers everything from Nicolas Sparks to terrifying pizza. Next we get into some feedback on a blog post (of all things!) and Clay improvises a potential new theme song for the podcast. Read along for our next Bookpisode on Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas on 10/31, and go see Priscilla for our next Othersode on 11/14! Send any and all feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a new episode! Not sure what to do next? Write us a review on Apple Podcasts and become at patron at patreon.com/booksquadgoals!

TOC
:30 – Welcome Clay! And icebreaker
11:30 – Movie intro and spoiler alert
13:25 – Narrative format and effectiveness
31:30 – Why would anyone watch this?
40:39 – The ending and what’s going on
55:00 – Why incest?
1:04:50 – Non-spoiler interview with Clay
1:27:12 – Getting into spoilers with Clay
2:01:18 – Skinamarink Feedback, what’s up next

Links
https://collider.com/what-josiah-saw-review-robert-patrick-nick-stahl-shudder/]]>7826author-interview,book-club,books,clay-mcleod-chapman,horror-literature,southern-gothic,southern-gothic-horror,what-kind-of-mothertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-85-the-best-plagiarism-you-ever-saw-yellowface--57050205Yellowface by R. F. Kuang. We talk about the protagonist’s decision-making skills, satire of the publishing industry and Twitter, cancel culture, and the author’s own publishing experiences. Then we get into some listener feedback with excellent questions and catch up with what’s on the blog. Join us and special guest Clay McLeod Chapman, author of What Kind of Mother, for a chat about What Josiah Saw (2021) on 10/17. Then read along for our next bookpisode on Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas on 10/31 — oooh, spooky! Support us at patreon.com/booksquadgoals and send feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC
:30—Subscribe to our Patreon! And Icebreaker
10:21—Book intro
12:14—The general concept of Yellowface
27:45—June’s whole deal
39:30—Satire of the publishing industry
56:54—Cancel culture
1:05:33—Similarities to R. F. Kuang’s life
1:25:50—Ratings
1:30:40—Listener feedback!
1:40:30—What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUdFkRdgPDU
https://www.npr.org/2023/05/16/1176508635/author-r-f-kuang-on-unlikable-narrators-and-cultural-appropriation-in-yellowface]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57050205Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:22:21 +0000#BookSquadGoalsSo what if we stole this whole episode from some other podcast and called it our own? Is that a crime?? JK, this whole episode is our (four white ladies’) original take on Yellowface by R. F. Kuang. We talk about the protagonist’s decision-making...Yellowface by R. F. Kuang. We talk about the protagonist’s decision-making skills, satire of the publishing industry and Twitter, cancel culture, and the author’s own publishing experiences. Then we get into some listener feedback with excellent questions and catch up with what’s on the blog. Join us and special guest Clay McLeod Chapman, author of What Kind of Mother, for a chat about What Josiah Saw (2021) on 10/17. Then read along for our next bookpisode on Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas on 10/31 — oooh, spooky! Support us at patreon.com/booksquadgoals and send feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC
:30—Subscribe to our Patreon! And Icebreaker
10:21—Book intro
12:14—The general concept of Yellowface
27:45—June’s whole deal
39:30—Satire of the publishing industry
56:54—Cancel culture
1:05:33—Similarities to R. F. Kuang’s life
1:25:50—Ratings
1:30:40—Listener feedback!
1:40:30—What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUdFkRdgPDU
https://www.npr.org/2023/05/16/1176508635/author-r-f-kuang-on-unlikable-narrators-and-cultural-appropriation-in-yellowface]]>6396book-club,book-review,literary-criticism,literature,publishing,rf-kuang,yellowfacetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-84-baaaaat-what-we-do-in-the-shadows-with-grace-treutel--56875512thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/booksquadgoals!

TOC:
:30– welcome! We’ve got a guest and we’re taking a quiz!
15:00– Show intro and the show’s relation to the film
20:00–Documentary format and comedy– how do they work together?
29:45– That characters’ stories this season
42:27–The Guillermo of it all
1:04:48– Grace’s Fanfic corner!
1:07:30– Interview with Grace about From the Humid Chambers of my Heart
1:35:15– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56875512Wed, 20 Sep 2023 23:24:37 +0000#BookSquadGoalsBe a podcast vampire and consume this episode about What We Do in the Shadows, featuring special guest Grace Treutel! We talk about the show’s mockumentary style, favorite character arcs, the Guillermo of it all, and even fanfiction. Next we talk to...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/booksquadgoals!

TOC:
:30– welcome! We’ve got a guest and we’re taking a quiz!
15:00– Show intro and the show’s relation to the film
20:00–Documentary format and comedy– how do they work together?
29:45– That characters’ stories this season
42:27–The Guillermo of it all
1:04:48– Grace’s Fanfic corner!
1:07:30– Interview with Grace about From the Humid Chambers of my Heart
1:35:15– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>5998books,literature,television,vampires,what-we-do-in-the-shadowstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-84-the-revenge-of-emma-fay-thirst-for-salt--56703543 Thirst for Salt, the debut novel by Madelaine Lucas. We discuss the writing style, the book’s central relationship, and themes of motherhood. Next we catch up with what might or might not be on the blog and share some news about our Patreon – that’s right, we have a Patreon now! Tune in on 9/19 for our next Othersode about What We Do in the Shadows with special guest Grace Treutel. Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode about Yellowface by R.F. Kuang on 10/3. Send your feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and become a patron at pateon.com/booksquadgoals!

TOC
:30 – Welcome!
12:28 – Book intro
14:38 – Why is the narrative structure like that
25:00 – The writing
31:59 – The relationship
44:49 – Mom stuff
59:34 – Ratings
1:04:07 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56703543Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:13:23 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGidday, Goalies! Join the squad on the sun-drenched Australian coast for a tale of love (?) and loss with Thirst for Salt, the debut novel by Madelaine Lucas. We discuss the writing style, the book’s central relationship, and themes of motherhood.... Thirst for Salt, the debut novel by Madelaine Lucas. We discuss the writing style, the book’s central relationship, and themes of motherhood. Next we catch up with what might or might not be on the blog and share some news about our Patreon – that’s right, we have a Patreon now! Tune in on 9/19 for our next Othersode about What We Do in the Shadows with special guest Grace Treutel. Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode about Yellowface by R.F. Kuang on 10/3. Send your feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and become a patron at pateon.com/booksquadgoals!

TOC
:30 – Welcome!
12:28 – Book intro
14:38 – Why is the narrative structure like that
25:00 – The writing
31:59 – The relationship
44:49 – Mom stuff
59:34 – Ratings
1:04:07 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>4434age-gap-relationships,book-club,book-review,fiction,literary-criticism,literary-fiction,madelaine-lucas,mfa,thirst-for-salttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-83-florida-is-the-mojo-dojo-casa-house-of-america-barbie-with-nathan-simmons--56560563thesquad@booksquadgoals.com! And while you’re at it, leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts. Thanks, Barbie!

Table of Contents:
:30– Welcome, Nathan! And icebreaker
8:10– The Barbie Movie intro
13:50– Barbie’s marketing
24:55– Literary influence
41:32–Casting
51:45– response from critics
1:08:00–Motherhood corner
1:18:21– we are Barbie gorls
1:24:40– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Where to find Nathan:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oh-thats-a-scary-movie/id1578168937
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-silver-linings-playlist/id1328636209
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aipt-comics/id1448147137
https://www.youtube.com/@thefevertherage

Variety Barbie Marketing article:
https://variety.com/2023/film/box-office/barbie-marketing-campaign-explained-warner-bros-1235677922/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56560563Tue, 22 Aug 2023 23:36:23 +0000#BookSquadGoalsHI BARBIE! It’s girls’ night, plus one Ken (special guest Nathan Simmons)! Join the squad for our discussion of the already iconic Barbie movie. We talk about the film’s brilliant marketing, Barbie’s particular brand of feminism, the excellent cast,...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com! And while you’re at it, leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts. Thanks, Barbie!

Table of Contents:
:30– Welcome, Nathan! And icebreaker
8:10– The Barbie Movie intro
13:50– Barbie’s marketing
24:55– Literary influence
41:32–Casting
51:45– response from critics
1:08:00–Motherhood corner
1:18:21– we are Barbie gorls
1:24:40– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Where to find Nathan:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oh-thats-a-scary-movie/id1578168937
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-silver-linings-playlist/id1328636209
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aipt-comics/id1448147137
https://www.youtube.com/@thefevertherage

Variety Barbie Marketing article:
https://variety.com/2023/film/box-office/barbie-marketing-campaign-explained-warner-bros-1235677922/]]>5645barbie,feminism,feminist-literature,film,film-reviews,greta-gerwig,ken,kenergy,margot-robbie,mattel,movies,pop-culture,ryan-gosling,toystruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-83-exorcism-for-dummies-pinata--56407090Piñata by Leopoldo Gout. We chat about the horrors of colonialism, puberty, and of course, whether the book is scary. Next we get into some listener feedback for Chain-Gang All-Stars and catch up with what’s on the ol’ Book Squad Blog, including new Bachelorette recaps. Get ready to party for our next Othersode on Barbie! We’ll be joined by fellow podcaster Nathan Simmons for that one on 8/22. Next, read along for our Bookpisode on Thirst for Salt by Madelaine Lucas on 9/4. Send us any and all feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and be sure to leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts, pretty please!

TOC
:30 – Hello and Welcome!
6:50– Book Intro and jumping right in
21:13 –Colonialism is bad
37:28 – Is this book just about puberty?
53:24 – Where are we again? Is this book scary?
1:03:35 –Let’s rate it!
1:07:31 – Listener Feedback!
1:17:10– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?


Links:
https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/fury-born-from-helplessness-on-leopoldo-gouts-pinata/
https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-pinata-author-leopoldo-gout/
https://www.esthersarahkim.com/https://twitter.com/angelmamii5?lang=en]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56407090Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:20:14 +0000#BookSquadGoalsSorry to *bug* you, but we’ve got a new episode here! Join the Squad for a discussion of Piñata by Leopoldo Gout. We chat about the horrors of colonialism, puberty, and of course, whether the book is scary. Next we get into some listener feedback for...Piñata by Leopoldo Gout. We chat about the horrors of colonialism, puberty, and of course, whether the book is scary. Next we get into some listener feedback for Chain-Gang All-Stars and catch up with what’s on the ol’ Book Squad Blog, including new Bachelorette recaps. Get ready to party for our next Othersode on Barbie! We’ll be joined by fellow podcaster Nathan Simmons for that one on 8/22. Next, read along for our Bookpisode on Thirst for Salt by Madelaine Lucas on 9/4. Send us any and all feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and be sure to leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts, pretty please!

TOC
:30 – Hello and Welcome!
6:50– Book Intro and jumping right in
21:13 –Colonialism is bad
37:28 – Is this book just about puberty?
53:24 – Where are we again? Is this book scary?
1:03:35 –Let’s rate it!
1:07:31 – Listener Feedback!
1:17:10– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?


Links:
https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/fury-born-from-helplessness-on-leopoldo-gouts-pinata/
https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-pinata-author-leopoldo-gout/
https://www.esthersarahkim.com/https://twitter.com/angelmamii5?lang=en]]>5053book-club,book-discussion,book-review,colonialism,horror,horror-lit,leopoldo-gout,literature,mexicana,nahua,nahuatltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-82-tiny-baby-ice-cream-cones-fire-island-with-tirzah-price--56340917thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and follow us on social @booksquadgoals. Stay tuned for our next bookpisode on Piñata by Leopoldo Gout (8/8), and then on 8/22 as we finally dive into Barbie!

TOC
:30–welcome, Tirzah! And icebreaker
7:36–film intro
9:04–what makes this film different from other adaptations?
22:54–romance and representation
33:15–beauty standards and gay culture
42:00–misc topics
44:50–manslaughter park!!
1:19:38–feedback!
1:21:40–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links
https://www.instagram.com/queerloveinhistory/
https://www.them.us/story/manslaughter-park-tirzah-price-queer-jane-austen-interview
https://www.instagram.com/jfkillsdarlings/?hl=en]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56340917Tue, 01 Aug 2023 23:27:06 +0000#BookSquadGoalsHave you ever wondered: What if Jane Austen, but gay? Join the squad and returning guest Tirzah Price for an episode where we explore this very important question. First, we discuss Andrew Ahn’s 2022 film Fire Island, a queer retelling of Austen’s...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and follow us on social @booksquadgoals. Stay tuned for our next bookpisode on Piñata by Leopoldo Gout (8/8), and then on 8/22 as we finally dive into Barbie!

TOC
:30–welcome, Tirzah! And icebreaker
7:36–film intro
9:04–what makes this film different from other adaptations?
22:54–romance and representation
33:15–beauty standards and gay culture
42:00–misc topics
44:50–manslaughter park!!
1:19:38–feedback!
1:21:40–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links
https://www.instagram.com/queerloveinhistory/
https://www.them.us/story/manslaughter-park-tirzah-price-queer-jane-austen-interview
https://www.instagram.com/jfkillsdarlings/?hl=en]]>5195book-club,bowen-yang,classic-novels,fire-island,jane-austen,joel-kim-booster,lgbtq,mansfield-park,manslaughter-park,movies,pride-and-prejudice,queer-fiction,queer-literature,retellings,tirzah-pricetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-82-jenna-bush-reading-since-2021-chain-gang-all-stars--56065652 Chain-Gang All Stars. Join in as we chat about incarceration in the United States, dystopian/futuristic methods of torture, reality tv, football, Jenna Bush Hager’s book club, and everything we hate about America. It’s a fun time. Also, there’s actually new stuff on our blog this week?!?! You don’t want to miss this.

Join us next time for another FIRE episode as we discuss the film Fire Island with one of our favorite guests, Tirzah Price, author of Manslaughter Park (episode will be out on July 28). And read along for our next bookpisode out on August 8 when we’ll be reading Piñata by Leopoldo Gout. Don’t forget to leave us a review (5 stars only… love ya). And send your feedback or questions to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on IG!

TOC
:30 – Welcome!
17:50 – Book Intro
19:30 – How do dystopian tropes work in this novel? Are we horrified it’s so close to reality?
40:15 – How did the sci-fi elements work for us?
45:50 – Does the novel cover too much ground? Too many perspectives?
1:00:12 – ~ROMANCE~
1:06:56 – The ending
1:16:50 – the Jenna of it all
1:27:44 – Ratings
1:34:09 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/06/legislatures-passed-550-anti-trans-bills-so-far-this-year/
https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/06/11/journalist-blinded-during-protest-sues-minneapolis-police-state-patrol/
https://www.today.com/video/-chain-gang-all-stars-author-talks-about-his-action-packed-thriller-178654277518]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56065652Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:50:25 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIn this very special post-July 4th episode (featuring some fireworks), the Squad discusses Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah’s debut novel Chain-Gang All Stars. Join in as we chat about incarceration in the United States, dystopian/futuristic methods of... Chain-Gang All Stars. Join in as we chat about incarceration in the United States, dystopian/futuristic methods of torture, reality tv, football, Jenna Bush Hager’s book club, and everything we hate about America. It’s a fun time. Also, there’s actually new stuff on our blog this week?!?! You don’t want to miss this.

Join us next time for another FIRE episode as we discuss the film Fire Island with one of our favorite guests, Tirzah Price, author of Manslaughter Park (episode will be out on July 28). And read along for our next bookpisode out on August 8 when we’ll be reading Piñata by Leopoldo Gout. Don’t forget to leave us a review (5 stars only… love ya). And send your feedback or questions to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on IG!

TOC
:30 – Welcome!
17:50 – Book Intro
19:30 – How do dystopian tropes work in this novel? Are we horrified it’s so close to reality?
40:15 – How did the sci-fi elements work for us?
45:50 – Does the novel cover too much ground? Too many perspectives?
1:00:12 – ~ROMANCE~
1:06:56 – The ending
1:16:50 – the Jenna of it all
1:27:44 – Ratings
1:34:09 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/06/legislatures-passed-550-anti-trans-bills-so-far-this-year/
https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/06/11/journalist-blinded-during-protest-sues-minneapolis-police-state-patrol/
https://www.today.com/video/-chain-gang-all-stars-author-talks-about-his-action-packed-thriller-178654277518]]>6142book-club,book-discussion,book-reviews,chain-gang-all-stars,critical-race-theory,dystopian-fiction,literature,nana-kwame-adjei-brenyah,prison-abolition,reading-with-jennatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-81-hey-amazon-the-power--55301255
Read along to get ready for our next book episode, where we’ll discuss Chain Gang All-Stars by Kana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah. For our next Othersode Tirzah Price will join us to talk about her new book, Manslaughter Park, and the film Fire Island.

TOC:
:30– Welcome!
12:50– Show Intro
16:09– Book to movie
25:30–Gender representation
40:09–Casting
57:03– How far does the show go?
1:08:58–So did we like it?
1:14:12–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Link to the Mary Sue article: https://www.themarysue.com/the-power-captures-the-best-parts-of-the-book-and-addresses-its-biggest-problem/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55301255Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:27:14 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThe future of the world is going to be okay because the squad has… THE POWER! In this episode, we talk about the Amazon Prime adaptation of The Power by Naomi Alderman, which we read for the podcast back in 2019. How does the TV series stack up...
Read along to get ready for our next book episode, where we’ll discuss Chain Gang All-Stars by Kana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah. For our next Othersode Tirzah Price will join us to talk about her new book, Manslaughter Park, and the film Fire Island.

TOC:
:30– Welcome!
12:50– Show Intro
16:09– Book to movie
25:30–Gender representation
40:09–Casting
57:03– How far does the show go?
1:08:58–So did we like it?
1:14:12–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Link to the Mary Sue article: https://www.themarysue.com/the-power-captures-the-best-parts-of-the-book-and-addresses-its-biggest-problem/]]>4837adaptations,amazon,amazon-prime-video,book,book-club,dystopian,fantasy,feminism,john-leguizamo,naomi-alderman,science-fiction,television,the-power,toni-collette,tv-showstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-81-cord-short-for-corduroy-pineapple-street--54351235Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson. We talk about satire (and how this book isn’t that), class and the antics of The Rich, the characters, and nepo babies. Then we get into some fun listener feedback and talk about what we might write on that blog we used to do. Check out The Power (TV series) for our next Othersode on 6/27 – and revisit our episode on The Power by Naomi Alderman to prep! Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode on Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah on 7/11. Go leave us a (5 star) rating and a review right this moment, please! Send your feedback or questions to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on IG!

TOC
:30 — Welcome!! And icebreaker
4:42 — Book intro and spoiler warning
7:00 — Why is everyone gushing about this?
15:15 — Are these characters…characters?
36:37 — What is this saying about class
40:33 — Let’s talk about Jenny Jackson
50:03 — why is Curtis here?
51:56 — Ratings
53:25 — Listener feedback
58:00 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54351235Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:47:41 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin us in the formal dining room for our discussion of Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson. We talk about satire (and how this book isn’t that), class and the antics of The Rich, the characters, and nepo babies. Then we get into some fun listener...Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson. We talk about satire (and how this book isn’t that), class and the antics of The Rich, the characters, and nepo babies. Then we get into some fun listener feedback and talk about what we might write on that blog we used to do. Check out The Power (TV series) for our next Othersode on 6/27 – and revisit our episode on The Power by Naomi Alderman to prep! Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode on Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah on 7/11. Go leave us a (5 star) rating and a review right this moment, please! Send your feedback or questions to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on IG!

TOC
:30 — Welcome!! And icebreaker
4:42 — Book intro and spoiler warning
7:00 — Why is everyone gushing about this?
15:15 — Are these characters…characters?
36:37 — What is this saying about class
40:33 — Let’s talk about Jenny Jackson
50:03 — why is Curtis here?
51:56 — Ratings
53:25 — Listener feedback
58:00 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>3861book-club,book-review,fiction,jenny-jackson,literature,pineapple-streettruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-80-are-you-there-pod-it-s-us-bsg-are-you-there-god-it-s-me-margaret--54046360
Up next: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson
Next Othersode: The Power on Amazon Prime

TOC
:30–Welcome, Annika! And icebreaker
16:20– Movie intro
17:30–The time period and adaptation
31:19– Who is this movie for?
42:40– How does the film balance its themes?
54:00– Let’s talk about the cast
1:06:52– last thoughts, ratings, etc.
1:18:51– Listener feedback, what’s on the blog? What’s up next?


Notes:
Annika’s website: https://annikaobscura.com/Annika at Book Riot: https://bookriot.com/author/annika-barranti-klein/

Atlantic Judy Blume Profile: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/04/judy-blume-books-are-you-there-god-margaret-movie/673091/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54046360Tue, 30 May 2023 22:03:31 +0000#BookSquadGoalsAre you there, God? It’s us, the Squad – and special guest Annika! This time we talk about the 2023 film adaptation of Judy Blume’s coming-of-age classic, Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret. There’s no time like the present to jump into Blume’s...
Up next: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson
Next Othersode: The Power on Amazon Prime

TOC
:30–Welcome, Annika! And icebreaker
16:20– Movie intro
17:30–The time period and adaptation
31:19– Who is this movie for?
42:40– How does the film balance its themes?
54:00– Let’s talk about the cast
1:06:52– last thoughts, ratings, etc.
1:18:51– Listener feedback, what’s on the blog? What’s up next?


Notes:
Annika’s website: https://annikaobscura.com/Annika at Book Riot: https://bookriot.com/author/annika-barranti-klein/

Atlantic Judy Blume Profile: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/04/judy-blume-books-are-you-there-god-margaret-movie/673091/]]>5192adaptation,areyoutheregoditsmemargaret,bookdiscussion,books,judybloom,moviediscussion,moviereview,movies,reading,women,womenreadingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-80-semi-automatic-nun-scorched-grace--53896020Scorched Grace. We talk about the novel’s genre play, Sister Holiday’s uniqueness, Douaihy’s writing style, and what we would like to see out of this series. Next up on our Othersode on 5/30 is Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret with special guest Annika Klein. Read along for our next Bookpisode about Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson on 6/13. Send feedback on any episode to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC
:30 – Hello and welcome!
8:56 – Book intro and spoiler alert
10:53 – How does the genre work here?
20:00 – Sister Holiday isn’t like other nuns
49:10 – The actual mystery!
56:29 – Writing style
1:00:45 – Would you read the sequel?
1:06:45 – Ratings
1:09:20 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53896020Tue, 16 May 2023 20:52:22 +0000#BookSquadGoalsYour prayers have been answered! A tattooed, queer nun is here to save the day! Join the Squad as we chat about Margot Douaihy’s debut novel, Scorched Grace. We talk about the novel’s genre play, Sister Holiday’s uniqueness, Douaihy’s writing style,...Scorched Grace. We talk about the novel’s genre play, Sister Holiday’s uniqueness, Douaihy’s writing style, and what we would like to see out of this series. Next up on our Othersode on 5/30 is Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret with special guest Annika Klein. Read along for our next Bookpisode about Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson on 6/13. Send feedback on any episode to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC
:30 – Hello and welcome!
8:56 – Book intro and spoiler alert
10:53 – How does the genre work here?
20:00 – Sister Holiday isn’t like other nuns
49:10 – The actual mystery!
56:29 – Writing style
1:00:45 – Would you read the sequel?
1:06:45 – Ratings
1:09:20 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>4619book-club,book-criticism,book-review,feminist-literature,literature,margot-douaihy,mystery,scorched-gracetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-79-a-breakneck-michigan-the-355-with-gabriella-saab--53723848
TOC:
30–welcome, Gabriella! 355 quiz
20:40– the plot and the characters
30:52–critic and audience disparity
35:00–would we watch a sequel?
46:30–ratings
48:00–interview with Gabriella!
1:19:48–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:

• https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/59781695
• Www.GabriellaSaab.com

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53723848Wed, 03 May 2023 02:57:51 +0000#BookSquadGoalsAuthor Gabriella Saab joins the Book Squad to talk about her new novel, Daughters of Victory. But first, we have to discuss the wild romp that is The 355. We question the plot, chat about our favorite characters, ask why women can’t just have fun...
TOC:
30–welcome, Gabriella! 355 quiz
20:40– the plot and the characters
30:52–critic and audience disparity
35:00–would we watch a sequel?
46:30–ratings
48:00–interview with Gabriella!
1:19:48–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:

• https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/59781695
• Www.GabriellaSaab.com

]]>5296book-club,books,diane-kruger,fan-bingbing,feminism,historical-fiction,history,jessica-chastain,literature,lupita-nyongo,penelope-cruz,russia,sebastian-stan,spies,spy,spy-thriller,thriller,world-war-2truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-79-caleb-de-suerte-our-share-of-night--53576500thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to leave us a rating and review!

TOC:
30– Welcome back, Ellis! Icebreaker
10:10–Book intro
20:00–Structure
39:00–Political context
51:00–the cult
1:04:10–The ending?
1:22:36–Ratings
1:29:12–Feedback!
1:38:23–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Get the anthology Ellis is in:https://pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1323
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53576500Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:50:43 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin the Book Squad (plus special guest Ellis!) as we take on a thicc book, Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez. We talk about the narrative structure, shifting perspectives, Argentinian politics, Mariana Enriquez’s Instagram, and of course, culty...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to leave us a rating and review!

TOC:
30– Welcome back, Ellis! Icebreaker
10:10–Book intro
20:00–Structure
39:00–Political context
51:00–the cult
1:04:10–The ending?
1:22:36–Ratings
1:29:12–Feedback!
1:38:23–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Get the anthology Ellis is in:https://pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1323
]]>6533argentina,book-club,book-reviews,books,books-in-translation,cults,fantasy,ghosts,haunted-houses,horror,literature,magic,mariana-enriquez,occult,witchestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-78-follow-me-to-the-bowl-daisy-jones-and-the-six--53452668 Daisy Jones and the Six (the Amazon Prime show, but also the TJR book)! We talk about the differences between the novel and the show, the casting and acting, and of course, the original songs created for the show and the now REAL album, Aurora. Read along for our next Bookpisode on Our Share of Night by Maria Enriquez (with special guest Ellis!) on 4/17. Then join us for our next Othersode featuring Gabriella Saab, author of the new novel Daughters of Victory on 5/1. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe so you never miss an ep!

TOC
0:00 – A special note and oopsie – sorry Jayce!
3:20 – Welcome and icebreaker!
13:25 – the music of the show
30:00 – Let’s talk about differences in the book and show
54:00 – How does this work as a show?
1:01:15 – What’s on the blog? Lol What’s up next?

Follow Jayce at @im_jayce on Instagram and subscribe to The Edit Podcast!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53452668Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:12:29 +0000#BookSquadGoalsTell me, tell me, tell me…would you like to hear the Squad sing? Join us for our discussion of Daisy Jones and the Six (the Amazon Prime show, but also the TJR book)! We talk about the differences between the novel and the show, the casting and... Daisy Jones and the Six (the Amazon Prime show, but also the TJR book)! We talk about the differences between the novel and the show, the casting and acting, and of course, the original songs created for the show and the now REAL album, Aurora. Read along for our next Bookpisode on Our Share of Night by Maria Enriquez (with special guest Ellis!) on 4/17. Then join us for our next Othersode featuring Gabriella Saab, author of the new novel Daughters of Victory on 5/1. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe so you never miss an ep!

TOC
0:00 – A special note and oopsie – sorry Jayce!
3:20 – Welcome and icebreaker!
13:25 – the music of the show
30:00 – Let’s talk about differences in the book and show
54:00 – How does this work as a show?
1:01:15 – What’s on the blog? Lol What’s up next?

Follow Jayce at @im_jayce on Instagram and subscribe to The Edit Podcast!]]>4187adaptation,amazon-prime,book-club,book-discussion,book-to-film-adaptation,daisy-jones-and-the-six,fleetwood-mac,literature,music-fiction,riley-keough,sam-claflin,taylor-jenkins-reid,tv-critism,tv-discussiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-78-house-activate-the-spite-house--53284185The Spite House. We discuss what makes the house scary, how the book’s secrets are revealed, and what the book is really about below the surface. Then we get into some listener feedback and preview what’s coming up on the blog. Check out the new Amazon Prime series, Daisy Jones and the Six, based on the novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, for our next Othersode on 4/3 where we’ll be joined by returning guest Jayce Chambliss! Then, read along for our next Bookpisode on 4/17 when special guest Ellis joins us to talk about Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez.

:30 – Intro and icebreaker
9:17 – Book intro
12:45 – Ghosts! What makes ghosts scary or not scary?
20:20 – Hidden information
30:20 – Point of view
42:20 – What is this about really?
51:48 – The ending?
1:05:00 – Ratings
1:10:54 – Listener feedback
1:12:22 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53284185Tue, 21 Mar 2023 15:30:47 +0000#BookSquadGoalsWould you stay in a haunted house to make big bucks? This week, the Squad is talking about Johnny Compton’s debut horror novel, The Spite House. We discuss what makes the house scary, how the book’s secrets are revealed, and what the book is really...The Spite House. We discuss what makes the house scary, how the book’s secrets are revealed, and what the book is really about below the surface. Then we get into some listener feedback and preview what’s coming up on the blog. Check out the new Amazon Prime series, Daisy Jones and the Six, based on the novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, for our next Othersode on 4/3 where we’ll be joined by returning guest Jayce Chambliss! Then, read along for our next Bookpisode on 4/17 when special guest Ellis joins us to talk about Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez.

:30 – Intro and icebreaker
9:17 – Book intro
12:45 – Ghosts! What makes ghosts scary or not scary?
20:20 – Hidden information
30:20 – Point of view
42:20 – What is this about really?
51:48 – The ending?
1:05:00 – Ratings
1:10:54 – Listener feedback
1:12:22 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>4836book-club,book-discussion,book-reviews,haunted-house,horror,horror-fiction,johnny-compton,literature,the-spite-housetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-77-red-hair-ing-knock-at-the-cabin-with-samantha-allen--53115417Patricia Wants to Cuddle) for a chat about Knock at the Cabin. Of course, we also discuss the novel the film is based on, The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay. We talk about the film’s structure, the performances, the weird camera tricks, and of course, the key differences between the book and the movie. Read along for our next Bookpisode on The Spite House by Johnny Compton on March 20, and check out the Daisy Jones and the Six limited series on Amazon Prime for our next Othersode on April 3. Leave us a rating so we can read it on the pod, and send your feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC
:30 – Welcome, Samantha! And an intense icebreaker
15:50 – Movie description, spoiler warnings, content warnings warnings
17:28 – Does the overall structure of the movie work for us? Character investment
31:19 – Other performances and wild camera tricks
47:06 – Big differences in how the book and movie are told
59:13 – talking about the ending freely
1:13:57 – Let’s rate this movie.
1:20:14 – M3GAN feedback
1:23:40 – New ratings??
1:26:29 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
- Samantha’s review of Knock at the Cabin https://www.them.us/story/knock-at-the-cabin-review-lgbtq-representation-jonathan-groff-ben-aldridge
- The Visit blog https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/revisiting-the-visit-by-m-knight-shyamalan
- Old blog https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/we-went-to-the-beach-that-makes-you-old]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53115417Mon, 06 Mar 2023 23:27:26 +0000#BookSquadGoalsKnock, knock. It’s the Book Squad! Join us and special guest Samantha Allen (author of Patricia Wants to Cuddle) for a chat about Knock at the Cabin. Of course, we also discuss the novel the film is based on, The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul...Patricia Wants to Cuddle) for a chat about Knock at the Cabin. Of course, we also discuss the novel the film is based on, The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay. We talk about the film’s structure, the performances, the weird camera tricks, and of course, the key differences between the book and the movie. Read along for our next Bookpisode on The Spite House by Johnny Compton on March 20, and check out the Daisy Jones and the Six limited series on Amazon Prime for our next Othersode on April 3. Leave us a rating so we can read it on the pod, and send your feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC
:30 – Welcome, Samantha! And an intense icebreaker
15:50 – Movie description, spoiler warnings, content warnings warnings
17:28 – Does the overall structure of the movie work for us? Character investment
31:19 – Other performances and wild camera tricks
47:06 – Big differences in how the book and movie are told
59:13 – talking about the ending freely
1:13:57 – Let’s rate this movie.
1:20:14 – M3GAN feedback
1:23:40 – New ratings??
1:26:29 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
- Samantha’s review of Knock at the Cabin https://www.them.us/story/knock-at-the-cabin-review-lgbtq-representation-jonathan-groff-ben-aldridge
- The Visit blog https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/revisiting-the-visit-by-m-knight-shyamalan
- Old blog https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/we-went-to-the-beach-that-makes-you-old]]>5858book-adaptations,book-club,book-to-film,cabin-at-the-end-of-the-world,horror,horror-fiction,horror-movies,knock-at-the-cabin,literature,m-knight-shyamalan,movie-review,patricia-wants-to-cuddle,paul-tremblay,samantha-allentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-77-i-thought-we-were-solving-a-murder-witches-interview-with-dizz-tate--52802317Witches by Brenda Lozano (translated by Heather Cleary). We talk about literature in translation, the novel's narrative voices, and some 'high brow feminist shit.' Later in the episode, Kelli interviews childhood friend Dizz Tate, author of Brutes. They discuss their adolescence spent in Florida, the highs and lows of teenage girlhood, and the lasting power of The Virgin Suicides. Plus, they give great advice, especially for people with "no hopes for the future!" Send us any feedback you have to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and join us 3/6 for our episode on Knock at the Cabin with special guest Samantha Allen, author of Patricia Wants to Cuddle. Don't forget to read along for our next bookpisode on Johnny Compton's debut novel, The Spite House, on 3/20.

**content warning: rape, anti-LGBTQ+ prejudice, and interpersonal violence**

TOC
:30 – Welcome and icebreakers!
12:00 – A note on catapult and book intro
16:20 – Structure and style
29:53 – Paloma and Leandra
38:54 – Women!
48:57 – The ending??
55:00 – Ratings
1:00:00 – Interview with Dizz Tate!
1:36:08 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links
https://twitter.com/booksquadgoals/status/1626223608430465024
https://catapult.co/dont-write-alone/stories/how-do-you-publish-literature-translation-witches-brenda-lozano-kendall-storey-heather-cleary
https://chireviewofbooks.com/2022/08/19/language-gender-and-power-in-witches/

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/jan/26/the-virgin-suicides-at-30-why-im-obsessed-with-this-dark-dreamy-novel]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52802317Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:41:54 +0000#BookSquadGoalsAccompany the squad on a potentially misleading adventure that does not actually involve any investigative reporting as we cover Witches by Brenda Lozano (translated by Heather Cleary). We talk about literature in translation, the novel's narrative...Witches by Brenda Lozano (translated by Heather Cleary). We talk about literature in translation, the novel's narrative voices, and some 'high brow feminist shit.' Later in the episode, Kelli interviews childhood friend Dizz Tate, author of Brutes. They discuss their adolescence spent in Florida, the highs and lows of teenage girlhood, and the lasting power of The Virgin Suicides. Plus, they give great advice, especially for people with "no hopes for the future!" Send us any feedback you have to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and join us 3/6 for our episode on Knock at the Cabin with special guest Samantha Allen, author of Patricia Wants to Cuddle. Don't forget to read along for our next bookpisode on Johnny Compton's debut novel, The Spite House, on 3/20.

**content warning: rape, anti-LGBTQ+ prejudice, and interpersonal violence**

TOC
:30 – Welcome and icebreakers!
12:00 – A note on catapult and book intro
16:20 – Structure and style
29:53 – Paloma and Leandra
38:54 – Women!
48:57 – The ending??
55:00 – Ratings
1:00:00 – Interview with Dizz Tate!
1:36:08 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links
https://twitter.com/booksquadgoals/status/1626223608430465024
https://catapult.co/dont-write-alone/stories/how-do-you-publish-literature-translation-witches-brenda-lozano-kendall-storey-heather-cleary
https://chireviewofbooks.com/2022/08/19/language-gender-and-power-in-witches/

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/jan/26/the-virgin-suicides-at-30-why-im-obsessed-with-this-dark-dreamy-novel]]>6234author-interview,book-club,book-review,brenda-lozano,brutes,catapult,dizz-tate,heather-cleary,literature,literature-in-translation,the-virgin-suicides,witchestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-76-we-ve-touched-the-puppet-hole-m3gan-with-grady-hendrix--52655626How to Sell a Haunted House, joins the Book Squad to talk about the new film M3GAN and all things uncanny valley! Then we chat with Grady about his latest book, haunted dolls, puppet theater, book tour presentations, and what he’s working on now. Catch our next Bookpisode on 2/20 — we’ll be talking about Witches by Brenda Lozano, plus Kelli interviews Dizz Tate, author of Brutes. Then come back on 3/6 for our next Othersode on Knock at the Cabin with special guest Samantha Allen, author of Patricia Wants to Cuddle. Send feedback, questions, and pictures of your creepy childhood dolls to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC:
:30 – Welcome, Grady Hendrix!
21:23 – M3GAN intro
22:30 – Why are dolls scary?
37:45 – Grief and horror
48:48 – Do trailers ruin everything?
55:45 – What’s next for M3GAN?
1:04:07– Chatting with Grady about How to Sell a Haunted House
1:52:40 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?
Links: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/12/style/m3gan-movie-costume-design.html
https://www.gradyhendrix.com
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52655626Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:21:31 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGrady Hendrix, author of How to Sell a Haunted House, joins the Book Squad to talk about the new film M3GAN and all things uncanny valley! Then we chat with Grady about his latest book, haunted dolls, puppet theater, book tour presentations, and what...How to Sell a Haunted House, joins the Book Squad to talk about the new film M3GAN and all things uncanny valley! Then we chat with Grady about his latest book, haunted dolls, puppet theater, book tour presentations, and what he’s working on now. Catch our next Bookpisode on 2/20 — we’ll be talking about Witches by Brenda Lozano, plus Kelli interviews Dizz Tate, author of Brutes. Then come back on 3/6 for our next Othersode on Knock at the Cabin with special guest Samantha Allen, author of Patricia Wants to Cuddle. Send feedback, questions, and pictures of your creepy childhood dolls to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC:
:30 – Welcome, Grady Hendrix!
21:23 – M3GAN intro
22:30 – Why are dolls scary?
37:45 – Grief and horror
48:48 – Do trailers ruin everything?
55:45 – What’s next for M3GAN?
1:04:07– Chatting with Grady about How to Sell a Haunted House
1:52:40 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?
Links: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/12/style/m3gan-movie-costume-design.html
https://www.gradyhendrix.com
]]>7003author-interview,book-club,book-review,dolls,grady-hendrix,horror,how-to-sell-a-haunted-house,m3gan,movie-reviewtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-76-the-gimlet-or-the-eye-cult-classic--52525480Come along with us on a journey through romances past as we discuss Sloane Crosley’s new novel Cult Classic. We talk about the novel's genre and tone, the writing style, what our protagonist learns, and of course, the mysterious Clive and the Goldonda. Plus, you get to hear us talk about our exes a little. (In every case, it was their loss.) Check your feeds on February 6th for our next Othersode where we’ll discuss M3gan with one of our favorite guests, Grady Hendrix, author of How to Sell a Haunted House. Then read along for our next Bookpisode about Witches by Brenda Lozano on February 20th. Send us feedback about our recent Hatepisode on It Ends With Us to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on social! Then, while you’ve got your phone out, go leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts!

TOC
:30– Welcome back, Susan!
14:15– Book intro
17:22– Is this a mystery, then? What genre is it?
29:50– The Golconda
42:30– What is Lola supposed to learn?
58:52–writing style
1:12:55– Why did that one thing happen at the end?
1:18:20–ratings
1:23:57– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52525480Tue, 24 Jan 2023 05:49:21 +0000#BookSquadGoalsCome along with us on a journey through romances past as we discuss Sloane Crosley’s new novel Cult Classic. We talk about the novel's genre and tone, the writing style, what our protagonist learns, and of course, the mysterious Clive and the...Come along with us on a journey through romances past as we discuss Sloane Crosley’s new novel Cult Classic. We talk about the novel's genre and tone, the writing style, what our protagonist learns, and of course, the mysterious Clive and the Goldonda. Plus, you get to hear us talk about our exes a little. (In every case, it was their loss.) Check your feeds on February 6th for our next Othersode where we’ll discuss M3gan with one of our favorite guests, Grady Hendrix, author of How to Sell a Haunted House. Then read along for our next Bookpisode about Witches by Brenda Lozano on February 20th. Send us feedback about our recent Hatepisode on It Ends With Us to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on social! Then, while you’ve got your phone out, go leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts!

TOC
:30– Welcome back, Susan!
14:15– Book intro
17:22– Is this a mystery, then? What genre is it?
29:50– The Golconda
42:30– What is Lola supposed to learn?
58:52–writing style
1:12:55– Why did that one thing happen at the end?
1:18:20–ratings
1:23:57– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>5617book-club,books,cult-classic,cults,dating,feminism,humor,literary-fiction,literature,mind-control,romance,rom-comtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-75-steampunk-funeral-it-ends-with-us-hatepisode-w-mean-book-club--52387522

TOC

Content warning: domestic abuse, sexual abuse, child abuse, suicidal ideation

0:30 – Welcome Mean Book Club’s Johnna and Sarah!! Also Susan is back!
18:11 — Book summary
20:30 — How does mean book club do it?
27:55 — The dumb flower shop
49:23 — Domestic abuse and childhood trauma—neither of these are romance
1:10:47 — Note from the author
1:23:31 — Why do people like this book?
1:27:45 — Ratings?
1:31:50 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Thanks again to Mean Book Club! https://twitter.com/meanbookclub]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52387522Mon, 09 Jan 2023 20:56:36 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThe Squad is coming for the CoHort as they dive into "It Ends With Us" for a very special Hatepisode. Johnna and Sarah from Mean Book Club join in on the fun and lend some expert hating skills to the ep! The crew discusses all things Colleen Hoover,...

TOC

Content warning: domestic abuse, sexual abuse, child abuse, suicidal ideation

0:30 – Welcome Mean Book Club’s Johnna and Sarah!! Also Susan is back!
18:11 — Book summary
20:30 — How does mean book club do it?
27:55 — The dumb flower shop
49:23 — Domestic abuse and childhood trauma—neither of these are romance
1:10:47 — Note from the author
1:23:31 — Why do people like this book?
1:27:45 — Ratings?
1:31:50 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Thanks again to Mean Book Club! https://twitter.com/meanbookclub]]>6072bestsellers,book-club,book-discussion,coho,cohort,colleen-hoover,literary-criticism,literature,mean-book-clubtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-75-homewritten-the-weight-of-blood--52285796
TOC::00–a statement on Harper Collins
1:00–welcome, Scott and Amber! And an icebreaker
14:25–book intro and warnings
17:20–the Carrie of it all
34:17–updated themes
56:50–the structure
1:02:08–twists and turns
1:13:05–other thoughts?
1:20:05–ratings
1:28:08–listener feedback!
1:33:17–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Follow the Harper Collins Union on social media to learn more about how you can support them:
https://www.instagram.com/hcpunion/
https://twitter.com/hcpunion]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52285796Tue, 27 Dec 2022 01:21:11 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThis holiday season, the Book Squad is heading to prom! Join us and special guests Scott and Amber as we discuss Tiffany D. Jackson's "The Weight of Blood." Yes, this is a retelling of Stephen King's "Carrie," and yes, we discuss the stories'...
TOC::00–a statement on Harper Collins
1:00–welcome, Scott and Amber! And an icebreaker
14:25–book intro and warnings
17:20–the Carrie of it all
34:17–updated themes
56:50–the structure
1:02:08–twists and turns
1:13:05–other thoughts?
1:20:05–ratings
1:28:08–listener feedback!
1:33:17–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Follow the Harper Collins Union on social media to learn more about how you can support them:
https://www.instagram.com/hcpunion/
https://twitter.com/hcpunion]]>6000audiobooks,book-reviews,books,carrie,horror,pop-culture,stephen-king,the-weight-of-blood,tiffany-d-jackson,ya,ya-books,ya-fiction,young-adult-fictiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-74-if-i-can-t-have-two-men-i-can-have-cher-interview-with-the-vampire--52166395thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and we'll read it on our next othersode! Stay tuned for our next bookpisode (and our last of the year) where we'll cover "The Weight of Blood" by Tiffany D. Jackson. Then, to ring in the new year, Susan will make her triumphant return for a hatepisode on Colleen Hoover's "It Ends With Us." Follow us on social media @booksquadgoals, and visit our website at www.booksquadgoals.com. Oh, and happy holidays!

TOC
:30 – Welcome Ellis and Todd! And icebreaker
14:40 – Show summary
16:00 – Ch-ch-changes
25:30 – Daniel and Claudia
47:00 – Sex and intimacy
52:15 – The acting
1:03:20 – Armand
1:11:05 – Hopes for season 2
1:23:00 – Todd feedback
1:26:32 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

https://ellisburnheart.com/
https://twitter.com/tadasborne]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52166395Mon, 12 Dec 2022 19:03:33 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt might be nearly Christmas, but it's always Halloween in our hearts, which is why this week we're talking about the new television adaptation of Anne Rice's classic, "Interview with the Vampire." We're joined by special guests Ellis and Todd for a...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and we'll read it on our next othersode! Stay tuned for our next bookpisode (and our last of the year) where we'll cover "The Weight of Blood" by Tiffany D. Jackson. Then, to ring in the new year, Susan will make her triumphant return for a hatepisode on Colleen Hoover's "It Ends With Us." Follow us on social media @booksquadgoals, and visit our website at www.booksquadgoals.com. Oh, and happy holidays!

TOC
:30 – Welcome Ellis and Todd! And icebreaker
14:40 – Show summary
16:00 – Ch-ch-changes
25:30 – Daniel and Claudia
47:00 – Sex and intimacy
52:15 – The acting
1:03:20 – Armand
1:11:05 – Hopes for season 2
1:23:00 – Todd feedback
1:26:32 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

https://ellisburnheart.com/
https://twitter.com/tadasborne]]>5774amc,anne-rice,book-adaptation,book-club,feminism,interview-with-the-vampire,literature,television-review,tv-review,vampirestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-74-communing-with-cats-the-women-could-fly--52038872On our next ep, we’ll talk about AMC’s Interview with the Vampire. Halloween is never really over in our hearts. Drop us a line at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC
:30–welcome special guest and breaking the ice!
8:05–book intro
10:57–what does it mean to be a woman?
19:05–Preston
27:57–bodily autonomy
32:35–who counts as a woman? Who gets to be a witch?
35:55–dystopias/intersectionality
41:30–love interests!
50:00–parents
54:26–magic is real
59:52–let’s rate it
1:06:15–listener feedback!!
1:14:15–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Abortion advocacy groups: The Pink House Fund https://www.thepinkhousefund.com/
List of national abortion funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/
Indigenous Women Rising https://www.iwrising.org/
The AFIYA Center https://www.theafiyacenter.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52038872Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:15:19 +0000#BookSquadGoalsSpecial guest Carrie joins Emily and Kelli to discuss The Women Could Fly by Megan Giddings! The gang talks about what it means to be a woman, how dystopias traditionally neglect POC, and how one of the love interests is hotter than the rest. Come see...On our next ep, we’ll talk about AMC’s Interview with the Vampire. Halloween is never really over in our hearts. Drop us a line at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC
:30–welcome special guest and breaking the ice!
8:05–book intro
10:57–what does it mean to be a woman?
19:05–Preston
27:57–bodily autonomy
32:35–who counts as a woman? Who gets to be a witch?
35:55–dystopias/intersectionality
41:30–love interests!
50:00–parents
54:26–magic is real
59:52–let’s rate it
1:06:15–listener feedback!!
1:14:15–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Abortion advocacy groups: The Pink House Fund https://www.thepinkhousefund.com/
List of national abortion funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/
Indigenous Women Rising https://www.iwrising.org/
The AFIYA Center https://www.theafiyacenter.org/]]>4953bookclub,books,dictatorship,feminism,girlpower,government,megangiddings,reading,republicans,reviews,thewomencouldfly,witches,witchtok,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-73-some-of-those-aspects-are-dead-now-the-midnight-club--51888256thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. Don’t forget to come back next time to join our discussion of “The Women Could Fly” by Megan Giddings (11/28). And on our next othersode, we’ll chat about nurse Mark’s new favorite TV show “Interview with the Vampire” (12/12).

**CONTENT WARNING** This show deals with themes of depression and suicide, which we touch on during our discussion. If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, call 988 or visit https://afsp.org/

TOC
:30 – Icebreaker
7:40 – Show intro
8:40 – Show structure
19:05 – Character analysis
1:10:00 – Thoughts on cancer stories
1:28:23 – Listener feedback
1:35:33 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Donate to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: https://givenow.lls.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51888256Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:37:38 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt’s midnight, and the Squad is gathering together to discuss Mike Flanagan’s latest Netflix series “The Midnight Club,” based on the novel by Christopher Pike. We won’t be telling our own scary stories, but we will be breaking down all the themes...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. Don’t forget to come back next time to join our discussion of “The Women Could Fly” by Megan Giddings (11/28). And on our next othersode, we’ll chat about nurse Mark’s new favorite TV show “Interview with the Vampire” (12/12).

**CONTENT WARNING** This show deals with themes of depression and suicide, which we touch on during our discussion. If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, call 988 or visit https://afsp.org/

TOC
:30 – Icebreaker
7:40 – Show intro
8:40 – Show structure
19:05 – Character analysis
1:10:00 – Thoughts on cancer stories
1:28:23 – Listener feedback
1:35:33 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Donate to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: https://givenow.lls.org/]]>6151book-adaptation,book-club,christopher-pike,flanaverse,mike-flanagan,netflix,the-midnight-club,tv-review,ya-literaturetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-73-go-watch-underwater-our-wives-under-the-sea--51743606ring Kristen Stewart. Do you have thoughts on this book or on the film “Underwater?” Send them to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. Stay tuned for our next episode on Netflix’s “The Midnight Club” on 11/14, and then read along for our next bookpisode on “The Women Could Fly” by Megan Giddings, where we’ll be joined by special guest Carrie (11/28)!

TOC
:30- A sweet poem and welcome to us/ icebreakers
13:20– Book intro
15:40– What do we think of the book setup? Is there a better narrator? (Yes)
26:00–Is this book romantic?
34:32–Is this horror?
43:20– The end
55:36–What is it about the sea? And ratings
1:02:58– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links
https://www.missourireview.com/article/the-rememberer/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51743606Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:31:04 +0000#BookSquadGoalsSink to the bottom of the sea with us for a discussion of Julia Armfield’s debut novel, “Our Wives Under the Sea.” We’ll talk grief metaphors large and small, pacing, character preference, and, of course, the widely seen and beloved 2020 horror film...ring Kristen Stewart. Do you have thoughts on this book or on the film “Underwater?” Send them to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. Stay tuned for our next episode on Netflix’s “The Midnight Club” on 11/14, and then read along for our next bookpisode on “The Women Could Fly” by Megan Giddings, where we’ll be joined by special guest Carrie (11/28)!

TOC
:30- A sweet poem and welcome to us/ icebreakers
13:20– Book intro
15:40– What do we think of the book setup? Is there a better narrator? (Yes)
26:00–Is this book romantic?
34:32–Is this horror?
43:20– The end
55:36–What is it about the sea? And ratings
1:02:58– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links
https://www.missourireview.com/article/the-rememberer/]]>4464books,disney,fantasy,grief,horror,kristen-stewart,lgbtqia,magical-realism,metaphors,moana,ocean,pop-culture,queer-fiction,romance,sci-fi,the-little-mermaid,underwatertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-72-witches-in-children-out-hocus-pocus-2-with-lisa-kroger-and-melanie-r-anderson--51602742
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690801/toil-and-trouble-by-lisa-kroger-and-melanie-r-anderson/
https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/hocus-pocus-2-viral-clip-kathy-najimy-rcna51372
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/bette-midler-defends-social-posts-criticized-transphobic-rcna36893

TOC

:30–Welcome Lisa and Melanie!
9:00–Let’s get into the movie
10:20–Why?
21:00–How does this balance nostalgia and new viewers? Likes and gripes
1:01:23–Toil and Trouble!
1:39:40–Feedback
1:45:30–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51602742Mon, 17 Oct 2022 22:26:14 +0000#BookSquadGoalsCome little children and join us for our witchiest episode ever as we discuss “Hocus Pocus 2.” We’re joined by returning guests Lisa Kröger and Melanie R. Anderson, authors of “Toil and Trouble: A Women’s History of the Occult,” who contribute their...
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690801/toil-and-trouble-by-lisa-kroger-and-melanie-r-anderson/
https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/hocus-pocus-2-viral-clip-kathy-najimy-rcna51372
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/bette-midler-defends-social-posts-criticized-transphobic-rcna36893

TOC

:30–Welcome Lisa and Melanie!
9:00–Let’s get into the movie
10:20–Why?
21:00–How does this balance nostalgia and new viewers? Likes and gripes
1:01:23–Toil and Trouble!
1:39:40–Feedback
1:45:30–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>6645bettemidler,books,disney,film,hocuspocus2,lisakroker,melanieranderson,movies,podcasts,reviews,toilandtrouble,witch,witches,women,womenwhopodcasttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-72-shout-out-to-babies-everywhere-the-school-for-good-mothers--51464175thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC
:30– Welcome! A light icebreaker
9:48– Book intro
10:53– Meaning and themes
45:36–the dolls!
53:22– the ending
1:00:19–casting thoughts?
1:05:38– ratings
1:10:57– Listener feedback time!
1:14:04– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links: https://pen.org/the-pen-ten-jessamine-chan/
https://deadline.com/2022/01/jessica-chastain-adapt-jessamine-chans-the-school-for-good-mothers-tv-jude-weng-1234903726/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51464175Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:19:29 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThis week, accompany the three remaining non-mothers of the squad for a discussion of “The School for Good Mothers” by Jessamine Chan. We discuss the way the book explores the intersection of race, motherhood, and the legal system, officially coin the...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC
:30– Welcome! A light icebreaker
9:48– Book intro
10:53– Meaning and themes
45:36–the dolls!
53:22– the ending
1:00:19–casting thoughts?
1:05:38– ratings
1:10:57– Listener feedback time!
1:14:04– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links: https://pen.org/the-pen-ten-jessamine-chan/
https://deadline.com/2022/01/jessica-chastain-adapt-jessamine-chans-the-school-for-good-mothers-tv-jude-weng-1234903726/]]>4919book-club,book-reviews,books,dystopia,feminism,literature,motherhood,politics,pop-culture,sci-fitruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-71-let-s-get-haunted-don-t-look-now-with-clay-mcleod-chapman--51315415
TOC
:30 – Welcome Clay! And icebreaker
15:30 – Movie intro
17:00 – Spiritualism, cinematography, symbolism
37:15 – Visions
40:30 — Disability rep
47:43 — The sex scene
52:00 — Editing
55:00 — Grief, the message
1:03:00 — Interview with Clay!
1:52:00 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

https://bookriot.com/mushrooms-in-horror/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51315415Tue, 20 Sep 2022 02:07:28 +0000#BookSquadGoalsHorror season is officially in full swing, and the Squad is celebrating with special guest Clay McLeod Chapman, author of "Ghost Eaters"! Join Clay and the Book Squad as we discuss the 1973 horror classic "Don’t Look Now," directed by Nicholas Roeg...
TOC
:30 – Welcome Clay! And icebreaker
15:30 – Movie intro
17:00 – Spiritualism, cinematography, symbolism
37:15 – Visions
40:30 — Disability rep
47:43 — The sex scene
52:00 — Editing
55:00 — Grief, the message
1:03:00 — Interview with Clay!
1:52:00 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

https://bookriot.com/mushrooms-in-horror/]]>7146addiction-fiction,addiction-horror,author-interview,clay-mcleod-chapman,dont-look-now,fungal-horror,ghost-eaters,grief-fiction,grief-horror,horror,horror-fiction,movie-review,mushrooms,nicholas-roegtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-71-you-made-a-fool-of-death-with-your-podcast-akwaeke-emezi-s-you-made-a-fool-of-death--51154081thesquad@booksquadgoals.com! Don’t forget to tune in for our next episode on 9/19 with special guest Clay McLeod Chapman where we’ll talk with him about his new book, “Ghost Eaters,” after a review of the 1973 horror classic “Don’t Look Now.” Then, read along for our next bookpisode on 10/3 where we’ll cover “The School for Good Mothers” by Jessamine Chan.

TOC

:30–Intro q
8:45–Goodreads summary
11:09–the title
18:55–how the book explores grief
26:23–how is this working as a romance?
34:14–how did we feel about these characters?
43:28–what about the art in the book?
49:30–casting thoughts?
51:50–goodreads reviews
1:13:00–ratings
1:14:48–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51154081Mon, 05 Sep 2022 22:26:27 +0000#BookSquadGoalsOh listener, why did you have to go and make a fool of death with your (insert noun here)? This week, the Squad discusses Akwaeke Emezi’s romance novel “You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty,” and that last sentence was just a little taste of all...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com! Don’t forget to tune in for our next episode on 9/19 with special guest Clay McLeod Chapman where we’ll talk with him about his new book, “Ghost Eaters,” after a review of the 1973 horror classic “Don’t Look Now.” Then, read along for our next bookpisode on 10/3 where we’ll cover “The School for Good Mothers” by Jessamine Chan.

TOC

:30–Intro q
8:45–Goodreads summary
11:09–the title
18:55–how the book explores grief
26:23–how is this working as a romance?
34:14–how did we feel about these characters?
43:28–what about the art in the book?
49:30–casting thoughts?
51:50–goodreads reviews
1:13:00–ratings
1:14:48–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>4813african-american-literature,akwaeke-emezi,book-club,book-reviews,books,lgbtq,literature,pop-culture,romance,romance-noveltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-70-trigger-warning-train-too-fast-bullet-train-with-samantha-allen--50999943
Next episode: "You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty" by Akwaeke Emezi - 9/5
Next Othersode: "Don’t Look Now" with Clay McLeod Chapman - 9/19

TOC
:30 – Welcome, Samantha!
9:13 – Movie summary
10:29 – Whitewashing
19:50 – Joey king, I guess
36:00 – Praise for the twins and other casting
50:50 – Book gripes
54:56 – Final thoughts
55:45 – Q&A with Samantha Allen!
1:35:05 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links
Interview with Kotaro Isaka: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/bullet-train-casting-author-kotaro-isaka-whitewashing-criticism-1235187480/
Info on Brad Pitt allegations: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-fbi-lawsuit-1235342770/
https://www.samanthaleighallen.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50999943Mon, 22 Aug 2022 20:50:50 +0000#BookSquadGoalsTake the WORLD’S FASTEST TRAIN on up to the PNW with the Squad and special guest Samantha Allen as we discuss the new film "Bullet Train" (based on the book by Kotaro Isaka) as well as Samantha’s new book, "Patricia Wants to Cuddle." We cover...
Next episode: "You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty" by Akwaeke Emezi - 9/5
Next Othersode: "Don’t Look Now" with Clay McLeod Chapman - 9/19

TOC
:30 – Welcome, Samantha!
9:13 – Movie summary
10:29 – Whitewashing
19:50 – Joey king, I guess
36:00 – Praise for the twins and other casting
50:50 – Book gripes
54:56 – Final thoughts
55:45 – Q&A with Samantha Allen!
1:35:05 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links
Interview with Kotaro Isaka: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/bullet-train-casting-author-kotaro-isaka-whitewashing-criticism-1235187480/
Info on Brad Pitt allegations: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-fbi-lawsuit-1235342770/
https://www.samanthaleighallen.com/]]>6342author-interview,bigfoot,book-adaptation,book-club,brad-pitt,bullet-train,film-review,horror-literature,kotaro-isaka,lesbian,movie-review,patricia-wants-to-cuddle,samantha-allen,sasquatchtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-70-the-true-american-dream-colonialism-olga-dies-dreaming--50856530thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC
:30–Welcome, Janet! Icebreaker and announcements
9:30–content warnings and book intro
11:39–Triangle of family dysfunction
25:00–Educating the reader. Does it work?
34:00–stucture
50:00– ethical king Matteo
1:00:00–What is the American Dream?
1:06:35–This is getting a TV show! Thoughts on casting?
1:11:10– Ratings!
1:17:17– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/10/books/review/olga-dies-dreaming-xochitl-gonzalez.html
https://mobile.twitter.com/THEsisterjanet]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50856530Mon, 08 Aug 2022 21:20:13 +0000#BookSquadGoalsOkay, but seriously, what IS the American dream? This week, we’re joined by special guest Janet Dale as we attempt to find the answer in the pages of Olga Dies Dreaming, the debut novel by Xochitl Gonzalez. Also on the agenda: dysfunctional families,...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC
:30–Welcome, Janet! Icebreaker and announcements
9:30–content warnings and book intro
11:39–Triangle of family dysfunction
25:00–Educating the reader. Does it work?
34:00–stucture
50:00– ethical king Matteo
1:00:00–What is the American Dream?
1:06:35–This is getting a TV show! Thoughts on casting?
1:11:10– Ratings!
1:17:17– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/10/books/review/olga-dies-dreaming-xochitl-gonzalez.html
https://mobile.twitter.com/THEsisterjanet]]>5099america,book-club,book-review,book-reviews,books,feminism,literature,pop-culture,puerto-rico,the-american-dream,xochitl-gonzaleztruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-69-we-got-a-dollar-once-persuasion-with-tirzah-price--50710117
TOC
:30 – Welcome, Tirzah! What’s your fave Austen adaptation?
6:50 – Film intro
9:25 – Thoughts on the 4th wall breaking aspect
14:16 – Other weird choices
27:34 – What about Anne?
34:48 – Does the movie justify its existence?
45:39 – Ratings!
49:28 – Interview with Tirzah
1:17:36 – Feedback
1:21:2 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Find Tirzah's work at https://tirzahprice.com/

Special thanks to Ang Ferraguto for editing this episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50710117Mon, 25 Jul 2022 21:59:23 +0000#BookSquadGoalsWink, wink. ;) Why is the Book Squad winking at you? Because we watched the new "Persuasion" adaptation on Netflix, that’s why! Join us and special guest Tirzah Price for our discussion about the film, including the fourth wall-breaking, the...
TOC
:30 – Welcome, Tirzah! What’s your fave Austen adaptation?
6:50 – Film intro
9:25 – Thoughts on the 4th wall breaking aspect
14:16 – Other weird choices
27:34 – What about Anne?
34:48 – Does the movie justify its existence?
45:39 – Ratings!
49:28 – Interview with Tirzah
1:17:36 – Feedback
1:21:2 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Find Tirzah's work at https://tirzahprice.com/

Special thanks to Ang Ferraguto for editing this episode!]]>5388author-interview,book-adaptations,book-club,dakota-johnson,jane-austen,movie-review,netflix,persuasion,sense-and-second-degree-murder,tirzah-price,young-adult-fictiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-69-a-chilling-portrait-of-womanhood-notes-on-an-execution--50538752thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on social media. Don’t forget to leave us a (five star!) review on Apple podcasts.

TOC
0:30 — Welcome!
6:48 — Book intro
12:00 — POV
22:22 — Why these women? Why not the victims?
34:10 — Philosophy and morality
47:46 — Looking for meaning in the psyche of violent men
53:5 — Why do we care about what Ansel thinks?
1:08:52 — Final thoughts and reviews
1:12:53 — Feedback!
1:15:30 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50538752Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:27:31 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThe Book Squad visits death row this week with our discussion about "Notes on an Execution" by Danya Kukafka. We talk about the narrative structure and writing style, morality and choice, and the fascination with serial killers and crime. Next we get...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on social media. Don’t forget to leave us a (five star!) review on Apple podcasts.

TOC
0:30 — Welcome!
6:48 — Book intro
12:00 — POV
22:22 — Why these women? Why not the victims?
34:10 — Philosophy and morality
47:46 — Looking for meaning in the psyche of violent men
53:5 — Why do we care about what Ansel thinks?
1:08:52 — Final thoughts and reviews
1:12:53 — Feedback!
1:15:30 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>5062book-club,book-discussion,book-reviews,crime-fiction,danya-kukafka,literary-fiction,literature,notes-on-an-executiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-68-everyone-s-gay-the-time-traveler-s-wife--50463195
Table of Contents:
:30–icebreaker
8:00–show intro
11:28–grooming and other issues
30:58–stuff that’s different
41:21–casting
57:26–the ending
1:07:19–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Moffat’s comments: https://www.eonline.com/news/1330962/time-travelers-wife-creator-responds-to-accusations-that-storyline-promotes-grooming

Niffenegger’s comments: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robsalkowitz/2022/05/20/author-stands-behind-hbos-controversial-adaptation-of-the-time-travelers-wife/?sh=6d1121f0381c]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50463195Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:16:23 +0000#BookSquadGoalsZip back in time with the Book Squad for our discussion of the new HBO series The Time Traveler’s Wife. We talk about the differences between the novel and the show (and that one movie no one liked), the “grooming” criticisms, the pacing, the casting,...
Table of Contents:
:30–icebreaker
8:00–show intro
11:28–grooming and other issues
30:58–stuff that’s different
41:21–casting
57:26–the ending
1:07:19–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Moffat’s comments: https://www.eonline.com/news/1330962/time-travelers-wife-creator-responds-to-accusations-that-storyline-promotes-grooming

Niffenegger’s comments: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robsalkowitz/2022/05/20/author-stands-behind-hbos-controversial-adaptation-of-the-time-travelers-wife/?sh=6d1121f0381c]]>4306audrey-niffenegger,book-reviews,hbo,romance,rose-leslie,television,theo-james,the-time-travelers-wife,time-travel,tv-reviewstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-68-who-is-raven-book-of-night--50194304thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to leave us a rating and review!

https://ellisburnheart.com/

TOC:
:30–welcome Ellis! And icebreaker
7:20–Book intro
9:30–the magic system
32:18–adult v YA writing
45:11–character development
56:10–what about the ending
1:11:50–lucipurr, ratings
1:19:00–live sundial feedback!
1:24:00–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50194304Tue, 14 Jun 2022 02:36:11 +0000#BookSquadGoalsSpecial guest Ellis (and her shadow) joins the Book Squad this week for our discussion of Holly Black’s adult debut, Book of Night. We dig into the novel’s magic system, adult vs. YA fantasy writing, character development, and how we felt about the...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to leave us a rating and review!

https://ellisburnheart.com/

TOC:
:30–welcome Ellis! And icebreaker
7:20–Book intro
9:30–the magic system
32:18–adult v YA writing
45:11–character development
56:10–what about the ending
1:11:50–lucipurr, ratings
1:19:00–live sundial feedback!
1:24:00–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>5686book-of-night,book-review,fantasy,fantasy-fiction,holly-black,literature,shadows,urban-fantasytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-67-sometimes-you-only-have-so-many-voices-inside-you-i-kissed-shara-wheeler--50004337thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on the socials!

TOC:
:30–Welcome to Susie and sad to say that Susan isn’t here! Icebreaker q.
8:24–We will be spoiling this book/book intro
10:46– Is Chloe “likable?” Does it matter?
21:19– Representation in YA books
37:58– How does this being set in the South change things?
43:13–Who is Shara? POV
56:28–Let’s rate!
1:03:54– Chat with Susie Dumond, author of Queerly Beloved!
1:32:21– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Pertinent links:
https://diversebooks.org/qa-with-casey-mcquiston-i-kissed-shara-wheeler/
​​https://susiedumond.com/
https://www.instagram.com/susiedoom/
https://bookriot.com/author/susie-dumond/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50004337Tue, 31 May 2022 01:22:49 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThe Squad is joined by special guest, author Susie Dumond, to discuss I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston. We talk about “likable” characters, queer representation in YA books (featuring a special “Ask a Man” appearance by Todd), the book’s...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on the socials!

TOC:
:30–Welcome to Susie and sad to say that Susan isn’t here! Icebreaker q.
8:24–We will be spoiling this book/book intro
10:46– Is Chloe “likable?” Does it matter?
21:19– Representation in YA books
37:58– How does this being set in the South change things?
43:13–Who is Shara? POV
56:28–Let’s rate!
1:03:54– Chat with Susie Dumond, author of Queerly Beloved!
1:32:21– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Pertinent links:
https://diversebooks.org/qa-with-casey-mcquiston-i-kissed-shara-wheeler/
​​https://susiedumond.com/
https://www.instagram.com/susiedoom/
https://bookriot.com/author/susie-dumond/]]>6145baking,casey-mcquiston,i-kissed-shara-wheeler,lgbtq,queer-book-club,queerly-beloved,romance,rom-coms,sapphic,sapphic-fiction,suse-dumond,weddings,ya-literature,young-adult-books,young-adult-literaturetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-67-not-a-beach-read-sundial--49821739thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on social media!

TOC:
:30 – Icebreakers and intros!
15:00 – Trigger warnings and book intro
19:30 – Multiple POVs and nonlinearity
35:40 – Reality, unreliable narrators, how the book would be different with other perspectives
51:03 – More about plot twists
57:50 – Animal cruelty. Why?
1:05:30 – Ratings!
1:13:08 – Feedback
1:20:40 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links: Emily’s interview with Catriona Ward: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/bsg59-sorrowland?rq=catriona]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49821739Mon, 16 May 2022 20:13:09 +0000#BookSquadGoalsWe’re going deep into the Mojave desert this week to talk about Catriona Ward’s new novel Sundial. Join the squad as we discuss the book’s structure, perspective vs. reality, wild plot twists, and unexpected reveals. Then we get into some listener...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on social media!

TOC:
:30 – Icebreakers and intros!
15:00 – Trigger warnings and book intro
19:30 – Multiple POVs and nonlinearity
35:40 – Reality, unreliable narrators, how the book would be different with other perspectives
51:03 – More about plot twists
57:50 – Animal cruelty. Why?
1:05:30 – Ratings!
1:13:08 – Feedback
1:20:40 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links: Emily’s interview with Catriona Ward: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/bsg59-sorrowland?rq=catriona]]>5078beach-read,book-club,books,catriona-ward,fiction,horror,horror-fiction,literature,reading,sundialtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-66-bernie-is-climate-change-weekend-at-bernie-s--49628878
*Susan wrote this description

TOC:
:30 – Welcome, men! And icebreaker
15:34 – "Weekend at Bernie’s" intro
18:24 – Critical acclaim and cult classics
37:40 – Stuff that didn’t age well
48:30 – What works
1:03:58 – Is this movie saying something deep?
1:13:30 – Let's go ahead and rate it
1:16:45 – Presents time!
1:27:44 – What's on the blog? What's up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49628878Mon, 02 May 2022 18:25:30 +0000#BookSquadGoalsBernie, boys, and babies! The Book Squad husbands join us as we finally discuss the 1989 film masterpiece* "Weekend at Bernie’s." We talk about the movie’s cult status, how the comedy works and doesn’t work, and why Terry Kiser deserves a shelf full...
*Susan wrote this description

TOC:
:30 – Welcome, men! And icebreaker
15:34 – "Weekend at Bernie’s" intro
18:24 – Critical acclaim and cult classics
37:40 – Stuff that didn’t age well
48:30 – What works
1:03:58 – Is this movie saying something deep?
1:13:30 – Let's go ahead and rate it
1:16:45 – Presents time!
1:27:44 – What's on the blog? What's up next?]]>564680s-movies,book-club,film-review,literature,movie-review,weekend-at-berniestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-66-i-draw-the-line-at-teeth-reprieve--49472575The Book Squad locks themselves in a full-contact haunted house for the night in their latest episode! Just kidding, but they do discuss Reprieve by James Han Mattson. Reprieve explores themes of race and horror throughout its twisting, nonlinear narrative.
Join us next time when we discuss Weekend at Bernie’s, at long last, just in time to celebrate Susan’s new bb. After that, we’re talking all things Sundial by one of Emily’s faves, Catriona Ward.

TOC
:30– intro q
4:33–book intro
7:00–structure and writing
18:30–McKamey Manor
28:40–horror and race
45:00–characters
1:00:00–why does this book take place in the 90s?
1:06:14–the ending
1:14:00–ratings
1:17:17–feedback
1:18:40–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links
https://hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2021/10/horror-racism-and-haunted-escape-games]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49472575Mon, 18 Apr 2022 23:39:35 +0000#BookSquadGoalsDescription The Book Squad locks themselves in a full-contact haunted house for the night in their latest episode! Just kidding, but they do discuss Reprieve by James Han Mattson. Reprieve explores themes of race and horror throughout its twisting,...The Book Squad locks themselves in a full-contact haunted house for the night in their latest episode! Just kidding, but they do discuss Reprieve by James Han Mattson. Reprieve explores themes of race and horror throughout its twisting, nonlinear narrative.
Join us next time when we discuss Weekend at Bernie’s, at long last, just in time to celebrate Susan’s new bb. After that, we’re talking all things Sundial by one of Emily’s faves, Catriona Ward.

TOC
:30– intro q
4:33–book intro
7:00–structure and writing
18:30–McKamey Manor
28:40–horror and race
45:00–characters
1:00:00–why does this book take place in the 90s?
1:06:14–the ending
1:14:00–ratings
1:17:17–feedback
1:18:40–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links
https://hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2021/10/horror-racism-and-haunted-escape-games]]>5183book,books,chatting,comedy,discussion,friends,girls,haunted,hauntedhouse,horror,jameshanmattson,reprieve,reviews,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-65-this-podcast-is-pro-himbo-the-lost-city--49320904
:30 – Welcome Angela Ferraguto! What’s your favorite rom-com?
16:15 – This episode is about "The Lost City," btw
18:00 – What romance tropes did you enjoy?
29:50 – Was this funny? Do we love Daniel Radcliffe and Brad Pitt? Yes.
42:21 – “Himbos are having a real moment right now.”
48:50 – People should be able to enjoy things! Genre and “shlock”
1:02:50 – Ratings
1:06:45 – Favorite scenes or lines
1:15:18 – "No Exit" feedback
1:17:30 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Find Angela at @magnafarta on Twitter and Instagram! You can also check out her extensive Letterboxd rankings under the same name.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49320904Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:19:34 +0000#BookSquadGoalsCome along with us (and special guest Angela!) to the Lost City of D for our discussion of the new film "The Lost City," starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum. We talk about romance book tropes on screen, our favorite funny moments, the appeal of...
:30 – Welcome Angela Ferraguto! What’s your favorite rom-com?
16:15 – This episode is about "The Lost City," btw
18:00 – What romance tropes did you enjoy?
29:50 – Was this funny? Do we love Daniel Radcliffe and Brad Pitt? Yes.
42:21 – “Himbos are having a real moment right now.”
48:50 – People should be able to enjoy things! Genre and “shlock”
1:02:50 – Ratings
1:06:45 – Favorite scenes or lines
1:15:18 – "No Exit" feedback
1:17:30 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Find Angela at @magnafarta on Twitter and Instagram! You can also check out her extensive Letterboxd rankings under the same name.]]>5432book-club,channing-tatum,comedy,film-review,movie-review,movies,romance,romance-books,romantic-comedies,romcoms,sandra-bullock,the-lost-citytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-65-non-consensual-oil-change-the-atmospherians--49142513
Table of Contents
:30– Welcome, Jayce! And intro question
20:50– Book summary
23:14–Does Sasha deserve all the hate?
33:33–Let’s talk about Dyson
43:50–Other stuff happening in addition to toxic masculinity
58:44– Satire and other humor
1:04:13–The ending/the continuation of The Atmosphere
1:18:18–Ratings!
1:27:44–Jace on No Exit
1:35:22–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Find Jayce at https://www.instagram.com/im_jayce and check out her Bookstagram at https://www.instagram.com/theeditbookshelf/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49142513Mon, 21 Mar 2022 21:46:17 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThe Book Squad (with special guest Jayve Chambliss) goes semi-off the grid for our discussion of The Atmospherians by Isle McElroy. We talk about online harassment, toxic masculinity, gender performance, satire, and the mall comeback no one...
Table of Contents
:30– Welcome, Jayce! And intro question
20:50– Book summary
23:14–Does Sasha deserve all the hate?
33:33–Let’s talk about Dyson
43:50–Other stuff happening in addition to toxic masculinity
58:44– Satire and other humor
1:04:13–The ending/the continuation of The Atmosphere
1:18:18–Ratings!
1:27:44–Jace on No Exit
1:35:22–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Find Jayce at https://www.instagram.com/im_jayce and check out her Bookstagram at https://www.instagram.com/theeditbookshelf/]]>6510book-club,book-review,books,cults,feminism,gender,influencers,instagram,isle-mcelroy,literature,pop-culture,science-fiction,sexuality,social-media,speculative-fiction,toxic-masculinitytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-64-chekhov-s-cocaine-no-exit--48987502thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC

0:30 - Happy Mardi Gras!
2:24 - Our Fav Snowy Stories
8:35 - Here’s a summary of No Exit that’s totally wrong
10:45 - Book vs. Movie
17:15 - Drug addiction in the movie
27:30 - Other big differences in the book
42:45 - Did Ed and Sandy even know each other?
49:15 - How realistic was the nail gun?/The return of ASK A MAN
56:16 - ACAB
59:15 - Ratings?
1:03:00 - What’s on the blog?
1:05:00 - What’s coming up on the pod?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48987502Tue, 08 Mar 2022 03:24:42 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGet trapped in a snowy rest stop with the Book Squad for our discussion of the film No Exit, based on the novel by Taylor Adams. We talk about whether this thriller is also a mystery, explore the differences between the book and the movie, and pick...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC

0:30 - Happy Mardi Gras!
2:24 - Our Fav Snowy Stories
8:35 - Here’s a summary of No Exit that’s totally wrong
10:45 - Book vs. Movie
17:15 - Drug addiction in the movie
27:30 - Other big differences in the book
42:45 - Did Ed and Sandy even know each other?
49:15 - How realistic was the nail gun?/The return of ASK A MAN
56:16 - ACAB
59:15 - Ratings?
1:03:00 - What’s on the blog?
1:05:00 - What’s coming up on the pod?]]>4172books,cocaine,crime,drugs,fiction,friends,noexit,reviews,thriller,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-64-space-racism-goliath--48822707thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on the socials!

Table of Contents

0:30 – Icebreaker—how was your week?
5:20 – Book intro
11:17 – Space racism
27:50 – Black joy
33:33 – The writing
1:03:45 – Ratings
1:10:15 – Feedback!
1:13:36 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Notes:
We Need Diverse Books interview– https://diversebooks.org/qa-with-tochi-onyebuchi-goliath-part-ii/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48822707Mon, 21 Feb 2022 22:41:31 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThe year is 2050-something and the world is…confusing? Join us in near-future America (and space!) for our discussion of "Goliath" by Tochi Onyebuchi. We discuss the “big ideas” the novel puts forth, as well as the writing style, the...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on the socials!

Table of Contents

0:30 – Icebreaker—how was your week?
5:20 – Book intro
11:17 – Space racism
27:50 – Black joy
33:33 – The writing
1:03:45 – Ratings
1:10:15 – Feedback!
1:13:36 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Notes:
We Need Diverse Books interview– https://diversebooks.org/qa-with-tochi-onyebuchi-goliath-part-ii/]]>5017book-club,book-review,classism,dystopian-fiction,fiction,gentrification,goliath,literature,racism,science-fiction,sci-fi,tochi-onyebuchitruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-63-hot-patel-winter-station-eleven-hbo--48632214thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts!

TOC
:30—Icebreaker and welcome to Todd!
8:50—Show intro and spoiler warning
14:16—How does this work as an adaptation?
32:30—Pop culture and its importance
39:13—Why make this now?
43:54—Favorite moments and inconsistencies
1:11:12—What’s up next? What’s on the blog?

Todd's poem: https://scrawlplace.com/2022/01/25/ghost-ballet/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48632214Mon, 07 Feb 2022 19:52:13 +0000#BookSquadGoalsRemember when we did an episode on "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel back in 2018? We barely do either! But now we’re talking about the HBO limited series "Station Eleven." Full circle! We discuss the differences in the book and the show, the...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts!

TOC
:30—Icebreaker and welcome to Todd!
8:50—Show intro and spoiler warning
14:16—How does this work as an adaptation?
32:30—Pop culture and its importance
39:13—Why make this now?
43:54—Favorite moments and inconsistencies
1:11:12—What’s up next? What’s on the blog?

Todd's poem: https://scrawlplace.com/2022/01/25/ghost-ballet/]]>4866adaptations,apocalypse,book-club,book-to-tv,emily-st-john-mandel,hbo,hbo-max,literature,station-eleven,tv-discussiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-63-the-bear-was-framed-my-heart-is-a-chainsaw--48429531thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC

:30 — What were you obsessed with in HS?
10:32 — Book intro
12:50 — Let’s talk about Jade
27:25 — Sexual assault and how the novel deals with it
38:30 — Gentrification
48:31 — What is scary about this book? Is it scary?
58:17 — Pacing
1:05:00 — A trilogy!
1:07:40 — Ratings
1:14:39 — Listener feedback!
1:25:00 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48429531Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:32:41 +0000#BookSquadGoalsCome along with the Book Squad to Proofrock, Idaho for a slasher-filled discussion of "My Heart Is a Chainsaw" by Stephen Graham Jones! We talk about the main character, Jade, how the novel deals with sexual assault, gentrifiction, and whether this...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC

:30 — What were you obsessed with in HS?
10:32 — Book intro
12:50 — Let’s talk about Jade
27:25 — Sexual assault and how the novel deals with it
38:30 — Gentrification
48:31 — What is scary about this book? Is it scary?
58:17 — Pacing
1:05:00 — A trilogy!
1:07:40 — Ratings
1:14:39 — Listener feedback!
1:25:00 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>5775book-club,book-discussion,book-review,books,feminism,final-girls,horror,horror-movies,literature,my-heart-is-a-chainsaw,reading,slashers,stephen-graham-jonestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-62-it-made-me-want-to-die-our-favorite-things-of-2021--48244886thesquad@booksquadgoals.com with your favorite things of 2021!

TOC

30-Icebreaker—fave new year’s tradition
9:03–ROUND 1
30:00–Guest faves part 1
33:00–ROUND 2
50:45–Guest faves part 2
54:38–ROUND 3
1:08:17– Guest faves part 3
1:11:14–Pressie time
1:32:04–Guest faves part 4
1:34:22–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48244886Tue, 11 Jan 2022 03:38:44 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt’s the most wonderful time of the year—time for us to talk about all of our favorite things! Listen to us chat about our pop culture highlights of 2021, and as a special treat, hear from this year’s guests too! Then we exchange Secret...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com with your favorite things of 2021!

TOC

30-Icebreaker—fave new year’s tradition
9:03–ROUND 1
30:00–Guest faves part 1
33:00–ROUND 2
50:45–Guest faves part 2
54:38–ROUND 3
1:08:17– Guest faves part 3
1:11:14–Pressie time
1:32:04–Guest faves part 4
1:34:22–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>6052best-of-2021,books,disney,encanto,feminism,great-british-baking-show,midnight-mass,movies,pop-culture,raya-and-the-last-dragon,resident-evil,taylor-swift,tv-shows,video-games,white-smoke,young-adult-fictiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-62-misandry-the-episode-everyone-knows-your-mother-s-a-witch--48087957
TOC
:30–Welcome, Ayla! And Icebreakers
8:50–Book intro
12:00–Galchen’s voice and the book’s style
23:30–Is she actually a witch?
28:00–witches are trending
40:51–”People don’t like an old lady story”
53:21–Kelli thought this book would be funny. Is it?
1:01:19–Ratings
1:08:25–Listener feedback
1:24:03–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Show links:
https://www.vulture.com/article/rivka-galchen-profile.html
https://twitter.com/kaylasansk]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48087957Tue, 28 Dec 2021 19:02:24 +0000#BookSquadGoalsAyla Zuraw-Frieldand joins the squad to discuss Everyone Knows Your Mother is a Witch by Rivka Galchen. The team takes it back to the 1600s to talk about ageism, humor, and history in this quirky standout 2021 novel. Next time, we’ll discuss our...
TOC
:30–Welcome, Ayla! And Icebreakers
8:50–Book intro
12:00–Galchen’s voice and the book’s style
23:30–Is she actually a witch?
28:00–witches are trending
40:51–”People don’t like an old lady story”
53:21–Kelli thought this book would be funny. Is it?
1:01:19–Ratings
1:08:25–Listener feedback
1:24:03–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Show links:
https://www.vulture.com/article/rivka-galchen-profile.html
https://twitter.com/kaylasansk]]>5516book-reviews,books,feminism,historical-fiction,historical-novels,history,literature,novels,pop-culture,publishing,witchestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-61-for-virgins-by-virgins-the-2000s-made-me-gay--47911282
TOC
:30–icebreaker
12:50–book intro
14:04–memoir and essay
22:16–revisiting old faves
29:13–the dumbledore in the room
42:50–Taylor Time
1:06:10–Kelli shares a quote, the importance of representation
1:21:45–ratings!
1:26:33–what’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47911282Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:58:51 +0000#BookSquadGoalsWe’re journeying back through 2000s pop culture to discuss all the best gay stuff! Join us for our chat about Grace Perry’s essay collection The 2000s Made Me Gay. We talk about the personal aspects of the collection, Harry Potter, Taylor Swift,...
TOC
:30–icebreaker
12:50–book intro
14:04–memoir and essay
22:16–revisiting old faves
29:13–the dumbledore in the room
42:50–Taylor Time
1:06:10–Kelli shares a quote, the importance of representation
1:21:45–ratings!
1:26:33–what’s up next?]]>53962000s,audiobook,book,books,dumbledore,gay,glee,grace,graceperry,harrypotter,jkrowling,literature,perry,reading,taylorswift,the2000smademegay,thelword,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-61-reading-comprehension-breakdown-unsettled-ground--47713589
TOC
:30 – Icebreaker q
7:53 – Trigger warnings and book intro
9:11 – What’s the point of the book?
20:21 – Romanticizing poverty and rural life
26:55 – Does the novel seem out of time?
30:33 – Sibling relationships
44:12 – Twists??
52:26 – Ratings
1:04:36 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47713589Tue, 30 Nov 2021 01:30:22 +0000#BookSquadGoalsCome along to the (not as cozy as you’d think) English countryside for our discussion of "Unsettled Ground" by Claire Fuller. We talk about the setting, the writing style, the sibling relationship at the heart of the novel, the twist(s), and whether...
TOC
:30 – Icebreaker q
7:53 – Trigger warnings and book intro
9:11 – What’s the point of the book?
20:21 – Romanticizing poverty and rural life
26:55 – Does the novel seem out of time?
30:33 – Sibling relationships
44:12 – Twists??
52:26 – Ratings
1:04:36 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>4515book-club,book-discussion,book-review,books,claire-fuller,cozy,england,english-literature,literary-fiction,literature,reading,unsettled-groundtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-60-girl-power-female-friendships-and-the-last-checkmate-with-gabriella-saab--47491968
Read along for our next Bookpisode on Claire Fuller’s “Unsettled Ground,” coming November 9th, and then prepare for a very mysterious Emily-less Othersode on December 13th, topic TBD. Be sure to send any feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and we’ll read it on a future episode!

TOC
:30 – welcome Gabriella Saab!
2:44 – Fave female friendships round one: Anna and Maya
10:00 – SATC
17:18 – Ghost World
23:07 – The Spice Girls
29:25 – Friends
38:20 – Round 2! Anne and Diana
45:20 – Ann and Leslie
48:54 – Issa and Molly
53:50 – Cher and Dionne
57:20 – Gracie and Cheryl; Gracie and Agent Sam Fuller
1:03:12 – Talking about The Last Checkmate with Gabriella
1:27:24 – Listener feedback
1:33:36 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Find Gabriella at https://gabriellasaab.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47491968Tue, 16 Nov 2021 01:45:25 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGather your gal pals for a listening party as author Gabriella Saab joins the squad for a chat about some of our favorite female friendships in pop culture! From the Spice Girls to the ladies of SATC, we’ve got all our besties covered. After we share...
Read along for our next Bookpisode on Claire Fuller’s “Unsettled Ground,” coming November 9th, and then prepare for a very mysterious Emily-less Othersode on December 13th, topic TBD. Be sure to send any feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and we’ll read it on a future episode!

TOC
:30 – welcome Gabriella Saab!
2:44 – Fave female friendships round one: Anna and Maya
10:00 – SATC
17:18 – Ghost World
23:07 – The Spice Girls
29:25 – Friends
38:20 – Round 2! Anne and Diana
45:20 – Ann and Leslie
48:54 – Issa and Molly
53:50 – Cher and Dionne
57:20 – Gracie and Cheryl; Gracie and Agent Sam Fuller
1:03:12 – Talking about The Last Checkmate with Gabriella
1:27:24 – Listener feedback
1:33:36 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Find Gabriella at https://gabriellasaab.com]]>5946author-interview,book-club,chess,female-friendships,friends,gabriella-saab,historical-fiction,literature,pop-culture,sex-and-the-city,television,the-last-checkmate,wwii,wwii-fictiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-60-big-on-goodreads-detransition-baby-interview-with-sj-sindu--47267522
TOC:
:30–Welcome! Halloween plans?
10:00–book intro
11:40–how do we talk about this? Recently divorced cis women
28:15–how is this book going to age?
34:30–Reese loves danger
48:12–why have readers responded stupidly?
1:00:21–ratings!
1:07:23–interview with SJ Sindu
1:36:35–feedback
1:38:48–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?


Torrey Peters interview-- https://www.npr.org/2021/03/08/974705967/seeing-through-a-trans-lens-torrey-peters-pens-detransition-baby]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47267522Tue, 02 Nov 2021 02:43:57 +0000#BookSquadGoalsYou’ve heard of a love triangle, but what about a parenthood triangle? Join the Book Squad for our discussion of Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters. We talk about the complicated relationships between the characters, the connection between trans...
TOC:
:30–Welcome! Halloween plans?
10:00–book intro
11:40–how do we talk about this? Recently divorced cis women
28:15–how is this book going to age?
34:30–Reese loves danger
48:12–why have readers responded stupidly?
1:00:21–ratings!
1:07:23–interview with SJ Sindu
1:36:35–feedback
1:38:48–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?


Torrey Peters interview-- https://www.npr.org/2021/03/08/974705967/seeing-through-a-trans-lens-torrey-peters-pens-detransition-baby]]>6360book-reviews,books,detransition-baby,lgbt,lgbtqia,literature,pop-culture,torrey-peterstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-59-is-this-based-on-a-book-nine-perfect-strangers-the-show-with-tirzah-price--47034793thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC
:30 – Welcome Tirzah! Intro question
10:00 – Show intro
11:45 – Big changes between adaptations
26:66 – Body image
32:00 – Nicole Kidman…
40:55 – The Marconis and grief
56:24 – The ending in the book and how it was better
1:04:38 – Frances and Melissa McCarthy
1:13:00 – A love triangle, women’s day, and Manny Jacinto
1:26:15 – What’s up next?

Find Tirzah at https://tirzahprice.com/ and pick up "Pride and Premeditation" now!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47034793Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:20:14 +0000#BookSquadGoalsMicrodose your smoothie and come along for a peaceful journey through the Hulu series "Nine Perfect Strangers," based on the novel by Liane Moriarty. Returning guest Tirzah Price (author of "Pride and Premeditation") joins us for a wild discussion of...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC
:30 – Welcome Tirzah! Intro question
10:00 – Show intro
11:45 – Big changes between adaptations
26:66 – Body image
32:00 – Nicole Kidman…
40:55 – The Marconis and grief
56:24 – The ending in the book and how it was better
1:04:38 – Frances and Melissa McCarthy
1:13:00 – A love triangle, women’s day, and Manny Jacinto
1:26:15 – What’s up next?

Find Tirzah at https://tirzahprice.com/ and pick up "Pride and Premeditation" now!]]>5781adaptation,body-image,book-club,book-review,feminism,hulu,liane-moriarty,manny-jacinto,melissa-mccarthy,nicole-kidman,nine-perfect-strangers,pop-culture-critique,tirzah-price,tv-reviewtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-59-a-fun-guy-sorrowland-with-leah-rachel-von-essen-interview-with-catriona-ward--46824322thesquad@booksquad.com or DM us on Instagram!

TOC
:30–Welcome, Leah! Spoiler warning and intro q
10:55–Book intro
12:00–How the book is divided into sections
27:37–Cult stuff
37:22–Stolen land, Indigenous presence
50:27–The body
55:50–Gender identity
1:10:19–Ratings!
1:19:52–Interview with Catriona Ward
1:56:12–feedback
2:05:26–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Find Leah at: https://whilereadingandwalking.com

Links:
https://whilereadingandwalking.com/post/650390706536448000/river-solomon-talks-sorrowland-with-sarah-gailey]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46824322Tue, 05 Oct 2021 03:31:24 +0000#BookSquadGoalsCome into the woods with the Book Squad and special guest Leah Rachel von Essen to discuss Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon. We talk about the book’s pacing, Vern’s characterization, gender identity and sexuality, the mistreatment of Black people by white...thesquad@booksquad.com or DM us on Instagram!

TOC
:30–Welcome, Leah! Spoiler warning and intro q
10:55–Book intro
12:00–How the book is divided into sections
27:37–Cult stuff
37:22–Stolen land, Indigenous presence
50:27–The body
55:50–Gender identity
1:10:19–Ratings!
1:19:52–Interview with Catriona Ward
1:56:12–feedback
2:05:26–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Find Leah at: https://whilereadingandwalking.com

Links:
https://whilereadingandwalking.com/post/650390706536448000/river-solomon-talks-sorrowland-with-sarah-gailey]]>7844books,catriona-ward,fantasy,feminism,gender,gothic-literature,horror,literature,mushrooms,pop-culture,rivers-solomon,scary,sci-fi,sorrowlandtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-58-courteney-cox-s-bangs-scream-with-grady-hendrix--46599239
:30–Welcome Grady Hendrix! And icebreaker q
12:41–Scream intro and discussion of what holds up and what doesn’t
27:40–style and hair
33:55–is it horror or mystery?
48:00–Let’s talk about the cold opens
52:36–Scream 5
57:11–rankings
1:12:12–Final Girl Support Group
1:37:00–What’s up next?

Links: https://screenrant.com/scream-movie-aged-poorly-timeless/
http://www.gradyhendrix.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46599239Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:34:32 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGrady Hendrix returns to the podcast to talk about the Scream franchise and his new novel, The Final Girl Support Group! We talk about our favorite final girls (and how Sidney stacks up), how Scream revolutionized the slasher genre in the 1990s, how...
:30–Welcome Grady Hendrix! And icebreaker q
12:41–Scream intro and discussion of what holds up and what doesn’t
27:40–style and hair
33:55–is it horror or mystery?
48:00–Let’s talk about the cold opens
52:36–Scream 5
57:11–rankings
1:12:12–Final Girl Support Group
1:37:00–What’s up next?

Links: https://screenrant.com/scream-movie-aged-poorly-timeless/
http://www.gradyhendrix.com]]>595090s,90s-movies,films,final-girls,final-girl-support-group,horror,movies,pop-culture,scary-movies,scream,scream-2,scream-3,scream-4,slasherstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-58-artificial-friends-klara-and-the-sun-with-wizzy-aka-sailormoonwisdom--46404141

TOC:
:30–Welcome, @sailormoonwisdom! And icebreaker
14:06–Book summary
18:05–What do we think of the sun’s role considering its potential connection to religion?
31:44–Is this book too simplistic?
41:16–Think of the children!
49:22–Josie and Rick
55:10–Klara and the trash
1:03:33–Ratings!
1:11:55–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46404141Mon, 06 Sep 2021 22:58:27 +0000#BookSquadGoalsCall up your Artificial Friend—it’s time to talk about "Klara and the Sun" by Kazuo Ishiguro. Special guest “Wizzy” of @sailormoonwisdom joins us to discuss the meaning of Klara’s relationship with the sun, why “simple” doesn’t mean “not complex,”...

TOC:
:30–Welcome, @sailormoonwisdom! And icebreaker
14:06–Book summary
18:05–What do we think of the sun’s role considering its potential connection to religion?
31:44–Is this book too simplistic?
41:16–Think of the children!
49:22–Josie and Rick
55:10–Klara and the trash
1:03:33–Ratings!
1:11:55–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>5066artificial-intelligence,book-club,book-review,kazuo-ishiguro,klara-and-the-sun,literature,never-let-me-go,sailor-moon,sailor-moon-wisdom,scifitruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-57-distracted-by-dev-patel-the-green-knight-with-the-maniculum--46209589
After you’re finished with this episode, get ready for what’s on deck next! We’ll welcome “Wizzy” from @SailorMoonWisdom to discuss Kazuo Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun. After that, Grady Hendrix triumphantly returns to talk all things Scream and answer some questions about his new novel, The Final Girl Support Group.

1:22–Welcome Mac and Zoe from The Maniculum!
12:50–Film synopsis
14:43–What kinds of expectations did we have?
24:25–Cinematography and filmmaking
28:20–Differences in the movie and the book
57:49–A24 has a great marketing team, and TTRPGs
1:06:53–Misc. Thoughts
1:30:37– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46209589Mon, 23 Aug 2021 23:17:55 +0000#BookSquadGoalsCome back to medieval times with us as we welcome Mac and Zoe from The Maniculum, a podcast featuring some of the strangest, most absurd, and befuddling examples of medieval writing. The co-hosts of The Maniculum help us uncover some of the secrets of...
After you’re finished with this episode, get ready for what’s on deck next! We’ll welcome “Wizzy” from @SailorMoonWisdom to discuss Kazuo Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun. After that, Grady Hendrix triumphantly returns to talk all things Scream and answer some questions about his new novel, The Final Girl Support Group.

1:22–Welcome Mac and Zoe from The Maniculum!
12:50–Film synopsis
14:43–What kinds of expectations did we have?
24:25–Cinematography and filmmaking
28:20–Differences in the movie and the book
57:49–A24 has a great marketing team, and TTRPGs
1:06:53–Misc. Thoughts
1:30:37– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>5887aliciavikander,book-reviews,books,booksquadgoals,bookstagram,chaucer,criticism,davidlowery,devpatel,film,hotactors,medieval,medievallit,movies,reviews,thegreenknight,themaniculumtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-57-weekend-at-nina-s-malibu-rising-with-rj-sorrento-interview-with-kristen-radtke--46025119
TOC

:30–Welcome RJ Sorrento!
7:00–What celebrity party would you want to go to?
14:49–Book intro
18:35–Narrative structure
32:50–Let’s talk about the Rivas
48:30–TJR’s writing
1:01:09–Ratings
1:09:20–Interview with Kristen Radtke
1:38:48–Listener feedback
1:44:35–What’s up next?

Find Kristen at: http://kristenradtke.com
Find RJ at: https://instagram.com/rjs.readingnook]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46025119Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:58:17 +0000#BookSquadGoalsSurf’s up, listeners! Join us for one hell of a party as we discuss "Malibu Rising" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Special guest RJ Sorrento joins us to talk about the structure of the story, the characters and their motivations, TJR’s writing style, and—you...
TOC

:30–Welcome RJ Sorrento!
7:00–What celebrity party would you want to go to?
14:49–Book intro
18:35–Narrative structure
32:50–Let’s talk about the Rivas
48:30–TJR’s writing
1:01:09–Ratings
1:09:20–Interview with Kristen Radtke
1:38:48–Listener feedback
1:44:35–What’s up next?

Find Kristen at: http://kristenradtke.com
Find RJ at: https://instagram.com/rjs.readingnook]]>6883american-loneliness,author-interview,book-club,book-reviews,f,graphic-novels,interview,kristen-radtke,literature,malibu-rising,podcast,seek-you,taylor-jenkins-reid,writing-criticismtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-56-uber-for-rooms-wework-or-the-making-and-breaking-of-a-47-billion-unicorn--45850544
TOC
:30 – Welcome, Nicole!
2:58 – What would your WeWork venture be called?
6:50 – Documentary intro
7:41 – Hustle culture
27:00 – How and why does this work?/Cult stuff
48:07 – Toxic positivity and utopia
1:10:19 – Listener feedback!
1:12:13 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links: I Lived Adam Neumann’s Perfect Day. It Was Terrible. https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/10/i-lived-adam-neumanns-perfect-life-for-a-dayit-was-dismal.html
Billion Dollar Loser–https://www.avidbookshop.com/book/9780316461368
The Cult of We–https://www.avidbookshop.com/book/9780593237113]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45850544Mon, 26 Jul 2021 21:56:38 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt’s time to work till you drop! Just kidding, we’re not about that life. But we are all about discussing the new documentary "WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn." We are joined by special guest “Nicole,” who has some...
TOC
:30 – Welcome, Nicole!
2:58 – What would your WeWork venture be called?
6:50 – Documentary intro
7:41 – Hustle culture
27:00 – How and why does this work?/Cult stuff
48:07 – Toxic positivity and utopia
1:10:19 – Listener feedback!
1:12:13 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links: I Lived Adam Neumann’s Perfect Day. It Was Terrible. https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/10/i-lived-adam-neumanns-perfect-life-for-a-dayit-was-dismal.html
Billion Dollar Loser–https://www.avidbookshop.com/book/9780316461368
The Cult of We–https://www.avidbookshop.com/book/9780593237113]]>4697adam-neumann,book-club,capitalism,film-discussion,hustle-culture,movie-review,scams,toxic-positivity,wework,wework-documentarytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-56-a-gatsbyness-about-him-the-chosen-and-the-beautiful-interview-with-laura-blackett-eve-gleichman--45672042thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

TOC

0:30 – Icebreaker
6:11 – Book intro
8:34 – Hey! Spoilers! Also, how does the story change because of Jordan’s race and sexuality?
20:30 – Magic!
34:10 – What’s the difference in messaging? Also quick writing corner
41:14 – What about that ending?
45:54 – Ratings
47:52 – Interview with Laura Blackett and Eve Gleichman
1:20:40 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
Bookpage interview: https://bookpage.com/interviews/26361-nghi-vo-science-fiction-fantasy#.YOcv6hNKhz8]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45672042Mon, 12 Jul 2021 22:07:12 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJump into the Jazz Age as the Book Squad discusses "The Chosen and the Beautiful" by Nghi Vo, a queer, magical retelling of "The Great Gatsby." We tread new and old territory as we talk about perspective, race, sexuality, magic, and both books’...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

TOC

0:30 – Icebreaker
6:11 – Book intro
8:34 – Hey! Spoilers! Also, how does the story change because of Jordan’s race and sexuality?
20:30 – Magic!
34:10 – What’s the difference in messaging? Also quick writing corner
41:14 – What about that ending?
45:54 – Ratings
47:52 – Interview with Laura Blackett and Eve Gleichman
1:20:40 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
Bookpage interview: https://bookpage.com/interviews/26361-nghi-vo-science-fiction-fantasy#.YOcv6hNKhz8]]>5632author-interviews,book-club,book-reviews,eve-gleichman,f-scott-fitzgerald,laura-blackett,lgbtqia,nghi-vo,queer,queer-books,queer-literature,retelling,the-chosen-and-the-beautiful,the-great-gatsby,the-very-nice-boxtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-55-book-squad-games-tokyo-drift--45487508
Tune in on July 12th for our next Bookpisode about the queer, magical Gatsby retelling "The Chosen and the Beautiful" by Nghi Vo. Then, Grady Hendrix will join us on July 26th to talk about his new novel, "The Final Girl Support Group," and discuss the entire Scream movie franchise with us! You don’t wanna miss this one!

TOC:

:30 – Intro to Urban Shadows
4:55 – Game setup and intro questions
20:00 – Let’s begin the game!
2:03:50 – Episode wrap-up/What’s up next?

Urban Shadows 2e Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magpiegames/urban-shadows-second-edition]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45487508Tue, 29 Jun 2021 02:10:10 +0000#BookSquadGoalsBack by popular demand! Hit the streets of Tokyo with the Squad (plus Todd) for the third installment of Book Squad Games. We finally got to inhabit our true supernatural forms as we played Urban Shadows from Magpie Games! Join us on an adventure to...
Tune in on July 12th for our next Bookpisode about the queer, magical Gatsby retelling "The Chosen and the Beautiful" by Nghi Vo. Then, Grady Hendrix will join us on July 26th to talk about his new novel, "The Final Girl Support Group," and discuss the entire Scream movie franchise with us! You don’t wanna miss this one!

TOC:

:30 – Intro to Urban Shadows
4:55 – Game setup and intro questions
20:00 – Let’s begin the game!
2:03:50 – Episode wrap-up/What’s up next?

Urban Shadows 2e Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magpiegames/urban-shadows-second-edition]]>7516book-club,magpie-games,roleplay,rpg,urban-shadowstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-55-off-the-beaten-grid-earthlings--45298285
TOC
0:00 – Intro question
10:00 – Content warning and book intro
24:56 – Society as a monster
33:29 – The trauma
49:00 – Let’s talk about Yuu
53:18 – Natsuki’s husband and Kise
1:10:00 – Hair talk
1:06:32 - The ending!
1:23:37 – Ratings
1:29:50 – Feedback
1:36:19 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
Interview with Murata: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4qiX8xYJ4c]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45298285Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:55:42 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin us on our spaceship for our discussion of "Earthlings" by Sayaka Murata. We talk about the various pressures women face, society as a monster, the strange and complicated characters, body hair, and that wild ending. Next we get into some listener...
TOC
0:00 – Intro question
10:00 – Content warning and book intro
24:56 – Society as a monster
33:29 – The trauma
49:00 – Let’s talk about Yuu
53:18 – Natsuki’s husband and Kise
1:10:00 – Hair talk
1:06:32 - The ending!
1:23:37 – Ratings
1:29:50 – Feedback
1:36:19 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
Interview with Murata: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4qiX8xYJ4c]]>6192book-club,book-reviews,earthlings,fiction,japanese-literature,make-up-break-up,ready-player-two,sayaka-muratatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-54-i-totally-had-sex-a-hatepisode-ready-player-2--45115849
If you want to catch up on Ready Player One, you can hear our episode on the movie here: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/readyplayer1-movie

Come back next time for a discussion of Earthlings by Sayaka Murata, a novel we won’t hate!

TOC
1:00–What’s a good sequel?
14:22–Book intro
20:50–How does this work as a sequel?
48:45–Gender stuff. Yikes (Jessie Gender’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvOa8FacyF4)
1:14:08– Ernest Cline can’t write women
1:18:40– Indistinguishable characters and plagiarism
1:24:27– The button and Goodreads reviews
1:30:00–Ratings
1:32:14–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45115849Tue, 01 Jun 2021 01:03:05 +0000#BookSquadGoalsPut on your haptic feedback suit and jump into the OASIS with us as we discuss Ernest Cline’s Ready Player Two. This is a hate-pisode, and we all knew we’d have mixed feelings going in, but have no fear. The squad is here to detail all of the negative...
If you want to catch up on Ready Player One, you can hear our episode on the movie here: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/readyplayer1-movie

Come back next time for a discussion of Earthlings by Sayaka Murata, a novel we won’t hate!

TOC
1:00–What’s a good sequel?
14:22–Book intro
20:50–How does this work as a sequel?
48:45–Gender stuff. Yikes (Jessie Gender’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvOa8FacyF4)
1:14:08– Ernest Cline can’t write women
1:18:40– Indistinguishable characters and plagiarism
1:24:27– The button and Goodreads reviews
1:30:00–Ratings
1:32:14–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>6315anime,book-review,book-reviews,books,film,hate-reading,john-hughes,literature,lord-of-the-rings,movies,pop-culture,prince,ready-player-one,ready-player-two,sailor-moon,science-fiction,sci-fi,televisiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-54-the-twist-is-misogyny-kim-jiyoung-born-1982-interview-w-ethel-rohan--44871854
Join us on May 31st for our third-ever Hatepisode on "Ready Player Two" by Ernest Cline (Kelli assures us we’ll all hate it!). Then read along for our next Bookpisode on "Earthlings" by Sayaka Murata on June 14th. In the meantime, check out the Book Squad Blog for additional content on books, movies, video games, and more! Send your feedback, thoughts, and weird gynecologist stories to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, or DM us on social media.

0:30 – Intro
9:58 – Book intro
13:50 – Cultural context and consideration of controversy
26:05 – What are some shared experiences we have with the book?
45:05 – Is this a horror novel?
52:30 - How does the narrator affect our understanding of the novel?
1:03:45 – Ratings!
1:07:50 – Interview with Ethel Rohan
1:45:16 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Kelli’s Glamour article; Are Guys Getting Paid More Just Because They're... Guys: https://www.glamour.com/story/12-real-people-discover-what-the-pay-gap-looks-like
NPR piece: https://www.npr.org/2020/04/19/835486224/south-korean-bestseller-kim-jiyoung-born-1982-gives-public-voice-to-private-pain
Guardian piece: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/feb/15/cho-nam-joo-kim-jiyoung-born-1982-interview
Mary’s Severance blog: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/book-review-severance-by-ling-ma
BBC News: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-50135152]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44871854Mon, 17 May 2021 14:38:12 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThis week, we’re off to South Korea to discuss "Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982" by Cho Nam-Joo (translated by Jamie Chang), a book that helped spark a women’s rights movement when it was first published in 2016. The Squad talks about the controversy...
Join us on May 31st for our third-ever Hatepisode on "Ready Player Two" by Ernest Cline (Kelli assures us we’ll all hate it!). Then read along for our next Bookpisode on "Earthlings" by Sayaka Murata on June 14th. In the meantime, check out the Book Squad Blog for additional content on books, movies, video games, and more! Send your feedback, thoughts, and weird gynecologist stories to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, or DM us on social media.

0:30 – Intro
9:58 – Book intro
13:50 – Cultural context and consideration of controversy
26:05 – What are some shared experiences we have with the book?
45:05 – Is this a horror novel?
52:30 - How does the narrator affect our understanding of the novel?
1:03:45 – Ratings!
1:07:50 – Interview with Ethel Rohan
1:45:16 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Kelli’s Glamour article; Are Guys Getting Paid More Just Because They're... Guys: https://www.glamour.com/story/12-real-people-discover-what-the-pay-gap-looks-like
NPR piece: https://www.npr.org/2020/04/19/835486224/south-korean-bestseller-kim-jiyoung-born-1982-gives-public-voice-to-private-pain
Guardian piece: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/feb/15/cho-nam-joo-kim-jiyoung-born-1982-interview
Mary’s Severance blog: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/book-review-severance-by-ling-ma
BBC News: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-50135152]]>6887author-interviews,book-club,book-review,cho-nam-joo,ethel-rohan,feminism,fiction-in-translation,in-the-event-of-contact,kim-jiyoung-born-1982,literature,misogyny,short-stories,south-korean-fictiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-53-pizza-is-satanic-the-house-of-the-devil-with-clay-mcleod-chapman--44614814
TOC
:30 welcome Clay! And movie intro
4:52–icebreaker
15:30-what was the satanic panic?
22:37–authenticity
27:35–pacing
46:35–the ending
49:29–Clay McLeod Chapman and Whisper Down the Lane
1:17:40–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

NPR Review: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114084025
Filmmaker interview: https://filmmakermagazine.com/1392-ti-west-the-house-of-the-devil/#.YIbCun1Kg-Q]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44614814Mon, 03 May 2021 21:28:13 +0000#BookSquadGoalsLight some candles and gather ‘round the pentagram, because things are getting satanic (panic!) on this episode. Author Clay McLeod Chapman joins us to talk about the 2009 film House of the Devil. We talk about the cultural context of the early 1980s,...
TOC
:30 welcome Clay! And movie intro
4:52–icebreaker
15:30-what was the satanic panic?
22:37–authenticity
27:35–pacing
46:35–the ending
49:29–Clay McLeod Chapman and Whisper Down the Lane
1:17:40–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

NPR Review: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114084025
Filmmaker interview: https://filmmakermagazine.com/1392-ti-west-the-house-of-the-devil/#.YIbCun1Kg-Q]]>5286books,cabbage-patch-kids,clay-mcleod-chapman,horror,horror-movies,horror-novels,house-of-the-devil,movies,pizza,pop-culture,satanic-panic,true-crime,whisper-down-the-lanetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-53-i-don-t-fantasize-about-capitalism-make-up-break-up-with-tirzah-price--44390956thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or hit us up on social media!

TOC
:30 — Intros and icebreakers
12:50 — Book intro
15:15 — Does the romance work?
28:40 — Culture and race
38:39 — We need to talk about Hudson
48:10 — Ratings!
56:40 — Q&A with Tirzah Price!
1:11:11 — Feedback
1:19:10 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Tirzah’s Reading log- https://bookriot.com/2021-reading-log/
https://tirzahprice.com
https://www.schulerbooks.com/pride-premeditation]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44390956Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:54:56 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin the Squad and special guest Tirzah Price to chat about "Make Up Break Up," the first novel for adults by Lily Menon! We discuss the romance, the characters, and of course, the fancy apps the love interests each created. Next we talk to Tirzah...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or hit us up on social media!

TOC
:30 — Intros and icebreakers
12:50 — Book intro
15:15 — Does the romance work?
28:40 — Culture and race
38:39 — We need to talk about Hudson
48:10 — Ratings!
56:40 — Q&A with Tirzah Price!
1:11:11 — Feedback
1:19:10 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Tirzah’s Reading log- https://bookriot.com/2021-reading-log/
https://tirzahprice.com
https://www.schulerbooks.com/pride-premeditation]]>5136author-interview,book-club,book-review,fiction,lily-menon,literature,make-up-break-up,pride-and-prejudice,pride-and-premeditation,romance,tirzah-pricetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-52-cultpisode-the-project-interview-with-sarah-edmondson--44203253
2:22 - What kind of cult would you accidentally join?
6:10 - Introducing "The Project" (spoilers to follow)
8:00 - The structure of the novel
23:50 - It’s not stupid people that join cults
27:10 - Let’s talk about the cult
39:00 - What do we make of Lev?
40:39 - Our ratings!
47:00 - Interview with Sarah Edmondson
1:26:04 - What is on the blog?
1:33:47 - What’s next on the pod?

Check out Mary on The Maniculum! https://www.themaniculumpodcast.com

Thanks again to Sarah for speaking with us! For more info on Sarah, her book, and her new podcast, visit https://www.sarahedmondson.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44203253Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:52:12 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThings get culty in this BSG #Othersode! Join us for our discussion of "The Project" by Courtney Summers and a special author interview with Sarah Edmondson (HBO’s "The Vow") about her book, "Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult...
2:22 - What kind of cult would you accidentally join?
6:10 - Introducing "The Project" (spoilers to follow)
8:00 - The structure of the novel
23:50 - It’s not stupid people that join cults
27:10 - Let’s talk about the cult
39:00 - What do we make of Lev?
40:39 - Our ratings!
47:00 - Interview with Sarah Edmondson
1:26:04 - What is on the blog?
1:33:47 - What’s next on the pod?

Check out Mary on The Maniculum! https://www.themaniculumpodcast.com

Thanks again to Sarah for speaking with us! For more info on Sarah, her book, and her new podcast, visit https://www.sarahedmondson.com/]]>5874author-interview,book-club,book-discussion,book-review,courtney-summers,cult-fiction,cults,interview,literature,nxivm,sarah-edmondson,scarred,the-project,the-vowtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-52-half-a-glass-of-wine-when-no-one-is-watching--44010169
TOC
:30–hometown stories
17:50–book intro
19:13–how well does the book work as a thriller/mystery?
42:06–romance
50:20–Race
1:02:36–an animal appreciation interlude
1:05:13–anti racist reading
1:21:40–ratings!
1:28:16–feedback
1:40:35–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Alyssa Cole Interviews:
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ariannarebolini/alyssa-cole-interview-when-no-one-is-watching
https://parade.com/1083423/kaylen-ralph/alyssa-cole-new-book/

Tirzah Price's Reading Log:
https://bookriot.com/2021-reading-log/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44010169Tue, 23 Mar 2021 01:38:15 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThe Book Squad is off to Brooklyn for a mysterious tale of gentrification and intrigue: When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole! We discuss the book’s thrill factor, the romance, gentrification and racism, and how fiction functions as anti-racist...
TOC
:30–hometown stories
17:50–book intro
19:13–how well does the book work as a thriller/mystery?
42:06–romance
50:20–Race
1:02:36–an animal appreciation interlude
1:05:13–anti racist reading
1:21:40–ratings!
1:28:16–feedback
1:40:35–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Alyssa Cole Interviews:
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ariannarebolini/alyssa-cole-interview-when-no-one-is-watching
https://parade.com/1083423/kaylen-ralph/alyssa-cole-new-book/

Tirzah Price's Reading Log:
https://bookriot.com/2021-reading-log/]]>6602alyssa-cole,black-lives-matter,book-review,books,brooklyn,cats,crime,disney-world,get-out,literature,mystery,new-york,pop-culture,social-justice,thrillertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-51-onlycats-nomadland-interview-with-nicole-glover--43801307
TOC

:30–intro and icebreaker
5:20–Nomadland Golden Globes breakdown
16:05–Nomadland intro
17:20–how did we feel about Fern?
27:12–grief and stasis
41:10–the failure of capitalism and integration of real life
57:57–final thoughts
1:02:09–Nicole Glover interview
1:34:00–listen to The Maniculum!
1:37:17–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links: https://www.npr.org/2021/02/20/969800189/nonfiction-techniques-underpin-film-nomadland
https://www.themaniculumpodcast.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43801307Tue, 09 Mar 2021 02:07:02 +0000#BookSquadGoalsPack up your vans and join us for a discussion of the Golden Globe-winning film Nomadland. We talk about Fern (Frances McDormand), grief, capitalism, and the integration of real-life stories in the movie. Then, Emily interviews author Nicole Glover...
TOC

:30–intro and icebreaker
5:20–Nomadland Golden Globes breakdown
16:05–Nomadland intro
17:20–how did we feel about Fern?
27:12–grief and stasis
41:10–the failure of capitalism and integration of real life
57:57–final thoughts
1:02:09–Nicole Glover interview
1:34:00–listen to The Maniculum!
1:37:17–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links: https://www.npr.org/2021/02/20/969800189/nonfiction-techniques-underpin-film-nomadland
https://www.themaniculumpodcast.com]]>6918black-history-month,books,chloe-zhao,fantasy,frances-mcdormand,golden-globes,historical-fiction,minari,movies,mystery,nomadland,non-fiction,pop-culture,the-bachelortruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-51-it-s-our-podcast-and-we-ll-cry-if-we-want-to-transcendent-kingdom--43591456
Table of Contents
:30–Read black authors!
2:00– Trigger warning: addiction, depression, suicide
3:24–One good thing this week
8:55–Getting into the book
12:08–Does the book/protagonist come to a conclusion about the relationship between faith and science?
23:50–Mental illness and depression
37:20–Addiction
59:23–Racism
1:15:45–Misc. Topics, queerness
1:25:07–The book is SHORT, but does it work? And ratings.
1:30:27–Listener feedback!
1:40:09–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, there are ways to get help. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The Lifeline is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Or Text “HELLO” to 741741. The Crisis Text hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the U.S.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43591456Tue, 23 Feb 2021 01:09:36 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGet your tissues ready. In this episode, the Squad discusses Yaa Gyasi's novel Transcendent Kingdom. Join us as we chat about mental health, depression, addiction, grief, racism, religion, and, yes, we do cry it out a little bit. You're welcome to...
Table of Contents
:30–Read black authors!
2:00– Trigger warning: addiction, depression, suicide
3:24–One good thing this week
8:55–Getting into the book
12:08–Does the book/protagonist come to a conclusion about the relationship between faith and science?
23:50–Mental illness and depression
37:20–Addiction
59:23–Racism
1:15:45–Misc. Topics, queerness
1:25:07–The book is SHORT, but does it work? And ratings.
1:30:27–Listener feedback!
1:40:09–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, there are ways to get help. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The Lifeline is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Or Text “HELLO” to 741741. The Crisis Text hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the U.S.]]>6478addiction,book-review,book-reviews,christianity,depression,grief,lgbtq,literature,mental-health,mental-illness,pop-culture,religion,science,transcendent-kingdom,yaa-gyasitruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-50-the-women-tell-all-our-100th-episode--43354845
:30–Intro and icebreaker quiz
22:10–Favorite book
31:23–Favorite movie
45:35–Favorite TV show
54:17–Least favorite thing
1:05:58–Favorite blog posts
1:13:52–Favorite moments
1:37:40–Feedback!
1:48:29–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Intro quiz: https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahdobro/which-ariana-grande-song-matches-your-energy
Favorite blog posts:
Susan - Run Away With Us: The Official BSG Carly Rae Jepsen Starter Pack: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/run-away-with-us-the-official-bsg-carly-rae-jepsen-starter-pack
Mary - Poetry and War in Ghost of Tsushima: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/poetry-and-war-in-ghost-of-tsushima
Kelli - 9 Artist Instagrams To Fix Your Horrible Feed: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/9-instagram-artists-to-fix-your-horrible-feed
Emily - We Went To See Hereditary And Nothing Will Ever Be The Same: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/hereditary?rq=hereditary

All 100 episodes in one place: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/podcast-archive]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43354845Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:57:38 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt’s our 100th episode! Our hundredpisode! Our hundo-sode! Join us as we look back on our favorite books, movies and TV shows we’ve covered—as well as our least favorite things (because we do love to hate on stuff from time to time). We also listen to...
:30–Intro and icebreaker quiz
22:10–Favorite book
31:23–Favorite movie
45:35–Favorite TV show
54:17–Least favorite thing
1:05:58–Favorite blog posts
1:13:52–Favorite moments
1:37:40–Feedback!
1:48:29–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Intro quiz: https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahdobro/which-ariana-grande-song-matches-your-energy
Favorite blog posts:
Susan - Run Away With Us: The Official BSG Carly Rae Jepsen Starter Pack: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/run-away-with-us-the-official-bsg-carly-rae-jepsen-starter-pack
Mary - Poetry and War in Ghost of Tsushima: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/poetry-and-war-in-ghost-of-tsushima
Kelli - 9 Artist Instagrams To Fix Your Horrible Feed: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/9-instagram-artists-to-fix-your-horrible-feed
Emily - We Went To See Hereditary And Nothing Will Ever Be The Same: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/hereditary?rq=hereditary

All 100 episodes in one place: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/podcast-archive]]>7103book-club,book-reviews,favorite-things,film,literature,movie-reviews,pop-culture,reading,tv-reviewstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-50-millennials-are-old-now-luster--43116793
TOC
:30 — Intro
8:10 — Spoiler warning and book summary
10:30 — That cover tho
15:50 — Is this a millennial novel?
30:50 — Edie and Rebecca
40:56 — What about Erik?
50:20 — How is Edie as a narrator?
1:01:15 — Writing critique
1:16:35 — Ratings
1:23:47 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Interview with Raven Leilani from Elle: https://www.elle.com/culture/books/a33510646/raven-leilani-luster-interview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43116793Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:53:24 +0000#BookSquadGoalsFor our FIFTIETH #Bookpisode, the Book Squad discusses "Luster," the debut novel by Raven Leilani. We talk about the Millennial and Gen Z hallmarks of the novel, the bizarre predicament Edie finds herself in, the issue of “likeability” in Black...
TOC
:30 — Intro
8:10 — Spoiler warning and book summary
10:30 — That cover tho
15:50 — Is this a millennial novel?
30:50 — Edie and Rebecca
40:56 — What about Erik?
50:20 — How is Edie as a narrator?
1:01:15 — Writing critique
1:16:35 — Ratings
1:23:47 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Interview with Raven Leilani from Elle: https://www.elle.com/culture/books/a33510646/raven-leilani-luster-interview]]>6035book-club,book-review,books,feminism,literary-fiction,literature,luster,raven-leilanitruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-49-teddy-ruxpin-made-me-liberal-wonder-woman-1984--42891956thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on social media!

TOC

:30–What’s your favorite 80s thing?
11:55–Movie intro
14:20–Spoiler warning and, hey, let’s just start with Kristin Wiig
25:30–Favorite parts of the movie
30:40–What about Steve?
42:00–Criticism of the film (and also a bit more on Steve)
48:25–Middle Eastern stereotypes
1:00:32–Did the movie deserve all this criticism?
1:04:52–Pedro Pascal is...Donald Trump?
1:13:57–Ratings
1:16:00–Feedback on our best of 2020 episode!
1:23:20–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42891956Tue, 12 Jan 2021 01:36:46 +0000#BookSquadGoalsMake a wish… Was it that we would talk about Wonder Woman 1984? Good, because your wish is granted! Join us for our discussion of the new film as we talk about Diana and Barbara’s relationship, why Steve is or isn’t great, and some socio-political...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on social media!

TOC

:30–What’s your favorite 80s thing?
11:55–Movie intro
14:20–Spoiler warning and, hey, let’s just start with Kristin Wiig
25:30–Favorite parts of the movie
30:40–What about Steve?
42:00–Criticism of the film (and also a bit more on Steve)
48:25–Middle Eastern stereotypes
1:00:32–Did the movie deserve all this criticism?
1:04:52–Pedro Pascal is...Donald Trump?
1:13:57–Ratings
1:16:00–Feedback on our best of 2020 episode!
1:23:20–What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>56211980s,1984,80s-pop-culture,chris-pine,dc-comics,diana-prince,gal-gadot,kristen-wiig,movies,pedro-pascal,pop-culture,superheroes,wonder-womantruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-49-you-re-not-special-the-paper-wasp--42696919
Table of Contents
1:15 - Intro Question: If you could be any celebrity’s personal assistant, who would it be and why
5:42 - Goodreads Summary
8:45 - Narration Style
15:07 - Unreliable Narration
24:05 - Abby and Elise’s relationship
29:14 - Who is this filmmaker
35:45 - Putting in the work
42:21 - Weird culty stuff: what does it add?
48:27 - The end
59:10 - What is the point of this book?
1:01:10 - Ratings
1:05:15 - Docile Feedback
1:07:00- What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42696919Mon, 28 Dec 2020 22:46:23 +0000#BookSquadGoalsStart a toxic friendship with us while we discuss Lauren Acampora’s novel The Paper Wasp. We talk about the book’s unreliable narrator, the stalker-esque relationship between the main characters, the culty subplot,and that wild ride of an ending. Next...
Table of Contents
1:15 - Intro Question: If you could be any celebrity’s personal assistant, who would it be and why
5:42 - Goodreads Summary
8:45 - Narration Style
15:07 - Unreliable Narration
24:05 - Abby and Elise’s relationship
29:14 - Who is this filmmaker
35:45 - Putting in the work
42:21 - Weird culty stuff: what does it add?
48:27 - The end
59:10 - What is the point of this book?
1:01:10 - Ratings
1:05:15 - Docile Feedback
1:07:00- What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>4519art,book-reviews,books,comedy,cult,film-criticism,lauren-acampora,literary-thriller,the-paper-wasp,thriller,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-48-in-conclusion-our-2020-pop-culture-faves--42489759thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or sending us a DM on social media! We can’t wait to hear from you!

TOC
0:30 – Favorite personal thing of 2020
12:00 – Pop culture faves of the year part 1 (with special guest Leah Rachel Von Essen)
30:25 – Pick 2! (With Todd Osborne)
47:07 – Pick 3 (with Said Medina)
1:07:50 – Prezzies
1:28:08 – Feedback on Lovecraft Country (follow spacelionz on instagram!)
1:36:24 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42489759Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:02:51 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt’s the MOST wonderful time of the year! (Which isn’t saying much because, you know, this year was 2020.) It’s time for our annual Best of the Year episode. Join us for some much-needed happy talk as we talk about our favorite pop culture things of...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or sending us a DM on social media! We can’t wait to hear from you!

TOC
0:30 – Favorite personal thing of 2020
12:00 – Pop culture faves of the year part 1 (with special guest Leah Rachel Von Essen)
30:25 – Pick 2! (With Todd Osborne)
47:07 – Pick 3 (with Said Medina)
1:07:50 – Prezzies
1:28:08 – Feedback on Lovecraft Country (follow spacelionz on instagram!)
1:36:24 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>63242020-wrap-up,babysitters-club,best-of-2020,book-club,couldnt-help-but-wonder,i-may-destroy-you,miley-cyrus,pen15,plain-bad-heroines,pop-culture,sailor-moon,schitts-creek,spiritfarer,the-death-of-vivek-oji,the-vow,what-we-do-in-the-shadowstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-48-yikes-on-bikes-docile--42250622
TOC
:30–what’s your favorite holiday food?
7:23–book intro and goodreads summary
13:13–plot clarifications and issues with slavefic (Stitch’s Media Fix) (Angelica Jade Bastien for Vulture)
27:20–how do we feel about a book that is refusing to engage with race, yet all about race?
39:08–sexuality and consent
53:15–something the book does well
1:02:36: final thoughts and ratings
1:11:55-listener feedback!
1:15:51–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
https://www.vulture.com/2017/08/why-dont-dystopias-know-how-to-talk-about-race.html
https://stitchmediamix.com/2020/03/06/dealing-with-what-docile-doesnt/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42250622Tue, 01 Dec 2020 02:38:26 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThe Squad goes to dystopian Maryland this week for our discussion of Docile by K.M. Szpara. We talk about slavery, race, capitalism, fanfic and slavefic, and queer relationships. Then we get into some listener feedback for Survivor Song and catch up...
TOC
:30–what’s your favorite holiday food?
7:23–book intro and goodreads summary
13:13–plot clarifications and issues with slavefic (Stitch’s Media Fix) (Angelica Jade Bastien for Vulture)
27:20–how do we feel about a book that is refusing to engage with race, yet all about race?
39:08–sexuality and consent
53:15–something the book does well
1:02:36: final thoughts and ratings
1:11:55-listener feedback!
1:15:51–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
https://www.vulture.com/2017/08/why-dont-dystopias-know-how-to-talk-about-race.html
https://stitchmediamix.com/2020/03/06/dealing-with-what-docile-doesnt/]]>5392capitalism,classism,dystopia,erotica,gay-erotica,gay-fiction,lgbt,lgbtq,marxism,pop-culture,queer-fiction,racism,science-fiction,slaverytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-47-there-are-worse-things-than-korn-lovecraft-country--42005595
TOC
0:30 – Intros and horror questions!
4:38 – Spoiler warning and show introduction
8:54 – Lovecraft and race
16:30 – Playing with genre
24:26– Structure: magic, feature episodes, and Christina’s nonsense
49:09 – Christina and Ruby
59:11 – Other characters
1:28:44 – Listener feedback!
1:33:40 – What’s up next? What’s on the blog?

Vulture recaps by Steffan Triplett: https://www.vulture.com/article/lovecraft-country-series-premiere-recap-episode-1-sundown.html
AV Club Recaps by Joelle Monique: https://www.avclub.com/c/tv-review/lovecraft-country/season-1
On Marilyn Manson: https://metalinjection.net/metal-crimes/video-of-evan-rachel-wood-detailing-alleged-abusive-relationship-with-marilyn-manson-in-senate-testimony-resurfaces]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42005595Mon, 16 Nov 2020 18:58:35 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin the Squad on a sci-fi/fantasy/horror adventure as we discuss the HBO series "Lovecraft Country." We talk about HP Lovecraft and race, how the show plays with genre, the unique structure of the series, and our favorite characters. Next, we dig...
TOC
0:30 – Intros and horror questions!
4:38 – Spoiler warning and show introduction
8:54 – Lovecraft and race
16:30 – Playing with genre
24:26– Structure: magic, feature episodes, and Christina’s nonsense
49:09 – Christina and Ruby
59:11 – Other characters
1:28:44 – Listener feedback!
1:33:40 – What’s up next? What’s on the blog?

Vulture recaps by Steffan Triplett: https://www.vulture.com/article/lovecraft-country-series-premiere-recap-episode-1-sundown.html
AV Club Recaps by Joelle Monique: https://www.avclub.com/c/tv-review/lovecraft-country/season-1
On Marilyn Manson: https://metalinjection.net/metal-crimes/video-of-evan-rachel-wood-detailing-alleged-abusive-relationship-with-marilyn-manson-in-senate-testimony-resurfaces]]>6154book-adaptations,book-club,hbo,hbo-max,hp-lovecraft,literature,lovecraft-country,reviews,televisiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-47-we-re-not-okay-survivor-song--41766740thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

TOC
0:30–welcome and intro question
12:46–book intro
16:04–what does it mean that this is a song?
22:34–current events and Survivor Song
37:38–what about the actual story? The format? Characters?
56:49–is this a zombie story?
1:08:56–ratings
1:17:37–listener feedback (and breakfast discussion)
1:33:25–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41766740Tue, 03 Nov 2020 02:06:55 +0000#BookSquadGoalsEscape the real pandemic with a fictional outbreak as we discuss Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay! We talk about how the novel’s events relate to current events, how the main characters are used to tell the story, and whether or not this is a zombie...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

TOC
0:30–welcome and intro question
12:46–book intro
16:04–what does it mean that this is a song?
22:34–current events and Survivor Song
37:38–what about the actual story? The format? Characters?
56:49–is this a zombie story?
1:08:56–ratings
1:17:37–listener feedback (and breakfast discussion)
1:33:25–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>6206apocalypse,book,book-club,book-review,books,climate-change,horror,horror-fiction,literature,pandemic,paul-tremblay,politics,pop-culture,zombie-fiction,zombiestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-46-eating-owen-s-cake-batter-the-haunting-of-bly-manor--41540813
0:30 – Introductions and icebreaker
8:30 – Show introduction
12:58 – Inspiration for the show
21:13 – Secret ghosts
24:20 – Who are these ghosts?
36:50 – Time, frame narratives
41:36 – Grief and trauma
56:40 – Love stories
1:11:47 – Ratings
1:21:55 – Listener feedback
1:33:00 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Henry James stories: https://screenrant.com/haunting-bly-manor-every-henry-james-ghost-story/
Hidden ghosts: https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a34318015/haunting-of-bly-manor-book-based-on/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41540813Mon, 19 Oct 2020 21:24:27 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGrab your cake batter and badly-made tea because the Book Squad is discussing "The Haunting of Bly Manor." We talk about all of the Henry James literary connections, the (sometimes hidden) ghosts, grief and memory, and of course, love stories. Then we...
0:30 – Introductions and icebreaker
8:30 – Show introduction
12:58 – Inspiration for the show
21:13 – Secret ghosts
24:20 – Who are these ghosts?
36:50 – Time, frame narratives
41:36 – Grief and trauma
56:40 – Love stories
1:11:47 – Ratings
1:21:55 – Listener feedback
1:33:00 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Henry James stories: https://screenrant.com/haunting-bly-manor-every-henry-james-ghost-story/
Hidden ghosts: https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a34318015/haunting-of-bly-manor-book-based-on/]]>6346book-club,haunting-of-bly-manor,haunting-of-hill-house,henry-james,horror,horror-fiction,horror-literature,mike-flanagan,miniseries,netflix,review,television,turn-of-the-screw,tv-reviewtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-46-super-into-twins-the-vanishing-half--41316556thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC
:30 – Icebreaker q and intros!
9:20 – Book intro
11:06 – Time, memory, structure
17:30 – Identity struggles and crises
32:25 – Let’s talk about race
48:10 – Moralizing and where the characters end up
62:30 – Ratings!
1:07:37 – Feedback
1:15:23 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Link to Mean Book Club's "Couple Next Door" Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-couple-next-door-by-shari-lapena/id1434373989?i=1000491312268

Emily on Hugos There Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hugos-there-podcast-45-american-gods-by-neil-gaiman/id1214652745?i=1000493230070]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41316556Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:22:46 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin the #BookSquad for a chat about Brit Bennett’s newest novel, "The Vanishing Half." We discuss memory and time, identity and choice, and performance, as well as our favorite stories about twins. Next, we read some listener feedback on "Magic for...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC
:30 – Icebreaker q and intros!
9:20 – Book intro
11:06 – Time, memory, structure
17:30 – Identity struggles and crises
32:25 – Let’s talk about race
48:10 – Moralizing and where the characters end up
62:30 – Ratings!
1:07:37 – Feedback
1:15:23 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Link to Mean Book Club's "Couple Next Door" Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-couple-next-door-by-shari-lapena/id1434373989?i=1000491312268

Emily on Hugos There Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hugos-there-podcast-45-american-gods-by-neil-gaiman/id1214652745?i=1000493230070]]>5591book-club,book-review,books,brit-bennett,colorism,literature,passing,reading,the-vanishing-half,twinstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-45-waiting-for-the-other-maggot-to-drop-i-m-thinking-of-ending-things--41047111thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

:30 — Hellooooo! Introductions
15:40 — Summary and intro
19:00 — Is the movie a faithful adaptation of the book?
29:40 — So what actually happens?? How does it fit into Kaufman’s other work?
48:30 — Who is the woman? Authorship in the movie
57:40 — How was pop culture integrated into the film?
1:08:50 — Acting!
1:20:40 — Secret Garden thoughts
1:25:00 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links to help you think about the movie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ruSWSb5TuE&ab_channel=spookyastronauts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvIiNmyLeUY&ab_channel=ImpressionBlend]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41047111Mon, 21 Sep 2020 19:42:14 +0000#BookSquadGoalsPack up the car for a super weird road trip and our discussion of "I'm Thinking of Ending Things," the new Charlie Kaufman film based on the novel by Iain Reid. We talk about how the movie differs from the book, the acting (shout out to Toni...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

:30 — Hellooooo! Introductions
15:40 — Summary and intro
19:00 — Is the movie a faithful adaptation of the book?
29:40 — So what actually happens?? How does it fit into Kaufman’s other work?
48:30 — Who is the woman? Authorship in the movie
57:40 — How was pop culture integrated into the film?
1:08:50 — Acting!
1:20:40 — Secret Garden thoughts
1:25:00 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links to help you think about the movie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ruSWSb5TuE&ab_channel=spookyastronauts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvIiNmyLeUY&ab_channel=ImpressionBlend]]>5870book-adaptations,book-club,books,charlie-kaufman,film,film-criticism,horror,iain-reid,im-thinking-of-ending-things,literature,netflix,suspensetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-45-baby-s-first-rebellion-we-set-the-dark-on-fire--40759809thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC
0:30 – Hello! Introductions and intro question
11:40 – Book introduction
14:00 – The roles that women must fill in this society
25:15 – What’s this book saying about class divides, religious divides, and immigration?
34:09 – Politics and Protests
39:33 – ROMANCE
46:30 – Who would you cast?
48:50 – Ratings
58:50 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40759809Mon, 07 Sep 2020 22:38:18 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThrow on your resistance gear and join the squad as we rise up against The System with a discussion of Tehlor Kay Mejia’s “We Set the Dark on Fire.” We talk about the book’s real life parallels to the broken immigration system in our country, how the...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC
0:30 – Hello! Introductions and intro question
11:40 – Book introduction
14:00 – The roles that women must fill in this society
25:15 – What’s this book saying about class divides, religious divides, and immigration?
34:09 – Politics and Protests
39:33 – ROMANCE
46:30 – Who would you cast?
48:50 – Ratings
58:50 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>3868book-club,feminism,feminist-literature,latinx-literature,lgbtq-literature,literature,queer-literature,rebellion,resistance,tehlor-kay-mejia,we-set-the-dark-on-fire,ya-lit,young-adult-literaturetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-44-speaking-of-mothers-the-secret-garden-interview-with-adrienne-brodeur--40475019thesquad@booksquadgoals.com.

TOC:

0:30 — What would your secret garden be like?
6:20 — Intro to the movie
9:45 — What do we gain from changing the time period/setting?
14:40 — Why do we have to redeem the parents?
29:30 — Is the garden magic?
33:20 — Why was there a dog, though?
36:00 — Where is Dickon?
38:55 — Is Colin Firth a daddy? And...how do we feel about school in this movie?
44:15 — Interview with Adrienne Brodeur!
1:07:22 — "Hamilton" Feedback
1:09:25 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40475019Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:48:40 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGet out of your big ornate bed and join us in "The Secret Garden" as we discuss the new 2020 adaptation of the classic children’s novel! We discuss the key changes in this adaptation, including the setting and the narrative arc of the children’s...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com.

TOC:

0:30 — What would your secret garden be like?
6:20 — Intro to the movie
9:45 — What do we gain from changing the time period/setting?
14:40 — Why do we have to redeem the parents?
29:30 — Is the garden magic?
33:20 — Why was there a dog, though?
36:00 — Where is Dickon?
38:55 — Is Colin Firth a daddy? And...how do we feel about school in this movie?
44:15 — Interview with Adrienne Brodeur!
1:07:22 — "Hamilton" Feedback
1:09:25 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>4764adrienne-brodeur,author-interview,book-adaptation,book-club,books,film,frances-hodgson-burnett,literature,marc-munden,movie-review,movies,the-secret-garden,wild-gametruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-44-four-brunettes-and-a-book-magic-for-liars-interview-with-karen-salyer-mcelmurray--40255432
TOC
0:30 — What magical subject would you teach?
8:19 — Book intro
10:00 — How does "Magic for Liars" work to do something different from Harry Potter?
21:21 — How the novel works as a mystery
37:37 — Ask a man
41:42 — Ratings
51:24 — Interview with Karen Salyer McElmurray
1: 26:52 — A little listener feedback
1:30:25 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

#BLACKLIVESMATTER
Some Resources to Fight Racial Injustice:

PDX Portland Bail Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/pdx-protest-bail-fund
Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019
NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780&_ga=2.209233111.496632409.1590767838-1184367471.1590767838
Communities United Against Police Brutality https://www.cuapb.org/
Reclaim the Block https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#about
Change.org petition for Justice for Breonna Taylor https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor
Change.org petition for Justice for George Floyd https://www.change.org/p/mayor-of-minneapolis-justice-for-george-floyd
Change.org petition for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery https://www.change.org/p/liberty-county-distric-attorney-justice-for-ahmaud-arbery
A Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources: https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40255432Mon, 10 Aug 2020 22:35:32 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThings get a little magical this week as the Book Squad discusses "Magic for Liars" by Sarah Gailey. We cover the inevitable comparisons to those *other* books set in a magical school, how this book works as a mystery novel, and how we feel about our...
TOC
0:30 — What magical subject would you teach?
8:19 — Book intro
10:00 — How does "Magic for Liars" work to do something different from Harry Potter?
21:21 — How the novel works as a mystery
37:37 — Ask a man
41:42 — Ratings
51:24 — Interview with Karen Salyer McElmurray
1: 26:52 — A little listener feedback
1:30:25 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

#BLACKLIVESMATTER
Some Resources to Fight Racial Injustice:

PDX Portland Bail Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/pdx-protest-bail-fund
Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019
NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780&_ga=2.209233111.496632409.1590767838-1184367471.1590767838
Communities United Against Police Brutality https://www.cuapb.org/
Reclaim the Block https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#about
Change.org petition for Justice for Breonna Taylor https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor
Change.org petition for Justice for George Floyd https://www.change.org/p/mayor-of-minneapolis-justice-for-george-floyd
Change.org petition for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery https://www.change.org/p/liberty-county-distric-attorney-justice-for-ahmaud-arbery
A Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources: https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234]]>6227author-interview,book-club,books,detective-fiction,fiction,interview,karen-salyer-mcelmurray,literature,magic,magic-for-liars,mystery,noir,sarah-gailey,wanting-radiancetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-43-phantom-of-the-suburbs-hamilton--40005186thesquad@booksquadgoal.com or DM us on social media @booksquadgoals!

TOC

0:30 - Intro and icebreaker
8:21 - Musical intro
11:38 - What’s your experience with this musical?
19:06 - Wikes and dislikes
33:42 - Women in the musical
46:00 - Controversy about the musical, representing history
59:11 - Crossover success!
1:06:07 - Recorded musicals v movies v live
1:27:57 - What’s everyone’s favorite leitmotif?
1:37:40 - Listener feedback
1:39:40 - Special announcements
1:43:41 - What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

- Historical facts: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/06/movies/hamilton-musical-history-facts.html
- Hamilton cast Q&A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFaUY3OAzow
- Adam's scholarship: https://gail.uga.edu/adam-cramond-martin-giving
- Kickstarter for Two Trumps and a Lie: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sethgriffin/two-trumps-and-a-lie-card-game

#BLACKLIVESMATTER
Some Resources to Fight Racial Injustice:

PDX Portland Bail Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/pdx-protest-bail-fund
Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019
NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780&_ga=2.209233111.496632409.1590767838-1184367471.1590767838
Communities United Against Police Brutality https://www.cuapb.org/
Reclaim the Block https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#about
Change.org petition for Justice for Breonna Taylor https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor
Change.org petition for Justice for George Floyd https://www.change.org/p/mayor-of-minneapolis-justice-for-george-floyd
Change.org petition for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery https://www.change.org/p/liberty-county-distric-attorney-justice-for-ahmaud-arbery
A Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources: https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40005186Mon, 27 Jul 2020 20:29:19 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin us *in the room where it happens* to talk about "Hamilton," the 2015 hit Broadway musical that recently became available to stream on Disney+! We talk about our favorite characters and moments, how women are represented, deviations from history...thesquad@booksquadgoal.com or DM us on social media @booksquadgoals!

TOC

0:30 - Intro and icebreaker
8:21 - Musical intro
11:38 - What’s your experience with this musical?
19:06 - Wikes and dislikes
33:42 - Women in the musical
46:00 - Controversy about the musical, representing history
59:11 - Crossover success!
1:06:07 - Recorded musicals v movies v live
1:27:57 - What’s everyone’s favorite leitmotif?
1:37:40 - Listener feedback
1:39:40 - Special announcements
1:43:41 - What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

- Historical facts: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/06/movies/hamilton-musical-history-facts.html
- Hamilton cast Q&A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFaUY3OAzow
- Adam's scholarship: https://gail.uga.edu/adam-cramond-martin-giving
- Kickstarter for Two Trumps and a Lie: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sethgriffin/two-trumps-and-a-lie-card-game

#BLACKLIVESMATTER
Some Resources to Fight Racial Injustice:

PDX Portland Bail Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/pdx-protest-bail-fund
Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019
NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780&_ga=2.209233111.496632409.1590767838-1184367471.1590767838
Communities United Against Police Brutality https://www.cuapb.org/
Reclaim the Block https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#about
Change.org petition for Justice for Breonna Taylor https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor
Change.org petition for Justice for George Floyd https://www.change.org/p/mayor-of-minneapolis-justice-for-george-floyd
Change.org petition for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery https://www.change.org/p/liberty-county-distric-attorney-justice-for-ahmaud-arbery
A Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources: 6621alexander-hamilton,american-history,book-club,books,critique,daveed-diggs,discussion,hamilton,leslie-odom-jr,lin-manuel-miranda,literature,musicals,musical-theater,pop-culturetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-43-the-tina-fey-of-the-water-dancer-ta-nehisi-coates-the-water-dancer-with-said-medina--39601805thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

Coates discussing The Water Dancer w/Ibram X. Kendi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXcpOuFSxqc

TOC

:30–intro and special guest, Said!
8:44–spoiler warning and book intro
12:23–the power of memory and storytelling
18:35–what is the value of the magic in the book?
20:25–women in the novel
55:27–problematic characters
1:02:00–history in the novel
1:05:26–terminology
1:10:18–quotes from the Coates and Kendi talk
1:17:13–would this be a good limited series?
1:22:27–ratings?
1:32:31–listener feedback
1:42:54–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Consider Donating:
https://thelovelandfoundation.org/
https://www.theokraproject.com/
https://alp.org/
https://www.joincampaignzero.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39601805Tue, 14 Jul 2020 01:16:17 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin the #BookSquad—and special returning guest Said!—for our discussion of The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates. We talk about memory and storytelling, the “magic” of the story, how women are represented in the book, complicated characters, and...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

Coates discussing The Water Dancer w/Ibram X. Kendi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXcpOuFSxqc

TOC

:30–intro and special guest, Said!
8:44–spoiler warning and book intro
12:23–the power of memory and storytelling
18:35–what is the value of the magic in the book?
20:25–women in the novel
55:27–problematic characters
1:02:00–history in the novel
1:05:26–terminology
1:10:18–quotes from the Coates and Kendi talk
1:17:13–would this be a good limited series?
1:22:27–ratings?
1:32:31–listener feedback
1:42:54–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Consider Donating:
https://thelovelandfoundation.org/
https://www.theokraproject.com/
https://alp.org/
https://www.joincampaignzero.org/]]>672130-rock,black-lives-matter,book-club,book-podcast,book-review,books,civil-rights,feminism,ibram-x-kendi,literature,ninth-house,pop-culture,stamped-from-the-beginning,ta-nehisi-coates,the-water-dancer,tina-feytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-42-anti-racist-reading-stamped-from-the-beginning-by-ibram-x-kendi--34614607
Be sure to read along for our next episode on The Water Dancer by Ta Nehisi Caotes, which drops July 13th. Then, for our next othersode on July 27th, join us for another foray into American history: a discussion of HAMILTON, which will finally be made available to the masses via Disney+. In the meantime, please continue educating yourselves, fighting for what’s right, and wearing your masks!

:30–introductions and places to donate
8:33–gettin into the book. Spoiler warning: it’s history
23:45–terminology, learning new things
34:32–uplift suasion (and how it applies to the Bach nation)
58:26–Black women and feminism
1:06:40–pop culture
1:19:52–physicality and stereotypes
1:30:37–comments on the book
1:39:37–feedback
1:41:25–where’s the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
https://thelovelandfoundation.org/
https://www.theokraproject.com/
https://alp.org/
https://www.joincampaignzero.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34614607Mon, 29 Jun 2020 20:39:37 +0000#BookSquadGoalsAs the United States enters the sixth week of national protests over the brutal police murders of unarmed Black people, we thought it best to interrupt our regular schedule for some anti-racism reading and reflection. So this week, we're discussing...
Be sure to read along for our next episode on The Water Dancer by Ta Nehisi Caotes, which drops July 13th. Then, for our next othersode on July 27th, join us for another foray into American history: a discussion of HAMILTON, which will finally be made available to the masses via Disney+. In the meantime, please continue educating yourselves, fighting for what’s right, and wearing your masks!

:30–introductions and places to donate
8:33–gettin into the book. Spoiler warning: it’s history
23:45–terminology, learning new things
34:32–uplift suasion (and how it applies to the Bach nation)
58:26–Black women and feminism
1:06:40–pop culture
1:19:52–physicality and stereotypes
1:30:37–comments on the book
1:39:37–feedback
1:41:25–where’s the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
https://thelovelandfoundation.org/
https://www.theokraproject.com/
https://alp.org/
https://www.joincampaignzero.org/]]>6523abraham-lincoln,activism,african-american-literature,angela-davis,anti-racism,black-lives-matter,feminism,history,ibram-x-kendi,literature,malcom-x,martin-luther-king,non-fiction,pop-culture,racismtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-42-shout-out-to-publix-mostly-dead-things-interview-with-erica-boyce--30829056
0:30 – Announcements
5:30 – Intro q
14:20 – Book intro
16:36 – Taxidermy as the center of the novel
23:50 – Characters and character development
41:40 – Gross stuff!
52:50 – Masculinity and vulnerability
59:55 – Ratings
1:09:25 – Interview with Erica Boyce!
1:39:02 – Listener feedback
1:45:07 – What’s up next?

Links:
The End of Policing: https://www.versobooks.com/books/2426-the-end-of-policing
Kandis’s film, Edible: https://www.gofundme.com/f/edible-short-film
Snap4Freedom: https://www.snap4freedom.org/home
The Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.com
ACLU: https://www.aclu.org/
Audre Lorde Project: https://alp.org/

#BLACKLIVESMATTER
More Resources to Fight Racial Injustice:

Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019
NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780&_ga=2.209233111.496632409.1590767838-1184367471.1590767838
Communities United Against Police Brutality https://www.cuapb.org/
Reclaim the Block https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#about
Change.org petition for Justice for Breonna Taylor https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor
Change.org petition for Justice for George Floyd https://www.change.org/p/mayor-of-minneapolis-justice-for-george-floyd
Change.org petition for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery https://www.change.org/p/liberty-county-distric-attorney-justice-for-ahmaud-arbery
A Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources: https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30829056Mon, 15 Jun 2020 18:09:04 +0000#BookSquadGoalsWe’re off to sunny, sweaty Florida to talk about “Mostly Dead Things,” the debut novel by Kristen Arnett. We discuss taxidermy, the characters, grossness, and the ideas of masculinity and vulnerability. Then, Emily interviews Erica Boyce, author of...
0:30 – Announcements
5:30 – Intro q
14:20 – Book intro
16:36 – Taxidermy as the center of the novel
23:50 – Characters and character development
41:40 – Gross stuff!
52:50 – Masculinity and vulnerability
59:55 – Ratings
1:09:25 – Interview with Erica Boyce!
1:39:02 – Listener feedback
1:45:07 – What’s up next?

Links:
The End of Policing: https://www.versobooks.com/books/2426-the-end-of-policing
Kandis’s film, Edible: https://www.gofundme.com/f/edible-short-film
Snap4Freedom: https://www.snap4freedom.org/home
The Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.com
ACLU: https://www.aclu.org/
Audre Lorde Project: https://alp.org/

#BLACKLIVESMATTER
More Resources to Fight Racial Injustice:

Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019
NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780&_ga=2.209233111.496632409.1590767838-1184367471.1590767838
Communities United Against Police Brutality https://www.cuapb.org/
Reclaim the Block https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#about
Change.org petition for Justice for Breonna Taylor https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor
Change.org petition for Justice for George Floyd https://www.change.org/p/mayor-of-minneapolis-justice-for-george-floyd
Change.org petition for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery https://www.change.org/p/liberty-county-distric-attorney-justice-for-ahmaud-arbery
A Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources: https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234]]>6716author-interview,book-club,book-discussion,book-review,books,erica-boyce,florida,florida-books,florida-literature,kristen-arnett,lgbtq-fiction,lgbtq-literature,literature,lost-at-sea,mostly-dead-things,pride,queer-fiction,readingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-41-black-lives-matter-atlanta-s-missing-and-murdered-interview-with-mary-kay-mcbrayer--28814357
TOC

:00 – Black Lives Matter
1:20 – what’s your favorite doc?
13:01 – documentary summary and our previous experience with the case
28:39 – but why Wayne Williams?
39:54 – let’s talk about the KKK guy
50:20 – Maynard Jackson
54:17 – how does this function as a documentary?
1:01:12 – feelings about the series
1:04:00 – interview with Mary Kay McBrayer!
1:38:58 – listener feedback
1:44:39 – what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Link to buy America’s First Female Serial Killer from Mango Publishing: https://mango.bz/books/americas-first-female-serial-killer-by-mary-kay-mcbrayer-927-b

#BLACKLIVESMATTER
Resources to Fight Racial Injustice:

George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019
NAACP Legal Defense Fund https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780&_ga=2.209233111.496632409.1590767838-1184367471.1590767838
Communities United Against Police Brutality https://www.cuapb.org/
Campaign Zero https://www.joincampaignzero.org/solutions#solutionsoverview
Reclaim the Block https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#about
Change.org petition for Justice for Breonna Taylor https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor
Change.org petition for Justice for George Floyd https://www.change.org/p/mayor-of-minneapolis-justice-for-george-floyd
Change.org petition for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery https://www.change.org/p/liberty-county-distric-attorney-justice-for-ahmaud-arbery
A Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources: https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28814357Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:10:56 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin the Book Squad as we discuss "Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children," an HBO docuseries that is more relevant than ever. We discuss the nature of the crimes, the racial tensions and violence plaguing Atlanta in the 1970s and 80s, the...
TOC

:00 – Black Lives Matter
1:20 – what’s your favorite doc?
13:01 – documentary summary and our previous experience with the case
28:39 – but why Wayne Williams?
39:54 – let’s talk about the KKK guy
50:20 – Maynard Jackson
54:17 – how does this function as a documentary?
1:01:12 – feelings about the series
1:04:00 – interview with Mary Kay McBrayer!
1:38:58 – listener feedback
1:44:39 – what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Link to buy America’s First Female Serial Killer from Mango Publishing: https://mango.bz/books/americas-first-female-serial-killer-by-mary-kay-mcbrayer-927-b

#BLACKLIVESMATTER
Resources to Fight Racial Injustice:

George Floyd Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019
NAACP Legal Defense Fund https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780&_ga=2.209233111.496632409.1590767838-1184367471.1590767838
Communities United Against Police Brutality https://www.cuapb.org/
Campaign Zero https://www.joincampaignzero.org/solutions#solutionsoverview
Reclaim the Block https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#about
Change.org petition for Justice for Breonna Taylor https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor
Change.org petition for Justice for George Floyd https://www.change.org/p/mayor-of-minneapolis-justice-for-george-floyd
Change.org petition for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery https://www.change.org/p/liberty-county-distric-attorney-justice-for-ahmaud-arbery
A Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources: https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234]]>6823atlanta-child-murders,atlantas-missing-and-murdered,black-lives-matter,books,documentaries,docuseries,female-serial-killer,hbo,jane-toppan,mary-kay-mcbrayer,murder,racial-injustice,serial-killers,the-lost-children,true-crimetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-41-i-see-dead-people-ninth-house-interview-with-veronica-roth--27719078thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

Table of Contents

0:30–a special day for Mary
4:13–a content warning, and what’s your secret society?
10:54–book summary
14:20–how genre works in the book
19:17–mystery!
24:51–secret societies
29:30–privilege and class
42:20–violence
49:57–Hellie
54:44–ratings!
1:02:19–Veronica Roth interview!
1:13:00–listener feedback
1:39:40–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Leigh Bardugo’s NPR interview: https://www.npr.org/2019/10/06/767636941/leigh-bardugo-on-ninth-house]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27719078Tue, 19 May 2020 02:14:01 +0000#BookSquadGoalsCome behind the Veil with us as we discuss Leigh Bardugo’s novel "Ninth House." We talk about fantasy and mystery, class and privilege, trauma and more in Bardugo’s first novel for adults. Then we have a special interview with Veronica Roth, author of...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

Table of Contents

0:30–a special day for Mary
4:13–a content warning, and what’s your secret society?
10:54–book summary
14:20–how genre works in the book
19:17–mystery!
24:51–secret societies
29:30–privilege and class
42:20–violence
49:57–Hellie
54:44–ratings!
1:02:19–Veronica Roth interview!
1:13:00–listener feedback
1:39:40–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Leigh Bardugo’s NPR interview: https://www.npr.org/2019/10/06/767636941/leigh-bardugo-on-ninth-house]]>6584author-interview,book-club,books,chosen-ones,dark-fantasy,divergent,fantasy,fiction,horror,interview,leigh-bardugo,literature,ninth-house,secret-societies,veronica-roth,yaletruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-40-god-s-plan-for-this-mouse-devs-our-3rd-birthday--26719406thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on Instagram or Twitter @booksquadgoals!

0:30 – What would your tech company be working on in secret?
9:30 – Show intro
11:28 – Science, technology, and Devs
27:00 – Religion
36:30 – Determinism
57:06 – Representation
1:10:00 – Other comments
1:17:58 – Birthday pressies
1:37:44 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?
Links to Alex Garland Interviews referenced:
- https://tv.avclub.com/devs-creator-alex-garland-on-silicon-valley-s-cult-vi-1842220132/amp
- https://www.thrillist.com/amphtml/entertainment/nation/alex-garland-interview-devs
- https://collider.com/devs-interview-cailee-spaeny-lyndon-gender/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26719406Mon, 04 May 2020 20:16:50 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt has been predetermined that you will listen to this episode. This week on #BookSquadGoals, we examine "Devs," the FX series on Hulu. We discuss determinism vs. free will vs. multiple universes, religion, the characters, and all the Alex...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on Instagram or Twitter @booksquadgoals!

0:30 – What would your tech company be working on in secret?
9:30 – Show intro
11:28 – Science, technology, and Devs
27:00 – Religion
36:30 – Determinism
57:06 – Representation
1:10:00 – Other comments
1:17:58 – Birthday pressies
1:37:44 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?
Links to Alex Garland Interviews referenced:
- https://tv.avclub.com/devs-creator-alex-garland-on-silicon-valley-s-cult-vi-1842220132/amp
- https://www.thrillist.com/amphtml/entertainment/nation/alex-garland-interview-devs
- https://collider.com/devs-interview-cailee-spaeny-lyndon-gender/]]>6137alex-garland,book-club,books,determinism,devs,ex-machina,film,fx,hulu,nick-offerman,representation,science-fiction,sonoya-mizuno,tech,television,tv-discussion,tv-reviewstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-40-the-bone-dome-gideon-the-ninth-with-leah-rachel-von-essen--25819521thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

TOC

:30--Introduction to our guest Leah, and icebreaker q
12:08--A spoiler warning and book introduction
15:29--What were our difficulties approaching the book? What drew us in?
26:50--necromancy
39:02--Is this a mystery novel?
47:10--Discussing Muir’s interview with Three Crows Magazine; discussing hard topics and queer sexual identities (http://threecrowsmagazine.com/tamsyn-muir-interview-there-is-a-lot-of-blood-on-my-dance-floor/)
1:06:06--Favorite moments/characters
1:15:12--Ratings
1:28:48--Feedback
1:30:54--What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Leah’s piece on queer romance: https://bookriot.com/2020/02/17/characters-shouldnt-need-to-kiss-to-be-queer/
You can find Leah at https://whilereadingandwalking.com/.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25819521Tue, 21 Apr 2020 01:46:27 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIn the myriadic year of our lord—the twenty thousand and twentieth year (after death), the year of the COVID-19 pandemic!—the Book Squad packs our pets, our books, and our dirty magazines, and we escape to the House of the Ninth. Joined by guest Leah...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

TOC

:30--Introduction to our guest Leah, and icebreaker q
12:08--A spoiler warning and book introduction
15:29--What were our difficulties approaching the book? What drew us in?
26:50--necromancy
39:02--Is this a mystery novel?
47:10--Discussing Muir’s interview with Three Crows Magazine; discussing hard topics and queer sexual identities (http://threecrowsmagazine.com/tamsyn-muir-interview-there-is-a-lot-of-blood-on-my-dance-floor/)
1:06:06--Favorite moments/characters
1:15:12--Ratings
1:28:48--Feedback
1:30:54--What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Leah’s piece on queer romance: https://bookriot.com/2020/02/17/characters-shouldnt-need-to-kiss-to-be-queer/
You can find Leah at https://whilereadingandwalking.com/.]]>6571book-club,book-reviews,fantasy,fantasy-series,feminism,gideon-the-ninth,literature,necromancy,pop-culture,science-fiction,tamsyn-muirtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-39-put-some-googly-eyes-on-it-dracula-with-grady-hendrix--24898911
TOC
0:30 – A special guest and special quiz!
18:28 – Show introduction
20:00 – How does the show change Stoker’s story?
37:36 – Makeup and special FX
44:00 – Episode 3 (and its big twist) and the nature of adaptation
52:07 – The history of the vampire
1:01:54 – Ratings, heroes, and toxic masculinity
1:10:20 – Q&A with Grady Hendrix!
1:42:43 – Feedback
1:49:30 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Mary Kay’s quiz: https://bookriot.com/2019/01/08/famous-vampire-quiz/
Review of "Dracula" at The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/14/21065289/dracula-netflix-bbc-review-sherlock-novel-bram-stoker
Gwendolyn Kiste's "The Eight People Who Murdered Me": http://www.nightmare-magazine.com/fiction/the-eight-people-who-murdered-me-excerpt-from-lucy-westenras-diary/

Song in our Monthly Mane ad is Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24898911Mon, 06 Apr 2020 21:41:51 +0000#BookSquadGoalsSpecial guest Grady Hendrix joins the Book Squad this week to discuss the 2020 Netflix/BBC series "Dracula." We talk about Dracula lore, departures from Bram Stoker’s novel, the historical depiction of vampires, recent television trends, and the...
TOC
0:30 – A special guest and special quiz!
18:28 – Show introduction
20:00 – How does the show change Stoker’s story?
37:36 – Makeup and special FX
44:00 – Episode 3 (and its big twist) and the nature of adaptation
52:07 – The history of the vampire
1:01:54 – Ratings, heroes, and toxic masculinity
1:10:20 – Q&A with Grady Hendrix!
1:42:43 – Feedback
1:49:30 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Mary Kay’s quiz: https://bookriot.com/2019/01/08/famous-vampire-quiz/
Review of "Dracula" at The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/14/21065289/dracula-netflix-bbc-review-sherlock-novel-bram-stoker
Gwendolyn Kiste's "The Eight People Who Murdered Me": http://www.nightmare-magazine.com/fiction/the-eight-people-who-murdered-me-excerpt-from-lucy-westenras-diary/

Song in our Monthly Mane ad is Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/]]>6983bbc-dracula,book-club,books,dracula,grady-hendrix,horror,literature,netflix-dracula,vampirestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-39-third-person-flavored-gods-of-jade-and-shadow-interview-w-josie-silver--24356715thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. Stay safe, friends, and stay inside!

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1:07–join us in quarantine
8:38–what’s your trendy book name?
13:01–book intro
15:07–does the Jazz age add anything?
20:00–what do we actually know about Mayan mythology?
29:52–fairy tales, new adult lit, and genre
49:09–so what makes this a fairy tale?
53:06–how was the romance?
57:55–ratings!
1:03:19–an interview with Josie Silver!
1:30:54–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24356715Wed, 25 Mar 2020 23:44:55 +0000#BookSquadGoalsEscape the pandemic and join us in 1920s Mexico for a discussion of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s “Gods of Jade and Shadow.” From more than six feet apart, we talk about the book’s fairy tale structure, the unlikely romance at its center, and whether or not...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. Stay safe, friends, and stay inside!

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1:07–join us in quarantine
8:38–what’s your trendy book name?
13:01–book intro
15:07–does the Jazz age add anything?
20:00–what do we actually know about Mayan mythology?
29:52–fairy tales, new adult lit, and genre
49:09–so what makes this a fairy tale?
53:06–how was the romance?
57:55–ratings!
1:03:19–an interview with Josie Silver!
1:30:54–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>6056book-reviews,books,fairy-tales,fantasy,fiction,historical-fiction,josie-silver,literature,mayan-mythology,mexico,mythology,pop-culture,romance,silvia-moreno-garciatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-38-gotta-kiss-that-asphalt-booksquadgames-ii-velvet-glove--23687393thesquad@booksquadgoals.com.

TOC
1:00 – Game introduction and hellos
11:16 – Characters and skills
34:00 – The plot begins!
1:43:21 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

You can find Sara Richardson at @scorchadoom on Twitter!
Song in our Monthly Mane ad is Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23687393Mon, 09 Mar 2020 20:06:18 +0000#BookSquadGoalsCall your lady squad because it’s time for the second edition of #BookSquadGames! This time we play Velvet Glove (by Sara “doombringer” Richardson), an RPG focused on gritty girl gangs in the 70s. Follow us as we prep for the big 4th of July drag race...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com.

TOC
1:00 – Game introduction and hellos
11:16 – Characters and skills
34:00 – The plot begins!
1:43:21 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

You can find Sara Richardson at @scorchadoom on Twitter!
Song in our Monthly Mane ad is Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/]]>67351970s,book-club,feminism,girl-gang,girl-power,magpie-games,roleplay,roleplaying-games,rpg,velvet-glovetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-38-the-dangling-modifier-the-need-interview-w-julie-marie-wade--23155352
Head to our Instagram to enter our giveaway with Monthly Mane – winner will be announced 2/27! Song in our Monthly Mane ad is Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

1:00–intro question—spoilers ahead!
12:00–Book Intro and Summary
13:40–combining genres: does it work?
24:59—motherhood
37:34–what IS the need?
45:56–relationships with yourself
51:26–the ending
56:47–last thoughts and ratings
1:04:10–interview with Julie Marie Wade!
1:46:29–Elevation feedback
1:49:29–giveaway! What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23155352Tue, 25 Feb 2020 01:45:05 +0000#BookSquadGoalsDive into the pit with the Squad as we discuss The Need, a novel by Helen Phillips. We talk about genre fusion, motherhood, and what exactly “the need” is. After we dig into The Need, Emily interviews author Julie Marie Wade about her book, Just an...
Head to our Instagram to enter our giveaway with Monthly Mane – winner will be announced 2/27! Song in our Monthly Mane ad is Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

1:00–intro question—spoilers ahead!
12:00–Book Intro and Summary
13:40–combining genres: does it work?
24:59—motherhood
37:34–what IS the need?
45:56–relationships with yourself
51:26–the ending
56:47–last thoughts and ratings
1:04:10–interview with Julie Marie Wade!
1:46:29–Elevation feedback
1:49:29–giveaway! What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>7178author-interviews,bodies,book-reviews,books,essays,feminism,helen-phillips,horror,interviews,julie-marie-wade,lyrical-essays,non-fiction,poetry,pregnancy,science-fiction,sexuality,the-need,thrillerstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-37-ghosts-are-outside-the-legal-system-the-remaking--22629790
Table of Contents

:30 – Intro and favorite remakes
10:45 – Book intro
12:50 – The conceit of the novel, storytelling
19:50 – Is remaking a good thing?
34:54 – How does this story engage with trauma? Is there healing?
4:15 – Why would true crime fans enjoy this?
44:50 – Ratings!
50:00 – An ode to Pea
52:58 – Listener feedback!
1:05:50 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Black Christmas: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/12-days-of-christmas-movies-day-9-black-christmas
True story of the Little Witch Girl: http://www.louisvilleghs.com/LGHS_MASTER/SUB/Legends/Pilots%20Knob/pilots_knob.htm]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22629790Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:40:02 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThings get spoooooky on this #othersode as the squad discusses "The Remaking" by Clay McLeod Chapman. We talk about storytelling, remakes, trauma, and of course, ghosts! Next we dig into some hot takes on "Little Women" in our listener feedback. Head...
Table of Contents

:30 – Intro and favorite remakes
10:45 – Book intro
12:50 – The conceit of the novel, storytelling
19:50 – Is remaking a good thing?
34:54 – How does this story engage with trauma? Is there healing?
4:15 – Why would true crime fans enjoy this?
44:50 – Ratings!
50:00 – An ode to Pea
52:58 – Listener feedback!
1:05:50 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Black Christmas: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/12-days-of-christmas-movies-day-9-black-christmas
True story of the Little Witch Girl: http://www.louisvilleghs.com/LGHS_MASTER/SUB/Legends/Pilots%20Knob/pilots_knob.htm]]>4704book-club,book-reviews,books,clay-mcleod-chapman,feminism,filmmaking,ghost-stories,horror,horror-fiction,horror-movies,literature,little-women,remakes,the-remakingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-37-the-lesbians-next-door-elevation-interview-w-kelly-watt--22141098thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to subscribe on Apple podcasts!

TOC

1:16–what’s your fave novella or short story?
8:43–novel intro
10:30–conflict in the novel
23:00—Scott’s condition
33:15–the ending
39:06–but what is this story doing?
43:11–ratings
47:45–the tweet controversy
54:50–interview with Kelly Watt
1:25:40–listener feedback
1:27:55–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Visit Kelly Watt at http://www.kellywatt.ca]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22141098Tue, 28 Jan 2020 02:04:22 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThe #BookSquad returns to Castle Rock for a short, uplifting novella by Stephen King. We dig into Elevation to discuss small town politics, tolerance, body issues, and what the heck is going on with our protagonist’s strange weight loss. Plus, we...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to subscribe on Apple podcasts!

TOC

1:16–what’s your fave novella or short story?
8:43–novel intro
10:30–conflict in the novel
23:00—Scott’s condition
33:15–the ending
39:06–but what is this story doing?
43:11–ratings
47:45–the tweet controversy
54:50–interview with Kelly Watt
1:25:40–listener feedback
1:27:55–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Visit Kelly Watt at http://www.kellywatt.ca]]>6119book-review,books,elevation,feminism,fiction,horror,kelly-watt,literature,little-women,novella,novellas,novels,pop-culture,sexual-assault,stephen-kingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-36-justice-for-beth-little-women--21652694thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple podcasts!

Table of Contents

0:30 – What Little Women character are we?
12:40 – Film intro
15:15 – What about the new structure of the story?
25:05 – Let’s talk about Amy
42:25 – Louisa May Alcott is in the movie??
48:33 – Thoughts on casting
54:42 – Chalamet Debate Club
1:03:30 – Ratings
1:06:09 – Feedback
1:11:30 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21652694Mon, 13 Jan 2020 21:31:58 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin your four favorite Little Women (aka the Book Squad) for a discussion of Greta Gerwig’s film adaptation of – you guessed it – "Little Women." We talk about the film’s narrative structure, the characters and casting, and the ending – all the while...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple podcasts!

Table of Contents

0:30 – What Little Women character are we?
12:40 – Film intro
15:15 – What about the new structure of the story?
25:05 – Let’s talk about Amy
42:25 – Louisa May Alcott is in the movie??
48:33 – Thoughts on casting
54:42 – Chalamet Debate Club
1:03:30 – Ratings
1:06:09 – Feedback
1:11:30 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>5007adaptation,book-club,childrens-literature,film,film-discussion,film-review,florence-pugh,greta-gerwig,laura-dern,literature,little-women,louisa-may-alcott,saoirse-ronantruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-36-all-poets-on-deck-nature-poem--21201966thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC

1:04 – What’s your favorite “natural thing?”
12:08 – Book Intro
15:10 – Kelli’s publishing corner
16:48 – what is a nature poem? Is this a nature poem?
35:35 – language and meaning
54:04 – being known and being famous / poetry references
1:07:03 – ratings and Todd’s five things
1:16:03 – the power feedback
1:17:23 – what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21201966Tue, 31 Dec 2019 03:16:03 +0000#BookSquadGoalsExplore the meaning of “nature” with the Squad as we discuss "Nature Poem" by Tommy Pico. We dig into the book-length poem to talk about what constitutes a “nature poem,” how the speaker’s identity affects his connection to nature, and how Pico uses...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC

1:04 – What’s your favorite “natural thing?”
12:08 – Book Intro
15:10 – Kelli’s publishing corner
16:48 – what is a nature poem? Is this a nature poem?
35:35 – language and meaning
54:04 – being known and being famous / poetry references
1:07:03 – ratings and Todd’s five things
1:16:03 – the power feedback
1:17:23 – what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>5465book-club,books,booksquadgoals,indigenous-identity,indigenous-poetry,kumeyaay,kumeyaay-nation,lgbtq-issues,lgbtq-poetry,literature,nature-poem,poems,poetry,queer-identity,queer-poetry,tommy-picotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-35-baby-yoda-is-better-than-breathing-our-2019-pop-culture-faves--20803045thesquad@booksquadgoals.com to tell us YOUR favorite things of 2019! Read along with us for our last #bookpisode of the year on Tommy Pico's "Nature Poem" (12/30), and go see the new "Little Women movie" for our next #othersode on January 13!

TOC

:58 — Intro q: What’s a new thing you want to try this year?
7:29 — Favorite things! Mary’s #3: The Righteous Gemstones
12:45 — Susan’s #3: Here to Make Friends Live
17:15 — Emily’s #3: Baby Yoda
22:04 — Kelli’s #3: Booksmart
- Booksmart blog: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/be-a-smartie-go-see-booksmart
25:57 — Mary’s #2: Sekiro
- Bloodborne Blog: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/late-to-the-game-bloodborne
30:20 — Susan’s #2: CRJ’s Dedicated
- CRJ Blog: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/run-away-with-us-the-official-bsg-carly-rae-jepsen-starter-pack
35:20 — Emily’s #2: Growing Things by Paul Tremblay
39:15 — Kelli’s #2: Fleabag season 2
43:06 — Mary’s #1: Orville Peck
47:40 — Susan’s #1: Scams and Fraud
- Elizabeth Holmes Blog: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/my-obsession-with-elizabeth-holmes
- Fyre Fest Blog: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/basically-a-trash-fyre
54:40 — Emily’s #1: Parasite
- Us Blog: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/us-vs-us-our-spoiler-heavy-review-of-jordan-peeles-us
59:10 — Kelli’s #1: Keep It
1:05:47 — Secret Santies
1:24:31 — Feedback!
1:27:30 — What’s up next? What’s on the blog?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20803045Mon, 16 Dec 2019 20:18:16 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt's the most wonderful time of the year: #BSG Best of the Year episode time! The Squad breaks down each of our top three favorite pop culture things of 2019 — including books, movies, TV shows, podcasts, video games, and new music. Then we exchange...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com to tell us YOUR favorite things of 2019! Read along with us for our last #bookpisode of the year on Tommy Pico's "Nature Poem" (12/30), and go see the new "Little Women movie" for our next #othersode on January 13!

TOC

:58 — Intro q: What’s a new thing you want to try this year?
7:29 — Favorite things! Mary’s #3: The Righteous Gemstones
12:45 — Susan’s #3: Here to Make Friends Live
17:15 — Emily’s #3: Baby Yoda
22:04 — Kelli’s #3: Booksmart
- Booksmart blog: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/be-a-smartie-go-see-booksmart
25:57 — Mary’s #2: Sekiro
- Bloodborne Blog: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/late-to-the-game-bloodborne
30:20 — Susan’s #2: CRJ’s Dedicated
- CRJ Blog: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/run-away-with-us-the-official-bsg-carly-rae-jepsen-starter-pack
35:20 — Emily’s #2: Growing Things by Paul Tremblay
39:15 — Kelli’s #2: Fleabag season 2
43:06 — Mary’s #1: Orville Peck
47:40 — Susan’s #1: Scams and Fraud
- Elizabeth Holmes Blog: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/my-obsession-with-elizabeth-holmes
- Fyre Fest Blog: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/basically-a-trash-fyre
54:40 — Emily’s #1: Parasite
- Us Blog: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/us-vs-us-our-spoiler-heavy-review-of-jordan-peeles-us
59:10 — Kelli’s #1: Keep It
1:05:47 — Secret Santies
1:24:31 — Feedback!
1:27:30 — What’s up next? What’s on the blog?]]>59572019-in-review,baby-yoda,book-club,booksmart,booksquadgoals,book-squad-goals,carly-rae-jepsen,fleabag,growing-things,here-to-make-friends,keep-it,orville-peck,parasite,paul-tremblay,pop-culture,scams,sekirotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-35-franklin-agrees-american-spy--20436389
Special Offer for BSG Listeners! Get 20% off the 2020 Refresh Weekly Planner by Workspacery when you enter the code BOOKSQUAD at checkout at www.workspacery.com!

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
:57–intro question—favorite spy property
9:30–book intro
13:24–the epistolary novel is back!
21:07– racism and sexism in America
24:46–how does Marie’s race affect her loyalty to her country and how she’s seen at her job?
33:06–the women in Marie’s life
40:55–Sankara
50:00– the ending
56:12–ratings
1:05:45–feedback! Finally!
1:14:00–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

https://electricliterature.com/finally-a-novel-centered-on-a-black-woman-spy/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20436389Mon, 02 Dec 2019 23:49:53 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGrab your night-vision goggles and discrete compact because it’s time for some espionage! This week, the #BookSquad covers American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson. We talk about the novel’s epistolary form, racism and sexism in America, questions of loyalty,...
Special Offer for BSG Listeners! Get 20% off the 2020 Refresh Weekly Planner by Workspacery when you enter the code BOOKSQUAD at checkout at www.workspacery.com!

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
:57–intro question—favorite spy property
9:30–book intro
13:24–the epistolary novel is back!
21:07– racism and sexism in America
24:46–how does Marie’s race affect her loyalty to her country and how she’s seen at her job?
33:06–the women in Marie’s life
40:55–Sankara
50:00– the ending
56:12–ratings
1:05:45–feedback! Finally!
1:14:00–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

https://electricliterature.com/finally-a-novel-centered-on-a-black-woman-spy/]]>5124africa,american-spy,book-reviews,books,cold-war,feminism,history,lauren-wilkinson,literature,movie-reviews,movies,politics,spiestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-34-vaccinate-your-cult-members-doctor-sleep--20101968thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and keep an eye out for our giveaway with Workspacery on social media this week!

TOC

0:30 – Introduction of special guests and intro question
SPOILER WARNINGGGG
11:15 – plot synopsis
13:45 – “a child of The Shining”
24:05 – the pressure to live up to Kubrick
43:22 – is anything here scary?
52:46 – how about that ending, though?
1:09:23 – ratings!
1:16:30 – NO FEEDBACK. Where r u Alex? What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20101968Mon, 18 Nov 2019 20:09:27 +0000#BookSquadGoalsPut on your magic hats and watch out for bathtub ghosts because the #BookSquad is discussing "Doctor Sleep" this week! Join us and special guests Jen and Justin as we dig into the sequel to "The Shining" and discuss the films vs. the novels, what is...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and keep an eye out for our giveaway with Workspacery on social media this week!

TOC

0:30 – Introduction of special guests and intro question
SPOILER WARNINGGGG
11:15 – plot synopsis
13:45 – “a child of The Shining”
24:05 – the pressure to live up to Kubrick
43:22 – is anything here scary?
52:46 – how about that ending, though?
1:09:23 – ratings!
1:16:30 – NO FEEDBACK. Where r u Alex? What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>5299adaptations,book-club,books,criticism,doctor-sleep,fiction,horror,horror-fiction,movies,stephen-king,the-shiningtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-34-troubled-baby-freshwater-with-leah-rachel-von-essen--19855535
Table of Contents
0:30–trigger warning and Introductions
5:56–book intro!
8:10–let’s talk about structure
14:20–mental illness and Igbo culture
27:58–gender, trans was, and autobiography
33:07–self harm and sacrifice
35:15–The personalities and trauma
53:00–The Ada?
55:22–ratings!
1:08:39–feedback, finally!
1:15:24–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

https://www.thecut.com/2018/01/writer-and-artist-akwaeke-emezi-gender-transition-and-ogbanje
https://electricliterature.com/how-to-move-between-realities/
http://i-d.vice.com/en_us/article/d3bjyz/akwaeke-emezi-freshwater-adama-jalloh
https://whilereadingandwalking.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19855535Mon, 04 Nov 2019 20:18:40 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin the #BookSquad and special guest Leah Rachel von Essen for our #bookpisode about Akwaeke Emezi’s debut novel, Freshwater. We talk about the novel’s unique, nonlinear narrative structure, mental illness, the spirit world, gender and trauma. Then...
Table of Contents
0:30–trigger warning and Introductions
5:56–book intro!
8:10–let’s talk about structure
14:20–mental illness and Igbo culture
27:58–gender, trans was, and autobiography
33:07–self harm and sacrifice
35:15–The personalities and trauma
53:00–The Ada?
55:22–ratings!
1:08:39–feedback, finally!
1:15:24–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

https://www.thecut.com/2018/01/writer-and-artist-akwaeke-emezi-gender-transition-and-ogbanje
https://electricliterature.com/how-to-move-between-realities/
http://i-d.vice.com/en_us/article/d3bjyz/akwaeke-emezi-freshwater-adama-jalloh
https://whilereadingandwalking.com]]>5411akwaeke-emezi,book-reviews,books,feminism,freshwater,gender-identity,igbo-culture,literature,mental-health,religion,transgendertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-33-fear-the-worm-my-best-friend-s-exorcism--19620524thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

:30–introductions and what would you use to exorcise someone?
11:00–book intro and summary
16:00–what do we make of the 80s nostalgia trend?
23:40–let’s talk about demonic possession
37:00–religion and being raised religious
53:50–the south
57:33–class
1:02:00–humor and horror
1:08:40–what’s scary here?
1:19:00–the ending
1:25:35–comparing all of Grady Hendrix’s work and ratings!
1:34:22–Mary Kay talks We Have Always Lived in the Castle
1:37:24–MK’s new book! (America's First Female Serial Killer: Jane Toppan and the Making of a Monster: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1642502073/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eIKRDbJTP2ZSG)
1:39:37–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19620524Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:41:40 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThings get downright demonic as the #BookSquad is joined by Mary Kay McBrayer (author and co-host of Everything Trying to Kill You podcast) to talk about Grady Hendrix’s novel My Best Friend’s Exorcism. We talk about rad 80s nostalgia, feminism,...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

:30–introductions and what would you use to exorcise someone?
11:00–book intro and summary
16:00–what do we make of the 80s nostalgia trend?
23:40–let’s talk about demonic possession
37:00–religion and being raised religious
53:50–the south
57:33–class
1:02:00–humor and horror
1:08:40–what’s scary here?
1:19:00–the ending
1:25:35–comparing all of Grady Hendrix’s work and ratings!
1:34:22–Mary Kay talks We Have Always Lived in the Castle
1:37:24–MK’s new book! (America's First Female Serial Killer: Jane Toppan and the Making of a Monster: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1642502073/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eIKRDbJTP2ZSG)
1:39:37–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>633680s-nostalgia,book-reviews,demons,exorcism,exorcisms,feminism,friendship,grady-hendrix,horror,horror-fiction,humor,literature,pop-culturetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-33-lower-than-doritos-and-salsa-nine-perfect-strangers-with-tirzah-price--19391043thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC

:30 – Special guest intro!
4:28 – A spoiler warning, and icebreaker q
14:30 – Summary
17:00 – What about Frances? And are the other characters developed?
24:15 – Body image
36:40 – First of all, Doritos are not good
43:09 – Wellness as a trend
- The Atlantic Goop article: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/08/what-goop-really-sells-women/596773/
58:30 – What’s the deal with the smoothies?
1:06:15 – Grief and healing
1:14:25 – Ratings!
1:21:18 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next? And a plea for feedback

Thanks again to our special guest Tirzah Price! Follow her on Twitter @TirzahPrice and check out her out on Bookriot: https://bookriot.com/author/tirzah-price/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19391043Mon, 07 Oct 2019 18:41:19 +0000#BookSquadGoalsAre you ready to change your life? Join the #BookSquad and special guest Tirzah Price (BookRiot) at Tranquillum House for our discussion of 'Nine Perfect Strangers' by Liane Moriarty. We talk about character development, body image, the “wellness”...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC

:30 – Special guest intro!
4:28 – A spoiler warning, and icebreaker q
14:30 – Summary
17:00 – What about Frances? And are the other characters developed?
24:15 – Body image
36:40 – First of all, Doritos are not good
43:09 – Wellness as a trend
- The Atlantic Goop article: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/08/what-goop-really-sells-women/596773/
58:30 – What’s the deal with the smoothies?
1:06:15 – Grief and healing
1:14:25 – Ratings!
1:21:18 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next? And a plea for feedback

Thanks again to our special guest Tirzah Price! Follow her on Twitter @TirzahPrice and check out her out on Bookriot: https://bookriot.com/author/tirzah-price/]]>5780australian-fiction,body-image,body-issues,book-club,bookriot,books,feminism,fiction,liane-moriarty,literature,nine-perfect-strangers,tirzah-price,wellness,womens-fictiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-32-we-have-always-lived-in-the-castle-with-lisa-kroger-and-melanie-anderson--19203482
TOC

0:30 - Guest Introductions and Q&A! Hooray!
27:21 – What would be your last meal?
34:32 – "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" summary and intro
36:32 – What makes this book scary/spooky?
44:50 – OCD, sympathetic magic, and ritual
56:45 – Ghosts, castles, and the ending
1:10:27– How does Shirley Jackson fit into the horror genre?
1:19:10– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Thanks again to our guests Lisa and Melanie! Be sure to check out the Know Fear Cast at http://www.knowfearcast.com, and order "Monster She Wrote" at https://www.quirkbooks.com/book/monster-she-wrote. You can find Lisa on Twitter at @lbkroger and on Instagram at @lisa.kroger, and you can visit Melanie on her website, http://Melanieranderson.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19203482Mon, 23 Sep 2019 19:55:40 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt’s time to get spooky with the #BookSquad and special guests Lisa Kröger and Melanie Anderson, authors of "Monster, She Wrote" (just out from Quirk!!) and hosts of the Know Fear Cast! Join us as we discuss the Shirley Jackson classic "We Have Always...
TOC

0:30 - Guest Introductions and Q&A! Hooray!
27:21 – What would be your last meal?
34:32 – "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" summary and intro
36:32 – What makes this book scary/spooky?
44:50 – OCD, sympathetic magic, and ritual
56:45 – Ghosts, castles, and the ending
1:10:27– How does Shirley Jackson fit into the horror genre?
1:19:10– What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Thanks again to our guests Lisa and Melanie! Be sure to check out the Know Fear Cast at http://www.knowfearcast.com, and order "Monster She Wrote" at https://www.quirkbooks.com/book/monster-she-wrote. You can find Lisa on Twitter at @lbkroger and on Instagram at @lisa.kroger, and you can visit Melanie on her website, http://Melanieranderson.com.]]>5508book-club,book-discussion,castle,horror,horror-fiction,horror-literature,know-fear,know-fear-cast,lisa-kroger,melanie-anderson,monster-she-wrote,shirley-jackson,women-in-fiction,women-in-horror,women-writerstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-32-back-in-the-habit-the-memory-police--19053030thesquad@booksquadgoals.com.

TOC:
0:46 - Introductions / what would you be happiest to see disappear from your life mysteriously?
6:47 - Goodreads summary & bonus info about Yoko Ogawa
13:00 - Setting & specificity
16:24 - Mary brings up Annihilation again, drink
20:20 - The nontraditional protagonist; is the narrator passive?
26:42 - Making sense of the disappearances
30:34 - Dying on the hill of genre
31:50 - The novel within the novel
38:57–the end of the novel
50:30–is this book psychic?
55:05–ratings and last thoughts
1:04:31–a piece of feedback on Circe
1:07:02–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?


Articles referenced:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/12/books/yoko-ogawa-memory-police.html

https://www.npr.org/2019/08/12/749538789/quiet-surreal-drama-and-disappearing-objects-in-the-memory-police]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19053030Tue, 10 Sep 2019 02:22:53 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGrab your earbuds before they disappear and listen to our discussion of The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa. We talk about the setting, character development, memory and loss, and why this novel feels so timely even though it was originally published in...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com.

TOC:
0:46 - Introductions / what would you be happiest to see disappear from your life mysteriously?
6:47 - Goodreads summary & bonus info about Yoko Ogawa
13:00 - Setting & specificity
16:24 - Mary brings up Annihilation again, drink
20:20 - The nontraditional protagonist; is the narrator passive?
26:42 - Making sense of the disappearances
30:34 - Dying on the hill of genre
31:50 - The novel within the novel
38:57–the end of the novel
50:30–is this book psychic?
55:05–ratings and last thoughts
1:04:31–a piece of feedback on Circe
1:07:02–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?


Articles referenced:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/12/books/yoko-ogawa-memory-police.html

https://www.npr.org/2019/08/12/749538789/quiet-surreal-drama-and-disappearing-objects-in-the-memory-police]]>4592book-reviews,books-in-translation,circe,dystopia,japan,japanese-literature,literature,madeline-miller,novels,science-fiction,speculative-fiction,the-memory-police,yoko-ogawatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-31-laurence-fishburne-is-an-e-mail-where-d-you-go-bernadette-interview-w-kate-davies--18921530
Table of Contents:
0:30–if you were going to run away where would you go?
5:57–film summary
7:00–this is an epistolary novel, but does that translate in the film?
14:54—do we even like Bernadette? What’s her deal?
22:33–Depictions of Asian Women
28:20–issues of books v movies; Elgin
- https://www.vulture.com/2019/08/whered-you-go-bernadette-biggest-changes-from-the-book.html
- https://www.vulture.com/2019/08/whered-you-go-bernadette-movie-review.html
45:10–ratings and final thoughts
46:50–summary of In at the Deep End
51:25–interview with Kate Davies
- the orgasm gap: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/sex-and-relationships/orgasm-gap-641531
1:20:24—listener feedback on The Lion King
1:27:49–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18921530Mon, 26 Aug 2019 20:12:18 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGo missing with the #BookSquad as we discuss the new movie Where’d You Go Bernadette?, based on the novel by Maria Semple. We talk about how the epistolary form translates on screen, the depiction of a few female characters, and the thing everyone is...
Table of Contents:
0:30–if you were going to run away where would you go?
5:57–film summary
7:00–this is an epistolary novel, but does that translate in the film?
14:54—do we even like Bernadette? What’s her deal?
22:33–Depictions of Asian Women
28:20–issues of books v movies; Elgin
- https://www.vulture.com/2019/08/whered-you-go-bernadette-biggest-changes-from-the-book.html
- https://www.vulture.com/2019/08/whered-you-go-bernadette-movie-review.html
45:10–ratings and final thoughts
46:50–summary of In at the Deep End
51:25–interview with Kate Davies
- the orgasm gap: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/sex-and-relationships/orgasm-gap-641531
1:20:24—listener feedback on The Lion King
1:27:49–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>5997antartica,author-interviews,books,bridget-jones,cate-blanchett,film,interviews,laurence-fishburne,lesbian-fiction,lgbt,literature,movie-reviews,movies,richard-linklater,seattle,whered-you-go-bernadettetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-31-speaking-of-boning-circe--18799764thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and follow us on social media so you never miss what we’re up to!

TOC

0:30 – Intros/favorite myths
10:38 – Book summary and hey SPOILERS TO FOLLOW
14:25 – What do we know about The Odyssey? Or Circe? Madeline Miller is a classics scholar and knows it all!
21:27 – Is this a feminist retelling?
30:15 – How does witchcraft feature in the novel?
39:32 – Mortals and the sea nymphs who love them
47:25 – What’s so great about Odysseus?
53:05 – The ending
1:03:30 – Ratings!
1:08:01 – Feedback for "The Mars Room"
1:12:54 – Emily’s feat. bookstore, Star Line Books! Visit them at http://starlinebooks.com/
1:16:42 – what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18799764Mon, 12 Aug 2019 18:35:46 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGet exiled with the #BookSquad to the deserted island of Aeaea as we discuss Madeline Miller’s second novel, "Circe." We talk about our favorite myths, whether this novel is feminist, what’s so great about mortals, witchy witchcraft, and more. We also...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and follow us on social media so you never miss what we’re up to!

TOC

0:30 – Intros/favorite myths
10:38 – Book summary and hey SPOILERS TO FOLLOW
14:25 – What do we know about The Odyssey? Or Circe? Madeline Miller is a classics scholar and knows it all!
21:27 – Is this a feminist retelling?
30:15 – How does witchcraft feature in the novel?
39:32 – Mortals and the sea nymphs who love them
47:25 – What’s so great about Odysseus?
53:05 – The ending
1:03:30 – Ratings!
1:08:01 – Feedback for "The Mars Room"
1:12:54 – Emily’s feat. bookstore, Star Line Books! Visit them at http://starlinebooks.com/
1:16:42 – what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>5574book-club,book-review,books,circe,feminism,feminist-literature,greek-mythology,literature,madeline-miller,mythology,pop-culture,reading,the-mars-roomtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-30-simba-did-it-fully-nude-the-lion-king-2019--18668657
1:30 - Fav "Lion King" song? Welcome our guest Said!
9:23 - In case you are an alien, here’s what "The Lion King" is about
11:13 - This is a money grab. Do we care?
17:38 - The visuals
22:40 - Shout out to John Favreau
24:08 - Standout Performances
28:13 - Do you wanna complain about Beyonce?
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/lol-beyonc-fully-photoshopped-lion-143300353.html
33:11 - What did they do to “Be Prepared”?
https://www.vox.com/2019/7/17/20694836/lion-king-2019-versus-1994-original-review-comparison
37:33 - If you’re wondering when Kelli and Emily mention that they met Keegan Michael Key, it’s right here.
40:49 - How do we feel about the story?
45:50 - Hamlet tho
49:20 - Closing thoughts
1:00:00 - Over to you, Mary
1:09:05 - The Adam Cramond Martin Travel Grant
https://gail.uga.edu/giving/as/fy19-adam-cramond-martin-giving-page?fbclid=IwAR30i-36Yc1z2Va8fqPKO8IjsZ_Tz16KZnPiuHXpnKHzHimN1EnjW2UrOqI
1:14:40 - "Black Mirror" feedback
1:19:00 - What’s on the blog?
1:24:25 - Next time on the pod: "Circe" by Madeline Miller! And then "Where’d You Go Bernadette"

Where to find Said: https://www.facebook.com/saidmedinaphotography
https://www.instagram.com/said_in_yellowstone/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18668657Mon, 29 Jul 2019 18:06:34 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIn the jungle, the mighty jungle, the #BookSquad meets todaaaaay! Get your singing voices ready for our discussion of the new "Lion King" remake. Special guest Said joins us to talk about the visual effects, standout (and not-so-standout)...
1:30 - Fav "Lion King" song? Welcome our guest Said!
9:23 - In case you are an alien, here’s what "The Lion King" is about
11:13 - This is a money grab. Do we care?
17:38 - The visuals
22:40 - Shout out to John Favreau
24:08 - Standout Performances
28:13 - Do you wanna complain about Beyonce?
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/lol-beyonc-fully-photoshopped-lion-143300353.html
33:11 - What did they do to “Be Prepared”?
https://www.vox.com/2019/7/17/20694836/lion-king-2019-versus-1994-original-review-comparison
37:33 - If you’re wondering when Kelli and Emily mention that they met Keegan Michael Key, it’s right here.
40:49 - How do we feel about the story?
45:50 - Hamlet tho
49:20 - Closing thoughts
1:00:00 - Over to you, Mary
1:09:05 - The Adam Cramond Martin Travel Grant
https://gail.uga.edu/giving/as/fy19-adam-cramond-martin-giving-page?fbclid=IwAR30i-36Yc1z2Va8fqPKO8IjsZ_Tz16KZnPiuHXpnKHzHimN1EnjW2UrOqI
1:14:40 - "Black Mirror" feedback
1:19:00 - What’s on the blog?
1:24:25 - Next time on the pod: "Circe" by Madeline Miller! And then "Where’d You Go Bernadette"

Where to find Said: https://www.facebook.com/saidmedinaphotography
https://www.instagram.com/said_in_yellowstone/]]>5365beyonce,disney,donald-glover,film-review,films,john-favreau,lion-king,lion-king-remake,live-action-disney,movie-review,movies,remake,the-lion-kingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-30-evvie-drake-starts-over-with-special-guest-liberty-hardy--18558253thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!


TOC

:30 — Introductions/What’s your favorite rom-com?
9:00 — Intro to the novel/ Goodreads summary
11:00 — Let’s talk about Linda Holmes and pop culture in the novel
20:08 — What does it mean to be a romance? (Linda Holmes’s tweet on the matter is here: https://twitter.com/lindaholmes/status/1145309905454280705)
33:00 — Grief and mourning
39:37 — Failure and a different sort of grief
47:17 — Women supporting women!
52:28 — Last thoughts/misc.
56:55 — Ratings
1:02:04 — Check out Hey YA! https://bookriot.com/listen/shows/heyya/
1:03:00 — Feedback
1:08:15 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Thanks again to our guest, Liberty Hardy! You can find her on Book Riot and @FranzenComesAlive on Instagram.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18558253Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:45:04 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThings get romantic this week on #BookSquadGoals as we discuss "Evvie Drake Starts Over," the debut novel by Linda Holmes. Special guest Liberty Hardy joins us to talk about pop culture in books, the romance genre, themes of grief and guilt, and of...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!


TOC

:30 — Introductions/What’s your favorite rom-com?
9:00 — Intro to the novel/ Goodreads summary
11:00 — Let’s talk about Linda Holmes and pop culture in the novel
20:08 — What does it mean to be a romance? (Linda Holmes’s tweet on the matter is here: https://twitter.com/lindaholmes/status/1145309905454280705)
33:00 — Grief and mourning
39:37 — Failure and a different sort of grief
47:17 — Women supporting women!
52:28 — Last thoughts/misc.
56:55 — Ratings
1:02:04 — Check out Hey YA! https://bookriot.com/listen/shows/heyya/
1:03:00 — Feedback
1:08:15 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Thanks again to our guest, Liberty Hardy! You can find her on Book Riot and @FranzenComesAlive on Instagram.]]>4698book-club,books,evvie-drake-starts-over,fiction,grief,linda-holmes,literature,pop-culture,pop-culture-happy-hour,reading,romance,romance-novelstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-29-kelli-is-single-black-mirror-season-5--18434460thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. When you’re done with this episode, check out Hey YA, a biweekly podcast by Book Riot on YA trends, adaptations, news, and book recommendations! Read along for the next bookpisode on 7/15 on "Evvie Drake Starts Over" by Linda Holmes (with special guest Liberty Hardy!), and go see "The Lion King" for our next #othersode on 7/29!

TOC

0:28 – Intros and fave "Black Mirror" eps
13:38 – Striking Vipers
32:07 – Smithereens
42:18 – Rachel, Jack, and Ashley Too
1:11:53 – Hey! Listen to Hey YA! - https://bookriot.com/listen/shows/heyya/
1:13:22 – Feedback
1:15:01 – Unnameable Books, our featured bookstore (http://unnameablebooks.blogspot.com/)
1:17:43 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
Striking Vipers Gizmodo piece: https://io9.gizmodo.com/black-mirrors-striking-vipers-is-an-important-explorati-1835379467
Rachel, Jack, and Ashley Too Gizmodo piece: https://io9.gizmodo.com/black-mirror-continues-the-trend-of-making-teenage-girl-1835298702
Ariana Grande Huffpost piece: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-manchester-attack-and-the-resilience-of-teen-girls_n_59243cd4e4b03b485cb50e44]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18434460Mon, 01 Jul 2019 18:48:24 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIf this podcast was a "Black Mirror" episode, the #BookSquad would take over your brain and control your motor functions and force you to subscribe to our podcast...alas, this is just a regular BSG episode, but it’s about "Black Mirror" - Season 5. We...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. When you’re done with this episode, check out Hey YA, a biweekly podcast by Book Riot on YA trends, adaptations, news, and book recommendations! Read along for the next bookpisode on 7/15 on "Evvie Drake Starts Over" by Linda Holmes (with special guest Liberty Hardy!), and go see "The Lion King" for our next #othersode on 7/29!

TOC

0:28 – Intros and fave "Black Mirror" eps
13:38 – Striking Vipers
32:07 – Smithereens
42:18 – Rachel, Jack, and Ashley Too
1:11:53 – Hey! Listen to Hey YA! - https://bookriot.com/listen/shows/heyya/
1:13:22 – Feedback
1:15:01 – Unnameable Books, our featured bookstore (http://unnameablebooks.blogspot.com/)
1:17:43 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links:
Striking Vipers Gizmodo piece: https://io9.gizmodo.com/black-mirrors-striking-vipers-is-an-important-explorati-1835379467
Rachel, Jack, and Ashley Too Gizmodo piece: https://io9.gizmodo.com/black-mirror-continues-the-trend-of-making-teenage-girl-1835298702
Ariana Grande Huffpost piece: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-manchester-attack-and-the-resilience-of-teen-girls_n_59243cd4e4b03b485cb50e44]]>5212black-mirror,black-mirror-review,book-club,charlie-brooker,literature,miley-cyrus,netflix,rachel-jack-and-ashley-too,science-fiction,scifi,sci-fi,smithereens,striking-vipers,television,television-review,tv-reviewtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-29-emma-fay-voice-the-mars-room--18298148
TOC

:35--Intro/what’s your prison nickname?
5:27--book summary and characterization
17:05--Rachel Kushner’s research process and realism
23:50--The audiobook and Emma Fay voice
26:30--What did we want more of?
34:15--Reflection on a quote
40:23--The ending
51:50--Feedback time!
1:13:00--What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18298148Mon, 17 Jun 2019 18:29:03 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGrab an orange jumpsuit and cuff your ankles together because the #BookSquad is heading to prison this week for our discussion of Rachel Kushner’s novel The Mars Room. We talk about characterization, how this relates to other prison-based media, and...
TOC

:35--Intro/what’s your prison nickname?
5:27--book summary and characterization
17:05--Rachel Kushner’s research process and realism
23:50--The audiobook and Emma Fay voice
26:30--What did we want more of?
34:15--Reflection on a quote
40:23--The ending
51:50--Feedback time!
1:13:00--What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>4852an-absolutely-remarkable-thing,bookish-podcast,book-reviews,books,feminism,hank-green,john-green,literature,novels,politics,pop-culture,prison,rachel-kushner,spoilers,the-mars-roomtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-28-i-want-it-i-got-it-travelsode--18163081thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and read "The Mars Room" by Rachel Kushner for our next episode on June 17th!

0:29 - Kelli introduces us to the travelsode
2:10 - Kelli at the airport
4:50 - Mojo Coffee with Kelli, Mary, and Emily’s hair
5:56 - Act I: Bonnie
27:24 - Susan arrives!
29:33 - Act II: Wine
31:30 - Act III: BOOKSQUAD UNSOLVED: The Columns
36:21 - Morning
37:30 - Act IV: A Bad Thing Happened
41:09 - Act V: Something Else Happened
42:26 - Act VI: The Hundred Baby Challenge
- Emily's blog post: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/sims100babychallenge
45:26 - Act VII: Fancy Dinner
49:17 - Act VII Part B: The Lady At Dinner
51:02 - Susan’s time to shine
53:27 - Act VIII: Karaoke
1:00:00 - Goodnight, Susan
1:01:00 - Face Masks
1:02:11 - Act IX: Breakfast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18163081Mon, 03 Jun 2019 22:16:35 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThis week, instead of traveling to the fictional locale of a novel, we’re going to New Orleans IN REAL LIFE. That’s right, the #BookSquad got together for real and spent a weekend trying food and drink, looking for lost cars, taking high-quality model...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and read "The Mars Room" by Rachel Kushner for our next episode on June 17th!

0:29 - Kelli introduces us to the travelsode
2:10 - Kelli at the airport
4:50 - Mojo Coffee with Kelli, Mary, and Emily’s hair
5:56 - Act I: Bonnie
27:24 - Susan arrives!
29:33 - Act II: Wine
31:30 - Act III: BOOKSQUAD UNSOLVED: The Columns
36:21 - Morning
37:30 - Act IV: A Bad Thing Happened
41:09 - Act V: Something Else Happened
42:26 - Act VI: The Hundred Baby Challenge
- Emily's blog post: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/sims100babychallenge
45:26 - Act VII: Fancy Dinner
49:17 - Act VII Part B: The Lady At Dinner
51:02 - Susan’s time to shine
53:27 - Act VIII: Karaoke
1:00:00 - Goodnight, Susan
1:01:00 - Face Masks
1:02:11 - Act IX: Breakfast]]>4143ariana-grande,books,friendship,literature,new-orleans,traveltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-28-this-american-book-an-absolutely-remarkable-thing--18027955thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

Table of Contents:
:30–book intro and Wizard Rock q
7:03–goodreads summary
14:10–is this book different from other stories like it? Or is it about something else?
19:05–an interview with Hank Green, gamergate, politics
32:40–voice and tone and characterization
47:13–what even is new adult lit
53:35–the ending
1:04:03–ratings!
1:07:37–The Gunners feedback
1:16:00–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Link to the Vox Interview: https://www.vox.com/2018/10/8/17908288/hank-green-interview-book-an-absolutely-remarkable-thing]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18027955Mon, 20 May 2019 22:25:46 +0000#BookSquadGoalsWhere were you when the Carls appeared? Join the #Squad for a discussion of Hank Green’s debut novel, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing. We talk about the book’s unique angle on its themes, voice and characterization, and what the heck new adult lit is....thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

Table of Contents:
:30–book intro and Wizard Rock q
7:03–goodreads summary
14:10–is this book different from other stories like it? Or is it about something else?
19:05–an interview with Hank Green, gamergate, politics
32:40–voice and tone and characterization
47:13–what even is new adult lit
53:35–the ending
1:04:03–ratings!
1:07:37–The Gunners feedback
1:16:00–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Link to the Vox Interview: https://www.vox.com/2018/10/8/17908288/hank-green-interview-book-an-absolutely-remarkable-thing]]>4840book-reviews,books,hank-green,john-green,literature,new-adult,new-adult-literature,pop-culture,potter-rock,science-fiction,ya,young-adult-littruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-27-putdownable-a-hatepisode-a-stranger-in-the-house--17850251
TOC

:30 Introduction question! How would you fake your own death?
9:00 - Summary (?)
13:00 - What is this book? A mystery? A thriller?
16:51 - We should probably just tell you the plot. Buckle up. It’s wild.
31:26 - Why do these detectives have THE DUMBEST theories?
36:10 - Is this worse than "The Couple Next Door" and why
49:40 - Goodreads reviews—including Emily’s!
1:00:50 - Present time!
1:24:04 - What’s on the blog, what’s up next??]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17850251Mon, 06 May 2019 16:59:00 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGrab a drink because you’re gonna need it. It’s time for our second #Hatepisode, featuring "A Stranger in the House" by Shari Lapena. We discuss the bonkers plot, the cardboard characters, and the oh-my-goodness-it’s-so-bad writing. Then we dig into...
TOC

:30 Introduction question! How would you fake your own death?
9:00 - Summary (?)
13:00 - What is this book? A mystery? A thriller?
16:51 - We should probably just tell you the plot. Buckle up. It’s wild.
31:26 - Why do these detectives have THE DUMBEST theories?
36:10 - Is this worse than "The Couple Next Door" and why
49:40 - Goodreads reviews—including Emily’s!
1:00:50 - Present time!
1:24:04 - What’s on the blog, what’s up next??]]>5559a-stranger-in-the-house,bad-books,bad-review,birthday,book-club,book-review,books,commercial-thrillers,friendship,girl-squad,hate,literature,reading,shari-lapena,thrillerstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-27-we-need-to-talk-about-gretel-gingerbread--17713543
TOC

0:30 - Is it ok to call women “girls?”
6:07 - A favorite family recipe!
15:30 - Summary
19:40 - OK, but what’s really happening?? It’s wild.
29:25 - Is Gretel evil?
41:20 - Childhood and nostalgia
47: 45 - What does it mean to write a story about gingerbread?
56:00 - Favorite quotes
57:30 - Friendship is a weird thing.
1:03:17 - Ratings - both ours and Vox’s
- Vox Review: https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/3/7/18254730/gingerbread-review-helen-oyeyemi
1:12:20 - 'Pet Sematary' feedback!
1:18:19 - What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Next Othersode 5/6: 'A Stranger in the House' by Shari Lapena
Next Bookpisode 5/20: 'An Absolutely Remarkable Thing' by Hank Green]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17713543Mon, 22 Apr 2019 15:50:49 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThings get magically weird this week as the #BookSquad discusses ‘Gingerbread’ by Helen Oyeyemi. We discuss childhood and nostalgia, friendship and family relationships, and what the heck is actually happening plot-wise. Plus, we talk about some of...
TOC

0:30 - Is it ok to call women “girls?”
6:07 - A favorite family recipe!
15:30 - Summary
19:40 - OK, but what’s really happening?? It’s wild.
29:25 - Is Gretel evil?
41:20 - Childhood and nostalgia
47: 45 - What does it mean to write a story about gingerbread?
56:00 - Favorite quotes
57:30 - Friendship is a weird thing.
1:03:17 - Ratings - both ours and Vox’s
- Vox Review: https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/3/7/18254730/gingerbread-review-helen-oyeyemi
1:12:20 - 'Pet Sematary' feedback!
1:18:19 - What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Next Othersode 5/6: 'A Stranger in the House' by Shari Lapena
Next Bookpisode 5/20: 'An Absolutely Remarkable Thing' by Hank Green]]>5405book-club,books,captain-marvel,fairy-tales,fantasy,helen-oyeyemi,literature,magical-realism,pet-sematary,stephen-kingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-26-sometimes-dad-is-better-pet-sematary--17585001
TOC

00:30 - Introduction and pet icebreaker!
13:10 - Synopsis of the film
14:14 - But how do these kids look the same, though? And how is this cat so beautiful?
18:14 - What is this movie about, anyway?
34:00 - Doctors, decisions, and Louis
47:50 - Big changes between the book and movie
1:10:12 - Shining parallellsssss
1:12:12 - Would you bury someone you love in the Pet Sematary?
1:17:40 - Ratings
1:21:50 - "Captain Marvel" feedback!
1:29:23 - What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17585001Tue, 09 Apr 2019 20:52:24 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGet unburied with the #BookSquad (and special guest Charlie, Emily’s dad!) as we come back from the dead to talk about the new 2019 film adaptation of Stephen King’s “Pet Sematary.” We discuss grief, death and the big changes between the book (and...
TOC

00:30 - Introduction and pet icebreaker!
13:10 - Synopsis of the film
14:14 - But how do these kids look the same, though? And how is this cat so beautiful?
18:14 - What is this movie about, anyway?
34:00 - Doctors, decisions, and Louis
47:50 - Big changes between the book and movie
1:10:12 - Shining parallellsssss
1:12:12 - Would you bury someone you love in the Pet Sematary?
1:17:40 - Ratings
1:21:50 - "Captain Marvel" feedback!
1:29:23 - What’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>6055captain-marvel,cats,dogs,film-reviews,horror,horror-movies,horror-novels,literature,movie-reviews,movies,pets,pet-sematary,pop-culture,stephen-kingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-26-is-eggplant-a-berry-fruit-of-the-drunken-tree--17434630thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. We love hearing from you, and we missed you this week. :)

**SPOILER WARNING!!**

1:14 – Here we are! Icebreaker q: What plant do you associate with your childhood?
6:51 – Goodreads summary
10:00 – What even is historical fiction??
- NPR interview: https://www.npr.org/2018/07/28/632769085/a-thwarted-child-kidnapping-inspired-fruit-of-the-drunken-tree
23:00 - The structure of the novel and how time works
29:55 - Violence, trauma, and how it affects children
40:30 – The relationship between the two girls
49:30 – Womanhood and gender
1:03:09 – Why is the title the title?
1:04:32 – Ratings!
1:18:49 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next??

Next Othersode 4/8: PET SEMATARY!!!
Next Bookpisode 4/22: "Gingerbread" by Helen Oyeyemi]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17434630Mon, 25 Mar 2019 19:50:51 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThe #BookSquad takes a shady trip to 1990s Colombia this week as we discuss "Fruit of the Drunken Tree" by Ingrid Rojas Contreras. We talk about the historical fiction genre, trauma and violence, womanhood, and the relationship between the book's two...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. We love hearing from you, and we missed you this week. :)

**SPOILER WARNING!!**

1:14 – Here we are! Icebreaker q: What plant do you associate with your childhood?
6:51 – Goodreads summary
10:00 – What even is historical fiction??
- NPR interview: https://www.npr.org/2018/07/28/632769085/a-thwarted-child-kidnapping-inspired-fruit-of-the-drunken-tree
23:00 - The structure of the novel and how time works
29:55 - Violence, trauma, and how it affects children
40:30 – The relationship between the two girls
49:30 – Womanhood and gender
1:03:09 – Why is the title the title?
1:04:32 – Ratings!
1:18:49 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next??

Next Othersode 4/8: PET SEMATARY!!!
Next Bookpisode 4/22: "Gingerbread" by Helen Oyeyemi]]>5671book-club,books,captain-marvel,colombia,colombian-fiction,feminism,fruit-of-the-drunken-tree,historical-fiction,ingrid-rojas-contreras,literaturetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-25-what-s-a-cat-captain-marvel--17290518thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. We want to hear from you!

0:30 – Welcome to our weird voices/what’s your fave MCU movie?
11:50 – Let’s get into the movie—a digression on race and aliens, and a history lesson!
19:50 – Captain Marvel as a trauma story
26:40 – Feminism themes
29:45 – Nick Fury and young people make up
33:02 – The 90s setting
37:37 – Sweet Goose (and Emily’s Australia corner)
44:20 – Captain Marvel v. other origin stories
54:35 – Representation matters!
1:03:30 – Reviews
1:07:00 – Sleepy Ben Opinions
1:10:15 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Articles referenced:

Dana Stevens' review: https://slate.com/culture/2019/03/captain-marvel-review-brie-larson-movie.html
Internet trolls & Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.avclub.com/the-fight-against-trolls-goes-beyond-captain-marvel-yo-1833165390
Friend-of-the-pod Gabriella's review for Express: https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1095785/Captain-Marvel-review-Brie-Larson-Carol-Danvers-feminism-marvel-movie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17290518Mon, 11 Mar 2019 18:14:21 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThe #BookSquad crash lands on planet C-53, aka Earth in the mid-90s, to talk about "Captain Marvel," the newest origin story movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We discuss where this movie fits in the MCU, how it works as trauma narrative, the...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. We want to hear from you!

0:30 – Welcome to our weird voices/what’s your fave MCU movie?
11:50 – Let’s get into the movie—a digression on race and aliens, and a history lesson!
19:50 – Captain Marvel as a trauma story
26:40 – Feminism themes
29:45 – Nick Fury and young people make up
33:02 – The 90s setting
37:37 – Sweet Goose (and Emily’s Australia corner)
44:20 – Captain Marvel v. other origin stories
54:35 – Representation matters!
1:03:30 – Reviews
1:07:00 – Sleepy Ben Opinions
1:10:15 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Articles referenced:

Dana Stevens' review: https://slate.com/culture/2019/03/captain-marvel-review-brie-larson-movie.html
Internet trolls & Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.avclub.com/the-fight-against-trolls-goes-beyond-captain-marvel-yo-1833165390
Friend-of-the-pod Gabriella's review for Express: https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1095785/Captain-Marvel-review-Brie-Larson-Carol-Danvers-feminism-marvel-movie]]>4912avengers,brie-larson,captain-marvel,comics,female-superheroes,feminism,film-review,marvel,mcu,movie-review,movies,superheroes,the-avengers,women-in-comics,women-in-filmtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-25-asexual-baiting-the-gunners--17152693thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

:30–tell us about your hometown! (and petition for baby c)
21:04–book intro
27:18– S E C R E T S
40:29- The BIG secret
1:02:47–can people ever change really?
1:06:02–workshop corner and closing thoughts
1:12:12–The Power feedback!
1:13:57–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17152693Mon, 25 Feb 2019 22:42:46 +0000#BookSquadGoalsFeel like a townie with us as we go to Lackawanna, NY for a strange reunion of a group of childhood friends in Rebecca Kauffman’s novel, The Gunners. We talk about revealing secrets, character development, the problems with Mikey, and whether people...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

:30–tell us about your hometown! (and petition for baby c)
21:04–book intro
27:18– S E C R E T S
40:29- The BIG secret
1:02:47–can people ever change really?
1:06:02–workshop corner and closing thoughts
1:12:12–The Power feedback!
1:13:57–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>5119asexuality,book-club,book-review,books,disability,friends,hometown-dates,hometowns,literature,mental-health,the-big-chilltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-24-begging-to-be-poked-booksquadgames--17015733thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!

Episode TOC:

0:30 – Game intro
4:45 – Let’s get into the game!
7:45 – Becky Prescott
16:30 – Kitty Singh
26:07 – Heather Wilcox
44:06 – Tori Hooker (Hook)
55:25 – That fateful day...
1:07:20 – We transform!
1:29:30 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Please consider donating to the The Adam Cramond Martin Travel Award, a University of Georgia scholarship created in memory of Emily's brother and our friend, Adam. Give here: https://gail.uga.edu/giving/as/fy19-adam-cramond-martin-giving-page

Next episode: "The Gunners" by Rebecca Kauffman, February 25th
Next othersode: Captain Marvel, March 11th]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17015733Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:39:52 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThings get downright whimsical this week as the #BookSquad plays Magical Fury with special guest Todd! Join Becky, Kitty, Heather and Hook at North Bay High School as they encounter a ~strange happening~ and transform into magical girls to battle with...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!

Episode TOC:

0:30 – Game intro
4:45 – Let’s get into the game!
7:45 – Becky Prescott
16:30 – Kitty Singh
26:07 – Heather Wilcox
44:06 – Tori Hooker (Hook)
55:25 – That fateful day...
1:07:20 – We transform!
1:29:30 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Please consider donating to the The Adam Cramond Martin Travel Award, a University of Georgia scholarship created in memory of Emily's brother and our friend, Adam. Give here: https://gail.uga.edu/giving/as/fy19-adam-cramond-martin-giving-page

Next episode: "The Gunners" by Rebecca Kauffman, February 25th
Next othersode: Captain Marvel, March 11th]]>5902book-club,feminism,games,literature,magical-fury,magical-girls,roleplay,rpg,tabletop-rpgtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-24-pop-it-back-up-the-power--16858882
TOC

0:27 - Susan’s fabulous hair
1:23 - What is your online conspiracy theorist user name?

7:45 - "The Power": the Goodreads summary
10:00 - The frame narrative
12:25 - "The Handmaid’s Tale" connection
13:35 - The "American War" connection
15:30 - Let’s talk about curbing
23:00 - How are we supposed to feel about this book?
30:50 - Who is the voice in Allie’s head? Is it Dick Cheney?
36:00 - Power controls history
39:30 - The MRAs on Goodreads
42:00 - What about race and power?
44:11 - What about trans women?
50:20 - Tunde and the male perspective
59:55 - Our ratings

1:08:40 - Listener feedback: more best of 2018
1:16:20 - "Little Fires Everywhere" feedback
1:19:48 - "Girls Burn Brighter" feedback

1:25:37 - What dat blog do? "Riverdale" is always back
1:27:18 - Bachelor chat
1:32:30 - Other blog things

1:35:30 - #BookSquadGames is our next othersode, February 11th!
1:36:39 - The Gunners by Rebecca Kauffman is our next book, February 25th!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16858882Mon, 28 Jan 2019 05:00:14 +0000#BookSquadGoalsWhat if women all across the world were suddenly given the power of electricity? The Book Squad entertains this question and so many more as they dive into Naomi Alderman’s speculative alternate history novel “The Power.” Get ready, because we’re...
TOC

0:27 - Susan’s fabulous hair
1:23 - What is your online conspiracy theorist user name?

7:45 - "The Power": the Goodreads summary
10:00 - The frame narrative
12:25 - "The Handmaid’s Tale" connection
13:35 - The "American War" connection
15:30 - Let’s talk about curbing
23:00 - How are we supposed to feel about this book?
30:50 - Who is the voice in Allie’s head? Is it Dick Cheney?
36:00 - Power controls history
39:30 - The MRAs on Goodreads
42:00 - What about race and power?
44:11 - What about trans women?
50:20 - Tunde and the male perspective
59:55 - Our ratings

1:08:40 - Listener feedback: more best of 2018
1:16:20 - "Little Fires Everywhere" feedback
1:19:48 - "Girls Burn Brighter" feedback

1:25:37 - What dat blog do? "Riverdale" is always back
1:27:18 - Bachelor chat
1:32:30 - Other blog things

1:35:30 - #BookSquadGames is our next othersode, February 11th!
1:36:39 - The Gunners by Rebecca Kauffman is our next book, February 25th!]]>5956alternate-history,book-club,books,feminism,feminist,girls-burn-brighter,literature,little-fires-everywhere,naomi-alderman,science-fiction,sci-fi,the-powertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-23-the-worst-game-of-f-marry-kill-my-brilliant-friend--16711951
:30—Icebreaker game—Fuck, Marry, Kill, MBF edition!
12:25—Summary of and intro to the show
17:30—Friendship and Frenemy-ship
31:05—Elena’s awful summer trip, and Sarratore (CW: Child molestation)
41:37—Men men men! Toxic masculinity and machismo
53:00—The setting, design, and cool show choices
1:09:00—Feedback on Suspiria and favorite things of 2018!
1:24:09—Mary’s featured bookstore and what’s up next on the show!
1:29:53—What’s up next on the blog?

Aforementioned Bustle Article: https://www.bustle.com/p/the-men-of-hbos-my-brilliant-friend-can-be-hard-to-keep-track-of-hopefully-this-guide-can-help-13234578]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16711951Mon, 14 Jan 2019 22:08:23 +0000#BookSquadGoalsCome with the #BookSquad on a not-so-luxurious European vacation to 1950s postwar Naples, Italy to discuss the HBO series My Brilliant Friend. We talk female friendship (and frenemy-ship), toxic masculinity, and the show’s (forgive us) brilliant...
:30—Icebreaker game—Fuck, Marry, Kill, MBF edition!
12:25—Summary of and intro to the show
17:30—Friendship and Frenemy-ship
31:05—Elena’s awful summer trip, and Sarratore (CW: Child molestation)
41:37—Men men men! Toxic masculinity and machismo
53:00—The setting, design, and cool show choices
1:09:00—Feedback on Suspiria and favorite things of 2018!
1:24:09—Mary’s featured bookstore and what’s up next on the show!
1:29:53—What’s up next on the blog?

Aforementioned Bustle Article: https://www.bustle.com/p/the-men-of-hbos-my-brilliant-friend-can-be-hard-to-keep-track-of-hopefully-this-guide-can-help-13234578]]>5647books,elena-ferrante,hbo,italy,literature,my-brilliant-friend,pop-culture,televisiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-23-banana-word-cloud-girls-burn-brighter--16602152
2:18 – What meal/food would people be able to identify you by?
9:49 – Summary and book intro
12:44 – Themes and shit: Grief
16:35 – What does “girls burn brighter” mean?
23:20 – Sensory details and what they might mean
32:33 – What happens with Poornima’s father?
34:46 – Sexual violence
43:20 – Bodies as commodities and disability
46:15 – Fear
50:30 – What about that ending, though?
- NYT Review: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/26/books/review/girls-burn-brighter-shobha-rao.html
1:02:29 – Ratings!
1:09:07 – Listener feedback!
1:30:34 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Next Othersode: HBO's "My Brilliant Friend," January 14th
Next Bookpisode: "The Power" by Naomi Alderman, January 28th]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16602152Mon, 31 Dec 2018 22:50:04 +0000#BookSquadGoalsFinish 2018 the right way: with the story of a powerful friendship and #squadgoals. In our final episode of the year, the Squad discusses "Girls Burn Brighter" by Shobha Rao. We talk about the novel’s themes, including grief, light/dark, and hope, as...
2:18 – What meal/food would people be able to identify you by?
9:49 – Summary and book intro
12:44 – Themes and shit: Grief
16:35 – What does “girls burn brighter” mean?
23:20 – Sensory details and what they might mean
32:33 – What happens with Poornima’s father?
34:46 – Sexual violence
43:20 – Bodies as commodities and disability
46:15 – Fear
50:30 – What about that ending, though?
- NYT Review: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/26/books/review/girls-burn-brighter-shobha-rao.html
1:02:29 – Ratings!
1:09:07 – Listener feedback!
1:30:34 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Next Othersode: HBO's "My Brilliant Friend," January 14th
Next Bookpisode: "The Power" by Naomi Alderman, January 28th]]>5847book-club,books,comedy,criticism,feminism,girls-burn-brighter,india,indian-literature,literary-criticism,literature,pop-culture,shobha-raotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-22-drink-every-time-we-re-self-congratulatory-favorites-of-2018--16502238
Table of Contents

1:07 - Intros & New Year’s resolutions
7:40 - Our Top 3 Favorite Things of 2018 - Susan’s #3: “Nailed It!” on Netflix
10:45 - Mary’s #3: cat instagrams! @chicagoblackcat, @dawnandmaymay, @iamthecatphotographer & @kittenxlady
14:19 - Kelli’s #3: Man Repeller!
How to Genuinely Find Your Personal Style: https://www.manrepeller.com/2018/10/advice-on-finding-your-personal-style.html
A List of Things I Consistently Regret but Continue to Do by Amelia Diamond: https://www.manrepeller.com/2018/12/cat-eye-eyeliner-and-other-things-i-regret-starting.html
15 Women Share Their Most Bone-Chilling Ghost(ing) Stories: https://www.manrepeller.com/2018/10/15-women-share-their-best-stories-about-ghosting.html
21:40 - Emily: “Mandy”

25:22 - Guest pick! Janet’s 2018 fave: Audiobooks

28:22 - Susan’s #2: “Trench” by 21 Pilots
32:41 - Mary’s #2: “Be the Cowboy” by Mitski
36:27 - Kelli’s #2: “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj” on Netflix
42:28 - Emily’s #2: “Atlanta” Season 2

47:20 - Guest pick! ASMR Todd’s favorite thing of the 2018: “Mission Impossible: Fallout,” specifically Henry Cavill punching the air. Please visit twitter.com/cavillpunching

48:53 - Our 2018 honorable mentions: “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” “Queer Eye,” Ariana Grande (music & gossip), CHVRCHES, Pete Holmes & “Crashing”
54:55 - Guest pick! Stephanie’s 2018 fave: “Love is Dead” by CHVRCHES

57:10 - Susan’s #1: “Dr. Death”
1:03:09 - Mary’s #1: Spider-Man for the PS4
1:08:50 - Kelli’s #1: “Dirty Computer” by Janelle Monae
NPR’s Best Albums of 2018: https://www.npr.org/2018/12/04/671206573/the-50-best-albums-of-2018-page-1
Janelle Monae’s response to Grammy https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8489341/janelle-monae-dirty-computer-emotional-reaction-to-grammy-awards-album-of-the-year-nomination

1:13:27 - Emily’s thoughts on horror and grief / Guest Pick! Ben’s 2018 fave: “Annihilation”
1:16:24 - Emily’s #1: Hereditary

1:18:15 - Guest Pick! Elizabeth’s 2018 fave: Creating the headpiece for Polaris on “The Gifted”

1:22:02 - Secret Santa!!!!!
1:40:35 - Final guest pick: Emily’s Dad, Charlie, AKA “the Dad to call if you’re taken prisoner by a cult”
1:42:50 - What’s on the blog? What’s next on the pod?

Next episode: “Girls Burn Brighter” by Shobha Rao, December 31
Next othersode: “My Brilliant Friend” (miniseries), January 14, 2019

Happy holidays, GOALIES!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16502238Mon, 17 Dec 2018 18:46:49 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt's time for our second annual End-of-the-Year celebration here at the Book Squad Goals clubhouse. Grab a hot cuppa tea and/or a tall glass of wine and party with us as we go through our favorite things of 2018. And then... we open presents! Sorry,...
Table of Contents

1:07 - Intros & New Year’s resolutions
7:40 - Our Top 3 Favorite Things of 2018 - Susan’s #3: “Nailed It!” on Netflix
10:45 - Mary’s #3: cat instagrams! @chicagoblackcat, @dawnandmaymay, @iamthecatphotographer & @kittenxlady
14:19 - Kelli’s #3: Man Repeller!
How to Genuinely Find Your Personal Style: https://www.manrepeller.com/2018/10/advice-on-finding-your-personal-style.html
A List of Things I Consistently Regret but Continue to Do by Amelia Diamond: https://www.manrepeller.com/2018/12/cat-eye-eyeliner-and-other-things-i-regret-starting.html
15 Women Share Their Most Bone-Chilling Ghost(ing) Stories: https://www.manrepeller.com/2018/10/15-women-share-their-best-stories-about-ghosting.html
21:40 - Emily: “Mandy”

25:22 - Guest pick! Janet’s 2018 fave: Audiobooks

28:22 - Susan’s #2: “Trench” by 21 Pilots
32:41 - Mary’s #2: “Be the Cowboy” by Mitski
36:27 - Kelli’s #2: “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj” on Netflix
42:28 - Emily’s #2: “Atlanta” Season 2

47:20 - Guest pick! ASMR Todd’s favorite thing of the 2018: “Mission Impossible: Fallout,” specifically Henry Cavill punching the air. Please visit twitter.com/cavillpunching

48:53 - Our 2018 honorable mentions: “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” “Queer Eye,” Ariana Grande (music & gossip), CHVRCHES, Pete Holmes & “Crashing”
54:55 - Guest pick! Stephanie’s 2018 fave: “Love is Dead” by CHVRCHES

57:10 - Susan’s #1: “Dr. Death”
1:03:09 - Mary’s #1: Spider-Man for the PS4
1:08:50 - Kelli’s #1: “Dirty Computer” by Janelle Monae
NPR’s Best Albums of 2018: https://www.npr.org/2018/12/04/671206573/the-50-best-albums-of-2018-page-1
Janelle Monae’s response to Grammy https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8489341/janelle-monae-dirty-computer-emotional-reaction-to-grammy-awards-album-of-the-year-nomination

1:13:27 - Emily’s thoughts on horror and grief / Guest Pick! Ben’s 2018 fave: “Annihilation”
1:16:24 - Emily’s #1: Hereditary

1:18:15 - Guest Pick! Elizabeth’s 2018 fave: Creating the headpiece for Polaris on “The Gifted”

1:22:02 - Secret Santa!!!!!
1:40:35 - Final guest pick: Emily’s Dad, Charlie, AKA “the Dad to call if you’re taken prisoner by a cult”
1:42:50 - What’s on the blog? What’s next on the pod?

Next episode: “Girls Burn Brighter” by Shobha Rao, December 31
Next othersode: “My Brilliant Friend” (miniseries), January 14, 2019

Happy holidays, GOALIES!]]>6516ariana-grande,asmr,atlanta,best-of-2018,books,dr-death,end-of-the-year,feminism,happy-holidays,hasan-minhaj,hereditary,horror-movies,mitski,movies,nicholas-cage,presents,reviews,riverdale,santa,top-3truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-22-speaking-up-on-behalf-of-brunch-little-fires-everywhere--16375348
0:40 – Who would you cast in the film adaptation?
7:21 – Novel synopsis and intro
9:00 – What characters did we like? Who did we hate?
18:40 – Wow the time period affects the book
28:33 – Kelli thinks she doesn’t love the book; are these characters stereotypes?
34:10 – Artists and artistry
46:03 – Is the novel plot driven or character driven? What’s with the POV shifts?
1:03:46 – “She’s never known the touch of a man”
1:05:45 – What is this book about? And ratings!!
1:11:35 – MyTBR!
1:16:31 – Listener feedback ("Goodbye, Vitamin")
1:23:02 – Featured bookstore—the Strand!
1:24:00 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Want more Celeste Ng? Read Emily's interview with her for Book Riot: https://bookriot.com/2018/04/27/celeste-ng-interview/

Next Othersode 12/17: Our 2018 Faves!
Next Bookpisode 12/31: "Girls Burn Brighter" by Shobha Rao]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16375348Mon, 03 Dec 2018 20:58:21 +0000#BookSquadGoalsCome with us to the idyllic community of Shaker Heights, Ohio for our discussion of "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng. We discuss whether the novel is character- or plot-driven, which characters were most effective, why the book is set in the...
0:40 – Who would you cast in the film adaptation?
7:21 – Novel synopsis and intro
9:00 – What characters did we like? Who did we hate?
18:40 – Wow the time period affects the book
28:33 – Kelli thinks she doesn’t love the book; are these characters stereotypes?
34:10 – Artists and artistry
46:03 – Is the novel plot driven or character driven? What’s with the POV shifts?
1:03:46 – “She’s never known the touch of a man”
1:05:45 – What is this book about? And ratings!!
1:11:35 – MyTBR!
1:16:31 – Listener feedback ("Goodbye, Vitamin")
1:23:02 – Featured bookstore—the Strand!
1:24:00 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Want more Celeste Ng? Read Emily's interview with her for Book Riot: https://bookriot.com/2018/04/27/celeste-ng-interview/

Next Othersode 12/17: Our 2018 Faves!
Next Bookpisode 12/31: "Girls Burn Brighter" by Shobha Rao]]>5630book-discussion,book-review,books,celeste-ng,drama,fiction,goodbye-vitamin,lit,literary-criticism,literature,little-fires-everywheretruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-21-swilda-tinton-suspiria--16262603
1:00 – What would you use as a front for your secret witch coven?
3:38 – Spoiler warning and movie summary
7:20 – Is there ANYTHING we enjoyed?
15:28 – Susan’s issues with the filmmaking
20:58 – What even is going on in this movie and why was it hard to figure out?
26:54 – Turning horror into ART
- Variety review: https://variety.com/2018/film/reviews/suspiria-review-dakota-johnson-1202924220/
37:12 – Is this movie feminist? Feminine?
40:00 - The angry New Yorker piece—what is this movie even about?
- New Yorker review: www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/review-luca-guadagninos-suspiria-is-the-cinematic-equivalent-of-a-designer-che-t-shirt/amp
44:15 – Ratings
47:27 – A scheduled surprise
51:20 – Feedback time!
56:13 – "Castle Rock" feedback (spoiler alert!)
1:06:57 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

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"Suspiria"
Lyrics by Emily, music by "Rihanna's people"

Tilda S. plays a shrink
In old man make-up
We’re not sure what to think
About this weird shake-up
So much blood, so don’t blink
How much time will this take up
Feels like I'm going insane, yeah

Violent dreams in the night
Dead moms might drop by
Dakota Johnson is a fright
With that red hair dye
When you dance, it’s a spell
You might just fly
Or break every bone in your body

Throw on your sweatpants
It’s time to dance with no music
It’s time for witch chants
Writhing can be therapeutic
It’s like you’re in a trance
Dancing the dance of another
This isn’t vanity, it’s art!

You’re watching Suspiria
It's a two million hour snore
Suspiria
Obscure references to the war
You’re watching Suspiria
Prepare for nudity and gore
Suspiria, Suspiria]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16262603Mon, 19 Nov 2018 22:30:06 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin the #BookSquad — er, #BookCoven — for a not-so-scary look at the new "Suspiria," directed by Luca Guadagnino. We talk about what worked and what didn't work (but mostly what didn't work) in this re-imagining of the 1977 film. Is the dancing...
1:00 – What would you use as a front for your secret witch coven?
3:38 – Spoiler warning and movie summary
7:20 – Is there ANYTHING we enjoyed?
15:28 – Susan’s issues with the filmmaking
20:58 – What even is going on in this movie and why was it hard to figure out?
26:54 – Turning horror into ART
- Variety review: https://variety.com/2018/film/reviews/suspiria-review-dakota-johnson-1202924220/
37:12 – Is this movie feminist? Feminine?
40:00 - The angry New Yorker piece—what is this movie even about?
- New Yorker review: www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/review-luca-guadagninos-suspiria-is-the-cinematic-equivalent-of-a-designer-che-t-shirt/amp
44:15 – Ratings
47:27 – A scheduled surprise
51:20 – Feedback time!
56:13 – "Castle Rock" feedback (spoiler alert!)
1:06:57 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

BSG is proud to be an affiliate for the 2019 Refresh Weekly Planner by Workspacery. Visit http://bit.ly/2RnXx1g to get your planner today!

"Suspiria"
Lyrics by Emily, music by "Rihanna's people"

Tilda S. plays a shrink
In old man make-up
We’re not sure what to think
About this weird shake-up
So much blood, so don’t blink
How much time will this take up
Feels like I'm going insane, yeah

Violent dreams in the night
Dead moms might drop by
Dakota Johnson is a fright
With that red hair dye
When you dance, it’s a spell
You might just fly
Or break every bone in your body

Throw on your sweatpants
It’s time to dance with no music
It’s time for witch chants
Writhing can be therapeutic
It’s like you’re in a trance
Dancing the dance of another
This isn’t vanity, it’s art!

You’re watching Suspiria
It's a two million hour snore
Suspiria
Obscure references to the war
You’re watching Suspiria
Prepare for nudity and gore
Suspiria, Suspiria]]>4525book-club,books,castle-rock,film-review,horror,literature,luca-guadagnino,movie-review,movies,spoiler-review,stephen-king,suspiria,television,witchcraft,witchestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-21-zucchini-moon-goodbye-vitamin--16135865
1:00 – Favorite weird trivia
8:15 – Book Intro and summary
11:15 – What role does memory play in the book?
18:45 – What is truth and how true should creative nonfiction be? How should novels be structured?
27:35 – Seeing the inner workings of a novel
30:47 – FOOD
35:10 – Personal experience and enjoyment of the novel
41:15 – Humor and sadness
48:50 – Ratings!
52:19 – Feedback!
1:05:50 – What's on the blog? What's up next?
- This month's featured bookstore is Ernest and Hadley in Tuscaloosa, AL! https://www.ernestandhadleybooks.com/
- Kelli's post on HTLYT: How to Start a Podcast! http://howtolearnyourtwenties.com/2018/10/29/guest-post-how-to-start-a-podcast/
1:14:15 – Tree of Life Remembrance
- If you’d like to donate to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, please go to https://jfedpgh.org/donate.

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Next episode: "Suspiria," November 19th
Next Book: "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng, December 3rd]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16135865Mon, 05 Nov 2018 05:00:17 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGoodbye, Vitamin and Hello, new episode! This week the Squad discusses the plight of Ruth, a 30-year-old woman caring for her father, who has Alzheimer’s disease in Rachel Khong’s debut novel. We discuss the fickleness of human memory, the switch from...
1:00 – Favorite weird trivia
8:15 – Book Intro and summary
11:15 – What role does memory play in the book?
18:45 – What is truth and how true should creative nonfiction be? How should novels be structured?
27:35 – Seeing the inner workings of a novel
30:47 – FOOD
35:10 – Personal experience and enjoyment of the novel
41:15 – Humor and sadness
48:50 – Ratings!
52:19 – Feedback!
1:05:50 – What's on the blog? What's up next?
- This month's featured bookstore is Ernest and Hadley in Tuscaloosa, AL! https://www.ernestandhadleybooks.com/
- Kelli's post on HTLYT: How to Start a Podcast! http://howtolearnyourtwenties.com/2018/10/29/guest-post-how-to-start-a-podcast/
1:14:15 – Tree of Life Remembrance
- If you’d like to donate to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, please go to https://jfedpgh.org/donate.

BSG is proud to be an affiliate for the 2019 Refresh Weekly Planner by Workspacery. Visit http://bit.ly/2RnXx1g to get your planner today!

Next episode: "Suspiria," November 19th
Next Book: "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng, December 3rd]]>4849alzheimer's,book-club,book-review,books,book-squad,booksquadgoals,book-squad-goals,feminism,fiction,goodbye-vitamin,lit,literature,literature-review,rachel-khongtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-20-daddy-skarsgard-castle-rock-interview-with-gabrielle-moss--16017897“Castle Rock.” Together, we’ll tackle the tough questions, such as: What does it mean to be “evil”? Does this show have too many balls in the air? Is Bill Skarsgård hot or just tall? Why did Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson break up? Plus, stick around for an interview with the amazing Gabrielle Moss, Bustle columnist and author of “Paperback Crush.” Do you have opinions about “Castle Rock”? Theories about what the ending meant? A love letter for your favorite paperback series from when you were a teen? E-mail us and let us know at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com! And don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Why? Because we love you.

1:00 - Intro: What TV Shows do we want?
4:51 - Introducing "Castle Rock"
7:28 - Expectations: Did we have them? Were they met?

14:16 - In which we gripe about "American Horror Story"
24:34 - All the previous Stephen King adaptation actors
29:00 - The ending
38:30 - What is evil?
40:10 - Stephen King and Sci-Fi

42:00 - Introducing Gabrielle Moss!
43:20 - Which Babysitters Club Member R U?
44:30 - The Mid-90’s and all the Teen Book Series(es?)
51:30 - The lack of diversity
55:00 - Horse girls
58:30 - Why do people keep moving to Fear Street?
1:03:10 - Taking it back to Sweet Valley High
1:08:00 - Ghostwriters
1:09:45 - The "Riverdale" Treatment

1:15:17 - OMG WE’RE DOING A GIVEAWAY! Check us out @booksquadgoals on social media for details.

1:17:50 - "Riverdale" is the McDonald’s Ball Pit
1:19:15 - Susan’s Pod Squad
1:20:40 - Mary tells us about "Speechless"
1:22:00 - Kelli finally did it
1:23:40 - A Moment of Silence for Ariana & Pete

Thanks again to Gabrielle Moss for talking with us! Her book, "Paperback Crush," comes out October 30th, and you can preorder it here: https://www.quirkbooks.com/book/paperback-crush.

Next time on the podcast: "Goodbye Vitamin" by Rachel Khong. Episode drops November 5th, so be sure to read along with us!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16017897Mon, 22 Oct 2018 04:00:51 +0000#BookSquadGoalsEnter the spoooooky world of Stephen King with The Squad as we discuss the Hulu show “Castle Rock.” Together, we’ll tackle the tough questions, such as: What does it mean to be “evil”? Does this show have too many balls in the air? Is Bill Skarsgård...“Castle Rock.” Together, we’ll tackle the tough questions, such as: What does it mean to be “evil”? Does this show have too many balls in the air? Is Bill Skarsgård hot or just tall? Why did Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson break up? Plus, stick around for an interview with the amazing Gabrielle Moss, Bustle columnist and author of “Paperback Crush.” Do you have opinions about “Castle Rock”? Theories about what the ending meant? A love letter for your favorite paperback series from when you were a teen? E-mail us and let us know at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com! And don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Why? Because we love you.

1:00 - Intro: What TV Shows do we want?
4:51 - Introducing "Castle Rock"
7:28 - Expectations: Did we have them? Were they met?

14:16 - In which we gripe about "American Horror Story"
24:34 - All the previous Stephen King adaptation actors
29:00 - The ending
38:30 - What is evil?
40:10 - Stephen King and Sci-Fi

42:00 - Introducing Gabrielle Moss!
43:20 - Which Babysitters Club Member R U?
44:30 - The Mid-90’s and all the Teen Book Series(es?)
51:30 - The lack of diversity
55:00 - Horse girls
58:30 - Why do people keep moving to Fear Street?
1:03:10 - Taking it back to Sweet Valley High
1:08:00 - Ghostwriters
1:09:45 - The "Riverdale" Treatment

1:15:17 - OMG WE’RE DOING A GIVEAWAY! Check us out @booksquadgoals on social media for details.

1:17:50 - "Riverdale" is the McDonald’s Ball Pit
1:19:15 - Susan’s Pod Squad
1:20:40 - Mary tells us about "Speechless"
1:22:00 - Kelli finally did it
1:23:40 - A Moment of Silence for Ariana & Pete

Thanks again to Gabrielle Moss for talking with us! Her book, "Paperback Crush," comes out October 30th, and you can preorder it here: https://www.quirkbooks.com/book/paperback-crush.

Next time on the podcast: "Goodbye Vitamin" by Rachel Khong. Episode drops November 5th, so be sure to read along with us!]]>5201castle-rock,gabrielle-moss,horror,hulu,paperback-crush,reviews,stephen-king,stephen-king-reviews,sweet-valley-high,television,television-reviews,tv-reviewstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-20-the-vampire-community-fledgling--15904156
1:40–if you could reimagine any supernatural creature, which would you reimagine and why?

5:13–book intro and synopsis
6:50–Weird relationships with child vampires
15:57–the mythology of vampires
27:27–how are vampires in fledgling different?
32:18–symbiont draaaaaama
34:13–the trial—and how it reminded us of current events
41:37–dear Theodora, and more about symbionts
46:25–does the novel have tone shifts?
52:59–ratings and final thoughts

58:25–feedback on "The Tresspasser"
1:09:07–featured bookstore—Parnassus in Nashville, TN!
1:13:16–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Next Othersode: "Castle Rock"/Interview with Gabrielle Moss
Next Bookpisode: "Goodbye Vitamin" by Rachel Khong]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15904156Mon, 08 Oct 2018 04:00:03 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt's October, which means it's time for a spoooooky bookpisode about vampires... or Ina... whatever. In this episode, the squad chats about Octavia Butler's novel "Fledgling," vampire mythology, Anne Rice, current events, politics, unicorn clubs, and...
1:40–if you could reimagine any supernatural creature, which would you reimagine and why?

5:13–book intro and synopsis
6:50–Weird relationships with child vampires
15:57–the mythology of vampires
27:27–how are vampires in fledgling different?
32:18–symbiont draaaaaama
34:13–the trial—and how it reminded us of current events
41:37–dear Theodora, and more about symbionts
46:25–does the novel have tone shifts?
52:59–ratings and final thoughts

58:25–feedback on "The Tresspasser"
1:09:07–featured bookstore—Parnassus in Nashville, TN!
1:13:16–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Next Othersode: "Castle Rock"/Interview with Gabrielle Moss
Next Bookpisode: "Goodbye Vitamin" by Rachel Khong]]>4964anne-rice,book-reviews,books,feminism,fledgling,halloween,horror,literature,octavia-butler,pop-culture,science-fiction,vampirestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-19-triggered-by-wallpaper-sharp-objects-interview-with-sam-maggs--15798043thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, rate and review, and SUBSCRIBE, y'all.

2:04 – What’s the scariest toy for children?
9:50 – Summary and overview of the show
11:35 – What’s up with the relationships between women in the show?
21:05 – Camille has so much going on
33:07 – The big reveal!
37:15 – Alan is kind of a creep, right?
40:25 – Adora’s special medicine and sickness
48:00 – The small town v big city complex
52:46 – Does this story work best as a miniseries or a book?
58:01 – Interview with Sam Maggs, author of "Girl Squads!"
1:28:52 – Feedback! What’s on the blog! What’s up next!

Next bookpisode: "Fledgling" by Octavia Butler, Monday, October 8th
Next othersode: "Castle Rock," Monday, November 5th

Thanks again to Sam Maggs for the interview! "Girl Squads" comes out October 2nd and is available for pre-order here: https://www.quirkbooks.com/book/girl-squads. You can learn more about her work at her website, https://www.sammaggs.com/.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15798043Mon, 24 Sep 2018 22:58:10 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt's finally here! This week, our long-awaited "Sharp Objects" discussion is finally ready for your ears. (Don't tell Mama.) Joined by special guest and honorary squad member Janet, we get deep into spoiler territory as we chat about the beloved HBO...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, rate and review, and SUBSCRIBE, y'all.

2:04 – What’s the scariest toy for children?
9:50 – Summary and overview of the show
11:35 – What’s up with the relationships between women in the show?
21:05 – Camille has so much going on
33:07 – The big reveal!
37:15 – Alan is kind of a creep, right?
40:25 – Adora’s special medicine and sickness
48:00 – The small town v big city complex
52:46 – Does this story work best as a miniseries or a book?
58:01 – Interview with Sam Maggs, author of "Girl Squads!"
1:28:52 – Feedback! What’s on the blog! What’s up next!

Next bookpisode: "Fledgling" by Octavia Butler, Monday, October 8th
Next othersode: "Castle Rock," Monday, November 5th

Thanks again to Sam Maggs for the interview! "Girl Squads" comes out October 2nd and is available for pre-order here: https://www.quirkbooks.com/book/girl-squads. You can learn more about her work at her website, https://www.sammaggs.com/.]]>5955amy-adams,discussion,feminism,feminist,feminist-history,girl-squads,hbo,interviews,literature,miniseries,patricia-clarkson,sam-maggs,sharp-objects,television,tv-reviews,womens-history,wonder-womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-19-jaysus-the-trespasser--15684827
1:50 Introduction - Experience with mysteries!
9:32 - Goodreads Summary
12:08 - How damn Irish is this book?
18:39 - What makes this a straight-up mystery novel? The great genre debate
23:20 - Interrogations & dialogue
26:00 - Subverting conventions / Aislinn’s revenge
29:26 - Whodunnit and why? (SPOILERS)
30:53 - Aislinn’s stupid plan
33:30 - Women in mysteries & 'The Trespasser'
35:34 - Sexism & Antoinette’s anger
37:35 - Antoinette vs Aislinn
40:45 - Antoinette’s Da; men are terrible
43:35 - Is 'The Trespasser' “literary?” What does that even mean?
The Washington Post review: http://wapo.st/2ds3OKF?tid=ss_tw&utm_term=.e8768633e392
47:19 - Poetry sidebar
49:45 - Ratings
55:06 - Tough cop talk
55:20 - Scheduled Emily Recommends Corner
Jessica Woodbury’s Tana French reading order: https://bookriot.com/2016/10/06/tana-frenchs-murder-squad-series-is-your-perfect-binge-read/
1:02:53 - Listener feedback, 'The Leftovers'
1:11:38 - Our next othersode is ACTUALLY Sharp Objects!
1:13:55 - What’s on the blog? YA Paradise, SYTYCD and AYTO recaps, and more! http://booksquadgoals.com/blog

Our next book is "Fledgling" by Octavia Butler. Episode drops Monday, October 8th!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15684827Mon, 10 Sep 2018 18:25:54 +0000#BookSquadGoalsGet out your magnifying glasses because it’s time for a classic detective story as we dive into Tana French’s newest novel, ‘The Trespasser.’ The #BookSquad talks about the mystery genre, the “femme fatale” character type, and subverting expectations...
1:50 Introduction - Experience with mysteries!
9:32 - Goodreads Summary
12:08 - How damn Irish is this book?
18:39 - What makes this a straight-up mystery novel? The great genre debate
23:20 - Interrogations & dialogue
26:00 - Subverting conventions / Aislinn’s revenge
29:26 - Whodunnit and why? (SPOILERS)
30:53 - Aislinn’s stupid plan
33:30 - Women in mysteries & 'The Trespasser'
35:34 - Sexism & Antoinette’s anger
37:35 - Antoinette vs Aislinn
40:45 - Antoinette’s Da; men are terrible
43:35 - Is 'The Trespasser' “literary?” What does that even mean?
The Washington Post review: http://wapo.st/2ds3OKF?tid=ss_tw&utm_term=.e8768633e392
47:19 - Poetry sidebar
49:45 - Ratings
55:06 - Tough cop talk
55:20 - Scheduled Emily Recommends Corner
Jessica Woodbury’s Tana French reading order: https://bookriot.com/2016/10/06/tana-frenchs-murder-squad-series-is-your-perfect-binge-read/
1:02:53 - Listener feedback, 'The Leftovers'
1:11:38 - Our next othersode is ACTUALLY Sharp Objects!
1:13:55 - What’s on the blog? YA Paradise, SYTYCD and AYTO recaps, and more! http://booksquadgoals.com/blog

Our next book is "Fledgling" by Octavia Butler. Episode drops Monday, October 8th!]]>4986book-club,book-clubs,book-review,book-reviews,books,detective-fiction,fiction,literature,mysteries,mystery,reading,tana-french,the-trespassertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-18-hold-on-to-your-souls-grady-hendrix-jennifer-s-body--15575102
0:27–hellos and welcome to Mary Kay!
7:10–summary of Jennifer’s Body
9:20–That old, dated 2009 language
14:06–Race in the film
16:10–is this a feminist movie ahead of its time?
23:53–emphasis on the body
28:58–hell is a teenage girl
31:27–emo culture
34:22–what’s up with Needy? And is this movie funny?
40:00–Grady Hendrix interview!
1:20:24–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links Mentioned in the Pod:
1. Jennifer's Body and The Feminist Revenge Hero Who Came Too Early - https://www.refinery29.com/2018/08/206237/jennifers-body-review-defense-female-revenge-movie
2. Why Jennifer's Body is Still Socially Relevant - http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/why-jennifers-body-is-still-socially-relevant
3. Jennifer's Body is the Queer Love Story I Always Wanted - https://anatomyofascream.wordpress.com/2017/07/04/in-defence-of-that-kiss-jennifers-body-is-the-queer-love-story-ive-always-wanted/

4. The Great Stephen King Reread - https://www.tor.com/series/the-great-stephen-king-reread/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15575102Mon, 27 Aug 2018 04:00:07 +0000#BookSquadGoalsSouls are being sold all over the place in this #othersode as the squad discusses ‘Jennifer’s Body’ (2009) and Emily interviews Grady Hendrix, author of the forthcoming book ‘We Sold Our Souls.’ In the 2009 horror-comedy ‘Jennifer’s Body,’ the squad...
0:27–hellos and welcome to Mary Kay!
7:10–summary of Jennifer’s Body
9:20–That old, dated 2009 language
14:06–Race in the film
16:10–is this a feminist movie ahead of its time?
23:53–emphasis on the body
28:58–hell is a teenage girl
31:27–emo culture
34:22–what’s up with Needy? And is this movie funny?
40:00–Grady Hendrix interview!
1:20:24–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links Mentioned in the Pod:
1. Jennifer's Body and The Feminist Revenge Hero Who Came Too Early - https://www.refinery29.com/2018/08/206237/jennifers-body-review-defense-female-revenge-movie
2. Why Jennifer's Body is Still Socially Relevant - http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/why-jennifers-body-is-still-socially-relevant
3. Jennifer's Body is the Queer Love Story I Always Wanted - https://anatomyofascream.wordpress.com/2017/07/04/in-defence-of-that-kiss-jennifers-body-is-the-queer-love-story-ive-always-wanted/

4. The Great Stephen King Reread - https://www.tor.com/series/the-great-stephen-king-reread/]]>5454adam-brody,amanda-seyfried,books,diablo-cody,feminism,grady-hendrix,heavy-metal,horror,horror-comedy,horror-fiction,jennifers-body,megan-fox,movies,pop-culture,stephen-kingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-18-soooorrrrrryyyyyyyyy-the-leftovers--15481121
Don’t forget to check out http://booksquadgoals.com for info on our upcoming books and to read all of our cool blog posts. On our next episode: We discuss “Jennifer’s Body” (now streaming, so watch it or rewatch it to prepare), and Emily interviews Grady Hendrix about his latest novel “We Sold Our Souls.” Please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts, and send any and all feedback, questions, and pet pictures to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com

0:41 - Which of our pets would get raptured?
5:45 - The Leftovers: WHOOSH a summary
7:41 - Disclaimer: Kelli works for The Man
8:37 - The Garveys and grief
13:45 - Why did everyone disappear?
17:17 - What people turn to in moments of desperation
19:15 - The Guilty Remnant
22:30 - Which cult is the worst?
23:52 - Which characters do we identify with?
31:20 - Christmas
35:00 - Spongebob Squarepants
43:22 - Emily’s Theory
47:00 - It’s easier to move past things when you’re angry
54:06 - What of the ending?
1:08:40 - The TV show
1:14:11 - Our ratings
1:17:14 - Some other Tom Perrotta books

1:18:40 - Send us feedback on these books, guys
1:20:02 - What’s on da blerrrg
1:26:33 - Michael explains his flatbread
1:28:20 - Our next episode: Not about Sharp Objects SORRY

Our next book is "The Trespasser" by Tana French!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15481121Mon, 13 Aug 2018 12:29:39 +0000#BookSquadGoalsWhat would you do if people started disappearing for no reason? Would you join a cult? Take a vow of silence? Run around barefoot smoking weed? Act like everything was normal? This week on the podcast, the Book Squad delves into this, Spongebob...
Don’t forget to check out http://booksquadgoals.com for info on our upcoming books and to read all of our cool blog posts. On our next episode: We discuss “Jennifer’s Body” (now streaming, so watch it or rewatch it to prepare), and Emily interviews Grady Hendrix about his latest novel “We Sold Our Souls.” Please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts, and send any and all feedback, questions, and pet pictures to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com

0:41 - Which of our pets would get raptured?
5:45 - The Leftovers: WHOOSH a summary
7:41 - Disclaimer: Kelli works for The Man
8:37 - The Garveys and grief
13:45 - Why did everyone disappear?
17:17 - What people turn to in moments of desperation
19:15 - The Guilty Remnant
22:30 - Which cult is the worst?
23:52 - Which characters do we identify with?
31:20 - Christmas
35:00 - Spongebob Squarepants
43:22 - Emily’s Theory
47:00 - It’s easier to move past things when you’re angry
54:06 - What of the ending?
1:08:40 - The TV show
1:14:11 - Our ratings
1:17:14 - Some other Tom Perrotta books

1:18:40 - Send us feedback on these books, guys
1:20:02 - What’s on da blerrrg
1:26:33 - Michael explains his flatbread
1:28:20 - Our next episode: Not about Sharp Objects SORRY

Our next book is "The Trespasser" by Tana French!]]>5595book-club,book-reviews,books,fiction,literary-criticsm,literature,the-leftovers,tom-perrottatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-17-murder-murder-murder-kill-kill-kill-sorry-to-bother-you--15375048thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and rate & review us on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening!

0:35 - Going to see Sorry to Bother You
2:00 - This is a spoiler podcast
3:00 - Good things that happened to us this week
6:40 - Sorry to Bother You Synopsis
9:15 - Sorry for being white girls
11:00 - White Voice
18:24 - Comparisons to Get Out
21:29 - Worry Free and Lack of Subtlety
25:42 - Armie Hammer (the CE-Bro) & His Secrets
32:40 - The Importance of Activism
37:30 - Punk Rock Movie
47:13 - Detroit’s Style (https://store.sorrytobotheryou.movie/)
48:12 - Our ratings

53:16 - Donate to LLS
- LLS: https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate
- Adam's episode: https://www.spreaker.com/user/booksquadgoals/bsg-5-the-book-is-always-better-the-girl

54:54 - Listener Feedback: WESTWORLD
1:02:28 - Hereditary Feedback AGAIN (buckle up)
1:07:30 - Some things on the blog
1:08:23 - Featured Bookstore: Murder by the Book
1:12:28 - Next Time: The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15375048Mon, 30 Jul 2018 17:25:36 +0000#BookSquadGoalsHi, um, sorry to bother you, this is the #BookSquad, and we just want to talk to you about this movie we saw. Listen as we discuss Boots Riley's directorial debut, Sorry to Bother You, starring LaKeith Stanfield and Tessa Thompson. We talk about...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and rate & review us on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening!

0:35 - Going to see Sorry to Bother You
2:00 - This is a spoiler podcast
3:00 - Good things that happened to us this week
6:40 - Sorry to Bother You Synopsis
9:15 - Sorry for being white girls
11:00 - White Voice
18:24 - Comparisons to Get Out
21:29 - Worry Free and Lack of Subtlety
25:42 - Armie Hammer (the CE-Bro) & His Secrets
32:40 - The Importance of Activism
37:30 - Punk Rock Movie
47:13 - Detroit’s Style (https://store.sorrytobotheryou.movie/)
48:12 - Our ratings

53:16 - Donate to LLS
- LLS: https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate
- Adam's episode: https://www.spreaker.com/user/booksquadgoals/bsg-5-the-book-is-always-better-the-girl

54:54 - Listener Feedback: WESTWORLD
1:02:28 - Hereditary Feedback AGAIN (buckle up)
1:07:30 - Some things on the blog
1:08:23 - Featured Bookstore: Murder by the Book
1:12:28 - Next Time: The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta!]]>4556armie-hammer,books,boots-riley,civil-rights,feminism,film,lakeith-stanfield,literature,marxism,movie-reviews,movies,pop-culture,tessa-thompsontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-17-yoss-queen-super-extra-grande--15266803thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!

0:30 – We all look good and have metal personas
6:40 – Who is Yoss and what is "Super Extra Grande?"
Documentary: https://vimeo.com/117932844
12:00 – How’s the plot and writing?
15:00 – How bout this doozy of a narrator?
18:00 – Some quotes and thoughts about women in the book
27:08 – Intersectionality
30:00 – Spanglish
34:19 – Guest starring Cersei
35:04 – Reading pace and gosh how short is this book
38:15 – The laketons, secrets, and dumb women
40:35 – Ratings
52:54 – Letters!
1:04:06 – Stuff we’re into
1:09:14 – T-shirts!
Light: https://amzn.to/2mph1p0
Dark: https://amzn.to/2KZKh4o
1:12:16 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Next Othersode: "Sorry To Bother You"
Next Fullpisode: "The Leftovers" by Tom Perrotta]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15266803Mon, 16 Jul 2018 17:16:46 +0000#BookSquadGoalsDrink along with us as the #BookSquad discusses "Super Extra Grande," a short novel by Cuban sci-fi author and metal band member, Yoss. Find out what our metal band personas would be before we delve into some serious misogyny issues in this book. We...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!

0:30 – We all look good and have metal personas
6:40 – Who is Yoss and what is "Super Extra Grande?"
Documentary: https://vimeo.com/117932844
12:00 – How’s the plot and writing?
15:00 – How bout this doozy of a narrator?
18:00 – Some quotes and thoughts about women in the book
27:08 – Intersectionality
30:00 – Spanglish
34:19 – Guest starring Cersei
35:04 – Reading pace and gosh how short is this book
38:15 – The laketons, secrets, and dumb women
40:35 – Ratings
52:54 – Letters!
1:04:06 – Stuff we’re into
1:09:14 – T-shirts!
Light: https://amzn.to/2mph1p0
Dark: https://amzn.to/2KZKh4o
1:12:16 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Next Othersode: "Sorry To Bother You"
Next Fullpisode: "The Leftovers" by Tom Perrotta]]>4889book-review,books,cuba,cuban,feminism,intersectional-feminism,literary-criticism,literature,science-fiction,scifi,sci-fi,spanglish,super-extra-grande,yosstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-16-girl-look-at-that-robutt-westworld--15176191thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!

0:36 – Intro question—what park would you want to visit?
7:27 – Summary and spoiler warning
9:50 – Thoughts about this season in general
25:00 – Nonlinearity and narrative
27:08 – Interview with Lisa Joy (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/westworld-season-2-finale-explained-lisa-joy-season-3-1122744)
33:00 – Linearity and character and comparisons to 'LOST'
37:18 – Characterization and favorite characters
47:20 – Dolores!
53:00 – Radiohead and music and the show
57:11 – 'Solo' feedback
1:06:00 – 'Hereditary' chat
1:15:24 – What’s on the blog, what’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15176191Mon, 02 Jul 2018 15:10:44 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin the #BookSquad in the dusty, violent old west as we take on season 2 of HBO's 'Westworld' and spoil literally everything. Find out what "world" squad members want to go to, how we think season 2 compares to season 1, who are favorite characters...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!

0:36 – Intro question—what park would you want to visit?
7:27 – Summary and spoiler warning
9:50 – Thoughts about this season in general
25:00 – Nonlinearity and narrative
27:08 – Interview with Lisa Joy (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/westworld-season-2-finale-explained-lisa-joy-season-3-1122744)
33:00 – Linearity and character and comparisons to 'LOST'
37:18 – Characterization and favorite characters
47:20 – Dolores!
53:00 – Radiohead and music and the show
57:11 – 'Solo' feedback
1:06:00 – 'Hereditary' chat
1:15:24 – What’s on the blog, what’s up next?]]>5117hbo,hereditary,jonathan-nolan,lisa-joy,pop-culture,robots,solo,television,tv-criticism,tv-discussion,westerns,westworld,west-worldtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-16-have-fun-in-jail-bitch-i-ll-be-gone-in-the-dark--15075840http://booksquadgoals.com, you can follow us on social media @booksquadgoals, and you can send any feedback to our email address, thesquad@booksquadgoals.com.

TOC
0:31 - Introduction/say hello to our special guest, Stephanie! Check out her mystery novels, ‘Murder on the First Day of Christmas’ (http://a.co/iskeiz5) and ‘Murder in a Two-Seater’ (http://a.co/dZMWyE9)
1:39 - If you could have all the answers to an unsolved murder, what would it be and why? (JonBenet, duh)
12:12 - Goodreads summary (abridged)
14:20 - Who is the GSK? What did he do?
17:00 - The crime descriptions/what scares us
22:10 - Were we aware of the case prior to reading the book?
24:30 - The intersection of True Crime and Memoir
34:00 - Do the time jumps and multiple timelines work? (Kelli is a true crime downer)
37:54 - Quick break to trash multiple audiobooks
40:30 - Mary loves this book!
44:25 - Paul Holes Obsession Corner
48:28 - Michelle’s approach & what happened to her
51:20 - True Crime ASMR for your sleeping pleasure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADXGW_Jv9SQ
52:10 - Men vs women when it comes to true crime
53:06 - Mary’s short reading of the epilogue - ‘Letter to an Old Man’
55:04 - THEY CAUGHT HIM! Thanks to Michelle?
1:00:04 - Final thoughts & ratings

1:03:40 - IBGITD listener feedback! We saved a 12-year-old’s life!
1:07:24 - Station Eleven listener feedback from Claire and Charlie
1:14:48 - Stuff We’re Into!
1:23:49 - Featured Bookstore: Books are Magic! https://www.booksaremagic.net/
1:27:07 - What the fuck is on the blog? Take our quiz to find out which squad member you are: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/book-squad-quiz
1:30:28 - Next time on the podcast: 'Westworld' Othersode! Our next book is ‘Super Extra Grande’ by Yoss.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15075840Mon, 18 Jun 2018 17:05:20 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin us for a deep dive into the case of the Golden State Killer as we discuss Michelle McNamara’s book, “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark.” Joined by special guest and true crime aficionado Stephanie, the Squad covers all of the juicy details of the GSK...http://booksquadgoals.com, you can follow us on social media @booksquadgoals, and you can send any feedback to our email address, thesquad@booksquadgoals.com.

TOC
0:31 - Introduction/say hello to our special guest, Stephanie! Check out her mystery novels, ‘Murder on the First Day of Christmas’ (http://a.co/iskeiz5) and ‘Murder in a Two-Seater’ (http://a.co/dZMWyE9)
1:39 - If you could have all the answers to an unsolved murder, what would it be and why? (JonBenet, duh)
12:12 - Goodreads summary (abridged)
14:20 - Who is the GSK? What did he do?
17:00 - The crime descriptions/what scares us
22:10 - Were we aware of the case prior to reading the book?
24:30 - The intersection of True Crime and Memoir
34:00 - Do the time jumps and multiple timelines work? (Kelli is a true crime downer)
37:54 - Quick break to trash multiple audiobooks
40:30 - Mary loves this book!
44:25 - Paul Holes Obsession Corner
48:28 - Michelle’s approach & what happened to her
51:20 - True Crime ASMR for your sleeping pleasure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADXGW_Jv9SQ
52:10 - Men vs women when it comes to true crime
53:06 - Mary’s short reading of the epilogue - ‘Letter to an Old Man’
55:04 - THEY CAUGHT HIM! Thanks to Michelle?
1:00:04 - Final thoughts & ratings

1:03:40 - IBGITD listener feedback! We saved a 12-year-old’s life!
1:07:24 - Station Eleven listener feedback from Claire and Charlie
1:14:48 - Stuff We’re Into!
1:23:49 - Featured Bookstore: Books are Magic! https://www.booksaremagic.net/
1:27:07 - What the fuck is on the blog? Take our quiz to find out which squad member you are: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/book-squad-quiz
1:30:28 - Next time on the podcast: 'Westworld' Othersode! Our next book is ‘Super Extra Grande’ by Yoss.]]>5749book-clubs,book-reviews,feminism,golden-state-killer,ill-be-gone-in-the-dark,michelle-mcnamara,non-fiction,true-crimetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-15-solo-a-donald-glover-story--14962222thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

0:20—Introductions/favorite things about Donald Glover
7:00—Movie summary
8:09—Production woes: http://www.vulture.com/2018/03/solo-a-star-wars-story-actor-details-production-troubles.html
14:45—Underperformance at the box office and how Solo had to be “better” than The Last Jedi; what’s canon and not canon?
25:25—Chemistry between Chewie and Han, central relationships to the film
27:30—Potential Lando spinoff?
34:16—Qi’ra (the most ridiculous spelling in the world)
39:17—What’s up with all the ladies in Solo? Also, peripheral characters.
41:30—How would it work? It would work.
44:45—What is the message of this movie?
51:00—THE BIG CAMEO—what does it mean?!
55:45—Final thoughts about the film
57:55—What’s on the blog? Riverdale, Bachelorette, robots, Nailed It!, and more!
1:01:45—What’s next on the pod? I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara!! And later…Westworld!

Other articles mentioned in the podcast:
https://dailytimes.com.pk/244158/donald-glover-reveals-his-plans-for-star-wars-spin-off-film-about-lando-calrissian/

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/05/solo-star-wars-darth-maul-alive-died-cameo-explained]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14962222Mon, 04 Jun 2018 04:00:06 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThe Squad returns to a galaxy far, far away to discuss Solo: A Star Wars Story in this othersode. We get into the film's production woes, the reasons behind exploring this particular character, action versus world-building, the fate of the female...thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

0:20—Introductions/favorite things about Donald Glover
7:00—Movie summary
8:09—Production woes: http://www.vulture.com/2018/03/solo-a-star-wars-story-actor-details-production-troubles.html
14:45—Underperformance at the box office and how Solo had to be “better” than The Last Jedi; what’s canon and not canon?
25:25—Chemistry between Chewie and Han, central relationships to the film
27:30—Potential Lando spinoff?
34:16—Qi’ra (the most ridiculous spelling in the world)
39:17—What’s up with all the ladies in Solo? Also, peripheral characters.
41:30—How would it work? It would work.
44:45—What is the message of this movie?
51:00—THE BIG CAMEO—what does it mean?!
55:45—Final thoughts about the film
57:55—What’s on the blog? Riverdale, Bachelorette, robots, Nailed It!, and more!
1:01:45—What’s next on the pod? I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara!! And later…Westworld!

Other articles mentioned in the podcast:
https://dailytimes.com.pk/244158/donald-glover-reveals-his-plans-for-star-wars-spin-off-film-about-lando-calrissian/

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/05/solo-star-wars-darth-maul-alive-died-cameo-explained]]>4143book-club,books,childish-gambino,donald-glover,han-solo,movies,pop-culture,solo,solo-a-star-wars-story,star-warstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-15-call-emily-s-dad-station-eleven--14848564
:30 – Intros and icebreakers! With A Todd

9:47 – So what’s this book about?
12:45 – Who’s the narrator?
17:57 – How to have an apocalypse without zombies
25:18 – Is there a main character? They’re all great, really.
32:45 – Miranda is really cool, ok?
35:19 – You’re a cult leader, call your dad!
39:26 – A text within a text
42:14 – Clark’s the bomb and the writing is great
44:20 – Kirsten’s tattoos
45:40 – “Everything happens for a reason”
48:11 – Call your dad if you’re in a cult, just like the MFM ladies tell you!
49:30 – Let’s talk about Star Trek
53:20 – Why Shakespeare?
55:32 – What is this novel about?
1:06:13 – What about the ending?
1:09:44 – Ratings!
1:13:32 – The rights have been sold!

1:15:16 – Bookstore of the month— E. Shaver, Bookseller! http://www.eshaverbooks.com/
1:18:29 – What’s on the blog?
1.23:15 – Almost paradiiiiise! YA book club and our GIVEAWAY! Congrats, Chloe!
1:27:00 – Next on the podcast: SOLO, A Star Wars Story! Our next book (in one month) is "I'll Be Gone in the Dark" by Michelle McNamara.


**We want to apologize for some sound issues we had during this recording due to 'technical difficulties,' as they say. We assure you that we're doing our best to eliminate them in the future! We're still new at this... kinda.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14848564Mon, 21 May 2018 19:29:23 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIf the world as we know it ended today, how would you survive? What would you miss? Who would you be? The squad explores these questions and more in our discussion of Emily St. John Mandel's 2014 novel "Station Eleven." Join us and our special guest...
:30 – Intros and icebreakers! With A Todd

9:47 – So what’s this book about?
12:45 – Who’s the narrator?
17:57 – How to have an apocalypse without zombies
25:18 – Is there a main character? They’re all great, really.
32:45 – Miranda is really cool, ok?
35:19 – You’re a cult leader, call your dad!
39:26 – A text within a text
42:14 – Clark’s the bomb and the writing is great
44:20 – Kirsten’s tattoos
45:40 – “Everything happens for a reason”
48:11 – Call your dad if you’re in a cult, just like the MFM ladies tell you!
49:30 – Let’s talk about Star Trek
53:20 – Why Shakespeare?
55:32 – What is this novel about?
1:06:13 – What about the ending?
1:09:44 – Ratings!
1:13:32 – The rights have been sold!

1:15:16 – Bookstore of the month— E. Shaver, Bookseller! http://www.eshaverbooks.com/
1:18:29 – What’s on the blog?
1.23:15 – Almost paradiiiiise! YA book club and our GIVEAWAY! Congrats, Chloe!
1:27:00 – Next on the podcast: SOLO, A Star Wars Story! Our next book (in one month) is "I'll Be Gone in the Dark" by Michelle McNamara.


**We want to apologize for some sound issues we had during this recording due to 'technical difficulties,' as they say. We assure you that we're doing our best to eliminate them in the future! We're still new at this... kinda.]]>5473apocalypse,book-club,book-clubs,book-reviews,books,emily-st-john-mandel,feminism,literary-criticism,literature,pop-culture,shakespeare,station-eleventruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-14-the-glitch-just-typed-unfriended--14725071
0:42 - Why Unfriended and NOT Infinity War
2:24 - If you were an Internet ghost…
3:53 - Should we be using Instagram stories?

5:33 - I guess we should just get into the thing
7:06 - Why is this movie so good? It’s so good.
13:00 - Is Blaire the worst or only the second worst?
19:20 - Poking fun at teen horror stereotypes
24:00 - How do we feel about the computer screen conceit?
31:12 - PSA Time with Kelli: Cyberbullying is bad
34:10 - Real life rich white teens
38:03 - So is it scary?
40:20 - What’s the deal with Laura Barns?
41:18 - We plan out the 'Unfriended' prequel
42:19 - Why doesn’t everyone love this movie? We don’t get it.
45:03 - There will be an 'Unfriended' sequel!

47:11 - Quiz: Who is Your Bookish Boyfriend? Take the quiz with us!
https://bookriot.com/2018/05/01/bookish-boyfriend-quiz/

58:10 - Listener Feedback: More about 'RP1'
1:00:48 - Men, I’m talking to you

1:01:59 - What’s on the blog?
1:06:41 - We have a podcast! What’s coming up?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14725071Mon, 07 May 2018 13:01:35 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin the #Squad on a deep dive into the world of cyberbullying and spooky Internet things as we discuss the 2014 film 'Unfriended.' We talk about how well the movie's conceit is working, why Blaire is kind of terrible, and the scariest parts of the...
0:42 - Why Unfriended and NOT Infinity War
2:24 - If you were an Internet ghost…
3:53 - Should we be using Instagram stories?

5:33 - I guess we should just get into the thing
7:06 - Why is this movie so good? It’s so good.
13:00 - Is Blaire the worst or only the second worst?
19:20 - Poking fun at teen horror stereotypes
24:00 - How do we feel about the computer screen conceit?
31:12 - PSA Time with Kelli: Cyberbullying is bad
34:10 - Real life rich white teens
38:03 - So is it scary?
40:20 - What’s the deal with Laura Barns?
41:18 - We plan out the 'Unfriended' prequel
42:19 - Why doesn’t everyone love this movie? We don’t get it.
45:03 - There will be an 'Unfriended' sequel!

47:11 - Quiz: Who is Your Bookish Boyfriend? Take the quiz with us!
https://bookriot.com/2018/05/01/bookish-boyfriend-quiz/

58:10 - Listener Feedback: More about 'RP1'
1:00:48 - Men, I’m talking to you

1:01:59 - What’s on the blog?
1:06:41 - We have a podcast! What’s coming up?]]>4598feminism,film-discussion,film-review,horror,horror-movies,literary-boyfriend,movie-discussion,movie-review,movies,ready-player-one,unfriendedtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-14-birthday-sode-the-mothers--14602738
1:08--Podcast new year resolutions
5:27--Summary
8:00--Perspective and the mothers
11:23--Motherhood and moms
21:11--Grief and guilt
26:25--Luke
35:30--FEELINGS
38:08--Mom2BE is back!
40:53--Nadia
47:00-Emily's magic make out skills
57:40--Ratings!
1:00:05--RP1 feedback
1:03:03--featured bookstore: bombshell comics!
1:07:25--presents!
1:21:37--Mary's Cheryl Blossom poem, then more presents!
1:29:35--whats up next--UNFRIENDED]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14602738Mon, 23 Apr 2018 05:00:04 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThe #BookSquad visits SoCal this week as we discuss The Mothers, Brit Bennett's stellar debut novel. We cover motherhood (duh!), guilt, grief, and the like. But have no fear, this isn't a bummer episode! In fact, it's pretty cute. The Squad is...
1:08--Podcast new year resolutions
5:27--Summary
8:00--Perspective and the mothers
11:23--Motherhood and moms
21:11--Grief and guilt
26:25--Luke
35:30--FEELINGS
38:08--Mom2BE is back!
40:53--Nadia
47:00-Emily's magic make out skills
57:40--Ratings!
1:00:05--RP1 feedback
1:03:03--featured bookstore: bombshell comics!
1:07:25--presents!
1:21:37--Mary's Cheryl Blossom poem, then more presents!
1:29:35--whats up next--UNFRIENDED]]>5774bill-murray,birthday,books,brit-bennett,cats,comedy,criticism,dogs,feminism,film,literature,mothers,movies,pop-culture,ready-player-one,rp1,the-mothers,triflers-need-not-apply,unboxings,unicornstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-13-nerd-porn-auteur-ready-player-one--14488745
1:00 – Summary and intro
3:55 – What’s your favorite 80s movie?

9:10 – Let’s jump into it—what is everyone saying about this movie?
(Science Fiction by women, for reference: https://bookriot.com/2018/02/20/read-harder-sci-fi-novel-female-protagonist-by-a-female-author/)
1:06 – Funny responses to the book/film
Jenny Nicholson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWPMJwHrWFU
McSweeney's: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/excerpts-from-my-upcoming-novel-ready-player-two-girl-stuff
14:36 – Mary and Susan can overlook things; also, Artemis is cooler in the book!
16:28 – Kelli’s big moment: the poem. Read along here: https://www.reddit.com/r/justneckbeardthings/comments/6pfmim/this_incredible_poem_by_ready_player_one_author/
25:40 – How the poem relates to the movie
32:20 – Gamergate and RP1
Vox article: https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/3/26/17148350/ready-player-one-book-backlash-controversy-gamergate-explained
38:40 – Ok, let’s talk about the movie though
46:25 – The first challenge and why Mary is mad it was changed
49:09 – But "The Shining" though!
56:00 – Aech
1:05:50 – Ratings!

1:14:53 – Giveaway!!
1:18:04 – What’s on the blog?

Next time on #BSG: A review of "The Mothers" by Brit Bennett, and our BIRTHDAY!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14488745Mon, 09 Apr 2018 04:00:06 +0000#BookSquadGoalsPut on your haptic suits and join the Book Squad in Halliday’s OASIS as we discuss the new Steven Spielberg movie, "Ready Player One." We’ve got lots of thoughts and feelings about Parzival, Aech and Art3mis in the movie, as well as in Ernest Cline’s...
1:00 – Summary and intro
3:55 – What’s your favorite 80s movie?

9:10 – Let’s jump into it—what is everyone saying about this movie?
(Science Fiction by women, for reference: https://bookriot.com/2018/02/20/read-harder-sci-fi-novel-female-protagonist-by-a-female-author/)
1:06 – Funny responses to the book/film
Jenny Nicholson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWPMJwHrWFU
McSweeney's: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/excerpts-from-my-upcoming-novel-ready-player-two-girl-stuff
14:36 – Mary and Susan can overlook things; also, Artemis is cooler in the book!
16:28 – Kelli’s big moment: the poem. Read along here: https://www.reddit.com/r/justneckbeardthings/comments/6pfmim/this_incredible_poem_by_ready_player_one_author/
25:40 – How the poem relates to the movie
32:20 – Gamergate and RP1
Vox article: https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/3/26/17148350/ready-player-one-book-backlash-controversy-gamergate-explained
38:40 – Ok, let’s talk about the movie though
46:25 – The first challenge and why Mary is mad it was changed
49:09 – But "The Shining" though!
56:00 – Aech
1:05:50 – Ratings!

1:14:53 – Giveaway!!
1:18:04 – What’s on the blog?

Next time on #BSG: A review of "The Mothers" by Brit Bennett, and our BIRTHDAY!]]>5172book-club,book-reviews,books,criticism,ernest-cline,feminism,film-review,movie-reviews,movies,pop-culture,ready-player-one,science-fiction,steven-spielbergtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-13-dnf-something-no-one-is-coming-to-save-us--14381354
1:09 – Intro and summary
3:55 – What did we rate it?
11.:25 – JJ? Gatsby? Same dude?
18:28 – Is this book about parenting?
21:30 – The past; we are depressed
29:05 – The end—what of it?
31:07 – Motherhood and pregnancy
38:06 – Race and stereotypes
42:45 – Dream cast of NOICTSU movie

46:28 – Featured bookstore: Little Shop of Stories - http://littleshopofstories.com/

50:15 – Listener feedback: ‘American War!’
57:35 – The power of the DNF
1:05:02 – 'Annihilation' feedback. Helplessly Hoping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGtFRsCXRcc

1.15.43 – New site announcement! Visit us at our new home, http://www.booksquadgoals.com. Also, what’s on the blog?

Next time on BSG: an othersode on Wes Anderson’s ‘Isle of Dogs!’]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14381354Mon, 26 Mar 2018 04:00:05 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin the #BookSquad in Pinewood, North Carolina for a not-so-Gatsby retelling of 'The Great Gatsby' in 'No One Is Coming to Save Us' by Stephanie Powell Watts. The squad discusses characterization, pregnancy and motherhood, and the role of memory and...
1:09 – Intro and summary
3:55 – What did we rate it?
11.:25 – JJ? Gatsby? Same dude?
18:28 – Is this book about parenting?
21:30 – The past; we are depressed
29:05 – The end—what of it?
31:07 – Motherhood and pregnancy
38:06 – Race and stereotypes
42:45 – Dream cast of NOICTSU movie

46:28 – Featured bookstore: Little Shop of Stories - http://littleshopofstories.com/

50:15 – Listener feedback: ‘American War!’
57:35 – The power of the DNF
1:05:02 – 'Annihilation' feedback. Helplessly Hoping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGtFRsCXRcc

1.15.43 – New site announcement! Visit us at our new home, http://www.booksquadgoals.com. Also, what’s on the blog?

Next time on BSG: an othersode on Wes Anderson’s ‘Isle of Dogs!’]]>5753american-war,annihilation,book-analysis,book-club,book-reviews,books,comedy,criticism,feminism,literature,no-one-is-coming-to-save-us,stephanie-powell-wattstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-12-weekend-at-area-x-annihilation--14260640
1:23 – What would your job be in Area X?
5:47 – Summary and intro
11:58 – Kane and Lena’s relationship
13:36 – Is “Annihilation” really just Sailor Moon??
24:09 – What is up with Area X?
29:30 – What happens to Josie
33:55 – THE TAPE and weird things happening to people in Area X
38:44 – The Bear - Article about the visual effects: https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/28/17059970/annihilation-visual-effects-interview-andrew-whitehurst-bear
45:10 – THE END. What does it mean? Emily Yoshida’s article:
https://www.vulture.com/2018/02/annihilation-review.html
59:58 – Transition to book talk
1:08:20 – The whitewashing controversy
1:14:58 – Ratings and reviews

1:24:45 – What’s on the blog?! What’s up next??

Next time on #BSG: A discussion of “No One Is Coming to Save Us” by Stephanie Powell Watts!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14260640Mon, 12 Mar 2018 04:00:05 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin the squad as we journey deep into Area X for our long-awaited discussion of ANNIHILATION! In this episode, we tackle Alex Garland’s trippy adaptation of the Jeff VanderMeer novel, and we ask all of the important questions: What is this film...
1:23 – What would your job be in Area X?
5:47 – Summary and intro
11:58 – Kane and Lena’s relationship
13:36 – Is “Annihilation” really just Sailor Moon??
24:09 – What is up with Area X?
29:30 – What happens to Josie
33:55 – THE TAPE and weird things happening to people in Area X
38:44 – The Bear - Article about the visual effects: https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/28/17059970/annihilation-visual-effects-interview-andrew-whitehurst-bear
45:10 – THE END. What does it mean? Emily Yoshida’s article:
https://www.vulture.com/2018/02/annihilation-review.html
59:58 – Transition to book talk
1:08:20 – The whitewashing controversy
1:14:58 – Ratings and reviews

1:24:45 – What’s on the blog?! What’s up next??

Next time on #BSG: A discussion of “No One Is Coming to Save Us” by Stephanie Powell Watts!]]>5148adaptation,alex-garland,annihilation,feminism,film-criticism,jeff-vandermeer,literature,movie-reviews,natalie-portman,oscar-isaac,sci-fitruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-12-zombie-carolina-american-war--14146284
1:05–we miss Susan!
2:15–who’s your favorite president and why?
6:40–Book intro: why Mary picked it and what it’s about
13:06–feminine vs. masculine—the twins
19:23–Sarat’s body
23:50–The racialized body
26:05–but what about the civil war?
31:06–WHERE IS FLORIDA
31:31–The south and the past
34:55–Geography we know!
38:00–South Carolina...also screwed. Zombie Carolina
38:41–how does the war end?
50:00–Simon’s Story
1:02:00–final thoughts and ratings!

1:11:10–featured bookstore: Church Street Coffee and Books https://booksquad.ink/blog/featured-bookstore-church-street-coffee-and-books-birmingham-al

1:14:34–Book of Speculation question
1:16:30–Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo question (and Mary’s thoughts on the book!)
1:21:36–50 Shades Freed
1:29:40–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14146284Mon, 26 Feb 2018 15:38:13 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThis week, the squad tackles global warming and animosity between the North and South. Are we talking about the past? Are we talking about the present? Neither! We're discussing America in the year 2073 as the country is in the middle of its second...
1:05–we miss Susan!
2:15–who’s your favorite president and why?
6:40–Book intro: why Mary picked it and what it’s about
13:06–feminine vs. masculine—the twins
19:23–Sarat’s body
23:50–The racialized body
26:05–but what about the civil war?
31:06–WHERE IS FLORIDA
31:31–The south and the past
34:55–Geography we know!
38:00–South Carolina...also screwed. Zombie Carolina
38:41–how does the war end?
50:00–Simon’s Story
1:02:00–final thoughts and ratings!

1:11:10–featured bookstore: Church Street Coffee and Books https://booksquad.ink/blog/featured-bookstore-church-street-coffee-and-books-birmingham-al

1:14:34–Book of Speculation question
1:16:30–Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo question (and Mary’s thoughts on the book!)
1:21:36–50 Shades Freed
1:29:40–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?]]>5960america,american-war,book-reviews,books,literature,omar-el-akkad,politics,pop-culturetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/othersode-11-a-high-budget-movie-about-average-sex-50-shades-freed--14032384
0:30 – Intros and why we are now doing 'Othersodes'

2:12 – Elizabeth is here—and ratings
11:07 – This is not how publishing works
14:20 – Susan’s experience—more reviews!
17:00 – Plot (?) summary, and then our much better plot summary
24:28 – Pop sensation Rita Ora and how the Grey family seems unrelated
26:07 – What’s a good heist outfit?
28:50 – When Mary said WHAT in the theater
35:50 - But the acting tho, and the lack of chemistry
38:15 – Elizabeth’s filmmaking takes
41:33 – Is this movie sexy? Is it interesting?
44:00 – Sex and emotional manipulation and BDSM
48:20 – Kelli’s least fave parts
53:03 – Dream casting
57: 20 – Review time!
59:35 – Emily Yoshida’s article - http://www.vulture.com/2018/02/fifty-shades-freed-review.html
1:10:00 – Shout out to 3 Parks Wineeeee - http://www.3parkswine.com

1:12:30 – What’s on the blog? What’s next?

Next time on Book Squad Goals: A discussion of Omar El Akkad's "American War."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14032384Mon, 12 Feb 2018 15:23:29 +0000#BookSquadGoalsOn a very sexy edition of #BookSquadGoals, the squad breaks down the new film "Fifty Shades Freed," the so-called "climax" of the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy. Join us as we discuss the strange plot, the use of ice cream during sex, pop sensation Rita...
0:30 – Intros and why we are now doing 'Othersodes'

2:12 – Elizabeth is here—and ratings
11:07 – This is not how publishing works
14:20 – Susan’s experience—more reviews!
17:00 – Plot (?) summary, and then our much better plot summary
24:28 – Pop sensation Rita Ora and how the Grey family seems unrelated
26:07 – What’s a good heist outfit?
28:50 – When Mary said WHAT in the theater
35:50 - But the acting tho, and the lack of chemistry
38:15 – Elizabeth’s filmmaking takes
41:33 – Is this movie sexy? Is it interesting?
44:00 – Sex and emotional manipulation and BDSM
48:20 – Kelli’s least fave parts
53:03 – Dream casting
57: 20 – Review time!
59:35 – Emily Yoshida’s article - http://www.vulture.com/2018/02/fifty-shades-freed-review.html
1:10:00 – Shout out to 3 Parks Wineeeee - http://www.3parkswine.com

1:12:30 – What’s on the blog? What’s next?

Next time on Book Squad Goals: A discussion of Omar El Akkad's "American War."]]>4661bad-movies,eljames,e-l-james,feminism,fifty-shades,fifty-shades-freed,fifty-shades-of-grey,fifty-shades-trilogy,film-criticism,film-review,moviestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-11-men-are-canceled-the-seven-husbands-of-evelyn-hugo--13907953
0:30–Mary is missing and sad!
1:23–book intro
2:53–general impressions and ratings
10:05–the twist!!
14:40–frame narratives and how Evelyn is more interesting than Monique
16:45–Emily’s workshop corner
21:10–Monique as a character
25:46–women are renewed, men are canceled
29:20–bi-erasure
32:22–race and passing
34:48–“book club books” and women’s fiction
42:45–speaking of shitty men—Hollywood!
49:26–bookstore of the month-ish
52:48–Susan feedback
- Link to Stephanie Meyer/Twilight video essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O06tMbIKh0
59:46–listener feedback!
- Link to the "Rape Joke" poem: https://www.theawl.com/2013/07/patricia-lockwood-rape-joke/
1:04:30–what’s on the blog?
1:06:34–next ep—ROMANCE
1:19:40–next book—American War]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13907953Sun, 28 Jan 2018 18:35:51 +0000#BookSquadGoalsCome with us to the glamorous world of old Hollywood as we discuss Taylor Jenkins Reid's "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo." The Squad talks about the narrative framing of the novel, how race and queer sexuality are treated, juicy Hollywood gossip,...
0:30–Mary is missing and sad!
1:23–book intro
2:53–general impressions and ratings
10:05–the twist!!
14:40–frame narratives and how Evelyn is more interesting than Monique
16:45–Emily’s workshop corner
21:10–Monique as a character
25:46–women are renewed, men are canceled
29:20–bi-erasure
32:22–race and passing
34:48–“book club books” and women’s fiction
42:45–speaking of shitty men—Hollywood!
49:26–bookstore of the month-ish
52:48–Susan feedback
- Link to Stephanie Meyer/Twilight video essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O06tMbIKh0
59:46–listener feedback!
- Link to the "Rape Joke" poem: https://www.theawl.com/2013/07/patricia-lockwood-rape-joke/
1:04:30–what’s on the blog?
1:06:34–next ep—ROMANCE
1:19:40–next book—American War]]>5000truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minisode-10-our-favorite-2017-things-interview-with-james-markert--13787138
00:30–WELCOME TO 2018, DUDES
02:17–Emily-When Dimple Met Rishi
06:40–Kelli-Lorde’s Melodrama
09:44–Mary-The Bold Type
13.33–Susan-American Vandal
17:36–Emily-Coco
22:00-Kelli-Kedi
26:37–Mary-Phoebe Bridgers’s Stranger in the Alps
31:42–Susan—Dirty John
34:57–Emily—The Big Sick
41:09–Kelli—Heavyweight
45:11–Mary-Night in the Woods
48:23–Susan-Thank God for Jokes
50:55–Interview Intro
51:54–Interview with author James Markert!
1:22:10–what’s up next/what’s on the blog?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13787138Mon, 15 Jan 2018 06:00:05 +0000#BookSquadGoals2017 was a trash fire at times, but the Squad found joy amongst the garbage in books, music, movies, comedy and podcasts. We each count down our top three pop culture things from 2017 and tell you why they were seriously awesome in their own special...
00:30–WELCOME TO 2018, DUDES
02:17–Emily-When Dimple Met Rishi
06:40–Kelli-Lorde’s Melodrama
09:44–Mary-The Bold Type
13.33–Susan-American Vandal
17:36–Emily-Coco
22:00-Kelli-Kedi
26:37–Mary-Phoebe Bridgers’s Stranger in the Alps
31:42–Susan—Dirty John
34:57–Emily—The Big Sick
41:09–Kelli—Heavyweight
45:11–Mary-Night in the Woods
48:23–Susan-Thank God for Jokes
50:55–Interview Intro
51:54–Interview with author James Markert!
1:22:10–what’s up next/what’s on the blog?]]>5250books,interviews,literature,movies,popculture,reviews,top3truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-10-put-a-tail-on-it-the-book-of-speculation--13705382
0:28 – Introductions! Welcome special guest Mary Kay, from http://everythingtryingtokillyou.blogspot.com/
2:50 - Icebreaker—what would your circus profession be?

8:20 – Why did Kelli pick this book/summary
10:48 – Ratings and general thoughts
17:12 – A leeeeetle bit more background bc goodreads is vague
21:21 – Stereotypes about the circus
25:10 – Past timeline v present timeline characters
28:28 – Do the storylines work together? Or nah?
33:24 – A weird big twist we reveal!
38:16 – but which storyline is better really?
40:30 – What about the narration (which changes)? Workshop corner!
44:54 – What is this book really about?
49:32 – Let’s talk about tarot!
53:12 – Back on themes—Mary Kay’s thoughts
57:46 – Is there enough magic? Or mermaids?
1:00:55 – Doyle, the motherfuckin' electric boy!
1:03:14 – Who is the curse REALLY about??
1:07:59 – Mary’s tangent about criticism

1:11:50 – Listener feedback on "Stranger Things"
1:14:08 – Emily’s take on "The Girls"
1:16:20 – STAR WARS!
Todd VanDerWerff's piece on the Episode VIII backlash: https://t.co/9Ks2CWRlEk
Porgs & Puffins: https://kotaku.com/the-last-jedis-porgs-are-just-puffins-which-the-film-c-1821485957

1:30:08 – What’s on the blog?

Next time on #BSG: An interview with author James Markert and our 2017 wrap-up! Our next book is "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13705382Mon, 01 Jan 2018 18:20:27 +0000#BookSquadGoalsSpecial guest Mary Kay from "Everything Trying to Kill You" joins the squad to discuss Erika Swyler’s novel "The Book of Speculation." In this episode, we discuss the ins and out of circus literature (which is totally a thing), tarot readings, family...
0:28 – Introductions! Welcome special guest Mary Kay, from http://everythingtryingtokillyou.blogspot.com/
2:50 - Icebreaker—what would your circus profession be?

8:20 – Why did Kelli pick this book/summary
10:48 – Ratings and general thoughts
17:12 – A leeeeetle bit more background bc goodreads is vague
21:21 – Stereotypes about the circus
25:10 – Past timeline v present timeline characters
28:28 – Do the storylines work together? Or nah?
33:24 – A weird big twist we reveal!
38:16 – but which storyline is better really?
40:30 – What about the narration (which changes)? Workshop corner!
44:54 – What is this book really about?
49:32 – Let’s talk about tarot!
53:12 – Back on themes—Mary Kay’s thoughts
57:46 – Is there enough magic? Or mermaids?
1:00:55 – Doyle, the motherfuckin' electric boy!
1:03:14 – Who is the curse REALLY about??
1:07:59 – Mary’s tangent about criticism

1:11:50 – Listener feedback on "Stranger Things"
1:14:08 – Emily’s take on "The Girls"
1:16:20 – STAR WARS!
Todd VanDerWerff's piece on the Episode VIII backlash: https://t.co/9Ks2CWRlEk
Porgs & Puffins: https://kotaku.com/the-last-jedis-porgs-are-just-puffins-which-the-film-c-1821485957

1:30:08 – What’s on the blog?

Next time on #BSG: An interview with author James Markert and our 2017 wrap-up! Our next book is "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid.]]>5768book-club,books,circus,literature,the-book-of-speculationtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minisode-9-star-wars-is-just-like-the-lizzie-mcguire-movie--13617820
0:30 - An epic intro, in a galaxy far far away...
2:25 – What’s your favorite Star Wars movie and why?
9:18 – Characters in the new trilogy: Kylo
15:20 – Can the Force work like a telephone?
19:00 - Stuff that got dropped from this movie—like, uh, where are the Knights of Ren?
21:00 - Finn’s story, or lack of story.
25:40 - and Benicio del Toro is in this movie? DJ Oops. Also, Holdo is awesome and also disappointing.
27:33 – Poe and Kelli’s thirst tweets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPtNK9kitO4
31:27 - Leia
35:17 – Poe’s true love
38:10 - Will DJ Oops return?
39:08 - We kind of hate action movies, how much we pee, exciting adventures in sneaking food in.
41:37– HUX
42:58 – We are sad about Phasma
45:07 – Rey’s parentage problem
51:16 - Luke v Kylo and memories
53:45 – Mary cries about puppets
55:40 – WHERE CAN I GET A CRYSTAL FOX? Also, PORG NATION
58:36 - BB8 is so cute. The true hero.
59:06 - Rey and Poe meet!
59:59 – Critics v fans
1:14:00 – Our general thoughts! Review time!

1:17:27– Tubby and Coo’s: our featured bookstore! http://tubbyandcoos.com/

1:21:20 – What’s on the blog?
1:24:18 – Next up: The Book of Speculation!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13617820Mon, 18 Dec 2017 21:45:23 +0000#BookSquadGoalsA long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…four women known as the #BookSquad braved crowded theaters on opening weekend to see the new Star Wars movie: The Last Jedi. Listen as we discuss our favorite Star Wars movies, the best characters (Kylo Ren...
0:30 - An epic intro, in a galaxy far far away...
2:25 – What’s your favorite Star Wars movie and why?
9:18 – Characters in the new trilogy: Kylo
15:20 – Can the Force work like a telephone?
19:00 - Stuff that got dropped from this movie—like, uh, where are the Knights of Ren?
21:00 - Finn’s story, or lack of story.
25:40 - and Benicio del Toro is in this movie? DJ Oops. Also, Holdo is awesome and also disappointing.
27:33 – Poe and Kelli’s thirst tweets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPtNK9kitO4
31:27 - Leia
35:17 – Poe’s true love
38:10 - Will DJ Oops return?
39:08 - We kind of hate action movies, how much we pee, exciting adventures in sneaking food in.
41:37– HUX
42:58 – We are sad about Phasma
45:07 – Rey’s parentage problem
51:16 - Luke v Kylo and memories
53:45 – Mary cries about puppets
55:40 – WHERE CAN I GET A CRYSTAL FOX? Also, PORG NATION
58:36 - BB8 is so cute. The true hero.
59:06 - Rey and Poe meet!
59:59 – Critics v fans
1:14:00 – Our general thoughts! Review time!

1:17:27– Tubby and Coo’s: our featured bookstore! http://tubbyandcoos.com/

1:21:20 – What’s on the blog?
1:24:18 – Next up: The Book of Speculation!]]>5294adam-driver,books,carrie-fisher,kylo-ren,luke-skywalker,movies,oscar-isaac,pop-culture,reviews,star-wars,the-last-jeditruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-9-i-m-more-of-a-bundy-girl-the-girls--13505586
0:00 – Help us honor Adam Martin. Visit http://www.lls.org/donate.

1:53 – Intro & serial killer quizzzz: https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/quizzes-trivia-riddles/which-famous-serial-killer-are-you/
15:54 – The results!

17:17 – The book and the events it’s based on
19:50 – General thoughts and ratings
29:41 – Writing style and narration
37:18 – Evie’s relationships—Suzanne
45:00 – Tamar
48:44 – Sasha
53:48 – Russell Manson
1:00:40 – Final thoughts

1:01:40 – Stuff we’re into!
1:11:28 – 'Everything Trying to Kill You — listen to their episode on 'The Lure' ft. Emily: http://everythingtryingtokillyou.blogspot.com
1:13:44 – What’s up next? What’s on the blog? And our new GIVEAWAY!

Next time on #BSG: A very Star Wars minisode!
Our next book: The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13505586Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:24:43 +0000#BookSquadGoalsDive into the gritty, acid-soaked world of Emma Cline's 'The Girls' with the Squad. Get in the Mansony mood by taking the Which Famous Serial Killer Are You? quiz with us. Then we discuss Cline's writing style and why we love our narrator, Evie, and...
0:00 – Help us honor Adam Martin. Visit http://www.lls.org/donate.

1:53 – Intro & serial killer quizzzz: https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/quizzes-trivia-riddles/which-famous-serial-killer-are-you/
15:54 – The results!

17:17 – The book and the events it’s based on
19:50 – General thoughts and ratings
29:41 – Writing style and narration
37:18 – Evie’s relationships—Suzanne
45:00 – Tamar
48:44 – Sasha
53:48 – Russell Manson
1:00:40 – Final thoughts

1:01:40 – Stuff we’re into!
1:11:28 – 'Everything Trying to Kill You — listen to their episode on 'The Lure' ft. Emily: http://everythingtryingtokillyou.blogspot.com
1:13:44 – What’s up next? What’s on the blog? And our new GIVEAWAY!

Next time on #BSG: A very Star Wars minisode!
Our next book: The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler]]>4836book-club,books,literature,the-girls,true-crimetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minisode-8-we-saw-it-in-our-now-memories-stranger-things-2--13371675
Don't forget to check out this month’s featured book store, Avid Bookshop! http://www.avidbookshop.com

1:30 – Quiz Time (https://www.buzzfeed.com/yeezytaughtme/which-stranger-things-kid-are-you-24u4f?utm_term=.uveWOzx4q)
18:27 – Stranger Thiiiiiings *synth noises*/what is it? Overall thoughts?
23:30 - KING STEVE and other characters who have grown
27:00 - Hopper and El
29:25 - Will the Wise
34:20 - Dustin and why he’s maybe the worst
39:30 - Gotta Keep em (female characters) separated (https://www.avclub.com/stranger-things-2-keeps-its-strong-female-characters-1820280840)
47:60 – The Lost Sister
Article 1: https://www.wired.com/story/stranger-things-2-discussion/
Article 2: http://ew.com/tv/2017/11/05/stranger-things-2-chapter-7-defense/
55:20 - Thoughts on the ending
1:02:45 - Questions? Comments? Tell us about your now memories!

1:03:20 - What’s on the blog? What’s up next?
1:07:52 – The Girls by Emma Cline!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13371675Mon, 20 Nov 2017 05:00:04 +0000#BookSquadGoalsIt's time to enter the Upside Down with the Book Squad as we discuss Stranger Things 2. Play some synth music and take the Which Stranger Things Kid Are You? quiz along with us. Then we're talking character arcs, strong female characters, middle...
Don't forget to check out this month’s featured book store, Avid Bookshop! http://www.avidbookshop.com

1:30 – Quiz Time (https://www.buzzfeed.com/yeezytaughtme/which-stranger-things-kid-are-you-24u4f?utm_term=.uveWOzx4q)
18:27 – Stranger Thiiiiiings *synth noises*/what is it? Overall thoughts?
23:30 - KING STEVE and other characters who have grown
27:00 - Hopper and El
29:25 - Will the Wise
34:20 - Dustin and why he’s maybe the worst
39:30 - Gotta Keep em (female characters) separated (https://www.avclub.com/stranger-things-2-keeps-its-strong-female-characters-1820280840)
47:60 – The Lost Sister
Article 1: https://www.wired.com/story/stranger-things-2-discussion/
Article 2: http://ew.com/tv/2017/11/05/stranger-things-2-chapter-7-defense/
55:20 - Thoughts on the ending
1:02:45 - Questions? Comments? Tell us about your now memories!

1:03:20 - What’s on the blog? What’s up next?
1:07:52 – The Girls by Emma Cline!]]>4275netflix,pop-culture,reviews,stranger-things,strangerthings2truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-8-borne-is-flubber-rats-are-forever-borne--13258412Check out this month’s featured book store, Avid Bookshop! http://www.avidbookshop.com

0:27 – Welcome, welcome to the Borne episode
0:50 – What is your fav Sci-Fi story?

6:40 – Description of "Borne" by Jeff VanderMeer
9:05 – What did we think about this book?
15:45 – What even is this book? "The New Weird" (http://www.avidbookshop.com/book/9781892391551)
24:55 – Mary can’t stop talking about the Southern Reach Trilogy
26:26 – Mord was Mary’s favorite thing & Jeff VanderMeer’s notes
27:17 – We would like to thank all the cats in the world
27:44 – The difference between science fiction and fantasy
31:00 – Have you guys heard of Zardulu?
(@Zardulu on Twitter
Reply All's 'Zardulu' - https://gimletmedia.com/episode/zardulu/)
36:16 – What is the point of this story? What is Borne?
39:38 – Borne exploring humanity in his own special way
42:59 – When Borne reveals his true nature
43:53 – Borne-isms
44:29 – You can’t trust something that doesn’t poop
46:00 – What’s the twist????
51:52 – Emily is the best at picking books
52:39 – Do you guys want to talk about narration?

58:20 – Featured Bookstore of the month: Avid Bookshop (http://www.avidbookshop.com)

63:35 – Listener Feedback: "All the Ugly & Wonderful Things" (Hit us up on THA GOODREADS - https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/220870-booksquadgoals)
1:07:20 – "Room" and Gender

1:12:10 – Stuff We’re Into

1:17:04 – What’s on the blooooog? What’s up next on the podcast?
1:22:15 – Giveaway for "The Girls" by Emma Cline (ENTER NOW! Rules at booksquad.ink/thegirlsgiveaway.)

Next time on #BSG: "Stranger Things!"]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13258412Mon, 06 Nov 2017 18:29:08 +0000#BookSquadGoalsWhat is Borne? Human? Weapon? Flubber?! The Squad discusses Jeff Vandermeer’s "Borne." Join us for the great sci-fi vs. fantasy debate and hear what we think about “The New Weird.” While this book is no Southern Reach Trilogy, there’s still lots of...Check out this month’s featured book store, Avid Bookshop! http://www.avidbookshop.com

0:27 – Welcome, welcome to the Borne episode
0:50 – What is your fav Sci-Fi story?

6:40 – Description of "Borne" by Jeff VanderMeer
9:05 – What did we think about this book?
15:45 – What even is this book? "The New Weird" (http://www.avidbookshop.com/book/9781892391551)
24:55 – Mary can’t stop talking about the Southern Reach Trilogy
26:26 – Mord was Mary’s favorite thing & Jeff VanderMeer’s notes
27:17 – We would like to thank all the cats in the world
27:44 – The difference between science fiction and fantasy
31:00 – Have you guys heard of Zardulu?
(@Zardulu on Twitter
Reply All's 'Zardulu' - https://gimletmedia.com/episode/zardulu/)
36:16 – What is the point of this story? What is Borne?
39:38 – Borne exploring humanity in his own special way
42:59 – When Borne reveals his true nature
43:53 – Borne-isms
44:29 – You can’t trust something that doesn’t poop
46:00 – What’s the twist????
51:52 – Emily is the best at picking books
52:39 – Do you guys want to talk about narration?

58:20 – Featured Bookstore of the month: Avid Bookshop (http://www.avidbookshop.com)

63:35 – Listener Feedback: "All the Ugly & Wonderful Things" (Hit us up on THA GOODREADS - https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/220870-booksquadgoals)
1:07:20 – "Room" and Gender

1:12:10 – Stuff We’re Into

1:17:04 – What’s on the blooooog? What’s up next on the podcast?
1:22:15 – Giveaway for "The Girls" by Emma Cline (ENTER NOW! Rules at booksquad.ink/thegirlsgiveaway.)

Next time on #BSG: "Stranger Things!"]]>5196bookclub,books,borne,literature,sciencefictiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minisode-7-meltedy-spoonpisode-room--13102297
0:33 - Intro to the book/What is your favorite Jack-ism?
5:00 - Summary from Goodreads (which surprisingly isn’t bad!)
6.55 - Ratings and thoughts
13:28 - Different perspectives
16:45 - Why does the narration in this book work?
21:57 - Breastfeeding, Room, and Jack
26:05 - After the escape: How "Room" deals with trauma
30:22 - Terrible discussion questions! What’s your Sunday Treat?
34:08 - SEAMUS THE DOG
37:50 - Complaints?
41:24 - True Crime Corner: The real story of "Room"

48:30 - "Happy Death Day!"
53:15 - What’s on the blog, what’s up next, and GIVEAWAY NEWS

Next time on #BSG: A discussion of "Borne" by Jeff Vandermeer.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13102297Mon, 23 Oct 2017 04:00:04 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThe Book Squad explores the tiny yet oh-so-rich world of "Room" by Emma Donoghue. We talk about our favorite Jack-isms, Ma's character, and how we feel about the child narration. We also answer a terrible bookclub discussion question and dive into the...
0:33 - Intro to the book/What is your favorite Jack-ism?
5:00 - Summary from Goodreads (which surprisingly isn’t bad!)
6.55 - Ratings and thoughts
13:28 - Different perspectives
16:45 - Why does the narration in this book work?
21:57 - Breastfeeding, Room, and Jack
26:05 - After the escape: How "Room" deals with trauma
30:22 - Terrible discussion questions! What’s your Sunday Treat?
34:08 - SEAMUS THE DOG
37:50 - Complaints?
41:24 - True Crime Corner: The real story of "Room"

48:30 - "Happy Death Day!"
53:15 - What’s on the blog, what’s up next, and GIVEAWAY NEWS

Next time on #BSG: A discussion of "Borne" by Jeff Vandermeer.]]>3721book-club,books,criticism,literature,roomtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-7-hello-infant-all-the-ugly-and-wonderful-things--12995799
0:47 – Intro: our happy things this week

4:50 – Summary time
8:46 – General thoughts and Goodreads ratings
18:00 – Horror stories from Goodreads
22:40 – Kellen and mental age and ~morality~
28:57 – POV is jumpin’ jumpin’
36:25 – Characters of all sorts
42:00 – Kellen—and WHAT EXACTLY WENT DOWN
47:26 - So, Amy’s a lesbian
50:29 – Is this a love story? Yes, but...

54:40 – "IT" questions and comments (we just love Stephen King ok)
1:17:20 – What’s on the blog AND GIVEAWAY NEWS!
1:23:30 – Specific giveaway details. Please enter! For more information, visit https://booksquad.ink/bornegiveaway.html

Next time on BSG: A special minisode discussion of "Room" — the book and the movie.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12995799Mon, 09 Oct 2017 17:31:30 +0000#BookSquadGoalsFind out what happens when the whole Book Squad finally agrees on a book! (As Kelli says, now we know "what we can all get on board with.") This week the Squad discusses Bryn Greenwood's "All the Ugly and Wonderful Things," and questions their own...
0:47 – Intro: our happy things this week

4:50 – Summary time
8:46 – General thoughts and Goodreads ratings
18:00 – Horror stories from Goodreads
22:40 – Kellen and mental age and ~morality~
28:57 – POV is jumpin’ jumpin’
36:25 – Characters of all sorts
42:00 – Kellen—and WHAT EXACTLY WENT DOWN
47:26 - So, Amy’s a lesbian
50:29 – Is this a love story? Yes, but...

54:40 – "IT" questions and comments (we just love Stephen King ok)
1:17:20 – What’s on the blog AND GIVEAWAY NEWS!
1:23:30 – Specific giveaway details. Please enter! For more information, visit https://booksquad.ink/bornegiveaway.html

Next time on BSG: A special minisode discussion of "Room" — the book and the movie.]]>5223book-club,book-review,books,bryn-greenwood,literaturetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minisode-6-we-all-float-stephen-king-s-it--12883598
0:29 - Intro (Where's Susan? Who's Ben?)

4:00 - What Losers Club member are you?
11:33 - Fear, "IT," and the case of Pennywise
18:17 - Drooling, lip gloss, or both? The Babadook thinks it's hot
21:00 - The scariest scene / Mary doesn't understand projectors
22:57 - "We all float" - literally
27:17 - Our big problem: WHERE IS MIKE?!
33:06 - What'll happen to Mike in the next movie - http://ew.com/movies/2017/09/11/stephen-king-it-sequel-details/
37:55 - Suspicious adults and speculation about their roles
39:43 - ALL THINGS BEV
43:10 - Bev and sex and teen boys
47:00 - Bev's biggest fear
49:50 - Emily has a crush on Jonathan Brandis (also, who is our fave new actor?)
55:16 - Ben doesn't like the haunted house
59:40 - The weird kids TV show
1:01:00 - Child orgy. Yes it exists - https://moviepilot.com/p/stephen-king-it-sex-scene-disturbing-2017-movie/4249079
1:04:40 - Susan's special message!

1:08:50 - A "Silver Linings Playbook" question for Ben!
1:10:53 - What's next? What's on the blog? Mother!!!

Thanks again to the inimitable Ben for filling in for Susan this week! Next time on #BSG: All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12883598Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:35:34 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin your favorite squad of "losers" on a journey through the sewers of Derry, Maine as we discuss the 2017 film adaptation of Stephen King's "IT." How does Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise compare to Tim Curry's performance in the 1990 miniseries? Why did...
0:29 - Intro (Where's Susan? Who's Ben?)

4:00 - What Losers Club member are you?
11:33 - Fear, "IT," and the case of Pennywise
18:17 - Drooling, lip gloss, or both? The Babadook thinks it's hot
21:00 - The scariest scene / Mary doesn't understand projectors
22:57 - "We all float" - literally
27:17 - Our big problem: WHERE IS MIKE?!
33:06 - What'll happen to Mike in the next movie - http://ew.com/movies/2017/09/11/stephen-king-it-sequel-details/
37:55 - Suspicious adults and speculation about their roles
39:43 - ALL THINGS BEV
43:10 - Bev and sex and teen boys
47:00 - Bev's biggest fear
49:50 - Emily has a crush on Jonathan Brandis (also, who is our fave new actor?)
55:16 - Ben doesn't like the haunted house
59:40 - The weird kids TV show
1:01:00 - Child orgy. Yes it exists - https://moviepilot.com/p/stephen-king-it-sex-scene-disturbing-2017-movie/4249079
1:04:40 - Susan's special message!

1:08:50 - A "Silver Linings Playbook" question for Ben!
1:10:53 - What's next? What's on the blog? Mother!!!

Thanks again to the inimitable Ben for filling in for Susan this week! Next time on #BSG: All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood.]]>4532book-club,film-review,it-movie,movie-review,stephen-kingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-6-a-lotta-lotto-fates-furies--12769932
00:25 - Introduction: Lies we’ve told

08:05 - Intro to "Fates and Furies" and the terrible Goodreads summary
10:30 - Our general thoughts: Mary rages
11:55 - Is it pretentious? Is the language too fancy?
18:18 - Fates vs. Furies (spoiler: Furies wins)
20:53 - Discussing an interview with Lauren Groff - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4P0Sq2k0lI&t=0s
21:59 - Lauren Groff is so cool
25:28 - You can’t Woody Allen it in the Theatre World
27:05 - Lotto is a misogynist and an idiot
28:33 - My mind is telling me no, but my body’s telling me yes
30:00 - How do we feel about the structure?
31:40 - Bitch, you don’t know her
32:38 - Is Lauren Groff pulling a "Gone Girl?"
33:49 - Are Lotto and Mathilde glamorous?
34:45 - Lotto’s Artist Retreat!
37:00 - Dick-related writing advice
39:40 - Not all marriages!
40:55 - Why don’t we talk about all the sex/the lie?
46:23 - Ask a man! We ask Joe about marriage!
50:20 - Losing your virginity vs. getting your period
52:02 - Can you ever really know your spouse?

55:33 - Listener Letters: Melanie and Justineau
58:00 - "Silver Linings Playbook"
58:42 - Bachelor talk: Dean is a fuckboy & no one likes Arie
01:00:23 - Kelli’s Bachelor Plans
01:01:33 - Bradley Cooper’s face
01:02:45 - "Me Before You"
01:04:30 - "The Shining"

01:09:58 - Things on the blog - ARE YOU THE ONE?
01:11:05 - Fresh off the Boat
01:14:10 - NEXT TIME ON #BSG: STEPHEN KING’S "IT!!!!"
01:16:00 - Next next time: "All the Ugly and Wonderful Things" by Bryn Greenwood
01:18:30 - Future love-pisode about "Room?"
01:20:30 - The Winner of the "Orphan Island" Giveaway!!!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12769932Mon, 11 Sep 2017 04:00:04 +0000#BookSquadGoalsCan you ever truly know your spouse? The Book Squad tackles relationship conundrums and more as we discuss Lauren Groff’s novel “Fates and Furies.” There’s even a special guest appearance by Ask-A-Man favorite Joe! Plus: We weigh in on BiP/The next...
00:25 - Introduction: Lies we’ve told

08:05 - Intro to "Fates and Furies" and the terrible Goodreads summary
10:30 - Our general thoughts: Mary rages
11:55 - Is it pretentious? Is the language too fancy?
18:18 - Fates vs. Furies (spoiler: Furies wins)
20:53 - Discussing an interview with Lauren Groff - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4P0Sq2k0lI&t=0s
21:59 - Lauren Groff is so cool
25:28 - You can’t Woody Allen it in the Theatre World
27:05 - Lotto is a misogynist and an idiot
28:33 - My mind is telling me no, but my body’s telling me yes
30:00 - How do we feel about the structure?
31:40 - Bitch, you don’t know her
32:38 - Is Lauren Groff pulling a "Gone Girl?"
33:49 - Are Lotto and Mathilde glamorous?
34:45 - Lotto’s Artist Retreat!
37:00 - Dick-related writing advice
39:40 - Not all marriages!
40:55 - Why don’t we talk about all the sex/the lie?
46:23 - Ask a man! We ask Joe about marriage!
50:20 - Losing your virginity vs. getting your period
52:02 - Can you ever really know your spouse?

55:33 - Listener Letters: Melanie and Justineau
58:00 - "Silver Linings Playbook"
58:42 - Bachelor talk: Dean is a fuckboy & no one likes Arie
01:00:23 - Kelli’s Bachelor Plans
01:01:33 - Bradley Cooper’s face
01:02:45 - "Me Before You"
01:04:30 - "The Shining"

01:09:58 - Things on the blog - ARE YOU THE ONE?
01:11:05 - Fresh off the Boat
01:14:10 - NEXT TIME ON #BSG: STEPHEN KING’S "IT!!!!"
01:16:00 - Next next time: "All the Ugly and Wonderful Things" by Bryn Greenwood
01:18:30 - Future love-pisode about "Room?"
01:20:30 - The Winner of the "Orphan Island" Giveaway!!!]]>4936book-club,books,criticism,fates-and-furies,literaturetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minisode-5-sorting-orphans-interview-with-laurel-snyder--12671062http://booksquad.ink (like a squid).

00:28 - Introduction: our favorite books as kids

7:35 - Speaking of JK, how do we feel about the Hogwarts houses?
13:58 - What house do you WANT to be in, Susan?
17:00 - THE SORTING BEGINS
23:50 - The results! (and quiz analysis)
26:25 - Susan's thoughts on HP Book 1

29:11 - Intro to 'Orphan Island' and Emily's review
32:29 - Interview with Laurel Snyder
34:45 - What house is Laurel in?
37:04 - Where did the idea for the novel come from?
42.10 - Order & age on the island
44:48 - The neglected middle grades
46:30 - Do middle grade books get the middle grade experience wrong?
49:47 - Why is reading a survival skill in the novel, and why did Laurel mention the books she picks?
54:13 - Who does Laurel write for?
56:14 - Will there be a sequel?
58:30 - Or maybe a prequel?
60:50 - Free time! Extreme reactions to the book

63:16 - GIVEAWAY DETAILS: We are giving away an author-signed copy of 'Orphan Island' - to enter, leave us an iTunes podcast review and send us an email with your iTunes username so we know who you are! Details at http://booksquad.ink/orphan-island-giveaway.html
65:30 - What's on the blog? What's coming up?
69:13 - Next time on the podcast: our discussion of 'Fates and Furies' by Lauren Groff!

Thanks again to Laurel Snyder for taking the time to answer our questions! Learn more about 'Orphan Island' here: https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062443410/orphan-island]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12671062Mon, 28 Aug 2017 16:10:00 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThe Book Squad supports Susan in the next step of her Harry Potter journey: her official sorting! Find out what house she gets and what the other Squad members are. Plus, Emily interviews Laurel Snyder, author of 'Orphan Island.' They discuss where...http://booksquad.ink (like a squid).

00:28 - Introduction: our favorite books as kids

7:35 - Speaking of JK, how do we feel about the Hogwarts houses?
13:58 - What house do you WANT to be in, Susan?
17:00 - THE SORTING BEGINS
23:50 - The results! (and quiz analysis)
26:25 - Susan's thoughts on HP Book 1

29:11 - Intro to 'Orphan Island' and Emily's review
32:29 - Interview with Laurel Snyder
34:45 - What house is Laurel in?
37:04 - Where did the idea for the novel come from?
42.10 - Order & age on the island
44:48 - The neglected middle grades
46:30 - Do middle grade books get the middle grade experience wrong?
49:47 - Why is reading a survival skill in the novel, and why did Laurel mention the books she picks?
54:13 - Who does Laurel write for?
56:14 - Will there be a sequel?
58:30 - Or maybe a prequel?
60:50 - Free time! Extreme reactions to the book

63:16 - GIVEAWAY DETAILS: We are giving away an author-signed copy of 'Orphan Island' - to enter, leave us an iTunes podcast review and send us an email with your iTunes username so we know who you are! Details at http://booksquad.ink/orphan-island-giveaway.html
65:30 - What's on the blog? What's coming up?
69:13 - Next time on the podcast: our discussion of 'Fates and Furies' by Lauren Groff!

Thanks again to Laurel Snyder for taking the time to answer our questions! Learn more about 'Orphan Island' here: https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062443410/orphan-island]]>4249books,harry-potter,laurel-snyder,literature,orphan-islandtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-5-the-book-is-always-better-the-girl-with-all-the-gifts--12573488
3:05 - Introducing special guest, Adam!

4:45 - Introduction to the book and the terribleness of Goodreads summaries
10:22 - Initial thoughts and ratings (no half stars, cheaters!)
21:28 - What does 'TGWATG' add to the genre?
25:48 - Zombies and video games
29:20 - But why zombies? Explaining them is a choice
30:35 - Melanie! And what it means to be human
40:05 - POV issuesssss
47:20 - Book vs movie (where are the junkets??)
51:09 - Race implications in the book and movie
Links referenced:
+ http://www.raisingself.com/blog/white-washing-the-girl-with-all-the-gifts-why-im-pissed-helen-justineau-is-being-played-by-a-white-actress
+ https://blackgirlnerds.com/girl-gifts-race-analysis/
58:45 - Sally, why did you say "Girls Trip" was good?
59:47 - The ending of the movie
1:03:36 - Movies that are better than the book - tell us your thoughts!

1:05:02 - "5-minute" Bachelorette finale thoughts
+ Susan's Bachelorette blog post: https://booksquad.ink/blog/let-rachel-lindsay-live

1:12:10 - "Perfect Little World" listener questions and comments: true love, BBQ, and the IRB
1:17:11 - "Couple Next Door" questions and comments: Doritos and irredeemable books
1:27:50 - What's on the blog! The Bachelorette, "Hamlet," "Angels in America," and a pantsless Oscar Isaac. https://booksquad.ink/blog/

1:30:00 - Next time on BSG: A special children's lit minisode with Laurel Snyder (complete with a signed book giveaway!)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12573488Mon, 14 Aug 2017 17:23:55 +0000#BookSquadGoalsSpecial guest Adam joins the squad for a discussion of M. R. Carey's "The Girl with All the Gifts." We talk zombie tropes, narrative style, and what it means to be human. We also talk about the movie, which we were led to believe would be better than...
3:05 - Introducing special guest, Adam!

4:45 - Introduction to the book and the terribleness of Goodreads summaries
10:22 - Initial thoughts and ratings (no half stars, cheaters!)
21:28 - What does 'TGWATG' add to the genre?
25:48 - Zombies and video games
29:20 - But why zombies? Explaining them is a choice
30:35 - Melanie! And what it means to be human
40:05 - POV issuesssss
47:20 - Book vs movie (where are the junkets??)
51:09 - Race implications in the book and movie
Links referenced:
+ http://www.raisingself.com/blog/white-washing-the-girl-with-all-the-gifts-why-im-pissed-helen-justineau-is-being-played-by-a-white-actress
+ https://blackgirlnerds.com/girl-gifts-race-analysis/
58:45 - Sally, why did you say "Girls Trip" was good?
59:47 - The ending of the movie
1:03:36 - Movies that are better than the book - tell us your thoughts!

1:05:02 - "5-minute" Bachelorette finale thoughts
+ Susan's Bachelorette blog post: https://booksquad.ink/blog/let-rachel-lindsay-live

1:12:10 - "Perfect Little World" listener questions and comments: true love, BBQ, and the IRB
1:17:11 - "Couple Next Door" questions and comments: Doritos and irredeemable books
1:27:50 - What's on the blog! The Bachelorette, "Hamlet," "Angels in America," and a pantsless Oscar Isaac. https://booksquad.ink/blog/

1:30:00 - Next time on BSG: A special children's lit minisode with Laurel Snyder (complete with a signed book giveaway!)]]>5647criticism,film,girl-with-all-the-gifts,literature,zombiestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minisode-4-hate-pisode-the-couple-next-door--12475115
00:30 - Intros and medication

1:53 - Goodreads summary...the drama!
3:40 - How did this podcast come to be? And more summary
10:45 - But who is the couple next door??
13:00 - "This is like the longest episode of Law and Order...but not good."
16:28 - Ann and sympathy and bad bad writing
18:12 - Postpartum depression, mental illness, and twists (oh my)
26:40 - Hospitality Baskets (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQD2nmcHsSI)
28:38 - THE ZOLOFT SCENE, and discussions of medication
36:11 - Ok, back to the book. Is this detective even real? Does anyone know what postpartum depression is?
39:17 - The end of the book and how mental illness is the villain...again.
46:10 - Dramatic readings about postpartum depression
48:50 - How the book conceals information
50:20 - Ok, but for real, that ending
55:46 - Sue1958 reviews the book and we learn all about her life
1:01:19 - The implausible story train (choo choo)!
1:02:03 - Miss gives us a review we can agree with
1:04:15 - Sped up audiobooks and "The Girl with All the Gifts" by M.R. Carey (our next book)!

1:06:45 - What's going on on the blog?
1:09:45 - We are all very excited Susan is reading Harry Potter!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12475115Mon, 31 Jul 2017 18:17:27 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThe Book Squad finally exorcises our anger over "The Couple Next Door" by Shari Lapena, the book we love to hate, in our first ever hate-pisode. This book has everything: baby kidnapping, shoddy detective work, kinky sex games, and, of course, Zoloft....
00:30 - Intros and medication

1:53 - Goodreads summary...the drama!
3:40 - How did this podcast come to be? And more summary
10:45 - But who is the couple next door??
13:00 - "This is like the longest episode of Law and Order...but not good."
16:28 - Ann and sympathy and bad bad writing
18:12 - Postpartum depression, mental illness, and twists (oh my)
26:40 - Hospitality Baskets (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQD2nmcHsSI)
28:38 - THE ZOLOFT SCENE, and discussions of medication
36:11 - Ok, back to the book. Is this detective even real? Does anyone know what postpartum depression is?
39:17 - The end of the book and how mental illness is the villain...again.
46:10 - Dramatic readings about postpartum depression
48:50 - How the book conceals information
50:20 - Ok, but for real, that ending
55:46 - Sue1958 reviews the book and we learn all about her life
1:01:19 - The implausible story train (choo choo)!
1:02:03 - Miss gives us a review we can agree with
1:04:15 - Sped up audiobooks and "The Girl with All the Gifts" by M.R. Carey (our next book)!

1:06:45 - What's going on on the blog?
1:09:45 - We are all very excited Susan is reading Harry Potter!]]>4685book-club,books,couple-next-door,criticism,literaturetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-4-a-tale-of-group-parenting-romance-and-bbq-perfect-little-world--12370183
00:16 - Disclaimer: We’re still learning how microphones work
00:56 - Introductions: Cute pet stories!

6:48 - Introduction to "Perfect Little World" by Kevin Wilson
8:40 - General thoughts and our review of the book
13:50 - Subscribe to Book of the Month!!! https://www.mybotm.com/vtsjjnbfwmw8kt9
Use a coupon code to get free shit: REV3 = Free book credit & free tote
15:08 - What happens at the end of the book?
16:10 - Pancakes = love
16:32 - Are there enough chances for Izzy to find love in the novel?
17:56 - Emily REALLY HATES David
19:50 - Tiny Kelli in a black beret in art school
20:35 - Izzy and Dr. Grind and other affairs of the heart
22:31 - If your parents are named Ellen and Jeremy, you were adopted
24:13 - On a craft level, what is the point of having this many damn characters?
25:01 - Preston Grind’s evil parents
26:35 - How the novel deals with mental illness
31:49 - Where are everyone’s parents?
33:45 - Can we talk about BBQ?
39:50 - What made Mary throw the book across the room

43:10 - "Horrorstör" Questions! Panopticon Prisons?
45:34 - Were these employees destined to be punished by the warden? Or was it just random?
50:17 - What motivated the ghosts and the warden?

52:32 - "The Handmaid’s Tale" Questions! Humanizing refugees.
55:55 - Aunt Lydia… how are we supposed to handle her?
58:44 - Happy Father’s Day, Emily’s dad! He has "The Handmaid’s Tale" questions too.
1:11:51 - Women can be just as misogynistic as men

1:13:34 - Things we’re into right meow!
1:21:18 - Get ready to read "The Girl with All the Gifts" by M.R. Carey for next month’s podcast!
1:22:37 - Send us your pet pics and we will post them on Instagram! --- email us at booksquadgoals@booksquad.ink!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12370183Mon, 17 Jul 2017 15:45:43 +0000#BookSquadGoalsBBQ. Child Psychology. Group Parenting. Kevin Wilson's "Perfect Little World" has just about everything, but the Squad would really like some more reality show-style trash, please. Join the Squad as we discuss the novel's characters, pacing, and of...
00:16 - Disclaimer: We’re still learning how microphones work
00:56 - Introductions: Cute pet stories!

6:48 - Introduction to "Perfect Little World" by Kevin Wilson
8:40 - General thoughts and our review of the book
13:50 - Subscribe to Book of the Month!!! https://www.mybotm.com/vtsjjnbfwmw8kt9
Use a coupon code to get free shit: REV3 = Free book credit & free tote
15:08 - What happens at the end of the book?
16:10 - Pancakes = love
16:32 - Are there enough chances for Izzy to find love in the novel?
17:56 - Emily REALLY HATES David
19:50 - Tiny Kelli in a black beret in art school
20:35 - Izzy and Dr. Grind and other affairs of the heart
22:31 - If your parents are named Ellen and Jeremy, you were adopted
24:13 - On a craft level, what is the point of having this many damn characters?
25:01 - Preston Grind’s evil parents
26:35 - How the novel deals with mental illness
31:49 - Where are everyone’s parents?
33:45 - Can we talk about BBQ?
39:50 - What made Mary throw the book across the room

43:10 - "Horrorstör" Questions! Panopticon Prisons?
45:34 - Were these employees destined to be punished by the warden? Or was it just random?
50:17 - What motivated the ghosts and the warden?

52:32 - "The Handmaid’s Tale" Questions! Humanizing refugees.
55:55 - Aunt Lydia… how are we supposed to handle her?
58:44 - Happy Father’s Day, Emily’s dad! He has "The Handmaid’s Tale" questions too.
1:11:51 - Women can be just as misogynistic as men

1:13:34 - Things we’re into right meow!
1:21:18 - Get ready to read "The Girl with All the Gifts" by M.R. Carey for next month’s podcast!
1:22:37 - Send us your pet pics and we will post them on Instagram! --- email us at booksquadgoals@booksquad.ink!]]>5008books,literature,pop-culture,reading,reviewtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minisode-3-guess-what-i-m-a-woman-thing-the-handmaid-s-tale--12253739
1:00 - Intros: How we are healthy

3:50 - Did we even read the book, though? How the show compares to the book/general thoughts on the show
11:00 - Symbolism and cinematography
12:13 - Things that have changed; the squad gets political
18:44 - SERENA JOY!
26:00 - Acting and actors - our preconceived perceptions
28:05 - Men in the show: are they boring or nah?
31:48 - Second season thoughts: unsatisfying endings
33:48 - Actors who say the show isn't feminist/what even is feminism?
+ Read Margaret Atwood's take here: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/10/books/review/margaret-atwood-handmaids-tale-age-of-trump.html?_r=0.
Also, Emily and Kelli have side blogs.
43:30 - Race in 'The Handmaid's Tale:' "How can you talk about women's issues and not talk about race issues?"
+ Read Angelica Jade Bastién's Vulture piece here: http://www.vulture.com/2017/06/the-handmaids-tale-greatest-failing-is-how-it-handles-race.html
50:50 - Final thoughts - Mary loves capes and cloaks/Emily's haunted school bus

52:47 - Next time on #BSG: A tale of group parenting, romance, and BBQ! Kevin Wilson's 'Perfect Little World.'
On the blog: Mary and Emily's YA summer book club!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12253739Mon, 03 Jul 2017 04:00:05 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThe Book Squad dissects the blessed fruit that is Hulu’s 'The Handmaid’s Tale.' Hear our thoughts on the show’s political timeliness and its feminist wins (and shortcomings). We have lots of feelings about Serena Joy, as well as the fabulous red...
1:00 - Intros: How we are healthy

3:50 - Did we even read the book, though? How the show compares to the book/general thoughts on the show
11:00 - Symbolism and cinematography
12:13 - Things that have changed; the squad gets political
18:44 - SERENA JOY!
26:00 - Acting and actors - our preconceived perceptions
28:05 - Men in the show: are they boring or nah?
31:48 - Second season thoughts: unsatisfying endings
33:48 - Actors who say the show isn't feminist/what even is feminism?
+ Read Margaret Atwood's take here: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/10/books/review/margaret-atwood-handmaids-tale-age-of-trump.html?_r=0.
Also, Emily and Kelli have side blogs.
43:30 - Race in 'The Handmaid's Tale:' "How can you talk about women's issues and not talk about race issues?"
+ Read Angelica Jade Bastién's Vulture piece here: http://www.vulture.com/2017/06/the-handmaids-tale-greatest-failing-is-how-it-handles-race.html
50:50 - Final thoughts - Mary loves capes and cloaks/Emily's haunted school bus

52:47 - Next time on #BSG: A tale of group parenting, romance, and BBQ! Kevin Wilson's 'Perfect Little World.'
On the blog: Mary and Emily's YA summer book club!]]>3319critique,feminism,handmaids-tale,pop-culture,womens-issuestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-3-horrorstor-just-orsk--12158714
1:13 - Introductions - What horror movie subgenre is scariest to you?

6:03 - What did we think? General thoughts and Giveaway Info! Official rules here: https://booksquad.ink/giveaway.html
17:19 - The book design
21:07 - Was this book scary?
29:19 - How important is it to be scared of a horror story?
30:34 - We are Babashook!
34:18 - Action descriptions and why they’re hard to read
35:44 - Metaphors, IKEA, and you!
38:00 - Ask a man! Ask a man! Retail work and how it’s horrible, ft Ben, a real life man
47:36 - The end of the book, and PLANET BABY!
50:18 - A 'Horrorstör' TV show is happening! (Also a tangent on 'American Horror Story,' which Mary loves and Kelli hates)
58:09 - Final thoughts on the book

1:00:57 - 'White Teeth' feedback and questions
1:10:38 - More 'Guardians of the Galaxy' questions! Read more about Ego & Imperialism here: http://birthmoviesdeath.com/2017/05/12/the-solipsistic-imperialism-of-ego-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol.-2

1:20:08 - Bachelorette thoughts

1:25:40 - Stuff We’ve Been Into Lately

1:30:02 - Next time on #BSG: Handmaid's Tale minisode, followed by full-length episode on 'Perfect Little World' by Kevin Wilson. Read along, and for more info, find us on social media @BookSquadGoals or visit our website at http://booksquad.ink!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12158714Mon, 19 Jun 2017 17:24:34 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThis week, the Book Squad explores a haunted IKEA-esque furniture outlet in a discussion of Grady Hendrix's 'HORRORSTÖR!' Warning: spooky sounds to follow. 1:13 - Introductions - What horror movie subgenre is scariest to you? 6:03 - What did we...
1:13 - Introductions - What horror movie subgenre is scariest to you?

6:03 - What did we think? General thoughts and Giveaway Info! Official rules here: https://booksquad.ink/giveaway.html
17:19 - The book design
21:07 - Was this book scary?
29:19 - How important is it to be scared of a horror story?
30:34 - We are Babashook!
34:18 - Action descriptions and why they’re hard to read
35:44 - Metaphors, IKEA, and you!
38:00 - Ask a man! Ask a man! Retail work and how it’s horrible, ft Ben, a real life man
47:36 - The end of the book, and PLANET BABY!
50:18 - A 'Horrorstör' TV show is happening! (Also a tangent on 'American Horror Story,' which Mary loves and Kelli hates)
58:09 - Final thoughts on the book

1:00:57 - 'White Teeth' feedback and questions
1:10:38 - More 'Guardians of the Galaxy' questions! Read more about Ego & Imperialism here: http://birthmoviesdeath.com/2017/05/12/the-solipsistic-imperialism-of-ego-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol.-2

1:20:08 - Bachelorette thoughts

1:25:40 - Stuff We’ve Been Into Lately

1:30:02 - Next time on #BSG: Handmaid's Tale minisode, followed by full-length episode on 'Perfect Little World' by Kevin Wilson. Read along, and for more info, find us on social media @BookSquadGoals or visit our website at http://booksquad.ink!]]>5677books,horror,literature,reading,reviewtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minisode-2-booksquadgoals-is-groot--12033616
0:30 - Introductions & quiz time! Take the quiz along with us here: https://www.sweetyhigh.com/read/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-character-quiz-050517

10:18 - General thoughts on Vol. 2
13:30 - Kelli hates poop jokes
14:20 - How does Guardians compare to the rest of the MCU?
19:12 - Listener question time! Question 1: manmotions?
22:40 - Ask A Man!
24:16 - But what about Mantis?
29:01 - Drax's newfound figurative speech
32:17 - Hopes for Vol. 3
34:20 - It's cool to have cool villains
36:00 - Susan's hopes — MORE NEBULA!

38:05 - The B-B-Bachelorette — were our snap judgements correct?
41:20 - Mary's bet. Get in on it!
42:35 - Where did all the Asian men go?
44:00 - What is BIP? Kelli is concerned
46:25 - Episode 2
47:35 - The Demario incident
51:24 - We want Kelli to go on the bachelor
52:38 - Lucas and Lee are terrible people on the internets
1:01:30 - Predictions for final 4

1:03:34 - Next time on #BSG: Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12033616Mon, 05 Jun 2017 04:00:04 +0000#BookSquadGoalsThis week, the Book Squad lands on Planet Ego for a conversation about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! Plus, hear our reactions to the first two episodes of the Bachelorette. 0:30 - Introductions & quiz time! Take the quiz along with us here:...
0:30 - Introductions & quiz time! Take the quiz along with us here: https://www.sweetyhigh.com/read/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-character-quiz-050517

10:18 - General thoughts on Vol. 2
13:30 - Kelli hates poop jokes
14:20 - How does Guardians compare to the rest of the MCU?
19:12 - Listener question time! Question 1: manmotions?
22:40 - Ask A Man!
24:16 - But what about Mantis?
29:01 - Drax's newfound figurative speech
32:17 - Hopes for Vol. 3
34:20 - It's cool to have cool villains
36:00 - Susan's hopes — MORE NEBULA!

38:05 - The B-B-Bachelorette — were our snap judgements correct?
41:20 - Mary's bet. Get in on it!
42:35 - Where did all the Asian men go?
44:00 - What is BIP? Kelli is concerned
46:25 - Episode 2
47:35 - The Demario incident
51:24 - We want Kelli to go on the bachelor
52:38 - Lucas and Lee are terrible people on the internets
1:01:30 - Predictions for final 4

1:03:34 - Next time on #BSG: Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix]]>4063guardians-of-the-galaxy,pop-culture,reviews,squad,the-bachelorettetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-2-futuremouse-white-teeth--11924598
0:20 - Introductions

2:41 - Introduction to 'White Teeth' and first impressions
17:10 - What is an epigraph? The past is the present
22:25 - Concerns over getting culture right—worrying about the Anglicization of culture
24:00 - What's up with the twins?
28:38 - Dr Sick's Murder (?) and its place in Archie and Samad's friendship
37:30 - The Chalfens: our favorite late addition
41:00 - FutureMouse rises
46:05 - Who is KEVIN?
48:18 - Catty corner with Penelope (and Pea)
49:30 - FutureMouse is the present
50:00 - Kelli loves twins - The mirrored experiences of Magid and Millat
51:31 - Teeeeeeeeth
56:20 - Zadie Smith is a boss
59:30 - Mary is obsessed with FutureMouse - FATE
1:01:51 - The end of the book

1:13:30 - Feedback/questions for Beauty and the Beast minisode
1:27:00 Next time on #BSG: Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11924598Mon, 22 May 2017 12:05:23 +0000#BookSquadGoalsWhat is FutureMouse? Are our teeth a part of our identity? And who, for the love of god, is KEVIN? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this week's episode as the squad dives into Zadie Smith's 2000 novel 'White Teeth.' 0:20 -...
0:20 - Introductions

2:41 - Introduction to 'White Teeth' and first impressions
17:10 - What is an epigraph? The past is the present
22:25 - Concerns over getting culture right—worrying about the Anglicization of culture
24:00 - What's up with the twins?
28:38 - Dr Sick's Murder (?) and its place in Archie and Samad's friendship
37:30 - The Chalfens: our favorite late addition
41:00 - FutureMouse rises
46:05 - Who is KEVIN?
48:18 - Catty corner with Penelope (and Pea)
49:30 - FutureMouse is the present
50:00 - Kelli loves twins - The mirrored experiences of Magid and Millat
51:31 - Teeeeeeeeth
56:20 - Zadie Smith is a boss
59:30 - Mary is obsessed with FutureMouse - FATE
1:01:51 - The end of the book

1:13:30 - Feedback/questions for Beauty and the Beast minisode
1:27:00 Next time on #BSG: Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix]]>5555book,literature,pop-culture,white-teeth,zadie-smithtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-minisode-1-bonjour-bonjour-bonjour-bonjour-bonjour--11814529
Introductions and announcements - 0:50

Beastly - 3:29
Initial reactions to 2017 adaptation - 4:30
Cinderella vs Beauty and the Beast - 8:00
The “Exclusively Gay Moment” - 9:50
Kelli vs. Emily: GASTON - 14:22
But can they sing? - 21:00
Mary loves the Today Show and Josh Groban (also, WHO IS DAN STEVENS?!) - 26:17
"When he touched her, I felt gross"—CGI, bestiality, and the Beast - 28:00
Angela Carter’s Bloody Chamber - 30:48
Misc. Thoughts—Prince Adam, weird sex, and Maurice - 31:55

Next time on #BSG - 38:23]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11814529Mon, 08 May 2017 04:00:49 +0000#BookSquadGoalsJoin the Book Squad on a journey to provincial France for a discussion of Disney's Beauty and the Beast! On their first-ever minisode, Emily, Kelli, Mary, and Susan cover the recent live action adaptation of the story and how it compares to the 1991...
Introductions and announcements - 0:50

Beastly - 3:29
Initial reactions to 2017 adaptation - 4:30
Cinderella vs Beauty and the Beast - 8:00
The “Exclusively Gay Moment” - 9:50
Kelli vs. Emily: GASTON - 14:22
But can they sing? - 21:00
Mary loves the Today Show and Josh Groban (also, WHO IS DAN STEVENS?!) - 26:17
"When he touched her, I felt gross"—CGI, bestiality, and the Beast - 28:00
Angela Carter’s Bloody Chamber - 30:48
Misc. Thoughts—Prince Adam, weird sex, and Maurice - 31:55

Next time on #BSG - 38:23]]>2540adaptation,beauty-and-the-beast,disney,film,pop-culturetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bsg-1-here-i-am-here-we-are--11710264
Introductions - 1:39

Summary of 'Here I Am' - 4:39
Why did Susan choose it? - 7:25
Initial reactions - 8.25
Emily in the Google Doc - 22:20
Existence or Presence - 23:18
Sam and Gender Identity - 35:09
Foer seems to need a disaster - 46:38

Bachelor/Dancing with the Stars - 1:16:12
Pet time! - 1:17:57
Next time on #BSG - 1:26:06]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11710264Mon, 24 Apr 2017 22:45:54 +0000#BookSquadGoalsBooks. Pop culture. Doggos and kitties. Four cool ladies trying not to say "like" so much. Join the Book Squad for their first ever episode, a discussion of Jonathan Safran Foer's 2016 novel 'Here I Am'. Introductions - 1:39 Summary of 'Here I Am'...
Introductions - 1:39

Summary of 'Here I Am' - 4:39
Why did Susan choose it? - 7:25
Initial reactions - 8.25
Emily in the Google Doc - 22:20
Existence or Presence - 23:18
Sam and Gender Identity - 35:09
Foer seems to need a disaster - 46:38

Bachelor/Dancing with the Stars - 1:16:12
Pet time! - 1:17:57
Next time on #BSG - 1:26:06]]>5289books,jonathan-safran-foer,literature,pop-culture,squadgoalstruefull