This 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 Civil War. Join us as we discuss Omar El Akkad's novel "American War," which gave us a lot of material to talk about. Then we read listener feedback about "The Book of Speclation," "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo," and our favorite: "Fifty Shades Freed"!

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?