Episodes

  • Episode 257 – Bests of 2024

    Episode 257 – Bests of 2024
    Dec 30 2024
    (Shania Twain voice): Looks like we made it! As 2024–our tenth year of podcasting–draws to a close, we are once again taking a moment to discuss some good books! These are our favorite books we read this year (regardless of … Continue reading →
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 256 – Dune

    Episode 256 – Dune
    Dec 16 2024
    Oh, how the worm turns! We read Dune by Frank Herbert, mostly as a Christmas present to returning guest Anna (@lcarslibrarian) but perhaps also a gift to you, the listener? Please keep in mind: we haven’t watched the movies and … Continue reading →
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Episode 255 – The Merriest Misters

    Episode 255 – The Merriest Misters
    Dec 2 2024
    Your faithful podcasters decided that they’ve been nice all year, so they get to read a fun holiday romance novel as a treat! Returning guest Helena Greer, author of the Carrigan’s Christmasland series, joined us to make the Yuletide gay … Continue reading →
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Episode 254 – Uglies

    Episode 254 – Uglies
    Nov 18 2024
    On occasion, listeners have suggested Uglies by Scott Westerfeld as a Flashback Summer title, but since we’re all Crumblies here, we were full adults when this contemporary classic YA dystopian novel was released. Our book club hostess/cult leader Grace … Continue reading →
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Episode 253 – Lessons in Chemistry

    Episode 253 – Lessons in Chemistry
    Nov 4 2024
    Our Beloved Patrons voted for us to read Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. We invited a woman in STEM, returning guest Sarah, to join us for this episode. Pour yourself a travel cup of C8H10N4O2 and listen to this … Continue reading →
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Episode 252 – Carrie

    Episode 252 – Carrie
    Oct 21 2024
    Hold onto your tampons: we read Carrie by Stephen King. Our friend Nicole returned to the podcast to read this classic horror novel that’s even bloodier than Gerald’s Game. Listen to this episode while honing your telekinetic powers! Content … Continue reading →
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Episode 251 – Bride

    Episode 251 – Bride
    Oct 7 2024
    It’s spooky season, and what could be scarier than heterosexual werewolf knotting erotica? The fact that we both might have…liked it? Eek! We read Bride by Ali Hazelwood and we still aren’t sure exactly how we felt about it. Listen … Continue reading →
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Episode 250 – House of Earth and Blood

    Episode 250 – House of Earth and Blood
    Sep 26 2024
    Thanks to Porter Square Books for hosting our 250th Anniversary live show! And thanks to everyone who turned out in person or for the livestream! If you missed it, or just want to relive it without all that pesky visual … Continue reading →
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    1 hr and 33 mins