Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading The Courtship of Princess Leia by Dave Wolverton. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!
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Episode 172 – No Walls And The Recurring Dream
We wanted to bring some girl power to Celebrity Memoir May, so returning guest Sophi joined us to read No Walls And The Recurring Dream by Ani DiFranco. If you”re thinking that that title is a little wordy and incoherent, you have a good idea of what the book is like. Listen to hear three long-time Ani DiFranco fans learn that you should never meet your heroes, or read their memoirs.
Content warning: This book contains descriptions of child neglect and sexual assault.
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: “Ani DiFranco Is ‘Remarkably Unapologetic’ About Slave Plantation Retreat” by
Ani DiFranco Is Tired of Talking About Herself (So Here She Goes Again) by Rich Juzwiak
Women’s Festival Must Choose Between Indigo Girls and the Transgender Ban
New PSA Examines Experiences of Transgender Survivors with a Message that RAINN is Here for Everyone
Coming up next: The Courtship of Princess Leia by Dave Wolverton.
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Readers Advisory: Episode 172 – No Walls And The Recurring Dream
Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading No Walls And The Recurring Dream by Ani DiFranco. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!
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Episode 171 – Greenlights
Alright, alright, alright! Even though time is a flat circle, we’re celebrating Celebrity Memoir May and we’re starting the party with Matthew McConaughey’s book Greenlights. The most surprising part about this book was how much we sincerely enjoyed it. The second most surprising part about this book was all the wet dreams. Seriously, this book was wild and we hope that you will listen to it!
Content warning: This book contains descriptions of child abuse.
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: “Matthew McConaughey Made His Debut on an Old Unsolved Mysteries Episode” by Adrianna Freedman
The just keep livin foundation
Matthew McConaughey Peace Corps PSA
Coming up next: No Walls and the Recurring Dream by Ani DiFranco.
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Readers Advisory: Episode 171 – Greenlights
Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!
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Episode 170 – Didn’t See That Coming
We learned so much from discussing Rachel Hollis’s book Girl, Wash Your Face with Margaret H. Willison (of Two Bossy Dames, Appointment Television, and NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour) that we simply had to reunite to discuss her latest book, Didn’t See That Coming. Brace yourself for the most shocking revelation: this book made us cry.
Our friends at Porter Square Books hosted us for this virtual live show! If you watched it on Crowdcast: thank you so much for joining us! This is just the audio from that event for those of you who prefer not to see our faces. (The video is still archived and you can watch it here if you’d like.)
Content warning: This book contains discussion of suicide.
Note: This episode was recorded before Rachel’s whole “comparing herself to Harriet Tubman” thing.
Readers advisory: Here (via Porter Square Books).
Footnotes: Episode 144 – Girl, Wash Your Face
Coming up next: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey.
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Episode 169 – Divine Evil
It’s been a scary year, so we returned to the loving embrace of Our Lady Nora Roberts. Even though her 1992 novel Divine Evil is about a Satanic cult, we still felt safe in the small town of Emmitsboro, especially with our returning guest, Christine. Listen to this podcast on the long drive back to your charming hometown from the Big City.
Content warning: This book contains sexual assault, murder, and potential suicide.
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: You’re Wrong About: The Satanic Panic
You’re Wrong About Book Club: Michelle Remembers
American Hysteria: The Satanic Panic
Coming up next: Didn’t See That Coming by Rachel Hollis.
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Readers Advisory: Episode 169 – Divine Evil
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Episode 168 – The Duke And I (Bridgerton #1)
We teamed up with Anna and Alene of the Bellwether Friends again! We reconvened the Worst Best Friends to discuss the important topic of Bridgerton. Not the Netflix series, but one of the books that inspired it–The Duke and I by Julia Quinn. Unfortunately, the book is neither as horny nor as diverse as the series, but we persevered. Listen to this episode to drown out the sound of your seven siblings squabbling!
Announcement: Worst Bestsellers is doing a live virtual show hosted by Porter Square Books with special guest Margaret H. Willison! It will be Wednesday, March 31st at 8PM ET. And it’s free! Sign up here.
Content warning: This book contains child abuse and dubious sexual consent.
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: “Bridgerton‘s Controversial Sex Scene Needs a Trigger Warning” by
“Bridgerton Has a Lot to Learn About Consent, and So Does Everyone Else” by Princess Weekes
“Phoebe Dynevor Responded to All the People Talking About Her Neck on Bridgerton” by Elizabeth Logan
“How Bridgerton Officially Became Netflix’s Biggest Hit Ever” by Joanna Robinson
Coming up next: Divine Evil by Nora Roberts.
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Readers Advisory: Episode 168 – The Duke And I (Bridgerton #1)
Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading The Duke And I (Bridgerton #1) by Julia Quinn. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!
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