Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading Murder Games (Instinct) by James Patterson. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!
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Episode 119 – After
We read After by Anna Todd, a fanfiction-turned-novel that’s bold enough to ask the question: would you like to date Harry Styles, if, rather than being a member of One Direction, he was just a college student, and also a completely rude and hurtful person? Liz from Liz & Alissa Make Stuff joined us to conclude: no, we definitely would not like that. Be sure to download this before you begin the impossibly long journey from your dorm room to your boyfriend’s frat house!
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: Harry Styles Carpool Karaoke
Harry Styles Caught a Gummy Bear Thrown By a Fan and Everyone at O2 Arena Lost It
Anna Todd: From 1D fan fiction to feature film writer
From Fangirl to Phenomenon: Anna Todd and the Rise of Fanfiction
Candy Pairing: Kait says Baby Bottle Pops, Liz says Sugar-Free Haribo Gummy Bears, Renata says Conversation Hearts.
Coming up next: Murder Games (Instinct) by James Patterson.
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Episode 118 – Naked in Death
As the talents of Our Lady Nora Roberts cannot be held by one pen name alone, we were joined by fellow Nora devotee Christine to investigate Naked in Death by J. D. Robb. It’s a romantic suspense novel set in a future that is in some ways better than our present day (the USA banned guns!) and in some ways much worse (coffee beans are nearly extinct due to deforestation)! Still, no matter what year it is, Nora is here to provide us with excellent strong female protagonists and the male love interests who almost deserve them.
Content warning: This book and our discussion of it contains sexual assault and, um, death.
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: This Cat is Chonky Facebook Group
Nora Roberts Addresses Plagiarism
Candy Pairing: Christine says Starbursts, Kait says Oreos, Renata says chocolate covered espresso beans.
Coming up next: After by Anna Todd.
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Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading Naked in Death by J. D. Robb. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!
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Episode 117 – Year One
It’s the end of the world as we know it, and we feel fine, since we’re spending it with Kathryn from the Truer Words podcast! Our Lady Nora Roberts has launched a post-apocalyptic series with Year One. Don’t worry–even though 90% of the human population has been killed by a mysterious, magical virus, Nora wouldn’t kill the dog.
Content warning: This book and our discussion of it contains sexual assault, graphic illness, and, well, the death of 90% of Earth’s population. The dog is fine though.
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: Real Romance: How Nora Roberts became America’s most popular novelist
Romance Author Nora Roberts Responds To Tomi Adeyemi Accusation: ‘You Can’t Copyright A Title’
Nora Roberts: Mob Rule by Social Media
Candy Pairing: Kait says freshly-baked bread, Kathryn says peanut M&Ms, Renata says Little Debbies.
Coming up next: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb.
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Episode 116 – How The Secret Changed My Life
Our lives have been changed by The Secret, as have those of Andrew and Craig from the Overdue podcast. So they joined us in reading How The Secret Changed My Life by Rhonda Byrne. We were delighted to combine our vision boards with Andrew and Craig; less delighted to hear about all the people who quit their jobs and their medicines and their Canadian lifestyles with no backup plan other than the goodwill of the universe. We know you’ll love this episode, because we already asked the universe for your approval.
Readers advisory: How The Secret Changed My Life
Readers advisory: The Secret
Footnotes: Overdue Episode #280 – The Secret
The Secret Check from the Universe
The Downside of Positive Thinking
“Does the Law of Attraction apply to animals too, or just humans?”
Smithsonian Zoo Giant Panda Cam
Candy Pairing: Andrew says CBD gummies, Craig says Zeebo pills, Kait says a picture of candy, Renata says 3-course meal gum.
Coming up next: Year One by Nora Roberts.
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