Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!
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Episode 95 – Having It All
Kait and Renata dug into some vintage life advice from former Cosmopolitan editor Helen Gurley Brown’s 1982 book Having It All. Who better to help them talk about compliance to gender and beauty norms than Bitch Planet writer Kelly Sue DeConnick? That’s not a rhetorical question, we really got to talk to Kelly Sue DeConnick! Join us now to hear 17 easy ways to tell whether or not you’re a mouseburger!
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: The Author of Enter Helen on Why Helen Gurley Brown Is Such an Enigma by Julia Felsenthal
Bitch Planet has always been absurd. But in 2017, it reads like a warning.
Candy pairing: Kait says hot lemonade, Kelly Sue says monkfruit, Renata says a packet of Equal.
Coming up next: A Princess In Theory by Alyssa Cole.
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Episode 94 – Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas
In Part 2 of our Big Podcast Crossover Event with I Don’t Even Own A Television, J.W. and Collision joined us to discuss James Patterson’s Suzanne’s Diary For Nicholas. It’s a beautiful example of the power of Telling, Not Showing. Specifically, telling your children all about your sex life with way too much detail. Turn off your Macy Gray albums and get ready to dive into a book so stupid that it took four book podcasters to fully unpack it!
Content warning: This book and our discussion of it contains both miscarriage and the death of an infant.
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: I Don’t Even Own A Television #102 – Maximum Ride
Episode #61 – Bridges of Madison County
Dave Malloy – The Whale As A Dish (from Moby Dick)
Dave Malloy – A Squeeze of the Hand
Shoba Narayan Performs A Song From Dave Malloy’s Moby Dick
Candy pairing: Collision says butterscotch hard candy, J. W. says Buttered Popcorn Jelly Bellies, Kait says Jolly Ranchers, Renata says an elaborate caramel apple.
Congratulations to Melinda, who won our #BygoneBadassBroads pin giveaway! And thanks to everyone who entered and supported Trident Books. We may have more things to support Trident through the aftermath of their fire, so stay tuned!
Coming up next: Having It All by Helen Gurley Brown.
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Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas by James Patterson. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!
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Bonus Episode III – Twilight Movies
We’re taking a break from our regularly scheduled book podcast to release this bonus episode about the movies of the Twilight saga! As a Patreon goal, we watched all 5 films and recorded our reactions to them. (Renata’s dazzled reactions and Kait’s….less-dazzled reactions.)
Special note: Check out our Bygone Badass Broads Giveaway, running through 3/25/18, to support an independent bookstore and get cool stuff!
Apologies: Sorry for the delayed episodes and for the iffy audio quality of the first part of these episodes!
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: Storified #TwiWBS
Storified #TwiWBS Breaking Dawn Part 1
Storified #TwiWBS Breaking Dawn Part 2
Candy pairing: Cranberry-apple cider punch
Coming up next: Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas by James Patterson.
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Episode 93 – Angels Fall
Our February observance of Nora Roberts Month continues, as we read Angels Fall with author and longtime Nora devotee Christine Ricketts. It’s a quirky small-town romance between a traumatized chef and a mystery writer who hates vegetables. What could go wrong? A murder? An elaborate town-wide gaslighting campaign? A lack of fresh #herbs? All this and more, but spoilers…it ends happily ever after.
Content warning: This book and our discussion of it contains a fictional mass shooting.
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: Concept of Waffles Newsletter
Candy pairing: Christine says hotel chocolates, Kait says trail mix, Renata says #herbs.
Coming up next: Wonder by R. J. Palacio
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Episode 92 – Whiskey Beach
Happy Valentine’s Day! Kait and Renata decided to treat themselves to the gift of Nora Roberts. They read Whiskey Beach with special Galentine pal (and mother of Renata), Susan. Although Duarte didn’t like this one as much as our last experience with Nora, the cougariffic Black Hills, it was still a welcome respite from the usual garbage we read. Join us for the romantic story of a man who totally didn’t murder his wife falling in love with his quirky crime-solving housekeeper/masseuse/yoga instructor/jewelry designer. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as Nora Roberts enjoys describing home decor!
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: Episode #28 – Black Hills
‘I’m sorry for coining the phrase “Manic Pixie Dream Girl”’ by Nathan Rabin
Candy pairing: Kait says cinnamon toast, Renata says Gibraltars, Susan says Snickers.
Coming up next: Angels Fall by Nora Roberts.
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