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Episode 72 – Red Queen

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

Kait, Renata, and their guest Anna (of LCARS Librarian and Women Write About Comics) read Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard. It’s a confusing melange of everyone’s favorite YA dystopia tropes, like “love triangle,” “government-sponsored competition,” and “manic pixie blood girl.” Listen now for the return of Fucking, Marrying, Killing, and a discussion of dystopian menstrual blood art!

Readers advisory: Here.

Footnotes: This Woman Is Using Her Own Period Blood To Create Beautiful Photographs

Candy pairing:  Anna says red velvet candy corn, Kait says generic grocery store knockoff candy, Renata says Shock Tarts.

Coming up next: Diary of an Oxygen Thief by Anonymous.

 

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Episode 71 – The Shack

The Shack by William Paul Young

 

Kait, Renata, and their guest Dolly (@loather, Withdrawn) read The Shack by William Paul Young. It’s about a man who meets God, but get this, God is a black woman who wants you to call her “Papa”! Did that blow your mind? Don’t worry, God turns back into a man when times get really tough. Please listen to this episode on your next drive out into the middle of nowhere!

Readers advisory: Here.

Footnotes: ‘I Have Deep Regrets’: Graphic Artist Who Designed ‘Shack’ Novel Renounces Book

This American Life #304: Heretics

The Shack (2017) on IMDB

Candy pairing:  Dolly says Peeps Oreos, Kait says a chocolate cross, Renata says Cadbury Creme eggs.

Coming up next: Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard.

 

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Episode 70 – The Notebook (LIVE at Trident Booksellers!)

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

Kait, Renata, and their guest Margaret H. Willison (Two Bossy Dames, Appointment Television) read The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks for a special live episode recorded at Trident Booksellers & Cafe in Boston! If you’re familiar with the movie, you might be surprised at some of the book’s more upsetting twists and turns. If you’re a doctor, you might be surprised to hear that love cures Alzheimer’s! Thanks again to Trident for having us and to everyone who turned out to see our live show!

Readers advisory: Here.

Footnotes: Photo Roundup from the Live Show

A Brief History of Rachel McAdams’ Time-Traveling Dating Obsession

Nicholas Sparks on The Choice, Religion and Love After Divorce

Legend of Zelda: Lon-Lon Ranch

The Rock: The Notebook 2

Noah’s Crab Hands

Candy pairing:  Kait says fancy candy jewelry, Margaret says Werther’s originals, Renata says Crybabies sour gum.

Coming up next: The Shack by William Paul Young.

 

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Episode 69 – Tinglers

Redacted in the Butt by Redacted Under the Tromp Administration by Chuck TingleTaken By The Gay Unicorn Biker by Chuck TIngle
It’s our 69th episode, nice! Returning guest & hardcore lady buck Jennie read 2 Tinglers with us: Redacted in the Butt By Redacted Under the Tromp Administration and Taken By The Gay Unicorn Biker, both by the Hugo-nominated author Chuck Tingle. Please help us prove love by listening to this NSFW episode!

Readers advisory: Here.

Footnotes: ChuckTingle.com

Proving Love: An Interview with Dr. Chuck Tingle

Chuck Tingle’s AMA

Kait’s highlights of Chuck Tingle’s AMA

Fanfiction 101

Candy pairing:  Jennie says band candy, Kait says an edible garter, Renata says Japanese omiyage candy.

Coming up next: The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks.

 

* Worst Bestsellers is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

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Readers Advisory: Episode 69 – Tinglers

Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading Redacted in the Butt By Redacted Under the Tromp Administration and Taken By the Gay Unicorn Biker by Chuck Tingle. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!

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Episode 68 – Cookie Meets Peanut

Cookie Meets Peanut by Bethenny Frankel

Storytime Underground Joint Chief Cory joined us to discuss the fact that writing picture books is way harder than most celebrities think it is! We read Cookie Meets Peanut by Real Housewife/Adult Skinnygirl Bethenny Frankel, illustrated by Daniel Roode. Let us tuck you into bed with the story of an extremely irresponsible pet owner!

Readers advisory: Here.

Footnotes: Bitch Sesh: A Real Housewives Breakdown Podcast

Paws for thought? Bethenny Frankel tries to get dog to read her new children’s book on a stylish outing in the Big Apple

Skinnygirl, Fat Wallet: How Bethenny Frankel Earns More Than Any Other Real Housewife

Selected Illustrations: (click to embiggen)

Cookie Meets Peanut 1

Cookie Meets Peanut 2

Cookie Meets Peanut 3

 Candy pairing: Cory says Skinnygirl elderberry & sweet lemon gummies, Kait says a gold-leaf gummy dog, Renata says a Skinnygirl Cosmo.

Coming up next: Redacted In the Butt By Redacted Under the Tromp Administration and Taken By the Gay Unicorn Biker by Chuck Tingle.

 

* Worst Bestsellers is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

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Readers Advisory: Episode 68 – Cookie Meets Peanut

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