Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!
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Episode 79 – Dark Archer
In a crossover event worthy of the CW itself, the Bellwether Friends, Anna & Alene, joined us to discuss the Arrow tie-in graphic novel The Dark Archer, written by Kait’s nemesis John Barrowman (and Carole Barrowman) with art by Daniel Sampere & Juan Albarran. Are you fan of the CW’s Arrow? Well, too bad, because this comic contains none of the characters you love from that show, only John Barrowman. Alternately, have you never seen Arrow? Don’t worry, neither has Kait, and she understood this comic just as well as everyone else did. (None of us understood this comic at all because it’s extremely convoluted.)
Spoiler warning: This episode contains some spoilers for previous seasons of Arrow, except not really because Renata cannot reliably remember anything that actually ever happened on that show.
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: Arrow Wiki page for Malcolm Merlyn
Arrow Wiki page for Nanda Parbat
Podcast-strology: WBS’s Compatibility with Bellwether Friends
Dramatic Reading Panels: (click to embiggen)
That Sideboob Tho
Renata’s Future Tattoo
Candy pairing: Alene says bulk chocolate fake M&Ms, Anna says a Choco Taco, Kait says Cool Ranch Doritos, Renata says a jawbreaker with a gummy dino.
Coming up next: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris.
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Episode 78 – The Face on the Milk Carton
It’s Flashback Summer. Do you know where your daughter is? Have you looked on your beverage container? Jenny (definitely not Janie), Co-Founder of Grinnell College’s Caroline B. Cooney Book Club, joined us to discuss The Face on the Milk Carton. Join us for this wild dive into the world of cults, dairy products, and microfilm!
Readers advisory: Here.
Patreon shout-out: Thanks to Ai for supporting our Patreon! Check out their podcast Decoding Keanu.
‘The Face on the Milk Carton’ Grows Up
Frequently Challenged Young Adult Books
The Face on the Milk Carton movie
When Bad News Was Printed on Milk Cartons
99% Invisible – Milk Carton Kids
The Devil’s Elbow: ‘The Stranger’ Recap
Who Killed Lois Duncan’s Daughter?
I Am Feel Uncomfortable When We Are Not About Me?
Candy pairing: Jenny says something you’re allergic to or chocolate that is not Rainforest Alliance certified, Kait says Oreos, Renata says fruit juice popsicles.
Coming up next: The Dark Archer by John & Carole Barrowman.
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Readers Advisory: Episode 78 – The Face on the Milk Carton
Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!
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Episode 77 – Boxcar Children
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: “The Boxcar Children” and the Spirit of Capitalism by Jia Tolentino
Candy pairing: Kait says Werther’s Originals, Katie says satellite wafers or candy cigarettes, Renata says bread.
Coming up next: The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney.
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Readers Advisory: Episode 77 – Boxcar Children
Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading the Boxcar Children series by Gertrude Chandler Warner. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!
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Episode 76 – American Girl
Readers advisory: Here.
The Making of Addy Walker, American Girl’s First Black Doll
Permanent Underwear Controversy
Twitter Thinks American Girl’s New Boy Doll Looks Like A Hipster Who Will Ghost You
What Your American Girl Doll Says About the Rest of Your Life
Candy pairing: Becca says Hershey’s chocolate, Rebecca says Blow Pops, Renata says a chocolate-covered bug.
Coming up next: Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner.
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Episode 75 – Saddle Club
Hey, do you like horses? If so, great news: Flashback Summer continues as Jess (from Book Riot Comics) joined Renata and Becca to discuss Horse Shy from the Saddle Club series by Bonnie Bryant! If you don’t like horses: too bad, because that’s literally the only thing these Saddle Club girls talk about. Saddle up and hear us unpack a book that traumatized many young horse enthusiasts!
TYPICAL ADAM LEVINE pic.twitter.com/dvGAufciuh
— Renata Sancken (@renatasnacks) June 5, 2017
Promotional note: Come see us live at the Freepoint Hotel in Cambridge, MA on June 20th at 7pm!
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: #WeNeedDiverse Saddle Club Book Covers
9 Saddle Club Books That Totally Ruled Your World As A Kid
Candy pairing: Becca says Neigh-cco wafers, Jess says a disgusting Tastee Delight sundae, Renata says a stale granola bar.
Coming up next: Meet Addy by Connie Porter and Molly Saves the Day by Valerie Tripp (American Girls series).
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