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by | August 31, 2015 · 12:01 pm

Episode 29 – Grey

Grey by E. L. James

By popular demand, Kait, Renata, and returning guest Anna of Bellwether Friends read Grey by E. L. James. It’s Fifty Shades of Grey from the point of view of Christian Grey and his talkative cock. We went on record as… well, not quite fans of the original book, but we didn’t hate it. Unfortunately, Christian’s POV made us long for Ana’s inner goddess. If you take a drink every time we say the word “gross” in this episode, you’ll be very well-hydrated!

Readers advisory: Here.

Footnotes: Anna’s Fifty Shades Readalikes Project

In Defense of Fifty Shades of Grey (Sort Of)

All the Things Christian Grey’s Cock Gets Up to in the New Fifty Shades

An Epic Chart of 162 YA Retellings

Only Your Housekeeper Knows For Sure

Candy pairing: Anna says ABC gum, Kait says generic Valentine’s chocolates (forgotten at the bottom of a purse), Renata says apples.

Coming up next: Dianetics by L. Ron Hubbard.

 

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Readers Advisory: Episode 29 – Grey

Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading Grey by E.L. James. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth! See also: our readers advisory for Fifty Shades of Grey.

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by | August 17, 2015 · 12:01 pm

Episode 28 – Black Hills

Black Hills by Nora Roberts

Welcome to Cougartown! Kait, Renata, and their guest Kathryn read Black Hills by Nora Roberts. Nora Roberts has written over 200 books, and this one is about a murder mystery on a big cat sanctuary. It’s a sexy page-turner with something for everyone, including Duarte. We hope you have enjoyed Worst Bestsellers, because we loved this book so much that from this point forward we’re changing focus to become a Nora Roberts Fan Club.

Readers advisory: Here.

Footnotes: Nora Roberts: The woman who rewrote the rules for romance fiction

Nora Roberts & Inn BoonsBoro

How Harlequin Became the Most Famous Name in Romance

If You Got Mad Over Cecil the Lion, Here are 5 Ways You Can Bring About Change

Candy pairing:  Kait says mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, Kathryn says black panther Endangered Species Chocolate, Renata says Girl Scout cookies.

Coming up next: Grey by E.L. James

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Readers Advisory: Episode 28 – Black Hills

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by | August 3, 2015 · 12:01 pm

Episode 27 – Inferno

Inferno by Dan Brown

Kait, Renata, and their guest, actual scientist Sarah (@allthatihavemet, @sarahnbay) read Inferno by Dan Brown. It’s the fourth book about Robert Langdon, and probably the only one where he faces a problem that cannot be solved with symbology alone and must ally with the World Health Organization. We struggle to comprehend all of the book’s double, triple, and even quadruple crosses. Listen now to hear Sarah explain why Dan Brown should have talked to a geneticist before trying to write about genetics!

Readers advisory: Here.

Footnotes: Fact-Checking Dan Brown’s “Inferno”

Dan Brown’s “Inferno”: Good Plot, Bad Science

WHO releases guidance on mental health care after trauma

Candy pairing:  Kait says unidentified Asian supermarket candy, Renata says cotton candy Italian ice, Sarah says black licorice.

Coming up next: Black Hills by Nora Roberts.

 

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Readers Advisory: Episode 27 – Inferno

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by | July 20, 2015 · 12:01 pm

Episode 26 – The Forest of Hands and Teeth

The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan

Kait, Renata, and their guest Kelly read The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan. It’s the story of a teenage girl bravely fleeing her oppressive, zombie-infested village to start a new life where she can freely express herself. Or… to be with her true love? Actually maybe she just wants to look at the ocean for awhile. Whatever.

Readers advisory: Here.

Candy pairing:  Kait says Twizzlers, Kelly says Blackpool rock, Renata says Halls cough drops.

Coming up next: Inferno by Dan Brown.

 

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by | July 6, 2015 · 12:01 pm

Episode 25 – True Believer

True Believer by Nicholas Sparks

Kait, Renata, and the ghost who lives in Kait’s apartment read True Believer by Nicholas Sparks, the inventor of the “love tragedy” genre. It’s a ghost story without ghosts and a love story without any real romantic chemistry.  Listen now to hear our fan theory of how True Believer is a crossover with Outlander!

Readers advisory: Here.

Footnotes: Nicholas Sparks Confirmed My Fears

Author Nicholas Sparks accused of being racist, homophobe by ex-head of Sparks-founded school

Candy pairing:  Kait says fake old-timey penny candy, Renata says ghost Peeps.

Coming up next: The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan.

 

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Readers Advisory: Episode 25 – True Believer

Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading True Believer by Nicholas Sparks. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!

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