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by | June 22, 2015 · 12:01 pm

Episode 24 – Live and Let Die

Live and Let Die by Ian Fleming

Kait, Renata, and their guest Molly read Live and Let Die by Ian Fleming. It’s the second James Bond novel and probably the most racist one. (We didn’t read the other ones to confirm, though.) Can 007 possibly win when literally all the black people in America have united against him? What about all of the sea creatures? Listen now to hear us once again urge you to watch the movie instead of reading the book.

Content warning: We recorded this episode before the Charlestown church shooting. If, in the wake of that horrific hate crime, you are not in the mood to listen to us talk about Ian Fleming’s gross 1950s-era racism, you might want to skip this episode.

Readers advisory: Here.

Footnotes: James Bond Memes food infographic

“Live and Let Die” by Paul McCartney & Wings

Crocodile Farm Escape Scene from the Live and Let Die movie

Candy pairing:  Kait says candy cigarettes, Molly says Aunt Jemima syrup, Renata says Werther’s Originals.

Coming up next: True Believer by Nicholas Sparks.

 

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by | June 8, 2015 · 12:01 pm

Episode 23 – The Greek Tycoon’s Blackmailed Mistress

The Greek Tycoon's Blackmailed Mistress by Lynne Graham

Kait, Renata, and their guest Jennie (of Biblio File and Explaining Songs to My Toddler) read The Greek Tycoon’s Blackmailed Mistress by Lynne Graham. This Harlequin romance novel has more complicated sex paperwork than Fifty Shades of Grey, but less sexy sex. Listen now to find out about what euphemisms for “nipple” wealthy Greek tycoons prefer!

Readers advisory: Here.

Footnotes: Billionaires and Babies

What Happened to the Harlequin Romance?

Mothering Heights: The (Over?) Importance of Procreation in Romance Novels

Candy pairing:  Jennie says Tabasco Jelly Bellies, Kait says white chocolate Kit-Kats, Renata says white chocolate Kit-Kats.

Coming up next: Live and Let Die by Ian Fleming.

 

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by | May 25, 2015 · 12:01 pm

Episode 22 – The Target

The Target by David Baldacci

Kait, Renata, and their guest Nick (@polykinetic) read The Target by David Baldacci. It’s the story of CIA assassins and neo-Nazis and North Korean prison camps, but most of all, it’s the story of the power of maternal love. Actually, most of all, it’s the story of USA! USA! USA! Our discussion of this book is perfect to play over loudspeakers at your Memorial Day BBQs, or any other time you need to feel a searing burst of patriotism.

Content warning: This book contains scenes of sexual assault and we discuss those scenes in this episode.

Readers advisory: Here.

Special note: Thanks so much to Malia for donating to support our charitable causes! If you live in Bloomington, Indiana, check out their chapter of the Forever Young Adult book club!

Also, we’re taking a short survey to see how you guys feel about our podcast!

Candy pairing: Kait says a birthday party goody bag, Nick says Bazooka Joe, Renata says Pop Rocks.

Coming up next: The Greek Tycoon’s Blackmailed Mistress by Lynne Graham.

 

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by | May 18, 2015 · 12:01 pm

Do We Dazzle You?

Hi Best Listeners! We’re curious about how we’re doing–specifically, how you guys feel about the fact that our episodes keep getting longer. Take this anonymous four question survey, won’t you? We’ll appreciate your feedback even more than Claire appreciates #herbs or Theo Boone appreciates his white privilege.

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Fanfiction 101

It should be pretty obvious to regular listeners that Renata and Kait are strongly pro-fandom and pro-fanfiction. In fact, fandom is how we met sixteen years ago! Not infrequently when recommending alternatives to the books on this podcast, we tell our listeners to seek out fanfiction instead. While that may be easy enough for some of our listeners, the fandom subculture is still only just inching its way into the spotlight and many of you might be wondering where to begin. Below, we’ve put together a short guide for newbies seeking out fanfiction.

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by | May 11, 2015 · 12:01 pm

Episode 21 – City of Bones

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

Kait, Renata, and Kait’s secret cousin Nicole read City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, because we read all the rest of the Harry Potter fanfiction the internet had to offer. This is a book with something for everyone: vampires, werewolves, magical cats, telepathic monks, Shadowhunters, and surprise incest. Listen now for all of that, plus an in-depth discussion of Cassandra Clare’s sordid fandom history!

Readers advisory: Here.

Footnotes: Nicole’s vlog review of The Knife of Never Letting Go

The Very Secret Diaries

Cassandra Clare on Fanlore

Special note: We’re still raising money for a few charitable causes! Please support us here!

Thanks to Dee for her support! Make sure to check out her blog, Your Number 54 Fan.

Candy pairing: Kait says generic M&Ms, Nicole says Cherryheads, Renata says Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans.

Coming up next: The Target by David Baldacci.

 

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