Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading The Discovery (Animorphs #20) by K.A. Applegate. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!
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Episode 241 – Open Book
We continue Celebrity Memoir May with another wronged woman of the early 00s, Ms. Jessica Simpson. Annie Cardi, author of Red, joined us in righteous indignation on behalf of our favorite former Newlywed after reading her memoir Open Book. Listen to this episode while practicing your Dukes of Hazzard-style stunt driving.
Content warnings: Child sexual abuse, substance abuse, publicly being a woman in the early 00s.
Readers advisory: Here.
“Jessica Simpson is Selling Her Beverly Hills Home” by Maria Salova
“John Mayer’s Dating History: Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Aniston, Katy Perry and More”
Coming up next: The Discovery (Animorphs #20) by K. A. Applegate.
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Readers Advisory: Episode 241 – Open Book
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Episode 240 – Troublemaker
Unlike Scientology, Celebrity Memoir May is inescapable. Known Suppressive Person, librarian, and author Angie Manfredi (@MissKubelik) joined us to discuss Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology by Leah Remini. Join us as we swear oaths of fealty to the Queen of Queens!
Content warning: Verbal abuse, icky parenting, escaping a cult.
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: “A Strange Chapter in ‘Wog”s Hateful History”
Leah Remini’s “Roar” dance on Dancing with the Stars
“An Interview with the One and Only Michelle Visage” by Michael Podell
“Another Celeb Just Fueled Rumors of Jennifer Lopez & Leah Remini’s Feud” by Maggie Clancy
Coming up next: Open Book by Jessica Simpson.
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Episode 239 – Ice Planet Barbarians
Horny dragons were fun, but we’ve moved on. Onto another planet, actually. Lily Sparks, author of The Merciless King of Moore High, joined us to discuss Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon. Upload this episode directly to your alien translator earpiece to listen to it in any language!
Content warning: Dubious consent and mentions of sexual assault.
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: “How sexy blue aliens invaded Amazon’s bestseller lists” by AJ Willingham
Coming up next: Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology by Leah Remini.
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Episode 238 – Fourth Wing
Y’all horny for some dragons? We forged a soul bond with comedian, writer, and Scary Mommy Sarah Aswell by reading Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros together. Listen to this episode while pondering ways to legally murder your classmates!
Content warning: Here there be dragons. Also, dead parents.
Readers advisory: Here.
“Q&A: Rebecca Yarros on Chronic Illness Representation in Fourth Wing” by Riyana Straetker
NPR Weekend Edition: “Veronica Roth’s ‘Carve The Mark’ Is A Fantasy Inspired By Chronic Pain”
Coming up next: Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon.
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Episode 237 – This Present Darkness
The devil made us read This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti. Fortunately, we were #blessed to be joined by Izzy Wasserstein, author of These Fragile Graces, This Fugitive Heart, who helped safely guide us through this Christian thriller. Listen to this episode while waiting for a cool angel to pick you up on her motorcycle.
Content warning: False accusations of sexual assault, Christian fundamentalism, murder/suicide/demon attack.
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: “This Present Darkness” on Wikipedia
“15 times The X-Files’ Dana Scully was the best character on TV” by Sarah Crocker
Coming up next: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.
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