Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading Redwall by Brian Jacques. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!
Episode 153 – Freeze Tag
Maybe it would be easier to practice social distancing if you knew that someone could literally freeze you solid with a single touch? It’s a theory worth exploring, as our pandemic edition of Flashback Summer continues with Freeze Tag, a Point Horror title by the 90s queen of teen thrillers, Caroline B. Cooney. With our guest Trina (@TrinaMareena) we dug into the story of the ultimate ice queen, and made an important stop along the way to discuss the relative fanciness of Pizza Hut. Stay frosty!
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: “Point Horror: 25 years on, let us praise a forgotten ’90s craze” by Beth Rodgers
“HBO Max to Develop Anthology Series Based on ‘Point Horror’ Books” by Joe Otterson
Don’t Point That Horror at Me podcast
The Devil’s Elbow (Point Horror recaps)
Candy Pairing: Kait says a Popsicle, Renata says a packet of hot chocolate with mini marshmallows, Trina says frozen gummy bears.
Coming up next: Redwall by Brian Jacques.
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Episode 152 – Mallory and the Trouble With Twins
Say hello to your friends! As Flashback Summer continues, we revisited the small, child-friendly town of Stoneybrook. We read Mallory and the Trouble With Twins by Ann M. Martin with returning guest Liz. Join us on a walk around the mall (remember malls?), where we discuss ear piercing, afterschool snacks, and the moral fortitude it takes to identify as a Mallory.
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: Episode #53 – Baby-Sitters Club
Book Recommendations Based On Your Favorite Babysitters From The Baby-Sitters Club by Alison Doherty
Robin Sparkles – Let’s All Go To the Mall
Cobie Smulders – Let’s All Stay at Home
Candy Pairing: Kait says candy buttons, Liz says a Twix, Renata says a mall pretzel.
Coming up next: Freeze Tag by Caroline B. Cooney.
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Episode 151 – The Black Stallion Revolts
Flashback Summer is off to the races! Well, kind of. We eventually got to the races after a long slog through the wilderness. We read The Black Stallion Revolts by Walter Farley with returning guest Carrie. It’s the classic story of a horse and a horse boy. And a crime boy. Well, we’re still waiting for the fingerprint analysis to exonerate the crime boy. Listening to this episode might just cure your amnesia!
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: Episode #75 – The Saddle Club
I Don’t Even Own a Television #156 – The Danger (Dick Francis series)
“When Aliens Join Your Horse Fantasy: Walter Farley’s The Island Stallion Races” by Judith Tarr
Candy Pairing: Carrie says spice drops, Kait says oats, Renata says GORP.
Coming up next: Mallory and the Trouble With Twins by Ann M. Martin.
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Episode 149 – A Werewolf in Riverdale
Bad news: A Werewolf in Riverdale by Caleb Roehrig is not a tie-in to the CW show Riverdale, but rather to the town of Riverdale from the Archie comics. Well–from the Archie Horror comics. Good news: we once again teamed up with J. and Collision from I Don’t Even Own a Television to tackle the big questions raised by this novel, most importantly: did you know that Jughead’s little hat is called a “whoopee cap,” and when Jughead transforms into a werewolf, does he still wear his whoopee cap?
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: “The Weird History of Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa” by Avery Kaplan
“A Feud in Wolf-Kink Erotica Raises a Deep Legal Question” by Alexandra Alter
I Don’t Even Own a Television #146 – The Day Before (Riverdale prequel novel)
I Don’t Even Own a Television #157 – Resident Evil II: Caliban Cove (featuring Kait & Renata)
Candy Pairing: Collision says a Hershey bar when he expected a Mr. Goodbar, Jay says Laffy Taffy, Kait says cold French fries, Renata says a hamburger when she ordered a milkshake.
Coming up next: Flashback Summer Super-Special Edition!
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