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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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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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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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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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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 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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by | April 27, 2015 · 12:01 pm

Episode 20 – Disclosure

Disclosure by Michael Crichton

Kait, Renata, and returning guest Caroline (of Fantastic Fangirls and Panels) read Disclosure by Michael Crichton. It’s the ultimate sci-fi horror story for white men: a woman sexually harasses a man and lies about it, and everyone believes the woman! Luckily, the intrepid hero is able to use high-tech 1993-era virtual reality to solve his problems and put that lying lady in her place. Prepare your dialup modem for our 20th episode of #MisandryMonday!

Readers advisory: Here.

Footnotes: Michael Crichton’s notes on Disclosure

Clip from Community‘s VR episode

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

Candy pairing: Caroline says Peepsters, Kait says Lifesavers Holes, Renata says a Yorkie bar.

Coming up next: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare.

 

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by | April 13, 2015 · 12:01 pm

Episode 19 – Modelland

Modelland by Tyra Banks

Kait, Renata, and returning guest Margaret (one of Two Bossy Dames) read Modelland by America’s Top Author Tyra Banks! It’s a fashionable YA dystopia with 550 pages of text and easily 1000 nonsensical made-up concepts. This episode is plus-sized because we had so much to unpack, and also because Margaret is such a delightful Intoxibella that it is difficult to stop talking to her. Put on your best smize and listen now!

Readers advisory: Here.

Footnotes: America’s Next Top Model Cycle 17, “Tyson Beckford” (featuring Modelland motion pictorials)

AV Club Review of ANTM “Tyson Beckford”

Satellite Dish: Modelland Special

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

Thanks to Laura for being our first supporter! Check out her Abortion Access Bowl-a-Thon team.

Candy pairing: Kait says an elaborate lollipop, Margaret says M&M’s personalized with Tyra Banks’s initials, Renata says a can of whipped cream.

Coming up next: Disclosure by Michael Crichton.

 

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