Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading Carnal Innocence by Nora Roberts. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!
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Episode 188 – Brazen Virtue
We’re once again starting the year with a visit from our Nora Roberts expert, Christine. This time we read Brazen Virtue, a murder mystery-romance novel from 1988 that has been mystifyingly adapted into a 2022 Netflix original movie. This episode costs $1.99 per minute to listen to via long-distance phone call.
Content warning: This book and our discussion of it includes rape and murder.
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: A Statement from Nora Roberts Re: Alyssa Milano
“Nora Roberts defends Alyssa Milano’s casting in adaptation of Brazen Virtue” by Maureen Lee Lenker
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Finale Fails to Reckon with Its Pro-cop Legacy” by s.e. smith
Coming up next: Carnal Innocence by Nora Roberts.
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Readers Advisory: Episode 188 – Brazen Virtue
Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading Brazen Virtue by Nora Roberts. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!
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Episode 187 – Bests of 2021
Another year has come and gone, and Kait and Renata are here to make lemonade out of the lemons of 2021. We each picked our top 6 books of the year and discussed some other highlights of the year.
Fast & Furious: Highway Heist Game
Coming up next: A January hiatus. Happy New Year! We’ll see you in February!
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Episode 186 – The President Is Missing
Our beloved patrons voted on a book for us to read, and they chose The President is Missing by James Patterson and Bill Clinton. We still love them, and we also love returning guest Carrie for reading this book even though she didn’t have to. Listen now before some terrorists delete the entire internet!
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: Unclear and Present Danger podcast
Coming up next: Bests of 2021.
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Readers Advisory: Episode 186 – The President Is Missing
Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading The President is Missing by James Patterson and Bill Clinton. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!
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Episode 185 – The Meaning of Mariah Carey
All we want for Christmas is…another celebrity memoir, and Mariah Claus delivered. We read The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey with Michaela Angela Davis and enjoyed our visit to Mariah’s realm. Listen to this episode on your way to visit your lambily!
Content warning: This book and our discussion of it contains non-graphic discussions of child neglect, domestic abuse, and racism.
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: “Mariah Carey Explains Why She Tweeted That “Thanksgiving Is Cancelled” by Bianca Betancourt
“This Throwback Photo Of Mariah Carey & Will Smith Will Give You All The ’90s Feels” by Brad Witter
“The Summer That ‘I Don’t Know Her’ Became the Most Crushing Celebrity Shade” by Kenzie Bryant
Mariah Carey’s Ice Cream Meltdown on TRL
Mariah Carey’s Weddings in Photos
“Mariah Carey smashes pumpkins to kick off Christmas season: ‘It’s time'” by Nick Romano
“27 Burning Questions About Mariah Carey’s New McDonald’s Ad” by Dave Holmes
How Did This Get Made #94 – Glitter
Coming up next: The President Is Missing by James Patterson and Bill Clinton.
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Readers Advisory: Episode 185 – The Meaning of Mariah Carey
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Episode 184 – Yours Cruelly, Elvira
Hold on, Mariah, it’s still spooky season around here for a few more days. We read Yours Cruelly, Elvira by Cassandra Peterson and had a scary-good time getting to know the Mistress of the Dark (and her girlfriend)! Listen to this podcast while updating your list of enemies.
Content warning: This book and our discussion of it contains non-graphic discussions of child abuse, sexual assault, miscarriages, and old-fashioned light misogyny and racism.
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: “Meet Teresa Wierson, Elvira’s Girlfriend of 19 Years” by Raffy Ermac
“Elvira: Tom Jones took my virginity, I needed stitches, and he ditched me” on CeleBitchy
Coming up next: The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey.
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Readers Advisory: Episode 184 – Yours Cruelly, Elvira
Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading Yours Cruelly, Elvira by Cassandra Peterson. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!
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