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Othersode #30: Simba Did It Fully Nude / The Lion King 2019

July 29, 2019 The Squad
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Othersode #30: Simba Did It Fully Nude / The Lion King 2019

In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the #BookSquad meets todaaaaay! Get your singing voices ready for our discussion of the new Lion King remake. Special guest Said joins us to talk about the visual effects, standout (and not-so-standout) performances, our favorite songs, and storytelling in the Pridelands. Plus we get into some listener feedback on our Black Mirror #othersode and talk about what's on the #BookSquadBlog! Read along with us for the next #bookpisode on Madeline Miller's Circe (August 12). You've still got three days for your contribution to the Adam Cramond Martin Travel Award to be matched in honor of his birthday this month. Head to the link in our notes!

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In 2-Podcast, podcast-home Tags Movies, Disney
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BSG #30: Evvie Drake Starts Over (with special guest Liberty Hardy!)

July 15, 2019 The Squad
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BSG #30: Evvie Drake Starts Over (with special guest Liberty Hardy!)

Things get romantic this week on #BookSquadGoals as we discuss Evvie Drake Starts Over, the debut novel by Linda Holmes. Special guest Liberty Hardy joins us to talk about pop culture in books, the romance genre, themes of grief and guilt, and of course, our favorite rom-coms. Then we read some listener feedback on The Mars Room and Fruit of the Drunken Tree and tell you all about the awesome content on the #BookSquadBlog — recaps, reviews and more! Go see The Lion King for our next #othersode on July 29, and grab a copy of Circe by Madeline Miller for our next #bookpisode on August 12! Send us your feedback on this or any other episode by emailing thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

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In 2-Podcast, podcast-home Tags Books, Romance
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Othersode #29: Kelli Is Single / Black Mirror Season 5

July 1, 2019 The Squad
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Othersode #29: Kelli Is Single / Black Mirror Season 5

If this podcast was a Black Mirror episode, the #BookSquad would take over your brain and control your motor functions and force you to subscribe to our podcast...alas, this is just a regular BSG episode, but it’s about Black Mirror - Season 5. We dig into this three-episode season and discuss themes of gender, sexuality, teenage girldom, and more. We also talk about the best and worst episodes of the show overall, and what worked and didn’t work in Season 5. Head over to the #BookSquadBlog for reality tv recaps, the return of the Late to the Game and #PodSquad series, and this month’s featured bookstore -- Unnameable Books in Brooklyn, NY. Hear listener feedback for our #travelsode, and don’t forget to send in your feedback for this or any other episode to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. When you’re done with this episode, check out Hey YA, a biweekly podcast by Book Riot on YA trends, adaptations, news, and book recommendations! Read along for the next bookpisode on 7/15 on Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes (with special guest Liberty Hardy!), and go see The Lion King for our next

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In 2-Podcast Tags Science fiction, Netflix, Television
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BSG #29: Emma Fay Voice / The Mars Room

June 17, 2019 The Squad
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BSG #29: Emma Fay Voice / The Mars Room

Grab an orange jumpsuit and cuff your ankles together because the #BookSquad is heading to prison this week for our discussion of Rachel Kushner’s novel The Mars Room. We talk about characterization, how this relates to other prison-based media, and what this book is or isn’t trying to say about the justice system. We also read lots of listener feedback on An Absolutely Remarkable thing. (Thanks, #goalies! Keep it coming!) Head to the #BookSquadBlog for various TV recaps, movie reviews, music reviews and more, and watch Black Mirror season five with us for our next othersode on July 1!

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Othersode #28: I want it, I got it / Travelsode

June 3, 2019 The Squad
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Othersode #28: I want it, I got it / Travelsode

This week, instead of traveling to the fictional locale of a novel, we’re going to New Orleans IN REAL LIFE. That’s right, the #BookSquad got together for real and spent a weekend trying food and drink, looking for lost cars, taking high-quality model photos, singing karaoke and basking in the sweet warmth of togetherness. Follow us on our trip where we did not actually see Ariana Grande, but we did talk about her a lot. You’re welcome. Send your feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and read The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner for our next episode on June 17th!

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BSG #28: This American Book / An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

May 20, 2019 The Squad
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BSG #28: This American Book / An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

Where were you when the Carls appeared? Join the #Squad for a discussion of Hank Green’s debut novel, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing. We talk about the book’s unique angle on its themes, voice and characterization, and what the heck new adult lit is. Plus we read some listener feedback on The Gunners and get into what’s on the #BookSquadBlog right now (lots of TV recaps!). Look out for our next #othersode on 6/3, our very first #travelsode as the #Squad takes on New Orleans together. Then read along with us for our next #bookpisode on Rachel Kushner’s The Mars Room on June 17! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe and send your feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

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In 2-Podcast Tags Books, Science fiction
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Othersode #27: Putdownable: A Hatepisode / A Stranger in the House

May 7, 2019 The Squad
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Othersode #27: Putdownable: A Hatepisode / A Stranger in the House

Grab a drink because you’re gonna need it. It’s time for our second #Hatepisode, featuring A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena. We discuss the bonkers plot, the cardboard characters, and the oh-my-goodness-it’s-so-bad writing. Then we dig into some reviews so you don’t just take our word for it. Everything gets way better after that because it’s also our second BIRTHDAYSODE! Listen as we exchange gifts and tell each other how awesome we are. Read along for our next #Bookpisode, a book we think you’ll actually like, with An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green. On our next #othersode, it’s our first ever #travelsode as the #BookSquad heads to New Orleans! Follow us on social media and don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe!

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BSG #27: We Need To Talk About Gretel / Gingerbread

April 22, 2019 The Squad
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BSG #27: We Need To Talk About Gretel / Gingerbread

Things get magically weird this week as the #BookSquad discusses Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi. We discuss childhood and nostalgia, friendship and family relationships, and what the heck is actually happening plot-wise. Plus, we talk about some of our own family recipes and get into Pet Sematary feedback. Head over to the #BookSquadBlog for more content, including TV recaps, book reviews and other miscellany. Next Up: HATEpisode #2! Rage-read along with us for Shari Lapena’s novel A Stranger in the House, coming up on the next othersode. On our next bookpisode, we’re covering An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green. Check our social media on April 26 for a special giveaway featuring this book and pet-related goodies!

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Othersode #26: Sometimes Dad Is Better / Pet Sematary

April 9, 2019 The Squad
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Othersode #26: Sometimes Dad Is Better / Pet Sematary

Get unburied with the #BookSquad (and special guest Charlie, Emily’s dad!) as we come back from the dead to talk about the new 2019 film adaptation of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. We discuss grief, death and the big changes between the book (and the 1989 film) and the new movie. Plus, you get to learn a little about our childhood pets! Then we dig into some Captain Marvel listener feedback and tell you what’s on the #BookSquadBlog right now. Up next for our #bookpisode: Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi. Read along with us for that and for our next #othersode, where we’ll (probably) hate on Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena.

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In 2-Podcast Tags Movies, Horror, Books
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BSG #26: Is Eggplant A Berry? / Fruit of the Drunken Tree

March 25, 2019 The Squad
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BSG #26: Is Eggplant A Berry? / Fruit of the Drunken Tree

The #BookSquad takes a shady trip to 1990s Colombia this week as we discuss Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras. We talk about the historical fiction genre, trauma and violence, womanhood, and the relationship between the book's two protagonists, Chula and Petrona. Plus, we talk more about Captain Marvel and get Susan’s thoughts on how awesome the movie is. There’s plenty of great content on the #BookSquadBlog, including TV recaps, movie reviews and more! LISTEN UP, GOALIES: Please send us listener feedback on any of our episodes or blogs to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. We love hearing from you, and we missed you this week. :)

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