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Othersode #60: Girl Power! / Female Friendships and The Last Checkmate with Gabriella Saab

November 15, 2021 The Squad

Othersode #60: Girl Power! / Female Friendships and The Last Checkmate with Gabriella Saab

Gather your gal pals for a listening party as author Gabriella Saab joins the squad for a chat about some of our favorite female friendships in pop culture! From the Spice Girls to the ladies of SATC, we’ve got all our besties covered. After we share our heavily 90s-influenced picks, we talk with Gabriella about her new historical fiction novel The Last Checkmate, which is out now and has already garnered some VERY impressive reviews on Goodreads. We dive into Gabriella’s research process, the concept of “chess brain,” and the female friendships at the center of the book that inspired this entire othersode.

Read along for our next Bookpisode on Claire Fuller’s Unsettled Ground, coming November 9th, and then prepare for a very mysterious Emily-less Othersode on December 13th, topic TBD. Be sure to send any feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and we’ll read it on a future episode!

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BSG #60: Big on Goodreads / Detransition Baby / Interview with SJ Sindu

November 1, 2021 The Squad

BSG #60: Big on Goodreads / Detransition Baby / Interview with SJ Sindu

You’ve heard of a love triangle, but what about a parenthood triangle? Join the Book Squad for our discussion of Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters. We talk about the complicated relationships between the characters, the connection between trans women and divorced cis women, and why people on Goodreads found this book “shocking.” After that, Kelli interviews SJ Sindu, author of the new novel Blue-Skinned Gods. Tune in on November 15th for our next Othersode with special guest Gabriella Saab, author of The Last Checkmate. Read along with us for our next Bookpisode on Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller, and check your feeds on November 29th for that episode!

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Othersode #59: Is This Based On a Book? / Nine Perfect Strangers (The Show!) with Tirzah Price

October 18, 2021 The Squad

Othersode #59: Is This Based On a Book? / Nine Perfect Strangers (The Show!) with Tirzah Price

Microdose your smoothie and come along for a peaceful journey through the Hulu series Nine Perfect Strangers, based on the novel by Liane Moriarty. Returning guest Tirzah Price (author of Pride and Premeditation) joins us for a wild discussion of how this TV adaptation holds up, what’s missing from the book, what the show is saying about body image, grief, and drugs, and, of course, Manny Jacinto. Join us on November 1 for our next Bookpisode on Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters, plus an interview with SJ Sindu, author of Blue-Skinned Gods. Then Gabriella Saab, author of The Last Checkmate will guest on our next Othersode—stay tuned for the topic! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Send any and all thoughts on Nine Perfect Strangers or any of our other episodes to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

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In 4-Podcast Tags Literature, Books, Television
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BSG #59: A Fun Guy / Sorrowland with Leah Rachel von Essen / Interview with Catriona Ward

October 11, 2021 The Squad
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BSG #59: A Fun Guy / Sorrowland with Leah Rachel von Essen / Interview with Catriona Ward

Come into the woods with the Book Squad and special guest Leah Rachel von Essen to discuss Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon. We talk about the book’s pacing, Vern’s characterization, gender identity and sexuality, the mistreatment of Black people by white America, and of course, mushrooms. Next, Emily interviews Catriona Ward, author of the novel The Last House on Needless Street. You don’t want to miss this fun interview! After that, we dig into some listener feedback on Klara and the Sun, Harrow the Ninth (the sequel to Gideon the Ninth), and The Final Girl Support Group. Join us and Tirzah Price for our next Othersode on the Hulu series Nine Perfect Strangers, based on the novel by Liane Moriarty, on October 18th. Read along for our next Bookpisode on November 1 when we discuss Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters. Send feedback to thesquad@booksquad.com or DM us on Instagram!

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In 4-Podcast Tags Books, Science fiction
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Othersode #58: Courteney Cox's Bangs / Scream with Grady Hendrix

September 20, 2021 The Squad
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Othersode #58: Courteney Cox's Bangs / Scream with Grady Hendrix

Grady Hendrix returns to the podcast to talk about the Scream franchise and his new novel, The Final Girl Support Group! We talk about our favorite final girls (and how Sidney stacks up), how Scream revolutionized the slasher genre in the 1990s, how the sequels compare to each other, and why Gale’s hair goes rogue in 2 and 3. Plus, Grady shares a SUPER FUN FACT about Scream 2 that blows all of our minds. Then we ask Grady about The Final Girl Support Group and learn how the book came to be and what he has coming up in the future! Read along with us for our next Bookpisode on Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon, featuring special guest Leah Rachel von Essen, and stick around for an interview with Catriona Ward, author of The Last House on Needless Street. Catch up on Nine Perfect Strangers on Hulu for our next Othersode on October 11th!

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In 4-Podcast Tags Movies, Horror, Literature, Books
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BSG #58: Artificial Friends / Klara and the Sun with Wizzy, AKA SailorMoonWisdom

September 7, 2021 The Squad
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BSG #58: Artificial Friends / Klara and the Sun with Wizzy, AKA SailorMoonWisdom

Call up your Artificial Friend—it’s time to talk about Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. Special guest “Wizzy” of @sailormoonwisdom joins us to discuss the meaning of Klara’s relationship with the sun, why “simple” doesn’t mean “not complex,” whether or not humans are special, and Rick and Josie’s love for one another. Then we catch up with what’s on the blog, including more book, podcast, and television reviews. Tune in on September 20th for our chat with Grady Hendrix about the Scream series and his new novel, The Final Girl Support Group. Join us for our next #Bookpisode on Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon, featuring special guest Leah Rachel von Essen, and stick around for an interview with Catriona Ward, author of The Last House on Needless Street!

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Othersode #57: Distracted by Dev Patel / The Green Knight (with The Maniculum)

August 23, 2021 The Squad

Othersode #57: Distracted by Dev Patel / The Green Knight (with The Maniculum)

Come back to medieval times with us as we welcome Mac and Zoe from The Maniculum, a podcast featuring some of the strangest, most absurd, and befuddling examples of medieval writing. The co-hosts of The Maniculum help us uncover some of the secrets of A24’s latest film The Green Knight, which stars Dev Patel and Alicia Vikander. From our favorite Arthurian heroes to the moody atmosphere of David Lowery’s lush landscapes, no stone goes unturned in this discussion.

After you’re finished with this episode, get ready for what’s on deck next! We’ll welcome “Wizzy” from @SailorMoonWisdom to discuss Kazuo Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun. After that, Grady Hendrix triumphantly returns to talk all things Scream and answer some questions about his new novel, The Final Girl Support Group.

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In 4-Podcast Tags Movies, History
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BSG #57: Weekend at Nina's / Malibu Rising with RJ Sorrento / Interview with Kristen Radtke

August 9, 2021 The Squad
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BSG #57: Weekend at Nina's / Malibu Rising with RJ Sorrento / Interview with Kristen Radtke

Surf’s up, listeners! Join us for one hell of a party as we discuss Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Special guest RJ Sorrento joins us to talk about the structure of the story, the characters and their motivations, TJR’s writing style, and—you guessed it—a little bit of Weekend at Bernies. After the party ends, stick around for Mary’s interview with Kristen Radtke, author of Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness. Tune in on August 23rd for our next Othersode on The Green Knight with guests Mac and Zoe from The Maniculum Podcast. Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode on September 6, where we’ll cover Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro with special guest Wizzy from @sailormoonwisdom on IG. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

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Othersode #56: Uber for Rooms / WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn

July 26, 2021 The Squad
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Othersode #56: Uber for Rooms / WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn

It’s time to work till you drop! Just kidding, we’re not about that life. But we are all about discussing the new documentary WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn. We are joined by special guest “Nicole,” who has some real-life experience with WeWork, to talk about hustle culture, cult-like workplaces, toxic positivity, and the many things that went wrong with WeWork. Next we get into some listener feedback and catch up with what’s on the blog, including Bachelorette recaps, Gossip Girl recaps, and more. Read along with us for our next Bookpisode on Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Then watch Dev Patel in The Green Knight for our next Othersode, featuring special guests Mac and Zoe from The Maniculum podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and send us your feedback on this or any other episode!

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BSG #56: A Gatsbyness About Him / The Chosen and the Beautiful / Interview with Laura Blackett & Eve Gleichman

July 12, 2021 The Squad
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BSG #56: A Gatsbyness About Him / The Chosen and the Beautiful / Interview with Laura Blackett & Eve Gleichman

Jump into the Jazz Age as the Book Squad discusses The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo, a queer, magical retelling of The Great Gatsby. We tread new and old territory as we talk about perspective, race, sexuality, magic, and both books’ messages. Next, Kelli hosts a delightful interview with Laura Blackett and Eve Gleichman, authors of The Very Nice Box. Don’t miss our next very special #Othersode with returning guest Grady Hendrix, author of the new novel The Final Girl Support Group, as we talk about his book and the Scream franchise movies! On our next #Bookpisode, we’ll be joined by writer and book blogger RJ to discuss Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Send your feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

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