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BSG #117: Egg Mentioned / Swallows by Natsuo Kirino

March 17, 2026 The Squad

BSG #117: Egg Mentioned / Swallows by Natsuo Kirino

We’ve got a dozen reasons you should listen to this episode, and all of them are eggs. Join the Book Squad for a discussion about Swallows by Natsuo Kirino. We talk about what the title means, whether this book is a thriller (it’s not), the Japanese cultural context we’re probably missing as Americans, feminism and capitalism, and of course, motherhood and pregnancy. Then we get into some juicy listener feedback that we try not to take too personally, but hey, that’s our poblem to deal with. A special Othersode is coming up with guest Catriona Ward, author of Nowhere Burning. We’ll chat about Stand By Me with her on March 31. Then we’re reading George Falls Through Time by Ryan Collett for our next Bookpisode on April 13. Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts! Pretty please! 

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Othersode #116: The Most Romantic Podcast Ever Told / Wuthering Heights (2026)

March 3, 2026 The Squad

Othersode #116: The Most Romantic Podcast Ever Told / Wuthering Heights (2026)

Listen to everyone try to stay calm as they talk about Emerald Fennell’s film adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Because this movie is oh so romantic, this is a double datepisode! Emily and Kelli are joined by their partners, Ben and Ang, to discuss Sex Fantasy with Jacob Elordi—er, wait, that’s Ben’s alternate title idea. The couples talk about the rules for book-to-movie adaptations, the big changes between book and film, people of color in the movie, Charli XCX and the soundtrack, and their personal connections to Wuthering Heights. Read along for our next Bookpisode on Swallows by Natsuo Kirino on March 8th! Then join us on March 30th for an Othersode about Stand By Me, featuring special guest Catriona Ward, author of the new novel Nowhere Burning!

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BSG #116: The Fifth Poem is Really Important / Sunbirth

February 18, 2026 The Squad

BSG #116: The Fifth Poem is Really Important / Sunbirth

Is it just us or are things…dark lately? We’re not just talking about the news – we’re discussing Sunbirth by An Yu. We talk about the meaning of the sun slipping away, the writing style and pacing, the narrator, and the general ennui of it all. Then we take a brief side quest to talk about The Traitors US S4 because we can. Grab your windbreaker for our next Othersode about Emerald Fennell’s film “adaptation” of Wuthering Heights – featuring special guest Ben Mitchell – on March 3. Then read along for our next Bookpisode about Swallows by Natsuo Kirino on March 17. Hop on over to our Patreon and support us to get access to exclusive pet photos, including ~spicy~ Valentine’s Day pics!

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Othersode #115: Trash is Taking Off Her Clothes Again / Return of the Living Dead with Lindsay Currie

February 3, 2026 The Squad

Othersode #115: Trash is Taking Off Her Clothes Again / Return of the Living Dead with Lindsay Currie

Come get undead with the Book Squad and special guest, author Lindsay Currie, for a chat about Return of the Living Dead! We dig into zombie tropes and talk about cemeteries, the cool practical effects, and of course, that ending. Then we have a spoiler-free chat with Lindsay about her new novel, X Marks the Haunt! Read along with us for our next Bookpisode on February 17th about Sunbirth by An Yu. Then get ready for our long-awaited discussion of the new Wuthering Heights “adaptation” (with special guest Ben!) on March 3rd. Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review, and check out our Patreon – it’s just $3 a month to support us!

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BSG #115: Worry About Your Own Breaths / How to Sleep at Night

January 20, 2026 The Squad

BSG #115: Worry About Your Own Breaths / How to Sleep at Night

Get snuggled in tight – the Book Squad is here to discuss How to Sleep at Night by Elizabeth Harris. We talk about mis-matched political relationships, queerness and performance, emotional honesty vs. just being an a**hole, and sympathetic characters (or lack thereof). Join us on February 3rd for an Othersode about Return of the Living Dead, featuring special guest Lindsay Currie, author of X Marks the Haunt. Then read along for our next Bookpisode on Sunbirth by An Yu on February 17th!

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Othersode #114: Beautiful, Medicated and Moneyed / Best of 2025

January 7, 2026 The Squad

Othersode #114: Beautiful, Medicated and Moneyed / Best of 2025

It’s the episode we look forward to all year: our favorite things! The Squad counts down their favorite things from 2025. Plus, you’ll get to hear from the past year’s guests about what they loved most in 2025. And after you listen, we’d love to hear from you about YOUR favorite things too, so email or DM us so we can read it on the next Othersode! Read along with us for our first Bookpisode of 2026 on January 20th about How to Sleep at Night by Elizabeth Harris. Then on February 3rd, we’ll be joined by Lindsey Currie, author of X Marks the Haunt, for an Othersode about Return of the Living Dead. Start the year off right by leaving us a rating on Apple Podcasts, and don’t forget about our Patreon!

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BSG #114: Chekhov's Blood Sugar / Crafting for Sinners

December 23, 2025 The Squad

BSG #114: Chekhov's Blood Sugar / Crafting for Sinners

For our final bookpisode of the year, we enter Hobby Lobby Hell to read Crafting for Sinners, the latest from Jenny Kiefer. We discuss the sordid history of Hobby Lobby’s crimes, debate whether an entire town can be homophobic, and try to understand blood sugar. Plus, Emily regales us with a chilling anecdote about knitting. Have feedback? Email us at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. Stay tuned for our next othersode — our beloved annual Faves of the Year — and then our next bookpisode on How to Sleep At Night by Elizabeth Harris, both of which will feature the triumphant return of the one and only Susan! Happy holidays, goalies.

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Othersode #113: Book Squad Goals' Monster / Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein

December 10, 2025 The Squad

Othersode #113: Book Squad Goals' Monster / Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein

The podcast itself is Book Squad Goals. This Othersode is Book Squad Goals’ Monster. Anyway, we’re talking about Guillermo del Toro’s beautiful new Frankenstein adaptation featuring more than one of BSG’s Favorite Actors™ – and we’re joined by husband of the pod, Todd! The Squad discusses some greatest hits of the people-playing-god genre, why this story is adapted so frequently, what makes this adaptation special (ahem, it’s Oscar Isaac), the costumes and performances, and of course, narcissistic parents. We also discover that while Todd teaches this novel, he doesn’t know which edition he teaches, and his main point of reference for this story is Young Frankenstein. Good for you, Todd. Up next on our December 23rd Bookpisode, it’s Crafting for Sinners by Jenny Kiefer. And then join us on January 6th for our annual Best of the Year Othersode where we talk about our favorite things from 2025! Wanna get us a Christmas/Hanukkah/Cold Weather present? Write us a review on Apple Podcasts! That’s the only thing on our list!

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BSG #113: Between Hard & Soft / Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang

November 27, 2025 The Squad

BSG #113: Between Hard & Soft / Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang

It's time for the squad to meld minds with Seattle Book Club's Sam Clark to discuss Immaculate Conception, Ling Ling Huang's sophomore novel. Is this a sci-fi novel? Is it literary fiction? Is this queer? Does the art described in this book sound legit? Well, yes to all of that... but it's complicated. Tune in to find out more. And don't forget to come back next time for our discussion of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein with friend/husband of the pod, Todd! And if you're already ready to prepare for our next bookpisode, we'll be discussing Crafting for Sinners by Jenny Kiefer on 12/23!

If you listen, don't forget to rate and review (and we will love you forever. And take a peek at our Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/booksquadgoals. It's only $3 a month to join!

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Othersode #112: I Work Here / Midsommar with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne

November 11, 2025 The Squad

Othersode #112: I Work Here / Midsommar with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne

It’s cold outside, but the squad is still thinking about Midsommar. Author Tatiana Schlote-Bonne journeys to the Hårga with the rest of the squad for a fun, sunny, nine-day midsummer festival. What could possibly go wrong? After we chat about human sacrifice, bears, “good for her” horror movies, and responsible mushroom use, stick around for a spoiler-free talk with Tatiana about her latest horror novel, The Mean Ones. And if you have thoughts about Midsommar and/or creepy cults, don’t forget to write in to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com to let us know! Next on the pod (11/25), Sam Clark from Seattle Book Club joins us to discuss Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang. And on December 9, we’ll chat about Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein with friend of the pod, Todd! Skål!

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