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Minisode #10: Our Favorite 2017 Things / Interview with James Markert

January 15, 2018 The Squad

Minisode #10: Our Favorite 2017 Things / Interview with James Markert

2017 was a trash fire at times, but the Squad found joy amongst the garbage in books, music, movies, comedy and podcasts. We each count down our top three pop culture things from 2017 and tell you why they were seriously awesome in their own special ways. (If you were looking for recommendations, you've now got 12 things. You're welcome.) In the second half of the show, Susan interviews Louisville-based author James Markert, whose newest novel, "All Things Bright and Strange," will be out on January 30. Plus, we tell you what's happening on the #BookSquadBlog (a lot!) and introduce our next fullpisode book: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid. 

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BSG #10: Put a tail on it! / The Book of Speculation

January 1, 2018 The Squad
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BSG #10: Put a tail on it! / The Book of Speculation

Special guest Mary Kay from Everything Trying to Kill You joins the squad to discuss Erika Swyler’s novel The Book of Speculation. In this episode, we discuss the ins and out of circus literature (which is totally a thing), tarot readings, family curses, and much much more. Plus, we answer your burning questions about Stranger Things and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Wonder what those space cows are really called? We have the answer!

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Minisode #9: Star Wars is Just Like the Lizzie McGuire Movie

December 18, 2017 The Squad
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Minisode #9: Star Wars is Just Like The Lizzie McGuire Movie

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…four women known as the #BookSquad braved crowded theaters on opening weekend to see the new Star Wars movie: The Last Jedi. Listen as we discuss our favorite Star Wars movies, the best characters (Kylo Ren and Poe, duh), what's up with Luke Skywalker, why Leia is still a badass, how the Force works, and of course, PORGS. Plus, we give you the scoop on our next book, Erika Swyler's The Book of Speculation, and what's on the #BookSquadBlog. Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes. May the force be with you, Goalies.

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In 1-Podcast Tags Science fiction, Movies, Star Wars
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BSG #9: I'm More of a Bundy Girl / The Girls

December 4, 2017 The Squad
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BSG #9: I'm More of a Bundy Girl / The Girls

Dive into the gritty, acid-soaked world of Emma Cline's The Girls with the Squad. Get in the Mansony mood by taking the Which Famous Serial Killer Are You? quiz with us. Then we discuss Cline's writing style and why we love our narrator, Evie, and explore Evie's complex relationships with the various female characters in the book. (Bonus: you get to hear a bit about what the Squad members were like as teenage girls!) We get into the real story of the Manson Family andthe character of Russell, the cult leader from The Girls. Plus, hear what we're into lately, what's on our #BookSquadBlog, and what's coming up in our next episodes. Don't forget to listen to Emily on the latest episode of Everything Trying to Kill You, and be sure to enter our giveaway for The Book of Speculation. Go to booksquad.ink/giveaway for the simple rules!

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Minisode #8: We Saw It In Our Now Memories / Stranger Things 2

November 20, 2017 The Squad
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Minisode #8: We Saw It In Our Now Memories / Stranger Things 2

It's time to enter the Upside Down with the Book Squad as we discuss Stranger Things 2. Play some synth music and take the Which Stranger Things Kid Are You? quiz along with us. Then we're talking character arcs, strong female characters, middle school "romance," and 80s pop culture. Don't worry; we do discuss the controversial 7th episode: "The Lost Sister." Plus, we discuss our next book. On our next fullpisode, we get a little murdery with The Girls by EmmaCline. Read along with us and send us your Stranger Things 2 comments and questions!

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BSG #8: Borne is Flubber, Rats are Forever / Borne

November 6, 2017 The Squad
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BSG #8: Borne is Flubber, Rats are Forever / Borne

What is Borne? Human? Weapon? Flubber?! The Squad discusses Jeff Vandermeer’s Borne. Join us for the great sci-fi vs. fantasy debate and hear what we think about “The New Weird.” While this book is no Southern Reach Trilogy, there’s still lots of cool stuff going on, including one very questionable twist that shocked Mary in real time. Plus, what’s up next on the blog and the podcast. Rate, review, and enter our next giveaway! Rules at booksquad.ink/thegirlsgiveaway.
Check out this month’s featured book store, Avid Bookshop!

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Minisode #7: Meltedy Spoonpisode / Room

October 23, 2017 The Squad
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Minisode #7: Meltedy Spoonpisode / Room

The Book Squad explores the tiny yet oh-so-rich world of Room by Emma Donoghue. We talk about our favorite Jack-isms, Ma's character, and how we feel about the child narration. We also answer a terrible bookclub discussion question and dive into the real (and really awful) story that inspired Room. Plus: Emily and Mary review Happy Death Day, and we tell you what's on the #BookSquadBlog and what's coming up on the podcast. Rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends!

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BSG #7: Hello, Infant / All the Ugly and Wonderful Things

October 9, 2017 The Squad
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BSG #7: Hello, Infant / All the Ugly and Wonderful Things

Find out what happens when the whole Book Squad finally agrees on a book! (As Kelli says, now we know "what we can all get on board with.") This week the Squad discusses Bryn Greenwood's All the Ugly and Wonderful Things, and questions their own morals as they root for a very problematic relationship to succeed. Listen as they dissect Wavy and Kellen's relationship, the book's varying POVs, and why they're mostly happy for Wavy in the end. Plus, the Squad answers IT questions and talks about other horror movies. Don't forget to enter our Borne giveaway! Simply rate, review and email us!

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Minisode #6: We All Float / Stephen King's IT

September 25, 2017 The Squad
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Minisode #6: We All Float / Stephen King's IT

Join your favorite squad of "losers" on a journey through the sewers of Derry, Maine as we discuss the 2017 film adaptation of Stephen King's IT. How does Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise compare to Tim Curry's performance in the 1990 miniseries? Why did director Andrés Muschietti give Mike's character so little to do? How many clowns is TOO many clowns? Listen now for our thoughts, and don't worry — you'll float too.

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BSG #6: A Lotta Lotto / Fates & Furies

September 11, 2017 The Squad
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BSG #6: A Lotta Lotto / Fates & Furies

Can you ever truly know your spouse? The Book Squad tackles relationship conundrums and more as we discuss Lauren Groff’s novel Fates and Furies. There’s even a special guest appearance by Ask-A-Man favorite Joe! Plus: We weigh in on BiP/The next Bachelor, read listener feedback about movies that are better than the books, and reveal the lucky winner of a signed copy of Orphan Island by Laurel Snyder!

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