Interview with Mary Kay McBrayer

June 1, 2020 The Squad

600full-atlanta's-missing-and-murdered_-the-lost-children-artwork.jpg — Othersode #41: Black Lives Matter / Atlanta's Missing and Murdered / Interview with Mary Kay McBrayer

Join the Book Squad as we discuss *Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children,* an HBO docuseries that is more relevant than ever. We discuss the nature of the crimes, the racial tensions and violence plaguing Atlanta in the 1970s and 80s, the questionable “evidence,” and how well the series works as a whole. Next, Susan interviews Mary Kay McBrayer, author of the new book *America’s First Female Serial Killer: Jane Toppan and the Making of a Monster.* Then we dig into some listener feedback on *Devs* and update you on all the good stuff on the blog! Read *Mostly Dead Things* by Kristen Arnett for our next #bookpisode on June 15, and watch *Shirley* on Hulu for our next #othersode on June 29!

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Wheel of Time Update: Lord of Chaos

May 27, 2020 Mary

The cover of Lord of Chaos looks like a romance novel gone wrong. Rand looks like a Dorito. — The cover of *Lord of Chaos* looks like a romance novel gone wrong. Rand looks like a Dorito.

Hello again, Wheel of Time fans! The wheel has woven as the wheel willed and now I’m ⅔ through Lord of Chaos, the sixth book in the series. My thoughts are, as always, ever-changing, so here we are with a little update. Yes, I’m still reading it with Todd, and yes, I’m still enjoying it. Here are my latest observations.

The House In Between: I Have 1,000 Questions

May 25, 2020 Susan

I’ve been in documentary mode after watching the incredible Icarus a few days ago, so when I saw a new documentary recommendation by one of my favorite podcasters (Ben Kissel of Last Podcast on the Left) this morning, I was so excited to watch The House In Between. The House In Between is a film covering the decade-long investigation of the unexplainable happenings in a house in Florence, Mississippi, and for fans of the paranormal, this film is well worth the watch. Some spoilers for The House In Between to follow.

Little Fires Everywhere: A Conversation About the Series Part II

May 23, 2020 Janet Dale

In the second part of their conversation about the miniseries Little FIres Everywhere, Janet and Emily get a little nostalgic for the 90s, and discuss the time period of the show, the soundtrack and specific songs, other pop culture references and you get the idea. Take a trip down 90’s memory lane with us and let’s chat about this show some more. And if you missed, part one, it’s right over here.

Spoilers ahead!

Listen to Your Heart Finale: It's All Over

May 21, 2020 Mary & Emily

Bri, Chris, Rudi, Matt, Jamie, and Trevor await a meeting with their master, Chris Harrison.

Emily: Believe it or not, we’ve already come to the end of this strange journey that has been Listen to Your Heart. And Mary and I are here to break down the final episode for you.

Five Things That Went Off-the-Rails in Twin Peaks Season 2

May 19, 2020 Mary

David Lynch’s Twin Peaks, which originally aired from 1990-1991, is a weird time. I first watched the series in 2011, when I’d just graduated college and was about to embark on a grad school journey while living in a tiny studio apartment that didn’t have a kitchen. I felt isolated then because I couldn’t have anyone over (this is funny to think about now, as we’re all self-isolating), so I spent hours upon hours blasting through TV shows I’d never seen that everyone loves. After Arrested Development, I moved on to Twin Peaks, and the captivating weirdness of small town life hooked me immediately.

BSG #41: I See Dead People / Ninth House / Interview with Veronica Roth

May 18, 2020 The Squad

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Listen to Your Heart E5: We're Far From The Shallow Now

May 17, 2020 Mary & Emily

Emily: Hi everyone. Apologies for getting this recap to you late. I know it feels like it’s been ages since this episode happened, but actually it was just last Monday. COVID-19 time is weird, isn’t it? Anyway, we’re very sorry, but we’re here now. And better late than never, right? I’m going to let Mary take it away.

Mary: As usual, everyone is hanging out and living their lives until Chris Harrison shows up. Chris starts out calm, asking Bri and Chris how they feel after saying they love each other the night before.

Emily: You can tell Chris and Bri are truly in love because they’re both wearing purple now. Matching shades of purple. That’s the kind of synchronicity that only comes about when you have true, open hearts.

Mary: Chris says, “You can only like someone so long.” This seems like a bold statement, and I’m curious how long they’ve actually been filming at this point. I’m a slow turtle in relationships, I think, but also I’m not sure I’d say I love someone after like, a week or two.

Emily: This is The Bachelor world. So you should at least be “falling in love” after two dates.

Rewatching The Tudors: A Royal Quarantine Distraction

May 16, 2020 Susan

During the first week of stay-at-home time, I settled in to watch some Netflix and found that the number one trending show was something called Pandemic, to which I said “Hell nah.” I needed a real distraction—something in a time and place where the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t happening. Enter: The Tudors, a historical fiction series that aired on Showtime from 2007 – 2010 about King Henry VIII and his six wives.

Survivor S40 Finale Recap: It All Boils Down to This

May 15, 2020 Todd & Mary

No, Jeff, we will not be seeing you in Los Angeles for the finale. — No, Jeff, we will *not* be seeing you in Los Angeles for the finale.

We finally made it! And so there is no suspense throughout this post: yes, Mary did win our family Survivor Fantasy league, and she will be treated to a dinner out on the rest of us...at an appropriate time. Still, we have more to talk about! Is Tony the GOAT? Is Michele a goat? Did Ben basically just give up, and how do we feel about him now? What about Natalie? She was there! And Lacina (which is how we should all refer to her from now on)! And why didn’t Jeff play the entirety of the Winners at War theme song? Can you hear the people sing, Jeff? Ya better be ready...they’re coming...for you! Let’s get into it!

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