Mary: Well, pals, do we have a doozy for you today. Emily and I are here to talk about Nightbitch, the new novel by Rachel Yoder. Nightbitch follows an unnamed mother as she slowly descends into madness (or is it madness?). As she comes to terms with what it means to be a mother, Nightbitch grapples with her increasingly doglike nature, her isolation from others, and her growing urges to embrace her animalistic nature.
Read moreOthersode #57: Distracted by Dev Patel / The Green Knight (with The Maniculum)
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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Read moreSusan's #PodSquad: Something Was Wrong
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Our listeners know we love a scam. Last summer when I was in search of some new scammy content, I stumbled upon Something Was Wrong in Stitcher. At the time, the show was already several seasons in, but I’d seen some buzz for season one in reviews, so I started at the beginning. What I found was better than just a scam story; I found an empathetic storyteller centering victims of abuse, control, and manipulation. Something Was Wrong is riveting in its subject matter, but more importantly, it’s bringing attention to some really crucial issues.
Read moreFive Times Armond from The White Lotus Made Me Say "What the Fuck"
There are so, so many takes about The White Lotus on the internet right now that I did ask myself if I should even bother writing about it. In case you haven’t watched it and aren’t on Twitter: the show, created entirely by Mike White, follows the events over the course of six days at The White Lotus resort in Hawaii. From the show’s first moments, we know that by the end, someone will be dead. The White Lotus is exploring a lot of ideas, and while there is a lot of debate about whether it can be a successful satire of white privilege and a condemnation of colonialism while also centering its white characters… that is not what I’m going to be talking about in this blog post. No, I’m here to talk about Armond.
(Spoilers for The White Lotus to follow. Big ones.)
Read moreGossip Girl S1E6: Parentsite
Hey, Upper Eastsiders. Gossip Girl here. Back for one last hurrah before we take a short hiatus from following the highs, lows, and outright disasters of Manhattan’s young, beautiful, and filthy rich teens. Will I be back for more later? That’s one secret I’ll never tell. Because I don’t know if Kelli and Emily will want to recap after this episode.
Kelli: This week, HBO has delivered yet another episode that I would describe as “fine.” Was this the worst episode of the season? No. Was it the best? Also no. Did it feel like a mid-season finale? Hardly. Maybe the CW set my expectations too high, but I expect a mid-season Gossip Girl finale to be full of high stakes and drama, and to end on a cliffhanger. This… was not that.
Read moreThis is it! Here Are The Top 10 A24 Movies
We here at Book Squad Goals have covered a lot of A24 content in our day. Next week, we’re keeping up the trend by covering A24’s latest film The Green Knight. It seems like A24 movies get a lot of buzz around them, no matter what they’re about or who’s in them. One thing’s for sure with A24. You’re probably going to see someone catch fire, and there’s going to be some sad music. Either that or there’s going to be a blinged out Furby necklace. That’s just the A24 aesthetic, everyone.
But what are the best A24 movies? I’m here to tell you! Here are the top 10 best A24 movies. We’re going to count down from 10 to 1. Enjoy!
Oh, and this will be spoiler free, so feel free to read and add these movies to your list!
Read moreThe Bachelorette S17E10: My Head Just Feels Like Scrambled Eggs
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What a ride, readers. We basically got three episodes in one for this finale, and it was full of emotional whiplash, profound declarations of love, incorrect word definitions, and fantastic outfits (from Tayshia and Kaitlyn). Read on to find out who won Katie’s heart, and more importantly, who got the most points this season!
Read moreGossip Girl S1E5: Hope Sinks
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Hello guys and ghouls—it’s me, GG. If you thought this Halloween episode would feature anything remotely spooky, you’re in for a trick. Everyone knows celebrities only dress up as other celebrities on this hallowed occasion, and that the scariest thing you’ll find at Hulaween 2020 is an ill-advised Chuck Bass costume. Read on and discover what continues to haunt us from the latest episode of HBO Max’s Gossip Girl.
Read moreBSG #57: Weekend at Nina's / Malibu Rising with RJ Sorrento / Interview with Kristen Radtke
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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Read moreQueer Girl Book Club: The Upstairs House
Emily: Welcome to Queer Girl Book Club, friends! This time, we’re talking about The Upstairs House by Julia Fine. This one was my pick, so let me tell you about it and tell you why I picked it. This book is described as Shirley Jackson meets The Awakening, which… ok. This is the story of Megan who has just given birth to a human baby named Clara, which is enough to drive anyone over the edge, right? On top of that her husband Ben is out of town a lot, leaving Clara alone to care for the baby most of the time. Thankfully, she has the help of her upstairs neighbor who happens to be the ghost of Margaret Wise Brown (yes, the author of Goodnight, Moon.) Oh, and her lover, actress Michael Strange. Strap in for a wild ride.
Spoilers to follow.
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