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BSG #67: Not a Beach Read / Sundial

May 16, 2022 The Squad

BSG #67: Not a Beach Read / Sundial

We’re going deep into the Mojave desert this week to talk about Catriona Ward’s new novel Sundial. Join the squad as we discuss the book’s structure, perspective vs. reality, wild plot twists, and unexpected reveals. Then we get into some listener feedback about Reprieve and catch up with what’s on the blog. Tune in on May 30th for our next Othersode about I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston. We’ll be joined by special guest Susie Dumond, author of Queerly Beloved, so you don’t wanna miss it! Then, read along with us for our next Bookpisode on Book of Night by Holly Black, featuring special guest Ellis, on June 13th. Send us feedback and tell us what you consider a “beach read.” Email us at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on social media!

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In 6-Podcast Tags Books, Horror
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Othersode #66: Bernie is Climate Change / Weekend at Bernie's

May 2, 2022 The Squad

Othersode #66: Bernie is Climate Change / Weekend at Bernie’s

Bernie, boys, and babies! The Book Squad husbands join us as we finally discuss the 1989 film masterpiece* Weekend at Bernie’s. We talk about the movie’s cult status, how the comedy works and doesn’t work, and why Terry Kiser deserves a shelf full of awards for his performance as a dead guy. Then it’s baby shower time! Susan and Justin open gifts for their baby-to-be and oooh and ahhh over all the cute things. Read along for our next Bookpisode about Sundial by Catriona Ward on May 16th. Then join us and special guest Susie Dumond, author of Queerly Beloved, for a discussion of her book, plus I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey MicQuiston on May 30th. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or the podcast app of your choice!

*Susan wrote this description

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In 6-Podcast Tags Movies, Comedy
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BSG #66: I Draw the Line at Teeth / Reprieve

April 18, 2022 The Squad

BSG #66: I Draw the Line at Teeth / Reprieve

The Book Squad locks themselves in a full-contact haunted house for the night in their latest episode! Just kidding, but they do discuss Reprieve by James Han Mattson. Reprieve explores themes of race and horror throughout its twisting, nonlinear narrative.
Join us next time when we discuss Weekend at Bernie’s, at long last, just in time to celebrate Susan’s new bb. After that, we’re talking all things Sundial by one of Emily’s faves, Catriona Ward.

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Everything Everywhere All at Once: A Review

April 13, 2022 Kelli, Mary, and Emily

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Mary: We’ve gathered here today to talk about Everything Everywhere All at Once, the new movie directed by Daniels, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, and starring Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, and Ke Huy Quan. It’s difficult to describe this movie, I think, but I’ll say that it’s a sci-fi look at family and the infinite possibilities of the multiverse, told through the eyes of Evelyn (Yeoh), the matriarch of the Wang family. Needless to say, we’re going to spoil some things.

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In Blog Tags Reviews, Movies, Emily posts, Kelli posts, Mary posts, Group posts
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YA Book Club: Cold by Mariko Tamaki

April 6, 2022 Mary & Emily

Mary: Hello and welcome back to YA Book Club, where we’re putting on our detective hats and solving a murder mystery. Today we’re talking about Cold by Mariko Tamaki. You might remember Tamaki from YA Book Club in Paradise way back in 2018, where we discussed This One Summer. Mariko Tamaki often writes with her cousin and collaborator Jillian Tamaki, but Cold is a solo venture! I think it’s clear we both love stories about crime, and we’ve enjoyed reading Tamaki in the past, but what made us pick up this book, Emily?

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In Blog Tags Young Adult Lit, Emily posts, Mary posts, Group posts
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Othersode #65: This Podcast is Pro Himbo / The Lost City

April 4, 2022 The Squad

Othersode #65: This Podcast is Pro Himbo / The Lost City

Come along with us (and special guest Angela!) to the Lost City of D for our discussion of the new film The Lost City, starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum. We talk about romance book tropes on screen, our favorite funny moments, the appeal of the himbo, why Daniel Radcliffe and Brad Pitt are fantastic, and why “fun” is a perfectly fine measure of how good a book is. Next we read some listener feedback for No Exit and catch up with what’s on the blog. Read along for our next Bookpisode on Reprieve by James Han Mattson on April 18th. And then get ready for our Weekend at Bernie’s Othersode (it’s really happening!) on May 2nd. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

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In 6-Podcast Tags Books, Movies, Romance
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Queer Girl Book Club: Fiona and Jane

March 31, 2022 Kelli & Emily

Emily: It’s time for another installment of everyone’s favorite queer girl book club, Queer Girl Book Club! This time around we’re talking about Fiona and Jane, a sort of novel/sort of linked short story collection (we can talk about what exactly it is as we chat) about two friends. You guessed it. Their names are Fiona. And Jane.

So I chose this book because I typically enjoy linked short stories, and I love books about female friendship. Fiona Lin and Jane Shen have been best friends since the second grade. Both Fiona and Jane are Taiwanese American women growing up in Los Angeles with different but equally tumultuous family lives. As with most friendships, there are moments in time when Fiona and Jane grow closer to one another, and other periods of time where they drift apart.

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In Blog Tags Queer Girl Book Club, Emily posts, Kelli posts, Group posts, LGBTQ, Books
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The Three Best and Worst Moments of the 2022 Oscars

March 28, 2022 Kelli

You may have noticed that this year, BSG did not publish our annual guide to the Oscars. After three consecutive years of correctly predicting less than half of the attempted categories, I’ve decided to throw in the towel. Predictions: I’m just not good at them!

Instead, I’ve decided to share some thoughts on the best and worst moments of the night — just in case you aren’t already completely exhausted by everyone on the entire internet having a take.

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In Blog Tags Television, Movies, Kelli posts
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Iron Widow Dragged Me Out of a Reading Slump

March 23, 2022 Mary

I have a slight confession. I haven’t been excited about a book in a long time. Sure, there have been plenty of books I’ve enjoyed lately, but not many that I’ve been genuinely excited about. You know that feeling when you can’t put a book down because it’s just too good to not keep reading? It’s a great, thrilling feeling, and I just haven’t really gotten to enjoy it much lately. After treating myself to a day off Friday (freelance life, amiright?), I decided to pick up a book for fun, just for me. Settling on Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao, I prepared myself to read for about 15 minutes then delve into TikTok for an inevitable doom scroll session. Then those 15 minutes passed, then 30, then an hour, then two. I couldn’t put down Iron Widow. I didn’t want to.

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BSG #65: Non-Consensual Oil Change / The Atmospherians

March 22, 2022 The Squad

BSG #65: Non-Consensual Oil Change / The Atmospherians

The Book Squad (with special guest Jayce Chambliss) goes semi-off the grid for our discussion of The Atmospherians by Isle McElroy. We talk about online harassment, toxic masculinity, gender performance, satire, and the mall comeback no one anticipated. Next we get into some feedback on No Exit and catch up with what’s on the blog, including a new installment of YA Book Club, a video game review, and a podcast review. Join us on April 4th for our Othersode about the film The Lost City. Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode on Reprieve by James Han Mattson on April 18th! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! 

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