Episodes

  • From Paperback To Motion Picture: Adaptations In All Their Glory

    From Paperback To Motion Picture: Adaptations In All Their Glory
    Jan 14 2025
    We're diving into the world of book adaptations! This episode explores the best and worst movie and television adaptations of beloved books. Join us as we see how Hollywood stacks up against our imaginations. Whether you're a book purist or love seeing your favorite characters come to life, this episode has something for everyone! Zack Barnson created the music used in our episodes.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Bookmarked: The Highs and Lows Of Our 2024 Reads

    Bookmarked: The Highs and Lows Of Our 2024 Reads
    Dec 31 2024
    Join us as we wrap up 2024 by diving into the highs and lows of our reading adventures! From the books we couldn’t put down to the ones that left us scratching our heads. We’re sharing our ultimate favorites and least favorites of the year. Tune in for candid reviews, surprises, and maybe even a few hot takes! Zack Barnson created the music used in our episodes. Timestamps: 7:56 - A Darker Shade of Magic by Victoria E. Schwab 11:25 - The Lost City of Z by David Grann 15:04 - The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan 19:17 - An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn 27:03 - Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews 32:55 - The Devil Wears Scrubs by Freida McFadden 37:34 - Delicious in Dungeon by Ryoko Kui 41:31 - Survivors' Book Club Mystery series by Lynn Cahoon 44:06 - The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan 47:06 - Running the Grave by Robert Gailbraith 49:37 - Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson 54:35 - The Women by Kristin Hannah 1:00:20 - Epithet Erased: Prison of Plastic by Brendan Blaber 1:00:39 - Meet Me in Another Life by Catriona Silvey 1:01:31 - Equal Rights by Terry Pratchett 1:03:06 - Stormlight Archive series by Brandon Sanderson 1:04:20 - All the Worst Humans by Phil Elwood 1:05:15 - The Wish by Nicholas Sparks 1:06:46 - Midnight is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Page-Turners That Terrify: A Conversation with Author Nathaniel Darkish About Why the Horror Genre is Important

    Page-Turners That Terrify: A Conversation with Author Nathaniel Darkish About Why the Horror Genre is Important
    Dec 17 2024
    In this episode, Janessa and Shaylee talk with their first guest, their older brother, horror author, Nathaniel Darkish. They discuss how Nanthiel got his start as a horror writer and the positive aspects of the genre within books and media. The music used in our episodes was created by Zack Barnson.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Old Books, Bold Opinions: The Classics We Love and Loathe

    Old Books, Bold Opinions: The Classics We Love and Loathe
    Dec 3 2024
    Shaylee and Janessa discuss their opinions on some of the "classic" literature they have read. This includes if they liked the books and if they feel that the book adds to society in a way that justifies its general designation as a classic. Tangents and personal opinions ensue!
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • All Things Jane Austen

    All Things Jane Austen
    Nov 19 2024
    Janessa and Shaylee dive into the wonderful world of Jane Austen books and media. They discuss their favorite movie versions, their hot takes on these stories, and take a quiz to see which heroine matches their personalities! Correction: Janessa accidentally said 1975 instead of 1775 for Jane Austen’s birth date. Apologies for the dogs barking in the background at one point!
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • The Reality of Librarians: Stereotypes vs Reality and Patron Horror Stories

    The Reality of Librarians: Stereotypes vs Reality and Patron Horror Stories
    Nov 5 2024
    Shaylee and Janessa discuss the various librarian stereotypes they have noticed from different media and the opinions they've heard. They talk about if there is any merit to those stereotypes and how those affect the way people who work at libraries are viewed. The sisters will also be discussing some patron horror stories. When you work with a varied group of people, weird and upsetting things are bound to happen! Content Warning: In the patron horror stories, there are mentions of fecal matter, phlegm, and a distressing situation between an adult and a minor. Please be aware of how these subjects might affect you. You are welcome to listen to the whole episode or skip sections accordingly. Content timestamps: Fecal matter: 27:00 - 28:58 Phlegm: 29:00 - 33:49 Distressing adult/minor encounter: 33:50 - 38:45 A brief correction: Shaylee brings up the game Baldur's Gate 3, but only refers to it as Baldur's Gate. She also brings up the section in Act 2 of the game named The Gauntlet of Shar, but refers to it as The Temple of Shar. They will enact their penance for getting these incorrect by playing even more Baldur's Gate 3... What a terrible fate! The music used in our episodes was created by Zack Barnson.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 1 - The Stories That Made Us: Our Favorite Childhood Books

    Episode 1 - The Stories That Made Us: Our Favorite Childhood Books
    Oct 22 2024
    Janessa and Shaylee discuss their favorite books from childhood, memories of going to the library for the first time, and why children's literature is important. The music used in our episodes was created by Zack Barnson.
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    43 mins