Isn't It Past Your Bedtime?

Remember those little keychains or trinkets with your name on them from our youth? Yeah Kristia and Rachael don't, the struggle of having our names spelled "different." This episode we pushed ourselves to find a book with a main character who shares our name. Rachael already had a few on her shelf yet it was a struggle for Kristia. In the end, both books ended up similar with murder investigations, high school reunions, and a whole lotta drama. 

Books Discussed:
Paranoid by Lisa Jackson
Girl Most Likely by Max Allen Collins

Two woman who have been friends for decades meet up every year to vacation together, but this year things don't go as planned and someone ends up dead. Rachael retells the tale in such a way we're left wondering who dun it, but she assures up the ending will leave us surprised. Everyone's got a motive but they remember the evening differently from each other. Listen in to see if you can find the killer then go download the story to see if you're right.

Book Discussed:
The House on the Water by Margot Hunt
      Narrated by Taylor Schilling 

With summer right around the corner there's no place we'd rather be than by the water, so we've got two water adjacent books for ya this episode. Kristia reads a book with magical youth living in an orphanage and the case worker assigned to ensure their safety. It's got plenty of character development and some twists she did not see coming. Rachael discusses a book about a recently famous podcaster coving an active murder trial. Somehow someone knows who she is and where she's staying adding to the sketchy vibes as this book alternates timelines throughout. 

Books Discussed:
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
The Night Swim by Megan Goldin

Minis are back and we took that theme to another level, we've got mini books this month! Or short stories, specifically, audio short stories. Perfect for some mindless data entry work or weeding your flowerbed in the sunshine, these stories can be knocked out in no time. 

This Episode Kristia covers a book that was originally written in japan and recently translated to English. It's about a woman who works at a convenience store and has for 18 years. Every one in her life thinks it's odd she's still doing the same job, but for her, she knows who she is, and that's a convenience store worker. 

Book Discussed
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
Translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori 

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We all know how the story goes, price saves beautiful woman, they fall in love, she's now a beautiful princess admired by all. Adventures in a magical place that take us away from our dreary lives and we're infinitely better for it. We know them, we love them. But what if the stories we've been told aren't the whole story, what if there are darker undertones, what if they've kept the truth from us.
This episode is all about twisted fairytales. Kristia drops some hard facts on us that center around a simple truth; Peter Lies. And Rachael tells us about what happens when the princess doesn't defeat the evil queen and what becomes of the kingdom.

Books Discussed:
Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook by Christina Henry
Part of Your World by Liz Braswell

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April showers bring May flowers... not sure what the book equivalent of that is, but it's our last April mini and we're a bit bummed. Thankfully we've got a pretty good one to talk about. This one is all about first love, awkward interactions, being the new kid, and takes us back to how it feels to be in high school. 

Book Discussed
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

Magic, world building, fancy names, and a story that grabs you from chapter one, all part of a great fantasy book. This episode we're bringing you two great magical fantasy worlds. One has found itself on tv, it's got demi gods cast down to Earth but unable to use their magic. A demi god of love, presenting as a young woman, unable to use her magic, we're here for it! The other has an elemental witch and a blood witch, best friends who have run away from their covens and sworn off magic, but one is now required to marry a witch hunter! What could go wrong? 

Books Discussed:
Witches of East End by Melissa de la Cruz
Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin  

It's 3 mini month, so for this episode Rachael and Kristia read the same book. For Rachael it was a reread from high school but it was Kristia's first time through. The book's got it all, adventure, friendship, tricks, romance, heartbreak, threats, and really awesome hoverboards. In true YA fashion the book is a quick read and is part of a quartet so the adventure continues!

Book Discussed
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld 

As avid book readers we all know rule number 3, always read the book before watching the show, but what happens when you watch a show only to find out it was based on a book? You gotta go read that book of course! This episode we're discussing books that were turned in TV shows without us knowing. We've got Armageddon, helicopter maw-mas, a Hell Hound named Dog, an over protective older brother, and a gossip column with all the best juice. 

Books Discussed":
Good Omens by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

We ain't foolin' YA, another month of minis are here! And this month we went with a nice broad topic, Young Adult. Kristia is up first with a fairy tale retelling. It's got everything you love in a YA book. New powers, another world visited through a broom closet, a little romance, witches who need saving, and teens who actually get grounded for once!

Take a listen then go read this series! 

Book Discussed:
A Blade So Black by LL McKinney

Spring, St Patty's Day, Aquamarine birthstones, Rachael & Kristia's birthdays, what more could you ask for out of a month?! As Match babies we obviously had to celebrate with all of you, so this episode we each gifted the other a book for their special day.

Rachael's got a murder mystery that's very reminiscence of Serial. It's got a very detailed senior project, a missing (presumed dead) blonde girl, small town cops, and a best friend on a mission. Also, turns out this ones got a sequel! 

Kristia has a modern day witch/ghost - what better way to track a dead witch than with an iPhone. But of course the teens of the town want to fight back against an emergency degree thinking they know better than the thousands who have come before them. Bad things happen. 

TW: Suicide 

Books Mentioned:
A Good Girls Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt

We did it. We know we're not supposed to but rules were made to be broken. This week we each picked our books based solely on the cover, and buckle in because it's a long one. Kristia went on a journey of self discovery and wasn't a huge fun, there was a lot of journaling involved. Rachael had a some historical fiction which quite a few interesting names to say the least. 

We give you permission, go judge a book by it's cover. You're welcome.

Books Discussed:
Buy Yourself The F*cking Flowers by Tara Schuster
The Familiars by Stacey Halls 

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February is Black History Month and we're using this time to push ourselves with our usual reads. We've added a lot of books to our TBR by authors of color. This week Rachael's got a workbook so she can look in and better herself while Kristia kept with a YA fiction book about black culture. We're got a great variety for ya so take a listen and get ready to add some great books to your list!

Books Discussed:
Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad
Slay by Brittney Morris 

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We're back with our second love byte for you this month and let us tell ya, this one is steamy! The book is about two characters starring in a telenovela and we even get chapters that are episodes of this telenovela. Kristia is hooked and needs Carmen in Charge to come to Netflix for real! There's some great character development, spicy love scenes, and a family I wish I was a part of. Listen and let us know what you think then go and read this one, you won't be disappointed.

5 star read
5 jalapenos for spice

Book Discussed:
You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria

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The month of love continues. Unfortunately for us love was not in the air with these book blind dates. Kristia almost snuck out the bathroom window, but for you dear listeners she hung in there and Rachael gives her lowest rating yet. Take a listen to see why these books just didn't do it for us. We've got sheriffs, a bed side confessional, lighthouses, a possibly not dead child, and some reporters coming in to do what they do best.  Check out our Instagram for a giveaway stating tonight! instagram.com/isntitpastyourbedtime Books Discussed: Unspoken by Lisa Jackson The Ridge by Michael Koryta www.isntitpastyourbedtime.com

New month new minis and since Hallmark tells us February is the month of love we've got some love bytes for ya. With a Y... get it... cause it's audio?! Anywhos, Rachael has a nontypical romance novel for ya. There's a pandemic (written in 2018 but how did she know?) but there's also time travel! And as with all things time travel, something as gone awry. Listen in to hear if you should give this pandemic time travel love story a listen. 

Update: Rachael has finished the book since we recorded and still giving it a 5/5

Book Discussed:
An Ocean of Minutes by Thea Lim

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Well we tried to tackle our TBRs anyway, with some newer additions to the lists we just could resist picking them this week. Rachael's got a books that's loosely based on some real people that involves childhood trauma, Munchausen by proxy, and a delicious revenge plot. Kristia's got a magical library that will let you reverse your regrets to try and find a life that will really make you happy. 

Books DIscussed:
Darling Rose Gold  by Stephanie Wrobel
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

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As bibliophiles we're always asking for and receiving new books as gifts and with the holidays behind us you can bet we got some new ones to start the year off. Kristia had a psychological thriller involving a stalker work on her revenge plot while Rachael got a mystery about one man stuck in his own kind of Groundhogs Day trying to solve a murder before the 8th night. We were gifted some great 5 star reads! 

Books Discussed:
The Housekeeper by Natalie Barelli
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

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It's out last episode of 2020 and while we won't chance saying 2021 will be our year, we are excited we've made it to the end of 2020. And with that, we've got some New Years related books this week. Kristia covers a fiction novel about the lives of January 1 babies, curses, stolen names, and meat pies. Rachael took a different meaning from the New Year topic and discusses a new non fiction book by an author she's listened to time and time again. Come and give it a listen, and we hope you all have a safe and happy New Year!

Books Discussed
This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens
Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis
Didn't See That Coming by Rachel Hollis

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We're back with our second holiday mini of 2020! This episode is an Audible Original and it's bringing some spice to you this season. There's a love triangle involving two best friends and thankfully some very endowed cheese platters, Listen in to get all the gossip. 

Book Discussed:
Eight Winter Nights by Liz Maverick

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This week we're getting into the way back machine and reading some classics. We start with a great story about families and end with one where families are a thing of the past. Listen in to get our takes on these classics and if they're worth the read or not.

Books Discussed
Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

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Our minis are back and just in time to get in the holiday spirit. This episode we've got a book that Netflix grabbed, and honestly did a great job with! We've got carolers, mid day showings of Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer, a very large book store, and even some sad and snarky teens. What more could you ask for in a holiday book? Oh! There's some peppermint schnapps of course. So grab yourself some eggnog, turn on that TV fireplace, and listen in.

Book Discussed:
Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan

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This episode we decided to take a step back from the heavy stuff and read something a bit more comfy-cozy. Kristia accidently re-read a book that Rachael recommended so we've got a lot to talk about. It's got classism, princesses, rebel attacks, and a fight for the Prince's heart. Rachael went truly cozy with a classic murder mystery. Does the main character own a bakery, a coffee shop, maybe an antique store? And can she solve the murder before the police? Listen in to find out! 

Books Discussed:
The Selection by Keira Cass
Waterfall Tweed Cozy Mystery (1) by Mona Marple

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Welcome, welcome! With Thanksgiving right around the corner we know a lot of you have made the touch decision to stay home and away from your loved ones this year. We don't want you to miss out on the family dynamics and drama that come along with the turkey and mashed potatoes, so this week we're got some family dynamics for ya. We've got taxidermized peacock, mystery quests, roadkill, and an inherited bookshop. We also of course have children who don't understand their parents, grieving moms, and a dead loved ones. We even through in a little dating advice, just go ahead and call us your Aunties this year. 

Books Discussed:
Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett
The Bookshop of Yesterdays by Amy Meyerson

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We're got some repeat authors this week and they both blew us away with their stories, two 5 star reads! We've got a banker robber who isn't a banker robber, a clique of mean girls, a hostage drama, a missing father, and a recovered human bone. Listen in to see if you can figure out what's actually going on with the stories, because we guarantee a twist or two is involved. 

Books Discussed:
Anxious People by Fredrick Backman
A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman
The Lying Game by Ruth Ware
In a Dark Dark Wood by Ruth Ware

TW: Suicide
   Time Stamps: 15:18 - 15:53, 18:38 - 18:43, 18:53 - 19:16, 19:48 - 19:48

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Spook season is coming to an end and here is our final mini spook of the season. We saved a great one for last! It's the first (and possibly only) book we'll ever tell you to watch the movie before reading. Or live on the edge and read it first, we aren't your mom. 

All the classics are there: witches, talking animals, glorious mornings, black flame candles, and virgins, oh my! But that's not all! There's even a sequel we didn't know we didn't need. We read it so you don't have to and we can confirm it's just a bunch of hocus pocus. 

Book Discussed:
Hocus Pocus & the All-New Sequel by Disney

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Make sure you've got your nightlight on, the covers pulled up to your chin, and be sure not to look under the bed because this week we've got some scary AF stories to tell you about. We're talking scary enough they need to get sent to the freezer to keep us safe. There's hidden staircases, evil townspeople, books nailed to trees, and creepy childhood drawings where they shouldn't be. There's even some arsenic in the sugar bowl, so be sure not to put any on your blackberries or you may end up dead like the rest of the family. 

Books Discussed
The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
Kill Creek by Scott Thomas 

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Spooky season minis are still here and this week we've got a fictional retelling of a true crime story. Because, you know, murder. It's set in 1888 but don't let that fool you into thinking it's some boring old story. We talk with the dead, a random dog shows up, we go to the asylum, not necessarily in that order. Grab your favorite pumpkin treat, get cozy, and listen to Kristia struggle to say Leather Apron.

Book Discussed:
Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco

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To get us ready for spooky season we're starting off October with some psychological thrillers. While not your typical scary genre a good psychological thriller can really start to mess with your mind. We've got gaslighting, affairs, stolen identities (literally), a decent drinking problem, and some forgotten pasts. Listen to see if you can follow along and figure out the twists!

Books Discussed:
Blood Orange by Harriet Tyce
When I Was You by Minka Kent 

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It's our favorite time of year and mini episodes are back! One that note we're reading some good spooky, creepy, murdery, or just Halloweeny books this month. Rachael is up first with a quick Audible Original about a 15 year old murder. It's just terribly unfortunate when a body washes up from the Florida Keys and buries itself in a grave. 

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Book Discussed:
Buried Deep an Audible Original 

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Banned Book Week starts on the 27th this year, to celebrate we're talking about two recent books that have been challenged and banned multiple times. Rachael's book was published in 2007, and was the most challenged book of 2017. The book is centered around suicide, so we understand why people may think it glorified suicide, but we believe it's too important of a story to banned.
Suicide TW: If you want to skip this book, start at 33:00

Kristia's book was published in 2017 and spent the first two years in the top ten banned books. It's often challenged and banned due to it's "vulgar language," "racially-insensitive language," and for "being anti-police." This story is also too important to be banned, these books should be read and discussed by students so they can gain a better understanding of these tough topics. 

Books Discussed:
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

September is also Suicide Prevention Month if you are struggling, know you are not alone. Help is available.
800.273.8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

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Hold on to your kidneys! We hope you're ready for some light-hearted dark comedy and a whole lotta fun. We've got a stories with wizards, ice baths, time travel, Mexican hotels, magic, the FBI, the Mafia, and the Treasury Department! This episode is a wild ride sure to give you an ab workout. So grab a drink you don't mind spitting up from laughter and join us! 

Books Discussed:
Off to be The Wizard by Scott Meyer
Cut and Run by Ben Acker, Ben Blacker 

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Welcome to our dirty thirty episode! This week we're tackling some great books, that were turned into lame movies, mainly because of the main actress. Be forewarned we mention a decent amount of spoilers in this episode, but these books came out years ago. If you haven't read them yet, do that, them give us a listen. 

Come along with us on our journey of vampires, dystopian futures, and a few side tangents sprinkled in.

Corrections Needed: Kristia inaccurately spoke about her book, her main character was in Abnegation, the selfless, not Amity, the peaceful. Her bad. 

Books Discussed:
The Twlight Saga by Stephanie Meyer
Divergent by Veronica Roth

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Bachelor franchise fans, this one's for you! On our second Summer Lovin' episode Kristia discusses a book that's got ALL THE DRAMA! Main Squeeze is basically the Bachelor so we get all the juicy behind the scenes action that has us coming back every week for our favorite trashy reality tv.  This book has it all, a badass female lead, a couple trash humans who call themselves men, twists and turns, a variety of lipstick colors, and an ending you won't see coming! Our author's debut novel is great and we can't wait to see what she writes next. 

Book: One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London

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This week we just went for it and each picked a random book that sounded good or looked good in Rachael's case. Kristia's got a book club that isn't a book club trying to convince their husbands that there is a dangerous man in their neighborhood who may or may not be a vampire. And as you might expect, the menfolk don't believe them. Rachael's got a story about teenage romance that ends with a rape allegation. The accused is a twin and his twin can tell he's lying, but about what, she isn't quite sure. 

TW: Rape - while Rachael's book has a lot of trauma and rape triggers, she doesn't talk any of the scenes or give any details in this episode

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We're back with our minisodes! And this month Rachael's love of Grease got us reading some summer lovin' books. You all know how much we love a spooky, thriller, murder novel, so this took us outside our usual picks. Rach is up first with a cute story about two people who share a flat, but never meet. We know what you're thinking, if they never meet how will they ever find love?! Listen in to find out! 

Book Discussed:
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary

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You know what time it is! It's time to crank the AC, put on your fuzzy socks, and grab a cup of holiday cheer, because it's Christmas in July! This episode we've got some email mishaps due to some very similar names that leads to romance during the holiday season, and maybe even a real white horse. We've also got a classic Christmas who-dun-it. Santa passes out next to a bottle of whiskey, there are secret server passageways, and of course a cozy main street with an adorable cafe. Listen in to help get you in the holiday spirit, a few month early.

Books Discussed:
A Cup of Holiday Fear by Ellie Alexander
The Christmas Pact by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

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Buckle in folks, its the end of the world! Or it at least feels that way. We've got a virus that may have been brought on by magicks and has killed 50% of the population (according to the government at least). It also brought out witches, faires, and many other magick folk. We've also got a cheater book all about a zombie apocalypse, thankfully they're are some really smart people involved who are trying to figure out which kind of zombies we're dealing with.

Oh! And we learn a great lessons this episode, jerks will always be jerks, even at the end of the world.

Books Discussed:
Year One by Nora Roberts
We're Alive an Audio Drama by Wayland Productions 

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This week there was an unexpected additional theme. We had planned for non-fiction but we both ended up picking one that was heavy in science and medicine. While non-fiction isn't our usual go to we decided to branch out and challenge ourselves. 

Rachael reads a book by a retired surgeon about his career, that is full of information we, as patients, should know. While Kristia tackles a story about what can happen when a doctor takes our cells and uses them to greatly advance the medical world, without our or our families knowledge. 

Guest appears by the ever lovely Moxxie. Each book comes with the R&K approvals so make sure you're in a quiet place and come learn with us!

Books Discussed:
Do No Harm by  Henry Marsh
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

PS: Kristia's mic officially died, so apologies about the poor audio quality this week

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We're back with more quarantine crime fiction for y'all!  This episode is so relatable it's almost scary. A group of 3 people try and plan a project and complete a project over Zoom. As you can expect, there are technical difficulties, interrupting family members, and some really interesting locations for these meetings. Oh, and some back stabbing theft!  Tune in to figure out what all goes down. 

Book Discussed:
Inside Jobs by  Ben H. Winters

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🎵As we go on - we remember - all the- had times we - had together🎵
🎵As our lives change - come whatever - we will still be - friends forever🎵

This episode with so many students graduating in these weird times we decided to tackle some Coming of Age Stories. Grab a drink and buckle in, because Kristia controlled the majority of this episode with some mind bending time travel that will have you wishing for 3 more books. Rachael covers a classic from our childhood evolving kids from the wrong side of the tracks, some state fruits, perfectly placed fires, and a hurricane?

Books Discussed:
Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore
Peaches by Jodi Lynn Anderson

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It's a thing now! 

This month's minis are brought to you by Audible Originals (yes, those again) because Ben H. Winters came out with three amazing mini stories about the crimes that could be happening while we're all stuck at home.

This episode we're covering what could happen when a newly single woman tries every hobby she never had time to do and stumbles upon a possible murder! Or is it just the cabin fever that's getting to her. 

Listen and find out!

Book Discussed:
Inside Jobs by  Ben H. Winters

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We aren't sponsored by Audible but by now we bet you all know how much we love a good listen from them. So for this episode we picked an Audible Original, a story written specifically for audio content and let us tell you, these did not disappoint. We've got true identity theft and telekinetic powers this week. 

Join us for a whole bunch of belly laughs, these stories got a solid 5 nip slips outta 5 nips slips this week, they're truly a level 5!  

Books Discussed:
Orlando People by Alexander C. Kane
Tinaca Jones by Matt Boren

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This week we searched for books our favorite TV characters are reading and turns out they read a lot of classics, or pretend to read that is. We've got quite the variety this episode, from a childhood favorite where the main character searches for answers to a dark classic set in the 50's that covers women's mental health and the struggles of being different.

TW: Rachael's entire book covers topics including suicide attempts and suicide ideation, for that reason we are recommending you do not listen to her review if these topics aren't for you. Her section begins 20 minutes in. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 

Books Discussed:
Are  You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

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We're still at home and at this point we'd really love the opportunity to be just about anywhere else. So this week we picked our books on title only, finishing the sentence I'd Rather Be ________. As you may have guessed, where our main characters end up might not be ideal. While we're all doing our part and staying home you should grab a drink, get comfy, and let us take you with us as we leave our living rooms and travel to somewhere hopefully more exciting. Stay Safe Friends. 

Books Discussed:
The Girl on the Beach by Tracy Buchanan
The Guest List by Lucy Foley

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The odds were NOT in our favor on this episode of worst book to movie adaptations. While Jennifer Lawrence did a great job as Katniss, Hollywood really let us down in a lot of other ways. The biggest one: the book is WAY more brutal than the movie, it is the Hunger Games after all, make it dark, we can handle it, we read the book! *Spoiler Alert: We're talking about the entire first book in this episode, so we're assuming you either read the book or at least have seen the movie and have no intentions of reading the book to find out what you missed. But maybe after you give this one a listen, you'll change your mind and go crack it open. 

Book Discussed:
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

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We're back with another book that Hollywood just had to go and ruin! There are some peculiar things going on this episode, mainly why they had to go and change a love interest (and make it icky), or even worse, why they had to change the abilities someone had. Okay, end rant. Grab a drink, you're going to need one. 

Book Discussed:
Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

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