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We Read Allegedly

By Geek Devotions

We Read Allegedly is a podcast where we read books, allegedly, and discuss what we liked, what we did not like as well as some of the spiritual applications that we took from the book. We Read Allegedly is part of the Devoted Geek Network by Geek Devotions.
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Episode 25:Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

We Read Allegedly May 04, 2024

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Episode 25:Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

Episode 25:Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

Its Our 2 Year Birthday!

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This month Squid and Celeste read Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer. Squid seems determined to make Celeste read a book that will make her cry, and Celeste is resisting.

Hi Squids Mom, and Hi John Do well in School! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area

May 04, 202437:29
Episode 24: The Watership Downs by Richard Adams

Episode 24: The Watership Downs by Richard Adams

This month on We Read Allegedly Squid and Celeste take a trip to the Warren and talk about The Watership Downs.

Hi Squids Mom, and Hi John we miss you! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area

Apr 06, 202448:16
Episode 23: Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa

Episode 23: Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa

This month, the crew talks about the Book Musashi, and it gets SPICY.

For those who don't know this is the test that Squid mentioned.

"The Bechdel test (/ˈbɛkdəl/ BEK-dəl), also known as the Bechdel-Wallace test, is a test to measure the representation of women in film and other fiction. The test asks whether a work features at least two female characters who have a conversation about something other than a man"

Hi Squids Mom, and Congrats to the Future Mr. and Mrs. Squid! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area

Mar 02, 202401:04:36
Episode 22: The Princess Bride by William Goldman and S Morgenstern

Episode 22: The Princess Bride by William Goldman and S Morgenstern

This month Squid and Celeste talk about The Princess Bride... Book! Will they enjoy it? How could they not? It has Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles.... That would be... INCONCIEVABLE also.... Hi Squids Mom!

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If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area

Feb 03, 202454:27
Episode 14: Summer Re-reads

Episode 14: Summer Re-reads

The WRA crew has been busy guys! So instead of the next book in the line up we decided to have a conversation about our favorite books to Re-read Allegedly.

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If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm

If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju

If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora

and as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... squid things in the greater Chicago area

Feb 03, 202438:06
Episode 21 : You Won't Believe #2!!

Episode 21 : You Won't Believe #2!!

This month the WRA crew discusses their favorite books of 2023, and what they're looking forward to in 2024.

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Hi Squids Mom and Willow! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area

Jan 06, 202401:05:31
Episode 20: The Dispatcher by John Scalzi

Episode 20: The Dispatcher by John Scalzi

This month on WRA we discuss The Dispatcher by John Scalzi, which is a short read, so we how you enjoy our thoughts. Also.... Hi Squids Mom!

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If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area

Dec 03, 202342:02
Episode 19: Lincoln in the Bardo By George Saunders

Episode 19: Lincoln in the Bardo By George Saunders

This month its the Ladies of WRA talking about Lincoln in the Bardo. We are very sorry that we are not funny without John around but we hope that you enjoy this episode any way!
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If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord
discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm
If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) linktr.ee/johnharju
If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here linktr.ee/celeste.mora
And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area
Nov 03, 202353:36
Episode 18: Dracula by Bram Stroker

Episode 18: Dracula by Bram Stroker

In honor of Geek Devotions SciFrights month the WRA crew and guest the Boi (JM) take a look at Bram Strokers Dracula. Did we think this book "Sucked" or did we love it? Did JM speak up in this episode any more than in the last one? Only one way to Find out!

If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora and as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... squid things in the greater Chicago area


Oct 21, 202356:31
Episode 17: Frankenstein by Mary Shelly

Episode 17: Frankenstein by Mary Shelly

In honor of Geek Devotions SciFrights month the WRA crew and guest the Boi (JM) take a look at Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Hit play to see what we thought!
If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord
discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) linktr.ee/johnharju If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here linktr.ee/celeste.mora and as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... squid things in the greater Chicago area
Oct 07, 202353:27
Episode 16: Art and the Bible by Francis Schaeffer

Episode 16: Art and the Bible by Francis Schaeffer

This Month we discuss Art and the Bible by Francis Schaeffer. Warning this might be the most outright religious episode we have done. Hit play to see what we thought!
If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord
discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) linktr.ee/johnharju If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here linktr.ee/celeste.mora and as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... squid things in the greater Chicago area
Sep 01, 202348:17
Episode 15: Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann

Episode 15: Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann

Late but still here! Our newest episode we talk about Squids pick of Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann. But Enough about us, hit play to listen to the shenanigans.

If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord
discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm
If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) linktr.ee/johnharju
If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here linktr.ee/celeste.mora
and as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... squid things in the greater Chicago area






Aug 10, 202342:11
Episode 13: Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne

Episode 13: Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne

This month is John's pick, Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne, and Ladies and Gents we MIGHT have a first. Will we like it? Did we all read it? Allegedly we did, but you never know. Listen and find out what we thought about SOTG in this months episode of We Read Allegedly.


If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm

If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju

If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora

and as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... squid things in the greater Chicago area





Jun 02, 202346:59
Episode 12: The Giver by Lois Lowry

Episode 12: The Giver by Lois Lowry

This Week we start out Season 2 with Celestes Pick, The Giver by Lois Lowry. We also discuss what is Gaslamp Fantasy, as well as many many other random things.

If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora and as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... squid things in the greater Chicago area

The Tiktoks Celeste Referenced in episode pt 1

https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleyorkcreates/video/7206770796990319918


pt 2 https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleyorkcreates/video/7213027200038374702



May 05, 202338:27
Episode 11: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

Episode 11: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

This Month Squid picked Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. Can you help us pronounce elegiac ? Will We enjoy this book? Better hit play to find out!If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora and as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... squid things in the greater Chicago area

Apr 07, 202346:58
Episode 10: Fancy Suits and Futuristic Violence by David Wong

Episode 10: Fancy Suits and Futuristic Violence by David Wong

This month was Johns pick of Fancy Suits and Futuristic Violence by David Wong. Will Squid actually finish this david wong book? Will she continue to hate the things john and celeste like? Will celeste join her ranks? Only time and this epispde will tell. If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) linktr.ee/johnharju If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here linktr.ee/celeste.mora and as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... squid things in the greater Chicago area
Mar 06, 202341:39
Episode #9 The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant by Drew Hayes
Feb 03, 202334:13
Episode #8 How We Are Hungry by Dave Eggers
Jan 06, 202353:05
Episode 7.5: Mechmas 2022
Dec 24, 202237:46
Episode 8: John Dies at the End by David Wong
Dec 02, 202252:30
Episode 7: Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
Nov 06, 202250:52
Episode #6: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Episode #6: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

This Month John, Kate and Celeste talk about the classic Fahrenheit 451. John has Never read it before, so this should be interesting...
Oct 07, 202256:08
Episode #5: Night Film by Marrisa Pessl

Episode #5: Night Film by Marrisa Pessl

Join John Celeste and Squid as they delve into the world of Night Film. "Scott McGrath is a reporter who lost his job investigating Stanislas and can't resist his need to uncover the real story of Ashley's death. Though the structure is classic noir, Pessl delivers lifelike horror with glimpses, in the form of faux Web sites, of the secretive Stanislas, his films, and his fans"
Sep 02, 202256:31
Episode #4: Cinder by Marissa Meyers
Aug 07, 202243:06
Episode #3: The Enchanted Hour
Jul 01, 202249:30
Episode #2: 14 by Peter Clines

Episode #2: 14 by Peter Clines

On this episode of We Read Allegedly we discuss the book 14. Per Amazon "There are some odd things about Nate's new apartment.

Of course, he has other things on his mind. He hates his job. He has no money in the bank. No girlfriend. No plans for the future. So while his new home isn't perfect, it's livable. The rent is low, the property managers are friendly, and the odd little mysteries don't nag at him too much.

At least, not until he meets Mandy, his neighbor across the hall, and notices something unusual about her apartment. And Xela's apartment. And Tim's. And Veek's.

Because every room in this old Los Angeles brownstone has a mystery or two. Mysteries that stretch back over a hundred years. Some of them are in plain sight. Some are behind locked doors. And all together these mysteries could mean the end of Nate and his friends.

Or the end of everything..."
Jun 03, 202244:25
Episode #1 Red Queen

Episode #1 Red Queen

In this Months episode Squid(Kate), John and Celeste Discuss one of Celeste's favorite books... Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard. 

May 06, 202237:28
Trailer: Kate's Dust Jacket

Trailer: Kate's Dust Jacket

What did Kate choose for her first read? Find out soon on the We Read Allegedly feed.
Apr 29, 202200:58
Trailer: John's Dust Jacket.

Trailer: John's Dust Jacket.

What Book is John's first pick? Coming soon on We Read Allegedly.
Apr 27, 202200:52
Dust Jacket - Meet Celeste
Apr 23, 202200:56