Nuzzle House

Episode Notes We read what is basically grandma porn for the idea of being trapped on an island with other peoples babies. It's disturbing and shines a light on the fantasies of a very lonely author. We learn: Ben doesn't get the joke when Glen plays the Ratchet Book Club promo Glen can't have the "Summer of '89" with his friend while they're both unemployed Trench-mouth is considered a...

Episode Notes This week I check in with an author I've read before by reading about greedy teens who search for a haunted ouija board, and a greedy family who battle aliens to keep an anal probe. We learn: Drac has fallen off the map, and I'm worried about him I've coined the phrase "Glenergy" to describe what makes my show so successful My kid likes the  'Let Me Tell You Someth...

Episode Notes What starts out as a boring date for Jada at a minor league baseball game, turns into the most graphic MLM Jada has ever peeped on. Just in time for Pride month! This turned out to be REALLY descriptive. So, consider this your warning for adult content. Go on, read it for yourself: https://www.tiffanyreisz.com/bringing-the-heat Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuz...

Episode Notes Our man is tricked into thinking he had a successful escape, then he fights his nemesis, and decides that rain is key to his conquering the desert. Oh, and there's no romance. The warrior-maid is hardly a factor in this story. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/warrior-maid-of-mars/9798731661713 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by...

Episode Notes We wrap up the last half of a really depressing, highly inspiring and emotionally draining book. We learn: Glen might go back to the company that laid him off Ben knows which foot he favors Gretchen teaches us that some birds sleep while they fly Glen seems to enjoy making young people feel uncomfortable Go read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/speak-9780739336724/978031267439...

Episode Notes I decide to declare war against the Ladies Fright Podcast , because I TALK NORMAL. Then the 'short story' I'm reading is the longest thing on earth. I play the Ladies Fright Podcast promo and go to bed. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/warrior-maid-of-mars/9798731661713 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their t...

Episode Notes Ben and I read the first half of 'Speak' and we are dreading the second half. We learn: Glen's broken dryer is almost a non-issue at this point. Ben's wears glasses just to be able to see Glen better. Gretchen gives us fun feather facts that blow our mind. Glen chose NOT to flirt with women at a bar because it's been a long day and he just. wanted. to. eat. his. burger. Go read it yo...

Episode Notes Well, I'm back on this book again. We learn that David gets a new job. He gets a sweet pad in London. And Mr. Dick was right, there's more to the the creeper hanging around Miss Betsey. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/a/12554/9780486436654 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/ja...

Episode Notes A heart-warming story about how working hard can make all your dreams come true. About the Author Sarina Dorie has sold over 170 short stories to markets like Analog, Daily Science Fiction, Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, Orson Scott Card’s IGMS, Cosmos, and Abyss and Apex. Her stories and published novels have won humor contests and Romance Writer of America awards. She has...

Episode Notes What do you do when wanda over at the 'From Words to Ideas" podcast gives you a story that is impossibly sad, and the turds at the 'Ladies Fright' Podcast make fun of the way you talk? You hold back the tears. You never show them your feelings. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books?affiliate=12554&keywords=the+little+prince Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com...

Episode Notes What do you do when your plane crashes and you're trying to get home and some kid starts talking about a fussy flower on his planet? You listen, damnit. You LISTEN. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books?affiliate=12554&keywords=the+little+prince Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.p...

Episode Notes Who would have thought that the first Y.A. book would involve fights and hair grease? We didn't, but we know all about it now. We learn: Glen gets hit on by a nurse, but is too stupid to realize it. Ben's boss quit her job! But she's still working there part-time... Ugh. Gretchen's bird this week salivates. It salivates and ungulates in the sky. It's gross. Ben really doesn't like th...

Episode Notes What would you give up to finally be popular? Would you give up your pony? You’ll learn what sacrifice means in this episode. Go on, read it for yourself: https://www.tor.com/2010/11/17/ponies/ Visit  https://nuzzlehouse.com  for show info. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house

Episode Notes David STILL can't get over his man-crush, and Dickens clearly doesn't like small people. All this and a neighbor with a vague sexual issue make for a really long chapter. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/a/12554/9780486436654 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house

Episode Notes The story of a man who dies and realizes he's god.. and you. And me? I don't like him being me. Go on, read it for yourself: http://www.galactanet.com/oneoff/theegg_mod.html Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house

Like Taylor Swift, Kafka seemed to love writing about his failing relationships. Especially if he thought he was being cheated on. The romance corner book this week is 'Heart on a Leash' by Alanna Martin/ Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/a/12554/9788090217140 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https...

I decided to take a break from 'David Copperfield' this week because I miss feeling inadequate and un-cool around teens. Lucky for me, Shirley Jackson got me covered. The romance corner book this week is 'The Kiss Quotient' by Helen Hoang: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/566902/the-kiss-quotient-by-helen-hoang/ Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-lottery-and-other-...

We review a the second half of a teen book where the protagonist has caught on to all the '90s references, and dominates it. We learn: Glen debates lying about his vaccine reaction. Ben boss quit her job! Now the race is on for Ben to quit before her. Gretchen teaches us about a 'mud chicken'? And a knock-knock joke about butter that kills. Glen has to throw a job interview for a second time. This...

We review a the first half of a teen book where the protagonist starts to catch on that all the '90s references are a little too heavy-handed. We learn: Glen's life is falling apart. Ben still hates his job, and his smoldering hate only intensifies when he has to attend going away happy hours for people who found a way out. Gretchen doesn't get ben to do a loon call, but Glen convinces him. If you...

In this chapter, we learn: David is thinks he's nailed acting older than he really is... until he meets Steerforth's butler, Littimer. Steerforth take off to the boat-house and interrupt the news that Ham and Emily are engaged. Steerforth charms everyone - but hints at being a jerk by saying that Emily is good-lookin and she shouldn't marry a 'knuckle head' like Ham. We should never forget that th...

David can't stop being in love with Steerforth. Nothing will stop this obsession. He goes to Steerforth's house and learns that he's a brat that threw a hammer at a woman's face, and his mom put him in a low-class school, just so he could be the king there and feel important. Even calling David "Daisy" as a crappy nick-name wont change his mind. This week's romance novel is 'The Business of Lovers...

We review a romance novel that had promise just off the title alone. But, sadly, the sex wasn't as 'hot' as 'Double Dirty Mountain Men'.We learn: Glen has nothing to say except that he's still unemployed... by choice. Ben still hates his job, though he's getting pastries delivered to his desk now. Gretchen goes back to what works- birds. This week's new Young Adult fiction is 'Horse Girl' by Carri...

David finishes school and is trying to find a career so he's going back to where the actions- Yarmouth. He makes his rounds to say goodbye to everyone and heads to London and runs into friggin' Steerfourth. Damnit. This week's romance novel is 'Lost, Found, and Forever' by Victoria Schade: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/611513/lost-found-and-forever-by-victoria-schade/ Go on, read it for...

We suddenly get the narration point of view of David when he's really, really old for some reason. He thinks back fondly of all the women he was hot for. One, a woman in her 30s who eventually marries an old man for his money. He tells all this to Agnes... a romance-option that has been right under his nose all along... The romance corner book this week is 'The Intimacy Experiment' by Rosie Danan...

Mr, Dick starts hanging around David's school (which someone should have been concerned about) but he's so lovable that even Dr. Strong hangs out with him. Uriah Heep invited David over to his mom's house, and the drill him for information- there's a LOT of unflattering things written about his hands, how he 'writhes' and his glistening nostrils. Mr. Micawber shows up and sucks the life out of Dav...