Book Cult

Remember how cool 2015 was? We do too, so come and get nostalgic with us by talking about Bernie Sanders. We talk his campaign, the allure of Vermont, and all the things that could have been. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

On this episode we are joined by Jordan Holmes to talk about his book, The Quiet Part Loud. Join us as we dive into a world where the secret cabal is real (and loves tradition), a woman can be president of the United States, and two rich men can fall in love over custom vans...oh and there is a cult that may be the only survivors of the nuclear apocolypse. You can find Jordan's book at https://www...

Don't want to be an American Idiot? Well that's too bad because we live in idiot America (unless you don't also live here, then congrats I guess). Today we are talking about the book by journalist, Charles P. Pierce, that explains the American Crank and how fake news was a problem two decades ago as much as it is today. It's almost like there is no hope! Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...

New Year, old us. On this New Years Eve edition of StoryTime we are welcoming in 2024 by reading stories that we wrote 5-10 years ago. Are they cringe? Yes. Sorry. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Hop on the city bus and go and find love this December but make sure your bestie doesn't end up dating that person first. If you want a book that will remind you of drinking wine with your college roomie and watching Twilight, then you are also probably in your late 20s and need to read this book right now. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/sup...

If a celebrity shows up in your living room and makes you talk to three of your ex-boyfriends just go along with it, or you might be responsible for sending said celebrity to hell. And that's not chill. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk & Nicola Yoon all came together to give us Whiteout, a story of a group of friends who all fall in love during a snow storm. If you can handle the stress of a southern city being covered in inches of snow, then you need to read this cute af book for the holidays. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...

Today we are talking about two twins who are involved in a minor car accident and a hedgehog who goes way too far to get back at his neighbor. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

What happens when a group of men read romance novels? Emotional intelligence and awarness of their toxic behavior. Colton is a famous country singer, Gretchen is an ashamed heiress turned immigration lawyer...can I make it anymore obvious? They fall in love! Listen to hear all about this meta romance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

We take a dip into a quasi-Hallmark movie world where a best selling author meets an adopted woman and sets out to help her find her mom...but really they find love along the way. The twist? He has daddy issues and she has a fiance...YIKES! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Crime doesn't stop just because it's Christmas, or because the weather is bad. This is the lesson Alex Cross and his family learn in Merry Christmas Alex Cross by James Patterson. Join us while we talk about: who should really be in charge of this hostage situation? And why is his grandma so mad? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Today we are doing a true crime mini by talking about the tragic case of Etan Patz, a six year old boy who went missing in 1979 while walking to his school bus stop, that helped popularize the use of missing children on milk cartons. We are also talking about one of the sucess stories of milk carton pictures with Bonnie Lohman, who saw her own picture on one while at the grocery store which lead t...

Today we are talking about The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney, a book that finally answers the question: is it the toddlers fault for getting kidnapped. We are also talking about the virtual reality book that maybe predicted the future, Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. Join us for a discussion on teens acting wild and if that is a bannable offense or not. Become a supporter of this...

Today we are talking about the history of Trans Day of Remembrance and the recent crimes against the trans community. Warning: this episode discusses violence, murder, hate crimes, and domestic violence Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Today we are talking about Fairest by Meredith Talusan, which is a memoir about maybe the most impressiver person to ever live, and George (now Melissa) by Alex Gino, the super cute story of a young transgirl and her love of Charlotte Web. Listen and tell everyone else to read these books that should be the opposit of banned. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/boo...

Today we take a dip into the world of dystopian fiction writing by taking a look at the possible future of America. While this is a dramatized look at the future, it also totally might happen! Isn't that super cute and cool? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

On this episode we are talking about the very banned "This Book is Gay" by Juno Dawson and Crank by Ellen Hopkins. Two VERY different books: one non-fiction about being LGBTQ and another about doing meth with your dad! **At one point in This Book is Gay there is a quote that implies that the definition of being a man is having a penis, this is not an accurate definition, gender is not defined by g...

We got some good news and some bad news today. The good new is Moms for Liberty are big ol' losers who lost. The bad news, people are still trying to keep people from having access to books that mention queer people. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Today is a rough one, but these books are worth reading and listening to a podcast about. We are talking about both The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison and Sold by Patricia McCormick. Warning for SA, child abuse Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Today's storytime is about weddings. Specifically a Grimm's Fairytale where a woman gets ghosted so she stalks the man until he marries her and a really cute story about a little guinea pig whose uncle is getting married. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Today we read TWO books, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury and Extremly Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safron Foer. We discuss why these books are banned, how many times one of us cried, and parenting styles of fictional characters! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Who is the most famous witch in literature? How do you pronouce Elphaba? These are the questions we strive to answer on today's Halloween themed episode. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Don't play tennis with these witches. A coven of three witches meet the new man in town, see his wild art and cool bath, and become obsessed with him...you can guess what happens next. John Updike's The Witches of Eastwick has the fall vibez for the spooky season but without the scare. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

We went to the Winchester Mystery House and want to tell you all about it. Listen to hear about spiderweb windows, stairs to nowhere, and maybe the coolest rich person to ever live. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

She's NOT like other girls, and he is clearly not like other boys...what could go wrong? Join us for the not wild enough ride that is Into the Darkness by V.C. Andrews, that is actually written by her ghost writer and it shows. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .