Book Cult

On this episode we are talking about the classic sci-fi romance, The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. Warning: this book discusses suicide and miscarriages. This book is really long and so much happens so stick with us because it is pretty wild and you get to hear us try to figure out science and realize that Sydney knows very little about the development of a fetus. No corrections need...

Today we talk about the the history of the romance novel with a very brief overview of where it came from and a hopeful look at where it might be going. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Just imagine Zac Efron. We walked all the way across the country for a secret reason and you won't know until you listen to us talk about The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks. This book has an obvious villain and the bestest boy, in the background is a love story based on trauma bonding. Listen for the romance?  Once again, if you're a writer and want to have your short story read on the show send it...

In this mini we go over Nicholas Spark's career and how he became the force in literature he is today. We also talk about how pretentious we were as teens and then get into a longer than necessary discussion about body hair, so enjoy! As always send us an email about really whatever you want to bookcultpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporte...

On this episode we're talking about the modern masterpiece, Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James. This book does talk about child abuse and sexual abuse so there is some discussion of that in this episode. This book is funnier than expected and there is so much to talk about so listen for all the spicy details. Laters Baby ;) Please send all book recommendations and your short stories to bookcultpod...

On todays Story Time Sydney tells us the plot of the musical Anastasia (and some of the plot of the movie) and Delaney tells us about a Puritan Pirate who missed out on going to the lost city of Atlantis.  As always, send us your short stories to bookcultpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

This movie might be iconic but is the book better? We don’t know because we’ve never seen the movie. If you like books where it is a little annoying, then very sad and sweet and then ends with one of the most inappropriate endings then listen to this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult-...

Watch She's the Man for Dirty Little Secrets by All American Rejects and listen to this episode for a confusing description of Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare (why so many characters Will?) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Today's episode is a little different, you get two books at once! Delaney read Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul and Sydney read Chicken Soup for the Prisoner's Soul and, while none of these books actually gave us soup recipes, we still share what we learned. Listen for a surprise celeb trying to buy a dog, lots of Jesus saving inmates, and lots of fun dog names. --- Support this podcast: http...

On this episode Delaney takes us through the life of Sir Terry Pratchett, author of the Disc World series. He got published as a teenager and went on to have a prolific writing career leading to him getting knighted by the Queen for his work in literature, just in case you felt bad about not accomplishing anything.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of...

Barbara says just do it. Today we are talking about Wishcraft: How to Get What You Really Want, A Unique Step-By-Step Plan to Pinpoint Your Goals and Make Your Dreams Come True by Barbara Sher with Annie Gottlier. This book is all about living out your childhood dreams and going to a library to do research. Besides being outdated af, it has some solid advice for actually making yourself do what yo...

Lucky number 13! On today's story time Sydney takes us through Black Cat by Edgar Allen Poe and Delaney tells us a famous Mike story about a connection to a tragic murder.  If you are a writer we want to hear your stories so please send us your short stories to bookcultpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spr...

Sylvia might be a fraud but she has some decent advice. Today we talk about "Blessings from the Other Side: Wisdom and Comfort from the Afterlife for this Life" by Sylvia Browne. Of course, no talk about the afterlife is complete without libraries, the sims, and the location of the North Pole so stay tuned for all the answers of the universe. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/su...

On today's mini Syd tells us about the author, motivational speaker, and podcast host Malcolm Gladwell (aka the fastest teen in Canada at one point). We go over his books and why he is kind of to blame for the NYPD using stop & frisk. So listen up for some racial profiling. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...

WTF Sherry?!?!?!? Today we’re talking about “Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dream Girl” by Sherry Argov and we are not fans. This book has some terrible advice and some batshit crazy stories so listen in and try to count how many times we say “fuck you Sherry” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bo...

On today's story time Sydney tells us some scary stories from a dimly lit room about a dead man, a skeleton stalker and a witch riding a horse. Delaney has the least disturbing story from Chuck Palahniuk's "Make Something Up Stories You Can't Unread" that is about a tennis ball who really is just trying to help his wife keep her house. Let us know if you wanna hear the story about corn cob dick, i...

Trigger warning: child neglect. #New Year New You. Today we talk about New Year by Juli Zeh and like always, Syd tries to add in a murder plot. Listen if you are a fan of bike rides, island vacations, and walls full of spiders --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Grab a bowl of popcorn and a cozy blanket because we are watching movies based on books and judging. Today we talk about the 1995 classic, Clueless, based on Emma by Jane Austen. While almost all the names are changed and the plot was updated for teens in the 90s, it is a pretty good adaptation and just a great movie all around. Young Paul Rudd is 10/10. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm...

Today we talk about Winter Solstice by Rosamund Pilcher which has nothing to do with Winter Solstice. Listen to hear how a nice love story is really about murder and adultery. Sydney says she's not gonna talk about bathrooms again but she does, and Delaney goes off about bog bodies for no reason. It’s an episode with something for everyone! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/supp...

Today we talk about Jane Austen because her birthday was recently. In her short life she was able to accomplish a lot despite living in a time where woman were expected to accomplish nothing and we gotta respect her for it.  What's your fave Jane Austen book? Let us know at bookcultpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...

"Comrade Death" Today we talk about The Hogfather by Terry Pratchett and we love this book, Sir Terry Pratchett has two more fans now. Listen to hear Sydney talk more about bathrooms and for Delaney's eerie memory of the tv show Arthur. Sorry about the sound issues, if Death were here he'd give good wifi to all the people.  What is your non-romance Christmas novel? Let us know at bookcultpodcast@g...

On this installation of Story Time, Delaney reads a story by Bram Stoker and Sydney is a slacker who tells us about a movie she decided to watch instead of reading a story. Listen for details about Dracula dealing with a subpar Uber Eats delivery, everything on Jimmy O. Yang's IMBD page and the signs of a catfish.  Send us your short stories to bookcultpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: h...

This episode we talk about Ben’s Bakery & the Hanukkah Miracle by Penelope Peters. This book will make you want a donut so reader caution is advised. Listen for talk of the appropriate amount of bathrooms in a home, why Ben deserves better, and how Farida should get her own book. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c...

Today Sydney talks about some Manifestos from the 20th century that were about art and literature and not the scary ones we hear about on the news today. Listen to hear how long Picasso lived, who played Dali in a movie and for Sydney to forget who wrote The Waste Land (I know it's T.S. Eliot okay, don't @ me). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this...

It's the holiday season and we're celebrating with new intro music (and the traditional heist). Today we talk about 19th Christmas by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro, and spoiler...we did not love it. Listen for Sydney's semi-intellectual discussion on writing style and for Delaney's many complaints. Please let us know how much you love our new intro music or if you maybe even loved this book by s...