Rome Johnson

A Couple of Notes

Arts EN ↓ 29 episodes

Welcome to a Couple of Notes. Each episode writer Rome, and writer/editor Kaitlin will read a book they felt had an interesting premise, and discuss how successful, or unsuccessful, the author was in their execution. As this podcast does discuss every book in its entirety, spoiler warnings are in effect. Connect with A Couple of Notes on twitter @coupleofnotes and support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acoupleofnotes/support

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Rome Johnson

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Latest episode

Sep 9, 2023

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Episodes

And Then There Were None, Agatha Christie 09.09.2023

Two little bookworms sitting in the sun, reading the book And Then There Were None. Agatha Christie's reputation as a mystery writer is well known and well deserved. And Then There Were None is arguably her most famous stand-alone mystery. SPOILER WARNING: Tis is a whodunnit murder mystery, and we will be telling you whodunnit. And howdunnit. And whydunnit Connect with us on socials! Twitter &...

Malibu Rising, Taylor Jenkins Reid 18.08.2023

Do you like the 1980's, family drama, and surfing? Yes? We have great news. No? We have terrible news. We're reading Malibu Rising! Connect with us on socials! Twitter "X" @coupleofnotes Insta @couple_of_notes_podcast TikTok @coupleofnotespodcast and Patreon www. Patreon.com/coupleofnotes

Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros 04.08.2023

It's either the best book of the year or the worst. Either way, you've probably heard of this fantasy romance. Mount your dragon and come with us as we explore Fourth Wing. Connect with us on socials! Twitter @coupleofnotes Insta @couple_of_notes_podcast TikTok @coupleofnotespodcast and Patreon www. Patreon.com/coupleofnotes

Seven Days in June, Tia Williams 14.07.2023

Seeing anyone you knew in high school can be awkward. Seeing the person you spent a week with in a drug house before they disappeared from your life forever? That's worth writing a book about. Connect with us on socials! Twitter @coupleofnotes Insta @couple_of_notes_podcast TikTok @coupleofnotespodcast and Patreon www. Patreon.com/coupleofnotes

Less, Andrew Sean Greer 16.06.2023

How far have you gone to avoid seeing your ex? Probably not as far as Arthur Less. Come with us and meet the 50 year old man who thinks his love life is a Jules Verne novel, as we review Less by Andrew Sean Greer. Connect with us on socials! Twitter @coupleofnotes Insta @couple_of_notes_podcast TikTok @coupleofnotespodcast and Patreon www. Patreon.com/coupleofnotes

This is How You Lose the Time War, Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone 24.04.2023

Do you like time travel? Do you like lesbians? Do you like imagery that gives life to a future the mind can hardly comprehend? Well step right up, folks, because we have the book for you! Connect with us on socials! Twitter @coupleofnotes Insta @couple_of_notes_podcast TikTok @coupleofnotespodcast and Patreon www. Patreon.com/coupleofnotes

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, Gabrielle Zevin 31.03.2023

"Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow creeps in this petty pace from day to day."  Not only a classic Macbeth quote and a referential Hamilton line, but an apt summary of how we felt about this story of game designer frenemies Sam and Sadie. Connect with us on socials! Twitter @coupleofnotes Insta @couple_of_notes_podcast TikTok @coupleofnotespodcast and Patreon www. Patreon.com/coupleofnotes

The One, John Marrs 17.03.2023

The One is out there for everyone, but no one said finding your soulmate would be a good thing. Connect with us on socials! Twitter @coupleofnotes Insta @couple_of_notes_podcast TikTok @coupleofnotespodcast and Patreon www. Patreon.com/coupleofnotes

The Soulmate Equation, Christina Lauren 20.02.2023

You’ve heard of a match made in heaven, but what about a match made in your DNA? This episode we dive into the bestselling romcom The Soulmate Equation, in which two people find love on an app that’s more 23andMe than OkCupid. Connect with us on socials! Twitter @coupleofnotes Insta @couple_of_notes_podcast TikTok @coupleofnotespodcast and Patreon www. Patreon.com/coupleofnotes

Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury 07.02.2023

Reading is fundamental, and Ray Bradbury knows it. If you ever wanted to see a dystopian protagonist make every wrong decision and still come out on top then Fahrenheit 451 is the book for you. Connect with us on all our socials. Twitter @CoupleOfNotes Instagram @couple_of_notes_podcast TikTok @Coupleofnotespodcast and on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes

My Year of Rest and Relaxation, Ottessa Moshfegh 21.01.2023

What do you when it’s the turn of the millennium and you have no real friends, aspirations, or motivation in life? According to this episode’s protagonist, sleep. Follow us on Instagram couple_of_notes_podcast Twitter @coupleofnotes and TikTok @coupleofnotespodcast and support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes

2022 New Year's Wrap Up Special 02.01.2023

We're ringing in 2023 with some reflections on our first year of recording. We'll hand out some prestigious and entirely made up superlatives, tell you a little about what we've been reading behind-the-scenes, and announce our first Patron of the Year! This has been such an experience, and we can't wait to see what the future brings.

The Midnight Library, Matt Haig 01.01.2023

Behind every New Year's resolution is an end of the year regret. Nora Seed is about to experience infinite chances to change her life in search of the one thing more elusive than perfection, contentment.  Find us on Patreon www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes and twitter @coupleofnotes. Our New Year's resolution is to give you an alternative to twitter next year. 

If We Were Villains, M.L. Rio 18.12.2022

"There is no sure foundation set on blood, No certain life achieved by others' death." When a troupe of Shakespeare actors become too invested in their Year of Tragedy, lies, love, and murder can't stay contained to the stage.  Share your thoughts with us on twitter @coupleofnotes and on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes.

The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho 30.11.2022

Disney said, "follow your dreams" and our main character took that literally. Join us as we follow Santiago, the shepherd boy, while he travels internationally without a plan and puts his trust in strangers. What could possibly go wrong? Share your thoughts with us on twitter (before it too is butchered) @coupleofnotes and on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes.

The Butcher and The Wren, Alaina Urquhart 19.11.2022

Deep in the swamps of Louisiana, something villainous lurks. It's up to medical examiner, Wren to unlock the secrets of the dead, and catch the Bayou Butcher. She doesn't know, the man she's hunting, may be hunting her as well. Dive into this chilling crime thriller with us, as we review The Butcher and The Wren by Alaina Urquhart.   Share your thoughts with us on twitter (before it too is bu...

The Girl Who Drank The Moon, Kelly Barnhill 09.10.2022

It is here, it is here, it is here. For an average length children's novel, this one took us a while to read and review. The Girl Who Drank the Moon is a high fantasy story with enough points of view to rival a George RR Martin tale, and we have some thoughts. Join us as we pick apart Kelly Barnhill's swampy moonlit tale, and share your thoughts with us on twitter @coupleofnotes and on Patreon htt...

Remarkably Bright Creatures, Shelby Van Pelt 17.09.2022

You know your family is dysfunctional when you have to rely on an octopus to solve your problems. Meet Marcellus, the greatest octopus you'll wish there was more of; and Tova and Cameron, the human protagonists just developed enough for book clubbers around the country to project onto. Dive in with us, as we review, Shelby Van Pelt's, Remarkably Bright Creatures. Follow us on twitter, @coupleofnot...

Daisy Jones and The Six, Taylor Jenkins Reid 27.08.2022

Welcome to the 1970's! Love is free, drugs are plentiful, and the future is Rock and Roll. The Six are a band on the fast track to success. But, will the addition of vocalist Daisy Jones take them to new heights, or see them crash and burn? This episode, we're reviewing Daisy Jones and The Six, the rock band mockumentary climbing the Goodreads charts. Connect with us on social media! Twitter: @cou...

Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir 13.08.2022

The fate of the world rests in the hands of one man. If only he could remember who he is and what he's doing in space. And are those dead bodies? Space can be spooky, but don't worry, we have dad jokes and lengthy science lessons to light the way!  Connect with us on social media! Twitter: @coupleofnotes Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes 

Beach Read, Emily Henry 22.07.2022

When a romance author loses her faith in love, she'll learn to write from a new source: spite! This episode we're reviewing the enemies-to-lovers summer romcom, Beach Read. Connect with us on social media! Twitter @coupleofnotes Patreon www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes

The Outsiders, S.E. Hinton 08.07.2022

When I stepped out of the darkness of my recording closet, and into the bright sunlight, I had two things on my mind, Diane Lane and teen smoking. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton is the book some say created the YA genre. Written when the author herself was in high school, The Outsiders tells the story of teens dealing with poverty, family tensions, and gang violence. This episode we'll discuss if th...

Meet Cute Club, Jack Harbon 24.06.2022

Have you ever wanted a book with all the charm of a Hallmark romance, but make it gay? We found that book. This episode we're discussing Meet Cute Club, an interracial queer romance about two perfectly imperfect men in a perfect little town, learning to love one another. Prepare for warm fuzzy feelings! **Note: Since the publication of this episode the author has changed her name to Brynn and now...

Tender Is The Flesh, Agustina Bazterrica 27.05.2022

In a world where animal meat is inedible, the world turns to cannibalism to get those tasty cheeseburgers. McDonalds needed to stay in business somehow! Join us as we dive into Agustina Bazterrica's twisted dystopia. Trigger Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and animal cruelty. Listener Discretion is advised. Final Thoughts begin at 1:32:15 for the verbal warning we g...

Where The Crawdads Sing, Delia Owens 01.05.2022

Do you ever watch the nature channel and think, "I wish I could just live in a swamp with all the animals and only follow the laws of nature." Us either, but our protagonist this week sure does! This episode we reviewed Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, the story of an abandoned girl surviving on her own in the North Carolina wilderness.  Connect with us on Patreon https://www.patreon.c...

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