AllBooked

Jacob and Sara sit down with Katie and Lesley to discuss the first chapter of Pride and Prejudice, the meaning of "classic literature", and the benefit The Classics Club: the library's new monthly book club dedicated to reading the classics we may have missed in high school or college. 

If you want a cheesy holiday rom com with an extra helping of cheese and a dash of Halloween... say no more!

Dani joins us to talk about Chuck Tingle's new Hollywood horror novel Bury Your Gays.

Katie and Lesley explore the uncharted depths of a list that few readers are brave enough to face: The To Be Read pile. Katie reviews the YA book Saints of the Household by Ari Tison and Lesley reviews The Eyes are the Best Part by Monika Kim and Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield.

Rachel is back to review The Imposters by Roseanna M. White, a heartfelt series set in pre-WWI England and featuring bankrupt nobles moonlighting as PIs, a Romani circus troupe, and a Coldstream guard trying to prove he still has what it takes to serve Queen and country.

Kevin Troller joins the show to talk about Hillary Clinton's autobiography... which gave him some new insight into the 2016 presidential election.

Dana and Dani review a horror novel that brings a Lovecraftian take to Scooby-Doo in Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero.

Lesley and Katie join forces to vanquish that most harrowing of foes: the To Be Read List. Lesley takes on My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Otessa Moshfegh and Katie confronts Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. 

Jake joins us to talk about the publishing industry, cultural appropriation, and the danger of midnight pancakes in Yellowface by R.F. Kuang 

Rachel and Jen review a mystical, magical YA romantasy novel: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. 

Lesley and Chazley team up to review Stuart Turton's 2024 science fiction murder mystery set on a seemingly idyllic island. 

Kathy reviews a top romantasy pick, The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon, which also led her to discovering fanfiction! 

Jake and Lesley talked about Paul Tremblay's newest novel, Horror Movie, and have nothing but good things to say about this mindbending, meta read. 

Danielle joins the show to talk about Naomi Alderman's newest book, which explores how the wealthy navigate an end of the world scenario.

After some hurricane-related delays, we present to you our 300th episode! Lesley and I sit back to listen to our top ten hitsof the past 100(-ish) episodes and talk about what we loved, what we want more of in the next 100 episodes, and what we think brings you, the listeners, back for more.  This episode features clips from previous episodes. In order of appearance in the episode:  Episode 260: C...

Erline has good things to say about Gareth Brown's fantasy adventure novel, The Book of Doors.

Cherie reviews a book about a zoologist who is reckoning with her famous father's mysterious disappearance and then reappearance into her life. 

Jake joins us to talk about Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder, written by famed author Salman Rushdie about the attempt on his life in 2022. 

Danielle, Katie, and Lesley discuss the horror romance mashup Someone You Can Build a Nest In, which is just as unique as it sounds!

Lesley talks about a bestselling fiction novel that was recently turned into an Apple TV series: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

Cherie reviews a romance comedy by Olivia Dade that features a spite house! Will Athena and Matthew get together despite their contentious proximity to one another? Or course! Find out whether or not the journey is enjoyable in this episode. 

Lesley and Kathy team up to review the dark comedy serial killer romance that took the internet by storm: Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver. 

Lesley talks about the good, the bad, and the ugly in the horror novel Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison. Stick around for some bonus horror recommendations at the end! 

Lisa, Chazley and Cherie review a romantic rom-com read about professionals who help break up bad marriages before they can even start.

Lesley and Danielle set out to detail a beautiful epic fantasy that has been at the top of many reading lists over the years.