Book Cult

The Warrens are back and at it again. This book is told in an interview style so you know it’s 100%. Learn about the perfect, middle class, catholic family that is haunted by a demonic entity in this extra spooky episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

No intro at the beginning of this episode because we were just too stoked to tell some stories. Today you get to hear a murder mystery with a shocking ending and a Grimm's Fairytale classic that proves that maybe the devil would be the best choice for a god father.  As always, you can find us on instagram and twitter @bookcultpodcast, on tik tok @bookcultpod, and online at www.bookcultpod.wordpres...

Yep, we’re talking about the book that made vines scary and made us uncomfortable, The Ruins by Scott Smith. WARNING: this episode does discuss self harm and suicidal ideation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

We watched the frightening movie adaptation of The Ruins and boy is it something. If you thought talking vines were scary, think again! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

We are a little late to all the hype but we read Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens and it did not disappoint...at least not until the very end. If you don't want this book spoiled don't listen but if you love swamps and two nerds falling in love then this is for sure an episode for you. You can find the show at instagram and twitter @bookcultpodcast, on Tik Tok @bookcultpod and online at www....

With the current popularity of "Where the Crawdad Sings", a book about a murder, we thought it would be best to tell y'all about the real murder in Delia Owen's life. Delia Owens worked as a conservationist in Zambia and while her work was important, her and her husbands methods were a little extreme. It is a short but wild story, so get ready! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @bookcultpodcast a...

Today we’re telling you all about a true boss babe so strap in for the wild ride that is “The Secret History: A Novel of Empress Theodora” by Stephanie Thornton (aka Delaney’s high school teacher!) If you like history and hot girls getting what they want, then is is the book for you 👑 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

If you thought Rapunzel was a cute story, think again because Delaney tells us about the true story of a woman who can get into the room at the top of a 100 foot tower without any stairs. We also learn the origin story of the Jack O' Lantern that haunts the Alabama swaps and how sensitive the devil really is. Follow us on instagram and Twitter @bookcultpodcast and on Tik Tok at Book Cult Pod Find...

Today we are talking about the insane story of Louie Zamperini as told in Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand. WARNING: This book discusses physical abuse and crimes against humanity. Louis's story is literally insane and the fact that not one but two people survived what he went through is mind blowing. Listen to hear about just how much the...

Since it is almost is birthday, we are talking about the author, sex spy, and problematic man himself: Roald Dahl. If you want to hear about awful boarding schools, plane crashes, James Bond, 11 year affairs, and possibly the worst timing of talking about Queen Elizabeth II being immortal then this is the episode for you. You can find the show on instagram and twitter @bookcultpodcast, on tik tok...

We are back with another installment of Dave, John and Amy deal with bugs. Yes, we read "What the Hell Did I Just Read" by Jason Pargin/David Wong and boy is the title fitting. Listen to learn about BATMANTIS??, fuckroaches, and why you maybe shouldn't kill the children. TRIGGER WARNING: Substance abuse, suicide --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of thi...

We are talking about the Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie 1999 classic, Girl, Interrupted. After reading the book, we had some thoughts on the movie adaptation, and we are almost always "the book is better' bitches so listen up to find out what the movie changed, thoughts on how the Vietnam war draft went, and a super cute 1960's apartment. As always you can find the podcast on instagram and twitte...

Today we are talking about "Girl, Interrupted" by Susanna Kaysen, which discuss her time at a hospital for rich people but more importantly discusses mental illness. It has chicken, questionable bones, and laxatives so it is for sure worth the listen. TRIGGER WARNING: suicide --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p...

Today's story time starts with a throwback and ends with a mystery cat. Sydney tells us about the 12th Magic Treehouse book, "Polar Bears Past Bedtime" which is not how we remember it. And Delaney tells us about "Tiger Cat" a story she found on the internet that is wild and leaves us with some questions.  Follow us on instagram and twitter @bookcultpodcast and on Tik Tok at Book Cult Pod Check out...

Today we're talking about the book that tells you about how rich people live and why Montana is the best, Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive by Stephanie Land. If you have ever told a person using government assessment "you're welcome" you should already know how much you suck but just in case, listen to this episode and read this book and be better, thx. PS: lots of dog inte...

The people of Mount Vernon might hate him but the world loved him, today we are talking about Colton Harris Moore aka the Barefoot Bandit. He stole America's hearts one plane at a time but didn't escape the feds in the end. An impressive teenager, he went downhill in the year 2016, it is a true shame when you get to know your hero's.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Be...

Today we are so stoked to be joined by Kait & Renata from Worst Bestsellers, the podcast that reads stuff so you don't have to. Listen in for talk about bonkers books, Colleen Hoover, and Twilight Scene It!  You can find Worst Bestsellers on Twitter @worstbestseller, on instagram @worstbestsellers, and online at worstbestsellers.com. Go check out their Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/worstbests...

Today Sydney talks about a wild Chuck Palanuhik story about a bunch of racists and a wonderful deal on a mop and Delaney has a classic evil step mother story where she turns her kids into animals who then don't speak out when they are about to be slaughtered, even though they can literally talk!!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: http...

Who doesn't love those little dolls? If you love three white woman getting rich and being miserable, men with more red flags than a bull fight, and a lot of problematic discussion of weight then this is the book for you!  WARNING: this book does contain discussion of substance abuse, mental illness, emotional abuse, sexual assault, and suicide.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult...

Today we are talking about the Book Tour Queen, Jacqueline Susann. Not only did she kill it on the bestsellers list with every book she ever published, she also wore matching outfits with her toy poodle, Josephine. Listen to here about a true #bossbabe who revolutionized the way books were marketed, hated all movie adaptations made of her work, and was the host of her own television show where she...

Today we are talking about Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and this book deserves all the awards that it has won. If you want a creepy book that gives off both Get Out and The Yellow Wallpaper vibez then you NEED to read this. Seriously, mushrooms have never been scarier you will not be able to put this one down, 10/10 would recommend --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/sup...

Today we are talking about the best movie to feature the Manson family and probably the best bromance ever on film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Ignore all of Tarantino's foot fetish stuff and watch a much better ending to that August night in 1969. Also sorry this episode has an echo, we're trying some stuff.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of th...

We're talking about one of the best selling true crime books of all time with one of the most insane (& annoying) trials to ever happen. No doubt that Manson is an evil guy but his defense attorney is possibly equally as insane, who can possibly object to that much and still be a member of the bar??? Not the point of the book but I'm mad about it. Anyways, listen to find out what may be the true s...

On this weeks StoryTime you get Grimms fairytale but without Ravens and a preview of a patreon exlusive episode! Wow! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

This book may or may not be Anne Bird cashing in on a tragedy but she does offer some wild insight into who Scott Peterson really was. Listen to learn about the best childhood ever, Disneyland vacations, and flower arrangements. Most importantly, listen to hear about Laci Peterson and how much the world lost by one selfish and horrific act by a pathetic man. --- Support this podcast: https://ancho...