Book Cult

Today we discuss the most important question: is the Bible the first true crime novel? Find out that and more about the origins of the fastest growing genre right here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Warning: this episode is Rated R because we are talking about some of the works of Chuck Tingle. If you don't know what that means then you are about to, you're welcome and I'm sorry. PS the last 3 minutes have us talking over each other, there's nothing i could do sorryyyyyyyyyy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c...

In the second half of Green River, Running Red by Anne Bird they finally arrest Gary Ridgeway and are able to give 48 of the victims families some closure when he is sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. Listen to hear about how DNA saved the day, why everyone's husband should be arrested, and to learn a little about the "Bone-Man". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcu...

Ravens and the devil, it's a classic Book Cult story time. Sydney tells the story of the Devil's Mansion from the book 'Spooky South by S.E. Schlosser and Delaney reads another Grimm's fairytale (those german brothers were in love with Ravens). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/suppor...

Green River, Running Red by Ann Rule is the true story of horrific murders by the man who was known for decades only as the Green River Killer. We talk about the women (mostly teens) that went missing from the SeaTac area in the early 1980s and why their deaths and disappearances took so long to solve. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast:...

Today we are going down the short but interesting rabbit hole that is the wikipedia page on Latvian literature. I apologize for the way everything is pronounced in this episode, it is an embarrassment to my ancestors I'm sure. If you know of any good english translations of books written by Latvian's please let us know! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporte...

Team Edward always and forever 💕 Today we are talking about New Moon by Stephanie Meyers which is known to everyone but Delaney as the book with the werewolves. SPOILER: it’s not a giant bear! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Nothing like an SNL cast member in a movie based on a Jane Austen Novel talking about his favorite SNL sketches. We are talking about the movie Fire Island and it is the gay Pride & Prejudice adaptation we all needed. Listen to hear all about  a group of friends on vacation in Fire Island, finding love, stealing boats and wearing the most iconic underwear I've ever seen. Bowen Yang as Jane and Joe...

In the third installment of the Dollanganger series we get into an even crazier V.C. Andrews plot with a baby psychopath, an old incel who loves to groom children, and just very poor planning on who to cover up their deepest, darkest secret. Would you forgive your parents for actually being brother and sister? Or would you constantly warn them of the hell fire they will endure for their sins? ---...

On this story time Sydney tells you the history of Juneteenth and Delaney reads you Spooku part one, two and three. A classic combo of history and horror and it is all for you, you're welcome. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Not only is this book truly full of spiders but it’s spiders wearing boots. David Wong is back at it with the sequel to John Dies at the End but this time it’s zombies. P.S. John isn’t the one who dies in the end --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

We’re talking about the iconic author/comedian/garbage enthusiast: David Sedaris! Listen to learn about how over sharing with your diary entries can lead to a decades long, extremely successful career --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Don’t be pretty-minded and totally bogus, just neglect your own health to stick it to the man! Who needs food when you have teen rebellion? Join us to hear about Pretties by Scott Westerfeld, the sequel to Uglies! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Today Sydney tells us a story about a cat that learns to speak English, and Delaney tells a Grimms Fairytale about some boys that get turned into ravens. --- 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 back to our feminist icon, Ayla in the second half of Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel. And guess what, there actually are bears in this half! Warning: the bear does get murdered I’m sorry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Not news about novels but there are some things going on. Patricia Krenwinkle, currently serving life in prison for the Manson murders, is up for parole and Nancy Cranston Brophy, author of “How to Kill Your Husband” has been found guilty of the murder of her husband Daniel Brophy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker....

We are talking about the first 13 chapters of Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel which has not as many bears as you'd think. It does have a young girl getting adopted by a clan of cavemen with possible historically inaccurate details. If you know about early humans please help because we are so confused, what are tear ducts for???? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Be...

Welcome back to StoryTime! This week, Sydney forgot to read a story again, so she's telling us about some random books she has. And Delaney read a story by Roald Dahl about a pregnant housewife who drinks whiskey.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Get ready for the most hardcore camping of your life, because this week we're reading The Big Sky by A.B. Guthrie Jr. This one is a bit of a doozy as it's about mountain men surviving in the wilderness and being racist towards Native Americans. This is a book we don't think you need to read, specifically because of all the unnecessary racism, so be sure to listen to our rants about it instead! ---...

Todays mini is more like a maxi because Delaney is talking about The Trail of Tears and unfortunately there is a lot of horrific details. And as always, fuck Andrew Jackson and anyone who worships him! Also happy? birthday to Sydney --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Happy Friday the 13th to all those who celebrate. In honor of this most sacred day we are here to tell you what superstitions surround this day and tell you a truly bonkers story about two sisters and their skin that will make you gag, enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support...

Put on your hiking boots and grab your tent because we are going to Glacier National park to talk about Night of the Grizzlies by Jack Olsen. WARNING: discussion of violent deaths --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

This week we have a story and some news! Sydney tells us some of the spiciest news stories of the week, and Delaney tells a weird story about a guy who wakes up without a nose. Be careful when you go to sleep tonight, someone might steal your nose, or they might try to bury you alive! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sprea...

This week we read the murder mystery and overall just a good book: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. Warning: there is a death of a dog so read at your own risk. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookcult/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Florida is back on their bullshit and just passed HB 1467 allowing the public to recommend books to be banned from schools. You will be shocked by what books they choose (hint: it’s not the ones written by straight white men). Let's make sure that all students are able to see themselves represented in the books they read and get these books out there. fuck u desantis or whatever the fuck your name...