Book Cult

Today we are talking about two twins who are involved in a minor car accident and a hedgehog who goes way too far to get back at his neighbor. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

What happens when a group of men read romance novels? Emotional intelligence and awarness of their toxic behavior. Colton is a famous country singer, Gretchen is an ashamed heiress turned immigration lawyer...can I make it anymore obvious? They fall in love! Listen to hear all about this meta romance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

We take a dip into a quasi-Hallmark movie world where a best selling author meets an adopted woman and sets out to help her find her mom...but really they find love along the way. The twist? He has daddy issues and she has a fiance...YIKES! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Crime doesn't stop just because it's Christmas, or because the weather is bad. This is the lesson Alex Cross and his family learn in Merry Christmas Alex Cross by James Patterson. Join us while we talk about: who should really be in charge of this hostage situation? And why is his grandma so mad? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Today we are doing a true crime mini by talking about the tragic case of Etan Patz, a six year old boy who went missing in 1979 while walking to his school bus stop, that helped popularize the use of missing children on milk cartons. We are also talking about one of the sucess stories of milk carton pictures with Bonnie Lohman, who saw her own picture on one while at the grocery store which lead t...

Today we are talking about The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney, a book that finally answers the question: is it the toddlers fault for getting kidnapped. We are also talking about the virtual reality book that maybe predicted the future, Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. Join us for a discussion on teens acting wild and if that is a bannable offense or not. Become a supporter of this...

Today we are talking about the history of Trans Day of Remembrance and the recent crimes against the trans community. Warning: this episode discusses violence, murder, hate crimes, and domestic violence Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Today we are talking about Fairest by Meredith Talusan, which is a memoir about maybe the most impressiver person to ever live, and George (now Melissa) by Alex Gino, the super cute story of a young transgirl and her love of Charlotte Web. Listen and tell everyone else to read these books that should be the opposit of banned. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/boo...

Today we take a dip into the world of dystopian fiction writing by taking a look at the possible future of America. While this is a dramatized look at the future, it also totally might happen! Isn't that super cute and cool? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

On this episode we are talking about the very banned "This Book is Gay" by Juno Dawson and Crank by Ellen Hopkins. Two VERY different books: one non-fiction about being LGBTQ and another about doing meth with your dad! **At one point in This Book is Gay there is a quote that implies that the definition of being a man is having a penis, this is not an accurate definition, gender is not defined by g...

We got some good news and some bad news today. The good new is Moms for Liberty are big ol' losers who lost. The bad news, people are still trying to keep people from having access to books that mention queer people. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Today is a rough one, but these books are worth reading and listening to a podcast about. We are talking about both The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison and Sold by Patricia McCormick. Warning for SA, child abuse Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Today's storytime is about weddings. Specifically a Grimm's Fairytale where a woman gets ghosted so she stalks the man until he marries her and a really cute story about a little guinea pig whose uncle is getting married. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Today we read TWO books, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury and Extremly Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safron Foer. We discuss why these books are banned, how many times one of us cried, and parenting styles of fictional characters! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Who is the most famous witch in literature? How do you pronouce Elphaba? These are the questions we strive to answer on today's Halloween themed episode. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Don't play tennis with these witches. A coven of three witches meet the new man in town, see his wild art and cool bath, and become obsessed with him...you can guess what happens next. John Updike's The Witches of Eastwick has the fall vibez for the spooky season but without the scare. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

We went to the Winchester Mystery House and want to tell you all about it. Listen to hear about spiderweb windows, stairs to nowhere, and maybe the coolest rich person to ever live. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

She's NOT like other girls, and he is clearly not like other boys...what could go wrong? Join us for the not wild enough ride that is Into the Darkness by V.C. Andrews, that is actually written by her ghost writer and it shows. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

On this episode we tell an Icelandic tale about black magic and men who aren't good with rejection and a Grimm's Fariytale of a girl boss who just wanted to break the glass ceiling and instead got criticized by a fish. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

It's an October Friday the 13th, the spookiest day possible and to celebrate we are talking about all the lore around The Exorcist. I mesn what really caused that fire, a bird or a demon? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Watch out for demons and projectile vomit because we are talking about the horror classic, The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty. This is the book that spurred the movie that shocked and horrified the world but really we are more shocked and horrified by the mounting medical bills this demon racked up. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Since it's Banned Book Week, we are talking about one of the most banned authors, Toni Morrison. Not only has she won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction but also a Nobel Peace Prize, her work describes the experience of being black in America and will remain a cuturally important piece of our history no matter how many racists try to keep people from reading it. Become a supporter of this podcast: htt...

Has science gone too far in the name or creating slave labor? Yes, obviously. Silvia Moreno-Garcia's take on the HG Wells classic is disturbing, compelling, and makes us want to take a trip to the Yucatan Peninsula (or maybe just have some jaguar DNA). 10/10 would read again. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

Get out your umbrella's and your forks because it is raining food. Listen to hear about the book vs movie adaptation of this classic picture book that solved world hunger but decided to ignore it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .

What is better than two Audrina's? One Audrina faking a pregnancy and making a big deal out of it. Join us on this kind of V.C. Andrews not-so-wild ride and learn about the joys of sexism! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support .