Broads and Books

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With money or power comes expectation. And the characters in our picks this week are chafing against that.  Plus, the Broads are planning our own royal rule and considering how we'd spend lottery money. And Ziggy the Podcat may be turning on Erin. Listen to " Royals " the song from Lorde that inspired this week's episode.  BTW: Did you hear about Amy's book ? Check out the...

Hate is everywhere, and it can be tempting. So this week we're looking at picks with people turning to hate and revenge, or resisting that pull. Plus, the Broads reveal revenge fantasies and things they thought they'd hate but actually love. And, we're plotting how to turn the Podcats into a revenge posse.    Listen to " Turn to Hate " the song from Orville Peck that inspi...

In this new installment of The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to Dr. Emily Nagoski ! We recommended her book Come As You Are in Episode 35 , and her book Burnout in Episode 59 . Emily talks about her love of libraries, favorite fan interactions, why TED Talks were designed by teenage boys, and her utterly wonderful and surprising pop culture obsession. In The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to...

Uniqueness is glorious, and damn, are these picks unique. We've got books about characters you've never seen before, views behind the scenes, and so much more. Plus, the Broads reveal their personal hells, Erin discusses her super unique/weird childhood crush, and Amy unveils the movie trailer for her life. Listen to " Born This Way " the song from Lady Gaga that inspired this...

In this new installment of The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to Celia Laskey ! Amy recommended her novel Under the Rainbow in Episode 71 . Celia talks about her favorite books, inspiration, and her hilarious current pop culture obsession. In The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to some of our favorite authors, and nerd out about books. We've talked to Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah , Alex Marzan...

We're just common people, doing common stuff...like reading some incredible books that capture what it's like. Plus, we're brainstorming Amy's political campaign to capture the common people, theorizing what Erin would do in a hostage situation, and examining what Goop and Moon Juice do to shame common people. And listen to " Common People " the song from Pulp that in...

Learn more about Amy's book , check out the cover, and sign up for  updates, at www.amyleelillard.com! _____ This week, we're feeling a very strange sensation...is this hope? Is this a tiny bit of sky from inside the dumpster fire of 2020? Perhaps. For picks, we're looking at books that flip the gender script, and looking at how the assumptions made around men and women are dead wro...

In this new installment of The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to Araminta Hall ! Erin has recommended two of her novels: Imperfect Women in Episode 70 , and Our Kind of Cruelty in Episode 20 . Araminta talks about her favorite books, strange fan interactions, and her current pop culture obsession. In The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to some of our favorite authors, and nerd out about books....

This week, we're looking to magic to lift spirits and end this terrible year. Our picks have literal and metaphorical spells, along with other types of witchery. Plus, Erin and Amy develop the haunted house for 2020, complete with news tickers, Goop eggs, and jack-in-the-boxes with terrifying refrains. If you haven't had the pleasure, watch this video for the mehhhh noise that exemplifie...

This week, we're looking at signs. Our books have characters inspecting red flags, blowing past yellow lights, and claiming some things are in the green. Plus, Erin offers a tiered system of warning signs, Amy's gut instinct is driven by Reese's Pieces, and both Broads contemplate a reality show of fake psychic nonsense. Listen to " The Sign ," the song from Ace of Base th...

This week, we're breaking down some of our favorite celebrity memoirs. But we decided we needed a little something special...so we invited our resident celebrity expert and honorary broad, Heath Smith. Heath helps us dissect what makes a celebrity, our favorite celebrity and reality star moments, and picks the celebrity memoir of the century. Plus, Amy puts Erin and Heath to the test with a R...

This week, we just want to be left alone, dammit. We're looking at fiction picks with characters looking to do their own thing, nonfiction examining why we aren't left alone, and more.  Plus, we're watching the world go mad, contemplating our golden years, and starting fights. It's 2020, after all. Listen to " Telephone ," the song from Lady Gaga and Beyonce that insp...

In this new installment of The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to Carter Sickels ! His novel, The Prettiest Star , made Amy ugly cry in Episode 69 . Carter talks about his love for The Outsiders , touching fan messages, stalking his favorite authors, and BOWIE. In The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to some of our favorite authors, and nerd out about books. We've talked to Nana Kwame Adjei-...

This week we're not backing down from a fight, and neither are the characters in our picks. Plus, we're nursing our grudges, taking on anti-maskers, and declaring value in angry women. And stay till the end to hear us dissect our first negative review. Listen to " Not Ready to Make Nice ," the song from The Chicks that inspired this week's episode.  _____ Our picks from Ep...

Since you listen to us, you'll also like the podcast from Atelier26 Books , called " In the Atelier ." It's a weekly audio essay for book-loving, creative people like you. Listen and subscribe today ! _____ "Hey there office lady...", it's time to look at masculinity, gender roles, and all the things that can go wrong in teaching our kids this crap. Plus, we&apos...

In this new installment of The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to Ann Napolitano ! We recommended her novel, Dear Edward , in Episode 60 . Ann talks about writing books that you hug to your chest, touching fan interactions, and who makes her tongue-tied. In The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to some of our favorite authors, and nerd out about books. We've talked to Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah...

Since you listen to Broads and Books, you'll also like the podcast from Atelier26 Books , called " In the Atelier ." It's a weekly audio essay for book-loving, creative people like you. Listen and subscribe today ! _____ This week we're talking about the American Dream, and the messy truths behind it. Plus, we're saying no to bootstraps, redefining dreams and happines...

This week we're talking about religion: the highs, the lows, the culty-cults, and the magnificent things books do with it. Plus, Amy welcomes a new furry dynamic duo to the studio, Erin describes her ideal church, and we wonder how anyone can pretend to be infallible. We're coming in HOT. Listen to "My Church" by Maren Morris , the song that inspired this week's episode. _...

In this new installment of The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah ! We recommended his short story collection, Friday Black , in our very first episode . Nana talks about inviting harsh student feedback, fans bursting into tears, his epic first meeting with Zadie Smith, and more. In The Broads Talks Books With, we talk to some of our favorite authors, and nerd out about b...

Listen to Lizzo: Truth can hurt, but sometimes you need it. And that's what our picks are all about this week: break-ups, splits, and hard truths. Plus, we're talking about the best way to break up, why nurses should stay away from cats and oils, and Amy's shocking change of heart on a critical book issue. Listen to " Truth Hurts ," watch Lizzo's BET performance , and...

This week, she's working hard for that money. Women in our picks are knocking down walls and kicking through doors to get paid and demand respect. Plus, we're talking about our colorful work histories on landlines, cultivating covens of feral cats, and considering the benefits of sister wives. And, don't forget to listen to the song that gave us our title, "She Works Hard for t...

This week, we've got characters pretending to be something they're not. Whether Ponzi schemers, salon girls, spies, or scarlet-letter-wearing ladies, we've got it all. Along the way we're doling out advice to teens, imagining swapping faces, and seeking out the Hall of Presidents. It all makes sense by the end. And, don't forget to listen to the song that gave us our title...

In this new installment of The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to Kali White ! Her new book, The Monsters We Make , is available for pre-order now. Kali talks about her love of libraries, classics that definitely suck, book signings from hell, and an obsession she shares with Erin. The Broads Talks Books With is our bonus series where we talk to some of our favorite authors, and nerd out about bo...

This week, we're looking at picks with criminals we dig. Whether they're criminal mommies, criminal apologists, or criminal Margo Martindale , we've got it all. Along the way we're discussing what we'd decriminalize , Erin's natural role as a judge, and Amy's criminal nicknames. And, don't forget to listen to the song that gave us our title, "Criminal,&...