Reading Outside the Box

Choose Your Own Book Club: A "Choose Your Own Adventure" Podcast

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BEWARE and WARNING and WELCOME! This podcast is different from other podcasts. Join librarians and best friends Peter and Abby as they read through every "Choose Your Own Adventure" book, and other series like "Give Yourself Goosebumps" by R.L Stine. They laugh, they learn, they die. So join us as we FLIP AROUND and FIND OUT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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61--"Beyond Escape!" by R.A. Montgomery (Choose Your Own Adventure) 07.07.2026 45:32

Oooo, Haven is a place on Earth! Thanks for choosing us!! Our next book will be "Sugarcane Island" by Edward Packard! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Choose Your Own Adventure: Book 61 Book: "Beyond Escape!" by Edward Packard (1986) Theme Song: "8-Bit Core" by Tagirijus Logo designed by: Stephen Andrade (www.sandradeillustration.com) Email us at: chooseyourownbookclubpodcast@gmail.com Foll...

60--"Vanished!" by Deborah Lerme Goodman (Choose Your Own Adventure) 24.06.2026 48:26

Triangle of Gladness. Thanks for choosing us!! Our next book will be "Beyond Escape" by R.A. Montgomery! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Choose Your Own Adventure: Book 60 Book: "Vanished!" by Deborah Lerme Goodman (1986) Theme Song: "8-Bit Core" by Tagirijus Logo designed by: Stephen Andrade (www.sandradeillustration.com) Email us at: chooseyourownbookclubpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on In...

59--"Terror Island" by Tony Koltz (Choose Your Own Adventure) 09.06.2026 50:44

Chooseagain's Island Thanks for choosing us!! Our next book will be "Vanished!" by Deborah Lerme Goodman! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Choose Your Own Adventure: Book 59 Book: "Terror Island" by Tony Koltz (1986) Theme Song: "8-Bit Core" by Tagirijus Additional Music: "Disco in the Sky" by John Bartmann Logo designed by: Stephen Andrade (www.sandradeillustration.com) Email us at: choose...

"The Secret of Shadow Ranch" by Carolyn Keene (Nancy Drew #5) 02.06.2026 1:05:33

"Graham crackers and milk tonight." -Nancy Drew Thanks for choosing us!! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Nancy Drew #5 Book: "The Secret at Shadow Ranch” by Carolyn Keene (1931) (revised 1965) Theme Song: "Mystery!" by Paul Biese and his Novelty Orchestra Logo designed by: Braulio Aguilera Email us at: chooseyourownbookclubpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram here for memes and illustr...

58--"Statue of Liberty Adventure" by Ellen Kushner (Choose Your Own Adventure) 26.05.2026 39:48

Start spreading the CHOOSE. I'm READING today. I wanna be a part of it... Thanks for choosing us!! Our next book will be "Terror Island" by Tony Koltz! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Choose Your Own Adventure #58 Book: "Statue of Liberty Adventure" by Ellen Kushner (1986) Theme Song: "8-Bit Core" by Tagirijus Additional Music: "Nova Serenade" by John Bartmann Logo designed by: Stephen And...

57--"The Antimatter Formula" by Jay Leibold (Choose Your Own Adventure) 12.05.2026 42:17

Alternate Title: "The Anti-follow-the-summary-on-the-back-of-the-book Formula" Thanks for choosing us!! Our next book will be "Statue of Liberty Adventure" by Ellen Kushner! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Choose Your Own Adventure #57 Book: "The Antimatter Formula" by Jay Leibold (1986) Theme Song: "8-Bit Core" by Tagirijus Logo designed by: Stephen Andrade (www.sandradeillustration.com)...

"At the Mountains of Madness" by Jacopo della Quercia (Choose Your Own Adventure) 28.04.2026 43:48

Cthuuse Your Own MADventure! Thanks for choosing us!! Our next book will be "The Antimatter Formula" by Jay Leibold! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Book: "At the Mountains of Madness" by Jacopo della Quercia (2025) Theme Song: "8-Bit Core" by Tagirijus Additional Music: "Goosebumps" by John Bartmann Logo designed by: Stephen Andrade (www.sandradeillustration.com) Email us at: chooseyourow...

Younger Readers 06--"The Green Slime" by Susan Saunders 14.04.2026 28:24

Adventures in AWFUL Babysitting! Thanks for choosing us!! Our next young reader book will be "Help! You're Shrinking" by Edward Packard! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Choose Your Own Adventure for Younger Readers #6 Book: "The Green Slime” by Susan Saunders (1982) Theme Song: "8-Bit Core" by Tagirijus Logo designed by: Stephen Andrade (www.sandradeillustration.com) Email us at: chooseyou...

"The Mystery at Lilac Inn" by Carolyn Keene (Nancy Drew #4) 07.04.2026 1:04:06

"Pretend I'm hugging you." -Nancy Drew Thanks for choosing us!! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Nancy Drew #4 Book: "The Mystery at Lilac Inn” by Carolyn Keene (1930) (revised 1961) Theme Song: "Mystery!" by Paul Biese and his Novelty Orchestra Logo designed by: Braulio Aguilera Email us at: chooseyourownbookclubpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram here for memes and illustrations. Wat...

Younger Readers 05--"Gorga, The Space Monster" by Edward Packard 31.03.2026 24:16

Lookin' gorgaus, darlin! Thanks for choosing us!! Our next young reader book will be "The Green Slime" by Susan Saunders! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Choose Your Own Adventure for Younger Readers #5 Book: "Gorga, The Space Monster” by Edward Packard (1982) Theme Song: "8-Bit Core" by Tagirijus Logo designed by: Stephen Andrade (www.sandradeillustration.com) Email us at: chooseyourownbo...

"The Stowaway" by Griffin McElroy (Choose Your Own Adventure) 24.03.2026 35:37

Come Stowaway, Come Stowaway, Come Stowaway with ME...and ME...and ME! SPOILER WARNING: Read the book before you listen! Thanks for choosing us!! Our next NEW book will be "At the Mountains of Madness" by Jacopo Della Quercia. Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Book: "The Stowaway" by Griffin McElroy (2026) Theme Song: "8-Bit Core" by Tagirijus Additional Music: "Factory Saw" and "Galaxies on...

56--"The Enchanted Kingdom" by Ellen Kushner (Choose Your Own Adventure) 17.03.2026 43:26

Forget romantasy, we want Cronenbergtasy! Thanks for choosing us!! Our next book will be "The Antimatter Formula" by Jay Leibold! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Choose Your Own Adventure #56 Book: "The Enchanted Kingdom" by Ellen Kushner (1986) Theme Song: "8-Bit Core" by Tagirijus Additional Music: "Spice Trader" by John Bartmann Logo designed by: Stephen Andrade (www.sandradeillustratio...

55--"The Trumpet of Terror" by Deborah Lerme Goodman (Choose Your Own Adventure) 03.03.2026 37:43

Thor cowbell. Thanks for choosing us!! Our next book will be "The Enchanted Kingdom" by Ellen Kushner! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Choose Your Own Adventure #55 Book: "The Trumpet of Terror" by Deborah Lerme Goodman (1986) Theme Song: "8-Bit Core" by Tagirijus Additional Music: "For the Birds" by Splinaz Logo designed by: Stephen Andrade (www.sandradeillustration.com) Email us at: choo...

54--"The Forest of Fear" by Louise Munro Foley (Choose Your Own Adventure) 17.02.2026 45:14

When you're an indoor kid, every forest is a "Forest of Fear"! Thanks for choosing us!! Our next book will be "The Trumpet of Terror" by Deborah Lerme Goodman! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Choose Your Own Adventure #54 Book: "Forest of Fear" by Louise Munro Foley (1986) Theme Song: "8-Bit Core" by Tagirijus Additional Music: "Foggy Trees" by John Bartmann Logo designed by: Stephen Andra...

"Until Dawn" Video Game 2015 (Special Guest: Stacie Ponder) 03.02.2026 1:04:06

We deal with our baggage and play "Until Dawn" and make awful people make awful decisions with podcaster and blogger Stacie Ponder! Stacie Ponder is the creator of the blog " Final Girl " and the HILARIOUS podcast " Final Girl After Dark ." We also recommend her "Twin Peaks" rewatch podcast " The Detective and The Log Lady ." You can also follow her on Instagram and Bluesky . Thanks for choosing u...

Younger Readers 04--"Your Very Own Robot" by R.A. Montgomery 27.01.2026 25:15

Good news, everyone! We're back to Younger Readers! Thanks for choosing us!! Our next young reader book will be "Gorga, the Space Monster" by Edward Packard! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Choose Your Own Adventure for Younger Readers #4 Book: "Your Very Own Robot” by R.A. Montgomery (1982) Theme Song: "8-Bit Core" by Tagirijus Logo designed by: Stephen Andrade (www.sandradeillustration.c...

53--"The Case of the Silk King" by Shannon Gilligan (Choose Your Own Adventure) 13.01.2026 47:58

Ripped from the headlines...of the 1960's. Thanks for choosing us!! Our next book will be "Forest of Fear" by Louise Munro Foley! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Choose Your Own Adventure #53 Book: "The Case of the Silk King” by Shannon Gilligan (1986) Additional Music: "Under the Gun" by John Bartmann Logo designed by: Stephen Andrade (www.sandradeillustration.com) Email us at: chooseyour...

"The Bungalow Mystery" by Carolyn Keene (Nancy Drew #3) 06.01.2026 1:07:22

"Romance and detective work won't mix tonight!" -Nancy Drew Thanks for choosing us!! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Nancy Drew #3 Book: "The Bungalow Mystery” by Carolyn Keene (1930) (revised 1960) Theme Song: "Mystery!" by Paul Biese and his Novelty Orchestra Logo designed by: Braulio Aguilera Email us at: chooseyourownbookclubpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram here for memes and i...

"Escape from the Billings Mall" by Chuck Tingle 23.12.2025 48:14

Tingle all the way. Link to the Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra here: https://www.wuwm.com/2023-10-06/holiday-hibernation-what-happened-to-the-grand-avenue-malls-robotic-bear-orchestra Thanks for choosing us!! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com A Select Your Own Timeline Adventure: #1 Book: "Escape from the Billings Mall: A Select Your Own Timeline Adventure” by Chuck Tingle (2020) Theme...

52--"Ghost Hunter" by Edward Packard (Choose Your Own Adventure) 09.12.2025 41:21

Choosin' makes me feel good! Thanks for choosing us!! Our next book will be "The Case of the Silk King" by Shannon Gilligan! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Choose Your Own Adventure #52 Book: "Ghost Hunter” by Edward Packard (1986) Theme Song: "8-Bit Core" by Tagirijus Logo designed by: Stephen Andrade (www.sandradeillustration.com) Email us at: chooseyourownbookclubpodcast@gmail.com Foll...

51--"The Magic of the Unicorn" by Deborah Lerme Goodman (Choose Your Own Adventure) 26.11.2025 44:44

Bumper Sticker Idea: My other ride is a unicorn and the infinite sadness that slowly yet inevitably dooms us all. Thanks for choosing us!! Our next book will be "Ghost Hunter" by Edward Packard! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Choose Your Own Adventure #51 Book: "The Magic of the Unicorn” by Deborah Lerme Goodman (1985) Theme Song: "8-Bit Core" by Tagirijus Logo designed by: Stephen Andrad...

Mini 06--Our Top 5 and Bottom 5 18.11.2025 11:48

Happy 50! We give our Top 5 and Bottom 5 of the series so far! We make it a game and Abby cheats! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Theme Song: "8-Bit Core" by Tagirijus Logo designed by: Stephen Andrade (www.sandradeillustration.com) Email us at: chooseyourownbookclubpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram here for memes and illustrations. Watch us on YouTube here for more sweet, sweet con...

50--"Return to the Cave of Time" by Edward Packard (Choose Your Own Adventure) 11.11.2025 50:25

The "Cave of Time" is a lot of "Land Before Time"--we will always go back to do that well WAY too many times. Thanks for choosing us!! Our next book will be "The Magic of the Unicorn" by Deborah Lerme Goodman! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Choose Your Own Adventure #50 Book: "Return of the Cave of Time” by Edward Packard (1985) Theme Song: "8-Bit Core" by Tagirijus Logo designed by: Step...

Talking the Retro Box with ChooseCo's Lizzi Middleman 04.11.2025 44:09

Abby interviews Lizzi Middleman, Associate Publisher and Marketing Director at ChooseCo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Give Yourself Goosebumps 05--"Night in Werewolf Woods" by R.L. Stine 28.10.2025 52:07

Where wolves? Better pick the right path, or else you'll get TROLLS FOR NO REASON!! Thanks for choosing us!! Our next book will be "Beware of the Purple Peanut Butter" by R.L. Stine! Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.com Give Yourself Goosebumps #5 Book: "Night in Werewolf Woods” by R.L. Stine (1996) Theme Song: "8-Bit Core" by Tagirijus Logo designed by: Stephen Andrade (www.sandradeillustratio...