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In this episode, Pam has lots of thoughts about a book she's come back around to, and Hallie decides to only read one book at once. Books mentioned, in order: The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey by Rinker Buck Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit by John Douglas by Mark Olshaker Notes on an Executio...

In this episode, we go on a tangent about an author's name, and reveal the next two quadrimester winners. Books mentioned, in order: A Minor Chorus by Billy-Ray Belcourt The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo New Moon by Stephenie Meyer Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey by Rinker Buck...

Pam is making her way through The Raven Cycle and Hallie shares her not-a-book bookish birthday gift. Books mentioned, in order: Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater Material World: The Six Raw Materials That Shape Modern Civilization by Ed Conway Washington by Ron Chernow A History of My Brief Body by Billy-Ray Belcourt Making Love with the Land by Joshua Whitehead On Earth We’re Briefly Gor...

In this episode, Hallie shares the gift she gave her husband for their first wedding anniversary, and Pam reads a book Hallie recommended. The Honeybee Emeralds by Amy Tector The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros In Ascension by Martin MacInnes Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield How High We Go in t...

In this episode, Pam and Hallie create a whole pantry of book and food metaphors. Books mentioned, in order: The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan You Have to Be Prepared to Die Before You Can Begin to Live: Ten Weeks in Birmingham That Changed America by Paul Kix Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe Nimona by ND Stevenson Captain Underpants by...

Hallie has nine books to haul and Pam lets Hallie choose one of her final reads of the year. Books mentioned, in order The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters The Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan You Have to Be Prepared to Die Before You Can Begin to Live: Ten Weeks in Birmingham That Changed America by Paul Kix Lady Chatterley’s Lover by DH...

Pam conquered a big read with only minutes to spare, and Hallie read another spicy Fritos book. Books mentioned, in order: American Gods by Neil Gaiman Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow A Haunting in Hialeah Gardens by Raul Palma Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper Her Soul to Take by Harley LaRoux Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick The First to Die...

In this episode, Pam shares book news rather than finished books, and Hallie talks about the "cotton candy" books she's been reading. Books mentioned, in order: Community Board by Tara Conklin Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe The Guest by Emma Cline Search by Michelle Huneven I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara Forget Me Not by Julie Soto The Pairing by Casey McQuiston Red, White,...

In this episode, Hallie blushes discussing a recently finished read and Pam shares a French book. Plus, a book club of The Guest by Emma Cline. Books mentioned in order: The Guest by Emma Cline Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield Praise by Sara Cate Pet by Catherine Chidgey The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera American Gods by Neil...

In this episode, we talk about the Spotify audiobook news, and a new release by Cassandra Clare. Books mentioned, in order: Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe My Murder by Katie Williams The Guest by Emma Cline Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera American Gods by Neil Ga...

In this episode, we talk about our spooky TBRs and what makes a bad ending. Books mentioned, in order: Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J Maas Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow The Beast You Are by Paul Tremblay La Fontaine's Fables Aesop’s Fables Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss North Woods by Daniel Mason How High We Go In the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clar...

Though we finished no books, we still share the Booker shortlist and discuss suspense vs. surprise. Books mentioned, in order: The Yield by Tara June Winch The Beast You Are by Paul Tremblay Bunny by Mona Awad Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe Washington by Ron Chernow Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell...

In this episode, Hallie learns about Canadian currency and Pam learns about George Washington. Books mentioned, in order: Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas Tower of Dawn by Sarah J Maas The Game of Love and Death by Martha Brockenbrough The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff Matrix by Lauren Groff Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff Florida by Lauren Groff The Name of This Book...

In this episode, Hallie shares another Booker longlist book she's finished and Pam picks up a short story collection. Books mentioned, in order: Study for Obedience by Sarah Bernstein The Bee Sting by Paul Murray The Game of Love and Death by Martha Brockenbrough The Book Thief by Markus Zusak The Escape Artist: The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Warn the World by Jonathan Freedland Endurance:...

In this episode, Hallie shares what the "two wolves" inside of her read, and Pam debates her next audiobook. Books mentioned, in order: Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives by Siddharth Kara Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward Misery by Stephen King The Bee Sting by Paul Murray Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton The Game of Love and...

In this episode, Pam and Hallie talk about nine books they have finished during their week off the pod. Books mentioned, in order: David Copperfield by Charles Dickens Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens Split Tooth by Tanya Tagaq Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell Station Eleven by Emily St....

In this episode, Pam tests Hallie on some Canadian slang and Hallie shares a funny plot point of David Copperfield. Books mentioned, in order: Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree Bookshops and Bone Dust by Travis Baldree The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson Hands of Time: A Watchmaker’s History by Rebecca Struthers The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jenne...

In this episode, Pam has two ~ spooky ~ reads to share and Hallie has a checklist of books to celebrate! Books mentioned, in order: Open Throat by Henry Hoke Cursed Bread by Sophie Mackintosh Forager: Field Notes for Surviving a Family Cult: A Memoir by Michelle Dowd Pinata by Leopoldo Gout The Last Animal by Ramona Ausubel Ascension by Nicholas Binge Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree Episode T...

Hallie and Pam end up picking apart language and philosophy of their current reads. Books mentioned, in order: De Cap et de Crocs by Alain Ayroles, illustrated by Jean-Luc Masbou Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand Cursed Bread by Sophie Mackintosh The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Bite of Loyalty by RL Caulder Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin T...

Pam and Hallie have short reading updates, so they recommend books for the month of August and talk about some book lists to be on the lookout for. Books mentioned, in order: Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas A Quiet Kind of Thunder by Sara Barnard Beautiful Broken Things by Sara Barnard David Copperfield by Charles Dickens The Other Side of Night by Adam Hamdy Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree...

Hallie recounts a travel nightmare and Pam gives a new crochet update. Plus, book hauls! Books mentioned, in order: Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado Go Tell the Bees I Am Gone by Diana Gabaldon Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson Big Swiss by...

Pam and Hallie talk about the conundrum of their library holds not matching what they want to be reading, and take part in the "Mid Year Book Freakout" Tag. Trigger warning for graphic language about violence at 42:10, skip to 43:02 to avoid it. Books mentioned, in order: The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel The Last Cold Place: A Field Season Studyi...

July 2 is the halfway point of the year -- Pam and Hallie do a goal check in on their reading goals, and Pam gives a Ramona the Cow update. Books mentioned, in order: One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by by Patrick Radden Keefe Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas Chouette by Claire O...

In this episode, Hallie recaps 5 books she's finished that are making her feel like a teenager, and Pam talks about the audiobooks she's listening to crochet a creature named Ramona the Cow. Books mentioned, in order: Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Ascension by Nicholas Binge Dark Matter by Blake Crouch Recursion by Blake Crouch Sandman: A Game of You by Neil Gaiman Venco by Cherie Dima...

Pam has returned from NYC with a haul! And both of us have finished a good handful of books. Books mentioned, in order: The Wager by David Grann Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing The Trees by Percival Everett The Last White Man by Mohsin Hamid A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende Sand...