The ADHD Book Club Podcast

What is this, Aprilween!?! This week we bring you the last of our unreleased episodes from October as we gear up to bring you BRAND NEW EPISODES. We read "The Entertainment," by Ramsey Campbell. What's my name again? What exactly am I doing to entertain all of you? How do you know about Miss Ruthless? Tune in now to find out! 🧠🚿

Hello, HI! We’re back with The Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice. Eden Robinson called it, “Chilling in the best way possible.” Ashley says, “It’s a little slow, but I do like this perspective. I think it’s really interesting.” Korey says, “Spoiler: I really like this book, and it’s kind of all vibes.” Tune in now to our very late release of this Vibe-tober read! 🧠 🌕 @adhdbookclubpod m...

We're back! We're back! I forgot how to write these! This week we read "The Hospice," by Robert Aickman. What's up with this place? Why do I have to eat all this food? Can I just get some gas and get out of here? Tune in now to find out! 🧠🍗 @adhdbookclubpod www.bookfreaks.org music by @thelastskeptik

The ADHD Book Club Podcast has an update for you about, drumroll please... SEASON TWO! We'll be back in January. Stay tuned! 🧠 @adhdbookclubpod www.bookfreaks.org music by @the lastskeptik

Happy Scare-O-Ween? BOOk-tober? We never really named this month’s spooky theme, but here we are. For this episode, we read The Angel of Indian Lake by Stephen Graham Jones. Lacy Baugher Milas from Paste said, “ Jones attempts to bring his sprawling, bloody story to a satisfactory end—and mostly succeeds. And although there are moments where his large narrative sags a bit under the weight of its o...

In this episode of The ADHD Book Club Podcast, we’re discussing The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica. Laura Van Den Berg of The New York Times Book Review said, “Brilliant, chilling ... Suspenseful ... The horror is made visceral by Bazterrica’s feverish, mythic prose, translated from the Spanish by Sarah Moses ... Vivid and anguishing ... A novel filled with secrets, and part of the thrill is crac...

This week we read "The End of Science Fiction," by Robert Bloch. Who stole my copy of "The Outsider," by H.P. Lovecraft? What's up with this silver cylinder? Was Robert Ormsby's speech always like this? Tune in to find out! 🧠🦾 @adhdbookclubpod www.bookfreaks.org music by @the lastskeptik

In this episode of The ADHD Book Club Podcast, we’re discussing Chuck Tingle’s latest book, Lucky Day. New York Times bestselling author Olivie Blake called it, “An existential masterwork that, like life, is equal parts atrocity and delights." Ashley says, “I thought it was really good and really fun and really wild.” Korey says, “It’s fun. It’s a Chuck Tingle Book.” BONUS: We went to the LA...

This week we read "The End of the Voyage," by Bora Chung. How will we ever stop 'The Disease'? Is there an extra hand around here anywhere? What's up with This Guy? Tune in to find out! 🧠🚀 @adhdbookclubpod www.bookfreaks.org music by @the lastskeptik

Are you ready for minotaur smut? Because that’s what’s up in this week’s episode of The ADHD Book Club Podcast! We’re discussing Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta. Dani with Overflowing Shelf said, “I don’t think there is a book quite like Morning Glory Milking Farm. It’s bizarre and absurd, but it also has a lot of heart and is quite sweet in the end.” Ashley says, “If you’re a little n...

This week we read "The Dowager of Bees," by China Mieville. What's a 'Full Hive'? Do you know anywhere I can bet on a game of Old Maid? What's the most you've ever lost in a card game, Friendo? 🧠🐝 @adhdbookclubpod www.bookfreaks.org music by @the lastskeptik

For our final episode of this year’s Alien Abduction August, we’re discussing American Cosmic: UFOs, Religion, Technology by D.W. Pasulka. Chad and Carey Hayes, writers of The Conjuring and The Conjuring II, said, “Pasulka's book is nothing short of spectacular and intriguing— a mind-blowing read with fascinating insight. Her research and knowledge present a whole new truth, some of which is v...

This week, for our second Alien Abduction August episode of SHORTS! we read "The Autopsy," by Michael Shea. Is it kind of a spoiler that we're reading this for August? Why did it take so long for me to publish this episode? Was I perhaps abducted by aliens? Get off my back! 🧠 🩺 @adhdbookclubpod www.bookfreaks.org music by @the lastskeptik

Celebrate Alien Abduction August with the latest episode of The ADHD Book Club Podcast! In this episode, we’re discussing I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming. Lions and dinosaurs and sexy aliens, oh my! Korey says, “This is fine, but ultimately not as silly and fun as I wanted it to be.” Ashley says, “I had a fun time. I can’t remember shit, but I enjo...

This week, we kick off the third annual Alien Abduction August with "Explorers We," by Philip K. Dick! What's the first thing you want to do when we get back from Mars? How many times is this going to keep happening? Was that an earthquake? Tune in now to find out! 🧠 🛸 @adhdbookclubpod www.bookfreaks.org music by @the lastskeptik

We’ve got a very special guest on this week’s episode of The ADHD Book Club Podcast - Korey’s son, “BOB!” Bob (his chosen alias) joins us in discussing our very first graphic novel, Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Horvath. Simon Spurrier called it, “A bright, shiny, vile gem of a book.” Ashley says, “It’s cute, it’s a pretty easy read, and the artwork is great. It’s fun.” Korey says...

This week we're back on our spooky bullshit; we read "Jōren Falls" by Laird Barron. What's that noise in the attic? Didn't the electrician say that everything was okay up there? Did you really think a plastic vent would keep them out!? Tune in now! 🧠👅 @adhdbookclubpod www.bookfreaks.org music by @thelastskeptik

Our latest episode is here, and we’re getting creepy! We’re discussing Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman. Grady Hendrix said, “This book is the monster that lives inside your closet.” Ashley says, “If you want a little spooky book, this is really spooky and cool, and I would definitely recommend it.” Korey says, “I think it’s good. I think it’s creepy and cool.” Read this book and then t...

Kingstravaganza comes to a close with “Letter Slot,” by Owen King! Have I ever told you about the Stuff Man? Why don't you just give me a name, bud? Couldn't you use just a little bit of extra good luck? Tune in now! 🧠💌 @adhdbookclubpod www.bookfreaks.org music by @thelastskeptik

Our King family extravaganza continues this week with “Jackknife,” by Joe Hill. What’s up with this tree? What’s up with this knife? What’s up with everything, amirite? Tune in now to find out! 🧠🔪 @adhdbookclubpod www.bookfreaks.org music by @thelastskeptik

For this episode, we’re discussing Lakewood by Megan Giddings. Malavika Praseed of The Chicago Review of Books said, "Giddings takes the distrust of her community and amplifies it, creating something wholly new and modern ... Giddings maintains a tight hold on us for much of the book. Her plainspoken yet detailed prose draws us close to Lena, allowing us to get to know Lena’s independent spirit an...

We said we’d do it, and we’re doing it! This week we read “Gray Matter,” by Stephen King. What kind of beer is Richie Grenadine drinking? What’s all over his money? Did I successfully edit out all of the weird construction sounds at Ashley’s apartment? Tune in now to find out! 🧠🍻 @adhdbookclubpod www.bookfreaks.org music by @thelastskeptik

Episode 59 of The ADHD Book Club Podcast is here, and we’re reading Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner. Ron Charles of The Washington Post said, “The first satisfying surprise is that Kushner has designed this story as a spy thriller laced with a killer dose of deadpan wit ... The story, told in short chapters that feel punchy even when they’re highly cerebral, slides around the labyrinth of Sadie’s...

The April 1990 Issue 139 OMNI Magazine Extravaganza comes to a close with "Falling Apart," by Whitley Strieber. What noise does it make when you put your scalp back on? Will the animals reclaim the Earth? Can we solve the World's Hardest IQ Test? Tune in now to find out! 🧠🦶 @adhdbookclubpod www.bookfreaks.org music by @thelastskeptik

In this episode of The ADHD Book Club Podcast, we’re discussing Blindsight by Peter Watts. Publishers Weekly said, “Watts explores the nature of consciousness in this stimulating hard SF novel, which combines riveting action with a fascinating alien environment. Watts puts a terrifying and original spin on the familiar alien contact story.” Korey says, “I like a lot of the ideas, and also, like, u...