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The unhinged woman trope is undoubtedly one of our favorites, but what kind of woman gets to be unhinged and who gets a redemption arc? In this episode, Mariquita and Mhairie tackle those questions in a discussion about All of the Other Mothers Hate Me, then Yasi and Nox discuss two memoirs from former Playboy bunnies.
All the Other Mothers Hate Me (0:21)
Mariquita and Mhairie discuss the debut novel All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman and just why it is that we love the trope of the unhinged woman, generally, and the bad mommy, more specifically. As they talk, they look at who gets to claim these tropes, who doesn’t, and who doesn't even get to be seen in the first place.
Playboy Bunny Memoirs: Life Behind the Ears (23:52)
Yasi and Nox dive into the memoirs Down the Rabbit Hole by Holly Madison and Only Say Good Things by Crystal Hefner. In this conversation, they discuss both authors' personal experiences and struggles during their time in the Playboy empire, exploring the darker side of fame, identity, and self-discovery.
Books/Resources Mentioned:
All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman
Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny by Holly Madison
Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself by Crystal Hefner
Being Kendra: Cribs, Cocktails, and Getting My Sexy Back by Kendra Wilkinson
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Original music by Amarissa
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Get those TBRs ready because we’re about to melt your library card. In this episode, romance lovers will hear Jordy’s review of the new Ali Hazelwood novel, Deep End. Then stick around for Shoshana’s podcast debut as she chats with Nox about this year’s Audie Award winners. Stick around for some excellent insight into the audiobook industry as a whole.
Diving into the Deep End (0:23)
Jordy dives into Deep End by Ali Hazelwood, a gripping romance set in the high-stakes world of competitive diving. From sizzling chemistry to raw emotional depth, we explore Scarlett and Lukas’s journey of ambition, healing, and unexpected love.
30th Annual Audie Awards - The Good, The Bad, and The Hopeful? (5:38)
Shoshana and Nox, both avid audiobook listeners, chat about the 30th Annual Audies, National Audiobook Awards, held March 4th, 2025. In this spoiler-free conversation, they share some of their opinions about the winning titles, some stark demographics of the winners, and the changing landscape of the audiobook industry.
Books/Resources Mentioned:
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
Mate by Ali Hazelwood
Libro.FM 2025 Audie Award Finalists Playlist - list of finalists available for purchase
My Name is Barbra by Barbra Streisand
The Sing Sing Files: One Journalist, Six Innocent Men, and a Twenty-Year Fight for Justice by Dan Slepian
George Orwell’s 1984 Adapted by Joe White Performed by Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Erivo, full cast - Audible exclusive 🙁
This Could by Us by Kennedy Ryan
The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells
System Collapse by Martha Wells
Homebody by Theo Parish
Flamboyants by George M. Johnson
Black Star by Kwame Alexander
Louder Than Hunger by John Schu
You Like It Darker: Stories by Stephen King
Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Candy Darling by Cynthia Carr
Coming Home by Brittney Griner and Michelle Burford - Audible exclusive 🙁
The Women by Kristin Hannah
Finding Me by Viola Davis
Unprotected: A Memoir by Bill Porter
Tough by Terry Crews
On the Hustle by Adriana Herrera
2025 Audie Awards Winners - full list of finalists and winners by category
Audie Awards Past Winners - full list of winners from 1996 onwards
AAP December 2024 StatShot Report - includes the year to date numbers
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Mhairie and Nox, both avid e-reader users, talk about what devices they use and their storied problems with the Kindle Fire breaking down. If you’re looking to get out of the Amazon ecosystem, Mhairie raves about her new Kobo e-reader, and Nox talks about using the Kindle app on devices that aren’t a Kindle. They also talk about refurbished and second-hand options for sustainability and affordability!
Books/Resources Mentioned:
Episode Thirteen by Craig Dilouie
Fake It Till You Bake It by Jamie Wesley
When You Wish Upon a Lantern by Gloria Chao
Unclaimed Baggage - where Kindles from unclaimed baggage are posted
Queens Library - for $50, non New York residents can purchase a Queen Library e-card
LA Public Library - for $50, you can purchase an LA Public Library card even if you don’t live in California, but you have to go to the library in person to get it initially
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Mhairie and Nox both LOVE the library, and in this segment, they’re talking about how much they love libraries and audiobooks. Nox gushes about a program with her local library that delivers books to her because of her disabilities while Mhairie shares all of the things libraries can do besides sharing books. The two also talk about the accessibility that audiobooks provide, and how supporting your library is a (free!!) form of resistance.
Books/Resources Mentioned:
Queens Library - for $50, non New York residents can purchase a Queen Library e-card
LA Public Library - for $50, you can purchase an LA Public Library card even if you don’t live in California, but you have to go to the library in person to get it initially
Poyums by Len Pennie
I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones
What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jimenez
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
Falling Back in Love With Being Human by Kai Cheng Thom
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The title of this episode is a nod to the Bread and Roses strike at textile mill in 1912, where women banded together to demand bread aka money as well as roses aka art and beauty. In a time where working conditions were abysmal, the strike and poem/song of the same name were a rallying cry for decent wages and better conditions. Your podcast producer Renee was reminded of this when she was putting these segments together. While we’re not discussing the early 20th century labor movement today, we are discussing finances, art, and power.
Roses and Reckoning
Jordy explores The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith, a Victorian-inspired romantasy filled with fae bargains, glittering balls, and cutthroat trials. From the enchanting world-building to themes of power, sisterhood, and resilience, we’re diving into what made this tale so compelling
Women Who Define Their Worth
What do sex work, banks, and women’s basketball have in common? Ashley answers that question in this discussion of women defining their own worth. Tune in to hear her review two books and introduce a new basketball league to women’s sports fans.
Books/Resources Mentioned:
The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith
Soft Core by Brittany Newell
Give Her Some Credit by Grace L. Williams
Unrivaled Basketball League
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With the current administration actively trying to whitewash Black History Month, Nox and Ashley sat down to share their Black history recommendations. They provide books, authors, and movies for various age ranges and topics in Black history, as well as a reminder to celebrate and uplift Black history all year round, not just in February.
Content warnings: This episode and the recommendations in it discuss racism, murder, and police brutality, specifically regarding Latasha Harlins, Rodney King, and Emmett Till, as well as the LA Riots in 1992 and the Tulsa Race Massacre.
Books/Resources Mentioned:
My Black Country by Alice Randall
The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed
Forty Acres by Dwayne Alexander Smith
Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy Colbert
The Barn by Wright Thompson
The Compton Cowboys by Walter Thompson-Hernandez
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams
The Forgotten Girl by India Hill Brown
The Girl in the Lake by India Hill Brown
Girl from the Ashes by India Hill Brown
The Fire Inside (movie)
One of them Days (movie)
The Piano Lesson (movie)
Rob Peace (movie)
Beverly Jenkins: A Romance Revolutionary - Feminist Book Club
Beverly Jenkins: Teaching Black History Through Romance - Readin' Magazine
Discover Our Glory with @rachel.cargle - an annual BHM learning series curated by Rachel Cargle
The Loveland Foundation - a foundation to connect Black women and girls with therapy
Therapy for Black Girls - mental health resources for Black women and girls
LA Fires: The Impacted Black Community Urgently Needs Help! - Go Fund Me - collecting funds for Altadena’s Black community that were impacted by the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles
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In this episode, Jordy and Nox dive deep into Servant of Earth by Sarah Hawley, a dark romantasy brimming with Fae politics, perilous trials, and a fierce rebellion against a sadistic faerie king. From the brutal magic of the underground Fae realm to Kenna Heron’s journey of courage, resilience, and unexpected love, we’re exploring what makes this tale both gripping and unforgettable. *some spoilers mentioned*
Books/Resources Mentioned:
Servant of Earth by Sarah Hawley
A Witch’s Guide to Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley
A Demon’s Guide to Wooing a Witch by Sarah Hawley
Lightlark by Alex Aster
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J Tuli
The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones
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We love messy family dramas and today our podcasters are talking about two newer releases, The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha and Hate Follow by Erin Quinn-Kong. These two contemporary fiction novels tackle big families with big drama, from handing over the family business to momfluencers ignoring their kids’ consent. Tune in for thoughtful and nuanced discussions of the books and these themes.
Murder Among the Millionaires (0:22)
In this segment, Jordy dives into The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha, a murder mystery packed with family drama, high stakes, and Succession-style power plays. From Luxury island intrigue to explosive secrets and betrayal, we’re unpacking what made this thriller an addictive read–and where it could have surprised us more
Hate Follow: Navigating Social Media as an Extremely Online Parent (5:38)
When Steph, Mariquita, and Nox read Erin Quinn-Kong’s Hate Follow, they had FEELINGS. In this conversation, they share how the book sparked thoughts on navigating social media as a parent, influencer culture, and setting (and respecting) healthy boundaries.
Books/Resources Mentioned:
The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha
Hate Follow by Erin Quinn-Kong
Momfluenced by Sara Petersen
Allow Me to Introduce Myself by Onyi Nwabineli
A Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men - The New York Times
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The podcast is back with a quick review of The Jewel of the Isle from Jordy for all our adventure-loving romcom fans. But the bulk of this episode is dedicated to Nox and Mhairie’s conversation regarding how online communities tend to respond to natural disasters. While this episode was recorded in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the conversation rings true as we watch the wildfires in California. Resources below.
Laughs, Love, and Lost Treasures: The Jewel of the Isle by Kerry Rea (0:22)
In this segment, Jordy explores Kerry Rea’s The Jewel of the Isle, a rom-com adventure packed with witty banter, absurd mishaps, and navigating grief.This book is full of hilarious, heartwarming moments, and heavy themes that make this treasure hunt a true gem of a read.
Who Deserves Empathy? (3:06)
Nox and Mhairie talk about the discussions around recent natural disasters Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton and how people talk with a lack of empathy regarding those impacted by the disasters. Why do we talk about people like this? What makes us write others off in such situations?
Content Warnings: Discussions regarding recent natural disasters, homelessness, the ability to evacuate, death (as well as a story mentioning child death), and religion are had in this segment.
Books/Resources Mentioned:
The Jewel of the Isle by Kerry Rea
Raiders of the Lost Heat by Jo Segura
Are Prisons Obsolete? by Angela Y. Davis
Disability and Disaster Hotline: (800) 626-4959 or [email protected]
LA Times’ list of resources for anyone impacted by the wildfires
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The holiday season is full of ups and downs and we’ve wrapped up all of those feelings in one episode. Whether you’re falling in love this season, alternating between grief and rage, or channeling your inner Ina Garten, we’ve got books to recommend!
Christmas Bops and Flops (0:22)
Jordy shares her thoughts on two holiday romances–one that fell flat and another that truly delivered. From small-town charm to heartfelt second chances, we’re unwrapping what worked and what didn’t in these festive reads!
Becoming Medusa: Mariquita Reviews Mad Wife (4:55)
Mariquita reviews Kate Hamilton’s memoir, Mad Wife, and explores what it means to live denying the patriarchal demand for a perfect victim, how to escape a violent marriage, and why it is important sometimes to become a monster.
Parallels of Time through Memoir (11:09)
Ashley and Sam discuss Ina Garten’s memoir Be Ready When the Luck Happens. They explore the themes that resonated, what drew them to the memoir, and the way the present reflects the past in many ways.
Books/Resources Mentioned:
How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Megan Quinn
Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake
Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun
Mad Wife: A Memoir by Kate Hamilton
The Awakening and Selected Stories by Kate Chopin
Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten
Online chat: hotline.rainn.org/online - immediate emotional support or practical help for sexual assault
Call 800-656-HOPE – RAINN
www.RAINN.org
Online chat: www.thehotline.org - immediate emotional support or practical help for domestic violence
Call 800-799-SAFE
Batteredmotherscustodyconference.com - Provides educational material, resources, support and networking opportunities for mothers attempting to use family court to protect their children and themselves from abusive situations
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This one is for the Swifties and the Swifties only. In this special episode, Jordy sits down with Kristie Frederick Daugherty, bonafide Taylor Swift scholar, poet, and literary critic. They discuss their favorite eras, but more importantly, why we ought to take Taylor Swift seriously as a poet. Daugherty’s new book Invisible Strings: 113 Poets Respond to the Songs of Taylor Swift is out now.
Mentioned in this episode:
Invisible Strings: 113 Poets Respond to the Songs of Taylor Swift edited by Kristie Frederick Daugherty
Yellow Wallpaper
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Books matter, even the weird ones. This episode kicks off with some of Sally’s favorite “WTF” books so get your TBRs ready. Then Ashley and Jordy share their thoughts on the genre-bending novel Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris. Finally, Nox discusses the importance of books and why book bans are terrible for everyone and stick around for some excellent diverse children’s book recommendations!
WTF Did I Just Read?! (0:22)
Sally loves weird little books that make her think, “wtf did I just read?” Maybe they make us question reality, maybe it’s a train wreck you can’t look away from, maybe it’s so unsettling that it takes days or even weeks to recover. If you’re into that sort of thing, or just want to learn about some 2024 releases with stellar writing and unhinged women, this segment’s for you.
A Discussion of Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris (6:58)
If you love mystery, romance, and/or fantasy, listen up! This book has all of those things and more. Ashley and Jordy discuss Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris, the allusions to other classic monster stories, the 20th century French setting, the slowburn sapphic love story, and lots more.
Book Bans Don’t Protect Anyone (20:51)
Nox talks about how she feels when she sees books being banned, both as an educator and as someone who didn’t have access to books that represented her until she was an adult. She talks about the importance of books and how they can help you see yourself in many ways, plus some of her favorite diverse books in her classroom.
Mentioned in this episode:
Our segment on gross books
An Excellent Host by Chelsea G. Summers (an Independent Bookstore Day exclusive, so it may be tricky to find, but lots of indie bookstores still have copies!
The Coin by Yasmin Zaher
The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim
Supplication by Nour Abi-Nakhoul
Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris
The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes
Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia
Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry
I Am Enough by Grace Byers
Full Full Full of Love by Trish Cooke
Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Becoming Naomi Leon by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Hungry Hearts: 13 Tales of Food and Love, edited by Elsie Chapman and Caroline Tung Richmond
The Arabic Quilt by Aya Khalil
The Great Banned Books Bake Sale by Aya Khalil
The Pronoun Book by Cassandra Jules Corrigan
How to Fight Book Bans and Challenges (from BookRiot)
NCAC Book Censorship Action Kit
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Curious about the National Book Award finalists? Last week and this week, our team dived into the shortlists for the Young People’s Literature and Fiction titles. Today, Mariquita and Mhairie discuss the five shortlisted books in Fiction. The National Book Award winners will be announced tomorrow!
Mentioned in this episode:
All Fours by Miranda July
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
My Friends by Hisham Matar
Ghostroots by ‘Pemi Aguda
Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad by Damilare Kuku
James by Percival Everett
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
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Renee, Rah, and Sally reconvene to ask is doxxing justified?, plus Grammy takeaways, and what we're watching and reading.
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Books mentioned:
The Disordered Cosmos by Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance by Kellie Carter Jackson
The Naturalist Society by Carrie Vaughn
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Curious about the National Book Award finalists? This week and next week, our team is diving into the shortlist for the Young People’s Literature and Fiction titles. Today, join Renee, Jordy, and Nox as they tell each other about the five nominees for Young People’s Literature and which title they think is going to win the award.
Mentioned in this episode:
Kareem Between - Sharifa Saltagi Safadi
The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky - Josh Galarza
The Unboxing of a Black Girl - Angela Shante
The First State of Being - Erin Entrada Kelly
Buffalo Dreamer - Violet Duncan
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This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.
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Join Renee, Rah, and Sally as they catch up and share how they're coping post-election, what they're baking, and how they're escaping
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Books Mentioned:
American Rapture by CJ Leede
Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon
Baking By Feel by Becca Rea-Tucker
Private Rites by Julia Armfield
A Banh Mi for Two by Trinity Nguyen
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Mhairie speaks with Dr. Lauren Cagle, professor of rhetoric at the University of Kentucky, about the history of memes, their impact on culture, and particularly on prevalence of memes in the 2024 US Presidential election. They discuss the field of rhetoric more broadly, define the term “meme,” and investigate the generational differences in social media use and online communication as it relates to the consumption of political information.
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Renee, Steph, Rah, and Sally share their unfiltered thoughts on Halloween candy, Woman of the Hour, Love is Blind, Agatha All Along, and what they're reading.
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Is this real life? We are honored to be chatting with three amazing authors that we happen to admire so much! Sally chats with Jamie Raines and his wife Shaaba to discuss our November book of the month, The T in LGBT. Then Renee invites KJ Dell’Antonia back on the show to discuss the adaptation of her 2020 book The Chicken Sisters.
The Trans Experience and Allyship (0:22)
We’re heading into November, where our book club theme is Trans Voices and our non-fiction book is The T in LGBT. Sally sat down with the author, Jamie Raines, and his wife and collaborator, Shaaba, to talk about the wide range of trans experience, allyship, creating boundaries around social media, and more.
From Page to Screen with KJ Dell’Antonia (20:04)
Four years ago, KJ Dell’Antonia’s first novel The Chicken Sisters was a New York Times bestseller and a Reese’s Book Club pick. Now it’s been adapted for television and is currently airing on the Hallmark Channel! Renee chats with KJ about the experience adapting this book, why it resonates, and why Hallmark is the surprisingly perfect place for it.
Books/Resources Mentioned
The T in LGBT by Jamie Raines (our November nonfiction book of the month!)
The Chicken Sisters by KJ Dell’Antonia
Renee’s first interview with KJ Dell’Antonia from 2021
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Renee’s interview with Bonnie Garmus
Playing the Witch Card by KJ Dell’Antonia
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We’re in the final weeks until the election, so we thought we’d share a few books (and one documentary!) that brought a glimmer of hope to our hearts. Tune in for Mariquita’s review of A Bit Much, Sally’s review of The Inner Mountain, and Ashley’s discussion of the documentary Sacred Soil alongside the book Admissions.
A Bit Much: Relishing Poetry that Recharges Your Heart (0:22)
Mariquita reviews Lyndsay Rush’s debut book of poetry, A Bit Much, and discusses why everyone needs to have a little collection that reminds them just what a badass they are.
The Inner Mountain Book Review (4:09)
Sally reviews The Inner Mountain by Diane Wang, a motivational book for women in leadership and entrepreneurship. It’s not a perfect book, but it has some great takeaways and is great for a buddy read or small book club. Thanks to The Inner Mountain Foundation for sponsoring this segment.
Black Experiences at Boarding School (9:42)
Ashley talks about the documentary Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods Story in tandem with Admissions: A Memoir of Surviving Boarding School by Kendra James about the experiences of Black students in boarding school.
Books/Resources Mentioned
A Bit Much: Poems by Lyndsay Rush
The Inner Mountain: Discover Your True Spirit, Strength, and Potential by Diane Wang
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