Book & Bitch
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 11 ratingsBook & Bitch is a bi-monthly podcast that combines all the juicy bits of the book with the insightfulness of the forward. Join @raven_coop and @glcubel_writes in the book club you've been dreaming of!
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Trail of Lightning
March 11, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBThe Bitches are heading to Dinétah, the traditional homeland of the Diné (Navajo) people, following Maggie Hoskie, a kick-ass monster hunter and her companion Kai Arviso a smooth-talking medicine man. Together they navigate tricksters, witchcraft, and post-apocalyptic society in Rebecca Roanhorse's Trail of Lightning. Ginnye and Raven discuss the importance of representation; bringing Diné stories into the future; how much we love Clive Goodacre; and how AMAZING Rebecca Roanhorse is. As an...
The Talking of the Shrews #2
February 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBThe Talking of the Shrews volume II! Join the bitches once again as they take a break from literary criticism to discuss what's new in their life, pop culture, and the world. Get ready for discussions on female representations in video games; #FreeBritney; slut callers; Jessica Fletcher vibes; and Raven’s exciting news about her 10-year plan! Hint: it involves yoga and psychology. Don’t miss this one! Book & Bitch is a bi-monthly podcast that combines all the juicy bits of the book with t...
The Silent Companions
February 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBThe bitches are back under the bell jar looking into the mind of Mrs. Elsie Bainbridge, the main character of Laura Purcell's novel, the Silent Companions. Is Elsie mad or are the haunting visions and suspicious murders the fault of the the silent, wooden companions she finds in the attic of the Bridge? Raven and Ginnye discuss brother-sons, going grey, and some basically, immortal guinea pigs. This is just the tip of the iceberg when modern authors don't give us enough to create an author ...
The Talking of the Shrews #1
January 28, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBYou read that right. It's the Talking of the Shrews! No, Raven didn't get the episode title wrong. We join the bitches as they take a break from literary criticism to discuss what's new in their life, pop culture, and the world. Get ready for natal chart readings and a record fast inauguration rundown, veganuary and current writing projects. Oh and plants. It wouldn't be our bitches with some crazy plant lady energy. Book & Bitch is a bi-monthly podcast that combines all the juicy bits of ...
Homegoing
January 14, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBThe Bitches are traveling this episode—from Ghana to Baltimore to Harlem to Edweso to Alabama, as they discuss the brilliant and poignant novel, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Ginnye and Raven discuss the enduring effects of slavery; the double oppression of white supremacy and patriarchy; the importance of names; and how it all relates to recent political events. Plus, learn what the bitches are up to in 2021! Book & Bitch is a bi-monthly podcast that combines all the juicy bits of the book w...
COVID Catch Up
December 17, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBLong time, no...whatever! The Bitches are back in a special catch up episode. Raven and Ginnye talk about what they've been up to since Ginnye moved to Florida. Our hosts also share exciting changes to the podcast as well as answering your burning literary questions! We hope this gets your excited for what the new year has instore for Book & Bitch. Book & Bitch is a podcast that combines all the juicy bits of the book with the insightfulness of the forward. Highlighting author backstories ...
Ninth House
July 30, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBThe Bitches this week are toeing the line with spoilers this week as they discuss Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House! We've got magic, mythology, frat house shenanigans, and so much more for you in this episode. Join our hosts as they discuss their only collective experience with Yale/New Haven, Gilmore Girls, how Ginnye would love to live the life of Pamela Dawes, and as they share some exciting personal news that will affect the rest of season 2! Book & Bitch is a bi-weekly podcast that combine...
Never Let Me Go
July 16, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBGRAB YOUR TISSUES. The Bitches are getting real deep and real melancholy this episode as they discuss Kazuo Ishiguro’s poignant and bittersweet novel, Never Let Me Go. Ginnye and Raven discuss the humanistic toll of scientific advancement; Mono No Aware, the Japanese concept of impermanence; and who did it better, the book or the movie. Book & Bitch is a bi-weekly podcast that combines all the juicy bits of the book with the insightfulness of the forward. Highlighting author backstories ...
Eugene Onegin
July 02, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBThe Bitches are taking on another F*CK BOI, and this time they aren't holding anything back. Raven and Ginnye discuss the potentially podophilic genius, Alexander Pushkin and his novel, Eugene Onegin. Join us this episode to learn more about Slavic folklore (those Russians really love bears), the problem with white-washed history, and the theft of one of the most well known stories of pedophilia. Book & Bitch is a bi-weekly podcast that combines all the juicy bits of the book with the insig...
Swamplandia!
June 18, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBThe Bitches are heading to the Florida Everglades this week to visit one of Ginnye’s favorite books—Swamplandia! by Karen Russell. Join them as they bitch about ghosts, Birdman, color symbolism, how this novel compares to Where the Crawdads Sing, and magical realism. Bonus—get to hear the Bitches read out loud their Florida Man birthday headline. Don’t know what Florida Man is? Then definitely don’t miss this episode. Book & Bitch is a bi-weekly podcast that combines all the juicy bits of t...
A Woman of No Importance
June 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBAdd another one to your list of Book&Bitch fuck-boys! The Bitches are discussing Lord Illingworth and Oscar Wilde's A Woman of No Importance. Is any white male of proper birth safe from our hosts Raven and Ginnye. The answer will always be "no." Enjoy another episode jam packed of feminist discussions and pop culture references. Also, what kind of bender would you be? Do you have the thighs of an earth bender? Why are girls who claim they would be a blood bender the worst? All super importa...
Mom and Me and Mom
May 21, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBThe Bitches are gushing on moms this episode. From the amazing Maya and her equally amazing mother Vivian, to the moms in Dragon Ball-Z, to the moms in Red at the Bone, to their own mothers!Join Ginnye and Raven for a discussion on Maya Angelou’s autobiographical novel, Mom & Me & Mom. Which explores the ups and downs of the relationship between Maya and her mother. It’s also a fascinating look at how Maya Angelou became Maya Angelou.As an added bonus, you can hear the Bitches tear up as th...
Recast! - Where the Crawdads Sing
May 07, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBRECAST! Raven and Ginnye are going way out yonder this episode for their second read, “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens. This was such a good read, no wonder Reese Witherspoon picked this book for her book club! We try to keep this one spoiler clean, but it was tough! We definitely recommend reading this pick if you haven’t already. We discuss what it means to be poor, beautiful, black, and ‘swamp trash’ during the 50s - 70s, what happens when nature is doing the nurturing, and how ...
The Bell Jar
April 23, 2020 07:00 - 5 MBThe Bitches aren't complaining about a writer's two-timing butt head of a husband? That's what we call character growth! Ginnye and Raven are talking about the lyrical genius Sylvia Plath's semi-autobiographical novel, the Bell Jar. Mental health in the 1950s, the lies depression tells us, and how spookily similar Ginnye looks to Sylvia Plath are just the tip of the conversational iceberg between our hosts! You might even hear Raven's pretty spot on impression of the Tiger King. This episod...
I'll Be Gone in the Dark
April 09, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBThe Bitches are finally getting into the True Crime game. We hear that's where all the money is. Raven introduces her love of true crime nonfiction to Ginnye, and Ginnye has had trouble sleeping ever since! Our girls are discussing Michelle McNamara's swan song, I'll Be Gone in the Dark. Our hosts chat about Michelle's impact on the Golden State Killer case, the "alleged" monster Joseph James DeAngelo, and how Ginnye decompresses after reading a scary book! Book & Bitch is a bi-weekly pod...
The Secrets We Kept
March 26, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 5 MBWow, what a week! The Bitches kick off the episode with their clearings about COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) and how they're dealing. But they don't let that stop them from discussing the powerful and interesting women in The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott. Join along as they butcher the Russian names; bitch about man-splaining; try to determine what we owe history when we write about it; and examine a love story that just kind of happened. Book & Bitch is a bi-weekly podcast that combines...
Rebecca
March 12, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB“I dreamed of Manderley again.” Words that still haunt readers over 80 years later...join the Bitches as they discuss Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. A ghost story without an actual ghost! The Bitches linger on du Maurier’s carefully constructed atmosphere; her lesbian tendencies; a narrator without a name; and the house that holds it all together. Plus, a new (and fun!) way for listeners to join the discussion. Come see why we can’t stop dreaming of Manderley. Book & Bitch is a bi-weekly...
The Witcher: The Last Wish
February 27, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBThere is no lesser evil this week because there is a new episode of the Bitcher Book and Bitch! Ginnye and Raven are discussing the first set of short stories in the Witcher series, the Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski. Our hosts have watched interviews, listened to special podcasts, and even done extensive research (well, that's out of Raven's usual scope) to give you a great discussion on the stories they have given us countless novels, three video games, and a series on Netflix. Book & Bi...
Emma
February 13, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBHappy "Galentine's" Day! We are discussing the master matchmaker, Emma, from the novel of the same name by Jane Austen! We couldn't think of a better novel for the Valentine's Day season. Emma prides herself on her excellent matches for her friends, but can she overcome her biggest challenge yet? Her own heart? Seriously, put that line on a movie poster, which you could do countless times with the amount of film adaptations of Emma. We discuss some new ones, and of course our favorite - Clu...
Save Me the Waltz
January 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBThe Bitches are back! And they have their shit together! Well, maybe only a little. We start season 2 off with a lot of Benadryl and F. Scott Fitzgerald bashing. 2020 begins with Zelda Fitzgerald's "Save Me the Waltz" a semi-autobiographical story about Alabama Beggs and her struggle as a wife and mother in the Jazz Age. Raven and Ginnye discuss Zelda's tragic past, her racist writing, and if she was finally able to separate herself from her husband's legacy. And Raven really hates F. Scott...
Red at the Bone
December 05, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBOur final episode of 2019 is our Jacqueline Woodson's stellar 2019 release, Red at the Bone. This book weaves an intricate tale that reminded Raven of her childhood and Ginnye of her favorite books. Woodson addresses class, gender, race, history, queerness and sex in America in her book. What do these two cisgender, hetero, white women have to say about it? Book & Bitch is a bi-weekly podcast that combines all the juicy bits of the book with the insightfulness of the forward. Highlighting...
Sunshine
November 21, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBThis can’t be right...Ginnye chose a vampire romance? And Raven doesn’t want to discuss baking?? Join the bitches this week as they discuss one of Ginnye’s favorite books, Sunshine by Robin McKinley. They dissect a parallel reality; unsavory word choices; a relatable female protagonist; the horrors of your own mind; and how Twilight ruined vampires for everyone. Book & Bitch is a bi-weekly podcast that combines all the juicy bits of the book with the insightfulness of the forward. Highl...
The Turn of the Screw
November 07, 2019 16:00 - 58 minutes - 5 MBThought we were done with ghost stories just because October is over? Think again! This week the bitches mull over one of the most opaque horror stories in English literature—The Turn of the Screw! Join the bitches as they discuss creepy children, the reliability of the narrator and protagonist, and the most important question of all—are the ghosts real? Book & Bitch is a bi-weekly podcast that combines all the juicy bits of the book with the insightfulness of the forward. Highlighting a...
Frankenstein
October 24, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBThey're creepy and they're kooky. Mysterious and spooky. They're all together ooky. It's the Book & Bitch podcast! Our October Spookapalooza continues with our discussion of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's Frankenstein. We got your science, we got nature vs. nurture, we got bangin' on top of your mother's grave! I mean, what more could you want? After selecting Frankenstein as this episode's book for discussion, both the bitches walk away with an appreciation for the badass goth that was Mary...
Neverwhere
October 10, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBOctober is finally here and Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman is the first book of many this month that features the strange, the spooky, and the fantastical. We honestly say "fantastical" too many times this episode, but it is true. We loved this read, and how Neil Gaiman is a true master craftsmen when it comes to developing a world out of the mundane London landscape. The bitches discuss Scientology and the Greek metamorphosis of Richard Mayhew. We also tip our hats to Neil Gaiman and his portra...
The Big Sleep
September 26, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBHappy fall book lovers! This episode, the bitches go noir and discuss Raymond Chandler’s “The Big Sleep”. This canonical detective novel follows Chandler’s Philip Marlowe, a hardboiled gumshoe that starts out investigating a blackmail scheme and ends in murder, lies, and betrayals. Join the bitches as they discuss the dismal portrayal of women, the startling confession from Chandler about an unsolved plot hole, and a thrilling deliberation on who would play a modern Marlowe. So click that ...
The Flamethrowers
September 12, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBThis week, we dive into the capricious art world of 1970s New York and discuss Rachel Kushner’s “The Flamethrowers”. We start with a strange timelines, random scenes, questionable art projects, and confusing names. Not to mention, Raven’s disappointment at a lackluster female protagonist. But with the help from her bestie Ginnye, she realizes the protagonist is a goddamn metaphor for second wave feminism. Holy Simone de Beauvoir! Join us for an episode full of twists, reconsiderations, and ...
Stephen King's IT
August 29, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 5 MBYour wildest horrors come true this week as we discuss Stephen King's "IT." We take a step out of Ginnye's comfort-zone and delve right into Raven's fucked up mind with this pick. Raven introduces her best friend to this nightmare inducing novel, which is the subject of a mini-series and an extremely popular film reboot (IT Chapter 2 comes out September 6th). We have clowns, we have the problematic portrayal of women and children, we have an egotistical writer, we have horrifying scenes tha...
Where the Crawdads Sing
August 15, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBRaven and Ginnye are going way out yonder this episode for their second read, “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens. This was such a good read, no wonder Reese Witherspoon picked this book for her book club! We try to keep this one spoiler clean, but it was tough! We definitely recommend reading this pick if you haven’t already. We discuss what it means to be poor, beautiful, black, and ‘swamp trash’ during the 50s - 70s, what happens when nature is doing the nurturing, and how much we F...
We Have Always Lived in the Castle
August 01, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBThis week on Book & Bitch: Raven and Ginnye introduce themselves and the podcast! Join us as we launch the inaugural episode and bitch over our first read "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" by Shirley Jackson. We LOVED this one and can't wait to share. If you haven't read the book, don't worry. We keep it clean. Well...keep it clean as in no spoilers. We can't promise about the other things. Some highlights of this episode include: Jackson's tragic and magical backstory; Merricat's psyc...
Preview - Book & Bitch
July 30, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 5 MBAs a sneak preview - we've decided to post this short snippet of Book & Bitch on Co-Op the Podcast. We hope you enjoy! This week's episode is very special because we are previewing the first 20 minutes or so of Book & Bitch, the newest podcast in the Co-Op Family. This snippet will give a little preview of what's to expect from the podcast, and a little background on our two hosts. You can listen to the full first episode and every episode of Book & Bitch every other Thursday starting Augus...