On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsTwo best friends do a deep dive into a different series, looking at one book each month and discussing its plot, characters, and themes.
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Ep. 111- Nobody Is As Hot As Harry Dresden (Storm Front)
April 17, 2024 05:00 - 2 hours - 88.4 MBThe Year of the Dresden is finally here! Hannah and Laura are covering the first third of Jim Butcher's Storm Front and friends, this book is a romp. Laura also makes a bold claim about television shows that she watched growing up and gushes about a new favorite book. Hannah has delved into a lot of recommendations that were given to her by Laura and loved one so much that she immediately watched the adaptation. Apologies for some technical difficulties on Laura's end. **Spoiler section fo...
BONUS EPISODE- "Only one bed. 100%. All the time." Chatting About Queer Romances with Dani Finn
April 10, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBHannah and Laura had so much fun talking with the wonderful Dani Finn about queer romance as a genre, queer characters, and tropes! Dani shares about their writing journey, talks publishing and some of their favorite books featuring queer love. If you're looking to add to your TBR, this is the episode you need to listen to! Be sure to follow Dani and read their work (or request it at your local library)! Twitter: @DaniFinnwrites Instagram: @danifinnwrites Linktree: DaniFinn Media Mentions:...
Indie Intermission Ep. 15- "Her power is her perseverance.” An interview with Bryan S. Glosemeyer (Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven, Vol. 1)
April 03, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBIndiemission #5 is coming to a close, but not without an awesome author interview! This week Hannah and Laura are thrilled to have Bryan S. Glosemeyer on the pod to talk about reading, his writing journey, and of course, Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven. They chat about the book's characters, themes, inspirations for the series and what's to come. Be sure to buy (or request from your library) Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven! You can follow Bryan online at: Instagram: @doombunnyb...
Indie Intermission Ep. 14- It's Like I Read Ahead (Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven, Vol. 1)
March 27, 2024 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBIt's still Indiemission, so that means Laura and Hannah are covering parts 3 & 4 of Bryan Glosemeyer's Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven, Vol. 1! They loved this book and all the deep themes the author tackled. Laura also reveals that she's obsessed with a new set of fictional friends and Hannah shares about a really fun fairytale retelling featuring a plus-sized character. ***This episode contains SPOILERS for Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven, Vol. 1.*** Spoiler section begins at 3...
Indie Intermission Ep. 13- Kate Hudson's Body Continued On. (Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven, Vol.1)
March 20, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIt's been a while since Hannah and Laura have chatted, so they are chatty. Laura raves about a new all-time-favorite book and continues to question the thriller genre. Hannah goes on a bit of a deep dive on a TV show that gets weird at times, and she also has read a book that tricked her into thinking she enjoyed parts of it. Then they dive into the first two novellas of Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven, Vol. 1 by Bryan S. Glosemeyer. ***This episode contains spoilers for Before the Sh...
BONUS EPISODE- "It's almost like you've podcasted before." An interview with ADRIAN M. GIBSON
March 13, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBHannah and Laura enter the Fungalverse with author and podcaster, Adrian M. Gibson! Adrian shares about his entry into science fiction/fantasy, his background in writing, the way his life has inspired his art, and the journey to create The Fungalverse and his debut novel, Mushroom Blues! Pick up Mushroom Blues or request it at your local library!! Mushroom Blues is available on March 19, 2024 in paperback and e-book. You can follow Adrian at: https://adrianmgibson.com Twitter: @adrianmgi...
SEASON 5 FINALE- CYCLING THROUGH LEGENDBORN
March 06, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBHannah and Laura are finishing this stage of their cycle through Legendborn. They wrap up some thoughts on this YA series, its love triangle, and what they think will come in the series in the future. **This entire episode is spoiler filled! If you have not read Legendborn or Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn, you have been warned.** Media Mentions: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn Oathbound by Tracy Deonn Mushroom Blues by Adrian Gibson Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven by...
Ep. 110- What A Bummer To Talk About (Bloodmarked)
February 28, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBHannah and Laura are finishing up discussion on Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn by chatting about the characters and themes in the book. This is their shortest season ever, but they loved their time here. In other news, Laura still enjoys weird, reality TV, and Hannah has found her favorite installment of a beloved mystery series. ***This episode contains SPOILERS for Tracy Deonn's books, Legendborn and Bloodmarked! Spoiler section begins at 35 min and 15 secs and ends at 1 hr 34 min and 55secs....
Ep. 109- Hottie McOwlson (Bloodmarked)
February 21, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBHannah and Laura are finishing up Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn and cover the last third of the plot. They are doing their best to keep up with this book, however, they both remember a classic Patricia moment. But before they dive into Bloodmarked, a book in which they hope the characters remain single, Laura shares about a book that she loved that features one of her new favorite fantasy creatures and Hannah nearly hyperventilates in joy over some YA books that she read recently. Hannah also ...
Ep. 108- I Am Very Uninterested In This Conversation(Bloodmarked)
February 14, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBHannah and Laura chat about Miley Cyrus, great audiobook narrations, casting popular actors in movies too much, and revisiting a favorite series via novellas within the same world. Then they cover chapters 20 through 40 of Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn. This section is a romp and so much fun, but many things during this part of the book leave them confused. ***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR LEGENDBORN AND BLOODMARKED BY TRACY DEONN. Spoilers begin at: 37 min 41 secs!!!*** TW for plot sec...
Ep. 107- We Forgot To Mention That Sel Can Become An Owl During The Episode So I Made It The Title(Bloodmarked)
February 07, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours - 85.4 MBHannah and Laura are back to their usual shenanigans and they are chatting about the second book in the Legendborn series, Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn! They cover the first 20 chapters of the book, so if you haven't read Legendborn or Bloodmarked, SPOILERS ABOUND. Hannah and Laura also chat about a thriller that's as bad as some say, behind the scenes drama surrounding a reality show, some good romance books, and an awesome tv series that is giving them all of the emotions. Plot section (A...
BONUS EPISODE-"There was more finesse in how they finessed you." An Interview with NAMINA FORNA
January 31, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBHannah and Laura are in awe because they were able to speak with the supremely talented author of The Gilded Ones series, NAMINA FORNA! Namina shared her experiences in creating magical creatures/worlds, writing about equity and systems, self-care through difficult themes, and the deeper meanings and power in descriptions. This interview was an absolute JOY and Hannah and Laura can't wait to chat with Namina again. **Spoilers for The Merciless Ones from 29 min 30 secs to 32 min 40 secs.** ...
Ep. 106- Oscar Award-Winning Actress, Michelle Williams (Legendborn)
January 24, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBHannah and Laura chat about audiobook narrators, Laura's latest manga reads, and a book Hannah thinks could be a standalone even thought it's part of a series. They also chat about the many characters and themes in Tracy Deonn's book, Legendborn. Legendborn is so deep, friends. Hannah's phone number is also released. Spoilers for Legendborn begin at: 39min 40sec Media Mentions: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien The Lord of the Rings by JRR T...
Ep. 105- Women Control The World With Their Periods. (Legendborn)
January 17, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBHannah and Laura chat about being millenials, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and movies about baboons and hearts and baboon hearts. Then they cover the last third of Legendborn by Tracy Deonn. Buckle up, because things really pick up in this last section of the plot! *Apologies for sound issues on Hannah's end. Her microphone broke 2 seconds before recording, so she might not sound the clearest this week.* SPOILERS FOR LEGENDBORN BEGIN AT 44min 25sec. DO NOT LISTEN PAST THIS POINT IF YOU H...
Ep. 104- We Have That In Common. We Both Make Me Feel Bad. (Legendborn)
January 10, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBLaura has been sobbing her way through a new favorite TV show, and apparently also not listening to Hannah when she tells her how many chapters to read of the book we are covering. Hannah has been a little bummed out by a show that she's been rewatching, but she really enjoyed working on a puzzle recently! Laura and Hannah are also unsure on nicknames and having several miscommunications, but they both agree that they LOVE Legendborn! ****Spoilers for Legendborn begin at 31 min 25 secs. ...
I Think I'm Going To Try To Escape From The Window (Legendborn)
January 03, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBIt's a new year and Hannah and Laura are starting a new season! They are covering chapters 1-20 of Legendborn by Tracy Deonn, so spoilers abound!! Hannah has been playing a lot of Zelda, while Laura's been having fun chats with her cousins. Laura also mentions a TV show that is a new favorite, and Hannah talks about a fun mystery/thriller book that she listened to. Plot section for Legendborn begins at 38 min 20 sec. If you have not read Legendborn, the episode is spoiler filled from this ...
Ep. 103- I Think I'm Going To Try To Escape From The Window (Legendborn)
January 03, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBIt's a new year and Hannah and Laura are starting a new season! They are covering chapters 1-20 of Legendborn by Tracy Deonn, so spoilers abound!! Hannah has been playing a lot of Zelda, while Laura's been having fun chats with her cousins. Laura also mentions a TV show that is a new favorite, and Hannah talks about a fun mystery/thriller book that she listened to. Plot section for Legendborn begins at 38 min 20 sec. If you have not read Legendborn, the episode is spoiler filled from this ...
BONUS EPISODE- Hannah and Laura's 2023 Favorites
December 27, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIt's the last week of 2023, so that means that Hannah and Laura are sharing some of their favorite books, TV shows, and movies of the year! Thank you to OWWR listeners for making 2023 great! They will see you in 2024: The Year of the Dresden!! Apologies for some audio quality issues on Hannah's end. Media Mentions: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells The Green Bone saga by Fonda Lee A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers A Prayer for the Crown Shy by Becky Chambers City of Bones b...
BONUS EPISODE- Merry Christmas, Master Wayne (Batman Returns)
December 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBIt's not about Batman. It's the holiday season and that means Hannah and Laura are discussing another Christmas classic, Batman Returns! Hannah and Laura discuss rogue circus performers, Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells, and billionaires on dates. This episode goes off the rails, which seems fitting for the content they discuss. Enjoy this episode and have a great holiday season!! Media Mentions: Batman Returns---HBOmax Superstore---Peacock Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells Vanity Fair Interview G...
BONUS EPISODE- Angels Watching Over Me by Lurlene McDaniel (Nostalgia Book Club with Fiction Fans Podcast)
December 13, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIt's the holiday season! Which means that Hannah and Laura are making their friends read weird, children's holiday books. That's right!! Lilly and Sara of Fiction Fans podcast are back for another episode of Nostalgia Book Club! Hannah sends Lilly, Sara, and Laura all for a ride by asking them to read one of her childhood favorites, Angels Watching Over Me by Lurlene McDaniel. This book is has it all: Amish romances, independent teens, Brown Recluse spiders, men named Neil, and nurses who ne...
TV Tuesday Ep. 10- "It's a Force Projection. Who would've guessed?" (The Wheel of Time Season 2 Episodes 5-8)
December 12, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 98.5 MBHannah and Laura are about to be schooled by their new friend and Wheel of Time expert, KritterXD! They chat plot holes, casting decisions, weird men, funny moments, WoT history/canon, and let's be real, Hannah and Laura get a lot of questions answered. Kritter was a DELIGHT and Hannah and Laura are so glad that she was able to chat all about the second season of WoT!!! You can find Kritter on TikTok @kritterxd, YouTube @KritterXD, Instagram @kritter_xd, and at her podcast "But Are There Dr...
BONUS EPISODE-I Liked It During My First Three Or Four Watches (Law & Order: SVU, Season 9, Episode 1: Alternate)
December 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBHannah and Laura have revamped the OWWR pod Patreon, so to celebrate and let you know what's up, they're releasing one of their first Patreon episodes! This one is all about an episode of Law & Order: SVU featuring Cynthia Nixon. Let's just say that the SVU episode and this podcast episode...go off the rails. Enjoy! Apologies for some technical difficulties on Laura's end during the episode. Media Mentions: Law & Order: SVU, Season 9, Episode 1: Alternate Be sure to follow OWWR Pod! www...
TV Tuesday Ep. 9- "Did You Just Die To Escape That Question?" (The Wheel of Time Season 2, Episodes 1-4)
December 05, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 95 MBHannah and Laura are joined by some of their absolute favorite people, Sara of Fiction Fans podcast and author C.M. Caplan, to discuss episodes 1-4 of the second season of The Wheel of Time series on Prime Video! This episode is SPOILER FILLED!! If you have not watched The Wheel of Time seasons 1 AND 2, please do not listen. Follow Sara on all social medias at: @fictionfanspod or at: fictionfanspodcast.com or at: @tarvalon Follow Connor on all social medias at: @thecmcaplan Media Menti...
Ep. 102- "What's The Difference Between A Paladin And A Wizard?" A Google Search (System Collapse)
November 29, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBIf you are listening to this episode, Laura's on vacation, but she really enjoyed a movie full of fantasy blindspots for her. This lead her to many a Google search. She also listened to a phenomenal audiobook. Hannah has mixed feelings on a memoir that she listened to, but she adored a popular TV show that she recently watched. Hannah also answers some of Laura's Marvel questions. Then Hannah and Laura talk about System Collapse by Martha Wells! They chat about the characters, themes, emotio...
Ep. 101- I Need A Therapist (System Collapse)
November 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBHannah and Laura are forever changed after talking to Martha Wells. They aren't sure how to proceed with the podcast. Just kidding! The BEST way to proceed is to cover MORE MURDERBOT! They cover System Collapse, the latest installment in the Murderbot Diaries! Hannah and Laura also chat about awesome sci-fi shows, endless TBR lists, shows trending on TikTok, and complicated stories about motherhood. This episode is spoiler filled for System Collapse for Martha Wells. Be aware! SPOILERS FO...
BONUS EPISODE-"Destroy the world or read and watch TV?" An Interview with MARTHA WELLS
November 14, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBHannah and Laura had the absolute honor of being able to talk with MARTHA WELLS! They chat about Martha's work, escapism, trauma in characters, discovering themes in your writing, Witch King, and of course, Murderbot. Martha is an incredibly kind, thoughtful, and insightful person, and a joy to talk with. Please enjoy this episode and buy all of Martha's work or request it at your local library! You can follow Martha at her website (which has her social media links): marthawells.com Medi...
BONUS EPISODE- "I Like To Inflict Pain On My Readers." An Interview with M.J. KUHN
November 08, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBHannah and Laura have the absolute delight of interviewing the wonderful author, podcaster, and "rat-girl" herself, M.J. Kuhn! They talk fan fiction, writing processes, creating backstories, vomiting, podcasting, and of course, AMONG THIEVES! M.J. was SO FUN to chat with! Please check out M.J.'s work, Among Thieves and Thick as Thieves, wherever you get books! You can follow M.J. Kuhn on her website at: mjkuhn.com On all social media platforms at: @mjkuhnbooks And listen to her podcast, S...
BONUS EPISODE- The Blonde Lady and The Nice Man Fall In Love (Among Thieves)
November 01, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBLaura read a romance book with characters who seemed a little lacking in chemistry, but the representation within the book was A+. Hannah is listening to history podcasts, and digging into a longer murder mystery which has lead to a change of pace in her reading. They also chat about documentaries and libraries! Hannah and Laura then cover the characters and themes of Among Thieves and make predictions for the second book in the duology, Thick as(s) Thieves. Media Mentions: Among Thieves ...
BONUS EPISODE- On Wednesdays We Talk Sports (Among Thieves)
October 25, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBThey're loose, they're goose, they're out of control! Hannah and Laura are off the rails and covering Among Thieves by M.J. Kuhn! But before they cover the second half of the plot, Laura goes on a rant about the ways that we market books, and Hannah's been in a bit of a slump, but read a book that gave her all the Hallmark vibes. Hannah and Laura also chat a lot about football and shock each other with their (albeit limited) knowledge of sports. MAJOR Spoilers for Earthlings by Sayaka Murat...
BONUS EPISODE- We Do Whatever We Want (Among Thieves)
October 18, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBHannah and Laura have given up on saying they have it all figured out when it comes to this podcast. This is the beginning of "No Rules November" where they read/enjoy whatever they feel like, and they're covering Among Thieves by M.J. Kuhn! But before they get into the first half of the plot of Among Thieves: Laura talks about her latest book obsession which was recommended by a podcasting friend(and fantasy book pro), and Hannah read another great horror novel by an Indigenous author and ...
BONUS EPISODE-"People, for the most part, are nice." An Interview with TRAVIS BALDREE
October 11, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBHannah is thrilled and Laura might collapse, because they had the absolute pleasure of talking with author and narrator, Travis Baldree! Travis is the author of Legends & Lattes, and has a new book, Bookshops & Bonedust, coming out on November 7th, 2023. They chat about these wonderful books, Travis shares all about the worlds of traditional and self publishing, the ins and outs of narrating, and Travis even tells us some of his dream celebrity castings for his characters. Please pick up (o...
Indie Intermission Ep. 12- "Characters be doing stupid things and not always behaving in a healthy way." An interview with K.E. ANDREWS(The Assassin of Grins and Secrets by K.E. Andrews)
October 04, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBHannah and Laura are wrapping up Indie Intermission #4 with an interview with the lovely, K.E. Andrews, author of The Assassin of Grins and Secrets! Katie takes them through the process of writing her book, developing characters who grow through their trauma, grim dark themes, and where she sees her series going in the future. This interview was a delight and Hannah and Laura loved getting to know Katie! Read The Assasin of Grins and Secrets today and don't forget to request it at your loc...
Indie Intermission Ep. 11-Do You Think It Might Have Been My Fault? Yes. Yes I Do.(The Assassin of Grins and Secrets)
September 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBHannah and Laura are still on Indiemission! They are covering the second half of The Assassin of Grins and Secrets by K.E. Andrews, so spoilers abound! They also reflect on cell phones/iPods, Hannah reveals she has been playing a fun new game, and Laura is diving further into her favorite fandom. Plot section of the episode begins at: 24min51sec CW for Plot section: violence; sexism; gore; sexual assault; pregnancy; slavery Media Mentions: The Assassin of Grins and Secrets by K.E. Andrews ...
Indie Intermission Ep. 10- A Ginger from Ginjarr (Assassin of Grins and Secrets by K.E. Andrews)
September 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBIt's that time friends; we're on an Indie Intermission! Spoilers abound because Hannah and Laura cover the first half of K.E. Andrews' book, Assassin of Grins and Secrets. They also chat about WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike, horror novels by Indigenous authors that Hannah loves, ridiculous manga, and a beloved author who has confirmed Laura's fears. They also decide whether they are pink sisters or purple sisters, and wonder about how often men think about the Roman Empire. Apologies for Laura's ...
Indie Intermission Ep. 10- A Ginger from Ginjarr (The Assassin of Grins and Secrets by K.E. Andrews)
September 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBIt's that time friends; we're on an Indie Intermission! Spoilers abound because Hannah and Laura cover the first half of K.E. Andrews' book, Assassin of Grins and Secrets. They also chat about WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike, horror novels by Indigenous authors that Hannah loves, ridiculous manga, and a beloved author who has confirmed Laura's fears. They also decide whether they are pink sisters or purple sisters, and wonder about how often men think about the Roman Empire. Apologies for Laura's ...
BONUS EPISODE- Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow WITH SANDRA OF STORY DARLINGS FAME
September 13, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBHannah and Laura were so excited to have their friend Sandra (of Story Darlings fame) on to discuss Gabrielle Zevin's book, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow! This book opens itself up to deep and thoughtful discussions, and they were thrilled to have Sandra on to talk about this book with them. They talk about disability representation, sexism, toxic relationships, layers of trauma, and Hannah and Laura also discover that they were Beauty and the Beast gamers. Be sure to follow Sandra o...
Ep. 100- We Get An Apology From FONDA LEE
September 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBHannah and Laura are THRILLED to have their other best friend and the incredibly talented author, Fonda Lee, join them for their 100th episode! They talk all things Green Bone saga, Fonda gives some great writing tips, and she also apologizes for some of the crimes she has committed against the No Peak and Mountain clans. Thank you so much Fonda Lee for talking with us! Be sure to check out all of Fonda's work (or request from your local library)! You can follow Fonda online at: fondalee....
Ep. 99- SEASON 4 FINALE-Peeking Into The Green Bone Saga
August 30, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBHannah and Laura are devastated, yet again, and this time it's because they are wrapping up their discussion of The Green Bone Saga. They give some of their final thoughts on the characters, favorite moments, and the series as a whole. Media Mentions: Jade City by Fonda Lee Jade War by Fonda Lee Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee Untethered Sky by Fonda Lee The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson The Poppy War trilogy by R.F. Kuang The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells Tomorro...
Ep. 98- No. I Can't Handle That (Jade Legacy)
August 23, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBHannah and Laura are trying to mend their broken hearts, and they don't know where to start. Jade Legacy has wrecked them, but they try to work through all their feelings in this discussion of the book, its characters, and themes. Also, Laura read a very anticipated book that really made her think a lot about internet presence and critiquing books/media. Hannah was recently on vacation which allowed her more time to read some books she had started but not finished, and also reveals that s...
Ep. 97- "'Nobody Talk To Me. Nobody Touch Me.' 5 Stars." (Jade Legacy)
August 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 82 MBHannah and Laura have been personally victimized by Fonda Lee's book Jade Legacy. It's made them cry so many tears, especially during this final section of the plot. They also chat about a reality tv show that is baffling Laura, a book club book that Hannah found extremely frustrating, and there's also lots of period talk. Plot section begins at 46m50sec. CW for the plot section: sexual content; abuse; violence; guns; bombings; blood; drug use; racism; death; torture Media Mentions: Jade ...
Ep. 96- I Did Not Expect You To Be "Mr. Religious Man" (Jade Legacy)
August 09, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBJade Legacy has broken Laura and it's made Hannah care about characters she never thought she would. They cover the second third of Jade Legacy's plot and have an entire range of emotions. They also chat about using the dark side of the force, crying while listening to awesome YA audiobooks, some of their reading habits and pet peeves, and distracting celebrity audiobook narrators. Plot section begins at 36: 30 TW for the plot section of the episode: violence; suicide; sexual abuse; death...
Ep. 95- There Are Enough "Nepo Babies" In The Room (Jade Legacy)
August 02, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBHannah is unwell. Laura is crushed. You guessed it! They're reading Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee! This week they cover the first third of the plot and groan a lot over a certain character's love life. They also chat about some sci-fi/manga that Laura has been reading, bookstagram darlings, and a psychological book that Hannah loved! TW for the plot section of the episode: violence; sexual assault; racism; war; drug use Apologies for some breaks in sound on Laura's end. Rural internet access is...
BONUS EPISODE- Viviana Valentine Goes Up the River by Emily Edwards WITH EMILY EDWARDS
July 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBToday Hannah and Laura get to chat with one of their favorite people: author and podcaster, Emily Edwards! Emily is the author of The Girl Friday series and Hannah and Laura discuss the second installment in this series, Viviana Valentine Goes Up the River, with her. They talk about keeping mysteries alive, being ignorant (but also intelligent), and possibly spoil a few things along the way. Be sure to follow Emily at @msemilyedwards and read Viviana Valentine Goes Up the River today! **S...
Ep. 94- Obviously No Problems There (Jade War)
July 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBHannah and Laura just talked recently, so they didn't have much to talk about in the front half of the episode, but still managed to go off on some tangents. In the second portion of the episode, they finish up their discussion of the characters and themes in Fonda Lee's second book in The Green Bone saga, Jade War. Discussion of Jade War starts at 35:01. **Note** This episode was previously recorded. We stand in solidarity with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA. Moving forward, we will not be discuss...
Ep. 93- Fair Enough...But Also, You Suck So Bad (Jade War)
July 12, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBHannah and Laura have gotten a little too comfortable while reading Jade War and Fonda Lee is maniacally laughing at them. Probably. They also talk about an awesome graphic novel series, a cute movie adaptation, and think they deserve Book-IT pizzas for books they are reading for the podcast. Hannah and Laura also want you to check out Indie Intermission 4 and support indie authors! TW for the plot section of this episode: violence; suicide; death; abuse; drug use Plot section begins at 2...
Ep. 92- What If She Gets Her Period?! (Jade War)
July 05, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 87.2 MBHannah and Laura haven't talked in a while so they spend an hour of this episode chatting and going off on tangents. They talk movie franchises they love, TV shows they gave a second chance, and how they feel conflicted about the thriller genre. Then they cover a HUGE chunk of the plot of Jade War by Fonda Lee. Median Mentions: Jade City by Fonda Lee Jade War by Fonda Lee Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee Jaws---Peacock Jurassic Park---Peacock E.T.---Peacock Gremlins---Peacock Dumbo---Disney+ The ...
Ep. 91- This Was Predictable, But So Unsettling. (Jade War)
June 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBLaura's been delving into books and tv shows that handle messy, complicated relationship dynamics and it's giving her a lot of feelings. Hannah's in the middle of a move and watching a show that...….just doesn't hold up and infuriates her for the fandom it had/has, but she's been reading an eye opening book that she wants people to seek out. Then Hannah and Laura cover the first section of Jade War by Fonda Lee. And friends, they have so much to say. Media Mentions: Jade City by Fonda Lee...
BONUS EPISODE- The Fall Is All There Is by C.M. Caplan WITH C.M. CAPLAN!!!
June 21, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBHannah and Laura are THRILLED to have been able to talk with C.M. Caplan about his book, The Fall Is All There Is! We talk about family dynamics, trust issues, technology/science, and adding comedy to dark situations (among many other things). This was such a thoughtful, fun, and interesting discussion about an extraordinarily unique book. We hope you enjoy! Read The Fall Is All There Is, today! Connor is an absolute joy and a wonderful writer. Please check out their other work and follow ...
Ep. 90- I'm Glad We're Not Thawing Him Out (Jade City)
June 14, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 80 MBHannah and Laura are finishing up the plot and discussion on Fonda Lee's book, Jade City, because these books are very long and they underestimated how long it would take to get through them. BUT FIRST: Laura has so many feelings about "Netgalley CEO" Emily Henry's new book and she started a new sci-fi show that's been a lot of fun. Hannah is unwell after watching the final season of a show that she treasures. A terrible thriller she read worsens her condition. Media Mentions: Happy Place...
Ep. 89- This Is Making Me Face So Many Of My Childhood Actions (Jade City)
June 07, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBLaura and Hannah have anxiety about romantic leads...and they all seem to be about Hannah's past self! We are discussing lots of romance, sci-fi, and just plain good discussions about old people and their technology! Then we get into Jade City (through the Third Interlude). We have a lot of feelings about Hilo and his actions, and times we are for and times we are against him. Also did you wish Laura a Happy Birthday yesterday????? YOU ARE TOO LATE NOW! Media Mentions: Jade City by Fonda L...