Latest Bad books Podcast Episodes

Beastly: It's not fanfiction if it's a fairytale

Why-A - July 25, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Ever wonder what Beauty and The Beast would be like from the Beast's POV? Yeah us either, but we read Beastly so you don't have to! Join Mara and Morgan as we discuss this Midnight Sun retelling of a classic fairytale. 

The Baby-Sitters Club: Ann M. Martin’s Great Idea

Why-A - October 09, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Two friends and podcasting - what could be more fun? Maybe some 90's nostalgia, lessons about bad girls and older boys, and renting porta-potties. Join as as we take a trip back and discuss The Baby-Sitters Club by Ann M. Martin. 

Episode 8: Chicken Soup for the Teen(age) Soul

Terrible Books with Cait - August 10, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Cait and guest host Jess read some short stories on tough topics for teens. TW: this episode contains a brief mention of suicide

Beautiful Creatures: Reverse Twilight - The Male Gaze

Why-A - June 28, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Join Mara and Morgan as we discuss Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. From the teen romance craze of the early 2000s to Judy Greer this episode has everything! So why are these teen lovers cursed? Listen to find out! 

After: Wattpad and Fanfic and Tumblr Oh My

Why-A - May 06, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Join Mara and Morgan as we discuss After by Anna Todd. From fanfiction, to novel, to movie, we cover this story every step of the way. And trust us, it's quite the journey.  It's our first episode! Thank you to everyone who's here to give us a chance and supporting us in this crazy endeavor. Ho...

Episode 7: Return to the Secret Garden

Terrible Books with Cait - April 14, 2019 18:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Cait reads a sequel to a classic, Laurel talks about the 90's as if they're already history.

Episode 6: Knit One, Kill Two

Terrible Books with Cait - March 10, 2019 22:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Cait reads a hobby-based murder mystery; Laurel misattributes a dramatic principle. Let's hope it doesn't piss-ov the Chekov fans in the audience...

Episode 5: Pathway Home

Terrible Books with Cait - February 18, 2019 05:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Cait reads an LDS romance novel!

Why-A Trailer

Why-A - January 30, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Why-A is a podcast where two, teen literature lovers, Mara Boyce and Morgan Messenheimer discuss the ugly side of YA fiction, to better appreciate the good. Join them as they explore worrisome trends, bad themes, so bad it’s good writing, and all the angsty male love interests you could ask for. 

Episode 4: Edenbrooke

Terrible Books with Cait - January 17, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Cait reads Julianne Donaldson's Edenbrooke, a "proper romance", which means no funny business! Plus! Laurel gives Cait a special assignment for next month's episode! Listen through or just zoom to the end to find out.

Episode 3: Restoree

Terrible Books with Cait - December 10, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Laurel accidentally assigns Cait a sci-fi classic and yawns a lot. Get it together, Laurel!

Episode 2: Host

Terrible Books with Cait - November 06, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Cait reads the New York Times Best Selling medical thriller, Host. Laurel urn-estly examines the back cover.

Episode 1: Cat in the Dark

Terrible Books with Cait - September 30, 2018 00:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Cait reads Cat in the Dark by Shirley Rousseau Murphy, the 4th book in the Joe Grey Series. Don't worry, that doesn't really affect her reading experience.