Episode 057: Sadie by Courtney Summers

In this episode we discuss Sadie by Courtney Summers. The conversation bounces around to journalism and true crime writing.

We offer Exit, Pursued by a Bear by E.K. Johnston and Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis as readalikes.

Episode 056: Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson

In this episode we discuss Harbor Me. 

Our readalikes include Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo and the track series by Jason Reynolds (particularly Patina).

 For the first time ever I didn't add background music to the cold open. We had a not so great recording of Amy and that bit usually takes the longest (in no small part because I often compose a new song each time). Probably no one would have noticed if I hadn't said anything. Not many people are probably tuning in for my sick beats.

Episode 055: Music of What Happens by Bill Konigsberg

Molly tells us about Bill Konigsberg's new novel in our 2nd shorter take. Enjoy!

054: What If It's Us by Becky Albertali and Adam Silvera

In this episode we discuss the Adam Silvera/Becky Albertali collaboration, What If It's Us.

We discuss whether we're team Arthur or Ben, and have a long discussion about punctuality. I'm super embarrassed to have realized that our discussion of punctuality does not include a discussion of class. Arthur comes from money; Ben does not, and I somehow managed to miss that when talking about the fact that Ben has to rely on modes of more affordable transportation. I wish we'd had this conversation, and I may ask us to get back together to record an amendment to this episode in the future. But feel free to take us to task for missing it here. We'd love to hear your take.

Additionally, Lindsey suggests More Nate Than Ever by Tim Federle.

Molly suggests The Sun Is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon.

Amy suggests The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson, every book by David Levithan, and Becky Albertali's books.

Cash Money suggests The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the Best Burger in Los Angeles) by Amy Spalding and From Twinkle With Love by Sandhya Menon.

Episode 053: Fat Angie: Rebel Girl Revolution by E.E. Charlton-Trujillo

We're trying something new here: a short review by one panelist. We're hoping to release these shorter takes in between longer discussions. We hope they are just as illuminating as our hour-long discussions, but more digestible (for when you need a short nibble and not a full meal).

In our inaugural attempt, Lindsey talks about Fat Angie: Rebel Girl Revolution, a companion/sequel to the Stonewall Award winning Fat Angie by E.E. Charlton-Trujillo.

Episode 052: Dread Nation (Rise Up) by Justina Ireland

Five of us discussed Dread Nation by Justina Ireland (waaaay back in 2018). We talk about zombie metaphors, the 13th amendment, and half the podcast sings Hamilton throughout.

Molly suggests Firefly (and I think she suggested Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older, but we lost some audio in a glitch).

Nathan suggests Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood.

Cash Money and Kim suggest Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi.

Amy talked a lot about the Governor arc of Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman; she also suggests The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton.

There is also a lot of talk of the show Harlots.

Episode 051: Recapping 2018

We each give a rundown of the things we enjoyed most in 2018 and it's a ridiculously long list.

Lindsey: The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater, I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak, Cardboard Kingdom (various authors), Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell, Runaways by Brian K. Vaughn and Adrian Alphana, Saga vol. 8 by Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples, As the Crow Flies (by  Melanie Gillman?), The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Pérez, The Hazelwood by Melissa Albert, Saints and Misfits by S.K. Ali, Ladycastle by Delilah S. Dawson, The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the best burger in Los Angeles) by Amy Spalding, Leah on the Offbeat AND Simon vs. the Homosapiens Agenda by Becky Albertali, The Lady's Guide to Piracy and Petticoats by Mackenzi Lee, Everything Leads to You by Nina LaCour, Drum Roll, Please by Lisa Jenn Bigelow, Her Name in the Sky by Kelly Quindlen, Blanca and Roja by Anna-Marie McLemore, and Archenemies by Marissa Meyer.

Nate: Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson, Check, Please by Ngozi Ukazi, and the film Captain Ron (really?)

Kim: Silver Spoon by Hiromu Arakawa, Monstress Vol. 3 by Marjorie Liu, My Brother's Husband by Gengorah Tagame, #NotYourPrincess (edited) by Charleyboy, The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee, Laid-back Camp by Afro, and Crush by Svetlana Chmakova

Molly: The Photogrpaher by Didier Lefèvre, Emmanuel Guibert, and Frédéric Lemercier, The Damkeeper by Robert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi, Witchboy by Molly Ostertag, My Brother's Husband  by Gengorah Tagame, The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater, My Hearbeat by Garret Freyman-Weyr, Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma, What if it's Us by Becky Albertali and Adam Silvera, His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman.

Cash Money: Dopesick by Beth Macy. Television shows: Curious Creations of Christine McConnell, American Gods, Killing Eve, Brooklyn 99, Superstore, The Good Place, Big Mouth, Billions, Adam Ruins Everything, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Sharp Objects, Nanette by Hannah Gadsby, CNN's 70s, 80s, and 90s documentaries, To All The Boys I've Loved Before, Brainchild. Podcasts: Binge Mode, Ologies. YouTube Channels: New Rock Stars. Instagram Celebrities: Celeste Barber and Donte Colley. Bands: Blood Orange and The Wiggles.

Nathan: Less by Andrew Sean Greer, Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse, the podcast Shelf-Involved.