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How Do You Solve a Problem Like Cleopatra?

Not every book we read will skyrocket to the top of our lists. Casey, Jordy, and Nox discuss this and more regarding Cleopatra’s story in I Am Cleopatra by Natasha Solomon. Nox DNF’d it, and Jordy and Casey felt it left the reader wanting more, especially regarding Cleopatra’s power and influence. All three agree that […]

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[MINI POD] Spotlight on Sarah Gailey

MINI POD! Who are some of your must-read authors? Renee shares one of hers, Sarah Gailey. You can always count on Gailey to write the most outlandish, unusual books. Today, Renee shares four for your shelves. Support and follow our host!  Follow Renee: Instagram // The StoryGraph Check out our online community here!  This episode

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Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves

Mariquita, Mhairie, and Ashley dive into Girl on Girl by Sophie Gilbert, unpacking its most thought-provoking themes. In Part I, they explore how reality TV and social media have shaped generational beauty standards, question the pitfalls of so-called “empowerment” movements, and discuss how media literacy can equip the next generation to be both powerful and

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Favorite Books of 2025 So Far (Ashley and Mhairie’s version)

Our contributors have paired up to tell one another about their favorite books of the year so far. You’ll hear these segments over the next few weeks! Today, Ashley and Mhairie share their top five of 2025. If you’re a fan of memoirs or horror, this episode is for you. Books/Resources Mentioned:  Victorian Psycho by

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International Booker Prize Shortlist 2025 

The International Booker Prize celebrates translated literature from across the world that have been published in the UK or Ireland in the last year. In this episode, Mhairie and Nox split the six shortlisted titles, read them, and share their thoughts with one another. If reading more translated lit is on your bookish bucket list,

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