In this episode, Kaylia and Cynthia talk about the joys and dramas of puberty and growing up... going through it and then watching your own tween go through it.  We discuss this classic book and film adaptation that hits all the right notes.

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78. Are you there, God? It's me, Margaret.

In this episode, Kaylia gives a Spoiler Free Review of the 1993 speculative fiction classic Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. 

Part warning about the future, part supernatural adventure, and part philosophical deep dive into humanity’s desire for religion… this book just might be the perfect read for January 2025.

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1. Parable of the Sower (Book Review)

Join Kaylia for a Spoiler-Free review of The Future by Naomi Alderman

Alderman reinterprets a Bible story and uses it as the basis for a cult while at the same time pointing a very accusatory finger at tech billionaires for the evils of the world. This is not a post apocalyptic novel (or is it?) and it doesn’t have all the answers (or does it?) But in terms of a deep dive into murky waters where there are very real monsters… this is a quality read that will probably stay with you long after you set it down. 

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2. The Future (Book Review)

Join Kaylia for a Spoiler-Free review of Emily Austin’s Interesting Facts About Space… a novel brimming with fun that still manages to feel deep. 

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6. Interesting Facts About Space (Book Review)

The premise is intriguing, the writing is well done, and even though there aren’t witches, (as I originally thought) there is some magic that warrants a closer look. 

This week’s Spoiler Free review is for Adrienne Young’s 2023 romantic and mysterious historical novel: The Unmaking of June Farrow.

As always, I examine the novel’s atmosphere, writing style, plot, characters, and overall entertainment value.

Plus, there's a delightful popcorn fact at the end and a little reveal about the speculative fiction aspect that makes this book the unique experience it is. Enjoy! 

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17. The Unmaking of June Farrow (Book Review)

Book and movie nerds talking about books that were made into movies and movies that came from books!

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