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Whewwww this ending. We have OPINIONS! And, we have a very important announcement <3 <3 <3 We are going to be taking a break from recording for a while - we've loved this community, these books, and getting to share it all with you. Listen in for a longer more detailed annoucement (because, we love nothing more than to talk it out ;) ) Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast https://instagram.com/booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  Our Wives Under The Sea  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: Pure Color Intimacies Blood Meridian Careless Honor Such a Fun Age Red, White, and Royal Blue The Power The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Once There Were Wolves School for Good Mothers Verity French Braid Trust Exercise You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty The Death of Vivek Oji Cackle The Lost Apothecary When We Were Bright and Beautiful Weyward Black Cake Georgie, all Along The Last White Man Demon Copperhead 

Is something big about to happen or is it about to a *metaphorical* ending that we do not want???? Tune in next week to see how this ends!! (also, PS, sorry this is a day late, little tech difficulty :) ) Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast https://instagram.com/booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  Our Wives Under The Sea  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: Demon Copperhead  Beartown French Braid

Things get straaaaange under the sea, but they're not much better on solid land. Will Leah ever be okay?! Tune in next week to find out!  Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast https://instagram.com/booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  Our Wives Under The Sea  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: In The Woods  An American Marriage  Cultish  Demon Copperhead 

We are TERRIFIED but we are also loving this moody beautiful suspenseful dramaaaaaa. Leah's home, but is she really? We're confronting a lot of deep sea fears here, but also fully invested in this relationship and in our sweet Leah being ok! Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast https://instagram.com/booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  Our Wives Under The Sea  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: The Rabbit Hutch Spare by Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Heart Bones  Nora Goes Off Script Less is Lost  Someone Else's Shoes  LightLark  Cultish Demon Copperhead  Pachinko  An American Marriage 

We are so excited to talk to the author of When We Were Bright and Beautiful, Jillian Medoff! Make sure to check all of the trigger warnings - and watch out for the spoilers if you haven't read (they're at 13:20 and again at 37:30 during our interview!) We had a great time and would love to hear all of your thoughts toooooo!  Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  When We Were Bright and Beautiful https://bookshop.org/a/21410/9780063142022 --- Other books mentioned in this episode: The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires  Spare by Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex The Swimmers Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow Kindred Pachinko 

Ahhhhhh this last section was sweet and beautiful and haunting and sad, and we lovedddd talking about it with our sweet guest Hannah! We talk about the themes of neglect, our girl Blandine, the value of side characters and their stories, and other books that force you to really think about the meaning of life, and how hard it can be.  You can find Hannah here: at her shop (www.bookmarkparty.com) or on Instagram!  Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast https://instagram.com/booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty https://bookshop.org/a/21410/9780593534663 --- Other books mentioned in this episode: Lessons in Chemistry Open Water A Little Life Pure Colour  The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida The Red Tent The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires  In The Woods  The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Spare by Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex The Candy House by Jennifer Egan

This section brought out alllllll the feels. We are scared for Blandine, we empathize with her, we adore her. We're not sure where the casual animal sacrifice is leading us but we're pretttty sure it's not good. Don't forget to come back next week as we wrap up this book club read with a v special guest!!  Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast https://instagram.com/booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty https://bookshop.org/a/21410/9780593534663 --- Other books mentioned in this episode: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Spare by Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex The Candy House by Jennifer Egan

Things are getting weirder by the page.. but also more endearing?? We can at least agree that Tess is TALENTED and we adore our sweet Blandine. This episode is about pages 81-177 of The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty. Next week, we are reading pages 175-255. See you thennnnnn! Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: The Bookshop of Second Chances by Jackie Fraser The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Spare by Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr  Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor

These baby weirdos... I think I love them! One of us is less convinced than the other, I bet you can guess. This episode is about the first 80 pages of The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty. Next week, we are reading pages 81-174. See you thennnnnn! Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: The Bookshop of Second Chances by Jackie Fraser Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin

We're PIVOTING to a new book club read for January - starting on January 8th, we are going to be reading The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty. Grab your copy from a local bookstore or Bookshop.org. Can't wait to dive in! 

Merry Christmas our sweet readers!!! Today, we have a special episode for you about The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (spoilers included!!!). Please note that this episode contains discussion of serious topics around mental health and should be listened to with care.  If you are joining us for our next book club read, our next book is Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield. We start reading on January 1st, so grab your copy soon and set those 2023 reading goals.  Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: Piranesi by Susanna Clarke The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill When We Were Bright and Beautiful by Jillian Medoff The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang The Hospital: Life, Death, and Dollars in a Small American Town by Brian Alexander Lightlark by Alex Aster The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid The House in the Cerulean Sea by Tj Klune The Power by Naomi Alderman 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan Vladimir by Julia May Jonas Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum

Class dismissed, we have learned our lessons! This is the last episode of our book club read Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Next week, we will have a special one-off episode for you. Then, we'll start reading our next book club book, Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield! Grab you copy and keep an eye on our Instagram page for the schedule. Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: Kiss Her Once for Me by Allison Cochrun Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid When We Were Bright and Beautiful by Jillian Medoff

Is everything happening or is nothing happening??? We could not tell you. Next week we are finishing Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus! In this episode we announce our next book club read: Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan The Midnight Library Matt Haig Looking for Alaska by John Green Kiss Her Once for Me by Allison Cochrun Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur One Day in December by Josie Silver Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Kids set the table, we need time to read!!!! This episode covers the third section of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Next week, we are reading chapters 27-34!  Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley Looking for Alaska by John Green Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Last White Man by Mohsin Hamid 

This is the first episode of our book club read, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Gramus! Next weeks episode will cover chapters 9-18.  Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Last White Man by Moshin Hamid Us Against You by Fredrik Backman Bear Town by Fredrik Blackman

In this special episode we are discussing one of our mutually favorite books of the year - Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. This is a SPOILED discussion so... you've been warned.  Next Sunday, we start reading our next book club pick - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Check our Instagram for the schedule!  Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney  Tender Is the Flesh by Augustina Bazterrica  Ill Will by Dan Chaon  I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy  Jennette McCurdy on Armchair Expert  Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution by Kacen Callender  Midnight Library by Matt Haig  Beartown by Fredrik Backman Us Against You by Fredrik Backman The Winners by Fredrik Backman Bones and All by Camille Deangelis Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering  From Scratch by Tembi Locke

This is the last episode about All This Could Be Different! In this episode, we discuss the ending of the book (0:00-12:12) and then we are joined by the author Sarah Thankam Mathews to talk about the themes of this book. It was SUCH a lovely discussion, what a G E M.  Sarah also describes the mission and outcomes of Bed-Stuy Strong. You can learn more about Bed-Stuy Strong on their Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/bedstuystrong/ Next week, we will have a special episode about one of our favorite reads of the year, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. The next week, we will dive into our next book club read, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Grab your copy from your local library, a bookstore, or Bookshop.org! We start reading on November 13th!  Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters The New Me by Halle Butler  Jillian by Halle Butler  Authors: Jokha Alharthi, Patricia Highsmith  Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola  The Midnight Library by Matt Haig  Ill Will by Dan Chaon 

In this episode, we are discussing the third section of All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews. Next week, we are finishing the book and we will be joined by a special guest!  We also announced our next book club read: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Grab your copy from a local bookstore or Bookshop.org! We start reading on Nov 13th! Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: Beartown by Fredrik Backman A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin  Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel 

OH boy oh boy oh boyyyy we are stressed for our girl S. In this episode, we are discussing All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews. Next week, we are reading pages 154-229. Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: One Night on the Island by Josie Silver Matrix by Lauren Groff

This is the first episode of our book club read - All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews! Next week, we are reading pages 78-153.  Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok  --- Other books mentioned in this episode: Sparring Partners by John Grisham Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Real Life by Brandon Taylor Matrix by Lauren Groff Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh