This week the gals talk about a fan-suggested short story by Leo Tolstoy — “How Much Land Does a Man Need”. The final line in the story is *chef’s kiss* Fast forward to timestamp 19’51” to skip a story of how Wren’s feline ward gave her a heart attack last week and listen for yourself as to why she’s not invited back for future recordings. READ IT: https://maggiemcneill.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/how-much-land-does-a-man-need1.pdf 

The gals get real giggly in Part II of their Sager conversation this week. The “yeet” count goes through the roof, the mic hitting is at an all time high — sorry not sorry — and FRIENDS quotes make their way in. Bear with us, laugh with us, and get mad at the ending with us. Cheers, dears!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EYREHEADS! Join Wren and Jo as they jump in the backseat of Riley Sager’s new thrills & chills ‘90s homage novel, “Survive the Night”. Count how many times Jo says “yeet” and the gals hit their mics. Sit back and enjoy the banter, the commentary, and the cackles.

Jo was not entertained by this story but it was fun to talk to Wren about it! Spoilers for Stephen King’s 11/22/63 (no, really). READ IT: https://www.vma.is/static/files/enska/Bokmenntir/Short%20Stories/TheOpenWindowSaki.pdf

Join the gals this week as they round out their discussion on Hank Green’s 2018 novel, “An Absolutely Remarkable Thing.” The dogs are still in the background so ignore them. If you love binging TV shows but don’t know what to watch next, check out ChinLin’s podcast, “The Bingeables Podcast” for excellent conversation and suggestions. Cheers, dears!

This week we are joined by our dear friend ChinLin, your friendly neighborhood co-host for The Bingeables Podcast. Join the gals as they discuss, and tolerate, April May in Hank Green’s 2018 novel, “An Absolutely Remarkable Thing.” ChinLin’s hamster, Pumpkin, and Wren and Jo’s horribly behaved dogs, who had nothing to contribute to the conversation, Bindi and Koda, make a few appearances as well. Sorry not sorry for their input here and there. Cheers, dears!

CORRECTION: Gatsby does not kill himself at the end, George (Myrtle’s husband) shoots him!! It was somehow all so boring that we misspoke. As a result, Jo proposes we make this a Pacey Witter Appreciation Podcast now. Join us for the final few chapters of F Scott’s (*AHEM* AND ZELDA’S) masterpiece, The Great Gatsby! Shmoop Again: https://www.shmoop.com/study-guides/literature/great-gatsby

OH MAN Y’ALL. Soooo this is not our favorite book! We get WHY people like it, it’s just not for Wren and Jo. Join us this week as we chat about the things we do like, what a butthead F. Scott is, and as we THANK ZELDA FOR MOST OF THE GOOD PARTS. History Chicks Zelda Fitzgerald Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0E7OdUPWi125Api5eoGwyw?si=uIzQ25v-QvWuVZrzq1r7vA Shmoop Again: https://www.shmoop.com/study-guides/literature/great-gatsby

Wren, Jo, and B wrap up their discussion of Britt Bennett’s Goodreads Choice 2020 Winner “The Vanishing Half" and simply can't stop gushing about the beauty of this book and the emotions it causes the reader to feel. We also take a deep dive in to understanding the Black experience in the realm of success and we hear about B's dentist with the perfect dentist name: Dr. Whiting. RESOURCE: https://the-bibliofile.com/the-vanishing-half/

Join Wren, Jo, and their dear friend, B, as the gals discuss Britt Bennett’s “The Vanishing Half” - Goodreads Choice 2020 Winner - for their first in-person recording since March 2020! (COVID, who’s she?! Don’t worry, we’re vaccinated!) A much deserved CONGRATULATIONS to our best-friend-from-afar, Britt Bennett! Buckle up and get ready for some beautiful insight and respectful conversation. RESOURCE: https://the-bibliofile.com/the-vanishing-half/