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🎥 Watch it now Join authors Rachel Johns and Anthea Hodgson in their inaugural episode of 'Reading Between Deadlines,' where they dive into Miranda July's eyebrow-raising 'All Fours.' They debate the book's shock value, delve into its portrayal of midlife awakenings, and humorously dissect its outrageous moments. Don't miss their playful banter and honest critique as they rate the book on their unique 'Kiss, Kill, Marry' scale. Plus, get a sneak peek at upcoming reads and author interviews!⏰ Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Reading Between Deadlines00:42 Meet the Hosts: Rachel and Anthea00:56 The Origin of Rachel Johns Book Club03:42 Transition to Podcasting05:25 Podcast Rules and Rating System08:00 First Book Discussion: All Fours by Miranda July11:28 Diving into the Plot and Characters16:43 Themes and Shock Value22:16 Questioning the Protagonist's Attraction22:36 The Unlikely Romance23:10 Self-Absorption and Midlife Crisis23:50 The Social Media Dilemma24:39 Exploring Relationship Dynamics25:20 Menopause and Sexuality29:46 Coincidences and Plot Twists34:39 Privilege and Relatability38:37 Final Thoughts and Reflections43:06 Upcoming Book Club Picks This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit readingbetweendeadlines.substack.com
