Real Friends Who Read Books

Sep 18 2024 83 ep. 33 mins

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A book club podcast where three friends force each other to read books they wouldn't typically read (you know, like a book club). Every other week the Real Friends take a deep dive into one of their picks to discuss the characters, themes and whatever else comes up along the way.

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Book Report: Bride by Ali Hazelwood

Sep 18 2024 28 mins

It's only a week and a day late but we are back from our summer vacation and ready to dive into our next book! In this weeks *SPOILER FREE* episode, RFWRB checks in on their progress with September's book, Bride by Ali Hazelwood. Check back in two weeks for the full discussion!

If You Can't Take the Heat by Geraldine DeRuiter

Jul 23 2024 46 mins

This week the Real Friends share food memories (who said Beggin' Strips were only for dogs?) and talk feminism as they discuss If You Can’t Take The Heat: Tales of Food, Feminism, and Fury by Geraldine DeRuiter. If You Can't Take the Heat by Geraldine DeRuiter Courtney: People come and go- food is forever. …until you eat it I suppose… Mary Paige: You can’t use pizz

If You Can't Take the Heat by Geraldine DeRuiter

Jul 10 2024 18 mins

Up this week, If You Can’t Take the Heat by Geraldine DeRuiter! Geraldine DeRuiter offers a blend of humor and incisive critique as she recounts her tumultuous journey through the food world. Sparked by a viral essay on Mario Batali's cinnamon roll recipe/sexual harassment apology, DeRuiter explores themes of misogyny and resilience, detailing how her culinary escapades inte

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

Jun 25 2024 40 mins

This week the Real Friends are getting ready for the summer as they discuss Abby Jimenez's latest book, Just for the Summer! Just for the Summer one sentence: Erica: iiiiiiiii don’t know why I procrastinated so long reading this!!! Courtney: The way to ones heart is a predate questionnaire. (Or to my heart at least…) Mary Paige: Lets make predate surveys mandatory- please

Book Report: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

Jun 11 2024 28 mins

On this weeks *SPOILER FREE* episode, RFWRB check in on their progress with Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez. Let’s get reading! Don't forget to tune in on June 25th for the full book discussion! We’ll see you on the interwebs! Check out our website realfriendsbookclub.com. (Dot Com!) Other books discussed in this episode: Rental Person Who Does Nothing by Shoji Morimo

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

Jun 04 2024 38 mins

Hello pretties! In this episode RFWRB discuss Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. Uglies in one sentence: Mary Paige: in my rusty era….or take me to crumblivylle Erica: SHAVE MY BONE! Courtney: When I was a teen this book made me want to fix my face, now i want to ….age with grace… Read along with us! Coming up: June: Just for The Summer by Abby Jimenez July: If You Can’t Tak

A Quick Announcement!

Hey Friends!! We are a bit behind on our episodes this month! Ep. 4 Uglies by Scott Westerfield will hopefully be out by the beginning of next week and then we're back on schedule for the month of June!! Thanks for being such great friends! <3

Book Report: Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

May 17 2024 19 mins

In this weeks *spoiler-free* episode, RFWRB check in on their progress with Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. Let’s get reading! Don't forget to tune in on May 28th for the full book discussion! We’ll see you on the interwebscheck out our website realfriendsbookclub.com. (Dot Com!) Other books discussed in this episode: + The Princess Bride by William Goldman + The Idea of You

Glossy by Marisa Meltzer

Apr 23 2024 30 mins

Up this week, Glossy by Marisa Meltzer! Described as a “compulsively readable narrative of beauty, business, privilege, and mogul-dom” by the NYT, Glossy takes us on a deep dive into the millennial beauty brand Glossier. In Glossy, journalist and author Marisa Meltzer combines in-depth interviews with former Glossier employees, investors, and founder Emily Weiss herself to bri

Book Report: Glossy by Marisa Meltzer

Apr 09 2024 17 mins

Up this week, Glossy by Marisa Meltzer! Described as a “compulsively readable narrative of beauty, business, privilege, and mogul-dom” by the NYT, Glossy takes us on a deep dive into the millennial beauty brand Glossier. In Glossy, journalist and author Marisa Meltzer combines in-depth interviews with former Glossier employees, investors, and founder Emily Weiss herself to bri