Reclaiming the Book Club: Forget The Wine

Dec 03 2024 42 ep. 59 mins

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Lively disucssions of modern literature from two friends living halfway accross the world.

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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Dec 03 2024 85 mins

Madeline and Laura dive into Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, dissecting its ambitious exploration of friendship, trauma, and the gaming industry. From the fragmented plot and complex characters to the unexpected thematic twists, they grapple with the novel’s portrayal of Sam and Sadie—two deeply flawed protagonists navigating their way through creative

Down the Drain by Julia Fox

Sep 27 2024 105 mins

Madeline and Laura dive into Julia Fox's provocative memoir, Down the Drain. They explore Fox's candid reflections on her childhood, art, sexuality, and fame. Join them as they discuss the balance of vulnerability and strength in her storytelling and whether this book transcends the celebrity memoir genre.

FTW 40 - Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll

Sep 09 2024 60 mins

Madeline and Laura discuss Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll in this thought-provoking episode of our book discussion podcast. Dive into a lively conversation about the ethics of consuming true crime content, the complex layers of gender politics presented in the novel, and why, despite high expectations, neither of us found ourselves captivated by Knoll's latest work. Join us as

FTW 39 - The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz

Dec 27 2023 60 mins

Madeline and Laura depart the world of literary fiction and read Julia Bartz's 2023 thriller The Writing Retreat.

FTW 38 - The Women Could Fly by Megan Giddings

Nov 24 2023 48 mins

Madeline and Laura discuss Megan Giddings' modern-dystopian novel, The Women Could Fly. They unpack the blending of genres, analysis of identity and how the novel landed in the aftermath of the Roe v. Wade repeal.

FTW 37 - Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll

Oct 22 2023 63 mins

Madeline and Laura discuss Jessica Knoll's 2015 debut novel, Luckiest Girl Alive. We talk about the strength of Knoll's writing and characterization of Ani FaNelli throughout multiple timelines and debate whether the recent film adaptation, starring Mila Kunis lived up to the novel.CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and violence in schools.

FTW 36 - Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

Oct 01 2023 55 mins

Madeline and Laura review Curtis Sittenfeld's latest novel set behind the scenes at SNL, Romantic Comedy. They discuss Sittenfeld's handling of COVID, celebrity and whether it's a successful entry into the rom-com canon.

FTW 35 - How to Murder Your Life by Cat Marnell

Jun 28 2023 69 mins

Madeline and Laura dive into beauty editor Cat Marnell's memoir, How to Murder Your Life. They discuss Cat's unique voice, the collapse of the magazine publishing industry, and of course, addiction.

FTW 34 - Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh

Jun 21 2023 70 mins

Madeline and Laura take on Ottessa Moshfegh's latest polarizing novel Lapvona. They discuss whether the extremely, er, vivid descriptions added or distracted from the exploration of spirituality and what the goings on of the medieval village portrayed in Lapvona have to say about the pandemic and the rise of Trumpism.Content Warning - we discuss the themes and events of Lapvona whi

FTW 33 - Vladimir by Julia May Jonas

Jun 15 2023 55 mins

Madeline and Laura read Julia May Jonas' novel about an English Professor who, while navigating the aftermath of her husbands' affairs, becomes entangled with a much younger colleague, Vladimir. We discuss the novel's Nabokovian influences, its handling of depicting college students and our narrator's incisive voice.