Kaylia reviews the 2024 80s-inspired thriller Young Rich Widows. Despite there being multiple issues for this grammar nerd, the book was overall fun, light, and very much 80s action adventure…. complete with a coke-fueled mob party and amateur sleuths in sexy lingerie. As always, we look at the novel’s atmosphere, writing style, plot, characters, and overall entertainment value to give you a SPOILER-FREE review. Plus a delightful popcorn fact at the end of the episode. Enjoy!
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10. The Bones Beneath My Skin (Book Review)
Kaylia reviews The Bones Beneath My Skin which, despite the title, is not a horror book but a delightful sci-fi beach read about found family, love conquering all, and the universal power of bacon. She looks at the novel’s atmosphere, writing style, plot, characters, and overall entertainment value and gives you a SPOILER FREE review. Plus a delightful popcorn fact at the end of the episode. Enjoy!
9. The Measure (Book Review)
This week I look at the heavy theme of “the meaning of life” through the lens of the rather light 2022 speculative novel “The Measure” by Nikki Erlick. I look at atmosphere, writing style, the plot, the characters, and the overall entertainment of the book to give you, my lovely listeners, a SPOILER FREE review. Plus some delightful popcorn facts at the end of the episode. Enjoy!
8. Bridge (Book Review)
Join Kaylia for a discussion of this 2023 suspense, no wait, this 2023 speculative fiction thriller by Lauren Beukes about mothers, daughters, the multiverse, and choices. Plus Kaylia watches the Thriller music video for the first time… and is never the same.
81. Nightbitch
The classic Pages and Popcorn Book vs. Film discussion is back in this very special episode as Kaylia, Leah, and Kat discuss Nightbitch… a novel by Rachel Yoder that became the film starring Amy Adams. We talked about what worked in the book, what worked in the film, and how we would have “fixed” a few of the issues in both. Plus, some Star Trek trivia and a Buffy shout-out! Enjoy!
80. The Black Eyed Blond / Marlow
Kaylia and Matt talk about the modern story of the classic private detective in over his head that somewhat hits the mark and the movie based on it… that really really misses it
79. The Price of Salt / Carol
Kaylia and Chris talk about the subversive1950s lesbian novel (The Price of Salt) and its 2015 film adaptation (Carol). We talk about changes, history, and personal connections. Enjoy!
78. Are you there, God? It’s me, Margaret.
In this episode, Kaylia and Cynthia talk about the joys and dramas of puberty and growing up… going through it and then watching your own tween go through it. We discuss this classic book and film adaptation that hits all the right notes.
77. Women Talking
Kaylia and Chris talk about institutionalized abuse, power dynamics, and how this very evocative book and beautiful movie find a way to be optimistic in the face of some of the worst parts of humanity.
Trigger Warning for rape, sexual abuse, (against both children and adults) and domesitc violence etc.
76. Death on the Nile
Matthew and Kaylia talk racism, colonialism, American vs British views on the “crime novels” and their purposes, the amazing contributions of queer musical icon Rosetta Tharpe, Gone With the Wind, Looney Tunes, censorship, and so much more!
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