Episodes

  • 109: Award Winning "James"

    109: Award Winning "James"
    Nov 25 2024
    Percival Everett's retelling of Huckleberry Finn is raking in the awards this season, so it's the perfect time to discuss "James." The Busy Girls are joined by their friend Katelyn, who has joined the podcast previously.
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • 108: Voices of Vietnam in "The Women"

    108: Voices of Vietnam in "The Women"
    Nov 18 2024
    We've been burned by Kristin Hannah before, but this one might change our minds. While it's certainly a long read, it provides tools to ask questions we never knew to ask about the Vietnam War experience.
    Video: https://youtu.be/UzsLUZycEbs
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 107: Millennial Romance in "Seven Days in June"

    107: Millennial Romance in "Seven Days in June"
    Nov 11 2024
    The Busy Girls Book Club hosts tackle Tia William's millennial-coded romance, "Seven Days in June." Serious themes - like addiction and disability representation - pair with the hilarity of an author writing vampire smut and her middle school-aged therapist of a daughter to create a heartwarming love story. Video: https://youtu.be/q7MXLmISwbc
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    47 mins
  • 106: "What The River Knows" About YA Historical Magical Realism

    106: "What The River Knows" About YA Historical Magical Realism
    Nov 4 2024
    Young adult-historical-magical realism-romance, or whatever you want to call it, sums up Isabel Ibañez's "What The River Knows." But should it actually be YA or should it be adult? Is the premise enough to overlook the lacking magic?
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    53 mins
  • 105: Serial Killers and Spice in "Butcher and Blackbird"

    105: Serial Killers and Spice in "Butcher and Blackbird"
    Oct 28 2024
    Who knew a rom com about serial killers with trigger warnings for accidental cannibalism would have the Busy Girls blushing! Is it enough to get a 5 star out of a notoriously stingy host?
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    54 mins
  • 104: A Not So Spooky "The Spellshop"

    104: A Not So Spooky "The Spellshop"
    Oct 21 2024
    While it may be spooky season, "The Spellshop" ends up fitting more in the cozy category. But that's why the Busy Girls tackle the viral books.
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    50 mins
  • 103: More Paranormal Historical Fiction? A Look at "Vampires of El Norte"

    103: More Paranormal Historical Fiction? A Look at "Vampires of El Norte"
    Oct 14 2024
    What do you get when you combine Rome and Juliet, vampires, and the Mexican independence movements of the 1800s? Vampires of El Norte dives into this niche spot and provides quite the interesting tale.
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    51 mins
  • 102: A Muddled Murder Mystery in "The Maid"

    102: A Muddled Murder Mystery in "The Maid"
    Oct 7 2024
    "The Maid" is billed as a murder mystery, but the bigger mystery is really the main character. Molly Gray lacks normal social cues and understanding, which makes being part of a murder plot really tricky. The Busy Girls discuss whether her unique character is enough to save the story.
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    44 mins