In this episode B+V welcome back good friend, Jordan Trovillion to talk about The Power by Naomi Alderman. This book is not for the feint of heart but is well worth the read, an interesting look at the nature or power and violence contained in a deeply compelling story.

Content warning! This book contains depictions of sexual assault, general violence, and sex. This discussion does touch on those topics throughout so listen with care.

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In this episode we discuss the first Percy Jackson book, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan with bookseller extraordinaire and all around wonderful human Emrel Woody! Twenty years later and this book is still fun, engaging, and a must read for any middle grade fantasy fan, or fantasy fans of any age really, it's just that good!

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Our music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com

This month B+V discuss Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli with dear friend and fierce creator E! This book serves as a good reminder to be kind and embrace your whimsical impulses!

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This month bookseller and theatre maker extraordinaire, Caroline Stine, asked us to read The Secret History by: Donna Tartt. This beautiful and brutal novel is one of the reigning pieces of dark academia fiction and appears to be enjoying a resurgence in popularity on the internet as of late.

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Happy Birthday Month to Victoria! To celebrate B+V read a book selected by the birthday girl herself, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by: V.E. Schwab. This book manages to be both melancholy and brilliantly optimistic and the story is spun by a deeply talented author.

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We gave a shout out in the episode to the Cincinnati Fringe Festival so if you are in the area please please please go check out some cool art! Find more info at https://cincyfringe.com/

Our theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com

In this episode Becca and Victoria recommend and discuss two very different plays and ask important questions like "what would a human do?". Becca's pick is Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead by: Tom Stoppard and Victoria recommends Primary Trust by: Eboni Booth.

Check out Magnolia Theatre Company in Dayton OH where Becca will be performing in Julius Caesar this April 2025 https://magnoliatheatrecompany.com/current-production/an-all-female-julius-caesar/

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Our theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com

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In this episode we are joined by our first repeat guest, Lauren, to discuss A Novel Love Story by: Ashley Poston. We fall head first into a story unfolding within a story in this love letter to romance novels and favorite stories. Spoilers, we loved it!

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In this episode B+V chat with their good friend Alexx about The Seas by Samantha Hunt. Discussions of fairytales, girlhood, depression, war, and the ever present need for optimism in a world gone mad are the themes of the day.

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If you are in the Cincinnati area check out a show at the Know theatre and follow them on Instagram @knowtheatre

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