It’s a horror-heavy episode today. We’re looking at the Bram Stoker nominees, revisiting some classics from the ever-pleasant Stephen Graham Jones, and going deep on Wendy Wagner’s Girl in the Creek. That last one is for all the 'moist' fans in the audience. You're welcome!

Pronounced Bram or Bram?

Bram Stoker 2025 Nominees

Bram Stoker 2024 Awards Show

Non-Book Things:

Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen

Spaaaace!! - Artemis II, Project Hail Mary, First Man

Books Mentioned:

How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates - Shailee Thompson

Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green (bonus: John Green & Dr. Pepper)

Why I Love Horror edited by Becky Siegel Spratford

The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephan Graham Jones

Girl in the Creek by Wendy N. Wagner

Ride or Die by Delilah S. Dawson

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It't time for another book club episode. Today we discuss the bizarre but delightful Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino. It's a coming of age story with a 'is this really happening' vibe throughout. Join us for the discussion.

Also, Liz discusses her love affair with Below Deck.

Non-Book Things:

Below Deck: Down Under - Season 4

Reading the Greens: Fayetteville Public Library fundraiser

Books mentioned:

The Push by Ashley Audrain

Check & Mate by Ali Hazlewood

Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino

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Set a book number goal this year and already feel behind? That goal might be working against you. In this episode, we're exploring non-numerical reading goals that are low-stress, fun, and way better at helping newer readers build a real, lasting habit. Come read with us.

Non-book Favorites

Survivor Season 50

NCAA March Madness

Books Mentioned:

Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward

The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann

The Winners by Fredrik Backman

Morning Star by Pierce Brown

Best Romance Books of the Century So Far

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In this episode, we’re sharing what we’re excited to read in 2026. It’s a very normal, very balanced list; starting with the horrors of a Japanese home, sliding into the horrors of Colorado, and then skipping over to the horrors of Oakland. Ok…so we’re clearly thriving. Along with our non-book obsessions, I’m beginning to sense a theme. Join us as we preview upcoming releases that are ready to absolutely terrorize your TBR.

Oh and don’t worry. We did find one non-horror book. Just two bros on a wholesome queer adventure. Emotional damage optional!

Non-Book Obsessions:

28 Years Later - Watch first

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Fortnite w/ Chappell Roan

Fortnite - Kill Bill Deleted Scene: Yuki's Revenge

Current Reads:

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

My Friends by Fredrik Backman

2026 books

Liz's Anticipated Books of 2026

Jerry's Anticipated Books of 2026

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Hockey romance didn’t just arrive, it checked us into the boards. We’re breaking down Heated Rivalry, the rivals-to-lovers obsession on ice, and our favorite read-alikes to try next if you just can't get enough of these fire on ice passions!

Non-Book Things

2026 Winter Olympics

Book Things

The Re-Do List by Denise Williams

A Mad Called Ove by Fredrick Backman

Book Club Pick

Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino

Books Mentioned

Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid

Rival Darling by Alexandra Moody

Grumpy Darling by Alexandra Moody

Wild Darling by Alexandra Moody

Game Changer by Rachel Reid

Him & Us by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy

The Understatement of the Year by Sarina Bowen

Daydream by Hannah Grace

Mile High by Liz Tomforde

The Vancouver Agitators by Meghan Quinn

The Deal by Elle Kennedy

Throwing Stones by Avery Cockburn

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In this absolutely special live episode, we’re joined by science fiction and fantasy author Marina Lostetter and horror and supernatural author John Hornor Jacobs.

Together, we explore how genre becomes a storytelling lens and how science fiction and horror use different tools to examine fear, identity, and what it means to be human.

Authors

John Hornor Jacobs

Marina Lostetter

Books Mentioned

The Revenant of Surolifia by Florence Chien

The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien

Hyperion by Dan Simmons

Contact by Carl Sagan

A Man for All Seasons by Robert Bolt

The Big Blow by Joe R Lansdale

These Burning Stars by Bethany Jacobs

The Game is Murder by Hazell Ward

Nestlings by Nat Cassidy

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinneman

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Did you think we were done after our Top 10?
Not so fast, my friend.

Some books demand special recognition, and that calls for an awards show.

This episode is dedicated to our most delightfully specific favorites of the year. From dream adaptations to the questionably horny, these are the books that stood out for all the right (and very specific) reasons.

Join us as we roll out the red carpet one last time for 2025 with the incredibly prestigious Riley Awards.

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It's time to wrap up 2025 with our Top 10 of 2025!

We've been saying for quite some time that this has been one of our best reading years ever, and our lists reflect that. We laugh, cry, agonize over our list, so why don't you join us in the same!!

Best Non-Book Things

Physical: Asia

Andor Season 2

Annie Bot Playlist

Honorable Mentions

Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

The Fifth Season by NK Jemison

When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

The List

Jerry's Top 10

Liz's Top 10

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