Welcome fellow book addicts to our eleventh tasting on Samantha Ellis's How To Be A Heroine: Or What I've Learned From Reading Too Much, an autobiography by the British playwright who discusses her life in reference to some of her favorite literary works. This month the ladies discuss the book that in a way inspired the idea for a bookclub and can be used as the basis for one much like the Jane Austen Book Club. Full of inquisitive and emotional discussion of how books can and do shape us as human beings, there's plenty to rant and rave about in this episode, all while attempting not to knock over our microphones!

Citation:

Ellis, S. (2015). How to be a heroine: or, What I've learned from reading too much. Vintage Books, A Division of Random House LLC.

Welcome fellow book addicts to our tenth tasting on Marissa Meyer's Heartless, a retelling of the story of the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland. This month the ladies discuss the love story that turns a gentle young woman who loves to bake into the ruthless Queen that calls for the heads of anyone who upsets her mood. Full of emotional turmoil, teen angst, and the sexual tension typical of young adult novels, there's plenty to rant and rave about in this episode, all while attempting not to knock over our microphones!

Citation:

Meyer, M. (2016). Heartless. New York, NY: Feiwel & Friends.

Welcome fellow book addicts to our ninth tasting on Anne Chamber's Ireland's Pirate Queen: The True Story of Grace O'Malley for a St. Patrick's/International Women's day vibe for March. This month the ladies discuss the historical and pirate shenanigans of Granuaile (aka Grace O'Malley). From the survival based culture she grew up in to her meeting with Queen Elizabeth, there's plenty to rant and rave about in this episode, all while attempting not to knock over our microphones!

Citation:

Chambers, Anne. Ireland's Pirate Queen: the True Story of Grace O'Malley. MJF Books, 2003.

Welcome fellow book addicts to our eighth tasting on Rainbow Rowell's Attachments to go with a lovey dovey theme for February. This month the ladies discuss this 90's era romcom as our romantic pick though our thoughts may not end up being what you'd expect of a romance novel. Listen to the girls rant and rave about realistic romantic values and this book, all while attempting not to knock over our microphones  while tipsy on some wine. 

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Welcome fellow book addicts to our seventh tasting on Jane Austen's Emma to ring in our completion of 6 months of this podcast, woo hoo! This month the ladies have a small tea party to discuss this regency era romcom as our second Jane Austen pick and will be continuing this pattern every six months to honor a wonderful and beloved author. Jane Austen is often thought of as a forward thinking, feminist author for her time, but how well does Emma stand up to our rating scale? Listen to the girls rant and rave about Emma, Clueless, Mean Girls and more to find out. All while attempting not to knock over our microphones (or tea) while tipsy on Papago Orange Blossom beers (and shots of whiskey for Jo). 

Citation:

Austen, Jane, 1775-1817. Emma. London ; New York :Penguin Books, 2003.

Welcome fellow book addicts to our sixth (and slightly late, sorry about that) tasting on Naomi Novik's, Spinning Silver. This month (technically our December episode) the ladies discuss this fairytale retelling of Rumplestiltskin, along with it's major feminist upheaval allowing the female main characters to choose their own path in a time and a version of mythology that usually has women being damsels in distress. All while attempting not to knock over our microphones while tipsy on mimosas to celebrate the new year. 

Citation:

Novik, N. (2018). Spinning silver. New York, NY: Del Rey.

*DISCLAIMER PLEASE READ BEFORE LISTENING!*

*This book is about recovering and healing from violence. Contains scenes of sexual and physical violence, and depictions of vicarious trauma.*

Welcome fellow book addicts to our fifth tasting on Katherena Vermette's, The Break. This month the ladies discuss traumatic events as described in the novel and how they can effect not only victims, but loved ones as well in this gripping story about a young girl attacked, and her families efforts to support her while dealing with emotional turmoil in their own lives. All while attempting not to knock over our microphones while tipsy (and emotional) on some lovely red blended wines. 

Citation:

Vermette, Katherena. The Break. First Edition. Toronto, Canada: House of Anansi Press, 2016. Print.

*DISCLAIMER PLEASE READ BEFORE LISTENING!*

*This book is about recovering and healing from violence. Contains scenes of sexual and physical violence, and depictions of vicarious trauma.*

Welcome fellow book addicts to our fifth tasting on Katherena Vermette's, The Break. This month the ladies discuss traumatic events as described in the novel and how they can effect not only victims, but loved ones as well in this gripping story about a young girl attacked, and her families efforts to support her while dealing with emotional turmoil in their own lives. All while attempting not to knock over our microphones while tipsy (and emotional) on some lovely red blended wines. 

Citation:

Vermette, Katherena. The Break. First Edition. Toronto, Canada: House of Anansi Press, 2016. Print.