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Latest Episodes

Othersode #68: Everyone's Gay! / The Time Traveler's Wife
July 04, 2022

Zip back in time with the Book Squad for our discussion of the new HBO series The Time Travelers Wife. We talk about the differences between the novel and the show (and that one movie no one liked),

BSG #68: Who is Raven? / Book of Night
June 13, 2022

Special guest Ellis (and her shadow) joins the Book Squad this week for our discussion of Holly Black’s adult debut, Book of Night. We dig into the novel’s magic system, adult vs. YA fantasy writing,

Othersode #67: Sometimes You Only Have So Many Voices Inside You / I Kissed Shara Wheeler
May 30, 2022

The Squad is joined by special guest, author Susie Dumond, to discuss I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston. We talk about “likable” characters, queer representation in YA books (featuring a speci

BSG #67: Not a Beach Read / Sundial
May 16, 2022

We’re going deep into the Mojave desert this week to talk about Catriona Ward’s new novel Sundial. Join the squad as we discuss the book’s structure, perspective vs. reality, wild plot twists, and une

Othersode #66: Bernie is Climate Change / Weekend at Bernie's
May 02, 2022

Bernie, boys, and babies! The Book Squad husbands join us as we finally discuss the 1989 film masterpiece* "Weekend at Bernie’s." We talk about the movie’s cult status, how the comedy works and doesn’

BSG #66: I Draw the Line at Teeth / Reprieve
April 18, 2022

Description The Book Squad locks themselves in a full-contact haunted house for the night in their latest episode! Just kidding, but they do discuss Reprieve by James Han Mattson. Reprieve explores t

Othersode #65: This Podcast is Pro Himbo / The Lost City
April 04, 2022

Come along with us (and special guest Angela!) to the Lost City of D for our discussion of the new film "The Lost City," starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum. We talk about romance book tropes o

BSG #65: Non-Consensual Oil Change / The Atmospherians
March 21, 2022

The Book Squad (with special guest Jayve Chambliss) goes semi-off the grid for our discussion of The Atmospherians by Isle McElroy. We talk about online harassment, toxic masculinity, gender performan

Othersode #64: Chekhov's Cocaine / No Exit
March 07, 2022

Get trapped in a snowy rest stop with the Book Squad for our discussion of the film No Exit, based on the novel by Taylor Adams. We talk about whether this thriller is also a mystery, explore the diff

BSG #64: Space Racism / Goliath
February 21, 2022

The year is 2050-something and the world is…confusing? Join us in near-future America (and space!) for our discussion of "Goliath" by Tochi Onyebuchi. We discuss the “big ideas” the novel puts forth,