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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