Join us as we discuss Some Choose Darkness by Charlie Donlea. After providing a brief biography of Charlie Donlea, we give our opinions on porcelain dolls (don’t we all feel watched?). We mention germy kids and problems with vigilantism. We also dive into doctors disclosing information and erotic asphyxiation (no kink shaming here). Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts on the book!

Sources:

https://www.charliedonlea.com/bio

https://www.charliedonlea.com/post/the-making-of-a-novel-part-ii

https://www.charliedonlea.com/post/the-firm-only-better

https://www.illinoisauthors.org/php/getSpecificAuthor.php?uid=7614

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/profiles/article/72496-spotlight-on-charlie-donlea.html

We’re diving into Tell Me Lies by J.P. Pomare. We dissect the protagonist’s skill and ethics as a psychologist, and we examine (and sympathize with) the antagonist’s motivations. We name this instance as the one time we think the other woman might have been more at fault than the married man (we weren’t sure it would ever happen, but here we are). We also tackle online bullying within the gaming sphere (just because something’s commonplace doesn’t mean it’s okay). Give your opinion on the book in a comment below!

We’re talking about If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio. We discuss acting as a career choice and playing the same role versus playing a completely different character in each new production (which do you think is more difficult?). We also give our interpretations of the ending (do you agree?). Let us know what you thought of If We Were Villains!

Sources:

https://mlrio.com/about/

https://mlrio.com/tag/music/

https://www.theatticoneighth.com/blog/interview-m-l-rio

https://crimereads.com/m-l-rio-on-the-connection-between-writing-and-dreams/

https://lapl.org/collections-resources/blogs/lapl/interview-author-m-l-rio

https://mlrio.com/2024/01/20/new-work-hot-wax/

Join us as we review The Girlfriend by K.L. Slater. We give a brief biography of K.L. Slater (did you know she used to write YA novels?) before mentioning gossip and Eleanor Roosevelt. We talk about hobbies (stamp collecting, anyone?), nesting, and security footage. We also discuss concussions and fancy dress (do you also picture Bridget Jones?). Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts on the book!

Sources:

https://www.klslaterauthor.com/

https://nottinghamcityofliterature.com/blog/kim-slater-interview-nottingham-voice/

https://www.frostmagazine.com/2021/03/my-writing-process-kl-slater/

Join us as we discuss The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena. After providing a short biography of Shari Lapena (did you know she used to write literary comedies?), we dive into postpartum depression and kidnapping. We talk about AC vents (they can have more than one use) and the risk of starting a business. We consider paying ransoms and offering rewards. We also give our interpretations of the ending (including what we hope will happen next), and we mention the case of Madeleine McCann. Give your opinion on the book in a comment below!

Sources:

https://www.sharilapena.com/bio

https://www.sharilapena.com/other-books

https://shewrites.com/an-exclusive-interview-with-shari-lapena/

https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/mental-health-conditions/dissociative-disorders/

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9789-dissociative-amnesia

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-52910472

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into Between Husbands and Wives by Susannah Glenn. We give our opinions on public proposals (just no), breakups, and egging. We discuss smear campaigns and medical malpractice (there’s a difference between a mistake and gross negligence). We also touch on our desire to visit Australia, and we try to wrap our brains around the climate in the Southern Hemisphere. Let us know what you thought of Between Husbands and Wives!

We’re talking about Find Her by Sarah A. Denzil in this week’s episode. We discuss jury service (and wanting to get out of it), discrimination, and harassment. We tackle the mentality of incels (it really is nightmare fuel) and our imagined knee-jerk reactions to finding out someone is being abused. We also dive into panic attacks and the related shame. Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts on the book!

Join us as we review Verity by Colleen Hoover. We give some hot takes on why we didn’t like the book (unlikable characters, anyone?) and share whether we’re team letter or team manuscript (and if the extra chapter changed our minds). We touch on working with an ex and living in a stranger’s house. We also discuss creepy kids (always with the creepy kids), once-in-a-lifetime job offers, and vigilantism. Give your opinion on the book in a comment below!