The Worst Bestsellers

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The Worst Bestsellers

Writer Kait and librarian Renata read bestselling books in an attempt to understand their appeal and, barring that, to become the Crow and Servo of the book world. New episodes every other Monday. Visit WorstBestsellers.com for our readers advisory booklists and other fun stuff.

  1. 18 NOV

    Episode 254 – Uglies

    On occasion, listeners have suggested Uglies by Scott Westerfeld as a Flashback Summer title, but since we’re all Crumblies here, we were full adults when this contemporary classic YA dystopian novel was released.  Our book club hostess/cult leader Grace … Continue reading →

    1h 23m

  2. 4 NOV

    Episode 253 – Lessons in Chemistry

    Our Beloved Patrons voted for us to read Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. We invited a woman in STEM, returning guest Sarah, to join us for this episode. Pour yourself a travel cup of C8H10N4O2 and listen to this … Continue reading →

    1h 34m

  3. 21 OCT

    Episode 252 – Carrie

    Hold onto your tampons: we read Carrie by Stephen King. Our friend Nicole returned to the podcast to read this classic horror novel that’s even bloodier than Gerald’s Game. Listen to this episode while honing your telekinetic powers! Content … Continue reading →

    1h 37m

  4. 7 OCT

    Episode 251 – Bride

    It’s spooky season, and what could be scarier than heterosexual werewolf knotting erotica? The fact that we both might have…liked it? Eek! We read Bride by Ali Hazelwood and we still aren’t sure exactly how we felt about it. Listen … Continue reading →

    1h 14m

  5. 26 SEPT

    Episode 250 – House of Earth and Blood

    Thanks to Porter Square Books for hosting our 250th Anniversary live show! And thanks to everyone who turned out in person or for the livestream! If you missed it, or just want to relive it without all that pesky visual … Continue reading →

    1h 33m

  6. 9 SEPT

    Episode 249 – Crush

    We’ve come so far from our first episode, and yet we’re still talking about teen vampires with Carrie. Unfortunately, we’re still out of Stephenie Meyer content so we had to read Crush by Tracy Wolff. If the cliffhanger ending of … Continue reading →

    1h 35m

  7. 26 AUG

    Episode 248 – The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle

    Hot Evelyn Summer comes to a bewildering conclusion with The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton. We were joined by writer and standup comedian Laura Merli (@passiveabrasive) to discuss this time loop locked room mystery. Fun fact: … Continue reading →

    1h 16m

  8. 12 AUG

    Episode 247 – The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

    Don’t cry because Flashback Summer is over; smile because Hot Evelyn Summer is beginning! Returning bisexual icon Margaret H. Willison (1/3 of Two Bossy Dames, don’t check the math) joined us to discuss The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by … Continue reading →

    1h 45m
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Writer Kait and librarian Renata read bestselling books in an attempt to understand their appeal and, barring that, to become the Crow and Servo of the book world. New episodes every other Monday. Visit WorstBestsellers.com for our readers advisory booklists and other fun stuff.

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  • Creator
    Worst Bestsellers
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2024
  • Episodes
    264
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    Copyright © Worst Bestsellers 2024
  • Show Website
    The Worst Bestsellers

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