By Its Cover - A Bookish Podcast

Brittany and Aidan Gorey
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A bookish podcast. Brittany is an avid book reader but Aidan doesn't share this interest. Together, they explore what a book cover looks like to someone who hasn't read the book, and contrast it with the actual plot. Expect us to get it wrong - A lot! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 01/04/2023

    Episode 11 - Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia

    Britt and Aidan do a quick count down of this years 5 star books. Then we dive into Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno - Garcia. can Aidan guess what this gothic horror is about? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  2. 12/16/2022

    Episode 10: This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp

    In our 10th episode we discuss "This is Where it Ends" by Marieke Nijkamp. Aidan also sings to give us all some Christmas spirit. TRIGGER WARNING: Discusses school shootings and recent exectution of 2 police officers in Wieambilla, Queensland. Listeners discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  3. 12/02/2022

    Episode 9: Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney

    On this episode Brittany and Aidan take a look at the Psychological Horror "Sometimes I Lie" by Alice Feeney. Aidan learns that "Murder" isn't a genre and Brittany reveals all killers to be a man named Gary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  4. 11/20/2022

    Episode 8: Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson

    Britt and Aidan tackle the 2022 release of "Everyone in My family Has Killed Someone" by Benjamin Stevenson. Aidan gets an authors name correct! And we learn of Aidan's terrible pigeon problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  5. 11/14/2022

    The Spoiler Edition 1: Bunny by Mona Awad

    WARNING: SPOILERS. Our first Mini or Novella-sized episode! Today Britt tells Aidan the basic plot of Bunny by Mona Awad. His reaction is as expected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

  6. 11/05/2022

    Episode 7 - Bunny by Mona Awad

    Britt and Aidan review Bunny by Mona Awad and learn that Aidan is scared of bunny butts. Spoiler free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  7. 10/20/2022

    Episode 6 - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

    This episode Britt and Aidan delve into the global sensation of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Without ruining the ending Aidan determines what the book is about using only the front cover. This might be the 6th episode but there are some firsts for our show in this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  8. 10/07/2022

    Episode 5: The One by Kaneana May

    Aidan and Britt review The One by Kaneana May. Aidan also has some new ideas on what the new review system should be! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  9. 10/02/2022

    Episode 4 - Hide By Kiersten White

    This episode we dive into Hide by Kiersten White dubbed "The book to read after Squid Games". But can Aidan figure out the link to the infamous TV series by just the front cover? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  10. 09/08/2022

    Episode 3 - The Wicker King by K.Ancrum

    This week Britt and Aidan look at "The Wicker King" by K.Ancrum and discuss how mental health affects what and how we read. Aidan judges "The Wicker King" by its cover - but what does he get right? There are some pauses in this episode due to surprise visits and technical difficulties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  11. 08/25/2022

    Episode 2: Hidden Pictures - Jason Rekulak

    Today we look at Jason Rekulak's "Hidden Pictures". This book has been a massive hit for Thriller fans and Horror fans alike. But can Aidan guess what the book is truly about? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  12. 08/11/2022

    Episode 1 - The Diabolic by S.J Kincaid

    Episode 1 we review The Diabolic by S.J Kincaid by its cover completely spoiler free. We also learn that Aidan has a propensity to speak like David Attenborough and that neither of us are very good at coming up with catch phrases. Credit: Opening Credits: "An Open Book" by Soundroll https://musicvine.com/track/soundroll/an-open-book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
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A bookish podcast. Brittany is an avid book reader but Aidan doesn't share this interest. Together, they explore what a book cover looks like to someone who hasn't read the book, and contrast it with the actual plot. Expect us to get it wrong - A lot! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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