Bored Muthas' Book Club

Bored Muthas Media

Tired of doom scrolling? Us too. Welcome to Bored Muthas' Book Club, where we trade the noise of the newsfeed for the quiet magic of a good book. In this first series we take a deep-dive into the fictional world of Rutshire and reread the 1980's Jilly Cooper classic, Riders. Grab a copy of the book and read ahead, read along, read behind or don't read it at all and enjoy the discussion. Whatever you do. Stop doom scrolling. Read a book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 01/24/2025

    Jilly Cooper's Riders - Chapters 23-25

    Remember that fingernail? Well it's back with a vengeance. Join us as we discuss medical emergencies, Rupert and Billy's success at the Olympics, the return of Macaulay and the confines of operating in the framework of the patriarchy. More importantly, we meet Janey Henderson, and Sweet Billy falls in love. Grab a copy of the book and read ahead, read along, read behind, or don't read it at all and enjoy the discussion. Whatever you do. Stop doom scrolling. Read a book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  2. 12/09/2024

    Jilly Cooper's Riders - Chapters 19-22

    In this episode Anna shares a startling revelation, Gemma admits her infidelity and we continue to dissect Riders. A lot is packed into these four chapters, pregnancy, birth, death and a whole lot of punning. Grab a copy of the book and read ahead, read along, read behind or don't read it at all and enjoy the discussion.  Whatever you do.  Stop doom scrolling. Read a book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 18m

  3. 11/22/2024

    Jilly Cooper's Riders - Chapters 13-18

    After an unplanned break, join us again as we review chapters 13-18 of Jilly Cooper's Riders. In this episode the siege of Helen Macaulay continues, Jake Lovell re-enters our lives and we discuss the haricot content of our favourite beans. Stop doom scrolling, read a book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m

  4. 10/19/2024

    Jilly Cooper's Riders - Chapters 9-12

    In this episode we continue on from where we left off last week, taking a deep-dive into chapters 9-12 of the 1980's Jilly Cooper classic, Riders. Join as we discuss Helen's continued descent into the abyss, the casting (or miscasting!) of Rupert Campbell-Black in Disney's Rivals, the phenomenon of aphantasia, and Malaise Gordon - Le chef d'équipe of the British showjumping team. Grab a copy of the book and read ahead, read along, read behind or don't read it at all and enjoy the discussion.  Whatever you do.  Stop doom scrolling. Read a book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  5. 10/04/2024

    Jilly Cooper's Riders - Chapters 5-8

    In this episode we continue on from where we left off last week, taking a deep-dive into chapters 5-8 of the 1980's Jilly Cooper classic, Riders. Join us as we meet Ruthshire's most notorious lothario, and archetypal rake, Rupert Cambell-Black and discuss the transactional nature of Jake and Tory's relationship, loose boxes, the importance of regular visits to the dentist and Rory Stewart's status as a pin-up. Grab a copy of the book and read ahead, read along, read behind or don't read it at all and enjoy the discussion.  Whatever you do.  Stop doom scrolling. Read a book. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care of yourself and feel free to skip this episode if needed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  6. 09/28/2024

    Jilly Cooper's Riders - Chapters 1-4

    In this first episode we reflect on chapters 1-4 of the 1980's Jilly Cooper classic, Riders and how our feelings towards the characters, and their actions, have changed in a post #metoo world. Grab a copy of the book and read ahead, read along, read behind or don't read it at all and enjoy the discussion. Whatever you do. Stop doom scrolling. Read a book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
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Tired of doom scrolling? Us too. Welcome to Bored Muthas' Book Club, where we trade the noise of the newsfeed for the quiet magic of a good book. In this first series we take a deep-dive into the fictional world of Rutshire and reread the 1980's Jilly Cooper classic, Riders. Grab a copy of the book and read ahead, read along, read behind or don't read it at all and enjoy the discussion. Whatever you do. Stop doom scrolling. Read a book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Bored Muthas Media
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Bored Muthas Media
  • Show Website
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