Book Club Purgatory

Ella and Nicole
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Bad books. "Good" authors. We read the books so you don't have to. Sharing our opinions and making ourselves laugh along the way.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 9: The Klone and I

    This is a love story between a woman, a man, and his identical robot. Yep. Ella almost cried while reading this book--not because it was breathtaking but because it was without any redeeming qualities--and Nicole almost cried having to listen to Ella's recap. This is The Klone and I by Danielle Steel. Good luck.

  2. Nov 1

    Episode 8: Twenty Years Later

    This book wasn't even one recommended to us; Nicole found it out in the wild. With a more interactive presentation format, Nicole guides Ella and the audience through this very popular book, which might rely more on tropes and an exaggerated connection to 9/11 than one might think.

  3. Oct 25

    Episode 7: Ariana: The Making of a Queen

    After living in Utah for over a decade, we know a thing or two about Mormonism, and we also know when books represent it poorly. Enter the poorly representative AND poorly written LDS breakout hit, Ariana: The Making of a Queen by Rachel Ann Nunes. Hear about the book that finally made Ella rate something 1 star.

  4. Oct 18

    Episode 6: The Girl on the Train

    The Girl on The Train by Paula Hawkins, the critically acclaimed bestseller, might not be as good as you think...Join Ella and Nicole--and a special guest--as they review the book, featuring a drinking game with juice.

  5. Oct 11

    Episode 5: A Touch of Darkness

    Scarlett St. Clair's viral book series A Touch of Darkness might be interesting...but is it well-written? This week we talk about all things Hades x Persephone, smut as a genre, and the consequences of idolizing possessiveness in romance.

  6. Oct 4

    Episode 4: The Tommyknockers

    This week, Nicole read The Tommyknockers by Stephen King, the one he calls his worst novel ever...It's safe to say it was. Listen while we discuss King's fascination with periods, the stories of random townspeople, and why Nicole's husband, Eric, suggested it in the first place. Featuring Nicole's makeup and Guster the dog's headband!

  7. Sep 27

    Episode 3: Never Lie

    Listen as we discuss Never Lie by Freida McFadden. This popular mystery writer might have interesting ideas, but the execution doesn't always land, especially in the ending of this book.

  8. Sep 20

    Episode 2: The Widow

    Nicole read John Grisham's The Widow this week...and hated her. Hear her recap on every bland bit of murder trial, sexism, and unwarranted reveals!

  9. Sep 13

    Episode 1: LA Candy

    This week, Ella read LA Candy by Lauren Conrad for the first ever episode of LA Candy. Whether you're a fan of reality TV, love to hate the 2000s idea of feminism, or just love a bad book, tune in!

    Episode 1: LA Candy
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Bad books. "Good" authors. We read the books so you don't have to. Sharing our opinions and making ourselves laugh along the way.

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  • Creator
    Ella and Nicole
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Ella and Nicole
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    Book Club Purgatory