Book & Bitch

Book & Bitch
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Book & Bitch is a bi-monthly podcast that combines all the juicy bits of the book with the insightfulness of the forward. Join @raven_coop and @glcubel_writes in the book club you've been dreaming of!

  1. 03/11/2021

    Trail of Lightning

    The Bitches are heading to Dinétah, the traditional homeland of the Diné (Navajo) people, following Maggie Hoskie, a kick-ass monster hunter and her companion Kai Arviso a smooth-talking medicine man. Together they navigate tricksters, witchcraft, and post-apocalyptic society in Rebecca Roanhorse's Trail of Lightning. Ginnye and Raven discuss the importance of representation; bringing Diné stories into the future; how much we love Clive Goodacre; and how AMAZING Rebecca Roanhorse is. As an added bonus, listen to our hosts struggle with basic geography. It's a hoot! Book & Bitch is a bi-monthly podcast that combines all the juicy bits of the book with the insightfulness of the forward. Highlighting author backstories with cultural context and writing theory, we’re the book club you’ve always wanted to join. A reader lives thousands of lives. And we bitch about them all.

    1h 37m

  2. 02/25/2021

    Talking of the Shrews #2

    The Talking of the Shrews volume II! Join the bitches once again as they take a break from literary criticism to discuss what's new in their life, pop culture, and the world. Get ready for discussions on female representations in video games; #FreeBritney; slut callers; Jessica Fletcher vibes; and Raven’s exciting news about her 10-year plan! Hint: it involves yoga and psychology. Don’t miss this one! Book & Bitch is a bi-monthly podcast that combines all the juicy bits of the book with the insightfulness of the forward. Highlighting author backstories with cultural context and writing theory, we’re the book club you’ve always wanted to join. A reader lives thousands of lives. And we bitch about them all.

    1h 26m

  3. 02/18/2021

    The Silent Companions

    The bitches are back under the bell jar looking into the mind of Mrs. Elsie Bainbridge, the main character of Laura Purcell's novel, the Silent Companions. Is Elsie mad or are the haunting visions and suspicious murders the fault of the the silent, wooden companions she finds in the attic of the Bridge? Raven and Ginnye discuss brother-sons, going grey, and some basically, immortal guinea pigs. This is just the tip of the iceberg when modern authors don't give us enough to create an author bio with! There is just so much podcast to fill! Book & Bitch is a bi-monthly podcast that combines all the juicy bits of the book with the insightfulness of the forward. Highlighting author backstories with cultural context and writing theory, we’re the book club you’ve always wanted to join. A reader lives thousands of lives. And we bitch about them all.

    1h 36m

  4. 01/28/2021

    The Talking of the Shrews #1

    You read that right. It's the Talking of the Shrews! No, Raven didn't get the episode title wrong. We join the bitches as they take a break from literary criticism to discuss what's new in their life, pop culture, and the world. Get ready for natal chart readings and a record fast inauguration rundown, veganuary and current writing projects. Oh and plants. It wouldn't be our bitches with some crazy plant lady energy. Book & Bitch is a bi-monthly podcast that combines all the juicy bits of the book with the insightfulness of the forward. Highlighting author backstories with cultural context and writing theory, we’re the book club you’ve always wanted to join. A reader lives thousands of lives. And we bitch about them all.

    1h 26m

  5. 01/14/2021

    Homegoing

    The Bitches are traveling this episode—from Ghana to Baltimore to Harlem to Edweso to Alabama, as they discuss the brilliant and poignant novel, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Ginnye and Raven discuss the enduring effects of slavery; the double oppression of white supremacy and patriarchy; the importance of names; and how it all relates to recent political events. Plus, learn what the bitches are up to in 2021! Book & Bitch is a bi-monthly podcast that combines all the juicy bits of the book with the insightfulness of the forward. Highlighting author backstories with cultural context and writing theory, we’re the book club you’ve always wanted to join. A reader lives thousands of lives. And we bitch about them all.

    1h 37m

  6. 12/17/2020 · BONUS

    Bonus - COVID Catch Up

    Long time, no...whatever! The Bitches are back in a special catch up episode. Raven and Ginnye talk about what they've been up to since Ginnye moved to Florida. Our hosts also share exciting changes to the podcast as well as answering your burning literary questions! We hope this gets your excited for what the new year has instore for Book & Bitch. Book & Bitch is a podcast that combines all the juicy bits of the book with the insightfulness of the forward. Highlighting author backstories with cultural context and writing theory, we’re the book club you’ve always wanted to join. A reader lives thousands of lives. And we bitch about them all.

    1h 39m

  7. 07/30/2020

    Ninth House

    The Bitches this week are toeing the line with spoilers this week as they discuss Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House! We've got magic, mythology, frat house shenanigans, and so much more for you in this episode. Join our hosts as they discuss their only collective experience with Yale/New Haven, Gilmore Girls, how Ginnye would love to live the life of Pamela Dawes, and as they share some exciting personal news that will affect the rest of season 2! Book & Bitch is a bi-weekly podcast that combines all the juicy bits of the book with the insightfulness of the forward. Highlighting author backstories with cultural context and writing theory, we’re the book club you’ve always wanted to join. A reader lives thousands of lives. And we bitch about them all.

    1h 13m

  8. 07/16/2020

    Never Let Me Go

    GRAB YOUR TISSUES. The Bitches are getting real deep and real melancholy this episode as they discuss Kazuo Ishiguro’s poignant and bittersweet novel, Never Let Me Go. Ginnye and Raven discuss the humanistic toll of scientific advancement; Mono No Aware, the Japanese concept of impermanence; and who did it better, the book or the movie. Book & Bitch is a bi-weekly podcast that combines all the juicy bits of the book with the insightfulness of the forward. Highlighting author backstories with cultural context and writing theory, we’re the book club you’ve always wanted to join. A reader lives thousands of lives. And we bitch about them all.

    1h 22m
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Book & Bitch is a bi-monthly podcast that combines all the juicy bits of the book with the insightfulness of the forward. Join @raven_coop and @glcubel_writes in the book club you've been dreaming of!

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  • Creator
    Book & Bitch
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 Book & Bitch
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