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That Pretentious Book Club Ash O'Rourke and Kendall Shaw
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4.7 • 36 Ratings
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A Comedy Podcast By and For Book Lovers. If you love books, laughter, and witty ladies drinking tea (and whiskey), this is the podcast for you.
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3rd Annual Story Sirens Studio Christmas Party
Welcome to Season 5 Episode 9 of That Pretentious Book Club and Episode 103 of The Scripturient Society!
After a long, unannounced hiatus, Wheezy and Spoons return for this bookish holiday extravaganza--and introduce a new little member of the pod crew while they're at it!
Join sister podcasts and Story Sirens Studio productions The Scripturient Society and That Pretentious Book Club in this third annual Christmas party for readers, writers, and nerds, and lovers of babies! This year the hosts witness a return of the bookish madlibs and a wholesome yet theologically confusing Christmas chain story. Join the story sirens as they celebrate the season in true comedic-yet-literary fashion!
For all the storytellers out there, keep writing, and we'll see you on the next page!
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The Catcher in the Rye
Welcome to Season 5 Episode 8 of That Pretentious Book Club!
In this episode not only does Ash returns in all her Wheezy glory, but the club is also joined by pod-sister-graphic-designer Maddie Hull for a truly rousing discussion of The Catcher in the Rye byJ.D. Salinger. With a polarizing protagonist and a painfully relatable (to some) portrayal of the teenage experience, this is a book that is renowned for being entirely loved or entirely hated. One thing is for certain, Spoons, Wheezy, and even the club's special guest host this episode have STRONG opinions and plenty to say (and laugh) about when discussing this classic.
Skippers jump to 30:52
Pour yourself a cup of tea, raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of The Catcher in the Rye!
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Find this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!
Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.
Looking for exclusive TPBC content? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/storysirensstudio
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Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.
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King of Scars
Welcome to Season 5 Episode 7 of That Pretentious Book Club!
This very special episode is hosted by none other than Dr. Spoons Palermo and Pod Nurse Haleigh (usual host Wheezy has taken a break this episode due to-well-her wheezy-ness). In this episode Spoons and Haleigh discuss King of Scars by our queen of fantasy, Leigh Bardugo! The first book in the final duology to the Grishaverse focuses on the dangers facing former-prince-now-king Nikolai of Ravka, Zoya, Nina, and other beloved characters from the universe. Join the club as these hosts swoon over our boy Nikolai and find PLENTY to laugh about from the truly hilarious to the absurd in this fan-favorite!
Skippers jump to 10:35
Pour yourself some kvas, raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of King of Scars
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Find this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!
Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.
Looking for exclusive TPBC content? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/storysirensstudio
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
*please note: this episode contains brief discussion of sexual assault, violence, and other sensitive topics as relevant to the book*
Welcome to Season 5 Episode 6 of That Pretentious Book Club!
In this episode the hosts discuss one of the most famous American novels of all times - I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by the ever-impressive and eternally inspiring Maya Angelou. Despite facing periodic censorship due to the sensitive nature of some of this book's content, this autobiography of the famous Maya Angelou has changed hearts, minds, and captured souls ever since its initial publication, revealing a society that in same ways seems eons away, despite being a shockingly recent part of our history. Join the hosts as they gush over this literary hero and one of her greatest masterpieces, finding every opportunity to lighten the mood along the way.
Skippers jump to 22:11
Pour yourself a drink, raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings...
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Find this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!
Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.
Looking for exclusive TPBC content? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/storysirensstudio
Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers!
Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.
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A Thousand Heartbeats
Welcome to Season 5 Episode 5 of That Pretentious Book Club!
In this episode the hosts discuss "the book Kiera wasn't writing" - AKA the long-awaited YA fantasy novel A Thousand Heartbeats by master-of-her-craft Kiera Cass. Joined again by pod-astrologist-Katherine, the club has plenty to say about this beautiful, action-packed story full of twists, turns, and unforgettable characters - but will the hosts opinions align with one another or will dissension be the order of the day...?
Skippers jump to 20:14
Pour yourself a drink, raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of A Thousand Heartbeats...
Support Leah, Jacob, and their beautiful family at GoFundMe! Every bit helps! https://gofund.me/3941ad83
Find this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!
Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.
Looking for exclusive TPBC content? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/storysirensstudio
Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers!
Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.
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The Three Musketeers
Welcome to Season 5 Episode 4 of That Pretentious Book Club!
In this new year's episode do their best to digest and discuss one of the most swashbucklingly fantastic adventures and also one of the longest books ever - The Three Musketeers by the talented writer and haver-of-good-times Alexandre Dumas. Join the book club as the hosts discuss the three musky boys and their young and irrationally confident companion in The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas.
Skippers jump to 17:44
Pour yourself a cup of tea (or join Porthos in inbibing something stronger), raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of The Three Musketeers.
Support Leah, Jacob, and their beautiful family at GoFundMe! Every bit helps! https://gofund.me/3941ad83
Find this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!
Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.
Looking for exclusive TPBC content? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/storysirensstudio
Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers!
Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.
Support the show
Customer Reviews
MAKES ME LAUGH EVERY TIME!
I love these gals! I am getting into reading now as an adult and this was my first podcast experience. I am so glad I ventured into podcasts to get reviews on books rather than some bait clicking person on YT.
I love how they portray the books in a easy to understand way and add a funny twist to their reviews. I laugh every time.
To be honest I enjoy this podcast so much, I now listen just for laughs rather than for getting reviews on books. Please keep making more! My first episode was the Scarlet Letter episode. I WAS HOOKED after that. Please don’t change
The no book club
Maybe they’re fantastic when (if?) they actually talk about the book, but I’ll never know because I didn’t make it that far. I listen on my work commute, and I by the time I got to work (over 20 minutes), the book hadn’t even been mentioned yet! It was just random chatting, nothing even slightly related to the novel.
Fave new podcast
I love this podcast so much! The ladies are funny and I love hearing their chats. Grab a glass of wine, get comfy, and give it a listen.