HI BARBIE! Its girls night, plus one Ken (special guest Nathan Simmons)! Join the squad for our discussion of the already iconic Barbie movie. We talk about the films brilliant marketing, Barbies

Sorry to *bug* you, but weve got a new episode here! Join the Squad for a discussion of Piata by Leopoldo Gout. We chat about the horrors of colonialism, puberty, and of course, whether the book is

Have you ever wondered: What if Jane Austen, but gay? Join the squad and returning guest Tirzah Price for an episode where we explore this very important question. First, we discuss Andrew Ahns 2022

In this very special post-July 4th episode (featuring some fireworks), the Squad discusses Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyahs debut novel Chain-Gang All Stars. Join in as we chat about incarceration in the Un

The future of the world is going to be okay because the squad has THE POWER! In this episode, we talk about the Amazon Prime adaptation of The Power by Naomi Alderman, which we read for the podcast b

Join us in the formal dining room for our discussion of Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson. We talk about satire (and how this book isnt that), class and the antics of The Rich, the characters, and ne

Are you there, God? Its us, the Squad and special guest Annika! This time we talk about the 2023 film adaptation of Judy Blumes coming-of-age classic, Are You There, God? Its Me, Margaret. There

Your prayers have been answered! A tattooed, queer nun is here to save the day! Join the Squad as we chat about Margot Douaihys debut novel, Scorched Grace. We talk about the novels genre play, Sist

Author Gabriella Saab joins the Book Squad to talk about her new novel, Daughters of Victory. But first, we have to discuss the wild romp that is The 355. We question the plot, chat about our favorite

Join the Book Squad (plus special guest Ellis!) as we take on a thicc book, Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez. We talk about the narrative structure, shifting perspectives, Argentinian politics,