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The To Read List Podcast

The To Read List

Most people have books on their shelves they"ve been meaning to read. Bailey has 125. With this podcast, she and her friends set out to finish their ever-growing To Read Lists.

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42:03

Ready Player Lincoln

The To Read List Podcast ·

2019/12/25

LINCOLN IN THE BARDO by George Saunders & READY PLAYER ONE by Ernest Cline. Happy Holidays from the To Read List! To celebrate, we review two beloved books, READY PLAYER ONE and LINCOLN IN THE BARDO! Will Toby appreciate the George Saunders novel more the second time he attempts it? Will Bailey understand Ernest Cline’s video game references? Tune in to find out.

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36:52

Bonus: The LITTLE WOMEN Spectacular!

The To Read List Podcast ·

2019/12/18

LITTLE WOMEN by Louisa May Alcott. *NOTE: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS.* In this very special episode, Bailey invites four of her favorite ladies to analyze Louisa May Alcott’s coming of age classic, LITTLE WOMEN! We dig deep into the characters, such as how Jo breaks gender expectations, Amy masters the patriarchy, and Beth… is a bummer. Plus, we share facts about Alcott and a personality quiz.

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48:48

Just Outlander Kids

The To Read List Podcast ·

2019/12/11

OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon & JUST KIDS by Patti Smith. With only a few hours of sleep, Andrew reviews his longest book yet—OUTLANDER! His verdict may surprise you. Then Bailey discusses JUST KIDS and learns she might be too square for Patti Smith. Finally, Toby makes his debut as game master.

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20:50

Minisode: Apocalypse Necessities

The To Read List Podcast ·

2019/12/04

To celebrate the launch of Elaine’s Cooking for the Soul, a post-apocalyptic cooking podcast, we talk with creator Alli Schleisman about the tools from literature we’d take with us into the apocalypse. Some of us will survive, some of us will thrive… and some will get a stomachache from too much pasta. Check out Elaine’s Cooking for the Soul here.

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45:24

East of Normal

The To Read List Podcast ·

2019/11/27

EAST OF EDEN by John Steinbeck & NORMAL PEOPLE by Sally Rooney. The crew digs into two beloved books, one a classic, one a new release. Toby discusses biblical allusions and fun sociopaths in EAST OF EDEN, while Bailey reconnects with high school ex-boyfriends via Sally Rooney’s NORMAL PEOPLE. Plus, Andrew teaches us the surprising things you can learn from a human dissection.

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15:08

Minisode: Goodreads' Never-Ending Book Quiz!

The To Read List Podcast ·

2019/11/20

To celebrate the annual Goodreads Choice Awards, we compete in Goodreads’ Never-Ending Book Quiz! The trivia questions are based on the books we’ve read, so you’d think that we’d be good at this. You’d think. Try the quiz for yourself here: https://www.goodreads.com/trivia/home

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47:27

The Fault in My Year of Rest and Relaxation

The To Read List Podcast ·

2019/11/13

THE FAULT IN OUR STARS by John Green & MY YEAR OF REST AND RELAXATION by Ottessa Moshfegh. This week, we dig deep into two recent bestsellers: THE FAULT IN OUR STARS and MY YEAR OF REST AND RELAXATION! We discuss teen romance, the allure of sleep, and famous events in Dutch history. (Spoiler alert, Toby hasn’t heard of Mata Hari and thinks it’s weird if you have.) Plus, Dillon fills us in on his progress with HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS.

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25:17

Minisode: #LiterarySquad

The To Read List Podcast ·

2019/11/06

Inspired by both Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Taylor Swift, we choose the literary characters we wish were part of our best friend “squads.” Unsurprisingly, Bailey picks multiple cats. Plus, Andrew reveals the person he’d most want to host his holiday party, and Toby shares his plan to survive the apocalypse.

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43:10

The Great and Secret Dracula

The To Read List Podcast ·

2019/10/30

DRACULA by Bram Stoker & THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW by Clive Barker. Spoooooky Halloween! We discuss two scary novels—THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW by Clive Barker and DRACULA by Bram Stoker—using our best (worst) Transylvanian accents. As an extra treat, we break down the concept of an “unlikeable character” and what makes Count Dracula “extra.”

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18:40

Minisode: Spoooooky Stories

The To Read List Podcast ·

2019/10/23

To get you in the Halloween spirit, we talk about three spooky stories: “The Veldt” by Ray Bradbury, “House of Puppets” by Junji Ito, and “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe. Then, for our grand finale, we improvise the scariest story about flan you’ve ever heard. Hold on to your bats!

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47:39

Death with Casual Interruptions

The To Read List Podcast ·

2019/10/16

THE CASUAL VACANCY by J.K. Rowling & DEATH WITH INTERRUPTIONS by Jose Saramago. We dig deep into lesser-known works by two of our favorite authors. Andrew covers DEATH WITH INTERRUPTIONS by Jose Saramago, while Bailey tackles THE CASUAL VACANCY, a novel by J.K. Rowling that has nothing to do with witchcraft or wizardry. We discuss miraculous puzzles, talking scythes, and how reading can be like eating beets. Plus, we reveal the results of our Halloween Instagram poll.

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17:24

Minisode: Required Reading

The To Read List Podcast ·

2019/10/09

We share the books we had to read for school that we ended up loving. It’s the best kind of fun—mandatory! Plus, we discuss the Untitled Goose Game, signature scents, and the easiest way to tell if an English teacher is cool.

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46:16

Alias V

The To Read List Podcast ·

2019/10/02

ALIAS GRACE by Margaret Atwood & V FOR VENDETTA by Alan Moore. In this new episode, we cover our first graphic novel—V FOR VENDETTA by Alan Moore! After Toby tells us all about the iconic comic, Bailey digs into ALIAS GRACE by Margaret Atwood. It’s a haunting historical fiction story about murder, sexism, and… quilting? Then Andrew shares some shocking things that Moore and Atwood have in common. He also introduces a game that’s never been attempted on a podcast… perhaps for good reason.

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18:05

Minisode: The Strand Quiz

The To Read List Podcast ·

2019/09/25

If you want to work at the mecca for all bibliophiles—Strand Books in New York City—you must pass a book quiz. In this minisode, HR rep Dillon administers the quiz to Bailey, Toby, and Andrew. Although only two cohosts perform well enough to get the job, all three turn into competitive monsters… which is a win for you, the listener. Take the Strand quiz for yourself here.

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45:12

Cloudypants

The To Read List Podcast ·

2019/09/18

BOSSYPANTS by Tina Fey & CLOUD ATLAS by David Mitchell. Bailey questions whether CLOUD ATLAS is gimmicky, genius, or gimmicky genius. Meanwhile, Andrew feels conflicted about Tina Fey’s hilarious memoir, BOSSYPANTS. We talk about waterslides, Chex Mix bookmarks, and deep-fried books. Oh, and Dillon finally makes it through the first 150 pages in HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS.

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20:24

Minisode: Red, White & Royal Review!

The To Read List Podcast ·

2019/09/11

RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE by Casey McQuiston. In this bonus episode, Bailey reviews the book of the summer: RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE by Casey McQuiston! We talk about hot British scones, character horoscopes, and the universal experience of tween girls growing up in the 90s.

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42:12

The Red Eye of the World

The To Read List Podcast ·

2019/09/04

THE RED TENT by Anita Diamant & THE EYE OF THE WORLD by Robert Jordan. Toby reviews a book he found on the side of the road—THE EYE OF THE WORLD by Robert Jordan—while Bailey reads THE RED TENT, a book she’s had on her shelf for over two decades. We talk about feminist reimaginings and reluctant magicians. Plus, one of the hosts gets pummeled in a game about Israeli soccer stars.

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19:39

Minisode: "Siri, Who Won the Triwizard Tournament?"

The To Read List Podcast ·

2019/08/28

In this minisode, Andrew and Dillon compete in Harry Potter trivia. Who’s the muggle and who’s the auror? The answer may not surprise you.

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42:56

The Wilder Bird Chronicle

The To Read List Podcast ·

2019/08/21

WILDER GIRLS by Rory Power & THE WIND-UP BIRD CHRONICLE by Haruki Murakami. In this very special episode, we interview Rory Power, author of the unsettling and evocative new novel WILDER GIRLS! Rory tells us about her inspirations, her writing process, and her to read list. Plus, Andrew finishes Haruki Murakami’s THE WIND-UP BIRD CHRONICLE… seven years after he started it. Was it worth the wait? Let’s find out!

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15:45

Bonus: Meet the Hosts!

The To Read List Podcast ·

2019/08/14

In this bonus minisode, we take a break from reviewing/reading books to introduce ourselves. Which host is a Slytherin? Which one of us had a Greek myth-themed birthday party? Who plays softball in jean shorts? Let’s find out!

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