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Mostly Fictional

Mostly Fictional Podcast

In this podcast, readers Pam and Hallie share their thoughts on the books of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

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Ep. 110: Our Favorite Children’s Lit

Mostly Fictional ·

2025/04/23

If you're reading this, Hallie's baby has arrived! This is a prerecorded episode about our favorite children's literature. (Though be warned, listeners, there is a PG-13 word for "butt" in this episode, so it may not be entirely family friendly.) Enjoy!Books mentioned, in order:Slinky Malinky, written and illustrated by Lynley DoddThe Very Hungry Caterpillar, written and illustrated by Eric CarleRed is Best by Kathy Stinson, illustrated by Robin Baird LewisStellaluna, written and illustrated by

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56:52

Ep. 109: Pam Breaks a Rule for Her Book Haul

Mostly Fictional ·

2025/04/16

Hallie has a DNF and Pam has a book haul!Books mentioned, in order: Gone Girl by Gillian FlynnWild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghyOnce There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghyMigrations by Charlotte McConaghyWicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory MaguireA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J MaasThe Lies of Locke Lamorra by Scott LynchSix of Crows by Leigh BardugoGame of Thrones by George RR MartinThe Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon ChakrabortyErotic Stories

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53:51

Ep. 108: Hallie Finally Finished a Book!

Mostly Fictional ·

2025/04/09

Pam has back-to-back John Greens to report, and Hallie starts one of her most anticipated reads of the year.Books mentioned, in order: The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John GreenThe Door by Magda Szabó, translated by Len RixMy Brilliant Friend by Elena FerranteThe Book of Goose of Yiyun LiThe Turn of the Screw by Henry JamesEverything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Disease by John GreenThe Terror by Dan SimmonsThe Ministry of Time by

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41:25

Ep. 107: Hallie's On-Deck-To-Read List

Mostly Fictional ·

2025/04/02

Hallie still hasn't finished a book, but she's trying! And Pam has a book haul. Books mentioned, in order:The Queen of Paris: A Novel of Coco Chanel by Pamela Binnings EwenEmilienne by Pamela Binnings EwenSame As It Ever Was by Claire LombardoSandwich by Catherine NewmanThe Terror by Dan SimmonsThe Door by Magda SzabóThe Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John GreenLa version qui n'intéresse personne (The Version That Interests No One) by Emmanuelle PierrotWild Dark Shore by

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45:50

Ep. 106: Celebrating Spring with Cold, Ominous Reads

Mostly Fictional ·

2025/03/26

Hallie is still struggling to find time to finish a book, but Pam has two titles to report!Books mentioned, in order:The Last Gifts of the Universe by Riley AugustDon’t Let the Forest In by CG DrewsBridge to Terabithia by Katherine PatersonHorror Movie by Paul TremblayWitchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady HendrixMisery by Stephen KingThe Door by Magda SzabóThe Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John GreenThe Terror by Dan SimmonsThe Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing

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61:16

Ep. 105: Pam's Current Reads Are Giving Her a Hug

Mostly Fictional ·

2025/03/19

Hallie shares two buddy read updates, and Pam has a French book haul. Books mentioned, in order:Water Moon: A Novel by Samantha Sotto YambaoO Pioneers by Willa CatherThe Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon ChakrabortyBlack Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon JamesThe Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John GreenEverything is Tuberculosis by John GreenThe Door by Magda SzabóThe Last Gifts of the Universe by Riley AugustLa version qui n’intéresse personne by Emmanuelle Pierrot

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49:21

Ep. 104: Hallie’s Incredibly Bookish Weekend Adventures

Mostly Fictional ·

2025/03/12

Pam shares three finished titles, and Hallie shares exciting news!Books mentioned, in order:Horror Movie by Paul TremblayThe Man Who Loved Books Too Much: The True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession by Allison Hoover BartlettThe Pretenders Jo Harkin The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasHamnet by Maggie O’FarrellWitchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady HendrixHorrorstor by Grady Hendrix The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady HendrixMy Best

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57:26

Ep. 103: Hallie Has a Loophole For Reading Her...

Mostly Fictional ·

2025/03/05

Pam's book club rant continues! Plus, Hallie previews the buddy reads she's doing for March. Books mentioned, in order: Grievers by Adrienne Maree BrownHow High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia NagamatsuMaroons by Adrienne Maree BrownAncestors by Adrienne Maree BrownHorror Movie by Paul TremblayThe Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon ChakrabortyThe Odyssey by HomerThe Lord of the Rings by JRR TolkienThe Pretenders by Jo HarkinWolf Hall by Hilary MantelHamnet by Maggie O’FarrellThe Marriage Portrait

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58:11

Ep. 102: One of Pam’s Reads Gave Her the Ick

Mostly Fictional ·

2025/02/26

This week, we had 5, 1, AND 3-star books to review!Books mentioned, in order:Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health by Marty Makary, MDThe Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky ChambersGideon the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirRednecks by Taylor BrownSame As It Ever Was by Claire LombardoBlack Woods Blue Sky by Eowyn IveyTo the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn IveyThe Snow Child by Eowyn IveyThe Unexpected Gift by Berna KingThe Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon

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59:19

Ep. 101: Pam's "DNHF" Week

Mostly Fictional ·

2025/02/19

This week, we're catching up after our 100th episode bonanza last week! Books mentioned, in order: Glorious Exploits by Ferdia LennonLoveless by Alice OsemanThe Guest by Emma ClineLifeform by Jenny SlatePeaces by Helen OyemiWhat Is Not Yours Is Not Yours by Helen OyemiMr. Fox by Helen OyemiAmerican Rapture by CJ LeedeThe Con Artist by Fred Van Lente, illustrations by Tom FowlerThe Transit of Venus by Shirley HazzardFountainhead by Ayn RandThe Sense of an Ending by Julian BarnesThe Long Way to a

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46:17

Ep. 100: Our 100th Episode Bonanza! 🥳

Mostly Fictional ·

2025/02/12

It's our 100th episode, can you believe it! We share some reflections on how we've changed since Episode 1, as well as share Book "Superlatives" and do what we're calling the Time Traveler Tag. Books mentioned, in order: Simon Vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky AlbertalliFour Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver BurkemanJonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna ClarkePiranesi by Susanna ClarkeWhen Women Were Dragons by Kelly BarnhillThe Crane Husband by Kelly BarnhillWelcome to

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59:05

Ep. 99: Reading & Relaxation & … EELS?!?!

Mostly Fictional ·

2025/02/05

Pam read lots of books about the water, and Hallie has a library haul. Books mentioned, in order:Celestial Harmonies by Peter Esterhazy, translated by Judith SollosyNona the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirHow Far The Light Reaches: A Life in 10 Sea Creatures by Sabrina ImblerThe Soul of an Octopus by Sy MontgomeryHow to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals by Sy MontgomeryDisorientation by Elaine Hsieh ChouFilterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture by Kyle Chayka, narrated by Kaleo GriffithThe

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45:39

Ep. 98: Our 2025 Anticipated Titles (& Hallie's...

Mostly Fictional ·

2025/01/29

We share 10 titles we are looking forward to in 2025! Books mentioned, in order: What If It's Us by Adam Silvera and Becky AlbertalliOnyx Storm by Rebecca YarrosFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosIron Flame by Rebecca YarrosFifteen Dogs by André AlexisNona the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirHow Far The Light Reaches: A Life In 10 Sea Creatures by Sabrina ImblerThe Soul of an Octopus by Sy MontgomeryBlack Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn IveyThe Snow Child by Eowyn IveyElatsoe by Darcie Little BadgerTo the Bright Edge of the

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58:25

Ep. 97: Does Pam Only Read Happy Books Now?

Mostly Fictional ·

2025/01/22

Pam read three books and Hallie read NONE!Books mentioned, in order:Table for Two: Fictions by Amor TowlesKillers of a Certain Age by Deanna RaybournDemon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverAlbatross by Terry FallisThe Savior's Book Café Story in Another World by Kyouka Izumi, Oumiya, Reiko SakuradaCelestial Harmonies by Peter EsterhazyWar and Peace by Leo TolstoyTransit of Venus by Shirley Hazzard Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture by Kyle ChaykaNona the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirWhat If It's Us

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46:02

Ep. 96: Hallie Wants Pam to Slow Down on Her Audiobook

Mostly Fictional ·

2025/01/15

Hallie has her first DNF! And pushes Pam to pick three words to describe her reading.Books mentioned, in order:Clean Air by Sarah BlakeEliza and her Monsters by Francesca ZappiaFox 8 by George SaundersOpen Throat by Henry HokeTenth of December by George SaundersTable for Two: Fictions by Amor TowlesSwamplandia! by Karen RussellSt. Lucy’s Home by Karen RussellThe Beast You Are by Paul TremblayCelestial Harmonies by Peter EsterhazyMarrying the Ketchups by Jennifer CloseA Secret Kept by Tatiana de

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64:29

Ep. 95: Pam is Completing Hallie’s 2025 Reading Goals

Mostly Fictional ·

2025/01/08

It's a huge catch up episode! We've got a lot of books to tell you about today. Here we go!Books mentioned, in order:Data Baby: My Life in a Psychological Experiment by Susannah BreslinMr. Penumbra’s 24-hour Bookstore by Robin SloanDiary of a Provincial Lady by EM Delafield (series)Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirHarrow the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirMiddlegame by Seanan McGuireThe City We Became by NK JemesinThe Heart in Winter by Kevin BarryTrue Grit by Charles PortisCyrano de Bergerac by Edmond

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82:59

Ep. 94: Our 2024 Wrap Up and 2025 Reading Goals!

Mostly Fictional ·

2025/01/01

Happy New Year, it's our end of year episode!! We hope you enjoy all our stats and reflections!Books mentioned, in order: House of Leaves by Mark DanielewskiThe Absolute Book by Elizabeth KnoxGone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellWar and Peace by Leo TolstoyThe English Understand Wool by Helen DeWitt84, Charing Cross Road by Helene HanffThe Thirteenth Tale by Diane SetterfieldGuards Guards by Terry PratchettThe Secret History by Donna TarttSense and Sensibility by Jane AustenThe Hunchback of Notre

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49:50

Ep. 93: Pam Basically Researched Herself into a Mood...

Mostly Fictional ·

2024/12/18

Meanwhile, Hallie has no idea where her current read came from! Books mentioned, in order:She’s a Lamb by Meredith HambrockYellowface by RF KuangPet by Catherine ChidgeyThe Lost Girls by Sonia HartlTwilight by Stephenie MeyerPersuasion by Jane AustenGone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellMansfield Park by Jane AustenPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenGideon the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirThe Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi LeeSeven Deadly Sins: The Biology of Being Human by Dr. Guy

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40:05

Ep. 92: Our Accidental Canadian Author Episode

Mostly Fictional ·

2024/12/11

Hallie finished her 3000 year book, and Pam has some last minute library reads!Books mentioned, in order:The Actual Star by Monica ByrneCloud Atlas by David MitchellMoon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig RiceStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelThe Marrow Thieves by Cherie DimalineMonsters: A Fan’s Dilemma by Claire DedererThe Lost Girls by Sonia HartlShe’s a Lamb by Meredith HambrockYellowface by RF KuangFriends of the Museum by Heather McGowanPersuasion by Jane AustenGone with the Wind by

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47:26

Ep. 91: Our Current Reads Sound Like They're About...

Mostly Fictional ·

2024/12/04

In this episode, we go on a Storygraph tangent!Books mentioned, in order: Crooked Kingdom by Leigh BardugoJames by Percival EverettThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark TwainThe Trees by Percival EverettDemon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverTwo Can Play Ali HazelwoodSix Stories by Max WesolowskiSadie by Courtney SummersBlood Test: A Comedy by Charles BaxterThe One by James MarsThe Measure by Nikki ErlickThe Most by Jessica AnthonyMy Husband by Maud VenturaMoon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig

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