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The Book Jar Podcast

Marissa Trarback, Megan Breitenbach

A podcast between two avid readers in which the topics are chosen from the book jar! Episodes are released every two weeks. Send us your topics to have them added to the jar.

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65:44

Your Fave Feminist Reads w/ Taylor Andresen | Mona...

The Book Jar Podcast ·

2024/01/25

We have another guest on this episode of The Book Jar Pod: Taylor, from our sister podcast, The Queens of Fantasy podcast. Together, Marissa and Tay discuss a topic close to their hearts: What are some of your fave feminist reads? Taylor starts by recounting some of her most recent reads, and then the two readers dive into the topic. Let us know how you did in our trivia contest on our Discord channel or Instagram!We begin with Taylor's most-recently read novels and finish the episode by

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86:24

Books & Literature Trivia Contest | Featuring Tay &...

The Book Jar Podcast ·

2024/01/11

It's a crossover episode! We have two fabulous guests from our sister podcast, The Queens of Fantasy podcast, with us and we've decided to use a totally legitimate trivia contest and not-at-all-random scoring system to determine the reader who knows the most chaotic facts. Marissa, Megan, Alix, and Tay all have ten questions to ask and far too many answers to give. From Marissa cursing how long its been since she read Lord of the Rings and Little Women to Megan treating trivia like a

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77:28

2023: A Year In Review | Wrapping Up Our 2023 Best &...

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2023/12/28

It's been one heck of a year! And, we feel like we need to talk about the best – and the worst – books we read this year. So, join us, as both readers recap their year. From the number of books and pages read to the genres that filled those pages, these readers are going over it all – and we're thrilled to have you come along for the ride!We begin with our most currently read novels and finish the episode by discussing next week's topic!Expect us to discuss:Bright Young Women by Jessica

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65:21

Our Favourite Unproblematic Authors | R.F. Kuang,...

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2023/12/14

Megan and Marissa switch up their topic to talk about some amazing authors who also seem like great human beings. From calling out racism and misogyny and talking about hard-to-talk-about topics to donating time, money, and resources to charity, these authors are some of our favourites to read and recommend – on and off the page. Inspired by some recent events in the book world, this topic aims to talk about authors we'd happily recommend to anyone – and we're starting with you! We begin

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67:32

Fan-Casting Popular Books (And Our Fave Novels) |...

The Book Jar Podcast ·

2023/11/30

Casting movies and TV shows is a hard task. Naturally, this means we have to try it out for ourselves. In this episode, Marissa and Megan fan-cast some popular and some of their favourite novels. Marissa personally takes a hand at casting for Dracula, Throne of Glass, and A Court of Thorns and Roses. Megan decides that Ninth House, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing, and Sabriel are all in desperate need of an adaptation. Plus, Marissa adds a small twist of her own with a second list, just for

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120:25

NSFW Best and Worst Sex Scenes You've Ever Read | The...

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2023/11/16

Talk dirty to me... or maybe don't. In this NSFW episode of The Book Jar Podcast, Marissa and Megan share the best and the worst sex scenes they've read in novels. From terrible anatomy to euphemisms sheathed between lines, these sex scenes will leave you with questions you don't want answered. The first portion of this podcast is safe for work, with Marissa and Megan recounting the books they've read since our last podcast. Then, after a warning, we switch to Explicit mode, talking about

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53:07

Tropes That Belong In Trope Jail | Talking About...

The Book Jar Podcast ·

2023/11/02

Content Warnings: Incest, sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape, pedophiliaStraight to Trope Jail! Alright, we're talking about all the tropes that make us the most irritated. In short, the ones that make us wish we could make writing those tropes absolutely illegal.As always, we start by discussing our most recent reads and then dive straight into our topic. At the end of the pod, we discuss our upcoming reads and reveal our next topic (which, be warned, is a bit spicy 🥵)Expect us to talk

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61:43

What Books Took You Forever to Read? | Dracula, The...

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2023/10/19

No matter your reading speed, some books just sit on your "currently reading" shelf for longer than others. From being a bit on the slow side to being a more challenging read, these books aren't necessarily bad (though, sometimes, they are) but they do take extra time, dedication, and perserverance to finish. We're talking about those books this week: the ones who carried around for a bit longer than normal in order to finish. We start the pod as always by talking about our most recent

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62:16

All Of Our Most Recent Reads | Megan & Marissa Play...

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2023/10/05

Megan returns and we're using the first podcast to catch up on all the great books both readers have read over the past few months. They end by discussing their current reads and revealing the next topic pulled from the book jar.Expect us to discuss: Angel Mage by Garth NixA Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank GreenAll of Us Villains by C.L. Herman & Amanda FoodyPaper Girls, Vol. 1 by Brian K. VaughanStrike the Zither by Joan HeThe Hating Game by Sally ThroneThe Sunbearer Trials by

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47:07

What Is Your Favourite Fantasy Series Or Books w/...

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2023/09/21

Dragons, elves, witches, warlocks, adventures with Hobbits, fae kings and queens: what's not to love about fantasy novels? While fantasy is a fun and captivating genre to read, some fantasy books hit us harder. From high fantasy worlds dreamt up by Tolkien, Sanderson, and Maas to gripping low fantasy adventures from Chloe Gong and Leigh Bardugo, this week we're talking about the fantasy books and series we love.Oh, and we're doing it with two guests! Meet Alix and Tay, two queens of

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52:31

The Best Book Endings With Alix Calfa | The...

The Book Jar Podcast ·

2023/09/07

What makes a good book ending? From the nicely wrapped-up books written by Jane Austen to the frustrating, hand-wringing cliffhangers by Sarah J. Maas, Marissa and Alix, our guest star, discuss all the books that ended perfectly – at least for them.We end with an exciting announcement about our newest project!Expect us to talk about:Emma by Jane AustenThe Way of Kings & Words of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan (and Brandon Sanderson)The Ones We're

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58:45

What Books Influenced You As A Reader? | Twilight,...

The Book Jar Podcast ·

2023/08/24

Alix is back with Marissa to discuss all the books that influenced them. From changing what type of main characters they looked for to reminding them of the value of a fast and fun read, Marissa and guest, Alix, are diving into a wonderful world of books that left their mark. The two readers end this episode by pulling next week's out of the jar. Expect us to discuss:Twilight by Stephanie MeyerThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsThrone of Glass by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Thorns and Roses by

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55:53

What Is Your Best Literary Brag? | Talking About Fast...

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2023/08/10

Marissa is joined by a different reader this week, Alix Calfa. Together, Alix and Marissa discuss their biggest and greatest literary brags. From accounting the many books they've read over the years to the amazing feat of being able to read in a car, the two readers use this rare opportunity to brag it up.Expect us to discuss:Pride & Prejudice by Jane AustenEmma by Jane AustenSense & Sensibility by Jane AustenPersuasion by Jane AustenMansfield Park by Jane AustenMultiple Works by

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58:59

What Genres Are You Surprised Are Popular & Which Do...

The Book Jar Podcast ·

2023/07/27

Trends are often surprising. In this episode, our two readers discuss all the surprise trends they've seen recently – and some they wish would come back around. From the surge of love for historical romance novels to the desire to find a few more steampunk novels on the shelf, we're here to discuss it all. Expect us to start with a recap of Marissa's past two weeks of reading, which might take a while. And then, the two readers dive right in, finishing off with some news, an announcement of

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65:26

What Is Your Favourite Book With A Sad Or Tragic...

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2023/07/13

Sometimes, a happily ever after just isn't possible. This week, Megan and Marissa discuss their fave books that end in sadness and tragedy. From Romeo & Juliet to No One Is Talking About This, get ready to hear about the saddest stories that we loved reading. Please be warned that this episode does contain spoilers.As always, we start with a discussion on our most recent reads and we end with our upcoming reads and the drawing of our next topic.Expect us to discuss: The Stormlight

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54:21

Who Are Your Favourite Popular Young Adult (YA)...

The Book Jar Podcast ·

2023/06/29

Young adult characters are some of the most memorable characters in literature. Whether inspired by real-life events or for the purpose of flying around mythical lands, YA characters can obtain their popularity for many reasons. In this episode, Marissa and Megan discuss which popular YA characters are their favourites and why. We also discuss our most recent reads, the end of Marissa's reading slump, upcoming reads, and our next topic.Expect us to discuss: Soul Feud by Juniper

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56:35

What Books Do You Wish Would Get An Adaptation? | The...

The Book Jar Podcast ·

2023/06/01

The book might be better, but sometimes the movie just hits the spot. In this episode, Megan and Marissa discuss the books they'd love to see come to life on the screen. From favourites they want to see come alive to stories that had potential but didn't marvel, we dive into these books and what makes them perfect for the big screen.We also discuss our most recent reads, the end of Marissa's reading slump, upcoming reads, and our next topic.Expect us to discuss: The Shining by Stephen

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57:52

How Do You Decide Which Books You Keep On Your Shelf?...

The Book Jar Podcast ·

2023/05/18

Are you a book hoarder or a careful collector? In this episode, Marissa and Megan discuss how they decide which books get to grace their shelves and which ones get donated or sent away. From beautiful copies to nostalgic editions and everything in between, these two readers are discussing the biggest question for book lovers: how do you decide which ones to let go of? We also discuss our most recent reads, Marissa's reading slump, upcoming reads, and our next topic.Expect us to

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59:16

Our Favourite Plot-Based Tropes | The Hunger Games,...

The Book Jar Podcast ·

2023/05/04

When it comes to plots, we all have tropes we love. From enemies becoming friends to found family and more, Megan and Marissa discuss the plot tropes they can't get enough of. Both readers dive into the specifics of the tropes that they love – and expect us to gush about our absolute favourite examples as well! Expect us to discuss: Some Kind of Animal by Maria Romansco-MooreThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanI'm Afraid of Men by Vivek ShrayaThe Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes by Suzanne

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62:39

What Book-Related Questions Have We Always Wanted to...

The Book Jar Podcast ·

2023/04/20

It's like 20 questions, but all about books! Megan and Marissa ask each other book-related questions that they've always wanted to ask each other. From debating who would win a crossover Hunger Games between Sabriel and Katniss to discovering the best and worst book recommendations we've given each other, this episode is all about answering the easy, the fun, and the hard questions we have for each other.Expect us to discuss: Sabriel by Garth NixAllegiant by Veronica RothRed Queen & War

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