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Designated Reading Buddies

Designated Reading Buddies

Designated Reading Buddies is all about connecting with your besties through the world of books. So grab your coffee, snuggle your pet and read with us!

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Ep 29: Ninth House

Designated Reading Buddies ·

2023/04/19

For most people, second chances are supposed to keep you out of trouble and start fresh. But for Alex Stern, joining Lethe and Yale caused more confusion and danger than she could have ever anticipated. Join us as we navigate Yale's secret societies, magic, danger, and murder.

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00:34:20

Ep 28: The Last Chance Library

Designated Reading Buddies ·

2023/04/02

What would you do if one of your favorite places was closing down? Join us as we chat about June, how she fights for her local library, and the other challenges she faces in The Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson!

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00:44:40

Ep 27: Girl With No Job

Designated Reading Buddies ·

2023/03/19

Growing up as a millennial learning how to navigate social media, cancel culture, and being famous! Join us as we chat about Girl With No Job by Claudia Oshry. We follow the ups and downs of her life growing up in Long Island and Manhattan to living her dream. You can follow Claudia @girlwithnojob

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00:47:37

Ep 26: All The Light We Cannot See

Designated Reading Buddies ·

2023/03/05

Imagine being blind in France during World War II! Join us as we chat about All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. This novel follows the POV of Werner and Marie - Laure as they grow up and go through their own turmoils during WWII.

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00:27:07

Ep 25: The Dictionary of Lost Words

Designated Reading Buddies ·

2023/02/19

We have LOTS to say about this historical fiction! Join us as we chat about The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams.

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00:44:29

Ep 24: Love in the Time of Serial Killers

Designated Reading Buddies ·

2023/02/06

Can true love survive a true crime obsession? 🔪 Intaking nothing but true crime isn’t useful for dating these days. Join us as we chat about Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson.

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00:43:27

Ep 23: The Divines

Designated Reading Buddies ·

2023/01/22

There are some things in life that will haunt you for the rest of your life. Maybe it’s an embarrassing conversation with your childhood crush, maybe it’s the time you accidentally tripped up the stairs in front of a group of people, or maybe it’s wondering if the girl you bullied in school actually died that one night before summer break. At least that’s the case for Josephine. Join us as we chat about The Divines by Ellie Eaton!

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00:30:45

Bonus Ep: Merry Little Meet Cute

Designated Reading Buddies ·

2022/12/25

Merry Christmas 🎄and Happy Holidays! Join us as we chat about this SPICY book, Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone.

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00:39:34

Ep 22: The Twelve Dates of Christmas

Designated Reading Buddies ·

2022/12/18

12 days, 12 dates, & 12 different guys during the Christmas season! Join us as we chat about Kate going on these hilariously awkward dates in The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss.

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00:40:27

Ep 21: One Day in December

Designated Reading Buddies ·

2022/12/04

You see a boy through a bus window. You lock eyes with each other and basically fall in love. The bus drives away and you never think you will find that boy again, until........ he is your best friends new boyfriend! Join us as we chat about One Day in December by Josie Silver!

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00:52:08

Ep 20: The Last Grand Duchess

Designated Reading Buddies ·

2022/11/21

Ready to go for a wild ride? Join us as we chat about the Romanov Dynasty as it came crashing down. The Last Grand Duchess by Bryn Turnbull is an amazing historical fiction book from the POV of the eldest Romanov daughter, Olga!

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00:36:40

Bonus Ep: It Starts With Us

Designated Reading Buddies ·

2022/11/11

🛑TRIGGER WARNING🛑. This episode does talk about domestic abuse. Join us as we chat about It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover, the sequel to It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover. We have a lot to say about this book so strap in for a wild ride! National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 SMS: Text START to 88788 Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service

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00:44:24

Ep 19: Anatomy: a love story

Designated Reading Buddies ·

2022/11/06

If you were a prominent woman in the 1800's who wants to become a surgeon, what lengths would you go through? Hazel Sinnett is a lady who wants just that but to get there she has much more to go through! Join us as we chat about Anatomy: a love story by Dana Schwartz.

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00:26:55

Bonus Ep: Practical Magic

Designated Reading Buddies ·

2022/10/31

Our last episode for our first Halloween Booktacular and we are going to chat about 2 sisters that are there for each other no matter what. Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman was turned into a movie in 1998 and is one of our favorite movies. Enjoy and Happy Halloween!! 🎃

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00:44:28

Bonus Ep: Childhood Halloween

Designated Reading Buddies ·

2022/10/27

Candy, costumes, and of course favorite movies! Join us as we chat about what we did growing up for Halloween. 🎃

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00:38:03

Bonus Ep: Scray Stories

Designated Reading Buddies ·

2022/10/24

Stories that will give you the ick but also have you asking for more! Join us as we share scary stories for our first annual 👻 Halloween Booktacular! Where we found our stories! Alex: http://www.theoccultmuseum.com/10-short-creepypasta-horror-stories-that-will-make-you-shudder/ https://www.scoopwhoop.com/world/short-scary-stories-reddit/ (last story) This Old New House The Woman in the Oven There’s no Reason to be

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00:39:21

Ep 18: The Haunting of Ashburn House

Designated Reading Buddies ·

2022/10/16

Ashburn's dead are not at rest . . . 👻 Join us as we chat about The Haunting of Ashburn House by Darcy Coates. Adrienne and her cat, Wolfgang, are trying to figure out this old house given to her by her dead Aunt. Little does she know this house comes with instructions!

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00:51:38

Ep 17: The Turn of The Key

Designated Reading Buddies ·

2022/10/02

"Because it was the lies that got me here in the first place . And I have to believe that it's the truth that will get me out." - Ruth Ware, The Turn of The Key Rowan takes a job as a nanny in Scotland for a wealthy family but little does she know the house has secrets just like her. Join us as we discuss this thrilling mystery novel by Ruth Ware.

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00:40:04

Ep 16: Daisy Jones & The Six

Designated Reading Buddies ·

2022/09/18

Ever wonder what it was like to be a huge band in the Seventies? Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid makes you feel like you were really there. Join us as we chat about Daisy and Billy's wild ride of love, drugs, & rock n' roll.

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00:37:27

Ep 15: Gild

Designated Reading Buddies ·

2022/09/04

Join us as we discuss Gild by Raven Kennedy. This is the myth of King Midas turned into an adult fantasy series. Gild is the first in the series and it sets up in a place with romance and danger.

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