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In Our Bookish Era

In Our Bookish Era

A Book Lovers Podcast.Listen in as Rachael and Kristia, two long distance besties, chat about the books they've been loving recently.Warning: your TBR may be in danger!Music: www.purple-planet.com Sound Effects: www.zapslat.com

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Mini Books = Mini Eps

In Our Bookish Era ·

2022/06/10

Life has been a bit hectic for Kristia and Rachael but what better way to feel accomplished than knocking out a short stories. Even better when it's a TEN OUTTA TEN! Rachel's book keeps it's character names to itself while a daughter is telling us about her life with her, maybe a witch (probably a witch), mother. It's all about coming of age.Book Discussed:My Evil Mother by Margaret Atwood

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36:40

Episode 78 - Reese Witherspoon Book Club

In Our Bookish Era ·

2022/05/31

Reese Witherspoon has chosen a lot of great books for her book club. This episode we're diving into two of them. One has magic, one has long lost lovers. Everyone is discovering who they are and what they want out of life. Fives all around.Books Discussed:The Rules of Magic by Alice HoffmanSeven Days in June by Tia Williams

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38:33

Episode 77 - M is for Murder

In Our Bookish Era ·

2022/05/17

and N is for No Way Kristia & Rachael are covering books about murder, never say that coming! Yes, we know this isn't a surprise, but the murder in the first book was. It was an accident... until it became an even bigger issue when the Aunties get involved and help cover up the crime. But, what are families for. The killer in our second book has no family, nature vs nurture anyone? This killer is all about cataloging smells and he wants to be the only one who possesses that certain spell, so

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58:48

Episode 76 - April Showers & May Flowers

In Our Bookish Era ·

2022/05/03

April Showers Bring May Flowers. Or where we live, April showers bring more May showers. Anywhos, this episode we've gotten our inspiration from that saying and embraced it with our covers! Rachael is all about the April Showers this round. Her book is a psychological thriller, a mom goes missing, or did she just run away, lets see what her husband has to think about that. Her family has been unkind to her since an accident killed her youngest daughter, maybe she'll just stay away.Kristia is

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20:09

Poetry Minis (2)

In Our Bookish Era ·

2022/04/29

What rhymes with orange? Not a clue - but we've got more poetry for you! This time Kristia borrowed a book from Rachael, and there's definitely a theme with these minis. This book will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. And in true Kristia fashion, she couldn't pick just one favorite, so prepare yourself for a handful of powerful poems. Book Discussed: Your Heart is the Sea by Nikita Gill

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Episode 75 - The Silver Tsunami

In Our Bookish Era ·

2022/04/19

Do you ever get tired of them youngin's trying to solve crimes with no life experience? If you said yes, have we got the books for you! This episode it's Seniors Solving Crime. Two sets of four do what the police forces can't and solve murders. We can't give it all away here - you'll just have to listenBooks Discussed:The Thursday Murder Club by Richard OsmanDeath in the Sunshine by Steph Broadribb

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15:12

Poetry Minis (1)

In Our Bookish Era ·

2022/04/15

Happy Poetry Month!To kick us off Rachael has a lovely collection of poems to take us on a journey of growth and healing. It is a celebration of love in all forms, and we can't wait to celebrate with youBook Discussed:The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kuar

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45:53

Episode 72 - Revenge, Best Served Cold

In Our Bookish Era ·

2022/04/05

If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us, do we not laugh? If you poison us, do we not die? And if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?This episode is all about revenge. Revenge on the men who killed our children, on those who bullied our babies to take their own lives, revenge on those who hurt others and were never punished. It pulls us back into a life we thought we had left for good, a place that is part make-believe and part real world, where we must trust our own instincts to save

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Episode 71 - Spring is here!

In Our Bookish Era ·

2022/03/22

We've made it out of the dreary Winter and it's finally Spring! What better way to ring in the new season than with books Mother Nature would approve of?! We've got environmental-spring-related books this episode. There are plenty of similarities between the two: small flyover towns, health issues among the town folk accepted as "normal", strange tasting water, and a lot of other orange (to be polite) flags! Listen it to get enraged with us!Books Discussed:Damnation Spring by Ash

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39:49

Episode 70 - Birth-month Books

In Our Bookish Era ·

2022/03/08

We're both March babies (happy birthmonth to all our March b-day listeners!) This episode, we each picked out a book for the other that we hoped they'd love for their birthday. Kristia got a favorite author who brought her back to March 2020 and the early days of Covid when we knew nothing, so our main character got stuck on Isabela Island in the Galapagos. We can think of worse places to be stuck. Rachael got a dark book with some unreliable narrators. Her story jumps from now to 17 years

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Episode 69 - Celebrating Black Authors

In Our Bookish Era ·

2022/02/22

As Black History Month wraps up we wanted to make sure to take the time to celebrate black authors. Often we go to our shelves and find a bunch of white men and women looking back at us from the dust jacket, we like to use this time to branch out and support a more diverse group.Rachael starts us off a story of a woman who is invited to a mystery island off the coast of Mexico to participate in a reality tv show. She didn't ask nearly as many questions as Rachael and Kristia would have, but

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18:47

Another Lovely Little Mini

In Our Bookish Era ·

2022/02/18

Can you feel the love tonight? Happy late Galantines day to all our listeners, we're happy you're here! This episode Kristia invites you to a destination wedding with paid bridesmaids. What could possibly go wrong at a televised fully sponsored wedding - turns out a lot. Did their love get them and their guests to the alter? Was our main character sending out a ton of red flags? Can the names of the characters really add a full star rating? Listen to find out!Book Discussed:The Paid

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47:20

Episode 68 - Groundhog Day

In Our Bookish Era ·

2022/02/08

Maybe we're dating ourselves here but if you've seen Groundhog Day with Bill Murry (or any other movie with the same premise) you're our people and you'll get it. Just like Bill Murray who is reliving the same day again and again, we're reading books by the same author, who we've covered in the past. Are these all the same book, can she really write multiple great different stories?! Will we be able to break free and branch out? You'll have to listen to see. Books

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Lovely Little Mini

In Our Bookish Era ·

2022/02/04

Love is in these pages tonight! Rachael takes us on a journey with the first February mini. Our type A main character has her life all planned out, but when she wakes up one morning 5 years in the future she sees maybe her plan didn't work out. What happens next is anyone's guess. Listen in to find out!Book Discussed:In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

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Episode 67 - Dual Authors

In Our Bookish Era ·

2022/01/25

Join us as we discuss books with two authors! Double the authors double the fun right? Kristia reads a YA book about 7 families who send in a champion to fight to the death so their family can access high magic for 20 years. The champions are of course children and the families are willing to do some dark and deranged things to win. Rachael's pick is a very nice book. It's got a sensible bento box, a self proclaimed "good guy," a reasonable bed, and a lot of character growth as the

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Episode 66 - New Year New Authors

In Our Bookish Era ·

2022/01/11

New Year Same Us but this episode we're got some debut authors to kick off the podcast and welcome us all into 2022. Rachael's pick has already been turned into a movie, so you know it's gotta be good! It was translated from French and set in 1885 where a women could be considered mad and set anyway because she displease a man (lovely right). Kristia's book starts on a Tuesday when their bodies are found. It raises a lot of questions as it jumps back and forth from past to present

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Episode 65 - Nordic Noir

In Our Bookish Era ·

2021/12/28

Nordic Noir: nour: a type of Scandinavian crime fiction that typically features dark storylines. Yeah, we can attest to that. This episode we've got some dark dark stories to tell you. Both books are translated with vivid descriptions - these books aren't for the feint of heart.TW: Rape, Sexual Assault, Murder, Animal Cruelty, & Bodily MutilationBooks Discussed:The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg LarsonThe Chestnut Man by Søren Sveistrup

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Another Winter Mini

In Our Bookish Era ·

2021/12/24

We're back with our last minisode of the year! If the dreary weather's got you down, no need to fret, Kristia's book will take you to paradise! The only downside is the dad is dead and turns out he has a total double life no one knew about, but other then that it's absolute PARADISE! Book Discussed:Winter in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand

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Episode 64 - Historical Fiction

In Our Bookish Era ·

2021/12/14

This week we're going in the way back machine with our historical fiction. Rachael is back in the 1600s on board a ship that is may or may not arrive at it's destination, there may be a bit of magic involved. Kristia is in China during WWII listening to jazz in a club, while all around her the world isn't what it used to be.Books Discussed:The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart TurtonThe Last Rose of Shanghai by Weina Dai Randel

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Winter Minis

In Our Bookish Era ·

2021/12/10

Mini eps are back this month and we're just embracing the Winter season! Well, technically it may be the middle of the summer in Rachael's book, but give a listen to see how it ties into the theme. People die. People start to lose their minds. The only source of food is hotdogs and beer. All around a great read!Book DiscussedThe Snow by Flint Maxwell

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