Book Fri(ends)
A monthly book club podcast where two occasional readers and friends of 20 years dissect and make comedic commentary on the different chapters and motifs. We will choose a new genre and book every month and the episodes will be divided for listener convenience!
Episodes
Welcome back for Part 2 of our series on The Changeling by Victor LaValle! This book has taken a surprise dark turn that Ashley and Victoria were not expecting. Join them on their journey to solve the incredibly challenging and supernatural story that has evolved for Apollo Kagwa. If you like the podcast, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at @BookFriendsPod or follow our Twitter @BookFriends_Pod. If you have any q...
WE ARE BACK BABY! We are so happy to be back in action and to talk about this incredibly thrilling book The Changeling by Victor LaValle. In this episode Victoria and Ashley discuss chapters 1-25 and the whirlwind of life challenges that are happening to Apollo and his new bride/mother of his child and their new train baby. Things are going well until strange pictures begin to manifest that is putting a weird strain on their relati...
**Trigger warning: R*pe**
MOMMIES ARE BACK! Let's talk about Matt Smith, House of the Dragons, British words, and our next book! Why'd we take a break? Find out in our bonus episode. Don't worry, we're ramping up the spooky for the next couple of months. If you like the podcast, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at @BookFriendsPod or follow our Twitter @BookFriends_Pod. If you have any questions or want to ch...
In this bonus episode, Ashley and Victoria have on special guest Becky to discuss the movie adaptation of "Flowers in the Attic". Did we love it? Did we hate it? Will we watch the newer version? And what book will the girls choose to get ready for spooky season? Listen and find out! If you like the podcast, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at @BookFriendsPod or follow our Twitter @BookFriends_Pod. If you have any...
This week Ashley and Victoria compare the differences between their recently finished book of the month Atonement by Ian McEwan and the movie adaptation. Stay tuned to the end to find out what we will be doing next week along with our special guest! If you like the podcast, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at @BookFriendsPod or follow our Twitter @BookFriends_Pod. If you have any questions or want to chat with us...
This is our final installment of Atonement by Ian McEwan! In this episode, Ashley and Victoria try to decipher whether or not the entire story is true or made up from Briony's fantasy. Come listen and see if you can come to terms with never atoning for your sins just like our main character! If you like the podcast, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at @BookFriendsPod or follow our Twitter @BookFriends_Pod. If you...
PART 3 of Atonement is here! Robbie took a path to get out of prison and is dealing with the repercussions of false accusations. WWII is at it's peak, but will he be able to escape the war and get back to the one he loves? We find out in this episode! If you like the podcast, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at @BookFriendsPod or follow our Twitter @BookFriends_Pod. If you have any questions or want to chat ...
In this episode Ashley and Victoria discuss chapters 9-14 of Atonement by Ian McEwan. Briony really busts the door wide open on Robbie in more ways than one. But the question is.. is it really the right call? And more importantly WHAT IS THE DEAL WITH PAUL MARSHALL? Listen to find out. If you like the podcast, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at @BookFriendsPod. If you have any questions or want to chat with us, ...
Welcome to our July book Atonement by Ian McEwan! In this episode Ashley and Victoria discuss Chapters 1-8 of the book as they get to know the details of each character. The episode ends with the best chapter so stay tuned until the end to hear something scandalous! If you like the podcast, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at @BookFriendsPod. If you have any questions or want to chat with us, please email us at b...
This is it! Our final episode on the tragic, beautifully complex May book "Flowers in the Attic"! It has been a roller coaster of emotions as we have watched the children grow up and try to make sense of their lives thus far and moving towards a hopefully better future. Stay tuned to the end of the episode for Ashley and Victoria to reveal their ratings and the next book for July! If you like the podcast, please follow us on Facebo...
THIS IS IT PEOPLE. Part one of the final chapters of Flowers in the Attic by VC Andrews. In this episode Ashley and Victoria discuss the final chapters wrapping up the end of our May book! Slowly things are starting to make sense to the children as they uncover truths about what their mother is actually up to while they remain in their prison. If you like the podcast, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at @BookFrie...
Otaku! This week, Ashley interviews special guest Cella about manga and why it’s a valid form of literature. The two discuss their favorite manga, anime, and implore those who haven’t delved yet to join in the fun! Next week - we finish Flowers in the Attic and rejoice as Victoria’s vacation comes to an end!
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Victoria is on vacation this week, so ya girl Ashley interviews special guest Jonathan about his OBSESSION with "The King of Horror". The two discuss how Stephen King stood out in so many genres, his progression from coke-fueled Johnny to Dark Half Bachman to maybe sober King? Trigger warning: King touches on a lot of traumatic experiences, and Ashley and her guest discuss about why this may be allur...
In this episode, Ashley and Victoria dive a little deeper in the tragic Dollanganger saga. We are getting more in depth with Christopher and Cathy while they enter a pubescent time in their teenage lives. The chapters discussed in this episode are from "Christopher's Exploration and Its Repercussions" to "At Last Momma". If you like the podcast, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at @BookFriendsPod. If you have any...
In this episode Ashley and Victoria are still trapped in the attic with the Dollanganger/Foxworth/Devil Issues! The chapters discussed in this episode are from "Minutes Like Hours" to "Christmas Party". If you like the podcast, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at @BookFriendsPod. If you have any questions or want to chat with us, please email us at bookfriendspod@gmail.com or visit our website at bookfriendspod.c...
Welcome to the new book for May! In this episode Ashley and Victoria crack open the hidden attic door to start talking about the dark twisted tale just in time for Mother's Day! The chapters discussed in this episode are from "Goodbye Daddy" to "Momma's Story". If you like the podcast, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at @BookFriendsPod. If you have any questions or want to chat with us, please email us at bookfr...
This is it, the final episode for our April book "Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century" by Kim Fu! This has been a fun experience and the short stories leave a lot for interpretation which is always appreciated. Ashley and Victoria share their final stories 10-12 (Junebugs; Bridezilla; and Do You Remember Candy) and reveal the next book for May! I hope you all are ready for the Mother's Day Extravaganza. If you like the podcas...
In this episode we discuss stories 7-9 (The Doll; In This Fantasy; Scissors) of our April book "Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century" by Kim Fu! As we are coming close to the end, the girls again share their own readings and then the shared story. If you like the podcast, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at @BookFriendsPod. If you have any questions or want to chat with us, please email us at bookfriendspod@...
We are back with more short stories for our April book "Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century" by Kim Fu! It has been an easy fun read and the girls again tell each other a story they read on their own and a shared story. In this episode, we discuss stories 4-6 (#ClimbingNation; Sandman; Twenty Hours). If you like the podcast, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at @BookFriendsPod. If you have any questions or w...
Welcome to April people! We decided to switch it up this month and read some short stories and what better book to do that than "Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century!" Ashley and Victoria each take a short story on their own and paint a picture for one another on the creative stylings of Kim Fu. In this episode we discuss stories 1-3 (Pre-Simulation Consultation XF007867; Liddy, First to Fly; and Time Cubes). If you like the p...
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