Hunger Games Retrospective Part 2: Catching Fire

In today’s episode, Jill returns for the second part in our Hunger Games retrospective. This time, the trio discusses Catching Fire. From fake weddings to very real relationships, new alliances, and more, it’s no wonder Catching Fire is PBN’s favorite book in the series. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode […] Read more

Posted on: April 20, 2023 Category:

• Dystopian
• YA

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Rewriting History with Caroline Kepnes

Emma and Joe chat with Caroline Kepnes about FOR YOU AND ONLY YOU. They also chat about Joe Goldberg’s character growth, how dreamy Santino Fontana’s narration is, what Caroline’s go-to coffee order is at Dunkin’ and Starbucks, and so much more. Books mentioned in this episode: You by Caroline Kepnes Hidden Bodies by Caroline Kepnes You […] Read more

Posted on: April 17, 2023 Category:

• Fiction
• Mystery
• Suspense
• Thriller

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Bending Reality with Magical Realism Reads

Today on the pod, Emma and Joe are joined by Marissa to talk about one of Joe and Marissa’s favorite genres – magical realism. They chat about the history of the genre, what they love most about it, and the CW hit, Jane the Virgin. Books mentioned in this episode: Vapor by Amanda Filipacchi The […] Read more

Posted on: April 13, 2023 Category:

• Fantasy
• Fiction
• Literature
• Thriller

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The Revival of Romantic Comedies with Curtis Sittenfeld

Emma chats with Curtis Sittenfeld about her newest book and the latest Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick, Romantic Comedy, and the inspiration behind it, including Saturday Night Live, and the hope that this book would be lighthearted and fun. Spoiler alert: It is! They also chat about how personal Google search history can be, how […] Read more

Posted on: April 10, 2023 Category:

• Fiction
• Romance

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