S4.E5 - The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald

S4.E8 - Season 4 Recap

We’re recapping season four—breaking down the books we read, the films we watched, and the moments that surprised us most along the way. From unexpected favorites to heated takes, we’re looking back at what stuck with us (and what definitely didn’t). Chapters * (00:00) - - Intro * (02:09) - - The one with such diversity * (03:21) - - The one that hit hardest * (08:21) - - The one that'll get more husbands to read * (12:45) - - The one we experienced differently * (14:51) - - The one favorite character * (17:08) - - The one we took differently * (20:59) - - The one where we transitioned * (21:17) - - The one that translated best * (24:21) - - The one that was so different * (26:16) - - The one with the most memorable character * (27:55) - - The one that should be a series * (30:18) - - The one he liked the least * (32:06) - - The one that had both * (35:53) - - The one they recommend * (37:41) - - The one where we look ahead * (39:01) - - The one we were on a break * (43:30) - - The one with final thoughts * (45:29) - - The one with what's upcoming

S4.E7 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

For our season finale, we discuss Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Join us as we dive into Ryland Grace’s journey, the science that makes the story so compelling, and the unexpected emotional core of the book. We also compare the novel to the film adaptation and discuss whether the movie captured the humor, heart, and friendship that made the story so memorable. Links * Official author website: (https://andyweirauthor.com/ [https://andyweirauthor.com/])  * Project Hail Mary on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54493401-project-hail-mary [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54493401-project-hail-mary]) * Andy Weir on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6540057.Andy_Weir [https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6540057.Andy_Weir]) Chapters * (00:00) - - Intro * (01:52) - - Why Kristy picked this book * (04:04) - - Book summary (spoiler-free) * (05:12) - - SPOILER ALERT! * (05:43) - - Jon's reactions * (06:57) - - Kristy's reactions * (08:56) - - Emotional connection with Grace * (11:41) - - Scientific approachability * (15:07) - - Balancing humor and tension * (17:56) - - Dual timelines * (20:24) - - The language barrier * (24:06) - - Constant problem solving * (26:24) - - How he got on the ship * (28:28) - - The underlying message * (30:02) - - Transition to the film * (30:19) - - Visualizing inner monologue * (33:07) - - Heart Ryan Gosling * (34:17) - - Rocky on screen portrayal * (37:50) - - Relationship building on screen * (39:31) - - Grace's emotional arc * (43:49) - - The ending * (47:38) - - Which did you enjoy more? * (49:38) - - Final thoughts

S4.E6 - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

In this episode, we discuss Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Specifically, Kya’s journey of survival and isolation, the novel’s exploration of loneliness and belonging, and how the story translates from page to screen in the film adaptation. Links * Official author website: (https://www.deliaowens.com/ [https://www.deliaowens.com/]) * Where the Crawdads Sing: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36809135-where-the-crawdads-sing [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36809135-where-the-crawdads-sing])  * Delia Owens on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7043934.Delia_Owens [https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7043934.Delia_Owens]) Chapters * (00:00) - - Intro * (01:40) - - Why Kristy picked this book * (02:44) - - Upcoming books * (05:42) - - Book summary (spoiler-free) * (06:50) - - SPOILER ALERT! * (07:04) - - Kristy's review * (09:26) - - Jon's review * (11:02) - - Sympathy for Kya * (15:49) - - Isolation shaping personality * (18:37) - - Alternating timelins * (23:14) - - Tate & Chase * (28:47) - - Nature's role * (31:16) - - Barkley Cove * (34:28) - - The ending impact * (37:11) - - Transitioning to the film * (37:16) - - Capturing the atmosphere * (40:00) - - Isolation translate to screen * (43:03) - - Daisy Edgar-Jones as Kya * (46:18) - - Tate & Chase (Pt II) * (49:52) - - The way the ending landed * (54:57) - - Final thoughts

S4.E5 - The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald

For episode five, Kristy throws Jon a classic, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. And as a bonus this season, we'll also be discussing the 2013 film adaptation. We explore the novel’s themes of wealth, ambition, and the American Dream, talk through its major symbols, and compare how the story translates from page to screen. Links * The Great Gatsby on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41733839-the-great-gatsby [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41733839-the-great-gatsby]) * F. Scott Fitzgerald on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3190.F_Scott_Fitzgerald [https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3190.F_Scott_Fitzgerald]) Chapters * (00:00) - Introduction * (02:09) - Why Kristy picked this for Jon * (03:12) - Upcoming books * (05:23) - Book summary (spoiler-free) * (06:40) - SPOILER ALERT * (07:15) - Jon's review * (09:02) - Kristy's review * (12:53) - Nick Caraway * (17:16) - Jay Gatsby * (21:14) - Daisy Buchanan * (25:59) - Tom Buchanan * (30:11) - Critiquing a system * (33:32) - Where Nick falls in the spectrum * (34:57) - Is the dream an illusion? * (36:34) - Why it's such a classic * (40:27) - Transition to the film * (40:37) - Mechanism for dialogue * (43:01) - Adaptation differences * (46:28) - Standing on its own * (50:58) - Final thoughts

S4.E4 - Regretting You by Colleen Hoover

In episode four, we analyze Regretting You by Colleen Hoover — discussing both the book and its film adaptation. We talk about the mother-daughter dynamic at the heart of the story, the twists that reshape everything, and how the themes of grief, secrets, and second chances land differently on the page versus on screen. We also get into what worked for us, what didn’t, and whether the adaptation captured the emotional core of the novel. If you’ve read it, watched it, or are deciding if either is worth your time, this one’s for you. Links * Official author website:  (https://www.colleenhoover.com/ [https://www.colleenhoover.com/]) * Regretting You: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44582454-regretting-you?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14 [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44582454-regretting-you?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14]) * Colleen Hoover on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5430144.Colleen_Hoover [https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5430144.Colleen_Hoover]) Chapters * (00:00) - Intro * (05:55) - Upcoming books * (07:05) - Book summary (spoiler-free) * (08:16) - SPOILER ALERT! * (08:36) - Book summary + spoilers * (10:08) - Kristy's review * (11:51) - Jon's review * (14:56) - To tell or not to tell * (21:23) - Sympathy for Morgan * (24:11) - Shifting narrators * (26:58) - Jonah's POV * (30:33) - Morgan & Jonah * (33:14) - The ending * (36:55) - Transition to the film * (37:23) - The casting * (39:52) - Biggest changes * (46:32) - Final thoughts