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TLDR: Lady Tremaine - Rachel Hochhauser (Book Preview)

What if the villain got to tell her side of the story? This week, we're diving into Lady Tremaine, a Cinderella reimagining told from the perspective of the infamous "evil" stepmother herself. And honestly? Jamie was sold the second she heard the premise. 😅As a stepmom, she's spent years hearing jokes, stereotypes, and fairy tales that paint stepmothers as the bad guys. So a story that asks us to reconsider one of literature's most notorious villains? Sign her up.In this spoiler-free episode, we break down the premise, explore what makes a villain origin story so compelling, and discuss whether there's more to Lady Tremaine than a glass slipper and a bad attitude.Will this book make us rethink everything we thought we knew about Cinderella?Will we find ourselves rooting for the "villain"?And most importantly... was the stepmother misunderstood all along? 👠✨Join us as we step back into a familiar fairy tale from a completely different perspective.Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK#ladytremaine #cinderella #cinderellastory #fairytales #fairytaleretelling #fairytalereimagined #rachelhochhauser

Not Quite Dead Yet - Holly Jackson (Book Club Discussion)

Oof. 😬📚This one hurts a little because Not Quite Dead Yet came to us as a listener recommendation, and we went in with HIGH hopes. Holly Jackson making the jump from YA to adult fiction? A killer premise? A woman with seven days left to live trying to solve her own murder? Sign us up. 👏But somewhere along the way… this one really fell flat for both of us.In fact, if we weren’t committed to recording this episode, there’s a good chance this would have been a DNF. 😳What went wrong?Well... Jet, for starters. 😅In this Cover to Cover discussion, we unpack what didn't work for us, where the story lost us, and why such a strong premise didn't quite deliver on its potential. Of course, we'll also share our ratings, our three words, and whether there was anything that redeemed the experience.If you loved this book, we definitely want to hear your side. And if you struggled with it too... welcome. Pull up a chair.#notquitedeadyet #hollyjackson #goodgirlsguidetomurder #thrillerbooks #bookclubdiscussion #bookclubpick Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK

TLDR: Not Quite Dead Yet - Holly Jackson (Book Preview)

We’re back in thriller territory!This week, we’re diving into Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson — and this one comes straight from a listener recommendation. You all have been steering us toward some wild reads lately, so naturally… we had to give it a shot. From the title alone, we’re already intrigued.Dark? Twisty? Slightly chaotic?Sounds promising. In this TLDR episode, we break down the premise, our first impressions, and what we think this story might have in store before jumping into the full discussion next week.Will this recommendation become a new favorite… or leave us questioning your judgment? Come make predictions with us and join the conversation before we dive all the way in.#notquitedeadyet #hollyjackson #agoodgirlsguidetomurderFind more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK

My Next Breath - Jeremy Renner (Book Club Discussion)

We are completely switching gears for our next read with My Next Breath by Jeremy Renner — and wow, this one grabbed us immediately.Jamie followed Jeremy Renner’s snowplow accident obsessively when it happened because the whole situation felt almost unbelievable. Sarah? She had somehow never even heard the details of this near-death incident… so she absolutely flew through this book. And honestly?Whether you’ve read the memoir or not, this episode is worth a listen.This isn’t just a celebrity memoir. It’s a conversation about:✨ survival✨ resilience✨ perspective✨ and the human spiritWe talk about the life lessons woven throughout the story, the emotional impact of hearing Renner narrate his own audiobook (highly recommend 👏), and why this story feels bigger than Hollywood headlines.Come join us for a very different kind of discussion this week.#memoir #jeremyrenner #jeremyrenneraccident #bookclubdiscussion #mynextbreath #nonfictiondiscussionFind more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK

Book to Movie Review: Remarkably Bright Creatures

We’re back with another Book to Movie episode — and this one completely won us over. 🐙🎬📚Spoiler alert: both of us loved it.Remarkably Bright Creatures made the jump from page to screen with so much heart, warmth, and charm, and we had a LOT to say about it. In this episode, we break down:✨ what stayed the same✨ what changed✨ which changes worked✨ and whether any of them were actually a big dealAnd of course…🐙how did we feel about Marcellus??This movie feels like such a rare thing these days — a genuinely feel-good story that still has emotional depth. It’s heartfelt, funny, thoughtful, and honestly a great pick for the whole family.If you’ve read the book, watched the movie, or are trying to decide if you should do either… come join the conversation.#remarkablybrightcreatures #shelbyvanpelt #boo #booktomovie #moviereview #bookreview Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK