It’s happening. Another birthday in lockdown and this one is a big one. I’m not always excited about my birthday but this one was going to be special. I was going to go to New York City and celebrate my 40th birthday in style. I, however, will be celebrating at …
In episode 65, Gen and Jette discuss Like Streams to the Ocean, the latest from Jedidiah Jenkins, which covers all the things that make us who we are—ego, family, friends, home, work, and more. We loved Jedidiah’s first book, To Shake the Sleeping Self, and we loved his new one …
People are always asking me—how do you read so much? Meanwhile I’m over here trying to figure out how I can read even more because my TBR pile is starting to rival Mt. Everest. My greatest tragedy in life is knowing that I’ll probably never be able to read all …
In episode 64 we had a wonderful chat with Tiffanie DeBartolo about her latest novel, Sorrow. Tiffanie is an author and record label owner living in Mill Valley, California. We loved talking with her about books, writing, art, and living a creative life. Show Notes: Tiffanie’s film is called Dream …
Can you believe we’ve been in quarantine for a year? Ugh. Thankfully we have Instagram and the wonderful Bookstagram community to fill the hours with awesome bookish content. Living alone (asides from the #podcat) through this past tumultuous year felt lonely at times. But following these amazing bookstagrammers has helped …
OH HONEY! In Episode 63 Gen and Jette have a blast talking about Trixie and Katya’s Guide to Modern Womanhood. In our first book club episode of 2021, we talk about everything from make-up to air travel to BFFs. Trixie Mattel and Katya of Drag Race fame offer their tips …
Do you ever pick up a book and wonder, why have I never read this author before? And then you want to read every book that author has ever written? If you read Jette’s post about James Baldwin, you’ll know he’s one of those authors for us. He’s just one …
In Episode 62 Gen and Jette once again team up with one of our favourite publishers—Coach House Books! This time we’re talking about one of their spring releases—and our first book of poetry—Because the Sun by Sarah Burgoyne. We loved the way Burgoyne plays with words and form while exploring …
Have you ever read a book by an author and been so blown away you couldn’t formulate words? Then you immediately purchase four more of their books? And then you make a list of every single piece they’ve written so you can start a collection? And perhaps you started clearing …
In Episode 61 Gen and Jette talk about If Beale Street Could Talk. Our love for James Baldwin knows no bounds, so we read his 1974 novel and watch the 2018 film adaptation written and directed by Barry Jenkins. Show Notes We ramble a lot about how much we love …
