Misfit Book Club

Tomorrow (November 6th!) is Election Day in the United States, and you know from listening to this podcast that we are VERY PASSIONATE about getting out the vote. So we're sweetening the pot a little bit by giving away FIVE books to THREE lucky winners! Interested? We know you are. Listen to this episode for all the details on how to enter. Do your civic duty and enter to win some books? Election Day couldn't get any better than this! Got feedback? Wanna recommend a book for us to read? Let us know! Instagram: @MisfitBookClub Twitter: @MisfitBookClub Facebook: Misfit Book Club Podcast Goodreads: Misfit Book Club Podcast Email: misfitbookclubpodcast AT gmail DOT com Website: misfitbookclub.com Find out more on the Misfit Book Club website.

Yes, we know...you're still waiting for the Valley of the Dolls discussion. We promise it's on its way, but for now—here's a consolation prize! Maria originally recorded this as an episode for another podcast that never made it to air, so now we're sharing it with you just in time for Halloween. You've heard of body snatchers before, but did you know they were real? Get a quick history lesson from Maria herself about bodies getting dug up and sold for money. It's icky, gruesome, and just a little bit murdery. Enjoy, and we'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming in just a few weeks! Happy Halloween! Got feedback? Wanna recommend a book for us to read? Let us know! Instagram: @MisfitBookClub Twitter: @MisfitBookClub Facebook: Misfit Book Club Podcast Goodreads: Misfit Book Club Podcast Email: misfitbookclubpodcast AT gmail DOT com Find out more on the Misfit Book Club website.

Are you ready to visit the seedy underbelly of Hollywood? We are! That's why we've picked Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann as our read this month! This book follows three friends as they do what it takes--whatever it takes--to make it in the entertainment industry. There's tons to love about this books. There's lots of sex! Plenty of lies! And tons of drugs! In this episode, we introduce you to the book and to Jacqueline Susann, who is seriously the original Real Housewife. (I mean, she stages a dramatic exit from a yacht!) But don't worry--this episode contains no spoilers, so it's safe to listen to if you haven't read the book. We also share some big, major announcements about upcoming giveaways! We've partnered with Dutton Books to give one of you a copy of Parker Posey's new book, You're on an Airplane. Then we're getting out the vote by hosting a massive, 10+ book giveaway for people who vote in November! Give this episode a listen for all the details. Got feedback? Wanna recommend a book for us to read? Let us know! Website: misfitbookclub.com Instagram: @MisfitBookClub Twitter: @MisfitBookClub Facebook: Misfit Book Club Podcast Goodreads: Misfit Book Club Podcast Email: misfitbookclubpodcast AT gmail DOT com Find out more on the Misfit Book Club website.

Look, you guys: this episode never saw the light of day. Some cosmic power out there saw fit to eat part of our recording! But we got everything straightened out, which is great...because we're super excited to discuss Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi! We start off with a sit-rep of our recent FriendTrip, then drop some crazy book news on you before digging into the book itself. Be forewarned: there are spoilers ahead! But if you're cool with it, we drop lots of knowledge on you. From different narrative points of view to inherited trauma, things get literary. But don't worry, there are plenty of laughs, too! Be sure to stick around to the very end where we announce our next read, which is going to be a little bit saucy and a LOT steamy. EPISODE SHOUT-OUTS! @cestlaviedansleslivres @cosmicflorabella @megs.wonderland @newellnovels @wethreereaders @taleofabibliophile @theorphanscode @virginiafoote @motifink @wrytersview FURTHER READING Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi The Conjure Woman by Charles W. Chesnutt The Golden Apples by Eudora Welty Kindred by Octavia Butler The Known World by Edward P. Jones Got feedback? Wanna recommend a book for us to read? Let us know! Web: misfitbookclub.com Instagram: @MisfitBookClub Twitter: @MisfitBookClub Facebook: Misfit Book Club Podcast Goodreads: Misfit Book Club Podcast Email: misfitbookclubpodcast AT gmail DOT com Find out more on the Misfit Book Club website.

Guys—today is a very special day. It's our one year podcast anniversary! We can't tell you how grateful we are that you've stuck with us on this crazy ride. So join us as we walk down memory lane, share our favorite episodes and moments, and look to the future. (And for your Homegoing fans out there, don't worry. We'll return to our regularly scheduled programming next week!) Got feedback? Wanna recommend a book for us to read? Let us know! Instagram: @MisfitBookClub Twitter: @MisfitBookClub Facebook: Misfit Book Club Podcast Goodreads: Misfit Book Club Podcast Email: misfitbookclubpodcast AT gmail DOT com

We took a little unannounced break in July, but now we're back and better than ever! This month's read is Yaa Gyasi's Homegoing, which is an epic, multi-generational tale of love, loss, and family. We're excited, and we hope you are, too! Things have been tough out there lately, so we kick off this episode with a discussion of self-care (5:00). What is it? How can you take care of yourselves in these trying times? Then we hop into the book news (13:30) before giving you all the background you need on Yaa Gyasi's monster hit of a debut novel (20:15). As usual, this episode contains no spoilers. So don't worry! You can listen without worry if you haven't read the book yet. Don't forget to follow us on social media as we kick off our book discussion over the next few weeks. See you there! Got feedback? Wanna recommend a book for us to read? Let us know! Instagram: @MisfitBookClub Twitter: @MisfitBookClub Facebook: Misfit Book Club Podcast Goodreads: Misfit Book Club Podcast Email: misfitbookclubpodcast AT gmail DOT com Find out more on the Misfit Book Club website.

It's time for us to discuss "Ask Me About My Uterus" by Abby Norman, her memoir about her eight-year journey to get diagnosed with endometriosis. We picked this book because it takes women almost seven years on average to get diagnosed with endometriosis, which is insane given that 176 million women worldwide suffer with the disease. (Our discussion episodes are spoiler-filled. If you just want an overview of the book, go check out Episode 17 instead!) We start things off with book news, then jump into some pretty heavy topics. TRIGGER WARNING: we discuss doctor's unwillingness to believe women in pain. But if you're a woman--or you have women you love in your life--we think you'll find this episode both shocking and enlightning. Even more importantly, we share your stories about your own run-ins with disbelieving doctors. So stick with us! We promise there are some good laughs along the way, too. Episode Shout-Outs @tellyounolies @ricci.reads @akakisskiss @LABookclub @books.and.spoons @whirligigworld @Kattiesmilovsky @skeltalkween Got feedback? Wanna recommend a book for us to read? Let us know! Instagram: @MisfitBookClub Twitter: @MisfitBookClub Facebook: Misfit Book Club Podcast Goodreads: Misfit Book Club Podcast Email: misfitbookclubpodcast AT gmail DOT com Find out more on the Misfit Book Club website.

Hey guys! It's Episode 17, wherein we kick off our discussion of Abby Norman's new memoir, Ask Me About My Uterus! It's one of the hottest books of the summer, and for good reason—Abby shares her saga of pain and an eight-year struggle for a diagnosis. We think it's gonna be a doozy of a read, and it's going to open up a lot of tough topics. So be prepared! The one thing you don't have to be prepared for? Spoilers. Our Part 1 episodes are always spoiler-free, so you can listen without fear! Also, keep an eye on our social media for this month's book club questions. We're looking forward to hearing about your uteruses (uteri?) or lack thereof, too! EPISODE SHOUT-OUTS Kate Beaton, comic artist extraordinaire: @beatonna (Twitter) @cbarajas82 (Twitter) Got feedback? Wanna recommend a book for us to read? Let us know! Instagram: @MisfitBookClub Twitter: @MisfitBookClub Facebook: Misfit Book Club Podcast Goodreads: Misfit Book Club Podcast Email: misfitbookclubpodcast AT gmail DOT com Find out more on the Misfit Book Club website.

After a crazy-as-Hell April, we are back and better than ever! We're getting back on track with our discussion of Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? We kick things off with some book news before jumping into the discussion. Be forewarned: not only are there spoilers, but we also get pretty dang deep about what it means to be human. Then, we share your answers to our Instagram questions before announcing our May book pick! Thanks for sticking with us during our unplanned hiatus, guys. You really are the VERY best. Got feedback? Wanna recommend a book for us to read? Let us know! Instagram: @MisfitBookClub Twitter: @MisfitBookClub Facebook: Misfit Book Club Podcast Goodreads: Misfit Book Club Podcast Email: misfitbookclubpodcast AT gmail DOT com Find out more on the Misfit Book Club website.

Hey guys! We're still getting back on schedule after Maria's vacation...but better late than never, right? This month, we're reading Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick. If you love Blade Runner, this is the book that inspired the movie! We start by discussing a Reddit comment about rereading books, then jump into talking about Philip K. Dick's crazy life. (Things went...a little nuts there toward the end.) If you haven't read the book before, don't worry: we haven't either, so this is a completely spoiler free episode. So, what are you waiting for? Go grab your copy and join in! (Replicants welcome.) Got feedback? Wanna recommend a book for us to read? Let us know! Instagram: @MisfitBookClub Twitter: @MisfitBookClub Facebook: Misfit Book Club Podcast Goodreads: Misfit Book Club Podcast Email: misfitbookclubpodcast AT gmail DOT com Find out more on the Misfit Book Club website.

Hey guys! Sorry for the one week hiatus...but we're back and better than ever! On today's episode, we're discussing Sarah MacLean's The Rogue Not Taken. (Note: we're labeling this episode explicit because we talk briefly about sex, but it's nothing you wouldn't hear on late night television. We promise.) We kick things off with book news, including a passionate discussion about Barnes & Noble's future. Then we move into The Rogue Not Taken, where we tackle hard questions like whether the book is feminist and why women's pleasure makes people uncomfortable. Then we share your comments on the book before announcing our March book pick! Episode Shout-Outs! @whirligig_world (Instagram) @virginiafoote (Instagram) @thenovelkitchen (Instagram) @tellyounolies (Instagram) Got feedback? Wanna recommend a book for us to read? Let us know! Instagram: @MisfitBookClub Twitter: @MisfitBookClub Facebook: Misfit Book Club Podcast Goodreads: Misfit Book Club Podcast Email: misfitbookclubpodcast AT gmail DOT com Find out more on the Misfit Book Club website.

We've got a steamy read in store for you this February...it's The Rogue Not Taken by Sarah MacLean! This is a fun, feisty romance novel that even the most skeptical Misfits are sure to love. There are no spoilers here, but there is a ton of info about romance novels, the genre, and Sarah MacLean. And don't forget to keep your eye on Instagram because our book chat will kick off next week! Got feedback? Wanna recommend a book for us to read? Let us know! Instagram: @MisfitBookClub Twitter: @MisfitBookClub Facebook: Misfit Book Club Podcast Goodreads: Misfit Book Club Podcast Email: misfitbookclubpodcast AT gmail DOT com Find out more on the Misfit Book Club website.

What's that lurking around the corner? It's a new episode of The Misfit Book Club! We're super excited about today's episode because we're chatting with Audrey and Emily from The Year of Agatha! They're basically Agatha Christie experts, so prepare to learn a lot...and laugh even more! We kick off our discussion with some tidbits about Audrey and Emily's Year of Agatha project [8:15] and learn some more about the Queen of Mystery herself before jumping into discussing Crooked House [20:15]. We talk all about the killer, their motives, and even chat about the movie adaptation of Crooked House! (It was written by Julian Fellowes, who also wrote Downton Abbey.) We close out the episode with your fellow Misfits' opinions about the book [55:30] and your recommendations for other fictional detectives to check out [58:00]. Oh, and make sure you stick around until the end when we announce February's pick [60:00]. Hint: Maria is super excited. Make sure to visit Emily and Audrey's website—The Year of Agatha—for even more Agatha Christie goodness! They're also on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Follow them @theyearofagatha! Episode Shout-Outs! @cestlaviedansleslivres (Instagram) @nordicsoulsbooks(Instagram) @literati (Instagram) @torrancewatkins (Twitter) @lookBellaLacy (Twitter) @Phinleyy (Instagram) @bitterdymphna (Instagram) @belles__books (Instagram) @theliteraryjunkie (Instagram) @799Books (Instagram) @allweatherreader (Instagram) @tellyounolies (Instagram) Got feedback? Wanna recommend a book for us to read? Let us know! Instagram: @MisfitBookClub Twitter: @MisfitBookClub Facebook: Misfit Book Club Podcast Goodreads: Misfit Book Club Podcast Email: misfitbookclubpodcast AT gmail DOT com Find out more on the Misfit Book Club website.

Happy New Year, Misfits! We're stoked that 2017 is over...but we're even more excited about this month's pick! We're reading our first mystery—Agatha Christie's Crooked House! And don't worry, this episode is spoiler-free, so you don't have to worry about us giving away the ending. We get back into the groove of podcasting with our bookish resolutions and book news, and then we introduce you to Queen Agatha herself. Did you know that she's the best-selling novelist of all time?! She's pretty much the best. We'll tell you everything you need to know before you dig into Crooked House. Oh! And stick around until the end because we have another giveaway announcement just for you! (We're basically the Oprah of book club podcasts, not to be confused with being the Oprah of book clubs. That's...well, that's Oprah.) Episode Shout-Outs! @theunreadshelf (Instagram) @katereadsbooks_ (Instagram) @Calsbooks (Instagram) @799books (Twitter) @theyearofagatha (Instagram) Got feedback? Wanna recommend a book for us to read? Let us know! Instagram: @MisfitBookClub Twitter: @MisfitBookClub Facebook: Misfit Book Club Podcast Goodreads: Misfit Book Club Podcast Email: misfitbookclubpodcast AT gmail DOT com Find out more on the Misfit Book Club website.

Happy Holidays, Misfits! We're here with a special gift for you—a brand spankin' new episode! We're digging into Turtles All the Way Down by John Green...you know, that book that's totally not popular right now AT ALL. We think you're going to love this episode whether you've started TATWD or not, but be forewarned: there are spoilers ahead! So here's how it all goes down: we start with part two of our First Annual Holiday Gift Guide [7:15] before giving you our general thoughts on the book [13:15]. We talk about Daisy and Aza's friendship [20:00] before asking each other WTF is up with all hush money [24:30]! Then we move onto the real point of this book—Aza's struggle with anxiety and OCD [31:45]. That's when things get real, you guys. While we don't get too specific, we do want to put a trigger warning on this part. On a serious note: if you're struggling with mental health issues, you are not alone. There are many free services that can help [48:45]. Your now is not your forever. Finally, we wrap things up with a fun discussion of Star Wars [40:00] before announcing January's book pick [54:00] and our upcoming special guests. Oh! And there will be more freebies in your future...so be sure to stick around until the very end! Got feedback? Wanna recommend a book for us to read? Let us know! Instagram: @MisfitBookClub Twitter: @MisfitBookClub Facebook: Misfit Book Club Podcast Goodreads: Misfit Book Club Podcast Email: misfitbookclubpodcast AT gmail DOT com Find out more on the Misfit Book Club website.

I don't know if you feel the same way we do, but we can't wait for 2017 to be over. But that doesn't mean we can't wrap things up with a great read! That's why we picked John Green's Turtles All the Way Down for December! I mean, honestly. How do you not choose the new John Green book? And if you're anything like us, you're super excited to dig in. First, join us for our awkward Thanksgiving stories [3:45] and our First Annual Holiday Gift Giving Guide! What do you get for that tough person on your holiday list? Don't worry—we've got you covered [7:45]. (Some of these book recommendations are a little passive-aggressive. But hey...why give a gift if you can't send a message, right?) Then we're off to the spoiler-free races. We give you the skinny on John Green [13:00] and Turtles All the Way Down [19:45] and tackle some hard questions along the way. Should the author's life matter when we're trying to figure out the meaning of a book [23:00]? Why is it important to see good representations of mental illness in literature [26:00]? But don't worry—there are plenty of laughs sprinkled in there, too. And make sure you stick around until the end...we have a big surprise annoucement! (Hint: it involves free things.) You definitely don't want to miss it. Got feedback? Wanna recommend a book for us to read? Let us know! Instagram: @MisfitBookClub Twitter: @MisfitBookClub Facebook: Misfit Book Club Podcast Goodreads: Misfit Book Club Podcast Email: misfitbookclubpodcast AT gmail DOT com Find out more on the Misfit Book Club website.

Never fear! We've got a new episode of The Misfit Book Club to help you get through your Thanksgiving holiday. (But, like...don't listen to this one without headphones. Things get a little saucy right off the bat and stay that way. You know you like it.) This is the discussion episode for Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud: The Rise and Reign of the Unruly Woman by Anne Helen Petersen. We start off with two hilarious stories about Stranger Things and a Maria's really weird massage, then we get into book news [9:50]. We have an awesome Harry Potter tidbit for you gamers out there. Then we get into the meat and potatoes. Be forewarned: there are spoilers past this point! (Can you spoil a non-fiction book? Unclear.) We offer some general thoughts [12:20] before jumping into our very favorite chapters [14:00]. We also tackle a really hard question: how do you talk to people who are antagonistic toward feminism about feminism? We offer our suggestions [45:40], but we'd love to hear yours, too. And of course, we share your answers to our book club Instagram questions [38:50]! Keep listening to the end so you don't miss the announcement of December's book pick! We think you're going to be really, really excited about this one. So plug in those headphones, turn up the volume, and enjoy! EPISODE SHOUT-OUTS TO THESE AWESOME MISFITS. little Go give 'em a follow on Instagram! You won't be sorry. You got feedback for us? We wanna hear it! Here's where you can find us: Find out more on the Misfit Book Club website.

Guys, grab your "Nasty Woman" shirts and dig out that pussy hat...because this month's read is Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud by Anne Helen Petersen! We kick off this episode with some hot book news and a Jurassic Park wrap-up. Then we move on and give you the skinny on Anne Helen Petersen, the book, and what you can expect from a manifesto on unruly celebrity women. (We love Anne Helen, so we are super excited about this read. Prepare for some serious fangirling.) We think this is going to be great read for everyone (including you, our fearless male Misfits)! And even if you haven't picked the book up yet, you're still gonna love this episode. It has a little of everything: ice cream metaphors, wandering uteri, Gwyneth Paltrow confusion, and some serious grad school truth. And, as always, the first episode on any book we read is spoiler-free! EPISODE SHOUT-OUTS TO THESE AWESOME MISFITS. Go give 'em a follow! You won't be sorry. You got feedback for us? We wanna hear it! Here's where you can find us: P.S: Because of the book title, we decided to go ahead and put an "Explicit" tag on this episode. We got your back. Find out more on the Misfit Book Club website.

What's that rumbling sound in the distance? Don't worry...it's just our discussion episode for Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton! We dig into the book. (See what we did there?) We leave no stone unturned--we talk about everything from the characters, to the campiness, to the compeys. And don't worry--we talk about Jurassic Park the movie, too. Oh! And Maria has a pretty strong reaction to Jurassic World that you don't want to miss! Hold onto your butts and be prepared for spoilers! Pro tip: all the dino talk starts around the 10:00 mark, right after we share the biggest book news of the week. A huge, brachiosaurus-sized thanks to our vicious, adorable dinosaur roarers who made the ending of this episode the best ever: Ben, Caroline, and Emilie! Episode Shout-Outs: Poppy (@talltalespoppynwosu) @799Books Georgie (@GeorgieAndOurBooks) @Phinnley @LiteraryEmpress Ileana (@whirligigworld) Georgina (@georginakaneauthor) Brittany (@Britts_artistry) Got thoughts? Let us know! Instagram: @misfitbookclub Twitter: @misfitbookclub Facebook: Misfit Book Club Podcast Goodreads: Misfit Book Club Podcast Find out more on the Misfit Book Club website.

It was bound to happen sometime—the audio gremlins struck...and boy, did they strike hard! But we wanted to get this episode to you on time, so we fought through. Is it perfect? No. But neither was Jurassic park, and everyone lived (mostly). But until then...welcome to Episode 5 of The Misfit Book Club! This month, we're reading Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton. It's got thrills! Chills! Deadly dinosaurs! What more could you want? In this episode, we give you all the spoiler-free background you need to start digging into the book. So don't worry if you haven't read it! And you definitely don't want to miss this episode: Pixie does lots of dinosaur impressions. Got thoughts? Feedback? Wanna tell us what went wrong with our recording (or tell us how the heck to fix it in Audition)? Hit us up: Email: misfitbookclubpodcast AT gmail DOT com Twitter: @misfitbookclub Instagram: @misfitbookclub Facebook: Misfit Book Club Podcast Goodreads: Misfit Book Club Podcast And don't forget to share, rate, and subscribe! Find out more on the Misfit Book Club website.