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Send us a text This week, the ladies interview Darian, the Children's Librarian at TPL! They have some excellent comic book recommendations, and talking to her was a lot of fun. Books: Bunny by Moana Awad Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes Slow Birding by Joan E. Strassmann Strangers in the Land by Michael Luo A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith Darian's Recommendations Day off by Qing Cai (Dailygreens) Number 6 by Astuko Asano Favorite Author: Octavia Butler (All their books!) Snapdragon by Kat Leyh Organ Meats by K-Ming Chang  Top 5 BL Comics Taming the Tiger  Bongchon Bride The Dangerous Convenient Store Here You Are (campus romance) Gig of the Day Shutline (Webtoons) Support the show

This episode is a throwback to one of our favorites. Ann Perry is a Murderer, and she wrote a book. Let me tell you about it. The events at the end of this episode are not current, since this is a throwback Follow us on Instagram @sowhatareyoureadingpodcast  Support the show

The ladies are back! They go through the books they have read, and boy, is it fun! Books the ladies have read: For All the Tea in China by Sarah Rose A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon (Priory of the Orange Tree Prequel) Murder on Tyneside by Eileen Thornton Bunny by Mona Awad Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix  Eragon by Christopher Paolini Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes Support the show

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Hello and Welcome or Welcome Back! The ladies have been on a hiatus but are back now and ready to discuss some books! And boy do they have a list! We are excited to be back! Alycia's Reads: Vicious by V.E. Schwab Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler The Hundred Secret Senses by Amy Tan My Mother's Rules by Judge Lynn Toler A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Steph's Reads A Spark of Light by Judy Picoult   The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan Bound Feet and Western Dress by Pang-Mei Nathasha Chang Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum This podcast is NOT affiliated with the Tacoma Public Library. We love it though! visit tacomapubliclibrary.org The Anxious Tomato Art Collective sponsors this podcast visit anxioustomato.com  Support the show

In this episode, the ladies discuss the incredible life of Angela Davis and her fight for justice on many fronts. She is truly a remarkable woman who has done so much to change the world. We also discuss our current reads: The Helm of Midnight (Spoiler Alert! Ending Explained) Vicious Project Hail Mary The Starless Sea Check out Marcus Books for the Angela Davis Autobiography re-release! Welcome to Marcus Books | Marcus Books The ladies were also guests on Megan's Bookish Podcast!  Check it out here! https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Ly6vsZStAZ01Q7UrwTFye?si=83e6086e3fa44e8e This podcast is sponsored by: The Anxious Tomato Art Collective visit anxioustomato.com and Artco Framing and Gallery visit artcoframingandgallery.com   Support the show

In this episode the ladies discuss the case of Tucker Reed. Tucker is an author of a book series but who cares about that. She murdered someone! The ladies also discuss their current reads: The Helm of Midnight Before the Coffee Gets Cold The Radium Girls This podcast is sponsored by: The Anxious Tomato Art Collective anxioustomato.com Please go check out our new exhibit at Zeek's Pizza on Pacific Ave in Tacoma, WA and Artco Framing and Gallery artcoframingandgallery.com Support the show

In this episode, the ladies interview Manny Reads! Manny is an author and book reviewer and talking to him was so much fun! Follow Manny on IG @thebookhusband and on FB @mannyreads This podcast is sponsored by: The Anxious Tomato Art Collective anxioustomato.com Artco Framing and Gallery artcoframingandgallery.com Support the show

Hello Book Fam! Happy New Year! Today on the show we interviewed Megan from Megan's Bookish Life Podcast! When I tell you we had fun! This was such a great way to start the year! Follow Megan on Instagram @megansbookishlifepodcast and  Check out her podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/2BUOhDd7NvozKAO5uScNUQ?si=b29163d3c0f74f02 This podcast is sponsored by: The Anxious Tomato Art Collective anxioustomato.com and Artco Framing and Gallery artcoframingandgallery.com Support the show

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia talk about the history of Oprah Winfrey! She's an Author, and talk show host, among many other things.  But first! the ladies talk about the books they are currently reading! Cutters Deep by Ron McGillvary A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith Murder and Cocktails H.Y. Hanna The Firm by John Grisham The Exchange by John Grisham The Anxious Tomato Art Collective sponsors this podcast visit anxioustomato.com And... Artco Framing and Gallery visit artcoframingandgallery.com Support the show

On the show today Alycia walks us through the story of Author Tillie Cole. She thought it would be a good idea to write a book about something she knows nothing about. Let's just say it didn't go over well with the public. Also, Alycia talks about her new read, Cutter's Deep by Ron McGillvray, a previous guest, and Stephanie gives up on Stephen King. This podcast is sponsored by: Anxious Tomato Art Collective anxioustomato.com and... Artco Framing and Gallery artcoframingandgallery.com Support the show

In this episode, the ladies interview Author Irina Ember! She is a Real Estate Agent in the San Francisco Bay area, and she talks about her book Bad Agency! Spoiler Alert! Alycia talks about the ending to Priory of the Orange Tree! We are giving away a copy of Bad Agency!!!! Listen to the end of the episode so you can find out how to enter the contest! This podcast is sponsored by: The Anxious Tomato Art Collective and Artco Framing and Art Gallery visit them online at anxioustomato.com and artcoframingandgallery.com  Support the show

On the show today, we welcome the ladies back after a short hiatus! First Alycia takes us on a wild ride to explain the Priory of the Orange Tree and Stephanie talks about the Night Circus and Fairy Tale. Then the ladies discuss the History of the Award-winning show Reading Rainbow and a little bit on the Host LeVar Burton. The Banned Book of the Week is How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accent by Julia Alvarez How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents: Alvarez, Julia: 9781565129757: Amazon.com: Books Buy LeVar's book! https://www.innerflowerchild.com/collections/books/products/the-rhino-who-swallowed-a-storm-hardcover Listen to his podcast! http://www.levarburtonpodcast.com/ This podcast is sponsored by: The Anxious Tomato Art Collective visit anxioustomato.com and Artco Framing and Gallery visit artcoframingandgallery.com or go to  5401 6th Ave Tacoma, WA! Support the show

In this episode, Alycia walks us through the story of Matt Shaw and his terrible reaction to a review of his book! This is an unbelievable story. Also, the Ladies talk about what the heck they have been doing lately! This podcast is supported by The Anxious Tomato Art Collective and Artco Framing and Gallery. anxioustomato.com artcoframingandgallery.com Support the show

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie interview Author Michael Shotter! Not only is he an amazing author, but he's also the Host of the Post Mortem Podcast with a previous guest, Ron McGillvary! Michael gives us the scoop on the 6 books that he has out and a little more. Spoiler Alert for Priory of the Orange Tree, Finley Donovan is Killing it, and Drowning with Others!!! Michael's Recommendations: Coy Hall- The Hangman Feeds the Jackel Brian Bowyer- Sinister Mix Adam Hulse- Below Economic Thresholds Stephen King- Dark Tower Series Eric LaRocca-Everything the Darkness Eats (Check out the Post Mortem Podcast to hear a review on this book!) Ron's Books Amazon.com: Michael Shotter: books, biography, latest update This podcast is sponsored by: The Anxious Tomato Art Collective anxioustomato.com Artco Framing and Gallery  artcoframingandgallery.com Support the show

In this episode Stephanie and Alycia interview Jack! They are an Artist, Grad Student, and Volunteers at the Anxious Tomato Art Collective! Alycia continues on with Priory of the Orange Tree Stephanie is almost done with Finely Donovan and Drowning with Others is getting even more uncomfortable. Jack's Recommendations Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Cirque de Freak  Neil Gaiman - Neverwhere  Song of Achilles  Six of Crows This podcast is sponsored by The Anxious Tomato Art Collective - Artist of the Month- Jaclyn Layton on display at Locust Cider on 6th Ave in Tacoma, WA anxioustomato.com and  Artco Framing and Gallery- Artist of the Month- Julia Josephine- Beyond the Banana artcoframingandgallery.com Make sure you check out Bremerton Zine Fest on Aug. 26th! Go to @bremertonzinefest on IG for more information! Support the show

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie review the current books they are reading Priory of the Orange Tree Drowning with Others (Trigger Warning: molestation) Finley Donovan is Killing It Happy Anniversary! We have been doing this show for a whole Year! Thank you so much to all of our guests and everyone who has listened to us. We appreciate you all so much This podcast is sponsored by: The Anxious Tomato Art Collective Artists of the Month Robin McQuay -Locust Cider in Olympia and Jaclyn Layton- Locust Cider in Tacoma and Artco Framing and Gallery Artists of the Month - Julia Josephine and Friends- Beyond the Banana Say Hello to Jello Reception is on Aug 17th, 5-7 pm Support the show

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia go deep into book reviews. Then the ladies talk about their Amazon Prime Day book haul AND they give you a preview into what interviews are coming up! Book Reviews: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon The Resurrectionist by Paul Scheuring Finley Donovan is Killing It by Ellie Cosimano Drowning with Others by Linda Keir Steph's Book Haul The Firm by John Grisham Radium Girls by Kate Moore (Check out The Stuff You Missed in History Class Podcast episode) Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow Alycia's Book Haul The Playground by Aron Beauregard Cutter's Deep by Ronanle McGillvary (check out his episode) The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin  From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty This podcast is sponsored by The Anxious Tomato Art Collective Visit anxioustomato.com We have a Juried Art Show coming up in October! Go to the website for more information Artco Framing and Gallery Julia Josephine's Beyond the Banana Show is now on display! Visit Artco at 5401 6th Ave in Tacoma, WA! Support the show

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie discuss the history of book bans. Where they came from, who puts books on the banned list, and some modern book challenges.  Alycia FINALLY gives us the ending to  Under the Dome by Stephen King. Stephanie is not impressed lol. Book banning is nothing new. In fact, it has been around for centuries! Donate to the American Library Association to help keep ALL books on the shelves! https://ec.ala.org/donation/OIF-0000-INTELL  This podcast is sponsored by the Anxious Tomato Art Collective anxioustomato.com and Artco Framing and Gallery artcoframingandgallery.com Come see us at Art on the Ave in Tacoma on July 23rd! #swayr  Support the show

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia discuss the history of the incomparable Toni Morrison.  As one of the most celebrated authors in the world, in addition to writing plays, and children’s books, Morrison's novels have earned her countless prestigious awards including the Pulitzer Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama. As the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, Morrison’s work has inspired a generation of writers to follow in her footsteps. This podcast is sponsored by: Anxious Tomato Art Collective anxioustomato.com Artco Framing and Gallery artcoframingandgallery.com Support the show