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Our first episode of Season 3 follows the adventure of Scott Westerfeld's YA dystopia, Uglies. In this world, when you turn 16 you get an operation to become "pretty". Tally has wanted to be a "pretty" her whole life, but when she befriends the rebellious Shay, Tally discovers her society may not be all it seems.

Listen along as Chandler and Jenessa figure out how farfetched this dystopia may or may not be.

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Season 3 premieres Monday, September 9th. Make sure to follow us on your preferred podcast player!

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It's our Season 2 finale!! Charlotte joins me as we diiive in (heh, get it?) and explore the middle-grade chapter book, Aquamarine by Alice Hoffman, and the 2006 teen movie adaptation, Aquamarine.

Thank you to everyone who listened to the last two seasons of episodes. We appreciate it from the bottom of my heart! Season 3 is currently in production so make sure you follow our Instagram to keep up to date during our hiatus! 

p.s. My AC unit was on high gear as we recorded due to the Summer heat so I apologize if you hear that in the background. 

Aquamarine book discussion - 00:1:02 Aquamarine movie discussion - 00:37:33

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Beau returns to help us figure out what exactly went wrong with the 2006 film adaptation, Eragon. Is it truly the "worst movie adaptation"? Are people too harsh?

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My younger brother, Beau, joins me to discuss Eragon by Christopher Poalini. We revisit our family's nostalgic favorite road trip audiobook. Is it just Start Wars with dragson? Is there more to it? Listen to find out!

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Amanda returns to round out our trilogy of Cats episodes. We watched (suffered) the 2019 film adaptation of Cats. How bad is it really? Is any of it "good"? 

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It's time for the Jellicle Ball! Amanda helps us dive into the musical world of Cats! Join us as we replay the chaos that is the 1998 Broadway recording of Cats. 

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Did you know that the most produced musical, Cats, is based on a collection of poetry by T. S. Eliot? We didn't until Amanda convinced us to read Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats. Join us as we break down each ridiculous poem to find the good and the bad (there's a lot of bad).

Jenessa mentions a New York Times article in the episode. You can read that here.

As we stated in the podcast, T. S. Eliot was racist and supported many fascist ideas throughout his poetry. Our discussion is not meant to be a glorification of his ideas. We wanted to review and discuss the Broadway musical, Cats, and with the nature of our podcast, we investigated the source material first.

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Where are all the Polin (Penelope + Colin) scenes we were promised? Why are there so many plotlines? What went right in Season 3 Part 2 of Bridgerton and what when wrong? Jenn has returned to help us break down the drama! Jenn and Jenessa discuss the spicy scenes of Bridgerton Season 3, so please be aware as you listen. Check out Jenn on Instagram, @lit.with.jenn!

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Jenn returns to help Jenessa analyze Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1. They discuss Colin's flirting failures, Penelope's brilliance, Pitbull's musical genius, and why everyone is rewatching the carriage scene.

Jenn and Jenessa discuss the spicy scenes of Bridgerton Season 3, so please be aware as you listen.

Check out Jenn on Instagram, @lit.with.jenn!

TikTok-ers Jenessa mentions in the episode: @zekespace @freddiesroommate @princesspendulum

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It's Polin (Penelope + Colin) season! In preparation for season 3 of Netflix's Bridgerton, Jenn joins Jenessa in discussing Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn. Is Colin a bad boyfriend? Who is Lady Whistledown? How is Netflix going to adapt this book? Check out today's guest, Jenn, on her Instagram!

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Lace up your hiking boots and join us as we traverse Reese Witherspoon's film adaptation of the bestselling memoir, Wild by Cheryl Strayed. Is the movie actually about Cheryl's hike through the Pacific Crest Trail or is it about her journey through something else?

Check out Delaney's zodiac tour company, Out to Sea Expeditions.

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What an adventure! Delaney joins Jenessa in analyzing the hike and emotional journey of Wild: from Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed.

Check out Delaney's Alaskan zodiac boat tour company on their Instagram or at  https://www.outtoseaexpeditions.com/

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Sam returns to help me review the 2012 coming-of-age film, The Perks of Being a Wallflower. How "tumblr" is this movie? Do we really expect alt teenagers in the 90s not to know a David Bowie song? These questions and more are answered in this episode! Please listen to the content warnings at the beginning of the episode or look up content warnings for The Perks of Being a Wallflower before listening. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse or a mental health crisis, call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for assistance.

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Join my friend Sam and me as we discuss the YA coming-of-age class, Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. We had a blast rereading this book!  Should Perks of Being a Wallflower be required reading? Please listen to the content warnings at the beginning of the episode or look up content warnings for Perks of Being a Wallflower before listening. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse or a mental health crisis, call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for assistance.

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Isaac and Jenessa break down Studio Ghibli's Howl's Moving Castle and discuss how it's different (better?) than the book it's based on. Listen to find out which scene made Jenessa cry. 

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Let's dive into the magical world of the 1986 middle-grade classic, Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. Join Jenessa and Isaac as they discuss the drama that follows our girl, Sophie. Is she dealing with eldest child gifted-kid burnout? 

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