I've Read That! Podcast
1) Quick update!
To our tens of dedicated listeners: sorry we're late with the next episode! But I won't tell if you don't...
2) Episode 11: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
In Episode 11, we discuss a pretty good book AND a pretty...mediocre movie adaptation. Sometimes things with more teen romance...are worse??
3) Episode 10: Matilda by Roald Dahl
In this episode, we discuss a SURPRISINGLY MEAN book about the bond between a little girl so smart her brain can move cigars and a teacher so sweet her name is literally Miss Honey.
4) Episode 9: Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
In this episode, we look back on the subject of baby Michelle's very first book report: Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelson! Does it hold up for a more culturally-aware 25-year-old? Well...hm.
5) Episode 8: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
In this episode, we talk to a special guest from the Wigging Out podcast, discuss Twilight AGAIN, and also talk about the strange similarities between the Roaring 20s and our present days.
6) Episode 7: Lord of the Flies by William Golding
In this episode, Michelle shares some dubiously fun facts, Twilight is discussed, and we finally dig into the wide, weird world of literary criticism.
7) Episode 6: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
In this episode, we talk about Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, and the strange, decontextualized lessons on the Holocaust we experienced as kids.
8) Episode 5: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
In this episode, we discuss a book about class conflict, gang warfare, and the intimate relationships between men. The eternal question is raised: Do kids still goth?
9) Episode 4: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
In this episode, we discuss our favorite peach recipes, and also an excellent book.
10) Episode 3: Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt
In this climactic episode, we finally discuss the cornerstone of our friendship: our shared disdain for milk. Also, we talk about a very good book. (Sorry it sounds so bad!)