Carissa & Kirsty take an angst-fueled trip back to Hogwarts to meet new characters, rebel against government mandates, go through relationship drama, and finally get some damn information out of Dumbledore after a climactic battle.
Topic: Harry Potter & the Order of the Pheonix by J.K. Rowling
Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore
Kirsty & Carissa read Roxane Gay's "memoir of [her] body," discussing Gay's journey as well as their own experiences as women and humans and bodies.
Topic: Hunger by Roxane Gay
Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore
Kirsty & Carissa join a musician and her royal friends as they try to maintain an uneasy dragon-human alliance while keeping a dark secret about her heritage.
Topic: Seraphina by Rachel Hartman
Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore
Carissa & Kirsty take a romantic trip to a magical San Francisco, where unhappy ghosts, pink Burberry bags, controlling men and questionable Lord of the Rings references lead to drama and desire.
CONTENT WARNING: this episode contains more concrete references to sex than usual.
Topic: Sin & Chocolate by K.F. Breene
Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore
Carissa & Kirsty visit the moors of England to try to rid themselves of disagreeableness, but first they must deal with a sick cousin, a magical robin, and an unsettlingly Snow-White-like friend.
Topic: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore
Kirsty & Carissa return to Hogwarts for a competition between (approximately) 3 wizards, a school dance, and a typically difficult test of HP knowledge.
Topic: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore
Kirsty & Carissa journey to early 20th century Malaya for a twisty murder mystery revolving around weretigers, severed fingers, dream children, and hot stepbrothers.
Topic: The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo
Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore
Kirsty & Carissa travel from South Chicago to the White House to discuss childhood, femininity, ambition, love, and success with First Lady / Fashion Icon Michelle Robinson Obama.
Topic: Becoming by Michelle Obama
Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore
Kirsty and Carissa check in on Georgia Nicolson to learn some British teen slang and the intricacies of kissing lessons, sex gods, and contentious friendships.
Topic: Angus, Thongs, & Full Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison
Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore
Sans book, Carissa & Kirsty offer their thoughts on a variety of media, world news, and life lessons. Enjoy this rare, in-depth look into the fascinating world of these revered podcast hosts. Regular programming will resume next week.
Theme: “Make It Ours” by Evermore
A boozy book club podcast for literature lovers everywhere! Hosts Carissa and Kirsty dive into a variety of genres and a variety of beverages to discuss the best and worst of the English language.
