Kirsty & Carissa have a lot of grievances to air, and so does Ignatius P. Reilly. Grab a beignet and let's discuss.
Topic: A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole
Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore
Kirsty & Carissa work on their villainous puns and characterization as they watch this classic superhero romp, and also take a moment to appreciate Jim Carrey.
Topic: Batman Forever (dir. Joel Schumacher)
Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore
Kirsty & Carissa open up their voids and try to unpack exactly what happened - and whether it matters - in this abstract, introspective graphic novel. Bonus: recorded in only one physical place!
Topic: Dream Tube by Rebekka Dunlap
Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore
Per recommendation, Kirsty & Carissa take off to a cold, genderless planet to discover their politics, interpersonal relationships, and survival tips for hiking through the tundra for many many days.
Topic: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin
Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore
Carissa & KIrsty try to piece together an overarching plot to link some of their favorite/least favorite characters. Does it work? Does it make any sense? Only you can decide.
Theme: "Make It Ours"
Kirsty & Carissa catch up on a lifetime of gossip between Nives, a widow with a troubled pet chicken, and Loriano, an alcoholic veterinarian. Details best discovered along the way.
Topic: Nives by Sacha Naspini
Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore
Kirsty & Carissa shift forms and tiptoe along a complicated system of magic, politics, demon exploitation, neglect, revenge, and heists.
Topic: The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud
Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore
Kirsty & Carissa flex the poetry part of their brains to discuss Big Feelings in New York - a favorite genre.
Topic: Meditations in an Emergency by Frank O'Hara
Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore
Kirsty & Carissa tackle a frustratingly-full-of-potential dystopia that ostensibly imagines a Hunger Games / Game of Thrones / Ender's Game medley with a protagonist problem.
Topic: Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore
Kirsty & Carissa pay homage to fanfiction as an art and to the great and mighty Luigi, Mr. Lean n' Green, who has long been overshadowed by his inferiorly mustached brother.
Topic: Luigi Number One by Luigi Enthusiast
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.
