Join Lindsay, Kim, Meredith, Ashley and Sarah as they discuss our first romance novel “The Hating Game” by Sally Thorne. The women go from hot elevator scenes to pick up artists and murderous incels. They reflect on the ‘bad guy’ storyline in books, movies and their own lives.  Would adding a little crime to this romance spiced things up for the members, maybe? Everyone shares whether they would recommend the book and/or the movie and which one they enjoyed more, except Kim because she forgot to watch the movie again (haha)! This book was made into a movie in 2021 and stars Lucy Hale, Austin Stowell, Damon Daunno, Kathryn Boswell and Sakina Jaffrey. Discussion Points:  Trying a book from the romance genre because we’ve never before The hate to love storyline The actors chosen to play the characters Hot and steamy books The differences in the movie Dating the “bad” boy Other RomComs with a guess that actor game Twilight and The Hunger Games Pick up Artist’s and Incel’s Staying true to the audience Romance and fantasy romance Adding a A storyline to the romance Great reviews and pondering over demographics Do they recommend the book and/or movie Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The Hunger Games 4 Book Box Set Twilight By Stephanie Meyer Fifty Shades of Grey by EL James Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen The Brown Sisters by Talia Hibbert The Game by Neil Strauss The Pick up Artist by Neil Strauss The Forth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Beach Read by Emily Henry Book Lovers by Emily Henry Can you Keep a Secret by Sophie Kinsella Something Borrowed by Emily Griffin The Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwood Twiligh...

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Chris Donaldson and his novel “Going the Wrong Way”. Driven by a desire to break free from his mediocre, middle-class existence and escape the Belfast (IRA) “Troubles” of the 70’s, Chris Donaldson strikes out on his café racing Moto Guzzi on a cross-country road trip of self-discovery. But when the Iranian revolution stops the planned motorcycle trip to Australia, he switches gears and begins a 33-country, 50,000-mile odyssey across Europe, Asia, and the Americas including 10,000 miles on an ocean-going racing yacht. As Chris leaves the “Belfast Troubles” behind, he creates his own trouble. Along the way, there are formidable roadblocks: trigger-happy soldiers with AK-47s in war-torn Africa, getting bogged in the Sahara Desert, waves the size of Everest that threaten to sweep him overboard, hepatitis E in South America, and PTSD when he gets home. A ‘coming of age’ road trip like no other... Going the Wrong Wayis raw in its exposure, thoughtful in its deliberations, and revealing about the regimes and cultures it passes through. What an amazing adventure in the days before Google maps, mobile phones and social media. Chris encounters a near-death experience around almost every corner, and a cast of characters that will change his life forever. All told in an honest style with the best of Belfast humour. This is not just a solo travel memoir. It's a story about finding oneself in the midst of chaos, and about the transformative power of travel. As Chris navigates the challenges and joys of the open road, he learns important lessons about perseverance, friendship, and the importance of following your dreams. Discussion Points: Why we should read their book 1300 5 star reviews Wrote the book 40 years later Changing direction Driving through the Sahara desert on a road bike Did he make it to Australia? Driving off his map Maps, phone calls and boarders Life lessons learned along the way Reality tv verses real adventures How technology has changed everything Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Chris Donaldson Website Going the Wrong Way by Chris Donaldson Book Going the Wrong Way by Chris Donaldson Audio Book Top Gear Long Way Down by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman

Hold on to your bookmarks! The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. During this episode we play Never Have I Ever.  The Book Interrupted women discuss bad dates, pranks, false names, alibis and a new form of wine tasting. Discussion Points: Never Have I Ever: Never have I ever pranked someone Never have I ever laughed so hard I peed my pants as an adult Never have I ever wanted to be on a reality TV show Never have I ever used a false name Never have I ever been the alibi for a lying friend Never have I ever thrown a drink at someone Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Big Brother tv show Amazing Race American Idol Survivor

Virginia, Sarah and Kim discuss Bonnie Garmus’s debut novel Lessons in Chemistry. The women discuss the book, characters, and compare the novel to the limited series on Apple TV.  They speak about the storytelling in the book vs the tv show, but most importantly how inspirational the character of Elizabeth Zott is. They reflect on the feminist themes in the book and how critics and writers may have lost the essence of the messaging. They even get into the chemistry of cooking, talking dogs and the many benefits of having a pencil handy. This book was made into a TV Mini-Series in 2023 and stars Brie Larson, Lewis Pullman, Aja Naomi King, Kevin Sussman, Stephanie Koenig and Patrick Walker.  Discussion Points:  Elizabeth Zott was inspirational and true to herself, always The many changes they made in the limited series on Apple TV Directors and Screenwriters for the limited series The talking dog Feminism in the 1960’s and now Losing yourself after marriage Chemistry of cooking The theme of the pencil The knife, poison mushrooms and not needing to be saved Done Better, the low budget remake Women supporting women Do they recommend the book and/or movie Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Lessons in Chemistry Limited Series on Apple TV The BFG by Roald Dahl

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Jay Watson and Kyle Wiltshire and their novel “The Dead Rock Stars”. What if famous rock stars from the past, those who died young, in sudden and tragic ways, actually faked their deaths to become secret agents? Welcome to the world of The Dead Rock Stars, the heroes we never knew we had.  The Dead Rock Stars is a tale about Cole Denton, a young tech genius who discovers the secret world of rock star secret agents. He is tasked with saving the world from an unknown threat—one that’s closer to home than either Elvis Presley or the team can imagine. But can they beat the clock before it strikes midnight on December 31, 1999?  In a twisting and nostalgic story, The Dead Rock Stars is an alternate history, placed squarely in the realm of real-world events, that happened without anyone knowing. Brimming with pop culture references for music lovers of every generation, the novel’s fast and hilarious plot will keep readers guessing at every turn. Discussion Points: Why we should read their book The 27 club rock stars How the idea came about Harry Potter Popcorn fun, a movie on paper Manifesting a screenplay Spotify music soundtrack for the book Generation X Pop culture references Greatest book of all time Best sorbet you’ll ever read   Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The Dead Rock Stars book The Dead Rock Stars website -for your signed copy Elvis John Lennon Kurt Cobain Jimi Hendrix Harry Potter book Men in Black Dumb and Dumber Weezer Weezer Buddy Holly Music Video Happy Days Spotify The Dead Rock Stars Music Playlist

  The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode we take a glimpse behind the scenes while the Book Interrupted women discuss dealing with the heat, styling hair and stinky fruit. Discussion Points: Heat waves Sweat in all the best places Styling hair Hearing the sound of your own voice Karma Brown interview reflection Hair in the Humidity How to cool off in the heat Colouring your hair Stinky fruit   Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The 4% Fix by Karma Brown Karma Brown Interview Video Episode Karma Brown Podcast Episode Noni Jack Fruit Dragon Fruit Durian Baobab  

Kara, Sarah and Kim discuss Roald Dahl’s childhood classic The BFG - Big Friendly Giant. The women discuss the book, characters, and compare the novel to the feature film. They also explore what it is that makes the books from our youth stick with us through the years and complete a ‘Which Roald Dahl character are you?’ Quiz. Will one of the Book Interrupted crew end up getting the BFG? You’ll have to listen to find out. This book was made into a movie in 2016 and stars Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Bill Hader, Penelope Wilton and Jermaine Clement. Discussion Points:  Books from out childhood Orphan archetype Are my parents aliens? Is my mother micro-dosing mushrooms? Reading the book out loud Our children’s reaction to the film Generation X childhood films Technology gaslighting Buzzfeed Quiz “What Roald Dahl character are you?” Do they recommend the book and/or movie Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The BFG by Roald Dahl The BFG Film Only Murders in this building series Cocoon film Matilda film Matilda by Roald Dahl Wall-e Film Emperor’s New Grove Film King Fu Panda Film The Witches Film The Witches by Roald Dahl Annie Film ...

Book Interrupted is taking the summer off again.  We'll be back September 1st, 2024 with Kara's Book Pick: The BFG by Roald Dahl.  Have a great summer!

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Charles McCormack and his book “Healing of a Psychotherapist: A Journey of Rebellion, Reflection, and Redemption”. "Healing of a Psychotherapist: A Journey of Rebellion, Reflection, and Redemption" is a genre-defying memoir, unveiling the profound evolution of an award-winning psychotherapist's odyssey, offering a transformative literary experience to all who embark on this unforgettable journey. Amidst a world inundated with dry self-help literature, this memoir provides a fresh and insightful perspective on the complexities of life. Rather than dull prescriptions telling the reader what to do, the author puts the reader in his mind and takes them on a remarkable personal journey of vulnerability and introspection as they see the world through his eyes. "Healing of a Psychotherapist" is an exceptional narrative that transcends the ordinary, leaving an indelible impact on the heart and mind that lingers far after the last page is turned. Discussion Points: The hero’s journey Second addition Award winning Military Family Embracing Happiness Healing relationship with his father Trauma auto-pilot Found his calling in the dessert Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Healing of a Psychotherapist by Charles McCormack The Hero’s Journey by Joseph Campbell The Teachings of Don Juan by Carlos Castaneda

Hold on to your bookmarks! The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. During this episode we play ‘Would you rather?’  Book Interrupted women discuss marrying your enemy, gas medication, lack of privacy and women’s preference of bears. Discussion Points: Would you rather: Be trapped in a romantic comedy with your enemies or trapped a a horror movie with your friends? Live in a future where people take everything too seriously or a future where people don’t take anything seriously? Live in a world where there is no crime or no privacy? Have bad gas or always have really dry mouth? If you were alone in the woods, would you rather encounter a bear or a man?   Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Silence of the Lambs The Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwood Idiocracy movie 1984 by George Orwell Big Brother tv show Lessons in Chemistry If you were alone in the woods, would you rather encounter a bear or a man?

Join Lia, Meredith, Lindsay, Sarah, Kim and Ashley (for a few minutes anyway) as they discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.  The girls learn (thanks to Lindsay) that this book was ten years in the making! Everyone agrees that this is an interesting read about a very important topic. The conversation veers off now and then to cousin love and whether zombies like to watch movies. There is plenty of discussion around ethics in science and medicine and whether there can be trust when there is money to be made. Everyone shares whether they would recommend the book and/or the movie and which one they enjoyed more, except Kim because she forgot to watch the movie! This book was made into a movie in 2017 and stars Oprah Winfrey, Rose Byrne, Renee Elise Goldsberry, and Sylvia Grace Crim. Discussion Points:  Audiobooks in a radio play format Language directly quoted to represent culture 90 minute movie praise Lacks family settlement with Biotech company Rebecca Sloot BBC interview and Lacks family update Oprah in the film Medical and scientific ethics Zombies Johns Hopkins acknowledgement statement Marrying cousins Racism in medicine History of cancer treatment Different book covers Fan book submissions Do they recommend the book and/or movie Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Henrietta Lacks Johns Hopkins acknowledgement statement Rebecca Skloot BBC interview Lacks Family Settlement with Biotech Company Oprah Winfrey The Immortal Life of Henriette Lacks Movie

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto JV (Joe) Hilliard and his book “The Last Keeper: Book One of the Warminster Series”. A young boy’s prophetic visions. Blind at birth, Daemus Alaric is blessed with the gift of prophetic Sight. Now, as a Keeper of the Forbidden, he must use his powers of the Sight to foil the plans of a fallen Keeper, Graytorris the Mad. An elven Princess with a horrifying secret. Princess Addilyn Elspeth travels from Eldwal, the magically hidden home of the Vermilion elves, to begin her life as a diplomat to the human capital of Castleshire. During her journey, she stumbles upon a mystical creature foretelling ill tidings. A terrifying force of evil. Daemus’ recurring nightmare vision threatens to catapult him into a terrifying struggle that will leave the fate of the Keepers—and the realm—hanging in the balance. Daemus and Princess Addilyn must set out to face the menace that threatens their very existence. Will the entire realm fall to its knees? The Last Keeper is the first book in The Warminster Series. With gripping, epic action and heart-pounding adventure, you’ll love this new adventure series. Discussion Points: The hero’s journey and the Warminster world Last book in the series (4th) coming out May 2024 Spin offs and origin stories Video game and graphic novels coming soon Dark fantasy, not everyone survives Satisfying reader and fans desires for more Why is the bad guy bad? Humbled by fan art Open to movie and screenplay offers Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The Last Keeper by JV Hilliard JV Hilliard Website

The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode we take a glimpse behind the scenes while the Book Interrupted women discuss time management, procrastination, lack of sleep, sake, Karma Brown and laundry. Discussion Points: Time Management Sabotage and procrastination Cosmetic extremes for halloween costumes Sake Lack of sleep and its effects Karma Brown episode excitement and her book The 4% Fix Sound levels and background noise Laundry Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The New Earth by Eckhart Tole : Naming your Pain Body (Sally and Blanche) Karma Brown Book Interrupted Episode The 4% Fix by Karma Brown The Fifth Element : Leeloo halloween costume The Master Cleanse Vega Ki Restaurant and Bottle Shop Talking to Strangers by Malcom Gladwell What the Robin Knows by Jon Young Sleep Chronotypes The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Come Away with Me by Karma Brown Recipe for a Perfect Wife by Karma Brown

Join Meredith, Lindsay, Ashley, Sarah and Kim as they discuss Saroo Brierley’s A Long Way Home. The girls learn (thanks to Lindsay’s research) that this book was actually written by a ghost writer and they are kind of relieved because no one really enjoyed the writing. Everyone really loves the story, but they all agree the writing wasn’t the best. Lindsay again helps with this issue by adding that this book was written in 3 months! The girls discuss accents in different countries and how one can pick up the speaking style and mannerisms of the place they visit. There is interesting conversation around the landscape of the brain and how both it and the landscape of an environment may change over time. Meredith wraps up the experience of the story nicely by pointing out that even though a terrible thing happens in this story, many different people along the way help – There are good people in this world, there is good in the world. The girls also share thoughts and opinions on international adoptions. And, of course, everyone offers up whether they would recommend the book and/or the movie and which one they enjoyed more. This book was made into a movie in 2016 called Lion and stars Dev Patel, Sunny Pawar, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara. Discussion Points:  Using a ghost writer and how that works Accents and mannerisms in different countries The landscape of the brain and environment There are good people in the world The amazing story Trauma, hope and genetics A couple surprises from Meredith International adoptions Do they recommend the book and/or movie Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley Lion (Movie)

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Christine Skarbek and her book “Confronting Power and Chaos: The Uncharted Kaleidoscope of My Life” What’s in a name? Her trailblazer of a distant cousin forged a solitary, singular path during and after WWII. Unassuming and somewhat clueless, Christine eventually finds she has to do pretty much the same. A teen fully expecting her Midwestern life would be drab and ho-hum, she meets in Germany an elderly man who offered her a ride – and insight into a legacy she was going to rely on throughout her entire life. Discussion Points: Christine Skarbek her namesake during World War 2 Struggling with divorce and children health concerns Writing a screenplay and pitching it to Hollywood The recession creating a new path and opportunity in Poland Finding strength from her role model Guns in America   Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Confronting Power and Chaos: The Uncharted Kaleidoscope of My Life by Christine Skarbek

The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode we take a glimpse behind the scenes while the Book Interrupted women discuss being a work horse, embodying the character of a slutty horse, kicking horses, dinosaur ducks, duck armies and diarrhoea. Discussion Points: Being a work horse Embodying the character of a slutty horse Centaur portrait Hashtags Would you rather? Dinosaur ducks Diarrhoea Horror duckling story Duck army Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Nonviolent Communication by Marshal B. Rosenberg The 4% Fix by Karma Brown Pretty Women

On this episode of Book Interrupted Kim’s book pick, Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann is discussed. Topics include problematic depictions of Indigenous people, the correct pronunciation of “Osage”, colonialism, and how many white people were involved in the making of the movie. Everyone agrees that the movie was too long, but there are differing opinions on enjoyment. This book was made into a movie in 2023 and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro and Lily Gladstone. Discussion Points:  The fact base writing style of the book Book vs movie There were additional killers that weren’t prosecuted Stereotypes of Indigenous people in film Victim blaming Colonialism White man created both the movie and the book The exploitation of the Osage Radio show at the end with Jack White Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group (Movie) Killers of the Flower Moon The Inconvenient Indian by Thomas King (Book) Killers of the Flower Moon Colonialism Osage Jack White album Lazaretto Album Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés STEM Talk Podcast with Dr. Peter Pirolli The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by: Suzanne Collins

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Dr. Kerry Forrestal MD/MBA and his book “Crushing Cancer: A Patient’s Complete Guide to Managing a Cancer Diagnosis”. 2 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States this year. Managing a cancer diagnosis is not only managing the disease, it’s also taking care of your finances and workplace, making sure you are legally protected, and that you can manage all the complications and emergencies that arise. This book will tell you what to do from Day One, Hour One of your diagnosis. Discussion Points: Financial Issues Cancer Scams Interpersonal dynamics New era of cancer care What to do on day one   Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Crushing Cancer: A Patient’s Complete Guide to Managing a Cancer Diagnosis by Dr. Kerry Forrestal MD/MBA www.crushingcancerthebook.com The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode we take a glimpse behind the scenes while the Book Interrupted women discuss puppies, being the pack leader, misguided pet names and medications gone wrong. Discussion Points: Introducing Meredith’s puppy Mixing pet breeds Puppies sharp teeth Becoming a pack leader Forest fires Lost dogs Misguided pet names Medications gone wrong Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Cesar Milan 3 Books Collection Set (How to Raise the Perfect Dog, Cesar's Way: Everyday Guide to Understanding & Correcting Common Dog Problems & Be the Pack Leader) Twilight Breaking Dawn (Baby Vampires)

On this episode of Book Interrupted the crew discuss Ashley’s book pick: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. Topics include mirror images, stupid names, what’s in a name, would you eat someone, strategies for the Hunger Games and the creation of Hunger Games the series where fans could watch all 75 Hunger Games! Lindsay is back for this one and of course, the team shares whether they would recommend the book and/or the movie. This book was made into a movie in 2023 and stars Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andrés Rivera, and Viola Davis.  Discussion Points:  Difficult names in the book The audio book with spoke songs Audio books pros and cons How did we like the adaptation of the book Who is the songbird and who is the snake? Crushes on Coriolanus Snow or Tom Blyth Each members strategy for this Hunger Games Are there future Hunger games expected? Twilight, again?? The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Soundtrack Are books being adapted into movies too long?  Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The Hunger Games 4 Book Box Set Coriolanus Snow actor Tom Blyth The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by: Suzanne Collins The B...

The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode the Book Interrupted members take the Quiz.co What Pasta am I? quiz. Find out what Lia’s disappointing results were and which pasta is the members actual favourite? Discussion Points: Quiz.co What Pasta am I? Quiz Quiz Results  Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Quiz.co What Pasta am I? Quiz Book Interrupted Website   Book Interrupted YouTube Channel  Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group       

Join the Book Interrupted Club as they discuss Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat Pray Love. The conversation begins with Lia, Meredith, Sarah and Kim sharing how they read the book (actual book vs audiobook) and whether the book ‘aged’ well. Ashley joins in late and the fun really gets going! The girls consider whether how old you are affects your enjoyment of the book. Recommendations (or not) are shared and everyone chooses the one word that represents their town and the one place they would visit if money was no issue. Bonus: there’s a sneak peek convo about the next book on our reading list. Discussion Points:  Eat Pray Love By Elizabeth Gilbert Eat Pray Love Movie Audio books Library Apps: Libby, Hoopla Audible Altruism vs Selfishness White Fragility, Me too and Black Lives Matter Dan Donohue Bali Learning Italian Personal Bubbles Red Lobster Glennon Doyle The Ballad of Sondbirds and Snakes by: Suzanne Collins The Ballad of Songbirds and Snacks Movie Links to get connected:  Book Interrupted Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

Sarah, Meredith, Kim and Lia get together to recap Season Three during this episode of Book Interrupted. The conversation starts with a challenge: Can the Book Interrupted Crew even remember what books were part of Season Three? In addition to talking about Season Three, the girls talk about Season Four, Five and Six! Many ideas are thrown out about what the themes of coming seasons should be. And the women share their predictions around which Season Four book they think they’ll like the most (and least). Of course, Sarah brings up Twilight for a change. Let’s be honest – Would it even be an episode of Book Interrupted without some kind of twilight discussion? And as usual, there are some sexual innuendos and inappropriate interpretations that crack the crew up. Season Three has come and gone and the Book Interrupted Club is excited to start talking about Season Four: Books that have been made into movies! The Giver by Lois Lowrey The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood When Dad Killed Mom by Julius Lester The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Eat Prey Love by Elizabeth Gilbert A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanna Collins Dirt by William Bryant Logan Salt by Mark Kurlansky

Sarah, Meredith and Kim hold the final discussion on Kim’s Season Three book pick: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. The girls discuss the complexity of being human and how multifaceted people and relationships are. As usual, the conversation veers off topic and the group considers the origins of the middle finger. Returning to the book, the discussion covers friendship, trials and tribulations, the moral of the story (or lack there of), hope and what exactly does “absolutely true” really mean? Finally, the girls share whether they would recommend the book or not.  This book is critically acclaimed and has appeared on the annual list of frequently challenged books since 2008. It became the most frequently challenged book from 2010 – 2019. Most of the controversy is based in how the book describes alcoholism, poverty, bullying, violence, and sexuality.   Discussion Topics: Character Stereotypes and the binary of good and evil The history of the middle finger Friends, matching and Malcolm Gladwell 1999 & Y2K Winning & Losing Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted  Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie  The history of the middle finger  Friends, matching and Malcolm Gladwell  Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell 

In this episode Sarah, Meredith, Kim, and Ashley discuss their first impressions of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part time Indian by Sherman Alexis. As usual, the conversation veers off topic as the girls joke about murder mystery memoirs and traveling with cats. Other topics discussed include implicit bias, oppression, colonialism, racism, and micro aggressions.  This book is critically acclaimed and has appeared on the annual list of frequently challenged books since 2008. It became the most frequently challenged book from 2010 – 2019. Most of the controversy is based in how the book describes alcoholism, poverty, bullying, violence, and sexuality.   Discussion Points:  Murder mysteries  Memoirs  Adapting to unspoken rules Traveling with Cats Micro-aggressions  Racism   Oppression  Colonialism  Stereotypes  Reservations  Implicit bias   Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie  Fun Home by Alison Bechdel 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon Scream

The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode we take a glimpse behind the scenes while the Book Interrupted women discuss fasting, chicken wings and is it cake? Discussion Points: Fasting The Fasting Mimicking Diet Is it Cake? Would you prefer Chicken Wings or Cake? Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Fasting Mimicking Program by Dr. Valter Longo Is it Cake? Berbere Ethiopian Spice

The Book Interrupted ladies continue their discussion of “The Giver” by Lois Lowry.  This novel has been banned for violence, sexual references, infanticide, euthanasia and suicide. Each member gives their final thoughts about the book and then continue in a group discussion. The women discuss the other books in the series, desire, the correct use of language, the lack of colour, infanticide and finally, do they recommend the book?    This book is on the American Library Association's most frequently challenged and banned books list from 1990 to 2009.   Discussion Points:   The other books in the four book series The purpose of the pills Cliffhangers and open endings Desire, love and storytelling Being comfortable and doing hard things Reading the book in school The correct use of language The lack of colour Infanticide and being released Parallels between the novel and colonization What job would you choose within this dystopian world? What was the author trying to say with the ending? Do you recommend the book?   Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website   Book Interrupted YouTube Channel  Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group  The Giver by Lois Lowry The Giver Film Joe Dirt The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins  The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski Untamed by Glenn Doyle

Kara and Virginia join the other Book Interrupted ladies for the banned book “The Giver” by Lois Lowry.  This novel has been banned for violence, sexual references, infanticide, euthanasia and suicide. The Book Interrupted members give their first impressions of the book and continue in the group discussion. The women discuss utopia vs dystopia, family sharing time, sameness, the excuse of safety, free childhoods and ‘observers’ choosing vocations. This book is on the American Library Association's most frequently challenged and banned books list from 1990 to 2009. Discussion Points: How the book reveals the “world” slowly The fear of spoilers Is it a utopia or a dystopia Family sharing time Control and sameness Kids are capable of more The excuse of safety Restricted vs free childhoods Observers deciding on an individuals vocation Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website   Book Interrupted YouTube Channel  Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group  The Giver by Lois Lowry The Giver Film The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins  The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie Julie and Julia by Julie Powell My Life in France by Julia Child

The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode the Book Interrupted members take the Buzzfeed “The Hunger Games Character Quiz: Which character are you?”. Find out what Lia’s disappointing results were, which member got Katniss Everdeen and which question had the members wondering if the creator of the quiz read the books?   Discussion Points:   Buzzfeed “The Hunger Game Character Quiz: Which character are you?” Quiz Results     Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:   Buzzfeed: The Hunger Games Character Quiz: Which character are you? Book Interrupted Website   Book Interrupted YouTube Channel  Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group  The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins  The Hunger Games: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins  The Hunger Games: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins   The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 

The Book Interrupted ladies continue their discussion of “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins.  This novel has been banned for sexuality, insensitivity, offensive language, occult/satanic references, violence, religious viewpoint, and being anti-family. The Book Interrupted members give their final thoughts about the book and continue in the group discussion. The women discuss The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, turning books into movies, dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ask the questions: can you have luxury without suffering and is ‘world peace’ possible? Finally, do they recommend the book?  There are 348 cases involving banning this book and its trilogy in 2010 alone.  Discussion Points:  New movie coming out: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Turning a book into a movie with accuracy Reading for the journey verses the destination Can you have luxury without suffering? Interconnectedness and globalization  Can you have peace and luxury at the same time? Defining happiness Dangers of AI  Being entertained by violence Do they recommend the book? Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted Website   Book Interrupted YouTube Channel  Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group  The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins  The Hunger Games: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins  The Hunger Games: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins   The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes  Shawshank Redemption  

Lia is back! She joins the other Book Interrupted ladies for her banned book suggestion: “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins.  This novel has been banned for anti-family, insensitivity, offensive language, occult/satanic, violence, religious viewpoint, and sexuality. The Book Interrupted members give their first impressions of the book and continue in the group discussion. The women discuss watching the movies before reading the book, why sexuality is part of the banning, how each of them would fair as a tribute and parallels between this dystopian world and our current society. This book has 348 cases involving banning its trilogy in 2010 alone. Discussion Points: How watching the movie before reading the book feels wrong Reading a book for the second time How this book reads like an action movie How the games change the connection within communities Parallels between current society and this dystopian world Why sexuality may have been included in the banning How would each member do if they were a tribute The extreme wealth of celebrities and the MET Gala Reading books in different languages Is this book predicting the future? The casting of the movie and the members love of Jennifer Lawrence A surprise guest appearance  Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group When Dad Killed Mom Book Interrupted Music Playlist The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins The Hunger Games: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins The Hunger Games: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins MET Gala 2023 Doja Cat MET Gala 2023 Kylie Jenner Duolingo App Holes by Louis Sachar

The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode the Book Interrupted members get a tarot card reading by Kim. Listen as Kim explains the interpretations associated with the cards picked and the Greek mythology behind them.  The cards reveal love, shame, money, celebration and sacrifice. Discussion Points: Tarot card readings and Greek mythology The story of the pentacles Letting go of shame New beginnings and love Spending, money and self-worth Celebration and stability Voluntary sacrifice and putting your oxygen mask on first Boundaries Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

During this final episode of Julius Lester’s book ‘When Dad Killed Mom’ the Book Interrupted women discuss the loss of a parent, fairness arguments, good stress, validating creepy feelings and reveal their love life book predictions. They end the episode with their individual final book reports. This juvenile/young adult novel has been banned for sexual content and genital references. Discussion Points: Behaviours after loss Different points of view The loss of a parent Love life book predictions Brazilian waxing Tarot card advice Body battery Good stress When Dad Killed Mom Music Playlist choices Fairness arguments Dad’s origin story Negotiating part of grief Validating creepy feelings Final book reports  Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The 4% Fix by Karma Brown Courageous Creatures (I Survived True Stories #4) by Lauren Tarshis When Dad Killed Mom Book Interrupted Music Playlist American Idol -Somebody I Used to Know The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Book Interrupted ladies are joined by Ashley for our first fan book of our banned book season.  Ashely’s book pick is “When Dad Killed Mom” by Julius Lester. This novel has been banned for sexual content and genital references. The Book Interrupted members give their first impressions of the book and continue in the group discussion. The women discuss how this book is a fiction, two perspectives, murder, saunas, hair porosity, vagina acceptance and phallic symbols.  Discussion Points: This is a fiction not a memoir Two perspective and alternative point of view books Hard to get books The topic of murder Teenage argumentative behaviour Sauna’s, hot tubs, and water spas Climate and temperature preferences Hair porosity and mold Vagina acceptance and differences Phallic symbols and dick drawings Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group When Dad Killed Mom by Julius Lester Google Book: When Dad Killed Mom Saturday Night: A Backstage History of Saturday Night Live My Sisters Keeper by Jodi Picoult  The System Podcast White Lotus The Shinning Miss Maple Body Blitz FoundMyFitness Podcast: #073 Sauna Benefits Deep Dive  

The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode we take a glimpse behind the scenes while the Book Interrupted women discuss Valentines Day, hickeys, merkins, and the British naked dating show: Naked Attraction. Do individual body parts matter in choosing a partner? Do you like hickeys? Discussion Points: Naked Attraction -British naked dating show Genitals Do individual body parts matter in choosing a partner? Kissing your own beloved body parts Merkins Hickeys Valentines Day Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Naked Attraction

Forms of freedom, cliffhangers, Team Edward, telomeres, intimacy, the relationship between power and empathy, banshees, and historical notes. The Book Interrupted women finish their discussion on The Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwood and then share their final book reports. Atwood’s dystopian novel has been banned for being sexually explicit, violently graphic, and morally corrupt. Discussion Points: First edition book covers The freedom to choose and the freedom from choice Cliffhangers in books and tv shows How time and perspective can change your memory of a story Twilight, vampire love and banshees Telomeres and chromosomes Is intimacy an intrinsic need? Does power make you less empathetic? What makes a person? Is passion a choice? The Testaments and suggestions for a third novel Historical notes are part of the novel Final book reports  Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood Margaret Atwood The Testaments by Margaret Atwood Pride and Prejudice Severance Ted Lasso Mr. Deeds Hustle Twilight Saga The Matrix

The Book Interrupted women kick-off Seasons Three: The Banned Book Season with “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood. Atwood’s dystopian novel has been banned for being sexually explicit, violently graphic, and morally corrupt. The Book Interrupted members give their first impressions of the book, and continue in the group discussion while joined by Lindsay. The women discuss the parallels between the book and current reality, women’s rights, fertility, gift giving, penis imagery, and the end of the world. Discussion Points:  Fiction based on reality The importance of a name, and women changing or keeping theirs after marriage What’s in the name Offred? Superfans reading deeply into books Cyndi Lauper’s response to overturning of Roe v. Wade Everyday toxins, and fertility of both men and women Abstaining from having children for environmental reason Pollution, capitalism, consumption, and gift giving Penis metaphors or just your dirty mind Pooping during labour and loss of modesty Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood Margaret Atwood The Testaments by Margaret Atwood Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Margaret Atwood Teaches Creative Writing MasterClass Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari Cyndi Lauper Talks About Women's Rights

Re-reading, recycling, finishing, audio, and our books. Welcome to our recap of Book Interrupted Season Two! What are the members’ favourite moments? What authors do we want on the podcast? And we wouldn’t be Book Interrupted if we didn’t go off on at least a couple tangents!   Discussion Points: What do we remember from season two? What were the books from Season One versus Season Two? What is the funniest/most uncomfortable/favourite moment/episode? What books didn’t you finish? What was the best and worst audio book? What was your favourite and least favourite book from this season? Playlists and photos for the website (www.bookinterrupted.com) Do you re-read books? Have you ever recycled a book? If you could have another author on the podcast, who would it be? Sneak peek at Season Three Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estés Untamed by Glennon Doyle Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period. by Kirsten Karchmer Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships by Marshall B. Rosenberg From the Ashes: My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way by Jesse Thistle White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism by Robin Diangelo

Another follow up interview with inspiring Kirsten Karchmer, author of “Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period.” What has she been up to since we last spoke to her? Discussion Points: Fertility in the world and changing issues surrounding fertility Skinny jeans Puberty Plastics/BPA affecting fertility Periods Men and love languages Sex toys and the history of the vibrator Raising children with honesty Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period. by Kirsten Karchmer Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group KirstenKarchmer.com Forever Brazen The Period Expert | Kirsten Karchmer on TikTok The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood 5 Love Languages Masters of Sex Baroness Von Sketch Show - Pap Exam Skit 6:45

Ducks, names, insults, mom stories, fake news, and residential schools. Concluding their series on “They Called Me Number One: Secrets and Survival at an Indian Residential School” by Bev Sellars, the women discuss follow-ups and fan responses during the book cycle. Discussion Points: Voicemails Ducks Children swearing and “insulting” hand gestures Truth and Reconciliation summary Mom stories Australian residential schools Making the “other” scary Names - What name could you have had? What name would you prefer? Remembering people’s names on the first meeting. Being late Other fan feedback and followups Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group They Called Me Number One by Bev Sellars The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action Indigeneyez A Knock on the Door: The Essential History of Residential Schools from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Edited and Abridged Willow Crank by Ellen Hopkins Australia's Dark Secret: The Inhumane Treatment of Indigenous Peoples

Reconciliation, the climate crisis, and Bev Sellars’ life. The Book Interrupted women finish their discussion on “They Called Me Number One: Secrets and Survival at an Indian Residential School” by Bev Sellars, then share their final book reports. Discussion Points: Reconciliation Climate crisis Would they recommend the book? Bev Sellars’ life and accomplishments Final book reports Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group They Called Me Number One by Bev Sellars The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action Indigeneyez

Rotten food, freezing temperatures, seven generations, truth, healing and reconciliation.  The women continue their chat inspired by “They Called Me Number One: Secrets and Survival at an Indian Residential School” by Bev Sellars. Discussion Points: Did they finish the book? The Orange Shirt story The structure and storytelling style of the book Painting the whole picture Rotten food and below freezing temperatures The lasting impacts of residential schools survivors Epigenetic markers based on trauma, cultural genocide - it takes seven generations to heal Good starter book Truth, healing and reconciliation - the long road and why are things not getting done? Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group They Called Me Number One by Bev Sellars The Orange Shirt Story by Phyllis Webstad, Brock Nicol Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in a Northern City by Tanya Talaga Five Little Indians by Michelle Good Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action Indigeneyez

Orange Shirt Day, the loss of language, land and climate change. The Book Interrupted women share their personal journals while reading “They Called Me Number One: Secrets and Survival at an Indian Residential School” by Bev Sellars and finish with a group discussion. Discussion Points: Personal journals Truth and Reconciliation Day/Orange Shirt Day - September 30th Evolving language and the loss of languages Climate change Owning land Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group They Called Me Number One by Bev Sellars Unreserved with Rosanna Deerchild Hidden Brain - Watch Your Mouth University of Alberta Indigenous Canada Indigeneyez Native Land Digital  Native Land Digital Twitter 

Being uncomfortable, banned books, allyship, and socks. The Book Interrupted women continue their conversation on “They Called Me Number One: Secrets and Survival at an Indian Residential School” by Bev Sellars. Discussion Points: Banned books Making people and yourself uncomfortable and anti-racism work Indian Hospitals and forced sterilizations of Indigenous women The Pope’s apology Reconciliation and allyship Changing unconscious biases Do you like wearing socks? Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:m Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group They Called Me Number One by Bev Sellars History of the Sitcom Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel Indigeneyez “Indigenous women still forced, coerced into sterilization: Senate report” - Global News

Residential schools, shaming, dehumanization, and children’s rights. The Book Interrupted women continue Season Two with “They Called Me Number One” by Bev Sellars. Each member expresses individually how they feel either before reading or beginning to read “They Called Me Number One”, then they continue the discussion into a group chat. Discussion Points: Personal journals Learning about residential schools in the current school system  The structure of the book The impact of the book after you read it Other books by Indigenous Canadian authors  Lack of medical care and other events that occurred in residential schools Why did Kim choose this book? Inability to have family visits, shaming, and abuse Children’s rights Dehumanization and corporal punishment Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website  Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group They Called Me Number One by Bev Sellars From the Ashes: My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way by Jesse Thistle Five Little Indians by Michelle Good Book Interrupted Swag Shop White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism by Robin Diangelo IndigenEYEZ 

The Book Interrupted women answer quizzes, inspired by the book “Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle” by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski. This episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! Discussion Points: Are you stressed? Is your feminism angry enough?   Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website  Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski Stress Quiz: https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/stress-test#fa-qs Burnout Quiz https://www.oprah.com/inspiration/burnout-quiz-assessment-test-fried-book_1 Is my Feminism Angry Enough Quiz: https://www.currentaffairs.org/2018/04/quiz-is-my-feminism-angry-enough

Being inside yourself, crank calls, reassessing your life, stress leave, miscarriages, and bookmarks. Concluding their series on “Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle” by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski, the women discuss follow-ups and fan responses during the book cycle. Special guest Virginia, the fan who chose The Midnight Library, joins in.   Discussion Points:   The music in the audio book version Catch up with Virginia and her book recommendations  Prank-playing and crank calls Work sheets in the book Taking time to finding awareness and clarity  Is it career limiting if you take time off for stress? Miscarriages  Fan responses to playlists and social media posts What do you do to save your page in a book you’re reading?   Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:   Book Interrupted Website  Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski The Midnight Library by Matt Haig The Rose Code by Kate Quinn Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny! By Tony Robbins  Be Better At Listening - Pomplamoose (Studio Session Version) Paul McCartney Carpool Karaoke Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by...