#117 - Beach Read by Emily Henry (with Anna)

Episode 117 of the 2 Cents Critic podcast, hosted by Arthur Howell, titled "#117 - Beach Read by Emily Henry (with Anna)" was published on August 16, 2023 and runs 185 minutes.

August 16, 2023 ·185m · 2 Cents Critic

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Summary

Tune in as Arthur’s buddy Anna hops into the guest chair for a review and recap of Beach Read, the 2020 rivals-to-lovers and grumpy/sunshine contemporary romance novel by Emily Henry. There’s tons for the hosts to chat about on this episode of 2CC, including speculation over whether or not the Netflix Christmas rom-com Love Hard stole its premise from real life, the gender stereotyping that‘s baked into how books are marketed, dysfunctional family baggage, and a reminiscence on Peet’s Coffee. TW: past cancer that’s in remission, grief, past death of parents, past infidelity, past child abuse and neglect, past domestic abuse, past suicide cult, alcohol abuse, vomiting, car accident Spoilers start at 27:30 Here’s how you can support the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ Good Word: • Anna: Sarah Dessen’s books, particularly Along for the Ride, Just Listen, The Truth About Forever, and This Lullaby; and Seven Days in June by Tia Williams • Arthur: Joyland Reach out at [email protected] if you want to recommend things to watch and read, share anecdotes, or just say hello! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes or any of your preferred podcasting platforms! Follow Arthur on Twitter, Goodpods, StoryGraph, Letterboxd, and TikTok: @arthur_ant18 Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram: @two_centscritic Follow Arthur on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/144101970-arthur-howell

Episode Description

TW: past cancer that’s in remission, grief, past death of parents, past infidelity, past child abuse and neglect, past domestic abuse, past suicide cult, alcohol abuse, vomiting, car accident

Spoilers start at 27:30

Here’s how you can support the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/

Good Word:

• Anna: Sarah Dessen’s books, particularly Along for the Ride, Just Listen, The Truth About Forever, and This Lullaby; and Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

• Arthur: Joyland

Reach out at [email protected] if you want to recommend things to watch and read, share anecdotes, or just say hello!

Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes or any of your preferred podcasting platforms!

Follow Arthur on Twitter, Goodpods, StoryGraph, Letterboxd, and TikTok: @arthur_ant18

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram: @two_centscritic

Follow Arthur on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/144101970-arthur-howell