Episode 2: Let the Bad Times Roll – A Bookish Descent into Chaos and Catharsis

In this episode of Confessions of a Book Hoarder, Denise uncorks the emotional mayhem of Alice Slater’s Let the Bad Times Roll—a novel that’s equal parts biting, bleak, and bizarrely comforting. Through the lens of literary obsession and gentle rebellion, she explores how Slater’s characters stumble through grief, identity, and the allure of self-destruction with a glass of wine in one hand and a questionable decision in the other.Expect cozy chaos, existential musings, and a few confessions of Denise’s own as she unpacks why this book feels like a mirror for anyone who’s ever hoarded heartbreak alongside hardcovers. It’s a review, a reflection, and a reminder that sometimes the worst times make the best stories.