EPISODE · Sep 27, 2022 · 1H 4M
Episode 212: Slumber Party
from The SSR Podcast
You are cordially invited to one of the most terrifying slumber parties in history: more specifically, Christopher Pike’s Slumber Party, which was published in 1985. In addition to being terrifying, this gathering is also extremely problematic… and you *know* that Alli and her guest are going to discuss every last detail. They chat about the book’s bizarre depiction of teen girls, spontaneous combustion, highly un-charming love interests, grotesque language around bodies, and so much more.TW: eating disorders, sexual assault, bodily traumaAli Hazelwood is the bestselling author of contemporary romcoms about women in STEM and academia, including The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain. Follow her on Instagram (@alihazelwood). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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You are cordially invited to one of the most terrifying slumber parties in history: more specifically, Christopher Pike’s Slumber Party, which was published in 1985. In addition to being terrifying, this gathering is also extremely problematic… and you *know* that Alli and her guest are going to discuss every last detail. They chat about the book’s bizarre depiction of teen girls, spontaneous combustion, highly un-charming love interests, grotesque language around bodies, and so much more.TW: eating disorders, sexual assault, bodily traumaAli Hazelwood is the bestselling author of contemporary romcoms about women in STEM and academia, including The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain. Follow her on Instagram (@alihazelwood). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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