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Bookends: A Literary Podcast
by The Bulla Siblings
Bookends is a Literary Podcast in which a reader/writer sibling duo review books and host themed comedic segments about books, writing, and pop culture. Every episode, we pair an in-depth (and spoiler-free!) book review with a coordinating segment that could be anything from personality typing your favorite characters to telling terrible ghost stories. If you don't know what to read next, Bookends has you covered.
Episodes
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Ep 26: Dadsona
This episode: Marcie interviews Gray about his start as a writer, how being trans and queer influences his writing, and what young writers should keep in mind; we talk about becoming our parents and cat shenanigans; and we review the second book in Adam Silvera's Infinity Cycle series, INFINITY...
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Ep 25: Am I Unwell? Maybe!
This episode: the Quote Troll returns to test Marcie's Percy Jackson knowledge, and we review Alexandra Bracken's Greek mythology-inspired stand-alone fantasy, LORE. Also, we talk about Clueless. (Cher should've been a lesbian!) Find us on Twitter @bookendsiblings and Instagram @bookendspod....
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Ep 24: Get a Load of That Book!
Sorry y'all, we talk about cat pee a lot in this one. This month: Marcie gives fantasy series recommendations to each element of the signs, and as a part of our switch to new releases, we review Chloe Gong's stunning YA debut, THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS--a Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1926...
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Ep 23: Refilling the Creative Well
Well everyone, 2020 is basically over, so it's time for our year-end wrap up. In this episode, we give our book recommendations for 2020, talk a LOT about the things we're doing to stay sane, and review Justin A. Reynolds' recent YA novel about grief and second chances, EARLY DEPARTURES. The...
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Ep 22: Bone Box Bones
It's been a hot minute, but we're back, and we're talking about bones! Only for, like, a second though. In this episode, we learn about mass psychological illness (more commonly known as mass hysteria), and then review Anna-Marie McLemore's recent YA magical realism/historical novel DEEP AND...
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Ep 21: Where We Talk About ... Boooooogs
In this episode, we kick off our fairytale theme by discussing the relative gay-ness (as decided by Gray) of various classic fairytales. We then review GIRL, SERPENT, THORN, an exciting Persian-folklore inspired story about a Princess poisonous to the touch. Check out our website for a run-down…
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Ep 20: Dead Man's Electronics
This week, Marcie gives us her top 5 recommendations for summer romance reads. We then finished our enemies-to-friends-to-lovers theme by reviewing THE HENNA WARS by Adiba Jaigirdar, a delightful YA LGBT romance about first love between reunited childhood friends admist a fierce school…
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Ep 19: Gray's Lucky Cowboy Hat
This episode, Marcie's cat makes a lot of horrible noises while we talk about enemies-to-friends-to-lovers, rate some ships, and review the impeccable YA fantasy A SONG OF WRAITHS AND RUIN by Roseanne A. Brown. Check out our website for a run-down of each episode: bookendsiblings.com You can also...
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Ep 18: The Je Ne Sais Quoi of Eating Someone's Heart
This episode, we talk about how boring fictional pirates are compared to the real thing, "Disney people," and the very bad 2006 film Aquamarine. We also review Adalyn Grace's YA fantasy, ALL THE STARS AND TEETH. Donation Links: Black Lives Matter Stream to Donate / Live Stream George Floyd…
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Ep 17: Everything About This Is Factually Wrong
This week, we chat about the new Twilight book, play 2 truths and a lie, and fail to select a pirate book for our pirates theme. We also review the wildly successful A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC! Check out our website for a run-down of each episode: bookendsiblings.com You can also find us on Twitter:...
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Ep 16: Many Thoughts, Head Full
This week, we discuss animal crossing (again), introduce a new segment called Mystery Date, and review Adam Silvera's YA fantasy, INFINITY SON. Check out our website for a run-down of each episode: bookendsiblings.com You can also find us on Twitter: @bookendsiblings Bookends is a Literary…
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Ep 15: The Ouroboros of Gnomeo and Juliet
This week, we discuss rakes, himbos, and "nice" guys; create a new hit mystery novel about a dog that might be a murderer; and review Marie Rutkoski's YA fantasy The Midnight Lie. Check out our website for a run-down of each episode: bookendsiblings.com You can also find us on Twitter:...
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Ep 14: Our Cannonball of a Cat
This week, we discuss epistolary novels. Marcie reviews The Kiss Quotient, and we discuss the adorable YA rom-com From Twinkle With Love. Check out our website/blog for a full run-down of our top books of 2019! bookendsiblings.com You can also find us on Twitter @bookendsiblings Bookends is a...
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Ep 13: Gray Gives Several TED Talks
This week, we discuss epistolary novels, the Quote Troll returns, we somehow manage to have an insightful discussion about how to write teenagers, and we review the psychological thriller The Wicker King by K. Ancrum. Check out our website/blog for a full run-down of our top books of 2019!...
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Ep 12: Sometimes You Have to Do George Orwell Dirty
This week, we finish our theme of "books with real people on the cover, but like, they really shouldn't" by reviewing You Must Not Miss by Katrina Leno. Also, Marcie gives us her full review of The Remnant Chronicles, the hit fantasy/romance series (spoiler: it was disappointing). Our next read?...
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Ep 11: Twilight is the Green Beans Giant of YA
This week, we start our "books that have real people on the cover but like they really shouldn't" theme with The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson, a fantasy/romance that's really far outside of Gray's comfort zone. We also have a surprising discussion about love triangles that leads us down…
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Ep 10: Our Next Book is *REDACTED*
This week, we end our year-end wrap up with Marcie’s superlatives for 2019. We also discussed We are Okay, by Nina LaCour a heavy, but oh-so-worth-it exploration of grief. Our next read? The Kiss of Deception, Mary E. Pearson Check out our website/blog for a full run-down of our top books of…
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Ep 09: Santa: Judge, Jury, Executioner
This week, we kick off our year-end wrap up with Gray's superlatives for 2019. We also discussed The Snow Child, by Eowyn Ivey, a bittersweet tale that weaves together the stark Alaskan wilderness and a fairytale girl. Our next read? We Are Okay, Nina LaCour Check out our website/blog for a full...
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Ep 08: Befriending the Shark Who Ate Your Dad
To wrap up our astrology theme, we gave our "Book horoscope" (aka, what you should read in 2020 based on your zodiac!), and then review The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater, a creative retelling of the Celtic Water Horse legend. Our next read? The Snow Child, Eowyn Ivey Check out our…
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Ep 07: This Is For You, Sus
This week, we kick off the astrology theme by discussing the zodiac in literature and typing each astrological sign as a hero, sidekick, love interest, or villain. We also reviewed Star Crossed by Minnie Darke, an adorable Valentine's Day-esque contemporary romance about what happens when you...
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Ep 06: It Can't Be Anything But Skuppy
In the second Halloween-themed episode, Gray tells us two-sentence scary stories. We also wrap up our "cult" theme by discussing The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly, by Stephanie Oaks, a thrilling debut novel about a girl who escapes a cult after years of abuse only to end up in juvenile detention.…
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Ep 05: Halloween Bog Mummies
This week, Marcie gives us her recommendations for Halloween-themed romances to get into the spooky spirit, and we review the book The Polygamist's Daughter by Anna LeBaron, a memoir detailing Anna's experience being raised in a cult as the daughter of the infamous Ervil LeBaron. Check out our...
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Ep 04: Paw Patrol On the Brain
This week, Marcie and Gray continue their theme of "growing up" by reviewing Color Me In by Natasha Diaz and discussing the darker themes of children's movies and TV. Check out our website/blog for a full run-down of every episode! bookendsiblings.com You can also find us on Twitter...
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Ep 03: The Quote Troll Awakens
In this episode, Gray leads a new segment in which Marcie has to guess who said it: John Green or J.D. Salinger? We then review Laura Ruby's Bone Gap, a unique and magical YA novel that we think just about anyone can enjoy. Check out our website/blog for a full run-down of every episode!...
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Ep 02: APPPisOdE
In this week's episode, Marcie and Gray debate what enneagram type each of Twilight's Cullen siblings would be, and discuss Far From the Tree by Robin Benway. Check out our website/blog for a full run-down of every episode! bookendsiblings.com You can also find us on Twitter @bookendsiblings...
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Ep 01: Little Russian Nesting Dolls
In the first ever episode of Bookends, Gray and Marcie kick off the show with the theme "siblings" by discussing tropes about siblings (the good, the bad, and the in-between), and review The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin. Check out our website/blog for a full run-down of every episode!...
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Bookends Trailer
Bookends Episode 01 launches on September 1st, 2019. Check out our website/blog for a full run-down of every episode! bookendsiblings.com You can also find us on Twitter @bookendsiblings Bookends is a Literary Podcast in which a reader/writer sibling duo reviews books and hosts comedic segments...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Bookends is a Literary Podcast in which a reader/writer sibling duo review books and host themed comedic segments about books, writing, and pop culture. Every episode, we pair an in-depth (and spoiler-free!) book review with a coordinating segment that could be anything from personality typing your favorite characters to telling terrible ghost stories. If you don't know what to read next, Bookends has you covered.
HOSTED BY
The Bulla Siblings
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Bookends is a Literary Podcast in which a reader/writer sibling duo review books and host themed comedic segments about books, writing, and pop culture. Every episode, we pair an in-depth (and spoiler-free!) book review with a coordinating segment that could be anything from personality typing your...
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