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Chub Rub Book Club

by Shelby Baxter-Andrews

Reviewing books, celebrating bodies. Join Jenny & Shelby for a deep dive into a new book every episode!

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Episodes

  1. House of Salt and Sorrows

    This is a collaborative episode with the podcast Novel Feelings! This episode covers House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig. We talk about the last books that kept us up past our bedtime, what "madness" really means, and other mental health topics like grief. CW: suicide, psychosis Check out...

  2. A Curse So Dark and Lonely

    This episode covers A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer. We talk about books from our childhood, disability, ~extrabiblical~ sources (don't worry, Jenny explains it), noble sacrifice, non-romantic love, and the joy of fairytale retellings. Okay, there's another frozen reference - don't...

  3. All the Stars and Teeth

    This episode covers All the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace. We talk about book-to-movie/TV dreams and nightmares, what Horcruxes have to do with pirates, the death penalty, Shelby's alter-ego, re-growing limbs, the USA's "Founding Fathers", and how mermaids are the coolest. CW: violence, rape,...

  4. Children of Blood and Bone

    This episode covers Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi. We talk about race, allyship, systemic oppression, sibling & friend relationships, and power (both the magical and the societal kind). CW: extreme violence against people of color *Disclaimer! This episode was recorded in early 2020...

  5. The Lunar Chronicles

    This episode covers every book in the Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer. We talk about #COVID, discrimination and experimentation in medicine, personhood (and how it can include robots), mental illness, and body dysmorphia. CW: mental illness, rape, body dysmorphia, racism, & ableism

  6. Blanca & Roja

    In our first book chat, we start with fairytales and end with zombies & Jesus. It may or may not make sense, but it promises some good quality body talk! CW: PTSD, mental illness, colorism. Transcript and show notes coming soon to the website!

  7. Introductions

    Get to know your hosts! We discuss our favorite reads, how this podcast came to be, and what the heck we mean by “chub rub”. CW: fatphobia; JK Rowling’s bigotry. Transcription & show notes can be found at chubrubbookclub.com

About this show

Reviewing books, celebrating bodies. Join Jenny & Shelby for a deep dive into a new book every episode!

Hosted by

Shelby Baxter-Andrews

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Chub Rub Book Club have?

Chub Rub Book Club has 7 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on January 21, 2023.

What is Chub Rub Book Club about?

Reviewing books, celebrating bodies. Join Jenny & Shelby for a deep dive into a new book every episode!

How often does Chub Rub Book Club release new episodes?

Chub Rub Book Club publishes irregularly, based on its 7 episodes since July 2020.

Who hosts Chub Rub Book Club?

Chub Rub Book Club is created and hosted by Shelby Baxter-Andrews.
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