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Fiction Friends
by Jet Luga and Mariana Varela
Fiction Friends is a book review and explainer podcast between two friends, Jet and Mariana, who have very different tastes in literary fiction. In this podcast, we will cover our favorite fiction titles in all of literature, ranging from classics and old-time favorites to modern romance and contemporary thrillers. We both take turns choosing a book to cover for each episode wherein we discuss the book's spoiler-free summary, initial thoughts, favorite quotes, favorite scenes, and our general feelings about the book's underlying themes and messages. This book review and explainer is dedicated to lovers of fiction and literature. Join us in our conversations and share in our passion for storytelling. For book suggestions, inquiries, or general comments, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. Where else to find us: www.instagram.com/jetluga www.instagram.com/marianagvarela www.instagram.com/fictionfriendsph
Episodes
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Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh Full Book Review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana are joined by Geisha, the woman behind @bookxchild on Instagram as they discuss Lapvonoa by Ottessa Moshfegh. This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who haven’t read the book yet. For this review, we...
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5-Minute Reviews: Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Jet talks about Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts:...
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The Secret History by Donna Tartt
In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book The Secret History by Donna Tartt. Largely responsible for the dark academia social media aesthetic, The Secret History was a consequential publication that inspired many other literary works of similar themes. The story follows a group of…
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5-Minute Reviews: Animal by Lisa Taddeo
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about Animal by Lisa Taddeo Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts:...
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Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro Full Book review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. In this story, we explore the life of an artificial friend Klara and how this artificially intelligent being navigates the world around her and figures out her place in it. This episode features a full...
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5-Minute Reviews: Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts:...
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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Full Book Review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This Pulitzer-prize winning masterpiece is told through the eyes of Scout Finch, the daughter of defense attorney Atticus Finch. The story is set in the fictionalized town of Maycomb, Alabama, and deals with...
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5-Minute Reviews: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts:...
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Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons Full Book Review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana are joined by Ready2Adult/Charm De Leon as the trio discusses Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. A revolutionary piece of fiction, Watchmen is a part of Time Magazine's 100 best books of the 20th century, and is the only graphic novel with such distinction....
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5-Minute Reviews: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro Book Review
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Jet talks about Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts:...
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Radio Silence by Alice Oseman Book Review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana invite Alton Lorenzo from Life on the Grow podcast to talk about Radio Silence by Alice Oseman. Learn more about Alton here: Instagram: @altonlorenzo This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who…
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5-Minute Reviews: Verity by Colleen Hoover
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about Verity by Colleen Hoover. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts:...
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Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid Full Book Review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It follows the story of the problematic Riva family as they throw their annual Malibu party that's reserved only for Hollywood's elite. This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free…
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5-Minute Reviews: Plainsong by Kent Haruf
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Jet talks about Plainsong by Kent Haruf, Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts:...
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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Full Book Review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana are joined by another Fiction Friend Jacklyn Uy! The trio talks about The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Jac is an illustrator, entrepreneur, and content creator who just happens to love books as much as we do. Learn more about Jac by visiting her links here:...
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5-Minute Reviews: Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts:...
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The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune Book Review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book The House in the Cerulean Sea. It follows the story of Linus, an employee of the Department In Charge of Magical Youths as he's tasked to review the performance of an orphanage that houses some rather peculiar and potentially dangerous…
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5-Minute Reviews: Animal Farm by George Orwell
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Jet talks about Animal Farm by George Orwell. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts:...
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Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan Book Review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan. The Crazy Rich Asians author's latest work is a witty and comedic telling of the story of Lucy and the high-society Asian lifestyle that she was born into. This episode features a full in-depth review with a...
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A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara Book Review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana have a guest, Nikki Vicente from the From Nikki With Love podcast! The trio tackle the heavy epic A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. It's a story that touches on various aspects of human life including friendship, love, hardship, and mental health. This episode...
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5-Minute Reviews: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Jet talks about Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts:...
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Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman Book Review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman. It follows the story of Richard Mayhew who awkwardly finds himself lost in the world of London Below, a darker and scarier version of the London that most people are familiar with. This episode features a full…
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5-Minute Reviews: Circe by Madeline Miller
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about Circe by Madeline Miller. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts:...
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The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. It's a modern retelling of a classic Greek myth that focuses more on the vulnerability and humanity of the heroes that society has grown to adore. This episode features a full in-depth review with a...
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5-Minute Reviews: The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts:...
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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Book Review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Many people consider this book to be the definitive great American novel of the 20th century. It's an amazing story that has inspired many adaptations, most notably, the 2013 Baz Luhrmann film starring…
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5-Minute Reviews: The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts:...
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The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman Book Review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. The story follows a group of retirees who live in the same nursing home. They are self-appointed sleuths who review unsolved real-life murder cases. They dub themselves as the Thursday Murder Club. But...
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5-Minute Reviews: A Gentleman in Moscow
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Jet talks about A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts:...
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Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Book Review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. It was nominated for the Goodreads Best Historical Fiction of the year and a screenplay version of this book currently in production for a full-length film. This episode features a full in-depth review…
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5-Minute Reviews: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Jet talks about The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts:...
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Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami Book Review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami. It follows the story of a boy named Toru and the love of his life Naoko as they navigate their way through their individual demons that is complicating their relationship. This episode features a full in-depth...
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5-Minute Reviews: My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts:...
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The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. This is arguably one of the most important books to come out of the 20th century and is often the subject of some very polarizing opinions in the world of literature. Unearth the symbolism and metaphors...
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5-Minute Reviews: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts:...
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Penpal by Dathan Auerbach Book Review feat. Danielle Gaston
In this episode, Jet and Mariana have a guest over and she brought a book with her! Dani Gaston, a book lover and literature advocate, brought along Penpal by Dathan Auerbach. What started off as a series of short stories that were published in Reddit forums eventually became the horror/thriller...
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5-Minute Reviews: The Lying Game by Ruth Ware
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about The Lying Game by Ruth Ware. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts:...
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The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell Book Review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell. It's a gripping thriller that follows the story of Libby Jones and the haunting mansion that she's suddenly inherited. Little did she know that a gruesome group suicide once took place in that house and its...
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It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover Full Review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover. It won the 2016 Goodreads Choice Award for Romance Novel of the Year and it also maintains a whopping 4.4/5-star rating on Goodreads as of this writing. This episode features a full in-depth review with a...
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5-Minute Reviews: Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about Lock Every Door by Riley Sager. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts:...
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The Institute by Stephen King Book Review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book The Institute by Stephen King. It follows the story of a young boy who was kidnapped in the middle of the night in his suburban home and brought to a special Institute filled with other kids his age. He discovers that all the kids in the...
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5-Minute Reviews: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads. In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Jet talks about The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release! Apple Podcasts:...
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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Full Review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. It's the most translated book by any living author and has spent a whopping 300 weeks on the New York Times Bestsellers list. What makes this book so special? This episode features a full in-depth review with a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Fiction Friends is a book review and explainer podcast between two friends, Jet and Mariana, who have very different tastes in literary fiction.
In this podcast, we will cover our favorite fiction titles in all of literature, ranging from classics and old-time favorites to modern romance and contemporary thrillers. We both take turns choosing a book to cover for each episode wherein we discuss the book's spoiler-free summary, initial thoughts, favorite quotes, favorite scenes, and our general feelings about the book's underlying themes and messages.
This book review and explainer is dedicated to lovers of fiction and literature. Join us in our conversations and share in our passion for storytelling.
For book suggestions, inquiries, or general comments, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
Where else to find us:
www.instagram.com/jetluga
www.instagram.com/marianagvarela
www.instagram.com/fictionfriendsph
HOSTED BY
Jet Luga and Mariana Varela
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