Episodes
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Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami
This episode, we dive into the dreamy, melancholic world of Haruki Murakami’s 1999 novel, Sputnik Sweetheart. Part mystery, part meditation on human connection, this story explores what happens when the people we care about remain just out of reach—like lonely satellites passing in the dark. The...
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Seven Deadly Wonders by Matthew Reilly
Buckle up, because this week we are diving headfirst into the absolute madness that is Matthew Reilly’s Seven Deadly Wonders (or Seven Ancient Wonders, depending on where you bought your copy). The best way to describe this book is Indiana Jones meets The Fast and the Furious with a massive dose…
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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon
Grab a drink and get cozy! This week, the book club is tackling Michael Chabon’s Pulitzer-winning epic, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. Set in 1930s NYC, it follows cousins Sammy Clay and Joe Kavalier—a Jewish refugee who just escaped Nazi-occupied Prague—as they break into the budding...
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Blindsight by Peter Watts
The Pagsubook gang goes deep into Blindsight by Peter Watts—a dense, unsettling sci-fi novel that asks a big question: do you actually need consciousness to be intelligent? We break down the book’s wild ideas about aliens, evolution, and what it means to be human, plus share what confused us…
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You're That Bitch: And Other Lessons About Being Unapologetically Yourself by Bretman Rock
The Pagsubook gangs goes deep with Bretman Rock’s You’re That Bitch: & Other Cute Lessons About Being Unapologetically Yourself—aka parang chikahan with your funniest ate who’s loud, real, and somehow also drops life advice when you least expect it. Bretman shares stories about growing up…
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The High King by Lloyd Alexander
This episode kicks off a new format for our Pagsubook podcast! One of us, Ava, picked a longtime favorite to reread—The High King by Lloyd Alexander—while the rest of the group is coming to it fresh. That mix leads to some fun (and honest) conversations as we talk through Taran’s journey…
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Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
Cozy fantasy. Magical realism. Ghibli vibes. Water Moon is all of these. Can a few hundred pages weave an engaging (and sensible) plot to engage the Pagsubook gang? We’ll unpack what works (and what doesn't) and ultimately consider: What kind of reader will sail into the world of Water Moon and...
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Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande
Atul Gawande's Being Mortal. An apt book for the (our) age? It’s honest, it’s moving, and it forces you to think about stuff most of us try to avoid. So in this episode, we’re going to unpack some of the big ideas, talk about what stood out, and maybe rethink the way we approach some of life’s...
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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda
Feeling stressed? Distracted? Scrolling too much? Turns out, a guy (or a number of guys) named Patanjali had some thoughts on all that—thousands of years ago. In this episode, we explore The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali with the help of Sri Swami Satchidananda’s surprisingly modern commentary. Think…
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Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill
We talk Heart-Shaped Box, the chilling debut novel from Joe Hill — a name you might recognize not just for his writing, but also as the son of Stephen King. Hill steps out of his father’s shadow with a story that’s all his own: a retired rock star, a ghost bought online, and a slow unraveling of...
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The Trouble With Neil Gaiman: Separating the Artist From the Art
We’re talking about Neil Gaiman — a major voice in fantasy literature and pop culture — and the recent controversy that’s sparked debate among fans and critics alike. We also look at the bigger questions it raises about authors, their work, and their role in public discourse.
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Orbital by Samantha Harvey
The Pagsubook crew tackles Orbital by Samantha Harvey—a "plotless" novel that takes place over the course of a single day aboard an international space station. But while the setting is miles above Earth, the story is rooted in observation, stillness, and the quiet complexity of being human.…
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Billy Summers by Stephen King
Stephen King but sans horror. It's a crime thriller. It's that one last job for a hitman trying to retire — but nothing’s that simple. King swaps horror for high-stakes drama, giving us a reluctant killer with some sort of moral compass. We have veterans and first timers to the King-verse on the...
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Neuromancer by William Gibson
The Pagsubook gang dives into the groundbreaking 1984 novel Neuromancer by William Gibson, the book that defined cyberpunk and revolutionized science fiction. Whether you’re a first-time reader or revisiting this cyberpunk classic, this episode will take you deep into the heart of the novel's...
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Educated by Tara Westover
Pagsubook dives deep into Tara Westover’s memoir, "Educated." In this compelling story, Tara shares her journey from growing up in a strict, survivalist household in rural Idaho to pursuing higher education and ultimately earning a PhD from Cambridge University. In this episode, we explore themes...
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Red Rising by Pierce Brown
The pagsuBook crew goes sci-fi and dystopian into man's interplanetary future with Red Rising.
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