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Queen Bee Book Club
by Audrey and Cher
Audrey and Cher's weekly book club podcast. Reading books in pieces, talking about who we hate and what we love.
Episodes
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Find Me
THE BEES ARE HERE. Despite Audrey's recurring technical issues, the Bees deliver a quarantine episode worthy of a listen. They share their Quarantine Reads and chat briefly about their mutual dislike of Aidan from Sex and the City (it's been too long). The Bees also discuss Find Me, Andre…
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The Great Gatsby
The Bees are in Chicago discussing the book everyone "read" in high school, The Great Gatsby. Featuring special guests Ari and Tyler!
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Conversations with Friends
This week the Bees discuss the disappointingly young Sally Rooney's novel Conversations With Friends. Cher relates to Frances' low key spirit, while Audrey feels frustrated with a person who is described as "personality-less." The Bees also discuss Riverdale, Lady Bird, and the beautiful…
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The Devil in the White City
The Bees are back in town! After a long hiatus, your favorite ladies are finally here to discuss turning 27, finishing Friday Night Lights, and of course the final season of Game of Thrones. There's also some discussion of our latest Queen Bee read, The Devil in the White City. Be warned, if…
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The Awakening
THE BEES ARE BACK! Audrey and Cher are talking about teen shows they love (The O.C. Gossip Girl, Friday night lights) And books they read over break. There is also some solid The Awakening chat. In the words of Taylor Swift, "Are you ready for it?"
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Happy Halloween! The Bees are back with this CURSED episode. Technical issues persist as the ladies discuss the ever controversial Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, but Cher and Audrey manage to have a very productive conversation about their likes and dislikes. Cher gives insight into what the...
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To All the Boys I've Loved Before (Part 2)
Get out your stationary, because the Bees are talking about the second half of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before! Cher’s not sold on Peter Kavinsky, but she’s very here for the sister dynamics at work. Audrey gives the lo down on the second two books in the series, and details how reading this...
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To All The Boys I've Loved Before (Part 1)
The Bees are back and chatting about the book that inspired the Netflix sensation To All the Boys I've Loved Before. Cher gives the lowdown on being a member of a trio of sisters, and Audrey expresses her appreciation for models of nice high school boyfriends. There's also time for a solid Sex…
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Valley of the Dolls (Part 2)
The Bees are finishing up Valley of the Dolls this week. Audrey and Cher discuss the book's cynical end, and consider which of the Dolls was their favorite. There's also time for a lively game of Fuck, Marry, Kill with the male authors they've read. The clear favorite is Andre Aciman.
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Crazy Rich Asians (The Movie!)
It’s a BONUS episode! Cher and Audrey are all about Crazy Rich Asians the movie today. They share all their thoughts on this Rom-Com delight. Spoilers ahead so watch out!
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Valley of the Dolls (Part 1)
The Bees are back, and Audrey has a big announcment! The girls dive into The Valley of the Dolls headfirst, discussing their disgust for men who take their writing too seriously, how a 35 year old woman should not be considered elderly, and what fates they think their protagonists will face in…
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Harry Potter Extravaganza (Part 3)
This episode is a big one for the Bees! In their third Harry Potter Extravaganza, Cher and Audrey talk almost exclusively about the 7th book in the series, discussing everything from their thoughts on Snape, Harry's children's names, and Hermione's superiority. Cher yearns for more information...
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Crazy Rich Asians (Part 2)
The Bees are back this week with part two of their Crazy Rich Asians discussion. Audrey shares some highlights from her beach trip and Cher discusses her increasing wake boarding prowess. The Bees also reach out to Cher’s college friend Paula who shares how she relates to Crazy Rich Asians as an...
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Crazy Rich Asians (Part 1)
Make sure you are properly sunscreened because this week Cher and Audrey are talking about the perfect summer read, Crazy Rich Asians. The Bees are in agreement about their love of Astrid and Oliver and cast shame upon Nick for not properly preparing Rachel for meeting his family. Audrey…
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The Age of Innocence (Part 2)
While the Bees are in different time zones this week, they are very much still in the Age of Innocence. Audrey and Cher discuss their mutual dislike for Newland Archer and his male privilege, but differ in that Audrey wants to know everything about May and Cher wants to know about Ellen Olenska....
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The Age of Innocence (Part 1)
Get your fainting couch ready because the Bees are talking about The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton. Cher, the reigning authority on Wharton gives us the lo down on E’s backstory and other works while Audrey marvels at how this is unexpectedly the perfect summer read. Also Audrey doesn’t sound...
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The Stranger Beside me (Part 3)
The Bees are back, but this time in separate locations! Audrey recounts her charming meeting with Andre Aciman, Cher talks about her dream of taking a selfie with Timothée Chalamet, and the Bees close the book on the arrogant grosso, Ted Bundy.
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The Stranger Beside Me (Part 2)
The haggard Bees are in nightmare city as they continue to immerse themselves in Ted Bundy's world. Cher tells the terrible story of Daniel LePlant, Audrey identifies with Ted's Chi Omega victims, and the Bees question Ann Rule's continued financial and emotional support of the HORRIBLE Ted.
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The Stranger Beside Me
The Queen Bees are coming in hot this week. They offer a breakdown of Audrey’s birthday and then dive right into The Stranger Beside Me, Ann Rule’s book about Ted Bundy. Audrey and Cher criticize Ted for his many character flaws and praise the sweet police officers that worked on the Seattle and...
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Little Fires Everywhere (Part 2)
Buckle up. It’s a long one, but the Bees are off next week so drink us in while you can. Cher has plenty of updates about the Golden State Killer, and our conversation about the last half of Little Fires Everywhere is not to be missed! There’s also some solid reminiscing about Gossip Girl and...
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Little Fires Everywhere (Part 1)
First up this week is an update on Cher’s ongoing obsession, the Golden State Killer. The Bees then discuss their new book, Little Fires Everywhere. The chat includes enjoyment of unnecessarily setting sories in the past, appreciation for Izzy’s teen rebellion, and a rather heated debate about…
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Love by Toni Morrison
This week on the podcast Cher catches everyone up on her Golden State Killer mania, Brendan makes his official podcast debut, and Audrey advocates for at home yoga. Then the bees discuss Toni Morrison’s Love.
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Pride and Prejudice (Part 3)
The Bees are back this week with another Pride and Prejudice ep! Audrey breaks down the winners and losers of the cast Pride and Prejudice poll and Cher shares some personal news. The Bees also discuss the fate of Lydia, where they come down on Mr. Bennet, and give their final thoughts on Darcy…
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Pride and Prejudice (Parts 1 and 2)
The Bees finally dive into parts one and two of Pride and Prejudice. Audrey makes an impassioned defense of why Jane Austen books are not just “girly”, Cher can’t stop thinking about the economics of P&P, and the Bees pose the question: who would play Mr. Darcy in a film adaptation today (Hint...
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A Wrinkle in Time
This week on the podcast, the Bees are still going strong on the YA books with A Wrinkle in Time. There's plenty of praise for this award-winning classic, but Audrey and Cher also make time for feminist corner and some American Girl Doll talk. A Wrinkle in Time brings these Bees back to their...
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Harry Potter Extravaganza (Part 2)
It's another Harry Potter Extravaganza on Queen Bee Book Club. The Bees are back and all about books 4-6 of the Harry Potter series. Cher highlights her favorite chapter, Padfoot Returns, Audrey lays out her theory that Hermione and Fred would make a nice couple, and both bees wonder what to…
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Call Me By Your Name (Pages 123-End)
This week on the podcast Audrey and Cher are all about Call Me By Your Name. Fresh off a viewing of the Oscar winning film, the Bees discuss deviations from the book, their undying devotion to Elio and Timothee Chalomet, and debate Armie Hammer's casting. There's also plenty of time for Game of...
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Call Me By Your Name (Pages 1-122)
This week on the podcast Audrey and Cher begin their discussion about Call Me By Your Name. The Bees are back on the same page about the lead characters in this novel. Both would put Elio in their pocket to keep him safe from any and all harm. There's also time for hangover corner, tales of the...
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Swing Time (Parts 6-7)
Audrey and Cher begin this week by catching up on their weekends. They compare the merits of the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC and Audrey shares her thoughts on Black Panther. The Bees then dive into the final third of Swing Time. Cher defends Tracey while Audrey argues that you might have to cut the...
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Swing Time (Parts 4-5)
This week on the podcast the Bees dive back into Swing Time. They lament the dissolution of Tracey and the narrator’s friendship, discussing the more disturbing elements of Tracey’s childhood and adolescence. They also debate the ethics of Aimee’s school in Africa. Not surprisingly, Cher defends...
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Swing Time (Parts 1-3)
This week on the pod Audrey and Cher dive into Zadie Smith’s Swing Time. Cher and Audrey have Gilmore Girls corner, a brief Harry Potter corner and an anti-mandatory-minimums corner. Cher shares her own experiences with dance and Audrey relates to having childhood friends who aren’t all that nice...
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Helter Skelter (Part 3)
This week on the podcast Audrey and Cher interview their own expert witness, Charlotte Poth! Charlotte brings an expert’s outlook to Manson’s abusiveness and psychopathy and provides some new perspectives on the Manson girls. Audrey and Cher also finish up their discussion of Helter Skelter. Cher...
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Helter Skelter (Part 2)
This week on the podcast Audrey and Cher continue their discussion about Helter Skelter! They start things off a little critical of Vincent Bugliosi and move on to discussing Charlie and the Manson girls’ trial antics. There’s some Ted Bundy talk and Cher gives the life story of American…
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Helter Skelter (Part 1)
This week on the pod both Audrey and Cher are having Manson nightmares. Cher gives some advice about what to do if your home is invaded, Audrey talks about her formal education on the Manson Murders, and the Queen Bees share their impatience for police officers that aren't team players.
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Harry Potter Extravaganza (Part 1)
It’s a Harry Potter extravaganza this week on the podcast. Audrey and Cher catch up after two weeks off the air, discussing their potential addiction to their phones and their new microphone. Their discussion is primarily focused on the first three Harry Potter books, but they are understandably...
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Bridget Jones's Diary (Holiday Special)
This week on the pod, feminist corner is back! But first Cher and Audrey discuss the ethics of how Bridget’s weight is portrayed, Cher breaks down her first impressions of The Holiday, and Audrey celebrates her favorite rom-com premise: bad first impressions. There is also somehow time for a true...
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Manhattan Beach (Ch. 21-31)
This week on the podcast Cher, Tyler, and Audrey discuss the final chapters of Manhattan Beach. Cher questions why main characters seldom have abortions. Audrey airs her complaints about the ending of the book, and Tyler laments Tabby’s non-development. There is also time for a Grey’s Anatomy...
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Manhattan Beach (Ch. 12-20)
This week on the pod Cher and Audrey welcome Tyler back to talk about chapters 12-20 of Manhattan Beach. This trio can’t seem to get over Anna and Dexter Styles’ sex scene, but they manage to also cover their distaste for Eddie and Lydia’s death. Tyler also finally casts Cher and Audrey in a...
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Manhattan Beach (Ch. 1-11)
It’s our tenth episode! Cher and Audrey celebrate by inviting their friend Tyler Laminack on the pod (@tylercolelam). Audrey puts Tyler on the spot with some personal questions, allowing Audrey and Cher to school Tyler on their first memories of each other. The trio also discusses Manhattan Beach...
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The Picture of Dorian Gray (Ch. 10-20)
Cher drops the bombshell that she's not a romantic comedy person, and Audrey deals with the fallout. This eventually leads to a passionate discussion about Grey's Anatomy and yet another feminist corner (get used to it). Feminist corner culminates in Cher and Audrey announcing Audrey's 2028...
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The Picture of Dorian Gray (Ch. 1-9)
For a book with almost no women in it, Cher and Audrey certainly spend a lot of time talking about feminism this week. There are not one but two feminist corners. Cher and Audrey also dive into what they think Oscar Wilde thinks about art and discuss their feelings about Dorian Gray (mostly...
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Fates and Furies (Ch. 14-25)
Audrey and Cher's Lives have taken a turn for the better since they last recorded. This week on the pod they do a deep dive into Sex and the City (hot takes on Aidan and Big ahead!), Cher tells a shocking tale of a dementia faker pulling her hair in a holy place, and they wrap up their discussion...
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The Turn of the Screw (Halloween Bonus Episode)
Happy Halloween from Queen Bee Bookclub! Audrey and Cher talk about their favorite and least favorite Halloween traditions, argue the existence of ghosts, and dive into everyone's favorite long-winded novella, The Turn of the Screw.
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Fates and Furies (Ch. 6-13)
Audrey corrects the rumors she’s been spreading about Snoop Dogg, Cher professes her love for that patient mastermind Chollie, and both discuss their general distaste for Lotto and misogyny. We don’t have to be mommies to be worthy creators, Lotto.
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Fates and Furies (Ch. 1-5)
This week on the podcast Audrey and Cher discuss the origins of their friendship, the merits of the members of N.W.A, and dive into Fates and Furies. This dynamic duo has a lotto to say about Lotto.
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The Bell Jar (Part 3)
Cher and Audrey have corrections corner, Chatty Cathy corner, and discuss the final few chapters of The Bell Jar. Join us as we say goodbye to our problematic girl, Esther.
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The Bell Jar (Part 2)
It's a one microphone kind of day on the Queen Bee Book Club Podcast. Things get a little bit dark and twisty this week as our girl, Esther checks into a mental hospital. Highlights include Cher spreading a bunch of misinformation about Elliott Smith's suicide, Audrey telling everybody not to…
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The Bell Jar (Part 1)
Welcome to the first episode of the Queen Bee Book Club podcast! This episode Audrey and Cher talk about their personal history with their girl Syl, how it's hard to be the best student ever, and why Buddy Willard is the worst.
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How many episodes does Queen Bee Book Club have?
Queen Bee Book Club currently has 48 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Queen Bee Book Club about?
Audrey and Cher's weekly book club podcast. Reading books in pieces, talking about who we hate and what we love.
How often does Queen Bee Book Club release new episodes?
Queen Bee Book Club has 48 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Queen Bee Book Club?
Queen Bee Book Club is created and hosted by Audrey and Cher.
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