The ADHD Book Club Podcast

What is this, Aprilween!?! This week we bring you the last of our unreleased episodes from October as we gear up to bring you BRAND NEW EPISODES. We read "The Entertainment," by Ramsey Campbell. What's my name again? What exactly am I doing to entertain all of you? How do you know about Miss Ruthless? Tune in now to find out! 🧠🚿

Hello, HI! We’re back with The Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice. Eden Robinson called it, “Chilling in the best way possible.” Ashley says, “It’s a little slow, but I do like this perspective. I think it’s really interesting.” Korey says, “Spoiler: I really like this book, and it’s kind of all vibes.” Tune in now to our very late release of this Vibe-tober read! 🧠 🌕@adhdbookclubpodmusic by @the lastskeptik

We're back! We're back! I forgot how to write these!This week we read "The Hospice," by Robert Aickman. What's up with this place? Why do I have to eat all this food? Can I just get some gas and get out of here? Tune in now to find out! 🧠🍗@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptik

The ADHD Book Club Podcast has an update for you about, drumroll please... SEASON TWO! We'll be back in January. Stay tuned! 🧠@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @the lastskeptik

Happy Scare-O-Ween? BOOk-tober? We never really named this month’s spooky theme, but here we are. For this episode, we read The Angel of Indian Lake by Stephen Graham Jones. Lacy Baugher Milas from Paste said, “Jones attempts to bring his sprawling, bloody story to a satisfactory end—and mostly succeeds. And although there are moments where his large narrative sags a bit under the weight of its own self-referential hubris, its central character is more than strong enough to drag its proverbial body over the finish line.” Korey says, “You know, more Jade Daniels slasher movie stuff!” Ashley says, “Jade Daniels is our final girl, whether she believes this or not.” Tune in to our latest episode to hear more! 🧠 ⛏️@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @the lastskeptik

In this episode of The ADHD Book Club Podcast, we’re discussing The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica. Laura Van Den Berg of The New York Times Book Review said, “Brilliant, chilling ... Suspenseful ... The horror is made visceral by Bazterrica’s feverish, mythic prose, translated from the Spanish by Sarah Moses ... Vivid and anguishing ... A novel filled with secrets, and part of the thrill is cracking open one forbidden door at a time.” Korey says, “I was interested in this book because I really loved her book, Tender Is the Flesh, which is probably equally as dark, but much more interesting. And this was not interesting.” Ashley says, “I don’t think it was really for me.” Tune in to hear more thoughts (and details on our very own “cult” you can join) now! 🧠 🪳@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @the lastskeptik

This week we read "The End of Science Fiction," by Robert Bloch. Who stole my copy of "The Outsider," by H.P. Lovecraft? What's up with this silver cylinder? Was Robert Ormsby's speech always like this? Tune in to find out! 🧠🦾@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @the lastskeptik

In this episode of The ADHD Book Club Podcast, we’re discussing Chuck Tingle’s latest book, Lucky Day. New York Times bestselling author Olivie Blake called it, “An existential masterwork that, like life, is equal parts atrocity and delights." Ashley says, “I thought it was really good and really fun and really wild.” Korey says, “It’s fun. It’s a Chuck Tingle Book.” BONUS: We went to the LA book tour stop and got to meet the man himself! We’re no closer to figuring out who he really is, and that’s okay. Tune in now to hear more! 🧠 🍀@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @the lastskeptik

This week we read "The End of the Voyage," by Bora Chung. How will we ever stop 'The Disease'? Is there an extra hand around here anywhere? What's up with This Guy? Tune in to find out! 🧠🚀@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @the lastskeptik

Are you ready for minotaur smut? Because that’s what’s up in this week’s episode of The ADHD Book Club Podcast! We’re discussing Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta. Dani with Overflowing Shelf said, “I don’t think there is a book quite like Morning Glory Milking Farm. It’s bizarre and absurd, but it also has a lot of heart and is quite sweet in the end.” Ashley says, “If you’re a little nervous about the smut aspect of it, I actually don’t think it’s that intense.” Korey says, “I think this is probably the best one of these that we’ve done so far!” Tune in now to hear all our thoughts on this “Monster Bait Romance.” 🧠 🥛@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptik

This week we read "The Dowager of Bees," by China Mieville. What's a 'Full Hive'? Do you know anywhere I can bet on a game of Old Maid? What's the most you've ever lost in a card game, Friendo? 🧠🐝@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @the lastskeptik

For our final episode of this year’s Alien Abduction August, we’re discussing American Cosmic: UFOs, Religion, Technology by D.W. Pasulka. Chad and Carey Hayes, writers of The Conjuring and The Conjuring II, said, “Pasulka's book is nothing short of spectacular and intriguing— a mind-blowing read with fascinating insight. Her research and knowledge present a whole new truth, some of which is very scary, and we don't scare easily. Korey says, "It’s not scientific enough to be a science book. It’s not journalistic enough to be a serious work of journalism. It’s sort of… nothing.” Ashley says, “It’s kind of like she’s always intro-ing the book, and we never get into it.“ Tune in now to hear more of our riveting thoughts! 🧠 👽 📿@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptik

This week, for our second Alien Abduction August episode of SHORTS! we read "The Autopsy," by Michael Shea. Is it kind of a spoiler that we're reading this for August? Why did it take so long for me to publish this episode? Was I perhaps abducted by aliens? Get off my back! 🧠 🩺@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @the lastskeptik

Celebrate Alien Abduction August with the latest episode of The ADHD Book Club Podcast! In this episode, we’re discussing I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming. Lions and dinosaurs and sexy aliens, oh my! Korey says, “This is fine, but ultimately not as silly and fun as I wanted it to be.” Ashley says, “I had a fun time. I can’t remember shit, but I enjoyed myself.” Tune in to hear more now! 🧠 🦖 🦁@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptik

This week, we kick off the third annual Alien Abduction August with "Explorers We," by Philip K. Dick! What's the first thing you want to do when we get back from Mars? How many times is this going to keep happening? Was that an earthquake? Tune in now to find out! 🧠 🛸@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @the lastskeptik

We’ve got a very special guest on this week’s episode of The ADHD Book Club Podcast - Korey’s son, “BOB!” Bob (his chosen alias) joins us in discussing our very first graphic novel, Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Horvath. Simon Spurrier called it, “A bright, shiny, vile gem of a book.” Ashley says, “It’s cute, it’s a pretty easy read, and the artwork is great. It’s fun.” Korey says, “It’s worth it just for the art, but I think it’s fun for sure.” Bob says, “I liked it. Good book.” Tune in for more riveting thoughts! 🧠 🐻 🔪@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptik

This week we're back on our spooky bullshit; we read "Jōren Falls" by Laird Barron. What's that noise in the attic? Didn't the electrician say that everything was okay up there? Did you really think a plastic vent would keep them out!? Tune in now! 🧠👅@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptik

Our latest episode is here, and we’re getting creepy! We’re discussing Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman. Grady Hendrix said, “This book is the monster that lives inside your closet.” Ashley says, “If you want a little spooky book, this is really spooky and cool, and I would definitely recommend it.” Korey says, “I think it’s good. I think it’s creepy and cool.” Read this book and then tune in to hear our thoughts! 🧠 👹@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptic

Kingstravaganza comes to a close with “Letter Slot,” by Owen King! Have I ever told you about the Stuff Man? Why don't you just give me a name, bud? Couldn't you use just a little bit of extra good luck? Tune in now! 🧠💌@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptik

Our King family extravaganza continues this week with “Jackknife,” by Joe Hill. What’s up with this tree? What’s up with this knife? What’s up with everything, amirite? Tune in now to find out! 🧠🔪 @adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptik

For this episode, we’re discussing Lakewood by Megan Giddings. Malavika Praseed of The Chicago Review of Books said, "Giddings takes the distrust of her community and amplifies it, creating something wholly new and modern ... Giddings maintains a tight hold on us for much of the book. Her plainspoken yet detailed prose draws us close to Lena, allowing us to get to know Lena’s independent spirit and sharp observations ... Prose like this keeps us tightly wound, hanging on Gidding’s every word and Lena’s every move. We feel a paranoia unique to the digital age, censored searches and blocked websites, constantly being heard and watched. And eventually, when things spiral out of control and Giddings lets us go, we’re left reeling. Dizzy. We pick up some pieces, but not all of them.” Korey says, “Everything that happens is interesting, and it’s well written, and also it ultimately felt disjointed in a way.” Ashley says, “It needed more juice.” Tune in to our latest episode to hear more about Lakewood now! 🧠 🧬@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptik

We said we’d do it, and we’re doing it! This week we read “Gray Matter,” by Stephen King. What kind of beer is Richie Grenadine drinking? What’s all over his money? Did I successfully edit out all of the weird construction sounds at Ashley’s apartment? Tune in now to find out! 🧠🍻@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptik

Episode 59 of The ADHD Book Club Podcast is here, and we’re reading Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner. Ron Charles of The Washington Post said, “The first satisfying surprise is that Kushner has designed this story as a spy thriller laced with a killer dose of deadpan wit ... The story, told in short chapters that feel punchy even when they’re highly cerebral, slides around the labyrinth of Sadie’s mind, which is equally deceptive and deceived ... Kushner inhabits the spy’s perspective with such eerie finesse that you feel how much fun she’s having ... Bore through this noir posing and wry satire of radical politics, and you feel something vital and profound prowling around in the darkness beneath.” Korey says, “Sadie definitely is not a good spy, it’s definitely not a thriller, there’s nothing thrilling happening in this book at all.” Ashley says, “I mean, this might just be the story of kind of a bad spy.” Spoiler: they didn’t hate it, though. Tune in to hear more now! 🧠🕵️‍♀️@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptik

The April 1990 Issue 139 OMNI Magazine Extravaganza comes to a close with "Falling Apart," by Whitley Strieber. What noise does it make when you put your scalp back on? Will the animals reclaim the Earth? Can we solve the World's Hardest IQ Test? Tune in now to find out! 🧠🦶@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptik

In this episode of The ADHD Book Club Podcast, we’re discussing Blindsight by Peter Watts. Publishers Weekly said, “Watts explores the nature of consciousness in this stimulating hard SF novel, which combines riveting action with a fascinating alien environment. Watts puts a terrifying and original spin on the familiar alien contact story.” Korey says, “I like a lot of the ideas, and also, like, ultimately, it just didn’t go anywhere that I cared about.” Ashley says, “I think it’s a bit slow, and sci-fi-y, which I like, but like, just kind of a bit monotonous for a while.” Tune in now to hear more of their thoughts on their latest read! 🧠 👾@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptik

Another April 1990 OMNI Magazine, Issue 139 episode with "Kool King," by John Skipp and Craig Spector. Why are they watching Lawrence of Arabia? What's up with the Kool King and mushrooms? Do you remember "Eerie, Indiana"? Tune in now to find out! 🧠🥶@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptik

Our latest episode is here, and we’re discussing Night’s Master by Tanith Lee! Ashley says, “I wasn’t expecting it to be, kind of, such separate stories, so I’d find myself a little like, uh what? Where are we?” Korey says, “I’m not uninterested, but I also wasn’t like, wow, this is great!” Tune in now to hear more about Night’s Master and its main demon, Alan! 🧠 🌚

The April 1990 OMNI Magazine, Issue 139 Spectacular continues with "Scanman," by Pat Cadigan. What additional horrors lurk in the magazine pile at Korey's grandparents' house? Why does it smell like cigarette smoke in here? Are You Afraid of the Dark? Tune in now to find out! 🧠🖨️@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgMusic by @thelastskeptik

In this episode of The ADHD Book Club Podcast, we’re discussing Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Beth E. Andersen of the Library Journal said, “Marcellus—a thief, escape artist with a mission, and brilliant observer of human behavior—narrates his chapters with a whip-smart wit born of his nine brains, three hearts, and the impatient urgency of wanting to help his beloved Tova before his time runs out... Poet and short story writer Van Pelt has written an irresistibly wonderful, warm, funny, heartbreaking first novel, full of gentle people (and one octopus) bravely powering through their individual scars left by lives that have beaten them up but have not brought them down.” Ashley says, “It’s like a story of friendships and stuff, and it’s lovely. And the octopus is a fun character.” Korey says, “It is charming in the same way a well-made, well-acted Hallmark movie is charming.” Tune in to hear more! 🧠 🐙@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptik

Welcome to our April 1990 OMNI Magazine, Issue 139 Spectacular! The infamous magazine that scared Korey as a kid is getting the ADHDBCP SHORTS! treatment! What's the deal with the ice cream man? What's in that drawer? How do you pronounce Gahan? Tune in now to find out! 🧠🍦@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgMusic by @thelastskeptik

Pretend it’s still March as we discuss Go Luck Yourself by Sara Raasch! It’s enemies to lovers in this sexy and delightful holiday mash-up that pairs the spare prince of Christmas with the crown prince of St. Patrick’s Day in the sequel to The Nightmare Before Kissmas. Ashley says, “This is, you know, a fun little follow-up if you just want a little something kind of light and silly and, you know, romantasy. Holiday romantasy if you will.” Korey says, “It initially starts as just cranky asshole meet cute.” Tune in to our latest episode now! 🧠 ☘️@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptik

We say goodbye and good luck to Marchlan Ellispring with "Shatterday," by Harlan Ellison. Peter or Novans? Jay or Jason? Moansday or Thornsday? Tune in now to find out! 🧠 👬@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptik

Marchlan Ellispring just keeps rolling with "Mefisto in Onyx," by Harlan Ellison. How does it feel to take a jaunt in someone's landscape? Is this guy's name Rudy or Perry? What's the difference between a shrike and a cuckoo? Tune in now to find out! 🧠 🤯@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptik

Our new episode of The ADHD Book Club Podcast is here, and we read The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji. Publishers Weekly said, “Ayatsuji's brilliant and richly atmospheric puzzle will appeal to fans of golden age whodunits... Every word counts, leading up to a jaw-dropping but logical reveal.” Ashley says, “It’s fine. It’s just, like, super murder mystery. It’s exactly what’s going on. We’re just trying to solve murder mysteries.” Korey says, “It was just boring.” Tune in to hear more of our thoughts now! 🧠 🕵@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgMusic by @thelastskeptik

We're kicking off our greatest theme month ever on SHORTS!, Marchlan Ellispring. It's a whole month of short stories by Harlan Ellison, starting with "Jeffty is Five." What kind of name is Jeffty? What kind of name is Marchlan Ellispring? Why are Clark bars so crappy now? Tune in to find out! 🧠📻www.bookfreaks.orgFollow us at @adhdbookclubpodmusic by @thelastskepitk

This episode of The ADHD Book Club Podcast comes with all the trigger warnings as we discuss Any Man by Amber Tamblyn. April Wolfe of The Los Angeles Times said, “Any Man tracks the criminal exploits of a female serial rapist through the stories of her six victims, as they attempt to recover and live normal lives. The book is part poetry experiment, and part transtextual commentary on the media frenzy surrounding rape cases in real life ... Tamblyn took inspiration from her friend Rose McGowan — who was appalled that every article about her bore the face of her assailant — and gave her rapist character no voice or POV ... Any Man is nothing if not expansive in vision.” Korey says, “I think it’s interesting; I think it’s really well written. You can absolutely tell that Amber Tamblyn is a poet.” Ashley says, “It takes you right in. It’s heavy as shit, so if you’re not feeling heavy shit, SKIP.” Tune in to our latest episode now! 🧠 🐈@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgMusic by @thelastskeptik

We're up to our old tricks and getting into some monkey business. This week we read "The Monkey," by Stephen King. What's a merchant marine? Who's Dennis? How much of the end of the story did Ashley forget? Tune in to find out! 🧠🙈www.bookfreaks.orgFollow us at @adhdbookclubpodmusic by @thelastskepitk

Our latest episode is here, and we’re discussing Reborn as a Demonic Tree by XKARNATION. Samuel Hinton of Cosmic Coding said, “It’s a fun popcorn read that leans heavily into smacking those dopamine reward centres in our brains.” Korey says, “This was extremely my shit. It rules.” Ashley says, “It’s kind of cute. I don’t know how to describe it; there’s something about it!” Join our discussion of this LitRPG and tune in now! 🧠 🎮@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgMusic by The Last Skeptik

Our old-timey science fiction kick continues with this week's SHORTS! We read "Scanners Live In Vain," by Cordwainer Smith. What's a Scanner? Why do they live in vain? What's the deal with The Great Pain of Space? Tune in to find out! 🧠🚀 www.bookfreaks.org Follow us at @adhdbookclubpod Music by @thelastskeptic

A new episode of The ADHD Book Club Podcast is out now! In this episode, we discuss Lead Me Astray by Sondi Warner. It’s described as “Undeniably queer and devilishly sexy, Lead Me Astray will take you to the shadowy depths of New Orleans and never let you go.” Ashley says, “It’s truly doing too many things at once, and simultaneously doing nothing, and I don’t understand how.” Korey says, “Is this the first book we’ve both not liked?” (Spoiler!) Tune in to our latest episode to hear more of our thoughts on this story! 🧠 👻 @adhdbookclubpod www.bookfreaks.org music by @thelastskeptik

It's time for another science-fiction episode of SHORTS! This week we read "Aye, and Gomorrah," by Samuel R. Delaney. What is a frelk? Is it German? ¿Usted es una frelka? Tune in to find out! 🧠🪐 www.bookfreaks.org Follow us at @adhdbookclubpod Music by @thelastskeptic

The ADHD Book Club Podcast celebrates its 50th episode by revisiting the first book we ever tried to read together, High Rise by J. G. Ballard! Martin Amis of New Statesman called it, “Harsh and ingenious! High Rise is an intense and vivid bestiary, which lingers unsettlingly in the mind.” Ashley says, “If you’re into, like, dystopian thrillers, it’s definitely an interesting take.” Korey says, “Ultimately, I like it.” Tune in to hear what else we have to say now! 🧠 🌆@adhdbookclubpodbookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptik

Wrap up your Solsticetide with SHORTS! This week we read "The Importance of a Tidy Home," by Christopher Golden. Why is a tidy home important? How is a schnabelperchten different from Perky the perchten? What makes a place a home? Tune in to find out! 🧠✂️ www.bookfreaks.org Follow us at @adhdbookclubpod Music by @thelastskeptic

A new episode of The ADHD Book Club Podcast is here, and we’re discussing A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck. Korey says, “It sort of shows up in, like, horror novel circles, and I guess it is existentially upsetting, maybe. I guess. Like, if I went to hell and it was like this, that would, uh, fucking suck.” Ashley says, “It’s just super infinite, which is the horror.” Tune in now to hear more! 🧠 🔥@adhdbookclubpodwww.bookfreaks.orgmusic by @thelastskeptik

It's SHORTS! Holiday Edition, part 2! This week we read "All the Pretty People," by Nadia Bulkin. What's Sam's deal? Is Festivus really a holiday for the rest of us? What happened to Ashley's recording setup? Tune in to find out! 🧠💊 www.bookfreaks.org Follow us at @adhdbookclubpod Music by @thelastskeptic

’Tis the season for hot holiday romance! In this episode, we’re discussing The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch. Camille from Joyfully Jay said, “The Nightmare Before Kissmas offers readers so much more than a sweet little holiday romance. In addition to the spicy, emotional bond that develops between Coal and Hex, there’s Coal’s personal struggle to find self-worth after years of his father reinforcing the notion that Coal is nothing but a screw-up. If you’re looking for a story where a seemingly impossible love grows, even in the harshest environment, I think you’ll find a lot to enjoy in this book.” Ashley says, “I had a really nice time, and I recommend it if you want a slightly steamy fantasy romance about the holidays!” Korey says, “It’s fun! It’s cute!” Tune in now! 🧠 🎅 @adhdbookclubpodcast bookfreaks.org Music by @thelastskeptik

It's SHORTS! Holiday Edition! This week we read "The Lord of Misrule," by M. Rickert. Is this a Hereditary? Is this kid really a demon? Did he freeze time like that alien girl from "Out of This World," or was I not paying attention? Tune in to find out! 🧠👑 www.bookfreaks.org Follow us at @adhdbookclubpod Music by @thelastskeptic

A new episode is here! We read Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Megan Garber of The Atlantic said, “Weir’s writing emphasizes what it feels like to be a human body navigating an inhuman environment ... Project Hail Mary is an elegant inversion of The Martian: Instead of humanity working to save the life of one person, here is one person working to save all of humanity ... Weir is a master of the narrative splice, and Project Hail Mary cuts between Grace’s memories of Earth and his present in space. The effect serves not only to keep the story propulsive; it also suggests a fundamental continuity between terrestrial realities and cosmic ones.” Ashley says, “This is science fiction, by the way. Just straight-up sci-fi, in space, like, real.” Korey says, “It’s basically just chill alien vibes.” Listen to the full episode now! 🧠 🚀@adhdbookclubpodcastbookfreaks.orgMusic by @thelastskeptik

SHORTS! is back to normal with "The Death of Doctor Island," by Gene Wolfe. Is this island talking to us? Is this limbo? Can I have some of your fish? Tune in now to find out! 🧠 🏝️ www.bookfreaks.org Follow us at @adhdbookclubpod Music by @thelastskeptic

Episode 46 of The ADHD Book Club Podcast is out now, and we read My Death by Lisa Tuttle. Neil Gaiman said, “Lisa Tuttle is, quietly and unsensationally, the finest practitioner of unsettling fiction writing today. She can make you doubt reality, she can chill your flesh and walk you into the darkness with gentle, perfectly constructed prose. Her authorial voice is so sensible that it's easy to forget, over and over, in story after story, that she's one of the dangerous ones, the kind of writer that somebody really should have warned you about.” Korey says, “It’s really intriguing and well-written, and the whole time, you’re just sort of like, what is happening?” Ashley says, “Not much is happening, it’s just got a lot of beautiful language and kind of this, like, interesting reminiscence about it.” Tune into our latest episode for more details! 🧠 🖼️ www.bookfreaks.org Follow us at @adhdbookclubpod Music by The Last Skeptik (@thelastskeptik)