The Maladapted Book Review Podcast

In this episode, we don’t even know where to start. And we also didn’t know how to finish. Join us for part one of our discussion of Lena Dunham’s new memoir, Famesick.With a new piece of content from many people’s least-favorite millennial Renaissance woman lighting up the internet, we got together to share our feelings about the book, who we were when we first watched Tiny Furniture, and the cultural firestorm of Lena Dunham in her Girls era.Without even mentioning Jack Antonoff or discussing THEE PowerPoint, we really put our hearts into this first part. Tune in and let us know if you hate us now. (Part II coming soon. Xoxoxo) Get full access to The Maladapted Book Review at maladaptedbookreview.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we discuss Project Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling, and why teachers are the heroes we really need at a time like this.With the recent release of a fun-for-all-ages adaptation of Andy Weir’s sci-fi novel, we had the pleasure of discussing the book, the film, adorable aliens, and the traumatic moviegoing experiences that have shaped who we are as people for the worse.Tune in to hear us weigh in on scientific principles we know nothing about, and feel free to send in your follow-up questions (we unfortunately do not have the answers).Intro music: Continue On by Pamela Yuen Get full access to The Maladapted Book Review at maladaptedbookreview.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we discuss Heated Rivalry and the recent cultural fascination with…hockey.With a new television adaptation of the sports romance novels taking the world by storm, we needed to dive into the source material and weigh in.We discuss the books, the audiobooks, and the captivating Crave show starring four of the hottest men we’ve ever seen.Tune in and let us know if you could sit through a hockey game that doesn’t involve nudity or making out (be honest!).Intro music by Pamela Yun, Continue On. Get full access to The Maladapted Book Review at maladaptedbookreview.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we discuss Wuthering Heights and the multitude of adaptations we discovered through our research.With a new retelling of the classic Gothic horror novel capturing everyone’s attention, we decided to weigh in with our semi-expert opinions.We discuss the book, the film adaptations that walked so Emerald Fennell could run, consensual BDSM relationships based on trust, communication, and power exchange, and so much more. Tune in and let us know what you think the moors are. We still don’t know for sure! Get full access to The Maladapted Book Review at maladaptedbookreview.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we discuss Sister Wife, a memoir by Christine Brown-Woolley. Christine is a longtime cast member of the TLC show Sister Wives, a reality series that follows the Kody Brown family. The show gives viewers an inside look at plural marriage. Christine’s memoir is a more intimate look inside her family and marriage, and her ultimate decision to leave Kody and the church behind.We discuss Christine’s book, the show, the differences between how the two portray plural marriage and Mormonism, and, our favorite subject, female empowerment. Tune in and let us know what you think about the book and show! Get full access to The Maladapted Book Review at maladaptedbookreview.substack.com/subscribe