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Too Old; Still Reading
by Too Old; Still Reading
As basically 30-year-olds, Jade and Bethany explore why young adult fiction still holds a special place in their gently-aging hearts. Each episode, they dive into the enticing and exasperating stories from when they were “young adults” and affirm their ongoing love of the genre as “adults.” Come for the hot vampire takes, stay for the Excel spreadsheets.
Episodes
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Unboxing "Winterwood"
You know how YouTubers unbox new products? Well… we’re doing that to books! Each episode we’ll offer our first impressions of a book we’ve never read. Listen to our opinions on the cover art, dedication page, first sentence, and general vibes. Today we unbox Winterwood by Shea Ernshaw!…
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The Real or Not Real Episode - The Hunger Games Pt. 2
Trigger Warnings for this episode: PTSD, torture, death/murder, war, sex trafficking Jade and Bethany talk about the systems of violence and oppression within the Hunger Games universe and draw parallels to real world systems. Check out our Instagram for mental health resources and to learn about...
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Doubling Down on Awareness - The Hunger Games Pt. 1
In this episode, Jade and Bethany are SO aware and SO cognizant of the absolutely demoralizing effect of The Hunger Games trilogy. But here we are, volunteering as tributes. -- Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com -- Show Art created by @GregKimura.Art! --...
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Unboxing "The Nature of Witches"
You know how YouTubers unbox new products? Well… we’re doing that to books! Each episode we’ll offer our first impressions of a book we’ve never read. Listen to our opinions on the cover art, dedication page, first sentence, and general vibes. Today we unbox The Nature of Witches by Rachel…
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And Now We're All Sad - The Vampire Diaries Pt. 2
Content Warning: Sexual assault, abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia In this episode, Jade and Bethany ask, "Wait, do we even like the Vampire Diaries?" as they explore the themes in the show that cause real harm to marginalized communities. Support Resources: http://:bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES &...
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The Hotter Brother - Vampire Diaries Pt. 1
In this episode, Jade summarizes all 8 seasons of the Vampire Diaries, and Bethany says the word “baddie” so often it’s almost offensive. And we definitively answer the question of who is the hotter brother. -- Stuff and things we referenced: Damon & Elena Relationship Recap (for the vibes):...
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Unboxing "We Set The Dark On Fire"
You know how YouTubers unbox new products? Well… we’re doing that to books! Each episode we’ll offer our first impressions of a book we’ve never read. Listen to our opinions on the cover art, dedication page, first sentence, and general vibes. Today we unbox We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay...
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Twilight Pt. 2: The Confederate Soldier in the Room
In this episode, Jade and Bethany take a bite out of all the flaws and shortcomings of the Twilight Saga. They tackle racism, misogyny, and Stephanie Meyer's name choices. Note: We're super sorry about the audio quality on this one, folks. That ringing you hear is just the sound of Edward...
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Twilight Pt. 1: An Exceedingly Average Teenager
This episode, Jade & Bethany definitely speak coherently about all the ways they are unconditionally and irrevocably in love with Twilight. -- Stuff and things we referenced: TikTok: @smallestkyle (https://www.tiktok.com/@smallestkyle?) -- Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers -...
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Meet TOSR: Defining YA
In this episode, Jade and Bethany attempt to define what YA means to them as millennials who have been too old for the genre for approximately 10 years. -- Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com -- Show Art created by @GregKimura.Art! -- Socials: Instagram &...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
As basically 30-year-olds, Jade and Bethany explore why young adult fiction still holds a special place in their gently-aging hearts. Each episode, they dive into the enticing and exasperating stories from when they were “young adults” and affirm their ongoing love of the genre as “adults.” Come for the hot vampire takes, stay for the Excel spreadsheets.
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As basically 30-year-olds, Jade and Bethany explore why young adult fiction still holds a special place in their gently-aging hearts. Each episode, they dive into the enticing and exasperating stories from when they were “young adults” and affirm their ongoing love of the genre as “adults.” Come...
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