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We Read Allegedly
by Geek Devotions
We Read Allegedly is a podcast where we read books, allegedly, and discuss what we liked, what we did not like as well as some of the spiritual applications that we took from the book. We Read Allegedly is part of the Devoted Geek Network by Geek Devotions.
Episodes
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Bonus Episode: Tress Edited by Dallas At Geek Devotions
Dallas decided to help us over here at WRA, but then Celeste forgot which books they had read and recorded... so he edited this. We know you've already heard the episode but if you want to hear how it sounds when Dallas Edits rather than Celeste.... Nows your chance!
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Howl's Moving Castle Book Review: Is It Better Than the Movie?
We're reading Diana Wynne Jones's "Howl's Moving Castle" — the 1986 novel behind Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli film — and digging into what the book does differently from the movie. Expect a full "what have you been reading" detour through Anne Rice, Stephen King, and the Dresden Files before we...
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Episode 46: The Running Man | Stephen King Writing as Richard Bachman | Dystopian Book Review
What do you do when the book you were assigned makes you so mad you can barely get through it? Celeste and John tackle The Running Man, Stephen King's dystopian thriller published under his pen name Richard Bachman, and they both walked away with the same feeling. What did they think about the...
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Episode 45: Tress and the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
This month John and Celeste talk about Tress and the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson. Also.... We Have Merch Now! https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/listing/we-read-allegedly?product=46&variation=2759 Hi Grand-mama Squid! If you want to interact with us, feel free to join the Devoted Geeks...
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Life update, and a quick mini review of Wool by Hugh Howey
We've been MIA, this very quick episode explains why.
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Episode 44: The Shining by Stephen King
Time for a New episode of the Year of King! Also.... We Have Merch Now! https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/listing/we-read-allegedly?product=46&variation=2759 Storygraph Challenge Link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/645c2c3c-d219-4a24-82e1-896d4f47fc9cHi Mama Squid! If…
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Episode 43: The Boats of Glen Carrig by William Hope Hodgson
This month John, Squid and Celeste discuss a Johns pick, called The Boats of Glen Carrig by William Hope Hodgson. Storygraph Challenge Link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/645c2c3c-d219-4a24-82e1-896d4f47fc9cHi Mama Squid! If you want to interact with us, feel free to join the...
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Episode 42: Salems Lot by Stephen King
Time for a New episode of the Year of King! Also.... We Have Merch Now! https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/listing/we-read-allegedly?product=46&variation=2759 Storygraph Challenge Link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/645c2c3c-d219-4a24-82e1-896d4f47fc9cHi Mama Squid! If…
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Episode 41 Beloved by Toni Morrison
This month John, Squid and Celeste discuss a Squid pick, called Beloved by Toni Morrison. Storygraph Challenge Link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/645c2c3c-d219-4a24-82e1-896d4f47fc9cHi Mama Squid! If you want to interact with us, feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord...
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Episode 40 Forging Hephestus by Drew Hayes
Its Summer.... which means our episode is late. But its Here! Squid and Celeste Talk about Forging Hephestus by Drew Hayes.... One of Celestes Favorite Authors and Squids Favorite to hate.
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Episode 39: Never Die by Rob J Hayes
This month we have a Guest! Mr. and Mrs. Squid make a joint appearance as we discuss John's pick of Never Die by Rob J Hayes. Also.... We Have Merch Now! https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/listing/we-read-allegedly?product=46&variation=2759 Storygraph Challenge Link:...
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Episode 38: Red Rising by Pierce Brown
This month we have a Guest! Its a Girl Take Over with Mama Squid, Squid, and Celeste( who has no cephalopod name) as we Allegedly read Red Rising by Pierce Brown. Hi John we missed you Also.... We Have Merch Now!...
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Episode 37: The Long Walk
Time for a New episode of the Year of King! Also.... We Have Merch Now! https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/listing/we-read-allegedly?product=46&variation=2759 Storygraph Challenge Link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/645c2c3c-d219-4a24-82e1-896d4f47fc9cHi Mama Squid! If…
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Episode 36: Wise Blood by Flannery O'Connor
This month, John, Celeste, and Mr. and Mrs. Squid will meet to discuss Wise Blood by Flannery O'Connor. The Episode is late.... please blame Celeste. Sorry, Mama Squid. :-( Also.... We Have Merch Now! https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/listing/we-read-allegedly?product=46&variation=2759...
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Episode 35: The Devil in Silver by Victor LaValle
This month the crew reads The Devil in Silver by Victor LaValle. And they just might have the same opinion of the book. Also.... We Have Merch Now! https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/listing/we-read-allegedly?product=46&variation=2759 Storygraph Challenge Link:...
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Episode 34: The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King
This month the crew takes a look at The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King. This is the first book in our Year of King, If you would like to read along with us as we read these books you can join us over on Storygraph Also.... We Have Merch Now!...
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Episode 33: Year End Review
This episode the crew reviews their books, and talks about what they're looking forward to reading in 2025. We will link the goodreads for all the books mentioned... If we miss one reach out in our discord and ask! We can help you find them! Also.... We Have Merch Now! Also guest appearance by...
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Episode 32: No More Bullies by Frank Peretti
This month on the the WRA Crew Plus Dallas from Geek Devotions reads No More Bullies by Frank Peretti. Also guest appearance by Solomon, the pod-cat. . . . Hi Mama Squid! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to...
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Episode 31: By the Light of Dead Stars by Andrew Van Wey
This month on the the WRA Crew reads By the Light of Dead Stars by Andrew Van Wey. Join them as they read a cross over of one of Celeste's favorite Genres and Johns? Also guest appearance by Solomon, the pod-cat. . . . Hi Mama Squid! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted...
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Episode 30: Neverwhere by Neil Gaimen
This month, through cold and congestion the WRA crew talks about Neverwhere by Neil Gaimen. Allegedly John and Squid seem to agree on something.... Allegedly. . . . Hi Mama Squid! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you…
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Episode 29: Sharkheart by Emily Habeck
This month Squid, Celeste and their friend Karen discuss Sharkheart. Dear Emily, neither Karen nor Celeste regret what they said. Take that as you will. . . Hi Mama Squid! If you would like to connect with Karen you can find here here:...
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Episode 28: Dead Silence by S.A.Barnes
This Month we're a few days late because... life. But hey! Here's a new episode!
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Episode 27: Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed
This Month Celeste and Squid read Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed and give their thoughts on Dear Sugar, Parents, and Squid as a married woman for a full month being an expert on All things. Hi Mama Squid! You're Internet Famous Now! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the...
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Episode 26: The Middle Passage by Charles R. Johnson
This month Squid and Celeste are joined by a very special guest, Mama Squid, as they discuss The Middle Passage by Charles R. Johnson. We can't wait for you to Meet Mama Squid and hear her thoughts on this pick! *Also Big shout out to Dallas from Geek Devotions ( Celeste's favorite Roommate ;-) )...
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Episode 25:Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Its Our 2 Year Birthday! . . . This month Squid and Celeste read Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer. Squid seems determined to make Celeste read a book that will make her cry, and Celeste is resisting. Hi Squids Mom, and Hi John Do well in School! If you want to interact…
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Episode 24: The Watership Downs by Richard Adams
This month on We Read Allegedly Squid and Celeste take a trip to the Warren and talk about The Watership Downs. Hi Squids Mom, and Hi John we miss you! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you want to know more about what...
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Episode 23: Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa
This month, the crew talks about the Book Musashi, and it gets SPICY. For those who don't know this is the test that Squid mentioned. "The Bechdel test (/ˈbɛkdəl/ BEK-dəl), also known as the Bechdel-Wallace test, is a test to measure the representation of women in film and other fiction. The test...
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Episode 22: The Princess Bride by William Goldman and S Morgenstern
This month Squid and Celeste talk about The Princess Bride... Book! Will they enjoy it? How could they not? It has Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles.... That would be... INCONCIEVABLE also.... Hi Squids Mom! . . . . If you want to interact...
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Episode 14: Summer Re-reads
The WRA crew has been busy guys! So instead of the next book in the line up we decided to have a conversation about our favorite books to Re-read Allegedly. . . . If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear…
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Episode 21 : You Won't Believe #2!!
This month the WRA crew discusses their favorite books of 2023, and what they're looking forward to in 2024. . . . Hi Squids Mom and Willow! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion...
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Episode 20: The Dispatcher by John Scalzi
This month on WRA we discuss The Dispatcher by John Scalzi, which is a short read, so we how you enjoy our thoughts. Also.... Hi Squids Mom! . . . . If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns...
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Episode 19: Lincoln in the Bardo By George Saunders
This month its the Ladies of WRA talking about Lincoln in the Bardo. We are very sorry that we are not funny without John around but we hope that you enjoy this episode any way! . . If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you...
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Episode 18: Dracula by Bram Stroker
In honor of Geek Devotions SciFrights month the WRA crew and guest the Boi (JM) take a look at Bram Strokers Dracula. Did we think this book "Sucked" or did we love it? Did JM speak up in this episode any more than in the last one? Only one way to Find out! If you want to interact with us feel…
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Episode 17: Frankenstein by Mary Shelly
In honor of Geek Devotions SciFrights month the WRA crew and guest the Boi (JM) take a look at Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Hit play to see what we thought! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of...
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Episode 16: Art and the Bible by Francis Schaeffer
This Month we discuss Art and the Bible by Francis Schaeffer. Warning this might be the most outright religious episode we have done. Hit play to see what we thought! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to…
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Episode 15: Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann
Late but still here! Our newest episode we talk about Squids pick of Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann. But Enough about us, hit play to listen to the shenanigans. If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to...
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Episode 13: Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne
This month is John's pick, Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne, and Ladies and Gents we MIGHT have a first. Will we like it? Did we all read it? Allegedly we did, but you never know. Listen and find out what we thought about SOTG in this months episode of We Read Allegedly. If you want to interact...
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Episode 12: The Giver by Lois Lowry
This Week we start out Season 2 with Celestes Pick, The Giver by Lois Lowry. We also discuss what is Gaslamp Fantasy, as well as many many other random things. If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more…
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Episode 11: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
This Month Squid picked Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. Can you help us pronounce elegiac ? Will We enjoy this book? Better hit play to find out!If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of…
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Episode 10: Fancy Suits and Futuristic Violence by David Wong
This month was Johns pick of Fancy Suits and Futuristic Violence by David Wong. Will Squid actually finish this david wong book? Will she continue to hate the things john and celeste like? Will celeste join her ranks? Only time and this epispde will tell. If you want to interact with us feel free...
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Episode #9 The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant by Drew Hayes
This month Celeste has chosen "The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant by Drew Hayes. Can a vampire book be uninteresting? Is it really as boring as it says it is? Listen to this months episode and find out! If you want to interact with us feel free to…
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Episode #8 How We Are Hungry by Dave Eggers
This month Squid has chosen "How we are Hungry" by Dave Eggers. Find out our thoughts on this book, You might be surprised as to who hated this book this time. If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more…
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Episode 7.5: Mechmas 2022
Its a BONUS Episode! Join John, Squid, and Celeste as they take part in Geek Devotions Mechmas by talking about Pacific Rim the movie novelization. If you would like to watch the devotion that Celeste did for Mechmas based off of the movie Pacific rim check it out here…
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Episode 8: John Dies at the End by David Wong
This month on WRA we talk about one of Johns favorite books, John Dies at the End written by David Wong... or Jason Pargin... we are honestly not sure who wrote this book but we guarantee the conversation will be interesting to listen to. Also find our answers the question, What is the worst book...
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Episode 7: Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
This Month Celeste makes John and Squid Allegedly read Inkheart. Did they like it? Did squid continue to hate everything? We'll see. To connect with us check out our links. John https://linktr.ee/johnharju Celeste https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora Kate. Somewhere in Chicago Area
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Episode #6: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
This Month John, Kate and Celeste talk about the classic Fahrenheit 451. John has Never read it before, so this should be interesting...
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Episode #5: Night Film by Marrisa Pessl
Join John Celeste and Squid as they delve into the world of Night Film. "Scott McGrath is a reporter who lost his job investigating Stanislas and can't resist his need to uncover the real story of Ashley's death. Though the structure is classic noir, Pessl delivers lifelike horror with glimpses…
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Episode #4: Cinder by Marissa Meyers
This months episode Katherine, Celeste and John discuss Celestes pick Cinder by Marissa Meyers. We Read Allegedly is a part of the Devoted Geek Network, an extension of Geek Devotions. If you would like to learn more about Geek Devotions head on over to www.geekdevotions.com To hear more We Read...
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Episode #3: The Enchanted Hour
This months episode Katherine, Celeste and John discuss Katherine's Pick, the Enchanted Hour by Megan Cox Gurdon. We Read Allegedly is a part of the Devoted Geek Network, an extension of Geek Devotions. If you would like to learn more about Geek Devotions head on over to www.geekdevotions.com To...
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Episode #2: 14 by Peter Clines
On this episode of We Read Allegedly we discuss the book 14. Per Amazon "There are some odd things about Nate's new apartment. Of course, he has other things on his mind. He hates his job. He has no money in the bank. No girlfriend. No plans for the future. So while his new home isn't perfect…
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We Read Allegedly is a podcast where we read books, allegedly, and discuss what we liked, what we did not like as well as some of the spiritual applications that we took from the book. We Read Allegedly is part of the Devoted Geek Network by Geek Devotions.
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