Take a sip of tea every time Arae says 'terrible' 

Listen to us talk about the controversy that is Severus Snape's character, and whether we think his actions should be excused or not. 

Was Snape in the right? What if Harry had looked like Lily instead of James? We guess you'll have to listen to find out : )

We do not support nor condone any of the author's actions or words. 

“And I like large parties. They’re so intimate. At small parties there isn’t any privacy.”'

Arae and James discuss the classic American novel, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The book, set in 1920's long island, embellishes the intimate details of materialistic life mixed with long-term romantic tragedy. Is this classic novel overrated? Was Nick gay for Gatsby? Did Daisy truly love Gatsby at all? Listen to find out.  : ) 

“Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that’s no matter—tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther. . . . And then one fine morning—So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”

(There will be no spoiler warnings for this episode. If you don't know how it ends, please pick yourself up from the rock you've been living under) 

 

“The lover and the liar, the liar and the lover. They switched those roles between themselves like it was a game.”

Arae and James “converse” over These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong. The novel is a suspenseful romance set in 1920s Shanghai, where two gangs, the Scarlets and the White Flowers compete heavily for the right to dominate their beloved city. Is this a classic enemies to lovers or is it just a tad too typical? Why is Roma white? Why is Juliette so hot? You’re just going to have to listen to figure it out, sorry, but also really not sorry. 

“Empires can fall in mere hours. This one is no different. Here in Shanghai, whoever shoots first has the best chance of surviving.” 

Spoilers - 11:35

“I class profanity with declarations of love. Best used sparingly and only when wholeheartedly meant.”  

Arae and James talk about Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo. Set on Yale's campus, this book meshes fantasy with reality. Secret societies, missing students, and magic - what could go wrong? Arae and James discuss feminism in fantasy, falling into character stereotypes, and capitalism. Have they found a new Book Boyfriend™? Has this book exceeded their expectations, or failed to meet them? Listen to find out : ) 

*Evil cackle* 

“He was too old to believe in magic, but he needed to believe that there was something more to the world than living and dying.” 

Spoilers - 6:50 

(They know they never mentioned the quote about Dawes. They know they forgot. It has been accepted and moved past. You should too.)

Hello,

Welcome to our podcast for our fellow bibliophiles. 
Disclaimer: Old People™ may not enjoy our vulgarity.  

Have fun : )