The silly host, Leslie, will take you on a literary adventure where the books are as unpredictable as the conversation! In each episode, Leslie will force herself to read a random book - from classics to quirky hidden gems - and dive into its pages, sharing her thoughts and reflections. But the fun doesn't stop there! Leslie is accompanied by her ride or die b***ches, who'll react to the content and offer their own insights
Whether it's exploring themes, laughing over bizarre plots, or simply enjoying a good story, every episode promises a lively discussion and plenty of unexpected moments.
The podcast host explores the romantic story of King Arthur, continuing the tale from Howard Pyle's book, *The Story of King Arthur and His Knights*.
17 Jul 2025
The Story of King Arthur Part 1
The host explores Howard Pyle's "The Story of King Arthur and His Knights," beginning the epic tale of the legendary king.
27 Jun 2025
A Wild Surge of Guilty Passion
Ron Hanson's "A Wild Surge of Guilty Passion," inspired by the Ruth Snyder case, portrays a wife who orchestrates her husband's murder in the roaring twenties.
12 Jun 2025
The Adderall Diaries
Host discusses Stephen Elliot's memoir, *The Adderall Diaries*, with friend Julian, exploring themes of abuse, BDSM, murder, and substance use in an interview.
29 May 2025
Yerma - #2 of Lorca's Rural Tragedy
The podcast episode analyzes Federico Garcia Lorca's "Yerma," exploring its themes of infertility and highlighting Lorca's development as a writer.
15 May 2025
Gypsy Origins & Folklore (Allergies Edition)
Good morning, everyone!! I would have recorded sooner, but I still have to balance my new lifestyle of being a wife and pursuing my passions! In addition, I was suffering from the worst allergies for the past two weeks!!
In this episode, we cover two books, both of which I read half of!
Book 1: "Gypsies: Their Life, Lore and Legend" by Konrad Bercovici (1928)
Book 2: "Gypsy Folk Tales" by Frances Hindes Groom (1899)
23 Apr 2025
Floral Folklores
Happy Wednesday! Sorry I didn't upload an episode, I was busy getting married!!!! This week's episode has my childhood friend, Trixie!! Unintentionally, there will be conversations of polyamory and ASMR!!!
26 Mar 2025
Bodas De Sangre (Blood Wedding)
Apologies for the late upload, it's been busy lately!! Come join me and my guest, Jake, as I tell him the story of the Blood Wedding. Spoiler warning, there might be singing and abrupt rhyming patterns!!
Book: Bodas de Sangre (Blood Wedding)
Author: Federico Garcia Lorca
14 Mar 2025
Maude The God of Convienence
Good day to all my listeners!! In this week's episode, my friend Masha and I will discuss Maude, an elderly lady who enjoys traveling and vigiliante justice.
Book: An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed
Author: Helene Tursten
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Re-edited track added on 03/12/2025
26 Feb 2025
Carmilla? Mircalla? Millarca?!
Come gather round as I tell the story of the famous female vampire, Carmilla!!
I realized that I uploaded an older file, I have corrected it by uploading the correct file. Thank you so much for listening!
Book: Carmilla
Author: Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
12 Feb 2025
Did The 2000's Make Me Gay?
Hello everyone & happy Valentine's Day! In today's episode, we will be covering a variety of Queer theory essays and a book regarding how early 2000's media influenced sexuality.
"The 2000's Made Me Gay" by Grace Perry
"Queer Love" by David M. Halperin
"Queer Theory, Sexuality, and Religion" by Olu Jenzen & Sally R. Munt
29 Jan 2025
Jesus!?! And Christ?!
This episode is a story time with Leslie and only Leslie., we will be covering a biblical fiction novel that tells a different perspective on the crucifixion of Jesus.
Book: The Good Man Jesus and The Scoundrel Christ
Author: Philip Pullman
15 Jan 2025
African Folklore & Fairy Tales
In this episode, we dive into the magical world of African folklore - from mischievous tricksters to stories of how things came to be. Discover the hilarious antics of Anansi the Spider, the tortoise, and the cunning rabbit.
Book Title: African Folk & Fairy Tales, Fables, Folklore & Ancient Stories.
Publisher: Flame Tree Collection
Year Published: 2022
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