60 acast.com Getting Literate https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate en Julia Hohenadel, Katie MC Literature ,Drinking,Books,Book Review,Lit,Lit reviews Julia Hohenadel, Katie MC Reviewing lit while getting lit

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]]> true Julia Hohenadel, Katie MC gettingliteratepodcast@gmail.com 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-literate episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/60940622f147b2577ce2e959/1620315188192-220e2622b30c0d67ad34fc81e6a6eccd.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate Getting Literate Getting Lofty with Cloud Cuckoo Land Getting Lofty with Cloud Cuckoo Land Sun, 05 Jun 2022 11:00:33 GMT 1:02:49 629b81a303e4180012218f76 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-lofty-with-cloud-cuckoo-land 629b81a303e4180012218f76 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-lofty-with-cloud-cuckoo-land Happy Pride to Hillary full 1 40 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia soar into Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr. The gals discuss sex in space, plagues and pandemics, and the unsupervised nature of the early internet. Katie sounds off on the use of sound and the oral tradition, and Julia reflects on the impact of translations on how we understand stories. PLUS: Hendrick’s gin, Sappho memes, and microwaving fish sticks. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Cloud Cuckoo Land, by Anthony Doerr. More info at https://www.anthonydoerr.com/books

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drinks were Cosmic Coolers. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia soar into Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr. The gals discuss sex in space, plagues and pandemics, and the unsupervised nature of the early internet. Katie sounds off on the use of sound and the oral tradition, and Julia reflects on the impact of translations on how we understand stories. PLUS: Hendrick’s gin, Sappho memes, and microwaving fish sticks. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Cloud Cuckoo Land, by Anthony Doerr. More info at https://www.anthonydoerr.com/books

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drinks were Cosmic Coolers. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Zoomered with Sally Rooney Getting Zoomered with Sally Rooney Sun, 22 May 2022 11:00:15 GMT 1:07:01 6288cc16b8256d001490c039 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-zoomered-with-sally-rooney 6288cc16b8256d001490c039 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-zoomered-with-sally-rooney full 1 39 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia dive into Sally Rooney’s Conversations with Friends. The gals cover Irish bisexuals, online affairs, and theorizing on the spot. Katie identifies way too much with Frances, and Julia things tech is opening the door to affairs a little too easily. PLUS: Salinger, Amanda Bynes, and white wine. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Conversations with Friends, by Sally Rooney. More info at https://www.faber.co.uk/author/sally-rooney/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was white wine. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia dive into Sally Rooney’s Conversations with Friends. The gals cover Irish bisexuals, online affairs, and theorizing on the spot. Katie identifies way too much with Frances, and Julia things tech is opening the door to affairs a little too easily. PLUS: Salinger, Amanda Bynes, and white wine. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Conversations with Friends, by Sally Rooney. More info at https://www.faber.co.uk/author/sally-rooney/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was white wine. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Feminist with Ariadne Getting Feminist with Ariadne Sun, 08 May 2022 11:00:40 GMT 1:03:08 62772a7364c041001276c455 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-feminist-with-ariadne 62772a7364c041001276c455 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-feminist-with-ariadne Is it actually feminist to blame men for everything? Maybe full 1 38 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia are BACK with Ariadne by Jennifer Saint. The gals tackle being repulsed by stepmom-stepson porn, how incredibly badly they would like to live on a Grecian commune, and if a feminist lit would really only have problems centred around men. Julia wants to make it clear that we only roast the books we like, and Katie wants books to stop self-identifying as feminist. J. PLUS: Buzzfeed, Sense8, and Glee. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Ariadne, by Jennifer Saint. More info at https://www.jennifersaint.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Gin & Tonics made with Ungava Gin. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia are BACK with Ariadne by Jennifer Saint. The gals tackle being repulsed by stepmom-stepson porn, how incredibly badly they would like to live on a Grecian commune, and if a feminist lit would really only have problems centred around men. Julia wants to make it clear that we only roast the books we like, and Katie wants books to stop self-identifying as feminist. J. PLUS: Buzzfeed, Sense8, and Glee. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Ariadne, by Jennifer Saint. More info at https://www.jennifersaint.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Gin & Tonics made with Ungava Gin. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Bimbo with Lore Olympus Getting Bimbo with Lore Olympus Sun, 27 Mar 2022 14:09:07 GMT 1:10:24 62407003cb6c900012987c02 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-bimbo-with-lore-olympus 62407003cb6c900012987c02 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-bimbo-with-lore-olympus Shallow Characters Have Depth Too!! full 1 37 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia travel back (but also forward?) to the Grecian Pantheon with Rachel Smythe’s Lore Olympus! The girls discuss the thin line between bimbo and baby, translating something from internet to page, and the many ways that graphic novels lend themselves to powerful story telling. Katie thinks we need to collectively learn how to write bimbos with depth, and Julia dives into how much better equipped graphic novels are for handling violence ethically. PLUS: Scholastic Book Fairs, Scott Pilgrim, and Mr Bean. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution. Also, a content warning for some discussions of sexual assault. 


Violence, Politics, and the Graphic Novel  that Julia mentions

The tweet from glamdemon2004 (Serena Shahidi) that Katie mentions


This week's book was Lore Olympus, by Rachel Smythe. More info at https://linktr.ee/loreolympusofficial

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drinks were Pomegranate Margaritas. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia travel back (but also forward?) to the Grecian Pantheon with Rachel Smythe’s Lore Olympus! The girls discuss the thin line between bimbo and baby, translating something from internet to page, and the many ways that graphic novels lend themselves to powerful story telling. Katie thinks we need to collectively learn how to write bimbos with depth, and Julia dives into how much better equipped graphic novels are for handling violence ethically. PLUS: Scholastic Book Fairs, Scott Pilgrim, and Mr Bean. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution. Also, a content warning for some discussions of sexual assault. 


Violence, Politics, and the Graphic Novel  that Julia mentions

The tweet from glamdemon2004 (Serena Shahidi) that Katie mentions


This week's book was Lore Olympus, by Rachel Smythe. More info at https://linktr.ee/loreolympusofficial

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drinks were Pomegranate Margaritas. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Saccharine with Bunny Getting Saccharine with Bunny Sun, 13 Mar 2022 12:44:55 GMT 55:06 622de107163592001348fb12 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-saccharine-with-bunny 622de107163592001348fb12 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-saccharine-with-bunny The Insanity of Being Arts Girlies full 1 36 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia work through the insane and fun world of Bunny by Mona Awad. The gals talk about Bunny Boys, the hell that is creative writing workshops, and the violence of female friendships . Katie thinks this is an interesting subversion of the Heathers archetype, and Julia revels in clique-violence made explicit. PLUS: Fight Club, Sky High, and decapitations. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Bunny, by Mona Awad. More info at http://mona-awad-grou.squarespace.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Fuse n Sips ‘Perfectly Peared’. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia work through the insane and fun world of Bunny by Mona Awad. The gals talk about Bunny Boys, the hell that is creative writing workshops, and the violence of female friendships . Katie thinks this is an interesting subversion of the Heathers archetype, and Julia revels in clique-violence made explicit. PLUS: Fight Club, Sky High, and decapitations. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Bunny, by Mona Awad. More info at http://mona-awad-grou.squarespace.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Fuse n Sips ‘Perfectly Peared’. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Organized with Murder On The Orient Express Getting Organized with Murder On The Orient Express Sun, 27 Feb 2022 12:00:21 GMT 59:40 621aac213b8c8a001376d866 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-organized-with-murder-on-the-orient-express 621aac213b8c8a001376d866 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-organized-with-murder-on-the-orient-express full 1 35 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia take a trip with Agatha Christie’s Murder On The Orient Express. The gals continue to love Hercule, delight in the many many voices from the audiobook, and attempt to understand just exactly why the plot went the way it did. Katie cannot understand how people coordinated plans before the internet, and Julia thinks Hercule is kind of like Batman. PLUS: Lord of the Flies, The Shining, and being paranoid on commuter trains. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Murder on The Orient Express, by Agatha Christie. More info at https://www.agathachristie.com/


Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Stella Artois. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia take a trip with Agatha Christie’s Murder On The Orient Express. The gals continue to love Hercule, delight in the many many voices from the audiobook, and attempt to understand just exactly why the plot went the way it did. Katie cannot understand how people coordinated plans before the internet, and Julia thinks Hercule is kind of like Batman. PLUS: Lord of the Flies, The Shining, and being paranoid on commuter trains. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Murder on The Orient Express, by Agatha Christie. More info at https://www.agathachristie.com/


Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Stella Artois. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Murdery with Death on The Nile Getting Murdery with Death on The Nile Sun, 13 Feb 2022 12:00:05 GMT 57:55 620672fdc98e660015b9c0cd true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-murdery-with-death-on-the-nile 620672fdc98e660015b9c0cd 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-murdery-with-death-on-the-nile full 1 34 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia delve into the murder mystery that just hit screens: Agatha Christie’s Death on The Nile! The gals gush over Hercule Poirot, unpack all the scandalous secrets, and consider taking a cruise with Mrs. Christie's cast of freaks. Katie might consider reading every Hercule Poirot mystery if only they weren’t mysteries, and Julia regales us with the life and times of Agatha Christie. PLUS: Viking cruises, female villains, and John Malkovich. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Death on The Nile, by Agatha Christie. More info at https://www.agathachristie.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Cleopatra Martini. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia delve into the murder mystery that just hit screens: Agatha Christie’s Death on The Nile! The gals gush over Hercule Poirot, unpack all the scandalous secrets, and consider taking a cruise with Mrs. Christie's cast of freaks. Katie might consider reading every Hercule Poirot mystery if only they weren’t mysteries, and Julia regales us with the life and times of Agatha Christie. PLUS: Viking cruises, female villains, and John Malkovich. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Death on The Nile, by Agatha Christie. More info at https://www.agathachristie.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Cleopatra Martini. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Moony-Eyed with The Starless Sea Getting Moony-Eyed with The Starless Sea Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:00:20 GMT 59:14 61f5f711805eae0012504593 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-moony-eyed-with-the-starless-sea 61f5f711805eae0012504593 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-moony-eyed-with-the-starless-sea The Moon Is A Bunch Of Bitches full 1 33 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia dove into The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern. The gals discuss the best bees on the planet, needing serial killer-style boards to figure out plot points, and sexy sexy pirates. Katie thinks this book might have been written explicitly for Julia, and Julia just wants to thank Ms Morgenstern. PLUS: more sexy villains, owl symbolism, and why did we assume there was incest???? As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was The Starless Sea, by Erin Morgenstern. More info at https://erinmorgenstern.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drinks were Bee’s Knees — but with black raspberry gin, because that’s sexier. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia dove into The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern. The gals discuss the best bees on the planet, needing serial killer-style boards to figure out plot points, and sexy sexy pirates. Katie thinks this book might have been written explicitly for Julia, and Julia just wants to thank Ms Morgenstern. PLUS: more sexy villains, owl symbolism, and why did we assume there was incest???? As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was The Starless Sea, by Erin Morgenstern. More info at https://erinmorgenstern.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drinks were Bee’s Knees — but with black raspberry gin, because that’s sexier. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Ghosty with Ninth House Getting Ghosty with Ninth House Sun, 16 Jan 2022 12:00:49 GMT 1:04:36 61e3168e947d670012cd784f true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-ghosty-with-ninth-house 61e3168e947d670012cd784f 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-ghosty-with-ninth-house The Gals Go Collegiate full 1 32 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia are BACK from their winter break with Leigh Bardugo’s Ninth House! The gals discuss adult fiction with fantasy, how incredibly sexy yearning can be, and how desperately they need the sequel to be released. Julia goes off on the way we so often ignore the safety concerns of women of colour, and Katie thinks this book is a direct metaphor for the epidemic of violence against women. PLUS: Rachel McAdams, Geminis with Scorpio moons and Aquarius risings, and the Beldam comes back.As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Ninth House, by Leigh Bardugo. More info at https://www.leighbardugo.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Cucumber Spritzers. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia are BACK from their winter break with Leigh Bardugo’s Ninth House! The gals discuss adult fiction with fantasy, how incredibly sexy yearning can be, and how desperately they need the sequel to be released. Julia goes off on the way we so often ignore the safety concerns of women of colour, and Katie thinks this book is a direct metaphor for the epidemic of violence against women. PLUS: Rachel McAdams, Geminis with Scorpio moons and Aquarius risings, and the Beldam comes back.As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Ninth House, by Leigh Bardugo. More info at https://www.leighbardugo.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Cucumber Spritzers. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Snappy with The Ten Snaps of Christmas Getting Snappy with The Ten Snaps of Christmas Sun, 12 Dec 2021 12:00:26 GMT 45:08 61b53eed76271a001526ab58 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-snappy-with-the-ten-snaps-of-christmas 61b53eed76271a001526ab58 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-snappy-with-the-ten-snaps-of-christmas full 1 31 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia chose a short story by Maeve Binchy, The Ten Snaps of Christmas, from her collection “This Year It Will Be Different”. It’s exam season and we’re tired! The gals discuss how to be underage smokers on Christmas, holiday stress, and whether or not giftcards are an appropriate gift. Katie thinks it’s kinda terrible that we’re normalizing how shitty everyone feels on Christmas, and Julia wonders why holiday media loves to portray people having affairs. PLUS: Peloton, Love Actually, and House of Gucci. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution. Also featuring Julia’s dog Sophie! 


This week's book was The Ten Snaps of Christmas, by Maeve Binchy. More info at http://maevebinchy.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Ginger Snap Cocktails. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia chose a short story by Maeve Binchy, The Ten Snaps of Christmas, from her collection “This Year It Will Be Different”. It’s exam season and we’re tired! The gals discuss how to be underage smokers on Christmas, holiday stress, and whether or not giftcards are an appropriate gift. Katie thinks it’s kinda terrible that we’re normalizing how shitty everyone feels on Christmas, and Julia wonders why holiday media loves to portray people having affairs. PLUS: Peloton, Love Actually, and House of Gucci. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution. Also featuring Julia’s dog Sophie! 


This week's book was The Ten Snaps of Christmas, by Maeve Binchy. More info at http://maevebinchy.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Ginger Snap Cocktails. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting in The Spirits with Angel Square Getting in The Spirits with Angel Square Sun, 05 Dec 2021 12:00:04 GMT 42:10 61ab7b44e65dc100159f10b6 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-in-the-spirits-with-angel-square 61ab7b44e65dc100159f10b6 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-in-the-spirits-with-angel-square full 1 30 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia take a trip into the Ottawa of the past with a novella by Brian Doyle, Angel Square. The gals tackle slurs for Irish Catholics, loving and hating Christmas, and what happens when Santa is a cop. Julia applies the Madonna Whore Complex to the novella, and Katie endorses Ritchie Feed & Seed Inc. PLUS: Family Living, A Christmas Story vibes, and how to spell Chihuahua. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Angel Square, by Brian Doyl. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Doyle_(Canadian_writer)

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Bailey’s Hot Chocolate. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia take a trip into the Ottawa of the past with a novella by Brian Doyle, Angel Square. The gals tackle slurs for Irish Catholics, loving and hating Christmas, and what happens when Santa is a cop. Julia applies the Madonna Whore Complex to the novella, and Katie endorses Ritchie Feed & Seed Inc. PLUS: Family Living, A Christmas Story vibes, and how to spell Chihuahua. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Angel Square, by Brian Doyl. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Doyle_(Canadian_writer)

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Bailey’s Hot Chocolate. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Colourful with Mary Ventura and the Ninth Kingdom Getting Colourful with Mary Ventura and the Ninth Kingdom Sun, 28 Nov 2021 12:00:48 GMT 44:31 61a2dbc1b8e4d600193c54cc true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-colourful-with-mary-ventura-and-the-ninth-kingdom 61a2dbc1b8e4d600193c54cc 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-colourful-with-mary-ventura-and-the-ninth-kingdom Sylvia Plath has never done anything wrong ever full 1 29 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia tackle a short story by Sylvia Plath, Mary Ventura and the Ninth Kingdom. The gals dive into colour symbolism, female agency, and the religious connotations of certain numbers. Julia unpacks all kinds of symbols and allusions within this, and Katie desperately misses Sylvia Plath (a woman who died 30 years before Katie existed). PLUS: The Stepford Wives, red light districts, and knitting. 


As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Mary Ventura and the Ninth Kingdom by Sylvia Plath. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_Plath

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drinks were red and white wine. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia tackle a short story by Sylvia Plath, Mary Ventura and the Ninth Kingdom. The gals dive into colour symbolism, female agency, and the religious connotations of certain numbers. Julia unpacks all kinds of symbols and allusions within this, and Katie desperately misses Sylvia Plath (a woman who died 30 years before Katie existed). PLUS: The Stepford Wives, red light districts, and knitting. 


As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Mary Ventura and the Ninth Kingdom by Sylvia Plath. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_Plath

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drinks were red and white wine. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Whimsical with Straw House Getting Whimsical with Straw House Sun, 21 Nov 2021 12:00:35 GMT 49:13 61998e4726fbf0001235cf1b true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-whimsical-with-straw-house 61998e4726fbf0001235cf1b 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-whimsical-with-straw-house The gals indulge in the cowboy fantasy full 1 28 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia are on their THIRD novella, Straw House, from Daniel Nayeri’s collection Straw House, Wood House, Brick House, Blow! The gals discuss whimsical Westerns, the significance of tractors, and magical realism. Julia despises the protagonist, and Katie sounds like she’s recovering from a head cold (cause she is). PLUS: Ariana Grande, Sam Elliot, and Trixie Mattel. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


Apologies for issues with our audio on this one — we’re trying our hardest and if you have a problem we would love to pay you to do it for us.


This week's book was Straw House, by Daniel Nayeri. More info at https://www.danielnayeri.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Gin Basil Smash. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia are on their THIRD novella, Straw House, from Daniel Nayeri’s collection Straw House, Wood House, Brick House, Blow! The gals discuss whimsical Westerns, the significance of tractors, and magical realism. Julia despises the protagonist, and Katie sounds like she’s recovering from a head cold (cause she is). PLUS: Ariana Grande, Sam Elliot, and Trixie Mattel. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


Apologies for issues with our audio on this one — we’re trying our hardest and if you have a problem we would love to pay you to do it for us.


This week's book was Straw House, by Daniel Nayeri. More info at https://www.danielnayeri.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Gin Basil Smash. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Wishful with Brick House Getting Wishful with Brick House Sun, 14 Nov 2021 12:00:34 GMT 50:22 618ee14f69556a00146a3f02 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-wishful-with-brick-house 618ee14f69556a00146a3f02 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-wishful-with-brick-house full 1 27 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia cover their second novella, Brick House, from Daniel Nayeri’s collection Straw House, Wood House, Brick House, Blow: Brick House! The gals discuss blending dichotomies, demonizing figures from Arabic folklore, and the differences between neo-noir films and detective novels. Katie wonders why this novella focuses on criminalizing hope, and Julia wants to take a closer look at the way we think about femme fatales. PLUS: Sin City, Megamind, and eggs. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


We had some issues with our audio on this one, sorry y'all — we’re trying our best pls be nice to us.


This week's book was Brick House, by Daniel Nayeri. More info at https://www.danielnayeri.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Brickworks Cider. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia cover their second novella, Brick House, from Daniel Nayeri’s collection Straw House, Wood House, Brick House, Blow: Brick House! The gals discuss blending dichotomies, demonizing figures from Arabic folklore, and the differences between neo-noir films and detective novels. Katie wonders why this novella focuses on criminalizing hope, and Julia wants to take a closer look at the way we think about femme fatales. PLUS: Sin City, Megamind, and eggs. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


We had some issues with our audio on this one, sorry y'all — we’re trying our best pls be nice to us.


This week's book was Brick House, by Daniel Nayeri. More info at https://www.danielnayeri.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Brickworks Cider. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Blown Away by Blow Getting Blown Away by Blow Sun, 07 Nov 2021 12:00:51 GMT 48:00 6186b1fb214634001c348ace true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-blown-away-by-blow 6186b1fb214634001c348ace 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-blown-away-by-blow The book, not the drug full 1 26 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia delve into the novella Blow by Daniel Nayeri, one of four in his collection Straw House, Wood House, Brick House, Blow. The gals discuss Frat Boy Farquad, Death being a real creep, and walking that line between comedy and poetry. Julia draws parallels between the mixing of fairy-tales and America’s melting pot, while Katie is wondering why Western pop culture is obsessed with Death and Love. PLUS: Emily Dickinson, Austin Powers, and the feminine urge to write poetry in the notes app. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Blow, by Daniel Nayeri. More info at https://www.danielnayeri.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Marble G&T (just add food colouring to a regular G&T). Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia delve into the novella Blow by Daniel Nayeri, one of four in his collection Straw House, Wood House, Brick House, Blow. The gals discuss Frat Boy Farquad, Death being a real creep, and walking that line between comedy and poetry. Julia draws parallels between the mixing of fairy-tales and America’s melting pot, while Katie is wondering why Western pop culture is obsessed with Death and Love. PLUS: Emily Dickinson, Austin Powers, and the feminine urge to write poetry in the notes app. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Blow, by Daniel Nayeri. More info at https://www.danielnayeri.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Marble G&T (just add food colouring to a regular G&T). Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Vampiric with Dracula Getting Vampiric with Dracula Sun, 31 Oct 2021 11:00:29 GMT 45:05 617d7b259b8d40001362a676 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-vampiric-with-dracula 617d7b259b8d40001362a676 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-vampiric-with-dracula full 1 25 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia finish out their Spooky October Book Club with Dracula! The gals discuss super sexy vampires, guys who eat flies, and dying with a mouthful of garlic. Julia thinks Dracula is an incredible comedian, and Katie thinks this would make a really good campy slasher movie. PLUS: Michael Myers, Glee Christmas CDs, and stupid killers stalking big breasted girls who can’t act. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Dracula, by Bram Stoker. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bram_Stoker

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink were Vampire Vodka Cocktails. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia finish out their Spooky October Book Club with Dracula! The gals discuss super sexy vampires, guys who eat flies, and dying with a mouthful of garlic. Julia thinks Dracula is an incredible comedian, and Katie thinks this would make a really good campy slasher movie. PLUS: Michael Myers, Glee Christmas CDs, and stupid killers stalking big breasted girls who can’t act. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Dracula, by Bram Stoker. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bram_Stoker

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink were Vampire Vodka Cocktails. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting All Dolled Up with Coraline Getting All Dolled Up with Coraline Sun, 24 Oct 2021 11:00:11 GMT 48:43 61731a2123f11700154c89be true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-all-dolled-up-with-coraline 61731a2123f11700154c89be 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-all-dolled-up-with-coraline full 1 24 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia enter into the world of Coraline for round FOUR of their Spooky October Book Club! The gals cover creepy rat songs, who they want to be when they grow up, and making your very own creepy Coraline-esque doll. Katie is obsessed with evil women, and Julia is outraged by Coraline’s food choices. PLUS: creepy crawlspaces, ghosts that are liars, and apples. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Coraline by Neil Gaiman. More info at https://www.neilgaiman.com/  


Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Royal-Tea cocktail. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia enter into the world of Coraline for round FOUR of their Spooky October Book Club! The gals cover creepy rat songs, who they want to be when they grow up, and making your very own creepy Coraline-esque doll. Katie is obsessed with evil women, and Julia is outraged by Coraline’s food choices. PLUS: creepy crawlspaces, ghosts that are liars, and apples. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Coraline by Neil Gaiman. More info at https://www.neilgaiman.com/  


Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Royal-Tea cocktail. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Spooky with Poe Getting Spooky with Poe Sun, 17 Oct 2021 11:00:19 GMT 41:35 6169dd657e154a001221353d true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-spooky-with-poe 6169dd657e154a001221353d 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-spooky-with-poe full 1 23 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia uncover a few of Edgar Allan Poe’s selected works for round three of our Spooky October Book Club. Julia explores why cocky men get so guilty, and Katie does a deep-dive into Edgar Allen Poe’s insane death. PLUS: Jamie Lee Curtis, Gilmore Girls and praying to Poe. 


Also, heads up that the audio quality is a little weird this week! We are trying our best but it’s hard! 


This week's reading was selected works by Edgar Allen Poe. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Allan_Poe 

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was red wine. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia uncover a few of Edgar Allan Poe’s selected works for round three of our Spooky October Book Club. Julia explores why cocky men get so guilty, and Katie does a deep-dive into Edgar Allen Poe’s insane death. PLUS: Jamie Lee Curtis, Gilmore Girls and praying to Poe. 


Also, heads up that the audio quality is a little weird this week! We are trying our best but it’s hard! 


This week's reading was selected works by Edgar Allen Poe. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Allan_Poe 

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was red wine. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Electric with Frankenstein Getting Electric with Frankenstein Sun, 10 Oct 2021 11:00:49 GMT 45:53 6161c43954c10e00122016db true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-electric-with-frankenstein 6161c43954c10e00122016db 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-electric-with-frankenstein The Modern Girlboss full 1 22 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia are here for the second installment in Spooky October Book Club: Frankenstein!! For this classic horror novel, the gals discuss cottagecore moments, BBLs (Brazilian Butt Lifts) and gay husbands. Katie thinks Mary Shelley was the template for Regina George and Julia wonders just how complete Frankenstein decided to make the monster. PLUS: Despicable Me, gatekeeping Ireland, and David Dobrik. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Shelley 

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Fright Night In The Grove. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia are here for the second installment in Spooky October Book Club: Frankenstein!! For this classic horror novel, the gals discuss cottagecore moments, BBLs (Brazilian Butt Lifts) and gay husbands. Katie thinks Mary Shelley was the template for Regina George and Julia wonders just how complete Frankenstein decided to make the monster. PLUS: Despicable Me, gatekeeping Ireland, and David Dobrik. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Shelley 

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Fright Night In The Grove. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Bloody with Carrie Getting Bloody with Carrie Sun, 03 Oct 2021 11:00:15 GMT 53:52 6158e90005bc6c001253ba49 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-bloody-with-carrie 6158e90005bc6c001253ba49 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-bloody-with-carrie full 1 21 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia kick off spooky season with Carrie, Stephen King's seminal horror novel! The gals discuss Freud, teenage girl power dynamics, and boys who are psychopaths. Katie is obsessed with Sue Snell and Julia did way too much research on Freud. PLUS: Olivia Rodrigo, drinking mouthwash, and the Benny Hill Theme. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Carrie, by Stephen King. More info at https://stephenking.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Bloody Marys. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia kick off spooky season with Carrie, Stephen King's seminal horror novel! The gals discuss Freud, teenage girl power dynamics, and boys who are psychopaths. Katie is obsessed with Sue Snell and Julia did way too much research on Freud. PLUS: Olivia Rodrigo, drinking mouthwash, and the Benny Hill Theme. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Carrie, by Stephen King. More info at https://stephenking.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Bloody Marys. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Grateful with Braiding Sweetgrass Getting Grateful with Braiding Sweetgrass Sun, 26 Sep 2021 11:00:28 GMT 56:02 614f52d7252fbb001780bfc6 false https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-grateful-with-braiding-sweetgrass 614f52d7252fbb001780bfc6 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-grateful-with-braiding-sweetgrass The Book That Made Us Into New People full 1 20 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia learn from the beautiful & insightful Braiding Sweetgrass. The gals gush about the beautiful writing, compare how connected to the earth they are, and the physical, spiritual, and emotional benefits of practicing gratitude. Katie cries thinking about how much she loves her garden, and Julia is really nostalgic for her days at nature camp. PLUS: horror video games, shiny red canoes, and white dudes fighting white dudes.


The studies that Katie mentions can be found here.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1359105315572455

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13548506.2018.1469782


And the article Julia mentions can be found here


More info about vaccines and Indigenous communities is in this NPR article https://www.npr.org/2021/02/19/969046248/why-native-americans-are-getting-the-covid-19-vaccines-faster


This week's book was Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer. More info at https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Mojitos. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia learn from the beautiful & insightful Braiding Sweetgrass. The gals gush about the beautiful writing, compare how connected to the earth they are, and the physical, spiritual, and emotional benefits of practicing gratitude. Katie cries thinking about how much she loves her garden, and Julia is really nostalgic for her days at nature camp. PLUS: horror video games, shiny red canoes, and white dudes fighting white dudes.


The studies that Katie mentions can be found here.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1359105315572455

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13548506.2018.1469782


And the article Julia mentions can be found here


More info about vaccines and Indigenous communities is in this NPR article https://www.npr.org/2021/02/19/969046248/why-native-americans-are-getting-the-covid-19-vaccines-faster


This week's book was Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer. More info at https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Mojitos. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Shakespearean with the Story of Edgar Sawtelle Getting Shakespearean with the Story of Edgar Sawtelle Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:00:04 GMT 57:36 6146734400553d0013fa0592 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-shakespearean-with-the-story-of-edgar-sawtelle 6146734400553d0013fa0592 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-shakespearean-with-the-story-of-edgar-sawtelle The Closest We Will Come to Reading Shakespeare full 1 19 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia tackle The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, a modern retelling of Julia’s favourite Shakespearean Tragedy, Hamlet. The gals discuss Hamlet, names, and dog breeding. Julia gushes about the parallels between the novel and the original play, and Katie makes it clear that she doesn't respect Shakespeare's place in the Western canon. PLUS: Dog POVs, unforgotten pirates, and unsurprisingly, tons of Ophelia.


The Vulture interview with David Wrobleski can be found here: https://www.vulture.com/2008/06/author_david_wroblewski_on_the.html


This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia <tackle/cover/discuss/dive into> <a few things we talked about>. <one thing from each of us (monologue and other points) ex: Katie thinks ... and Julia reflects on …> PLUS: <some things we only briefly mention, hints at our essay titles>. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, by David Wroblewsky. More info at https://www.davidwroblewski.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was beer. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia tackle The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, a modern retelling of Julia’s favourite Shakespearean Tragedy, Hamlet. The gals discuss Hamlet, names, and dog breeding. Julia gushes about the parallels between the novel and the original play, and Katie makes it clear that she doesn't respect Shakespeare's place in the Western canon. PLUS: Dog POVs, unforgotten pirates, and unsurprisingly, tons of Ophelia.


The Vulture interview with David Wrobleski can be found here: https://www.vulture.com/2008/06/author_david_wroblewski_on_the.html


This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia <tackle/cover/discuss/dive into> <a few things we talked about>. <one thing from each of us (monologue and other points) ex: Katie thinks ... and Julia reflects on …> PLUS: <some things we only briefly mention, hints at our essay titles>. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, by David Wroblewsky. More info at https://www.davidwroblewski.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was beer. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Loony with The Grace Year Getting Loony with The Grace Year Sun, 12 Sep 2021 11:00:32 GMT 47:34 613d6924a2662e0013934003 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-loony-with-the-grace-year 613d6924a2662e0013934003 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-loony-with-the-grace-year YA Lit Is Good Sometimes, Actually full 1 18 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia dive into the hottest new YA that everyone's talking about: The Grace Year. The gals discuss girls going wild, teenage girlhood, and why YA dystopia hasn't been good since The Hunger Games. Julia wants to learn more about flower meanings, and Katie is overcome with emotion at the way Kim Liggett handles girlhood. PLUS: Marina and The Diamonds, Beauty Queens by Libba Bray, and wildly, no Ophelia. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


Heads up on some audio issues - we are newly able to be in person, and still figuring out just how that works!


This week's book was The Grace Year, by Kim Liggett. More info at http://www.kimliggett.com/books/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Swamp Juice. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia dive into the hottest new YA that everyone's talking about: The Grace Year. The gals discuss girls going wild, teenage girlhood, and why YA dystopia hasn't been good since The Hunger Games. Julia wants to learn more about flower meanings, and Katie is overcome with emotion at the way Kim Liggett handles girlhood. PLUS: Marina and The Diamonds, Beauty Queens by Libba Bray, and wildly, no Ophelia. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


Heads up on some audio issues - we are newly able to be in person, and still figuring out just how that works!


This week's book was The Grace Year, by Kim Liggett. More info at http://www.kimliggett.com/books/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Swamp Juice. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> <![CDATA[Getting Golightly with Breakfast at Tiffany's]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2021 11:00:53 GMT 1:02:40 6134180c3820e600126fc119 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-golightly-with-breakfast-at-tiffanys 6134180c3820e600126fc119 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-golightly-with-breakfast-at-tiffanys full 1 17 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia cover Breakfast at Tiffany's: which characters pass the vibe checks, which characters are inspired by real life, and which ones register on the girls' gaydar. Katie dives into the Golightly Sweepstakes (read the article here), and Julia imagines a brunch menu based off the novella. PLUS: Baz Luhrman, defining sex work, and cats and cages. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Breakfast at Tiffany's, by Truman Capote. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakfast_at_Tiffany%27s_(novella)

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Tiffany Mimosa. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia cover Breakfast at Tiffany's: which characters pass the vibe checks, which characters are inspired by real life, and which ones register on the girls' gaydar. Katie dives into the Golightly Sweepstakes (read the article here), and Julia imagines a brunch menu based off the novella. PLUS: Baz Luhrman, defining sex work, and cats and cages. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Breakfast at Tiffany's, by Truman Capote. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakfast_at_Tiffany%27s_(novella)

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Tiffany Mimosa. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Weepy with The Song of Achilles Getting Weepy with The Song of Achilles Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:00:38 GMT 55:35 612989e5ef44ed00132476ea true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-weepy-with-the-song-of-achilles 612989e5ef44ed00132476ea 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-weepy-with-the-song-of-achilles Side Effects of YA Lit Being Gay, Sad, and Greek full 1 16 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia take on a book chosen by Instagram: The Song of Achilles. The gals dive into the myth of Achilles, the Trojan war, and just who is doing who when it comes to Achilles and Patroclus. Julia crafts some wonderful prose honouring Madeline Miller's portrayal of grief, and Katie breaks down sobbing multiple times while recording. PLUS: we still hate Odysseus, inheritance rules, and Princess Di. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was The Song of Achilles, by Madeline Miller. More info at http://madelinemiller.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Sex on The Beach. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia take on a book chosen by Instagram: The Song of Achilles. The gals dive into the myth of Achilles, the Trojan war, and just who is doing who when it comes to Achilles and Patroclus. Julia crafts some wonderful prose honouring Madeline Miller's portrayal of grief, and Katie breaks down sobbing multiple times while recording. PLUS: we still hate Odysseus, inheritance rules, and Princess Di. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was The Song of Achilles, by Madeline Miller. More info at http://madelinemiller.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Sex on The Beach. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Sneaky with King of Scars Getting Sneaky with King of Scars Sun, 22 Aug 2021 11:00:02 GMT 1:08:48 6121d18b8e8ea10012afcef9 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-sneaky-with-king-of-scars 6121d18b8e8ea10012afcef9 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-sneaky-with-king-of-scars The Gals go BACK to the Grishaverse full 1 15 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia are back in the Grishaverse for their third (and as of now, final) coverage of a Leigh Bardugo duology, King of Scars. The gals discuss weaponizing religion and femininity, maybe possibly queerbaiting (but Julia says it's not), and the dreaminess of a fake-dating-to-real-relationship-trope. Julia has been pleading with Katie to shape up and read this for months, and is really just ecstatic to be in Nina's point of view, while Katie is excited to get a peek at sexy sexy Nikolai's mind. PLUS: getting chained up, Game of Thrones vibes, and hermits who live in caves. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was King of Scars, by Leigh Bardugo. More info at https://www.leighbardugo.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Bee's Knees. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia are back in the Grishaverse for their third (and as of now, final) coverage of a Leigh Bardugo duology, King of Scars. The gals discuss weaponizing religion and femininity, maybe possibly queerbaiting (but Julia says it's not), and the dreaminess of a fake-dating-to-real-relationship-trope. Julia has been pleading with Katie to shape up and read this for months, and is really just ecstatic to be in Nina's point of view, while Katie is excited to get a peek at sexy sexy Nikolai's mind. PLUS: getting chained up, Game of Thrones vibes, and hermits who live in caves. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was King of Scars, by Leigh Bardugo. More info at https://www.leighbardugo.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Bee's Knees. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Greece-y with The Penelopiad Getting Greece-y with The Penelopiad Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:16:00 GMT 55:28 61186fc898d9270013677f0e true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-greece-y 61186fc898d9270013677f0e 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-greece-y We are back in the Margaret Atwood Literary Universe full 1 14 This week on Getting Literate, your fave book club goes back to Ancient Greece for a retelling of the Odyssey from Penelope's (his wife's) point of view. Katie and Julia drink at every mention of a man, every mention of the chorus, and Julia breaks into song at multiple points. Julia has a love/hate relationship with this envisioning of reincarnation, and Katie thinks it's time we unpack internalized misogyny. PLUS: ducks, anthropology, and how to read aloud like a pretentious bitch.


This week's book was The Penelopiad, by Margaret Atwood. More info at http://margaretatwood.ca/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Pomegranate Gin Sling. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, your fave book club goes back to Ancient Greece for a retelling of the Odyssey from Penelope's (his wife's) point of view. Katie and Julia drink at every mention of a man, every mention of the chorus, and Julia breaks into song at multiple points. Julia has a love/hate relationship with this envisioning of reincarnation, and Katie thinks it's time we unpack internalized misogyny. PLUS: ducks, anthropology, and how to read aloud like a pretentious bitch.


This week's book was The Penelopiad, by Margaret Atwood. More info at http://margaretatwood.ca/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Pomegranate Gin Sling. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Melancholy with The Catcher in The Rye Getting Melancholy with The Catcher in The Rye Sun, 08 Aug 2021 11:00:18 GMT 1:00:09 610eb4dc7b17b100122a0548 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-melancholy-with-the-catcher-in-the-rye 610eb4dc7b17b100122a0548 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-melancholy-with-the-catcher-in-the-rye Exposing Ourselves as Pretentious Readers full 1 13 This week on Getting Literate, your fave book club tackles the sad-boy text of the 1900's -- The Catcher in The Rye. Katie and Julia get real sad, real drunk, and delve into Holden's world, covering things like suicide (HUGE trigger warning here), the romanticism of Christmas in New York, and whether or not ducks actually migrate. Katie has to hold back tears multiple times, and Julia is honestly just here to have a good time with a good book. Spoiler alert: the drinks are strong. PLUS: Bojack Horseman (duh), Italians we hate but also love, and French accents. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was The Catcher in The Rye, by J.D. Salinger. More info at https://salinger.org/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Scotch & Soda. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, your fave book club tackles the sad-boy text of the 1900's -- The Catcher in The Rye. Katie and Julia get real sad, real drunk, and delve into Holden's world, covering things like suicide (HUGE trigger warning here), the romanticism of Christmas in New York, and whether or not ducks actually migrate. Katie has to hold back tears multiple times, and Julia is honestly just here to have a good time with a good book. Spoiler alert: the drinks are strong. PLUS: Bojack Horseman (duh), Italians we hate but also love, and French accents. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was The Catcher in The Rye, by J.D. Salinger. More info at https://salinger.org/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Scotch & Soda. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Fruity with Gold Fame Citrus Getting Fruity with Gold Fame Citrus Sun, 01 Aug 2021 11:00:03 GMT 57:30 6100e603121e70001399e8ec true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-fruity-with-gold-fame-citrus 6100e603121e70001399e8ec 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-fruity-with-gold-fame-citrus full 1 12 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia tackle their fave dystopia to date -- Gold Fame Citrus. The gals fawn over the Neo-Fauna of the Amargosa Dune Sea, squatting in starlet's mansions, and men with saviour complexes who do no actual saving. Katie thinks real hard about mutations of trauma, and Julia says fuck it and invents her own evolved desert animals. PLUS: we love a cult vibe, which future TV show are you, and babies we actually like. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Gold Fame Citrus, by Claire Vaye Watkins. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claire_Vaye_Watkins

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Gin Sour. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia tackle their fave dystopia to date -- Gold Fame Citrus. The gals fawn over the Neo-Fauna of the Amargosa Dune Sea, squatting in starlet's mansions, and men with saviour complexes who do no actual saving. Katie thinks real hard about mutations of trauma, and Julia says fuck it and invents her own evolved desert animals. PLUS: we love a cult vibe, which future TV show are you, and babies we actually like. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Gold Fame Citrus, by Claire Vaye Watkins. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claire_Vaye_Watkins

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Gin Sour. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Up to Temperature with Fahrenheit 451 Getting Up to Temperature with Fahrenheit 451 Sun, 25 Jul 2021 11:00:09 GMT 59:09 60fcc4d3bd0207001bbbcc18 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-up-to-temperature-with-fahrenheit-451 60fcc4d3bd0207001bbbcc18 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-up-to-temperature-with-fahrenheit-451 Hot and Dangerous in DystopiaLand full 1 11 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia are live in person, clinking glasses and discussing Fahrenheit 451. The gals dive into communist vs capitalist dystopia, living libraries, and male perspectives on women characters. Katie thinks big emotions are linked to creation metaphors, and Julia reflects on the ever-increasing presence of algorithms in our everyday lives. PLUS: TikTok sucks, Cliffsnotes is weird, and poetry slams are never a good idea. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury. More info at https://raybradbury.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Fireball and whatever you want. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia are live in person, clinking glasses and discussing Fahrenheit 451. The gals dive into communist vs capitalist dystopia, living libraries, and male perspectives on women characters. Katie thinks big emotions are linked to creation metaphors, and Julia reflects on the ever-increasing presence of algorithms in our everyday lives. PLUS: TikTok sucks, Cliffsnotes is weird, and poetry slams are never a good idea. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury. More info at https://raybradbury.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Fireball and whatever you want. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Fiery with An Ember in The Ashes Getting Fiery with An Ember in The Ashes Sun, 18 Jul 2021 11:00:56 GMT 55:08 60f39d5d0a3e0600127ced06 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-fiery-with-an-ember-in-the-ashes 60f39d5d0a3e0600127ced06 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-fiery-with-an-ember-in-the-ashes YA Fantasy Strikes Again full 1 10 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia venture into the YA fantasy/Roman-inspired world of An Ember in The Ashes, lamenting unsexy protagonists, and thirsting over sexy side-characters, and appreciating the fuck out of a well-crafted villain. Katie will always think the villain is kinda sexy, and Julia can't escape a childhood-besties-to-romantic-entanglement arc. PLUS: love diamonds, Pakistani folk lore, and shitty giftbags. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was An Ember in The Ashes, by Sabaa Tahir . More info at https://anemberintheashesbook.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was beer. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia venture into the YA fantasy/Roman-inspired world of An Ember in The Ashes, lamenting unsexy protagonists, and thirsting over sexy side-characters, and appreciating the fuck out of a well-crafted villain. Katie will always think the villain is kinda sexy, and Julia can't escape a childhood-besties-to-romantic-entanglement arc. PLUS: love diamonds, Pakistani folk lore, and shitty giftbags. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was An Ember in The Ashes, by Sabaa Tahir . More info at https://anemberintheashesbook.com/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was beer. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Testy with The Testaments Getting Testy with The Testaments Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:00:53 GMT 1:00:39 60ea428f7e706900127fec07 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-testy-with-the-testaments 60ea428f7e706900127fec07 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-testy-with-the-testaments The Gals Second Venture Into Gilead full 1 9 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia tackle the sequel to The Handmaid's Tale -- The Testaments. The gals delve into what class of woman they'd choose to be (surprise, it's changed!), feminists who aren't really feminist, and the twisty, hole-y timeline between the first and second books. Julia really hated all the pedophilia in this book, and Katie thinks maybe Margaret Atwood wrote Aunt Lydia as a self-insert character. PLUS: being morally against missionary work, Wuthering Heights crossovers, and trains stuck in mudslides. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was The Testaments, by Margaret Atwood. More info at http://margaretatwood.ca/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Gin&Tonics. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia tackle the sequel to The Handmaid's Tale -- The Testaments. The gals delve into what class of woman they'd choose to be (surprise, it's changed!), feminists who aren't really feminist, and the twisty, hole-y timeline between the first and second books. Julia really hated all the pedophilia in this book, and Katie thinks maybe Margaret Atwood wrote Aunt Lydia as a self-insert character. PLUS: being morally against missionary work, Wuthering Heights crossovers, and trains stuck in mudslides. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was The Testaments, by Margaret Atwood. More info at http://margaretatwood.ca/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Gin&Tonics. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> <![CDATA[Getting Pissed with The Handmaid's Tale]]> Sun, 04 Jul 2021 11:00:30 GMT 1:07:37 60e11bd0d40b8200131d38d7 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-pissed-with-the-handmaids-tale 60e11bd0d40b8200131d38d7 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-pissed-with-the-handmaids-tale The Gals Go To Gilead full 1 8 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia dissect the feminist/not-so-feminist world of the Handmaid's Tale. The gals chat about why dystopian novels need women, which class of women they'd be, and Margaret Atwood's public life. Julia tries to make haters out of people who wanted her to read this book, while Katie has the worst time eve. PLUS: don't read books for boys, Scrabble, and Catholic school. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood. More info at http://margaretatwood.ca/


Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Caesar. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia dissect the feminist/not-so-feminist world of the Handmaid's Tale. The gals chat about why dystopian novels need women, which class of women they'd be, and Margaret Atwood's public life. Julia tries to make haters out of people who wanted her to read this book, while Katie has the worst time eve. PLUS: don't read books for boys, Scrabble, and Catholic school. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood. More info at http://margaretatwood.ca/


Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a Caesar. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Heisty with Six of Crows Getting Heisty with Six of Crows Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:00:26 GMT 50:47 60d7e4b476b0ea001ac577c7 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-heisty-with-six-of-crows 60d7e4b476b0ea001ac577c7 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-heisty-with-six-of-crows Returning to the Grishaverse full 1 7 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia return to the Grishaverse with Six of Crows, another installment by Leigh Bardugo. The gals chat about heist literature, capitalism as a religion, and the complex characters that make up the cast of the novel. Julia would live and die for Nina, and Katie can't stop crying over Inej. PLUS: so much yearning, sweet revenge, and lots of sighing over our beloved Crows. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Six of Crows, by Leigh Bardugo. More info at https://www.leighbardugo.com/books/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was an Espresso Martini. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia return to the Grishaverse with Six of Crows, another installment by Leigh Bardugo. The gals chat about heist literature, capitalism as a religion, and the complex characters that make up the cast of the novel. Julia would live and die for Nina, and Katie can't stop crying over Inej. PLUS: so much yearning, sweet revenge, and lots of sighing over our beloved Crows. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Six of Crows, by Leigh Bardugo. More info at https://www.leighbardugo.com/books/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was an Espresso Martini. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Blithering Drunk with Wuthering Heights Getting Blithering Drunk with Wuthering Heights Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:00:05 GMT 51:57 60ce37f102c8500012e5d43f true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-blithering-drunk-with-wuthering-heights 60ce37f102c8500012e5d43f 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-blithering-drunk-with-wuthering-heights Struggling to make it on the Moors full 1 6 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia traipse about the misty moors of Wuthering Heights, and try their best to survive reading it. The gals chat about gossipy bitches, whether or not Heathcliff is black, and all of the mental illness that runs rampant in this novel. Julia attempts to decode her drunken self's writing about weak male characters, while Katie struggles with just knowing which character was speaking when. PLUS: dying after walking 4 miles, the pros and cons of metafiction, and "ejaculate" as the worst verb to ever exist. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Wuthering Heights, by Emily Brontë. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Bront%C3%AB .

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was a 'Terror Made Me Cruel', and (Wuthering) White Claws. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia traipse about the misty moors of Wuthering Heights, and try their best to survive reading it. The gals chat about gossipy bitches, whether or not Heathcliff is black, and all of the mental illness that runs rampant in this novel. Julia attempts to decode her drunken self's writing about weak male characters, while Katie struggles with just knowing which character was speaking when. PLUS: dying after walking 4 miles, the pros and cons of metafiction, and "ejaculate" as the worst verb to ever exist. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Wuthering Heights, by Emily Brontë. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Bront%C3%AB .

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

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]]> Getting Uncomfy with Normal People Getting Uncomfy with Normal People Sun, 13 Jun 2021 11:00:14 GMT 59:26 60c56d65f3b61c001384a543 false https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-uncomfy-with-normal-people 60c56d65f3b61c001384a543 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-uncomfy-with-normal-people Being Read for Filth by Sally Rooney full 1 5 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia get major flashbacks to past relationships as they endeavour to finish Normal People by Sally Rooney. The gals chat about Sally Rooney's impeccable writing, main character syndrome, and why sometimes being a sad jock boy just isn't enough. Julia draws parallels between this and other classic works, while Katie struggles with relating way too much to the plot. PLUS: sex that isn't sexy, Perks of Being a Wallflower (Stargirl, if ya nasty), and the manic pixie dream girl. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Normal People, by Sally Rooney. More info at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2144569/sally-rooney/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Gin & Tonics. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia get major flashbacks to past relationships as they endeavour to finish Normal People by Sally Rooney. The gals chat about Sally Rooney's impeccable writing, main character syndrome, and why sometimes being a sad jock boy just isn't enough. Julia draws parallels between this and other classic works, while Katie struggles with relating way too much to the plot. PLUS: sex that isn't sexy, Perks of Being a Wallflower (Stargirl, if ya nasty), and the manic pixie dream girl. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Normal People, by Sally Rooney. More info at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2144569/sally-rooney/

 

Intro and outro music by Julia M.

 

This week's drink was Gin & Tonics. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Getting Jazzy with The Great Gatsby Getting Jazzy with The Great Gatsby Sun, 06 Jun 2021 11:00:02 GMT 56:42 60bbd22780224d001d9b373b true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-jazzy-with-the-great-gatsby 60bbd22780224d001d9b373b 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-jazzy-with-the-great-gatsby Weepy and in love with West Egg full 1 4 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia travel to 1920's Long Island for Julia's favourite book of all time, The Great Gatsby. The gals chat about the unreliable honesty of Nick Carraway, whether or not Owl-Eyes represents Death, and Nick's not-so-hetero sex life. Katie wonders what love is, and Julia muses on how this book is better than therapy. PLUS: sometimes colours mean things, all the corruption, and trying to uncover the tragic love story of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Gatsby


Intro and outro music by Julia M.


This week's drink(s) were Gin Rickeys, Mint Juleps, and Fitzgeralds. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.


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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia travel to 1920's Long Island for Julia's favourite book of all time, The Great Gatsby. The gals chat about the unreliable honesty of Nick Carraway, whether or not Owl-Eyes represents Death, and Nick's not-so-hetero sex life. Katie wonders what love is, and Julia muses on how this book is better than therapy. PLUS: sometimes colours mean things, all the corruption, and trying to uncover the tragic love story of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Gatsby


Intro and outro music by Julia M.


This week's drink(s) were Gin Rickeys, Mint Juleps, and Fitzgeralds. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.


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]]> Getting Religious with The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Getting Religious with The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Sun, 30 May 2021 11:00:06 GMT 53:44 60b24f0ce6c1f100152fb6e9 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-religious-with-the-7-12-deaths-of-evelyn-hardcastle 60b24f0ce6c1f100152fb6e9 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-religious-with-the-7-12-deaths-of-evelyn-hardcastle The Gals Go to Purgatory full 1 3 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia take a little trip to purgatory, a.k.a trying to remember whether you’re reading the UK or US edition of a book. The gals chat about the horrifying goodness of plague doctors, shitty twists for the sake of twists, and who should have actually been killed off. Julia rants about sins and poignant wisdom of Drama Religion class, while Katie doesn’t like reading books written by men. PLUS: Hayao Miyazaki knows best, women as plot points, and gaslighting girlbosses who gatekeep gatehouses. As always, there's tons of spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was The 7 (½) Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton. More info at https://twitter.com/stu_turton?lang=en. 


Intro and outro music by Julia M.


This week's drink was a Dark ‘N’ Stormy. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit and Get Literate.


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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia take a little trip to purgatory, a.k.a trying to remember whether you’re reading the UK or US edition of a book. The gals chat about the horrifying goodness of plague doctors, shitty twists for the sake of twists, and who should have actually been killed off. Julia rants about sins and poignant wisdom of Drama Religion class, while Katie doesn’t like reading books written by men. PLUS: Hayao Miyazaki knows best, women as plot points, and gaslighting girlbosses who gatekeep gatehouses. As always, there's tons of spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was The 7 (½) Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton. More info at https://twitter.com/stu_turton?lang=en. 


Intro and outro music by Julia M.


This week's drink was a Dark ‘N’ Stormy. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit and Get Literate.


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]]> Getting Nostalgic for Twilight Getting Nostalgic for Twilight Sun, 23 May 2021 14:34:16 GMT 45:58 60aa67e972ea2400128046e4 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-nostalgic-for-twilight 60aa67e972ea2400128046e4 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-nostalgic-for-twilight Jumping on the Twilight renaissance full 1 2 This week on Getting Literate Katie and Julia have a blast to the past and re-read Twilight for the first time in 10 years, and discuss not realizing the extreme and glaring issues that they were ignorant at the tender age of 12. Older, wiser, woke-er, and bitter, the gals wonder what Stephanie Meyer hates more: women or food? Julia’s Italian background splatters like spaghetti on the wall, and Katie would like to know why Edward believes in God. PLUS: is Bella toddler-coded, why is Noah’s Flood a part of Indigenous theology, and is Bella’s clumsiness the real star of this book?As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Twilight, by Stephanie Meyer. More info at Stephenie Meyer - The Official Website


Intro and outro music by Julia M.


This week's drink was shitty rosé. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.


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]]> This week on Getting Literate Katie and Julia have a blast to the past and re-read Twilight for the first time in 10 years, and discuss not realizing the extreme and glaring issues that they were ignorant at the tender age of 12. Older, wiser, woke-er, and bitter, the gals wonder what Stephanie Meyer hates more: women or food? Julia’s Italian background splatters like spaghetti on the wall, and Katie would like to know why Edward believes in God. PLUS: is Bella toddler-coded, why is Noah’s Flood a part of Indigenous theology, and is Bella’s clumsiness the real star of this book?As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Twilight, by Stephanie Meyer. More info at Stephenie Meyer - The Official Website


Intro and outro music by Julia M.


This week's drink was shitty rosé. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.


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]]> Getting Into Shadow and Bone Getting Into Shadow and Bone Sun, 16 May 2021 18:52:35 GMT 55:08 609ffb43f69c17229c1bdec7 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/getting-into-shadow-and-bone 609ffb43f69c17229c1bdec7 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 getting-into-shadow-and-bone Diving into the Grishaverse full 1 1 This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia tackle YA fantasy's eternal question: Have you ever met a teenage girl? The gals talk about the merits of bullying your main character, the whininess of adolescence, and being "not like other girls" (but sometimes its true). Katie thinks it's icky to date someone you grew up with, and Julia makes a fantastic case for getting some distance from first person POV. PLUS: reflections on how annoying teen girls are, imjockster syndrome (imposter syndrome for jocks), the purity paradigm, and how to have a hot girl Grisha summer. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Shadow and Bone, by Leigh Bardugo. More info at https://www.leighbardugo.com/


Intro and outro music by Julia M.


This week's drink was a Black Russian. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.


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]]> This week on Getting Literate, Katie and Julia tackle YA fantasy's eternal question: Have you ever met a teenage girl? The gals talk about the merits of bullying your main character, the whininess of adolescence, and being "not like other girls" (but sometimes its true). Katie thinks it's icky to date someone you grew up with, and Julia makes a fantastic case for getting some distance from first person POV. PLUS: reflections on how annoying teen girls are, imjockster syndrome (imposter syndrome for jocks), the purity paradigm, and how to have a hot girl Grisha summer. As always, there's definitely spoilers, so proceed with caution.


This week's book was Shadow and Bone, by Leigh Bardugo. More info at https://www.leighbardugo.com/


Intro and outro music by Julia M.


This week's drink was a Black Russian. Follow us on social media for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.


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]]> Getting to Know Us Getting to Know Us Sun, 16 May 2021 18:47:18 GMT 6:22 609ff3e7c29c4f43705662c7 true https://shows.acast.com/getting-literate/episodes/episode-0 609ff3e7c29c4f43705662c7 60940622f147b2577ce2e959 episode-0 Meet the gals behind Getting Literate bonus 1 Hi! Welcome to your introduction to the gals behind Getting Literate, a short and sweet first listen to the gals behind the mics, and our opportunity to say hi and give you an approximation of our personalities. Stay tuned for more books, more drinking, and more indulging ourselves in the sounds of our own voices!


Intro and outro music: Instant by Julia M.


This week's drink was a G&T. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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]]> Hi! Welcome to your introduction to the gals behind Getting Literate, a short and sweet first listen to the gals behind the mics, and our opportunity to say hi and give you an approximation of our personalities. Stay tuned for more books, more drinking, and more indulging ourselves in the sounds of our own voices!


Intro and outro music: Instant by Julia M.


This week's drink was a G&T. Follow us on social media @gettingliterate for drink recipes and more opportunities to Get Lit, and Get Literate.

 

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