Bring Your Own Book

By: Nikki & Kelly
  • Summary

  • Join our hosts Nikki and Kelly as they discuss a Young Adult and Adult novel every month! Mix yourself a drink, settle in, and relax as they talk about everything from their initial thoughts on each book to the nitty gritty of what happened and what they think about it all.

    © 2024 Bring Your Own Book Podcast
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Episodes
  • "None Of This is True" by Lisa Jewell
    Nov 14 2024

    In this episode, Nikki and Kelly discuss the book "None of This is True" by Lisa Jewell. They talk about the format of the book, the complex characters, and the twists and turns of the plot. They delve into the themes of obsession, manipulation, and the blurred lines between truth and lies. They also discuss the dynamics of Josie and Walter's relationship, the impact of trauma on the characters, the role of mental illness, the upcoming Netflix adaptation, whether this book could ever have a sequel, and the ambiguity surrounding certain events- especially those at the end of the book.
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    Missed our episode on Lisa Jewell's "The Family Upstairs"? Check it out on Spotify here or on Apple Podcasts here!
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    54 mins
  • "We Used to Live Here" by Marcus Kliewer
    Oct 24 2024

    'Get Out meets Parasite in this eerily haunting debut and Reddit hit—soon to be a Netflix original movie starring Blake Lively—about two homeowners whose lives are turned upside down when the house’s previous residents unexpectedly visit.'
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    In this Halloween episode of BYOB, hosts Nikki and Kelly dive into Marcus Kliewer's horror novel, 'We Used to Live Here'. The conversation explores the author's background, potential film adaptations, and casting choices, while also delving into the themes of reality and perception. They share their favourite scares, analyze the relationships between characters, and theorize about the mysterious family and the house itself.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • "Practical Magic" by Alice Hoffman
    Oct 10 2024

    In this episode of BYOB, hosts Kelly and Nikki dive into a discussion about 'Practical Magic' by Alice Hoffman, exploring their differing opinions on the book and its movie adaptation. They analyze character differences, themes of magic versus reality, and the emotional connections portrayed in the story. The conversation also touches on the narrative style and structure of the book, as well as their personal reflections on the writing style, character dynamics, and the challenges of adapting the book into a film. They explore their personal reactions to the narrative, the tonal shifts in the movie, and the differences between magical realism and urban fantasy. And, of course, they talk about the upcoming Wicked movie adaptation because, witches.

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    1 hr and 11 mins

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