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    Episode 171 – Greenlights May 10, 2021
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    Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

    Alright, alright, alright! Even though time is a flat circle, we’re celebrating Celebrity Memoir May and we’re starting the party with Matthew McConaughey’s book Greenlights. The most surprising part about this book was how much we sincerely enjoyed it. The second most surprising part about this book was all the wet dreams. Seriously, this book was wild and we hope that you will listen to it!

    Content warning: This book contains descriptions of child abuse.

    Readers advisory: Here.

    Footnotes: “Matthew McConaughey Made His Debut on an Old Unsolved Mysteries Episode” by Adrianna Freedman

    “Matthew McConaughey may be a viable candidate for Texas governor” by Robert T. Garrett and Gromer Jeffers Jr.

    The just keep livin foundation

    Matthew McConaughey Peace Corps PSA

    Matthew McConaughey & Camila Alves at Carnaval (this is NOT the photo Renata describes in the podcast but I cannot find it online!!! use your imagination to get the rest)

    Coming up next:No Walls and the Recurring Dream by Ani DiFranco.

    * Worst Bestsellers is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

    (But no pressure, we’re also happy if you get these items from your local library or independent bookstore.)

    Episode 170 – Didn’t See That Coming Apr 26, 2021
    Show notes

    Didn't See That Coming by Rachel Hollis

    We learned so much from discussing Rachel Hollis’s book Girl, Wash Your Face with Margaret H. Willison (of Two Bossy Dames, Appointment Television, and NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour) that we simply had to reunite to discuss her latest book, Didn’t See That Coming. Brace yourself for the most shocking revelation: this book made us cry.

    Our friends at Porter Square Books hosted us for this virtual live show! If you watched it on Crowdcast: thank you so much for joining us! This is just the audio from that event for those of you who prefer not to see our faces. (The video is still archived and you can watch it here if you’d like.)

    Content warning: This book contains discussion of suicide.

    Note: This episode was recorded before Rachel’s whole “comparing herself to Harriet Tubman” thing.

    Readers advisory: Here (via Porter Square Books).

    Footnotes: Episode 144 – Girl, Wash Your Face

    Coming up next: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey.

    * Worst Bestsellers is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

    (But no pressure, we’re also happy if you get these items from your local library or independent bookstore.)

    Episode 169 – Divine Evil Apr 12, 2021
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    Divine Evil by Nora Roberts

    It’s been a scary year, so we returned to the loving embrace of Our Lady Nora Roberts. Even though her 1992 novel Divine Evil is about a Satanic cult, we still felt safe in the small town of Emmitsboro, especially with our returning guest, Christine. Listen to this podcast on the long drive back to your charming hometown from the Big City.

    Content warning: This book contains sexual assault, murder, and potential suicide.

    Readers advisory: Here.

    Footnotes: You’re Wrong About: The Satanic Panic

    You’re Wrong About Book Club: Michelle Remembers

    American Hysteria: The Satanic Panic

    Coming up next:Didn’t See That Coming by Rachel Hollis.

    * Worst Bestsellers is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

    (But no pressure, we’re also happy if you get these items from your local library or independent bookstore.)

    Episode 168 – The Duke And I (Bridgerton #1) Mar 29, 2021
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    The Duke & I (Bridgerton #1) by Julia Quinn

    We teamed up with Anna and Alene of the Bellwether Friends again! We reconvened the Worst Best Friends to discuss the important topic of Bridgerton. Not the Netflix series, but one of the books that inspired it–The Duke and I by Julia Quinn. Unfortunately, the book is neither as horny nor as diverse as the series, but we persevered. Listen to this episode to drown out the sound of your seven siblings squabbling!

    Announcement: Worst Bestsellers is doing a live virtual show hosted by Porter Square Books with special guest Margaret H. Willison! It will be Wednesday, March 31st at 8PM ET. And it’s free! Sign up here.

    Content warning: This book contains child abuse and dubious sexual consent.

    Readers advisory: Here.

    Footnotes: “Bridgerton‘s Controversial Sex Scene Needs a Trigger Warning” by McKenzie Jean-Philippe

    “Bridgerton Has a Lot to Learn About Consent, and So Does Everyone Else” by Princess Weekes

    “Phoebe Dynevor Responded to All the People Talking About Her Neck on Bridgerton” by Elizabeth Logan

    “How Bridgerton Officially Became Netflix’s Biggest Hit Ever” by Joanna Robinson

    Coming up next: Divine Evil by Nora Roberts.

    * Worst Bestsellers is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

    (But no pressure, we’re also happy if you get these items from your local library or independent bookstore.)

    Virtual Live Show Announcement Mar 22, 2021
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    Didn't See That Coming by Rachel Hollis

    Announcement: On Wednesday, March 31st at 8PM Eastern, we’ll be doing a virtual live show presented by Porter Square Books! Our very special guest Margaret H. Willison will join us to discuss Didn’t See That Coming by Rachel Hollis (aka Girl, Wash Your Divorce). The event is free and will be recorded and archived if you can’t make it on the 31st.

    Register here!

    Episode 167 – The Vanishings (Left Behind Kids #1) Mar 15, 2021
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    The Vanishings (Left Behind: The Kids #1) by Jerry B. Jenkins & Tim LaHaye.

    Remember the Left Behind series? Did you know it also had a middle grade spinoff series about what would happen to the ungodly children who were left behind when their parents were Raptured? Well: it did, and we read book #1, The Vanishings by Jerry B. Jenkins & Tim LaHaye, along with our sisters in our cult club, Ashley and Grace. Listen now if you want to be saved!

    Announcement: Worst Bestsellers is doing a live virtual show hosted by Porter Square Books with special guest Margaret H. Willison! It will be Wednesday, March 31st at 8PM ET. And it’s free! Sign up here.

    Readers advisory: Here.

    Footnotes: Parcast Cults podcast

    American Hysteria podcast

    Oh No Ross and Carrie podcast

    “The Trials of the Tribulation” by Michael Joseph Gross

    “Let’s Punk the Rapture” by Mat Honan

    Coming up next: The Duke & I (Bridgerton) by Julia Quinn.

    * Worst Bestsellers is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

    (But no pressure, we’re also happy if you get these items from your local library or independent bookstore.)

    Episode 166 – The Big Sleep Mar 01, 2021
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    The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler

    You’re not dreaming–we did read a bestseller that’s widely considered to be “good,” The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler. We teamed up with Amanda and Geoffrey from the podcast Dirt Cheap to investigate: is it actually a good book? Who is the murderer? Where can a guy find some good pornographic material in this town? Listen to this episode on your next stakeout!

    Readers advisory: Here.

    Footnotes: Dirt Cheap

    Wolverine: The Long Night podcast

    Coming up next: The Vanishings (Left Behind: The Kids #1) by Jerry B. Jenkins & Tim LaHaye.

    * Worst Bestsellers is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

    (But no pressure, we’re also happy if you get these items from your local library or independent bookstore.)

    Episode 165 – Foxhole Court Feb 15, 2021
    Show notes

    Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic

    We’re back from our hiatus! We spent the off-season training hard so we’d be better at *checks notes* Exy, the cool co-ed sport favored by characters in The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic. We were joined by Rachel and Adrienne of the podcast After Adult to read the first novel by this self-published superstar. Listen to this episode while doing your fake sports warmups. Good hustle!

    Content warnings: This book contains child abuse, sexual assault, stigmatization of mental health care, and violence. Our discussion of it touches on these topics though not in graphic detail.

    Readers advisory: Here.

    Footnotes: After Adult: Talking Fanfic with Worst Bestsellers

    Fanfiction 101

    “Sports-Themed Queer YA Series an Indie Hit” by Jennifer McCartney

    Boys In Our Books Q&A With Nora Sakavic

    The Foxhole Court on Smashwords

    Candy pairing: Adrienne says Japanese rice cracker candy, Kait says Raven’s Revenge, Rachel says candy cigarettes, Renata says a candy prepared by Bitterblue’s Graced chef for her nemesis.

    Coming up next: The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler.

    * Worst Bestsellers is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

    (But no pressure, we’re also happy if you get these items from your local library or independent bookstore.)

    Episode 164 – Bests of 2020 Dec 21, 2020
    Show notes

    In more precedented years, we’ve picked our favorite and least favorite books that we read each year outside of the podcast. But in 2020, we were too busy just trying to get through the year to do much recreational reading. Instead, Kait and Renata convened to discuss the top ten things that helped each of them make it through this year. Tune in to hear us discuss all of these things, and keep reading to see links and pictures!

    Note: after this episode, we’re taking a short hiatus to attempt to recover from 2020. We’ll be back in February 2021!

    Kait’s Top Ten 2020 All-Stars

    10) Gem painting

    Gem art gay alpacas

    • PaintGem
    • Paint With Diamonds

    9) Blackbird Doughnuts

    Blackbird Doughnuts

    8) Stardew Valley

    Stardew Valley

    • Who Is The Most Eligible Bachelor in Stardew Valley?

    7) Jackbox Games

    Tee-KO

    what is lovewe caught the Golden State Killer! I Am the Golden State Killer!

    • Trivia Murder Party
    • Tee-KO
    • Drawful
    • Quiplash

    6) Murder shows

    • My Favorite Murder
    • Unsolved Mysteries
    • Vanity Fair Confidential
    • People Magazine Investigates
    • Law and Order: Criminal Intent
    • Criminal Minds

    5) The Magnus Archives

    • AO3 works in Set in Episodes 159-160 | Scottish Safehouse Period (The Magnus Archives)

    4) Animal Crossing

    Animal Crossing

    • ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Is the Game We All Need Right Now
    • Why Animal Crossing Is the Game for the Coronavirus Moment

    3) Barclay/Indrid

    • AO3 works in Barclay/Indrid Cold (The Adventure Zone)
    • grace coming out of the void
    • The Adventure Zone: Amnesty
    • Why My TAZ Amnesty Ship is Superior to Griffin’s

    2) The McElroys

    • The Empty Bowl
    • Sawbones
    • MBaMBaM Animations

    1) My nephew

    Best Nephew

    Renata’s Top Ten 2020 All-Stars

    10) Old Wii Fitness games

    • Gold’s Gym Cardio Workout
    • Just Dance 2
    • Get Fit With Mel B

    9) Baby Yoda

    Baby Yoda aka Grogu

    • Werner Herzog Was Brought to Tears by Baby Yoda

    8) Lady pop stars

    • Taylor Swift – Folklore (and Evermore!)
    • Kesha – High Road
    • Lady Gaga – Chromatica
    • Ariana Grande – Positions

    7) Snail mail

    snail mail!

    6) Who Weekly

    5) The Golden Girls

    • Why Gay Men Still Love “The Golden Girls”

    4) Greb Comics

    soup

    y'all know i like soup

    3) DC Comics shows

    • Legends of Tomorrow
    • CW Hire Me To Promote Your Shows Please
    • Chosen One Of The Day: Beebo, Your Lord And Master
    • How Legends of Tomorrow Is Subverting Toxic Masculinity At Every Turn
    • Harley Quinn
    • Harley Quinn EPs Talk The Evolution of HarlIvy and Plans For Season 3
    • Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy are Finally Getting the On-Screen Romance They Deserve in DC Universe’s Animated Series
    • Gotham

    https://twitter.com/renatasnacks/status/1296581572494336000

    The Harley Quinn show reading its target comic book bro fandom for absolute filth. pic.twitter.com/OQrwEyA0T7

    — find tyler huckabee on bluesky (@TylerHuckabee) February 22, 2020

    2) Animal Crossing

    Happy birthday to me!Happy birthday!Beach PartyThe Secret Works Bonita Dream Code

    1) Animals generally, Duarte specifically

    Duarte!

    • Bodega Cats of Instagram
    • RuPaw’s Drag Race
    • Gary the Cat
    • Kitten Academy
    • Manggo the Cat
    • Cincinnati Zoo (feat Fiona the Hippo)
    • Baby Chip and Mama Latke
    • Possum Every Hour
    • And every Best Listener who’s shared pictures of their pets listening to Duarte’s Corner 😻

    PS: my Top Ten Best Books of 2020 are on the blog! And the Boston Globe’s Best Books of 2020, including my picks for MG and YA books, are here!

    Episode 163 – Go Ask Alice Dec 07, 2020
    Show notes

    Go Ask Alice by Anonymous

    Per the request of our wonderful Patreon patrons, our editor Becca joined us to discuss the anti-drug cautionary tale Go Ask Alice by Anonymous (aka Beatrice Sparks). Reading it in 2020, we’re not sure what’s harder to believe: that this ever deterred anyone from using drugs, or that anyone ever believed it was actually the diary of a human teenager. We’re grateful to our patrons for supporting us, and just as grateful that we’ve never been invited to any parties where someone slipped LSD into our soda.

    Readers advisory: Here.

    Footnotes: Paul F. Tompkins – “Go Ask Alice”

    “Lines From Go Ask Alice That, In Hindsight, Should Have Tipped Me Off That This Was Not A True Story” by Daniel Lavery

    “The Book That Defined My Teen Anxiety Turned Out to Be a Lie” by Sloane Tanen

    “A Queer Reading of Go Ask Alice” by Frankie Thomas

    Amazon review of Go Ask Alice by the author of Drugs Make You Un-Smarter

    Candy pairing: Becca says any candy that isn’t secretly acid, Kait says pot gummies, Renata says orange yeast rolls.

    Coming up next: Bests of 2020.

    * Worst Bestsellers is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

    (But no pressure, we’re also happy if you get these items from your local library or independent bookstore.)

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