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Welcome constant listeners! Join Jess and Kendra as we dive head first into horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and all things weird. We are just a couple of book lions who enjoy reading speculative fiction, Stephen King, H.P. Lovecraft, and much much more. We can't wait to palaver about some of our favorite books and find even more weird lit to obsess over! So sit back, grab a snack, and join our weird book club! Fair warning there will be spoilers, crazy theories, and madness ahead.

Palaver: Unraveling Weird Lit


    • Mar 9, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 82: Skeleton Crew Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 100:30


    We are excited to be back with some more Stephen King short stories! We are diving back into Skeleton Crew for some more spooky tales. Join us as we cover word processors that can change your fate, a mist that hides horrifying creatures, and visit distant planets full of beautiful and dangerous….SAND.Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Stephen King's, Skeleton Crew (Word Processor of the Gods, The Mist, and Beach World). Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Facebook: Palaver Unraveling Weird Lit PodcastTwitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 81: Break From Books- The Franklin Expedition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 93:47


    Ready for some history?! Good, so are we! We are going to share more about the real life Franklin Expedition that lead to Dan Simmon's The Terror. This was a fun Break from Books and we hope you enjoy learning about this historical event. Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Facebook: Palaver Unraveling Weird Lit PodcastTwitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 80: The Terror Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 82:59


    We are back with another episode of The Terror. In this episode, Jess will finish her recap of the fictionalized book by Dan Simmons. This one has a wild ending. We all knew that the characters didn't stand a chance, but neither of us saw this bleak ending coming for some of our favorite characters. Join us as we explore Dan's explanation of the mythology of the creature and more about the culture of the people of the Arctic. Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Dan Simmons, The Terror. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Facebook: Palaver Unraveling Weird Lit PodcastTwitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 79: Drunk Books- Breaking Dawn Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 133:21


    We made it to the end! That's right folks, this is our final installment in the “wonderful” Twilight series. We hope you had plenty of laughs along the way! We sure did! Thanks again to Amanda, who told the story when we were far far too drunk to tell it!Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Stephanie Meyers, Breaking Dawn. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Facebook: Palaver Unraveling Weird Lit PodcastTwitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 78: Drunk Books- Breaking Dawn Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 107:28


    Make sure you have a glass of fine wine, hard liquor, or whatever it is you need to make it through this book with us! Amanda is back to present more Twilight! Today we are tackling the final book in the main series, Breaking Dawn. Since it is peak romance season, we thought it was only right to throw some monster love your way. Fair warning, there is A LOT of talk about boinking in this episode and a fair amount of failed attempts at singing Pony. Buckle up…because it's about to get weirdBe warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Stephanie Meyers, Breaking Dawn. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Facebook: Palaver Unraveling Weird Lit PodcastTwitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 77: The Terror Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 77:03


    THE TERROR! Wasn't that just horrifying? Sadly the name alone wasn't enough to scare the Arctic. I mean, we all know by now that the Arctic has teeth when it comes to horror. Isolation, cold, and dark. These elements add to the atmosphere of hope and despair that we feel for the crew of the Terror and Erebes. This fictionalized tale of a very real story will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Dan Simmons, The Terror. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Facebook: Palaver Unraveling Weird Lit PodcastTwitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 76: NOS4A2 Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 102:24


    This is it! Our final episode of NOS4A2! We so very much enjoyed telling this story. As I'm sure you are all aware, we fell in love with this story and could not recommend it more. We've got amazing characters, a complicated villain, and an amazingly twisted inscape that all horror lovers will enjoy! We hope you check out the book!Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Joe Hill's NOS4A2. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Facebook: Palaver Unraveling Weird Lit PodcastTwitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 75: NOS4A2 Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 87:37


    We are back with one of our all time favorite heroines, Vic McQueen! In Part 2 of NOS4A2 things get crazy fast with Charlie Manx seeking revenge. We can NOT wait to share more of this story with you! Join us as we dive more into this amazing novel from Joe Hill!Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Joe Hill's NOS4A2. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Facebook: Palaver Unraveling Weird Lit PodcastTwitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 74: NOS4A2 Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 74:58


    Are you guys ready for the ride of your life? Well jump on into the good old wraith and join your Palaver Gals on our journey to Christmas Land! Just kidding…we would never allow you guys to be taken there! We had to wait until Christmas was over to cover this AMAZING book because we didn't want to spoil the holiday cheer. In this episode we tease that we will need another part, but I can assure you folks…this will be a 3 parter! We are just too geeked about Joe Hill and his amazing book! Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Joe Hill's NOS4A2. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Facebook: Palaver Unraveling Weird Lit PodcastTwitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 73: Star Wars Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 76:24


    Today we are bringing you part two of Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi Into the Void. This story is hitting its climax with some intense battles! Which side of the force will succeed in their quest? The Light or the Dark? Listen more to find out!Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Tim Lebbon's Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi Into the Void. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Facebook: Palaver Unraveling Weird Lit PodcastTwitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 72: EverWorld: Land of Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 79:26


    Welcome back to EverWorld! This second book, Land of Loss, is a lot darker. However, it's told through the mind of the most sarcastic character so at least we get some comedic relief along the way. We can't wait to dive more into this fantasy world filled with Greek and Aztec gods, vikings, and maybe even a dragon! Buckle up for another wild ride into, EVERWORLD.Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out K.A. Applegate's Everworld: Land of Loss. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 71: Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 56:15


    DUN DUN DADA DA DA DADA DA DA DADADADA. You heard that right? Not just read it? That's right folks we are talking Star Wars today! Jess has assured us that this is a good intro book, so even if you don't know a whole lot about the Star Wars universe, you can still enjoy this story!Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Tim Lebbon's Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 70: DrUnk BooKs: Eclipse

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 145:18


    That's right we are back with more TWILIGHT! What, you never asked for a two and a half hour retell of this? You specifically were hoping we had forgotten about the last two books? No way! This time even Kendra had to get in on the Drunk Books train. Amanda joins us on the podcast to tell the TRUE story, seeing as how Kendra was too harsh apparently on Bella. Join us for another fun loving/ slightly combatic discussion on the one, the only, TWILIGHT.Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Stephanie Meyer's Eclipse. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 69: The Haunting of Hill House

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 98:50


    Let's all address the elephant in the room...yes this is episode 69. It is our duty as mature adults to all come together and collectively say...NICE! Seriously though guys, this story that we are covering today is a classic in the horror world. The Haunting of Hill House puts off the perfect psychological horror vibes! When was the last time you were scared of things that went bump in the night?Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 68: Poe Shit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 49:05


    We are taking it back to the 1840's with the one and only Edgar Allan Poe! Jess decided to break from his poems and instead tackle some dark and twisted short stories. We lovingly titled this episode “Poe Shit” because we are throwing down with a major horror baddie that has inspired many of our favorite authors! So with love, let's get weird.Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out some Poe Shit of your own….seriously any book store should have something of his. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the stories!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 67: Top 5 Scary Movies Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 109:13


    We are back with even more scary movies! These are the top scary movies that have scared us from childhood until now. Some of these movies aren't even that scary anymore, but there's just something about these movies that have stuck with us. We hope you enjoy our take on some scary movies and please let us know your top 5 scary movie picks too! In this episode, Jess and I will be covering our number 3,2, and 1 spots on our list! Be warned, there are a ton of spoilers ahead!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 66: Top 5 Scary Movies Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 88:38


    It's still spooky season and we are totally here for all things horror! We had an amazing question from one of our listeners Andy. He wanted to know some of our favorite scary movies! Well we loved that idea and decided to make that discussion into an episode...or two. These movies scared us to our core at the time we watched them! Now watching them back they might be slightly less horrifying, but the memories still haunt us to this day. In this episode, Jess and I will be covering our number 5 and 4 spots on our list! We hope you enjoy our picks and share some of your own with us!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 65: Creepy Pastas Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 101:21


    We have some more Creepy Pasta stories for you lovely listeners and just in time for spooky season! Today we will be covering The Devil's Game, Room-sitting, Anansi's Goatman, and The Chimney Man. Buckle up folks because these stories are next level creepy! We hope you have a nightlight...you're probably going to need one tonight! If you enjoy any of the stories we covered today, make sure to check them out on the Creepy Pasta website and give the authors some love!https://www.creepypasta.com/Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 64: Skeleton Crew Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 73:00


    Skeleton Crew Part 2 is here! There are some short stories we love and a that we love to hate. Prepare to side eye the shit out of your college roommate, you won't want to shake hands ever again (are we even doing that in the state of our world anyway?), you will be tempted to take that shortcut you always wanted to try, and you will be wildly infuriated with the illogical and frustrating minds of college students. We can't wait to hear what you think!Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Skeleton Crew by Stephen King. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 63: Banned Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 129:26


    Welcome to Banned Book Week! This is a topic that your palaver gals are very passionate about! We definitely don't aim to offend anyone with our opinions, but we can't possibly understand why people would want to ban or burn books! We are firm believers in the fact that knowledge is power and if we don't learn from the past then we are bound to repeat it. We hope you guys enjoy this break from books and please check out the ALA Banned Book Week Website!https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooksCheck out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 62: The Last Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 100:05


    Are you prepared for another classic story with Jess? Today we are covering another tale from the ever so spicy Mary Shelley. This story is a dystopian tale about a plague that destroys the population sending the world into madness. This sad reflection on Mary's own feelings of loneliness and depression are reflected in her characters throughout the story. If you are looking for a straight up downer...well then this is your book. However, as is tradition, we will try to put an upbeat and sometimes humors spin on this dark classic. Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out The Last Man by Mary Shelley. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 61: Everworld: Search For Senna

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 98:44


    Oh gosh guys! We did it! We finally covered one of our all time favorites! This hidden gem has been one of Kendra's favorites since her teenage years, but have you even heard of it? You are not alone! Many people have never heard about this amazing series! Maybe that's because it got overshadowed by other great books or maybe it just really missed the mark for the young adult audience. Either way we are so very excited to say “Welcome to Everworld!”.Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Everworld: Search for Senna by K.A. Applegate. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 60: Listener Suggestions Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 42:31


    We are back with some more listener suggestions! We love love LOVE reading your suggestions for the books that you guys are into. Hearing from fellow constant readers really brightens our day and usually expands our reading lists. Look forward to some amazing suggestions today!Listener Suggestion #1 from Sean- Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernowhttps://www.amazon.com/Good-Omens-Accurate-Prophecies-Nutter-ebook/dp/B0054LJGWS/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Good+Omens&qid=1631050909&sr=8-1Listener Suggestion #2 from A.R. Yngve- Prescient 20: Dead StrangeThe Amazon link is: https://www.amazon.com/PRECINCT-20-Strange-R-Yngve/dp/1980729867/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1631051015&sr=8-1My website is http://aryngve.com/ / Facebook & Twitter: @AR_Yngve Amazon Author Page & Good Reads: A. R. Yngve / Instagram: @aryngveListener Suggestion #3 from _dark_pheonix_23 - Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harrishttps://www.amazon.com/Silence-Lambs-Thomas-Harris/dp/0312195265/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1631051400&sr=1-1Listener Suggestion #4 from Andy (intothedark6666)- Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrixhttps://www.amazon.com/Final-Girl-Support-Group/dp/059320123X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KR29ER5D3IFG&dchild=1&keywords=final+girls+support+group&qid=1631051449&s=books&sprefix=final+girls+%2Cstripbooks%2C175&sr=1-1Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 59: Break From Books - Mothman *Sexiest Cryptid*

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 96:04


    That's right folks, we are back with another break from books! We are covering the sexiest cryptid of all time...MOTHMAN! Check out those red eyes, rock hard abs, wide wings, and of course that thick booty! We can't talk about Mothman without hitting on some aliens and Men in Black conspiracy theories as well! Prepare for an audio trip to Point Pleasant West Virginia as we look into this eerie legend. Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 58: Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 110:11


    Prepare your mind, body, and soul for a journey full of trauma, discomfort, and disgust. This is your trigger warning folks, things are about to get weird...and by weird we mean you might literally vomit. Sorry about that! This novella was a surprise for both palaver hosts! We can't really say we enjoyed every minute of it, but DAMN this author is a wordsmith that paints a picture with his writing. (Even if we would rather he didn't!) We hope you enjoy this spontaneous read and don't forget to ask yourself, “What did you do today to deserve your eyes?”Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 57: Carrion Comfort Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 104:30


    Finally we have reached the end of Carrion Comfort! Jess was wondering if this massive book would ever end! Lucky for us, after about five false endings, it does! These endings are more dramatic and cinematic than we ever thought was possible. Join us as we follow our crew of rebels as they take on the mind vampires for their final battle….or battles we should say. Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Carrion Comfort by Dan Simmons. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 56: Authors Spotlight - Peter Straub

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 82:46


    We are back guys! We are so happy to be back doing what we love! This episode is an author's spotlight for none other than Peter Straub. Before doing any research, we knew Peter as the guy who put up with Stephen King's madness and co-wrote two amazing books with him. However, after this episode we have so much respect for Peter as a creator of amazing horror stories. We will definitely be adding more of his books to our “I will read this someday” bookshelves!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 55: Blooper Reel Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 4:52


    Hey all! We are still recovering from our busy July so we aren't back with a new book to review quite yet, BUT we do have something fun planned for you! We have collected a few bloopers from previous episodes that would have wasted away on the editing floor, but now are presented here to give you some laughs. Thanks for your patience as we get back to our normal schedule and enjoy some silly banter!Music:Spook4 by PeriTune | http://peritune.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 54: Carrion Comfort Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 67:02


    More mind vampires coming your way! This story ended up being way more action packed than we would have ever expected. While we thought this would be the conclusion of our hero's desperate attempts to take out these monsters, it appears that we will be having even more mind vampires in store for you in the future!Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Carrion Comfot by Dan Simmons. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 53: Skeleton Crew Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 85:44


    Welcome back to some more Stpehen King short stories! Your palaver gals are diving into Skeleton Crew this time. Today we will be talking about why you should always follow the rules when traversing through time and space, nope the fuck out of any bathroom you even suspect there might be an real or fictional tiger chilling in, not get involved in gang activity, and why tiny toy monkey's with cymbals should just be erraticated from this world please and thank you! Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out the following short stories by Stephen King: The Jaunt, Here There be Tygers, The Wedding Gig, and The Monkey. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 52: You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 109:00


    Hey You. We can just imagine You...on your way to work listening to the podcast. Or maybe You are cuddled up under a nice warm blanket with headphones on relaxing. Either way, it's like You are here with us and we live for these moments that we get to share with You. You probably aren't prepared for the unsettling and down right psychological torture that this story has in store, but don't worry! We, your lovely podcast hosts, are always keeping an eye on You and there is no way we would let a silly book hurt you! No matter what we have to do... Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out You by Caroline Kepnes. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 51: Not so Drunk Books - The Stand Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 113:16


    We present to you, our beloved constant listeners, our final instalment of The Stand. This is it guys, our LEAST favorite part of the entire book. Yes it will be salty, so salty in fact that we strongly suggest you grab a glass of water right now to wash it down with. However, despite our loathing, there are a lot of funny and crazy moments in store for our final episode. Buckle up and prepare to be disappointed by the lack of an actual stand!Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out The Stand by Stephen King. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 50: Carrion Comfort Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 95:59


    Welcome back to some more Carrion Comfort! We are back with more mind vampires fucking shit up. This story is the wildest of wild rides. We are thrown all over the place as we traverse the minds and stories of our three different protagonists. These mind vampires mean business and will not be defeated so easily. Prepare for dramatic explosions, possible ghosts, and some major character deaths along the way. So prepare yourself for the madness to come!Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Carrion Comfort by Dan Simmons. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 49: Not so Drunk Books - New Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 104:24


    Guys it's time for some more toxic relationships and teenagers casually turning into monsters. Yep we are back with more of the Twilight Saga. Today we will be covering the New Moon. While we are both completely sober for this telling, trust me, we wish we weren't. Join us as Bella calls us both old grandmas (her literal words), we discover that this teenage love story can actually get MORE unhealthy, and BAM werewolves. Bet you never saw that coming with a title like New Moon! Well, ready or not here we go! Enjoy the madness!Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out New Moon by Stephenie Meyer. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can't wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 48: H.P. Lovecraft Short Stories Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 52:27


    Jake is back with the Palaver girls as we cover some more of our favorite cosmic horror stories from H.P. Lovecraft. Today Jake is covering The Book. Dun Dun Dunnnn...wow a book that infects the minds of whoever reads it with equal parts darkness and madness! I wonder what book it could be? *cough*Necronomicon*cough* Jess will be covering a more nautical themed psychological horror called The Horror at Martin’s Beach. This spooky tale definitely make you question running to the beach this summer! Maybe just avoid cult like waterfronts with people swaying methodically in the water? And finally, Kendra will be covering The Dunwich Horror. Yeah that famous spooky book makes an appearance along with invisible inbreed tentacle monsters. Yeah just another Tuesday night for Howard...no big deal. Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out the short stories The Book, The Horror at Martin's Beach, and The Dunwich Horror by H.P. Lovecraft. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the stories!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can’t wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 47: Break from Books - Wendigo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 50:31


    Welcome back to another break from books episode! Once again we are joined by our buddy Jake as we explore one of our favorite cryptids! The legend of the Wendigo has presented itself in lots of movies, books, and even video games. We wanted to take a closer look into these horrific creatures. Two warnings before we start: 1. Yes we do attempt to scream like Wendigos at some point (we apologize to your ears in advance. 2. We recorded in a new place and you might hear a water softener in the background at the beginning! We promise it isn’t super annoying and doesn’t last too long! With those warnings out of the way, enjoy this closer look at the Wendigo.Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can’t wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 46: Carrion Comfort Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 82:08


    Hear us out guys….mind vampires! Yes we know, more vampires, but these are way different than those sparkly bitches over in Twilight world. These vampires are morbid, manipulative, and down right horrifying. This story is like a rollercoaster...and we have only just scratched the surface. Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Dan Simmon’s novel Carrion Comfort. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can’t wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 45: Dracula

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 127:00


    We heard you loud and clear Constant Listeners! You wanted more vampires, right? No? Well that’s too darn bad because we are on a vampire kick! (100% unintentionally....we promise lol) Join us for another Classics with Jess episode as we cover Dracula. We needed a break from sparkly vampires so let's dive into talking about the monstrous and murderous kind!Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can’t wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 44: Not So Drunk Books - The Stand Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 122:36


    We are back with more of the Stand, only considerably less drunk. Recording early in the morning kind of counts as drunk though, right? Anyway prepare yourself for no actual stand, but instead some traumatizing experiences with Trashcan Man, a whole lotta SALT from Kendra regarding a completely ridiculous character death, and a lot of Lord of the Rings references! Stay with us constant listeners we are almost done with The Stand.Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Stephen King’s novel The Stand (or don’t...we can’t blame you). Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can’t wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 43: Drunk Books - Twilight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 117:23


    Wow...never thought I would be saying this again constant listeners, but I read Twilight AGAIN! That’s right we are bringing you vampires this week folks! And not the enjoyable monsters that we love to hate. Oh no, we are bringing you the sparkly/sneak in your room and watch you sleep variety of vampires. Prepare your minds for some serious teenage angst and grab an adult beverage as you join us in this week's episode of Drunk Twilight. Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Stephenie Meyer’s novel Twilight. Don't forget to come back and follow and like our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can’t wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 42: Misery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 137:09


    No joke guys, I think we might have broken Kim from the Year of Underrated Stephen King podcast with this story! Just when we thought we couldn’t hate a Stephen King villain more than Normie Daniels….BAM...enter stage right Annie Wilkes. This messed up lady took us on arguably one of the darker journeys we have experienced with Stephen filled with gore, psychological horror, and left us checking behind couches for Annie herself….just in case. Join us and our amazing guest Kim as we cover Misery and learn what it truly means to be a “number one fan”!Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Stephen King’s novel Misery. Don't forget to come back and follow and like our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!Check out Kim's podcast The Year of Underrated Stephen King and her Instagram!Podcast: anchor.fm/tyousk/Instagram: underrated_sk_podcast Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can’t wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 41: Author Spotlight-Mary Shelley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 81:23


    We are back with another author spotlight and in the spotlight this time is the author of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley! We have another badass female author to talk about today that is not only known for her notable works, but also for her radical viewpoints and spicy life. This ladies life is a rollercoaster ride, so buckle up and hold onto your pants because this is going to be a wild dramapacked ride.Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can’t wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 40: Listener Suggestions Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 43:44


    We are back with another round of listener suggestions! We love gushing about books with you guys so these episodes are definitely one of our favorites. We love hearing what you constant listeners love about books and discovering new book suggestions from authors themselves. Join us as we take a snapshot look and some new and interesting books!Listener Suggestion #1 from Amanda- Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernowhttps://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Hamilton-Ron-Chernow/dp/0143034758Listener Suggestion #2 from Jeff Carter- We Bleed Orange and Black by Jeff CarterThe Amazon link is: https://bit.ly/WeBleedMy website is JeffCCarter.com / Facebook & Twitter: @carterwroteit Amazon Author Page & Good Reads: Jeff C. Carter / Instagram: @Jeffc.carter Listener Suggestion #3 from Kendra- Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvlethttps://www.amazon.com/Hex-Thomas-Olde-Heuvelt-audiobook/dp/B01EGCAKS4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Hex&qid=1617763499&s=books&sr=1-1Listener Suggestion #4 from Andy- 14 by Peter Clineshttps://www.amazon.com/14-Peter-Clines-audiobook/dp/B008CLT0QO/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=14&qid=1617763576&s=audible&sr=1-1Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can’t wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 39: Top 5 Stephen Novels

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 90:47


    You asked and you shall receive! Constant listeners, we couldn’t be more stocked to discover that you want to get to know us better! We recently had someone on Instagram ask us what our top 5 favorite books are. Well that is a loaded question! How can we only pick 5!? So we decided to break it down to our top 5 Stephen King Novels (besides the dark tower series...because….that would be like half the books). We are so excited to share with you are favorite and least favorite King books! And if you thought Jess and I were on the same page bookwise….you couldn’t be more wrong. We can’t wait to do more episodes like this in the future including our top 5 favorite Stephen shorts, fantasy books, series, sci-fi, and so many more! We can’t wait to hear from all of you guys what your favorite top 5 Stephen novels are as well!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can’t wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comWe are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Intro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 38: Different Seasons: Apt Pupil

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 85:56


    Summer of corruption is the perfect season slogan for this dark and heavy Stephen short story. However, this story has elements from history that are both haunting and hard to hear when woven into King’s world. Join us as we follow this twisted pair of psychopaths as they keep you guessing as to who is worst…the teacher or the student? We are gonna go ahead and say both are pretty fucked here, but let us know what you think!Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Stephen King’s novella Apt Pupil from Different Seasons. Don't forget to come back and follow and like our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!We are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can’t wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comIntro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 37: Not so Drunk Books : The Stand Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 77:41


    We are back with more of The Stand! Only definitely less drunk this time....even we have standards for 9:00 am people! Join us as we finish the first part of this massive brick like book, Captain Trips. We have to admit that Stephen hadn’t lost us yet here! The character development is amazing, our favorites are starting to cross paths, and we are starting to understand the severity of the disease and how our heroes & villains plan on surviving in this new world post Super Flu. Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Stephen King’s novel The Stand or don’t...I mean...that ending though guys. Don't forget to come back and follow and like our weird book club podcast once you've finished the story!We are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can’t wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comIntro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 36: Different Seasons - Rita Hayworth's Shawshank Redemption

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 61:21


    The classic prison “gotcha” story that we all (probably) know and love! Hope Springs Eternal in this Jess centered episode! Join us as we cover the Stephen classic, Shawshank Redemption. This story definitely has many uplifting highs, downward spiralling lows, and our main character literally needs to go through a lot of shit to escape his personal prison. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Stephen King’s novella Rita Hayworth's Shawshank Redemption from the short story collection Different Seasons. Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club once you've finished the story!We are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can’t wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comIntro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 35: Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Series: Guilty Pleasures

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 74:32


    Prepare yourself for another mystery book! Today we have the first installment (and last) of the Anita Black Vampire Hunter Series: Guilty Pleasure. Thank you Tanner for the suggestion of paranormal romance! It was a ride for sure! Buckle up for some romance, vampires, and most of all….a lot of confusion. Join us as we cover this crazy book!Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Laurell K. Hamilton’s novel Anita Black Vampire Hunter Series: Guilty Pleasure! Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club once you've finished the story!We are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can’t wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comIntro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 34: Drunk Books: The Stand Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 119:23


    No one asked for this….literally no one. BUT HERE IT IS! Ladies and gentlemen, let your Palaver hosts introduce you to our new segment “Drunk Books”. Constant listeners, there are just some books that you read and you are like “Nope never again!” Well here we are hosting a book podcast so we kind of have to review them again. So why not add in some alcohol to spice up the commentary?! Join us in our first (of many apparently) episode of Drunk Books: The Stand.P.S. Guys, we seriously thought we would do this in like one or two episodes...those few glasses of wine really inhibited our better judgment! Prepare yourself for about 5 more!Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Stephen King’s novel The Stand! Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club once you've finished the story!We are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can’t wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comIntro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 33: The Selection

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 91:07


    Hello again! We are back after a week off with a genre that we don’t typically read. ROMANCE! Love is in the air this February and we have been asked by none other than our own listeners to hit on this forigen genre for our podcast. After randomly picking out a book from the romance YA section Jess ended up with The Selection. Join us as we navigate this new type of story that ends up surprising us both!Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Kiera Cass’s novel The Selection! Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club once you've finished the story!We are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can’t wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comIntro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 32: Red Queen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 107:09


    Prepare yourself for an amazing mix of Hunger Games meets Divergent dystopian fiction! In the world of Norta the color of your blood determines everything, until Mare Barrow challenges this ideology. If you love magical lore, war politics, and a good ol’ love square (that’s right we are stepping up that love triangle arc), then you have found the book for you! Join us as we dive deep into Victoria Aveyard’s Red Queen. Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Victoria Aveyards’s novel Red Queen! Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club once you've finished the story!We are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can’t wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comIntro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

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