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Hi, we’re Emma and Morgan. We are a couple of friends on a mission to provide our unsolicited opinions of literary materials for you to (hopefully) enjoy. It’ll be like a read-along, so for every episode, we will plan on reading around 100 pages of our chosen book.

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    • Nov 4, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    Episode 21: This Is Halloween (The Halloween Tree/ Mooncakes) - Season 1 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 26:40


    In this episode, we wrap up Season 1 of Tea And A Good Book with two unconventional yet enjoyable spooky books. Join us as we discuss The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury as well as Mooncakes by Wendy Xu and Suzanne Walker. We also discuss in further detail what the end of our first season will mean and when you'll be hearing from us again. Join us in January 2022 with the release of Season 2! Looking for more? Check us out on Instagram @tea_plus_goodbooks and on Twitter @TeaPlusGoodBook for all the tea!

    Mini Episode 4: Azarath Metrion Zinthos (Raven/Beast Boy Graphic Novels)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 79:02


    In this mini-episode, Emma goes into incredible detail regarding the graphic novels Raven and Beast Boy, both by Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo. Join us next time with our Halloween episode where we will be discussing two spooky books as well as what will be happening with our podcast in the future.

    Episode 20: Alina Gets A New Bracelet (Ruin and Rising Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 63:55


    Hello Friends! Sorry about the wait again. We still seem to be having some technical issues with our uploading. In this week's episode, we discuss the final chapters of Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo as well as the Shadow and Bone series as a whole. Join us as we say goodbye to these characters and recap our two-year journey with this series. We hope that you've enjoyed it as much as we have. We'll be back next time with a mini-episode all about the Raven and Beast Boy graphic novels. Looking for more? Check us out on Instagram @tea_plus_goodbooks and on Twitter @TeaPlusGoodBook for all the tea!

    Episode 19: Powerful Girls and Loser Boy (Ruin and Rising Part 2) - ft. Lisa

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 52:55


    Hello Friends! Sorry, it's been so long. We have been making content, but just recently realized that none of you have been able to see it. Hopefully we have fixed everything and will be back to our regularly scheduled podcasts soon! In this week's episode, we discuss pages 150-296 of Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo with our special guest, Lisa! ***WARNING*** In this episode, we discuss several moments in the book that could be very triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised. Trigger warnings for death, discussion of sexual assault and rape, suicide, gore, graphic depictions of violence, child abuse - abandonment and neglect, and other traumatic events. Looking for more? Check us out on Instagram @tea_plus_goodbooks and on Twitter @TeaPlusGoodBook for all the tea!

    Episode 18: Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss, Genya (Ruin and Rising Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 42:23


    The beginning of the end! This week, we are discussing Chapters 1-6 of Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo. Join us as we begin to finish off our time with this beloved trilogy with chapters 7 through 13. Looking for more? Check us out on Instagram @tea_plus_goodbooks and on Twitter @TeaPlusGoodBook for all the tea!

    Episode 17: Emma's Mental Breakdown - Sponsored by John Green (Turtles All The Way Down)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 55:59


    In this episode, we discuss the wonderful book Turtles All The Way Down by John Green. *WARNING* This book is heavily focused on death as well as mental health struggles. We also our own experiences with both of these topics within the episode. Some of the topics discussed in this podcast may be triggering. Listener discretion is advised. Join us next time as we begin Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo (chapters 1-6). Looking for more? Check us out on Instagram @tea_plus_goodbooks and on Twitter @TeaPlusGoodBook for all the tea!

    Mini Episode 3: Into the Grishaverse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 24:43


    In this mini-episode, we discuss The Lives of Saints, the Shadow and Bone show on Netflix, and which Grisha we would be. We had so much fun with this episode and we really hope you enjoy it, too. Looking for more? Check out our Instagram @tea_plus_goodbooks and our Twitter @TeaPlusGoodBook for all the tea!

    Episode 16: A Vaseline Slip 'N Slide (Siege and Storm Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 54:16


    In our final episode about Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo, we wrap up the exciting novel and share our favorite moments, all while singing the praises of this amazing author. Join us next time for a Grishaverse themed mini-episode. Looking for more? Check out our Instagram @tea_plus_goodbooks and our Twitter @TeaPlusGoodBook for all the tea!

    Episode 15: The Vaseline Prince (Siege and Storm part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 37:45


    In this episode, we continue through the wonderful Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo. We love this book - especially Nikolai - and can't wait to hear your opinions! Join us next time when we finish Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo. Let us know what you think of our podcast! Find us on Instagram @tea_plus_goodbooks and on Twitter @TeaPlusGoodBook. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 14: People Who Need To Be Punched (Siege and Storm part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 43:34


    In this episode, we begin “Siege and Storm” by Leigh Bardugo. Join us as we further explore the incredible GrishaVerse and meet exciting new characters. Tune in next time for chapters 10 through 17.

    Episode 13: Country Music Isn't The Only Thing Morgan Hates

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 39:51


    In this episode, we finish These Witches Don't Burn by Isabel Sterling. This was certainly an interesting book and we definitely have a lot of words about it. Join us next time when we begin Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo, the sequel to Shadow and Bone. Looking for more? Check out our Instagram @tea_plus_goodbooks or our Twitter @TeaPlusGoodBook for all of the tea!

    Mini Episode 2: Morgan's Spooky Girlfriend

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 19:42


    In today's mini episode, we go over the first installment in the Specter Inspector by Bowen McCurdy and Kaitlyn Musto! Join us as we discuss this amazing comic.

    Episode 12: Morgan Hates Country Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 48:08


    In today's episode, we discuss chapters 1-13 of These Witches Don't Burn by Isabel Sterling. Meet Emma's new adopted children. Listen to Morgan rant about Morgan. Hear us come up with far too many theories about how the book will end.

    Episode 11: Is Your City Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 66:57


    In this episode, we finish our journey through The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin. This book has been an emotional journey that we have loved sharing with you, so please join us in saying farewell to our fictional friends. Join us next time when we discuss the first thirteen chapters of These Witches Don't Burn by Isabel Sterling.

    Mini Episode 1: A Disney Reunion to Remember

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 38:56


    Today, instead of our regularly scheduled book content, we are playing Mad Libs. Tune in next time for the final installment in our series on The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin.

    Episode 10: Don't Mess With Bronca

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 46:55


    In this episode, we continue our journey through The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin. *WARNING* This episode gets into some sensitive topics, so viewer discretion is advised. Trigger warning for discussions about attempted rape, anti-Semitic imagery, abusive family relations, abortion, and sexual harassment within the context of the book.

    Episode 9: NY vs Racist Tentacles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 48:24


    In this episode, we begin our adventure with the book The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin. This is a book that both of us have really enjoyed and we can not wait to discuss it with you. This is a thrilling sci-fi book with incredible social commentary. This is also our first episode recorded from separate locations, so we would like to apologize for any and all technical issues in advance. Join us next time when we read chapters 6-11 of The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin.

    Episode 8: Announcement Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 10:24


    It’s been a while! We have some news and updates for you in this very special announcement podcast. We hope that, even amidst all of the chaos, you are able to find something that brings you comfort and joy.

    Episode 7: Amy's Terrible Taste

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 53:41


    In this podcast episode, we find out that people living in the Victorian era had AWFUL TASTE, specifically Amy March. This is the first episode of our series on the novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Join us next time for chapters 10-23. Also, be sure to check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and our new website! Links are in our on our home page.

    Episode 6: Darkling Duck's Technical Difficulties

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 45:18


    The ending is nigh (Bill Nye the science guy). In this episode, we discuss the remainder of Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo and give our final thoughts on the book as a whole. Join us next time for the beginning of our journey through Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (Chapters 1-9).

    EP 5: NegaDarkling Duck

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 65:05


    This week we will be discussing chapters 14-19 of Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo. In addition to our usual exchange of ideas, we exchange Christmas presents live on the podcast for you to enjoy. Join us next time for the ending of our thrilling saga on Shadow and Bone.

    EP 4: Kissing Sucks and Darkling Ducks (Shadow and Bone: Ch 7-13)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 71:49


    This week we are discussing chapters 7-13 of Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo. We delve deeper into the workings of the Grishaverse and reveal our many theories on where this adventure will go. Join us next time for Chapters 14-19.

    Ep.3: Light Bright and Darkling Duck (Shadow and Bone: Before - Ch 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 31:48


    This week we are going over the first six chapters of Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo. Join us next time for chapters 7-13 of this thrilling novel.

    Episode 2: Pumpkin Heads

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 15:08


    In this episode, we talk about Pumpkin Heads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks. In summary, "Deja is beautiful, Josiah is Emma, we both want to date Cool Jess" - Morgan. Grab some tea and (hopefully) enjoy the episode!

    Episode 1: [INSERT TITLE HERE]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019 12:57


    Before we embark on this reading journey, we want you to get to know your hosts - Emma and Morgan. Meet us for the next episode where we will read Pumpkin Heads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks.

    Tea & a Good Book (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019 0:33


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