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What happens when you escape a cult but can't escape your past?In this episode of Improvably Bad Books, library staff unravel the haunting story of The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly by Stephanie Oakes. This gripping Cult Fiction follows Minnow, a girl with no hands, a mysterious past, and a chilling connection to the Prophet of the cult she fled. As they piece together the clues, the staff explore themes of survival, belief, and justice.If you like your stories dark, mysterious, and just a little bit twisted, this is the episode for you.
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In the second Halloween-themed episode, Gray tells us two-sentence scary stories. We also wrap up our "cult" theme by discussing The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly, by Stephanie Oaks, a thrilling debut novel about a girl who escapes a cult after years of abuse only to end up in juvenile detention. Check out our website/blog for a full run-down of every episode! bookendsiblings.com You can also find us on Twitter @bookendsiblings Bookends is a Literary Podcast in which a reader/writer sibling duo reviews books and hosts comedic segments about books, writing, and pop culture. We give in-depth and spoiler-free reviews of a book every episode!
Recorded on October 23, 2019 Book Talk starts at 29:00 It's time for our annual 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL! It is running September 15 all the way to January 15 to give you plenty of time to finish a garment. Join the Chatter Thread, and check out our sweater bundles. Challenge yourself! KNITTING Barb has finished: Multidirectional Scarf #5 by Karen Baumer, using Caron Cake in the Faerie Cakes Colorway 3 Never Not Gnoming Gnomes by Sarah Schira using fingering scraps Tracie has finished Knitables Cow by Sarah Gasson in Plymouth Select DK Merino Barb contines to work on: Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll (Katinka Designs), using Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo in the Anniversario colorway Trail Hoodie by Marly Bird, using Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp color way Another Multidirectional Diagnoal Scarf by Karen Baumer using a Caron Cake October Cheeky Cables Socks by Mary Lukas, using Desert Visa Dyeworks Viso in the Donkeys and Elephants colorway Here We Gnome Again by Sarah Shira using Plymouth Galway Dark Coral Rose And has cast on: Mother Bear #185 Tracie has cast on: Tutti Frutti by Miriam Pike in Rising Moon Farm in the Irish Splash colorway Keepsies by Hunter Hammersen in Manos del Uruguay Alegria in Locura Fluo She continues to work on: Bulky Top Down Pullover for Men by Knitting Pure and Simple ZickZack Scarf by Christy Kamm, using Louisa Harding Amitola in the Hook and the Dawn colorways Gridlines by Susanne Sommer in Cloudborn Fibers Merino Superwash Sock Twist in the Caribbean colorway One Festive Skein by Fredi Baker, using Fiber Lady Midori in the New Southwest colorway BOOKS Barb finished: Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine Tracie finished: Rage: The True Story of a Sibling Murder by Jerry Langton Failure is an Option: An Attempted Memoir by H. Jon Benjamen The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly by Stephanie Oakes Barb is reading: The Guest Book by Sarah Blake The Hypnotist’s Love Story by Liane Moriarty Tracie is reading: A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay
Eric, Kelly, and special guest Alyssa Wees talk about debut YA novels, dark fairy tales, and haunted billboards. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, The Lovely And The Lost by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and TBR from Book Riot. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: The Waking Forest by Alyssa Wees White Rose by Kip Wilson Bright Burning Stars by AK Small Gravemaidens by Kelly Coon Serious Moonlight by Jenn Bennett I Hope You Get This Message by Farah Naz Rishi Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Field Guide to the North American Teenager by Ben Phillipe The Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds We Set The Dark On Fire by Tehlor May Meija The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly by Stephanie Oakes Descendant of the Crane by Joan He The Candle and the Flame by Nafiza Azad Spectacle by Jodie Lynn Zdrok House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin Craig I Wanna Be Where You Are by Kristina Forest The Tenth Girl by Sara Faring Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan Wicked Saints by Emily Duncan You’d Be Mine by Erin Hahn The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner Starfish by Akemi Bowman Dear Martin by Nic Stone The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X. R. Pan Pan’s Labyrinth by Guillermo del Toro and Cornelia Funke The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff Ash by Malinda Lo Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao Vassa in the Night by Sarah Porter Keturah and Lord Death by Martine Leavitt Wintersong by S Jae Jones Hunted and Sherwood by Meagan Spooner You can find Alyssa on Twitter @alyssawees and on Instagram as @alyssa_wees.
Writer and producer Jenny Klein joins hosts Juliet Vibert and Taylor Gates for a special Sacred Lies interview! We ask Jenny about writing episodes 2 and 7, discuss our favorite moments and characters, and talk about how we felt about season 1 as a whole! Like and Share the Show Page: https://www.facebook.com/sacredliesshow/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredlies/ Post using Hashtag: #SacredLies ABOUT THE AFTER SHOW: Hey everyone! Tune in to Facebook Live as we recap every Sunday the new Facebook Watch show Sacred Lies. This new high packed digital drama is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. The story follows Minnow Bly, who finds herself with no hands after escaping a mysterious religious cult. Follow along as we discuss her new life in juvy, her troubled past & how she might be up for early parole thanks to the help of the mysterious Dr. Wilson. Can he be trusted with her fate? Will she ever adapt to the real world? Will we find out what happen --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode writer Molly Nussbaum joins hosts Juliet Vibert, Dakota T. Jones, Taylor Gates, and Evan Mack on season 1 episode 10: “Subject: Minnow Bly.” It’s the season finale, and Minnow has her parole hearing, Dr. Wilson makes a big decision, and we finally find out what happened in the Kevinian cult fire! Like and Share the Show Page: https://www.facebook.com/sacredliesshow/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredlies/ Post using Hashtag: #SacredLies RSS Feed: http://www.afterbuzztv.com/aftershows/sacred-lies-reviews-and-after-show/feed/ ABOUT THE AFTER SHOW: Hey everyone! Tune in to Facebook Live as we recap every Sunday the new Facebook Watch show Sacred Lies. This new high packed digital drama is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. The story follows Minnow Bly, who finds herself with no hands after escaping a mysterious religious cult. Follow along as we discuss her new lif --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hosts Juliet Vibert and Taylor Gates discuss season 1 episode 9 of Sacred Lies: “Chapter Nine: Storming the Castle”! Joining us in studio is special guest, writer Lauren MacKenzie! Writer/producer Lauren MacKenzie guests on Sacred Lies season 1 episode 9 “Storming the Castle.” Angel laces up her sneakers and plays some basketball, Minnow discovers the internet, and Dr. Wilson makes a heartbreaking revelation. Like and Share the Show Page: https://www.facebook.com/sacredliesshow/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredlies/ Post using Hashtag: #SacredLies RSS Feed: http://www.afterbuzztv.com/aftershows/sacred-lies-reviews-and-after-show/feed/ ABOUT THE AFTER SHOW: Hey everyone! Tune in to Facebook Live as we recap every Sunday the new Facebook Watch show Sacred Lies. This new high packed digital drama is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. The story follows Minnow Bly, who fin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Special guest Alan McElroy joins hosts Juliet Vibert, Dakota T. Jones, and Taylor Gates on season 1 episode 8: “Wedding Day.” Minnow’s reaction to Dr. Wilson’s deception lands her in solitary confinement, Angel makes a sweet and selfless gesture, and Rose is the real MVP. Like and Share the Show Page: https://www.facebook.com/sacredliesshow/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredlies/ Post using Hashtag: #SacredLies RSS Feed: http://www.afterbuzztv.com/aftershows/sacred-lies-reviews-and-after-show/feed/ ABOUT THE AFTER SHOW: Hey everyone! Tune in to Facebook Live as we recap every Sunday the new Facebook Watch show Sacred Lies. This new high packed digital drama is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. The story follows Minnow Bly, who finds herself with no hands after escaping a mysterious religious cult. Follow along as we discuss her new life in juvy, her troubled past & ho --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Special guest Leah Gibson joins hosts Juliet Vibert, Dakota T. Jones, Evan Mack, and Taylor Gates on season 1 episode 7: “Phantom Pains.” Minnow’s relationship with religion gets more complex, things between Dr. Wilson and Ms. Bailey heat up, and the juvie girls have an unexpected way to deal with their pain. Talk all of this and more on the Sacred Lies after show! Like and Share the Show Page: https://www.facebook.com/sacredliesshow/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredlies/ Post using Hashtag: #SacredLies RSS Feed: http://www.afterbuzztv.com/aftershows/sacred-lies-reviews-and-after-show/feed/ ABOUT THE AFTER SHOW: Hey everyone! Tune in to Facebook Live as we recap every Sunday the new Facebook Watch show Sacred Lies. This new high packed digital drama is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. The story follows Minnow Bly, who finds herself with no hands after escaping a mys --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Special guest Zamani Wilder joins hosts Juliet Vibert, Evan Mack, and Taylor Gates to discuss season 1 episode 6: “We’re All Made of Stars.” Minnow and Jude’s relationship heats up, Rashida shares her backstory, and Dr. Wilson uncovers a shocking secret. Like and Share the Show Page: https://www.facebook.com/sacredliesshow/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredlies/ Post using Hashtag: #SacredLies RSS Feed: http://www.afterbuzztv.com/aftershows/sacred-lies-reviews-and-after-show/feed/ ABOUT THE AFTER SHOW: Hey everyone! Tune in to Facebook Live as we recap every Sunday the new Facebook Watch show Sacred Lies. This new high packed digital drama is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. The story follows Minnow Bly, who finds herself with no hands after escaping a mysterious religious cult. Follow along as we discuss her new life in juvy, her troubled past & how she might be up --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hosts Juliet Vibert, Evan Mack, and Taylor Gates discuss season 1 episode 5 of Sacred Lies: “St. Chad’s Day.” It’s Valentine’s Day in juvie, but not everyone is in the mood to celebrate. Minnow starts a secret and forbidden friendship. And are sparks beginning to fly between Dr. Wilson and Ms. Bailey? Episode writer Molly Nussbaum guests on this week’s epic tale of love and longing. Like and Share the Show Page: https://www.facebook.com/sacredliesshow/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredlies/ Post using Hashtag: #SacredLies RSS Feed: http://www.afterbuzztv.com/aftershows/sacred-lies-reviews-and-after-show/feed/ ABOUT THE AFTER SHOW: Hey everyone! Tune in to Facebook Live as we recap every Sunday the new Facebook Watch show Sacred Lies. This new high packed digital drama is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. The story follows Minnow Bly, who finds herself with no hands af --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Special guest Elena Kampouris joins hosts Juliet Vibert, Dakota T. Jones, Taylor Gates, and Evan Mack to discuss episode 4 of Sacred Lies, “God’s Eyes.” Minnow asks Angel to teach her about science, Minnow recalls a supernatural instance involving her mother, and a revelation provides some clarity about Kevin and Charlie’s relationship. Like and Share the Show Page: https://www.facebook.com/sacredliesshow/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredlies/ Post using Hashtag: #SacredLies RSS Feed: http://www.afterbuzztv.com/aftershows/sacred-lies-reviews-and-after-show/feed/ ABOUT THE AFTER SHOW: Hey everyone! Tune in to Facebook Live as we recap every Sunday the new Facebook Watch show Sacred Lies. This new high packed digital drama is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. The story follows Minnow Bly, who finds herself with no hands after escaping a mysterious religious cult. Follo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Special guest Elena Kampouris joins hosts Juliet Vibert, Dakota T. Jones, and Taylor Gates to discuss episode 3 of Sacred Lies, “The Iron Slippers.” A group of Christian girls tries to recruit Minnow to join their youth group, Minnow must face her fears when she is placed into a reading class, and The Prophet’s way of keeping the cult in line crosses into more sinister territory. Like and Share the Show Page: https://www.facebook.com/sacredliesshow/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredlies/ Post using Hashtag: #SacredLies RSS Feed: http://www.afterbuzztv.com/aftershows/sacred-lies-reviews-and-after-show/feed/ ABOUT THE AFTER SHOW: Hey everyone! Tune in to Facebook Live as we recap every Sunday the new Facebook Watch show Sacred Lies. This new high packed digital drama is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. The story follows Minnow Bly, who finds herself with no hands after --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hosts Juliet Vibert, Dakota T. Jones, and Taylor Gates discuss the second episode of Sacred Lies, “Love Bomb.” We see how the formation of the cult came about in a trailer park, Dr. Wilson talks to someone with special insight into the group, and the truth about who cut off Minnow’s hands is finally revealed. Like and Share the Show Page: https://www.facebook.com/sacredliesshow/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredlies/ Post using Hashtag: #SacredLies RSS Feed: http://www.afterbuzztv.com/aftershows/sacred-lies-reviews-and-after-show/feed/ ABOUT THE AFTER SHOW: Hey everyone! Tune in to Facebook Live as we recap every Sunday the new Facebook Watch show Sacred Lies. This new high packed digital drama is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. The story follows Minnow Bly, who finds herself with no hands after escaping a mysterious religious cult. Follow along as we discuss her ne --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In tonight’s episode, hosts Juliet Vibert, Dakota T Jones, Evan Mack & Taylor Gates we broke down all things “Madden with no Hands” with special guest Raelle Tucker. Tucker shared behind the scenes tid bits, cult insider knowledge, & Elena Kampouris’s amazing audition story. Like and Share the Show Page: https://www.facebook.com/sacredliesshow/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredlies/ Post using Hashtag: #SacredLies RSS Feed: http://www.afterbuzztv.com/aftershows/sacred-lies-reviews-and-after-show/feed/ ABOUT THE AFTER SHOW: Hey everyone! Tune in to Facebook Live as we recap every Sunday the new Facebook Watch show Sacred Lies. This new high packed digital drama is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. The story follows Minnow Bly, who finds herself with no hands after escaping a mysterious religious cult. Follow along as we discuss her new life in juvy, her troubled past & --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Author Stephanie Oakes second book The Arsonist from Dial/Penguin comes out on August 22nd. Hear what books inspired her as both a reader & writer and what life was like have her debut release, The Scared Lies of Minnow Bly. … Continue reading →
Author Stephanie Oakes second book The Arsonist from Dial/Penguin comes out on August 22nd. Hear what books inspired her as both a reader & writer and what life was like have her debut release, The Scared Lies of Minnow Bly. Episode Mentions: * Harry Potter * Atonement * Tess of the d’Urbervilles * Into the Wild * Harriet the Spy * Nancy Drew * Everything is Illuminated * Goose Girl * The Handless Maiden * The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly * The Arsonist * Hunger Games * Pride & Prejudice * Dante’s Inferno * Infinite Jest * Raven Cycle * Scorpio Races * Hello, Universe *