In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine review the book The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. This thrilling mystery had Jenny and Kathrine in raptures about how invested they were in the story. What does it take for a gift to be a good gift? What makes a good mystery? What are the problems with the American medical care system? Why is the book even called "The God of the Woods"? Listen to find out.
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In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the book A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. First, they take you through a lengthy discussion of what they were up to during the week of Thanksgiving when they were together. What defines a salad? What have Jenny and Kathrine been cooking? What makes a good coming-of-age novel? What did Jenny get as a PR package from Eddie Bauer? Listen to find out!
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In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine get a little more serious and discuss the event that led to them missing a week in the podcast schedule. Additionally, they talk about the New York Times Bestsellers list. How do the New York Times bestsellers get chosen? How do authors cheat the system? What do Jenny and Kathrine think of the books currently on the list? Listen to find out.
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In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss The Twits by Roald Dahl. They also discussed the 2025 movie based on the book, because they used this to complete one of their 2025 reading challenges. What crafts have Jenny and Kathrine (but mostly Kathrine) been doing lately? How did Roald Dahl influence Kathrine's childhood antics? What all did Jenny and Kathrine get up to during the weekend they spent together? Listen to find out!
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In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine talk about all things manga. After what is potentially the shortest life update they've ever done, Jenny and Kathrine dig into what exactly manga is and see if Jenny can guess which manga premises are real and which ones Kathrine made up. Why does manga explore such weird themes? Where did manga even come from? Why are nazis playing mahjong on the moon? Listen to find out!
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In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the book The Strange Library by Haruki Murakami, a book that they read way back in January, and then speed re-read just for this episode. What happened to American Pastoral? Why should you kill spotted lanternflies? What's been happening in Kathrine's garden? How many different meanings can Jenny and Kathrine find in this book? Listen to find out!
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In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss all things adventure, both the adventures they've had recently and the ones they like to read about. Where have Jenny and Kathrine been for the last three weeks? What sketchy situations did Kathrine find herself in? What are the components of a good adventure book? What happened to Episode 69? Listen to find out!
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In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine go a little negative and talk about all of the people that they think give book lovers a bad name. Don't worry folks, in the end they reflect on the ways that they themselves are bad for the book community. Where have Jenny and Kathrine been traveling? How did Jenny meet one of her favorite authors? What is the best fish sandwich Kathrine has ever had? Listen to find out!
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In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine talk about the book The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. They switch things up and go without a discussion guide, and chaos ensues. What should Kathrine do with her wedding dress? How are they saving for vacation? What game have they been playing obsessively? What would they do if they lived in Oklahoma during the dust bowl? Listen to find out!
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In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini after a lengthy conversation about their vacation. What creepy landmark was near Jenny and Kathrine's Airbnb? Which chocolates are the best in the world? What system did Jenny and Kathrine use to help them budget? Is true repentance possible without confession? Listen to find out!
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In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss all the foods from books that they wish they could get a chance to eat. Why are steamed crabs seasoned? What makes something artisanal? What part of the lechon does Kathrine always go for? Why can't Jenny and Kathrine record the podcast in the car? Listen to find out!If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet.soup) or through email (idiots.a.soup.podcast@gmail.com).
In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss books based on other books. What's the difference between a book based on a book and fanfiction? What happened to Jenny and Kathrine in a Jollibee? Why are Jenny and Kathrine suddenly obsessed with geography? Listen to find out!
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In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the book Butter by Asako Yuzuki. It's a story of murder, food, and the role of women in society. What competition do Jenny and Kathrine have every morning? How are the fitness journeys going? How did this book make Jenny and Kathrine feel about their weight? Listen to find out!
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In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the impact that the website Wattpad had on their lives and society as a whole. Along the way, though, they manage to meander to just about every topic there is. What happened to Kathrine's fitbit? Why can't Jenny finish her sewing projects? How do moms manage to deal with twelve-year-olds? Listen to find out!
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In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss The Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson, a story of North Korea and how propaganda distorts the truth. What hobbies have Jenny and Kathrine picked up now? When did Kathrine become the vegetable expert? How does Jenny know that she's never known true struggle? What would Jenny and Kathrine do if they were all-powerful leaders? Listen to find out!
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In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine put on their true-crime podcaster hats and dive into the stories of murders surrounding books. Why did the CEO of a video game company die because of a Science Fiction book? What book caused 10,000 people to riot in the streets? What snack did Jenny eat as a kid that made her feel like a horse? Why was Kathrine's life in danger? Listen to find out!
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In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine get serious and talk about the book Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, a powerful story set in the Gold Coast of Ghana. Along the way, they take some detours and talk about their 3rd friendaversary, new hobbies, and most importantly the joys of COTTAGE CHEESE. Why are they freaking out about the tariffs? What does it mean to be in your thrifty era? Why is there no final bit? Listen to find out!
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In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine take a "deep dive in the kiddie pool" talking about Reese Witherspoon's Book Club. What's the deal with Reese's production company, Hello Sunshine? How did Jenny break a fridge? What are the bugs in the neighborhood getting up to? How much money would it take for Jenny and Kathrine to sell out? Listen to find out!
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In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine finally discuss the book David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. They rant about magicians, dig into themes, and play a classic little game of Kiss, Marry, Kill with the characters. Why was Jenny and Kathrine's train delayed? What person from David Copperfield do they want to be? What shows have they been attending? What did they give up for lent?
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In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the classics: what makes them classics and which ones they love (and hate) the most. How is Kathrine feeling about Moby Dick? What stories did Jenny and Kathrine's moms tell them growing up that traumatized them? What books do Jenny and Kathrine think will become classics? Listen to find out!
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