Join us for the REVEAL of our next book! We will also be introducing a new format for this series and going forward. From now on, we will only release three episodes per series:

• Introduction Episode:

  • Book Reveal, About the Author, Is it Ass?, Upcoming Schedule

• Book Episode:

  • Book Discussion, Our Rating

• Film Episode:

  • Companion Film Discussion, Our Rating

This week, on Greg's Bonus Film Reel, we discuss Triangle and Bring Her Back. On Sara's Bonus Bookshelf, we discuss What Comes From Between by Desiree Horton, Head Case by Jennifer Oko, The Sleep Room by Jon Stock, and What Hunger by Catherine Dang.

Who's joining us for The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig?!

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Finish the book by July 16, 2025 to join us for our book discussion podcast episode! Remember you can always join us (and other Sinners) on the Discord to discuss the reading in real time.

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One more time with feeling, Sinners! We're gathering today to discuss Mickey 17 - the film adaptation of Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. We discuss what worked for us, what missed the mark, and how the film differed from the book.

In our Wicked World... it's the last week of our 8-Week Coven Writing Workshop, and we're looking forward to sharing our stories!

Sara's Aardvark Book Club Box came, and this month, she got:

• The Memory Collectors by Dete Meserve

• Sugar, Baby by Celine Saintclare

• The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton

In Greg's Bonus Film Reel, we discussed Presence and 28 Weeks Later. In Sara's Bonus Bookshelf, we discussed Private Rites by Julia Armfield, The Strange Case of Jane O. by Karen Thompson Walker, and The Mean Ones by Tatiana Schlotte-Bonne.

We also introduced our new format for future series, where we will no longer be breaking the book down into segments for podcast episodes. We'll still post suggested pacing for reading if you are following along, but we won't release a podcast episode until the book is finished. We think this will be a better way for all of you to engage with our content.

Join us NEXT WEEK for our new series... Book to be announced soon!

AARDVARK BOOK CLUB: Use our promo code: WICKED to buy your first book for only $4 (+ free shipping!) and join the club!Note: This promotion is available to US residents only at this time and only new members are eligible to use this code at checkout (1 usage per household).

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Join Greg and Sara this week to discuss Part Three of Mickey7! (Read through Ch. 29, ~pg. 293)

For Coven Members, this week we are kicking off Week 7 of the Coven's Writing Workshop on Patreon! This is an 8-Week writing workshop focused on writing a short story with the Coven. We're looking forward to seeing what Coven Members come up with! This week we're focusing on Draft + Revise.

In Greg's Bonus Film Reel we discuss the final episode of Season 2 of The Last of Us and Greg's dismay as well as Greg's glowing review of Companion. In Sara's Bonus Bookshelf, we discuss Relic Meyers & the Rhythms of Ruin by Brady J. Sadler (our indie author of the month for May!) and Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle.

Catch up with the reading through the end of the book and join us next week to discuss what how Mickey7 comes to a close!

FOR NEXT WEEK: Watch the Movie: Mickey17 (2025)

AARDVARK BOOK CLUB: Use our promo code: WICKED to buy your first book for only $4 (+ free shipping!) and join the club!Note: This promotion is available to US residents only at this time and only new members are eligible to use this code at checkout (1 usage per household).

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Join Greg and Sara this week to discuss Part Two of Mickey7! (Read through Chapter 17, ~pg. 207)

For Coven Members, this week we are kicking off Week 6 of the Coven's Writing Workshop on Patreon! This is an 8-Week writing workshop focused on writing a short story with the Coven. We're looking forward to seeing what Coven Members come up with! This week we're focusing on Dialogue + Voice.

In Greg's Bonus Film Reel we discuss the penultimate episode of Season 2 of The Last of Us and it's Pedro Pascal-sized hole. In Sara's Bonus Bookshelf, we discuss This Cursed House by Del Sandeen and The Black Orb by Ewhan Kim.

Catch up with the reading through the end of the book and join us next week to discuss what how Mickey7 comes to a close!

FOR NEXT WEEK: Read through Ch. 27 (End of Book) (~ Page 293)

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Join Greg and Sara this week to discuss Part One of Mickey7! (Read through Chapter 10, ~pg. 121)

For Coven Members, this week we are kicking off Week 5 of the Coven's Writing Workshop on Patreon! This is an 8-Week writing workshop focused on writing a short story with the Coven. We're looking forward to seeing what Coven Members come up with! This week we're focusing on Pacing & Structure.

In Greg's Bonus Film Reel we of course discuss Season 2 of The Last of Us, as well as Greg's glowing review of the spy thriller Black Bag, and Sara's experience with Final Destination Bloodlines. In Sara's Bonus Bookshelf, we discuss When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy, Dear Hanna by Zoje Stage, and The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa.

Catch up with the reading through Chapter 17 and join us to discuss what happens with Mickey7!

FOR NEXT WEEK: Read through Ch. 17 (~ Page 207)

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AARDVARK BOOK CLUB: Use our promo code: WICKED to buy your first book for only $4 (+ free shipping!) and join the club!Note: This promotion is available to US residents only at this time and only new members are eligible to use this code at checkout (1 usage per household).

On this week's episode, Greg and Sara introduce our NEW BOOK in Wicked Words!

But first, in our Wicked World...

We are so happy to welcome our NEW COVEN MEMBER Kay Marie!! Greg and Sara discuss Sara's birthday and the thoughtful card she received from the Sinners (thank you so much!!!). We also discuss Sara's visit from the Aardvark "bunny".

On Sara's Bonus Bookshelf, we discuss Rabbit Hole by Kate Brody and in Greg's Bonus Film Reel, we continue to discuss Season 2 of The Last of Us, which starting to redeem itself for Greg. We also have Sara's Mid-Season Book Showdown, a tournament style bracket out of Sara's favorite 16 books she's read so far in 2025!

FOR NEXT WEEK: Read Ch. 1-10 (~pg. 110)

This month's Aardvark Book Box selections:

• Sink by Joseph Earl Thomas

• Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang

• When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy

AARDVARK BOOK CLUB: Use our promo code: WICKED to buy your first book for only $4 (+ free shipping!) and join the club! Note: This promotion is available to US residents only at this time and only new members are eligible to use this code at checkout (1 usage per household).

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To wrap up our series on American Rapture by CJ Leede, we've chosen It Follows as our companion film to discuss.

Join Greg and Sara to talk about It Follows and pick apart the ways that it compares to American Rapture!

In our Wicked World, we are starting Week Three of our Coven's Writing Workshop, where we will be focusing on Atmosphere.

In Greg's Bonus Film Reel we discuss the rocky road Greg finds himself on while watching Season 2 of The Last of Us. In Sara's Bonus Bookshelf, we discuss What The Dead Can Do by Peter Rosch and Rest Stop by Nat Cassidy.

Join us next week for the reveal of our NEXT BOOK in Wicked Words!

ONE OF US! ONE OF US!

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It's time to answer the most important question: Is it ass? Tour the great state of Wisconsin (in book form) with us while we go over Part Three (the end of the book) of American Rapture by CJ Leede!

For Coven Members, this week we are starting Week 2 of the Coven's Writing Workshop on Patreon! This is an 8-Week writing workshop focused on writing a short story with the Coven. We're looking forward to seeing what Coven Members come up with! We'll be focusing on Characters.

In Greg's Bonus Film Reel we discuss Season 2 of The Last of Us. In Sara's Bonus Bookshelf, we discuss The Starving Saints by Caitlin Starling and Fever Dream by Samantha Schweblin.

FOR NEXT WEEK: Watch the movie It Follows

AARDVARK BOOK CLUB: Use our promo code: WICKED to buy your first book for only $4 (+ free shipping!) and join the club!Note: This promotion is available to US residents only at this time and only new members are eligible to use this code at checkout (1 usage per household).

ONE OF US! ONE OF US!

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