Honest Pages

By: Johan Ericsson
  • Summary

  • Honest Pages is your cozy literary hangout where books come to life! Join us for laid-back, real conversations about the books we're reading, diving deep into stories with humor, heart, and zero pretension. Each episode is like grabbing coffee with your most bookish friends - expect candid reviews, unexpected insights, and plenty of book recommendations that'll have you racing to your nearest bookstore.


    Crafted with a blend of human creativity and AI-driven innovation, this podcast delivers a unique listening experience.





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Episodes
  • Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
    Jan 29 2025
    In this episode of Honest Pages, we explore Grady Hendrix's electrifying novel "Witchcraft for Wayward Girls", a powerful tale of teenage girls finding empowerment through magic in a repressive world of unwed mothers' homes. We break down how four young women at Wellwood House discover an occult book that transforms their oppressive reality, blending supernatural rebellion with searing social commentary. Want to know how magic becomes the ultimate weapon against systemic injustice?

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    20 mins
  • The Wedding People by Alison Espach
    Jan 26 2025
    In this episode of Honest Pages, we explore Alison Espach's darkly comedic novel "The Wedding People", a profound exploration of a suicidal woman's unexpected journey of self-discovery at a lavish Newport wedding. We break down Phoebe's transformative week, where an unplanned encounter with a bridezilla and a wedding party becomes her lifeline, revealing how grief, honesty, and human connection can resurrect hope when all seems lost. Want to know how one woman's darkest moment becomes her most liberating breakthrough?

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    30 mins
  • Framed by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey
    Jan 22 2025
    In this episode of Honest Pages, we explore John Grisham and Jim McCloskey's eye-opening book "Framed", a chilling exposé of wrongful convictions in the American justice system. We break down ten shocking true stories of innocent people forced to sacrifice decades of their lives in prison, examining the systemic flaws that lead to these miscarriages of justice. Want to know how racism, misconduct, and corruption can stack the deck against the innocent, and what it takes to win freedom when all seems lost?

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    19 mins

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