Episodes

  • Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix

    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

    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

    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
  • All Fours by Miranda July

    All Fours by Miranda July
    Jan 17 2025
    In this episode of Honest Pages, we explore Miranda July's "All Fours", a provocative novel about a 45-year-old perimenopausal artist who spontaneously derails her cross-country road trip into a journey of sexual awakening and personal reinvention. We break down July's unique narrative that blends humor, intimacy, and boundary-pushing exploration of female desire and midlife transformation. Want to know how one unexpected detour can completely unravel and rebuild a woman's life?

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    17 mins
  • All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

    All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
    Jan 17 2025
    In this episode of Honest Pages, we explore Chris Whitaker's "All the Colors of the Dark", a gripping novel that blends mystery, thriller, and love story set against the backdrop of 1970s America. We delve into the life of Patch, a one-eyed local hero who saves a girl from abduction, setting off a chain of events that will change his life forever. Want to know how one act of bravery can lead to a decades-long search for truth, testing the limits of love, friendship, and obsession?

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    15 mins
  • The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

    The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
    Jan 17 2025
    In this episode of Honest Pages, we explore Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation", a groundbreaking investigation into the devastating impact of smartphones and social media on youth mental health. We break down how the shift from a play-based to a phone-based childhood has triggered an epidemic of anxiety, depression, and social isolation among Gen Z. Want to know how technology is reshaping childhood and what we can do to protect the next generation?

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    21 mins
  • Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

    Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
    Jan 17 2025
    In this episode of Honest Pages, we explore Sally Rooney's "Intermezzo", a profound novel about two brothers navigating grief, love, and self-discovery after their father's death. We delve into the complex lives of Peter, a human rights lawyer, and Ivan, a chess prodigy, as they wrestle with intimate relationships and familial tensions. Want to know how one family's loss can reshape everything they thought they knew about themselves?

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    18 mins
  • The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

    The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
    Jan 17 2025
    In this episode of Honest Pages, we explore Liz Moore's "The God of the Woods", a gripping mystery that unravels the dark secrets of a family haunted by two mysterious disappearances in the Adirondack Mountains. We break down the novel's intricate narrative of class, privilege, and hidden truths. Want to know how one family's silence can conceal generations of secrets?

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    16 mins