128 The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang— History vs. Fantasy
Julia and Victoria try to find the line between history and fantasy in The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang. They use their incredible communication skills to meet in the middle of their opposing opinions.
115 The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki — What Happened? and Other Questions
Julia and Victoria wrestle with their frustrations with The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki and try to get to the bottom of important questions like, “What happened?” and “Who is this book for?”
056 Watchmen by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons
Julia and Victoria know absolutely nothing about comic books, but they’re diving into the deep end this week and sharing their unqualified opinions about the grim, layered, and existential graphic novel Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons.
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