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Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds

Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds

Kristin and Karen

Kristin and Karen revisit the books that shaped our childhood. Possibly proving you can't go home again, and that someone should have been paying attention to what we were reading. Authors range from Avi and Zilpha Keatley Snyder to Danielle Steel and Anne McCaffery.
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Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds - S2 Ep 10: Michael Crichton's Sphere

S2 Ep 10: Michael Crichton's Sphere

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05/09/19 • 98 min

Let's revisit a book from 1987! About the deep sea! And codes! And shrimp! It's Michael Crichton's Sphere, and we might even identify a few plot holes. Enjoy!

Next up: Tamora Pierce's In the Hand of the Goddess

CN:Racism, sexism, probably some pretty bad science.

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Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds - Episode 13: Elizabeth George Speare's The Witch of Blackbird Pond
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05/30/18 • 97 min

Despite what we promised at the end of the last episode, we're kicking off the witching episodes with Elizabeth George Speare's The Witch of Blackbird Pond. It's excellent. You're welcome.

Teen Witch live tweeting details coming soon!

Next up: LJ Smith's The Secret Circle trilogy. All of them. In one episode.

Content note:

We're pretty tame this time kiddos. A nice reprieve from Laura Palmer...

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Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds - Episode 19: Paula Danziger's The Cat Ate My Gymsuit

Episode 19: Paula Danziger's The Cat Ate My Gymsuit

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08/22/18 • 87 min

Hello hello!

We're back with Paula Danziger's The Cat Ate My Gymsuit, and then meander wildly around. We get political, kids, but we also talk about mink can openers.

Next up Judy Blume's Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself

Content Note:

Parental/Intimate violence, violence toward animals

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Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds - S2 Ep 7: Caroline Cooney's The Face on the Milk Carton

S2 Ep 7: Caroline Cooney's The Face on the Milk Carton

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03/28/19 • 78 min

At last, Caroline Cooney's The Face on the Milk Carton. The classic feel-good tale about kidnapping, lying, and naming your children Denim and Lace.

We talk cryogenics, babies Jessica, and appropriate tailgate foods.

Next up: Barthe DeClements' Nothing's Fair in Fifth Grade

Content Note:

Child abduction, cults

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Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds - S3 Ep 12: Christopher Pike's Last Act

S3 Ep 12: Christopher Pike's Last Act

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07/24/20 • 98 min

The end of the summer approaches! We're hoping you're all safe and masked up. This time we're looking at Christopher Pike's Last Act and asking ourselves WHAT ABOUT THE DUCKS THO. Joined by the lovely Reed.

Next Up: Another doozy, Christopher Pike's Scavenger Hunt

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Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds - S3 Ep 11: Francine Pascal's Special Christmas (Sweet Valley High Super Edition)
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07/09/20 • 108 min

Summer reading continues with another visit to the Sweet Valley with Francine Pascal's Special Christmas (Sweet Valley High Super Edition ). We've got special guest Mark from brother podcast Trapper Keeper Confessions AND very special musical guest Reed!

This book has everything--Suzy Devlin, elf costumes, Secret Santas, MS ...

Next up: Christopher Pike's Last Act

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Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds - S3 Ep 9: Lois Ruby's The Doll Graveyard

S3 Ep 9: Lois Ruby's The Doll Graveyard

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06/12/20 • 76 min

Honestly, the most exciting thing about this book was the cover, and the hands down most exciting thing about this episode is that we've conned John into audio engineering for us! John has notes!

It is a crazy book tho.

Next up: Summer reading starts with Francine Pascal's Dear Sister (Sweet Valley High #9)

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Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds - S3 Ep 7 Sheri S. Tepper's The Gate to Women's Country

S3 Ep 7 Sheri S. Tepper's The Gate to Women's Country

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05/05/20 • 123 min

Friends! Apologies for the delay in posting, Karen's spent WAY too much time on Zoom recently. But school's almost out for summer!!

If we can't leave our houses, let's take a mind vacation to through The Gate to Women's Country by the fabulous Sheri S. Tepper.

We love you, stay safe and stay home.

Next up: John Grisham's The Pelican Brief

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Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds - S2 Holiday Special: Deadly Secrets

S2 Holiday Special: Deadly Secrets

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12/22/19 • 51 min

Y'all. I don't even want to spoil the surprise, but I do want to say: SPECIAL GUESTS Haley and Reed! and SUPER SPECIAL SURPRISE READING. Hoping all your holidays are bright and the Krampus leaves you alone. Until next year with Danielle Steel's Message from Nam...

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Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds - S2 Ep 19 Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic

S2 Ep 19 Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic

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09/12/19 • 79 min

You've been warned, and now we're back to school with Jane Yolen's absolute classic The Devil's Arithmetic. You do not remember how brutal it is, but it's oh so important.

Next up is Johanna Reiss' The Upstairs Room, which after Devil's Arithmetic is almost light-hearted.

See also: www.hdot.org

CN:

This is a book about the Holocaust.

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How many episodes does Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds have?

Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds currently has 75 episodes available.

What topics does Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds cover?

The podcast is about Literature, Society & Culture, Reading, Comedy, Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds?

The episode title 'S3 Ep 11: Francine Pascal's Special Christmas (Sweet Valley High Super Edition)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds?

The average episode length on Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds is 79 minutes.

How often are episodes of Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds released?

Episodes of Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds?

The first episode of Age Inappropriate: A Podcast for Book Nerds was released on Jan 1, 2018.

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