How to Help Independent Bookstores

How to Help Independent Bookstores

It’s weird times, isn’t it? I don’t know if you’re like me, but I’m torn between wanting to support the local economy and save every dime we can in case things go completely sideways. My husband and I still have our full-time jobs (so far). However, Bright Side made the tough but smart choice to …

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S4E3: Reading Recap March 2020

S4E3: Reading Recap March 2020

So here’s the thing. We are in the midst of an awkward format transition during a pandemic while trying to manage our everyday lives. So, this one was recorded a while ago. We didn’t take a picture of what we ate and drank. Nor did we write down brands or anything… We had baked goods …

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S4E2 We’re a Hot Mess #Anxiety

S4E2 We’re a Hot Mess #Anxiety

Really, we probably need an “Under Construction” sign as we recalibrate to our new format. This was recorded in August (oops). In which we discuss slang, Cori’s poor decision to go on vacation right after the school year starts, and Kyrie’s reading slump. But, we still have reading recommendations for ya. And tea. What  We …

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Best of 2019

Best of 2019

In this episode, Kyrie and Cori share their favorite reads of 2019. Yeah, we know…. Better late than never. If you live in Flagstaff (or visit) check out Shift’s First Saturday bake sale. The pain du chocolat is quite tasty. It was paired with a black chai tea Cori received from Sipsby. You can try …

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S4E1: Fresh Fruit is Nature’s Candy

S4E1: Fresh Fruit is Nature’s Candy

Welcome to our new format where Kyrie maybe finally has her reading juju back, and we are just reading and talking about whatever we want. And where Kyrie acknowledges Cori’s spectacular book matchmaking abilities. Wow… When I listened to this, I realized how long ago we’ve been sitting on this one! Who wants to hear …

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S3E12: Kitties and Wrapping Up Season 3

S3E12: Kitties and Wrapping Up Season 3

In this episode, it is confirmed that Cori now knows that the Serial podcast is not fake. You will hear all about Cori’s new kittens, Junipurr and Sage. Generally speaking, there is animal chaos abound. What We Are Eating and Drinking Kyrie brought tasty gluten-free Cranberry Orange Oatmeal cookies. Cori provided the tea.  This podcast’s …

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S3E9: A Podcast About a Podcast

S3E9: A Podcast About a Podcast

What We Are Reading Cori asked that we go down the genre rabbit hole that is police and detective procedurals.  Really, it’s just a subgenre of the suspense and mystery genre. After several failed attempts, Kyrie landed on Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber as her book of choice. Of all ironies, it features a …

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