This week, Kyrie and Cori discuss books by authors of Asian Pacific decent in honor of Asian Pacific Heritage month. They’ll also discuss the history of Asian Pacific Heritage month, something neither one of them knew about until recently!! During their discussion, Kyrie and Cori drink Plum Deluxe’s special tea from Kyrie’s tea club membership–Orange … Continue reading S2E10: Asian Pacific Heritage Month
Okay, maybe not poo. But it rhymed. And Cori was less excited than Kyrie about the content. This week, Kyrie and Cori discuss the poetry collections they selected, as well as some history on poetry! During their discussion, Kyrie and Cori drink Plum Deluxe’s Vanilla Latte Tea, which, does taste like a vanilla latte, … Continue reading S2E9: Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Kyrie thought these were great, Cori thought they were poo
This week, Kyrie and Cori discuss the nature themed books they selected to honor Earth Day, even though they are both firm believers that Earth Day is every day! So, it really doesn’t matter that Earth Day was on April 22. Here is a little history on Earth Day if you aren’t familiar with it … Continue reading S2E8: The Mountains Are Calling
This week, Kyrie and Cori discuss current “chick lit,” which they both call “brain candy.” Modern chick lit is known for following the ups and downs of 20 and 30-something women who tend to be heterosexual and white. The settings tend to be British and American cities. During their discussion, Kyrie and Cori drink Steep’s … Continue reading S2E7: Brain Candy
This week, Kyrie and Cori discuss books picked for Women’s Month! Kyrie also gives an overview/history of Women’s Month. This post does contain affiliate links for companies we have partnered with. Your clicks and purchases help us fund our operating costs. Tea Time During their discussion, Kyrie and Cori drink a whole leaf white tea … Continue reading S2E6: The Future is Female
This week, Kyrie and Cori discuss classic chic lit, but instead of doing what they usually do (discussing each book), they instead decide to show the differences/similarities of the two authors, as well as discuss parts of the books. As always, they’ll give a brief description and history of Chick Lit. During their discussion, Kyrie … Continue reading S2E5: Austen vs. Brontë
This week, Kyrie and Cori discuss books by Black authors as well as some history on Black History Month! During their discussion, Kyrie and Cori drink Plum Deluxe’s Gingerbread Chai Tea. What’s so great about Plum Deluxe’s tea is that everything is perfectly flavoured–Andy does a great job of making things blend so smoothly. It’s … Continue reading S2E4: Black History Month
This week, Kyrie and Cori discuss books for reading during the dark of winter, which are also books you could finish in a day for the Modern Mrs Darcy 2018 Reading Challenge! Dark of winter reads are those that just suck you in so that you don’t want to do anything else but curl up, be … Continue reading S2E3: Dark of Winter
This week, Kyrie and Cori continue their selection of French vs. English, with Kyrie picking a book based in France, while Cori picks a book based in England. Which book/country will they enjoy the most this time? During their discussion, Kyrie and Cori drink an Earl Grey from Flagstaff’s locally owned tea store Steep. The … Continue reading S2E2: Battle of the Countries Part 2
Happy 2018, Book Friends! We’re excited for this new year of reading and recording and sharing our thoughts! Thanks for returning and listening along. To start off the second season, Kyrie and Cori go head to head in book battle with English (Kyrie) vs French (Cori). Because Kyrie is an Anglophile and Cori is a … Continue reading S2E1: Battle of Countries (and Grumpy Old Men)