Best Book Of The Mouse Club Podcasts (2024)

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#103: Adventureland Attraction Summer Series - “The Swiss Family Robinson” by Johann David Wyss 1:10:23

7d ago1:10:23

1:10:23

S.O.S! Courtney and Emily are stranded on the island of New Switzerland. Luckily, there is a terrific treehouse complete with a library where they can read and be safe from the jungle’s wild animals. Join your hosts for their first selection of the Adventureland Attraction Summer Series, “The Swiss Family Robinson” by Johann David Wyss, and compare…

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Horace Slughorn: Character Study, Part 3 59:11

4d ago59:11

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It's time to propery eulogize our favorite Slytherin head of house! Alice and Martha discuss Harry's successful procurement of the memory and Slughorn's impressive seventh book arc. “To friendship! To generosity! To ten Galleons a hair!” Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday…

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#491 - Next Month, Trauma! 56:37

6d ago56:37

56:37

It's awards season and we cover them all, including a Martha Wells sweep! We wrap up our thoughts on Sword of Kaigen and get excited (read: trigger warnings) for Cursed Bunny, our July pick.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Horace Slughorn: Character Study, Part 2 54:05

10d ago54:05

54:05

Alice and Martha continue their discussion about ol' Sluggy, who throws an amazing and not at all problematic Christmas party. Harry makes a valiant atttempt to get the memory from him (although the tampered memory was very convincing!). Finally, when in doubt, just shove a bezoar down their throats! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.pa…

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Take Five, Take 4.13: Goblet of Fire, 60:01-65:00 1:27:13

17d ago1:27:13

1:27:13

Two full minutes of a joyride / dragon chase around the Hogwarts grounds, how thrilling! Harry nearly DIES, but luckily lives to revel in the glory of amping up the Gryffindor Common Room crowd. Meanwhile, Alice, Martha, and special guest Shut Up Tim compete to see who can tell the most compelling Microwave Minute story. Please consider supporting …

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Horace Slughorn: Character Study, Part 1 1:08:36

24d ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Alice and Martha discuss everyone's favorite Slytherin, Professor Slughorn! This giant slug loves collecting creature comforts, knows how to amp up the drama for Potions class, and doesn't mess around with Death Eaters or the likes of Abraxas Malfoy. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released…

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Into the Pensieve: The Mouse and the Motorcycle 1:01:07

1M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

It's another mouse book this week! Alice and Martha discuss The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary. Ralph might not be quite as sweet as Remy, but he's miles ahead of Stuart... and remember, mice grow up much faster than human boys! #boymouse In this series, Alice and Martha reminisce on shared memories, inside jokes, and experiences readin…

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#490 - Cosy Adjacent 48:14

1M ago48:14

48:14

Are we living in a Maas society? Veronica has recommendations in joining on the Sarah J. Maas train. Independent bookstores are on the rise. We kick off The Sword of Kaigen and give our spoilery thoughts on Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Seamus Finnigan: Character Study, Part 3 1:01:51

1M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Yes, it really has taken three character studies to analyze Seamus's complex arc! In this episode, Seamus "apologizes" to Harry for the error of his ways, leaving Harry free to angle for his approval once again. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows …

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Seamus Finnigan: Character Study, Part 2 1:02:11

2M ago1:02:11

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Alice and Martha discuss Seamus in the fourth and fifth books. His storyline picks up speed as we meet his mom (or possibly a paid Craigslist actor??), see his passion for Irish Quidditch, and watch as he falls victim to the Daily Prophet propaganda. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released…

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#489 - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Veronicas 33:37

2M ago33:37

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We have Locus Award and Arthur C. Clarke award nominees. We share our non-spoilery thoughts on Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett. And Tom discovers Birria Ramen!By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Seamus Finnigan: Character Study, Part 1 56:36

2M ago56:36

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Kaboom! It's time to blow some things up! Alice and Martha deviate from the official Real Weirdos list to cover Me Cousin Fergus's cousin, Seamus Finnigan (not Finnegan) in the first three books. His "arc" may leave something to be desired, but Harry's still all about those Seamus winks! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rea…

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#102: Author Interview - “Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort that Never Was” by Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer 56:02

2M ago56:02

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Many are familiar with Disney’s theme parks, cruise ships, resorts, and broader media empire, but did you know Disney tried to build a ski resort in Mineral King, California in the 1960s? Courtney and Emily are joined by authors Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer to discuss how this resort never broke ground despite over a decade of planning. Their boo…

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Into the Pensieve: Curious George 1:01:04

2M ago1:01:04

1:01:04

Alice and Martha discuss Curious George, the Man in the Yellow Hat, and H.A. and Margret Rey. Though he may not have a tail, Curious George proves to be a much more endearing main character than Stuart Little, and thankfully, he would almost certainly beat Stuart in a fight! In this series, Alice and Martha reminisce on shared memories, inside joke…

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#488 - Barrayar Your Sword 47:19

2M ago47:19

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Some great books in the Seiun Awards in Japan, why Sword and Laser is good for your heart, we kick off the May pick, and finally wrap up our thoughts on the surprising complexity and depth of the awesome Cordelia's Honor.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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The Muggle Prime Minister: Character Study 1:03:03

2M ago1:03:03

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Alice and Martha discuss the first unnamed character to win the Real Weirdo, Canonical John Major! This isn't a Fudge character study, and this isn't a Scrimgeour character study, and it isn't about the froglike man in the painting, either, although Mary GrandPre might lead us to believe otherwise. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patr…

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#101: “The Hundred and One Dalmatians” by Dodie Smith 1:13:42

2M ago1:13:42

1:13:42

Only one book is appropriate for episode #101 and that is Dodie Smith’s 1956 novel, The Hundred and One Dalmatians. Join Courtney and Emily as they compare the original source material to Disney’s 1961 animated feature and 1996 live action film. Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @gre…

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Take Five, Take 4.12: Goblet of Fire, 55:01-60:00 1:31:57

2M ago1:31:57

1:31:57

Well done, Dragon! Alice, Martha, and special guest Shut Up Tim have made it through the first hour of Goblet of Fire... oooOOOhhhh! Harry fights the Horntail (what's that, boy??), Krum fights Rita, and Alice fights to understand perspective and time jumps! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are …

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#487 - Have We Reached Critical Maas? 35:16

3M ago35:16

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OMG all of the top bestsellers are romantasy! What order should you read series in? Does it matter? Also why is Veronica telling Tom to suck it? Or did we misunderstand. Tune in and find out!By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Into the Pensieve: Stuart Little 1:10:02

3M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

Alice and Martha enter a world which is entirely E.B. White's own, which may or may not be a good thing. Is Stuart a mouse or not? What ever happened to Margolo? And what exactly were the publishers thinking? Stuart Little is quite the canoe ride and is nothing like the sisters remembered. In this series, Alice and Martha reminisce on shared memori…

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#486 - Pre-re-read 34:20

3M ago34:20

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Will Veronica and Tom make it to Glasgow? Not after that embarrassing German pronunciation. And after talking some baseball, they dig into non-spoilery discussion of Cordelia's Honor.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Neville Longbottom: Character Study, Part 7 1:10:02

3M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

Alice, Martha, and Jim Dale are back to finish discussing Neville. In the seventh book, Neville becomes--there's no other word for it--cool. As usual, this is obvious to readers through his long hair, his casual demeanor, and his habit of calling people by the first syllable of their name. Neville's arc is one of the best of the series, and Alice a…

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Neville Longbottom: Character Study, Part 6 47:23

3M ago47:23

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Neville's arc continues in the sixth book, though perhaps not quite as gracefully as readers might hope - there's still plenty of falling on his back, hitting his head, and of course, lighting his own pants on fire! Though Dean might still find him hilarious, Harry, Augusta, and McGonagall seem to view Neville with a newfound respect. Please consid…

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#485 - Triangles Are Stronger 48:35

3M ago48:35

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The Nebula Award nominees are out! Should we re-read Neuromancer? Veronica explains Type I, II, and III fun. The truth behind Cordelia's Honor. And our final thoughts on Iron Widow.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Neville Longbottom: Character Study, Part 5 58:14

3M ago58:14

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I dink it's time for our fifth Neville character study, in fact I'b sure id is! After Christmas on the closed ward, Neville takes an "alarming" and "unnerving" turn as he becomes a master dueler, which he shows off at the Department of Mysteries -- a completely error-free enterprise on Neville and all the DA teens' behalf. This episode covers Nevil…

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Neville Longbottom: Character Study, Part 4 1:02:58

4M ago1:02:58

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It's time for Neville Part 4, which of course covers Neville in the first half of the fifth book! Alice and Martha discuss his amazing birthday present, a potential new nickname, and the turning point for his character arc in this week's episode. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released ev…

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#100: The Book of the Mouse Club 100th Episode Celebration! 1:22:44

4M ago1:22:44

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We got ears, it's time for cheers! Like the Walt Disney Company, Courtney and Emily are celebrating their own hundredth milestone - 100 episodes! During the Book of the Mouse Club 100 celebration, your hosts will recap their reading “wrapped” with data from the 104 books they’ve read since episode 1 and share reflections and behind the scenes anecd…

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume 34:37

4M ago34:37

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Join hosts Sam and Sarah on this episode of "Not Your Average Book Report" as they dive into Judy Blume's timeless classic "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." Discover how this beloved coming-of-age tale resonates with readers and explore its enduring themes of identity, friendship, and faith. Power Rank These Three from Worst to Least Worst: 1…

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Neville Longbottom: Character Study, Part 3 1:05:27

4M ago1:05:27

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Alice and Martha pick up their conversation on Neville from several years ago, this time, hopefully, without repeating any content! In the fourth book, Neville continues his arc as the class dunce and is often the butt of the narrator's jokes. But with the revelation about what happened to his parents, Harry and readers begin to see Neville in a ne…

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#484 - It's Giving "Mad" 48:34

4M ago48:34

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We check in on who's winning the tournament. A vikings kids book! Where it's stabbing time! We talk a little bit about Iron Widow, and wrap up Shadow of the Gods.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Professors Tofty and Marchbanks: Character Study 53:56

4M ago53:56

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It's time to break down everyone's favorite dynamic duo of professors! With help from the Wiki, Alice and Martha speculate on whether old Griselda Marchbanks is really a close friend of the Malfoys, how old Professor Tofty really is, and what these two legendary proctors do for the rest of the school year. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! …

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Into the Pensieve: Make Way for Ducklings 52:58

4M ago52:58

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Alice and Martha dive into Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. This super cute picture book includes some yaasss queen moments, a deadbeat dad, and some questionable duck-feeding tips. In any case, it's not The Borrowers... and that's for the best! In this series, Alice and Martha reminisce on shared memories, inside jokes, and experiences …

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