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Marriage: Unrehearsed is a fun romp through the nearly 40 year marriage of Gem and his wife, Shelley. There are no rehearsals in life and marriage. Each week Gem and Shelley, an ordinary couple, share mistakes and foibles into their tug-of-war misadventure known as marriage. It’s often hilarious, sometimes touching and heartwarming, but always filled with love. You and your partner will shake your heads and realize that if they can make it, so can we!
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The Hold List

Ryan Wrecker

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Check out our weekly episodes to learn about books that we (this is the royal 'we' because Ryan does not read) have been reading and figure out what you might (or might not) want to add to your library hold list. Mel is the reader and her husband Ryan is a broadcast dude, making her try this podcast thing out. Does it work? Tune in to find out, and learn about new books to add to your hold list.
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Join fairy tale enthusiasts Drew and Cassie as they discuss the world of film and literary adaptations! Each month they will choose a specific fairy tale, and each week they will discuss a different book, movie, or musical adaptation of that fairy tale, exploring the way authors and artists retell, change, twist, conserve, and diversify the same stories over and over.
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Young women are changing entire categories of retail. Take cosmetics, for example. Gen Z women have decided that beauty is a gesture of self-care, and they’re willing to spend their money on it despite economic headwinds. The smartest person in the room today is Kory Marchisotto, the trailblazing CMO of e.l.f. Beauty — the fastest-growing company o…
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Innovation gets harder the older, larger, and more complex an organization becomes. Government agencies that have been around and expanding for hundreds of years are nearly impossible to evolve. And it doesn’t help that modernizing government services seldom grabs big headlines, leading politicians to focus on the biggest problems — even though it …
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It's no surprise that CivicScience data show that Americans' levels of stress are still running high after the coronavirus pandemic. So, people are taking matters into their own hands. Acts of self-care, "revenge travel," and splurging of all kinds are hallmarks of U.S. consumerism right now. Nowhere has this trend been more evident than in the bea…
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How are we supposed to know what really matters anymore? That used to be what the news was for. Reporters would uncover the things we couldn't see, work diligently to surface the truth, and deliver it to us in a newspaper we read cover to cover. But all that changed with the 24-hour news cycle, the internet, and the competition and fragmentation th…
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Sadly, we are here to wrap up our final thoughts on Of Slippers and Spindles. Drew and Cassie return for one last episode to explain the sudden hiatus that began in December and has now led to the decision to end the show. In true Of Slippers and Spindles style, we each give three final book recommendations: three retelling novels we wanted to cove…
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Listen to episode 28, mate! This is our last episode before we take an extended break. Take a listen to the show to hear what's going on. We review, "After We Were Stolen" by Brooke Beyfuss. Is this book darker than it's cover? Published July 19th 2022. 388 pages. Goodreads gives this 3.91 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? …
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Thank you for all the support in 2022! We end this year with Episode 27. Mel recaps her top 10 books that she read this past year. They include: Books mentioned We Were Dreamers by Simu Liu Only a Monster by Vanessa Len A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus Skyward by Brandon Sanderson Unlikely Animals by A…
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The fix is in for Episode 26... pass it on. We review, "The Magic Christmas" by Jamie Suzanne. Yes, the young teen book. Yes, the Sweet Valley Twins. Yes, Mel is an adult. Published December 1st 1992. 247 pages. Goodreads gives this 4.05 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? Is her own sister the perfect partner to fight wizard…
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Jump and jive to Episode 25! We review, "Unlikely Animals" by Annie Hartnett. Love the book cover on this one, but that's not all to love. Published April 12th 2022. 368 pages. Goodreads gives this 4.14 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? What is her dream animal to own? Would Mel recommend this book to her book club... or he…
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Knock on a rich persons door to get Episode 24... We review, "The Inheritance Games" by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Published September 1st 2020. 376 pages. Goodreads gives this 4.23 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? And could there be a literal cliff hanger? Would Mel recommend this book to her book club... or her mom? What simi…
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Drew and Cassie begin our journey into The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen with a look at the 1977 anime film from Toei Animation. The anime is a pretty straightforward retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's tale, although it takes several cues from Six Swans by the Brothers Grimm as well. We discuss our experiences with anime, Avatar: The La…
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It's time to tie up one fairy tale and fly into the next one! Drew and Cassie begin by giving their final thoughts on the tale of Rumpelstiltskin, including our ideas on how we would interpret the story ourselves. Then we begin our discussion of The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen, which starts with the story of Six Swans by the Brothers Grim…
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Between you and me, it's episode 23! We review, "Seasparrow" by Kristin Cashore. It's the fifth novel as part of the Graceling Realm series. Published November 1st 2022. 624 pages. Goodreads gives this 4.39 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? And why does Mel love a good fantasy novel that involves boats? Would Mel recommend …
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Episode 22 if you're feeling blue! Maybe I need to find a better rhymes... We review, "Poster Girl" by Veronica Roth. Wartime poster propaganda on the cover is always an added bonus. Published October 18th 2022. 288 pages. Goodreads gives this 3.76 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? Is there a common theme with Veronica Roth…
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For our final week of Rumpelstiltskin Month, Drew and Cassie are delighted to be joined by Bethanie from Prince Kai Fan Pod to discuss Gilded and Cursed, the recently-completed YA duology by Marissa Meyer. This duology centers around Serilda, the daughter of a miller who was blessed by the god of fate and fortune and who is known for the fantastica…
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Drew and Cassie are thrilled to be joined by Kimmy and Ryan from the Aloreing podcast for our third week of Rumpelstiltskin Month! We return once again to Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre to discuss the second episode of the series, Rumpelstiltskin, starring Shelley Duvall herself as the Miller's Daughter. This episode of the show is a relative…
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Lucky 21! In our 21st epsiode, we review, "Wake" by Shelley Burr. Since it's a Thanksgiving holiday, we're going to take a break for the rest of the week and will be back next week with new reviews. Published August 30th 2022. 368 pages. Goodreads gives this 4.07 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? And why does Mel keep selec…
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The big 2-0! In our 20th epsiode, we reviews, "Heartless" by Marissa Meyer. Published November 8th 2016. 464 Pages. Goodreads gives this 4.08 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? Why does Mel want to be Marissa's best friend after seeing her at a local library? Would Mel recommend this book to her book club... or her mom? What…
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It's week 2 of Rumpelstiltskin Month, and Drew and Cassie are back to dive into Spinners by Donna Jo Napoli and Richard Tchen. This is the story of two spinners. The first, a man who renames nameless throughout the book, hones his craft at a stolen wheel, crippling his leg, turning a room full of straw into a golden dress for his beloved - and losi…
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Episode 19 is here - we review, "The Family Next Door" by Sally Hepworth. Published March 6th, 2018. 335 Pages. Goodreads gives this 3.84 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? Will Mel ever be able to sleep at night without this nightmare scenario crossing her head? Would Mel recommend this book to her book club... or her mom? …
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this week Mel reads and reviews, "Spells for Forgetting" by Adrienne Young. Published September 27th, 2022. 352 Pages. Goodreads gives this 4.06 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? Will Mel want to forget this book, or will she want to read more? Would Mel recommend this book to her book club... or her mom? What similar books…
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For our first week of Rumpelstiltskin Month, Drew and Cassie are discussing A Curse Dark as Gold by Elizabeth C. Bunce. This 2008 YA novel follows Charlotte Miller, a young woman who inherits her father's mill upon his death. Although there are rumors that the mill is cursed, Charlotte has never believed them - but it's hard to deny the bad luck th…
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This week Mel reads and reviews the new novel, "Gone Dark" by Amanda Panitch. Published April 12th, 2022, 448 pages. Goodreads gives this 3.74 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? Is she stocking up on food and water as we speak? Would Mel recommend this book to her book club... or her mom? What similar books would we compare …
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We're back to normal, and this week Mel reads and reviews, "Signal Fires" by Dani Shapiro. Goodreads gives this 4.2 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? What is the one distracting thing that detracts from the book? Would Mel recommend this book to her book club... or her mom? What similar books would we compare this to? Thank…
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It's our 100th episode! Drew and Cassie celebrate by answering questions sent in by our amazing listeners, patrons, and supporters. We tell the origin story of the podcast and then we dive into the amazingly thoughtful questions you all sent in. We discuss our favorite episodes of the podcast, fairy tales we'll cover in the future, favorite tales f…
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It's our SPOOKY Halloween Episode 15! We switch roles and Ryan reviews, "Night of the Living Dummy" by R.L. Stine. Who is the real dummy (don't answer that question). Goodreads gives this 3.84 out of 5, would Ryan take the over or under on that rating? Can this book be enjoyed by an adult? Does Ryan count as an adult?? Would Ryan recommend this boo…
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It's time to climb down from the pile of mattresses and start spinning a new tale! Drew and Cassie begin this episode with our final thoughts on The Princess and the Pea, including our disappointment in the presence of the concept of the divine right to rule. As always, we discuss our ideas for how we would like to retold the story ourselves. Then …
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Episode 14 is another fantasy book - we review, "Skyward" by Brandon Sanderson. From what Mel tells me, the talking ship it he best character in the entire book. Goodreads gives this 4.5 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? What does the voice of the ship sound like in her head? Would Mel recommend this book to her book club..…
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"It wasn't the pea, it wasn't the pea, it wasn't the pea at all!" For our final week of The Princess and the Pea Month, we are discussing the ultimate retelling of The Princess and the Pea: Once Upon A Mattress, the 1959 Broadway musical with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer.…
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Episode 13 is here! We review the fantasy book, "Defend the Dawn" by Brigid Kemmerer. Get ready for flowers, boats and pirates. Goodreads gives this 4.39 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? Is it a pirates life for Mel? Would Mel recommend this book to her book club... or her mom? What similar books would we compare this to? …
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It's week 3 of The Princess and the Pea Month! Drew and Cassie return to the Once Upon A Time series of YA books from the 2000s to discuss Violet Eyes by Debbie Viguié. This book centers around Violet, the daughter of a farmer who encounters her kingdom's prince when he is found unconscious in their fields after a storm. The two quickly fall in lov…
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Episode 12 is here - we review, "Before She Was Found" by Heather Gudenkauf. Goodreads gives this 3.92 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? Will she remove all electronics away from our kids before the end of the show? Would Mel recommend this book to her book club... or her mom? What similar books would we compare this to? Th…
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Episode 11! We review, "Our Missing Hearts" by author Celeste Ng. Goodreads gives this 4.09 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? What does she like about this, and what one thing drove her crazy? Would Mel recommend this book to her book club... or her mom? What similar books would we compare this to? Thank you to all the revi…
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We made it to double digits - episode 10! We review, "My Sister, the Serial Killer" by Oyinkan Braithwaite Goodreads gives this 3.7 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? Will this book help her discover more thrillers? Would Mel recommend this book to her book club... or her mom? What similar books would we compare this to? Tha…
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In our second week discussing The Princess and the Pea by Hans Christian Andersen, Drew and Cassie are taking a look at The Princess Test by Gail Carson Levine, the third in her middle grade series called The Princess Tales. This quick little book centers on Lorelei, a blacksmith's daughter who is born with extreme sensitivity, who falls in love wi…
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We review the classic, "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte. Goodreads gives this 4.14 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? Did we ever find Charlotte on Instagram? Would Mel recommend this book to her book club... or her mom? What similar books would we compare this to? Thank you to all the great (and not so great) reviews on Appl…
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We review, "We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story" by Simu Liu. Goodreads gives this 4.5 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? Could this actually be Mel's first 5-star review?? Would Mel recommend this book to her book club... or her mom? What similar books would we compare this to? Thank you to all the great (…
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We review, "Firekeeper's Daughter" by Angeline Boulley. Goodreads gives this 4.37 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? With nearly 89,000 reviews of this book, can she argue with their rating or will she give it a bump up? Would Mel recommend this book to her book club... or her mom? What similar books would we compare this to…
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"Never underestimate the power of a vegetable." Drew and Cassie open The Princess and the Pea Month with the 2002 American-Hungarian animated film The Princess and the Pea from Feature Films For Families. We had a bit of a hard time when it came to enjoying this particular film, so we work our way through the story in an attempt to understand a ver…
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Are you ready to leave the ball and climb some mattresses? Because it's time for a new tale! Drew and Cassie wrap up their final thoughts on Cinderella, including some themes that we've noticed that have been arising now that we have covered 10 different retellings of Cinderella. Then we begin our new story, The Princess and the Pea by Hans Christi…
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Welcome to The Hold List! We review "Blade Breaker" by Victoria Aveyard. Goodreads gives this 4.10 out of 5, would Mel take the over or under on that rating? AND would she change that rating if Victoria Aveyard reached out to her?! Would she recommend this book to her book club... or her mom? What similar books would we compare this to? If you like…
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Welcome to episode 5 of The Hold List! We review "This Time Tomorrow" by Emma Straub. Goodreads gives this 3.84 out of 5. Does Mel take the over or under? Would we recommend this to your mom? How about a book club? What similar books come to mind? If you enjoy these quick book reviews, give us a nice 5-star review. It helps other people discover th…
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"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." It's the final week of our second Cinderella Month! We are joined by Bethanie Finger from Prince Kai Fan Pod, the Marissa Meyer Bookclub Podcast, to discuss the 2004 film A Cinderella Story starring Hilary Duff, Chad Michael Murray, Jennifer Coolidge, Regina King, and more. This t…
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Our elected leaders used to set the tone of political discourse. Today, politicians take cues from their tribe, gleaning their talking points from whatever's trending on social media that day. And because legislation can't be written in 140 characters, there's a huge disconnect between the soundbites that voters want to hear and the substantive pol…
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"'My feet are not bound.' 'I noticed,' said the prince." For our fourth retelling in our second Cinderella Month, Drew and Cassie are taking a look at Bound by Donna Jo Napoli. This 2004 book specifically retells the ancient Chinese legend of Ye Xian, reimagining the main character as Xing Xing, a young woman whose circumstances have left her orpha…
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