Episode 62: The Woman in the Window

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Legendary actor and mental health advocate Glenn Close is on a quest to change how we think about mental health, starting with her decision to speak out about her own family's struggles — a brave choice considering the stigma that pervades the topic. This week, we're revisiting this sweeping conversation with TEDWomen curator Pat Mitchell, where Close shares the inspiration behind the advocacy group she founded to combat the crisis, underscoring the transformative power of community and the critical need for comprehensive mental health care systems. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Wendy's back, for one episode only! The ladies reunite to hate-watch the film adaptation of A.J. Finn's THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW (now streaming on Netflix, if you like to suffer).

Oh, and if you'd like to get caught up on the stranger-than-fiction real life saga of the author, check out this New Yorker piece.

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Episode 62: The Woman in the Window

Unlikeable Female Characters

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Wendy's back, for one episode only! The ladies reunite to hate-watch the film adaptation of A.J. Finn's THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW (now streaming on Netflix, if you like to suffer).

Oh, and if you'd like to get caught up on the stranger-than-fiction real life saga of the author, check out this New Yorker piece.

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105 episodes

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On this very special Unlikeable Female Characters, Kristen, Layne, and Wendy say goodbye (for now) with a look back at their favorite episodes and what they’ve learned in four years of being professional bitches on the internet. Favorite episodes in case you missed them: Episode 11: Mediocre White Men Episode 24: Anniversary Sexpisode Bonus Episode: Jonathan Mallory Davis Episode 56: I Hate Men Episode 65: Megan Abbott Episode 69: Rachel Harrison Episode 73: Sara Gran Episode 79: Young Rich Widows Episode 99: Wanda Morris Also mentioned in this episode: Buzzfeed article about women writing men Netflix movie Do Revenge Amazon Prime series The Rings of Power Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison Netflix series Wednesday Meghan Markle’s * Archetypes* podcast Thanks for listening, and stay unlikeable! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Kristen is joined by author Kelly J. Ford to discuss her new Southern noir novel Real Bad Things , the maddening minefield of apologizing as a woman, and why we’re in a golden age for writing weird queer shit. Real Bad Things is available now wherever books are sold! Also mentioned in the episode: Kelly’s debut novel Cottonmouths Crime fiction author Cheryl A. Head (who Kristen interviewed back in 2020 ) Powers and Thrones: A New History of the Middle Ages by Dan Jones Siren Queen by Nghi Vo The Strange Love of Martha Ivers Midsommar Pachinko by Min Jin Lee (and the Apple TV+ adaptation) Find out more about Kelly on her website , Instagram , and Twitter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 97: Reaching the Boiling Point with Courtney Summers 29:20

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Episode 96: From Sex Cults to Rom Coms with Ashley Winstead 35:00

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Layne talks with Ashley Winstead about her absolutely badass new novel The Last Housewife , the problem of female pleasure under the patriarchy, and how she stays sane by toggling between thrillers and romantic comedies. The Last Housewife is available now! Also mentioned in the episode: Ashley’s other books In My Dreams I Hold a Knife and Fool Me Once The Cut’s exposé on the Sarah Lawrence sex cult Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood Justine by the Marquis de Sade and the movie Quills Find out more about Ashley on her website , Instagram , or Twitter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 95: Rage & Rule Breaking with Gwendolyn Kiste 28:48

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Layne’s celebrating spooky season early with feminist horror author Gwendolyn Kiste! Tune in for their chat about Gwendolyn’s feminist as hell Dracula meets Jane Eyre mashup Reluctant Immortals , why women are so good at controlling our murderous urges, and what makes horror the ideal genre for rule-breaking, rage-fueled fiction. Reluctant Immortals is out now, as are Gwendolyn’s previous books Boneset & Feathers , The Rust Maidens , Pretty Marys All in a Row , and And Her Smile Will Untether the Universe . Also mentioned in the episode: Dracula by Bram Stoker Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Shirley Jackson, author of The Haunting of Hill House Angela Carter, author of The Bloody Chamber The Babadook Something Borrowed, Something Blood-Soaked by Christa Carmen To Be Devoured by Sara Tantlinger Yellowjackets Find out more about Gwendolyn on her website , Instagram , or Twitter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 94: Red Flags & Future Selves with Sarah Zachrich Jeng 26:31

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Layne interviews Sarah Zachrich Jeng about her speculative feminist thriller The Other Me , why selfishness is necessary to make art, and the men we should all watch out for. Sarah’s debut The Other Me is available now in both paperback and hardcover . Also mentioned in this episode: Black Mirror Russian Doll “Once in a Lifetime” by Talking Heads The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger Find out more about Sarah on her website , Instagram , or Twitter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 93: Eat Slay Loathe with Amina Akhtar 32:59

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Layne welcomes Amina Akhtar (and her celebrity pup Bean!) back to the show to talk about her new novel Kismet , the Christopher Columbusing of wellness culture, and why we’re all getting weirder. Kismet is out now! Also mentioned in the episode: Amina’s first book #FashionVictim Our previous interview with Amina Beanie the Coyote Vest Pup’s official Insta Bean on The Late Late Show with James Corden (eff you James Corden, Beanie looks fabulous) Find out more about Amina on her website , Instagram , and Twitter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 92: Hot Goth Summer with Isabel Cañas 39:44

3 years ago39:44

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Layne celebrates Hot Goth Summer with Isabel Cañas, author of The Hacienda (remember that Hot Priest book from our summer reads episode? This is it, bitches!). Plus: how the hell Isabel completed this book while also getting her PhD, why we all love a forbidden romance, and which classic Gothic heroine drove her so batshit crazy she had to rage-write about it. Isabel’s debut The Hacienda is out now wherever books are sold! Also mentioned in the episode: Episode 86: Queen Shit with Hannah Whitten Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier Fleabag Quills Story Genius by Lisa Cron Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody Find out more about Isabel on her website , Instagram , or Twitter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 91: Stubborn as Hell with Margarita Montimore 31:57

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Layne chats with author Margarita Montimore about her new novel Acts of Violet , writing stories based on your personal obsessions rather than what’s popular, and success comes to those who stay stubborn as hell. Pick up your copy of Acts of Violet from Bookshop.org or your favorite local indie bookstore. Also mentioned in this episode: Margarita’s first two books Oona Out of Order and Asleep From Day Macmillan Audio’s EPIC * Acts of Violet* audiobook The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Find out more about Margarita on her website , Instagram , or Twitter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 90: Surviving & Thriving with Tess Gerritsen 22:43

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Layne talks to legendary thriller author Tess Gerritsen about the unlikeable female character she just couldn’t kill off, the secret to keeping a long-running series feeling fresh, and why older women make the best spies (and serial killers). Listen to Me , the 13th book in her popular Rizzoli & Isles series is out now (and click here for a complete list of the books in order, if you want to start from the beginning). Also mentioned in this episode: Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough Tess’s medical thriller Harvest Choose Me co-written by Tess and Gary Braver Find out more about Tess on her website , Instagram , or Twitter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 89: A Thrill You’ll Never Forget with Sandra SG Wong 26:36

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Kristen and Layne welcome multi-talented multi-genre author Sandra SG Wong for a chat about her new suspense novel IN THE DARK WE FORGET, the challenges of crafting a main character who has no idea who she is, and what it’s really like to road trip with a thriller writer. In the Dark We Forget is out now wherever books are sold! Also mentioned in the episode: The Lola Starke series and Crescent City short stories by SG Wong I've Pet That Dog Twitter account Find out more about Sandra on her website , Instagram , or Twitter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 88: Get in Losers, We’re Screaming About Abortion 25:54

3 years ago25:54

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Kristen and Layne recorded this feminist rant about abortion rights and the Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade back in May, but unfortunately it’s even more relevant now. You are cordially invited to scream with us (and then donate to your favorite abortion rights group, see below for a couple of ours). Mentioned in this episode: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood Midwest Access Coalition Women Have Options Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 87: Spice Girls and Sisterhood with Juno Dawson 30:52

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Kristen and Layne chat with author Juno Dawson about her new novel HER MAJESTY’S ROYAL COVEN, how to create a truly inclusive magical world, and the enduring power of the Spice Girls. Mentioned in this episode: Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by Juno Dawson This Book is Gay by Juno Dawson Clean by Juno Dawson Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman The Circle on Netflix And of course, the Spice Girls Find out more about Juno on her website , Instagram , or Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 86: Queen Shit with Hannah Whitten 32:56

3 years ago32:56

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Layne welcomes Hannah Whitten for a chat about her new sisterhood-centric fantasy novel FOR THE THRONE, the power of being your own biggest fan, and how Adam Driver brings people together. Shop Hannah’s books in the official Unlikeable Female Characters Bookshop (or here’s the B&N link if you want to get your hands on that sweet sweet special edition). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 85: Screw the Sun, Let’s Read All Summer 38:04

3 years ago38:04

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Covens, creepy houses, weddings gone wrong, gay drama, disappearing acts, and plenty of men who deserve what’s coming to them—Kristen and Layne share their epic list of summer reads that’ll last you all the way until spooky season. Shop the full list in the official Unlikeable Female Characters Bookshop ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 84: Unlikeable Until Proven Guilty 25:00

3 years ago25:00

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Kristen and Layne share a good scream about the disturbing public spectacle of the Depp v Heard case, how Amber Heard’s unlikeability has been used against her, and the bullshit myth of mutual abuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 83: Power and Empowerment with Tori Eldridge 33:13

3 years ago33:13

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Badass author (and actual ninja) Tori Eldridge returns to the show to discuss her new globe-trotting, century-spanning dark fantasy novel DANCE AMONG THE FLAMES, writing fiction that doesn’t give a damn about genre, and why power-hungry female characters can be so empowering. DANCE AMONG THE FLAMES is out now, so pick up your copy (or any of Tori’s previous books) in the official Unlikeable Female Characters Bookshop . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 82: Wuthering Heights: The Musical! with Hannah Gregory 21:38

3 years ago21:38

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This very special episode is an Unlikeable Female Characters first: a sneak peak at soon-to-be-premiered musical! Layne welcomes playwright and composer Hannah Gregory for a chat about her original folk musical based on WUTHERING HEIGHTS, classic unlikeable female character Cathy Earnshaw, and the perils of white feminism past and present. If you’re in the Cincinnati area, you can buy tickets to WUTHERING: A MUSICAL ON THE MOORS here ; the rest of us will have to content ourselves with the amazing demo tracks on Hannah’s Bandcamp . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 81: Be Gay, Do Crime with Wendy Heard 32:24

3 years ago32:24

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Our own Wendy Heard returns to the show for a chat about her latest YA thriller DEAD END GIRLS, how to fake your own death for fun and profit, and what’s on her personal gay agenda. Grab your copy of DEAD END GIRLS (or any of Wendy’s other books) in the official Unlikeable Female Characters Bookshop . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 80: Queen Bees and Judgmental Nerds with Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson 35:32

3 years ago35:32

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Kristen and Layne are joined by authors Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson to chat about their new co-written YA mystery THE AGATHAS, why you should never underestimate a teenage girl, and the enduring cultural power of OG Plot Twist Queen Agatha Christie. Grab your copy of THE AGATHAs, or any of Kathleen and Liz’s solo books, in the official Unlikeable Female Characters Bookshop . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 79: Shoulder Pads and Scandal with the Young Rich Widows 41:10

3 years ago41:10

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Layne hosts a rad roundtable with her YOUNG RICH WIDOWS co-authors Kimberly Belle, Cate Holahan, and Vanessa Lillie. Find out how this literary supergroup teamed up to write a totally 80s thriller about an ex-model, a trophy wife, a stripper, and a brassy broad banding together after their spouses are killed in a suspicious plane crash. Plus: favorite unlikeable female characters of the Decade of Excess. Listen to YOUNG RICH WIDOWS, available now only on Audible ! (And visit the Unlikeable Female Characters Bookshop to pick up any of the authors’ previous solo books.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 78: The Virtues of Unlikeability with Tara Isabella Burton 42:13

3 years ago42:13

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Kristen and Layne are joined by one of their all-time fave authors, Tara Isabella Burton, to discuss her new queer dark academia novel THE WORLD CANNOT GIVE, writing feverishly-intense female friendships, and what it means to claim the label “unlikeable” out loud. Buy THE WORLD CANNOT GIVE or any of the other books mentioned in the episode in the official Unlikeable Female Characters Bookshop . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 77: Are Movies Bad Now? 43:47

3 years ago43:47

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It’s Oscar season, and Kristen and Layne are full of loathing. Join them for a bitch sesh about the nominated movies they hated, loved, or loved to hate this year, and all the female characters who deserved so much better. Plus: Kristen shares a dramatic recitation of a very special missive from a reader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 76: Keeping It Real with Kellye Garrett 49:01

3 years ago49:01

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Kristen and Layne welcome THE Kellye Garrett to discuss her new domestic suspense novel LIKE A SISTER, dish about reality shows they love to judge, and pour one out for the mentoring program that brought them all together. Pick up a copy of LIKE A SISTER or any of the other books mentioned in this episode at the official Unlikeable Female Characters Bookshop , and don’t forget to check out Kellye’s amazing organization Crime Writers of Color too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 75: Social Horror Secrets with Bethany C. Morrow 40:33

3 years ago40:33

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Kristen and Layne chat with Bethany C. Morrow about her chilling new novel CHERISH FARRAH, crafting scary stories that stick with you, and why we’re all unreliable narrators. Buy CHERISH FARRAH or any of Bethany’s other books in the official Unlikeable Female Characters Bookshop . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 74: Kristen Bell, Casserole Assassin 36:18

3 years ago36:18

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Kristen and Layne provide their expert analysis of Netflix’s satirical domestic suspense series THE WOMAN IN THE HOUSE ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE GIRL IN THE WINDOW (and by “expert analysis,” we mean gleeful cackling). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 73: The Joy of Sex Magic with Sara Gran 42:07

3 years ago42:07

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Kristen and Layne interview absolute legend Sara Gran about her new novel The Book of the Most Precious Substance (a globetrotting adventure about rare books and sex magic; yes, you need it), why she decided to step away from traditional publishing to strike out on her own, and whatever happened to the good old-fashioned erotic thriller. Preorder The Book of the Most Precious Substance (out February 8th) or pick up any of Sara’s other books in the official Unlikeable Female Characters Bookshop . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 72: Deck the Halls with Shreds of Joy 47:20

4 years ago47:20

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Kristen and Layne close out 2021 by sharing some of the things that have kept them sane during this long (seriously, how is it still happening??), strange year. Shop for your loved ones or treat yourself with the official (and interactive!) Unlikeable Female Characters Holiday Gift Guide . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 71: Noir-igin Stories with John Copenhaver 52:52

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