Film Noiresque Detective Scene - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 13

Episode 165
"Black Leopard, Red Wolf" by Marlon James, Chapter 13

Tracker is taken in for questioning by Detective Mossi, after being caught at the scene of a crime three-years later. Anita feels the noir genre blending in, while Scott notices the sexual tension in the room. Merry Christmas!

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Film Noiresque Detective Scene - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 13

Wormtongueing Leopard - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 12

Episode 164
"Black Leopard, Red Wolf" by Marlon James, Chapter 12

We meet a fun Buffalo, Leopard is hot then he's cold, and Tracker finally investigates the scene of a murder. Anita gets reminded of James Bond, while Scott thinks they've figured out what's up with our titular Leopard.

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Wormtongueing Leopard - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 12

Secret Tunnel - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 11

Episode 163
"Black Leopard, Red Wolf" by Marlon James, Chapter 11

Gathering information in Kongor, and a mysterious attacker. Anita thinks Tracker isn't yet learning anything he didn't already know, while Scott is getting irritated with Tracker's companions.

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Secret Tunnel - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 11

A Terrifying Wonderland - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 10

Episode 162
"Black Leopard, Red Wolf" by Marlon James, Chapter 10

A journey into a surreal jungle shortens the trip to Kongor significantly. Anita wonders about different kinds of magic, which prompts Scott to talk about D&D again.

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A Terrifying Wonderland - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 10

Waiting For Godogo - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 9

Episode 161
"Black Leopard, Red Wolf" by Marlon James, Chapter 9

The journey to Kongor in pursuit of the missing child does not begin well. Anita wonders how a chariot can catch a woman full of lightning, while Scott realizes just how bleak this story has been so far.

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Waiting For Godogo - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 9

Three Jerks Walk Into A Meeting - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 8

Episode 160
"Black Leopard, Red Wolf" by Marlon James, Chapter 8

Tracker and Leopard meet their real employer, lean a bit about King Kwash, and meet a hated enemy. Scott thinks our adventuring party must be together, while Nita cringes at some of this chapter's subject matter.

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Three Jerks Walk Into A Meeting - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 8

Rich Guy Flex - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 7

Episode 159
"Black Leopard, Red Wolf" by Marlon James, Chapter 7

Tracker and Leopard are presented with an impossible job, and learn about a mysterious monster. Scott thinks things are getting vampirey, while Anita wonders why our heroes are being offered the job three years too late.

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Rich Guy Flex - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 7

Being Inquisited - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 6

Episode 158
"Black Leopard, Red Wolf" by Marlon James, Chapter 6

Tracker and Leopard catch up, and an interesting job offer is made. Anita thinks this book is a slow burn, and Scott talks about flavours of werebeast.

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Being Inquisited - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 6

Dark But Satisfying - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 5

Episode 157
"Black Leopard, Red Wolf" by Marlon James, Chapter 5

Tragedy and omerta (rewengay?) as Tracker and Leopard return from their quest. Scott is impressed with how well this chapter concludes the first part of the novel, and Anita is excited to see what happens next.

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Dark But Satisfying - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 5

Monster Match - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 4

Episode 156
"Black Leopard, Red Wolf" by Marlon James, Chapter 4

Tracker regales us with three stories about Leopard. Scott talks monsters, while Anita wants young Tracker to just get over himself already.

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Monster Match - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 4

Follow That Nose - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 3

Episode 155
"Black Leopard, Red Wolf" by Marlon James, Chapter 3

Tracker and Kava embark on a mysterious errand, and meet a titular Leopard. Anita is amused by Tracker's brash young attitude, while Scott gushes over his love of world building.

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Follow That Nose - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 3

Hank Witchman - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 2

Episode 154
"Black Leopard, Red Wolf" by Marlon James, Chapter 2

Tracker regales us with stories of his youth, and through him, we get to know the Ku tribe. Scott speculates on some of our protagonist's vague comments regarding gender, and Anita gets confused by a ghost.

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Hank Witchman - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 2

We Begin at the End - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 1

Episode 153
"Black Leopard, Red Wolf" by Marlon James, Chapter 1

New book alert! We start at the end, and our protagonist sets the stage for the story he intends to tell. Scott and Anita are excited to explore a new fantasy world.

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We Begin at the End - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" Chapter 1

Between Horror and Mystery - "Perfect Little Children" Final Overview

Episode 152
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Final Overview

Scott and Anita wonder if they broke this novel by reading it in chunks. Anita wonders about how the thriller genre works, while Scott explains why he was expecting a twist that never came. The return of Cast That Movie!

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Between Horror and Mystery - "Perfect Little Children" Final Overview

That Whole Murder You Did - "Perfect Little Children" Epilogue

Episode 151
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Epilogue

A drive in the hills of Greece, and an internal confession to some dark motives. Anita's not sure all her questions have been answered, and Scott is left feeling a little flat by the ending.

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That Whole Murder You Did - "Perfect Little Children" Epilogue

The Face Area - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 27

Episode 150
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 27

An after action report on the aftermath of a gun shot. Anita still has some lingering questions. Scott talks about the difference between first and second degree murder.

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The Face Area - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 27

The Floodgates Come Open - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 26

Episode 149
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 26

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Abuse, Infant Loss. Beth finally learns the whole twisted story. Anita is having a hard time with the book she chose, while Scott dicks back into the Conspiracy Corner to see what they got right.

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The Floodgates Come Open - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 26

The Peak of Suspense - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 25

Episode 148
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 25

CONTENT WARNING: Infant Loss. A house call reveals a monstrous tale of revenge, and ends on a thrilling cliffhanger. Anita has been lied to so much she doesn't know what to believe, while Scott wonders if we're being set up for a villain monologue.

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The Peak of Suspense - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 25

Florajeanettecaterbraid - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 24

Episode 147
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 24

Beth makes an important phone call which leads to some new revelations. Anita and Scott discuss the difference between a quaint Canadian accent and a proper British one.

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Florajeanettecaterbraid - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 24

Exsqueeze Me? - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 23

Episode 146
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 23

Beth has a chance to think about the story she's been fed, and has an epiphany she neglects to share with us. Scott looks up a prison, while Anita just finds more questions and few answers.

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Exsqueeze Me? - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 23

Replacement Goldfish - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 22

Episode 145
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 22

Beth and Flora have a heart to heart, but Beth still isn't sure she's been fed the whole truth. Anita and Scott tosses some more ideas on the chicken board in the Conspiracy Corner.

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Replacement Goldfish - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 22

The Metaphorical Conch - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 21

Episode 144
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 21

CONTENT WARNING: Infant Loss. We finally get the whole story direct from Lewis and Flora. Or do we? Anita isn't so sure. Meantime, Scott has an unspeakable accusation to level at one of the characters.

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The Metaphorical Conch - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 21

Snowball of Questions - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 20

Episode 143
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 20

Beth swaps secrets with Lewis, who accidentally lets slip more than he intended. Anita and Scott try to figure out what an important clue might mean, and discuss how a frustrating experience can result in delayed gratification.

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Snowball of Questions - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 20

A Little Froufrou - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 19

Episode 142
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 19

Beth arrives in Florida, overhears a strange phone call, and meets Lewis face-to-face. Anita is getting frustrated with the lack of answers in the novel, while Scott pieces together two separate conversations.

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A Little Froufrou - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 19

Crossing the Pond - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 18

Episode 141
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 18

We enjoy a brief interlude of e-mails, as Beth is delayed at the airport. Anita is still waiting for this novel's "A-Ha" moment, and Scott is off-put by the seeming lack of consequences for the protagonist's obsession.

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Crossing the Pond - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 18

Backed By Zero Evidence - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 17

Episode 140
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 17

Beth does some brainstorming with Zannah, jumps to some conclusions, and has a fight with Dom. Scott notices a strange absence from this chapter, while Anita thinks Beth has twisted some good advice to justify her choices.

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Backed By Zero Evidence - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 17

She Does a Racism - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 16

Episode 139
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 16

Beth has to put aside her investigation to help Zannah fight the Man (in charge of her education.) Scott is disappointed we've gone off course on a side plot so late in the book, while Anita feels this is push Beth needs to motivate her.

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She Does a Racism - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 16

Pours Fuel on the Fire - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 15

Episode 138
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 15

A massage therapy session with a client gives Beth another rabbit hole to plunge down, before she gets called by Zannah with an enticing cliffhanger. Anita again wonders what Beth's motivations are, while Scott praises some clever writing.

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Pours Fuel on the Fire - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 15

A Bracing Sip of Tea - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 14

Episode 137
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 14

Beth meets with Lou Monday to talk about the Caters, and gets confirmation someone else thinks something very strange is going on in that household. Anita lets her imagination run wild with what might be going on, while Scott goes down a rabbit hole involving a 1937 Lewis Jones novel.

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A Bracing Sip of Tea - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 14

A "The Game" - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 13

Episode 136
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 13

Beth talks to a suspiciously named police officer, and posits her own crazy conspiracy to Dom. Meantime, Scott doesn't think Beth's theory holds water, while Anita falls down a cloning rabbit hole.

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A "The Game" - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 13

Not A Cabal of Evil - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 12

Episode 135
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 12

Beth and Dom decompress after here busy day, and Beth finally reveals her dark secret. Anita thinks Beth isn't as concerned about the children as she says, while Scott suggests a new crazy conspiracy.

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Not A Cabal of Evil - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 12

A Slow Ton of Bricks - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 11

Episode 134
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 11

CONTENT WARNING: Infant Loss. Beth and Zannah go and pay a visit to Flora's parents and learn some tragic news. Anita notices a motif about strange architecture, while Scott begins to suspect our author is distracting us with a red herring.

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A Slow Ton of Bricks - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 11

A 40-Year-Old 90-Year-Old - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 10

Episode 133
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 10

Yet another trip to Wyddial Lane has Beth meet a woman who's happy to spill the beans about the Braids. Anita is suspicious of how convenient this turn of events is, while Scott proposes another crazy conspiracy theory.

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A 40-Year-Old 90-Year-Old - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 10

A Whole Family Activity - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 9

Episode 132
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 9

Beth ropes Zannah into some questionable activities at a school, and learns a clue which may turn this story upside down. Scott discusses the symptoms of severe sleep deprivation, and Anita thinks Beth has a theory.

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A Whole Family Activity - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 9

Stock Photo Children - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 8

Episode 131
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 8

Beth and Dom meet the Caters, and Beth is convinced they're not being sincere. Anita is getting frustrated with our protagonist, while Scott has issues with Zannah's latest theory.

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Stock Photo Children - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 8

Everyone Else Is Pod People - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 7

Episode 130
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 7

Beth goes on a very reasonable and logical two-hour, 5:00 AM drive, so she can stalk a woman and her children. Meantime, Anita has more conspiracy theories for what might be going on.

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Everyone Else Is Pod People - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 7

Like An Old - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 6

Episode 129
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 6

Beth finally calls Lewis to find out what's going on, but isn't satisfied with the answers she gets. Meantime, Anita tells a story about the time she met a doppelganger.

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Like An Old - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 6

The Sled Was A Metaphor - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 5

Episode 128
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 5

Beth isn't satisfied with the answers she gets from a nosy neighbour, after acting totally not suspicious at all. Scott and Anita speculate on whether Beth is a reliable narrator.

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The Sled Was A Metaphor - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 5

Florida is Narnia - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 4

Episode 127
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 4

Dom is adamant that he won't contact Lewis, but suggests a drive back to Newnham House to see if Beth's story checks out. Scott and Anita wonder about Beth's mental state, and continue to wildly speculate on what's going on.

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Florida is Narnia - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 4

Thinking of Thinking of Thinkings - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 3

Episode 126
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 3

Beth and Dom do some digging and uncover a few clues which answer some questions, but raise quite a few more. Scott and Anita make some more reckless speculation about what the solution to the mystery might be. Plus, Pandemic Llamas!

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Thinking of Thinking of Thinkings - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 3

List of Red Herrings - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 2

Episode 125
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 2

Barb spends an evening listing off many ridiculous possibilities with her husband and daughter. Scott doesn't think our protagonist has made a good first impression, and Anita nearly blows his mind by turning the plot inside out.

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List of Red Herrings - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 2

A Problem With His "THING" - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 1

Episode 124
"Perfect Little Children" by Sophie Hannah, Chapter 1

We meet our protagonist, learn about her family and her former best friend, while she goes about a totally not-suspicious and very normal afternoon. Scott and Anita learn a little about author Sophie Hannah, and make some early speculation about what's happening.

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A Problem With His "THING" - "Perfect Little Children" Chapter 1

A Pitch for Neutral Good - "The Municipalists" Final Overview

Episode 123
"The Municipalists" by Seth Fried, Final Overview

What was Thompson's character arc? What message is Seth Fried trying to get across? How nerdy a metaphor can Scott use to discuss morality? And, of course, Anita's favourite end-of-novel game, "Cast That Movie!"

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A Pitch for Neutral Good - "The Municipalists" Final Overview

The Scottish Browns - "The Municipalists" Chapter 14

Episode 122
"The Municipalists" by Seth Fried, Chapter 14

Thompson hits rock bottom, when an unexpected delivery sets him on a new path. Meantime, Scott and Anita discuss a good starter Scotch, and what might happen to our protagonist after the end of the story.

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The Scottish Browns - "The Municipalists" Chapter 14

Basically Just WebMD - "The Municipalists" Chapter 13