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A Couple of Notes
Rome Johnson
29 episodes
5 days ago
Welcome to a Couple of Notes. Each episode writer Rome, and writer/editor Kaitlin will read a book they felt had an interesting premise, and discuss how successful, or unsuccessful, the author was in their execution. As this podcast does discuss every book in its entirety, spoiler warnings are in effect. Connect with A Couple of Notes on twitter @coupleofnotes and support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes
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Welcome to a Couple of Notes. Each episode writer Rome, and writer/editor Kaitlin will read a book they felt had an interesting premise, and discuss how successful, or unsuccessful, the author was in their execution. As this podcast does discuss every book in its entirety, spoiler warnings are in effect. Connect with A Couple of Notes on twitter @coupleofnotes and support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes
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And Then There Were None, Agatha Christie

Two little bookworms sitting in the sun, reading the book And Then There Were None. Agatha Christie's reputation as a mystery writer is well known and well deserved. And Then There Were None is arguably her most famous stand-alone mystery.

SPOILER WARNING: Tis is a whodunnit murder mystery, and we will be telling you whodunnit. And howdunnit. And whydunnit

Connect with us on socials! Twitter "X" @coupleofnotes Insta @couple_of_notes_podcast TikTok @coupleofnotespodcast and Patreon www.Patreon.com/coupleofnotes


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2 years ago
38 minutes 4 seconds

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Malibu Rising, Taylor Jenkins Reid

Do you like the 1980's, family drama, and surfing? Yes? We have great news. No? We have terrible news. We're reading Malibu Rising!

Connect with us on socials! Twitter "X" @coupleofnotes Insta @couple_of_notes_podcast TikTok @coupleofnotespodcast and Patreon www.Patreon.com/coupleofnotes


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2 years ago
35 minutes 7 seconds

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Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros

It's either the best book of the year or the worst. Either way, you've probably heard of this fantasy romance. Mount your dragon and come with us as we explore Fourth Wing.

Connect with us on socials! Twitter @coupleofnotes Insta @couple_of_notes_podcast TikTok @coupleofnotespodcast and Patreon www.Patreon.com/coupleofnotes

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2 years ago
1 hour 13 minutes 28 seconds

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Seven Days in June, Tia Williams

Seeing anyone you knew in high school can be awkward. Seeing the person you spent a week with in a drug house before they disappeared from your life forever? That's worth writing a book about.

Connect with us on socials! Twitter @coupleofnotes Insta @couple_of_notes_podcast TikTok @coupleofnotespodcast and Patreon www.Patreon.com/coupleofnotes

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2 years ago
24 minutes 47 seconds

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Less, Andrew Sean Greer

How far have you gone to avoid seeing your ex? Probably not as far as Arthur Less. Come with us and meet the 50 year old man who thinks his love life is a Jules Verne novel, as we review Less by Andrew Sean Greer.

Connect with us on socials! Twitter @coupleofnotes Insta @couple_of_notes_podcast TikTok @coupleofnotespodcast and Patreon www.Patreon.com/coupleofnotes

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2 years ago
49 minutes 9 seconds

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This is How You Lose the Time War, Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone

Do you like time travel? Do you like lesbians? Do you like imagery that gives life to a future the mind can hardly comprehend? Well step right up, folks, because we have the book for you!

Connect with us on socials! Twitter @coupleofnotes Insta @couple_of_notes_podcast TikTok @coupleofnotespodcast and Patreon www.Patreon.com/coupleofnotes

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2 years ago
30 minutes 37 seconds

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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, Gabrielle Zevin
"Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow creeps in this petty pace from day to day."  Not only a classic Macbeth quote and a referential Hamilton line, but an apt summary of how we felt about this story of game designer frenemies Sam and Sadie. Connect with us on socials! Twitter @coupleofnotes Insta @couple_of_notes_podcast TikTok @coupleofnotespodcast and Patreon www.Patreon.com/coupleofnotes
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2 years ago
1 hour 41 minutes 52 seconds

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The One, John Marrs
The One is out there for everyone, but no one said finding your soulmate would be a good thing. Connect with us on socials! Twitter @coupleofnotes Insta @couple_of_notes_podcast TikTok @coupleofnotespodcast and Patreon www.Patreon.com/coupleofnotes
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2 years ago
59 minutes 2 seconds

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The Soulmate Equation, Christina Lauren
You’ve heard of a match made in heaven, but what about a match made in your DNA? This episode we dive into the bestselling romcom The Soulmate Equation, in which two people find love on an app that’s more 23andMe than OkCupid. Connect with us on socials! Twitter @coupleofnotes Insta @couple_of_notes_podcast TikTok @coupleofnotespodcast and Patreon www.Patreon.com/coupleofnotes
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2 years ago
41 minutes 35 seconds

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Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury
Reading is fundamental, and Ray Bradbury knows it. If you ever wanted to see a dystopian protagonist make every wrong decision and still come out on top then Fahrenheit 451 is the book for you. Connect with us on all our socials. Twitter @CoupleOfNotes Instagram @couple_of_notes_podcast TikTok @Coupleofnotespodcast and on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes
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2 years ago
52 minutes 41 seconds

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My Year of Rest and Relaxation, Ottessa Moshfegh
What do you when it’s the turn of the millennium and you have no real friends, aspirations, or motivation in life? According to this episode’s protagonist, sleep. Follow us on Instagram couple_of_notes_podcast Twitter @coupleofnotes and TikTok @coupleofnotespodcast and support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes
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2 years ago
41 minutes 22 seconds

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2022 New Year's Wrap Up Special

We're ringing in 2023 with some reflections on our first year of recording. We'll hand out some prestigious and entirely made up superlatives, tell you a little about what we've been reading behind-the-scenes, and announce our first Patron of the Year! This has been such an experience, and we can't wait to see what the future brings.

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2 years ago
53 minutes 55 seconds

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The Midnight Library, Matt Haig

Behind every New Year's resolution is an end of the year regret. Nora Seed is about to experience infinite chances to change her life in search of the one thing more elusive than perfection, contentment. 

Find us on Patreon www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes and twitter @coupleofnotes. Our New Year's resolution is to give you an alternative to twitter next year. 

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2 years ago
1 hour 29 seconds

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If We Were Villains, M.L. Rio

"There is no sure foundation set on blood, No certain life achieved by others' death." When a troupe of Shakespeare actors become too invested in their Year of Tragedy, lies, love, and murder can't stay contained to the stage. 

Share your thoughts with us on twitter @coupleofnotes and on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes.

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2 years ago
58 minutes 38 seconds

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The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho

Disney said, "follow your dreams" and our main character took that literally. Join us as we follow Santiago, the shepherd boy, while he travels internationally without a plan and puts his trust in strangers. What could possibly go wrong?

Share your thoughts with us on twitter (before it too is butchered) @coupleofnotes and on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes.

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2 years ago
49 minutes 15 seconds

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The Butcher and The Wren, Alaina Urquhart

Deep in the swamps of Louisiana, something villainous lurks. It's up to medical examiner, Wren to unlock the secrets of the dead, and catch the Bayou Butcher. She doesn't know, the man she's hunting, may be hunting her as well. Dive into this chilling crime thriller with us, as we review The Butcher and The Wren by Alaina Urquhart.  

Share your thoughts with us on twitter (before it too is butchered) @coupleofnotes and on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes. 

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2 years ago
40 minutes 38 seconds

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The Girl Who Drank The Moon, Kelly Barnhill

It is here, it is here, it is here. For an average length children's novel, this one took us a while to read and review. The Girl Who Drank the Moon is a high fantasy story with enough points of view to rival a George RR Martin tale, and we have some thoughts. Join us as we pick apart Kelly Barnhill's swampy moonlit tale, and share your thoughts with us on twitter @coupleofnotes and on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes.

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3 years ago
39 minutes 1 second

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Remarkably Bright Creatures, Shelby Van Pelt

You know your family is dysfunctional when you have to rely on an octopus to solve your problems. Meet Marcellus, the greatest octopus you'll wish there was more of; and Tova and Cameron, the human protagonists just developed enough for book clubbers around the country to project onto. Dive in with us, as we review, Shelby Van Pelt's, Remarkably Bright Creatures.

Follow us on twitter, @coupleofnotes and support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes

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3 years ago
1 hour 10 minutes 29 seconds

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Daisy Jones and The Six, Taylor Jenkins Reid

Welcome to the 1970's! Love is free, drugs are plentiful, and the future is Rock and Roll. The Six are a band on the fast track to success. But, will the addition of vocalist Daisy Jones take them to new heights, or see them crash and burn? This episode, we're reviewing Daisy Jones and The Six, the rock band mockumentary climbing the Goodreads charts.

Connect with us on social media! Twitter: @coupleofnotes Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes

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3 years ago
34 minutes 21 seconds

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Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir

The fate of the world rests in the hands of one man. If only he could remember who he is and what he's doing in space. And are those dead bodies? Space can be spooky, but don't worry, we have dad jokes and lengthy science lessons to light the way! 

Connect with us on social media! Twitter: @coupleofnotes Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes 

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3 years ago
1 hour 7 minutes 33 seconds

A Couple of Notes
Welcome to a Couple of Notes. Each episode writer Rome, and writer/editor Kaitlin will read a book they felt had an interesting premise, and discuss how successful, or unsuccessful, the author was in their execution. As this podcast does discuss every book in its entirety, spoiler warnings are in effect. Connect with A Couple of Notes on twitter @coupleofnotes and support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/coupleofnotes