Welcome to our first Book Club episode. Today we are reviewing Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn, a small town Christmas rom com with enemies to lovers energy, unhinged holiday chaos, and one popcorn garland moment we will never forget.
We start by reading a five star review and a one star review of Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal and sharing where we land in between. Then we break down:
• Atlas and Betty’s chaotic chemistry
• The narrator and why he might be the real star of the story
• The snowstorm rescue
• The breakup, the redemption, and the garland heard around the world
Up next
Our next read is a thriller filled with twists and turns, so make sure to follow so you know what we pick. In January, we will be covering People We Meet on Vacation, both the movie and the book, for a full breakdown.
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Kami sits down with bestselling author Alyson Richman to talk about The Missing Pages, her haunting new novel set between the Titanic and the halls of Harvard. Part ghost story and part love story, it follows Harry Widener, a passionate book collector who perished on the Titanic, and Violet Hutchins, a modern-day Harvard student drawn to the mysteries within his memorial library.
As strange occurrences unfold, Violet begins to wonder if Harry’s spirit is reaching out to reveal the secret he took to the grave. The Missing Pages is a moving, ghostly story and the perfect October read.
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We survived Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty… barely.
The TSITP Season 3 finale was a wild ride. From Ring-Gate to Jerewonka, a canceled wedding, and Bonrad endgame confirmation, this episode breaks down the finale chaos, shares my unhinged reactions, and dives into the highs, lows, and what might be next in The Summer I Turned Pretty movie.
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Belly’s still in Paris, Jeremiah’s in his hoe phase, Laurel might have caught the ick from John, and Conrad and Belly are basically pen pals. Episode 10 of TSITP was loaded!
In this episode, I am breaking down The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, Episode 10 from Belly kissing a boy who hasn’t lived in Susannah’s womb to Jeremiah’s possible Ratatouille arc.
I'll unpack all the Easter eggs you might have missed and share my predictions for how the final episode will tie everything together.
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Belly’s Paris adventure kicks off when a thief steals her backpack with her passport and “priceless” ring (worth maybe a croissant), leading to what might be the best Apple Airtag ad placement of all time.
In this episode, I break down The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, Episode 9, from Belly chasing the thief into a Paris nightclub to Conrad’s emotional heart to heart with Adam to Jeremiah’s messy spiral after the cancelled wedding.
I’ll unpack all the Easter eggs you might have missed and share my predictions for how the final two episodes will tie everything together.
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This week I’m recapping The Summer I Turned Pretty, Season 3, Episode 8. The wedding is off. Secrets are spilling everywhere. Conrad shows up in a full revenge fit. Susannah is stirring the pot from beyond the grave. And Belly buys a ticket to Paris instead of doing what most people do after a breakup, getting bangs or cutting her hair.
I’m also reacting to the new TSITP trailer for the rest of the season. The confusion is real, the excitement is high, and the chaos is unmatched. From Paris love interests to Conrad’s letters finally making it to the screen, I’ve got theories, Easter eggs, and predictions that will keep us spiraling until Episode 9.
If you love The Summer I Turned Pretty, you’ll want to hear this full recap of My Life With the Walter Boys Season 1. This episode of Thanks, I’ll Take It From Here covers every twist, messy love triangle, and small-town drama that makes this series the unexpected “TSITP with a Temu twist.
Here’s what I cover in this recap:
This recap breaks down why Walter Boys is worth watching if you enjoy teen romance, family drama, and the same kind of emotional chaos that drives The Summer I Turned Pretty.
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We’re breaking down The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Episode 7. Belly is running on pure delusion and vibes. Conrad is crying on the beach like a lost puppy. And Jeremiah is out here turning his wedding into a “weeding” with frat boy gift bags.
What’s inside this episode:
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Bella Swan went from vampire baseball to cliff diving just to hallucinate a boy she’d known for 8 months. We pulled her birth chart and vampire rebirth chart to ask the real question: did the stars make Bella unhinged, or was she just built that way? And seriously… why did she think motorcycles and cliff diving were valid coping mechanisms?
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TSITP Season 3 Episode 6 has Belly one meltdown away from canceling this wedding. Conrad is stuck in his sad little Bob the Builder era, doing projects around the house like that’s going to heal him. And Jeremiah somehow knows chocolate cake better than credit scores.
In this recap I cover:
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I also made a TSITP Season 3 bingo card and drinking game, plus a guide to throwing the ultimate TSITP watch party. They’re all posted on my socials.
On today’s episode, Kami dives into episode 5 of The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3.
I’m also sharing my full pitch for a potential NYC spin-off with Taylor, Steven, and Denise. Same messy love triangle energy, just a new city and fresh drama you’ll want greenlit.
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Edward Cullen’s birth chart is just as dramatic as he is.
In this Twilight astrology deep dive, Kami and astrologer Kat break down Edward Cullen’s birth and vampire rebirth charts. From his Gemini sun to a Scorpio Mars that radiates serious red flag energy, we explore what the stars reveal about Edward’s moral spirals, tortured romance, and sparkly vampire lore.
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This week’s episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty was absolutely unhinged, and I’m breaking down every second of it.
Belly turns 21 working double shifts, while Jeremiah plays walking Uber Eats for his dad’s company.
Laurel refuses to support the wedding, Jeremiah delivers a TED Talk on commitment (like Cabo didn’t happen), and Taylor cancels her NYC internship to pay off her mom’s salon debt. Belly decides not to go to Paris because she doesn’t want to be away from Jeremiah.
Conrad quietly returns to Cousins and spends most of the episode getting trolled by his ex and his brother. His eye roll? Historic.
We’re unpacking food-runner nepotism, awkward office affairs, and whether Jeremiah is in love or just trying to win.
Plus, I’m pitching the Laurel and Susannah Y2K college spin-off that Jenny Han needs to greenlight immediately.
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In this chaotic deep dive of The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, Episode 3, Kami is joined by Devon from @bostonwenches to break down every awkward moment, from Jeremiah’s $298 ring (yes, I looked it up) to the painfully public proposal fallout at the family brunch.
We also unpack Taylor’s mom drama, Conrad’s emotional unraveling, and the wild reality that Belly’s entire body count might be standing at the altar during her wedding 👀
Plus:
🔹 Rewrites we wish had actually happened
🔹 Was Laurel in love with Susannah?
🔹 Who’s getting a spinoff?
New episodes drop weekly.
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Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty came in hot. I’m breaking down Episodes 1 and 2: the messy Cabo fight, Belly’s emotional spiral, Steven and Taylor’s situationship, and that ringless proposal nobody asked for.
We’re talking love triangles, secret hookups, shady advice, and why the internet is roasting Jeremiah.
New episodes drop weekly with hot takes and full group chat energy. Follow Thanks, I’ll Take It From Here wherever you listen and follow me @takeitfromherepod
Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty drops tomorrow—so here’s your refresher. In just 10 minutes, I break down everything from Season 1 and 2: the love triangles, the beach house drama, the deb ball chaos, and of course... the Conrad vs. Jeremiah debate.
Whether you're Team Conrad, Team Jeremiah, or Team Everyone Needs Therapy, this recap will get you fully caught up and ready for the final season.
🩵 Weekly reaction episodes kick off this week as the final season airs — with special guests, wild theories, and all the tea.
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Is James Gunn’s Superman the reboot DC fans have been waiting for?
In this episode of Thanks, I’ll Take It From Here, we break down the 2025 Superman film with a special guest. From plot twists and political themes to Ultraman, Krypto, and Mister Terrific stealing scenes, we cover what this new era of DC is really about.
We also unpack how the film mirrors both past and present global tensions, and debate whether Lex Luthor is a visionary or just unhinged.
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Also catch me at Baltimore Comic Con and send me a DM if you’ll be there.
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In this quick bonus episode, I'm breaking down everything we know so far about Jurassic World Rebirth. From the cast to the plot details to that creepy six-limbed T-Rex hybrid, I’m covering all the early info. I also share my predictions about the story, the tone, and what this new chapter could mean for the future of the franchise. With Gareth Edwards directing and the original Jurassic Park screenwriter returning, this could be the reset fans have been waiting for.
Joe Goldberg is finally in jail, but after five seasons of stalking, murder, and love bombing, is that really justice?
In this episode of Thanks, I’ll Take It From Here, Kami breaks down the final season of You on Netflix, covering the chaos, the character arcs, and how the show turned the audience into accomplices.
Plus, stick around for a bonus interview with indie author Alastair. His thriller The Silent Hunt explores trauma and moral complexity through another dangerously complicated lead.
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In this episode of Thanks, I’ll Take It From Here, Kami, Erica, and Katelyn spill all the season 3 tea: the biggest shocks, that cliffhanger pregnancy, a full roast of Wellsbury’s messiest men, and our boldest (and most unhinged) theories for season 4.
Think of it as your Ginny & Georgia group chat: unfiltered takes, messy theories, and plenty of laughs.
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