Things get magically weird this week as the #BookSquad discusses ‘Gingerbread’ by Helen Oyeyemi. We discuss childhood and nostalgia, friendship and family relationships, and what the heck is actually happening plot-wise. Plus, we talk about some of our own family recipes and get into ‘Pet Sematary’ feedback. Head over to the #BookSquadBlog for more content, including TV recaps, book reviews and other miscellany. Next Up: HATEpisode #2! Rage-read along with us for Shari Lapena’s novel ‘A Stranger in the House,’ coming up on the next othersode. On our next bookpisode, we’re covering ‘An Absolutely Remarkable Thing’ by Hank Green. Check our social media on April 26 for a special giveaway featuring this book and pet-related goodies!

TOC

0:30 – Is it ok to call women “girls?”
6:07 – A favorite family recipe!
15:30 – Summary
19:40 – OK, but what’s really happening?? It’s wild.
29:25 – Is Gretel evil?
41:20 – Childhood and nostalgia
47: 45 – What does it mean to write a story about gingerbread?
56:00 – Favorite quotes
57:30 – Friendship is a weird thing.
1:03:17 – Ratings – both ours and Vox’s
– Vox Review: https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/3/7/18254730/gingerbread-review-helen-oyeyemi
1:12:20 – ‘Pet Sematary’ feedback!
1:18:19 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Next Othersode 5/6: ‘A Stranger in the House’ by Shari Lapena
Next Bookpisode 5/20: ‘An Absolutely Remarkable Thing’ by Hank Green