Cooked Lesbian Novels + Lady Gaga’s Chaos

Sometimes we just want to pour into something we like. It was a tough novel for Renee and Margot. For Ashley and Nox, this is Lady Gaga’s new album. Adjust the conversation twice, surrounding why we like what we like.

What is a stubborn novel? With Margot Douihy (0:23)

Renee has been reading many books that are described as “cooked”, but what does that actually mean? Thankfully author Margo Douihy is a friend of the FBC because she is a literal expert on the subject. Margot shares the logo of some stubborn novels, some advice on listing authors of the genre, and some examples of popular media you may not realize are hard-working.

Chaotic Measures (21:47)

Lady Gaga’s latest album Mayhem is released on March 7, 2025, and that’s what both Ashley and Nox are listening to. During this conversation, they shared their favorite songs from the album and discussed their admiration for the release’s promotions, as well as some ideas on the impact of fans on their mental health.

Books and resources mentioned:

Margot Douaihy’s scorching grace

Margot Douaihy’s Blessing Water

Raymond Chandler’s simple art of murder

Wilkie White’s White’s White’s White’s

Sara Peretsky’s VI Warshawski Series

Sue Grafton’s Kinsey Milhone Series

Cheryl A. Head’s Charlie Mack Series

Lev AC Rosen’s Evander Mills Series

Ellen Hart’s Jane Lawless series

Anne Proulx Brokeback Mountain

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When fans go backwards to the celebrity boundaries

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This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the land of the Dakota ancestors.

Original music In Amarin

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