Anna brings Surge on the great American 90's childhood literary journey that he missed out on. Right now we're going through RL Stine's Fear Street series in chronological order. It's evolved from having general discussions about the books to creating our own fan theory about the world of Fear Street. We also start each episode with a review of other books we've read recently. We occasionally interview authors.
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Episode 48 - Fear Street: 99 Fear Street: The House of Evil: The Third Horror
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Fear Street review starts at 8:36. Serge and Anna finally make it out of 99 Fear Street and the House of Evil trilogy unscathed. We can't say the same for all the characters in the book. Anna reviews C Pam Zhang's "How Much of These Hills is Gold" at the start of the cast.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Episode 47 - Fear Street: 99 Fear Street: The House of Evil: The Second Horror
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Anna and Surge make their way back to 99 Fear Street, this time with the McCloy family. Except this time, instead of a haunted house, we have to sit through Brandt's dating simulation. Oh joy! Surge reviews NK Jemisin's "The City We Became" at the start of the cast.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Episode 46 - Fear Street: 99 Fear Street: The House of Evil: The First Horror
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Surge and Anna embark on a new Fear Street trilogy, a reader's equivalent of an open house as we tour 99 Fear Street. We noped out as quickly as we could, but the Frasier family wasn't as lucky. Join us as we recount the Frasier Family folly from their time in the House of Evil. Anna reviews the latest book in the Pendergast series, Crooked River, …
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Episode 45 - Fear Street Super Chiller 7: Cheerleaders 4: The New Evil
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To no one's surprise, especially not Surge and Anna, the Evil that has haunted Corky Corcoran for an entire trilogy is back. Join us as we discuss this complete non-surprise. Anna reviews the first book in Maggie Stiefvater's new Dreamers trilogy, "Call Down The Hawk" and the start of the episode. Fear Street discussion starts at 8:48.…
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Episode 44 - Fear Street Super Chiller 6: The Dead Lifeguard
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Serge and Anna are starting the New Year off right with their long awaited discussion of Fear Street Super Chiller: The Dead Lifeguard. Things aren't what they seem! Or are they? Anna starts the episode off by reviewing Leigh Bardugo's adult novel debut, Ninth House.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Episode 43 - Fear Street 26: The Mind Reader
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Surge and Anna are back and this time, they're discussing Fear Street: The Mind Reader. Despite what the title says, there's surprisingly little mind reading actually happening in the book. Before the Fear Street discussion which starts at 10:19, Anna reviews the book "Red, White, & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston.…
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Episode 42 - Fear Street 25: One Evil Summer
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We're back with another Fear Street discussion! This time we're discussing Fear Street: One Evil Summer and boy oh boy do we get into the mythos here. Is Chrissy really the bad guy or is RL Stine doing some next level supernatural stuff? Before our Fear Street discussion: Surge reviews book 12 in the October Daye series - "Night and Silence" by Sea…
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Episode 41 - WE MET R.L. STINE BookExpo 2019 wrap-up
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It happened, it finally happened. Thanks to BookExpo America, we, your humble hosts of RetRead Podcast, met the one and only - R.L. Stine. Hear us talk about meeting the great R.L. Stine as well as our in-depth coverage of some panels we went to at BookExpo 2019.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Episode 40 - Fear Street 24: The Thrill Club
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Surge and Anna return to review and discuss Fear Street: The Thrill Club. If you're part of a group that tells scary stories, maybe don't use the name of your friends? Before our Fear Street discussion, Anna rants about the latest book in The Field Party series, Losing the Field.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Episode 39 - Fear Street 23: Double Date
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Hello? Anyone there? Anna and Surge are back and we're here reviewing sleazy Bobby Newkirk's antics from Fear Street: Double Date. Before that, Surge reviews N.K. Jemisin's award-winning Broken Earth trilogy.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Episode 38 - Fear Street 22: Bad Dreams
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We hope we won't give anyone nightmares in our discussion of Fear Street: Bad Dreams. This book threw us into a loop of Fear Street mythos and nitpicks that we're not sure we're out of. Anna reviews Cameron Chaney's book "There Are Monsters Here" at the top of the cast.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Episode 37 - Fear Street 21: The Dare
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We're finally back to the main Fear Street series with The Dare and we couldn't be happier. R.L. Stine starts us off with the topic he's best at, wealth discrepancy and entitlement. There's a lot to parse in this book and we get right into it. Anna reviews My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite at the top of the cast.…
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Episode 36 - The Fear Street Saga 03: The Burning
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Anna and Surge FINALLY finish up the Fear Street Saga trilogy with their discussion of The Burning. It took awhile but they finally get to the conclusion of the "epic" feud between the Fear (Fier) and Goode families. Before their Fear Street discussion: Surge reviews Supernatural Enhancements by Edgar Cantero, and Anna reviews The Lady's Guide to P…
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We interview NYT best selling author of Meddling Kids, Edgar Cantero. As always, we delve into the nitty gritty of his writing process followed by a conversation about his books: including his first English novel Supernatural Enhancements, and his latest novel This Body's Not Big Enough For Both of Us. Thanks Edgar for joining us at the Brooklyn Pu…
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Episode 34 - The Fear Street Saga 02: The Secret
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Anna and Surge finally get to the second book of the Fear Street Saga trilogy. Yes it took forever, but it took awhile for the rage to simmer down. The middle book of trilogies tend to be a letdown, but this was really something special. Before they get to Fear Street Saga: The Secret, Surge reviews Edgar Cantero's This Body's Not Big Enough For Bo…
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In a special interview episode, Anna and Surge interview author Bryce Gibson. His YA Southern Gothic Horror is a fresh take on the 90's teen horror genre.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Episode 32 - Book Expo Wrapup
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Surge has come back from his Asia worktrip and we FINALLY have our post BookExpo wrap up! This isn't like a normal episode. We talk about a lot of what's going on in the publishing industry, diversity, and some politics (and it's effects on the book world). It's really long, it's more nuanced than either one of us can manage, but we really tried ou…
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Episode 31 - The Fear Street Saga 01: The Betrayal
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Surge and Anna finally made it to the highly anticipated Fear Street Saga series. Finally learning about the history of the Fear or Fier family and the start of the blood feud between them and the Goode family. Before that, Surge reviews Myth and Madness by Daniel Hryhorczuk and Anna reviews The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan.…
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Episode 30 - Fear Street Super Chiller 5: Silent Night 2
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Reva Dalby is back for another holiday season of snide remarks and attempted murder. All is never calm when Reva's around. Before the discussion of Silent Night 2, we review two other books. Surge kicks us off with his review of "Evolutions - Fifteen Myths that Explain Our World" by Oren Harman. Anna reviews the final book in the Themis Files Trilo…
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Episode 29 - Fear Street Super Chiller 4: Broken Hearts
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A Valentine's Day surprise that no one really wants in the latest book of the Fear Street Super Chiller series. Anna and Surge also go full bore in developing their Fear Street mythos. Before the Fear Street deep dive, Anna and Surge review the first book in VE Schwab's Shades of Magic trilogy. The trilogy has a surprising link to the Fear Street m…
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Episode 28 - Fear Street 20: The New Boy
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Anna and Surge dissect The New Boy, which isn't as gross as it might sound. It's the next Fear Street book in the series and it doesn't quite mirror The New Girl content wise. Which was too be expected, except if you're Surge. Before that, they review a book of short stories called Saints and Charlatans by Sarim Baig.…
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Anna and Surge slather themselves with sunblock so they can discuss Fear Street: Sunburn.The peeling skin and intense pain are bad enough, why add murder to the mix? At the top of the cast, Surge and Anna also review Gloria Chao's American Panda. The most easily relatable book Anna has read in awhile.…
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The second season of RetRead Podcast starts out with a bang. We didn't cheat to get this episode out, but Carter sure cheated in the book. Anna and Surge talk about the ramifications of cheating in the Fear Street universe. Cheating vs justice, who will prevail? Before our discussion of The Cheater, Surge reviews Coyote Tales by Thomas King, illust…
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Episode 25 - Fear Street Super Chiller 3: Goodnight Kiss
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Surge and Anna discuss how Fear Street Super Chiller: Goodnight Kiss compares to other vampire books out there. It's dangerous to be a vacationing Shadyside student. Before our Fear Street review, Anna reviews City of Endless Night, the latest offering from the Pendergast series by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child.…
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Episode 24 - Fear Street Cheerleaders 03 - The Third Evil
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Surge and Anna finish up the Fear Street Cheerleaders trilogy (we assume New Evil doesn't count). How did RL Stine wrap up this brief series? Check it out in our episode. Before we get into Fear Street, Surge discusses a book of myths and legends called Tatterhood, and Anna discusses an anthology of short stories called Where the Stars Rise.…
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Episode 23 - Fear Street Cheerleaders 02 - The Second Evil
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Our first review of the year! Anna and Surge go in depth on the second installment of the Fear Street Cheerleaders series, The Second Evil. From grave rubbings to more deaths, we've upped the ante in this book. Before our Fear Street discussion, we review C. Robert Cargill's Sea of Rust and Nina Berkhout's The Mosaic. Both books were featured in ou…
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Episode 22 - Fear Street Cheerleaders 01 - The First Evil
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We start the Fear Street Cheerleaders series with The First Evil. What is more iconic than high school cheerleaders? It was inevitable that they'd make an appearance in the Fear Street series. Anna and Surge discuss their newest breakthrough in the Fear Street mythos thanks to The First Evil. Before this, they review Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero…
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Episode 21 - Fear Street 17: The Best Friend
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Have you ever been gaslighted by someone? Well if you have, was it as bad as what happened to Becka here on Fear Street? Anna and Surge discuss! Before we talk about Fear Street The Best Friend, we also review Good Morning Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton, and Deceit and Other Possibilities by Vanessa Hua.…
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Episode 20 - Fear Street 16: First Date
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A Fear Street first date goes as well as you'd think a Fear Street first date would go. Anna and Surge dive deep into the mythos in this next installment in the Fear Street series.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Episode 19 - Fear Street Super Chiller 2: Silent Night
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Surge and Anna discuss the 2nd Fear Street Super Chiller, Silent Night. Is there a protagonist as awful as Reva Dalby? Wow. The show starts with a special publication day review of the latest in the October Daye series, The Brightest Fell by Seanan McGuire.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Surge and Anna tackle their first Fear Street Super Chiller! Party Summer is the mantra of the book, but is it really the party these kids want? We discuss everything this book has to offer. Anna also reviews the first book in the October Daye series, Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Episode 17 - Fear Street 15: The Prom Queen
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Surge and Anna discuss one of the best (in their humble opinions) Fear Street books to date, The Prom Queen. Before their discussion, Surge reviews Shakespeare's The Tempest and Anna reviews the upcoming book Rose&Poe by Jack Todd.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Episode 16 - Fear Street 14: The Knife
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Surge and Anna start out the podcast with a review of Joe Hill's Nos4a2. Then they discuss in-depth, RL Stine's Fear Street: The Knife.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Episode 15 - Fear Street 13: The Secret Bedroom
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Surge FINALLY finished reading his book on Central American myths and legends and reviews it at the top of the show. Anna and Surge also discuss the next book in the Fear Street series, Fear Street: The Secret Bedroom.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Episode 14 - Fear Street 12: Lights Out
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Surge and Anna are back! In this episode, they discuss the 12th book in the Fear Street series, Lights Out. Talk about books that leave a bad taste. Anna also reviews Dan Chaon's Ill Will.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Episode 13 - Fear Street 11: The Fire Game
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Feel the pain! Anna and Surge discuss Fear Street: The Fire Game, and manage to add a lot more to the ever expanding Fear Street mythos. Have you ever heard of the Two Shadyside theory? Take a listen. Anna also reviews The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli at the top of the cast.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Surge and Anna discuss the most ill thought out plan in our discussion of Fear Street: Ski Weekend. We don't even see any skiing in the book! Anna also reviews the first 2 books in the Themis Files, Sleeping Giants and Waking Gods by Sylvain NeuvelΑπό τον RetRead Podcast
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A prolific poet and author of Last Machine in the Solar System, Matthew Isaac Sobin is the first author interview of the podcast. We talk about everything from serious topics like his writing process and publishing, to things like alien first contact. Give it a listen!Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Episode 10 - Fear Street 9: The Stepsister
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Anna and Surge discussing RL Stine playing with the trope of the "evil stepsister". But what's interesting is that it's up to the reader to decide which sister he's talking about. Anna also gives a brief review of Spaceman of Bohemia, and Pilot X.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Justine throws a Halloween Party on Fear Street and ends up giving us the best Fear Street book so far! Seriously though RL Stine, you've surprised us. Anna also gives a quick midway through review of Spaceman of Bohemia.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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RL Stine took Anna and Surge by surprise, hear how in our review of Fear Street: Haunted. Seriously guys, our predictions could not be more off for this book. Anna also gives a review of We Are Okay by Nina LaCour, a book she heard about from booktuber ProblemsOfABook NerdΑπό τον RetRead Podcast
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Mayra is sleepwalking all over Fear Street and we're here to discuss it. How do you pronounce Mayra anyways? Well, we figure it out eventually. Also, is Mayra the most gullible protagonist in all the Fear Street books so far? We sure think so. Anna also reviews The Animators by Kayla Rae Whitaker.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Anna and Surge get together to discuss Fear Street The Wrong Number. It's all about the fun of making prank phone calls in the early 90's and the not so fun part of it taking on Fear Street so someone obviously dies. We also have a conversation about manga and graphic novels.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Cara and Mark's parents are missing and we end up with our favorite Fear Street book to date. Seriously. We also get a lot further in our Fear Street/Corporate buyout conspiracy theory. Before this, we talk about Last Machine in the Solar System by Matthew Isaac Sobin. We give this book the highest rating of any book we've ever talked about.…
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Surge and Anna discuss Fear Street: The Overnight. Canoeing, camping, murder, typical outdoor trip for Fear Island. Before that, Anna gives a review of Sarah Kuhn's Heroine Complex.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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Meg is a total badass in The Surprise Party, book 2 in the Fear Street series. We talk about Crime&Punishment's influence on this book and how Surge was wrong about Cory and Lisa. Before we talk about Fear Street, Anna reviews Flying Lessons and Other Stories.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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We finally get into the meat of the podcast discussing our first Fear Street book, The New Girl. The discussion gets pretty heated at the end over the Cory/Lisa relationship. Before that, we talk about Point of No Return by Martha Gellhorn and The Night Shift by Stephen King.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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In our first episode, we give an overview of the show and discuss The Fireman by Joe Hill.Από τον RetRead Podcast
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