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A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 1)
In a brief segment, Shayne Topp referenced the title while chatting about books they liked, noting that it was slated for release in January. The mention was casual and no detailed endorsement or critique was offered.
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Episode: Why Would They Do This? | Reading Reddit Stories
A book by Sarah J. Moss was briefly mentioned in a conversation about books that the speakers liked. The book was said to be coming out in January.
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We'd be polite but there was a bit of tension there at least I thought so anyway Fast forward a few years and I'm married to my wonderful husband and Megan still works at the Barnes and Noble I went with my husband to the Barnes and Noble and Megan was there She was busy so I didn't try to have a conversation with her My husband was looking around on the other side of the store and I was in the maga section Don't judge I round a corner and almost bump into Megan I apologize and we both laugh and have small talk and talk about one of the few books Sarah J. Moss is coming out with in January
Come As You Are
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Shayne highlighted a nonfiction title on sexuality, noting its explanation of accelerators and brakes that influence desire and how external pressures can affect those mechanisms. He used the concepts to dissect a Reddit story, emphasizing how misunderstood 'low sex drive' often stems from overactive brakes rather than a lack of interest. The discussion conveyed enthusiasm for the book's insights and its relevance to understanding relational dynamics.
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Episode: Shayne's Favorite Reddit Stories | Reading Reddit...
A nonfiction book about sexuality, focusing on accelerators and brakes in human sexuality. The podcast hosts discussed the book's concepts of reactive sexuality and the pressure surrounding sex in relationships, using it to analyze one of the Reddit stories.
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I was just finished listening to a book, a nonfiction book on sexuality because I like psychology books and it's this book called Come As You Are and it's about...
In it she this this expert talks about how everyone has accelerators and brakes and that's like some people have more sensitive brakes. Some people have more sensitive accelerators, but she says what's damaging is over time people start to go like oh I just have no sex drive. It's like no your brakes are probably on like the situation's not right and you're not clocking what's preventing you from feeling it or interest? It's really fascinating.
Charlotte's Web
A Newbery Honor Award Winner
The book was briefly referenced when a host imagined a child, high from accidentally consuming edibles, watching it while coming down. The comment was used as a humorous visual rather than a recommendation, and the tone remained lighthearted and casual.
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Episode: The 4/20 Episode | Reading Reddit Stories
One of the podcast hosts imagined a child, high from accidentally ingesting edibles, watching this book while coming down from their high.
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I'm picturing in my head of this kid with the book, just...Yeah, just like...Just seeing Charlotte's Web like coming down on them, just like, aw.
Ring of Rosin
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The book was noted as a Christmas gift for a young cello student named Chloe, alongside a music book and a gift card for a new bow and instrument service. The hosts highlighted it as part of a thoughtful present rather than a specific recommendation.
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And Tango Makes Three
In the episode, Courtney Miller described reading the book to a preschool class at a Baptist school, noting its true‑story premise of two male penguins raising a chick and the resulting questions from the children about same‑sex relationships. She expressed that she adored the title and planned to read it to her own kids, despite feeling conflicted about the conservative environment. The discussion highlighted the book’s relevance for addressing diversity topics with young learners.
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Episode: Reddit's Biggest Regrets | Reading Reddit Stories
It is a children's book about two male penguins who raise a chick together; it was read to a preschool class at a Baptist school, prompting questions about same-sex relationships from the children.
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Today in class we were learning all about penguins. I had picked up And Tango Makes Three from the library...
once the story progressed to the two boy penguins raising an egg together, I realized I had captivated my students' attention but...missus user/honey badger ho is her username on reddit...how can they make a baby without a mommy?
fun fact the book is based on a true story about two gay penguins who raised a girl penguin who grew up to also be gay
I adore this book and I and we'll totally read it to my kids but as a new preschool teacher at a very Christian church faaaaak
oh my god that's so insane I'm sorry you're banning nature they are real thing
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