Unbound With Trish And Jess

While chatting about "The Fourth Hand" by John Irving, Jess and Trish begin to ponder if there is a lot more weird sex in books than they realized until podcasting about it, or if they have a predilection for a certain type of novel. They discuss books which were better as movies and have a moment of intense consensus. Next month, "Zorro" by Isabel Allende. (Musical Credit: When the Lion Sleeps Tonight performed by Rockapella)

Trish and Jess read "Bear" by Marian Engel, an award winning Canadian novel about a woman who falls in romantic, sexual, actualized love with a bear. Jess and Trish discuss the inherent physical dangers, the complications in getting a bear to do what a lady wants in bed, and briefly consider romantic armadillo love. Next month, The Fourth Hand by John Irving. (Musical Credit: Bear Necessities by Phil Harris & Bruce Reitherman)

Things get tipsy as we close out the year with "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon. This was a real bodice ripper, so we talked about beating women with belts, weird homo-erotic rape scenes, P in V, and oh so much more. The romance continues in the new year with an Unbound classic: "Bear" by Marian Engel.(Musical Credit: Loch Lomond performed by The Hangovers)

This month Trish and Jess challenge each other to "Judge a Book  by it's Title" and both fail miserably. Their review of "Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World" by Haruki Murakami encompasses Bob Dylan, Danny Boy, and loneliness. Jess cites the most New England way to kill yourself and Trish finds a book where people turn into furniture. Next month, "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon. (Musical credit: Danny Boy by Bing Crosby)

For our one year anniversary (Woohoo!), we talk about the graphic novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. Next month we tackle Haruki Murakami's Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World.(Musical Credit: Kidda by Natacha Atlas)

Trish and Jess begin by sharing favorite examples of fan fic and Jess tries not to cry. They then delve into "On Beauty" by Zadie Smith and the two main families: the American Belsey family, with white British art professor Howard and his African American wife Kiki and their three children, and the Trinidadian-British Kipps family with British art professor Monty and wife Carlene and their two children. Their are midlife crises, smug superiority, bad outfits, hairy nipples, and families trying to hold on through it all. This month's Top 5 List is men twice your age. Next month's they read the graphic novel "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi. (Musical Credit: Tokyo by Sound Tribe Sector 9)

Jess and Trish assess "Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. They debate the unlikelihood of two female characters getting pregnant after having sex once and reasons why you would go to Planned Parenthood besides an abortion. Perhaps most importantly, they discuss how a threesome with two men is like petting two dogs at once. Next month's book is "On Beauty" by Zadie Smith. (Musical Credit: Spanish Mary by The New Basement Tapes)

Jess and Trish review "How to Get into the Twin Palms" by Karolina Waclawiak. They discuss burning down LA, the painful awkwardness of acting like a 15 year old when in your late twenties, and that you cannot realistically dye your hair red if you have just previously dyed in black. Next month they read "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon as recommended by listener @FittenTrim on Twitter. (Musical Credit: 50 Pieces by Andrew Bird's Bowl of Fire)

Jess and Trish discuss the pleasures of reading under the covers as a child when you were supposed to be asleep. They then asses "Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell" by discussing mice being turned into potions for madness, book hoarding, anxiety rashes, and exceptional character development. Next month's book, "How to Get into the Twin Palms" by Karolina Waclawiak. (Musical Credit: The Sorcerer's Apprentice by Paul Dukas)

This month we try to fit 603 pages of indian sorrow into an hour-long podcast. It's a miracle, but we did it. Buckle up for the insane levels of poverty, human cruelty, and misfortune that befall these characters. Next month we read Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke. Oh right, and check out our new . (Musical Credit: Invocation by Shpongle)

Trish and Jess identify books they will own but will never read, sometimes because they have squishy hearts and sometimes because they hate history. Trish knows someone who gotten broken up with because they read "Ulysses" too much,  Jess is unsympathetic to suddenly blinded charachters because Daredevil is so badass, and a talking dog scolds other dogs all while assessing this month's book, "Blindness." Next month: "A Fine Balance" by Rohinton Mistry. (Musical Credit: I can see clearly now by Johnny Nash)

While assessing "Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore" by Robin Sloan, Trish and Jess discuss hypothetical hedgehog names that have come from the deep truth of dreams, Mr. Penumbra is weighed against Dumbledore, and the economic value of animating boobs are all discussed in this month's episode. Next month's book: "Blindness" by Jose Saramago. (Musical Credit: Princes of the Universe by Queen)

This month we talk about Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn. One of the 40% of books Trish actually likes! Who does or does not get murdered is discussed, but more importantly, are there any characters in this book that deserve our affection? Your hosts are of different opinions. Next month: Mr. Penumbra's 24-hour bookstore by Robin Sloan. (Musical Credit: She's Leaving Home by The Easy Star All-Stars)

This month we bring you a discussion on The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng. Next month we discuss Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. (Musical Credit: Confluence by John Williams)

We close 2014 with Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, by John Berendt. Next month we read The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng. (Musical Credit: Georgia on my mind by Ray Charles)

This month, Trish and Jess talk about "The Sparrow" by Mary Doria Russell. We learn that Trish doesn't care about space potatoes, there's all kinds of sexual tension, and Jess just wants Tim Gunn to be happy. Next month is "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" by John Berendt. (Musical Credit: Paer Natus Est Nobis Et Filius Datus Est Nobis by Benedictine Monks Of Santo Domingo De Silos)

In the premiere episode, Trish and Jess face off in "Judge a Book by its Title" before assessing their first book choice: "Horns" by Joe Hill. Discussion wraps up with their top 5 lists of horror novels. Next month: The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell. (Musical Credit: Devil with the Blue Dress On by Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels)