The Read-Along: A Mini Book Club For Your Ears

Episode 462"The Halter" by Darby McDevitt, Chapter 3
A pair of suspicious characters offer Kennedy a job that's too good to pass up. Scott and Anita discuss how unusual a pair Auntie and Friend are.
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Episode 461"The Halter" by Darby McDevitt, Chapter 2
Work follows Kennedy to his local watering hole, where he just wants to get his mind off of life. Scott and Anita discuss simulation addiction, and how it's a symptom of a dying world.
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Episode 460"The Halter" by Darby McDevitt, Chapter 1
Kennedy Stark finds a bloody hotel room, a crooked cop, and not everything is as it seems. Anita thinks the narrator already has a distinct voice, while Scott loves the little bit of lore we're teased with.
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Episode 459"City of Others" by Jared Poon, Final Overview
Scott and Anita talk about themes, favourite parts, offer constructive criticism, and discuss whether this book would be best adapted into a film, or something else entirely.
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Episode 458"City of Others" by Jared Poon, Chapter Twenty-Nine
With the city saved, the team gets back to the daily grind. Scott and Anita discuss whether or not this is a sitcom-style reset.
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Episode 457"City of Others" by Jared Poon, Chapter Twenty-Eight
Ben finally has a chance to have a meaningful talk with Mr. Tan. Anita finds this chapter particularly touching, while Scott thinks Ben has seriously misinterpreted what his role in the party is.
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Episode 456"City of Others" by Jared Poon, Chapter Twenty-Seven
An entire possessed neighbourhood tries to stop the team from finishing their job. Scott and Anita discuss the climactic fight with Mrs. Tan.
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Episode 455"City of Others" by Jared Poon, Chapter Twenty-Six
The team hatches a last ditch plan that actually addresses an old man's grief. Scott discusses having suggested this plan entire chapters earlier to Anita, while Anita loves how everyone gets ready for the climax.
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Episode 454"City of Others" by Jared Poon, Chapter Twenty-Five
Ben finally has a moment to stop and think, and gets some understated advice from his dad. Anita is pleased Ben is giving himself time to heal, while Scott gets a little choked up.
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Episode 453"City of Others" by Jared Poon, Chapter Twenty-Four
The team launches another desperate attempt to stop the approaching doom, only to come up short again. Scott wonders what could come to the team's rescue, while Anita wants to see some of the action on screen.
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Episode 452"City of Others" by Jared Poon, Chapter Twenty-Three
Ben's poor and rash decisions lead to a catastrophic failure. Anita and Scott spend the episode being very angry at Ben.
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Episode 451"City of Others" by Jared Poon, Chapter Twenty-Two
Ben gets one step ahead of the Jinn, and does a favour for a friend. Anita and Scott speculate more over Ben's sexuality.
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