Thanks to listener Debra who told us to read this because "you guys should treat yourself and read a fun one for your podcast. I’m sure you will have plenty to criticize." You betcha! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast every other Tuesday! Here’s the book list for Season 13 - all fan recom...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 26 min
We are BACK with eppy two, THE WHISPER MAN by "Alex" "North." An *instant* New York Times bestseller, TWM has been called "brilliant" "superb" "poignant" and "thrilling" by major publications and "a bad The Shining knock off" by us. Who do you trust??? Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast ev...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 42 min
Welcome back, book nerds! Thanks to Christine who told us to read this “horribly executed book” and yet somehow still a NYT bestseller! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast every other Tuesday! Here’s the book list for Season 13 - all fan recommends: - Survive the Night by Riley Sager - The ...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Welcome back, book nerds! In this Season 13 promo we announce the incredible list of books we are forcing you all to read in the next few weeks! We make our triumphant return June 21! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast every other Tuesday! Here’s the book list for Season 13 - all fan recom...
Jun 07, 2022•6 min
Season Finale! We read New York Times bestseller Bringing Up Bébé by Pamela Druckerman - will it help make our babies into perfect babies who sleep through the night and eat sugarless hot chocolate? Find out! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast every other Tuesday! Here’s the book list for ...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 40 min
This week we read New York Times bestseller My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell! The NYTs calls it both "a creepy account of abuse and an overwrought teenage girl’s love story." Can it be both??? We weigh in! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast every other Tuesday! Here’s the book lis...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 33 min
MBCers! This week we read Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut, or as Sarah calls it Breakfast for Champions. Also known as Goodbye Blue Monday, BOC is not only a champion in title, it's also a CHAMPION of the NYTs bestseller list. (56 weeks!) But why? Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 35 min
This week we read New York Times bestseller The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James, a book that’s not so much a ghost story as it is a story with some ghosts. Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast every other Tuesday! Here’s the book list for Season 12: - [ ] You by Caroline Kepnes - [ ] You ...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 17 min
MBCers! This week we read It's Not About the Bike by Lance Armstrong, a NYTs bestseller where Lance Armstrong does a lot of lying but also, he had cancer, so how mad can you get? Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast every other Tuesday! Here’s the book list for Season 12: - [ ] You by Caroli...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 6 min
MBCers! This week we read The Grace Year by Kim Liggett, a NYTs bestseller about 16 year old girls who have to go to a worse-than-the lord of the flies-type island to rid themselves of their whore magic. Can they do it? Will the book be better than the 5 other books it stole its plot from? Find out with us on this week's ep! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary meri...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 23 min
We’re baaaaack! We read New York Times bestseller You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero - will it help us all become disgustingly rich? Find out! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast every other Tuesday! Here’s the book list for Season 12: - [ ] You by Caroline Kepnes - [ ] You Are...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 25 min
We’re baaaaack! We read New York Times bestseller You by Caroline Kepnes - does it live up to it’s Lifetime/Netflix adaption? Can a book club read about a serial killer who loves books and not feel morally confused? Find out! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast every other Tuesday! Here’s t...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Welcome back, book nerds! In this Season 12 promo we announce the incredible list of books we are forcing you all to read in the next few weeks! We make our triumphant return January 11! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast every other Tuesday! Here’s the book list for Season 12: - [ ] You b...
Dec 14, 2021•7 min
MBCerssss! For our season finale we read The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. The book was on the New York Times bestseller list for more than 260 consecutive weeks (more than 5 consecutive years). 5. Years. Was it good? We find out so YOU don't have to! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast ...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 27 min
MBCerssss! This week we read Big Magic: How to Live a Creative Life, and Let Go of Your Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert! Andddd we have special guest, actor and data scientist Anthony Arbaiza - @Anthony_Arbaiza! Published in 2015, BM was an INSTANT NYTs best seller, promising to "crack open a world of wonder and joy." We're also thrilled to be reviewing Elizabeth Gilbert for a second time on the cast! Welcome back! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who re...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 21 min
MBCerssss! This week we read The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins, and we're joined by our very special guest Shadé Olasimbo (@FCOlasimbo)! The Wife Upstairs is a 2021 thriller that has been called "a delicious twist on a Gothic classic." Is it delicious? We'll let you be the judge (jk we will just judge). Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's ca...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Waddup book nerds! This week we’re reading The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck by Mark Manson with special guest and podcast host Ryan Coutu! This book spent over 178 weeks on the NYT Bestseller list and came out in 2016, a time when cursing in titles was REALLY COOL! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Hellooooo MBCers!! This week we read The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett! Bennett's story of twin girls growing up in the segregated South debuted at number one on the, you guessed it, New York Times bestseller list! Are we dumb for picking this book? You'll find out! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute....
May 25, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Waddup book nerds! This week we’re reading Peyton Place by Grace Metalious - aka the 60s soap opera starring Mia Farrow! This 1956 sexy romp was a New York Times bestseller before it even hit bookstores! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here’s the book list for Se...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Hello bookies! This week we read the NYTs best seller The Wives by Tarryn Fisher. 336 pages of thrills and twists twists twists! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here’s the book list for Season 11: Bridgerton By Julia Quinn The Wives By Tarryn Fisher Peyton Place ...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Waddup book nerds! This week we’re reading Bridgerton By Julia Quinn - aka the Netflix smash hit of 2020. This New York Times bestseller is sexy, simple, and full of nonsense to whine about! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here’s the book list for Season 11: Brid...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Welcome back, book nerds! In this Season 11 promo we announce the incredible list of book we are forcing you all to read in the next few weeks! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here’s the book list for Season 11: BridgertonBy Julia Quinn The WivesBy Tarryn Fisher ...
Apr 20, 2021•5 min
This week we read a NYT bestseller & high school classic: The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. This is Johnna’s favorite book and she’s brought on English Teacher Nikolas Oscar Sparks to help her defend it. Right? Maybe... Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesd...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 30 min
This week we read NYT bestseller Untamed by Glennon Doyle, a memoir by someone who is married to someone famous and also runs a mom blog. So we’re gonna love it, right? Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here’s the book list for Season 10: The Christmas Shoes by Don...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 22 min
This week we read NYT bestseller The Overachievers by Alexandra Robbins, a book about nerdy kids applying to college at Clara’s high school. Oh, so what, we’re all supposed to think Clara’s smart now? Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here’s the book list for Seaso...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 1 min
This week we read NYT bestseller Open Book by Jessica Simpson, a memoir about a businesswoman who used to be the knock-off Britney Spears. What could go wrong? Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here’s the book list for Season 10: The Christmas Shoes by Donna VanLie...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 48 min
New year, new bad book! This week we are back with the NYTs bestseller The Guest List by Lucy Foley, and we have some di-vi-ded opinions on this one! It gets heated! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here’s the book list for Season 10: The Christmas Shoes by Donna ...
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 37 min
It’s our last book of 2020, and boy, is it a rollercoaster to hell! This week we read NYT bestseller This Man Confessed by Jodi Ellen Malpas, also known as the book Sabrina accidentally read last season and is now punishing us by making it an official tenth season book. What could go wrong? Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's p...
Dec 29, 2020•1 hr 34 min
Welcome back, book nerds! This week we read NYT bestseller Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty. It’s a 400-page therapy session with LSD! What could go wrong? Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here’s the book list for Season 10: The Christmas Shoes by Donna Va...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Welcome back, book nerds! This week we read NYT bestseller The Christmas Shoes by Donna VanLiere. It’s an email chain turned song turned book turned Hallmark Christmas movie! What could go wrong? Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here’s the book list for Season 10:...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 28 min
