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Fiction Friends Jet Luga and Mariana Varela
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Fiction Friends is a book review and explainer podcast between two friends, Jet and Mariana, who have very different tastes in literary fiction.
In this podcast, we will cover our favorite fiction titles in all of literature, ranging from classics and old-time favorites to modern romance and contemporary thrillers. We both take turns choosing a book to cover for each episode wherein we discuss the book's spoiler-free summary, initial thoughts, favorite quotes, favorite scenes, and our general feelings about the book's underlying themes and messages.
This book review and explainer is dedicated to lovers of fiction and literature. Join us in our conversations and share in our passion for storytelling.
For book suggestions, inquiries, or general comments, feel free to reach out to us at fictionfriendsph@gmail.com.
Where else to find us:
www.instagram.com/jetluga
www.instagram.com/marianagvarela
www.instagram.com/fictionfriendsph
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Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh Full Book Review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana are joined by Geisha, the woman behind @bookxchild on Instagram as they discuss Lapvonoa by Ottessa Moshfegh.
This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who haven’t read the book yet. For this review, we will be tackling the following topics:
Spoiler-free Summary
Initial Thoughts and Impressions
Who the Book is For
Context about the Book and Author
Favorite Quotes
Memorable Moments
Overall Opinions, and more!
Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release!
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079
Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogle
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJt
Stitcher: https://partners.stitcher.com/show/619888/stats
Radio Republic: https://radiopublic.com/fiction-friends-8g7ze1
Follow us on Instagram:
Fiction Friends: www.instagram.com/fictionfriendsph
Jet: www.instagram.com/jetluga
Mariana: www.instagram.com/marianagvarela
Music in this episode:
About That Oldie by Vibe Tracks
Koto San by Ofshane -
5-Minute Reviews: Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads.
In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Jet talks about Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release!
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079
Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogle
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJt
Stitcher: https://partners.stitcher.com/show/619888/stats
Radio Republic: https://radiopublic.com/fiction-friends-8g7ze1
Follow us on Instagram:
Fiction Friends: www.instagram.com/fictionfriendsph
Jet: www.instagram.com/jetluga
Mariana: www.instagram.com/marianagvarela
Music:
Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod -
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book The Secret History by Donna Tartt. Largely responsible for the dark academia social media aesthetic, The Secret History was a consequential publication that inspired many other literary works of similar themes. The story follows a group of Greek classics students who find themselves getting caught up in a sinister murder plot.
This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who haven’t read the book yet. For this review, we will be tackling the following topics:
Spoiler-free Summary
Initial Thoughts and Impressions
Who the Book is For
Context about the Book and Author
Favorite Quotes
Memorable Moments
Overall Opinions, and more!
Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release!
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079
Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogle
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJt
Stitcher: https://partners.stitcher.com/show/619888/stats
Radio Republic: https://radiopublic.com/fiction-friends-8g7ze1
Follow us on Instagram:
Fiction Friends: www.instagram.com/fictionfriendsph
Jet: www.instagram.com/jetluga
Mariana: www.instagram.com/marianagvarela
Music in this episode:
About That Oldie by Vibe Tracks
Koto San by Ofshane -
5-Minute Reviews: Animal by Lisa Taddeo
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads.
In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about Animal by Lisa Taddeo
Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release!
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079
Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogle
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJt
Stitcher: https://partners.stitcher.com/show/619888/stats
Radio Republic: https://radiopublic.com/fiction-friends-8g7ze1
Follow us on Instagram:
Fiction Friends: www.instagram.com/fictionfriendsph
Jet: www.instagram.com/jetluga
Mariana: www.instagram.com/marianagvarela
Music:
Windswept by ann annie -
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro Full Book review
In this episode, Jet and Mariana talk about the book Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. In this story, we explore the life of an artificial friend Klara and how this artificially intelligent being navigates the world around her and figures out her place in it.
This episode features a full in-depth review with a spoiler-free segment at the beginning for listeners who haven’t read the book yet. For this review, we will be tackling the following topics:
Spoiler-free Summary
Initial Thoughts and Impressions
Who the Book is For
Context about the Book and Author
Favorite Quotes
Memorable Moments
Overall Opinions, and more!
Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release!
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079
Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogle
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJt
Stitcher: https://partners.stitcher.com/show/619888/stats
Radio Republic: https://radiopublic.com/fiction-friends-8g7ze1
Follow us on Instagram:
Fiction Friends: www.instagram.com/fictionfriendsph
Jet: www.instagram.com/jetluga
Mariana: www.instagram.com/marianagvarela
Music in this episode:
About That Oldie by Vibe Tracks
Koto San by Ofshane -
5-Minute Reviews: Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho
5-Minute Reviews is our short-form spoiler-free content for some of our more interesting reads.
In this episode of 5-Minute Reviews, Mariana talks about Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho
Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on every new release!
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fiction-friends/id1559514079
Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/FictionFriendsGoogle
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HoHffDE6VMXc0UvQbNuJt
Stitcher: https://partners.stitcher.com/show/619888/stats
Radio Republic: https://radiopublic.com/fiction-friends-8g7ze1
Follow us on Instagram:
Fiction Friends: www.instagram.com/fictionfriendsph
Jet: www.instagram.com/jetluga
Mariana: www.instagram.com/marianagvarela
Music:
Divine Life Society by Jesse Gallagher