We’re going to read book two (The Summer I Turned Pretty: It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han) and discuss how it’s similar/different from the episodes! I’ve been wanting to do this ever since it aired and I’m so excited! I want to make these kind of mini episodes, so here’s how it’s going to be broken down: Week 5: Ch 10-12, Episode 2 (0:22 - 0:42) Week 6: Ch 13-15, Epidode 3 (0: SUBSCRIBE TO THE SUBSTACK: https://thesummeristartedapodcast.substack.com/ *CONTAINS SPOILERS* BEFORE...

We’re going to read book two (The Summer I Turned Pretty: It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han) and discuss how it’s similar/different from the episodes! I’ve been wanting to do this ever since it aired and I’m so excited! I want to make these kind of mini episodes, so here’s how it’s going to be broken down: Week 2: Ch 1-3, Episode 1 (0:00 - 0:28) Week 3: Ch 3-6, Episode 1 (0:29 - 0:57) Week 4: Ch 7-9, Episode 2 (0:00 - 0:21) Week 5: Ch 10-12, Episode 2 (0:22 - 0:42) SUBSCRIBE TO...

We’re going to read book two (The Summer I Turned Pretty: It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han) and discuss how it’s similar/different from the episodes! I’ve been wanting to do this ever since it aired and I’m so excited! I want to make these kind of mini episodes, so here’s how it’s going to be broken down: Week 2: Ch 1-3, Episode 1 (0:00 - 0:28) Week 3: Ch 3-6, Episode 1 (0:29 - 0:57) Week 4: Ch 7-10, Episode 2 (0:00 - 0:21) Week 5: Ch 11-14, Episode 2 (0:22 - 0:42) SUBSCRIBE TO...

LET'S CATCH UP! SUBSCRIBE TO THE SUBSTACK: https://thesummeristartedapodcast.substack.com/ *CONTAINS SPOILERS* BEFORE WE WERE STRANGERS SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59B0dRqmE5bfISZbwz1Fhb?si=46b6808e7fc4453a FOLLOW ON INSTA https://www.instagram.com/thesummeristarteda JOIN THE BONRAD BOOK CLUB!! :D FEB: In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren Buy It On Amazon MARCH: Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn Buy It On Amazon Content Mentioned: Listen to The Summer I...

SAG-AFTRA STRIKE IS OVER! + S1E1 Script Leaked?! + Bonrad Bookclub Ep 1 - Before We Were Strangers by Renee Carlino *CONTAINS SPOILERS* In today's episode, I'm talking about the exciting SAG-AFTRA strike announcement, going through a leaked script of S1E1 and all of the deleted scenes + actor's direction (it's so interesting!!!), and going through our first Bonrad Bookclub pick, Before We Were Strangers by Renee Carlino.  BEFORE WE WERE STRANGERS SPOTIFY PLAYLIST:...

S1E7: Summer Love & Book 1 Ch. 41-46 Recap & Analysis PART 2! *CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR SEASON 2 AND ALL BOOKS* I'm recapping Season 1, Episode 7, and Book 1 chapters 41-46 this week and analyzing how they are similar, how they're different, and more through the lens of already having both seasons & all books!!  SUBSCRIBE ON INSTA https://www.instagram.com/thesummeristarteda JOIN THE BONRAD BOOK CLUB!! :D October: We're reading Before We Were Strangers by Renee Carlino Buy It...

S1E7: Summer Love & Book 1 Ch. 41-46 Recap & Analysis PART 1! Part 2 will be up soon :) *CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR SEASON 2 AND ALL BOOKS* I'm recapping Season 1, Episode 7, and Book 1 chapters 41-46 this week and analyzing how they are similar, how they're different, and more through the lens of already having both seasons & all books!!  SUBSCRIBE ON INSTA https://www.instagram.com/thesummeristarteda JOIN THE BONRAD BOOK CLUB!! :D October: We're reading Before We Were Strangers...

S1E6: Summer Tides & Book 1 Ch. 35-40 Recap & Analysis! *CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR SEASON 2 AND ALL BOOKS* I'm recapping Season 1, Episode 6, and Book 1 chapters 35-40 this week and analyzing how they are similar, how they're different, and more through the lens of already having both seasons & all books!!  Next week, read ch. 40-46 and watch episode 7 if you want to follow along!  SUBSCRIBE ON INSTA hehe ;) https://www.instagram.com/thesummeristarteda JOIN OUR BOOK CLUB!! :D ...

S1E5: Summer Catch & Book 1 Ch. 28-34 Recap & Analysis! *CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR SEASON 2 AND ALL BOOKS* I'm recapping Season 1, Episode 5, and Book 1 chapters 27-34 this week and analyzing how they are similar, how they're different, and more through the lens of already having both seasons & all books!!  Next week, read ch. 35-40 and watch episode 6 if you want to follow along!  SUBSCRIBE ON INSTA hehe ;) https://www.instagram.com/thesummeristarteda JOIN OUR BOOK CLUB!! :D ...

S1E4: Summer Heat & Book 1 Ch. 20-27 Recap & Analysis! *CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR SEASON 2 AND ALL BOOKS* I'm recapping Season 1, Episode 4, and Book 1 chapters 20-27 this week and analyzing how they are similar, how they're different, and more through the lens of already having both seasons & all books!!  Next week, read ch. 28-34 and watch episode 5 if you want to follow along!  JOIN OUR BOOK CLUB!! :D We're reading Before We Were Strangers by Renee Carlino  Buy it on Amazon  ...

S1E3: Summer Nights & Book 1 Ch. 13-19 Recap & Analysis! *CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR SEASON 2 AND ALL BOOKS* I'm recapping Season 1, Episode 3, and Book 1 chapters 13-19 this week and analyzing how they are similar, how they're different, and more through the lens of already having both seasons & all books!!  Next week, read ch. 20-27 and watch episode 4 if you want to follow along!  JOIN OUR BOOK CLUB!! :D We're reading Before We Were Strangers by Renee Carlino  Buy it on...

S1E2: Summer Dress & Book 1 Ch. 7-12 Recap & Analysis! *CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR SEASON 2 AND ALL BOOKS* I'm recapping Season 1, Episode 2, and Book 1 chapters 7-12 this week and analyzing how they are similar, how they're different, and more through the lens of already having both seasons & all books!!  JOIN OUR BOOK CLUB!! :D We're reading Before We Were Strangers by Renee Carlino  Buy it on Amazon (it's $1.99 on kindle) ALSO!! Listen to The Summer I Turned Pretty (book...

BONUS CHATTY EPISODE! Tiktok Live Recording w/ Jessica Part 2 Jessica and I went live on Tiktok this weekend to discuss everything TSITP, answer your questions, and chat!!  JOIN OUR BOOK CLUB!! :D We're reading Before We Were Strangers by Renee Carlino  Buy it on Amazon (it's $1.99 on kindle) ALSO!! Listen to The Summer I Turned Pretty (book 1) here Season 1 Recap is happening! Watch S1E2 and read Chapters 7-12 for our next episode on 9/28. Intro: Not Strong Enough, boygenius Outro:...

S1E1: Summer House & Book 1 Ch. 1-6 Recap & Analysis! Plus Some Season 3 Thoughts! *CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR SEASON 2 AND ALL BOOKS* I'm recapping Season 1, Episode 1, and Book 1 chapters 1-6 this week and analyzing how they are similar, how they're different, and more through the lens of already having both seasons & all books!!  JOIN OUR BOOK CLUB!! :D We're reading Before We Were Strangers by Renee Carlino  Buy it on Amazon (it's $1.99 on kindle) Content Mentioned: Theater...

BONUS CHATTY EPISODE! Tiktok Live Recording w/ Jessica Part 1 Jessica and I went live on Tiktok this weekend to discuss everything TSITP, answer your questions, and chat!!  JOIN OUR BOOK CLUB!! :D We're reading Before We Were Strangers by Renee Carlino  Buy it on Amazon (it's $1.99 on kindle) ALSO!! Listen to The Summer I Turned Pretty (book 1) here Season 1 Recap starts next week! Intro: Infinity by One Direction Outro: Were You Lying? by Jansen, The Wldlfe Listen to Chris Briney's...

LET'S SNORKEL, not quite a deep dive, but we still go deep Topics: Unreliable Narrators, Jeremiah's Narration & Inconsistencies, Conrad's Narration Belly Lying To Herself About Her Dreams/Her Reality Taylor’s Speech to Steven & How Belly Has the Power Now  Did Jeremiah Listen To Belly & Susannah's Final Conversation?  Content mentioned:  Be There In Five: https://bethereinfive.com/podcast Dawson's Creek (on Amazon Prime & Hulu)  - Season 2, Episode 7: All Nighter When...

Jessica is back! And today we are discussing our season 2 superlatives (best Belly/Conrad scene, saddest scene, best Jelly moment, and more!). We also discussed a bunch of our theories for what we think might happen in season 3! I also shared some content I'm loving during the show's break.  BEWARE :) This episode contains lots of spoilers for book 3! Follow Jessica (she has the BEST videos!!): https://www.tiktok.com/@jssscabri Content mentioned:  Belly & Conrad fan fiction: ...

Today I'm joined by my friend Jessica to discuss our feelings, thoughts and questions about season 2!! We touched on how the ending made us feel, how Conrad is feeling at the end, Belly & Conrad's connection, Conrad's communication deep dive, Steven & Jeremiah's friendship (or lack thereof), why Belly didn't answer Susannah, unreliable narrators, corsage gate, and MORE! Follow Jessica (she has the BEST videos!!): https://www.tiktok.com/@jssscabri Follow my Spotify playlist for...

S2E8: Love Triangle Recap, Sassy Conrad, Jeremiah's Confessions, Belly's Decision, + Season Finale Thoughts! Belly & Jeremiah just got caught and need to face the consequences of their actions. Conrad is extremely sassy (it's amazing). Has Belly truly made her decision? And WTF is up with Jeremiah's confessions. I'm breaking down alllll of my thoughts on the finale in this episode! Follow my spotify playlist for Conrad! POV: You just saw your brother kissing your ex gf on your car in...

S2E7: Love Affair Recap, Belly's Dream Man, So Much Foreshadowing + My Finale Predictions! The party is over and there is so much to discuss on today's podcast. Can Laurel help save the house? Will Conrad ever say what's on his mind? Will Jeremiah ever say sorry? (No.) Who will Belly choose?! This episode was loaded with foreshadowing, references from the past, and some easter eggs that made it really fun to dig into!!  I also share all of my predictions for episode 8, the finale!!!  ...

S2E6: Love Fest Recap & Analysis, Lots of Fights & Dual Conversations + Reframing The Funeral We've got another LONG & JUICY episode for you today. In this one, the gang is preparing for one final bash at the Cousin's beach house and choas ensues. It's full of flirting, fights, and so many emotions. I'm breaking down each scene, talking about how Conrad and Belly say one thing but mean something totally different, and also how I think differently about what went down at the...

S2E5: Love Fool Recap - Jeremiah's POV, So Many Songs, Why It Makes No Sense For J & B To Date! This episode is long and it's so juicy. I'm breaking down everything that went down at the country club, all of the flashbacks from Jeremiah's POV, bringing in some scenes from the past, digging into a bunch of songs, and telling you why it makes no sense for Jeremiah and Belly to date. The takes are hotter than an August day at Cousins Beach! Lol  Subscribe & rate our show :) Send us...

S2E4: Love Game Recap, Analysis, SO MANY EASTER EGGS & FUN!  We are finally having FUN! At the boardwalk! It's a great boardwalk showdown, filled with trash talking, betting, lurking and sneaking around, a little dancing, and lots of interesting metaphors!  Subscribe & rate our show :) Send us questions, topic requests, and feedback at [email protected] Follow me on socials:  https://www.tiktok.com/@karanailedit https://www.instagram.com/karanailedit ...

S2E3: Love Sick Recap & Analysis + Flashback Deep Dive! This episode brings us up to date and tells us exactly what went down with Belly and Conrad at prom and the funeral! I'm going deep into the flashbacks and talking about how they are alike and differ from the books, what the music tells us, and how I've re-interpreted the meanings after watching a few times!  Subscribe & rate our show :) Send us questions, topic requests, and feedback at [email protected] ...