Show Notes
Hold onto your tampons: we read Carrie by Stephen King. Our friend Nicole returned to the podcast to read this classic horror novel that’s even bloodier than Gerald’s Game. Listen to this episode while honing your telekinetic powers!
Content warnings: Religious extremism, child abuse, death of children
Readers advisory: Here.
Footnotes: Episode 41 – Gerald’s Game
“And Eve Was Weak” from Carrie: The Musical
Coming up next: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
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