51: For Better, For Worse
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This week, we're talking about relationships testing the boundaries of "for worse." It's time for relationships gone bad.
Along the way, we rethink classic love stories, wonder at our own bride prices back in ye olden days, and consider the circumstances where Amy might marry (hint: it's got something to do with her favorite performer).
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Our picks this week:
Novels:
Amy: Disappearing Earth, Julia Phillips (and read Amy's interview with Julia)
Erin: American Marriage, Tayari Jones
Other Books:
Amy: Anti Diet, Christy Harrison(Non-fiction) (and remember our recommendations in Episode 15!)
Erin: Men Explain Things to Me, Rebecca Solnit (Essay collection)
Pop Culture:
Amy: Sex Education (Netflix TV series)
Erin: Marriage Story(Netflix movie) (And here's one of our favorite Adam Driver SNL sketches)
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