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Twin sisters discuss books new and old.

84: Mamma Mia, Americans Invade Italy!
#84
Last Saturday at 12:00 AM

Join us for our latest podcast where we discuss the book Mamma Mia, Americans Invade Italy. This book is about a gal from Texas who quit her job as a paralegal secretary to take Americans on tours to Italy.  

See why Angie only gives the book 2 Mamma Mia's but 5 stars for the author's enthusiasm and persuasion in luring us to Italy!!


83: Jane Eyre
#83
03/09/2024

Joy and I discuss the classic  book “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Brontë.  We discuss the books pros and cons and I admit to committing the “ultimate book sin” while listening to this book on audible . Joy and I were both battling sinus issues and uncontrollable coughing at times but we battled through and I was able to edit out most of the sniffles and coughs. Enjoy!!

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82: Killers Of The Flower Moon
#82
02/01/2024

Join us as we discuss Killers of the Flower Moon, a fascinating true story about the killing of numerous Osage Indians in an effort to obtain their wealth from oil deposits found on their land.

Fun fact:  This case could not be solved from local authorities or state authorities so the citizens demanded the government do something. President Coolidge appointed J Edgar Hoover to head up a task force to investigate the murders. This was the beginning of the FBI. Our great uncle Judge Frank Johnson was asked to take over as director of the FBI in 1977 b...


81: About Face: The Life and Times of Dottie Ponedel
#81
01/16/2024

Dottie Ponedel was a makeup artist to the stars. She rubbed elbows and rouge with the likes of Joan Blondel, Carole Lombard and Judy Garland. 

Find out why Joy gives this book 3 Hollywood stars and agree or disagree with our opinions of Carrie Underwood, Gwyneth Paltrow and the classic movie The Wizard of Oz.  




80: Stories Behind the Best Loved Songs of Christmas "The Christmas Song"
#80
12/19/2023

Join us as we discuss the story behind one of the greatest Christmas songs ever written..."The Christmas Song"



79: Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas: Santa Claus
#78
12/12/2023

Santa Claus... who is he? where did he come from? what do we really know about him? Join me as I dive into the history behind the legend. Unfortunately Joy could not join me due to technical difficulties and you will see it just isn't the same...but listen anyway... lol


78: Golfs Sacred Journey: Seven Days in Utopia
#78
11/23/2023

Join us as we discuss  Golfs Sacred Journey, Seven Days in Utopia

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77: The Witch of Blackbird Pond
#77
10/24/2023

Joy and I discuss the book "The Witch of Blackbird Pond".  Winner of the Newberry Medal this historical  fiction book  is set in 1687 in a Puritan community in Connecticut.    For the record I had a total brain lapse when I inexplicably changed one of the characters names from Prudence to Constance. Joy had it right and I should have listened to her! Enjoy!!


76: The Coffin Quilt
#76
10/06/2023

Listen in as Joy and I discuss "The Coffin Quilt', the historical fiction novel about the famous feud between the Hatfield's and McCoys. This story is told from the perspective of young Fanny McCoy.  Joy and I read several passages of this very interesting book.

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75: Blood Feud
#75
09/22/2023

Have you ever wondered about the famous feud between the Hatfields and McCoys? Blood Feud is a book that discusses the feud in great detail. Listen in as we discuss this interesting book and guess how many Moonshine Stills Angie gives this book…