David is forced into child-labor at Mr. Murdstones liquor factory. He's set up to live in a house with a sweet family who have no money and have to sell everything they have because they're in debt. THEN they all get to live together for free in 'debtors jail'. Why bother owning a house you can't afford if you can just go live for free in this 'debtors jail'?The romance corner book this week is 'Kingdom of Shadow and Light' by Karen Marie MoningGo on, read it for yourself:https://bookshop.org/a/12554/9780486436654Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.

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Leaves of Glen Reads: Ch 11 of 'David Copperfield' by Charles Dickens

Like Taylor Swift, Kafka seemed to love writing about his failing relationships. Especially if he thought he was being cheated on.The romance corner book this week is 'Heart on a Leash' by Alanna Martin:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/636308/heart-on-a-leash-by-alanna-martin/Go on, read it for yourself:https://bookshop.org/a/12554/9788090217140Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.

Leaves of Glen Reads: 'A Country Doctor' by Franz Kafka

I decided to take a break from 'David Copperfield' this week because I miss feeling inadequate and un-cool around teens. Lucky for me, Shirley Jackson got me covered.The romance corner book this week is 'The Kiss Quotient' by Helen Hoang:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/566902/the-kiss-quotient-by-helen-hoang/Go on, read it for yourself:https://bookshop.org/books/the-lottery-and-other-stories-9780374529536/9780374529536Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.

'The Intoxicated' by Shirley Jackson

We review a the second half of a teen book where the protagonist has caught on to all the '90s references, and dominates it.We learn:Glen debates lying about his vaccine reaction.Ben boss quit her job! Now the race is on for Ben to quit before her.Gretchen teaches us about a 'mud chicken'? And a knock-knock joke about butter that kills.Glen has to throw a job interview for a second time.This week's new Young Adult fiction is 'What's Not to Love' by Austin Siegemund-Broka and Emily Wibberleyhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/623664/kisses-and-croissants-by-anne-sophie-jouhanneau/Go read it yourself:https://bookshop.org/a/12554/9781683691976Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.

Book Boys Review: 'This is not the Jess Show ' by Anna Carey - P2

We review a the first half of a teen book where the protagonist starts to catch on that all the '90s references are a little too heavy-handed.We learn:Glen's life is falling apart.Ben still hates his job, and his smoldering hate only intensifies when he has to attend going away happy hours for people who found a way out.Gretchen doesn't get ben to do a loon call, but Glen convinces him.If you listen to the end, you can hear how Ben is a weird 'paper shredder guy' and how Glen can't take a normal drivers license photo.This week's new Young Adult fiction is 'Kisses and Croissants' by ANNE-SOPHIE JOUHANNEAUhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/623664/kisses-and-croissants-by-anne-sophie-jouhanneau/Book Info:MP3 Info:Go read it yourself:https://bookshop.org/a/12554/9781683691976Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.

Book Boys Review: 'This is not the Jess Show ' by Anna Carey - P1

In this chapter, we learn:David is thinks he's nailed acting older than he really is... until he meets Steerforth's butler, Littimer.Steerforth take off to the boat-house and interrupt the news that Ham and Emily are engaged.Steerforth charms everyone - but hints at being a jerk by saying that Emily is good-lookin and she shouldn't marry a 'knuckle head' like Ham.We should never forget that there is a painting of Mrs. Dartle in a guest bedroom out there in the worldThis week's romance novel is 'The Duke Undone' by Joanna Lowell:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/634625/the-duke-undone-by-joanna-lowell/Go on, read it for yourself:https://bookshop.org/a/12554/9780486436654Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.

Chapter 21 of 'David Copperfield' by Charles Dickens

David can't stop being in love with Steerforth. Nothing will stop this obsession. He goes to Steerforth's house and learns that he's a brat that threw a hammer at a woman's face, and his mom put him in a low-class school, just so he could be the king there and feel important. Even calling David "Daisy" as a crappy nick-name wont change his mind.This week's romance novel is 'The Business of Lovers' by Eric Jerome Dickey:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/606715/the-business-of-lovers-by-eric-jerome-dickey/Go on, read it for yourself:https://bookshop.org/a/12554/9780486436654Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.

Chapter 20 of 'David Copperfield' by Charles Dickens

We review a romance novel that had promise just off the title alone. But, sadly, the sex wasn't as 'hot' as 'Double Dirty Mountain Men'.We learn:Glen has nothing to say except that he's still unemployed... by choice.Ben still hates his job, though he's getting pastries delivered to his desk now.Gretchen goes back to what works- birds.This week's new Young Adult fiction is 'Horse Girl' by Carrie Seimhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/612443/horse-girl-by-carrie-seim/Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.

Book Boys Review: 'Ice Hard' by Tracy Goodwin

David finishes school and is trying to find a career so he's going back to where the actions- Yarmouth. He makes his rounds to say goodbye to everyone and heads to London and runs into friggin' Steerfourth. Damnit. This week's romance novel is 'Lost, Found, and Forever' by Victoria Schade:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/611513/lost-found-and-forever-by-victoria-schade/Go on, read it for yourself:https://bookshop.org/a/12554/9780486436654Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.

Leaves of Glen Reads: Chapter 19 of 'David Copperfield' by Charles Dickens

We suddenly get the narration point of view of David when he's really, really old for some reason. He thinks back fondly of all the women he was hot for. One, a woman in her 30s who eventually marries an old man for his money. He tells all this to Agnes... a romance-option that has been right under his nose all along...The romance corner book this week is 'The Intimacy Experiment' by Rosie Dananhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/623480/the-intimacy-experiment-by-rosie-danan/Go on, read it for yourself:https://bookshop.org/a/12554/9780486436654Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.

Leaves of Glen Reads: Ch 18 of 'David Copperfield' by Charles Dickens

Mr, Dick starts hanging around David's school (which someone should have been concerned about) but he's so lovable that even Dr. Strong hangs out with him.Uriah Heep invited David over to his mom's house, and the drill him for information- there's a LOT of unflattering things written about his hands, how he 'writhes' and his glistening nostrils.Mr. Micawber shows up and sucks the life out of David by complaining about how his debt is ruining his life (he should go back to that sweet, sweet debitors jail- it's way better than going out on his own).The Micawber's have to sneak out of town to avoid paying their hotel bill and David is relieved to see them go.The romance corner book this week is 'The Dating Plan' by Sara Desaihttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622473/the-dating-plan-by-sara-desai/Go on, read it for yourself:https://bookshop.org/a/12554/9780486436654Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.

Leaves of Glen Reads: Ch 17 of 'David Copperfield' by Charles Dickens

We decide to read a choose-your-own-adventure book in real time. Is it a good idea? Does it make for enjoyable listening? The answer is is up to you.We learn:Glen has nothing to say except that he's dieting with the VERY expensive Noom app.Ben also has nothing to sayGretchen changes it up by making her segment about raccoons.Ben decides we need to start acting like we have real commercials for some reasonThis week's new Young Adult fiction is 'Red Tigress' by Amélie Wen Zhaohttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/592530/red-tigress-by-amelie-wen-zhao/Go read it yourself:https://bookshop.org/a/12554/9781933390024Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.

Book Boys Review: 'Journey Under the Sea' by R.A. Montgomery - a Choose Your Own Adventure book

David goes to his new school and meets the headmaster, Dr. Strong and Annie (a much younger woman) that Dr. Strong is married to (eeew).David and the Wickfields agree that he'll to live with them for the remainder of his school year.David STILL hates Uriah Heep, who tells David he just wants to be a lawyer.The romance corner book this week is 'All Consuming' by Jaci BurtonGo on, read it for yourself:https://bookshop.org/a/12554/9780486436654Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.

Leaves of Glen Reads: Ch 16 of 'David Copperfield' by Charles Dickens

Right when David is making BFF's with Mr. Dick, he's forced to live with ANOTHER family while he goes to school in Canterbury. This family has a kid with red hair which apparently is unacceptable for David. Also: I'm still trying to find information about the 'batman suit' Charles Dickens had in his 'secret room'.The romance corner book this week is 'Wrapt in Crystal' by Sharon ShinnGo on, read it for yourself:https://bookshop.org/a/12554/9780486436654Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.

Leaves of Glen Reads: Ch 15 of 'David Copperfield' by Charles Dickens

We're 14 chapters into this book and FINALLY someone is NICE to David. Mrs. Betsy goes off on the Murdstones and it's about damn time.The romance corner book this week is 'Quiet in Her Bones' by Nalini SinghGo on, read it for yourself:https://bookshop.org/a/12554/9780486436654Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.

Leaves of Glen Reads: Ch 14 of 'David Copperfield' by Charles Dickens

We wrap up a book about trying to get a baby safely through a flood. There's giants and fairy's for no reason.We learn:Glen has nothing to say except that he's suffering from seasonal depression... and unemployment depressionBen also has nothing to sayGretchen cheers Glen up by making Ben do owl soundsBen seems to finally agree that there isn't any 'anal' in this bookGo read it yourself:https://bookshop.org/a/12554/9780553510744Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.

Book Boys Review: Part 2 of 'The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage' by Philip Pullman

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Leaves of Glen Reads: Ch 11 of 'David Copperfield' by Charle...