The Dust Jacket
A husband and wife talk about books
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 34
- Years Active
- 2025
Piglet, by Lottie Hazell
We talk about Lottie Hazell's 2024 debut novel, Piglet. One of us rated this book 5 stars, and the other one.... didn't...
Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen
We discuss the classic Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen, which is an astounding 212 years old! We talk about what still works two centuries later, what feels dated, and whether this book is the or…
The Wedding People, by Alison Espach
We discuss the breakout 2024 hit The Wedding People, by Alison Espach. Yet another book about a wedding...
(Trigger warning: this episode (and the book) talks a lot about suicide)
Small Things Like These, by Claire Keegan
In which we discuss the 2024 Oprah's book club pick and inspiration for Cillian Murphy's latest movie, Small Things Like These. We talk about how we felt like this novel didn't live up to its potenti…
All Fours, by Miranda July
Special guest alert! Our friend Jules joins us to discuss the New York Times 2024 novel of the year, the truly bizarre All Fours, by Miranda July
Weyward, by Emilia Hart
We discuss the wildly popular 2023 historical fantasy novel, Weyward
BONUS: Shark Heart, by Emily Habeck
A short bonus ep from a few months ago when we were still working out the podcast kinks. As it turns out, we didn't have much to say about Shark Heart
James, by Percival Everett
We discuss the 2024 National Book Award winner James, by Percival Everett
Some spoilers at 6 minutes in, full spoilers from 12 minutes in
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I've Got Your Number, by Sophie Kinsella
In which we discuss the 2012 chick lit/romance classic, I've Got Your Number.
Light spoilers early on, then a spoiler warning before we really chop it up
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Funny Story, by Emily Henry
For Valentine's Day, we discuss the 2024 Emily Henry romcom Funny Story.
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Hang the Moon, by Jeannette Walls
We discuss Hang the Moon, by Jeannette Walls. It has a lot of good moments... and a loooot of bad moments, too.
Warning: we get deep into spoiler territory, so consider skipping this episode if you'…
Red Clocks, by Leni Zumas
Dacey and Nico discuss their differing takes on this sci-fi novel about abortion rights and the power of making choices... or not making them
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The Mysterious Affair at Styles, by Agatha Christie
In which we discuss, believe it or not, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, by Agatha Christie
Theme music: What’s Going On by Elijah_K on Pixabay
Logo by Fazlur Rahman on Fiverr
No AI was used in the…
Introduction to the Dust Jacket Podcast!
It's our first episode! Get to know us, what we like to read, and HOW we like to read. Plus what's in store for the next few eps!
Theme music: What’s Going On by Elijah_K on Pixabay
Logo by Fazlur…