Twin Talk
Books & Literature
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Twin sisters discuss books new and old.
Episodes
- 105: Seventh Son
Twin Talk discusses Orson Scott Card's fantasy novel "Seventh Son." The episode explores the book's setting on the 1800s American Frontier and its themes of "knacks," "magic," and "superstition."
- 104: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
In this episode, Twin Talk discusses Mark Twain's novel, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn".
- 103: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
In this episode of Twin Talk, the hosts discuss Mark Twain's classic novel, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer".
- 102: Stories Behind The Great Traditions of Christmas : Christmas Cards
This bonus episode of Twin Talk discusses the origins of the Christmas card tradition. It encourages listeners to send out their own cards this year.
- 101: Road To Tara
In episode 101 of Twin Talk, the hosts discuss the book "Road to Tara." This book focuses on the life of Margaret Mitchell, the author of the novel "Gone with the Wind."
- 100: Gone With The Wind
Send us Fan Mail Here it is!!! Our 100th Episode.... We hope you enjoy this podcast where we discuss one of our favorite books "Gone With The Wind". See why we highly recommend this iconic book by Margaret Mitchell about the love triangle…
- 99: We Might Just Make It After All
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we discuss "We Might Just Make it After All". This book discusses the life and career of Kate Spade. Support Us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TwinTalk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jenkinsgirls/ L eave…
- 98: Surprised By Oxford
Send us Fan Mail Surprised by Oxford is a memoir by Carolyn Weber about her time as a student at Oxford University. The book recounts her experiences there and how she came to faith in Christ. Support Us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TwinT…
- 97: Matthew Perry...Friends, Lovers and The Big Terrible Thing
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we discuss Matthew Perry's Memoir...Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing...Please don't hate us all you Friends fans, but this book really brought us down....listen in and see why... We've also included a…
- 96 : Last Night at The Viper Room: River Phoenix and the Hollywood He Left Behind
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we discuss "Last Night at The Viper Room" which discusses the life of the much-loved River Phoenix. See why this book provoked such strong emotions among its readers and us.... Support Us: https://www.buymeacoff…
- 95 : Elle
Send us Fan Mail Elle McPherson's Memoir...listen in as Joy explains why she thinks Elle McPherson gives some bad advice in her memoir... Support Us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TwinTalk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jenkinsgirl…
- 94: Atomic Habits
Send us Fan Mail Got any bad habits? Then this book is for you! Join us as we discuss James Clear's New York TImes Best Selling Book "Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results Atomic Habits "... An easy and proven way to build good habits and break…
- 93: Cold Blooded
Send us Fan Mail Attention True Crime Fans.....Join us as we discuss the book "Cold Blooded" by Anita Paddock. The book recounts the senseless murders of four people in 1981. The murders occurred in our neck of the woods sometimes referred…
- 92: Sea Stories
Send us Fan Mail Joy leads the discussion of "Sea Stories" by William H. McRaven. Support Us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TwinTalk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jenkinsgirls/ L eave voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/Twin…
- 91: The Housemaid
Send us Fan Mail Join Angie and I as we discuss The Housemaid by Sarah A Denzil. Support Us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TwinTalk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jenkinsgirls/ L eave voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TwinT…
- 90: Bonhoeffer
Send us Fan Mail There were far too many people who didn’t speak out when they saw what was happening around them in Germany in the years leading up to WW2, but there was one man in particular that did.... sit back and listen as we discuss…
- 89: Out of The Corner
Send us Fan Mail Joy and I discuss Jennifer Gray's Memoir "Out of the Corner " Support Us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TwinTalk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jenkinsgirls/ L eave voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TwinTalk
- 88: Hillbilly Elegy
Send us Fan Mail Join Joy and I as we discuss the book Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance. We discuss his fascinating memoir and put our own 2 cents in as we discuss our feelings on government assistance and using fly swatters for discipline. I…
- 87: Confessions of a Prairie Witch
Send us Fan Mail Joy and I discuss Alison Arngrim's hilarious memoir....Allison is the actress who played the infamous character of Nellie Oleson on the Little House on the Prairie TV series Support Us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TwinTal…
- 86: Elvis and Me
Send us Fan Mail Joy and I discuss Priscilla Presley's book Elvis and Me. Support Us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TwinTalk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jenkinsgirls/ L eave voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TwinTalk
- 85: Only Say Good Things
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we discuss the Audio Book "Only Say Good Things", Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself by Crystal Hefner. Support Us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TwinTalk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jenkinsgirls/ L…
- 84: Mamma Mia, Americans Invade Italy!
Send us Fan Mail 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 open her store Decorate Ornate in Gladewater, Tex…
- 83: Jane Eyre
Send us Fan Mail 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 battlin…
- 82: Killers Of The Flower Moon
Send us Fan Mail 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 n…
- 81: About Face: The Life and Times of Dottie Ponedel
Send us Fan Mail 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 ou…
- 80: Stories Behind the Best Loved Songs of Christmas "The Christmas Song"
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we discuss the story behind one of the greatest Christmas songs ever written..."The Christmas Song" Our website: https://sites.google.com/view/twin-talk/home Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jenkinsgirls/…
- 79: Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas: Santa Claus
Send us Fan Mail 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 i…
- 78: Golfs Sacred Journey: Seven Days in Utopia
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we discuss Golfs Sacred Journey, Seven Days in Utopia L eave voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TwinTalk Our website: https://sites.google.com/view/twin-talk/home Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/j…
- 77: The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Send us Fan Mail 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 inex…
- 76: The Coffin Quilt
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- 75: Blood Feud
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- 74: In the Wild Light
Send us Fan Mail Joy leads this book discussion of “In The Wild Light” …. Her enthusiasm for this book will make you want to read it !! Our website: https://sites.google.com/view/twin-talk/home Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jenki…
- 73: Love and Other Great Expectations
Send us Fan Mail Join Angie and I as we discuss the book, Love and Other Great Expectations , by Becky Dean. Our website: https://sites.google.com/view/twin-talk/home Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jenkinsgirls/ L eave voicemail h…
- 72: Hanged!
Send us Fan Mail Our website: https://sites.google.com/view/twin-talk/home Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jenkinsgirls/ L eave voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TwinTalk
- 71: Whiskey in a Teacup
Send us Fan Mail Join Angie and I as we discuss Reese Witherspoon's first book, Whiskey in a Teacup . Our website: https://sites.google.com/view/twin-talk/home Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jenkinsgirls/ L eave voicemail here: ht…
- 70: Centered: Trading Your Plans For a Life That Matters
Send us Fan Mail Leave voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TwinTalk Our website: https://sites.google.com/view/twin-talk/home Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jenkinsgirls/
- 69: Bad News For Outlaws
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we discuss Bad News For Outlaws, The remarkable life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal, by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson. See why Joy gives this book 5 U.S .Marshals . We also discuss the New U.S .Marshal's Museum th…
- 68: Seabiscuit
Send us Fan Mail Joy and I discuss one of our new favorite books "Seabiscuit". Listen in as we discuss the amazing true story of this famous race horse, his owner, trainer and jockey. We hope our discussion of this book will inspire you to…
- 67: Roots
Send us Fan Mail Listen in as Joy discusses the epic novel "Roots" by Alex Haley. Our website: https://sites.google.com/view/twin-talk/home Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jenkinsgirls/ L eave voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.…
- 66: Ghost Dogs of the South
Send us Fan Mail Listen in as Joy and I discuss Ghost Dogs of the South. Find out why Angie only gives the book 2 and a half ghost dogs and Joy suddenly becomes a word Nazi. Unfortunately, our dogs were in a playful mood and were playing w…
- 65: Junk Gypsy
Send us Fan Mail Joy and I discuss the book "Junk Gypsy", written by Amie and Jolie Sikes. These sisters turned their love for junk into the wildly successful Junk Gyspy brand. Listen in and see why Joy and I love them so much! Leave voice…
- 64: Angela's Ashes
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we discuss the Pulitzer Prize winning book Angela's Ashes. We were thoroughly captivated by Author Frank McCourt's account of his poverty riddled childhood in New York and Ireland and what it was like to grow up…
- 63: Edgar Allen Poe
Send us Fan Mail Joy and I discuss the tragic life of Edgar Allen Poe and realize we're "Too Stupid" to understand his writing...... !! Leave voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TwinTalk Our website: https://sites.google.com/view/twi…
- 62: Inside Out--A Memoir by Demi Moore
Send us Fan Mail Joy and I discuss Demi Moore's Memoir Inside Out. Listen to find out why we gave this book 4 1/2 Tellulah's and test your Demi Moore knowledge at the end of the podcast as I ask Joy "Demi trivia questions".....as always, t…
- 61: Trouble Maker - Leah Remini
Send us Fan Mail Joy and I discuss Leah Remini's book Trouble Maker. Listen in to see why we gave this book 4 1/2 Sea Orgs !!! Leave voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TwinTalk Our website: https://sites.google.com/view/twin-talk/ho…
- 60: Talking As Fast As I Can by Lauren Graham
Send us Fan Mail Angie and I discuss the book, Talking as Fast as I Can, by Lauren Graham.
- 59: The Grey King
Send us Fan Mail Join us as Angie leads the discussion on a childhood favorite, The Grey King.
- 58: The Last Green Valley
Send us Fan Mail Angie and I discuss the book, The Last Green Valley. Want to skip the chit chat? Book discussion starts at 4:43.
- 57: Educated
Send us Fan Mail This week Angie and I discuss the book Educated by Tara Westover. This is a memoir from Tara's point of view and she acknowledges that her memories may differ from those of her family. While Angie and I believe her story i…
- 56: Decluttering At The Speed of Life
Send us Fan Mail Joy and I discuss the book "Decluttering At The Speed Of Life"....one of our favorite topics! Angie repurposes lace booties and Joy struggles over whether to keep her childhood yearbooks....Enjoy!! Leave voicemail here: ht…