Episode 59 of The ADHD Book Club Podcast is here, and we’re reading Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner. Ron Charles of The Washington Post said, “The first satisfying surprise is that Kushner has designed this story as a spy thriller laced with a killer dose of deadpan wit ... The story, told in short chapters that feel punchy even when they’re highly cerebral, slides around the labyrinth of Sadie’s mind, which is equally deceptive and deceived ... Kushner inhabits the spy’s perspective with such eerie finesse that you feel how much fun she’s having ... Bore through this noir posing and wry satire of radical politics, and you feel something vital and profound prowling around in the darkness beneath.” Korey says, “Sadie definitely is not a good spy, it’s definitely not a thriller, there’s nothing thrilling happening in this book at all.” Ashley says, “I mean, this might just be the story of kind of a bad spy.” Spoiler: they didn’t hate it, though. Tune in to hear more now! 🧠🕵️‍♀️

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The April 1990 Issue 139 OMNI Magazine Extravaganza comes to a close with "Falling Apart," by Whitley Strieber. What noise does it make when you put your scalp back on? Will the animals reclaim the Earth? Can we solve the World's Hardest IQ Test? Tune in now to find out! 🧠🦶

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In this episode of The ADHD Book Club Podcast, we’re discussing Blindsight by Peter Watts. Publishers Weekly said, “Watts explores the nature of consciousness in this stimulating hard SF novel, which combines riveting action with a fascinating alien environment. Watts puts a terrifying and original spin on the familiar alien contact story.” Korey says, “I like a lot of the ideas, and also, like, ultimately, it just didn’t go anywhere that I cared about.” Ashley says, “I think it’s a bit slow, and sci-fi-y, which I like, but like, just kind of a bit monotonous for a while.” Tune in now to hear more of their thoughts on their latest read! 🧠 👾

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Another April 1990 OMNI Magazine, Issue 139 episode with "Kool King," by John Skipp and Craig Spector. Why are they watching Lawrence of Arabia? What's up with the Kool King and mushrooms? Do you remember "Eerie, Indiana"? Tune in now to find out! 🧠🥶

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Our latest episode is here, and we’re discussing Night’s Master by Tanith Lee! Ashley says, “I wasn’t expecting it to be, kind of, such separate stories, so I’d find myself a little like, uh what? Where are we?” Korey says, “I’m not uninterested, but I also wasn’t like, wow, this is great!” Tune in now to hear more about Night’s Master and its main demon, Alan! 🧠 🌚

The April 1990 OMNI Magazine, Issue 139 Spectacular continues with "Scanman," by Pat Cadigan. What additional horrors lurk in the magazine pile at Korey's grandparents' house? Why does it smell like cigarette smoke in here? Are You Afraid of the Dark? Tune in now to find out! 🧠🖨️

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In this episode of The ADHD Book Club Podcast, we’re discussing Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Beth E. Andersen of the Library Journal said, “Marcellus—a thief, escape artist with a mission, and brilliant observer of human behavior—narrates his chapters with a whip-smart wit born of his nine brains, three hearts, and the impatient urgency of wanting to help his beloved Tova before his time runs out... Poet and short story writer Van Pelt has written an irresistibly wonderful, warm, funny, heartbreaking first novel, full of gentle people (and one octopus) bravely powering through their individual scars left by lives that have beaten them up but have not brought them down.” Ashley says, “It’s like a story of friendships and stuff, and it’s lovely. And the octopus is a fun character.” Korey says, “It is charming in the same way a well-made, well-acted Hallmark movie is charming.” Tune in to hear more! 🧠 🐙

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Welcome to our April 1990 OMNI Magazine, Issue 139 Spectacular! The infamous magazine that scared Korey as a kid is getting the ADHDBCP SHORTS! treatment! What's the deal with the ice cream man? What's in that drawer? How do you pronounce Gahan? Tune in now to find out! 🧠🍦

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