הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Five Or Flop (2025)

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The Persian Boy by Mary Renault: Alexander the Flop 36:12

2d ago36:12

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This week, Erin confronts an old enemy when we read Mary Renault's The Persian Boy, the second in her Alexander the Great trilogy. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for Season Four is Reading Rain…

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The Thirty Names of Night by Zeyn Joukhadar: An Unprecedented Number of Flops in NYC 40:18

9d ago40:18

40:18

In this episode, we're headed to both Syria AND Little Syria with The Thirty Names of Night by Zeyn Joukhadar! We hope you like birds, because there certainly are an unprecedented number of them. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale …

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Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher: Camelflop 53:10

16d ago53:10

53:10

We're back this week with another audiobook and another Grace and Erin disagreement: it's Arthurian legend time, and we're reading Gwen and Art Are Not in Love! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme f…

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Fellow Travelers by Thomas Mallon: Floppy Bottom 1:09:14

23d ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Five or Flop is back, and with the help of a special guest, we're kicking off Reading Rainbow with Fellow Travelers by Thomas Mallon! Are we more excited to discuss a book set in DC, or an adaptation starring Jonathan Bailey? Listen and find out! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we…

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Somehow Five AND Flop: HBO's Dear America Film Adaptations 24:16

2M ago24:16

24:16

It's the final bonus episode of Season 3, and it's a special one- we're watching two half-hour long short film adaptations of So Far From Home and Cleopatra! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for …

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Flop for Making Us Cry: Watching Ashes in the Snow 23:36

2M ago23:36

23:36

We're back with a far less happy movie adaptation. We're watching Ashes in the Snow, the movie version of Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys! Join us for a good cry and more identifying where we know the cast from. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book an…

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Five Cast, Flop Soundtrack: The Catherine, Called Birdy Movie 23:21

2M ago23:21

23:21

It's the most anticipated adaptation of season three: today we're watching Lena Dunham's film adaptation of Catherine, Called Birdy! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for Season Three is Back to S…

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The Fives and Flops to Rule Them All: A Complete Podcast Ranking 29:27

2M ago29:27

29:27

We're back from a brief hiatus with our first between-season bonus episode! In this episode, we're revisiting all of our past reads and choosing the floppiest flops, the finest fines, and the fivest fives. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it o…

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Royal Diaries Part Two: Final Grade is Flop 1:26:23

3M ago1:26:23

1:26:23

It must be time for summer break, because it's the end of Back to School! We're wrapping up this week with Erin's Royal Diaries picks, reading about Anastasia, Cleopatra, and Marie Antoinette. We also rank all the books from the entire season, and tease the theme for season four! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical …

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Royal Diaries Part One: Princess of Flops 50:33

4M ago50:33

50:33

The first part of the two-part season finale is here, and it's our last series overview: the Royal Diaries! This week, it's Grace's picks, and we're reading about Anacaona, Jahanara, and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating i…

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Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis: Grace, Erin, and the Flopping Fives of the Podcast!!!!! 34:50

4M ago34:50

34:50

We're back to Newbery winners this week with a classic of elementary school libraries everywhere- it's Bud, Not Buddy! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for Season Three is Back to School. Leave u…

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Uprising by Margaret Peterson Haddix: Fire Safety is Not a Flop 40:48

4M ago40:48

40:48

This week, we're tackling one of Grace's favorite childhood books and one of both hosts' childhood historical obsessions: we're reading Uprising and learning about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a …

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Seven Little Australians by Ethel Turner: Our Hosts' First Flop 35:26

4M ago35:26

35:26

*We're still adjusting to our new mics, sorry for any loud portions! We messed up and accidentally selected a contemporary fiction, so come with us to 1880s Sydney in Seven Little Australians by Ethel Turner! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating i…

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Distant Waves by Suzanne Weyn: Tesla’s Flop Machine 48:19

5M ago48:19

48:19

*We're adjusting to our new mics, sorry for any loud portions! Hop aboard the Titanic (for a shockingly short amount of time) to read Distant Waves by Suzanne Weyn with us! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five.…

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Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne: Becoming a Magic Flopbrarian 55:05

5M ago55:05

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This week, a special guest joins us to discuss another titan of the children's historical fiction series genre: Magic Tree House! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for Season Three is Back to Scho…

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Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson: Too Many Flops in the Flop Cart 39:42

5M ago39:42

39:42

In today's new episode, we're revisiting beloved pod author Laurie Halse Anderson and throwing it back to the 1700s (again). Grab your disinfectant and your masks - it's Fever 1793! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine,…

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Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys: Winter in Flopberia 44:59

5M ago44:59

44:59

This week, we're reading another debut: Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for Season Three is Back to School. Leave us a review and give us a follow on Twit…

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The Davenports by Krystal Marquis: Cars Five, Carriages Flop 46:20

6M ago46:20

46:20

This week we are reading a recent release with The Davenports, a debut novel by Krystal Marquis! There are a few minutes of iffy audio quality at the end of the episode. We apologize and thank you for bearing with us! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and…

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Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein: Code Name Flop 1:03:38

6M ago1:03:38

1:03:38

This week, we're visiting World War II again and talking about Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein! Discussion includes planes, plot twists, and publication orders. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The them…

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Dear America Part Two: Across the Wide and Flopsome Prairie 52:52

6M ago52:52

52:52

In today's new episode, we're finishing up our Dear America two-parter with I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly, Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie, and My Heart is On the Ground. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine…

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Dear America Part One: Get These Flops a Happy Ending 1:01:13

6M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

In today's new episode, we're revisiting a childhood staple: Dear America! This one is a two-parter. For the first part, we're reading So Far From Home, A Coal Miner's Bridge, and Survival in the Storm. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a…

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Listening for Lions by Gloria Whelan: Leaving Your Estate to the Flop Society 44:27

7M ago44:27

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In today's new episode, we keep the yapping to a minimum so we can keep our ears open for roars! We're reading Listening for Lions by Gloria Whelan. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for Season Th…

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Catherine Called Birdy by Karen Cushman: The Feast Day of Saint Flop 38:20

7M ago38:20

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In today's new episode, we're reading Catherine Called Birdy by Karen Cushman and (spoiler alert) making plans to watch the 2022 movie. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for Season Three is Back t…

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Johnny Tremain by Ester Forbes: One if by Land, Two if by Flop 50:28

7M ago50:28

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In today's new episode, we're taking another trip back to the American Revolution and reading Johnny Tremain by Ester Forbes! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for Season Three is Back to School. …

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Number the Stars by Lois Lowry and The Upstairs Room by Johanna Reiss: Newbery Medals and Newbery Flops 49:54

7M ago49:54

49:54

In today's new episode, we're revisiting WWII and some childhood classics, Number the Stars by Lois Lowry and The Upstairs Room by Johanna Reiss. Two rereads for Erin, and a former DNF for Grace! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale …

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Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson: The British Are Flopping 40:14

8M ago40:14

40:14

In today's new episode, we're headed all the way back to the American Revolution - our first time (but not last this season!) covering this era. Listen to our thoughts on Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson - our first time (but not last this season!) covering this author. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has…

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Josefina, An American Girl by Valerie Tripp: Flop-ecita the Goat 54:14

8M ago54:14

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Season Three is here, and it's Back to School! In our first episode of the children's and YA season, we're tackling the American Girl books by reading Josefina and being transported to 1824 New Mexico. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a …

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Mini Series Review: Apple TV, You Will Pay for Your Flops 39:57

8M ago39:57

39:57

In today's bonus episode, we finally sit down to watch Pachinko and Lessons in Chemistry on our enemy platform, Apple TV. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for Season Two is Booktok and Bestseller…

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Water for Elephants: You Can Bring an Elephant to Water But You Can’t Make it Flop 24:51

9M ago24:51

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In today's bonus episode, we're conquering the Water for Elephants universe: book, movie, and musical! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for Season Two is Booktok and Bestsellers. Leave us a revie…

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The Other Boleyn Girl Movie Review: A Cast of Fives in a Film of Flops 21:27

9M ago21:27

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In today's bonus episode, we watched The Other Boleyn Girl and were left with the question: am I the other Boleyn girl? Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for Season Two is Booktok and Bestsellers.…

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Bridgerton Season Three Review: These Flops Can’t Compare to Kanthony 37:23

9M ago37:23

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In today's bonus episode, settle in for our (very unorganized) thoughts on Bridgerton Season 3, streaming now on Netflix! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for Season Two is Booktok and Bestseller…

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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus: Flopping at Five, Followed by Supper at Six 1:03:36

10M ago1:03:36

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In today's SEASON FINALE, we're discussing Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus and recapping our season two reads! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for Season Two is Booktok and Bestsellers. Le…

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Babel by R.F. Kuang: Flopping in Five Different Languages 1:06:07

10M ago1:06:07

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In today's episode, we're discussing Babel by R.F. Kuang, the importance of language and its relation to colonialism, and Grace's broken iPad. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for Season Two is B…

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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak: Steal Fives Not Flops 43:57

10M ago43:57

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In today's episode, we're discussing The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. A timeless classic, a YA gem -- how else can we spoil our review and star rating? Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for Season …

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The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead: Can States Stop Flopping? 47:26

11M ago47:26

47:26

In today's episode, we're discussing The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. We also harp on some of the other books we've talked about because we love revisiting old memories for new comparisons! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a…

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The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory: Flop to the Top 49:50

11M ago49:50

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In today's episode, we're discussing The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory. Remember how last week we talked about being too historically accurate? This week is the exact opposite! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fi…

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She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan: Flopping With One Hand 49:33

11M ago49:33

49:33

In today's episode, we're discussing She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan and the risk of being TOO historically accurate. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for Season Two is Booktok and …

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The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich: Horse Flop??? 50:07

11M ago50:07

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In today's episode, we're discussing The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich, repeat pod authors, and (unfortunately) horses. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for Season Two is Booktok and Bestselle…

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The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini: For You, A Thousand Flops Over 40:55

12M ago40:55

40:55

In today's episode, we're discussing The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for Season Two is Booktok and Bestsellers. Leave us a review and give us a follow on Twit…

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Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez: Flops in the Time of Fives 57:56

12M ago57:56

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In today's episode, we're discussing Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez. AND we're back with another special guest to provide a dissenting opinion! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The t…

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The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah: The Flop Bowl 47:25

12M ago47:25

47:25

In today's episode, we're discussing The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah of Booktok fame (and also well-deserved real world fame). Are we finally back on the same page of agreeing with each other? Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of…

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Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Women are Fives, Men are Flops 53:55

1y ago53:55

53:55

In today's episode, we're discussing Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and we get into some conflicts and controversies with this one! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for Season …

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Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn: The Secrets of Lady Whistleflop 48:31

1y ago48:31

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In honor of the Bridgerton Season 3 premiere, this author invites you to a discussion of Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn. Catch up on all things Polin, Whistledown, and more before watching the latest season on Netflix! Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a…

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Pachinko by Min Jin Lee: Not the Step-Dad but the Dad Who Didn't Flop 55:57

1y ago55:57

55:57

In this week's episode, we discuss Min Jin Lee's Pachinko, the Japanese colonization of Korea, intergenerational trauma, and just how many side characters is too many. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The …

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Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller: Topping or Flopping? 1:03:36

1y ago1:03:36

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In this episode, we welcome special guest Ashley Bell onto the pod to discuss Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, queer lit, and the ultimate question of topping or flopping. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or fi…

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All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr: The Sea of Flops 1:00:12

1y ago1:00:12

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In the Season Two premiere of the podcast, we're trekking to Europe to read All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, start a series-long discourse on time jumps in books, and listen to Erin's thoughts on the Netflix adaptation. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading…

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RWA and Little Free Libraries: Book World Flops 27:15

1y ago27:15

27:15

In this special bonus episode, we discuss two pretty niche controversies within the book and library space. We've mentioned these both in previous episodes, so it's time for a deep dive! Read up on RWA: https://www.vox.com/2020/1/10/21055125/rwa-what-happened-resignations-courtney-milan-damon-suede-backstory-2020-ritas-conference https://www.vox.co…

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Flop by Nature: Season One Character Birth Chart Analysis 38:53

1y ago38:53

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In this special bonus episode, we invite special guest and astrology expert Nohely to discuss the birth charts of some of our favorite (and least favorite) characters. Did the stars truly align to give them such awful qualities? (Nohely called in all the way from Texas, so we recorded this episode over Zoom instead of in the studio! We did our best…

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From Five to Flop: The Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Movie 20:31

1y ago20:31

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In this special bonus episode, Grace and Erin review the movie version of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan and ask a very important question: why was Hugh Jackman necessary in this movie? Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, f…

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The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton: The Flop in Our Stars 58:33

1y ago58:33

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*DISCLAIMER: Apologies if the audio sounds a bit quieter here! We had some technical difficulties in production!* In the Season One finale of the podcast, we're headed down to New Zealand to discuss The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton, star signs, and how deeply Grace and Erin are willing to read into a novel. Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to th…

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