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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
Managed to squeeze this in while I was waiting for my library holds to come in.
Even though I've only listened to either 1 or 2 episodes of My Favorite Murder, I thoroughly enjoyed their memoir. I highly recommend the audiobook because, from what I can recall of the episodes I listened to, it is just like listening to an episode of their show.
There were particular sections within the chapters that I enjoyed more than others, a few off the top of my head are:
Chapter 2: Sweet Baby Angel - Georgia Gets Her Nipple Pierced for All the Right Reasons
Chapter 7: Buy Your Own Shit - Karen's Advice on How Not to Be Thirteen Anymore
Chapter 8: Stay Out of the Forest - Georgia Loses Her Brother but Finds Herself
Obviously, if you're a fan of the show, then you probably know what you're getting yourself into, but this does touch on topics such as, substance abuse, eating disorders, and sexual assault.
Even though I've only listened to either 1 or 2 episodes of My Favorite Murder, I thoroughly enjoyed their memoir. I highly recommend the audiobook because, from what I can recall of the episodes I listened to, it is just like listening to an episode of their show.
There were particular sections within the chapters that I enjoyed more than others, a few off the top of my head are:
Chapter 2: Sweet Baby Angel - Georgia Gets Her Nipple Pierced for All the Right Reasons
Chapter 7: Buy Your Own Shit - Karen's Advice on How Not to Be Thirteen Anymore
Chapter 8: Stay Out of the Forest - Georgia Loses Her Brother but Finds Herself
Obviously, if you're a fan of the show, then you probably know what you're getting yourself into, but this does touch on topics such as, substance abuse, eating disorders, and sexual assault.
I honestly love everything that Karen and Georgia do, and this was no exception. The book provides an intimate insight to their lives that the struggles they face in a very relatable way. I'll probably re-read this soon whenever I get the chance.
After burning through 175 episodes, not counting the mini-sodes, of the My Favorite Murder podcast, two episodes a week just doesn't quite seem like enough time spent with the lovely and hilarious Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. When I heard they were writing a book - and then reading their book for an audiobook version - I knew I had to get it ASAP. It's not even about the true crime anymore, these women are every woman and hearing them talk each week is like a smooth drink on your worst anxiety riddled day.
Funny enough, when I first listened to the podcast, I wasn't sure it was my thing. Mixing comedy with murder seemed like such a backwards approach. But obviously that's what blew them to super stardom almost immediately. Their quirky, unique anecdotes are charming and wise, even when they're completely off the cuff and ridiculous. And this book is chalked full of these hilarious anecdotes and intimate stories and even serious stuff, covered in a layer of their trademark humour.
It was really touching to hear more about things mentioned in passing on the podcast, like Karen speaking about her mom (cue tears) and Georgia talking a bit more about how she met Vince and their reflections on their upbringing and childhood. They weren't just repeating stories, they were diving into the feelings and effects these moments had on their upbringing, how it helped shape them into the fierce women they are today.
My only complaint with this book was that it, like their podcast episodes, flew by and was over before I realized it. Karen and Georgia are the kind of women you want to be best friends with. The women you want to sit down and have hour long conversations with. And they're the type of women who actually make you believe that you could be best friends with them, too. If you've been anticipating this book, if you're fans of the podcast, this was everything you are hoping it will be.
Funny enough, when I first listened to the podcast, I wasn't sure it was my thing. Mixing comedy with murder seemed like such a backwards approach. But obviously that's what blew them to super stardom almost immediately. Their quirky, unique anecdotes are charming and wise, even when they're completely off the cuff and ridiculous. And this book is chalked full of these hilarious anecdotes and intimate stories and even serious stuff, covered in a layer of their trademark humour.
It was really touching to hear more about things mentioned in passing on the podcast, like Karen speaking about her mom (cue tears) and Georgia talking a bit more about how she met Vince and their reflections on their upbringing and childhood. They weren't just repeating stories, they were diving into the feelings and effects these moments had on their upbringing, how it helped shape them into the fierce women they are today.
My only complaint with this book was that it, like their podcast episodes, flew by and was over before I realized it. Karen and Georgia are the kind of women you want to be best friends with. The women you want to sit down and have hour long conversations with. And they're the type of women who actually make you believe that you could be best friends with them, too. If you've been anticipating this book, if you're fans of the podcast, this was everything you are hoping it will be.
I completely love them. In my excitement, I accidentally pre-ordered this book twice, as well as pre-ordering the audiobook version. I love the book so much that I’m keeping all three. Also, I’m a hoarder.
AUDIO: Definitely not a how-to aside from “f*ck politeness.”
This has probably been my biggest surprise book so far this year. I was not expecting a self-help/advice book. But the genuine moments shared by Karen and Georgia (and surprise! Paul Giamatti) were just so touching and beautiful. I sat sort of lightly vibrating in my chair yesterday as Georgia recounted how The Martian Chronicles and Ray Bradbury saved her life. When she ended that section with my favorite quote of his I nearly cried. I'm glad this book wasn't what I expected. It was so much better.
I loved reading this memoir from Georgia and Karen, whose podcast I have been listening to for a while now. I feel like I know them already, so hearing some of the backstories in detail was a pleasure. I listened to it, of course, because I know them best through their voices.
I really appreciate hearing Georgia. in particular, talk about her anxiety and mental health issues. I just really relate to and click with her particular world view.
I really appreciate hearing Georgia. in particular, talk about her anxiety and mental health issues. I just really relate to and click with her particular world view.
I'm not a murderino. I'm far too much of a scaredy-cat and tend to deeply visualize the stories they tell, creepy depictions that get stuck in my brain and are hard to process. I've listened to a few podcast eps I felt I could "handle" and am totally enamored with Karen & Georgia's banter and friendship. Despite other reviews I've read, I don't think you have to be a fan of their podcast or its premise to thoroughly enjoy this. I'm convinced this book is truly for everyone! It was made to be an audiobook (which is how I read it). Part of the joy is that both Karen and Georgia write so casually and in such a specific, self-referential voice that I'm not sure reading it on the page would do it as much justice. Plus, they make a joke at the beginning about how the book is narrated by Georgia, Karen and Paul Giamatti. I thought, what a weird little joke to put in there! But lo and behold, Paul Giamatti's voice comes in to narrate snippets between chapters. A gorgeous choice. The audiobook also intersperses live readings from their events, and the cheers of support from the audience and the emotion—sometimes tears—in their voices is so captivating. Reading this has made me want to try more episodes because I just love them so goddamn much. True role models.