Improvably Bad: Books
Improv actors do their best to act out the plot of a book with only the front cover, back cover, and genre. Then our library staff talk about what they got right but mostly wrong.
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Episodes
17 episodes
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown: YA Paranormal
Would you survive Coldtown, or would you join the chaos?In this episode of Improvably Bad Books, library staff dive into The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black, a YA paranormal tale set in a world where vamp...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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36:23
Extended release Christmas Witness Protection: Holiday Suspense
Merry Crisis and Happy Honda-days! We’re revisiting a fan favorite from last season with a fresh peppermint twist. This time, it’s double the Zoe and a dash more Jill as we take a shot at narrating the audiobook ourselves. Because honestly, who...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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34:26
The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly: Cult Fiction
What happens when you escape a cult but can't escape your past?In this episode of Improvably Bad Books, library staff unravel the haunting story of The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly by Stephanie Oakes. This gripping ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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36:26
Twenties Girl: Chick-Lit
Is that a dragonfly necklace, or is it just a ghost whispering to you?Join Jill and Sam on Improbably Bad Books as they dive into Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella—a tale of ghosts, fashion, and a feisty great-aunt from the Roaring...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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28:09
Fake it Till You Bake It: Sports Romance
Welcome back, dearest listener. Our latest scandal involves a fallen reality TV star and an off-season NFL player. Do these two have what it takes?Anna PS: This is a romance. Don't play this in front of your kids.Fake it Till...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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35:57
My Sister the Serial Killer: Thriller
The suspense has been killing us. Join us in our final episode of season one. Relive that time you forgot to do your homework and had to wing it. Is it "serial" or "cereal" or "surreal"? My Sister the Serial KillerOyinkan Braithwai...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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23:19
Kitty Goes to Washington: Horror
Imagine living in a world where vampires, werewolves, and corrupt politicians walked among us. We aren't sure why this book falls into the genre of "Horror" unless you are terrified of tedious law policies. Join Erin and Jill as they try to cat...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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20:58
Matched: Young Adult Fiction
Dystopian future meets dating game show. Swipe right on this episode to find your pod soul mate. Zoe and Jill are matched, and ready to tell you all about this book.Matched by Ally Condie
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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24:02
Christmas Witness Protection: Holiday Suspense
Holidays got you feeling stressed? Add to it by reading a holiday-themed suspense novel. Or destress and listen to us tell you all about it. Sam, Trevor, and Jill get together, have a few laughs, but stay out of the air ducts. Chr...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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27:38
Emperor's Babe: Historical Fiction
When the wives are away the husbands hit replay. Go Prov does their best to fill in for their wives on their literary podcast. It's not quite what the usual listeners are used to but they sure will be entertained. Jill, Trevor, and special gues...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:05
Alec Mackenzie's Art of Seduction: Romance
Could this episode BE any more uncomfortable? Jill sits down with her boss and HR to discuss this week's book, Alec Mackenzie's Art of Seduction by Jennifer Ashley. The improv group aren't the only ones who try their hand at a Scottish ac...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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28:30
Bullets Don't Argue: Western
Bullets don't argue but a father and son certainly do. Our improv friends took a lot of liberties in this old western. Don't tread on J.A. as he encourages his father to stray from the true West and into the Perley Gates. Jill and Dre do their ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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25:19
A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking: Fantasy
Have you ever baked something so bad that it would be considered assault to feed it to someone? Are you a muggle trying to make it into the Great British Baking Show? Nah, us either. Jill, Erin, and Sam take a look at this charming and challeng...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:45
From the Whitehouse to the Amish: Inspirational Fiction
It isn't every day that you get the author of the book on the podcast! But if I finish all of my chores, and you finish thineThen tonight, we're gonna party like it's 1699Katrina Hoover Lee (author), Jill and Trevor dig int...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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39:27
Knot Guilty: Mystery
I did knot hit her, I did knot! Listen to our improvers connect squares through this crochet cozy mystery. Jill and Lindsay then dig into that tangled mess to let you know if they skipped a stitch or two. Title: Knot GuiltyAuthor: ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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23:28
Vinyl Resting Place: Fiction
Elkhart Public Library and Go Prov present: Vinyl Resting Place. Our debut episode with Jill and Sam. Go Prov hosts a radio show discussing their favorite book they've never read, Vinyl Resting Place. Grab a "back-in-black" coffee and joi...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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32:54