We Read Allegedly

Dallas decided to help us over here at WRA, but then Celeste forgot which books they had read and recorded... so he edited this. We know you've already heard the episode but if you want to hear how it sounds when Dallas Edits rather than Celeste.... Nows your chance!

This month John and Celeste talk about Tress and the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson.

Also.... We Have Merch Now! https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/listing/we-read-allegedly?product=46&variation=2759

Hi Grand-mama Squid!

If you want to interact with us, feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of rt out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju

If you want to know more about what Celeste does, check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora.

As always, Squid is elusive and may be found in the greater Chicago area, sinking ships and taking names—you know, doing squid things.

We've been MIA, this very quick episode explains why.

Time for a New episode of the Year of King!

Also.... We Have Merch Now! https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/listing/we-read-allegedly?product=46&variation=2759

Storygraph Challenge Link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/645c2c3c-d219-4a24-82e1-896d4f47fc9cHi Mama Squid!

If you want to interact with us, feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of rt out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju

If you want to know more about what Celeste does, check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora.

As always, Squid is elusive and may be found in the greater Chicago area, sinking ships and taking names—you know, doing squid things.

This month John, Squid and Celeste discuss a Johns pick, called The Boats of Glen Carrig by William Hope Hodgson.

Storygraph Challenge Link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/645c2c3c-d219-4a24-82e1-896d4f47fc9cHi Mama Squid!

If you want to interact with us, feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of rt out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju

If you want to know more about what Celeste does, check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora.

As always, Squid is elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names—you know, doing squid things—in the greater Chicago area.

Time for a New episode of the Year of King!

Also.... We Have Merch Now! https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/listing/we-read-allegedly?product=46&variation=2759

Storygraph Challenge Link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/645c2c3c-d219-4a24-82e1-896d4f47fc9cHi Mama Squid!

If you want to interact with us, feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of rt out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju

If you want to know more about what Celeste does, check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora.

As always, Squid is elusive and may be found in the greater Chicago area, sinking ships and taking names—you know, doing squid things.

This month John, Squid and Celeste discuss a Squid pick, called Beloved by Toni Morrison.

Storygraph Challenge Link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/645c2c3c-d219-4a24-82e1-896d4f47fc9cHi Mama Squid!

If you want to interact with us, feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of rt out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju

If you want to know more about what Celeste does, check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora.

As always, Squid is elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names—you know, doing squid things—in the greater Chicago area.

Its Summer.... which means our episode is late. But its Here! Squid and Celeste Talk about Forging Hephestus by Drew Hayes.... One of Celestes Favorite Authors and Squids Favorite to hate.

This month we have a Guest! Mr. and Mrs. Squid make a joint appearance as we discuss John's pick of Never Die by Rob J Hayes. Also.... We Have Merch Now! https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/listing/we-read-allegedly?product=46&variation=2759

Storygraph Challenge Link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/645c2c3c-d219-4a24-82e1-896d4f47fc9cHi Mama Squid!

If you want to interact with us, feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of rt out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju

If you want to know more about what Celeste does, check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora.

As always, Squid is elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names—you know, doing squid things—in the greater Chicago area.

This month we have a Guest! Its a Girl Take Over with Mama Squid, Squid, and Celeste( who has no cephalopod name) as we Allegedly read Red Rising by Pierce Brown.

Hi John we missed you

Also.... We Have Merch Now! https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/listing/we-read-allegedly?product=46&variation=2759

Storygraph Challenge Link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/645c2c3c-d219-4a24-82e1-896d4f47fc9cHi Mama Squid!

If you want to interact with us, feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of rt out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju

If you want to know more about what Celeste does, check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora.

As always, Squid is elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names—you know, doing squid things—in the greater Chicago area.

Time for a New episode of the Year of King!

Also.... We Have Merch Now! https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/listing/we-read-allegedly?product=46&variation=2759

Storygraph Challenge Link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/645c2c3c-d219-4a24-82e1-896d4f47fc9cHi Mama Squid!

If you want to interact with us, feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of rt out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju

If you want to know more about what Celeste does, check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora.

As always, Squid is elusive and may be found in the greater Chicago area, sinking ships and taking names—you know, doing squid things.

This month, John, Celeste, and Mr. and Mrs. Squid will meet to discuss Wise Blood by Flannery O'Connor. The Episode is late.... please blame Celeste. Sorry, Mama Squid. :-(

Also.... We Have Merch Now! https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/listing/we-read-allegedly?product=46&variation=2759

Storygraph Challenge Link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/645c2c3c-d219-4a24-82e1-896d4f47fc9cHi Mama Squid!

If you want to interact with us, feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of rt out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju

If you want to know more about what Celeste does, check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora.

As always, Squid is elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names—you know, doing squid things—in the greater Chicago area.

This month the crew reads The Devil in Silver by Victor LaValle. And they just might have the same opinion of the book.

Also.... We Have Merch Now! https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/listing/we-read-allegedly?product=46&variation=2759

Storygraph Challenge Link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/645c2c3c-d219-4a24-82e1-896d4f47fc9cHi Mama Squid!

If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju

If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora

And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area.

This month the crew takes a look at The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King. This is the first book in our Year of King, If you would like to read along with us as we read these books you can join us over on Storygraph Also.... We Have Merch Now! https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/listing/we-read-allegedly?product=46&variation=2759

Storygraph Challenge Link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/645c2c3c-d219-4a24-82e1-896d4f47fc9c Hi Mama Squid!

If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju

If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora

And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area.

This episode the crew reviews their books, and talks about what they're looking forward to reading in 2025. We will link the goodreads for all the books mentioned... If we miss one reach out in our discord and ask! We can help you find them!

Also.... We Have Merch Now!

Also guest appearance by Solomon, the pod-cat, Hi Mama Squid!

If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju

If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora

And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11564.The_Girl_Who_Loved_Tom_Gordon?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=YQDTIgd7P4&rank=1

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62080187-never-lie?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=yI0w975eG7&rank=1

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5129.Brave_New_World?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=l5gs3iC5LT&rank=1

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32058824-space-team?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=IluSxQrq7F&rank=1

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26892110-the-library-at-mount-char?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mmQXftzSrS&rank=9

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60965426-the-creative-act?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=ZhD3y5ENdX&rank=1

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46253321-the-case-of-the-damaged-detective?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=RP21neVnAr&rank=2

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57693184-dead-silence?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=HvgjLVc1kh&rank=1

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4588.Extremely_Loud_Incredibly_Close?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=bckQvG2Vy7&rank=1

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35068705-the-poppy-war?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14497.Neverwhere?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=3bdw4wpO13&rank=1

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1878005.Azusa_Street

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/102030.Musashi?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=cM5uW2E3eb&rank=1

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/179527909-by-the-light-of-dead-stars?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=CXGN7CkbrF&rank=1

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217538341-25-days

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21787.The_Princess_Bride?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=qgyCSvMVXf&rank=1

This month on the the WRA Crew Plus Dallas from Geek Devotions reads No More Bullies by Frank Peretti.

Also guest appearance by Solomon, the pod-cat.

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Hi Mama Squid! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju

. If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora

. And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area

This month on the the WRA Crew reads By the Light of Dead Stars by Andrew Van Wey. Join them as they read a cross over of one of Celeste's favorite Genres and Johns?

Also guest appearance by Solomon, the pod-cat.

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Hi Mama Squid! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area

This month, through cold and congestion the WRA crew talks about Neverwhere by Neil Gaimen. Allegedly John and Squid seem to agree on something.... Allegedly.

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Hi Mama Squid! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area

This month Squid, Celeste and their friend Karen discuss Sharkheart. Dear Emily, neither Karen nor Celeste regret what they said. Take that as you will.

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Hi Mama Squid!

If you would like to connect with Karen you can find here here: https://www.instagram.com/definitelynotreading?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area with Mr.Squid

This Month Celeste and Squid read Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed and give their thoughts on Dear Sugar, Parents, and Squid as a married woman for a full month being an expert on All things. Hi Mama Squid! You're Internet Famous Now! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area with Mr.Squid

This month Squid and Celeste are joined by a very special guest, Mama Squid, as they discuss The Middle Passage by Charles R. Johnson. We can't wait for you to Meet Mama Squid and hear her thoughts on this pick! 

*Also Big shout out to Dallas from Geek Devotions ( Celeste's favorite Roommate ;-) ) for editing this episode for us! Hi Mama Squid! You're Internet Famous Now! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area with Mr.Squid

Its Our 2 Year Birthday!

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This month Squid and Celeste read Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer. Squid seems determined to make Celeste read a book that will make her cry, and Celeste is resisting.

Hi Squids Mom, and Hi John Do well in School! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area

This month on We Read Allegedly Squid and Celeste take a trip to the Warren and talk about The Watership Downs.

Hi Squids Mom, and Hi John we miss you! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area

This month, the crew talks about the Book Musashi, and it gets SPICY.

For those who don't know this is the test that Squid mentioned.

"The Bechdel test (/ˈbɛkdəl/ BEK-dəl), also known as the Bechdel-Wallace test, is a test to measure the representation of women in film and other fiction. The test asks whether a work features at least two female characters who have a conversation about something other than a man"

Hi Squids Mom, and Congrats to the Future Mr. and Mrs. Squid! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area

This month Squid and Celeste talk about The Princess Bride... Book! Will they enjoy it? How could they not? It has Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles.... That would be... INCONCIEVABLE also.... Hi Squids Mom!

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If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area

The WRA crew has been busy guys! So instead of the next book in the line up we decided to have a conversation about our favorite books to Re-read Allegedly.

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If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm

If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju

If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora

and as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... squid things in the greater Chicago area

This month the WRA crew discusses their favorite books of 2023, and what they're looking forward to in 2024.

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Hi Squids Mom and Willow! If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area

This month on WRA we discuss The Dispatcher by John Scalzi, which is a short read, so we how you enjoy our thoughts. Also.... Hi Squids Mom!

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If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora And as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... doing squid things in the greater Chicago area

In honor of Geek Devotions SciFrights month the WRA crew and guest the Boi (JM) take a look at Bram Strokers Dracula. Did we think this book "Sucked" or did we love it? Did JM speak up in this episode any more than in the last one? Only one way to Find out!

If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora and as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... squid things in the greater Chicago area

This month is John's pick, Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne, and Ladies and Gents we MIGHT have a first. Will we like it? Did we all read it? Allegedly we did, but you never know. Listen and find out what we thought about SOTG in this months episode of We Read Allegedly.

If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm

If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju

If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora

and as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... squid things in the greater Chicago area

This Week we start out Season 2 with Celestes Pick, The Giver by Lois Lowry. We also discuss what is Gaslamp Fantasy, as well as many many other random things.

If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora and as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... squid things in the greater Chicago area

The Tiktoks Celeste Referenced in episode pt 1

https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleyorkcreates/video/7206770796990319918

pt 2 https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleyorkcreates/video/7213027200038374702

This Month Squid picked Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. Can you help us pronounce elegiac ? Will We enjoy this book? Better hit play to find out!If you want to interact with us feel free to join the Devoted Geeks Discord https://discord.gg/ZwWgzqKzwm If you would like to hear more of Johns gillion podcasts check out his link tree(for real Dallas hassled him for it, check it out since he had to make it.) https://linktr.ee/johnharju If you want to know more about what Celeste does check out all her stuff here https://linktr.ee/celeste.mora and as always Squid is ever elusive and may be found sinking ships and taking names... you know... squid things in the greater Chicago area