We’re nine episodes away from #300, and AJ needs your help building a “best of the last 100-ish episodes” compilation — send in your favorite moments!

This week, AJ brings in a special guest: Caitlin (AJ’s daughter) for another round of newbie questions—but with a thoughtful twist as Caitlin and Tara talk about the In Death series through an LGBTQ+ lens, plus chosen family, therapy/Dr. Mira, and which books Tara would skip (yes, Chaos gets roasted).

Also: the dogs are loud, the vibes are chaotic, and Caitlin casually drops that she’s getting a disco snail tattoo. Because of course she is.

AJ and Tara spend this episode reading (and roasting) reader reviews of Dark in Death—including the ones that confidently misunderstand how books work, how math works, and how being a police works.

• The 1-star novel-length review that required a hydration break

• “YOU DON’T KNOW HOW BOOKS WORK” becomes the unofficial slogan of the episode

• The “GHOSTWRITER!!” drama, served with peak theater-kid energy

• Someone thinking Nadine’s boyfriend calling her “Lois” is… a real identity scandal (media literacy, party of 0...?)

• AJ’s unexpected recommendation: Halls Minis (tiny cough drops, big opinions)

• AJ’s dog Lily insisting the pack must be together at all times

Next Book Review: Leverage in Death
Also: Episode 300 is coming fast—send AJ your favorite moments from the past year for a “Best Of”!

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Highlights (a.k.a. the funniest chaos)Up next

In this very special (and very chaotic) holiday episode, AJ went full Roarke-level genius and built a working White Elephant Exchange game from scratch (with the help of ChatGPT and possibly a little magic).

Here’s what you’re in for:

• A real-time virtual White Elephant exchange featuring 34(!) of your favorite In Death characters.

• Hilarious chaos as characters like Mira, Roarke, Peabody, Baxter, and Crack open or steal gifts like pizza scissors, lava lamps, chocolate fondue sets, and the most cursed liqueur in the galaxy: Malört.

• Roarke gets a Mini Inflatable Tube Man. It’s art. No one steals it. We’re all shocked.

• Dickie loves the Malört. Everyone else is grateful.

• Summerset’s secret hobby may or may not be bonsai tree gardening.

• Peabody steals with no remorse. Baxter gets stuck with a Chia Pet. Whitney gets a hot dog toaster. Eve gets popcorn. All is right with the world.

• Shelby and Mira get stolen from approximately 83 times each.

• AJ and Tara cackle throughout the whole thing. A LOT.
  

There’s laughter, betrayal, sparkly syrup, and the most on-brand gifts ever.

🎁 Want to try the simulator yourself? Find it here: NYPSD White Elephant Gift Exchange Simulator!

✨ And if you're curious about what went down visually during this episode... let’s just say our supporters over at Patreon got the full experience. 😉

Merry Christmas from Podcast in Death!