Words in the Wild Podcast - Show Notes

On this episode of Words in the Wild, Mel and Tiff continue discussing Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. We explore themes of vulnerability, assimilation and the diverging relationship between Barbara and Joan and the relationship between Vanessa and Joan grows.

1. 00:00:25 Introduction
2. 00:12:51 Book Talk
3. 00:59:29 Closing Thoughts

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3. Directory of Public Libraries

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Words in the Wild Podcast - Show Notes

Melanie and Tiffany introduce their podcast Words in the Wild, share personal check-ins about life transitions, returning to intense workouts, and challenges balancing nutrition (especially protein) with a vegan/fish diet, plus a discussion about swimming and technique. They begin book three of the season, Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, noting Reid’s background as an American author and screenwriter and that an adaptation is in early development.

00:37 Podcast Welcome

11:04 Author Background

15:33 Book Premise Setup

35:05 Joan Joins Astronaut Training

43:28 Bravery Versus Courage

45:32 Friendship Tension Builds

49:16 Barbara Notices Joan Changed

54:19 Themes and Slow Burn Setup

56:05 Next Reading and Wrap Up

1. Taylor Jenkins Reid Website
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Words in the Wild Podcast - Show Notes

Title: Earthseed, Acorn, and Finding Community at the End of the World

Melanie and Tiffany wrap up Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower (chapters 20–25), beginning with personal check-ins before recapping the group’s final trek to Bankhole’s land.

02:18 Wellness Check In

08:02 Final Chapters

13:18 Lauren and Bankole

28:26 Attacks and Sharers

31:24 Arrival at Burned Land

33:49 Earthseed Begins at KO Land

57:48 Hope and Community Lessons

01:02:18 Next Read and Wrap Up

1. Octavia E. Butler Website
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3. Directory of Public Libraries

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