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Podcast in DeathAuthor: Amy Ryan and Tara Corkery
The podcast for fans by fans of the "In Death" series of books by J.D. Robb, aka Nora Roberts. Your hosts, AJ, Jen and Tara are "In Death" fandom veterans who will read each book in order and discuss each one in detail. In between book discussions we will deep dive into topics about the books, the futuristic world of Eve Dallas and Roarke and talk about "In Death" fandom. We also bring on special guests who are also fans of this series to talk about their love for the books. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Perfect Little Book Enjoyer: We Review the Reviews of "Connections in Death"
Episode 297
Saturday, 21 February, 2026
AJ and Tara do something wildly on-brand: they review the reviews of Connections in Death… and discover the internet has exactly two settings: “ghostwriter conspiracy” and “I am personally offended that other people enjoyed a book.”If you’ve ever read a one-star rant and thought, “This person needs to log off and drink some water,” congratulations—this episode is your support group.In this episode:The Great “Nora Didn’t Write This” Debate, featuring: people saying it with their whole chest (and zero proof).Tara’s escalating rage at reviews that treat opinions like courtroom evidence.A first-time reader who jumps into a long-running series and then complains it feels like… a long-running series.The “made-up slang” meltdown (go zoner, flop, scratch, link… aka: welcome to the future, bestie).AJ pulls out ChatGPT-style analysis to compare writing voice and basically says, “Sit down, Brenda.”Geography & realism arguments about NYC that ignore the whole “future + post-war world” part. Minor detail!The Exclamation Point Apocalypse: one reviewer burns through a lifetime supply of !!!!!!!Extremely specific outrage over a single phrase: “banged Roarke like a hammer” (we are not okay).A brief detour into why criminals are… not masterminds (true crime brain rot included).Unexpected bonding over "The Cult of Nora": if you must join a cult, at least pick one with cozy bookstores and baked goods.Vibe check: hilarious, ranty, and deeply cathartic—like reading Goodreads with your funniest friend who will absolutely fight strangers in the comments (respectfully…-ish).🎧 Listen if you love: bookish chaos, character loyalty, hot takes, and AJ & Tara being your unfiltered inner monologue.(And yes… AJ did write a review. Can you spot it?)
