Buckle up, everyone, for a shocking tale about one of the worst families in American history! Kate tells Mollie about the book Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe, a riveting exploration of the Sackler family's ascent to power and their role in the opioid crisis. This impeccably researched book is an intersection of wealth, morality, and accountability. It leaves no doubt that the Sackler family was aware of and indifferent to the suffering their greed caused and were, in fact, huge sacks of shit.

Wow, that woman's teeth are white.. what was I doing? Oh, right! Welcome to our first episode of 2024, where we tackle Sara Petersen's Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture. Join us for a discussion of parenthood in the age of Instagram, influencers, and cruel optimism.

It was nice knowing ya, 2023! Pop some champagne and start 2024 off right with Mollie and Kate as they share recommendations for enchanting and compelling winter reads.

Recommendations in order:

Mollie: The Heatwave by Kate Riordan

Kate: Bitter Orange by Claire Fuller

Kate: The Adventures of Amina Al-Sarafi by Shannon Chakraborty

Mollie: Tamora Pierce's books

Mollie: The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

Kate: Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal

Mollie: Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier

Kate: Country of the Blind by Andrew Leland

Kate: Lucky Red by Claudia Cravens

Mollie & Kate: The Secret History by Donna Tartt