Peculiar Book Club
@peculiarbookclub.bsky.social
Strange #history of weird #science, #medicine & live book chat with favorite authors! We support #LGBTQIA #DisabilityRights #SocialJustice
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Tap Dancing on Everest is a true survival story about the risks we take to become our most authentic selves. Join us as we chat Live with Mimi Zieman about her inspiring coming-of-age travel memoir. Free this Thursday!
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May 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Tap Dancing on Everest is a true survival story about the risks we take to become our most authentic selves. Join us as we chat Live with Mimi Zieman about her inspiring coming-of-age travel memoir. Free this Thursday!
www.youtube.com/live/2t1BubJ...
www.youtube.com/live/2t1BubJ...
Join Riley Black & Bethany Brookshire in the Peculiar Book Club THIS THURSDAY for a Live Virtual chat! They'll be talking: When the Earth Was Green - Plants, Animals, & Evolution's Greatest Romance. This is a special VIP Members-only Live event - sign up for only $5!
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May 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Join Riley Black & Bethany Brookshire in the Peculiar Book Club THIS THURSDAY for a Live Virtual chat! They'll be talking: When the Earth Was Green - Plants, Animals, & Evolution's Greatest Romance. This is a special VIP Members-only Live event - sign up for only $5!
www.patreon.com/c/peculiarbo...
www.patreon.com/c/peculiarbo...
It's only mid-April but we've already had some fabulous chats with some fabulous authors in our Peculiar Book Club events! Mark your calendars and don't miss out on the rest of the season! 📚💙
April 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
It's only mid-April but we've already had some fabulous chats with some fabulous authors in our Peculiar Book Club events! Mark your calendars and don't miss out on the rest of the season! 📚💙
NEW PODCAST!
This Feb 20th, we will be hosting CARL ZIMMER on the podcast! We talk about his latest, Air-Borne. Please join us on your favorite platorm--the link to apple is here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
#newrelease #science #book #bookclub #podcast #booklover #podcasting
This Feb 20th, we will be hosting CARL ZIMMER on the podcast! We talk about his latest, Air-Borne. Please join us on your favorite platorm--the link to apple is here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
#newrelease #science #book #bookclub #podcast #booklover #podcasting
February 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
NEW PODCAST!
This Feb 20th, we will be hosting CARL ZIMMER on the podcast! We talk about his latest, Air-Borne. Please join us on your favorite platorm--the link to apple is here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
#newrelease #science #book #bookclub #podcast #booklover #podcasting
This Feb 20th, we will be hosting CARL ZIMMER on the podcast! We talk about his latest, Air-Borne. Please join us on your favorite platorm--the link to apple is here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
#newrelease #science #book #bookclub #podcast #booklover #podcasting
Did you know we also have some audio-only podcasts? Our next one drops Feb.20 & is an interview with Carl Zimmer about his latest nonfiction, AIR-BORNE. You can find the Peculiar Book Club podcast in all the usual places where you listen to your podcasts, so why not check us out?
February 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Did you know we also have some audio-only podcasts? Our next one drops Feb.20 & is an interview with Carl Zimmer about his latest nonfiction, AIR-BORNE. You can find the Peculiar Book Club podcast in all the usual places where you listen to your podcasts, so why not check us out?
Our 2025 season has already started! If you missed our first show of the year, there's still time to catch up, plus mark your calendars so you don't miss any of our upcoming shows! We have some fabulous guests and you can chat with them LIVE. Almost all our shows are free so why not check us out?
January 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Our 2025 season has already started! If you missed our first show of the year, there's still time to catch up, plus mark your calendars so you don't miss any of our upcoming shows! We have some fabulous guests and you can chat with them LIVE. Almost all our shows are free so why not check us out?
Need a last minute gift? If you know someone who enjoys peculiar subjects, science books, & interesting oddities, why not get them a membership to the Peculiar Book Club? They'll get access to all of our 2025 events! brandyschillace.com/peculiar/. To purchase: www.patreon.com/PeculiarBook...
December 21, 2024 at 6:40 PM
Need a last minute gift? If you know someone who enjoys peculiar subjects, science books, & interesting oddities, why not get them a membership to the Peculiar Book Club? They'll get access to all of our 2025 events! brandyschillace.com/peculiar/. To purchase: www.patreon.com/PeculiarBook...
Our 2025 season is full of interesting people & topics! Join newsletter & get links to our virtual author chats. Most events are free, PLUS, become a VIP member & get access to VIP events! More info here brandyschillace.com/peculiar/ & sign up for the newsletter here: subscribepage.io/peculiarBC 📚💙
December 17, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Our 2025 season is full of interesting people & topics! Join newsletter & get links to our virtual author chats. Most events are free, PLUS, become a VIP member & get access to VIP events! More info here brandyschillace.com/peculiar/ & sign up for the newsletter here: subscribepage.io/peculiarBC 📚💙
Have a booklover on your list? Do they enjoy peculiar subjects, science books, & interesting oddities? Gift them an annual membership to the Peculiar Book Club & access to all the great events we have lined up for 2025! brandyschillace.com/peculiar/. To purchase: www.patreon.com/PeculiarBook...
December 2, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Have a booklover on your list? Do they enjoy peculiar subjects, science books, & interesting oddities? Gift them an annual membership to the Peculiar Book Club & access to all the great events we have lined up for 2025! brandyschillace.com/peculiar/. To purchase: www.patreon.com/PeculiarBook...
Busy checking people off your shopping list? Need a break? If you enjoy peculiar subjects, science books, & other interesting oddities, why not treat yourself to a 2025 membership to the Peculiar Book Club? Purchase a full year now & get 10% the membership price! www.patreon.com/peculiarbook...
November 27, 2024 at 10:52 PM
Busy checking people off your shopping list? Need a break? If you enjoy peculiar subjects, science books, & other interesting oddities, why not treat yourself to a 2025 membership to the Peculiar Book Club? Purchase a full year now & get 10% the membership price! www.patreon.com/peculiarbook...
Did you know there's also a Peculiar Book Club podcast? Hear host Brandy Schillace chat with best-selling authors of science, history, and peculiar non-fiction, get inside peeks at upcoming books, and catch 'Peculiar at the Movies' with Davey Berris. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
November 22, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Did you know there's also a Peculiar Book Club podcast? Hear host Brandy Schillace chat with best-selling authors of science, history, and peculiar non-fiction, get inside peeks at upcoming books, and catch 'Peculiar at the Movies' with Davey Berris. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
Yes! And our next season just dropped, too! More authors to add 😄
![Author Names:
Gregory Gbur
Pamela Ryckman
Jamie Green
Cat Bohannon
Paul Koudounaris [Lindsey Fitzharris]
Hanne Strager
Break
Surekha Davies [host: Bill Schutt]
Riley Black [host: Bethany Brookshire]
Mimi Zieman
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Brandy Schillace [host: Eric Garcia]
Annalee Newitz
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Hannah Carlson
Lisa Perrin [host Patty McCracken]
Sam Kean
Theresa MacPhail
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Brandy Schillace
Christina Ward [host: Lucy Santos]
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November 21, 2024 at 11:12 AM
Yes! And our next season just dropped, too! More authors to add 😄
Beyond excited to reveal our Season 6 2025 Peculiar Book Club lineup! Check out all the LIVE virtual author events we have planned! Almost all the shows are free, with a few extra special shows for our VIP members (membership starts at $5/mth!). For more info: brandyschillace.com/peculiar/
October 8, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Beyond excited to reveal our Season 6 2025 Peculiar Book Club lineup! Check out all the LIVE virtual author events we have planned! Almost all the shows are free, with a few extra special shows for our VIP members (membership starts at $5/mth!). For more info: brandyschillace.com/peculiar/
This Thursday! Pulitzer-prize winner Deborah Blum (THE POISONER'S HANDBOOK) chats with Amit Katwala (TREMORS IN THE BLOOD) & Patti McCracken (ANGEL MAKERS)! This week's show is VIP-ONLY for $5+ Patreon (or annual) members. Join today so you don't miss this event! brandyschillace.com/peculiar-mem...
September 9, 2024 at 10:02 PM
This Thursday! Pulitzer-prize winner Deborah Blum (THE POISONER'S HANDBOOK) chats with Amit Katwala (TREMORS IN THE BLOOD) & Patti McCracken (ANGEL MAKERS)! This week's show is VIP-ONLY for $5+ Patreon (or annual) members. Join today so you don't miss this event! brandyschillace.com/peculiar-mem...
We'll be unveiling our 2025 event line-up soon but we've been thinking about what we offer & how best to serve our book club members & this is where we need YOUR help! Please take a few minutes to fill out a short survey - your input would help SO much! THANK YOU!
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August 29, 2024 at 3:13 AM
We'll be unveiling our 2025 event line-up soon but we've been thinking about what we offer & how best to serve our book club members & this is where we need YOUR help! Please take a few minutes to fill out a short survey - your input would help SO much! THANK YOU!
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Did you know we have a podcast? Host Brandy Schillace chats with best-selling authors of science, history, & peculiar non-fiction, plus get inside peeks at upcoming books, & catch 'Peculiar at the Movies' with Davey Berris. Search for the 'Peculiar Book Club' podcast in your favorite podcast player!
August 12, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Did you know we have a podcast? Host Brandy Schillace chats with best-selling authors of science, history, & peculiar non-fiction, plus get inside peeks at upcoming books, & catch 'Peculiar at the Movies' with Davey Berris. Search for the 'Peculiar Book Club' podcast in your favorite podcast player!
Don't miss Daniel Kraus chatting with Mary Roach on our next VIP virtual event! Join us & learn the best possible escape routes out of an 80ft, 60 ton whale & more. You never know when that will come in handy! 2 amazing authors in 1 amazing show - coming July 27. www.patreon.com/PeculiarBook...
July 17, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Don't miss Daniel Kraus chatting with Mary Roach on our next VIP virtual event! Join us & learn the best possible escape routes out of an 80ft, 60 ton whale & more. You never know when that will come in handy! 2 amazing authors in 1 amazing show - coming July 27. www.patreon.com/PeculiarBook...
Did you miss our LIVE author chat yesterday? Don't miss another 1 - join the book club that’s as fun & peculiar as you are! 💙📚
brandyschillace.com/peculiar/
Subscribe to our YouTube to catch up on missed shows & be notified when there's a new video! www.youtube.com/@peculiarboo...
brandyschillace.com/peculiar/
Subscribe to our YouTube to catch up on missed shows & be notified when there's a new video! www.youtube.com/@peculiarboo...
July 12, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Did you miss our LIVE author chat yesterday? Don't miss another 1 - join the book club that’s as fun & peculiar as you are! 💙📚
brandyschillace.com/peculiar/
Subscribe to our YouTube to catch up on missed shows & be notified when there's a new video! www.youtube.com/@peculiarboo...
brandyschillace.com/peculiar/
Subscribe to our YouTube to catch up on missed shows & be notified when there's a new video! www.youtube.com/@peculiarboo...
Whether we like it or not, how we look affects how we're treated. In Zara Stone’s book KILLER LOOKS, she writes “Beauty privilege is real, & it’s real uncomfortable.” What does appearance bias mean for us? Find out on July 11, at our LIVE EVENT with Zara Stone. FREE on the Peculiar book club!
July 8, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Whether we like it or not, how we look affects how we're treated. In Zara Stone’s book KILLER LOOKS, she writes “Beauty privilege is real, & it’s real uncomfortable.” What does appearance bias mean for us? Find out on July 11, at our LIVE EVENT with Zara Stone. FREE on the Peculiar book club!
Did you miss our last author event? We still have lots of great ones coming up so make sure you're signed up to our newsletter to get advance notice! Along with the free show-links, you get recipes for book cocktails, previews for music & events sent right to your email. subscribepage.io/Ip9rwS
July 2, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Did you miss our last author event? We still have lots of great ones coming up so make sure you're signed up to our newsletter to get advance notice! Along with the free show-links, you get recipes for book cocktails, previews for music & events sent right to your email. subscribepage.io/Ip9rwS
What happens when #racism isn't a bug in the system—but IS the system? How do you save others if you need to save yourself? Anthony Chin-Quee’s memoir, I CAN’T SAVE YOU, presents the trauma of our medical education system, & the trauma of living & caring. Don’t miss this FREE VIRTUAL event!
June 19, 2024 at 3:16 AM
What happens when #racism isn't a bug in the system—but IS the system? How do you save others if you need to save yourself? Anthony Chin-Quee’s memoir, I CAN’T SAVE YOU, presents the trauma of our medical education system, & the trauma of living & caring. Don’t miss this FREE VIRTUAL event!
Get to know Dr. Liz Faber! Liz is Assistant Prof. of English & Communication at Dean College in Franklin, MA & teaches writing, lit, & communication. Chat LIVE with Liz (& guest host Rebecca Gibson) on June 13 at a special PBC VIP members-only event - join now! brandyschillace.com/peculiar-mem...
June 5, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Get to know Dr. Liz Faber! Liz is Assistant Prof. of English & Communication at Dean College in Franklin, MA & teaches writing, lit, & communication. Chat LIVE with Liz (& guest host Rebecca Gibson) on June 13 at a special PBC VIP members-only event - join now! brandyschillace.com/peculiar-mem...
On June 13 we’re chatting with Liz Faber, author of THE COMPUTER’S VOICE, a romp thru feminist psychoanalysis. Join guest host Rebecca Gibson, author of THE BAD CORSET, A FEMINIST REIMAGINING, for this PBC VIP members event. Not a member? Join for only $5/mo!
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May 31, 2024 at 7:18 PM
On June 13 we’re chatting with Liz Faber, author of THE COMPUTER’S VOICE, a romp thru feminist psychoanalysis. Join guest host Rebecca Gibson, author of THE BAD CORSET, A FEMINIST REIMAGINING, for this PBC VIP members event. Not a member? Join for only $5/mo!
brandyschillace.com/peculiar-mem...
brandyschillace.com/peculiar-mem...
Want to join our amazing Book Club but don't know where to start? Most of our book chats are FREE so why not check us out? AND, if you want to take part in the VIP-only events we have a very affordable $5 monthly rate too. Check out all member levels & benefits: brandyschillace.com/peculiar-mem...
May 27, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Want to join our amazing Book Club but don't know where to start? Most of our book chats are FREE so why not check us out? AND, if you want to take part in the VIP-only events we have a very affordable $5 monthly rate too. Check out all member levels & benefits: brandyschillace.com/peculiar-mem...
Ever look up at the night sky & wonder what else is really out there? If so, then you must join our LIVE CHAT with “1 of America's leading connoisseurs of the bizarre”, Marc Hartzman, author of WE ARE NOT ALONE. Bring your questions & join us THIS THURSDAY! www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRMj...
May 8, 2024 at 3:11 AM
Ever look up at the night sky & wonder what else is really out there? If so, then you must join our LIVE CHAT with “1 of America's leading connoisseurs of the bizarre”, Marc Hartzman, author of WE ARE NOT ALONE. Bring your questions & join us THIS THURSDAY! www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRMj...