Send us a textIn this conversation, Emily and Ashley discuss Alan Eskens' novel, The Quiet Librarian, exploring its themes of historical fiction, character development, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in times of war. They delve into the complexities of the Bosnian War, the portrayal of women in conflict, and the contemporary parallels to current social issues. The discussion highlights the emotional impact of the narrative and the author's insights into the writing process.00:00 Introduction to The Quiet Librarian02:40 Exploring Historical Context: The Bosnian War05:17 Character Development and Dual Narratives07:31 Themes of Revenge and Justice09:54 Moral Dilemmas in War12:45 Contemporary Parallels and Social Commentary18:53 The Right to Protest and Higher Education20:16T he Consequences of Justifying Actions20:54 Understanding the Complexity of Violence22:31 The Nature of Sympathy for Criminals23:49 Moral Dilemmas in Justice25:24 The Slippery Slope of Justice27:06 Character Dynamics in Storytelling28:34 Reflections on Historical Events31:09 The Potential for Violence in Society33:27 Learning from History and Current EventsKey Takeaways - The Quiet Librarian is a powerful blend of historical fiction and thriller.Alan Eskens' writing style masterfully interweaves different timelines.The characters' development reflects the complexities of war and trauma.The portrayal of women in the story challenges traditional narratives.Moral dilemmas in the book provoke deep reflection on justice and revenge.The historical context of the Bosnian War is crucial to understanding the characters' motivations.The conversation draws parallels between the book's themes and contemporary social issues.The importance of understanding history to prevent future atrocities is emphasized.The emotional weight of the narrative resonates with readers on multiple levels.Alan Eskens' journey as a writer showcases the transformative power of literature.https://hmh.org/library/research/genocide-in-bosnia-guide/https://www.irmct.org/specials/war-bosnia/https://www.ushmm.org/genocide-prevention/countries/bosnia-herzegovina/1992-1995Support the showSubscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclubFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreepybookclub and https://www.instagram.com/bookswithyourbesties/Follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreepybookclubMusic is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever.The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Emily and Ashley of The Creepy Book Club alone.
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Unraveling the Delphi Murders Part II
Send us a textA snippet of our newest episode on Patreon. This episode delves into the complex investigation surrounding the Delphi Murders of Abby Williams and Libby German, focusing on key suspects including Ron Logan and Keegan Klein, as well as the trial of Richard Allen. The discussion highlights alleged confessions, the role of pre-trial publicity, and the implications of the legal proceedings on the pursuit of justice for the victims.Chapters00:00Introduction to The Delphi Murders00:57The Investigation of Ron Logan05:06Allegations and Confessions09:45The Role of Keegan Klein19:10Theories and Speculations23:44Ritualistic Elements and Odinism25:34Introduction and Context of the Case26:13Evidence Analysis and Implications28:33Trial Limitations and Defense Challenges30:52Pre-Trial Publicity and Its Effects34:04Conviction Factors and Juror Perspectives38:16Confessions and Mental State Considerations43:01Appeal Process and Future Implicationshttps://www.rickallenjustice.com/https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/delphi-murderer-richard-allen-appeal-filed/https://fox59.com/indiana-news/search-warrant-delphi-killer-took-souvenir-may-have-staged-murder-scene/?utm_source=chatgpt.com (see website for complete list of show notes) Support the showSubscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclubFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreepybookclub and https://www.instagram.com/bookswithyourbesties/Follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreepybookclubMusic is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever.The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Emily and Ashley of The Creepy Book Club alone.
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The Pendulum of Progress: Understanding Societal Shifts
Send us a textUpdates on Kyron Horman, Idaho Town Hall, Idaho Murders and the Pendulum EffectShow Notes:00:00 Introduction and Mother's Day Reflections00:59 Case Updates and Political Extremes03:08 The Idaho Town Hall Incident06:00 Reactions to the Idaho Murders08:55 The Importance of Patience in Legal Cases11:57 New Developments in the Kyron Horman Case14:57 The Pendulum Effect in Politics and Progress21:37 Navigating Progress and Setbacks22:22 Moral License and Political Reactions24:27 The Influence of Language on Behavior28:25 Cultural Shifts and Generational Changes33:16 The Importance of Plan B for Women34:35 Body Positivity and Cultural Trends35:29 The Science vs. Anti-Science Debatehttps://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idaho/six-charged-coeur-dalene-town-hall-incident/277-204bf517-c188-401f-a904-7859511da073https://www.dictionary.com/browse/pendulum-effecthttps://katu.com/news/local/kyron-horman-case-15-years-later-anniversary-multnomah-county-sheriffs-office-terri-desiree-fbi-reexamine-pursue-justice-digital-records-evidence-pages-reports-investigation-portland-oregon-june-2010-may-2025https://blavity.com/dateline-idaho-murders-update-new-detailshttps://www.reuters.com/sports/sport-pendulum-swings-towards-tighter-measures-against-transgender-athletes-2023-12-28/https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2025/04/02/karen-read-case-key-players-retrial/https://ssir.org/books/excerpts/entry/tackling_moral_self_licensingsStudy: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3261136/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/darwins-subterranean-world/201703/my-favorite-psychology-studyhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025/04/06/eugenics-college-genetics-education/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/03/r-word-right-wing-riseSupport the showSubscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclubFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreepybookclub and https://www.instagram.com/bookswithyourbesties/Follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreepybookclubMusic is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever.The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Emily and Ashley of The Creepy Book Club alone.
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This Book Will Bury Me and The Idaho Murders
Send us a textThe Idaho murders. Listen in on our review and key takeaways from This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead. FULL spoilers. 0:00-1:00 Initial Review 1:00-2:00 Was it a tad too much grief related content?3:30 What did we anticipate happening that would have ruined this book for us.5:00 The controversy surrounding this book 7:00 What is our beef with the Idaho murders8:30 Our college experience 11:00 Emily explains Theory of Mind (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_mind)14:00 Female serial killers15:00 Web sleuth community 16:00 Two cases solved through web sleuthing 20:00 JonBenet 22:00 Becoming FBI 23:00 Who the killer was24:00 The Warrior Gene and the differences in Males and females25:00-31:00 Maybe we hope no one hears this episode https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2650118/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizzie_Bordenhttps://sites.lsa.umich.edu/qmss/2023/03/04/serial-killer-statistics/https://www.yahoo.com/news/john-mark-karr-claimed-jonbenhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/09/18/gabby-petito-case-tiktok-sleuths/https://www.netflix.com/title/81031373https://www.rotary.org/en/rotary-member-helps-close-unsolved-cases (Tent girl) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-25/gabby-petito-missing-person-case-internet-true-crime-obsession/100482852Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV8HOwxfzdIhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/theory-of-mindhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/idaho-college-student-killings-summary-timeline-rcna63818https://www.wbaltv.com/article/idaho-student-murders-roommates-texts/64084528Support the showSubscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclubFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreepybookclub and https://www.instagram.com/bookswithyourbesties/Follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreepybookclubMusic is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever.The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Emily and Ashley of The Creepy Book Club alone.
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Justice for Abby and Libby - The Delphi Murders Part I
Send us a textJustice for Abby and Libby: In 2017, the small town of Delphi, Indiana was shaken by the tragic murders of 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German. Their memory lives on as the pursuit of truth and justice continues. Find the rest of this episode (and an upcoming part II) at patreon.com/thcreepybookclubSupport the showSubscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclubFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreepybookclub and https://www.instagram.com/bookswithyourbesties/Follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreepybookclubMusic is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever.The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Emily and Ashley of The Creepy Book Club alone.
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