It’s the second episode of our Summer Book Club and this time, we’re diving headfirst into Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry.

So then, it was the book that promised joy, mess, meaning and maybe a mild existential spiral — did it deliver? 👀

In this episode, Em V, Jessie and Holly unpack:

• Why this story hits differently when you read it in summer

• The characters we wanted to hug… and the ones we wanted to gently shake

• Big love, big choices and the pressure to live a 'beautiful' life

• Whether this book is hopeful escapism or a mirror held a little too close

• And the one question it leaves you asking long after the last page

It’s warm, emotional, occasionally unhinged (in a good way) and exactly the kind of book you want to argue about with friends.

Read it. Feel things. Then come scream about it with us.

Summer Book Club Episode 3 drops on January 25 when we'll be discussing the Melaleuca by Angie Faye Martin.

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What to read:

• 'I’m obsessed with audiobooks, here are 10 of the best I’ve ever heard.'
• 11 of the very best beach reads to lose yourself in this summer.
• If you loved A Court of Thorns and Roses, here are 6 romantasy books to read next.
• The 8 best spicy reads that aren't all-out smutty.
• The 22 best books Reese Witherspoon has recommended.

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It was the deeply personal subscriber episode which got everyone talking so what could we do but make it so that all of you could enjoy listening?

In this special episode of Mamamia, Jesse, Holly, and Amelia dive into their personal tarot readings with guest Evelyn. They explore their futures, hopes, and fears, and Evelyn shares her insights on their careers, relationships, and life paths. From Jesse's potential TV series to Holly's book and Amelia's baby on the way, the trio gets real about their desires and doubts. With Evelyn's guidance, they uncover hidden truths and gain a deeper understanding of their lives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about tarot readings and personal growth.

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• HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: 'Exactly what a tarot reader told me.'
• 'I saw a psychic medium to connect with lost loved ones. What happened 2 days later shook me.'

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Look, it was random, it was rogue and so... it had to be repeated. This was one of our most talked about subscriber conversations this year so naturally, it made the cut when it came to deciding which episodes we'd bring out from behind the paywall as a little treat for you this summer. Enjoy.

A particular flavour of jam. Disintegrating straws. Cutlery chaos. Some things aren’t just annoying — they’re downright offensive.

After stumbling across a Substack by Tamsin Amy called Things I Deem Offensive, Em V was inspired to make her own list. Jessie and Holly? Naturally, they already had their grievances locked and loaded.

From harsh bathroom lighting to chocolate that lies to your face, the trio have some notes for the world. Pufferfishes unite — consider this episode your official permission slip to complain loudly about the little things. And do we want to hear what gets your hackles up? Hell, yeah.

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• 'Brace yourselves. Here is my extensive list of things I deem deeply, personally offensive.'
• Things I Deem Offensive

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