It's another alcohol-infused episode of TBC. Our long-time Ko-Fi Patron KiwiThing requested this book for 2026, so we were obliged to enter TRELLAND - the mishapen world that bubbled forth from a crucible of literary confusion, where popular video game franchises were melted down with Euopean fairytales and random writing exercises!

In addition to our usual barnyard language, today's episode includes discussion and consumption of alcohol (your hosts are intoxicated after sampling cocktails from the book we reviewed last episode in your timeline, but have yet to record in ours).

TBC is an AI-free production. Audio by Oselka Sound.

You've heard of feminism, right? ... you wanna' drink it?

You may recall us saying that we were a bit tipsy in the first episode of this season and would be for a whole four episodes in service to a later terrible book. Today, you meet that book.

In addition to our usual barnyard language, today's episode includes discussion and consumption of alcohol (your hosts are fairly intoxicated after sampling several cocktails from the book). Be forewarned that there's a big ol' vulnerable bummer section where we discuss the death of our family member from 1:54 - 12:49 before the episode properly beings at 12:50.

Bookbarella's Amaretto Surprise

For the mocktail version, simply omit the Disaronno

For a stronger drink, add 1 part of an orange liqueur (e.g. Grand Marnier)

• 1 part Disaronno
• 1 part freshly juiced orange (mandarin, clementine, - whatever you have)
• 1 part freshly juiced lemon
• 10 pomegranate arils (or however many your heart desires)
• 1/2 part pomegranate juice
• 6 oz. Polar seltzer flavor of choice (Cranberry Lime or any citrus flavor)
• Ice
• Optional Garnish: Twist of lemon and/or orange peel

1. Juice your orange and lemon
2. Fill a 12-20 oz. glass with 3-4 ice cubes
3. Pour the Disaronno, orange, lemon, and pomegranate juice over the ice and stir a few times to combine
4. Pour in enough seltzer to nearly fill the glass, leaving 1/2 inch of room
5. Add the pomegranate arils and optional garnish

What's your Terriblo recipe? Send us a message on IG, Tumblr, BlueSky, Patreon, Ko-Fi, or via email (terriblebookclub at gmail dot com).

TBC is an AI-free production. Audio by Oselka Sound.

It wouldn't be a new season of TBC without a Victorian visit from the Antiques Freaks! Dig your Carnacki Bingo cards out of storage and enjoy a live reading of The Story of the Beetle Hunter by Arthur Conan Doyle, all set to the impeccable scoring and sound design talents of Oselka Sound.

If you'd rather hear a properly acted, serious version of this story, please check out the Gothic Tales audio book narrated by Gary Furlong.

In addition to our usual barnyard language, this episode includes irreverant and sexual humor and some bad Victorian ideas and opinions.