This book review features R. L. Stine's Fear Street: What Holly Heard , in which the foreshadowing is apparent, a militia of characters appears in the first five pages, and Fear Street boyfriends continue to be terrible.
Get the Book: https://bookshop.org/a/80100/9781439121238
00:00 - Intro Song
00:19 - Introduction
00:37 - Spoiler-Free Review
03:24 - Amy's Random Plot Thoughts
10:42 - Outro Song
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Should you read this book?
★★★★★ - This book was written specifically for me.
★★★★ - Absolutely.
★★★ - If you enjoy this genre, this is something you should try.
★★ - It’s difficult for me to recommend this book even for its intended audience.
★ - No. Just no.
I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books from my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing summaries and reviews. I’m Amy A. Cowan, and this is Rereading My Childhood - The Podcast.
Rereading My Childhood is written by me, Amy A. Cowan. For a list of every Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street book review I have written or subscribe to the Substack, go to RereadingMyChildhood.com. To listen to the official podcast, visit the website or search for “Rereading My Childhood” in your favorite podcast app. For more information about me, visit AmyACowan.com.
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Originally released 2022/05/26.
This book review features Ann M. Martin’s The Baby-Sitters Club #6: Kristy’s Big Day, in which girls are smart and responsible.
Get the Book: https://bookshop.org/a/80100/9781338642254
00:00 - Intro Song
00:19 - Introduction
01:08 - Part One
04:48 - Part Two
08:05 - Conclusion
09:00 - Ending Song
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Should you read this book?
★★★★★ - This book was written specifically for me.
★★★★ - Absolutely.
★★★ - If you enjoy this genre, this is something you should try.
★★ - It’s difficult for me to recommend this book even for its intended audience.
★ - No. Just no.
I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books from my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing summaries and reviews. I’m Amy A. Cowan, and this is Rereading My Childhood - The Podcast.
Rereading My Childhood is written by me, Amy A. Cowan. For a list of every Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street book review I have written or subscribe to the Substack, go to RereadingMyChildhood.com. To listen to the official podcast, visit the website or search for “Rereading My Childhood” in your favorite podcast app. For more information about me, visit AmyACowan.com.
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Originally released 2022/04/28.
This book review features Ann M. Martin’s The Baby-Sitters Club #5: Dawn and the Impossible Three, in which characters make terrible name choices, husband choices, and game choices. All terrible.
Get the Book: https://bookshop.org/a/80100/9781338642247
00:00 - Intro Song
00:19 - Introduction
01:10 - Part One
06:41 - Part Two
11:48 - Conclusion
12:13 - Ending Song
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Should you read this book?
★★★★★ - This book was written specifically for me.
★★★★ - Absolutely.
★★★ - If you enjoy this genre, this is something you should try.
★★ - It’s difficult for me to recommend this book even for its intended audience.
★ - No. Just no.
I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books from my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing summaries and reviews. I’m Amy A. Cowan, and this is Rereading My Childhood - The Podcast.
Rereading My Childhood is written by me, Amy A. Cowan. For a list of every Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street book review I have written or subscribe to the Substack, go to RereadingMyChildhood.com. To listen to the official podcast, visit the website or search for “Rereading My Childhood” in your favorite podcast app. For more information about me, visit AmyACowan.com.
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Main: http://RereadingMyChildhood.com
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Originally released 2022/04/14.
This book review features Ann M. Martin’s The Baby-Sitters Club #4: Mary Anne Saves the Day, in which parents are strict, colorforms actually exist, and someone gets a secret abortion.
Get the Book: https://bookshop.org/a/80100/9781338642230
00:00 - Intro Song
00:19 - Introduciton
01:57 - Part One
8:00 - Part Two
12:27 - Conclusion
13:30 - Ending Song
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Should you read this book?
★★★★★ - This book was written specifically for me.
★★★★ - Absolutely.
★★★ - If you enjoy this genre, this is something you should try.
★★ - It’s difficult for me to recommend this book even for its intended audience.
★ - No. Just no.
I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books from my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing summaries and reviews. I’m Amy A. Cowan, and this is Rereading My Childhood - The Podcast.
Rereading My Childhood is written by me, Amy A. Cowan. For a list of every Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street book review I have written or subscribe to the Substack, go to RereadingMyChildhood.com. To listen to the official podcast, visit the website or search for “Rereading My Childhood” in your favorite podcast app. For more information about me, visit AmyACowan.com.
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Main: http://RereadingMyChildhood.com
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This book review features R. L. Stine's Goosebumps: Welcome to Camp Nightmare, in which a terrifying sequence of events pushes a young boy to an extreme, no one goes into the Forbidden Bunk, and a grown man is cavalier about firearms and children.
Get the Book: https://bookshop.org/a/80100/9780545158893
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Should you read this book?
★★★★★ - This book was written specifically for me.
★★★★ - Absolutely.
★★★ - If you enjoy this genre, this is something you should try.
★★ - It’s difficult for me to recommend this book even for its intended audience.
★ - No. Just no.
I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books from my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing summaries and reviews. I’m Amy A. Cowan, and this is Rereading My Childhood - The Podcast.
Rereading My Childhood is written by me, Amy A. Cowan. For a list of every Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street book review I have written or subscribe to the Substack, go to RereadingMyChildhood.com. To listen to the official podcast, visit the website or search for “Rereading My Childhood” in your favorite podcast app. For more information about me, visit AmyACowan.com.
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This episode features three episodes of Fear Street by R. L. Stine:
-Bad Dreams, in which sisters mend their relationship, old neighbors creep on the previously mentioned sisters, and boyfriends play football and only football and only exist within football. Originally released 2022/03/24. Get the book here: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/bad-dreams_rl-stine/493299/#isbn=0671785699
-Who Killed the Homecoming Queen?, in which we elect our homecoming committee, things age poorly, and pranks continue to be horrible. Originally released 2025/07/21. Get the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/80100/9781665927673
-The New Girl, in which brothers are weird, first impressions are tough, and the funny friend doesn't say anything funny, even though we're told they have a lot of funny things to say. Originally released 2022/05/19. Get the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/80100/9781416918103
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro Song
00:19 - Bad Dreams
13:08 - Who Killed the Homecoming Queen?
25:52 - The New Girl
31:45 - Outro Song
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Should you read this book?
★★★★★ - This book was written specifically for me.
★★★★ - Absolutely.
★★★ - If you enjoy this genre, this is something you should try.
★★ - It’s difficult for me to recommend this book even for its intended audience.
★ - No. Just no.
I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books from my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing summaries and reviews. I’m Amy A. Cowan, and this is Rereading My Childhood - The Podcast.
Rereading My Childhood is written by me, Amy A. Cowan. For a list of every Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street book review I have written or subscribe to the Substack, go to RereadingMyChildhood.com. To listen to the official podcast, visit the website or search for “Rereading My Childhood” in your favorite podcast app. For more information about me, visit AmyACowan.com.
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Main: http://RereadingMyChildhood.com
Links to Amy’s Social Media and About: h...
This book review features Ann M. Martin's The Baby-sitters Club: #31: Dawn's Wicked Stepsister, in which two families morph into a passive-aggressive fusion, a convoluted plan results in light janitorial work, and a vengeful god attempts to eliminate the Pikes.
Get the Book: https://bookshop.org/a/80100/9781546179252
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Should you read this book?
★★★★★ - This book was written specifically for me.
★★★★ - Absolutely.
★★★ - If you enjoy this genre, this is something you should try.
★★ - It’s difficult for me to recommend this book even for its intended audience.
★ - No. Just no.
I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books from my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing summaries and reviews. I’m Amy A. Cowan, and this is Rereading My Childhood - The Podcast.
Rereading My Childhood is written by me, Amy A. Cowan. For a list of every Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street book review I have written or subscribe to the Substack, go to RereadingMyChildhood.com. To listen to the official podcast, visit the website or search for “Rereading My Childhood” in your favorite podcast app. For more information about me, visit AmyACowan.com.
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Main: http://RereadingMyChildhood.com
Links to Amy’s Social Media and About: h...
This episode features three episodes of Goosebumps by R. L. Stine:
-Monster Blood, in which girls may or may not like science, I start a new life as a lumberjack, and women disguise themselves as cats. Originally released on 2022/03/10. Get the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/80100/9780545035200
-The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb, in which mummies make movies, I enjoy bad puns, and a character holds up a body part that isn’t theirs. Originally released on 2022/04/07. Get the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/80100/9780545035231
-Stay Out of the Basement!, in which flora gets rid of fauna, a character strips in another person's house, and parents neglect their children. Originally released on 2022/05/05. Get the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/80100/9780545298384
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro Song
00:19 - Monster Blood
02:38 - Part One
06:43 - Part Two
12:34 - Conclusion
13:18 - The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb
14:39 - Part One
19:35 - Part Two
24:10 - Conclusion
24:48 - Stay Out of the Basement!
26:01 - Part One
32:02 - Part Two
32:55 - Conclusion
33:32 - Ending Song
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Should you read this book?
★★★★★ - This book was written specifically for me.
★★★★ - Absolutely.
★★★ - If you enjoy this genre, this is something you should try.
★★ - It’s difficult for me to recommend this book even for its intended audience.
★ - No. Just no.
I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books from my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing summaries and reviews. I’m Amy A. Cowan, and this is Rereading My Childhood - The Podcast.
Rereading My Childhood is written by me, Amy A. Cowan. For a list of every Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street book review I have written or subscribe to the Substack, go to RereadingMyChildhood.com. To listen to the official podcast, visit the website or search for “Rereading My Childhood” in your favorite podcast app. For more information about me, visit AmyACowan.com.
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Main: http://RereadingMyChildhood.com
Links to Amy’s Social Media and About: h...
This week’s book summary and review features Ann M. Martin's The Baby-Sitters Club #30: Mary Anne and the Great Romance, in which I bring my sister with me, we question the BSC pricing structure, and HIPAA violations.
Get the Book: https://bookshop.org/a/80100/9781546110262
00:00 - Intro Song
00:19 - Review
03:39 - Discussion
10:07 - BSC Pricing Structure
32:32 - Club Workings
42:18 - The Arnold Twins & The Surprise Party
53:39 - Bizarre Childhood Games
1:00:11 - Dinner Party & Stupid Fights
01:10:23 - Merged Families & Doubts
01:21:51 - Conclusions
01:32:58 - Outro Song
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Should you read this book?
★★★★★ - This book was written specifically for me.
★★★★ - Absolutely.
★★★ - If you enjoy this genre, this is something you should try.
★★ - It’s difficult for me to recommend this book even for its intended audience.
★ - No. Just no.
I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books from my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing summaries and reviews. I’m Amy A. Cowan, and this is Rereading My Childhood - The Podcast.
Rereading My Childhood is written by me, Amy A. Cowan. For a list of every Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street book review I have written or subscribe to the Substack, go to RereadingMyChildhood.com. To listen to the official podcast, visit the website or search for “Rereading My Childhood” in your favorite podcast app. For more information about me, visit AmyACowan.com.
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Main: http://RereadingMyChildhood.com
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This episode features three volumes of The Baby-Sitters Club by Ann M. Martin:
-#1: Kristy’s Great Idea, in which I learn how addresses work, heat takes over, and parents make questionable decisions. Originally published on 2022/03/03. Get the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/80100/9781338642209
-#2: Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls, in which everyone receives terrible life advice, annoying boys stalk girls with impunity, and we ask ridiculously open-ended questions. Originally published on 2022/03/17. Get the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/80100/9781338642216
-#3: The Truth About Stacey, in which quack medicine makes an appearance, couch cushions are burned, and we get vaccines. Originally published on 2022/03/31. Get the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/80100/9781338642223
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro Song
00:19 - #1: Kristy’s Great Idea
01:25 - Part One
05:44 - Part Two
09:32 - Conclusion
10:45 - #2: Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls
11:46 - Part One
17:12 - Part Two
20:42 - Conclusion
21:22 - #3: The Truth About Stacey
22:08 - Part One
27:50 - Part Two
32:18 - Conclusion
33:20 - Ending Song
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Should you read this book?
★★★★★ - This book was written specifically for me.
★★★★ - Absolutely.
★★★ - If you enjoy this genre, this is something you should try.
★★ - It’s difficult for me to recommend this book even for its intended audience.
★ - No. Just no.
I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books from my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing summaries and reviews. I’m Amy A. Cowan, and this is Rereading My Childhood - The Podcast.
Rereading My Childhood is written by me, Amy A. Cowan. For a list of every Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street book review I have written or subscribe to the Substack, go to RereadingMyChildhood.com. To listen to the official podcast, visit the website or search for “Rereading My Childhood” in your favorite podcast app. For more information about me, visit AmyACowan.com.
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Main: http://RereadingMyChildhood.com
Links to Amy’s Social Media and About: h...
Fear Street: What Holly Heard by R. L. Stine - Bad Boyfriends and Foreshadowing!
11:03
RELISTEN: The Baby-Sitters Club #6: Kristy's Big Day by Ann M. Martin
9:21
RELISTEN: The Baby-Sitters Club #5: Dawn and the Impossible Three by Ann M. Martin
12:34
RELISTEN: The Baby-Sitters Club #4: Mary Anne Saves the Day by Ann M. Martin
13:52
Goosebumps: Welcome to Camp Nightmare by R. L. Stine
11:31
RELISTEN: Fear Street: Bad Dreams, Who Killed the Homecoming Queen?, The New Girl by R. L. Stine
32:07
The Baby-Sitters Club #31: Dawn's Wicked Stepsister
7:54
RELISTEN: Goosebumps: Monster Blood, The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb, and Stay Out of the Basement! by R. L. Stine
33:52
The Baby-Sitters Club #30: Mary Anne and the Great Romance
1:33:19
RELISTEN: The Baby-Sitters Club #1, #2, #3 by Ann M. Martin
33:41