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Welcome to your teenage daydream come true. From the girls that brought you Another Book on the Shelf and your favourite book club (side note - check that out!). Remember the early 2000s when all of the shows were hyper dramatic totally not real teen drama? Aka THE BEST shows. Well - we’re going to go episode by episode through some of our faves. Yes this is just an excuse for use to rewatch The OC and One Tree Hill. You know we’ll also do Dawson’s Creek, Gossip Girl, Buffy - all the classics.
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YOUNG JAMES FROST just knows, deep in his bones, that he's a writer. He writes far into early mornings, after his wearying hours of scrubbing toilets and sweeping floors. He loves writing that much. But it's not only the joy of words that keeps him grinding; it's his desire to retire the janitor's mop. He sees being published as the key to living an improved life. James has another deep-seated conviction: that he's not good enough. He secretly longs to be accepted. However, the conventional ...
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Go Un-Pro with Dr. Brent W. Laartz, MD FIDSA: Living an Unprocessed Life for Longevity and Healthspan Have you ever known that something is SO good for you that you just can't wait, but life gets in front of you and prevents you from doing it? The inaction and procrastination could occur for a variety of reasons, and we will delve into my motivations and affirmations of a healthy life from this day forward. I am starting this series of videos and articles so that I can be accountable to myse ...
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181 - Scott Pilgrim by Bryan Lee O'Malley
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57:15Episode 181 is another installation of our Page to Screen series, this time with Scott Pilgrim! We read the comic series by Bryan Lee O'Malley and watched the film adaptation. It might be the most Toronto thing we've ever read or watched! Show Notes The Scott Pilgrim comic series was released in six digest-size volumes between 2004-2010, and was or…
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269 - One Tree Hill - S8E13 - The Other Half of Me
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1:13:17Gen and Jette get dressed up and head to Brooke and Julian's wedding. With Tree Hill's history at weddings, you know that Skills is running a tight security detail! And the inevitable wedding hookups happen.
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268 - One Tree Hill - S8E12 - The Drinks We Drank Last Night
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1:04:11Gen and Jette try to reconstruct last night as Brooke and the girls celebrated her bachelorette party. Her engagement ring is missing. There is a dog. Sylvia is in the bath tub. Rough night for the ladies of Tree Hill
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267 - One Tree Hill - S8E11 - Darkness on The Edge of Town
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56:16Gen and Jette get caught in a storm that has all of the Tree Hill residents in danger. Katie returns with plans to finish off Quinn. Lauren and the kids (Chuck, Madison, and Jamie) get into an accident. Brooke tries to save them, only to be run off the bridge with Jamie still in the care. Haley and Nathan deal with a flat tire, unaware of what is h…
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180 - The Raven Boys (Graphic Novel) by Maggie Stiefvater
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59:45Episode 180 is a book club episode and we're reading The Raven Boys graphic novel adaptation, based on the novel by Maggie Stiefvater, adapted by Stephanie Williams, and illustrated by Sas Milledge. This is Gen's pick and it was great to bring Jette onto the Raven Cycle bandwagon! Show Notes Jette remembers Gen reading this book at their old job wh…
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266 - One Tree Hill - S8E10 - Lists, Plans
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1:03:52Gen and Jette get lost in the time warp that is Tree Hill. Apparently this is 2 days but it is not clear. Julian helps Brooke with her bucket list. Kid Cudi performs at TRIC. Quinn goes on a trip and meets up with a very (shocking) familiar face.
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265 - One Tree Hill - S8E9 - Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace
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1:13:22Gen and Jette settle in for approximately 20 servings of 'jello salad' when Thanksgiving rolls around. Everyone ends up at the Scott residence and there are a few surprise guests as well. What could possibly go wrong?
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264 - One Tree Hill - S8E8 - Mouthful of Diamonds
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1:05:56Gen and Jette head to Atlanta with Nathan where he makes his first big move in his new career. Jamie gets braces. Brooke and Sylvia go at each other. Chase decides what to do about his "love triangle" *eye roll* with Mia and Alex.
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179 - The Hand of Iman by Ryad Assani-Razaki
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1:10:04In Episode 179, Gen and Jette team up with one of their favourite indie publishers, House of Anansi Press. We're reading the newly released English translation of The Hand of Iman by Ryad Assani-Razaki. This one broke our hearts. Show Notes Ryad Assani-Razaki is a Beninese-Canadian writer and The Hand of Iman, or La main d'Iman in French, is his fi…
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263 - One Tree Hill - S8E7 - Luck Be A Lady
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1:10:26Gen and Jette are confused because apparently Brooke's wedding is approaching even though no plans have been made. Brooke tries to connect with Sylvia. Julian has poker night with the guys so he can choose a best man. Nathan feels Clay didn't set him up well for his new job. Haley makes a mistake at the crisis centre. Skills comes back to Tree Hill…
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262 - One Tree Hill - S8E6 - Not Afraid
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1:18:58Gen and Jette head to TRIC for Halloween. Nothing may be happening in this season but we do love Halloween. Julian and Brooke get a surprise visitor. Clay and Quinn struggle with being in the beach house (ya know - the scene of the crime). Haley and Mia host open mic night as party of the scary festivities.…
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It's time for a summer hangout episode! We're barely surviving the endless heatwaves and smoky skies, but at least we've got some good books to read. Show Notes The bookstore in Port Dover that Gen was talking about is called Beach Reads Bookshop. It's super cute and if you're ever in Port Dover, be sure to check it out! We are going to make zines …
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261 - One Tree Hill - S8E5 - Nobody Taught Us to Quit
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1:11:58Gen and Jette finally get to leave the hospital. Clay is released. Nathan decides to prioritize his health and walk away from the NBA. Brooke and Victoria can't agree on how to handle the Clothes Over Bros investor problems. Chase learns something that will change his future with Alex.
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In Episode 177, we're (finally!) talking about Human Rites, the third book in Juno Dawson's series, Her Majesty's Royal Coven. What a ride! We absolutely adore all these characters. Show Notes We've covered this whole series (more or less) on the podcast now! It's been so much fun, but we're sad to say goodbye to these characters. Episode 142 cover…
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260 - One Tree Hill - S8E4 - We All Fall Down
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58:50Gen and Jette are stuck with the mounting financial problems of Clothes Over Bros with Brooke. Nathan makes his final decision about his career. Julian starts a new project while Alex and Chase spend some time together.
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259 - One Tree Hill - S8E3 - The Space in Between
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1:08:56Gen and Jette are still in the hospital and things aren't looking good. Nathan makes a big career move. Jamie is kept busy by Julian and Brooke. Victoria and Millie attempt to make a plan to save Clothes Over Bros
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Follow along with me as I transform my life, improve my health, defeat my weight challenges, and live a longer, healthier life. All while still having a blast traveling through this crazy world! This podcast is the introduction to a 52-week gradual step-by-step transformation of my diet, exercise, sleep, and life-purpose to a more mindful, whole-fo…
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176 - Scorched Grace by Margot Douaihy
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1:04:28In Episode 176, we talk about Jette's book club pick, Scorched Grace by Margot Douaihy. It follows tattooed, queer, punk nun, Sister Holiday, as she investigates a string of arson fires at St. Sebastian School where she teaches. Show Notes This book was published under Gillian Flynn's imprint with Zando. The spelling of chequered temporarily broke …
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258 - One Tree Hill - S8E2 - I Can't See You, But I Know You're There
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52:35Gen and Jette are still in the hospital with Clay and Quinn. Nathan and Haley do their best to deal with the situation. Julian distracts Jamie while Brooke’s legal troubles get worse.
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257 - One Tree Hill - S8E1 - Asleep at Heaven's Gate
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1:10:59Gen and Jette have made it to Season 8 of One Tree Hill. The gang is back from Utah. Brooke and Julian are engaged. Nathan has to leave a pregnant Haley for training camp. Clay and Quinn’s lives hang in the balance.
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Happy Pride! For this year's Pride episode we read How We End by LM Juniper, which follows a group of seven strangers as they navigate a zombie apocalypse. Show Notes We fell in love with all of these characters and the little family they create for themselves! Don't worry, the dog lives. If you want more Frances (who wouldn't want more Frances?), …
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Gen and Jette have survived the barrage of new characters and are handing out awards. Who was the most annoying? Who said goodbye? What was the sone of the season? The best couple of Season 7 may just surprise you!
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In episode 174, we team up with one of our favourite local indie publishers, Coach House Books. This year we're reading the newly released novel, Born by Heather Birrell, which tells the story of a high school teacher going into labour during a lockdown, diving deep into character through multiple viewpoints. Show Notes The Coach House Books episod…
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255 - One Tree Hill - S7E22 - Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said the Last Time I Saw You
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1:15:27Gen and Jette pack their snow suits and head to Utah with the (entire) gang. Haley works to overcome her depression. Julian prepares for his film premiere. Everyone gets their party on and their snowball fight on. Does it end in a cliffhanger? Mayhaps...
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254 - One Tree Hill - S7E21 - What's in the Ground Belongs to You
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1:15:24Gen and Jette don’t know how to help Haley and neither does Nathan but he keeps trying. Quinn and Jamie go son a treasure hunt. Brooke and Julian watched the finished film. Clay had a final episode with Katie.
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Episode 173 is another spring hangout episode! Yes, somehow spring has been the longest season and yet somehow May is already over?? Anyway, come hangout with us while we chat about our fun little trips and how we're both crushing our reading goals this year. Show Notes Snag some cute knitting notions, like button and stitch markers, from our talen…
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253 - One Tree Hill - S7E20 - Learning to Fall
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57:23Gen and Jette aren’t handling Lydia’s death very well and neither is Haley. Brooke deals wth Victoria and Alexander’s relationship. Alex learns a secret about Josh. Katie confronts Clay and she’s not gripping reality all that well.
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252 - One Tree Hill - S7E19 - Every Picture Tells a Story
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1:18:08Gen and Jette head to Quinn’s gallery show. Nathan and Jamie hang out while Haley struggles after Lydia’s passing. Brooke and Julian get a surprise. Skills finds out what’s been happening with Lauren and Mouth.
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172 - Parable of the Sower by Octavia E Butler
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1:11:09Episode 172 is a book club book! This month we're talking about Gen's pick, Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler. The novel follows Lauren through her journal entries as she is forced from her home and navigates a hostile world ravaged by climate change and social inequality. Show Notes Gen has been putting off this book for a long time becaus…
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251 - One Tree Hill - S7E18 - The Last Day of Our Acquaintance
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1:11:18Gen and Jette hide from Brooke as she rages about Alex and Julian. Lydia is not doing well. Haley and Quinn work to reconnect with Taylor. Katie sets her sights on Clay and he’s not having it. Nathan and Jamie talk about what is happening with his grandma.
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171 - Don't Let The Forest In by CG Drews
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46:56Episode 171 is another instalment of our series #BookstagramMadeMeDoIt and this time we're reading Don't Let the Forest In by C.G. Drews. This one has all the things we love: dark academia vibes, queer representation, and creepy forests that start growing inside your body (literally!) Show Notes You might know C.G. Drews on Instagram as @paperfury!…
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250 - One Tree Hill - S7E17 - At the Bottom of Everything
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1:23:21Gen and Jette worry for Nathan and Haley as they navigate Lydia’s situation. Brooke and Julian attempt to figure out their relationship during filming. Clay and Quinn spend some time apart. Miranda wants to produce Grubbs album.
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249 - One Tree Hill - S7E16 - My Attendance Is Bad But My Intentions Are Good
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1:34:20Gen and Jette get stuck dealing with Brooke and Julian and they’re weird personal issues while now working on the movie together. Nathan and Haley have a surprise visitor who gives Quinn some surprising news. Millie is tempted and Alex hooks up with Alexander.
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In Episode 170, Gen and Jette chat about Tillie Walden's graphic novel collection, Alone in Space. This collection includes Walden's first three books, as well as earlier comics from her younger years. Show Notes We love books like this that inspire us to make little stories in unexpected forms. Should we be keeping a journal with sketches? Lynda B…
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248 - One Tree Hill - S7E15 - Don't You Forget About Me
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1:16:23Gen and Jette spiral down into a John Hughes-inspired episode. Haley’s birthday is forgotten. Jamie is left home alone. Nathan and Clay are stuck miles away from Tree Hill. Julian and Alex head to the fundraiser dance, as do Brooke and Alexander, in full 80s gear.
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247 - One Tree Hill - S7E14 - Family Affair
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1:19:41Gen and Jette deal with some crazy fights between the James’ sisters as Taylor shows up with Quinn’s ex-husband. Julian and Alex spend time on set. Brooke turns to Alexander to ease her sadness. Clay joins the James-Scott family for a wild family dinner.
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169 - Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer
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1:24:40Episode 169 is another instalment of Page to Screen, where we read a book, watch the screen adaptation, and talk about both. This time we're discussing Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer and the 2018 film adaptation of the same name, directed by Alex Garland. Show Notes The book and the movie are so different, but they're both so good in their own way…
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246 - One Tree Hill - S7E13 - Weeks Go by Like Days
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1:28:15Gen and Jette head out on the road with Haley. Brooke and Julian try to reconnect after a break. Alex tries to make amends. Clay and Quinn kickoff their official relationship.
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245 - One Tree Hill - S7E12 - Some Roads Lead Nowhere
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1:06:15Gen and Jette start packing for Barcelona with the Scotts. Brooke can’t deal with how Julian handled Alex’s crisis. Quinn and Clay try to win Nathan back as a client. Millie continues to spiral which cause problems for her relationship with Mouth. Dan makes a shocking announcement on his show, leaving Rachel floored.…
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244 - One Tree Hill - S7E11 - You Know I Love You... Don't You?
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1:23:45Gen and Jette have to choose between moving to Spain with Nathan or going on tour with Haley. Julian stupidly tells Alex something he shouldn’t, causing more problems for himself and Brooke. Clay tries to be an agent again and Skills heads to LA for his new job. Victoria saves Millie in court.
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Episode 168 is our first hangout episode of 2025! As always we chat about what we've been up to, what we've been reading, and what we've been (not) writing. Show Notes Shout out to all our library apps always (Libby and Hoopla, we're looking at you), and also LibroFM. It's the audiobook app that lets you support your favourite local bookstore at th…
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243 - One Tree Hill - S7E10 - You Are a Runner and I Am My Father's Son
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1:32:51Gen and Jette are shocked at the rift between Haley and Quinn due to Clay’s handling of Nathan’s contract. Brooke tells Julian how she feels about his friendship with Alex. Skills gets a job in LA. Millie’s addiction spirals.
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167 - The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman
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1:43:54In Episode 167, Gen and Jette discuss their latest book club pick, The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman. As children of the nineties ourselves, we loved revisiting this decade through Klosterman's pop culture lens. Show Notes One of our earliest episodes—episode 9!—was also a Chuck Klosterman book. We read his essay collection Eating the Dinosaur and a…
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242 - One Tree Hill - S7E9 - Now You Lift Your Eyes to the Sun
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1:35:19Gen and Jette head back to the stage with Haley. Dan returns to Tree Hill. Brooke gets some news that she thinks will change her future with Julian. Nathan gets ready to sign a new contract.
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241 - One Tree Hill - S7E8 - (I Just) Died in Your Arms Tonight
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1:40:51Gen and Jette pack their bags and head to the woods as the boys go camping. Nathan and Julian butt heads as Nathan doesn’t think Julian is very outdoorsy. Meanwhile the girls eat special brownies and have a Medium visit. Clay spends time with Sara…
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166 - Go Tell It On The Mountain by James Baldwin
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53:52It's the most wonderful time of the year! Yes, it's time for our annual James Baldwin episode. This year we're reading Baldwin's first novel, Go Tell It On the Mountain. Show Notes Thankfully, we're not close to running out of Baldwin books just yet, but we may have to do a retrospective at some point anyway. Really we just want an excuse to re-rea…
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240 - One Tree Hill - S7E7 - I and Love and You.
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1:23:33Gen and Jette finally get some truth from everyone. Renee goes on Dan's TV show to talk about her pregnancy. Haley and Nathan decide not to watch. Clay and Sara talk about their history. Quinn remembers her past with David. Brooke and Julian get real about their relationship.
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239 - One Tree Hill - S7E6 - Deep Ocean Vast Sea
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1:19:50Gen and Jette are still stuck in the middle of Nathan’s scandal. Haley decides to deal with the issue herself. Julian and Alex decide to work together. Millie begins life as a model. Quinn learns Clay’s secret.
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238 - One Tree Hill - S7E5 - Your Cheatin' Heart
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1:17:52Gen and Jette head into the spotlight with Haley and the ramifications of her actions on Nathan’s scandal. Julian keeps working with Alex and Brooke isn’t handling it well. Millie gets a new job but it causes trouble with her and Mouth. Quinn and Clay get to know one another even better.
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Episode 165 is another instalment of #BookstagramMadeMeDoIt, and this time Gen and Jette are reading Book Lovers by Emily Henry. Show Notes The banter between Nora and Charlie is perfect and we need to know if this is true for all Emily Henry books. The town hall meeting was giving major Gilmore Girls vibes and we loved it. We love a Sarah MacLachl…
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