
Cubbie Chats Podcast
Cubbie Reads: AI Books at Barnes & Noble?!, Angry About TX Book Bans & The Palm House Review
Cubbie is pissed this week. First up: AI-generated books at Barnes & Noble?! Cubbie breaks down Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt’s comments about potentially selling AI-generated books and why the idea of AI replacing human creativity has him seriously concerned. Then we’re heading to Texas, where Cubbie goes OFF about the latest push to remove books from school libraries. From The Perks of Being a Wallflower and The Hate U Give to Maya Angelou and Slaughterhouse-Five , Cubbie questions who gets to decide what young people can read—and argues that parents should be having conversations with their kids rather than simply banning books. And finally, Cubbie Reads The Palm House by Gwendoline Riley. Was it worthy of the Booker Prize longlist? Cubbie has some thoughts—and let's just say this one did not leave a lasting impression. Plus, a quick check-in on The Haunting of Hill House , the next books on Cubbie’s TBR, and the beginning of a new mission to read more banned books. Read more reviews at cubbiechats.com ✍️ Follow Cubbie on Substack for book and film reviews, original writing, podcast clips, and random thoughts. And if you're enjoying Cubbie Reads , follow the show, share it with a fellow bibliophile, and leave a 5-star rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts !

