We're back!Sarah, Johnna, Clara & Sabrina rip apart this week's NYT bestseller: The Hunt for Red October. Released in 1984, this book skyrocketed to stardom after President Reagan said he actually enjoyed reading it. BUT WHY?Mean Book Club is four ladies (from UCB-NY, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast every Tuesday!If you want to read ahead, here is a list of books that will be featured on our second season:* The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy* Left Behind by Tim LaHaye & Jerry B. Jenkins* Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella* Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James* A Million Little Pieces by James Frey* Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen And more! Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts.