Join us as we dive into the captivating world of cults! We're recommending both fiction and nonfiction titles that explore that mysterious and chilling allure... From gripping thrillers to eye-opening accounts, we've got recommendations that will keep you on the edge of your seat. We'll wax poetic on cult dynamics and discuss the enduring fascination with these enigmatic communities.

Titles mentioned in this episode:
Jill’s Titles:  


The Road to Jonestown by Jeff Guinn 


The Last Housewife by Ashley Winstead 


The Sullivanians by Alexander Stille 


The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi 

Joe’s Titles: 


Member of the Family by Dianne Lake 


Those Who Prey by Jennifer Moffett 


The Project by Courtney Summers 


Sex Cult Nun by Faith Jones 

Emma’s Titles:  


The Girls by Emma Cline  


Say You’re Sorry by Karen Rose 


The Lightness by Emily Temple 


Heartbreaker by Claudia Dey  

Meredith’s Titles:  


Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult That Bound My Life by Sarah Edmondson 


Fierce Little Thing by Miranda Beverly-Whittmore  


A Billion Years by Mike Rinder  


Don’t Call It a Cult by Sarah Berman 


Cults & Exteme Belief - A&E (Kanopy)  


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