Cults: A Dive into Fiction and Nonfiction Reads

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

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)

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

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