Broads And Books

Family is great... until it's not. This week, we're talking family gatherings that go terribly awry. Whether it's death predictions, organized dances, interstellar conflict, or family reunions, these picks are all about that most dramatic of drama: family drama . Also in this episode, we talk TV and movie families we want to watch, horrifying family traditions, and old-fashioned insults. Plus, we try to do to fruit cups what we did to Sno-Caps: ANNIHILATION.  __________Our picks this week: Novels:Amy: The Immortalists, Chloe BenjaminErin: The Middlesteins, Jami AttenbergOther Books:Amy: Saga, Brian Vaughn and Fiona Staples (Graphic Novel)Erin: Calypso, David Sedaris (NonFiction, Essays, Humor)Pop Culture:Amy: Tommy, by The Who (Album and Movie)Erin: The Goldbergs (TV) ___________Like what you hear? Subscribe to Broads and Books wherever you get your podcasts. And hey -- be a pal. Give us a rating and review while you're there! Plus: Send us your ideas and challenges, and you could be featu