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Episode Summary:
Kelly and Alix dive into conversation on book to movie adaptations, sharing thoughts about whimsical recreations of beloved classics. They delve into the wonder of recreating well-known works, as well as handling more problematic aspects.
Topics Discussed:[3:15] Little Women by Louisa May Alcott[11:08] Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl[25:38] Peter Pan by JM Barrie[22:25] Changing and Anticipating Cultural Sensitivities[35:45] Back to Peter Pan!Other Books and Movies MentionedWonder by R.J. PalacioOppenheimer (film)Wonka (film)The Witches by Roald DahlJames and the Giant Peach by Roald DahlBoy: Tales of Childhood by Roald DahlGoing Solo by Roald DahlMatilda by Roald DahlDanny the Champion of the World by Roald DahlThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienOutlander by Diana GabaldonSandman by Neil GaimanThis is the End (film)The Santa Clause (film)The Starless Sea by Erin MorgensternWhat's New at LitJoy?LitJoy + Leigh Bardugo King of Scars Annotated Special Edition Box Set!
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In this "Fun Friday Book Recommendations", Alix and Kelly discuss various non-fiction books. From aliens to, "Alright, alright, alright," this TBR list is sure to make an impact on your reading.
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[3:05] UFO of God: the Extraordinary True Story of Chris Bledsoe by Chris Bledsoe
[6:39] Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
[7:43] The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World by Melinda French
[10:52] Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
[12:35] Becoming by Michelle Obama
Resources MentionedEncounters by Steven Spielberg (Netflix Series)Invisible Women by Caroline Criado PerezEmily Nagoski (author)We deeply appreciate your support in creating a community around stories!
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix delve into the Sarah J. Maas phenomenon and share books they recommend reading if you loved Throne of Glass.
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Topics Discussed:[0:57] Sarah J Maas is Taking Over the World[16:24] Books to read if you loved Throne of Glass[18:53] An Ember in the Ashes Series by Sabaa Tahir[22:40] Folk of the Air Series by Holly Black[28:40] Lunar Chronicles Series by Marissa Meyer[33:56] Shadow and Bone Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo[41:33] The Nevernight Chronicle by Jay KristoffCorrection: According to Publisher's Weekly, sales of romance titles grew 52.4% from 2021 to 2022.
Other Resources MentionedHolly Black LitJoy CollectionLitJoy Heartless Special EditionLitJoy Podcast Interview with Marissa MeyerThrone of Glass series by Sarah J MaasACOTAR series by Sarah J MaasCrescent City series by Sarah J MaasEmpyrean series by Rebecca YarrosKing of Scars duology by Leigh BardugoThe Hunger Games series by Suzanne CollinsKing's English BookshopLitJoy March Madness BracketCassandra ClareFollow LitJoy!Make sure to RATE & REVIEW The LitJoy Podcast wherever you listen.Join our Lunacorns private membership group at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacornsFollow us on Instagram @litjoycrateFollow us on TikTok @litjoycrateCheck out LitJoy's officially licensed author collections!Use the code PODCAST10 for a 10% off discount!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, the discussion continues on book-to-movie adaptations! Alix and Kelly take a look at beloved classics, talk ACOTAR rumors, and discuss the world of Cassandra Clare!
Topics Discussed:[2:30] ACOTAR Rumors[4:28] The Giver by Lois Lowry[14:44] Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë[31:41] The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare[42:42] Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Other Books and Media Mentioned in this Episode:Jurassic Park by Michael CrichtonACOTAR series by Sarah J. MaasThrone of Glass series by Sarah J. MaasStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakThe Village filmA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EnglePride and Prejudice filmThe Vampire Diaries tv showReign tv showThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanLitJoy Special Edition of Wuthering HeightsAdditional Resources:Suzie Townsend EpisodeFuture Episodes 25 & 27: Books to read if you love Sarah J. Maas What's New at LitJoy?The Mortal Instruments Mortal Cup Replica
Heartless Special Edition
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In this episode, Alix and Kelly continue sharing tips on how to start a book club and maintain it long-term.
Tips Shared:[2:16] Tip #1: Get Members Involved & Allow Yourself This Time[15:28] Get Creative with Members[22:04] Create a Food Experience[27:10] Have Time to Socialize[32:47] Allow Change & Flexibility[42:30] Don't Take Things Personally; Members Will Come & Go[48:27] Reasons to Join or Start a Book ClubBooks Mentioned:Echo by Pam Muñoz RyanMy Life in France by Julia ChildShadow and Bone Series by Leigh BardugoThe Night Circus by Erin MorgensternProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirCirce by Madeline MillerTwilight by Stephanie MeyerEnder's Game by Orson Scott CardSteve Jobs by Walter IsaacsonDivergent by Veronica RothResources Mentioned:Delicious ReadsEviteSignup GeniusBookclub AppCami Hall StudioCami Hall Studio InstagramBlock Restaurant Provo, UtahWhat's New at LitJoy?Heartless Special Edition
Fablehaven Special Edition
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Episode Summary:
In this episode, Kelly and Alix discuss how to start a book club and keep it running.
Topics Discussed:[0:07] Cassandra Clare LitJoy Collection[1:10] About Lunacorns[2:12] Why Kelly Started Her Book Club[6:00] Types of Book Clubs[10:10] Get Feedback[13:30] Creating Structure & Setting[19:16] Online Meetings with Authors[21:13] Inviting Members[28:10] Recognition from Publishers[29:36] Roles[40:48] The Creation of LitJoy[42:43] Food & Leadership[48:33] Book Selection
Books & Authors Mentioned:The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch AlbomLeigh BardugoBrodi AshtonJay KristoffAmie KaufmanTina FeyRecursion by Blake CrouchDark Matter by Blake CrouchThe Night Circus by Erin MorgensternAnd Then There Were None by Agatha ChristieThe Nightingale by Kristin HannahCome As You Are by Emily NagoskiIlliminae Files by Jay Kristoff & Amie KaufmanShutter by Courtney AlamedaResources Mentioned:Episodes 12, 13, and 16BlogThe Night CircusAnd Then There Were NoneThe NightingaleIlliminae FilesBookclubs AppEviteSignup GeniusGoodReadsWhat's New at LitJoy?In My Reading Era Sweatshirt
Heartless Special Edition
Fablehaven Special Edition
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In this episode, Alix and Kelly interview author Marissa Meyer.
Guest Bio:Marissa Meyer is the host of The Happy Writer Podcast and the New York Times-bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, The Renegades Trilogy, Heartless, the Wires & Nerve graphic novels, Instant Karma, Gilded, and Cursed. She lives in Tacoma, WA, with her husband and twin daughters.
Topics Discussed:[3:25] Book Tour[4:40] Becoming an Author[8:24] Writing Fairytale Retellings [15:14] Developing Characters[18:12] Marissa's Writing Process[25:18] Instant Karma Inspiration[29:28] Marissa's Favorite Series[30:32] Writing Different Genres[33:02] Marissa's Characters[36:35] Co-writing Let it Glow[40:38] The Happy Writer Podcast[43:14] Dream Home Location[45:28] Coffee with Marissa's Favorite Author[48:10] LitJoy Special Edition of HeartlessBooks Mentioned in This Episode by Marissa Meyer:Cinder by Marissa Meyer (The Lunar Chronicles, book 1) bookSailor Moon, Volume 1 written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi bookInstant Karma by Marissa Meyer bookGilded duology by Marissa Meyer bookThe Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer bookLet it Glow by Marissa Meyer and Joanne Levy bookPride and Prejudice by Jane Austen bookPersuasion by Jane Austen bookOther Books Mentioned in This Episode:Heartless by Marissa Meyer bookFairest by Marissa Meyer bookWith a Little Luck by Marissa Meyer bookSense and Sensibility by Jane Austen bookFollow Marissa!The Happy Writer Podcast@marissameyerauthorWhat's New at LitJoy?LitJoy x Marissa Meyer Heartless Annotated Special Edition
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Episode summary:
In this "Fun Friday book recommendations" episode, Alix and Kelly talk with author Marissa Meyer about the five books that impacted her life.
Guest Bio:Marissa Meyer is the host of The Happy Writer Podcast and the New York Times-bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, The Renegades Trilogy, Heartless, the Wires & Nerve graphic novels, Instant Karma, Gilded, and Cursed. She lives in Tacoma, WA, with her husband and twin daughters.
Books Discussed in This Episode:
1. Uglies by Scott Westerfeld (Uglies trilogy, book 1) audiobook
2. Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi (Sailor Moon series, volume 1) book
3. The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien The Hobbit Lord of the Rings
4. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen audiobook
5. Antique Fairy Tales Illustrated by Judy Mastrangelo book
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix continue to discuss their favorite book-to-movie adaptations featuring science thrillers and regency romance.
Topics Discussed:[0:41] LOTR series & The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien book[12:04] Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty book[17:40] Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton book[23:55] The Martian by Andy Weir book[30:21] Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon book[36:44] Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen book[43:57] Emma by Jane Austen book[46:54] Persuasion by Jane Austen book[47:58] Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen book
Other Books and Movies Mentioned:Stardust by Neil Gaiman LitJoy editionLetters From Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien bookProject Hail Mary by Andy Weir bookIlluminae Files series by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff bookCastaway movieClueless movieAdditional Resources:ChatsworthStourhead GardensWhat's New at LitJoy?Check out our LitJoy x Brandon Mull Fablehaven SeriesPreview the upcoming LitJoy x Marissa Meyer Heartless Annotated Special EditionShop the new Cassandra Clare Collection 2024Follow LitJoy!Join our Lunacorns private membership group at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacornsUse the code PODCAST10 at litjoycrate.com/podcast for a 10% off discount!
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Alix and Kelly interview Laini Taylor—one of their favorite fantasy authors of all time—to discuss her books, inspiration, and what she's working on next!
Guest Bio:Laini Taylor is the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy, the Strange the Dreamer duology, and other books. She’s been translated into over thirty languages, shortlisted for the National Book Award, and won a Printz Honor. You can find more about writing and a warm and active community of writers at all stages at her Patreon and Discord, where she meets with members on Zoom every week.
Topics Discussed:[0:00] About Laini Taylor[0:28] DoSaB Special Edition[1:42] Becoming a Writer[2:54] Getting Published[6:12] Bringing Ideas to Life[11:13] Favorite Scenes to Write[17:35] Laini + LitJoy[22:45] Why the Gods Are Blue[24:27] All about Lazo[32:06] All about Minya[40:36] Inspiration for DoSaB?[44:56] Laini's Travels[51:57] Current Project[56:14] DoSaB Crossover with Strange the Dreamer?[57:38] Secret Projects![1:01:12] Final QuestionsBooks Mentioned in This Episode by Laini Taylor:Blackbringer (Faeries of Dreamdark) hardcoverLips Touch: Three Times audiobookDaughter of Smoke and Bone [LitJoy Special Edition Set]Strange the Dreamer Duology audiobookOther Books Mentioned in This Episode:Nettle & Bone by T.Kingfisher audiobookThe Vicious Grace by Emily Thiede audiobookThis Cursed Light by Emily Thiede audiobookLittle Thieves by Margaret Owen audiobookAuthor, Frances Hardinge's booksAdditional Resources:Laini Taylor's Website
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix discuss their favorite book-to-movie adaptations.
Topics Discussed:[0:00] Book-to-movie adaptations: should you read or watch first?[3:33] Harry Potter series by JK Rowling audiobook[10:07] Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer audiobook[18:00] Alix auditions for Harry Potter[24:17] Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins audiobook[31:47] Divergent series by Veronica Roth audiobook[34:27] The Hating Game by Sally Thorne audiobook[38:27] Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn audiobook
Other Books Mentioned:The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien audiobookFahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury audiobookThe Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood audiobookThe Giver by Lois Lowry audiobookGathering Blue by Lois Lowry audiobookOutlander series by Diana Gabaldon audiobookPride and Prejudice by Jane Austen audiobookJurassic Park by Michael Crichton audiobookThe Martian by Andy Weir audiobookWhat's New at LitJoy?Check out our LitJoy x Brandon Mull Fablehaven Series
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In this episode Alix and Kelly discuss books that made them nostalgic for travel!
Topics Discussed:[4:38] Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - Scotland[10:18] Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert - Italy, India, and Indonesia[15:44] The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer - Guernsey Island in the British Isles[18:07] A Year of Living Danishly by Helen Russell - Denmark[21:09] Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Prince Edward Island, Canada https://litjoycrate.com/products/book-anne-of-green-gables[24:22] The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah - Alaska[29:15] A Discovery of Witches series by Deborah Harkness - The Bodleian Library, Oxford as well as France, Boston, Vatican City and New Orleans[36:15] The Fault in Our Stars by John Green - Amsterdam[40:20] Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, Stourhead Gardens in Wiltshire, Bath in Somerset[47:57] Twilight by Stephenie Meyer - Forks, Washington[54:05] The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - Matamata, New ZealandWhat's New at LitJoy!Vampire Academy Special Edition: https://litjoycrate.com/roseShop the ACOTAR Velaris Bookshelf Alley: www.litjoycrate.com/velarisNew Year Goals! Check out The Reading Journal: litjoycrate.com/products/reading-journalFollow us!We deeply appreciate your support in creating community around stories!
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In this episode Alix and Kelly continue to discuss book club books that lend to deep and interesting conversations! Reading can be such a solitary experience, but books remain one of the most impactful tools for connecting with others! Let's discuss!
Topics Discussed:[3:21] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab, audiobook [9:36] The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates, audiobook [21:03] Educated by Tara Westover, audiobook [30:26] The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, audiobook [35:55] The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, audiobook [42:36] Wonder by R.J. Palacio, audiobook [47:52] Illuminae Files series by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff, audiobookOther Books Mentioned in this Episode:Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez, audiobook
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In this "Fun Friday book recommendations" episode, writer, reader, and book influencer Kimberly Christenson gives us her top 10 must-read contemporary romance reads!
Guest Bio:
Kim is a writer, book-matchmaker, and grad student in creative writing. She shares her best book recs and bits of her writing journey online at Talk Wordy to Me and is a book reviewer for the lifestyle show Good Things Utah. Kim is a former audiobook narrator, magazine editor, and small-press publicist. When she's not working on her next novel, you can find her wrangling her three kids, listening to an audiobook at the gym, or curled up in bed with a BBC drama.
10 Must-Read Contemporary Romances:
1. Snowed In by Catherine Walsh audiobook
2. Beach Read by Emily Henry audiobook
3. The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman audiobook
4. One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid audiobook
5. A Season for Second Chances by Jenny Bayliss audiobook
6. The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty (and What Alice Forgot) audiobook
7. My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan audiobook
8. Float Plan by Trish Doller audiobook
9. To All the Boys I've Loved Before By Jenny Han audiobook
10. Every Summer After by Carley Fortune audiobook
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix discuss what a reading slump is, what can cause them, and some recommendations on how to get out of them. Listen in as they reveal their top 10 books that have helped them get out of a reading slump!
Topics discussed in this episode:[2:37] Reading slumps: what are they? what causes them?
[10:05] Tips to help get over a reading slump
[22:28] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab - audiobook
[28:28] The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood - audiobook
[29:51] The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune - audiobook
[35:40] Ready Player One by Ernest Cline - audiobook
[38:11] Beach Read by Emily Henry - audiobook
[39:34] Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - audiobook
[43:27] Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros - audiobook
[46:53] A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson - audiobook
[49:20] Lore Olympus Graphic Novels by Rachel Smythe - book
[50:59] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - audiobook
Other books mentioned in this episode:Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey audiobook
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood audiobook
Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune audiobook
The Illuminae Files by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff audiobook
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides audiobook
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In this episode, Alix and Kelly welcome Devin Ryann, romance reader and viral "can this character find the g-spot" influencer onto the podcast to discuss Devin's most anticipated romance reads of 2024! Hairstylist, makeup artist, wife, mother of three, and self-proclaimed Smutty Book Kween, reader Devin Ryann is a woman of many talents! Devin loves making women feel beautiful, liberated, and empowered, all while getting some laughs along the way.
Topics discussed in this episode:
[4:23] Throne of Glass series discussion by Sarah J. Maas: "It's a lot, but also, not enough." audiobook
[5:26] House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas (Crescent City series, book #3): "It's Miami Zootopia!" audiobook
[7:50] A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas (A Court of Thorns and Roses series, book #4): "A book where Nesta and Cassian have a lot of sex." audiobook
[18:00] Xaden from Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (The Empyrean series, book #1): "Ever visited to a frat house before?" audiobook
[24:14] Play Along by Liz Tomforde (The Windy City Series, book #4): I'd be shook!" audiobook
[30:41] Wrath of an Exile by Monty Jay (The River Styx Heathen series, book #1): "To the Styx!"
[41:43] The Rule Book by Jennifer Blackwood (The Rule Breakers series, book #1): "The doors are wide open in this book!" audiobook
[43:20] Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver (The Ruinous Love Trilogy, book #2): "I may have a thing for serial killers." audiobook
[52:20] Bride by Ali Hazelwood: "Sink your teeth into in this new paranormal romance!" audiobook https://amzn.to/3vT31Li
[58:35] Daydream by Hannah Grace (The Maple Hills Series, book #3): "The new novel from the author of Icebreaker and Wildfire!" audiobook
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix continue their most anticipated reads for 2024!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Funny Story by Emily Henry [0:28] audiobookThe Familiar by Leigh Bardugo [1:30] audiobook A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna [2:50] audiobook The Prisoner's Throne by Holly Black (Stolen Heir duology, book 2) [3:45] audiobook Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey [4:30] audiobook Bride by Ali Hazelwood [6:05] audiobook Bonus! Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood [6:55] audiobook House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas (Crescent City series, book 3) [7:32] audiobook The Fury by Alex Michaelides [8:45] audiobook Somewhere Beyond the Sea by T.J. Klune (Cerulean Chronicles, book 2) [9:30] audiobook A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal (Blook and Tea series, book 1) [11:00] audiobookWe deeply appreciate your support in creating community around stories!
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In this episode Alix and Kelly continue to discuss books that lend to deep and interesting conversations! Reading can be such a solitary experience, but books remain one of the most impactful tools in connecting with others! Let's discuss!
Topics Discussed:
[2:45] The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton: family secrets! Are we capable of keeping secrets? audiobook[9:00] The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde: gushing about our crush, Oscar, "what would my portrait look like?" audiobook [16:50] Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir: aliens are real (obviously), this is a MUST READ! There is so much to talk about! audiobook[26:10] A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw: unique mix of genres, cults and fascinating human behavior, and missing people. audiobook [33:10] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus: treatment of women in STEM in the 50s (cue feminist rage), privilege, reading in discomfort, and suppers at six! audiobook [42:00] The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile: personality tests, tools for relationships, and understanding motivations and weaknesses. audiobook [48:15] The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides: a gateway read into thrillers, a shocking ending, and human motivation and morality. audiobookWhat's New!
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In this episode, Alix and Kelly look back on their years of book clubs and share the books that lent themselves to interesting and deep conversations! Reading can be such a solitary experience, but books remain one of the most impactful tools for connecting with others! Let's discuss!
Topics Discussed:
[0:45] Why we chose the books we did
[2:45] Dark Matter by Blake Crouch "Are you happy with your life?" audiobook
[7:35] The Midnight Library by Matt Haig audiobook
[10:31] Are we living in a simulation??
[12:03] The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah "Nobody wins in war." audiobook
[17:10] Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand audiobook
[17:42] Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys audiobook
[20:41] Ready Player One by Ernest Cline "A nerds dream!" audiobook
[24:54] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel "I have to talk about this with someone!" audiobook
[28:30] The Giver by Lois Lowry audiobook
[33:18] The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield "Creaky floor vibes." audiobook
[39:00] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern "It's an experience!" audiobook
[44:05] Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. "WELLCUM" audiobook
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Episode summary:
In this episode, Kelly and Alix continue their list of top 2023 book recommendations! They discuss some themes found in each book, the spice level, and why they recommend it.
Topics discussed in this episode:
The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab [0:30] Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree (Book #0 in Legends and Lattes series) [1:37] Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett [3:00] Starling House by Alix E. Harrow [4:12] A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon (Roots of Chaos series #0) [5:07] Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score (Knockemout #3) [6:10] A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber (Once Upon a Broken Heart #3) [7:50]Happy Place by Emily Henry [9:11] Yellowface by R.F. Kuang [10:00] Chain of Thorns by Cassandra Clare [11:45] The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent [13:10]We deeply appreciate your support in creating community around stories!
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