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S2E3 Episode 3 - The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson
SPOILERS In this episode, I dive into The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson, a fantasy filled with murder, political intrigue, sacred animal monasteries, and ancient prophecy. We follow Neema Kraa as…
S2E2 Episode 2 - Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
SPOILERS: What happens when a criminal mastermind meets the world of fairies? In this episode, I unpack Artemis Fowl and why it’s an exciting, accessible read for younger audiences. With adventure,…
S2E1 Episode 1 - A Heart Full of Hatred by Derek Landy
Justice fractures, monsters return, and the cost of protection becomes unbearable in A Heart Full of Hatred. As Valkyrie faces Gestalt and the consequences of her past choices, Winter edges closer to…
S1E23 Episode 23 - A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula le Guinn
This episode is about an older fantasy book I picked up because someone recommended it in real life, for a change. It follows Ged, a boy wizard whose hunger for power unleashes a shadow that chases…
S1E22 Episode 22 - Born a Crime and Other Stories by Trevor Noah
A story of faith, humour, and survival, of a mother’s love and a son’s becoming. Born a Crime isn’t just Trevor Noah’s story—it’s the story of South Africa itself. Some mild language warnings go…
S1E21 Episode 21 - The Lost Love of Akbar Manzil by Shubnum Khan
Reading this book feels like watching rain streak across your window – quiet, melancholic, and strangely comforting. It’s a gothic tale that weaves together themes of love, loss, memory, and haunting…
S1E20 Episode 20 - Book People by Paige Nick
“Book People” by Paige Nick is a sharp, satirical novel about an ordinary woman thrown into extraordinary chaos. Norma Jacobs becomes the accidental admin of a wildly popular online book club—just as…
S1E19 Episode 19 - Finding my Supergrrl by Chené Tuck
In this episode, I sit down with Chené Tuck, author of Finding My Supergrrl, a raw and powerful travel memoir. We talk about identity, healing, and the courage it takes to rebuild yourself—one…
S1E18 Episode 18 - A Conjuring of Light by VE Schwab
The balance of power teeters as darkness descends on Red London. In A Conjuring of Light, V.E. Schwab delivers a heart-racing finale to the Shades of Magic trilogy. Allies become enemies, secrets…
S1E17 Episode 17 - More Confessions of a Forty-something F##k Up by Alexandra Potter
She thought rock bottom was behind her — but life had other plans. In More Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up, Alexandra Potter returns with a powerful sequel. Friendships are tested, love gets…
S1E16 Episode 16 - A Gathering of Shadows by VE Schwab
In A Gathering of Shadows, the stakes are higher than ever as Kell, a powerful Antari, is thrust into the deadly Essen Tasch, a high-stakes magical tournament that pits sorcerers from across parallel…
S1E15 Episode 15 - A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab
In V.E. Schwab’s A Darker Shade of Magic, four parallel Londons exist—some thriving with magic, others nearly barren. Kell, a rare Antari - or Traveler - between them, smuggles forbidden artifacts…
S1E14 Episode 14 - Malamander by Thomas Taylor (Middle grade reading)
Lost legends, a mysterious sea creature, and a town full of secrets… When Violet Parma arrives in Eerie-on-Sea searching for her parents, she meets Herbert Lemon, a young lost-and-founder. Together,…
S1E13 Episode 13 - We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
Following the dynamic duo of daughter-in-law and father-in-law team, Amy and Steve Wheeler race around the world to investigate a series of murders against a ticking clock before Amy is falsely…
S1E12 Episode 12 - The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
Kiela has spent most of her life in the Great Library of Alyssium with a sentient spider plant named Caz as her only company. When the revolutionaries cause trouble and burn the library, Kiela and…
S1E11 Episode 11 - Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan
From the author of Crazy Rich Asians comes Lies and Weddings. Countess Arabella Leung Gresham just wants what's best for her children. So imagine her chagrin when she finds out what they want, is not…
S1E10 Episode 10 - Confessions of a Forty-something F##k Up by Alexandra Potter
This book follows the story of Penelope, aka Nell Stevens who, a forty-something year old, moves back home to London after a break up and failed business to start over. But what do you do when life…
S1E9 Episode 9 - Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow by Damilare Kuku
Temi's annoucement that she wants to have a Brazilian butt lift causes shock and outrage amongst the women in her family. Why does she want to do this? Damilare Kuku sensitively, expertly and at…
S1E8 Episode 8 - Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff
The sequel to the epic fantasy, Empire of the Vampire, Empire of the Damned is another wild ride by the incomparable Jay Kristoff. The continuation of Gabriel de Leon's tale of his journey with the…
S1E7 Episode 7 - Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke Part 2
The conclusion of the epic fantasy novel Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke. Yes there are spoilers, you have been warned. This is an independent podcast. All views and opinions…
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