Library Trolls Podcast

Welcome back, trolls! This week things are getting scary for the ruk riders and intense for our friends back at the palace. Someone gets pushed in a pool. Someone else has a mouse in their pocket. It’s weird and fun and we can’t wait to talk through the ending of this book with you next week! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

Welcome back Trolls! After a break last week, we’re back in the thick of it with the second quarter of Tower of Dawn. There’s some healing, some flying, and some partying. Chaol is angry (again) and a little stupid (again). Yrene might need to develop a backbone. Big Bird is back. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...

Hey Trolls! This week we’re diving into the first part of Tower of Dawn. There’s a lot of set-up and a lot of new characters as we are introduced to the Southern Continent. Mystery is in the air due to a recent tragedy and an incident at the Torre library. Who can Chaol and Nesryn trust? Maybe Bigbird. Next week, we finish up the first part of the book and we’ve got about 6 weeks left for Throne o...

Hey trolls! This week, we round our discussion of Empire of Storms. It’s a chaotic end to an action-filled book and things are getting serious and dangerous for our heroes. What does all of this have to do with a mirror, a bad dog, and a Natalie Imbruglia song? You’ll have to listen to find out. For our game this week, we choose our top three court members from among the group and debate who would...

Welcome back trolls! In this section of Empire of Storms we get a lot of Elide and Lorcan plus some stone marsh fun and lots of ilken. Topics of discussion include consent and if 200 years makes a difference in whether dating a 19-year-old is creepy. We also let you know what our plans are after we finish TOG book club. Next week - it’s the end of Empire of Storms and it’s a doozy. There will be p...

Welcome back, trolls! This week everyone finds their way to Skull’s Bay where things get equal parts silly, weird, intense and… steamy? Part 1 ends with a splash and next week we’re into Part 2 of this adventure. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit librarytrolls.substack.com

Welcome back, Trolls, to this week’s episode. It’s part 1 of part 1 of Empire of Storms! We’re catching up with all our favorite characters and the action doesn’t know where to start or stop in this book, so buckle up. This episode was a lot of fun, but we have to warn you that you may want to cover your ears before you hear Jamie’s impression of the Ilken. Next week, we’ll finish up the first par...

Welcome back, Trolls! This week, we round out Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas and it’s a frantic rush to save the world (again). Lorcan comes back and is very… Lorcan. Manon and the thirteen are up to stuff. Kaltain is something to reckon with. Elide is looking for Celaena and Aelin. Chaol and Nesryn sign up for an adventure. Everyone sets off on new adventures as we gear up for Empire of Storms...

Welcome to the third installment of our discussion about Queen of Shadows! This week, all the story lines FINALLY come together and it’s epic. Manon might even have feelings. Jamie examines why she ever liked Chaol in the first place as he does yet another really stupid thing and we tell you our favorite and least favorite moments of this section. Get ready for action as next weeks episode will be...

This week we’re catching up with Elide and Manon. Someone makes a surprise visit to Adarlan. Lyssandra has secrets. Arobynn is still awful. And everyone is frenemies! Next week we’ll bring you the first half of the second part of Queen of Shadows. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit librarytrolls.substack.com

We’re back in Adarlan and Celaena is back to her old ways. Chaol is still dumb and Dorian is extra angry. Or something. There’s a lot of running through the sewers and fights and it really is very cinematic. Next week, we’ll go through the second half of Part 1 from Queen of Shadows. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...

This week we’re talking through the second half of the prequel to the Throne of Glass series, Assassin’s Blade. Celaena makes friends (and maybe enemies) in the desert, somehow falls back into Arobynn’s grasp, and the ending we know is coming does come. Somehow it’s harder knowing it’s coming. Plus minor character lightening round is back - again! Next week, we’re diving back into the series with...

Welcome back, fellow Trolls! This week, we’re talking about the prequel to the Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J Maas, The Assassin’s Blade. We’re covering the first two short stories, “The Assassin and the Pirate” and “The Assassin and the Healer.” We have so much fun talking about new characters and finally really getting to meet Sam. Next week, we’ll be finishing up our discussion of Assassin’s...

This week we’re talking through the last quarter of Heir of Fire from the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. The witches play dangerous games, things get hot at Mistward, there’s a field trip to Doranelle, and the Castle Boyzz get the ending they probably deserve. Next week, we’re diving into the first two stories from Assasin’s Blade. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss t...

Welcome back to Library Trolls - a not so serious book club. This week we’re talking about the first half of the second part of Heir of Fire. The Castle Boys are mad at Chaol. Dorian is selfish. Manon is a Cold Hard Witch? And things are happening at Mistward. Join the discussion on Substack . Next week we will finish up Heir of Fire with Assassins Blade to follow. This is a public episode. If you...

This week we’re talking about the second half of Part 1 of Heir of Fire from the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas. Big Dumb Chaol does some on-brand stuff, Aedion is too cool, and Dorian is smitten. Training with Rowan gets interesting. Manon might have a soul? Join us next week the first half of part 2 - chapters 36-52! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...

Hey Trolls! Today we’re talking about the first half of the first part of Heir of Fire. Celaena is day drunk on vacation and making sad choices at night. Another brooding warrior shows up and is maybe always shirtless. We have a whole new set of characters to follow. Maeve is gross. Plus Anger Prince has a crushy-crush. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscri...

Welcome fellow Trolls! Today we’re talking Crown of Midnight Part 2. Who is Celaena, really? What did Nehemiah do? Archer? What is even going on here and why is Mort still a pain in the ass? Join the conversation over on Substack ! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit librarytrolls.substack.com

Welcome fellow trolls! Today’s episode is all about Part 1 of Crown of Midnight. The King’s Champion is off to work and some people don’t like it. Clay tells us about what it’s like when you’re poisoned. Stupid Chaol does stupid Chaol things, Elena is Elena and everyone’s being a little stupid here. Join the conversation at librarytrolls.substack.com ! This is a public episode. If you would like t...

Welcome to Library Trolls, a not-so-serious book club from your favorite library-dwelling trolls, Jamie and Clay Schumacher. In this episode, we’re going in-depth on the first half of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. We’re so excited to cover this entire series and the first book is, well, just the beginning. Join us on this *magical* journey. In each episode we’ll recap what happened, talk about...

Welcome back, fellow trolls! This episode is all about the wild second half of Throne of Glass. We’ve got love interests, murders, mysterious friends, and more! Oh, and there’s still that whole King’s Champion contest thing. If you want to join the discussion, come comment on the episode in the Library Trolls Substack! We hope to see you there! Next week - we’re talking about the first half of Cro...

Welcome to Library Trolls, a not-so-serious book club with fun takes on popular books. We’re currently going through the Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas. Join us every Wednesday for new episodes! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit librarytrolls.substack.com