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This week, we sit down with Luna McNamara. Harvard-trained scholar, social worker, and author of The Witch and the Huntress, Luna talks about reclaiming the women of Greek mythology. We dig into her research process, the rotating POV structure that maps each character's inner world, the gender dynamics baked into ancient myth, and why Greek mythology is such fertile ground for queer and sapphic st...

Welcome to Academia Unlocked, our new literary deep-dive series on Book Talk for BookTok! In this episode, we provide a literary analysis of Pride and Prejudice. With over 13 years of combined academic training in literature and creative writing, we walk listeners through the foundational tools of reading beyond the surface. Today, we discuss the various media adaptations, including TV, films, and...

We’re Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we’re diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring...

Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron’s character arc, Cassian and Nesta’s relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas’...

Welcome to Academia Unlocked, our new literary deep-dive series on Book Talk for BookTok! In this episode, we provide a literary analysis of Pride and Prejudice. With over 13 years of combined academic training in literature and creative writing, we walk listeners through the foundational tools of reading beyond the surface. The book community talks about the “decline of literacy” constantly, but...

We’re Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we’re diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring...

Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron’s character arc, Cassian and Nesta’s relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas’...

Welcome to Academia Unlocked, our new literary deep-dive series on Book Talk for BookTok! In this episode, we kick off our Pride and Prejudice series and discuss literary literacy. With over 13 years of combined academic training in literature and creative writing, we walk listeners through the foundational tools of reading beyond the surface. The book community talks about the “decline of literac...

We’re Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we’re diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring...

Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron’s character arc, Cassian and Nesta’s relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas’...

Welcome to Academia Unlocked, our new literary deep-dive series on Book Talk for BookTok! With over 13 years of academic training in literature and creative writing, we guide listeners through the essential tools of reading beyond the surface. Because while the book community often talks about the decline of literacy, very few conversations actually define what literary literacy is, or how to deve...

We’re Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we’re diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring...

Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron’s character arc, Cassian and Nesta’s relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas’...

Welcome to Academia Unlocked, our new literary deep-dive series on Book Talk for BookTok! With over 13 years of academic training in literature and creative writing, we guide listeners through the essential tools of reading beyond the surface. Because while the book community often talks about the decline of literacy, very few conversations actually define what literary literacy is, or how to deve...

We’re Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we’re diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring...

Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron’s character arc, Cassian and Nesta’s relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas’...

Welcome to the first episode of Academia Unlocked, our new literary deep-dive series on Book Talk for BookTok! In this episode, we begin with literary literacy through Wuthering Heights, building the foundation for how to approach, understand, and engage with complex literature. With over 13 years of academic training in literature and creative writing, we guide listeners through the essential too...

We’re Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we’re diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring...

Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron’s character arc, Cassian and Nesta’s relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas’...

Welcome to the first episode of Academia Unlocked, our new literary deep-dive series on Book Talk for BookTok! In this episode, we begin with literary literacy through Wuthering Heights, building the foundation for how to approach, understand, and engage with complex literature. With over 13 years of academic training in literature and creative writing, we guide listeners through the essential too...

We’re Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we’re diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring...

Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron’s character arc, Cassian and Nesta’s relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas’...

We’re introducing a brand new sub-series on Book Talk for BookTok: Academia Unlocked. In this ongoing Thursday series, Jac and Amy bring their 13 years of academic training in literature and creative writing to some of the most influential works ever written. From classic literature to modern literary fiction, Academia Unlocked is designed to make challenging books approachable, understandable, an...

In this special interview episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we sit down with author and storyteller Sasha E. Sloan to discuss her debut YA fantasy novel, The Ruins Beneath Us. Known for her viral storytelling on TikTok and the fan-favorite series Noble House of Black, Sasha shares how her transition from digital creator to traditionally published author shaped the world, characters, and themes of...

This is Part 2 of our listener discussion. In today’s episode, we start exploring the biggest reactions and questions coming from the community. Sarah J. Maas sat down with Alex Cooper on the hit podcast Call Her Daddy, and the romantasy community had a lot to say about it. In this episode, we break down the interview, talk through the moments that stood out to us, and share some of the most inter...