Fictionally Speaking: House of the Dragon

Who knew being Queen meant taking Teams meetings??? Join fellow corporate dragon girlies Adrienne and Annamarie as they dive and debrief Rhaenyra's first week on the job with HOTD Season 3 Episode 3: Rhaenyra Triumphant ! Unlock the chaos behind the throne in this episode from the whirlwind our Targaryen Queen finds herself in as she navigates her new role to the AUDACITY that takes place behi...

What is a person, if not the marks they leave behind? Dive into the haunting beauty of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue as Adrienne, Annamarie, and their special guest and fellow Bound Book member - Daria!- unravel the themes of love, art, and immortality in V.E. Schwab’s lyrical novel. From timeless prose about art and history to a character-driven journey of freedom and love, Addie’s story brea...

Your favorite duo is back to talk about the second episode of HOTD season 3 - otherwise known as our favorite episode (and quite frankly the BEST) of the series yet! From Emma D’Arcy’s EMMY worthy performance to Mummy Rhae and Daddy Daemon’s triumphant homecoming - which stirred quite an awakening in one of our hosts - join Adrienne and Annamarie as they react to this week’s top tier storytelling...

WE ARE SO BACK. Greetings, Noodles! Join Adrienne and Annamarie as they revisit the show that started it all - HOUSE OF THE DRAGON! With a little snippet of their own personal HOTD lore, to discussing Season 3’s ACTION-PACKED season premiere this dragon-loving Daemon adoring duo talk the Battle of Gullet, questionable... family affairs, and more! So grab your swords, hold onto to your crowns, and...

Hold onto your wands, folks! Adrienne and Annamarie are stepping in front of the camera for the VERY FIRST TIME! As they bid a magical farewell to their beloved HP era, this long-awaited, highly anticipated episode is finally here! Join them as they dive into the enchanting world of Wizarding romances and ships. From the iconic BIG 3 to declaring their ultimate OTP, and finally with some help from...

It was the end of an era, but the start of an age. Join Adrienne and Annamarie for the thrilling conclusion of their Harry Potter wrap-up! Dive into the magical world of Harry Potter as they explore themes of super fun things like Propaganda! Prejudice! Mortality! Identity! Love! Death! and so much more!! Things get deep, philosophical, and a bit emotional - but it's all part of the journey. T...

IT’S TIMEEEEE! Get ready for a magical ride with Adrienne and Annamarie as they discuss and explore the whimsical world of Harry Potter in Part 1 of their Harry Potter Wrap Up!!! Gushing and discussing about all the things they love from world-building, enchanting creatures to secret house passwords, they dive into the series' themes of found family, choice versus destiny, and the thrill of po...

WE’VE MADE IT! Join Adrienne and Annamarie for a magical finale as they wrap up their Harry Potter adventure and Annamarie’s first time reading ALL the HP books with chapters 33-36 and the epilogue of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ! Dive into Snape's infamous and quite telling…flashbacks, process Dumbledore's jaw-dropping confession, and clutch your pearls as Harry embraces his dest...

Are you really friends if you aren't willing to commit crimes together? Clearly, the bar is set SKY HIGH (preferably via dragon). Get ready for a magical ride with Adrienne and Annamarie as they explore the action-packed chapters 26-32 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ! Buckle up for a wild escape from Gringotts on a half-blind dragon, uncover the real unabridged version of The Life and...

Prepare for a magical adventure as Adrienne and Annamarie join forces with the delightful Murph @murphs.library! Together, they explore the thrilling chapters 19 to 25 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows . The gang is back, tackling Ron's epic and very telling...? battle with the Horcrux, unraveling the mysteries of the Deathly Hallows, tuning into the wizarding world's favorite broadcast, Pot...

Ministry mishaps. Ron seeks snacks. Harry and Hermione got each other's back. Voldemort sneak attack! Get ready for a magical ride with Adrienne and Annamarie as they dive into the wild world of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Chapters 12-18! In this episode, they tackle the epic Ministry infiltration, the trio's camping trip from hell, and the thrilling escapades of our hosts' fa...

Join Adrienne, Annamarie, and wonderful friend of the pod, Eve, as they dive into the beginning of the end with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, chapters 1-11! Set the scene with Voldemort's chilling meeting, witness the Dursleys' oddly heartwarming departure, and take a shot of polyjuice potion as we set on the wild ride of the Seven Potters. From fights in the sky to some heartbreaking good...

Don your finest funeral fits and join Adrienne and Annamarie for a bittersweet finale to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ! This episode is packed with magical moments as we bid farewell to Dumbledore and ponder his enduring legacy, explore the road ahead for Harry and the Golden Trio, and dive into the enchanting themes of love, friendship, and growth that makes this book a favorite amongst...

Prepare the tissues and pour one out for the GOAT with Adrienne and Annamarie as they tackle the wild twists of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapters 25-29! Join the duo for Hinny's Hogwarts' hard launch, Harry and Dumbledore's epic first adventure, where we witness the true power (and drinking tolerance) of the one and only Albus Dumbledore. Feel the shock as Draco spills h...

Take a shot of Felix felicis and get ready for a roller coaster of DRAMA! FLASHBACKS! LOVE POTIONS! HORCRUXES! and a cauldron load more as Adrienne and Annamarie whisk you away into the enchanting chaos of Chapters 16-24 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ! Feel the fire ignite as Harry locks horns with the Ministry, and dive into the petty drama that puts two of our golden trio to the test...

🚨 URGENT FAE ALERT! 🚨 Calling all Courts, Winged Warriors, and Color Analysts! Join the enchanting Adrienne, the vibrant Annamarie, and our special guest, the fabulous Eve (@evie_liebling), for an EMERGENCY ACOTAR pow-wow! We're diving into the interview that's got the entire bookish realm buzzing: Sarah J Maas x Call Her Daddy. Get ready to sip on the juiciest tea as we unravel the vibes of the...

Love is in the air! Whether it be in a vial or a monster stirring up in Harry’s chest, join Adrienne and Annamarie as they dive into the thrilling chapters 9 to 15 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince! Discover the drama of teenage romance with Ron, Hermione, and Lavender, and unravel the mystery of the Half-Blood Prince. Explore Tom Riddle's origins as we dive into the pensieve and meet the...

Are you coming to the spidery shed? Make note of jam preferences and join Adrienne, Annamarie, and their special guest, Stef (@tbrchronicles) as they embark on a magical romp through chapters 1-8 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ! Get ready to laugh out loud as Dumbledore hilariously puts the Dursleys in their place, but don’t forget your special security question before entering! Meet Ho...

Step into back into the magical world of Adrienne and Annamarie as they wrap up their final Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix episode! This enchanting episode invites you to unravel the truths of Trelawney's Prophecy, celebrate as Umbridge gets her just desserts, and feel the bittersweet emotions as Harry navigates a world without Sirius. With their final star ratings, Character Awards, Li...

Hold onto your textbooks and feather quills, because Adrienne and Annamarie are here with Part One of their final escapade into  Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ! This episode is a delightful concoction of chaos and charm, starting with the O.W.L.s—where wizarding exams are surprisingly, as wild as a Quidditch match! Dive into Harry's dream world, where reality and fantasy blur in the mo...

Madame Puddyfoot’s, anyone? Grab a date, reserve a table, and get ready for a magical rollercoaster as Adrienne and Annamarie dive into "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," chapters 22-30! This episode is packed with fun and surprises, from the quirky happenings at St. Mungo's to the unexpected characters you’ll meet there. Relive the hilariously awkward charm of Harry and Ch...

OH MY GURG! Get ready for a magical ride with Adrienne, Annamarie, and the enchanting Bethanie (@dangerandbeauty_art) as they dive into the Wizarding world of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" Chapters 12-21!  From the Harry’s teenage angst to Professor Umbridge’s *hem hem* cruel detentions and Hermione's gathering of Dumbledore's Army, this episode is packed with laughter, surprises, an...

Time to meet the family -- because things are about to get Sirius . Gather your extendable ears, snag a bag of puking pastilles, and join Adrienne and Annamarie for their first episode on "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," covering chapters 1-11. Dive into Harry's new teenage angst as he grapples with isolation and frustration, meet the enigmatic Order of the Phoenix at the...

Quick! Ready your quick quote quills and join Adrienne, Annamarie, and their magical guests, Josh and Eve, for a spell-binding wrap-up of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”! Tune in as they dive into the tangled web of the Crouch family,  discuss the Triwizard champs, and explore the new faces that add a dash of whimsy, mystery, and magic to the story. And don't miss out on the enchanting Swift...

Get ready for a magical ride as hosts Adrienne and Annamarie, along with their special wizarding pals Josh and Eve, dive into the epic finale of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"! 🎉 From the intense trials hidden within Dumbledore’s mind to the unforgettable third task, between Harry and Cedric’s final decision in the Triwizard Tournament and the shocking halt of Cedric's fate, this episode i...