Katie & Jordan

Not Another Heroine

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Join Katie and Jordan, two friends who discovered similar reading habits and needed more time to talk books out of the office. They break down the best and worst fictional heroines and regularly struggle with pronouncing character names. Each book gets a few episodes, so spoilers beware! Looking for sneak previews and more content? Follow Not Another Heroine on Instagram and Youtube.https://www.instagram.com/notanotherheroine/?next=%2Fhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA8ASoin8JrmZP42In9QDxw

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Katie & Jordan

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19. Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier (Part 1) "I'm still gonna call her Oonagh" 08.05.2023 1:10:33

This week we get to start Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier. We love this book, which reads like part epic and part fairy tale, but there are several scenes that may not be for all readers. We'll go over the trigger warnings before we start Sorcha's story. https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/13928 Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, a...

Pick of the Week: A Promise of Fire 03.05.2023 18:11

Can a toothsayer read the future of your teeth? Is this week's heroine a dentist or a kingmaker? Tune in for Katie's take on Amanda Bouchet's "A Promise of Fire."  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59645282-a-promise-of-fire?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=rPlzaA2pKu&rank=1 Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us wha...

18. Graceling by Kristen Cashore (Part 3) "You read a reverse harem book ONE time..." 01.05.2023 1:00:20

On this week's episode, we wrap up Graceling by Kristen Cashore, Katie finds religion after an almost apocalyptic recording disaster, and we discuss the birth of the bodice ripper. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3236307-graceling Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next. https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroi...

Pick of the Week: A Girl Called Samson 26.04.2023 18:05

There wasn't a mage, vampire, or dark faerie prince on a single page but Amy Harmon delivered plenty of adventure and romance in A Girl Called Samson. If Disney's Mulan was a formative experience for you, this heroine might be your new favorite. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58769584-a-girl-called-samson?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=EQ9WycRI2y&rank=1 Join our book club on F...

17. Graceling by Kristin Cashore (Part 2) “Welcome to the Poe train… choo choo.” 24.04.2023 50:29

On this week's episode, we discuss part two of Graceling by Kristen Cashore. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3236307-graceling Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next. https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743 Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content?...

Pick of the Week: Hell Bent 19.04.2023 12:52

Do you like ouija boards? Katie refuses to go near them but she braved Leigh Bardugo's Hell Bent despite its occult themes. This is the second book in the series so pick up Ninth House first if you're intrigued. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43263680-ninth-house https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60652997 Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other read...

16. Graceling by Kristen Cashore (Part 1) “It's like a parachute around their head.” 17.04.2023 1:04:07

This week we discuss part one of Graceling by Kristen Cashore. There's some bonus content at the end so stick around to figure out how we named this episode. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3236307-graceling Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next. https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-a...

Pick of the Week: Belladonna 12.04.2023 13:28

In between pod books, we're dabbling in other stories. Jordan takes us through a romantic game of Clue with Belladonna by Adalyn Grace. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59227936-belladonna Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next. https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podca...

15. The Undying King by Grace Draven (Part 2) “We did go deeper...” 11.04.2023 1:11:09

On this week’s episode, we wrap up The Undying King by Grace Draven. No Q&A episode on this one, we got side tracked a lot. The Undying King (2016) is a standalone novella intended for more mature audiences and contains graphic descriptions of physical intimacy.  Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next. h...

14. The Undying King by Grace Draven (Part 1) “We can go deeper.” 03.04.2023 59:59

On this week’s episode, we discuss part one of The Undying King by Grace Draven The Undying King (2016) is a standalone novella intended for more mature audiences and contains graphic descriptions of physical intimacy.  Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next. https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-cl...

Pick of the Week: The Serpent and the Wings of Night 29.03.2023 11:12

In between pod books, we're dabbling in other stories. Katie leads us down the path of vampire hunger games with The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent.  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60714999-the-serpent-and-the-wings-of-night?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=4MtIdaaEQu&rank=1 Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers,...

13.The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker (Q&A) “We want conflict, goddamnit.” 27.03.2023 43:42

On this week’s episode, we discuss everything but The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker and reveal some upcoming books. (Seriously, you all need to read Master of Crows). The Elf Tangent (2022) is a standalone fantasy romance featuring a mathematically-minded princess, some mercenary elves, and zombies. Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell u...

12. The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker (Part 3) “Cue the Pantene commercial wind effects.” 20.03.2023 51:14

The Elf Tangent (2022) is a standalone fantasy romance featuring a mathematically-minded princess, some mercenary elves, and zombies. Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next. https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743 Want to sneak a look at our upcoming conte...

11. The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker (Part 2) “Aldari gets a Bop-It” 13.03.2023 52:58

On this week’s episode, we discuss part two of The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker. The Elf Tangent (2022) is a standalone fantasy romance featuring a mathematically-minded princess, some mercenary elves, and zombies. Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next. https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-...

10. The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker (Part 1) “Scary Gumby” 06.03.2023 1:02:31

On this week’s episode, we discuss part one of The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker. The Elf Tangent (2022) is a standalone fantasy romance featuring a mathematically-minded princess, some mercenary elves, and zombies. Share your shelves and come read with us on GoodReads and Instagram @notanotherheroine. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60620822-the-elf-tangent

9. The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah (Q & A) “We’d rather read the fanfiction.” 27.02.2023 36:40

On this week’s episode, we wrap-up The Stardust Thief, answer some random questions, and dive into the merits of fanfiction. The Stardust Thief (2022) is book one of The Sandsea Trilogy. The second book, The Ashfire King, is scheduled to be released in November 2023. Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next. https:...

8. The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah (Part 3) “yadda yadda, shit happens, stay tuned for book 2” 20.02.2023 59:28

On this week’s episode, we discuss part 3 of The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah. (A 2022 Goodreads Choice Award Nominee!) The Stardust Thief (2022) is book one of The Sandsea Trilogy. The second book, The Ashfire King, is scheduled to be released in November 2023. Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next. https...

7. The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah (Part 2) “Not all compasses point north, and other weird Jinn shit.” 13.02.2023 1:00:22

On this week’s episode, we discuss part 2 of The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah. (A 2022 Goodreads Choice Award Nominee!) The Stardust Thief (2022) is book one of The Sandsea Trilogy. The second book, The Ashfire King, is scheduled to be released in November 2023. Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next. https...

6. The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah (Part 1) “Bag of infinite space, character development sold separately.” 06.02.2023 1:09:49

On this week’s episode, we discuss part 1 of The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah. (A 2022 GoodReads Choice Award Nominee!) The Stardust Thief (2022) is book one of The Sandsea Trilogy. The second book, The Ashfire King, is scheduled to be released in November 2023. Share your shelves and come read with us on GoodReads and Instagram @notanotherheroine.

5. Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith (Q & A) “This is why Katie hates Bran.” 30.01.2023 51:14

We finally wrap-up Crown Duel, answer some random questions, rant about some reviews, and all is revealed regarding Katie’s profound dislike of Bran. Join us next time for The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next. https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-an...

4. Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith (Part 4) “Unfortunately, I find you boring” 23.01.2023 1:02:31

We discuss part two of Court Duel by Sherwood Smith. Crown Duel (1997) and Court Duel (1998) were originally published as separate books, and were later combined into one novel, Crown Duel (2002). In honor of the author’s original format, we’ll have four episodes: parts one and two for Crown Duel, and parts three and four for Court Duel Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters...

3. Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith (Part 3) “That goddamn floppy hat.” 16.01.2023 1:04:01

On this week’s episode, we discuss part one of Court Duel by Sherwood Smith. Crown Duel (1997) and Court Duel (1998) were originally published as separate books, and were later combined into one novel, Crown Duel (2002). In honor of the author’s original format. We’ll have four episodes: parts one and two for Crown Duel, and parts three and four for Court Duel. Join our book club on Fable! Vote on...

2. Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith (Part 2) "Can we talk about the HAIR?" 14.01.2023 58:46

On this week’s episode, we discuss part two of Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith. Crown Duel (1997) and Court Duel (1998) were originally published as separate books, and were later combined into one novel, Crown Duel (2002). In honor of the author’s original format, we’ll have four episodes: parts one and two for Crown Duel, and parts three and four for Court Duel. Join our book club on Fable! Vote on...

1. Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith (Part 1) "But I don't *want* to be special." 14.01.2023 33:57

On this week’s episode, we discuss part one of Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith. Crown Duel (1997) and Court Duel (1998) were originally published as separate books and were later combined into one novel, Crown Duel (2002). In honor of the author’s original format, we’ll have four episodes: part one and two for Crown Duel, and part three and four for Court Duel. Join our book club on Fable! Vote on yo...

Trailer - Not Another Heroine 14.01.2023 0:55

Jordan and Katie, two work-friends, break down the best and worst fictional heroines. Each book will be discussed over two episodes and then analyzed in a third Q&A episode.  Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next. https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-46377...