Reading Materials

Lucia and Jess have reached the end of their journey through the  A Court of Thorns and Roses  series by Sarah J. Maas. This episode discusses chapters 61 through 80 of  A Court of Silver Flames . Join us as we share our final thoughts on the book and talk about the Rite, Nesta’s bargain with the Mother and our issues with Feyre’s pregnancy. Episode Timepoints 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Spoiler Warning...

Lucia and Jess continue their deep-dive into the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. This episode discusses chapters 41 through 60 of  A Court of Silver Flames  by Sarah J. Maas. We also discuss the bonus Azriel and Elain chapter which was included in the Books-a-Million Exclusive Edition of this book. Join us for our thoughts on Nesta hitting rock bottom, mating bonds snapping into place and trai...

Lucia and Jess continue their deep-dive into the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. This episode discusses chapters 21 through 40 of  A Court of Silver Flames  by Sarah J. Maas. Join us for our thoughts on Nesta and Cassian’s developing relationship, Feyre’s big reveal and creepy kelpies. Episode Timepoints 00:00 - Intro 0:20 - Spoiler Warning 00:35 - The Story So Far 01:10 - Our Discussion of Ch...

The war with Hybern may be over, but for Nesta the nightmares continue and on the continent, a new evil is stirring... Lucia and Jess continue their deep-dive into the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. This episode discusses chapters 1 through 20 of  A Court of Silver Flames  by Sarah J. Maas. Join us for our thoughts on snarling, subplots and sexual tension you can cut with a knife. Episode Tim...

It's the Winter Solstice, which means it's time for shopping, hot chocolate and endless descriptions of snowy landscapes... Lucia and Jess continue their deep-dive into Sarah J. Maas’s best-selling series, this time with their discussion of the novella  A Court of Frost and Starlight . Hear their thoughts on characters not acting quite like themselves, Mor’s tendency to keep secrets from those she...

We continue our journey through A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas. This episode discusses chapters 61 through 82. Join us as we talk about revelations, plot twists and sacrifices, as the original trilogy comes to a dramatic close. Episode Timepoints 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Spoiler Warning 01:10 - The Story So Far 02:00 - Our Discussion of Chapters 61-80 of A Court of Wings and Ruin 58:50 -...

We continue our journey through  A Court of Wings and Ruin  by Sarah J. Maas. This episode discusses chapters 41 through 60. Join us as we talk about the melodrama of the High Lords’ meeting, contemplate what mental walls actually look like and question whether Jurian can teleport. Episode Timepoints 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Spoiler Warning 01:00 - The Story So Far 02:30 - Our Discussion of Chapters...

We continue our exploration of  A Court of Wings and Ruin  by Sarah J. Maas. This episode discusses chapters 21 through 40. Join us as we talk about Nesta and Amren’s unlikely friendship, Elain’s new powers and Tarquin’s lack of gratitude after the attack on Adriata. Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Spoiler Warning 00:40 - The Story So Far 01:05 - Our Discussion of Chapters 21-40 of A Cou...

War in Prythian is imminent as the King of Hybern rallies his troops and sets his sight on the Wall and the human lands beyond. Still reeling from their last encounter with the King, Feyre and the rest of the Court of Dreams must go to new extremes to find as many allies as possible... In this episode Lucia, Jess and Maria discuss chapters 1 through 20 of A Court of Wings and Ruin , book 3 in the...

Lucia is joined by Maria and Jess to continue their deep-dive into the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. This episode discusses chapters 47 through 69 of A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas. Join us as we talk about mating bonds, betrayals and cliffhangers. Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Spoiler Warning 00:35 - The Story So Far 01:06:50 - Outro Books Mentioned: A Court of Wings...

We continue our exploration of  A Court of Mist and Fury  by Sarah J. Maas. This episode discusses chapters 24 through 46. Join us as we talk about Court politics, Feyre’s new powers and the developing relationship between Rhysand and Feyre. Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Spoiler Warning 00:30 - The Story So Far 01:20 - Our Discussion 01:05:30 - Outro 01:05:55 - Blooper Other Books Ment...

Amarantha has been defeated but across the sea, the King of Hybern is preparing to wage war against Prythian and the human world. To be able to stop him, Feyre must come to terms with the creature she has become and learn to harness her new powers, while also making true on her bargain with Rhysand, the High Lord of the Night Court... In this episode Lucia, Jess and Maria discuss chapters 1 throug...

We continue our exploration of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. This episode discusses chapters 24 through 46 of the first book. Join us as we talk about bargains, riddles, villains and our frustrations with a certain High Lord. Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Spoiler Warning 01:49:00 - Outro Other Books Mentioned: Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling The Hunger Games by Suz...

We're off to Prythian! Corrie is on maternity leave, so Lucia is joined by Maria and Jess for a deep-dive into one of their favourite book series - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. This episode discusses chapters 1 through 23 of the first book. It's a chunky one as we introduce all of the characters and talk about traumatic backstories, the most beautiful man and Feyre's unending pati...

In a break from our usual format, Lucia is joined this season by her friends Jess and Maria for a deep dive into one of their favourite series - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. This opening episode serves as an introduction to the new co-hosts, as well as to the new format of the season. Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Introduction to the New Co-Hosts 21:45 - The Plan for S...

Corrie dips her toe back into the podcasting world for our mid-year freakout. Join us as we take stock of our reading so far in 2023 with our favourite books and characters, and look ahead with new reading goals and episode formats. Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Life Updates 04:00 - Number of Books Read 06:30 - Best Book Read 13:30 - Best Sequel Read 15:00-16:00 - SPOILER WARNING for O...

In this week’s bonus episode, Lucia is joined by a very special guest — Tatyana, host of  The Bookish Banter Podcast — to discuss  Iron Widow  by Xiran Jay Zhao. We dig into this bold sci-fi dystopia, chat about Hunger Games comparisons, and question the decision-making skills of some very short-sighted YA protagonists. Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - Introduction to Tatyana 07:50 - Intr...

First published in 1939 under a different and highly controversial title, And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie is the world's best-selling mystery. Join us as we round off our season of classics with our special guest, Madina, as we talk about red herrings, rhymes and recent TV adaptations. Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - An Introduction to Our Special Guest 05:35 - Spoiler Wa...

First published in 1920, The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting follows a world-famous animal doctor and his voyage to Africa to save the monkeys from a mysterious disease. Tune in this week to hear our thoughts on animal names, the history of vaccines and the importance of full disclosure when books are revised for modern audiences. Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Life Updates 02:...

First published in 1911, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett tells the story of orphaned girl Mary who comes to live in an English country house and discovers a magical garden. Celebrate our podcast 2 year anniversary with us and hear our thoughts on friendship, character development and the restorative properties of the Yorkshire Moors. Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Life Upda...

First published in 1864,  The Journey to the Center of the Earth  by Jules Verne is a sci-fi adventure novel about a geology professor and his nephew, who set off across Iceland to find a route to the Earth's core. Join us for our discussion of this classic and hear our thoughts on the difference between a mile and a Danish mile, the loyalty of Hans and the feasibility of surviving a volcanic...

First published in 1927,  To the Lighthouse  by Virginia Woolf follows the lives of the Ramsay family beginning with their trip to the Isle of Skye. Join us as we continue our season of classics and hear our thoughts on strained familial relationships, the stream-of-consciousness style of writing and the significance of the letter Q. Full disclosure - we really didn’t like this book. Episode Timep...

First published in 1815, Emma is the last novel by Jane Austen to be released during her lifetime. Join us for our discussion of this ‘comedy of manners’ and hear our thoughts on unlikeable characters, riddles and relationships in Georgian-Regency England. Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Life Updates 07:00 - An Introduction to the Author 15:50 - Spoiler Alert 22:35 - The Blurb 23:00 - Ou...

First published in 1903 in a serialized format, The Call of the Wild by Jack London tells the story of Buck, a dog stolen from his home in California and sold into service as a sled dog in Alaska during the 1890’s Klondike Gold Rush. Join us as we discuss this moving story of survival and Buck’s return to primitivism, and hear our thoughts on how this book explores human nature, its depiction of v...

Published in 1890, The Picture of Dorian Gray was a scandalous book that gained further notoriety when it was used against the author - Oscar Wilde - himself as evidence in court. Join us as we unpack this gothic novel and hear our thoughts on abridged editions of books, amorality and how this story of decadence and leading a double life is still relevant today. Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 0...