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Sara and Dani review a fantasy duology inspired by modern Egyptian history: The Daughters of Izdihar by Hadeer Elsbai. 

Chazley joins us for her annual review of 24 books she's read in 2024 (that were also published in 2024) and has given each recommendation a special superlative. Listen to find out which books have earned the honor of "Best Fantasy Creatures", "Worst Title", "Strangest Not-Quite-Time Travel", and more! 

Cherie joins us with a holiday romance that will leave you wanting a cozy latte and a cozy latke, Love You a Latke by Amanda Elliot. 

Apologies for the brief holiday hiatus, but we're back with Chazley and Sara to discuss a popular cozy fantasy read of 2024: The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst.

Lesley and Katie defeat another read from their TBR list! We cover Tales from the Gas Station by Jack Townsend and The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst.

Jacob and Sara sit down with Katie and Lesley to discuss the first chapter of Pride and Prejudice, the meaning of "classic literature", and the benefit The Classics Club: the library's new monthly book club dedicated to reading the classics we may have missed in high school or college. 

If you want a cheesy holiday rom com with an extra helping of cheese and a dash of Halloween... say no more!

Dani joins us to talk about Chuck Tingle's new Hollywood horror novel Bury Your Gays.

Katie and Lesley explore the uncharted depths of a list that few readers are brave enough to face: The To Be Read pile. Katie reviews the YA book Saints of the Household by Ari Tison and Lesley reviews The Eyes are the Best Part by Monika Kim and Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield.

Rachel is back to review The Imposters by Roseanna M. White, a heartfelt series set in pre-WWI England and featuring bankrupt nobles moonlighting as PIs, a Romani circus troupe, and a Coldstream guard trying to prove he still has what it takes to serve Queen and country.

Kevin Troller joins the show to talk about Hillary Clinton's autobiography... which gave him some new insight into the 2016 presidential election.

Dana and Dani review a horror novel that brings a Lovecraftian take to Scooby-Doo in Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero.

Lesley and Katie join forces to vanquish that most harrowing of foes: the To Be Read List. Lesley takes on My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Otessa Moshfegh and Katie confronts Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. 

Jake joins us to talk about the publishing industry, cultural appropriation, and the danger of midnight pancakes in Yellowface by R.F. Kuang 

Rachel and Jen review a mystical, magical YA romantasy novel: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. 

Lesley and Chazley team up to review Stuart Turton's 2024 science fiction murder mystery set on a seemingly idyllic island. 

Kathy reviews a top romantasy pick, The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon, which also led her to discovering fanfiction! 

Jake and Lesley talked about Paul Tremblay's newest novel, Horror Movie, and have nothing but good things to say about this mindbending, meta read. 

Danielle joins the show to talk about Naomi Alderman's newest book, which explores how the wealthy navigate an end of the world scenario.

After some hurricane-related delays, we present to you our 300th episode! Lesley and I sit back to listen to our top ten hitsof the past 100(-ish) episodes and talk about what we loved, what we want more of in the next 100 episodes, and what we think brings you, the listeners, back for more.  This episode features clips from previous episodes. In order of appearance in the episode:  Episode 260: Can you judge books by their covers? Episode 264: Lies in the Darkness Episode 212: French Braid Episode 218: Digging Up Mother Episode 272: Sure, I'll Join Your Cult Episode 224: The Last Cuentista Episode 225: The Latecomer Episode 262: A Court of Thorns and Roses Episode 216: Becoming Duchess Goldblatt Episode 277: First Lie Wins