Best The Fantasy Hot Read Podcasts (2024)

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The 900 Theses: Pico has Hot takes 1:23:18

1d ago1:23:18

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Waweru opines on inteligience, Liam invents a new way to view Communion, and we try to figure why exactly Pico got cancelled. Magic Mind can be found at https://www.magicmind.com/rashunadvised ! Support the Show.By Liam Nolan, Waweru Kariuki

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Ep. 112- Harry Dresden Is The Best At A Lot Of Things (Storm Front) 1:32:59

2d ago1:32:59

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Laura finally finished a book series and also *shockingly* adores another TV show based on a videogame. Hannah has been listening to lots of great, queer YA books, and while getting into her thoughts on a movie she watched recently she changed her opinion on it completely. Then Hannah and Laura immerse themselves into the middle of Harry Dresden's …

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Ep 08 “Book Memory Unlocked” BOOKS THAT MADE US ✨ Elementary & Middle School Edition 48:09

3d ago48:09

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This week Ashley and Liz kick off the episode with some serious Millennial nostalgia. We’re talking American Eagle jeans, Warped Tour, and books from the 90’s! We take you on a journey back to your youth through the books that made us who we are today. What stories molded our easily pliable elementary and middle school brains? The Hobbit, Anne of G…

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TV Tuesday Ep. 11- "I think you need a doctor." (Doctor Who Series 1) 1:06:30

3d ago1:06:30

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It's TV Tuesday, so Hannah and Laura decided to hop in the Tardis and cover the first series of Doctor Who! They chat about the actors, favorite episodes, themes, and of course, the Daleks. ***This podcast episode contains SPOILERS for Doctor Who series 1.*** Media Mentions: Doctor Who series 1---Max The Lord of the Rings movies---Max Community---N…

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What’s Wrong With Other Girls? 1:30:07

4d ago1:30:07

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Welcome to the Hot Nuance Book Club, where it is time to discuss chapter 3 of In the Hand of the Goddess. We cover age gaps and age of consent, feminism and femininity, and generally level up all of Alanna's relationships. George is a problematic fave, Delia is a favorite problem, and Myles knows more than he lets on. Pre-order Queen of Dreams by K…

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#487 - Have We Reached Critical Maas? 35:16

8d ago35:16

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OMG all of the top bestsellers are romantasy! What order should you read series in? Does it matter? Also why is Veronica telling Tom to suck it? Or did we misunderstand. Tune in and find out!By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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160 - Selkies are a Girl's Best Friend by Molly Harper 58:39

9d ago58:39

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Welcome back to Mystic Bayou, where a tiny town meets supernatural meets strong women and hot men. We are excited to get back into this series and review book three. Sonja is human and Dr. Hottie, I mean, Dr. Will, is a selkie shifter. The story continues as our main characters continue to manage and uncover the mystery of the magical rift that is …

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Ep. 111- Nobody Is As Hot As Harry Dresden (Storm Front) 2:08:39

9d ago2:08:39

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The Year of the Dresden is finally here! Hannah and Laura are covering the first third of Jim Butcher's Storm Front and friends, this book is a romp. Laura also makes a bold claim about television shows that she watched growing up and gushes about a new favorite book. Hannah has delved into a lot of recommendations that were given to her by Laura a…

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2PierceHeaven: Gurren Lagaan Part 2Untitled Episode 2:31:41

10d ago2:31:41

2:31:41

In the grand tradition of 2R2U we try to tempt you join the Patreon using the second part of a series. Johnny invents a new kind of communism, Liam tries to make anime ideologically coherent, and does Waweru hate freedom or just winning? Magic Mind can be found at https://www.magicmind.com/rashunadvised ! You can also now support us on patreon! you…

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Ep 07 “We Courted the Cowboys AND Gargoyles” BOOK ICK FOLLOW UP! 1:19:23

10d ago1:19:23

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This week Ashley and Liz kick off the episode with some snow, a sword store, and a haunted Stanley Hotel (aka The Shining Hotel) fave and fail. In previous episodes we discussed our “icks” (our most disliked book tropes), picked books to read that we thought each other would be “Icked out” by, and today, we finally discuss those books! There’s smal…

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Leigh Bardugo's new historical fantasy | The Familiar review 55:59

10d ago55:59

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We were blown away by Leigh Bardugo's new book, The Familiar! Join us while we give you the spoiler free tea on this new release. Spoilers at the end if you've read it! Leave us a comment and tell us what you thought about it! Follow us on Facebook @ Girl Dinner Book Club Credit to Spencer_YK for Intro/Outro Music: https://pixabay.com/users/spencer…

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BONUS EPISODE- "Only one bed. 100%. All the time." Chatting About Queer Romances with Dani Finn 1:14:17

16d ago1:14:17

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Hannah and Laura had so much fun talking with the wonderful Dani Finn about queer romance as a genre, queer characters, and tropes! Dani shares about their writing journey, talks publishing and some of their favorite books featuring queer love. If you're looking to add to your TBR, this is the episode you need to listen to! Be sure to follow Dani a…

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Ep 06 "1 Star...It Shouldn't Exist!" Our STAR RATING System 1:07:24

17d ago1:07:24

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This week Ashley and Liz start off with a life or 💀 fave and fail of the week before breaking down the logistics of our five star rating and spice systems. Are we rating books based on vibes and feelings? Or on objective characteristics and markers we look for in good storytelling? The answer: it’s complicated. We then delve into the ethics of rati…

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everything we read in March 33:14

17d ago33:14

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Join us while we chit chat about what we read this month! Follow us on Facebook @ Girl Dinner Book Club Credit to Spencer_YK for Intro/Outro Music: https://pixabay.com/users/spencer_ykBy Elena & Haylee

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#486 - Pre-re-read 34:20

18d ago34:20

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Will Veronica and Tom make it to Glasgow? Not after that embarrassing German pronunciation. And after talking some baseball, they dig into non-spoilery discussion of Cordelia's Honor.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Have You Ever Beefed With a Child So Hard That You Also Beefed With God? 2:02:17

18d ago2:02:17

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Song of the Lioness - book 2: In the Hand of the Goddess - chapters 1-2 Welcome to the Hot Nuance Book Club, where it is time to meet the Goddess. Alanna is growing up, and the Goddess means her to have a familiar, a magic rock, and some Big Questions to ponder as she embarks on the second half of her knight training. Romancing The Stone https://ww…

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Necessity: Finale 2:23:29

19d ago2:23:29

2:23:29

Waweru is ableist to God, Liam advises Fraud, and we consider the visa implications for romance. Restriction Until age 50 for the following: Music of the Aeolian and Lydian modes. Discussion of Forbidden Texts Impiety toward the Gods Discussion of unplatonic modes of thought You can also now support us on patreon! you should, it will make you a bet…

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norse gods, hot vikings & budget aquaman | A Fate Inked in Blood review 1:01:43

23d ago1:01:43

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We are switching things up in this episode and decided we would try our hand at some reviews! To start things off we decided we'd talk about that magical Viking romance that we've been seeing all over the place. Thanks so much for listening! Check us out on Facebook @ Girl Dinner Book Club Credit to Spencer_YK for Intro/Outro Music: https://pixabay…

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159- Raising Elle by S. E. Reichert 1:03:11

23d ago1:03:11

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Two broken people rekindle a romance years after a heart wrenching break up. Having just run away from a very abusive husband, Elle returns to care for her family’s farm in Wyoming and into the comfort and safety of her parents and two sisters. Blake has burnt many bridges across town and never got over her leaving him to start a new life in Califo…

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Indie Intermission Ep. 15- "Her power is her perseverance.” An interview with Bryan S. Glosemeyer (Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven, Vol. 1) 1:12:49

23d ago1:12:49

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Indiemission #5 is coming to a close, but not without an awesome author interview! This week Hannah and Laura are thrilled to have Bryan S. Glosemeyer on the pod to talk about reading, his writing journey, and of course, Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven. They chat about the book's characters, themes, inspirations for the series and what's to co…

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Ep 05 Idiot Boys Making Rash Decisions! House of Flame & Shadow Book Breakdown 1:25:17

24d ago1:25:17

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The moment you all have been waiting for is officially here! This week Ashley and Liz dive into the deep depths of Crescent City 3: House of Flame and Shadow, the third installment in the much anticipated Sarah J. Maas series. We discuss the hype, some conspiracy theories, why we were a bit disappointed by an otherwise excellent book, and the AUDAC…

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#485 - Triangles Are Stronger 48:35

30d ago48:35

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The Nebula Award nominees are out! Should we re-read Neuromancer? Veronica explains Type I, II, and III fun. The truth behind Cordelia's Honor. And our final thoughts on Iron Widow.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Indie Intermission Ep. 14- It's Like I Read Ahead (Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven, Vol. 1) 56:58

1M ago56:58

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It's still Indiemission, so that means Laura and Hannah are covering parts 3 & 4 of Bryan Glosemeyer's Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven, Vol. 1! They loved this book and all the deep themes the author tackled. Laura also reveals that she's obsessed with a new set of fictional friends and Hannah shares about a really fun fairytale retelling feat…

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Ep 04 “It Gives Us The ICK!” Book Trope Edition 55:37

1M ago55:37

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This week Ashley and Liz kick the podcast off with a faves and fails for the ages. If you want to laugh… hard… this might be the most hilarious episode yet. We delve into our top 5 book tropes that give us the icks. What topics in books make us cringe? Is there a difference between a guy who’s clingy and a guy who watches you without your knowledge…

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what we've read so far this year | loves, icks & so much sm*t 1:01:19

1M ago1:01:19

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We decided to shake things up and chat about what we've read so far this year and have a little casual hang! Follow us @ Girl Dinner Book Club on Facebook. Credit to Spencer_YK for Intro/Outro Music: https://pixabay.com/users/spencer_ykBy Elena & Haylee

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Tingle Tangent - Song of the Lioness - Alanna: The First Adventure (ch 7) 1:36:24

1M ago1:36:24

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Welcome to the Hot Nuance Book Club, where it is time for the last chapter of The First Adventure. We talk about the lasting impact of Dune on fantasy, the eternal struggle between migratory herders and settled farmers, and the nature of crying. The Grinwell Cup: https://x.com/wheeltakespod/status/1762650787606646933?s=20 Pre-order Queen of Dreams …

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Necessity: Chapters 17-19 2:00:33

1M ago2:00:33

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Liam advocates for a conlang, Waweru insults Papua New Guinea, and we discuss the oppression of the English. Restriction Until age 50 for the following: Music of the Aeolian and Lydian modes. Discussion of Forbidden Texts Impiety toward the Gods Discussion of unplatonic modes of thought Next week we will read chapters 17-19 of Necessity. You can al…

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158 - Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore 1:18:15

1M ago1:18:15

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Our first historical romance for the pod! Bringing Down the Duke introduces the issues surrounding women’s rights in the late 1800s England and makes for a great conversation. Join us as we meet Annabelle, a ‘commoner’ who just wants to live the way every woman should be able to live - free from the confines of the rules of men. After being one of …

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Indie Intermission Ep. 13- Kate Hudson's Body Continued On. (Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven, Vol.1) 1:22:12

1M ago1:22:12

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It's been a while since Hannah and Laura have chatted, so they are chatty. Laura raves about a new all-time-favorite book and continues to question the thriller genre. Hannah goes on a bit of a deep dive on a TV show that gets weird at times, and she also has read a book that tricked her into thinking she enjoyed parts of it. Then they dive into th…

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finishing Ali Hazelwood's vampire/shifter romance | Bride synopsis pt.2 2:00:12

1M ago2:00:12

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Join us as we finish Misery's story in Ali Hazelwood's Bride! Follow us @ Girl Dinner Book Club on Facebook. Credit to Spencer_YK for Intro/Outro Music: https://pixabay.com/users/spencer_ykBy Elena & Haylee

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Ep 03 "I just stared into the void"...CRESCENT CITY 2 RECAP! 58:56

1M ago58:56

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This week Ashley and Liz relive House of Sky & Breathe, otherwise known as Crescent City 2, and the ending heard ‘round the world! Join us as we recount our most and least favorite reads of 2023, break down HOSAB with a (not) fine-toothed comb, and tie it together with some good old Sarah J. Maas universe conspiracy theories. Oh, and if you stick a…

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Necessity: Chapters 14-16 1:28:04

1M ago1:28:04

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Liam loves luddites, Waweru considers copraphagy, we wonder about spartan warriors Restriction Until age 50 for the following: Music of the Aeolian and Lydian modes. Discussion of Forbidden Texts Impiety toward the Gods Discussion of unplatonic modes of thought Next week we will read chapters 17-19 of Necessity. You can also now support us on patre…

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BONUS EPISODE- "It's almost like you've podcasted before." An interview with ADRIAN M. GIBSON 1:23:20

1M ago1:23:20

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Hannah and Laura enter the Fungalverse with author and podcaster, Adrian M. Gibson! Adrian shares about his entry into science fiction/fantasy, his background in writing, the way his life has inspired his art, and the journey to create The Fungalverse and his debut novel, Mushroom Blues! Pick up Mushroom Blues or request it at your local library!! …

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Ep 02 Skin Tails & Hook Hands...UNHINGED BOOK QUESTIONS! 59:45

2M ago59:45

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This week, explore the deep and awkward depths of our minds as Ashley and Liz cover ALL the book bases. We start with our faves and fails of the week, move on to a satisfyingly ridiculous barrage of answering unhinged book questions, and end with a smash or pass session us fantasy lovers can all relate to. Is walking the 10,000 steps in the House o…

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Don’t Hard-Launch a Period on a Girl - Song of the Lioness - Alanna: The First Adventure (ch 6) 1:24:53

2M ago1:24:53

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Welcome to the Hot Nuance Book Club, where it is time for fantasy periods and magic swords. We also have our first guest, Seth from WoTSpoilers! Despite the apparent incongruity of having a cis-male on the period episode, we have a fantastic discussion that ranges from solid life advice to very questionable metaphors. Alanna finds a version of hers…

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#484 - It's Giving "Mad" 48:34

2M ago48:34

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We check in on who's winning the tournament. A vikings kids book! Where it's stabbing time! We talk a little bit about Iron Widow, and wrap up Shadow of the Gods.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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157 - Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver 1:41:17

2M ago1:41:17

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Attention: Please jump on this bandwagon. If you haven’t read/listened to Butcher & Blackbird yet - PLEASE do so before listening to us because we do SPOILERS! Take heed to those trigger warnings and hold on. In this dark-romance thriller, we meet two serial killers, Sloane and Rowan, who kill serial killers. They work alone but after a not so cute…

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Necessity: Chapters 9-13 1:52:15

2M ago1:52:15

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Waweru admits snobbery, Liam endorses the power of prayer, and we all learn about time. Restriction Until age 50 for the following: Music of the Aeolian and Lydian modes. Discussion of Forbidden Texts Impiety toward the Gods Discussion of unplatonic modes of thought Next week we will read chapters 9-13 of Necessity. You can also now support us on p…

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SEASON 5 FINALE- CYCLING THROUGH LEGENDBORN 1:07:25

2M ago1:07:25

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Hannah and Laura are finishing this stage of their cycle through Legendborn. They wrap up some thoughts on this YA series, its love triangle, and what they think will come in the series in the future. **This entire episode is spoiler filled! If you have not read Legendborn or Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn, you have been warned.** Media Mentions: Legen…

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Ep 01 "I WAS NOT PREPARED!" HOFAS Scavenger Hunt + Crescent City 1 Recap 50:58

2M ago50:58

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Join Ashley and Liz this week as they haphazardly delve into the complexity that is Crescent City 1: House of Earth and Blood. We break it down into the parts we find interesting, emphasize the importance of vibes (we’re more “sparknotes” and less encyclopedia Britannia for our fellow millennials out there) and introduce you to our new segments: We…

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Ep 00 We're Book Besties, Of Course We Started A Podcast Together 1:09:19

2M ago1:09:19

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It's a tale as old as time... two real life besties who've both had a love of books since they first learned to read decide to make book podcast together! I would say the rest is history but in actuality, it's just the beginning. So come join us in the next chapter of our lives as we explore the world of books with a focus on Fantasy, Romantasy, an…

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Ali Hazelwood wrote a vampire/shifter romance?!? | Bride synopsis pt. 1 1:51:31

2M ago1:51:31

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We've been seeing Bride by Ali Hazelwood all over the place so we thought we'd check it out and see if they hype is worth it! This is part one of our synopsis, hope you guys enjoy! Follow us @ Girl Dinner Book Club on Facebook. Credit to Spencer_YK for Intro/Outro Music: https://pixabay.com/users/spencer_yk…

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Chivalry in the Time of Plague - Song of the Lioness - Alanna: The First Adventure (ch 4-5) 2:24:07

2M ago2:24:07

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Welcome to the Hot Nuance Book Club, where it is time for the plague, complicated feelings about femininity, and also horses. Is there anything more heroic than telling Death it can’t have your friend? Is there anything hotter than a blacksmith? Is Roger a weird blogger? All these questions and more will be discussed in today’s hefty episode. Grinw…

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Besties and the Books Podcast Trailer 1:00

2M ago1:00

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We’re Ashley and Liz, two real-life besties who’ve loved books since we first learned to read, so naturally, we started a podcast! We would say the rest is history but in actuality, it's just the beginning. So come join us in the next chapter of our lives as we introduce ourselves, and laugh our way through the world of books with a focus on Fantas…

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Ep. 110- What A Bummer To Talk About (Bloodmarked) 1:37:54

2M ago1:37:54

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Hannah and Laura are finishing up discussion on Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn by chatting about the characters and themes in the book. This is their shortest season ever, but they loved their time here. In other news, Laura still enjoys weird, reality TV, and Hannah has found her favorite installment of a beloved mystery series. ***This episode contai…

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Walking While Tiny - Song of the Lioness - Alanna: The First Adventure (ch 1-3) 1:27:03

2M ago1:27:03

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Welcome to Season Two of the Hot Nuance Book Club! Today we start Tamora Pierce’s legendary Song of the Lioness quartet, which we’ve all read before but only Aradia has read recently. The journey of re-discovery has already thrown us some surprises, from empathizing with Coram as the responsible adult in the room to having different takes on Jon’s …

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