I've dabbled into fantasy a bit, but my guest Rachel (host of the Barely Bookish podcast, all about rediscovering classic literature and picking up the books you missed in school) is an expert. We chat about book 1 in the All Souls Trilogy, Deborah Harkness's A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES. It wasn't for me. Rachel and I debate a few points and talk about how there are all kinds of readers out there, and what didn't work for me may work for you! We also chat about the challenges of running a podcast, how old is too old for TikTok, my very specific pet peeves when it comes to genetics in fiction, and so much more. Rachel references tropes and elements that change in books 2 and 3, but there are no outright spoilers in this episode. If you love or hate this book, or just haven't picked it up yet, I think you'll find something to love in this episode.

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