Between Pages & Friends

Happy Threshing, cadets! 🐉

Welcome to Season 2 of Between Pages & Friends, a book club podcast hosted by two couples reading through your favorite fantasy series together.

In today's episode, we're discussing chapters 9–17 of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (book one in the Empyrean Series)! Jon and Kyle are reading Fourth Wing for the first time, guided in discussion by their incredibly beautiful and intellectual wives, Con and Lauren.

Share this episode with your friends, leave us a review, and let us know your thoughts on Fourth Wing so far. Until next time: stay wordy, stay nerdy, don’t stress, and stay blessed! 🙏

Our Fourth Wing episodes are sponsored by Mood Reader Candles (our personal fave)! Visit moodreadercandles.com and use code FRIENDS10 for 10% off your order (excludes bundles and already-discounted items). Be sure to check out their newest Fantasy Candles to set the mood for your Fourth Wing reading! 🔥✨

Hang out with us in person at ENCHANTICON 2025! All four of us are official influencers for this new fantasy convention in St. Louis, Missouri next year. Get your tickets here: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon and use promo code FRIENDS15 for 15% off your ticket purchase!!

Mentioned in this episode:
@ceartguleabhar and @kennyboyleofficial on tiktok for Scottish Gaelic pronunciations and name meanings – may contain spoilers!


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🐉 THE EMPYREAN SERIES IS UPON US! ⚔️

Welcome to Season 2 of Between Pages & Friends, a book club podcast hosted by two couples reading through your favorite fantasy series together.

In today's episode, we're discussing chapters 1-8 of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (book one in the Empyrean Series)! Jon and Kyle are reading Fourth Wing for the first time, guided in discussion by their incredibly beautiful and intellectual wives, Con and Lauren.

Share this episode with your friends, leave us a review, and let us know your thoughts on Fourth Wing so far. Until next time: stay wordy, stay nerdy, don’t stress, and stay blessed! 🙏

Our Fourth Wing episodes are sponsored by Mood Reader Candles (our personal fave)! Visit moodreadercandles.com and use code FRIENDS10 for 10% off your order (excludes bundles and already-discounted items). Be sure to check out their newest Fantasy Candles to set the mood for your Fourth Wing reading! 🔥✨

Hang out with us in person at ENCHANTICON 2025! All four of us are official influencers for this new fantasy convention in St. Louis, Missouri next year. Get your tickets here: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon and use promo code FRIENDS15 for 15% off your ticket purchase!!

Mentioned in this episode:
@ceartguleabhar and @kennyboyleofficial on tiktok for Scottish Gaelic pronunciations and name meanings – may contain spoilers!

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WELCOME BACK, besties! In this kick-off to Season 2, we’re diving into The Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros! Join your hosts–Con, Lauren, Jon, and Kyle–as we discuss this fantasy favorite as our next book club series.

In this episode, we’ll:
🔥 Re-introduce your hosts
🔥 Give a high-level overview of Fourth Wing and what to expect from this series
🔥 Explain how our book-club-style episodes work, including our spoiler-free approach for first-time readers

This week, we're starting with Fourth Wing chapters 1–8. Follow along with our reading schedule pinned on Instagram, and join the conversation!

We can’t wait to fly into the world of Basgiath War College with you! Share this episode with your friends, leave us a review, and let us know your thoughts on Fourth Wing so far. Until next time: stay wordy, stay nerdy, don’t stress, and stay blessed! 🙏

Our Fourth Wing episodes are sponsored by Mood Reader Candles (our personal fave)! Visit moodreadercandles.com and use code FRIENDS10 for 10% off your order (excludes bundles and already-discounted items). Be sure to check out their newest Fantasy Candles to set the mood for your Fourth Wing reading! 🔥✨

Hang out with us in person at ENCHANTICON 2025! All four of us are official influencers for this new fantasy convention in St. Louis, Missouri next year. Get your tickets here: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon and use promo code FRIENDS15 for 15% off tickets!!

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Currently re-recording all of the ACOTAR audiobooks by Sarah J Maas, award-winning narrator Elizabeth Evans shares her journey as a voice actor, what it's like bringing Sarah J. Maas' beloved characters to life, and the exciting process of re-recording all of the ACOTAR audiobooks. 🌟

**SPOILER WARNING: We discuss A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City in this episode, so there may be a few Maasverse character/plot spoilers mentioned as we talk about recording specific scenes or things we love about these series.

From her unique approach to voicing iconic characters to behind-the-scenes insights into audiobook narration, this episode is a must-listen for fans of Sarah J. Maas and audiobook enthusiasts!

📖 Plus, we chat about Elizabeth’s favorite characters, her career in storytelling, and her thoughts on reimagining the ACOTAR world for a fresh generation of listeners.

Don’t miss this candid and inspiring conversation with one of the most talented voices in the industry! As always, thanks for being here and for reading with us.

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💬 What did you think of this episode? Let us know in the comments which ACOTAR character you’re most excited to hear Elizabeth narrate!

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more book bestie content!

#ElizabethEvans #SarahJMaas #ACOTAR #throneofglass #crescentcity  #audiobooknarration #audiobooks #bookpodcast  #betweenpagesandfriends

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Answering all your burning questions now that we've finished the Throne of Glass series! ❤️‍🔥

*This episode includes spoilers for Kingdom of Ash, but there will be no Maasverse spoilers in this episode! Kyle hasn't read any other SJM series yet, so we'll save potential Maasverse conversations for a spoiler Q&A another time.

TikTok by @rainkatzanddogs: https://www.tiktok.com/@rainkatzanddogs/video/7439030370072317227?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7436852922917717534 

Hang out with us in person at ENCHANTICON 2025! All four of us are official influencers for this new fantasy convention in St. Louis, Missouri next year. Get your tickets here: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon and use promo code FRIENDS15 for 15% off your ticket purchase!!

As always, thanks for being here and for reading with us!

ENCHANTICON 2025: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon
**code: FRIENDS15 for 15% off tickets!

JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/betweenpagesandfriends

SHOP BP&F MERCH: betweenpagesandfriends.com

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Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @BetweenPagesAndFriends

StoryGraph/GoodReads: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/links

Contact Us: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/contact-us

Don't forget to share this with your SJM-loving friends! Your reviews, shares, and comments are the best kind of support!

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The. last. episode. on the Throne of Glass series. 😭❤️‍🔥

Process the chaos with Con, Lauren, Jon, & Kyle in this spoiler-free book club chat. This is a safe space to read along (or re-read along) with all of us. Check out our pinned episode schedule on instagram if you'd like to follow along.

*There will be no Maasverse spoilers in this episode! Kyle hasn't read any other SJM series yet, so we'll save potential Maasverse conversations for a spoiler Q&A another time.


Hang out with us in person at ENCHANTICON 2025! All four of us are official influencers for this new fantasy convention in St. Louis, Missouri next year. Get your tickets here: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon and use promo code FRIENDS15 for 15% off your ticket purchase!!

As always, thanks for being here and for reading with us!

ENCHANTICON 2025: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon
**code: FRIENDS15 for 15% off tickets!

JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/betweenpagesandfriends

SHOP BP&F MERCH: betweenpagesandfriends.com

AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bpf

Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @BetweenPagesAndFriends

StoryGraph/GoodReads: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/links

Contact Us: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/contact-us

Don't forget to share this with your SJM-loving friends! Your reviews, shares, and comments are the best kind of support!

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Finally covering the infamous chapter 89 😭

Process the chaos with Con, Lauren, Jon, & Kyle in this spoiler-free book club chat. This is a safe space to read along (or re-read along) with all of us. Check out our pinned episode schedule on instagram if you'd like to follow along.

*There will be no Maasverse spoilers in this episode! Kyle hasn't read any other SJM series yet, so we'll save potential Maasverse conversations for a spoiler Q&A another time.

Fan art mentioned:
1. https://www.instagram.com/p/CvIIZazImdz/?img_index=1 by @alexandrabrlm_art
2. https://www.instagram.com/p/C35LbsCLeyD/?img_index=1 by @j.sgrey (which we later realized was commissioned as a "what if these characters died forging the lock" scenario)

Hang out with us in person at ENCHANTICON 2025! All four of us are official influencers for this new fantasy convention in St. Louis, Missouri next year. Get your tickets here: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon and use promo code FRIENDS15 for 15% off your ticket purchase!!

As always, thanks for being here and for reading with us!

ENCHANTICON 2025: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon
**code: FRIENDS15 for 15% off tickets!

JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/betweenpagesandfriends

SHOP BP&F MERCH: betweenpagesandfriends.com

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Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @BetweenPagesAndFriends

StoryGraph/GoodReads: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/links

Contact Us: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/contact-us

Don't forget to share this with your SJM-loving friends! Your reviews, shares, and comments are the best kind of support!

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It's the EPIC start of KOA Part ✌️ and we are HYPED!

In this episode, we're covering chapters 68-87 of Kingdom of Ash from the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas.

Process the chaos with Con, Lauren, Jon, & Kyle in this spoiler-free book club chat. This is a safe space to read along (or re-read along) with all of us. Check out our pinned episode schedule on instagram if you'd like to follow along.

🎁 Join Book of the Month today with code TINSEL and snag your first book AND a fun holiday sticker sheet for just $5. Sign up here and be sure to let Book of the Month know we sent you by selecting Between Pages & Friends under podcasts in the survey after picking your book!

Hang out with us in person at ENCHANTICON 2025! All four of us are official influencers for this new fantasy convention in St. Louis, Missouri next year. Get your tickets here: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon and use promo code FRIENDS15 for 15% off your ticket purchase!!

As always, thanks for being here and for reading with us!

ENCHANTICON 2025: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon
**code: FRIENDS15 for 15% off tickets!

JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/betweenpagesandfriends

SHOP BP&F MERCH: betweenpagesandfriends.com

AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bpf

Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @BetweenPagesAndFriends

StoryGraph/GoodReads: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/links

Contact Us: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/contact-us

Don't forget to share this with your SJM-loving friends! Your reviews, shares, and comments are the best kind of support!

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The crew is a bit loopier than usual in this week's episode, covering chapters 58–67 (AKA the end of part one!) of Kingdom of Ash from the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas.

Process the chaos with Con, Lauren, Jon, & Kyle in this spoiler-free book club chat. This is a safe space to read along (or re-read along) with all of us. Check out our pinned episode schedule on instagram if you'd like to follow along.

🎁 Join Book of the Month today with code TINSEL and snag your first book AND a fun holiday sticker sheet for just $5. Sign up here and be sure to let Book of the Month know we sent you by selecting Between Pages & Friends under podcasts in the survey after picking your book!

Hang out with us in person at ENCHANTICON 2025! All four of us are official influencers for this new fantasy convention in St. Louis, Missouri next year. Get your tickets here: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon and use promo code FRIENDS15 for 15% off your ticket purchase!!

As always, thanks for being here and for reading with us!

ENCHANTICON 2025: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon
**code: FRIENDS15 for 15% off tickets!

JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/betweenpagesandfriends

SHOP BP&F MERCH: betweenpagesandfriends.com

AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bpf

Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @BetweenPagesAndFriends

StoryGraph/GoodReads: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/links

Contact Us: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/contact-us

Don't forget to share this with your SJM-loving friends! Your reviews, shares, and comments are the best kind of support!

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This week's intro: 🪄✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ ⋆｡ °✩ ⋆˖⁺‧₊☽◯☾₊‧⁺˖⋆.

Process the chaos with Con, Lauren, Jon, & Kyle in this spoiler-free book club chat. This is a safe space to read along (or re-read along) with all of us. Check out our pinned episode schedule on instagram if you'd like to follow along.

🎁 Join Book of the Month today with code TINSEL and snag your first book AND a fun holiday sticker sheet for just $5. Sign up here and be sure to let Book of the Month know we sent you by selecting Between Pages & Friends under podcasts in the survey after picking your book!

Hang out with us in person at ENCHANTICON 2025! All four of us are official influencers for this new fantasy convention in St. Louis, Missouri next year. Get your tickets here: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon and use promo code FRIENDS15 for 15% off your ticket purchase!!

As always, thanks for being here and for reading with us!

ENCHANTICON 2025: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon
**code: FRIENDS15 for 15% off tickets!

JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/betweenpagesandfriends

SHOP BP&F MERCH: betweenpagesandfriends.com

AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bpf

Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @BetweenPagesAndFriends

StoryGraph/GoodReads: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/links

Contact Us: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/contact-us

Don't forget to share this with your SJM-loving friends! Your reviews, shares, and comments are the best kind of support!

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