During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Keven Albers and his book “Helcyon: The Ashen Knight.”

We explore a story that is far more than a traditional fantasy, it’s a profound exploration of grief, memory, and the stories we inherit.

Thirteen-year-old Bobby Porter is pulled into the unfinished fantasy novel left behind by his recently deceased father. He lands in Helcyon, an ash-choked world ruled by an immortal tyrant, where he partners with Zenobia, a fierce young warrior on her own quest. As Bobby navigates cursed lands and grief-soaked legends, he uncovers unsettling truths: this world may be a map of his father's own trauma, and the story itself is now demanding something from him.

Join us for a deep dive into a novel that masterfully blurs the lines between fantasy and reality, written for readers from pre-teen to their deathbed.

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Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:

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Helcyon: The Ashen Knight by Keven Albers

Keven Albers Website

The Neverending Story Book

The Neverending Story Movie

Legend Movie

Dungeons & Dragons

It’s our very last episode of Book Interrupted and we’re sending this chapter off with laughter, nostalgia, and a few surprises. After five years, five seasons, countless books, endless tangents, and more inappropriate jokes than we can count, we’re wrapping up the podcast that brought us together, kept us sane through Covid, and built a beautiful community of book lovers.

In this final conversation, we look back on our journey, share behind-the-scenes stories, and reflect on how far we’ve all come since the very first episode. We introduce Jessica, our amazing graphic designer. We talk about our infamous “sex, nudity, and dicks = more downloads” statistic. We revisit our favourite (and least favourite… or downright hated) books, relive scams, fandoms, and obsessions…and of course, we circle back to The Hunger Games and Twilight because obviously.

Plus: how Ashley went from superfan to full-time host, the story behind our “Stumble Forward” tank top, a message from Lia, Virginia and Squiggy, and Sarah’s heartfelt thank-you surprise.

This episode is messy, honest, funny, and full of love…exactly how Book Interrupted was meant to be.

Discussion Points

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: 

Book Interrupted

Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

Jessica Oddi - Graphic Designer

Stumble Forward Tank Top

Book Interrupted Swag Shop

All Book Interrupted Books Available on our Shop Page

Plus: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Harry Potter by JK Rowling

The Forth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Wings of Fire by Tui T Sutherland

Shrek

Sapiens for Kids (Unstoppable Us) by Yuval Noah Harari

Baba Yaga’s Assistant (Children’s Book)

Kyle and Jay’s Podcast

Jennifer Lawrence

Awaken Your Wild Woman: A Guided Journey to Reclaim Your Intuition, Creativity, and Sovereign Soul by Sarah Diop

SarahDiop.com

The Wild Woman with Sarah Diop

Instagram @Sarah.Wild.Woman

Facebook Sarah Diop - Wild Woman

Sarah’s Surprise Video -without music

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight ontoSean D’Amico and his book “Asset Recovery: Decoding the Holy Bible to Awaken Christ's Consciousness by Way of Kundalini Yoga”.

In this profound Authors Spotlight, we sit down with Sean D'Amico, author of 'Asset Recovery: Decoding the Holy Bible to Awaken Christ's Consciousness by Way of Kundalini Yoga.' We dive deep into the world of Esoteric Christianity, exploring how the practices of Kundalini Yoga can unlock the hidden symbolism of the Bible. This conversation is a journey into spiritual transformation, discussing the Kundalini awakening process and how it connects to sacred geometry, quantum physics, astrology and more. If you're interested in Gnostic teachings, the chakra system, and a metaphysical Bible study, this episode is for you.

Discussion Points:

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:

Book Interrupted Website

Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

Asset Recovery: Decoding the Holy Bible to Awaken Christ's Consciousness by Way of Kundalini Yoga

Living Energies: Viktor Scahuberger's Brilliant Work with Natural Energy Explained

Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins

The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins

Documentary - The Keepers 

https://seanchristopherdamico.com/

https://www.instagram.com/figleafyogi/

https://www.youtube.com/@figleafyogi

https://www.tiktok.com/@figleafyogi

https://x.com/seancdamico

ikyta.org/teacher-profile/?teacher_id=6466

https://seanchristopherdamico.wordpress.com/

In this episode of Book Interrupted, the club welcomes Kara back with her book pick Nobody Cries at Bingo by Dawn Dumont. The group dives into Dumont’s sharp humor and unique storytelling style, reflecting on how each member connected with the book in their own way.

The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as the women share what it was like growing up as Generation X’ers a time before constant connectivity and digital tracking. They explore how media, advertising, and technology have evolved since childhood, and how those changes shape who we are today. Finally, the group reveals who among them might just be the black sheep of their families.

Discussion Points

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: 

Book Interrupted

Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

Nobody Cries at Bingo by Dawn Dumont

APTN  By the Rapids

CBC Radio Shows

Indie 88 Radio

102.1 The Edge

90210

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Montie Carol Montgomery and her book Two Squirrels and a Girl.

Born to wealth that the Civil War ravaged, held captive by renegade Comanche, and rejected by family and friends, Mary Elizabeth (“Libby”) Haley ran away from home at the age of 14. Libby learned to navigate the dangerous and volatile Old West and made a name for herself as Squirrel Tooth Alice. Given her moniker because of a gap in her front teeth and her passion for raising ground squirrels as pets, Libby made the best of a difficult situation. She created a successful business, ultimately allowing her to build and run her own establishment.

A study in grit and grace, this is a story of a woman who chose not only to survive but to thrive in a world that did not recognize women as equals to men. Libby is an inspiration for women who followed.

Discussion Points:

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:

Book Interrupted Website

Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

Two Squirrels and a Girl by Montie Carol Montgomery

Montie Carol Montgomery’s website

It’s Not You by Romani Durvasula

Music for the Book Two Squirrels and a Girl

In this episode of Book Interrupted, the club dives into The Deep by Rivers Solomon, our Fan Book Pick for this season with Rian joining us, a longtime listener since season one. Together we swim into the depths of this powerful novella, a story born from music and transformed into haunting mermaid mythology.

Rian shares how the book reached her during a traumatic time in her family’s life, and why its themes spoke to her so deeply. The rest of the group weighs in: Lindsay listens to the audiobook on another road trip but finds it strangely disjointed, Ashley draws comparisons to The Giver while Lindsay connects it to Women Who Run with the Wolves, Meredith reflects on fables without happy endings and the egos of Monkey Kings, and Sarah resists the pull of consumerism…though Lindsay wonders if she may have gone too far with her tea towels.

Discussion Points: 

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: 

Book Interrupted

Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

The Deep by Rivers Solomon

The Giver by Lois Lowry

Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés 

Clipping The Deep

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Penelope Holt and her book The Angel Scroll.

One ancient prophecy, two heartbroken lovers, and a worldwide scavenger hunt for three miraculous paintings.

After her husband’s death, New York artist Claire Lucas has baffling dreams and waking visions as she channels an enigmatic and healing painting of a holy man in India at the deathbed of a young woman. When widowed antiquarian Richard Markson announces that Claire’s canvas is one third of three paintings prophesied by the Angel Scroll, a recently discovered Dead Sea parchment, she is pulled into an international scavenger hunt to find the stolen scroll and the paintings it predicts.

As she pursues the paintings with Richard across historic and holy sites in America, Israel, and Europe, Claire encounters a series of remarkable teachers. A Buddhist, a Benedictine monk, and a professor of early goddess worship all provide rich explanations for the artist’s compelling and perplexing psychic experiences. But it is not until the three paintings are finally assembled that Claire deciphers their inspirational message for the modern world.

Discussion Points:

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:

Book Interrupted Website

Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

The Angel Scroll by Penelope Holt

Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Polly wants a Lover by Penelope Holt

In this episode of Book Interrupted, the club dives into We Rip the World Apart by Canadian author Charlene Carr—Lindsay’s pick for the season.

This powerful novel tackles systemic racism, police brutality, and generational trauma, topics that hit painfully close to home for one member and her family. While everyone agrees it’s a beautifully written book, it’s also an emotionally heavy read.

The group explores the symbolism of masks in the story and how they mirror real-life relationships. Sarah and Ashley share personal connections to the narratives, and the club debates the book’s conclusion, was it truly a happy ending?

The conversation also expands beyond the novel, touching on North America’s discomfort with discussing death and how consumerism shapes our mourning rituals in unhealthy ways.

In this episode of Off The Shelf, we play the Who Am I? Game.  Ashely and Sarah team up against Meredith and Lindsay. We limit the game to characters in the fourth and fifth seasons books. 

Sarah and Ashley seem to be dominating, Meredith doesn’t want to be super competitive and Lindsay takes her guesses to a hilarious place, that remains joke for the entire game.  Plus, who is William exactly?

Discussion Points:

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:

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Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

Lucille Ball and Betty White on Game show - Password Plus

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In this episode of Book Interrupted, the book club dives into Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh—Meredith’s pick and the group’s second graphic novel read.

From laugh-out-loud moments to head-scratching confusion, the members share their mixed reactions to Brosh’s unique blend of awkward comedy and heartfelt storytelling. Did it hit the mark, or just feel... weird? One member couldn’t even finish the book—can you guess who?

The conversation also explores personal stories that mirror the book’s themes, as the group reflects on how they connected (or didn’t) with the tales within its pages. Ashley gushes over the expressive artwork, especially the characters’ faces and emotions, while several members are newly inspired to explore more graphic novels—an unexpected twist, especially after their lukewarm response to their first graphic novel pick.

Discussion Points: 

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: 

Book Interrupted

Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

The Office show

Fun Home by Alison Bechdel

We Rip the World Apart by Charlene Carr