We’re diving into part 2 of How to Survive a Horror Story to find out if anyone can survive this vengeful house and if we were able to predict who made it out alive! (Spoilers: we did not).

Other books mentioned this episode:

- Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingslover

- Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

- Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

- The Late Mrs Willoughby by Claudia Gray

- Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris

- It’s Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han

- The Wolf King and The Night Prince by Lauren Palphreyman

- Everyone in my Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson

- Throne of Glass by Sarah J Mass

- Whalefall by Daniel Kraus

- We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

Our next episode will be a special Halloween-themed episode! Listen in for some nostalgic spooky vibes.

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We’re ready to kick off Spooky Season by reading How to Survive a Horror Story by Mallory Arnold. In this first episode, we’re reading chapters 1-12. Listen to find out what we think of this new horror fiction novel.

Other books mentioned this episode:

- The Favourites by Layne Fargo

- Heartless Sky by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti (The Zodiac Academy)

- Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson

- Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

- A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang

- Mickey7 by Edward Ashton

- Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

To prepare for the next episode, read Chapters 13 to the end of How to Survive a Horror Story by Mallory Arnold.

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We’re diving into part 2 of “TSTWON” (listen to us make a fool of ourselves trying to say that acronym) to see if our predictions about the deadly Kejari and our handsome MMC are correct. We definitely had a lot to say about this second part of the book, get ready for some strong opinions and debates.

Other books mentioned this episode:

- Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

- Mickey7 by Edward Ashton

- Summer I turned Pretty by Jenny Han

- The Favourites by Layne Fargo

To prepare for the next episode, read Chapters 1-12 of How to Survive a Horror Story by Mallory Arnold.

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We’re tackling a whole new genre with our newest book, The Serpent and the Wings of Night, by Carissa Broadbent. In this first part we’re reading chapters 1-30. Find out what we think of badass FMCs, a whole new magical realm, and maybe a swoonworthy MMC.

Other books mentioned this episode:

- Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

- Absolution by Jeff Vandermeer

- Shadow and Storms by Helen Sheurer

- Heartless Sky by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti

To prepare for the next episode, read Chapters 31-56 of The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent.

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We’re diving into part 2 of 2 of our first book, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. We read chapters16-30, finishing the book. Follow along as we talk about what happens, discuss our hot takes and opinions on the ending of the book!

Other books mentioned this episode:

-The Princess Bride by William Goldman

-Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

-Absolution by Jeff Vandermeer

-Shadow and Storms by Helen Sheurer

-My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand

-Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jiminez

To prepare for the next episode, read Chapters 1-30 of The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent.

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Welcome to episode one, where we tackle our first book Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. In part 1 of 2, we review chapters 1-15 with all our predictions and crazy theories. Get ready for a wild ride!

Other books mentioned this episode:

- Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldtree

- The Princess Bride  by William Goldman

- All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

- The Three Body Problem Trilogy by Cixin Liu

- Blood and Steel by Helen Sheuerer

- My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand

To prepare for the next episode, read chapters 16-30 of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.

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Hosted by Nancy Leal, Rebecca Tumino, and Vanessa Duncan

In this episode,

Listen as Nancy, Rebecca, and Vanessa spill the tea on:

📚 Who we are – reading habits, favorite genres, and bookish red flags

📚 Why we started this podcast (hint: for the hot takes and unhinged group chats)

📚 How the show works – we pick a book, break it into weekly chapter chunks, and dive deep with our reactions and theories

📚 What you can expect – spoilers, laughter, tangents, and some strong opinions

Whether you’re reading along or just here for the chaos, we’re so glad you came. Grab a blanket, a beverage, and your most annotated paperback—we’re just getting started!

Other books mentioned this episode: 

• Legends & Lattes by Trevor Baldree

• Zodiac Academy Series by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti

• Sunrise on the Reaping by Susanne Collins 

• All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr 

To prepare for the next episode, read chapters 1-15 of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. 

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Hosted by Nancy Leal, Rebecca Tumino, and Vanessa Duncan