Way back in 2021 for their 5th episode Chelsea and Taryn discussed John Green's most recent book, The Anthropocene Reviewed. This week our hosts return to Green's collection of essays to discuss 4 more of their favorites. They update you all on their love of John and Hank Green and finish off the episode by rating something in their life on a 5-star scale.

We still rate all of you 5 stars.

Intro: 0:00 - 7:06

General: 7:06 - 27:25

"Sunsets": 27:25 - 32:08

"Diet Dr Pepper": 32:08 - 40:10

"The Hot Dogs Baejarins Beztu Pylsur": 40:10 - 48:32

"Whispering": 48:32 - 54:48

Outro: 54:48 - 1:06:27

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This week Chelsea and Taryn vary from their usual format to review their first graphic novel, Sheets by Brenna Thummler. This book is the perfect cozy fall read or a great entry book for anyone looking to try out graphic novels for the first time.

Intro: 0:00 - 14:15

Spoilers: 14:15 - 43:46

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Tune in as Chelsea, Taryn, and Cass discuss Part Two of Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas. This whole episode has spoilers for this whole book and every book leading up to it, so listen at your own risk!

Intro: 0:00 - 9:11

Spoilers: 9:11- 1:09:18

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This week Chelsea and Taryn return to the magical world of Harry Potter to discuss the third book in the cherished series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This is one of Chelsea's favorite books in the series and it introduces one of the only things Taryn hates about this series -- time travel. Listen as they discuss the differences between the book and the movie, and what they think Harry would be doing to celebrate his 43rd birthday.

Intro: 0:00 - 20:22

Spoilers: 20:22- 59:53

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Listen in to Chelsea and Taryn's (spoiler-filled) review of the first half of Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas with passionate bonus guest Cass (@fictionalcass). Be forewarned this episode contains spoilers for the entire series leading up to this but worth listening to find out why Chaol is such an amazing character with a beautiful arc.

Intro: 0:00 - 4:01

General Overview: 4:01 - 47:28

Spoilers: 47:28- 1:17:37

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Chelsea and Taryn did not need the amount of stress this YA thriller brought to their lives but they both also loved it. Five Survive by Holly Jackson was the thriller they were not prepared for at all.

Intro: 0:00 - 8:49

General Overview: 8:49 - 25:54

Spoilers: 25:54- 56:37

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Tune in as Chelsea and Taryn review one of Chelsea's childhood favorite books, Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. Since they were able to record in person, this episode brings a little extra of the chaos and laughter that they are known for.

Intro: 0:00 - 18:12

General Overview: 18:12 - 45:21

Spoilers: 45:21- 1:10:30

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Tune in this week as Chelsea and Taryn review the second book in the Shades of Magic trilogy, A Gathering of Shadows, by V.E. Schwab. Both hosts adored the first book and had so many thoughts on the follow up book and the adventures the beloved characters go on. Check out episode 42 for Chelsea and Taryn's full review of the first book, A Darker Shade of Magic.

Intro: 0:00 - 15:38

General Overview: 15:38 - 33:34

Spoilers: 34:44- 1:02:08

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In yet another Fairy Tales episode that no one asked for, Chelsea and Taryn read and discuss two of Hans Christian Anderson's famous stories: The Princess on the Pea and The Ugly Duckling. Tune in to catch them discussing the questionable message of the first and the shockingly depressing events of the second.

Intro: 0:00 - 7:38

The Princess on the Pea: 7:38 - 15:49

The Ugly Duckling: 15:49- 46:55

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This week our hosts review Emily Henry's latest book, Happy Place, and the emotional impact the story has had on their lives. Both Chelsea and Taryn thought this book was going to be a rom com and turns out it just made them cry a lot and do a ton of introspection.

Intro: 0:00 - 10:28

General Overview: 10:28 - 34:44

Spoilers: 34:44- 1:03:34

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