Death by a Thousand Books

I might be missing something bc i don’t understand where the lemons on the cover came from, but we’re going with it. I have to admit that this book got me! I enjoyed it so much more than I expected to. Most romance novels that I read, specifically second chance romance, end with the main couple getting back together. Previously, I would swoon over a guy in second chance romance that sees his ex after 10, 15, 20 years, whatever and immediately breaks up with whoever he’s with because he realizes he is still in love with someone else. I love that shit, round of applause because no girl deserves to be with someone that is secretly in love with someone else. But because I am an empath, my heart still breaks for that girl that gets left even though it’s the right thing. Funny story is about that girl. Miles & Daphne are a story I would read over and over again, and it really is a funny story. 🤭

This is a perfect example of a forced proximity, friends to lovers trope. It’s 100% a slow burn. It’s got spice, like right in the middle of the hot pepper scale - the perfect amount to produce that chemistry. I have always love this song, but somehow these lyrical breakdown make me love songs even more, bc even tho I know in my head what I think they’re about, really digging deeper into the lyrics and the eras and explaining the meaning out loud on the podcast is so much fun. 

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This summer will NOT be different if there’s a cheating trope @carleyfortune 🤨 but there wasn’t so I’m happy and this book was my first and only 5 star read of the summer🌟💛 We are now entering our fall era - sweater weather, football, blankets, pumpkin spice, spooky season!👻 I am a very seasonal reader. I like my books to match the vibes, so I think this book is perfect to transition from our typical summer romances to that cozy kind of fall vibe. 

This episode features That’s When (ft. Keith Urban) from the Fearless vault tracks and it seriously fits this romance SO well. This book is a mix of all my favorites put together - friendship, second chance romance, friends to loversss!!!! Its giving Happy Place meets The Summer I Turned Pretty with maybe a little bit of Love and Other Words thrown in there too, which were all some of my favorite books. So it would make sense that I would love this mashup. But more than anything I just love how Carley Fortune writes bc she just gives you so much literary imagery, so you truly feel like you’re on PEI. I loved Lucy & Felix, and their relationship but something about Carley Fortune’s writing makes you feel like you’re physically in the book. Everything about this book feels like home. The authenticity of the setting feels unmatched.🇨🇦 I don’t think Carley Fortune gets the credit she deserves for her writing so I hope I can change your mind in this episode!

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Wildfire (ft. Cruel Summer)🐻

Let’s go back to Maple Hills! Soaking up the last few weeks of summer, this book fit every vibe I wanted it to, and gave me flashbacks to one of the best summers of my life being a camp counselor, so we’ll definitely be chatting about that in this episode - along with the entire UCMH gang, a forbidden romance trope & some REALLY cute golden retrievers😍 Warning the spice is HOT, like ghost chili pepper spicy hot. I’ve had this book on my tbr for WAY too long considering how much I love Hannah Grace and her spicy romance books and I can’t wait to share Russ & Rory’s story on the podcast. AND Henry’s book (book #3 in the Maple Hill’s series) is officially on the shelves so go order “Daydream” now! 💜

Our episode breakdown begins with a deep dive into the featured song which today just so happens to be Cruel Summer from the Lover album, we are going to get into a little bit of the Lover era, why Cruel Summer was never a single, how Cruel Summer became a single 7 years later, the meaning behind the song and the lyrics and of course how it ties into our book which, again, is Wildfire by Hannah Grace. If you love to sing and jam out to Cruel Summer with the windows down, then I think Wildfire is a book for you. Thank you for listening & THANK YOU for 10,000 downloads! 🥳

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Eras Tour London recap & I Can Do it with a Broken Heart music video (emergency episode) 🧡

Swiftieeeessss!!! Emergency episode!! A recap of the Eras Tour in London is ABSOLUTELY necessary so here we are. SO much to talk about, so much to clown over so here we go. Episode breakdown includes every surprise to happen in the London shows: from N1 back in June, Hayley Williams for Castles Crumbling, then Gracie Abrams for Us, then Travis Kelce on stage, then Ed Sheeran for End Game to last night, N8 - Florida!!! with Florence the Machine, dbatc x Getaway Car with Jack Antonoff and the iconic recreation of the behind the scenes making of the bridge, So Long London, and premiering the “I Can Do it with a Broken Heart” official music video. 

And of course we have to talk about the surprise songs - London Boy, I Did Something Bad with My Boy Only Breaks His Favourite Toys x Coney Island, Long Live x Change, YOYOK x The Archer. Does she have to be so obvious that London is the favorite??? WE GET IT. London you definitely won this war, I can’t even disagree. Loving making memories with the Eras Tour from a glitchy tiktok live stream. 

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It Ends with Us (movie review)🌸

You knew it was coming… i couldn’t resist. Blake Lively was an amazing Lily Bloom, and I did enjoy this movie but I enjoyed even more talking about it in this episode. I’m calling it the redemption episode for It Ends with Us because I 💩 on this book (and the behind the scenes movie photos) in previous episodes so I have a new outlook that I’m excited to share with you! 

Your episode breakdown includes: a recap of my initial thoughts on the book 2 years ago (which was the second episode ever published on this podcast), the marketing and publicity that this book has received, along with interviews, casting, my thoughts on the film, and of the book-film differences that I noticed/liked/disliked. There’s so much more that I’m missing and this is just the beginning, but the take away is that you should definitely go read the book. No movie adaptation can capture every detail that the fans want, and as a standalone I think that the movie is good and well done. It’s just not the same.  

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A beautifully written song from TTPD for an equally beautiful book in today’s episode.🤍The Prophecy is one of my personal favorites from The Anthology (second to The Black Dog). My overall interpretation of this song is feeling like you’re left behind and wondering when it’s your turn to be happy, whether that love or life, it’s about a sense of hopelessness that everything and everyone around you is happening without you. It’s so vulnerable and raw and a very complex song to break down in this episode. 

My first Abby Jimenez book: a success. I had to restrain myself from buying everything else she’s ever written. This book is giving 'IF HE WANTED TO HE WOULD.’  A golden retriever, good hearted, MMC paired with a  hardworking, emotionally traumatized FMC makes for a whirlwind romance that is so magical. This episode is backwards! We start with the song and finish talking about Justin & Emma’s love story. 💩👑

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Sarah Adams never lets me down.🩵 This book had all of my favorite things: second chance romance, enemies to lovers, fake dating, dual pov, spice, smut it's all there. It’s only lacking for me in very small elements of the book that as a reader, just dont work for me and I’ll get more into that with the spoilers. When I'm reading a book, I go into my own little world and I sometimes find it so difficult to separate book from real life. If you love Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, and are so smitten by their whirlwind romance, READ THIS BOOK. You won’t be disappointed. 🏈💍

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The book that got me out of a reading slump💚 This is a debut novel for Grace Reilly and there will be a total of four books in her “Beyond the Play” series; all of which follow different sports and siblings of the Callahan family (all of which will be getting their own episodes as they come out). First Down is a college, fake dating romance that tells the story of James and Bex. They came together naturally as “friends” then quickly as a fake couple in a mutual arrangement to get Bex’s ex off her back and for superstar QB, James, to get the help he needs to pass his writing class. It’s a book that reels you in from the very beginning and keeps you hooked until the end.

If you can’t handle the spice, then stay away from this episode because Grace Reilly is a SPICE. AUTHOR. Definitely a PG-13 rated book but I’ll tone it down for the younger audience on this podcast. If you know anything about me, I love smut. I’ll read it all damn day long. This book reminded me too much of one of my favorite vault tracks from Speak Now (Taylor’s Version). We all remember hearing that one, sultry lyric for the first time with our jaws dropped; at this point in her career, we had no idea Taylor had a spicy side and eleven years later, she is spilling the tea. This episode is a full book review (with and without spoilers, you know the drill) plus a lyrical AND music video break down of “I Can See You” from the vault. 👀

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Now entering the Walter boy era… Giddy up🤠 This book is a perfect read for a younger audience, especially those who loved reading the Summer I Turned Pretty! Ali Novak was only 15 herself when originally published it on Wattpad. Jackie Howard loses her family in a tragic accident and has to uproot her perfect little New York life to move to Silver Falls, Colorado and live with (you guessed it) the Walter boys. On one hand, Walter Boys is a quick, fun read that is just fluffy. It’s a sweet story and I enjoyed it the same way I enjoy oreos – it's junkfood, but you can’t just read one page. For some reason you keep coming back for more. And somehow, despite its many flaws, I still loved reading it when I was in high school, and I think many teens will like it, too.

My Life with the Walters boys premiered as a Netflix series in December of 2023, and has been officially renewed for a second season! This episode talks about the book, the show, the differences between both and highlights a very nostalgic song from the Fearless era because let’s face it: we all know what it felt like to be “Fifteen” 💛

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We’re about to go on a little adventure together & that adventure is going to span three and half hours of epic concert history all thrown into one episode, and it’s gonna be called “The Eras Tour Film” - see you there.😚 The Eras Tour Movie is love a letter to fans across the entire world. It captures her evolution as an artist, allows fans to relive the nostalgia of their favorite eras, and the production is nothing short of brilliant. It really shows how far Taylor has come in her career; from starting out as a sixteen year old on stage for 100 people, to sold out football stadiums, you've got to have respect for the woman, even if her music isn't your cup of tea. 

The true magic of this movie lies in the relationship that Taylor Swift has created with her fans. One of the most heartwarming aspects of the Eras Tour itself is the swiftie-made tradition of trading “friendship bracelets”. Inspired by the  song featured in the episode: “So make the friendship bracelets, Take the moment and taste it..." from Midnight’s track 5 song "You're On Your Own, Kid." It’s more than just a trend or an inside joke, it’s a true testament to what it feels like to be a fan (and most importantly, the love story behind Taylor & Travis).♥️ So I chose this song and this episode to share my own story of how I became a full-time swiftie and to try to answer the question that all the haters seem to be asking: what’s the hype? Everyone has a story & I would love to hear yours!! Share your experience with me in this episode as we go through the eras together & eras together & celebrate the Eras Tour Movie.🎥🎬

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