2.5 Shadow and Bone books 2 and 3 by Leigh Bardugo
Siege and Storm & Ruin and Rising

With the new season of Shadow and Bone out on Netflix, it seems like the right time to discuss the books featured in the show: mainly Shadow and Bone books 2 and 3, Siege and Storm & Ruin and Rising. Plus, definitely mentions of Six of Crows as the Crow story line is even bigger in season 2! What did you think of the new season and the books?

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2.4 The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee featuring Kortney Frederick

For our first guest episode of Season 2, I talked with my friend Kortney about The Downstairs Girl. It takes place in 1890s Atlanta, GA and our protagonist is a strong, Asian American, working class woman. There are twists and turns and I can't recommend that enough.

Trigger Warnings: Racism, sexism, civil rights issues.

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2.3 Educated by Tara Westover and Sex Cult Nun by Faith Jones


In my head, I have been calling this the cult episode because both books deal with cult and cult-adjacent situations that isolated the writers throughout their childhood. This is slightly different from our previous episodes and has some heavy content.

Trigger Warnings: Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Gas Lighting, Rape

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2.2 Bridgerton 3, 4, & 5 by Julia Quinn


Before Season 3 of the show premieres on Netflix, I wanted to talk about Benedict's story (An Offer From a Gentleman) that is being skipped, Colin and Penelope's story (Romancing Mister Bridgerton) that is the focus of Season 3, and Eloise's story (To Sir Phillip, With Love).

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2.1 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

Trigger Warnings for suicide, overdose, death.

For the season 2 premiere, I wanted to discuss another book that focused on appreciating books. While The Midnight Library was not exactly what I expected, it was a fabulous book for discussion. Plus, it started as 1/5 stars for me and ended at 4/5 and a book that I would definitely recommend.

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Episode 1.20 The Library Book by Susan Orlean

An ode to books and libraries that will make you want to drop everything and become a librarian.

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Episode 1.19 Queen of Thieves by Beezy Marsh

The female version of Peaky Blinders and based on a real criminal gang of women. Would recommend if you like historical fiction, women-led plots, or stories of London after WWII.

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1.18 "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel

A little dense, but an incredible look at the Tudor period under Henry VIII from the perspective of Thomas Cromwell. I loved this and would highly recommend it. Corresponding images in our newsletter.

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1.17 "The Fixer Upper" by Lauren Forsythe

A light and fluffy romance novel that is the perfect stress releaver. Not too serious and PG-13 for the most part, this is one of those romance novels that is more longing glances instead of sexual encounters and ends with a nice happily ever after.

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1.16 "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt

"My Octopus Teacher" in book form but the octopus is just a witness to people's lives intertwining in an aquarium.

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