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In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we give some recommendations for books to read this fall. Whether these books give major fall vibes, take place in the fall or are kind of spooky, we talk about all of them!

What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading 

A Psalm for the Wild-Built (Monk and Robot #1) by Becky Chambers and narrated by Em Grosland 

Assistant to the Villian (Assistant to the Villian #1) by Hannah Nicole Maehrer and narrated by Em Eldridge 

The Shadow Wand (The Black Witch Chronicles #3) by Laurie Frost and narrated by Julie Whelan 

Additional Book Mentions

Iron FlameLegends and Lattes by Travis Baldree 

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 

Chestnut (The Empryean #2) by Rebecca Yarros

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

The Simple Wild (Wild #1) by KA Tucker

Breath of Fire (Kingmaker Chronicles #2) by Amanda Bouchet 

The City We Became by N.K. Jemisen

Beartown by Fredrik Backman

Wayward Children Series by Seanan McGuire

For the Wolf (Wilderwood #1) by Hannah F. Whitten

Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann

In my Dreams I Hold A Knife by Ashley Winstead

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks

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In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we discuss ways to help get out of reading slump. From rereading old favorites to changing up your routine, there are a lot of ways to beat that dreaded reading slump and get back into reading.

We apologize for the audio issues in this episode. We tried something new and it did not work!

What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading 

A Psalm for the Wild-Built (Monk and Robot #1) by Becky Chambers and narrated by Em Grosland 

Assistant to the Villain (Assistant to the Villain #1) by Hannah Nicole Maehrer and narrated by Em Eldridge 

The Shadow Wand (The Black Witch Chronicles #3) by Laurie Frost and narrated by Julie Whelan 

Additional Book Mentions

Iron Flame (The Empryean #2) by Rebecca Yarros

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

The Simple Wild (Wild #1) by KA Tucker

Breath of Fire (Kingmaker Chronicles #2) by Amanda Bouchet 

The City We Became by N.K. Jemisen

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In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we take a walk down memory lane and talk about the books we used to love and read in high school and how they have made us into the readers we are today. Let us know what you loved reading growing up!

What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:

Educated by Tara Westover

Breath of Fire (Kingmaker Chronicles #2) by Amanda Bouchet

Wildfire (Maple Hills #2) by Hannah Grace

The Iron Flower (The Black Witch Chronicles #2) by Laurie Forest and narrated by Julie Whelan

The ADHD Coach by Alice Gendron

Every Wish Way by Shannon Bright

10 Things That Never Happened (Material World #1) by Alexis Hall and narrated by Will Watt

The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Rauf and narrated by Jennifer Jill Araya

Additional Book Mentions:

Dark-Hunter Series by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Vampire Kisses Series by Ellen Schreiber

Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer

Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins

Divergent Series by Veronica Roth

Harry Potter by She Who Must Not Be Named

Marked by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast

Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead

The Wolves of Mercy Falls Series by Maggie Stiefvater

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In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we take part in the second half of our book swap with Sophia's pick - All Systems Red (Murderbot #1) by Martha Wells. We read it together and will be talking about all the spoilers. If you've read it, let us know what you thought of it!

What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading: 

Breath of Fire (Kingmaker #2) by Amanda Bouchet

LIght Mage (Black Witch Chronicles #1.5) by Laurie Forest and narrated by Amy McFadden

The Iron Flower (Black Witch Chronicles #2)  by Laurie Forest and narrated by Amy McFadden

Love You, Mean It by Jilly Gagnon. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy. 

All Systems Red (Murderbot #1) by Martha Wells and narrated by Kevin R. Free

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In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we discuss Riley Sager's thriller Home Before Dark as part of our book swap! We make the other read a book we've enjoyed and we talk all about it! Let us know if you've read this book and what you think.

What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading: 

The Summer Siege (Viking Omegaverse #3) by Lyx Robinson

Nero (Alliance #1) by S.J. Tilly

Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner and narrated by Dana Varden and Zim Avalrtades

Wandfasted (The Black Witch Chronicles #0.5) by Laurie Forest and narrated by Jessie Vilinski

Light Mage (The Black Witch Chronicles #1.5) by Laurie Forest and narrated by Amy McFadden

Home Before Dark by Riley Sager and narrated by Cady McClain and Jon Lindstrom

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In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we talk about what decisions we make when it comes to buying physical books, what books are on our bookshelves and everything in between!

What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading: 

Lore Olympus Vol. 4 by Rachel Smythe 

Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson

He Who Drowned the World (The Radiant Emperor #2) by Shelby Parker-Chan and narrated by Natalie Naudus 

Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner and narrated by Dana Varden, Zim Avaltrades. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest

Every Wish Way by Shannon Bright and narrated by Kim Churchill.. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. 

Woke Up Like This by Amy Lea

Trust by Kylie Scott 

The Summer Siege (Viking Omegaverse #3) by Lyx Robinson

One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid and narrated by Julia Whelan 

The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakrabroty and narrated by Lameece Issaq and Amin El Gamal

Two Twisted Crowns (The Shepherd King #2) by Rachel Gillig. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. 

A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. 

Plot Twist by Erin La Rosa. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. 

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In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we discuss in depth My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine as part of our Reading Pages series. Spoilers ahead as we dive into the adorable story of a woman moving in with a new vampire roommate. It was hilarious and cute and everything you need for a fun, spooky romance for fall!

What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading: 

King of Pride (Kings of Sin #2) by Ana Huang 

The Black Witch (The Black Witch Chronicles) by Laurie Forest and narrated by Julia Whelan 

Fly with Me by Andie Burke and narrated by Chelsea Stephens- Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard and narrated by Alana Kerr Collins and John Keating- Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Woke Up Like This by Amy Lea

My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine and narrated by Gilli Messer

Additional Mentions:

To Get to the Other Side by Kelly Ohlert and narrated by Stefanie Kay and Paul Heitsch 

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In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we talk about all the amazing books coming out in the remainder of 2023. Some of most anticipated books of the year are coming out in this quarter, so be prepared for some excitement!

What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading: 

Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen Callendar. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. 

King of Wrath (Kings of Sin #1) by Ana Huang

King of Pride (Kings of Sin #2) by Ana Huang 

The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakrabroty and narrated by Lameece Issaq and Amin El Gamal

Lotus by Jennifer Hartmann and narrated by Marie Hawkins and Tj Clark- Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review

One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid and narrated by Julia Whelan

Supernova (Renegades #3) by Marissa Meyer and narrated by Rebecca Soler and Dan Bitner 

Fly with Me by Andie Burke and narrated by Chelsea Stephens- Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

The Black Witch (The Black Witch Chronicles) by Laurie Forest and narrated by Julia Whelan 

He Who Drowned the World (The Radiant Emperor #2) by Shelby Parker-Chan and narrated by Natalie Naudus

Additional Mentions:

The Long Game by Elena Armas 

The September House by Carissa Orlando 

King of Greed (Kings of Sin #3) by Ana Huang

Midnight is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead

Wildfire by Hannah Grace

Starling House by Alix E. Harrow 

The Fragile Threads of Power by VE Schwab

Hopeless (Chestnut Springs #5) by Elsie Silver

Two Twisted Crowns (The Shepherd King #2) by Rachel Gillig

Enchanted to Meet You by Meg Cabot

Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco

A Holly Jolly Ever After by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone 

Bright Young Woman by Jessica Knoll 

The Ashfire King (The Sandsea Trilogy #2) by Chelsea Abdullah

Iron Flame (The Empryean 

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Nineteen Steps by Millie Bobby Brown

Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan 

Check and Mate by Ali Hazelwood

Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree

Cleat Cute by Cheryl Milsner

The Mystery Guest (Molly the Maid #2) by Nina Prose 

Hunt on Dark Waters by Katee Robert

Plot Twist by Erin La Rosa

All I Wank for Christmas by Tori Ross

The Chalice of the Gods (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #6) by Rick Riodran 

Fall of Ruin and Wrath (Awakening #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Eve:How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution by Cat Bohannon 

On the Plus Side by Jenny Howe

The Stage Kiss by Amelia Jones 

Meet the Benedettos by Katie Cotugno 

The Spells We Cast by Jason June 

The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennett, Witch by Melissa Taub

Find Him Where You Left Him Dead by Kristen Simmons 

Being Ace: An ANthology of Queer, Trans, Femme, and Disabled Stories of Asexual Love and Connection by Madeline Dryer 

Hatchet Girls by Diana Rodriguez Wallach

10 Things That Never Happened by Alexis Hall

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date by Ashley Herring Blake

System Collapse by Martha Wells

Gwen & Art Are Not In Love by Lex Croucher

Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura

Heartstopper: Volume 5 by Alice Oseman

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In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we discuss the evolution of book on TikTok, which is colloquially known as BookTok. From the drama to the hype, we talk about the power of BookTok and how it's influenced us as readers and the reading community as a whole.

What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading: 

Losers Part 2 (Losers #2) by Harley LaRoux

Dante (Chicago Ruthless #1) by Sadie Kincaid

Joey (Chicago Ruthless #2) by Sadie Kincaid

Camera Shy by Kay Cove

Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen Callender- Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review

Plot Twist by Erin La Rosa- Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review

A Fate Inked in Blood (Saga of the Unfated #1) by Danielle L. Jensen

The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty

Fourth Wing Empyrean #1) by Rebecca Yarros and narrated by Rebecca Soler with Teddy Hamilton

Archenemies (Renegades #2) by Marissa Meyer and narrated by Rebecca Soler and Dan Bittner

Lotus by Jennifer Hartmann and narrated by Marie Hawkins and Tj Clark- Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review

Fly with Me by Andie Burke and narrated by Chelsea Stephens- Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review

One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid and narrated by Julia Whelan

Additional Mentions:

Pucking Around by Emily Rath

The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemison

Can’t Spell Treason without Tea by Rebecca Thorne

Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

A Restless Truth by Freya Marske

The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannon

A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall

The Time I Got Drunk and Saved A Demon by Kimberly Lemming

Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail by Ashley Herring Blake

Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chenica C. Higgins

The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas

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In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we play a book cover guessing game. We each selected several book covers for the other to guess using only a few key words. Are we terrible at this? Listen and find out!

What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading: 

Pen Pal by J.T. Geissinger 

The Dare (Losers #0.5) by Harley LaRoux

Losers Part 1 (Losers #1) by Harley LaRoux

Losers Part 2 (Losers #2) by Harley LaRoux

Cruel Seduction (Dark Olympus #5) by Katee Robert. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. Narrated by Alex Moorcock and Zara Hampton-Brown

Fly with Me by Andie Burke and narrated by Chelsea Stephens- Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review

Fourth Wing Empyrean #1) by Rebecca Yarros and narrated by Rebecca Soler 

The Only One Left by Riley Sager and narrated by Christine Lakin and Dawn Harvey 

Additional Mentions

Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 

The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen

Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead 

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

Morning Glory Milking Farm by CS Nascosta 

Dark Lover by JR Ward 

Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed

Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton 

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

Divergent by Veronica Roth 

House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City #1) by Sarah J. Maas

Cinder by Marissa Meyer

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by She Who Must Not Be Named 

The Host by Stephenie Meyer

Holes by Louis Sachar 

Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Neon Gods by Katee Robert

Fifty Shades of Grey by EL James

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy 

Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas

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