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  • Ep.16 Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones | Wands Upon a Wizard

    Ever thought your life sucks? According to this book it’s probably your fault. 😬


    This week, we’re stepping into the magical mayhem of Howl’s Moving Castle. We follow Sophie Hatter who finds herself magically transformed into an old lady (rude) and takes refuge in a walking, creaking castle owned by Howl—the the drama king of all wizards. Tune in as we discuss why Howl might be the ultimate diva/heartthrob, and why sometimes, a little magical chaos is the best way to find yourself.


    Essays Referenced:


    ”Why don’t you be a tiger?”: The Performative, Transformative, and Creative Power of the Word in the Universes of Diana Wynne Jones by Debbie Gascoyne


    Fairy Tale and Fantasy: From Archaic to Postmodern by Maria Nikolajeva


    Transformation, Transition, Identity: On the Threshold. Liminality in Howl's Moving Castle by Kerstin Bogensberger

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    1 hr 36 min
  • Ep.15 Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris | Tales of the Undead (Bonus Episode)

    Welcome to Bon Temps, where the nights are dark, the blood is True, and the vampires are always hungry for more than just a bite! Get ready for a steamy, suspenseful, fangtastic journey through a world where danger is as irresistible as desire!

    Join us as we dive into Dead Until Dark, the first book in Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse series and the inspiration behind HBO's True Blood. 

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    1 hr 31 min
  • Ep.14 Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda | Tales of the Undead

    In this episode, we ask: did woman, ate?

    Join us as we dive into Claire Kohda’s debut novel, exploring its intricacies, thematic questions, and how this unique take on the vampire genre tells the story of Lydia—a London-based artist who hungers for more than just blood. Tune in as we unpack the layers of this haunting and thought-provoking tale.

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    1 hr 29 min
  • Ep.13 Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas | Tales of the Undead
    In this episode we navigate the blood-soaked battlefields of the Mexican American war, where the real danger isn’t just the white colonizers or the vampires - It’s a badly written, misleading book. Join us this week as we read Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas to filth.

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    1 hr 41 min
  • Ep.12 A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson | Tales of the Undead
    No mom, I’ve never even heard of a vampire orgy! Grab your crucifixes and hold onto your necks because we're tearing into 'A Dowry of Blood' this week! Join us as we discuss immortal drama filled with betrayal, lust, obsession and an unhealthy amount of cancer man energy. 

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    1 hr 51 min
  • Ep.11 Carmilla, by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu | Tales of the Undead

    The first spooky lesbian is more proof that pretty privilege has always been a thing. Join us this week as we discuss Carmilla, a tale where Victorian drama meets blood-sucking intrigue. Plus, did you know? The word 'vampire' wasn't actually used until after Carmilla was published. Guess Le Fanu was a trendsetter. ✨💅🏼



    Source: Duality and the Doppelgängers in Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu, university of Chile by Alicia Susana Mesa Pérez: https://shorturl.at/uAIU6

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Ep.10 Intro to Vampires | Tales of the Undead

    Grab your stakes and your favourite blood type, cause we’re introducing our new topic, Tales Of The Undead: Vampires. From classic Dracula to modern-day vampiric heartthrobs, join us as we break down all the neck-biting action and dish out some bloody insights. 🧛🏻🩸


    Art by @dolorsilentium

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Ep.8 Normal People, by Sally Rooney | It's Complicated

    They're together, but they're not, yet somehow they are—and then, they're not again? If miscommunication were a book, it would be Sally Rooney's 'Normal People.' Join us this week as we delve into the intricate dynamics of Connell and Marianne's relationship.


    cover art: ratsandlilies.art

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    1 hr 51 min
  • Ep.7 Luster, by Raven Leilani | It's Complicated

    Would you move in with your sort of lover’s wife and adopted child while he’s away? In the heart of white suburbia no less? Cause Edie did.

    Join us as we unpack the complexities of desire, race, and belonging in Raven Leilani's electrifying debut novel, Luster.

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    1 hr 41 min

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