This month on SOS Library we are trekking into the unexplored lands of cozy fantasy reads with Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett. Was the romance and magical elements a hit or miss for us? Listen to find out! Plus, a discussion on our favorite romance tropes, trends in the current reading zeitgeist, and of course our round up for our best and worst reads.

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Come abroad to sail across the Hundred Kingdoms with "To Kill A Kingdom" by Alexandra Christo and her epic fantasy story! Our metaphorical ship also dock at a couple of other stops which includes tackling The Annoying Bookish Tag to discuss our bookish pet peeves as well as our usual highs and low reads for the month. We can't wait for you to dive in with us!

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Strap in for a rollercoaster ride through the posh and plothole-ridden world of "Tripping Arcadia" by Kit Mayquist! 🎢 Join us as we take on this tale of excess, where the only thing deeper than the characters' pockets is the drug-induced haze they stumble through. From lavish parties to questionable life choices, we'll be dishing out laughs and dissecting the lack of substance in this glittery, high-society saga.

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In our latest installment, we dive deep into the captivating world of "If I Had Your Face" by Frances Cha, exploring the intricacies of love, ambition, and identity in contemporary Seoul.

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This episode is all about the bottom line! We crack into Heather Radke's 'Butts,' and share some cheeky tales that'll have you in stitches. And, as if that wasn't enough, we slice into the layers of drama in Hulu's 'Black Cake' Episode 4 – this ep is a bottomless pit of entertainment!

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Kick off 2024 with us as we explore the brilliance of "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Adding a dash of sweetness, we also dish out our take on the first three episodes of Hulu's "Black Cake" adaptation. From delectable drama to surprising twists, we're here to share our thoughts with our signature charm and warmth. It's the perfect start to a year filled with literary adventures and on-screen delights.

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Dive into chaos with our penultimate 2023 episode featuring the fishy existential wonders of "Why Fish Don't Exist" by Lulu Miller. Are fish in on a cosmic joke? What's the real deal with reality? Life upside down got you pondering purpose? We'll tackle the deep questions (or not) and spill the bookish tea—join the witty chaos! 🐟📚✨

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This tenth episode of SOS Library is a spooky one! We continue our trek into the dark and autumnal season with this month's pick: Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno Garcia. A nineties horror picture show adapted on the page for our reading pleasure, we talk about what scared, thrilled, and disappointed us. Finally, we discuss our book highs and lows since the last episode and dive into our pick for next time!

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For this ninth episode of SOS Library, Season 1 of Pachiko draws to a close with its eighth and final installment. We give our thoughts about the episode as well as the execution of the show as a whole. Then, to welcome back-to-school season, for our book of the month pick, we are discussing Bunny by Mona Awad. If dark academia and horror are your genres of choice then you are in good company with us! While still being in comfy and cozy company. And lastly, we talk about our favorite and not-so-favorite reads over the past month.

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Welcome to episode 8 of SOS Library, where we serve up a double dose of literary and TV excitement! In this thrilling episode, we dive into not one but two book club picks for the month.

So grab your reading glasses and your remote control, because SOS Library episode 8 is your one-stop shop for book club intrigue and TV thrills. With laughter, insights, and plenty of surprises, we’ll keep you entertained from beginning to end!

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