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Looking forward to spending the rest of 2025 nose down in a book? So are we! Brittney and Joshua offer a plethora of new releases to help you escape the chaos.

Brittney's Picks:
The Amber Owl by Juliet Marillier | Goodreads
Overgrowth by Mira Grant | Goodreads

Joshua's Picks:
Two Truths and a Lie by Cory O'Brien | Penguin Random House
Listen to Your Sister by Neena Viel | MacMillan Publishers

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✨ Transformations take center stage in our latest episode! ✨

We’re diving into The Measure by Nikki Erlick, where a mysterious box transforms lives overnight, and Bunny by Mona Awad, a darkly whimsical tale of metamorphosis, friendship, and...bizarre bunny cults? 🐇

Join us as we explore how change shapes identity, destiny, and community in these unforgettable stories. 🎙️

Brittney's Pick: The Measure by Nikki Erlick | Goodreads

Joshua's Pick: Bunny by Mona Awad | Goodreads

Other Things We Mentioned:

• Clicker | The Last of Us Wiki | Fandom
• The Honeys by Ryan La Sala | Goodreads
• Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys (Official Video)
• The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by Victoria E. Schwab | Goodreads

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🎙️✨ Short and sweet, but full of laughter! This week on Swords & Starships, we’re testing our nerdy knowledge with a quick movie sound guessing game. 🔊🎥 Can you name the film featuring this eerie clip? Here’s a hint: it’s an 80s fantasy classic with an unforgettable swamp hag. 🐸💚

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Family: the bonds we choose, the chaos we embrace, and sometimes the fire we can't put out 🔥👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨. This week, we dive into the found family warmth of Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune and the combustible chaos of Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson. Join us as we explore what makes a family—love, magic, and a little bit of mayhem. 🌊📖💥

Joshua's Pick: Somewhere Beyond the Sea (Cerulean Chronicles, #2) by T.J. Klune | Goodreads

Brittney's Pick: Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson | Goodreads

Other Things We Mentioned:

• The House in the Cerulean Sea (Cerulean Chronicles, #1) by T.J. Klune | Goodreads
• Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark | Goodreads
• Problematic Authors Episode
• Monster Romance Episode

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 🎅❓ If Santa couldn't make it this year, who would you call to save Christmas? In this week’s episode, we asked you to nominate the perfect fictional stand-in for the big guy. From magical misfits to unexpected heroes, your picks had us laughing, debating, and feeling all the holiday vibes. 🎄✨

Some Things We Mentioned:

• Jingle Cats - Wikipedia
• (1) My DND - Bone Fairies Credit: nell-f.com | Facebook
• Gremlins Movie Review

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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
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 🎙️ This week, we’re headed to the icy tundra for a chilling deep dive into The Thing (1982)! 🧊 🔬❄️ Who’s human? Who’s not? And do we really want to know? 👀 Tune in for all the sci-fi scares and fiery flamethrower moments!🔥

The Thing (1982) - IMDb

Other Things We Mentioned:

• Coos Bay Public Library Sci-Fi podcast wraps fourth season | Community | theworldlink.com
• "The X-Files" Ice (TV Episode 1993) - IMDb
• The Thing - Ruined with Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer - Apple Podcasts
• Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell Jr. | Goodreads
• Station Eternity (The Midsolar Murders, #1) by Mur Lafferty | Goodreads
• Staying Safe Around Bears - Bears (U.S. National Park Service)
• How to Hike Safely in Cougar Country — Washington Trails Association

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Get ready to test your horror movie knowledge! 🎃🕸️ In this week's episode, we're guessing some of the spookiest movie taglines—can you beat us at our own game? 😱👻 Tune in if you dare... and see if you can guess them all! 🎧💀

This is our last episode of Season 4! We'll be taking a brief hiatus through November, we'll see you for Season 5 in December!

 #HorrorMovies #SpookySeason #PodcastEpisode #GuessTheTagline #HalloweenVibes #SeeYouNextSeason #StarshipsPod #CoosBayLibrary #Podcast #SciFi #Fantasy #Library

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Well, it's the last full episode of the season! Brittney and Joshua have chosen end the year with a bang by reviewing The Mummy (1999)! 

Join us for eye-candy, face-storms, and ill-conceived curses!

We reviewed:
The Mummy (1999) | IMdB

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Today's episode was partially recorded on Zoom and pre-edited. We apologize for any Zoom-caused garbling!

Get ready for a spine-tingling crossover! 🎙️📚 Swords & Starships is teaming up with The Free Bin podcast to explore the wild allure of love that defies the ordinary, from vampires to werewolves and beyond. Expect lively discussions, book recommendations, and plenty of laughs as we celebrate the unique blend of horror and heart in this captivating genre! 🧛‍♀️💖

Harrison's Podcast: The Free Bin (thefreebinpod.com)

Lawrence Public Library's Article: Monster Romance 101 | Lawrence Public Library (lplks.org)

Some of the Books We Mentioned:

• Taken By The Gay Unicorn Biker by Chuck Tingle | Goodreads (Joshua's Read)
• The Awakening (Leopard People, #0.5) by Christine Feehan | Goodreads (Harrison's Read)
• Ice Planet Barbarians Series by Ruby Dixon (goodreads.com)
• Latharian Mate Program Series by Mina Carter (goodreads.com)
• Clecanian Series by Victoria Aveline (goodreads.com)
• Cambric Creek Series by C.M. Nascosta (goodreads.com)
• Leviathan Fitness Series by Ashley Bennett (goodreads.com)
• Strange Love (Galactic Love, #1) by Ann Aguirre | Goodreads
• Bride by Ali Hazelwood | Goodreads
• The Spider's Mate Series by Tiffany Roberts (goodreads.com)
• Duskwalker Brides Series by Opal Reyne (goodreads.com)
• Return to Bear Creek Series by Harmony Raines (goodreads.com)

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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
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📚✨ Get ready for some spine-tingling tales! In our latest episode, we dive into Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell and The Reformatory by Tananarive Due. Join us as we unravel the chills, thrills, and deeper meanings lurking in these haunting reads! 🕯️👻 

Brittney’s Pick: Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell | Goodreads

Joshua’s Pick: The Reformatory by Tananarive Due | Goodreads 

Things We Mentioned: 

•  What Is White Savior Complex and Why Is It Harmful? (health.com)  
• Skin of the Sea (Skin of the Sea, #1) by Natasha Bowen | Goodreads 
• The Deep by Rivers Solomon | Goodreads 
• Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle | Goodreads 

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos