The Faith, Kids, and Pixie Dust Podcast

New to ACOTAR (A Court of Thorns and Roses)? With Sarah J. Maas's upcoming novel, A Court of Splintered Harmony, on the horizon, we're going back to the beginning with a spoiler-free introduction to the bestselling fantasy romance series!

In this episode of Faith, Kids, and Pixie Dust, we're exploring the magical world of Prythian, introducing the Fae, and discussing the fantasy, romance, and adventure that have made ACOTAR a favorite among readers.

Whether you're a longtime fantasy fan or curious about what all the ACOTAR hype is about, this episode is the perfect place to start. We'll share what to expect from the series without giving away the major plot twists!

Join us as we get ready for Sarah J. Maas's next release with an introduction to one of the most talked-about romantasy series in the book community.

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Get ready for spooky season with classic Halloween books, gothic literature, mystery novels, and chilling reads for October! 📚🎃 In this episode of Faith, Kids, and Pixie Dust, we explore spooky books and timeless stories, from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Bram Stoker’s Dracula to Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights and Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood.

We also talk about the iconic storytelling of Stephen King and Agatha Christie, plus beloved favorites like Harry Potter and Nancy Drew. Whether you love classic horror, gothic fiction, true crime, detective mysteries, or books with an eerie atmosphere, join us for book recommendations and reading conversations to add to your October TBR!

What are you reading this spooky season?

#SpookyReads #ClassicBooks #HalloweenReads #BookPodcast #BookRecommendations #GothicLiterature #FaithKidsAndPixieDust

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🎃📚 Spooky season has arrived on Faith, Kids, and Pixie Dust! We’re discussing modern spooky books, contemporary horror, fantasy, supernatural fiction, and October reading recommendations, including Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser, Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke, and books by Christian author Frank Peretti.

We also chat about attending a special ball celebrating one of our best friends and our latest “adult toys”—a new vacuum and Garmin watch! 😂

If you love Halloween books, spooky reads, horror, fantasy, book recommendations, and fun real-life conversations, this episode is for you!

🎃 Next up: Classic Spooky Reads!

Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm take center stage on Faith, Kids, and Pixie Dust! 📚✨ We’re diving into Rebecca Yarros and The Empyrean Series, discussing the direction of the series, Iron Flame’s explicit content, and Onyx Storm’s more quest-driven storyline.

We also chat about Brandon Sanderson’s Warbreaker and The Stormlight Archive, Amazon Whispersync, and what it looks like to keep reading as a busy parent.

And because life with kids is never just about books, we’re also talking late nights, conflict resolution, grief, migraines, decluttering, birthdays, and Trombone Shorty.

📚 In this episode:
• Fourth Wing, Iron Flame & Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
• The Empyrean Series & fantasy romance
• Navigating explicit content as a follower of Jesus
• Audiobooks & Amazon Whispersync
• Warbreaker & The Stormlight Archive
• Reading as a busy parent
• Family life, grief, migraines & decluttering
• Birthday fun & Trombone Shorty

If you love Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros, fantasy romance, audiobooks, bookish podcasts, and honest conversations about faith, books, and family life, come hang out with us!

🍂 Coming next: Fall Reads!

What does Brandon Sanderson, turning 40, and selling our kids’ stuff have in common? Somehow, they’re all part of this episode. 😂
We’re diving into The Skyward Series by Brandon Sanderson, talking about Skyward, Starsight, Cytonic, and Defiant, along with the characters, world-building, and ideas that make this YA science fiction series so much fun to discuss.
We also talk about real life: turning 40, what that milestone actually feels like, and the beautiful (and slightly chaotic) reality of raising kids—including surviving a kids’ consignment sale.
📚 Brandon Sanderson
🚀 The Skyward Series
🎂 Turning 40
👕 Kids’ consignment sales
🏡 Parenting & family life
If you love books, science fiction, Brandon Sanderson, parenting stories, or honest conversations about life, grab a drink and join us!
#BrandonSanderson #Skyward #SkywardSeries #BookPodcast #ScienceFiction #Turning40 #Parenting
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Welcome to “The Faith, Kids, and Pixie Dust Podcast!” Meet Lauren and Kimberly, two longtime best friends. We are both married with two daughters each, and we love getting lost in fantasy and romantasy books. In our first episode, we introduce the three pillars of our podcast—faith, kids, and pixie dust—and talk about how we find time to read as busy moms. We walk our viewers through the  various platforms we’ve tried for both text and audiobooks including: Libby, Hoopla, CloudLibrary, Audible, Everand, Little Free Libraries, and Kindle. We share what you can expect from our book podcast, including fantasy book discussions, reading recommendations, and honest conversations about the books we love.