The Hidden Bookcase

The Hidden Bookcase

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The Hidden Bookcase episodes

  • Sistersong by Lucy Holland

    This month at The Hidden Bookcase, we're reading historical fantasy! 

    Our first read is Sistersong by Lucy Holland, chosen by Morgan. Let's talk betrayal, bone harps, and bigender witches!

    Content warnings: Discussions of murder, wartime, foreign invasion, gore, internalised-ableism, transphobia, sexism, and religious conversion under duress.

    Transcripts available at planarprod.com/the-hidden-bookcase-transcripts


    Looking for a copy of Sistersong? If you purchase through the following affiliate link, you're helping to support The Hidden Bookcase and independent bookshops local to you: [UK LINK] / [US LINK]

    Other books referenced in this episode, in order of mention:

    • Kith and Kin by Marieke Nijkamp [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
    • Daughters of Sparta by Claire Heywood [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
    • Savage Her Reply by Deidre Sullivan [UK LINK]
    • A Skinful of Shadows by Frances Hardinge [UK LINK] / [US LINK]

      • Our next read:

      • A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske [UK LINK] / [US LINK]

        • Read safely- please always check the content warnings of any books we mention if you need before diving in.

        Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

        30 min
      • Peter Darling by Austin Chant

        This month at The Hidden Bookcase, we're reading fairytale retellings!  

        Our second read is Peter Darling by Austin Chant, chosen by Morgan. Let's talk escapism, enemies-to-lovers, and gender envy.   

        Content warnings: Discussions of mental illness, transphobia, homophobia, toxic masculinity, grief/loss, and denial.

        Transcripts available at planarprod.com/the-hidden-bookcase-transcripts


        Looking for a copy of Peter Darling? If you purchase through the following affiliate link, you're helping to support The Hidden Bookcase and independent bookshops local to you: [US LINK]

        Other books referenced in this episode, in order of mention:

        • Peter Pan by JM Barrie [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
        • Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
        • The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley [UK LINK] / [US LINK]

          • Our next read:

          • Sistersong by Lucy Holland [UK LINK] / [US LINK]

            • Read safely- please always check the content warnings of any books we mention if you need before diving in.


            Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

            26 min
          • Dark and Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLemore

            This month at The Hidden Bookcase, we're reading fairytale retellings!

             Our first read is Dark and Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLemore, chosen by Sorren. Let's talk metaphors, magical realism, and misogynistic cats.

            Content warnings: Discussions of racism, attempted execution, immolation, generational trauma, manic episodes, and dubious consent. 

            Transcripts available at planarprod.com/the-hidden-bookcase-transcripts


            Looking for a copy of Dark and Deepest Red? If you purchase through the following affiliate link, you're helping to support The Hidden Bookcase and independent bookshops local to you: [US LINK]


            Other books referenced in this episode, in order of mention:

            • When the Moon Was Ours by Anna-Marie McLemore [US LINK]
            • The Red Shoes by Hans Christian Andersen [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
            • Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas [UK LINK] / [US LINK]

              • Our next read:

              • Peter Darling by Austin Chant [US LINK]

                • Read safely- please always check the content warnings of any books we mention if you need before diving in.


                Music: purpleplanet.com

                28 min

              About The Hidden Bookcase

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              The Hidden Bookcase is a book club podcast hosted by Morgan Greensmith and Sorren Briarwood, focusing mainly on queer genre fiction. Each month, we recommend one another a book, read each recommendation and return to discuss our thoughts.