The Literaries

Join us this week as we discuss our favorite fairy-themed books and movies. We also reminisce on the nostalgia of the online Pixie Hollow game.

Movies Mentioned: Tinker Bell (2008), Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (2009), Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue (2010), Secret of the Wings (2012), The Pirate Fairy (2014), Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast, Barbie: Fairytopia (2005), Barbie: Mermaidia (2006), Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow (2007), Barbie Mariposa (2008), Peter Pan (1953)

Books Mentioned: EMILY WILDE’S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FAERIES by Heather Fawcett, The Folk of the Air Series by Holly Black, A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas

Plays Mentioned: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM by William Shakespeare

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Join us this week as we discuss Pride and Prejudice, its screen adaptations, and of course, the fabulous Mr. Darcy.

Books Mentioned: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Jane Austen, FAHRENHEIT 451 by Ray Bradbury, WALDEN by Henry David Thoreau, EMMA by Jane Austen

Movies Mentioned: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (2005), PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES (2016), THE HUNGER GAMES (2012), EMMA. (2020), MAMMA MIA (2008)

TV Shows Mentioned: Pride and Prejudice (1995), Succession (2018)

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Join us this week as we talk about Hades and Persephone retellings and their enduring popularity across mediums.

*Spoiler alert for the ending of Nancy Drew Labyrinth of Lies*

Books Mentioned: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, A DEAL WITH THE ELF KING by Elise Kova, A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas, A DAWN WITH THE WOLF KNIGHT by Elise Kova (Release Date Aug 2024), A GAME OF THRONES by George R.R. Martin

TV Shows Mentioned: Game of Thrones (2011), House of the Dragon (2022)

Movies Mentioned: Cinderella (1950), Sleeping Beauty (1959)

Webcomics Mentioned: Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe

Plays Mentioned: Hadestown (2019)

Games Mentioned: Nancy Drew: Labyrinth of Lies (2014)

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Join us this week as we talk about Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, from both the Swiftie and non-Swiftie perspective, and how music serves as a mechanism for storytelling.  We share our favorite songs and lyrics from the album, and what they mean for us.

Artists Mentioned: Taylor Swift, Paris Paloma, Hayley Williams, My Chemical Romance, Olivia Rodrigo, Florence and the Machine, PVRIS, Twenty One Pilots, Post Malone

Movies Mentioned: Finding Nemo, Peter Pan

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Join us this week as we talk about points of view and tense—and how it affects our writing and the stories we love. We also share some of our cringiest middle school shenanigans.

Trigger Warning: Mention of a Holocaust-focused movie

Books Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas, Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J Maas, Crescent City Series by Sarah J Maas, THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE by V.E. Schwab, The Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer, LIFE AND DEATH: TWILIGHT REIMAGINED by Stephanie Meyer, THE HOST by Stephanie Meyer, THE SECOND MRS. ASTOR by Shana Abe, AN AMERICAN BEAUTY by Shana Abe, The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins, American Royals Series by Katharine McGee, A QUEEN’S GAME by Katharine McGee

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Join us this week as we  celebrate Women’s History month and chat about our favorite female characters! Morgan also tries to educate Maren on the Dune lore.

Books Mentioned: SWORD CATCHER by Cassandra Clare; The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare; THE CRUEL PRINCE by Holly Black; THE STOLEN HEIR by Holly Black; TIDELANDS by Philippa Gregory; THE WHITE QUEEN by Philippa Gregory; THE OTHER BOLELYN GIRL by Philippa Gregory; THE INHERITANCE GAMES by Jennifer Lynn Barnes; THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE by V.E. Schwab; EMILY WILDE’S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FAERIE by Heather Fawcett; DUNE, DUNE MESSIAH, and CHILDREN OF DUNE by Frank Herbert

Media Mentioned: Dune: Part Two (2024)

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Join us this week as we discuss our favorite female historical figures in celebration of Women’s History Month.

Books Mentioned: The Josephine B. Trilogy by Sandra Gulland, THE ROSE OF MARTINIQUE: A LIFE OF NAPOLEON’S JOSEPHINE by Andrea Stuart, BECOMING MARIE ANTOINETTE by Juliet Grey, 

Media Mentioned: NAPOLEON (2023), Obsessed with Brooke Averick Podcast, ELVIS (2022), PRISCILLA (2023)

Theatre Mentioned: SIX on Broadway (Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow)

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Joi us this week as we talk about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory renditions and retellings, devise our own theories, and dive into the Glasgow Willy Wonka Immersive Experience. Please note this episode includes Wonka (2023) spoiler alerts.

Books Mentioned: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY by Roald Dahl, “The Landlady” by Roald Dahl

Media Mentioned: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Wonka (2023), Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004), Harry Potter Movie Series, The Hunger Games (2012)

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Join us this week as Morgan gives Maren the 101 on Tabletop Roleplaying Games and how they influence storytelling.

Tabletop Games Mentioned: Dungeons and Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, Dimension 20 Fantasy High, Dimension 20 A Court of Fey and Flowers

Video Games Mentioned: Baldur’s Gate 3, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Stardew Valley, Haunted Chocolatier, Phasmophobia 

Media Mentioned: The Office (2005)

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Join us today as we talk all about fictional age gaps—and if age is really just a number. We also go on several tangents and share lots of giggles over our favorite “older” celeb crushes.

Books Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J Maas, DRACULA by Bram Stoker, The Luxe Series by Anna Godbersen, A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens

Media Mentioned: The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), The Great (2020), Narcos (2015), Obsessed with Brooke Averick Podcast, The Patriot (2000), Peter Pan (2003), Whiplash (2014), Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983)

Trigger Warning: Child/Infant Death

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