The Literaries

Join us this week we discuss how Romantasy and BookTok fit into the literary sphere, and what the future of publishing will look like.

Books Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J Maas, Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J Maas, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

Media Mentioned: Zootopia (2016), The Office (2005), The Gilded Age (2022), The King of Queens (1998), Outlander (2014), The Nanny (1993)

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Join us this week as we review the recent Napoleon movie directed by Ridley Scott. We discuss the historical inaccuracies of the film and explore the real history behind the time period. We also share some titles that give a more complete and feminist view of Josephine Bonaparte.

Media Mentioned: Napoleon (2023), Wish (2023), John Adams (2008)

Books Mentioned: THE QUEEN’S FORTUNE by Allison Pataki, The Josephine B. Trilogy by Sandra Gulland, The Rose of Martinique: A Life of Napoleon’s Josephine by Andrea Stuart

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Join us this week as we delve into literary siblings and how we write them, especially in historical fiction. We also explore some more American Girl favorites.

Books Mentioned: American Girl Felicity Series by Valerie Tripp, American Girl Samantha Series by Susan S. Adler, American Girl Molly Series by Valerie Tripp, A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J Maas, The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins 

Media Mentioned: PEARL (2022), FELICITY: AN AMERICAN GIRL ADVENTURE (2005), SAMANTHA: AN AMERICAN GIRL HOLIDAY (2004), MOLLY: AN AMERICAN GIRL ON THE HOME FRONT (2006), THE HUNGER GAMES (2012)

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Join us this week for a special Thanksgiving episode where we chat about all we’re grateful for! We also dive into some upcoming movies and circle back to our Hunger Games obsession.

Media Mentioned: THE HUNGER GAMES: BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES (2023), NAPOLEON (2023), RATATOUILLE (2007), NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 3: SECRET OF THE TOMB (2014), ONCE UPON A TIME… AT BENNINGTON COLLEGE (2020), LILO & STITCH (2002), THE OFFICE (2005)

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Join us this week as we catch up on life, from Maren’s wedding to our Disney trips. Then, we share some of our favorite writerly gift ideas for the upcoming season! Our gift guide starts at 40:07.

Items Mentioned:
-Mueller Sports Brace
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-Amazon Kindle
Kindle Paperwhite (8 GB) – Now with a larger display, adjustable warm light, increased battery life, and faster page turns – Black
-Fable and Canon Products
https://fableandcanon.com/
-Being Frenshe Hair, Body, & Linen Mist
https://www.target.com/p/being-frenshe-hair-body-38-linen-mist-body-spray-with-essential-oils-lavender-cloud-5-fl-oz/-/A-85360333
-School of Plot Workbooks and Templates
https://www.etsy.com/shop/schoolofplot
-Notebooks
-Research USBs
https://www.etsy.com/shop/RareBookCollections
-ArkLineDesigns Binders
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArkLineDesigns
-Plottr Software
https://plottr.com/
-Slippers and Cardigans
-Blue Light Glasses
-Lumbar support pillow
https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Comfort-Lumbar-Support-Pillow/dp/B0C546FYSB/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=lumbar+support+pillow&qid=1699737837&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
-Wireless Earbuds or Wireless Headphones

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Trigger Warning: Gore, beheadings, violence, political violence 

Join us this week as we do a deep dive into Marie Antoinette’s life and the stories that portray her. We also chat about emotional support historical figures, explore the similarities between Marie Antoinette and Josephine Bonaparte, and talk about the French and American Revolutions.

Books Mentioned: THE ROYAL DIARIES: MARIE ANTOINETTE by Kathryn Lasky

Media Mentioned: Marie Antoinette (2006), The Beguiled (2017), Jeanne du Barry (2023), Winchester (2018)

Games Mentioned: Assassin’s Creed Unity (2014)

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Trigger warning (suicide) from 28:06 to 28:38

Happy Halloween! Join us this week as we celebrate the horror genre and talk about the spookiest books and movies. We also dive into our biggest fears and play a festive “would you rather” game.

Books Mentioned: HOUSE OF SALT AND SORROWS by Erin A. Craig, SMALL FAVORS by Erin A. Craig, SALEM’S LOT by Stephen King, MISERY by Stephen King, “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe, MRS. POE by Lynn Cullen, “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe, “Annabel Lee” by Edgar Allan Poe, “The Black Cat” by Edgar Allan Poe, “The Pit and the Pendulum” by Edgar Allan Poe, “The Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe, THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE by Shirley Jackson, SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK Series by Alvin Schwartz, GOOSEBUMPS Series by R. L. Stine, ICE PLANET BARBARIANS by Ruby Dixon

Media Mentioned: The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (2005), Girl Vs. Monster (2012), Haunted Mansion (2023), Pet Sematary (2019), Misery (1990), It (2017), The Office (2005), Spencer (2021), Psycho (1960), The Birds (1963), Contagion (2011), Halloween (1978)

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Join us this week as we talk about the most iconic literary monsters of all time, from vampires to Frankenstein to werewolves. We also chat about ghostly lore, Maren’s paranormal theories,  share our “ghost” stories.

Books Mentioned: DRACULA by Bram Stoker, FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Shelley, THE DARK DESCENT OF ELIZABETH FRANKENSTEIN by Kirsten White,  UNNATURAL CREATURES: A NOVEL OF THE FRANKENSTEIN WOMEN by Kris Waldherr, ANGELIKA FRANKENSTEIN MAKES HER MATCH by Sally Thorne, BUNNICULA by James and Deborah Howe

Media Mentioned: Dracula Daily by Studio Kirkland, Dracula starring Claes Bang (Netflix, 2020), The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023), Twilight (2008), Teen Wolf (2011), The Mummy (1999), Lore Podcast (2015), Bunnicula (2016), Hotel Transylvania (2012)

Video Games Mentioned: Nancy Drew: The Haunting of Castle Malloy (2008), Nancy Drew: White Wolf of Icicle Creek (2007)

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Join us this week as we celebrate our three year friendaversary and Maren’s upcoming wedding, chat about how we write weddings (royal and otherwise), marriage tropes, and some of our favorite (most dramatic) nuptials. Please note this episode includes spoilers.

-Books Mentioned: The Luxe Series and The Bright Young Things Series by Anna Godbersen, The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan

-Media Mentioned: “Speak Now” by Taylor Swift, Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper (2004), Downton Abbey (2011), Sex and the City (2008), The Office (2005), Outlander (2014), The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)

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Join us this week as we chat about studying and writing forensics, our favorite stories that do it well, share some more Jack the Ripper theories, and explore if Ben Franklin was a serial killer.

Books Mentioned: GONE GIRL by Gillian Flynn, A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER by Holly Jackson

Media Mentioned: Gone Girl (2014), Money Monster (2016), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (CBS), Law & Order (NBC), Assassin’s Creed Syndicate (2015)

Trigger Warning: Discussion of murder, gore, autopsies

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