In this episode, Kelly and Alix delve deeper into the Sarah J. Maas phenomenon and share books like ACOTAR to help remedy your bookish hangover!

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• [2:11] Books to Read if You Have a "Maas-ive" Book Hangover
• [7:10] Blood and Ash Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout
• [17:21] Crescent City Series by Sarah J. Maas
• [26:25] The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
• [30:29] Stacey McEwan Creates Fantasy in Real-Life TikToks
• [32:32] Ledge by Stacey McEwan
• [36:28] Kingdom of the Wicked Series by Kerri Maniscalco
• [43:22] Fourth Wing and Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

• Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas
• A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas
• Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
• Lord of the Rings by J.R.R.
• The Witcher Series by Andrzej Sapkowski
• Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
• The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
• Ivory and Bone by Julie Eshbaugh
• Neon Gods by Katee Robert

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Kelly and Alix dive into conversation on book to movie adaptations, sharing thoughts about whimsical recreations of beloved classics. They delve into the wonder of recreating well-known works, as well as handling more problematic aspects.

• [3:15] Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
• [11:08] Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
• [25:38] Peter Pan by JM Barrie
• [22:25] Changing and Anticipating Cultural Sensitivities
• [35:45] Back to Peter Pan!

• Wonder by R.J. Palacio
• Oppenheimer (film)
• Wonka (film)
• The Witches by Roald Dahl
• James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
• Boy: Tales of Childhood by Roald Dahl
• Going Solo by Roald Dahl
• Matilda by Roald Dahl
• Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl
• The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
• Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
• Sandman by Neil Gaiman
• This is the End (film)
• The Santa Clause (film)
• The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

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In this "Fun Friday Book Recommendations", Alix and Kelly discuss various non-fiction books. From aliens to, "Alright, alright, alright," this TBR list is sure to make an impact on your reading.

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[3:05] UFO of God: the Extraordinary True Story of Chris Bledsoe by Chris Bledsoe

[6:39] Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

[7:43] The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World by Melinda French

[10:52] Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

[12:35] Becoming by Michelle Obama

• Encounters by Steven Spielberg (Netflix Series)
• Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez
• Emily Nagoski (author)

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In this episode, Kelly and Alix delve into the Sarah J. Maas phenomenon and share books they recommend reading if you loved Throne of Glass.

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• [0:57] Sarah J Maas is Taking Over the World
• [16:24] Books to read if you loved Throne of Glass
• [18:53] An Ember in the Ashes Series by Sabaa Tahir
• [22:40] Folk of the Air Series by Holly Black
• [28:40] Lunar Chronicles Series by Marissa Meyer
• [33:56] Shadow and Bone Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo
• [41:33] The Nevernight Chronicle by Jay Kristoff

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• Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas
• ACOTAR series by Sarah J Maas
• Crescent City series by Sarah J Maas
• Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros
• King of Scars duology by Leigh Bardugo
• The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
• King's English Bookshop
• LitJoy March Madness Bracket
• Cassandra Clare

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In this episode, the discussion continues on book-to-movie adaptations! Alix and Kelly take a look at beloved classics, talk ACOTAR rumors, and discuss the world of Cassandra Clare!

• [2:30] ACOTAR Rumors
• [4:28] The Giver by Lois Lowry
• [14:44] Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
• [31:41] The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare
• [42:42] Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

• Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
• ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas
• Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas
• Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
• The Village film
• A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
• Pride and Prejudice film
• The Vampire Diaries tv show
• Reign tv show
• The Princess Bride by William Goldman
• LitJoy Special Edition of Wuthering Heights

• Suzie Townsend Episode
• Future Episodes 25 & 27: Books to read if you love Sarah J. Maas

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In this episode, Alix and Kelly continue sharing tips on how to start a book club and maintain it long-term.

• [2:16] Tip #1: Get Members Involved & Allow Yourself This Time
• [15:28] Get Creative with Members
• [22:04] Create a Food Experience
• [27:10] Have Time to Socialize
• [32:47] Allow Change & Flexibility
• [42:30] Don't Take Things Personally; Members Will Come & Go
• [48:27] Reasons to Join or Start a Book Club

• Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan
• My Life in France by Julia Child
• Shadow and Bone Series by Leigh Bardugo
• The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
• Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
• Circe by Madeline Miller
• Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
• Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
• Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
• Divergent by Veronica Roth

• Delicious Reads
• Evite
• Signup Genius
• Bookclub App
• Cami Hall Studio
• Cami Hall Studio Instagram
• Block Restaurant Provo, Utah

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In this episode, Kelly and Alix discuss how to start a book club and keep it running.

• [0:07] Cassandra Clare LitJoy Collection
• [1:10] About Lunacorns
• [2:12] Why Kelly Started Her Book Club
• [6:00] Types of Book Clubs
• [10:10] Get Feedback
• [13:30] Creating Structure & Setting
• [19:16] Online Meetings with Authors
• [21:13] Inviting Members
• [28:10] Recognition from Publishers
• [29:36] Roles
• [40:48] The Creation of LitJoy
• [42:43] Food & Leadership
• [48:33] Book Selection

• The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
• Leigh Bardugo
• Brodi Ashton
• Jay Kristoff
• Amie Kaufman
• Tina Fey
• Recursion by Blake Crouch
• Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
• The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
• And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
• The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
• Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski
• Illiminae Files by Jay Kristoff & Amie Kaufman
• Shutter by Courtney Alameda

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• And Then There Were None
• The Nightingale
• Illiminae Files
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In this episode, Alix and Kelly interview author Marissa Meyer.

Marissa Meyer is the host of The Happy Writer Podcast and the New York Times-bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, The Renegades Trilogy, Heartless, the Wires & Nerve graphic novels, Instant Karma, Gilded, and Cursed. She lives in Tacoma, WA, with her husband and twin daughters. 

• [3:25] Book Tour
• [4:40] Becoming an Author
• [8:24] Writing Fairytale Retellings
• [15:14] Developing Characters
• [18:12] Marissa's Writing Process
• [25:18] Instant Karma Inspiration
• [29:28] Marissa's Favorite Series
• [30:32] Writing Different Genres
• [33:02] Marissa's Characters
• [36:35] Co-writing Let it Glow
• [40:38] The Happy Writer Podcast
• [43:14] Dream Home Location
• [45:28] Coffee with Marissa's Favorite Author
• [48:10] LitJoy Special Edition of Heartless

• Cinder by Marissa Meyer (The Lunar Chronicles, book 1) book
• Sailor Moon, Volume 1 written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi book
• Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer book
• Gilded duology by Marissa Meyer book
• The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer book
• Let it Glow by Marissa Meyer and Joanne Levy book
• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen book
• Persuasion by Jane Austen book

• Heartless by Marissa Meyer book
• Fairest by Marissa Meyer book
• With a Little Luck by Marissa Meyer book
• Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen book

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Episode summary:

In this "Fun Friday book recommendations" episode, Alix and Kelly talk with author Marissa Meyer about the five books that impacted her life.

Marissa Meyer is the host of The Happy Writer Podcast and the New York Times-bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, The Renegades Trilogy, Heartless, the Wires & Nerve graphic novels, Instant Karma, Gilded, and Cursed. She lives in Tacoma, WA, with her husband and twin daughters. 

Books Discussed in This Episode:

1. Uglies by Scott Westerfeld (Uglies trilogy, book 1) audiobook

2. Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi (Sailor Moon series, volume 1) book

3. The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien The Hobbit Lord of the Rings

4. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen audiobook

5. Antique Fairy Tales Illustrated by Judy Mastrangelo book

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In this episode, Kelly and Alix continue to discuss their favorite book-to-movie adaptations featuring science thrillers and regency romance.

• [0:41] LOTR series & The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien book
• [12:04] Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty book
• [17:40] Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton book
• [23:55] The Martian by Andy Weir book
• [30:21] Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon book
• [36:44] Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen book
• [43:57] Emma by Jane Austen book
• [46:54] Persuasion by Jane Austen book
• [47:58] Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen book

• Stardust by Neil Gaiman LitJoy edition
• Letters From Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien book
• Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir book
• Illuminae Files series by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff book
• Castaway movie
• Clueless movie

• Chatsworth
• Stourhead Gardens

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