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Ep 44: The Cactus Test

Buckle up, bookworms! In this episode, we’re putting our favorite stories (and maybe our sanity) through The Cactus Test—a totally absurd, completely ridiculous set of questions designed for an even more ridiculous book! (Trust us, you’re going to want to steal these questions for your next buddy read—slide into our DMs to get the full list! 📩)

Plus, we’re diving into a stacked lineup of reads and bookish news:

🔥 BONUS FREAK-OUT: VERA WONG BOOK 1 & 2 REVIEW IS COMING! 🕵️‍♀️🍵

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Episode 43: TBR Approved! ☕📚

Ever look at your reading list and think... it's not big enough yet? Add these books to your TBR! 

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These books completely surprised us—and you might want to add them to your TBR!

✨ My Friends by Fredrik Backman @backmansk

✨ Brackish Waters by Matt Boren @mattborenwrites

✨ The Color of Always by the The Nib

✨ The Price of Honey by Liane Moriarty @lianemoriartyauthor

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Episode 40: Book to Screen — What's Your Verdict? 📚🎬

This week we're diving into one of the biggest debates in the bookish world: Books vs. Screen Adaptations! Which versions capture the magic, and which ones leave us wishing we'd stayed with the book?

Along the way, we're sharing stories, reminiscing about small-town movie theaters, and chatting about our Book Journal Alphabet Challenge as we tackle the letter K. We'd love to hear what books you've read for this challenge!

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In this episode we discuss:

We also chat about authors releasing books every six months, what's new on our TBRs, and the latest publishing buzz, including Dennis E. Taylor's optioned Bobiverse series.

Favorite Book-to-Screen Adaptations:

Now we want to hear from you:

⭐ What's your favorite book-to-screen adaptation?

Share your thoughts in the comments and join the conversation!

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🚨☕ AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: J.D. Barker — Can You Handle the Dark? 📚🖤

The man who ghostwrote books, managed bands, met the Bram Stoker family, collaborated with James Patterson, and now has his bestselling 4MK Thriller series headed to streaming with Sylvester Stallone's Balboa Productions... sat down with us.

Turn off the lights, pour yourself a cup of strong coffee... and whatever you do, don't look under the bed. Enter the brilliantly twisted mind of international bestselling thriller author J.D. Barker, where shocking plot twists, unforgettable villains, and sleepless nights are only the beginning.

In this exclusive conversation, we uncover the stories behind one of today's biggest thriller authors:

🎸 How his career began managing bands before making the leap into publishing.

✍️ His fascinating journey as a ghostwriter before becoming a household name himself.

🦇 The unforgettable experience of meeting the Bram Stoker family and how Dracula's legacy continues to inspire readers around the world.

🤝 What it's really like collaborating with James Patterson, one of the world's bestselling authors.

🎬 The exciting future of the 4MK Thriller series, now being developed for streaming by Sylvester Stallone's Balboa Productions.

☕ We even find out his main character's favorite coffee order!

🎤 And because this is The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show, we somehow end up talking about KPop Demon Hunters, proving that every great conversation can take an unexpected turn.

Whether you're a die-hard thriller fan, an aspiring author, or simply love hearing incredible behind-the-scenes stories from the publishing world, this episode is packed with surprises, laughs, and plenty of dark twists.

Can you handle the dark?

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Because when ink meets coffee... stories get dangerous.

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Episode 39: FEEL THE BERN!!!🔥📖

… is serving up mystery, history, and a healthy dose of vampire suspicion!

This week Rachel and Kasie review Feel the Bern by Andrew Shaffer (⭐⭐⭐ 3 Stars), a silly and ridiculous mystery packed with political satire, unexpected twists, and even maple syrup recipes. @andrew_schaffer @davidsedaris @clairkeeganfiction @ckeeganfiction @melanierdale @unexpectedmel

Next, we discuss the audiobook Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules featuring David Sedaris (⭐⭐⭐ 3 Stars). While we were hoping for a little more Sedaris, we appreciated the variety and unique voices found throughout this multi-author anthology.

We also review Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 Stars), a moving Irish Christmas story that explores the heartbreaking history of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries. Short in length but powerful in impact, this historical fiction novella gave us plenty to think about.

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And somewhere between coffee refills and book talk, Kasie asks Rachel a very important question:

🧛‍♀️ "Are you a vampire?"

Tune in for laughs, literary discussion, and a few unexpected detours on Episode 39 of The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show.

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Episode 38: We Need to Talk About "Hyped" Books...

Are you listening? This week we're tackling hype, debating why we do and don't like poetry, and defining the epistolary writing style. Plus, we're asking: How long do you linger on art in graphic novels?

What We’re Reading & Rating:

👇 Sound off in the comments: What’s your personal book rating system? And don't forget to write us a ditty for our quotes segment!

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Episode 37 -💔 Inside Demon Copperhead

Rachel's 5-star Book of the Month is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, and this week we're diving into the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that had her laughing, crying, and feeling every emotion in between. We discuss themes of hope, resilience, grief, and survival, and explore why this powerful story stays with readers long after the final page.

Along the way, we celebrate David's belated birthday, check in on Goodreads Challenge progress, discuss Rachel's journey through Babel, and chat with Crystal from Portkey Books about the ever-elusive definition of magical realism.

We also briefly touch on Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers—including the mysterious missing half-star from Kasie's rating—but don't worry, a much deeper discussion is coming in a future episode.

Plus, chocolate forest cake, bookish tangents, and a conversation about what truly makes a protagonist.

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📚☕ AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: J. N. Cheney ☕📚

In this special episode of The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show, we sit down with historian and author J. N. Cheney to discuss Women, Immigrants, and the Working-Class Battle in Little Falls, New York: The Textile Strike of 1912-1913.

✨ We’re diving into the powerful true story of immigrant women who stood together against unsafe working conditions, powerful mill owners, and a system determined to silence them. Through extensive research and archival discoveries, Cheney uncovers a pivotal moment in labor history and restores these courageous voices to the story they deserve.

📖 History. Courage. Community. The stories that shaped us are waiting to be rediscovered.

Join us for a conversation about forgotten struggles, the importance of preserving local history, and why these stories still matter today.

⭐ If you read Women, Immigrants, and the Working-Class Battle in Little Falls, New York, consider leaving an honest review on your favorite book platform, Goodreads, or social media. Every review helps authors like James continue sharing important stories.

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