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In this episode, Laura chats with author Cat Sebastian about magical libraries and librarians, a fascinating niche in fiction. This conversation was initially recorded in 2022 while Cat was promoting her book The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes, a queer historical romance with a dash of crime and adventure. The episode highlights Cat's recommendations for books centered around magical libraries and librarians, just in time for 'Get a Library Card' month!
Books Mentioned:
The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes by Cat Sebastian https://amzn.to/3ZYEt0i
A queer historical romance about two disaster bisexuals who fall in love via blackmail letters, leading to a thrilling adventure involving murder and a road trip.
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake https://amzn.to/3YdQdL8
A story where a group of people gain access to the hidden Library of Alexandria, filled with arcane knowledge. As they lock themselves up for a year, they face moral dilemmas and make questionable choices.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig https://amzn.to/3BDqqTK
The main character explores alternate versions of their life in a mystical library, offering a poignant reflection on the choices we make and the lives we lead.
A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske https://amzn.to/3XXwn5l
The first in a series blending historical fantasy romance with a charming dynamic between a large, good-natured himbo and a prickly, reserved librarian/archivist.
In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan https://amzn.to/3zH1V7J
A comfort read where children from our world are chosen to go to a magical school in another realm. The main character, Elliot, is skeptical about this concept and prefers to find clever diplomatic solutions in the magical library.
Where to Find Cat Sebastian:
Visit What to Read Next Blog for reader tips, popular books like recommendations, and many more posts.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: IP29FC0QKB6DV2UE
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By Laura R Yamin4
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This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
In this episode, Laura chats with author Cat Sebastian about magical libraries and librarians, a fascinating niche in fiction. This conversation was initially recorded in 2022 while Cat was promoting her book The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes, a queer historical romance with a dash of crime and adventure. The episode highlights Cat's recommendations for books centered around magical libraries and librarians, just in time for 'Get a Library Card' month!
Books Mentioned:
The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes by Cat Sebastian https://amzn.to/3ZYEt0i
A queer historical romance about two disaster bisexuals who fall in love via blackmail letters, leading to a thrilling adventure involving murder and a road trip.
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake https://amzn.to/3YdQdL8
A story where a group of people gain access to the hidden Library of Alexandria, filled with arcane knowledge. As they lock themselves up for a year, they face moral dilemmas and make questionable choices.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig https://amzn.to/3BDqqTK
The main character explores alternate versions of their life in a mystical library, offering a poignant reflection on the choices we make and the lives we lead.
A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske https://amzn.to/3XXwn5l
The first in a series blending historical fantasy romance with a charming dynamic between a large, good-natured himbo and a prickly, reserved librarian/archivist.
In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan https://amzn.to/3zH1V7J
A comfort read where children from our world are chosen to go to a magical school in another realm. The main character, Elliot, is skeptical about this concept and prefers to find clever diplomatic solutions in the magical library.
Where to Find Cat Sebastian:
Visit What to Read Next Blog for reader tips, popular books like recommendations, and many more posts.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: IP29FC0QKB6DV2UE
Mentioned in this episode:
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