Welcome to this week's episode of "The Literary Lounge," where we dive into the world of books and explore their themes and ideas. Today, we are discussing Smoke Gets in Your Eyes & Other Lessons From the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty.

In this episode, we discuss some of the bizarre and eye opening stories the author shares about her experiences working in a crematory. We share the interesting facts we learned in this book, the author’s dry sense of humor, and what we consider a “good death”.

Tune in every Wednesday to hear honest perspectives on your favorite novels. Drinks in hand, we’ll see you in the Lounge!

Trigger Warning: discussion of death

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Welcome to this week's episode of "The Literary Lounge," where we dive into the world of books and explore their themes and ideas. Today, we are discussing Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak.

Every babysitter’s worst nightmare, the main character Mallory Quinn watches a little boy who has an imaginary friend. The little boy begins to draw disturbing images of a woman getting dragged through the woods. As Mallory’s concerns begin to unravel, and her own personal demons begin to surface, this book keeps readers on the edge of their seats. One of our favorite horror books, we discuss all the skin crawling, mysterious moments of this story. 

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Hey everyone! We want to thank each and every one of you for all of the support you have given us. As a thank you, we want to give a copy of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros to a lucky subscriber! Here are the steps to enter:

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Join us on The Literary Lounge as we dive into 'Fourth Wing,' a captivating novel that has been generating buzz in the literary world. In this episode, we'll unpack the plot, introduce the characters, and share our honest feedback and review. From its intriguing opening to its heart-pounding climax, we'll explore what makes 'Fourth Wing' a must-read. Whether you've already read it or are curious about it, our discussion will provide valuable insights into this remarkable literary work. Don't miss this episode of The Literary Lounge!

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Welcome to this week's episode of "The Literary Lounge," where we dive into the world of books and explore their themes and ideas. Today, we are discussing Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin as well as the classic movie! Plus, back by popular demand, our husbands are joining us as we dissect this classic horror novel. The four of us discuss the outdated themes of the book and how the spooky szn genre has evolved over time. Per usual, this episode with our guys contains many laughs and unfiltered opinions.

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Welcome to the latest novella episode of the Literary Lounge, where we'll be discussing "All the Dangerous Things" by Stacy Willingham. As a reminder, our novella episodes are short, sweet, and spoiler free!  In this episode, we summarize the plot of our sleep-deprived protagonist, Isabelle Drake, as she navigates a world filled with uncertainty and deceit. A year from the start of Isabelle’s story, her son was taken from his crib in the middle of the night. From that moment forward, Isabelle has stopped at nothing to find her son. Even when everyone around her remains skeptical of the nature of his disappearance. 

In addition to the summary, we will also share our ratings of the book and who we think would enjoy this twisty thriller!

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Welcome to this week's episode of "The Literary Lounge," where we dive into the world of books and explore their themes and ideas. Today, we are discussing Glow, by Raven Kennedy. This is the fourth book in the Plated Prisoner series. Per usual, we obsess over the story and MC Auren’s continued journey of discovering herself and her untapped power. We gush over the romance chapters with the sexy male protagonist and rave about the heart pumping conflicts that overshadow this intense novel. With a book this size, there is much to discuss!

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Join us in this episode as we discuss Abbey Jimenez's novel "Yours Truly." We dive into the storyline, unraveling its layers of love, loss, and self-discovery. Our conversation highlights key plot elements and character dynamics, offering insights into the author's masterful storytelling.

As we share our impressions, we provide an honest review of the book, touching on character development, pacing, and thematic depth. This podcast episode is your guide to understanding the essence of "Yours Truly" and discovering whether it's a literary journey worth embarking on.

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Welcome to this week's episode of "The Literary Lounge," where we dive into the world of books and explore their themes and ideas. Today, we are giving a spoiler-free review of It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover.

In this episode, we summarize the book, talk about our honest opinions, and who the target audience is for this novel. In typical novella fashion, this discussion is short, sweet, and spoiler-free!

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Welcome to this week's episode of "The Literary Lounge," where we dive into the world of books and explore their themes and ideas. Today, we are discussing Gleam, by Raven Kennedy. This is the third book in the Plated Prisoner series. Per usual, we obsess over the story and MC Auren’s continued journey of discovering herself and her untapped power. We gush over the romance chapters with the sexy male protagonist and rave about the heart pumping conflicts that overshadow this intense novel. With a book this size, there is much to discuss!

Tune in every Wednesday to hear honest perspectives on your favorite novels. Drinks in hand, we’ll see you in the Lounge!

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