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  • Ep. 19 The Writing Retreat

    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 The Writing Retreat by debut novelist Julia Bartz. 

    In our conversation on The Writing Retreat, we recap the mysterious story about struggling writer, Alex, as she is accepted for an exclusive opportunity. Alex will get to meet her favorite author, Roza Vallo, and work on a new novel under her guidance. She will compete against four other talented female writers who are competing for the grand prize. While fighting a major bout of writer’s block, Alex becomes unhinged as her past comes back to haunt her. Things are not what they seem at Blackbriar Mansion and we are unpacking it all!  


    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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    1 hr 24 min
  • Ep. 18 Romantasy Book Talk

    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 dishing out more book recommendations! This time, we are talking specifically romantasy novels. We share our favorites and the ones we are excited to read this year. Will we bring up ACOTAR? Of course, now DRINK. Plus we discuss many more we think our fellow fae lovers will enjoy. Don’t worry, this episode is completely spoiler free.

    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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    26 min
  • Ep. 17 Glint

    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 “Glint” by Raven Kennedy, the second novel in the Plated Prisoner Series. Follow along as we walk through Auren’s continued journey through the world of Orea. After leaving the Sixth Kingdom and being captured by the Army of Rot, our beloved main character learns that everything is not what it seems. We analyze Auren’s continued character development, her flourishing new friendships, the new unsuspecting man in her life, and so much more.

    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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    40 min
  • Ep. 16 The Measure

    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 The Measure by Nikki Erlick. This story focuses on a handful of characters that one day discover boxes on their doorstep that contain a single piece of string. They soon discover its length reveals how long they will live. 

    Riddled with anxiety or relief, each character makes certain choices depending on how long they are expected to live. While discussing each of these scenarios, we also put ourselves in these characters’ shoes and debate whether we would’ve opened the all-revealing box.


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    58 min
  • Ep. 15 Gild

    Welcome to "The Literary Lounge" podcast! In this episode, we delve into the enchanting world of "Gild" by Raven Kennedy. Join us as we unravel the captivating plot of this book and share our thoughts, feedback, and honest reviews. Get ready for a literary adventure where we discuss the twists, turns, and intricacies of the story, exploring the themes, characters, and writing style that make "Gild" a remarkable read. Whether you've already enjoyed this book or are curious to learn more, our engaging discussion will provide insights and opinions that will leave you eager to dive into the pages of "Gild." Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, settle into the cozy literary lounge, and let's embark on this literary journey together.

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    47 min
  • Novella Ep. Haunting Adeline

    Welcome to our episode of The Literary Lounge, where we kick off our first novella series with the captivating book, 'Haunting Adeline.' In this spoiler-free episode, we delve into the hauntingly beautiful plot, offering our unbiased review and discussing which readers would be drawn to its mysterious, dark allure. Tune in for a short and sweet exploration of 'Haunting Adeline' and prepare to be captivated by its haunting tale.


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    15 min
  • Ep. 13 Things We Hide From The Light

    Join us on The Literary Lounge as we dive into the novel, "Things We Hide from the Light" by Lucy Score. In this episode, we provide an insightful review of the book, discussing its plot and characters. Don't miss out on our latest episode of The Literary Lounge, where we bring you the best of literature and book discussions.


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    50 min
  • Ep. 12 The Best Romance Tropes

    Welcome to The Literary Lounge, where in this episode, we will be discussing our favorite romance books and popular romance tropes. Romance is a genre that has been beloved by readers for centuries, and we are excited to share our thoughts on some of our all-time favorite books.

    During the podcast, we will dive into popular romance tropes such as enemies-to-lovers, fake dating, workplace romance, and more. We'll explore what makes these tropes so appealing to readers and discuss why they continue to be used in so many romance novels.

    Additionally, we'll be sharing some of our favorite romance books and discussing what makes them stand out from the rest.

    40 min
  • Ep. 11 Things We Never Got Over

    In this podcast, we will be discussing the book "Things We Never Got Over" by Lucy Score. We'll start with a brief overview of the plot and its main characters. We'll then share our personal reviews and feedback on the book, discussing what we liked and didn't like about it. Along the way, we'll explore some of the themes and messages conveyed by the story and offer our insights into what makes this book stand out from others in its genre. Whether you're a longtime fan of romance novels or simply looking for a new read, we hope you'll join us for this engaging and informative conversation.

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    58 min
  • Ep. 10 The Good Lie

    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 a psychological thriller "The Good Lie” by A. R. Torre.

    In this episode, we will discuss the characters and plot twists of this psychological thriller. Stay tuned for a final review and our overall thoughts at the end!


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    47 min

About Two Messy Buns

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"Two Messy Buns" is a weekly podcast hosted by Paige and Emily, two book lovers who love to share their passion for literature, mommy things, and girl talk. Whether you're a bookworm, a mom, or…