Words in the Wild

Mel and Tiff begin a new book, The Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley exploring chapters 1-18. They share travel and wellness updates, including Melanie earning her PADI Open Water certification in Florida, Tiffany planning to get certified in the Dominican Republic, and both discussing cycling, potential bike touring, and waning interest in climbing.

Join us next time as we continue the book discussion reading chapters 19-35.

00:00 Intro & Check-Ins

19:39 Introducing Firekeeper's Daughter

20:22 Author Background And Adaptation

27:40 Plot Setup Daunis Fontaine

01:09:22 Reading Plans And Wrap Up

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Mel and Tiff wrap up the discussion of James revealing an unexpected twist. Join us on the next episode as we begin reading Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley chapters 1-18.

00:00 Intro & Check-Ins

16:35 Book Recap

01:44:58 Wrap Up

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Mel and Tiff begin a new book, James by Percival Everett exploring chapters 1 - 15. The book is a unique reimagining of Mark Train's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

00:00 Intro & Wellness Check-Ins

10:30 Book Discussion

01:17:33 Wrapping Up and Next Read

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Mel and Tiff conclude Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi discussing chapters 61 through the end.

00:00 Intro & Check-Ins

00:34 Trailer Talk and Adaptation Hype

13:56 Torture Scene and YA Debate

36:51 Healing Talk With Amari

48:31 Ritual Restores Magic

50:40 Final Thoughts And Ships

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Mel and Tiff continue discussing Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi discussing chapters 35-60.

00:00 Intro & Check-Ins

19:51 Family Legacy And Abuse

29:48 Animations Versus Burner

48:31 Underground Community Alliance

52:52 Zane Trauma And Validity

55:48 Dreamscape Magic Questions

58:49 Choosing Your Magi Type

01:04:05 Zane Catches The Moment

01:16:50 Kiss Fallout And War Horns

01:25:34 Final Thoughts And Sign Off

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Mel and Tiff continue discussing Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi discussing chapters 14-34. We also chat about the drama surrounding the upcoming film adaptation.

00:00 Intro & Check-Ins

14:56 Adaptation Drama News

25:37 Book Breakdown Setup

27:29 Inan Magic Awakening

46:16 Ibeji Arena Rumors

47:29 Amari and Binta

51:02 Zelie and Lost Spirits

54:18 Anan Dream Magic

57:03 Kaya Confrontation Fallout

01:01:25 Anan Powers Theories

01:10:52 Victory and New Nicknames

01:13:15 Romance Ships Debate

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Mel and Tiff discuss chapters 1–13 of Children of Blood and Bone, introducing Zélie, Amari, and Inan as a stolen scroll reignites the possibility of returning magic in Orisha. They explore the early themes of oppression, rebellion, and destiny as the characters are forced onto a dangerous quest to restore what was taken.

00:29 Music Wellness Check

04:51 New Book Reveal

07:25 About the Author

12:51 Chapter One Breakdown

44:06 Scroll Awakens Ashé

46:55 Gods and Curses

47:36 Back to Ilorin

54:59 Quest Vision Revealed

01:02:59 Shipping Predictions

01:23:44 Final Thoughts Wrap

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On this episode of Words in the Wild, Mel and Tiff return to wrap up their discussion on Piranesi, concluding with parts 4 - 7.

00:00 Intro & Check-Ins

19:04 Book Recap

01:10:27 Wrapping Up and Next Read

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On this episode of Words in the Wild, Mel and Tiff return and begin discussing part 1 - 3 of Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.

00:00 Intro & Wellness Check-Ins

16:04 Book Overview

23:22 Part 1: Piranesi

39:27 Part 2: The Other

01:13:18 Part 3: The Prophet

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On this episode of Words in the Wild, Mel and Tiff wrap up Part Two of Toni Morrison’s Sula while reflecting on recent life transitions and the need for digital detox and creative focus.

• 00:00:19 - Intro & Wellness Check-In
• 00:22:15 - Book Intro
• 00:25:22 - Year of 1919
• 00:30:42 - Year of 1920
• 00:38:08 - Year of 1921
• 00:49:32 - Year of 1922
• 01:04:07 - Year of 1923
• 01:14:02 - Year of 1927

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