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Welcome back for another episode my lovelies! This week we return to my first love, a book discussion! We're talking about The 7 (½) Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton, a murder mystery type book that took the internet by storm. In this novel, our protagonist wakes up in a body and situation he can't remember, but all he knows is Evelyn Hardcastle is to be murdered tonight unless he can solve who's behind it. But the thing is, every time our protagonist wakes up, he's a different guest in attendance at this Blackheath Manor. Can our guy figure out this mystery and break out of this murder loop? Tune in to find out! Intro and outro music provided by Joseph McDade (www.josephmcdade.com).Background music credits:Music: Hip Hop Flute Chill(loopable} by chilledmusicLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMusic: Lofi Chill Hip-Hop by WinnieTheMoogLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprodMusic: Lo Fi Hip Hop 06 by WinnieTheMoogLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprodMusic: Lo Fi Hip Hop 02 by WinnieTheMoogLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprodMusic: Late Night Radio by Kevin MacLeodLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://incompetech.comLazy Summer Lofi by HoliznaCC0From the Free Music Archive, CC0 1.0 UniversalLo-Fi and Chill by HoliznaCC0From the Free Music Archive, CC0 1.0 UniversalFollow me on socials! Twitter - @awvpodcastInstagram - @almostwellversedLeave me a review!iTunesSpotify

Hello my lovelies, it's time to buckle up and get ready for the release of Brandon Sanderson's new book, The Lost Metal, which releases November 15! In this episode, we're gonna revisit the previous novel, The Bands of Mourning, as well as travel through the Cosmere for a refresher of all the relevant events going on. If you couldn't tell, there's a LOT going on and I'm passionate about it! Loads of spoilers, so beware.As always, thank you for the love and support, and enjoy!Timestamps0:00 - Intro7:11 - The Bands of Mourning Summary44:50 - Things to remember for The Lost Metal57:26 - Nalthis1:03:56 - Roshar1:13:16 - Sel1:21:39 - TaldainMusic provided by Joseph McDade (www.josephmcdade.com)Follow me on socials! Twitter - @awvpodcastInstagram - @almostwellversedLeave me a review!iTunesSpotify

Girl, what is you talking about?? Yes guys, this episode is the definition of "when world's collide"! In this episode, we are diving deep into why I think Attack on Titan does the story that The Last of Us Part 2 attempted to tell a thousand times better, and why it is the superior story. Didn't think these two things were related? Well, think again! And sorry guys, if you haven't finished both of these games/anime, you'll have to sit this one out. Music Provided by Joseph McDade (www.josephmcdade.com)Follow me on socials! Twitter - @awvpodcastInstagram - @almostwellversedLeave me a review!iTunesSpotify

Ya girl is back with another episode! Went off script this week and discussed all the thing I'm currently consuming... books, shows and music?! Sit back and relax for this more causal episode.Let me know down in the comments what you're currently consuming!Music Provided by Joseph McDade (www.josephmcdade.com)Follow me on socials! Twitter - @awvpodcastInstagram - @almostwellversedLeave me a review!iTunesSpotify

Welcome back my lovelies! This week on the podcast, we're getting weird and we're talking about Beyonce's latest album, Renaissance! But this isn't your average album review, we're gonna do a deep dive into this surprise house music album - the history of house music, the samples used throughout the album, and the importance Renaissance has for both the house music industry as well as music as a whole. Get your notebooks out, this one is full of note-worthy info!**All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I do not claim any right over them.**"Deep House" provided by  Pavel Yudin (pixabay.com)"The Late Night Clubbing" provided by  Evgeny Bardyuzha (pixabay.com)Intro and outro music provided by Joseph McDade (josephmcdade.com)

Guys, we've got a lot to talk about when it comes to Wheel of Time... both the book and the show. This episode, Gabriele dives deep into the Eye of the World novel by Robert Jordan, and compares how the Amazon original show stacks up against the source material. Long story short, we've got a lot of feelings about this!As always, music provided by Joseph McDade (josephmcdade.com).

Welcome back to the podcast, gang! In this episode, Gabriele chats about her favorite novels since last we spoke... plus a little bonus entry at the end. Music provided by Joseph McDade (josephmcdade.com)

Join Gabriele on a new adventure as she introduces you to the world of Roshar in this LIVE Stormlight Archives Series! Join in this read-along series as we delve into the world of Stormlight and tackle the first book of the series, The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. This week, you'll get a brief history lesson of the world, its norms, and what to expect from the series. Tune in every Friday for a new episode!Music provided by Joseph McDade (josephmcdade.com)

We're back baby!! On this week's episode, join your host Gabriele as she dives into the world of Battle Angel Alita, covering Volume 1 (Book 1 of 9!). Beloved robo doctor Ido finds the head of a cyborg woman who has no memory of who she is or where she came from. Naming her Alita, Ido gifts her with the powerful body of a Berserker, an ancient martian warrior body capable of things only dreams could make. Follow Alita as she learns to navigate this body and society in this dystopian future story!Music provided by Joseph McDade (josephmcdade.com)

Buckle your seat belts and put on your reading glasses, because this week Gabriele is talking about the bizarre story of Lullaby, by Chuck Palahniuk. Listener discretion is advised!Reporter Carl Streator is investigating SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) for a piece at his newspaper, when report after report floods in of mysteriously dead infants, a little too convenient to all be SIDS cases. The only linking information is a book present in each nursery: Poems and Rhymes from around the world, all open to page 27. Does this lullaby have something to do with it? And what happens when Carl memorizes the poem on accident? Tune in to find out!Music provided by Joseph McDade (jospehmcdade.com).

The boy is back, and badder than ever! Join host Gabriele and special guest, Dasmir, for this week's episode continuing the discussion of Saga! Volume 2 is on the table this week, and it always seems like the stories we talk about get worse before they get better, right? Alana and Marco are still on the run, and as wanted as ever. And with the in-laws making an appearance, things should go well... right?Music by Joseph McDade (josephmcdade.com).

Wait, I thought this was a book podcast?! Well, think again! This episode, Gabriele delves into (arguably) one of the best games ever, Red Dead Redemption 2! Jump into the tale of Arthur Morgan in the wild wild west, as he tries to navigate a changing world with changing ideals. Everything is gonna turn out fine... right?And of course, there are spoilers for the game in case you haven't played it.Music provided by Jospeh Mcdade (www.jospehmcdade.com).

We're back baby! For the first episode of the year, join Gabriele as she narrows down her top 5 favorite books of the year. There are some honorable mentions (novels that couldn't make it on the list for whatever reason)... so sit back, relax, and experience the books that made the biggest impact on our host from last year!Music provided by Joseph McDade (josephmcdade.com).

Gabriele brings to you another international novel this week with About the Night by Anat Talshir. Listen in on the story of Elias and Lila, two star-crossed lovers in Israel who met in 1947... on the eve of one of the biggest conflicts our world has ever seen between Israel and Palestine. Will Elias and Lila be able to even see each other again? Or is their world forever split into two by a literal border? Get ready for all the feeeeeelings!Music provided by Joseph Mcdade (josephmcdade.com).

Host Gabriele brings a new novel discussion to you this week, The Hangman's Daughter by Oliver Pötzsch. In 1660, the little town of Schongau is taken by surprise when a boy turns up dead with some spoooky mark on his shoulder. Martha, the town's midwife, is the one to take the blame, but resident badass hangman Jakob Kuisl doesn't buy it. Will he be able to find the real murderer, or will Martha be burned as a witch? Tune in to find out!Music provided by Joseph Mcdade (jospehmcdade.com)

Join Gabriele and extra special guest, Dasmir, as they discuss one of their favorite comics, Saga Volume 1. The first of an ongoing series, Gabriele and Dasmir will relive the epic tale of Alana, Marko, and Hazel as they try to find a safe haven in a war stricken universe. Aliens, magic, robots with TV screens as heads, space... this series has it all!Music provided by Joseph Mcdade (josephmcdade.com)

On this week's episode, Gabriele talks about the tale of Susannah Cahalan, a perfectly normal young women who, out of nowhere, slips into actual madness. Join in on her journey through self identity in Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness. Will Susannah ever be the same? Music provided by Joseph Mcdade (josephmcdade.com).

Join Gabriele on this week's episode covering Forgotten Bones by Vivian Barz. Is Eric really crazy and no one's telling him? Or is Susan finally losing it? And who is this damned overalls kid? Listen to find out!Music provided by Joseph Mcdade (josephmcdade.com)

Gabriele chats about one of her favorite books, Water for Elephants. Experience the ups and downs, good times and terrible times Jacob goes through in the novel written by Sara Gruen. Who needs a movie adaptation anyways? Music provided by Joseph McDade (josephmcdade.com).