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Episode 162 - Mockingjay by Suzanne CollinsSam has officially finished the trilogy… and Mockingjay absolutely wrecked her, just like it does to everyone.In this episode, Sam and Danielle unpack the emotional fallout of the final book, including Sam's immediate membership in the “Finnick Odair is alive, what are you talking about” club. But beyond the denial, Sam also gives a powerful explanation for why both Finnick and Primrose Everdeen had to die for the narrative to work.We dive into how Mockingjay is fundamentally a book about war, not glory, not victory, but consequences. The story intentionally leaves readers asking: “What was this for?” And that question is exactly the point, because it's the one people should be asking before wars begin, not after.This is a heavy one, but it's also one of the most meaningful discussions we've had.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST✨Next week: A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:09 Background05:57 Age Level & Content Warning07:04 Judge a Book by Its Cover08:55 Discussion01:08:50 General Thoughts01:09:41 One Question for the Author01:14:55 Rating01:16:37 Read Again01:20:40 Favorite of the Series so Far01:21:31 Outro

Episode 161 - The Guest List by Lucy FoleyTo celebrate Hannah's recent wedding, we decided to read a wedding-themed book… and Sam chose The Guest List specifically because it would make everyone feel better about their own wedding planning.Mission accomplished.Sam and Hannah dive into this twisty thriller set during a destination wedding where secrets, grudges, and long-simmering tensions all collide. We talk about the characters, the structure of the mystery, and why this book works so well as a “things could always be worse” wedding story.If you've ever been stressed planning an event, just remember:at least it's not THIS wedding.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:11 About the Author01:42 Background05:47 Age Level & Content Warning08:14 Judge a Book by Its Cover09:40 Discussion13:56 The Wedding Planner's Background18:40 The Best Friend's Wife's Secret22:09 The Bride's Secret23:35 The Maid of Honor's Secret33:03 The Best Man's and the Groom's Secret43:52 The Wedding Planner's Secret45:36 The Rest of the Book50:08 General Thoughts54:16 One Question for the Author58:15 Rating01:00:41 Read Again?01:01:31 Outro

Episode 160 - The Cat Who Played Post Office by Lilian Jackson Braun(The Cat Who… Series, Book 6)We're six books into The Cat Who… series, and this one takes a turn.Sam and Tim discuss The Cat Who Played Post Office, and while the series has always dealt with murder and mystery, this installment pushes into much darker territory. You can absolutely tell this was written in the 1980s… and not in a cute, nostalgic way.We talk about:• How this book goes further than previous installments• Qwill's memory loss• The tonal shift within the series• And yes… that endingIf you've been reading along thinking this is a light, cozy-adjacent mystery series, this book might surprise you.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: The Guest List by Lucy Foley⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro00:55 Background01:57 Age Level & Content Warning03:11 Judge a Book by Its Cover06:20 Discussion39:52 General Thoughts41:08 One Question for the Author43:03 Rating44:44 Read Again?44:56 Favorite of the Series so Far45:57 Lack of Fan Art & TV Series47:39 Outro

Episode 158 - Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren(Disney's Meant to Be Series, Book 4 | Month of Love Finale)We're closing out our Month of Love with the fourth installment in Disney's Meant to Be series and this one gave us the strangest tonal experience of the entire project.Sam and Keira discuss Tangled Up in You and its baffling vibe shift that can only be described as Hallmark Meets True Crime. Sweet small-town romance? Yes. Suspicious undertones and oddly intense plot elements? Also yes.We talk about:• The books characters vs movie characters• The tonal whiplash• How it compares to the other Meant to Be books• And whether the series is going to continue after book 5Is it romantic? Technically.Is it cohesive? That's… debatable.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: Truth of the Divine by Lindsay Ellis⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:02 About the Author06:01 Background10:48 Age Level & Content Warning11:11 Judge a Book by Its Cover15:47 Discussion55:13 General Thoughts59:14 One Question for the Author01:00:08 Rating01:01:08 Rating01:01:48 Favorite of the Series so Far01:03:35 Outro

Episode 157 - Love Hina (Volumes 1-3)Manga Discussion | Month of Love #3For our third installment of Month of Love, Sam is joined by James to revisit the first three volumes of Love Hina, a classic early-2000s romantic comedy manga that absolutely shaped the genre.We talk about the story, the tropes, and why this series became such a defining rom-com blueprint. We also address the elephant in the room, including the creator's very unexpected political career, and how that context affects (or doesn't affect) reading the series today.Is it nostalgic? Yes.Is it messy? Also yes.Is it still foundational to modern romance manga? Absolutely.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren⏱️ TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro01:06 Background12:06 About the Author18:14 Age Level & Content Warning21:58 The White Elephant in the Room30:13 Judge a Book by It's Cover31:26 Book Review01:09:02 Read Again?01:13:20 One Question for the Author01:14:58 Rating01:19:02 Read Again?01:20:34 Outro

Episode 156 - The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India HoltonFebruary is our Month of Love, and this pick was a complete accident, but a delightful one. Sam picked up The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels expecting a cozy historical mystery and instead got flying houses, chaotic romance, and an absurdly charming story that won us over immediately.Sam and Hannah talk about why this book works so well, how its humor and tone set it apart, and why sometimes the best reading experiences come from wildly incorrect expectations. If you're in the mood for romance that doesn't take itself too seriously, but still delivers, this one is a joy.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: Love Hina vol. 1-3⏱️ TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro00:52 About the Author02:16 Background03:26 Age Level & Content Warning03:52 Judge a Book by Its Cover06:16 Discussion42:02 General Thoughts44:11 One Question for the Author45:32 Rating46:19 Read Again?47:22 Outro

Episode 155 - The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty GreenwoodThis book broke our rating system. Fully. Completely.Sam and Danielle talk about The Love of My Afterlife, a book we loved so much that Danielle would gladly revoke every other 5-star rating she's ever given just to give them all to this one. It's funny, heartfelt, weird in the best way, and emotionally devastating in a way that sneaks up on you.That said… Sam has a hot take that cannot be ignored: Merritt might actually be the true villain.We get into character dynamics, emotional manipulation vs intention, and why loving a book doesn't mean we won't still interrogate it.If you like romances with big feelings, existential questions, and the kind of love story that lingers long after the last page.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels⏱️ TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro01:05 About the Author02:33 Background04:24 Age Level & Content Warning07:07 Discussion01:05:03 General Thoughts01:07:22 Movie?01:08:19 One Question for the Author01:09:42 Rating01:11:13 Read Again?01:12:34 Outro

Episode 159 - Truth of the Divine by Lindsay Ellis(Noumena Series, Book 2)After loving the first book in the Noumena series, we went into Truth of the Divine excited.We did not leave excited.Sam and James break down what went wrong in this sequel, from the complete lack of communication (not even miscommunication… just none) to one of the main characters going fully MIA for a significant portion of the book. Somehow, the story stalls so hard that a new narrator and even a new alien have to be introduced just to make the plot move.And worst of all? It feels like the first book… but weaker.We talk about sequel structure, character agency, escalation stakes, and why this one feels like a regression instead of an evolution. If you loved book one, this discussion might help you decide whether to continue the series.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: The Cat Who Played Post Office by Lilian Jackson Braun⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro00:50 Background01:21 About the Author04:07 Age Level & Content Warning04:37 Judge a Book by Its Cover06:24 Discussion58:20 General Thoughts59:50 One Question for the Author01:00:36 Rating01:01:42 Read Again?01:02:28 Favorite of the Series so Far01:02:59 Outro

Episode 154 - A Twisted Tale Anthology, edited by Elizabeth LimAnthologies are always a gamble and this one was no exception. Sam and Kaitlyn dig into A Twisted Tale Anthology, where some stories absolutely worked for us, others really didn't, and far too many landed in the worst category of all: boring.We talk about which retellings shine, which ones miss the mark, and why anthologies are especially vulnerable to pacing issues, tonal whiplash, and stories that feel more like extended concepts than actual narratives. If you've ever loved a premise but struggled to stay engaged, this episode will feel very familiar.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood⏱️ TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro01:15 Age Level & Content Warning01:58 Judge a Book by It's Cover03:50 Cast Out - What if Snow White Learned Magic?13:35 A First Mission - What if Mulan became the Emperor's Advisor19:17 Et Viola - What if Remy Met Colette First26:56 The Envelope - What if Anastasia Has a Change of Heart34:28 A New Dawn - What if Mufasa Gave Up His Throne?39:01 Rattle the Stars - What if Jim Hawkins joined the Pirates44:03 A Royal Game of Chess - What if History Wasn't Quite Right About the Legend of Robin Hood47:51 The Secret Exchange - What if Eric Met Ariel After She Rescued Him51:31 Dust to Dust - What if Tinker Bell was Working for Captain Hook57:56 Gonna Take You There - What if Naveen Had to Get Home to Maldonia01:03:10 Fates Three - What if the Triplets Visited the Witch01:09:11 A Dragon in the Snow - What if Madame Mim and Merlin Went to School Together01:14:35 The Journey Home - What if Belle had to Take Her Father's Place at the Fair01:18:02 Call it a Hunch - What if Hercules's First Day as a God Didn't Go as Planned?01:21:42 The Reluctant Prince - What if Bambi Didn't Want to Be the Next Great Prince of the Forest?01:24:52 The Rose in the Thorn - What is Aura Knew the Truth about Her Curse?01:30:36 General Thoughts01:31:53 One Question for the Editor01:35:08 Rating01:37:30 Read Again?01:38:33 Favorite of the Book01:39:03 Outro

Episode 153 - The Seven Dials Mystery by Agatha Christie(The Book That Inspired the Netflix Adaptation)With a new Netflix adaptation on the horizon, Sam and Hannah finally dive into The Seven Dials Mystery and honestly? This one surprised us.We break down the mystery itself, talk through the solution, and speculate on what the upcoming adaptation is most likely to change for modern audiences. While this isn't Christie at her absolute peak, we agree it's a solid A-rank mystery: smart, fun, and very aware of what it's doing, even if it doesn't quite hit S-tier greatness.If you're reading along before the Netflix release (or wondering if you should), this episode will get you ready.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: A Twisted Tales Anthology⏱️ TIME STAMPS00:Intro01:13 Netflix Adaptation03:25 Agatha Christie History04:20 Background05:38 Age Level & Content Warning06:13 Judge a Book by It's Cover10:20 Discussion51:13 General Thoughts53:28 One Question for the Author54:17 Rating56:33 Read Again?58:18 Outro

Episode 152 - Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Córdova(Meant to Be Series, Book 3)After two books of almost getting there, the Meant to Be series finally delivers. Sam and Keira dive into Kiss the Girl, the first book in the series that genuinely seems to understand what this project is trying to do.We talk through the characters, the set-up, and the overall story, unpacking why this book works better than its predecessors while still acknowledging the flaws that keep it from being perfect. Is it revolutionary? No. Is it satisfying to finally get what was promised? Absolutely.If you've been skeptical of the Meant to Be concept so far, this might be the book that changes your mind.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: Seven Dials Mystery by Agatha Christie⏱️ TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro01:14 The 6th Book?03:22 About the Author - Zoraida Córdova10:13 Background14:24 Age Level & Content Warning16:24 Judge a Book by It's Cover18:29 What Band was Siren Seven Based On?21:58 Book Endorsements25:51 The Book29:18 The Other Characters36:33 The Music42:42 The Set-up51:56 The Story01:20:20 General Thoughts01:22:50 One Question for the Author01:24:05 Rating01:25:19 Read Again?01:26:08 Favorite of the Series so Far01:27:23 Outro

Episode 151 - Prince Caspian by C.S. LewisBook vs MovieIt's time for a classic book vs movie showdown. Sam and Tim revisit Prince Caspian and while the book still holds up, the movie… well, the Rotten Tomatoes score of 66% feels extremely earned.We break down what works so well on the page, what gets lost (or unnecessarily added) on screen, and why adapting The Chronicles of Narnia was always going to be tricky. From tone shifts to character changes to blockbuster-era decisions that just don't age well, this episode is for anyone who's ever said: “I swear the book was better.”New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Cordova⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:12 Background02:30 Age Level & Content Warning03:01 Judge a Book by It's Cover05:59 Discussion44:48 General Thoughts47:07 One Question for the Author48:05 Rating49:08 Read Again?49:39 Favorite of the Series so Far51:13 Outro

Episode 150 - Fate Be Changed by Farrah RochonDid We Read the Same Book?This week, Sam and Kaitlyn are genuinely confused — and not in a fun mystery way. Fate Be Changed left us with questions we still can't answer, starting with why this author was chosen to write this book (no, really… why?), and spiraling into issues with characterization, time travel logic, and cliffhangers that feel less “exciting” and more “cheap.”We unpack what happens when a story feels pantsed instead of planned, from dropped subplots and disjointed storytelling to a complete inability to decide what the overarching plot is supposed to be. If you've ever finished a book and thought “Did I miss something… or did the book?” — this episode is for you.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis⏱️ Time Stamps00:56 Background06:58 Age Level & Content Warning09:06 Judge a Book by It's Cover10:28 Discussion - Why This Author?16:09 Characterization & Cheap Cliffhangers20:33 Time Travel Mechanics and Cliches26:50 Outline or Pantsing? Either Way Pick a Plot57:21 General Thoughts01:00:24 One Question for the Author01:05:47 Rating01:09:10 Read Again?01:09:46 Favorite of the Series so Far01:10:26 Outro

Episode 149 - Catching Fire by Suzanne CollinsFirst-Time Reader vs. Long-Time FanIt's time to return to Panem and this time, Sam and Danielle are coming in with very different reading histories. One is experiencing Catching Fire for the first time, the other knows exactly what emotional devastation is coming.We break down the love triangle drama, why President Snow is so bad at his job, the impact of the other victors, how The Quarter Quell changes everything, and what makes the rest of this book such a turning point in the series.Expect strong opinions, moral outrage, and the beginning of things getting very serious.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST✨Next week: Fate Be Changed by Farrah Rochon⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro00:54 Background04:30 Age & Content Warning05:10 Judge a Book by It's Cover05:55 Discussion07:08 Love Triangle Drama21:26 President Snow is an Idiot31:58 The Other Victors49:50 The Hunger Games56:03 The Rest of the Book01:11:50 General Thoughts01:13:41 One Question for the Author01:19:13 Rating01:20:21 Read Again?01:21:24 Favorite of the Series so Far01:23:50 Outro

Hannah finally gets a break from Hastings… because he's not in this one. And honestly? Any book without Hastings starts at a 4-star baseline.Episode 148: Death in the Clouds by Agatha ChristieIt's always a good day when we get a Poirot mystery and a Hastings-free flight. Sam and Hannah dive into one of Christie's most delightfully absurd premises: murder above the clouds, suspicious passengers, and a wasp that definitely didn't do it.We talk about Christie's knack for misdirection, our running the Anti-Hastings Club lore, and why stories set in confined spaces (planes, trains, creepy mansions) just hit different. Sentiment this week: positive, with a healthy side of chaotic giggling.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (Episode 149)⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:25 Historical Context03:36 Background04:55 Age Level & Content Warning08:32 Judge a Book by It's Cover10:06 Discussion56:43 General Thoughts58:54 One Question for the Author01:01:48 Rating01:02:20 Read Again?01:02:28 Outro

Sometimes all it takes to overthrow a god is a little teamwork, a lot of trauma, and the right metals to burn.

Once upon a time, a fairy “blessed” a baby with obedience… and it went about as well as you'd expect. This week, we're diving into Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine: the classic fairy tale retelling that turns obedience into a curse and shows us what real courage looks like.

Step through the wardrobe with us as we revisit C.S. Lewis's timeless classic The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe and its magical (and occasionally icy) movie adaptation! ❄️In this episode, we're talking childhood nostalgia, book-to-movie differences, character changes, and the enduring magic of Narnia. From Turkish delight to talking lions, we're asking the big question:Which told it better: the book or the movie?

When teen witch Mila brings her best friend (and two of their school's mean girls) back from the dead, chaos ensues. Between hexes, high school, and homicide, Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson gives us witchy weirdness, emotional heart, and zombie-level drama.

✨ Found Family Magic ✨Why Everyone Loves The House in the Cerulean Sea

Does the Title Fit? | The Ghost Bride by Yangsze ChooThe Proposal That Changed EverythingWhat would you do if you were asked to marry… a ghost?

✨ Episode 138: If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy ✨What happens when Cinderella meets The Bachelor? Julie Murphy's If the Shoe Fits (the first book in Disney's Meant to Be series) brings a modern, body-positive twist to the classic fairytale we all know.

Welcome back to Escape With Me Bookclub!

What happens when you pick up a Poirot novel… only for Poirot to sit on the sidelines?

"Courage, Compassion, Soup" – Comparing The Tale of Despereaux Book & Movie

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen | Full Discussion & ReactionJoin us as we dive into Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility—a timeless classic of love, heartbreak, and societal expectations. We break down the iconic sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, analyze the contrasting themes of reason vs. emotion, and discuss how this novel still resonates today. Whether you're here for the romance, the drama, or the Austen wit, this episode has something for every book lover.✨ Expect:Character deep divesAusten's take on love and classWhy Willoughby still makes us madOur favorite (and least favorite!) momentsComparisons to other Austen works

Welcome to our latest episode, where we dive headfirst into the deadly Tournament of Champions in The Savior's Champion by Jenna Moreci!This fantasy-romance adventure follows Tobias, an artist-turned-gladiator, forced to fight for the hand of the Savior—the mystical ruler of his realm. But this tournament isn't what it seems… blood spills, secrets unfold, and love threatens to upend everything.⚔️ Is survival worth more than love? Is the Savior truly divine?We talk all things worldbuilding, tropes, romance, and the ethics of bloodsport. And yes—there's a lot of screaming.

Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto | Cozy Mystery ReviewWelcome back to the show! This week, we're digging into the delightful chaos that is Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Murder in a tea shop? A nosy widow with a talent for uncovering secrets? Found family and a touch of mystery? Yes, please!Join us as we break down this genre-bending cozy mystery that mixes heart, humor, and homicide. We talk tone shifts, favorite characters, unexpected twists, and how Vera is the chaos grandma we all need in our lives.

What happens when the author of Jurassic Park dives into the real-life Bone Wars of the American West? Dragon Teeth is part historical fiction, part adventure thriller—and totally Crichton.In this episode, we're talking about:

It's 2007 and Cora thinks her whole life is falling apart... anyway, the aliens have invaded! Becoming the only translator for this alien race, she finds herself working with the CIA to try to save the aliens. Wait, what? Her life had taken quite a turn. Can she survive the alien invasion?Follow the Author:Website: https://www.lindsayell.is/Twitter: https://x.com/thelindsayellisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/namebrandlindsay/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindsayEllisVids/videosIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3805989/00:00 Intro01:00 Background/About the Author03:04 Age Level & Content Warning03:21 Judge a Book by It's Cover06:04 Discussion55:56 General Thoughts01:00:01 One Question for the Author01:02:34 Rating01:05:43 Read Again?01:07:01 OutroTikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠

While we've had the chance to learn of Pinocchio, it's time to get a chance to learn about the woman who made it all happen: The Blue Fairy. Well, the Blue Fairy and her younger sister, the evil Red Fairy. Is Ily redeemable? Or will she end up the villain?Follow the Author:Website: ⁠https://www.elizabethlim.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/elimpix/⁠Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/lizlim⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@elizabethlimwriter?⁠00:00 Intro02:00 Background04:09 Age Level & Content Warning04:25 Judge a Book by It's Cover06:40 Discussion55:01 General Thoughts56:34 One Question for the Author57:36 Rating58:00 Read Again?58:31 Favorite of the Series so Far01:00:11 OutroTikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk⁠

After the Lunar Chronicle series of books came out, the author announced two more but this time as graphic novels. Taking place after Winter but before the end of Stars Above, Iko finally gets the chance to shine. How does Wires and Nerves stack up to the main series? And does Iko finally find true love?Follow the Author:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.marissameyer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/MarissaMeyerAuthor/⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/marissameyerauthor/⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/marissa_meyer⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodReads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4684322.Marissa_Meyer⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pinterest.com/marissameyerauthor/⁠⁠⁠⁠00:00 Intro01:02 Background04:31 Age Level & Content Warning05:16 Judge a Book by It's Cover07:01 Discussion53:25 General Thoughts56:13 One Question for the Author58:36 Rating59:37 Read Again?01:00:34 Favorite of the Series01:04:09 OutroTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lord Edgware Dies is the ninth installment of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot series. This time Poirot finds himself surrounded by actors both professionally and personally. A question of divorce has been raised and while both parties agree to it, one of them still ends up dead. As more and more bodies pile up, can Poirot catch the murderer before they strike again? Or has he finally met his match?00:00 Intro00:46 Historical Context06:03 Background06:14 Age Level & Content Warning07:24 Judge a Book by It's Cover09:07 Discussion46:31 General Thought48:08 One Question for the Author50:50 Read Again?51:04 Favorite of the Series so Far52:46 Rating53:50 OutroTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Being a seventh son of a seventh son has given Tom a unique opportunity: a chance to become apprentice to the County's spook. But is Tom cut out to handle everything that goes bump in the night? And are all witches bad?00:00 Intro01:08 Background01:43 Age Level & Content Warning03:20 Judge a Book by It's Cover04:44 Discussion38:57 General Thoughts41:10 One Question for the Author43:41 Rating45:00 Read Again?45:45 OutroTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Another beloved children's movie that was inspired by a popular children's series. Originally published in the 1950's, The Rescuers is a series of books that follow Miss Bianca and Bernard as they save the helpless. The first book has them rescuing a poet from an infamous jail, so how did we get to saving an orphan from a swamp?00:00 Intro00:54 Eva Gabor - The Voice of Miss Bianca02:06 Background03:35 Age Level & Content Warning04:20 Judge a Book by It's Cover05:23 Discussion45:35 General Thoughts46:46 One Question for the Author49:16 Rating49:42 Read Again50:31 OutroTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jake and his friends were walking home from the mom when their lives and the fate of the planet change forever. Meeting a dying alien, they are given the powers to morph into animals and are tasked with defeating the Yerks who are slowly taking over the planet with mind control. But can a group of 5 middle schoolers outsmart world conquers? And if Earth only has children to fight for them, how screwed are we?Follow the Author:Website: https://katherineapplegate.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaaauthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaaauthor/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kaaauthor.bsky.social00:00 Intro01:00 Background05:27 Age Level & Content Warning06:42 Judge a Book by It's Cover09:37 Book 1 - The Invasion36:24 Book 2 - The Visitor47:03 Book 3 - The Encounter55:27 General Thoughts58:11 One Question for the Author59:36 Rating01:00:31 Read Again?01:01:56 Favorite of the Series so Far01:02:41 OutroTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The thirteenth installment of the Twisted Tales series, Almost There is Tiana's turn. Having made a deal with the Shadow Man at the end of the events of the movie, Tiana now has everything she ever wanted: her father alive, her own restaurant, and no more slimy frogs. But as the anniversary of the deal is coming up, she's about to learn that every deal has a price.Follow the Author:Website: https://www.farrahrochon.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farrahrochonauthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/farrahrochon/Twitter: https://x.com/FarrahRochonBookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/farrah-rochon00:00 Intro01:03 Background06:33 Age Level & Content Warning07:34 About the Author08:32 Judge a Book by It's Cover11:19 Discussion01:00:11 General Thoughts01:03:19 One Question for the Author01:05:52 Rating01:06:20 Read Again?01:06:50 Favorite of the Series so Far?01:07:42 OutroTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Called the "YA The Handmaid's Tale", The Grace Year is a look at feminist issues such as autonomy, sisterhood, motherhood and truth. But what is the Grace Year? And why do so few girls return, and none return whole?Follow the Author:Website: ⁠https://www.kimliggett.com/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/kim.liggettpeplowski⁠Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FKim_Liggett⁠Pinterest: ⁠https://www.pinterest.com/kimliggett/⁠GoodReads: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6693411.Kim_Liggett⁠00:00 Intro01:37 Background02:32 Age Level & Content Warning04:57 Judge a Book by It's Cover05:30 Discussion01:05:28 General Thoughts01:07:09 One Question for the Author01:09:07 Rating01:10:24 Read Again?01:11:11 OutroTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The League of Kings has arrived, and Beatrice has to deal with international politics. Daphne and Nine forge an unforeseeable bond to take down a mutual enemy. Sam seems to be in a doomed relationship. Can our main characters have it all? Or are they going to need to make some difficult choices?Follow the Author:Website: ⁠⁠https://katharinemcgee.com/#home⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/katharinemcgee/⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/katharinemcgee⁠⁠00:00 Intro00:43 Background02:54 Age Level & Content Warning04:51 Judge a Book by It's Cover06:00 Discussion39:07 General Thoughts43:12 Rating44:44 Read Again?45:08 Favorite of the Series so Far47:05 OutroTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠

One of the beloved children's movie (The Secrets of NIHM) was inspired by the book of this episode. So which is better? And what changes had to be made?00:00 Intro01:37 Background04:24 Age Level & Content Warning05:28 Judge a Book by It's Cover06:52 Discussion01:07:59 General Thoughts01:13:19 One Question for the Author01:14:58 Rating01:18:11 Read Again?01:18:34 OutroTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk⁠