Podcasts about dark academia

We've got a variety of haunted places this month for you - a haunted house (classic), a haunted college (love it), a haunted adult store (?????). Also, we explore the birthplace of Dark Academia. And yes, it's as haunted as you'd think!Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of sex, porn, death, homophobia, true crime-related disappearances and deaths, child endangerment, child death, child disappearance, and abduction. Housekeeping- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests' books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out our merch store, where we're running a sale on pins and stickers!- Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344Sponsors- Blueland creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get up to 15% off when you go to blueland.com/spirits Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiritspodcast.com- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Exploring Literary Classics: Tackling Topics Ahead of Their TimeIn this episode of The Plot With A Twist, hosts Roe and Allorah delve into the world of literary classics, reflecting on how these iconic works have shaped modern literature. They discuss the definition of a classic book, the timeless impact of pioneering authors, and examine classics like 'Great Expectations,' 'Pride and Prejudice,' 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' 'The Scarlet Letter,' 'Catcher in the Rye,' 'Sherlock Holmes,' and more! Through engaging conversations and personal anecdotes, they highlight the enduring relevance of these works and explore contemporary books that could become future classics. The episode also features an exploration of banned books and their implications, wrap-up discussion, and fun segments all tied up with a recipe for a classic Old Fashioned Cocktail. Tune in for a nostalgic and insightful bookish episode.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview00:31 Exploring the Classics: A Journey Through Time03:05 Defining a Classic: What Makes a Book Timeless?03:54 The Impact of Classic Literature on Modern Genres06:04 Great Expectations: A Masterclass in Character Development07:29 Pride and Prejudice: Feminine Power and Social Commentary10:42 To Kill a Mockingbird: A Critique on Racial Injustice15:33 The Scarlet Letter: Symbolism and Social Stigma19:04 Catcher in the Rye: Mental Health and Adolescence23:33 Sherlock Holmes: Eccentric Genius and Early Mental Health Representation25:35 The Great Gatsby: Wealth, Corruption, and the American Dream27:36 Shakespeare: The Pioneer of Morally Gray Characters33:44 Edgar Allen Poe: The OG of Dark Academia and Gothic Literature35:01 The Dark Side of Literary Reception35:35 Exploring 'The Bell Jar' by Sylvia Plath39:06 Wuthering Heights: The Original Dark Romance43:52 Timeless Themes in Classic Literature46:11 Books That Changed the World50:05 Modern Books Destined to Become Classics55:27 The Influence of Classics on Contemporary Authors56:23 The Controversy of Banned Books01:03:26 Classic Book Adaptations and Must-Reads01:05:14 Favourite Authors and Final Thoughts

In this episode, Shruti and Neha discuss the Gothic masterpiece Rebecca, by Daphne du Maurier. We talk about the main characters and what they might represent, and the way the book plays with ideas of identity and relationships. We also discuss the themes of memory, innocence and maturity, gender roles and sexuality, the symbolism of flowers, and so much more!*This episode contains serious spoilers!Links:The Secret History by Donna Tartt: aesthetics and paranoia (Spotify | Apple Podcasts)The Secret History, Dark Academia, and Academic Elitism [The Novel Tea Newsletter]Books Mentioned & Shelf DiscoveryJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëWide Sargasso Sea by Jean RhysGone Girl by Gillian FlynnThe Secret History by Donna TarttMy Cousin Rachel by Daphne du MaurierIf you would like to get additional behind-the-scenes content related to this and all of our episodes, subscribe to our free newsletter.We love to hear from listeners about the books we discuss - you can connect with us on Instagram or by emailing us at thenovelteapod@gmail.com.This episode description contains links to Bookshop.org, a website that supports independent bookstores. If you use these links we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Jacqueline Faber, the author of The Department … and Meb's wife! In today's special episode, Meb & Jacqueline discuss the book's themes, including trauma, memory, and the impact of the Kitty Genovese case. They both talk about how they approach the writing process, the art of getting noticed in a crowded market, and how to engage your audience with unreasonable hospitality. Be sure to get a copy of The Department today and leave a review! (0:00) Starts (1:05) Introducing Jacqueline Faber & "The Department" (11:17) Personal stories (16:46) Advice for authors (24:53) Marketing insights and business strategies (30:26) Dealing with feedback (34:05) Creative processes (43:33) Engaging listeners (44:52) Audiobook sample of "The Department" ----- Follow Meb on X, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Follow The Idea Farm: X | LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok ----- Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com ----- Past guests include Ed Thorp, Richard Thaler, Jeremy Grantham, Joel Greenblatt, Campbell Harvey, Ivy Zelman, Kathryn Kaminski, Jason Calacanis, Whitney Baker, Aswath Damodaran, Howard Marks, Tom Barton, and many more.  ----- Meb's invested in some awesome startups that have passed along discounts to our listeners. Check them out here!  ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the #McConnellCenter as we welcome Dr Amy Sturgis and she attempts to convince us of the importance of the "Dark Academia" genre! Amy holds a Ph.D. in history from Vanderbilt University and specializes in the intellectual history of speculative fiction. We all know we need to read more and there are literally millions of books on shelves with new ones printed every day. How do we sort through all the possibilities to find the book that is just right for us now? Well, the McConnell Center is bringing authors and experts to inspire us to read impactful and entertaining books that might be on our shelves or in our e-readers, but which we haven't yet picked up. We hope you learn a lot in the following podcast and we hope you might be inspired to pick up one or more of the books we are highlighting this year at the University of Louisville's McConnell Center. Stay Connected Visit us at McConnellcenter.org Subscribe to our newsletter  Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter  Twitter: @ULmCenter This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center

Meg investigates the twisted tale of lemur enthusiast Professor John Buettner-Janusch. Jessica follows the star-studded origins of the club hit The Dominatrix Sleeps Tonight.Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica

Emma MacDonald is a first time author, witch and lucid dreamer extraordinaire who joined us today to tell all about her debut novel Whispers Most Foul. A adult fantasy dark romance novel with amazingly written characters and a witchy vibe throughout."Rose Thenlif, the only student unable to cast spells at the elite Dunhollow Academy of Witchcraft, prefers keeping her nose in books and away from the sneers of her classmates, or the critical eyes of her headmistress mother. But, when her fellow classmates begin to go missing, she finds that she alone can see their ghosts. Worse yet, Rose's latest ghostly vision is her greatest academic rival, her talented and recently vanished classmate Sylvie. Now the reluctant pair must team up to uncover the deadly secret at the heart of Dunhollow. But neither of them are prepared to uncover their feelings for one another, a love that will take them to the edge of life and death" Join us and Emma on this magical adventure through her practices, loves, and her own dark fantasies!Where to find Emma:https://emmamacdonaldauthor.com/ https://linktr.ee/emmamacdonald_author https://www.instagram.com/emmamacdonald_author/Visit our sponsor ShopReclaimRepurpose:https://shopreclaimrepurpose.etsy.com?coupon=STIJNFAWKESTAFLGet your clean THC infused Seltzer at:shop.getgoodfeels.comWhere to find the Tribe of the Greyhorn Pagans:https://www.greyhornpagans.com/https://linktr.ee/greyhornpaganshttps://linktr.ee/firefae Support the Greyhorn Pagans:https://www.patreon.com/Greyhornpaganshttps://ko-fi.com/greyhornpaganshttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/greyhorn-pagans-podcast--6047518/support BUY OUR MERCH:https://www.bonfire.com/store/tribe-of-the-greyhorn-pagans/ Podcast recorded with Riverside Studios:https://www.riverside.fm/?via=stijnfawkesMusic used:Intro: Witchhouse Requiem by Humanfobia https://humanfobia-official.bandcamp.com/album/epitafio-fantasmal-2021Outro: Viking/Medieval Theme by M-Murray -- https://freesound.org/s/723202/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

We explore 'An Academy for Liars'; twisty, dark and academic... But is it Dark Academia? We go through our defined tropes and hold it up against the framework and ask ourselves just that!

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In this episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli dive into the dark and atmospheric world of The Coven by Harper L. Wood. This gothic, dark-academia paranormal romance takes listeners to Crystal Hollow and the prestigious Hollow's Grove University, where magic is cultivated, secrets are buried, and danger lurks around every corner. This story has a protagonist raised as a weapon against the powerful Coven, her reluctant enrollment at Hollow's Grove, and her fiery tension with the brooding and infuriating Headmaster, Alaric Grayson Thorne. Join the besties as they discuss whether or not they would recommend this dark romance!By Its CoverSiblings, Katie Wright and Jacob Frederick, pick out books solely by the information...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showOur Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebookfix?utm_source=linktree_admin_sharebecome our Patron ♡ https://www.patreon.com/BookFixbuy us a book ♡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfixBusiness Inquiries: thebookfixpodcast@gmail.comfollow us on Tiktok! ♡ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix

Morgana is a young witch. She enters her new school – this academy is for mystical beings only. Classmates welcome Morgana with a cake. But one of the students is an impostor. Can you guess who? If it takes you less than 7 seconds to solve this mystery riddle - congratulations, you could work as a detective! If not - don't be discouraged. If you practice solving logical puzzles every day, you'll be able to find answers to them all soon. #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightside.official   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're dipping our toes into Dark Academia here. This book asks the question: what if your abusive academic advisor was literally a vampire? And the answer is it would be kinda cool. A classic example of horror elements blunting the actual horror, down to a 1960s setting that elides all the worst parts of the era.

Christmas at Pendragon : The Holiday Special A brand new 90 minute holiday special episode! Set a few years before Robert's arrival in Blackwood City we see Victor, Jinn, Samson and Persephone have a cozy and dramatic Yule dinner at Pendragon.    With a little bit of magic, a lot of found family and a few supernatural surprises enjoy this holiday treat from All Vampires Are Gay!   ———————— Corwynn Rosewood presents: ALL VAMPIRES ARE GAY All Vampires Are Gay is a supernatural action/adventure story with a sassy side dish of rom-com!  It's a campy, heartfelt send-up of the vampire genre through a modern lens.  If you're looking for an exciting and comforting show about magical & paranormal adventures, you've found it.   DESCRIPTION: Victor Nightingale is a few hundred years old and bored of everything.  When he meets a beautiful and mysterious young DJ named Robert they have an immediate connection.  But their new romance is threatened by the supernatural forces brewing on the horizon, from ancient evil vampires to morally grey witches all kinds of dangers are lurking in the shadows and someone from Victor's past is the one pulling the strings. Together with their gang of queer vampires; non-binary spy master Samson, nerdy trans vampire witch Jinn, asexual fortune-telling oracle Persephone and more, they will fight to keep humans safe from the forces of evil in their rainy coastal city.   All Vampires Are Gay is a single-narrator audio drama podcast with full soundtracking.   ———————- All Vampires Are Gay - Listen Now on all major podcasting networks! ~* This show is full of vampires, witches and werewolves, in an urban fantasy fairy Dark Academia setting with lots of magical herbs, potions and mythology.  The show has a variety of LGBTQ characters including bisexual, pansexual, lesbian, transgender, asexual, non binary, etc.  We think this show would appeal to fans of Our Flag Means Death, Good Omens, Heartstopper, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Supernatural, What We Do In The Shadows, Wynonna Earp, Teen Wolf, Twin Peaks, The Umbrella Academy, The Untamed and First Kill.  As well as fans of other amazing original podcasts like The Magnus Archives, Welcome To Night Vale, Lore and The Adventure Zone and fantasy authors like Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett and Holly Black.  If you're a fan of these shows we think you might enjoy our show too! *~ ——————- CONTENT RATING PG14+ for Violence and Cursing ——————— SUPPORT THE SHOW Website - https://corwynnrosewood.com Become A Patron - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/corwynnrosewood Merch - https://corwynnrosewood.com Instagram @studiocorwynn Email Corwynn - hello@corwynnrosewood.com One of the best ways to support us is to share our show!   If you love All Vampires Are Gay please tell your friends!  Thank you for listening. ——————— CREDITS Holiday Special: Christmas at Pendragon Written, Performed and Created by Corwynn Rosewood Production and Music by Parker Frost Additional Sound, Mixing, Post Production by the Team at Studio Corwynn    

This will forever go down as a Podcast highlight for us. Being given the opportunity to talk with the one and only M L Rio about Dark Academia, her new book ‘Graveyard Shift', while also waxing lyrical about ‘If We Were Villains' was something me and Sophie could have only dreamed of when we started The Dark Academicals.M L Rio's novella is summarised thusly:“Every night, in the college's ancient cemetery, five people cross paths as they work the late shift: a bartender, a rideshare driver, a hotel receptionist, the steward of the derelict church that looms over them, and the editor-in-chief of the college paper, always in search of a story.One dark October evening in the defunct churchyard, they find a hole that wasn't there before. A fresh, open grave where no grave should be. But who dug it, and for whom?Before they go their separate ways, the gravedigger returns. As they trail him through the night, they realize he may be the key to a string of strange happenings around town that have made headlines for the last few weeks--and that they may be closer to the mystery than they thought.”In this episode we discuss:The rising trend of the Dark Academia genreM L Rio's writing patterns, preferences, influences and processesTHAT ENDING of ‘Graveyard Shift'The cultural and linguistic legacy of Shakespeare and his worksA sneaky little insight into the next novel, ‘Hot Wax'And a whole lot of tangents…

Spänning, mörka twister och gotik. Bokspanarna läser romaner som utspelar sig i akademisk miljö där det finns hemliga sällskap, mordmysterier och laddade ord. Veckans gäst: Lisa Aderlund Vi tipsar om dessa böcker: En hemlig plats av Tana French I Have Some Questions For You av Rebecca Makkai Babel – En hemlig historia av R.F. Kuang

 It's episode 203 and time for us to discuss the genre of Dark Academia! We discuss aesthetics as genres, cosplaying as academics, anti-intellectualism, the differences between Canadian and American university experiences, and more! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray

Alexis Henderson returns to Turn the Page with ACADEMY FOR LIARS, a beautiful Dark Academia novel that challenges the convention of its own genre.

While overcoming mental and physical setbacks, author Lauren Ling Brown turned to writing to get through one of the toughest times in her life. In the latest edition of Shelf Life, Lauren discusses her debut novel and October pick for Reese's Book Club, “Society of Lies.” She talks lessons of perseverance in times of doubt and believing in your ideas—how they come to life just might surprise you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, I talk with Alexis Henderson about her new dark academia, psychological magic thriller An Academy for Liars.  We dive into her initial idea for the book, how she explored consent in the context of psychological magic, and the intricacies of free will.An Academy for Liars SynopsisLennon Carter's life is falling apart.   Then she gets a mysterious phone call inviting her to take the entrance exam for Drayton College, a school of magic hidden in a secret pocket of Savannah. Lennon has been chosen because—like everyone else at the school—she has the innate gift of persuasion, the ability to wield her will like a weapon, using it to control others and, in rare cases, matter itself.  After passing the test, Lennon begins to learn how to master her devastating and unsettling power. But despite persuasion's heavy toll on her body and mind, she is wholly captivated by her studies, by Drayton's lush, moss-draped campus, and by her brilliant classmates. But even more captivating is her charismatic adviser, Dante, who both intimidates and enthralls her. As Lennon continues in her studies, her control grows, and she starts to uncover more about the secret world she has entered into, including the disquieting history of Drayton College. She is increasingly disturbed by what she learns, for it seems that the ultimate test is to embrace absolute power without succumbing to corruption...and it's a test she's terrified she's going to fail.

Episode 150! 6th Anniversary! October 10, 2024 On the Needles 1:05 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower   OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Destination Yarn Postcard in Yosemite   Fall SHaGS by Sarah Jordan, Fibernymph DyeWorks Mountain Tweed BFL in A Game for All Seasons (pumpkin contrast, pink/purple/blue/red/orange/green stripes, Simultaneous Heel Flap and Gusset Socks)-- DONE!!    Peace and Joy socks by KnittenKristen, Gauge DyeWorks Trifecta Fingering in Jack o'lantern with pumpkin mini   Fleetwood sweater by Tanis Lavallee, Teal Torch Knits DK in mermaid gradient   Islesburgh Toorie by The Doull Family, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift (ink, sherbert pink, pumpkin, purple, parma gentian   Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Elixir (2010! Carpe yarnem!) On the Easel 18:35 Seascape gift Calendar of favorite things Field Guides–collectibles! Cloud studies On the Table 23:24 miso sweet potato and broccoli bowl – smitten kitchen    Japanese Sweet Potatoes with Tofu and Gochujang Butter   Carolina Gelen's Butter Beans Alla Vodka   Cabbage Stir-fry with peanut butter  from DALS Leek & Cheddar scone (underbaked) Smoothies for the heat Broccoli with Beef–premarinated the beef with corn starch slurry Veg protein bread–which I do NOT recommend. On the Nightstand 34:21 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer  Bundt Instrument by Nancy Warren (audio)  The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier  Bright Sword by Lev Grossman  State of Paradise by Laura van den Berg The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz (audio)    When the Killing's Done by T.C. Boyle The Hunter by Tana French Virgil Wander by Leif Enger   On Reflection 58:50   Needles 43 projects last year and only at 24 this year? Lots of gnomes, goodly amount of gifts.  More process/KALs?  But some super happy making sweaters (ilha, gridlines, 3 summer tops) Dark Academia got most likes   Cortney loved: Monica's Bay Area Yarn Crawl coverage, the Explicate Hat by Hunter Hammersen, Coloring Book Raglan by Aimeeshermakes, and Dark Academia sweater by River Road Knits.   Easel Sheep butter mold from last year anni episode Bird and pb London one: big ben, fox, typewriter, pretzel, wine   Cortney is happy with these creations: last summer's bird prize, annual Gouachevember, tiny typewriter for the SFPL tiny art show.   Table Full veg! No kids!   Cortney noticed: how the podcast continues to ignite cooking projects, be they low-sodium, less meat, more mushrooms.   nightstand 125 books!  +41 last year pre-anniversary Audio, foreign, cant keep away from challenges Sue grafton! Christmas/holiday books Better idea what's going to annoy me even if i cant keep away from it Fresh water for flowers by Valerie Perrin I cheerfully refuse by leif enger Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez   Cortney finally figured out: her genre of choice! Environmenal/eco fiction!! Where the environment IS a character, or an important feature. Books like: The Light Pirate by Lucy Brooks-Dalton and I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger. Also, alway happy to read a well-written romance or witchy story.

Grab your trusty #2 and find the desk with your name tag on it, because class is in session this week at Sounds Like a Cult! Our /pedagogically inclined/ episodes are always RIPE with juicy insight, and today's topic is no different. Be it Hogwarts or Pacific Coast Academy, boarding schools have long shrouded themselves in an air of mystery and exclusivity that has most recently led to a culture-wide obsession with the Dark Academia genre. But is this intrigue secretly supporting a sinister institution? What culty rituals and traditions lie behind the plaid and ivy? Let's find out! Amanda and Chelsea are thrilled to be joined by the wonderful Ceara O'Sullivan from the Petty Crimes podcast to discover what lurks within boarding schools' hallowed (culty) halls. Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod @amanda_montell @chelseaxcharles @reesaronii Watch the new season of Sounds Like A Cult on YouTube! To order Amanda's new book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality, click here. To subscribe to Amanda's new Magical Overthinkers podcast, click here :) Thank you to our sponsors!  Dipsea is offering an extended 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/cult.  Go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app to start earning cash back and use code CULT.  Visit BetterHelp.com/CULT today to get 10% off your first month. Shop the SKIMS bras at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, select "Sounds Like A Cult" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. Further reading: Psychopathology and Dissociation among Boarding School Students in Eastern Turkey National Museum of the American Indian: Boarding Schools Time for America to Get Over Our Ivy League Obsession A Brief History of Boarding-School Scandals

Send us a textIn Episode 172 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah discuss the fascinating worlds of dark academia and campus novels. We dive into what makes these genres similar yet distinct, exploring the atmospheric settings, our favorite books within both genres, and what we think are the perfect components to a great academic setting. We also share our most recent reads, exploring how these types of stories can span across genres—from thrillers to contemporary fiction and even some true crime! If you're curious about the allure of academia, this episode is for you!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyInto the Fire: The Lost Daughter - A true crime docu-mini-series on Netflix(T)Tealish Tea (H)Latest ReadColored Television | Danzy Senna (T)The Blue Book of Nebo | Manon Steffan Ros (H)Books mentioned during Book TalkThe Love Hypothesis | Ali HazelwoodBabel | RF KuangRebecca | Daphne Du MaurierCampus Novels and Dark Academia  ⤵️Vladimir | Julia May Jonas (T)Ace of Spades | Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé (H)If We Were Villains | M. L. Rio (T)We Keep the Dead Close | Becky Cooper (H)Shelf AdditionsThe Staircase in the Woods | Chuck Wendig (T)The Resurrectionist | A. Rae Dunlap (H)Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk

It's episode 202 and that means it's time for our One Book One Podcast Battle of the Books episode where we discuss A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray

This week, I talk with Lauren Ling Brown about her debut dark academia thriller Society of Lies!  We dive into the inspiration for the idea, the moral dilemma at its core, and how her personal experiences influenced the novel.Society of Lies SynopsisMaya has returned to Princeton for her college reunion—it's been a decade since she graduated, and she is looking forward to seeing old faces and reminiscing about her time there. This visit is special because Maya will also be attending the graduation of her little sister, Naomi.But what should have been a dream weekend becomes Maya's worst nightmare when she receives the news that Naomi is dead. The police are calling it an accident, but Maya suspects that there is more to the story than they are letting on.As Maya pieces together what happened in the months leading up to her sister's death, she begins to realize how much Naomi hid from her. Despite Maya's warnings, Naomi had joined Sterling Club, the most exclusive social club on campus—the same one Maya belonged to. And if she had to guess, Naomi was likely tapped for the secret society within it.The more Maya uncovers, the more terrified she becomes that Naomi's decision to follow in her footsteps might have been what got her killed. Because Maya's time at Princeton wasn't as wonderful as she'd always made it seem—after all, her sister wasn't the first young woman to turn up dead. Now every clue is leading Maya back to the past . . . and to the secret she's kept all these years.

 It's episode 201 and time for us to discuss the genre of Weird West! (Just in time for Halloween!). We talk about the potential temporal and geographic restrictions on western fiction, folklore, tall tales, and more! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray

Kritik an Universitäten ist omnipräsent. Es geht um prekäre Beschäftigungsverhältnisse, hohe Zugangsschwellen und Machtmissbrauch. Doch welche alternativen Gegenentwürfe lassen sich inner- und außerhalb von Universitäten finden? Klocke, Vera www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Zeitfragen. Feature

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.In this episode, we dive into the world of Dark Academia Romance, which is available on Kindle Unlimited. Originally aired as part of our "Novel Nights" live show, we explore various high school and college bully romances featuring morally gray heroes and lots of drama. From fantasy worlds to secret societies, prepare for a journey through intense and addictive reads.Books Mentioned:Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti - https://amzn.to/4ed9oK4 The Ritual by Shantel Tessier - https://amzn.to/4e2GKeKLords of Pain by Angel Lawson and Samantha Rue - https://amzn.to/3APmy1JHannaford Prep by J. Bree - https://amzn.to/4cSXpR4Filthy Rich Boys by CM Stunich -https://amzn.to/3Xuz3bQDeviant King by Rina Kent - https://amzn.to/3MyGusgCorrupt by Penelope Douglas - https://amzn.to/3XccMOtAll the Little Lies by S.J. Silvis - https://amzn.to/3My0dInLive Show Details:Catch our "Novel Nights" live show every Thursday at 7 p.m. EST on YouTube for more book recommendations and discussions.Replay is available anytime for those who can't join live.What is Kindle Unlimited?Kindle Unlimited is a monthly membership where you can borrow books to read. There are millions of books to read in the romance, mystery, and thriller genres. New titles are added to the Kindle Unlimited Library every day!Don't have Kindle Unlimited?All of these books are available on Kindle Unlimited. If you don't have an active Kindle Unlimited Membership, go to https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/ku to check for your best offer!Want to check out more book recommendations?Visit What to Read Next Blog for reader tips, popular books like recommendations, and many more posts. Join our What to Read Next Blog Community to get bonus book recommendations, listen to podcasts, and connect with other readers. As a podcast listener, you'll get 20% off your membership forever. Click here to sign up. (https://wtrnblog.substack.com/e3630d38) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: IP29FC0QKB6DV2UE

Today I have Alexis Henderson on the show to discuss Dark Academia, as well as her new book, AN ACADEMY FOR LIARS. We discuss the origins and central themes to this subgenre, and we give a few of our favorite book recommendations so you can explore the gothic, sinister and secret worlds hidden within the walls of elite schools, libraries and museums.   I have a list in my Bookshop of our recommendations, and several other Dark Acadmeia staples, if you want to support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. If you want another way to help out my show, you can follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, and leave me a review wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join my Patreon community, buy merch, or make a Ko-fi donation through the links available on my on my website at sheworeblackpodcast.com. Thanks for joining me today.

Erica gets into some new YA dark academia books, just in time for back-to-school season. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What's Up in YA newsletter! Join Book Riot's editorial staff and expert guest writers at The Deep Dive, your destination for deep thoughts on all things reading, behind-the-scenes insights, informed takes, and so much more. Whether we're analyzing book deal trends, whittling down the best books of the century, or letting you in on the best book club book of the summer, you'll find something to nerd out over and enrich your reading life. With decades of experience in books and publishing between us, we have a wealth of knowledge, thoughts, and curated goodness we can't wait to share with you. Go ahead and take the plunge. Visit bookriot.com/deepdive to subscribe for free, or become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year and get unlimited access to members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies knowing you are supporting independent media. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed Tigest Girma on how to pronounce the names of characters in her new book Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Zodiac Rising by Katie Zhao Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marissa chats with Tigest Girma about her debut, a YA romantic vampire novel, IMMORTAL DARK. Also discussed in this episode: struggling with the young adult/new adult/adult labels, making the change to age down a book and characters and what that entails, writing morally gray characters, crafting an extreme enemies to lovers romantic storyline, creating a found family ensemble, planning subsequent books in a trilogy (second book syndrome is a thing!), and more!Bonus: a new book announcement from Marissa!We Could Be Magic - https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250379399Joelle Murray: https://joellemurrayart.com/Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/

We are back with season 6! This season we are doing something a little special — we are only reading books that have 4 stars or higher on Goodreads (because Harshini is officially done with bad reads). In this episode, we read the wildly popular book, A Secret History by Donna Tartt. A Secret History follows six classics students in a small liberal arts college and their relationships as a friend group. This book is considered one of the main books to popularize dark academia. Can we get behind everyone's love for the book? Listen to find out!

Hey Guys, It's Meg!!! What's up? What's poppin'? Welcome to Season 10 of the podcast!!! I talked to an AI and they picked the topic of this episode...Dark Academia!    #AI #aesthetic #darkacademia 

Welcome to a special episode of Reeding Between the Lines with Sara and Nicole Reed! As autumn sets in, our reading moods shift to embrace the darker, moodier themes of the season. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Dark Academia—a genre known for its gothic atmosphere, intellectual pursuits, and the sometimes dangerous paths they lead to.Join us as we discuss iconic and intriguing Dark Academia books, starting with the classic The Secret History by Donna Tartt. We'll also explore more recent gems like Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House, the hauntingly beautiful Piranesi by Susanna Clarke, and the suspenseful The Cloisters by Katy Hays. Plus, we'll touch on The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, The Broken Girls by Simone St. James, and more!If you're ready to immerse yourself in stories that combine academia, mystery, and a touch of the supernatural, this episode is for you. Tune in, get cozy, and let's explore the darker side of literature together!LinksPodcastreedingbetweenthelines.buzzsprout.com/sharewww.youtube.com/@ReedingBetweenTheLinesInstagraminstagram.com/reedingbetweenthelinespodSupport the Podcastbuzzsprout.com/2378509/support#DarkAcademia #BookRecommendations #BookTube #ReadingVlog #FallReading #BookReview #NinthHouse #Piranesi #TheSecretHistory #TheCloisters #LiteraryFiction #DarkBooks #PodcastEpisode #Bookish #MysteryBooksSupport the Show.

If you enjoy Void Record, please check out AcheronAudio's other project! "The Corveil Cases" https://anchor.fm/s/f8def258/podcast/rss https://open.spotify.com/show/5jUYGOec6UTWycoHnZKavL War leaves many scars, but not all are on the surface. Victor Corveil knows this well; being severally injured in WW1 only to return with his future life and career in tatters. He turns to a mysterious school that he has never heard of in attempt to find meaning, and answers in the supernatural. Welcome to Antumbra Academy of Arcane art, where nothing is as it seems. Follow along with this journey of mystery, magic and madness as Corveil and friends he makes along the way, navigate this strange and fascinating world, and uncover the dark dangers that lie just beneath the surface.

If you enjoy Apotheosis, please check out AcheronAudio's other project! "The Corveil Cases" ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/f8def258/podcast/rss⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5jUYGOec6UTWycoHnZKavL⁠ War leaves many scars, but not all are on the surface. Victor Corveil knows this well; being severally injured in WW1 only to return with his future life and career in tatters. He turns to a mysterious school that he has never heard of in attempt to find meaning, and answers in the supernatural. Welcome to Antumbra Academy of Arcane art, where nothing is as it seems. Follow along with this journey of mystery, magic and madness as Corveil and friends he makes along the way, navigate this strange and fascinating world, and uncover the dark dangers that lie just beneath the surface.

Some simulationist material analysis in the economy of signs from Pill Pod episode #172. The full episode and many more are available at https://www.patreon.com/plasticpillsThe "Look" of Dark Academia: https://www.pinterest.com/kathrynaesthetics/dark-academia-aesthetic/

"El hombre del Sur" es una historia corta escrita por Roald Dahl originalmente publicada en Collier's en 1948. La cual ha sido adaptada en diversas ocasiones en televisión y cine, contando con una versión de 1960 protagonizada por Steve McQueen y Peter Lorre. En la piscina de un hotel se encuentran el narrador, unos jóvenes cadetes americanos y un curioso hombre mayor vestido de blanco. En un momento dado el anciano caballero extrae un puro de una pitillera y uno de los jóvenes se ofrece a encendérselo. El hombre de blanco le dice que no será capaz de encender el mechero por culpa del viento que sopla. El joven afirma con rotundidad que sí. Es entonces cuando el curioso hombrecillo le propone al cadete una apuesta tan peculiar como estrambótica. Música y Ambientación: "Dark Academia for Melancholic Writers" Helene Elinor Epidemic Sound Blog del Podcast: https://lanebulosaeclectica.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @jomategu

Englische Eliteuniversitäten, ehrwürdige Traditionen und eine Love Story – das sind essenzielle Zutaten für Dark Academia. Dominik liest selber gern Bücher aus diesem Genre und hat sogar selber welche geschrieben. Die Literaturwissenschaftlerin Berit Glanz erklärt uns die Hintergründe zu diesem Booktok-Hype.**********Ihr hört in der Ab 21:00:00:27 - Literaturwissenschaftlerin Berit Glanz über den Dark Academia Hype00:05:07 - Dominik Gaida schreibt Dark Academia Romane**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: Tiktok und Instagram.**********Meldet euch!Ihr könnt das Team von Ab 21 über WhatsApp erreichen.Uns interessiert: Was beschäftigt euch? Habt ihr ein Thema, über das wir unbedingt in der Sendung und im Podcast sprechen sollen?Schickt uns eine Sprachnachricht oder schreibt uns per 0160-91360852 oder an ab21.dlfnova@deutschlandradio.de.Wichtig: Wenn ihr diese Nummer speichert und uns eine Nachricht schickt, akzeptiert ihr unsere Regeln zum Datenschutz und bei WhatsApp die Datenschutzrichtlinien von WhatsApp.

Cheyenne joins Ben in the studio this week for an episode a year in the making!  They start off talking about a big move that Cheyenne is making this year and what games they are playing.  Cheyenne has been playing a couple of Larian Studios game and romancing mostly vampires.  Ben has finished Pacific Drive and is trying to figure out what he's going to play next.  The hosts discuss the definition, share their results from a wikiHow “What is your aesthetic” quiz, and talk about how the definition has changed in recent decades.  They also take a peek at the Aesthetics Wiki and talk about recent TikTok shenanigans before moving on to discussing their favorite video game aesthetics.  Before closing the show, they ponder and explore what censorship in today's gaming environment looks like.   00:00:20 - And Ben will, moving to Portland, explaining the podcast in a bag, and Ben's “mo” 00:02:08 - The Rand McNally store, Cheyenne's “Eras Tour,” and 1200 hours invested in BG3 00:05:05 - Experiencing simulated bears for science, having legs, and Pacific Drive is done 00:10:28 - Romancing things in games, not enough tabletop taglines, and on to the definition 00:14:35 - How generation Z uses the word, the quiz, Y2K and Cottagecore, and the suffix 00:19:08 - Normcore, Dark Academia and E-kids, transcending image, and what is Ben's vibe  00:22:47 - It's giving Beigecore, investigating the Wiki, and pronouncing Sega Uranus properly  00:28:00 - Traditional aesthetics, beauty is subjective, the inspiration of an image, and TikTok 00:32:15 - Filters, the kind of talker, Dada expression, and ByteDance divestiture speculation 00:37:31 - Asking intelligent questions, Congressional Dadcore, and wearing appropriate attire  00:42:04 - The first and last time, in Cheyenne-ese, a black and white realm, and Vanillaware  00:46:51 - Style documents, thoughts on censorship and graphics, and Shift Up's Stellar Blade  00:52:21 - Changing demographics of players, identifying with characters, and connections  00:55:14 - Reflective morons making a difference, voices being acknowledged, and toxicity  00:58:31 - Just a misunderstanding, Cheyenne's vampire hill, and moving towards inclusivity 01:00:35 - Not engaging, opinions about “barrelmancy,” and a Dadcore time out is needed 01:04:54 - Closing thoughts, the importance of aesthetics in games, and we're ALL Beigecore!    Follow Two Vague on… Our website: https://www.twovaguepodcast.com  On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/two_vague_podcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twovaguepodcast For ALL of your Partly Robot Industries and 2VP merchandise NEEDS, check out the Partly Robot Industries store at TEEPUBLIC! https://www.teepublic.com/user/partly-robot-industries For show appearance and other inquiries, contact us at: twovaguepodcast@gmail.com References, Links, and Tags The Aesthetics Wiki  https://aesthetics.fandom.com/wiki/Aesthetics_Wiki #Podbean #DIYPodcast #ApplePodcast #VideoGames #Trivia #Comedy #Talkshow #2VP #TwoVaguePodcast #PodernFamily #InterviewShow #GamersofThreads #GamerThreads #Portland #AestheticsWiki #PartlyRobotIndustries #TeePublic 

This week's theories, rants, ruminations, recollections, weak gags and free and frank exchanges of view alight upon the following …    … is pop music now all about identity? …. the recording of the Animals' House of the Rising Sun and other apocryphal tales. … has any act been as ubiquitous since Frankie Goes to Hollywood in 1984? … or has anyone inspired a greater level of personal devotion than Taylor Swift? … Peter Green, a shotgun and his accountant. … books bought but never read. .. re-reading Nick Hornby's High Fidelity and the changing benchmarks for good and bad musical taste. … intriguing parallels between the book and record industries. … and Neil Tennant braves the digital lynch-mob. Plus Adam Clayton's garden, Konstantin Chernenko, Richard Burton, Rebel Wilson, Dark Academia, creepy weepies and birthday guest John Montagna looks at singles by the same act that are ‘descendants' – ie pretty much identical – eg the Monkees' Teardrop City and Last Train To Clarksville, the Kinks' You Really Got Me and All Day And All of the Night and Mark Knopfler's Cannibals and Walk Of Life. Or just try the first few seconds of these four by the Inkspots – Maybe, I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire, If I Didn't Care and Whispering Grass.Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for early - and ad-free - access to all of our content, plus a whole load more!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's theories, rants, ruminations, recollections, weak gags and free and frank exchanges of view alight upon the following …    … is pop music now all about identity? …. the recording of the Animals' House of the Rising Sun and other apocryphal tales. … has any act been as ubiquitous since Frankie Goes to Hollywood in 1984? … or has anyone inspired a greater level of personal devotion than Taylor Swift? … Peter Green, a shotgun and his accountant. … books bought but never read. .. re-reading Nick Hornby's High Fidelity and the changing benchmarks for good and bad musical taste. … intriguing parallels between the book and record industries. … and Neil Tennant braves the digital lynch-mob. Plus Adam Clayton's garden, Konstantin Chernenko, Richard Burton, Rebel Wilson, Dark Academia, creepy weepies and birthday guest John Montagna looks at singles by the same act that are ‘descendants' – ie pretty much identical – eg the Monkees' Teardrop City and Last Train To Clarksville, the Kinks' You Really Got Me and All Day And All of the Night and Mark Knopfler's Cannibals and Walk Of Life. Or just try the first few seconds of these four by the Inkspots – Maybe, I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire, If I Didn't Care and Whispering Grass.Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for early - and ad-free - access to all of our content, plus a whole load more!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's theories, rants, ruminations, recollections, weak gags and free and frank exchanges of view alight upon the following …    … is pop music now all about identity? …. the recording of the Animals' House of the Rising Sun and other apocryphal tales. … has any act been as ubiquitous since Frankie Goes to Hollywood in 1984? … or has anyone inspired a greater level of personal devotion than Taylor Swift? … Peter Green, a shotgun and his accountant. … books bought but never read. .. re-reading Nick Hornby's High Fidelity and the changing benchmarks for good and bad musical taste. … intriguing parallels between the book and record industries. … and Neil Tennant braves the digital lynch-mob. Plus Adam Clayton's garden, Konstantin Chernenko, Richard Burton, Rebel Wilson, Dark Academia, creepy weepies and birthday guest John Montagna looks at singles by the same act that are ‘descendants' – ie pretty much identical – eg the Monkees' Teardrop City and Last Train To Clarksville, the Kinks' You Really Got Me and All Day And All of the Night and Mark Knopfler's Cannibals and Walk Of Life. Or just try the first few seconds of these four by the Inkspots – Maybe, I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire, If I Didn't Care and Whispering Grass.Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for early - and ad-free - access to all of our content, plus a whole load more!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This recording from March 22, 2024. Abstract Dark Academia (DA), as a genre, is an offshoot of academic fiction that has become prominent over the last decade. After defining DA and exploring its roots, I dive into Intertextuality to ask why modern authors have chosen DA as their genre of choice as they reimagine elements of classic works. The works I chose to analyze are The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova (2005), which exists in connection with Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897); Conversion by Katherine Howe (2014), which exists in connection with The Crucible by Arthur Miller (1953); Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth (2020), which exists in connection with The Story of Mary MacLane, alternatively titled I Await the Devil's Coming by Mary MacLane (1902); and The Society for Soulless Girls by Laura Steven (2022), which exists in connection with Robert Louis Stevenson's Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886). Authors give myths breaths of new life century after century, and works that have asked pointed questions of society and their readers often stay around long enough for new, younger readers to ask those same questions of their own changing societal contexts by building on the existing classical works. DA gives a structured power setting that can be treated as a sandbox of sorts for enquiring minds on how new people and places have altered responses to questions that have been asked again and again in literature. About the Presenter Laurel M. Stevens completed her undergraduate in English at Westminster College where she first delved into fantasy studies with Tolkien. Her masters coursework at Signum focused on Imaginative Literature and has allowed her to explore fantasy at greater depths and introduced her to areas of studies such as adaptation and Dark Academia. She reads and reviews heavily in modern fantasy and science fiction, yet remains interested in a wide range of literature. About Signum Thesis Theaters Each of our master's students writes a thesis at the end of their degree program, exploring a topic of their choice. The Thesis Theater is their opportunity to present their research to a general audience, and answer questions. All are welcome to attend! Registration is open for the Summer 2024 semester! Classes begin Monday, April 29th. To view our upcoming courses: https://signumuniversity.org/degree-p.... Learn about Signum University's mission, leadership and more: https://signumuniversity.org/about/. Want to enjoy Signum's educational offerings? Start here! https://signumuniversity.org/non-degr....

Just because Academia suffers from internal decay and the death of its legitimacy, doesn't mean we ought abandon the tenants of it's development. C.B. Robertson returns as a guest to present an argument regarding the use of language and how it applies to reality. Accurately conveying ideas from one person to another must pass through the lens of individual subjectivity and it has consequences about what we know about reality. So we engage in the subject of subjectivity without the pretense of supremacy without the clause. C. B. Robertson's books and writing can be found at caffeineandphilosophy.comFollow him more in the day-to-day on Instagram at @caffeineandphilosophySupport the REDACTED Culture Cast at redactedculture.locals.comSSP and boutique products at redactedllc.comFollow us on Instagram at @redactedllc

Have you seen that new Dark Academia show about the mysterious elite school for special kids where there's the one kid who doesn't seem to belong even amongst the other… The post e305. Dark Academia: a Deep Dive into Murder, Mystery & Midterms appeared first on The VoxPopcast.

We're starting off the companion episodes to our new book with the dark side of Harry Potter. Dr. Beatrice Groves (Oxford University and Bathilda's Notebook) and Dr. Amy Strugis (Lenoir-Rhyne University and Signum University) join us to discuss their chapters "Good Men and Monsters: The Influence of Bram Stoker's Dracula on Harry Potter" and "Dark Arts and Secret Histories: Investigating Dark Academia." They talk about what drew them to the more disturbing and Gothic aspects of the series. Amy explains the difference between the Dark Academia aesthetic and the literary genre. The latter generally involves a school or university setting, elements of mystery and death, concern with the past, and social critique, especially of power dynamics that exist in the wider world and are concentrated in an academic institution - all of which are present in Potter. It might seem like heavy material for young readers, but adolescents can experience bullying, injustice, and grief and can relate to and learn from fiction. The aesthetic that has been popularized online tends to focus purely on style, romanticizing some of what the genre criticizes. Harry Potter engages with dark and Gothic traditions but also breaks from them. Bea sees Mina Harker in Dracula as a parallel for Harry, both marked by evil, but the works ultimately seem to have different attitudes toward the nature of evil - while Dracula's influence can turn innocent Mina into a monster, Harry maintains his inherent goodness and the power to resist Voldemort. What problems does knowledge of the Dark Arts pose? Going back to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, danger lies in how people use such knowledge more than the knowledge itself. Knowledge is power, so keeping secrets and controlling access to knowledge are issues in Dark Academia - a genre that has only become more popular since the success of Potter.

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo!    Tune in this week to hear our thoughts on our October book club pick: Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo. To be honest, we didn't feel smart enough for this book at times and have conflicting feelings overall. Let us know your thoughts!   Announced in this episode: our November Book Club is going to be The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston. Hopefully this book will get us out of our book club slump!   Currently Reading: All In by Jennifer Lynn Barnes The Off Limits Rule by Sarah Adams Secrets & Masks by Emerald Slytherin Foxglove by Adalyn Grace A Game of High Stakes by In_Dreams Added to our TBR: Thinking Out Loud by Grayson Long  The September House by Carissa Orlando Enemies in the Orchard by Dana VanderLugt The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella Meet Your Match by Morriganmercy Soft as it Began by rubber_soul02 The Eagle's Nest by HeartOfAspen My Sacrifice to Make by sarahsempra Parade of the Sun by everythursday The Dragon's Bride by Rizzle The Commoners Guide to Bedding A Royal by olivieblake