Podcast appearances and mentions of Erin Morgenstern

In Ep. 188, we are kicking off our new “Best of…” series with Sarah's Bookshelves Live team member, Chrissie, for the Best of Fantasy. Today, Chrissie brings you her all-time top ten favorite fantasy novels. Also, as a long-time reader and evangelizer of the genre, Chrissie talks about how she started reading fantasy, the wide scope of the genre, and ways those new to fantasy might jump in! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How Chrissie got started reading fantasy. What draws her to the fantasy genre. From sci-fi fantasy to epic, high fantasy, Chrissie talks about the wide scope of the genre. Her favorite sub-genres and what doesn't work for her. Chrissie's All-Time Top Ten Fantasy Books [16:36] The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [17:44] A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[22:11] The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater (2012) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [27:24] The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (2007) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [32:10] A Murder in Time by Julie McElwain (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [35:36] Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke (2004) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [37:35] Griffin & Sabine by Nick Bantock (1991) | Amazon | Bookshop.org   [39:58] The Queen of Blood by Sarah Beth Durst (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org   [42:15] Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer (2001) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [44:16] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [46:40] High-Profile Fantasy Books That Did Not She Didn't Love [48:39]  A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [48:52] Babel by R. F. Kuang (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [50:55] Other Books Mentioned Fourth Wing (2023) [25:07] Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas (2012) [25:43] Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews (1979) [26:36] Heaven by V. C. Andrews (1985) [26:46] The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater (June 2025) [31:27] A Game of Thrones (1996) by George R. R. Martin ([33:04]) The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss (2011) [33:09] The Doors of Stone by Patrick Rothfuss (TBD) [33:15] A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton (1982) [37:16] Piranesi by Susanna Clarke (2020) [39:46] Twilight by Stephanie Meyer (2005) [50:03] The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness (2024) [50:28] Books from Our Discussion Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling (1997) [4:23]  Charlotte's Web by E. B. White (1952) [6:23]  Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien (1971) [6:26]   The Dream Book by Meg Wolitzer (1987) [6:37]  The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (2024) [11:15]  11/22/63 by Stephen King (2011) [12:10]  The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis (1950) [12:30]  The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien (1954) [14:29] The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien (1937) [14:30]   The Neverending Story by Michael Ende (1979) [15:36] 

Send us a textAmberly talks about her fashion and lifestyle photo shoots all over the world. She explains how she uses the media, to promote her documentaries about traditional cultures and heritage brands in the global magazine, The Rake.She has also done a film shoot with the Wynnstay Hounds which were featured in the October 2024 issue, with more to come.How does she see social media trends unfolding and how can she advise on presenting trail hunting to a wider audience?Her book choices were:Stephanie Garber "Caraval"Erin Morgenstern "The Night Circus"Neil Gaiman "The Ocean at the End of the Lane"Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would love to hear any feedback on the text message system on each episode.What question would you have liked to ask?

Warning: this episode contains spoilers for The Night Circus starting at timestamp 21:07. We are back with our November book club pick, The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern! We had a lot of questions and were confused throughout the book but by the end of this episode, we may have convinced ourselves it was a great read. We would love to hear your thoughts over on Instagram! Also announced in this episode, our December Book club pick is going to be A December to Remember by Jenny Bayliss! Get your copy and join us next month!  

From 2011- Erin Morgenstern, author of "Night Circus: A Novel."

BREAKING NEWS!!! This is not our Kingdom of Ash episode as we had previously planned but instead we have our October wrap up for you all! We will have our KOA epsiode ready next week so make sure to check back then! We collectively read 17 books which is low for us but overall it was still a good reading month. Kyleigh read her all time favorite memoir, Micaela is staying in the game with our book club books, and Hannah might be in her nonfiction era. Also annouced, our November book club pick is The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - make sure to grab your copy and join us on Fable!   Currently Reading: A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz Kingdom of Ash by SJM Come hang out with us on Instagram and Tiktok!

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  This week, we're reflecting on Olivia's move to the Hudson Valley in Upstate New York! Covering everything from why she chose the location, house renovation updates, how to make friends in a new place, and when the house started to feel like a home.    If you're in the area, come to our event at Lasting Joy Brewery in Tivoli New York!   Obsessions Olivia - watching Real Housewives on a plane (Specifically Orange County and Salt Lake City) Becca - Brooklyn Candle Studio Apple Cider Candle   What we read this week Becca - Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London, Sorrow & Bliss by Meg Mason Olivia - Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern   This Month's Book Club Pick - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)   Sponsors Better Help - Visit betterhelp.com/BADONPAPER to get 10% off your first month. Book of the Month - Get a brand new, hardcover book for just $5 with code PUMPKIN, at bookofthemonth.com, and select Bad on Paper in the survey after enrolling so the brand can know how you heard about the deal!   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Order Olivia's Book, Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.  

In celebration of our backlist fall, we're dedicating this episode to sharing our recommendations for what to read if you want to capture the energy of a popular book!    Romance If you liked The Idea of You by Robinne Lee, you may like Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff and Seven Days in June by Tia Williams If you like Emily Henry's books, you may like You Again by Kate Goldbeck and books by Mhairi McFarlane! If you like Talking at Night by Claire Daverley, you may like Shark Heart by Emily Habeck and Normal People by Sally Rooney If you liked The Royal We by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan, you may like Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman, How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilde, Prince Charming by Rachel Hawkins, and Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings    Thriller/Mystery If you liked The Push by Ashley Audrain, you may like Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra, Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker, and My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Rusell  If you liked The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon, you may like Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka If you liked Yellowface by R. F. Kuang, you may like The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz If you liked The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, you may like Happiness Falls by Angie Kim   Book Club If you liked Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, you may like All The Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, you may like The Measure by Nikki Erlick, The Husbands by Holly Gramazio, and This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub If you like Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, and The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer   Fantasy If you liked The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, you may like Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E Harrow, The Paper Magician by Charlie Holmberg, and Caraval by Stephanie Garber If you like Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros or A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, you may like From Blood and Ash by Jennifer Lynn Armentrout, and Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti   Lit Fic  If you liked The Wedding People by Alison Espach, you may like We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman and I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue If you liked Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe, you may like The Husbands by Holly Gramazio If you liked All Fours by Miranda July, you may like We Were The Universe by Kimberly King Parsons If you liked Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, you may like Fellowship Point by Alice Elliot Dark   Obsessions Becca: Microstitch tool Olivia: The Burnt Toast Substack by Virginia Sole-Smith   What we read this week Olivia: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall, You Know What You Did by KT Nguyen Becca: Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London   This Month's Book Club Pick - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)   Sponsors Prose - Take your free consultation with 50% off at prose.com/bop. Better Help - Visit BetterHelp.com/BADONPAPER to get 10% off your first month   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Order Olivia's Book, Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.  

Episode SummaryIn this Fun Friday Book Recommendations, Alix and Kelly ask author Chelsea Abdullah which books had the biggest impact on her life.Topics Discussed[0:29] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern[1:04] Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir[2:01] She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan[3:06] A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark[4:14] Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-GarciaAuthor BioChelsea Abdullah is the award-winning author of The Sandsea Trilogy, an epic fantasy series that begins with The Stardust Thief. An American-Kuwaiti writer born and raised in Kuwait, she grew up listening to stories about mysterious desert creatures and wily (only sometimes likable) heroes.Consumed by wanderlust, she has put down roots in various states. After earning her MA in English at Duquesne University, she moved to the East Coast, where she currently lives. When not immersed in her own fictional worlds, she spends her free time playing video games, doodling characters, and hoarding books she doesn't have the shelf space for.What's New at LitJoyIntroducing our intricately designed and truly stunning We Hunt the Flame Special Edition Box Set!We deeply appreciate your support in creating a community around stories! Make sure to RATE & REVIEW us!Subscribe to our email list at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-email Follow us on Instagram @litjoycrateFollow us on TikTok @litjoycrateUse the code PODCAST10 at litjoycrate.com/podcast for a 10% off discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As they close the book on Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea, Devin Diazoni and Ewa Mykytyn read from the mailbag and talk about everything under the sun as well as a few things still underground. Here's what was, what is, and what's to come for Film Literate's Book Club!Recipe: Gabriele's Starless Sea GingerbreadSupport Film Literate on Patreon!Guest: Ewa Mykytyn

Our maiden voyage has come to an end!Devin Diazoni and Ewa Mykytyn say their goodbyes to Erin Morgenstern and The Starless Sea. For now. Because... Did you read the book along with us? Did you like it? Did we miss something you didn't, or vice versa? Let us know! A mailbag episode is coming, so please send in all comments and questions to filmliteratepodcast@gmail.com.Guest: Ewa MykytynSupport Film Literate on Patreon!

Bonjouuuuur ! C'est les vacances, on interrompt donc le programme habituel avec une petite série de hors-séries, consacrée aux auteurs et autrices. Et on commence par nos chouchous, ceux qu'on considère comme des valeurs sûres, et qu'on vous recommande évidemment fortement. On espère que ça vous plaira, n'hésitez pas à nous donner vos avis, via instagram @entrenospages ou par mail : entrenospages@gmail.com. Bonne écoute ! Les auteurs et autrices mentionnés dans cet épisode sont : José Carlos Somoza, Erin Morgenstern, Jodi Picoult, Jane Austen, Haruki Murakami, Pierre Bottero, Fabrice Colin, Christelle Dabos, Loïs Lowry, Anna McPartlin. Music promoted by La Musique Libre Joakim Karud - Canals: https://youtu.be/zrXbhncmorc Joakim Karud: https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud

With this episode, we are three-quarters of the way through the first miniseries of the Film Literate Book Club!Devin Diazoni and Ewa Mykytyn reunite to descend even further into Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea. So, come on down. The water's... not quite what you'd expect.Guest: Ewa MykytynSupport Film Literate on Patreon!

Welcome back to the Film Literate Book Club!For this episode, Devin Diazoni and Ewa Mykytyn dove deep into Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea - looking here at Book II: Fortunes and Fables and Book III: The Ballad of Simon and Eleanor! This is, despite the book numbers, part two of four.Guest: Ewa MykytynSupport Film Literate on Patreon!

Welcome to the Film Literate Book Club!For this episode, Devin Diazoni and Ewa Mykytyn dove deep into Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea - looking first at Book I: Sweet Sorrows! So listen in, read along if you'd like, and climb aboard as Film Literate sets sails on a four-part adventure!Guest: Ewa MykytynSupport Film Literate on Patreon!

This announcement episode is dropping four weeks before Film Literate launches a four-part miniseries on Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea - a dark, fantastical, and romantic novel  - for those of you out there who want to read along! The first episode will make berth on July 1, 2024 and cover Book I: Sweet Sorrows, which is roughly 100 pages.Guest: Ewa MykytynSupport the show on Patreon!

Set your clocks to midnight. Attire composed in shades of red, black, and white. Prepare to enter fantastical tents where your imagination is just the beginning. We are discussing the book The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Sneaky LinksThe Night Circushttps://bit.ly/44NXymoMoon Journalhttps://bit.ly/3WCzPDpHozier Shirthttps://etsy.me/4bfhgdbSupport the Show.Connect with usInstagram: https://bit.ly/ourIGpageTikTok: https://bit.ly/ourTiktokpageIntro and Outro music, Sexy Fashion Beat from Coma-Media

Welcome back and grab a snack! Settle in for our opinions on The Road by Cormac McCarthy, some exciting book updates, and a rather long Adaptation Minute! Be sure to follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and join the group over on GoodReads!    Books mentioned this episode:  The Familiar by Leigh Bradugo The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty The Road by Cormac McCarthy (Audible only) A Murder to Remember by Brynn Kelly (Audible only) You Only Die Twice by Brynn Kelly Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver Draw Down the Moon by Kristin Cast and P.C. Cast Here Comes the Sun by Justin M. Woodward To Kill a Shadow by Katherine Quinn Threads That Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen The Enigma of Room 622 by Joel Dicker Severance by Ling Ma The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

Two historical novels with elements of fantasy and folklore will bring readers from the battlefields of World War One to the last years of the Qing Dynasty in China.   Katherine Arden's The Warm Hands of Ghosts shows the terrors of war and the unsettling and fantastical things that can appear in its shadow. Arden joins us to talk about her extensive research, classical allusions in her writing and more with guest host, Jenna Seery.  The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo bridges the mystical and the familiar with an expansive story featuring a detective and mysterious and sly (yet alluring) fox spirits. Choo talked with us about writing in this setting, cultural influences on her work, connections to nature and more with host, Miwa Messer.  We end this episode with a TBR Topoff from booksellers, Marc and Mary.   Featured Books (Episode):  The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden   The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo  The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden   All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque  Paradise Lost by John Milton  The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov  The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo  The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo  The Great Reclamation by Rachel Heng  Featured Books (TBR Topoff): The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern  The Paper Menagerie by Ken Liu  

One of Marcelle's favorite books is The Night Circus, so she decided to be brave and do an entire episode about the best-selling fantasy novel by Erin Morgenstern. Why brave? Well because sometimes it's hard to think critically about something you love! We all know that. ;) This episode, Marcelle leads us through a quick chat about how the book was set up for success in 2011, followed by some theory about reading ecosystems from Book Was There: Reading in Electronic Times by Andrew Piper. And then, of course, she applies her brilliant mind to a brilliant thesis!If you like our show, please share it with family and friends! Word-of-mouth is the primary way we reach new listeners who are interested in feminist materialist critique, pop culture and laughing at and from within *the discourse.****Material Girls is a new show that aims to make sense of the zeitgeist through materialist critique* and critical theory! Each episode looks at a unique object of study (something popular now or from back in the day) and over the course of three distinct segments, Hannah and Marcelle apply their academic expertise to the topic at hand.We'll be back in two weeks for another episode, but until then, be sure to check out all the bonus content we have on our Patreon at Patreon.com/ohwitchplease. You can learn more about the show at ohwitchplease.ca and on our instagram at instagram.com/ohwitchplease! Want more from us? Check out our website ohwitchplease.ca.*Materialist Critique is, at its simplest possible level, a form of cultural critique – that is, scholarly engagement with a cultural text of some kind – that is interested in modes of production, moments of reception, and the historical and ideological contexts for both. Materialist critique is really interested in the question of why a particular cultural work or practice emerged at a particular moment. Music Credits:“Shopping Mall”: by Jay Arner and Jessica Delisle ©2020Used by permission. All rights reserved. As recorded by Auto Syndicate on the album “Bongo Dance”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of Marcelle's favorite books is The Night Circus, so she decided to be brave and do an entire episode about the best-selling fantasy novel by Erin Morgenstern. Why brave? Well because sometimes it's hard to think critically about something you love! We all know that. ;) This episode, Marcelle leads us through a quick chat about how the book was set up for success in 2011, followed by some theory about reading ecosystems from Book Was There: Reading in Electronic Times by Andrew Piper. And then, of course, she applies her brilliant mind to a brilliant thesis!If you like our show, please share it with family and friends! Word-of-mouth is the primary way we reach new listeners who are interested in feminist materialist critique, pop culture and laughing at and from within *the discourse.****Material Girls is a new show that aims to make sense of the zeitgeist through materialist critique* and critical theory! Each episode looks at a unique object of study (something popular now or from back in the day) and over the course of three distinct segments, Hannah and Marcelle apply their academic expertise to the topic at hand.We'll be back in two weeks for another episode, but until then, be sure to check out all the bonus content we have on our Patreon at Patreon.com/ohwitchplease. You can learn more about the show at ohwitchplease.ca and on our instagram at instagram.com/ohwitchplease! Want more from us? Check out our website ohwitchplease.ca.*Materialist Critique is, at its simplest possible level, a form of cultural critique – that is, scholarly engagement with a cultural text of some kind – that is interested in modes of production, moments of reception, and the historical and ideological contexts for both. Materialist critique is really interested in the question of why a particular cultural work or practice emerged at a particular moment. Music Credits:“Shopping Mall”: by Jay Arner and Jessica Delisle ©2020Used by permission. All rights reserved. As recorded by Auto Syndicate on the album “Bongo Dance”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonjouuuuur ! Si vous avez une super mémoire, vous vous en souvenez peut-être, dans le tout premier épisode du podcast, on vous recommandait ++++ Le cirque des rêves d'Erin Morgenstern (et sans vouloir insister, on vous le recommande toujours). On a voulu se replonger dans cet univers du cirque, nous voici donc avec quelques petites idées de lectures dans ce thème ! On espère que ça vous plaira, n'hésitez pas à nous donner vos avis, via instagram @entrenospages ou par mail : entrenospages@gmail.com. Bonne écoute ! Les livres abordés dans cet épisode sont : - Meurtre sans filet/Murder under her skin, Stephen Spotswood - Le cirque des merveilles/Circus of wonders, Elizabeth Macneal - La vie qu'on m'a choisie/The life she was given, Ellen Marie Wiseman - The museum of extraordinary things, Alice Hoffman - La lanceuse de couteaux, Eve Borelli - Lion boy, Zizou Corder Music promoted by La Musique Libre Joakim Karud - Canals: https://youtu.be/zrXbhncmorc Joakim Karud: https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud

In this episode, Kelly and Alix discuss some of their top holiday book recommendations for you to add to your reading list.Topics discussed in this episode:A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens [0:35] book audiobook e-readerLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott [1:07] book audiobook e-readerThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis [1:45] book audiobook e-readerLetters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien [2:40] book audiobook e-readerThe Book Thief by Markus Zusak [4:35] illustrated edition e-readerHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling [5:45] book audiobook e-readerThe Golden Compass by Philip Pullman [7:05] book audiobook e-readerThe Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern [7:50] book audiobook e-readerThe Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley [8:45] book audiobook e-readerMurder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie [10:08] book audiobook e-readerWe deeply appreciate your support in creating a community around stories!Use the code PODCAST10 at litjoycrate.com/podcast for a 10% off discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the LitJoy Podcast with Kelly & Alix!!In this first ever episode, LitJoy owners Kelly and Alix compare their lists of the TOP 10 BOOKS that have influenced their lives! And for an added twist, Kelly and Alix have NOT seen or shared their lists with one another! Make sure to listen and watch this episode to find out which books made their lists and why!Discussed in this episode:The Giver by Lois Lowry [3:46]The Book Thief by Markus Zusak [6:03]Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen [7:59]Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski [9:14] (*Recommended for 18+)The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz [11:46]Wonder by R.J. Palacio [13:16]The Midnight Library by Matt Haig [15:09]A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas [18:23]We made a LitJoy baby! [20:00]Creativity, Inc. by Amy Wallace and Ed Catmull [21:02]Strange the Dreamer Duology by Laini Taylor [24:16]Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor [26:06]The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah [26:30]Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty... And Start Speaking Up, Saying No, Asking Boldly, And Unapologetically Being Yourself by Dr. Aziz Gazipura [28:46]Dare To Lead by Brené Brown [32:05]Still Alice by Lisa Genova [33:52]Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling [37:09]Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas [42:36]Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [43:41]The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern [46:36]Honorable Mention Books: [49:22]Anne of Green Gables by L.M. MontgomeryProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirWhy We Sleep by Matthew WalkerA Christmas Carol by Charles DickensThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. SchwabThe Twilight Series by Stephenie MeyerWe deeply appreciate your support in creating community around stories!Join our Lunacorns membership groupSubscribe to our email listFollow us on Instagram @litjoycrate and TikTok @litjoycrateUse the code PODCAST10 at litjoycrate.com/podcast for a 10% off discount!Neil Gaiman collection at LitJoy Crate!Join the Vampire Academy Email Waitlist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show notes: Spooky season is almost upon us and we cannot wait! In this episode, we have books for wherever you fall on the spooky spectrum: from fall vibes and witchy tales to outright scary and nightmare-inducing stories and everything in between. There's something for every spooky soul and we can't wait to hear which ones you add to your TBR. Let's get spooky!   Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Monthly Overflow Books, Backlist Book Club, The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you're going to love being a part of our Patreon. Not only that, but you're helping to support our show by saying I LOVE WHAT YOU DO.    Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.   Something Bookish: [03:15] S: Substack: Feeling My Shelf by Alex Reliford [4:29] M: Video: Most Anticipated Books for the Rest of the Year   Spooky Books We've Already Read and Loved: [9:06] M: Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton [9:54] S: Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak [10:47] M: Strange Weather by Joe Hill [11:23] S: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna [11:57] M: The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias [12:38] S: Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern [13:10] M: Mothered by Zoje Stage [13:43] S: The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean [14:42] M: River Woman, River Demon by Jennifer Givhan [15:10] S: The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston   Books We're Planning to Read This Spooky Season: [16:04] S: Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth [17:53] M: In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead [18:47] S: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer [20:02] M: There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins [20:52] S: Weyward by Emilia Hart  [22:10] M: Survive the Night by Riley Sager [23:08] S: Beasts and Beauty by Soman Chainani  [24:40] M: Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez [25:34] S: A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik [27:07] M: Cursed Bunny: Stories by Bora Chung [28:05] S: The Witches of New York by Ami McKay [29:47] M: Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan Auxier Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahhartleyco  Follow Mia on Instagram: @fastlifeinslowlane + @miamanagementco    * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.  

Episode 161: Tarot Talk and Astro Update #13 - Holly reviews if tarot cards can really predict the future while Carol discusses Vedic Astrology's Sade Sati, the Saturn return of Western Astrology and coming eclipses as it relates to the United States. Tarot cards read on if the people of Peru are really battling aliens. Credits: Saturn Return Calculator, Astrology Online Chart |Saturn Return: The Most Important Aspect of Your Life | SATURN, FEAR AND THE ILLUSION OF THE END OF THE WORLD - Applied Vedic Astrology | Guide to understand the significance Saturn return in Astrology | Astrosaxena | Swami Premanand Bharti | Vishal Saxena Astrologer | Gandanta Degrees or Gandanta Points | Donald John Trump Shani Sadesati Report | September Predictions 2023: Shocking event, changes the world the most important month! | Vedic versus Western Astrology: Sade Sati versus Saturn Return | Sade Sati and Saturn Return in Each Astrological House | Is Joe Biden Running Out of Luck? USA Sade Sati & Biden Starts Saturn Dasha | Donald Trump Horoscope - A Vedic Astrology Perspective | Mint News/Is Peru Under Alien Attack? | 'Flying aliens' in Peru actually miners with jetpacks, police sayTarot Decks: The Phantomwise Tarot by Erin Morgenstern  and Trippin' Waite Tarot 

Show notes: It's been a long time since we've done an episode specifically about audiobooks, so we want to revisit the topic again today. We're sharing some of our favorite fiction and nonfiction books we've read recently, plus a few we hope to read soon. Happy listening!   Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Monthly Overflow Books, Backlist Book Club, The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you're going to love being a part of our Patreon. Not only that, but you're helping to support our show by saying I LOVE WHAT YOU DO.    Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.   Support indie bookstores by shopping our picks on Bookshop.org!   Something Bookish: [3:16] M: Book Off! Podcast [4:04] S: Pencilvania by Stephanie Watson   Fiction Audiobooks We've Loved Recently:  [8:27] M: Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton [9:42] S: The Road by Cormac McCarthy [10:28] M: The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver [11:20] S: Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley [12:03] M: The One by John Marrs [12:44] S: Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead [13:28] M: The Measure by Nikki Erlick [14:15] S: Happy Place by Emily Henry [14:41] M: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt [15:32] S: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern [16:08] S: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros [16:44] S: Love and Saffron by Kim Fay [17:07] S: Yellowface by RF Kuang   Nonfiction Audiobooks We've Loved Recently: [17:45] M: Love, Pamela by Pamela Anderson [18:27] S: Spare by Prince Harry [18:34] S: I'll Show Myself Out by Jessi Klein [18:52] S: Already Enough by Lisa Olivera [19:12] S: Scenes From My Life by Michael K. Williams [19:29] S: Finding Me by Viola Davis   Audiobooks We're Excited to Read Soon: [19:58] S: Homebodies by Tembe Denton-Hurst [20:16] M: Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls [21:02] S: Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby [21:36] M: Making a Scene by Constance Wu [21:56] S: The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez [22:26] M: The Night Ship by Jess Kidd    Also Mentioned:  RTL Episode 56, Learning to Love Audiobooks Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahhartleycoaching  Follow Mia on Instagram: @fastlifeinslowlane + @miamanagementco    * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Join Sis and Big Pops for a fun, fun talk about one of the things we love most—Nerd Stuff. We discuss out fav bits of nerd news over the past couple of weeks: Jennifer Gardner is going to be in Deadpool 3 as Electra, the clips from the Barbie movie featuring Ken are very funny, Big Pop's finds out how much Forest Gump's shares of Apple would be worth today, RDJ was seen on the set of Captain America-New World Order, and there is going to be a sequel to Passion of the Christ titled The Resurrection.   We also discussed some new movie news: the new Dune-Part 2 trailer looks so cool, as does the movie Wonka, and Big Pop's shares some cool news about a new Studio Ghibli film called “How Do You Live?” which does not have a trailer, or any press released with it. For bingeing, Big Pops has re-watched the Reacher TV show, and it enjoying My Adventures with Superman, and just started watching One Piece. He also is reading the comics Ice-cream Man and Swan Songs on Hoopla watching Ted Lasso, Star Trek Strange New worlds, and has been reading Birth Right the Comic. Sis has finally finished her audio book The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern (which she definitely recommends) and started listening to another called The Overstory by Richard Powers. She is still watching her guy play Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on switch and is enjoying Adventure Time. Then, Pops shares his pull list! This week he introduces us to Knight Terrors: Batman Issue 1 by DC; Spiderman Issue 10 by Marvel; as well as No One Issue 4 by Image. His new number 1 is Knight Terrors: First Blook Issue 1 by DC, With his Book of the Week being Captain America Issue 750 by Marvel. This episode was originally recorded on 07/11/23. Check us out on twitter @sisandbpops

Join Sis and Big Pops for a fun, fun talk about one of the things we love most—Nerd Stuff. We discuss out fav bits of nerd news over the past couple of weeks: Emily Blunt would be in a Edge of Tomorrow Sequel, Linda Hamilton has been cast in Stranger Things 5, Nick Cage in Flash was epic, a new spooky cereal to look forward to this Halloween, Melisa Vargis is the costume artist for the new Fantastic Four movie, John Romitas Sr has passed away, and the creators of Exploding Kittens and Spot-It joined together to make a new game. We also discussed some new movie news: Spin-offs from the Fast & Furious franchise, Toy Story 5, Kraven the Hunter, a TV show Armor wars cast Sam Rockwell, and Zoe 102. For bingeing, Big Pops has been watching Ted Lasso, Star Trek Strange New worlds, and has been reading Birth Right the Comic. Sis has been reading all of the Throne of Glass novels by Sarah J. Maas, watching her guy play Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on switch, and watched Indiana Jones 2, Over the Hedge, and is loving the audio book The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern on her commute. Then, Pops shares his pull list! This week he introduces us to Batman Issue 136 by DC; Daredevil Issue 21 by Marvel; as well as Queen of the Swamps Issue 1 by Vault. His new number 1 is Black Panther by Marvel, With his Book(s) of the Week being Klik, Klik Boom Issue 1 by Image, and a gifted book from our neighbor who recently is back from Japan. This week we reviewed Zoolander, the 2000's classic. This episode was originally recorded on 06/20/23. Check us out on twitter @sisandbpops

Show notes: We love long books and we cannot lie! OK, maybe Mia loves them more than Sarah. But today we're talking about the pros and cons of long books, and also sharing some that we love. What are your thoughts on long books?    Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Monthly Overflow Books, Backlist Book Club, The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you're going to love being a part of our Patreon. Not only that, but you're helping to support our show by saying I LOVE WHAT YOU DO.    Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.   Support indie bookstores by shopping our picks on Bookshop.org!   Something Bookish: [3:21] M: Sparrow by James Hynes [4:54] S: Reminder to get bookish gift cards for the book nerds in your life.   Our Favorite Long Books: [11:45] S: Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead [12:45] M: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon [14:01] S: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern [14:43] M: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara [15:25] S: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir [16:26] M: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver [17:35] S: Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé [18:26] M: A Promised Land by Barack Obama [19:40] S: The Alice Network by Kate Quinn [20:52] M: Songs in Ordinary Time by Mary McGarry Morris [22:05] S: Honorable mentions (448 pages): The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer [22:43] M: Fairy Tale by Stephen King [24:05] M: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @thekindredvoice  Follow Mia on Instagram: @miasutton5   * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.  

In which we finally go through the door. Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of The Department of Mysteries or even what you think of us! We'd love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rate and review! SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/therestrictedsection THANK YOU LOVE YOU BUY OUR MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/restricted-section-podcast THANK YOU LOVE YOU IG: https://www.instagram.com/restrictedsectionpod/ TW: https://twitter.com/restrictedpod FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rspoddetentioncrew/   Check out our other amazing Deus Ex Media podcasts! www.deusexmedia.org   This episode featured: Christina Kann https://linktr.ee/christinakann Christina plugged The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern https://bookshop.org/a/82745/9781101971383 Brooke Matherly IG @passion_for_parks https://www.instagram.com/passion_for_parks/ TW @grumpybrooke https://twitter.com/grumpyBrooke Brooke plugged If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7125860/ Mike IG @weirdcarsrva https://www.instagram.com/weirdcarsrva/ Mike plugged The Legends and Myths of Hawaii by His Royal Majesty David Kalakaua

Vibe Check Gwen has a lot of upcoming travel and is moving! She is glad to have gotten over her recent cold. Danielle had a lot of things to do over the last week and wonders why everything happens at the same time. She also finished reading all 20+ trade volumes of the Lumberjanes series with her daughter!  * Main Discussion Let's talk fantasy! The differences between Paranormal and Fantasy are vast, but also not quite as different as we thought. Hopefully you can make sense of what we mean. Danielle and Gwen both like fantasy on the screen more than on the page. The world building must be seamlessly built into the story, and, above all, it has to make SENSE. PS Danielle is a huge Tolkien nerd and this clip of Stephen Colbert out-nerding James Franco lives rent free in her mind. TV RECS Danielle: Pushing Daisies, Shadow & Bone, Once Upon a Time, Merlin, The Magicians Gwen: The Mayfair Witches, Westworld, The Good Place, House of Dragon/Game of Thrones MOVIE RECS Danielle: Lord of the Rings, Encanto, Labyrinth, Willow, Dark Crystal, Pan's Labyrinth, The Princess Bride Gwen: Mad Max: Fury Road, The Last Unicorn, Everything Everywhere All at Once BOOK RECS Danielle: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, A Heart of Blood and Ashes by Mila Vane, The Kingmaker Chronicles series by Amanda Bouchet; Authors I have not read but people LOVE: Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, G.A. Aiken Gwen: Rachel Caine's The Great Library series (start with Ink and Bone), Ruby Dixon's never-ending Ice Planet Barbarians; Abigail Owen's new Dominion series (start with The Liar's Crown) GAME RECS Gwen: Ascension deck building, Dragonlance tie-in game and new guidebook * Interview with Jennifer Estep CONQUER THE KINGDOM, now available! https://www.jenniferestep.com/ Facebook Twitter Instagram Upcoming releases: HEART STRINGS (May 9), GOOD ENEMIES (July 18), SPIDER & FROST (September 26) Jennifer has been watching Ghosts on CBS! * Goals/Comfort & Joy Gwen wanted to drink more water, and thanks to her cold, she did! This week Gwen wants to clean out her desk drawers before moving. Danielle turned in her pass pages for ACCIDENTALLY IN LOVE (8/8/32). She is determined to write 15,000 words a week through the end of March to finish this WIP. Gwen is finding comfort in watching Vegas tourism videos ahead of her trip with her husband! Danielle loves any and all grocery store bakery cookies. * EMAIL US! Thoughts or questions? Email us at podcast@freshfiction.com. * Find us on the Socials! Gwen Reyes Twitter Facebook Instagram Danielle Jackson Twitter Instagram Fresh Fiction Twitter Facebook Instagram EventBrite

Literary agent Sarah Landis joins me for a deep dive into the Speculative Fiction / Fantasy genre.  Sarah breaks down these terms, shares popular books in these genres, and discusses the trends she's seeing in the publishing industry.  Also, Sarah shares both her book recommendations and her go-to books for those looking to dive into these genres! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Differentiating between genres: Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Sci-Fi, Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic, Climate Fiction. The genres that scare publishers and the toughest genre to define! The sub-genres of fantasy: High / Epic, Grounded, and Historical. How the term ‘Speculative' is actually a broader umbrella term. The trends and performance in publishing for Speculative Fiction and Fantasy.  Why many fantasy books are written as a series. How the “Harry Potter” generation seems to be shaping both readers and authors. Sarah's go-to recommendations for those new to these genres! Sarah's Book Recommendations [30:31] Two OLD Books She Loves The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:56] The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:18] Two NEW Books She Loves Babel by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:16] Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:12] One Book She Didn't Love The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:58] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About House of Cotton by Monica Brashears (April 4, 2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:33] Last 5-Star Book Sarah Read The Cloisters by Katy Hays | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:08] Other Books Mentioned The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood [5:59] Red Clocks by Leni Zumas [6:11] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [6:56] The Measure by Nikki Erlick [7:15] The One by John Marrs [7:33] The Passengers by John Marrs [7:38] The Road by Cormac McCarthy [9:25] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [9:51] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam [10:01] After the Flood by Kassandra Montag [10:52] Wanderers by Chuck Wendig [11:45] Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn [12:19] A Game of Thrones by James R. R. Martin [12:52] The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien [12:54] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern [13:13] The Magicians by Lev Grossman [13:15] The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman [13:22] Circe by Madeline Miller [16:00] Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead [16:31] One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez [17:00] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab [18:58] Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo [19:04] The Midnight Library by Matt Haig [19:06] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens [21:12] The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins [21:15] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [22:05] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [22:10] Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo [26:40] The Change by Kirsten Miller [27:24] The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman [28:52] The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley [29:18] Beauty by Robin McKinley [29:21] Spindle's End by Robin McKinley [29:22] The Peripheral by William Gibson [30:16] In Five Years by Rebecca Serle [30:23] The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang [37:41] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang [37:49] The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake [40:15] Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton [47:09] Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak [47:19] Cover Story by Susan Rigetti [47:28] About Sarah Landis Website | Twitter | Instagram Sarah Landis represents a wide range of fiction from middle grade to adult. Sarah is particularly drawn to high-concept plots, big hooks, speculative fiction, twisty thrillers, novels with a strong emotional core, and sweeping fantasy. She is always on the lookout for new talent and narrative risk-takers. Her clients' novels have received a variety of accolades, including Barnes and Noble book club selections and Reese's Book Club, and have appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists as well as international bestseller lists around the globe. Before joining Sterling Lord Literistic in 2017, Sarah worked as an editor for fifteen years, holding roles at G.P. Putnam's Sons, Hyperion Books, HarperCollins Children's Books, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers. Sarah graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of Virginia.

Woohoo! It's our last episode of the year and you know what that means - it's time for the third annual Brekkies award show! We've got six winners across two categories: Best Work of Art Released in 2022 and Best Work of Art We Discovered in 2022. Get ready for surprises and snubs, honorable mentions, and a bonus little 'Year in Review' segment recapping the 103 (!) episodes that we released this year!  Subscribe to our Substack here: https://secondbreakfastpod.substack.com/ Feedback & Theories: secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com YouTube / Instagram / TikTok: @secondbreakfastpod Cam's stories & audiobooks: https://www.cameronfucile.com/ For all you cheaters out there, here's a list of everything we mentioned in the episode: House of the Dragon (2022 TV series on HBO) Barbarian (2022 horror movie, streaming on HBO Max) The Batman (2022 movie streaming on HBO Max) Terrifier 2 (2022 horror movie streaming on Screambox, or rent on Prime) The Whale (currently in theaters) Heartstopper by Alice Oseman (read for free on Webtoon, or order volumes 1-4) Stardew Valley (indie game available for Switch, Xbox, Steam, PlayStation, iOS, or Android here) The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern (order here) Fear of the Dawn by Jack White (2022 rock album, streaming everywhere) The Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski (available at most bookstores, including here) Hulk: Gray by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale (6-issue comic series, see buying options here) Barry Lyndon (1975 Kubrick movie, streaming on HBO Max) Tusk (2014 movie streaming on HBO Max) Funny Games (2007 movie available for rent on Prime) X (2022 movie available on Showtime and Prime) Pearl (2022 movie available for rent on Prime) The Banshees of Inisherin (2022 movie streaming on HBO Max)

This week Tayla is joined by Elena from Central and Erin from The Winter Park Library (FL) to talk about Astrology and Tarot. They discuss how they got into these hobbies and how they add to their lives. They also discuss air and ocean disasters, and Wednesday (the show). During The Last Chapter: Elena reads Tayla's birth chart! Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you'd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening! Books Brujas: The Magic and Power of Witches of Color by Lorraine Monteagut Willodeen by Katherine Applegate Odder by Katherine Applegate Queer Ducks (and Other Animals) by Eliot Schrefer Luminary by Kate Scelsa The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern AV Wednesday (2022- ) The Studio Ghibli Collection Black Box Down (podcast) BDylanHollis Tiktok Super Compilation Parts 1-7 (YouTube) Other @IndieStacks (Twitter) Rider-Waite Tarot The Phantomwise Deck from Erin Morgenstern

They say don't judge a book by its cover... but the cover is so cute! Join Alyssa and Paige as they go through all the beautiful covers that either represent the story wonderfully or wrongfully misleads them. Titles include Luxe series by Anna Godbersen, The Selection Series by Kiera Cass, Lore by Alexandra Bracken, Cinder series by Marissa Meyer, Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell, The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, Inkheart series by Cornelia Funke, Six of Crows series by Leigh Bardugo, The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lu, Smoke Bitten by Patricia Briggs, Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey, Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe, Epoca series by Kobe Bryant and Ivy Claire, The Thousandth Floor by Katherine McGee, Neil Gaiman's Snow, Glass, Apples, Five Feet Apart by Rachel Lippincott, With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo, The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill.

Grab your bowler hats kiddie because The Real Friends are heading to the circus of dreamers as they discuss Erin Morgenstern's, The Night Circus. *cue the circus music* The Night Circus in one sentence: Mary Paige: The ONLY circus I worth attending Erica: The circus is in town and I am CONFUSED. Courtney: If I run off to join the night circus, it's for the food. Read along with us! It's a book club. Coming up next - 12/6: The Plight Before Christmas by Kate Stewart 1/10: Her Country: How the Women of Country Became the Success They Were Never Supposed to Be by Marissa R. Moss March 2023: Stay tuned for the first book pick of Season 3! Check us out on Instagram @realfriendsbookclub or visit our website, RealFriendsBookClub.com

Jillian recommends A Soul to Keep by Opal Reyne. Maggie recommends The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern. Deep dive into indie author self-publishing and a vivid description of a monster's....pianist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another spoiler-free Book Report this week as RFWRB check in on their progress with The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Don't forget to tune in on November 8th for the full book discussion! We'll see you on the interwebs! Check out our instagram @realfriendsbookclub or our website realfriendsbookclub.com.

Hello everyone! Good morning/ afternoon/ evening to you! Thank you for deciding to come back and join us yet again! We hope you've been keeping yourself happily booked!As you can see by the title of this episode, episode 11 is our VERY FIRST-EVER Book Club episode! In this episode, we talk ALOT about Josh Malerman's Goblin: A Novel In Six Novellas! Did you read it as well? We want to know what you thought of the book! If you're interested in knowing what we thought of our first book club pick then definitely make sure you give this episode a listen! This one was so much fun to record! And although it's in the title of the episode, there is definitely a heavy SPOILER alert for this book! Although there really aren't a lot of things to be typed up below as the actual show notes, we still wanted to make sure to have anything we DID mention down below anyway! Just in case…3:35 - Dawn Camp, Author9:46 - Earthling Halloween Series Continued;14. Bloodlines by James A. Moore15. One Who Was With Me by Conrad Williams 16. Boys In The Valley by Philip Fracassi  17. Marla by Jonathan Janz11:10 - The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg, Murder On The Orient Express by Agatha Christie11:59 - The Great Train Robbery by Michael Chrichton, The Mystery Of The Blue Train by Agatha Christie 12:54 - Run, Rose, Run by Dolly Parton & James Patterson13:14 - Lock Every Door by Riley Sager14:55 - Goblin discussion!!! SPOILERSSSSS29:53 - IT by Stephen King30:18 - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell 33:52 - The Mist Movie (2007)40:51 - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 1:03:00 - Lost TV Series Be sure to keep yourself Happily Booked! Instagram/ TikTok - happilybookedpodcastFacebook - Happily Booked PodcastLikewise - BrookeBatesHappilyBookedGoodreads - Brooke Lynn Bates Storygraph - brookebatesratesbooks THE Sideways Sheriff - Permanent Sponsor Insta/ TikTok - Sideways_sheriffFacebook - Sideways SheriffYoutube - Sideways Sheriff

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 18 of That Pretentious Book Club! In this episode, the club discusses YA/NA fantasy favorite and listener recommendation,The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. This enigmatic novel is woven together with imagery that practically breathes magic, while the plot offers plenty of material to gush and laugh over. Join the book club for this discussion of Night Circus and follow That Pretentious Book Club on social media.Skippers jump to 19:19Pour yourself a cup of tea, raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of The Night Circus.Support Leah, Jacob, and their beautiful family at GoFundMe! Every bit helps!  https://gofund.me/3941ad83Find this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.Looking for exclusive TPBC content? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/storysirensstudioCheck out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers!Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World  by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.Support the show

This week's guest is bestselling author Robert Dinsdale. Rob's latest novel “Paris by Starlight” is a beautiful work of magical realism that has been likened to the work of Neil Gaiman and Erin Morgenstern. In it, the Paris we know and love, with its citizens living by day, transforms with the arrival of the People, people who have been exiled from their homeland, who live by night.In our conversation, Rob discusses why Paris lends itself to magical realism, the fleeting nature of beauty, and what to make of the idea that “if you don't look after what belongs to you, somebody else just comes along and takes it.” Then, he treats us to a reading from “Paris by Starlight.”https://twitter.com/Robert_DinsdaleJoin our Book Club: patreon.com/parisundergroundradioFind Us OnlineWebsite: https://www.parisundergroundradio.com/storytimeinparisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/parisundergroundradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/parisundergroundradio/CreditsHost and Producer: Jennifer Geraghty. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @jennyphoria; Website: http://jennyphoria.comMusic CreditsHip Hop Rap Instrumental (Crying Over You) by christophermorrow https://soundcloud.com/chris-morrow-3​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2AHA5G9​ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/hiYs5z4xdBU​About UsSince well before Victor Hugo looked up at Notre Dame and thought, "Huh... what if a hunchback lived in there?" authors have been inspired by Paris. The Storytime in Paris podcast will help keep this tradition alive with short interviews and readings from your favorite contemporary authors with a French connection. Every episode will feature five questions, asked by you, our authors' biggest fans, and answered live on air. Then, our authors will treat us to a reading of an excerpt from their book. Who knows? Maybe you'll even be inspired to write your own Great French Novel. Happy listening! 

Bonus Episode! Intriguing Dark Tarot and Oracle Decks Arriving in 2022 Part 2 Show Notes (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you) Anatomy of a Witch Oracle: Cards for the Body, Mind & Spirit (August 8) https://amzn.to/3zUfNZg   Barbieri Night Fairies Oracle Cards (October 8) https://amzn.to/3JqHgVI   Between the Worlds: Shadowcasting with Bone and Curio Oracle Cards (October 28) https://amzn.to/3bwQGTe   Cats Rule the Earth Tarot: 78-Card Deck and Guidebook for the Feline-Obsessed (September 20) https://amzn.to/3zsOmV6   A Compendium of Witches (October 8) https://amzn.to/3Qa6tGk   Dark Side of Tarot (October 8) https://amzn.to/3zUQI0z   Deep Dark & Dangerous: The Oracle of the Beautiful Darkness (October 1) https://amzn.to/3OVl8nG   Diablo: The Sanctuary Tarot Deck and Guidebook (October 4) https://amzn.to/3QiS6PK   Horror Tarot Deck and Guidebook (August 9) https://amzn.to/3vG3Xzx   Journey of a Lonely Soul Oracle Cards (October 8) https://amzn.to/3BG6QnQ   The Lord of the Rings Tarot Deck and Guide (September 6) https://amzn.to/3zSgpP8   Lorenzi Tarot (September 30) https://amzn.to/3BEGO4v   The Magickal Botanical Oracle: Plants from the Witch's Garden (October 8) https://amzn.to/3PXoWGl   Notoria: Tarot in Light (October 8) https://amzn.to/3PVuktf   The Night School: Moonlit Magic Deck (RP Minis) (August 9) https://amzn.to/3oTjpEC   Oracle of the Witch: Reclaim Your Birthright (October 1) https://amzn.to/3vylZDO   The Phantomwise Tarot, by Erin Morgenstern https://www.amazon.com/Phantomwise-Tarot-78-Card-Guidebook-Cards/dp/0593579119/   The Pulp Girls Tarot Deck: A 78-Card Deck of Magic and Affirmations (October 24) https://amzn.to/3bvOTOb   Stranger Things Tarot Deck and Guidebook (August 16) https://amzn.to/3Soil9y   Spoopy Tarot: A 78-Card Deck of Creepy and Cute (Modern Tarot Library) (August 30) https://amzn.to/3vD3VIB   Steampunk Art Nouveau Tarot Deck (October 8) https://amzn.to/3brqcT3   Symbolic Soul Tarot (October 8) https://amzn.to/3QiUXIE   Trick or Treat Tarot Cards (September 8) https://amzn.to/3zS1pB0   Urban Crow Oracle: A 54-Card Deck and Guidebook (August 16) https://amzn.to/3zwzlBO   Wild Woman Oracle: Awaken Your True, Free and Soulful Self (44 cards with gilded edges and 144-page book) (October 1) https://amzn.to/3Sqgcdq   Follow Dark Side of the Library on Facebook and on Instagram! And our Amazon Live Channel! Dark Side of the Library Website

It's a real Tom Brady situation this episode when a bard dad decides to come out of retirement to join his kid on their adventure. Join us as we make the goth, yet bubbly, witch daughter of this fantasy Tom Brady. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Belwin character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Belwin character sheet. Links to our homebrew Witch Class, Ancestry Options, and Changeling Race can be found on our homebrew page. Mentioned books: Renegades by Marissa Meyer, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. D&D Fizban's Treasury of Dragons. D&D Locathah Rising. D&D Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. D&D Eberron: Rising from the Last War. D&D Wild Beyond the Witchlight. Mentioned episodes: Gideon. An Ekans. Witch Class. Fantasy Name Generators. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

It's finally time for another Q&A! We answer some quick questions about how we found our voices as writers, advice for balancing creative projects and a day job, how we answer the question “so what do you do for work?” We also dive into lengthier questions about our favorite books of the year, the backlist books we love, the best & worst parts of hosting a podcast, and more!    Our favorite books of the year Becca: Every Summer After by Carley Fortune, This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin   Olivia: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson,  Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, and Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka.   Backlist books we love Becca: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, The Selection Series by Kiera Cass, A Discovery of Witches series by Deborah E. Harkness, A Million Junes by Emily Henry, and Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering   Olivia: The Push by Ashley Audrain, Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller, The One by John Marrs, The Whisper Man by Alex North, Good Girls' Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson, and Room by Emma Donoghue.   Becca's seltzer influencer updates Nixie Peach Iced Tea Seltzer (caffeinated) Spindrift Pineapple   Our Favorite Candles Hotel Lobby Signature Candle  Hotel Lobby Miami Candle Hotel Lobby Pride Candle    Obsessions  Olivia: Airfly Pro for flying with wireless headphones Becca: Sticky Tabs on Amazon   What we read this week! Becca: Nora Goes off Script by Annabel Monaghan You Made A Fool Of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi  The Counselors by Jessica Goodman Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn (out September 6!) Olivia: Notes on an Execution by Dana Kukafa    August Book Club Pick: You Made A Fool Of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi    Sponsors: Tradlands - Go to tradlands.com/badonpaper and use the code BADONPAPER20 for 20% off your order Prose - Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order at prose.com/bop   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Like and subscribe to RomComPods. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.

In Episode 119, Keri Blakinger joins me to discuss her debut memoir, Corrections in Ink, a mind-blowing personal story, also speaks to the broader issues of addiction and women in the prison system. Keri went from being an elite figure skater in her youth to being arrested for possession of heroin while a student at Cornell, and then serving two years in the New York prison system. In her memoir, Keri is self-reflective, sharing what is ultimately a hopeful and redemptive story, despite the dark places it goes along the way. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights When and why Keri decided to share her story in book form. How the pandemic impacted her journalism career and writing her memoir. The connection between her figure skating, her mental health, and her drug addiction. Some of the bigger surprises she experienced in prison. How Keri thinks she managed to overcome the statistics and “make good on a second chance.” An example of the ways inmates work around some of the arbitrary and unwritten rules of jail. All about ‘books in jail': requesting and ordering books, time allotted to reading, access, and prison libraries. Keri's personal reading experience in jail and covering this topic as a journalist. Current issues Keri is investigating within the prison system. Keri's Book Recommendations [32:02] Two OLD Books She Loves Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:17] The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:56] Two NEW Books She Loves Leaving Isn't the Hardest Thing by Lauren Hough | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:30] Breathing Fire by Jaime Lowe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:33] One Book She DIDN'T LOVE Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:47] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About A Deal with the Devil by Pamela Colloff (November 2023) | [44:04] Last 5-Star Book Keri Read Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:20] Other Books Mentioned On Lynchings by Ida B. Wells-Barnett (new edition on November 15, 2022)  [26:43] Blood in the Water by Heather Ann Thompson [27:13] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern [29:30] The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger [29:42] Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman [30:28] The Keep by Jennifer Egan [30:32] About Keri Blakinger Website | Twitter | Instagram Keri Blakinger is a Texas-based investigative reporter and the author of the Corrections in Ink, a memoir tracing her path from figure skating to heroin addiction to prison and, finally, to life as a journalist covering mass incarceration.  Currently reporting for The Marshall Project, her work covering criminal justice, has previously appeared in VICE, the New York Daily News, the BBC, and The New York Times. She previously worked for the Houston Chronicle and was a member of the Chronicle‘s Pulitzer-finalist team in 2018.  Her 2019 coverage of women's jails for The Washington Post Magazine helped earn a National Magazine Award.

Ben Miller-Callihan joined Handspun Literary Agency as an agent in 2019, after working behind the scenes since the agency's founding in tech support and bookkeeping roles, following more than a decade teaching high school English. Ben's interests include humor, YA, fantasy and speculative fiction, crossover fiction a la William Gibson and Erin Morgenstern, the macabre (for all ages), off-the-beaten-path folklore, deaf culture and community, and anything food-related. Writers from marginalized communities are especially welcomed.  Ben will be one of the featured guest agents at the RMFW's Colorado Gold conference in September.   More about Handspun Literary Agency here. For video versions of these podcasts, follow: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBP81nfbKnDRjs-Nar9LNe20138AiPyP8     Intro Music by Moby Gratis: https://mobygratis.com/ Outro Music by Dan-o-Songs: https://danosongs.com/

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have.  This week we are chatting about some random bookish questions.  To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.   Literally Reading: One Night on the Island by Josie Silver (Traci) Year on Fire by Julie Buxbaum (Ellie)   Open the Book:  The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott  Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus  Everything After by Jill Santopolo  The Dating Plan by Sara Desai The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern  Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel   The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver  The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah  The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas These Precious Days by Ann Patchett  The Change by Kristen Miller  The Chestnut Man by Soren Sveistrup No Cure for Being Human by Kate bowler I Hope This Finds You Well by Kate Baer Your House Will Pay by Steph Cha Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson  Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon  The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gotleib Dark Matter by Blake Crouch  A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Show notes: Ahhh, magical realism. It's a genre that Sarah and Mia both love because it's like real life, with a little bit of spice. In this episode, we'll talk about what magical realism is, how it differs from fantasy books, what we love about this genre, and of course, we'll include some book recommendations. It's just how we do it, folks.    Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Books We Both Love, Monthly Overflow Books, Bookish Conundrums, and The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you're going to love being a part of our Patreon. Not only that, but you're helping to support our show by saying I LOVE WHAT YOU DO.    Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.   Bookish Goodies: [3:50] Sarah - Storygraph [5:10] Mia - Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak   Magical Realism Reads: [10:08] Mia - Life of Pi by Yann Martel [11:02] Sarah - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab [12:09] Mia - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern [13:58] Sarah - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig [15:38] Mia - Chocolat by Joanne Harris [17:11] Sarah - The Cat Who Saved Books by Sōsuke Natsukawa [19:07] Mia - Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo [20:39] Sarah - In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren [21:55] Mia - The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom [24:01] Sarah - The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner   [25:30] Sarah's Bonus Recs: One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune Amari and the Night Brothers by BB Alston Landline by Rainbow Rowell One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Practical Magic series by Alice Hoffman   [26:16] Sarah's Magical Realism TBR list: This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton   Follow us on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah: @thekindredvoice Follow Mia: @miasutton55   * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Blake, Patrick, and Kevin dive into the last two Book Club selections: L.E. Hall's Planning Your Escape, which serves as both a history of play that led up to the creation of escape rooms and as a guide on how to approach escape games (with a good dose of immersive theatre history to boot); and Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus, a fantastical novel set in the midst of a duel between two magicians at an otherworldly circus that just so happens to be inspired in part by the original production of Punchdrunk's Sleep No More.Hosted by Kevin Gossett, with Blake Weil & Patrick McLeanShow NotesFailbetter's promotional story game for The Night Circus Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.