Podcasts about future witches

Last episode, Tara put out the call for queer YA books and a reader did the damn thing and delivered. So this week, we start off with a handful of fantastic reader recommendations for the little people in your life. Audiobook listening speeds, sphagnum moss, The Odyssey, and other queer topics are also discussed. Official Recommendations  From Kris: Prime Target (Apple TV+) Kris's official recommendation this week is the TV series Prime Target. A gay mathematician who's disastrously bad at relationships stumbles onto a discovery that puts him in the sights of a shadowy conspiracy. From Tara: If It's Meant to Be by Lily Seabrooke Tara's official recommendation this week is If It's Meant to Be by Lily Seabrooke. It's a "falling for the best friend's sister" romance that's set in a cozy small town. It also has a very fun disastrous lead (sensing a theme, here) who has no idea that everyone around her can see how down bad she is for the love interest. Tara's recommended this author before, but this is her favourite so far. Works/People Discussed You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson Loudmouth Books in Indiana The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes 6 Times We Almost Kissed by Tess Sharpe Forget Me Not by Alyson Derrick Gay the Pray Away by Natalie Naudus The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow Love is Blind, season 8 (Netflix) Extracted (Fox) The White Lotus, season 3 (HBO) Yellowjackets, season 3 (Showtime) The Handmaid's Tale (Hulu) The Queen's Gambit (Netflix) RuPaul's Drag Race, season 17 (MTV) Hope in the Dark by Rebecca Solnit Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present by Ruth Ben-Ghiat The Odyssey by Homer Ulysses by James Joyce Ellie Engle Saves Herself by Leah Johnson Her Best Friend's Sister by Meghan O'Brien Waiting in the Wings by Melissa Brayden Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our newsletter on Substack Facebook: @QueerlyRecommended Instagram: @queerlyrecommended Bluesky: @queerlyrec.bsky.social Get all our links on Linktr.ee

Welcome to another LEGENDARY episode of Storybeast! Our Legendaries are special guests who are an expert within their area of storytelling. In this episode, Ghabiba Weston and Courtney Shack have the pleasure of interviewing legendary Alix E. Harrow.Alix E. Harrow is the NYT-bestselling author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January, The Once and Future Witches, Starling House, and various short fiction, including a duology of retold fairy tales (A Spindle Splintered and A Mirror Mended). Her work has won a Hugo and a British Fantasy Award, and been shortlisted for the Nebula, World Fantasy, Locus, Southern Book Prize, and Goodreads Choice awards. She's from Kentucky, but now lives in Charlottesville, Virginia with her husband and their two semi-feral kids.Her writing is represented by Kate McKean at Howard Morhaim Literary Agency.In this episode, Alixshares how she approaches short vs long form fictiontalks about her writing processshares advice on honing your writing skillsgives us a delightful intro to a 1926 novel that revived her story joy. A witch who runs off to the woods? Deals with the devil? Please and thanks.delves into how she likes to use framing devices in her writingtells us her fav fairy tale and tropesindulges Courtney's need for secrets by telling us more about her forthcoming "lady knight time travel" book (Fall 2025)points out what happens as the Tamora Pierce girls are coming of age: i.e. more lady knight books to look out for soonFor more storytelling content to your inbox,⁠⁠⁠ subscribe to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠Feel free to reach out if you want to talk story or snacks!A warm thank you to Deore for our musical number. You can find more of her creative work on Spotify.As ever, thank you for listening, Beasties! Please consider leaving a review to support this podcast.Be brave, stay beastly!

Lianne kicks off our 2025 season with an in-depth chat about the books that fortify us. We also chat about how we find a lot of self-help feels like fast food ( we have opinions!), and the books that have nourished us in more satisfying ways.We share fiction, podcasts and other sources of sustenance. We've included the books and podcasts we mention below:Books Self-help by Gabby BernsteinBeyond Anxiety by Martha BeckNo Bad Parts by Richard SchwartzLet Them by Mel RobbinsAn article about the Poem by Cassie Phillips that preceded Mel Robbins' bookOnce and Future Witches by Alix HarrowThe Courage to be Disliked Kishimi and KogaThe Fifth Sacred Thing by StarhawkWhen Things Fall Apart by Pema ChodronLet Your Life Speak by Parker PalmerThe Courage to Teach by Parker PalmerThe Untethered Soul by Michael SingerTen Poems to Change Your Life by Roger HousdenWoman on the Edge of Time by Marge PiercyPodcastsReThinking with Adam Grant The Handsome PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis DreyfusWhere Should We Begin? With Esther PerelAll There Is with Anderson CooperLITerally  with Lacey StylesThe Rest is EntertainmentKim Hill Wants to Know with Kim HillCourage & Spice with Sas Petherick

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. You can find Alisa Alering at www.alering.com or on Insta @alisa.alering. This week we wrap up what has been a month of seasonally spooky books with guest Alisa Alering, the author of Smothermoss, a book that is set in 1980s Pennsylvania Appalachia. It is the story of two sisters who witness a murder on the Appalachian Trail. It is a book that Amy discovered while attending the Columbus Book Festival this past summer. If you like magical realism or gothic fiction, you will definitely want to check this novel out since there is a sentient mountain. Nature truly is a character in the story. Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- Smothermoss by Alisa Alering 2- Ritual by David Pinner 3- Winterset Hollow by Jonathan Edward Durham 4- Watership Down by Richard Adams 5- Every Bone a Prayer by Ashley Blooms 6- Where I Can't Follow by Ashley Blooms 7- A Five Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Dina @ddemaiosmith - Starling House by Alix E. Harrow 8- The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow 9- Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow 10- Assembly by Natasha Brown 11- White Teeth by Zadie Smith 12- The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister 13- My Dear Henry: A Jekyll and Hyde Remix (Remixed Classics) by Kalynn Bayron Media mentioned— 1- What We Do in the Shadows (Hulu 2019) 2- What We Do in the Shadows movie (2014) 3- Wellington Paranormal (Max 2018) 4- Psycho (Netflix 1960) 5- The Wicker Man (Tubi 1973)

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. You can find Alisa Alering at www.alering.com or on Insta @alisa.alering. This week we wrap up what has been a month of seasonally spooky books with guest Alisa Alering, the author of Smothermoss, a book that is set in 1980s Pennsylvania Appalachia. It is the story of two sisters who witness a murder on the Appalachian Trail. It is a book that Amy discovered while attending the Columbus Book Festival this past summer. If you like magical realism or gothic fiction, you will definitely want to check this novel out since there is a sentient mountain. Nature truly is a character in the story. Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- Smothermoss by Alisa Alering 2- Ritual by David Pinner 3- Winterset Hollow by Jonathan Edward Durham 4- Watership Down by Richard Adams 5- Every Bone a Prayer by Ashley Blooms 6- Where I Can't Follow by Ashley Blooms 7- A Five Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Dina @ddemaiosmith - Starling House by Alix E. Harrow 8- The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow 9- Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow 10- Assembly by Natasha Brown 11- White Teeth by Zadie Smith 12- The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister 13- My Dear Henry: A Jekyll and Hyde Remix (Remixed Classics) by Kalynn Bayron Media mentioned— 1- What We Do in the Shadows (Hulu 2019) 2- What We Do in the Shadows movie (2014) 3- Wellington Paranormal (Max 2018) 4- Psycho (Netflix 1960) 5- The Wicker Man (Tubi 1973)

Get your copy of "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson here: https://www.amazon.com/Haunting-Hill-House-Shirley-Jackson-ebook/dp/B0D83LBPJ8 Get your copy of "Practical Magic" by Alice Hoffman here: https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Magic-Alice-Hoffman/dp/0425190374 Get your copy of "The Once and Future Witches" by Alix. E. Harrow here: https://www.amazon.com/The-Once-and-Future-Witches/dp/B08KJ9H1Y8   Learn more about Jackie and her books here: https://jackieadamssite.wordpress.com/   Until next time!  

In this episode of 'The Plot with A Twist,' hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye dive into their favorite books and discuss one-star reviews to see if they hold any merit. The trio examines 'Once and Future Witches' by Alix E. Harrow, 'Sing, Unburied, Sing' by Jesmyn Ward, 'The Immortalists' by Chloe Benjamin, 'Kiss the Sky' by Krista and Becca Ritchie, 'Throne of the Fallen' by Kerry Maniscalco, 'Wretched' by Emily McIntyre, 'Mother Faker' by Brittany Nicole, 'War' by Laura Thalassa, and 'Leather and Lark' by Brynne Weaver. Despite the harsh criticisms, each host elaborates on the plots, shares their ratings, and defends their choices passionately. The episode entails a mix of humor, critique, and deep dives into character and plot analysis, capped with a quirky cocktail recommendation, Alien Brain Haemorrhage, themed after the one-star reviews where it sounds bad but it actually delicious.

In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common connection of being books that are based on fairy tales.  These books are adult-sized treats that carry with them an ounce of familiarity and some secret ingredients you won't see coming. We will also share a Middle Grade March Book in Hand. Once upon a time…Featured Books Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher (LP) Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik (LP) Heartless by Marissa Meyer (LH) Cinder by Marissa Meyer (LH) A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow (LH)Book In HandFerris by Kate DiCamillo (LP)Books Mentioned in this Episode:Thornhedge by T. KingfisherBecause of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamilloThe Mercy Watson Series by Kate DiCamilloThe Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamilloUprooted by Naomi NovikStarling House by Alix E. HarrowTen Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. HarrowThe Once and Future Witches by Alix E. HarrowLord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Additional Books That Go With Our Stack:All the Ever Afters by Danielle TellerThe Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine ArdenA Mirror Mended by Alix E. HarrowA Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid KemmererWays to contact us:Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook:  Book BumbleOur website:  https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail:  bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comHey Friends, please rate and review us!

This week, we're taking a trip to 1950s Italy as we discuss Patricia Highsmith's classic thriller The Talented Mr. Ripley and its acclaimed 1999 adaptation directed by Anthony Minghella. Topics of discussion include the novel's iconic con artist protagonist, the twisty plot, homoerotic subtext, and how Minghella put his own spin on the themes and characters.  Media Mentioned Scrapper (2023) dir. Charlotte Regan (note: Lulu was wrong, the lead actress's name is actually Lola Campbell, not Lola Chambers) Aftersun (2022) dir. Charlotte Wells The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow Dune by Frank Herbert The Artful Dodger (2023), starring Thomas Brodie-Sangster, David Thewliss, and Maia Mitchell Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens Saltburn (2023) dir. Emerald Fennell Do Revenge (2022) These Violent Delights by Micah Nemerever The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson “Patricia Highsmith” by Richard Brooks for the Guardian The Bourne Identity movies Nimona by N.D. Stevenson Sorry to Bother You (2018) dir. Boots Riley The Celluloid Closet (1995) dir. Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman Hannibal (2013-2015) King Arthur: Legend of the Sword dir. Guy Ritchie Ripley (upcoming Netflix show) BBC Sherlock And Don't Look Back by Rebecca Barrow All the Dead Lie Down by Kyrie McCauley Content Warnings: discussions of antisemitism, racism, murder, violence, homophobia, gaslighting, suicide, and classism.

Join New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren each week as she crafts a new story with one of her author guests!USA Today bestselling author M. O'Keefe is here with a steamy bodyguard romance who's determined to protect the pop star who's been cancelled. And they meet through their dysfunctional families. It's full of those messy emotions that make us really get to know the characters. Find out what happens on the inside!And if you enjoy this story, you'll love EVERYTHING I LEFT UNSAID by M. O'Keefe.About M. O'Keefe:Molly O'Keefe is the USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author of over 100 novels across four different pen names. Check out M. O'Keefe for steamy romance, Molly O'Keefe for contemporary romance, and Molly Fader for women's fiction.You can also find M. O'Keefe's website here.These are some of the books and shows referenced inside...The Tycoon by M. O'KeefeAnnika MartinTwisted Games by Ana HuangOnce and Future Witches by Alix E. HorrowThe Woman in Me by Britney SpearsFind Me by Anne FrasierYou get to help us pick our story prompts inside the Storytime with Skye Podcast Facebook group. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1030813154714760

Hello! Seeing as Cozy Christmas Reads has become an annual tradition for Medium Lady Talks I wanted to make sure those of you tuned in to this feed have a chance to enjoy the THIRD annual Cozy Christmas Reads Episode! Happy Holidays and Merry Reading!!! xo   Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 12, Cozy Christmas Reads 2023; Featuring Ali Oppenlaender and Stephanie Cunningham. This week's episode is extra special, because not only do you have Erin and Jillian, but you have the other two members of their Buddy Read Group, Ali and Stef. Together they're going to be discussing their favorite cozy books that would be perfect to read this holiday season. This episode was recorded in separate locations, but it is just as full of love and fun! In This Episode: All four ladies check in and share how they're reading is going. If you'd like to go back and listen to the previous episodes of Cozy Christmas Reads, you can listen to 2021's episode here and 2022's episode here. Each woman shares their definition of what a Cozy Christmas Read is to them. The women go round-robin through their recommendations. Prepare for 8 new cozy reads! Next up are hot takes, listen to the episode to hear what the ladies are sharing their thoughts on. Parnassus Books on IG: https://www.instagram.com/parnassusbooks/?hl=en Supposedly Fun on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/supposedlyfun, especially his episode reviewing the NYT Top 100 books of 2023: https://youtu.be/84IoxwSjAyo?si=4C7IwUI46L9QTuhC  Best of Goodreads 2023 List To end the show the ladies share their holds list.    Books Mentioned In This Episode: Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan A Season for Second Chances by Jenny Bayliss Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow The Princess and The Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz The One in a Million Boy by Monica Wood  Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune Legends & Lattes by Travis Balder Beyond the Four Kingdoms Series by Melanie Cellier The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett A Family for St. Nick: A Heartwarming Holiday Romance by Barbara Meyers The Maid by Nita Prose A December to Remember by Jenny Bayliss The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros The Woman in Me by Britney Spears Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin & Marissa Stapley All I Want for Christmas by Maggie Knox A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone Foster by Claire Keegan If you enjoyed this episode we would love it if you recommended us to a friend or loved one!  Be sure to take a screenshot and share on Instagram stories, and tag both Jillian (@jillianfindinghappy) and Erin (@medium.lady), or the podcast @mediumladyreads, so that they can reshare the love! Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed what you heard, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Tune in on December 27th for the next episode of the Medium Lady Reads Podcast.  

Today, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of books with a major sense of place.  You know...books with a setting ,or a place within the setting, that becomes a character.  We will also share a book in hand.  Setting makes the story!Featured Books:Chenneville by Paulette Jiles  (LP)The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger (LP)Starling House by Alix E. Harrow (LH)The President's Wife by Tracey Enerson Wood (LH)Book In Hand:Happiness Falls by Angie Kim (LP)Other Books Mentioned In This Episode:The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone by Audrey BurgesLonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryEnemy Women by Paulette JilesThe Color of Lightning by Paulette JilesNews of the World by Paulette JilesThe Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. HarrowThe Once and Future Witches by Alix E. HarrowOrdinary Grace by William Kent KruegerThis Tender Land by William Kent KruegerThe Cork O'Connor Mystery Series by William Kent KruegerThe Engineer's Wife by Tracey Enerson WoodThe First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher MurrayPodcast Mentioned in This Episode:Thoughts From a Page by Cindy BurnettWays to contact us:Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook:  Book BumbleOur website:  https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail:  bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comHey Friends, please rate and review us!

Starling House by Alix E. Harrow is a haunted house story for those of us who love books, creepy fairy tales and Southern Gothic themes. Harrow joins us to talk about her personal connections to the novel, the ties to children's literature, the differences in writing novels vs. short stories and more with guest host, Kat Sarfas.     This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Kat Sarfas and mixed by Harry Liang.            Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).    Featured Books (Episode):  Starling House by Alix E. Harrow    The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow    The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow     A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow    A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow    Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak    She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan    He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan    Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin 

This week, Emily tells us about suffragists and cycles in The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow, while Rebecca shares the whimsical and wonderful Honeycomb by Joanne Harris. We fully settle into witchy cosy season, Rebecca nearly makes Emily cry, and Emily is maybe a secret lyrical genius!   Our infatuations: The Once and Future Witches - Alix E. Harrow Honeycomb - Joanne Harris Social Path ft. LiSA - Stray Kids Moving in Place - Shauna Dean Cokeland The Infatuated Mix - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YjGlH5FkuYe0jLdWTT4oH?si=BmCCbA96TPKD9AJXykhAaA    Follow us: infatuatedpodcast@outlook.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/infatuatedpod Emily's Instagram - https://instagram.com/emiloue_  Emily's TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@emiloue Rebecca's Instagram - https://instagram.com/grammour.puss Rebecca's Twitter - https://twitter.com/grammourpuss    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Spooky season and probiotics? Let's give it a go! Kit and Bridge swap out their usual headwear for witch hats and stoke up the fires under their cauldrons as they get ready to embrace their inner witches. In The Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow, your two favorite fake British friends discuss what bullshit it is that taking down the patriarchy requires so many bloody meetings, what "speechifying" means and why it should make a comeback into the modern vernacular, and how this tome of a book might benefit from a movie adaptation. Reading Content: Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow Drinking Content: Kit - Olipop Vintage Cola Bridge - Rowdy Mermaid Hello Ginger Other references: Sharon Lynn Fisher's new novel, Salt and Broom

In honor of back-to-school days, Laurie Dreyer, branch manager of Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch, selected four non-fiction books and two novels for adult learners to explore different aspects of life. "The Library Book" (Susan Orlean, 2018) covers the 1986 fire that completely destroyed the Los Angeles library as well as the history of libraries. "The Great Money Reset: Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life" (Jill Schlesinger, 2023) provides financial advice aimed at the post-pandemic shift in many people's priorities. "Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale" (Adam Minter, 2019) looks at the global market for used objects and our tendency to "bond" with inanimate objects. "Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019" (Ibrim X. Kendi & Keisha N. Blain, eds., 2021) gathers essays, poetry, and more from 90 African-American writers. Two novels explore women in 19th century America: "The Cherry Robbers" (Sarai Walker, 2022) and "Once and Future Witches" (Ailx E. Harrow, 2020). For details on these and other books, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

THROWBACK! Originally released October 31, 2022. We'll be back with new episodes in February 2023! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Today, we're talking haunted house mishaps and embarrassing spooky season stories in general. This episode features one of the funniest miscommunications we've had on the pod in a while, and that's saying something. Then, appropriately, we're talking about some spooky reads including a couple of witch stories (with varying degrees of horror/coziness), and a true-crime-podcast-esque mystery. And don't forget to grab your copy of All This Could Be Different for Libby's November book club! Stay tuned for dates.

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a big sale, a reading husband, and 2023 reading observations Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: author completists - the ones we've read all of and the ones we want to read all of The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 2:02 - Bookish Moments of the Week 3:05 - Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel 3:24 - Upgrade by Blake Crouch 7:52 - Currently Reading Patreon 8:45 - Our Current Reads 9:16 - Lavender House by Lev A.C. Rosen (Kaytee) 12:15 - Closed Casket by Sophie Hannah (Meredith) 16:19 - The Killings at Kingfisher Hill by Sophie Hannah 16:48 - Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse (Kaytee) 17:03 - Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse 20:28 - Thornyhold by Mary Stewart (Meredith, Amazon Link) 25:09 - The Once and Future King by T.H. White 25:15 - The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart 26:24 - Solito by Javier Zamora (Kaytee) 30:12 - How to Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix (Meredith) 32:43 - The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix 32:54 - The Final Girls Support Group by Grady Hendrix 37:01 - Deep Dive: Authors We've Read Completely or Want to Complete 38:00 - Taft by Ann Patchett 38:23 - The Hangman by Louise Penny 38:31 - State of Terror by Louise Penny and Hilary Clinton 38:56 - The Liar's Girl by Catherine Ryan Howard 39:34 - In This House of Brede by Rumer Godden 40:12 - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 40:37 - Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby 40:38 - Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby 41:19 - The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow 42:06 - Ghost by Jason Reynolds 44:30 - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke 44:31 - Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke 44:41 - Bellman & Black by Diane Setterfield (not Susanna Clarke) 44:41 - The Ladies of Grace Adieu by Susanna Clarke (correct short stories, Amazon Link) 45:11 - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 47:14 - The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles 48:19 - Final Girls by Riley Sager 48:21 - The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager 49:18 - Visit Us At The Fountain I wish to make a record keeper of my kids' series books. (Kaytee) I wish Murderful fans would watch The Menu, and someone would write a book like this movie. (Meredith) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

Happy New Year everyone and welcome to 2023! Join the Well Read Dames as they embark on a journey with the Eastwood sisters in The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow! This book was a wild ride from the first page to the last and each sister's story was unique, compelling, and frequently frustrating along the way. We thoroughly enjoyed reading it and hope you have fun listening to our book club discussion.

Listen till the end to hear another side of Little Saint Vic... On this month's episode, host Victoria Horn answers listener requests for personalized book recommendations, shares Odell happenings, highlights the December book order, and reads her original poem, "Portrait of Christmas Eve." Parody of "Little Saint Nick" by the Beach Boys: written, performed, and produced by Victoria Horn Victoria's poetry Instagram Odell Public Library website Odell Kids' Area Amazon Wishlist Books mentioned: Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney One by One and The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware Agatha of Little Neon by Claire Luchette The King of Infinite Space by Lindsay Faye Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart A Psalm for the Wild-Built and A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers Locke and Key: Welcome to Lovecraft by Joe Hill The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton Babel: An Arcane History by R.F. Kuang Where the Road Bends by Rachel Fordham Claiming Her Legacy by Linda Goodnight The Flat Share by Beth O'Leary All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal The Island of Missing Trees by Elik Shafak A Man Called Ove by Frederik Backman The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrows The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna Pig and Fox series by Jonathan Fenske Archie and Reddie series by Candy James Narwhal and Jelly series by Ben Clanton Jack Book series by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Greg Pizzoli Norma and Belly series by Mika Song Sydney and Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World by Jacqueline Davies and Deborah Hocking The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins The Terminal List by Jack Carr The Force and City on Fire by Don Winslow Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson Matrix by Lauren Groff Life is Meals by James and Kay Salter The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate: Discoveries from a Secret World by Peter Wohlleben Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson The Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris Father Brown series by G.K. Chesterton Kurland St. Mary Mystery series by Catherine Lloyd Chief Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny Holiday/winter poems: “White-Eyes” and “The Storm” by Mary Oliver “December 26” by Kenn Nesbitt “Christmas Tree Lots” by Chris Green “Taking Down the Tree” by Jane Kenyon “Chicago and December” by W.S. Di Piero “Christmas Mail” by Ted Kooser "Portrait of Christmas Eve" by Victoria Horn

Content warning: witch hunts and why women in the past were accused of being witches, misogyny, the clash between the Christian and non-Christian societies, toxic masculinity, and effects of the 2016 American Presidential election.Timestamps to skip if you don't want to listen to politics after sitting through thanksgiving dinner: 40:18 - 46:54.Hey there witches, let's talk witchy romance books, witchy history, the linguistics of witchcraft and the sociopolitical influence of witches today! Aka yes, we're talking about witches. We'll talk about where the word "witch" comes from, discuss the 1612 Pendle and Lancashire witch trials, look at witchcraft and the 2016 election, and why we think witchy romances are so popular!Questions/comments/concerns? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org!Raging Romantics booklistBooks we mention:Grace Year by Kim LiggetRed Queen series by Victoria AveyardDread Nation by Justina IrelandWilder Girls by Rory PowerIf We Were Villains by M.L. RioBabel by R.F. KuangAtlas Six by Olivie BlakeLegendborn by Tracy DeonnGame of Thrones by George R.R. MartinGrishaverse (Shadow and Bone series) by Leigh BardugoHouse of the dragon (for the book version read Fire and Blood by GRRM)Rings of Power (not a book but you can read The Silmarillion by Tolkien)The Women's War by Jenna GlassOnce and Future Witches by Alix HarrowCirce by Madeleine MillerCrescent City series by Sarah J. MaasThe Crucible (play) by Arthur J. MillerMalleus Maleficarium read free online"Demonology" (Daemonologie) by James VI (read free online)Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay AdamsRed, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonDemon Slayers/Biker Witches series by Angie FoxBabes on Brooms by Vicki Lewis ThompsonPractical Magic series by Alice HoffmanYear One series by Nora RobertsLittle Shop of Found Things by Paula BrackstonWitch of Willow Hall by Hester FoxBlacksmith Queen by G.A. AikenCackle by Rachel HarrisonWitch Please by Anne AguirreEx Hex by Erin SterlingPayback's A Witch by Lana HarperA Letter to Three Witches by Elizabeth BassNot the Witch You Wed by April AsherLeague of Gentlewomen Witches by India HoltonGo Hex Yourself by Jessica ClareSmall Town, Big Magic by Hazel BeckEpisodes to listen to:#21 Into the Unknown with Paranormal Romance#32 To Shun or Not To Shun Amish Romance NovelsSources:"European Witch-Hunting (A Brief History)" (Nitschke, 2022)"Pendle Witches" (wikipedia)"The Pendle Witches" (Castelow, n.d.)"Witch" (Online Etymology Dictionary)"Witchcraft" (ibid.)"Old English—an overview" (OED online)"Anna Göldi" (wikipedia)"Blake Morrison: under the witches' spell" (Morrison, 2012)The Lancashire Witches : a chronicle of sorcery and death on Pendle Hill (Almond, 2012)"Lancaster Castle" (Wikipedia)The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster (Thomas Potts, 1613)"'Broad City' 's Excellent, Witchy Answer to the Trump Effect" (St. Felix, 2017)"Labeling and oppression: Witchcraft in Medieval Europe" (Campbell, 1978)"Is Exodus 22:18 a Command for Christians to Kill Witches?" (Goble, 2010)"Queen Elizabeth I and government" (bbc.co.uk, n.d.)"Queen Elizabeth I and Catholics" (elizabethi.org, n.d.)"Trends in YA since the 2016 election and what they say about current society" (Jensen, 2019)"This Exhibit About Witch Hunting Is Not About Donald Trump (But It's Still Politically Spellbinding)" (Keats, 2020)"This Halloween, witches are casting spells to defeat Trump and #WitchTheVote in the U.S. election" (Keller and Mulvey, 2020)"How the 2016 Election Led to Lyssa Kay Adams's Bromance Book Club" (Reading Women, 2020)"Impact of Witch-Hunting on Feminism and Legitimacy of Donald Trump's Politics" (Chadha and Narang, 2021)

Content warning: witch hunts and why women in the past were accused of being witches, misogyny, the clash between the Christian and non-Christian societies, toxic masculinity, and effects of the 2016 American Presidential election.Timestamps to skip if you don't want to listen to politics after sitting through thanksgiving dinner: 40:18 - 46:54.Hey there witches, let's talk witchy romance books, witchy history, the linguistics of witchcraft and the sociopolitical influence of witches today! Aka yes, we're talking about witches. We'll talk about where the word "witch" comes from, discuss the 1612 Pendle and Lancashire witch trials, look at witchcraft and the 2016 election, and why we think witchy romances are so popular!Questions/comments/concerns? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org!Raging Romantics booklistBooks we mention:Grace Year by Kim LiggetRed Queen series by Victoria AveyardDread Nation by Justina IrelandWilder Girls by Rory PowerIf We Were Villains by M.L. RioBabel by R.F. KuangAtlas Six by Olivie BlakeLegendborn by Tracy DeonnGame of Thrones by George R.R. MartinGrishaverse (Shadow and Bone series) by Leigh BardugoHouse of the dragon (for the book version read Fire and Blood by GRRM)Rings of Power (not a book but you can read The Silmarillion by Tolkien)The Women's War by Jenna GlassOnce and Future Witches by Alix HarrowCirce by Madeleine MillerCrescent City series by Sarah J. MaasThe Crucible (play) by Arthur J. MillerMalleus Maleficarium read free online"Demonology" (Daemonologie) by James VI (read free online)Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay AdamsRed, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonDemon Slayers/Biker Witches series by Angie FoxBabes on Brooms by Vicki Lewis ThompsonPractical Magic series by Alice HoffmanYear One series by Nora RobertsLittle Shop of Found Things by Paula BrackstonWitch of Willow Hall by Hester FoxBlacksmith Queen by G.A. AikenCackle by Rachel HarrisonWitch Please by Anne AguirreEx Hex by Erin SterlingPayback's A Witch by Lana HarperA Letter to Three Witches by Elizabeth BassNot the Witch You Wed by April AsherLeague of Gentlewomen Witches by India HoltonGo Hex Yourself by Jessica ClareSmall Town, Big Magic by Hazel BeckEpisodes to listen to:#21 Into the Unknown with Paranormal Romance#32 To Shun or Not To Shun Amish Romance NovelsSources:"European Witch-Hunting (A Brief History)" (Nitschke, 2022)"Pendle Witches" (wikipedia)"The Pendle Witches" (Castelow, n.d.)"Witch" (Online Etymology Dictionary)"Witchcraft" (ibid.)"Old English—an overview" (OED online)"Anna Göldi" (wikipedia)"Blake Morrison: under the witches' spell" (Morrison, 2012)The Lancashire Witches : a chronicle of sorcery and death on Pendle Hill (Almond, 2012)"Lancaster Castle" (Wikipedia)The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster (Thomas Potts, 1613)"'Broad City' 's Excellent, Witchy Answer to the Trump Effect" (St. Felix, 2017)"Labeling and oppression: Witchcraft in Medieval Europe" (Campbell, 1978)"Is Exodus 22:18 a Command for Christians to Kill Witches?" (Goble, 2010)"Queen Elizabeth I and government" (bbc.co.uk, n.d.)"Queen Elizabeth I and Catholics" (elizabethi.org, n.d.)"Trends in YA since the 2016 election and what they say about current society" (Jensen, 2019)"This Exhibit About Witch Hunting Is Not About Donald Trump (But It's Still Politically Spellbinding)" (Keats, 2020)"This Halloween, witches are casting spells to defeat Trump and #WitchTheVote in the U.S. election" (Keller and Mulvey, 2020)"How the 2016 Election Led to Lyssa Kay Adams's Bromance Book Club" (Reading Women, 2020)"Impact of Witch-Hunting on Feminism and Legitimacy of Donald Trump's Politics" (Chadha and Narang, 2021)

As promised, here is your second, bonus-esque episode. This week, Aaron and Leyla dive into R.F. Kuang's dark academia bludgeon, Babel! We talk about how no one comes out of this book unscathed (both in fiction and real life), devastating footnotes, and our usual bout of disaporic grievances.  The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-once-and-future-witches-alix-e-harrow/1136530996 R.F. Kuang's Fantasy Mag Interview: https://www.fantasy-magazine.com/fm/non-fiction/interview-rf-kuang/  ---  Twitter: @MortifiedPod Hosts' Twitters: @aaronsxl / @leylses Hotline: ‪(775) 573-8882 Sign up for our monthly newsletter, which has additional content and our personal recs. Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews The Bible Boys Astral Heart

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Today, we're talking haunted house mishaps and embarrassing spooky season stories in general. This episode features one of the funniest miscommunications we've had on the pod in a while, and that's saying something. Then, appropriately, we're talking about some spooky reads including a couple of witch stories (with varying degrees of horror/coziness), and a true-crime-podcast-esque mystery. And don't forget to grab your copy of All This Could Be Different for Libby's November book club! Stay tuned for dates.

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On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mindy are discussing: Bookish Moments: a bit of bookish magic and a pre-order wish fulfilled Current Reads: great books that we couldn't wait to discuss with each other Deep Dive: how do we manage having guests and still making time to read? The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 2:04 - Bookish Moment of the Week 3:38 - Mindy's Instagram @gratefulforgrace 5:04 - The Winners by Fredrik Backman 5:16 - Bookshop.org 5:36 - The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander 5:53 - Booked by Kwame Alexander 5:54 - The Crossover by Kwame Alexander 6:36 - Current Reads 6:45 - Scribd 7:02 - The Rose Code by Kate Quinn (Mindy) 7:31 - Address Unknown by Kathrine Kressmann Taylor 10:29 - Just One Damned Thing After Another by Jodi Taylor 10:35 - Code Name Helene by Ariel Lawhon 11:08 - The Alice Network by Kate Quinn 11:37 - Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich (Kaytee) 12:52 - The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood 12:56 - Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 13:24 - The Sentence by Louise Erdrich 17:02 - The Winners by Fredrik Backman (Mindy) 17:11 - Beartown by Fredrik Backman 18:19 - Us Against You by Fredrik Backman 23:35 - @kraysbookclub on Instagram 23:36 - @jordys.book.club on Instagram 24:57 - My Body is Not A Prayer Request by Amy Kenny (Kaytee) 29:49 - True Biz by Sarah Novic 30:03 - The Story of Beautiful Girl by Rachel Simon 31:40 - Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell  31:50 - The Sign for Home by Blair Fell (Mindy) 36:27 - Tumble by Celia C. Perez (Kaytee) 41:22 - Deep Dive: Reading when Guests are Visiting 43:12 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 47:39 - Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby 54:55 - Meet Us At The Fountain I wish book jacket copy and summaries would stop ruining the plot for all of us. (Mindy) I wish that I could put The Once and Future Witches on everyone's Fall TBR. (Kaytee) 58:05 - The Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow  Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcastand www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have.  This week is all about seasonal reading!  To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.   Literally Reading: Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood (Ellie) Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone (Traci) Open the Book:  Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout  The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles Inspector Gamache by Louise Penny  The Winners by Fredrik Backman  The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson 10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston The Push by Ashley Audrain The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Emily Henry Abbey Jimenez Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson Cackle by Rachel Harrison The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

My review of Alix E. Harrow's book, "The Once & Future Witches."Music © by Capazunda.

Susan and Whittney discuss their goals for 2022. In this episode:The Comfort BookMindy Kaling's short storiesBridgerton seriesVeronica Speedwell seriesAlix E. Harrow books (The Once and Future Witches, The Ten Thousand Doors of January)Tribe: On Homecoming and BelongingThe Lazy Genius WayThe Guest ListThat SummerEmily Henry books (People We Meet on Vacation, Beach Read)An Inquiry Into Love and DeathErotic Stories for Punjabi WidowsMexican GothicAnne Bogel/What Should I Read Next?Dover Public LibraryHow to Be An AntiracistJodi Picoult (Wish You Were Here)Happy HabitsGoodreadsGretchen Rubin/Happier PodcastThe Container Store

Hello, hi! Have you ever finished a book and felt the empty space it leaves behind in your life? Either the writing, the characters, or the plot line contributes so much to your sense of happiness and satisfaction that when you come to the final chapter you just wonder “how am I supposed to go on?”   I don't know any book lover who hasn't experienced this feeling- a general sense of wanting MORE after a book ends. And while book endings are a pretty finite experience (the book is in fact over and no there aren't any extra chapters you ought have missed) today's episode covers a few activities I find myself indulging in to prolong the experience a wonderful book can provide.   Books mentioned:   The only books I have re-read!  The Harry Potter Series - particularly the audiobook read by Jim Dale Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese Read Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen then listen to Episode 22 my interview with Jayne to prolong your love of the book!   You can find my Reading SoundtracksTM on Spotify (I'm Medium Lady there too!): The House in the Cerulean Sea soundtrack The Once and Future Witches soundtrack   You can find the amazing pastry account I mention @pieladybooks. The artist's name is Steph and her account is nothing but pie and book joy. You can always help out the podcast by providing a rating or review, and sharing it with another Medium Lady in your life! Links within this description may be Amazon affiliated, which also gives the podcast a teeny tiny bit of financial help. And with the bi-weekly episode release schedule make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss when the new episodes drop. I love to connect with listeners, you can swing by to say hi on Instagram, @medium.lady Music is Climb by The Ghost in Your Piano. I'm grateful for its use via creative commons license.  

Witchcraft, folklore, and a triad of magical sisters: Alix E. Harrow's Once and Future Witches has it all. But what do Sam and Kim make of it? How does it fit into the canon of witch literature? And will Kim's cat disrupt the whole show? Find out on this week's show.

Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, and this is Episode 69 of the podcast and it's May 24, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Full-Time Writing This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. I'M READING: Once and Future Witches jumped the stack, so Seven Steeples will have to wait a bit more. Resources: How to Write Light Novels and Webnovels by R.A. Paterson The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin Run, Rose, Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa Next episode: Passive Voice/Sentence Structure I wanted to announce that my friend, colleague, and mentor, J Thorn, just launched his new book, Writing Scenes. I'm especially excited about this because I contributed to the making of this book in several ways, and I feel quite proud of all I did. One of the example scenes in the book is one I submitted from my current work in progress (my memoir). I narrated that scene (in the Before and After example) in the audiobook. And I edited the book for J. It would tickle me if you picked up the book for yourself. Here's the link: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/three-story-method-writing-scenes Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account Writer Craft Facebook Group The Author Life Community Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link) Writing Retreat tix: https://valerieihsan.com/retreat

Hi WitchesTodays book review is Into the Wild - Shadow Work Journal written by Dominica Applegate.We are talking all about the witch's besom on this episode - the besom has many sexual associations so best not to listen to this episode around little ears!Much of this episode came from the amazing website below which was the best account I have ever found on a witchcraft topic - The Besom – Good Witches HomesteadBesom Chant “Besom, besom, sacred broomSweep out darkness, sweep out gloomRid this sacred hallowed groundOf demons, imps and hell bent hounds;Then set ye down on Her green earthBy running stream or Mistress' hearth,Till called once more on Sabbath nightConsecration Chant “Besom of birch and willow tied,Be my companion and my guide.On ashen shaft by moonlight paleMy spirit rides the windy galeTo magickal realms beyond both space and time.To magickal lands, my soul will sail.In the company of the crone, I'll rideThis besom of birch with willow tiedSo do I consecrate this magickal tree.As I will it, so mote it be.” (Author unknown) You can find me on the new episode of The Hedge Witch's Almanac Podcast all about Protection Magick - The Hedge Witch's Almanac: Protection Magick on Apple PodcastsFind our new zine here - The Hedge Witch's Garden - The Hedge Witchs Garden | Etsy UKFind my first book The White Witch's Book of Healing - The White Witch's Book of Healing: Weaving Magickal Rituals throughout your Craft for Sacred Healing and Reclamation of the Wild Witch Within: Amazon.co.uk: Rose, Carly: 9781914447266: BooksFind my Patreon here - For just £6 a month you receive grimoire pages for The White Witch Podcast - a Patreon podcast episode, a workshop or event, meditation, story retelling, access to our witchy community over on Discord and access to The Literary Witches Coven where we read a book together and discuss at the beginning of the next month. Our theme for May is the Wild Witch, our book for May in the Lit Witch Coven is The Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow . Patreon bills from 1st of each month regardless of when you sign up and you can cancel at any time.The White Witch Coven is creating Podcast episodes, Online Workshops, Grimoire Sheets | PatreonFind me on Instagram -

Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, (Pause) and this is Episode 68 of the podcast and it's May 19, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Pacing This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. I'M READING: Just finished Meet Me in Another Life by Catriona Silvey and Red Paint by Sasha LaPointe. Once and Future Witches jumped the stack, so Seven Steeples will have to wait a bit more. I wanted to announce that my friend, colleague, and mentor, J Thorn, just launched his new book, Writing Scenes. I'm especially excited about this because I contributed to the making of this book in several ways, and I feel quite proud of all I did. One of the example scenes in the book is one I submitted from my current work in progress (my memoir). I narrated that scene (in the Before and After example) in the audiobook. And I edited the book for J. It would tickle me if you picked up the book for yourself. Here's the link: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/three-story-method-writing-scenes Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account Writer Craft Facebook Group The Author Life Community Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link) Writing Retreat tix: https://valerieihsan.com/retreat

Hi WitchesTodays episode starts out with a book review of The Hedge Witch's Garden written by Carly Rose and Rachael Coats - yes! me and Rachael the Hedge Witch.This is me and Rachael's first book from our own small press print, the Hedge Witch's Library and its all about the element of Fire, Fire within, Fire without, magick and rituals celebrating April, May and June, Beltane and Litha.This edition has sections on The element of fire, sun magick, Beltane, the hawthorn tree, the fae, the cunning folk, a magickal tea garden, saining, juniper, Hekate, Litha, Solstice magick, fire scrying, Circe, Hedge riding, The rose, Midsummer bounty and midsummer recipes.Its full of spells, rituals and recipes. Studies on herbs, not to mention my Lemon and Lavender Litha Cake recipe! What more could you want! The Hedge Witchs Garden | Etsy UKYou can purchase our booklet on the Etsy link in the show notes and we can deliver to pretty much anywhere in the world. We will be producing booklets for the sabbaths of the wheel of the year so keep an eye out for our future releases too!Our Kitchen Witch section starts out with some self enquiry/shadow work around our relationship with food, if this might trigger you skip to 23:33 to get straight into the kitchen witch tips, blessings etc.As referenced on the show for the food shadow work section some of the information for this section came from the following sites -www.ascendinggrace.comwww.karidahlgren.comwww.medium.comCheck out www.Karidahlgren.com for the free copy of called The Spiritual Seekers Guide to Stop Binge Eating and it looks at self sabotage which I found a wonderful resource.Here is a link to my free printable of the Witch's Kitchen Blessing and another bonus Practical Magic one should you wish to use it -Kitchen Witchery | The White Witch Coven on PatreonHere is a link to the ABC of the Kitchen Witch -https://pin.it/3ft501mFind my newly published book The White Witch's Book of Healing here -Amazon.co.uk : the white witches book of healingFor just £6 a month you receive grimoire pages for The White Witch Podcast - a patreon podcast episode, a workshop or event, meditation, story retelling, access to our witchy community over on Discord and access to The Literary Witches Coven where we read a book together and discuss at the beginning of the next month. Our theme for May is the Wild Witch, our book for May in the Lit Witch Coven is The Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow . Patreon bills from 1st of each month regardless of when you sign up and you can cancel at any time. www.patreon.com/thewhitewitchcovenFind me on Instagram -

Hi Witches Join me today to look at getting started with Spirit Work and touching on Psychological Necromancy.Three Questions mentioned on the Psychological Necromancy section - Q1 – Why did it break down and have these matters been resolved?Q2 – What are your needs and can your needs accurately be met by this person? This applies for them with you tooQ3 – Where are these feelings of wanting to get back together coming from? Is it from loneliness, uncertainty for the future or just the unknown or are you in a good place and want to move forward with this person. We will have a separate episode on Necromancy at some point looking at historical rituals and tales! I also read a story of the supernatural from a haunted house that was once located in my local area - this relates to one of our former episodes looking at lore of the land where you live! Forget House on Haunted Hill - this is the tale of Underhill House, England's Lost House of Horrors. If you like this story retelling check out my retelling of Hellfire Farm and subscribe to my YouTube for more future ghost tales and the like! Perfect for this Beltane if you are in the northern hemisphere or Samhain if you are in the southern Hemisphere. Wherever you are have a wonderful sabbath! Hellfire farm - YouTubeFor grimoire pages for this episode check out my Patreon The White Witch Coven - https://www.patreon.com/thewhitewitchcoven For just £6 a month you receive grimoire pages for The White Witch Podcast - a patreon podcast episode, a workshop or event, meditation, story retelling, access to our witchy community over on Discord and access to The Literary Witches Coven where we read a book together and discuss at the beginning of the next month. Our book for May is The Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow. Patreon bills from 1st of each month regardless of when you sign up and you can cancel at any time. ******We have a Beltane Coven Chat on Patreon today (Saturday 30th April) from 8pm UK time if you wish to sign up and join us! Check out me and Rachael the Hedge Witch's new book - The Hedge Witch's Garden over on Etsy . The Hedge Witch's Garden is the first offering from our independent small press The Hedge Witch's Library that focuses on the element of fire and magick and rituals celebrating Beltane and Litha.Our beautiful sixty page A5 book contains a rich cornucopia of ways you might wish to celebrate these two sabbaths, all about working with the element of fire, sun magick, the fae, the magick of the hawthorn tree, magickal teas you can make, deities, solstice magick, fire scrying, hedge riding, herb magick, foraging and recipes to make with seasonal produce.The Hedge Witchs Garden | Etsy UKFind my newly published book The White Witch's Book of Healing here -The White Witch's Book of Healing: Weaving Magickal Rituals throughout your Craft for Sacred Healing and Reclamation of the Wild Witch Within: Amazon.co.uk: Rose, Carly: 9781914447266: BooksSources for this episode came from - Tarot Pugs, Aksnow.com, unchainyourserenity.com, www.selfloverainbow.comFind me on Instagram -

In episode 33 of the podcast, Bethany and Melissa talk about what might be Melissa's new favorite book. Following the Eastwood sisters through New Salem during the suffragist movement, we see the re-emergence of witchcraft and women's empowerment. Set in an alternate history, Alix E. Harrow's tale is a beautiful story of sisterhood, justice, and love.

Katey and Ashley share life updates, some big lows and some inspiring highs, and they share some of their inspiring, fun reads on their currently-reading lists: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Come As You Are, The Once and Future Witches, and The Firekeeper's Daughter. Be sure to check out www.abortionswelcome.org and pick up a copy of Katey's book A Complicated Choice at our online bookstore! https://bookshop.org/shop/kindreds

In this episode we welcome our beautiful new co-host Margo!  Margo and Amberle discuss how witchcraft and their practices have evolved since the 1990's and their deep love for books.  Margo shares an adapted spell from one of her favorite books she used at the beginning of her craft journey, and Amberle shares one from one of her favorite, more modern, books. resources and products discussed this episode: Witches, Heretics & Warrior Women; LaFae, Phoenix; Lewellyn Publishing; 2022 The Holy Wild: A Heathen Bible for the Untamed Woman; Dulsky, Danielle; New World Library; 2018 Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner; Cunningham, Scott; Llewellyn Publishing; 1989 The Once and Future Witches; Harrow, Alex E.; Redhook Books/Orbit; 2020   Season of the Bitch Tea; Backwoods Brews & Botanicals; Instagram @backwoodsbrewsbotanicals; BackwoodsBrews | Etsy  Special thanks to ksbrmusic on Fivver.com for our intro music, and to L12Graffix of www.l12graffix.com for our beautiful logos and graphic design needs. You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @thehearthandhedge, on our website www.thehearthandhedge.com, or you can email us at thehearthandhedge@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thehearthandhedge If you like what you hear, consider dropping a review wherever you get your podcasts!  

In this episode, Nicole shares some new books she's purchased for the library's nonfiction sections, and they welcome Melissa, Circulation Assistant, to the show. The resources discussed in this episode are discussed below: The Mean Girls: A Bunch of Bullies by Atiyah C. Henley; Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World by Eve Rodsky; What Is Black Lives Matter? by Lakita Wilson; What Were the Negro Leagues? by Varian Johnson; What Is Congress? by Jill Abramson; What Was the Bombing of Hiroshima? by Jess Brallier; What Was the Holocaust? by Gail Herman; What is Rock and Roll? by Jim O'Connor; What Are the Winter Olympics by Gail Herman; Healing: Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health by Thomas Insel; Pirate Queens: Dauntless Women who Dared to Rule the High Seas by Leigh Lewis; The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton; Her Name is Knight by Yasmin Angoe; The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow; The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow; Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead; The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead; Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead; The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead; Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead; Zone One by Colson Whitehead; Read Dangerously: The Subversive Power of Literature in Troubled Times by Azar Nafisi; The Princess Bride Cookbook by Jen Fujikawa; The Manga Guide to Linear Algebra by Shin Takahashi and Iroha Inoue; Bridgerton Netflix show; Strike HBO show

If you have ever struggled with body image or body shaming, this episode is a must-listen one for you. My guest brings creativity on many levels, and she brings people together in community with her joy and light. Join us to learn more! Katherine McClintic is a choreographer, poet, and founder of the online dance community, Inbox Dance Party. She moved to NYC immediately after high school and now works in TV, film, and theater in NYC and LA. A closet poet until now, Katherine wrote her debut poetry book, Ending the War On My Body. In today's conversation, Katherine discusses body image, her process to become a dancer and choreographer, and she reads a powerful poem from her collection. She is passionate about sharing her journey to body acceptance in a visceral, imaginative way as she previously longed for in art, dance, conversations, and music in her own healing journey to supplement therapy and medical resources. Ending the War On My Body is in production to become a multimedia performance event combining Katherine's choreography and poetry through film, dance, music, and visual art in collaboration with many amazing artists.  Show Highlights: Katherine's obsession with dance and movement that began with her earliest memories How Katherine felt connection through dance, movement, and words more than any other activities How Katherine's reading highlights the prevalence of creativity through the body and expression with words How dancing brings Katherine into the present moment with a joy that is contagious Why choreography began to feel “at home” as it merged with Katherine's love of systems, business knowledge, and sales experience How Inbox Dance Party began during the pandemic as a motivating way to take breaks while working from home–and then she decided to share it to bring joy to others The genesis of Katherine's book of poems about body image–and why she had to write it as a “larger” girl in the dance community How Katherine's poems came from a place or disordered eating and self-loathing into a more healed relationship with her body through therapy Why Katherine's book covers the war with her body, when it began and ended, and the back and forth process of healing What Katherine would say to her younger self about her struggles with body image Katherine reads the title poem from her book, Ending the War On My Body How community has helped Katherine with creative expression  Katherine's advice about getting “unstuck” in the creative process What it means to Katherine to live in her purpose Hear Katherine's answers to rapid-fire questions about helpful advice, grounding habits, favorite hot beverage, last meal on earth, morning routine, an inspiring person, something people might not know, what she's reading, and what's bringing her joy right now.  Resources: Connect with Katherine: http://www.katherinemcclintic.com ( ) http://www.katherinemcclintic.com (www.katherinemcclintic.com) https://katherinemcclintic.com/inbox-dance-party (Inbox Dance Party) andhttps://www.instagram.com/kgmcclintictock/?hl=en ( Instagram) Get Ending the War On My Body byhttp://www.katherinemcclintic.com/book ( Katherine McClintic) Books mentioned by Katherine:  https://amzn.to/37DPcnX (Good Bones by Maggie Smith) https://amzn.to/35ZmFbG (The Carrying by Ada Limón) https://amzn.to/3I9fj2B (The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow) https://amzn.to/3i9nG3s (All About Love by Bell Hooks) Want to learn more about the planets? Visit my website for more information with myhttps://weaveyourbliss.teachable.com/p/home ( Planets) course. Are you an online business owner? Join my free Facebook group:https://m.facebook.com/groups/weaveyourbusinessbliss/ ( Weave Your Business Bliss) https://weaveyourbliss.ck.page/products/2022-astrology-guidebook (Get the 2022 Astrology Guidebook:) Join the https://www.patreon.com/weaveyourbliss (Patreon) for weekly updates and more...

Join us this St. Paddy's Day as we create a tricksy, quicksy leprechaun. 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. If you use our link during March, you support us even more than usual! Episode notes: Transcript. Lorcan O'Ponzi character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Lorcan O'Ponzi character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Mentioned books: The Once and Future Witches by Alix E Harrow. D&D The Wild Beyond the Witchlight. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. Mentioned episodes: Magnus Burnsides, featured in TAZ: Balance. Cleffa Elderberri. Brik Houz. Sasha Fierce. What I Deserve from Cyrano, AKA the "Privilege Song". Cairde, a modern Irish step-dancing group. Fantasy Name Generators. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

Happy New Year! Ryan and Jo are joined by Michael, the owner of Gibson's, to chat about their favorite books of 2021. Come for the book recommendations, stay for the tangents! Books Mentioned During This Episode Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/ryan-elizabeth-clark Cherish Farrah by Bethany C. Morrow (audiobook) Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon JamesMoon Witch, Spider King Electric Idol (Dark Olympus #2) by Katee Robert Wicked Beauty (Dark Olympus #3) Neon Gods (Dark Olympus #1) My Sister the Serial Killer - Oyinkan Braithwaite Join the Jack of All Graves Book Club!  Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-GarciaThe Daughter of Doctor Moreau One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner  Something to Hide by Elizabeth George  Ain't Burned All the Bright by Jason Reynolds, Jason Griffin Love & Other Disasters by Anita Kelly The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro And Then I Woke Up by Malcolm Devlin The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling Jo, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/jo The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu Mantel Pieces by Hilary Mantel Wolf Hall Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart Shuggie Bain Michael, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/michael-herrmann City on Fire by Don Winslow This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub  Drive Your Plow over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood Priestdaddy  Animal by Lisa TaddeoThree Women Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder The Sentence by Louise Erdrich Our Favorite Books of 2021! https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff-favorites-2021 The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead Matrix by Lauren Groff A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske  The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki Filthy Animals by Brandon Taylor The Secret to Superhuman Strength by Alison Bechdel You Better Be Lightning by Andrea Gibson Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe Say Nothing Siren Queen by Nghi Vo A Restless Truth by Freya Marske Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw Goblin by Josh Malerman Pearl  OTHER LINKS Shop The Laydown Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform) Use the code LAYDOWN for 3 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Looking for entertainment on the go? Teresa introduces us to a selection of riveting audiobooks she has recently enjoyed: Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore, The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow, and The Chestnut Man by Søren Sveistrup.

Carrie and Amy take a look back at books they read in 2021 and choose their favorites. Plus, past guests from 2021 share their top reads of the year. Books mentioned in this episode: 1- Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn 2- The Book of Eels by Patrik Svensson 3- This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith 4- Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia 5- Eat a Peach by David Chang 6- Lakewood by Megan Giddings 7- Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 8- Sick Souls, Healthy Minds by John Kaag 9- Once & Future Witches by Alix Harrow 10- Stone Sky by NK Jemisin 11- Whisper Man by Alex North 12- World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil 13- Pax by Sara Pennypacker 14- The Trauma Cleaner by Sarah Krasnostein 15- Cork Dork by Bianca Bosker 16- Speckled by Beauty by Rick Bragg 17- As You Wish by Cary Elwes 18- Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner 19- Memorial Drive by Natasha Trethaway 20- Washington Black by Esi Edugyan 21- Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come by Jessica Pan 22- The Round House by Louise Erdrich 23- A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost 24- The Hummingbird's Gift by Sy Montgomery 25- Piranesi by Susannah Clarke 26- Where I Can't Follow by Ashley Blooms 27- The Sentence by Louise Erdrich 28- Fox and I by Catherine Raven 29- Another Appalachia: Growing Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place by Neema Avashia 30- City of Brass by SA Chakraborty 31- Mordew by Alex Pheby 32- Lucia by Alex Pheby 33- The Storyteller by Dave Grohl 34- The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gordichec 35- The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller 36- She Wouldn't Change a Thing by Sarah Adlakha 37- Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders 38- Dread Nation by Justina Ireland 39- Deathless Divide by Justina Ireland 40- The World-Ending Fire by Wendell Berry 41- The Birds of Opulence by Crystal Wilkinson 42- Dune by Frank Herbert 43- Will by Will Smith 44- The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley 45- The Carrying by Ada Limon

What a thoroughly stupid but nonetheless entertaining film. Please join us as we talk over Netflix's The Princess Switch: Switched Again with neither of us having seen it before recording.   Be advised, there may or may not be some extraneous noises such as mouth sounds, breathing, light chair creaking, and the noise you get when you move the mic cable. You've been warned.   For reference, this track was recorded in January 2021.   Jeff's Smile: The Once and Future Witches by Alix. E Harrow (book) Mignonne's Smile: An in-person visit   You would like to give us your money at patreon.com/kjjcast (imagine Kilgrave AKA The Purple Man is saying this to you) Email us at kjjcast@gmail.com Hit us up on Twitter and Instagram @kjjcast Jeff: Twitter and Instagram @TheTamaranean Mignonne's Bunnies: Instagram @mulderbun

**We have a rebroadcast this week.  We will resume all new episodes in Season 6 mid-January.   This week we are getting in the “spirit” of the first Saturday of May; a date that is sacrosanct for many Kentuckians because of the running of the Kentucky Derby. A love of horses and bourbon whiskey are high on the list of things that Kentuckians are proud of and want to export to the rest of the world. Bourbon is big business in our region and has had a surge in popularity over the last decade; around 90 percent of all bourbon is produced here in the Bluegrass State. At no other time of the year is bourbon more popular in Louisville KY than during Derby season. Our guest this week, Brian Haara, is an attorney who developed an interest in bourbon through his work in the industry. He started by writing a bourbon history and law blog and has been featured in bourbon documentaries. His book, Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law Shaped America, is a deep dive into the history of bourbon law that goes back almost to the founding of our country and highlights how bourbon cases have affected all types of commercial law, including consumer protections and trademark law. He wanted to tell the stories of how our country and bourbon grew up together. He is also a bourbon connoisseur who gives tasting notes on various bourbons on his blog and throughout the book. He chats with us about how he fell down the literary “Poe” hole as a teen, how Victoria's Secret benefited from bourbon law, and he gives me and Carrie some suggestions of bourbons to buy for the bourbon drinkers in our life; whether they be newbies or long time fans. Websites mentioned-- sippncorn.blogspot.com brianhaara.com Books mentioned-- 1- Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law Shaped America by Brian Haara 2- Poe anthology (Edgar Allan Poe) 3- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 4- The Hobbit by J. R.R. Tolkein 5- The Catcher in the Rye by J.D.Salinger 6- Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow 7- The 10,000 Doors of January by Alix Harrow 8- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 9- The Glorious Heresies by Lisa McInerney 10- Basketball and Philosophy: Thinking Outside the Paint by Jerry L. Walls (editor) TV shows mentioned-- The Wire ( 2002-2008)

This week we are getting in the “spirit” of the first Saturday of May; a date that is sacrosanct for many Kentuckians because of the running of the Kentucky Derby. A love of horses and bourbon whiskey are high on the list of things that Kentuckians are proud of and want to export to the rest of the world. Bourbon is big business in our region and has had a surge in popularity over the last decade; around 90 percent of all bourbon is produced here in the Bluegrass State. At no other time of the year is bourbon more popular in Louisville KY than during Derby season. Our guest this week, Brian Haara, is an attorney who developed an interest in bourbon through his work in the industry. He started by writing a bourbon history and law blog and has been featured in bourbon documentaries. His book, Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law Shaped America, is a deep dive into the history of bourbon law that goes back almost to the founding of our country and highlights how bourbon cases have affected all types of commercial law, including consumer protections and trademark law. He wanted to tell the stories of how our country and bourbon grew up together. He is also a bourbon connoisseur who gives tasting notes on various bourbons on his blog and throughout the book. He chats with us about how he fell down the literary “Poe” hole as a teen, how Victoria's Secret benefited from bourbon law, and he gives me and Carrie some suggestions of bourbons to buy for the bourbon drinkers in our life; whether they be newbies or long time fans. Websites mentioned-- sippncorn.blogspot.com brianhaara.com Books mentioned-- 1- Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law Shaped America by Brian Haara 2- Poe anthology (Edgar Allan Poe) 3- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 4- The Hobbit by J. R.R. Tolkein 5- The Catcher in the Rye by J.D.Salinger 6- Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow 7- The 10,000 Doors of January by Alix Harrow 8- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 9- The Glorious Heresies by Lisa McInerney 10- Basketball and Philosophy: Thinking Outside the Paint by Jerry L. Walls (editor) TV shows mentioned-- The Wire ( 2002-2008)

As we all continue our dash through the holiday season and any end of the year rituals, Elizabeth's serving up a little bit of a pu pu platter of topics, some you can use as neutral topics for small talk situations while we all remember how to socialize, and some, well, some are just stories she wants to tell and has exhausted the audience surrounding her on the daily. No, no one in the family wants to hear the Belinda Carlisle/Pat Smear story, but you might. The Sparks BrothersValley Girl movie soundtrackCool Places videoThe Beatles: Get BackRock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction 2021Belinda Carlisle Instagram post about Pat SmearNoodle the PugNo Cure for Being Human by Kate BowlerDopamine Nation by Dr. Anna LembekeThe Once and Future Witches by Alix HarrowQuit Like a Woman by Holly WhitakerWe Are the Luckiest by Laura McKowenRadiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

Join the SibNerds as they discuss National Novel Writing Month as well as some general information about the non-profit organization (nanowrimo.org). The SibNerds highly encourage you to visit the website yourself and read more details about the Young Writers Program. The way they're supporting young writers is cool! Anna also shares her personal experience with NaNoWrimo and reveals a little bit about her own writing style. Bonus conversation: We very briefly talk about the ethics of traditional actors taking on audiobook recordings as part of a bigger conversation about voice actors and audiobooks. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Josef is watching: - You (Netflix) - Critical Role, Campaign 3 (YouTube) - Buzzfeed Unsolved: Supernatural (YouTube) - Toilet Bound Hanako Kun (Funimation) - Gravity Falls (Disney+) Josef is reading: - The Wheel of Time, book 4: The Shadow Rising by: Robert Jordan - The Blade Itself by: Joe Abercrombie Josef is playing: - Persona 5: Royale - Skyrim - The One Ring (RPG) Anna is watching: - Snow White with the Red Hair (Funimation) - Ouran High School Host Club (Netflix) - Yuri on Ice (Funimation) - My Hero Academia: World Heroes Mission (theater) - Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Anna is reading: - The Once and Future Witches by: Alix E. Harrow - Why I Wake Early by: Mary Oliver - Thirst by: Mary Oliver - The Ex Hex by: Erin Sterling - The Hobbit by: J.R.R. Tolkien Join us on our read along through The Blade Itself by: Joe Abercrombie! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Highlights Blaes and Emily talk about balancing this new venture alongside their full-time day jobs. How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their decision. How their community played an incredible role in the first big steps. Between an Instagram account and a Google Doc, the simple beginnings of this endeavor. Going from their ‘dream space' to their ‘dream location'. The role social media plays in their book buying. How the book-buying experience feels like a first date with publishers. Scarves and enamel pins and notecards, oh my!  How they approached including bookish merchandise at the store. Looking at backlist titles versus new releases. The driving factor behind knowing how many of a particular book to order. The way they were able to get a great sense of the reading tastes of their community. Book Recommendations from Blaes, Emily, and Sarah [36:14] Two OLD Books She Loves Emily: Rules of Civility by Amor Towles | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [37:22] Emily: The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [38:28] Other Books Mentioned: A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne [39:40] Two NEW Books She Loves Blaes: Under the Whispering Door by T. J. Klune | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [40:27] Blaes: Dear Miss Metropolitan by Carolyn Ferrell | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [42:02] Other Books Mentioned:The House in the Cerulean Sea by T. J. Klune [41:10] One Book They DIDN'T Love Blaes, Emily, and Sarah are skipping this segment, but there will be a full discussion about their thoughts on this for the November Superlatives episode available to my Patreon subscribers. [44:04] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Sarah: A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow (June 14, 2022) | Buy from Amazon[44:19] Other Books Mentioned:  A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow [44:27] The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow [45:04] The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow [45:05] Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine [45:18] The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman [45:40] Last 5 Star Books They Read [46:34] Emily & Blaes: If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [46:48] [47:50] Sarah: A Little Devil in America by Hanif Abdurraqib | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [48:19] Other Books Mentioned:  The Secret History by Donna Tartt [48:11]  Other Links Year of Agatha The Book & Cover's Instagram post of their stocked shelves About the Founders of The Book & Cover Website | Instagram Blaes Green enjoys running, knitting, wrangling kiddos, and sobbing over epic family sagas. In her day job, she manages a team of customer service representatives in manufacturing for her family's 100-year-old Chattanooga printing business. She is running the New York City marathon in a month! Emily Lilley enjoys cooking, playing with her dachshund Bertie, and curling up with a cozy or smart TV comedy. In her day job, she is the Vice President of External Affairs for a statewide education policy and advocacy nonprofit. Emily and her friend Audrey are writing their own mystery series! Sarah Jackson enjoys organizing, Enneagramming, glitter, and getting lost in magical realist tales. In her day job, she is the chief operations officer of her home. In college, Sarah “beta” read fan fiction. Next Episode In two weeks (November 24), Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) will join me to discuss our choices for the 2021 Best Books of the Year.  

In today's edition of Sunday Book Review: ·       The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson ·       Dracula by Bram Stoker ·       Frankenstein by Mary Shelley ·       The Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever heard of a creepypasta? No, it's not the leftover spaghetti at the back of your fridge… Creepypasta is an online horror genre that is usually brief, though it can develop into “legend.” The SibNerds spend a particular amount of time talking about Slenderman and other popular creepypasta stories. Rhett & Link's Night of Terror: https://youtu.be/YAgiW7o6_Sk Anna is reading: - The Once and Future Witches by: Alix E. Harrow - My Hero Academia: School Briefs, vol 1 by: Anri Yoshi - Yona of the Dawn, vol 5 by: Mizuho Kusanagi - The Hobbit by: J.R.R. Tolkien Anna is watching: - Midnight Mass (Netflix) - Great British Baking Show (Netflix) Josef is reading: - Dragons of Autumn Twilight by: Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman - The Wheel of Time, book 4: The Shadow Rising by: Robert Jordan - The Blade Itself by: Joe Abercrombie - House of the Cerulean Sea by: T.J. Klune - Attack on Titan by: Hajime Isayama Josef is watching: - Critical Role, Campaign 3 (YouTube) - Demon Slayer (Crunchyroll) - Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Netflix) - Assassination Classroom (Funimation) - Buzzfeed Unsolved (YouTube) Josef is playing: - The One Ring RPG Join us on our next read along through The Blade Itself by: Joe Abercrombie! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

This week Harmony and Maggie talk about the Once and Future Witches in terms of intersectional solidarity. They also goof off in this tearful reunion episode. In this episode: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/mar/10/feminist-solidarity-empowers-everyone-the-movement-must-be-trans-inclusive To follow our episode schedule, go here https://rebelgirlsbook.club/read-along-with-the-show/ Follow our social media pages on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rgbcpod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RebelGirlsBookClub/ Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/101801516-rebel-girls and Twitter https://twitter.com/RebelGirlsBook1, Or you can email us at RebelGirlsBookClub@gmail.com. Our theme song is by The Gays, and our image is by Mari Talor Renaud-Krutulis. Rebel Girls Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rgbc/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rgbc/support

Show notes: Could we even have a bookish podcast and not talk about libraries?! It's impossible. Unsurprisingly, we both love our local libraries. Free books, tons of activities and resources - what's not to love? Come nerd out on libraries with us.  Related links: Books mentioned: Sarah is currently reading: Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman Mia is currently reading: Billy Summers by Stephen King A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline. The Once and Future Witches by Alix E Harrow Atomic Habits by James Clear Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict Also mentioned: Libby app Audible  Kindle app Kanopy Mango Languages Mia's giant stack of library books. If her library has a book limit, she hasn't found it yet! George Peabody Library in Baltimore, Maryland * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links. Click here to join The Fireside, our private community, to talk about all things life and books. It's just $5 a month and we know you're going to love it.

This week, Patricia talks about a couple great backlist titles including a witchy read perfect for autumn! Follow All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed on the Show: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may be expecting this podcast to be all about Frankenstein and Dracula and the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the Sib-Nerds actually go back in time a bit further to learn about the common tropes of Gothic Literature. They were surprised to find how much Gothic Literature has impacted the writing movements that would follow. Josef is Reading: - The Dragon Reborn (book 3 of The Wheel of Time) by: Robert Jordan - The House in the Cerulean Sea by: T.J. Klune Josef is Watching: - Star Wars: Visions (Disney+) - Assassination Classroom (Funimation) - Midnight Mass (Netflix) - Alien 3 - Marvel: What If? (Disney+) Josef is Playing: - Fallout 4 Anna is Reading: - The Hobbit by: J.R.R. Tolkien - The Once and Future Witches by: Alix E. Harrow - A Thousand Mornings by: Mary Oliver - Felicity by: Mary Oliver Anna is Watching: - The Great British Baking Show (Netflix) - She-Ra (Netflix) - Tales from Earthsea (Studio Ghibli) Join us on our next read along through The Blade Itself by: Joe Abercrombie! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have.  This week we will be discussing our love for October reads!  To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.  Literally Reading: The Neighbor's Secret by L. Alison Heller (Traci) The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth (Ellie) Literally Listening:  Rush by Lisa Patton (Traci) Fault Lines by Emily Itami (Ellie) October Reads:  The Sundown Motel by Simone St. James (Traci) A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (Ellie) Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier (Traci) Home Before Dark by Riley Sager (Ellie) Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven (Traci) The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab (Ellie) The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern  Carrie by Stephen King  What's Next: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (Traci) The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins (Traci) Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness (Ellie) The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow (Ellie) Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant (Traci) The Witch Haven by Sasha Peyton Smith (Ellie) The Complete Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe (Ellie)

“Suffragettes, but witches.” That was the three-word pitch that Alix E. Harrow used to sell her very fun and very smart second novel, The Once and Future Witches, our newest Monthly Speculative Fiction pick. Alix joins us on the show to talk about portal fantasy, our fascination with fairy tales (and why we keep returning to them), being a messy reader and more. Featured books: The Once and Future Witches, The Ten Thousand Doors of January and A Spindle Splintered, all by Alix Harrow, Ammonite and Spear by Nicola Griffith, and Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke. Produced/hosted by Miwa Messer and engineered by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Today we're discussing The Once and Future Witches, an empowering and inspirational magical read that gives a voice to women. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cyns-workshop/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyns-workshop/support

In this episode, we interview the absolutely delightful Arlen Aguayo-Stewart. We discuss her acting career, deep dive on her role as Nicte Batan  (badass leader of the Spree, professional Tally tormentor, and one of our favorite new additions to the cast), and touch on some of her other roles and passions. We also laugh. Like... a lot. We hope you have half as much fun listening to this as we did recording it.Bonus materials discussed on the show:Go watch Arlen's outstanding performance in the independent film Roads in FebruaryWe'll be reading the book Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow later this year and then discussing it on the podcast if you want to get a jump start on that oneHit us up on Twitter (or Instagram and Tumblr) and let us know what you thought about this episode! You can find us at @FSWitchingHour or @mad_typist and @DJaedyxe.  If you want to support our show you can also donate to our brand new Patreon.     p.s. - This interview was recorded with participants in three different countries (!!) so please forgive a few funky audio blips and awkward cuts as we had to work around a few technical problems with the stream.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/FSWitchingHour)

August did it again--it slipped away into a moment in time! And did so like a bottle of wine! So here we are again, recapping all things politics and pop culture that happened in August. More specifically, the headline issues that Majka has been pondering and Molly-Mae Hague's appointment as Creative Director of Pretty Little Thing. Enjoy!   Can't get enough? Follow us on Instagram as @dtcbspodcast, @yazminelomax, and @majkahahn (who is also on Twitter).   Reading  The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green The Brown Sister series by Talia Hibbert  A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety by Sarah Jaquette Ray (discussed in the Politics section) We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry  All Girls by Emily Layden  On Yaz's list for fall: The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling (coming out in September), Payback's a Witch by Lana Harper (coming out in October), Toil and Trouble: 15 Tales of Women and Witchcraft (YA anthology), Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman, The Secret History by Donna Tart, Cackle by Rachel Harrison, A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik, The Once and Future Witches by Alice E. Harrow  Recommended for fall: House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland, When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead, Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas Watching  Luca  Motel Makeover  White Lotus  Search Party  Listening  Pressure Machine - The Killers Solar Power - Lorde  Politics  Climate Change and the IPCC Report  Simon Clark video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzpG7di07E4&t=229s  Lena Norms Chanel: https://www.youtube.com/c/justkissmyfrog/featured  Dear Hank and John (they start talking about IPCC at the 22:50 mark): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/300-robocalling-ryans/id1002937870?i=1000532148472  Hank Green video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcMLFMsIVis  Canadian Election Canadaland podcasts: https://www.canadaland.com/podcasts/ Indigenous Resistance Teen Vogue: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/fairy-creek-blockade-indigenous-land-defenders-protest-forest-logging-climate-justice This Land podcast: https://crooked.com/podcast-series/this-land/  Afghanistan Mutual Aid: Kamala Mutual Aid Collective https://www.instagram.com/kalamamutualaid/?hl=en Traditional Charity: https://give.unhcr.ca/page/86611/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=OL21_AFG_HQ&utm_source=unhcr.org&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=CA_PS_EN_Georedirects  Pop Culture  Molly-Mae's post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTCDcmLoFN_/  Molly-Mae and PLT: https://metro.co.uk/2021/08/27/molly-mae-hague-how-love-island-star-built-her-brand-after-plt-deal-15163260/ Drapers interview: https://www.drapersonline.com/insight/molly-mae-hagues-plans-to-elevate-prettylittlething-in-new-role Good on You directory: https://directory.goodonyou.eco/ Impact of fast fashion: https://goodonyou.eco/fast-fashions-environmental-impact/ Rana Plaza collapse: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Dhaka_garment_factory_collapse Boohoo Group: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boohoo.com  Pangaia's post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSw8rfcN_Cq/ Pretty Little Thing's Good on You rating: https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/prettylittlething  The rise of Shein: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22573682/shein-future-of-fast-fashion-explained

2021 updateWe do our annual mid-year review, reminding ourselves of our goals and intentions and checking in on how things are going halfway through the year.Life latelyAbby is making her way through nursing school prereqs.Sarah is thankful the Brood X cicadas have come and gone.Reading latelyAbby is reading the Bergman Brothers series by Chloe Liese, and particularly recommends and Always Only You and Ever After Always.Sarah loved everything about The Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow.Eating latelySarah made a French toast casserole and Abby enjoyed a traditional broccoli salad.If you'd like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My loves, it's been a while since I've been here and I'm so excited to bring a fresh podcast episode to you today where I'm gonna be sharing with you some real-life stories that have happened in the past months starting with my decision, early in the sprint, to look into my money story. I signed up for Gala Darling's Cash Money Honey has been a healing revolution.I've been looooving my Human Design Readings and how the incredible ENERGY I feel after each session is fueling my writing of the guidebook of my tarot deck. What I've been digging at the moment: Documentaries: Pink: WOW! Her notes on motherhood! Jbalvin: The boy of Medellin. Sadhguru & Mathew Machonague's conversation Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow. The Gene Keys book & The Golden Path. Currently transiting the Pearl Sequence! WOW! What's coming: Human Design Summer Camp! A place where we can learn everything about your specific design in the most playful and fun way! It's a dream for me to teach about this for 3 months and be a witness to your expansion. Future memories: Of bright insights, of a-ha moments, of coming out of the calls beaming and SO FULL of energy!  You can always come and meet me at  https://www.nourishingwitch.com/ and have a taste of the world that I'm creating and let's hang out on Instagram @nourisingwitch for a dose of art & magic! 

Amanda and Jenn discuss books about witch trials, X-Files read-alikes, rainforest stories, and more in this week's episode of Get Booked. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Feedback The Cost of Knowing by Brittney Morris (TW for racism and death of a child) (rec'd by Ashley) The Cat, the Quilt, and the Corpse by Leanne Sweeney; Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs; Lowcountry Boil by Liz Talbot; The House on Tradd Street by Karen White (rec'd by Laura) The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon; Certain Dark Things by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia (rec'd by Cari) Questions 1. Hi! Thanks for your podcast. I love it! My request is about the country of Turkey. I have never been and don't know when I might get to travel there but I would love to learn about the culture of Turkey. I generally prefer fiction but I'm open to any genre. I have also been enjoying memoirs/biographies lately.  Many thanks! -Sue 2. I just finished the Once and Future Witches and loved it.  I'd be interested in reading more on the Salem witch trials from the feminist perspective...but I would want the non-fiction to feel a lot more like fiction.  -Melissa 3. I'm not sure if what I'm looking for even exists, but I figured it was worth the ask! I unironically adored the X-Files short story collections edited by Jonathan Mayberry. There were three of them (Trust No One, The Truth is Out There, and Secret Agendas.) And I've listened to them over and over again. I'm looking for something, really anything, but preferably short story collections, that scratch that itch of weird, paranormal, urban folklore, and cryptids. (Bonus points if there's a mothman appearance.)   I'm not stuck on traditional America folklore and cryptids, though I do love them, I also love the stories of Indigenous people and other countries and people. I'm not super interested in the government storylines. My favorite stories were: Snowman, Perithicia , Desperately Seeking Mothman, Non Gratum Anus Rodentum, and Loving The Alien.   Please nothing with sexual assault.  Thank you, -Annie 4. Hi Amanda and Jen! So I just finished The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune and omg it was exactly what I needed right now. Normally I am into fantasy/scifi/horror but with everything going on in the world I guess I just needed a literary hug which was The House in the Cerulean Sea did for me. Do you have any read alike recommendations of just some feel good happy books?  Preferably not mainly romance but I would give it a shot if you felt strongly about it. Bonus points for diversity and found family themes.  -Jennifer 5. I have read all of Louise Penny's mysteries, Agatha Christie mysteries and Sherlock Holmes stories..  I like mysteries that feature a competent detective who doesn't have a lot of angst.  Hercule Poirot is a detective that I think fulfills that requirement.  Recent authors that I have liked are Hans Olav Lahlum whose detective is working with a wheelchair bound woman who is brilliant and serves as his advisor, mysteries by John Farrow and Louise Luna.  I have also read all of Tana French, Peter Lovesey, Deborah Crombie and Peter Robinson.  -Ann 6. Hi Amanda and Jenn -  First off, love love love your show! It really has expanded my reading shelves the past year and half, and I am forever thankful to you for introducing me to so many wonderful authors and stories.  That being said, I'm in need of a recommendation. I read The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins last year, and it quickly became a favorite of mine. I finished the book with this feeling of "what did I just read!?", and to this day I still don't know how to articulate it to friends when I tell them they should read it. It's weird and wonderful and complex and I cannot get it out of my brain even after a year of reading it.  When I really think about it, the use of God's/mythology intertwined in everyday life and the impacts on the unsuspecting citizens is what really piqued my interest. But I also loved how random the plot line seemed until all the little strings came together.  I've read American Gods by Neil Gaiman, and it semi-scratched the itch. It was good and I enjoyed it, but I was able to figure out the plot line before the book was finished. My go to genres are obviously fantasy/sci-fi and I love mythology of any kind mixed in. I have Gods of Jade and Shadow queued up in my Kindle to read next (thanks to your recommendations), but I'm really at a loss for what to read to fill the hole in my heart that this oddity of a book left. Any ideas?   Thanks so much! Stay safe during all of this craziness!  -Christina 7. Do you have any recommendations for own voices novels that take place in rainforests (preferably in South America)? I've been enjoying reading books set in the Amazon lately, but everything I find is written by white people from western countries and it feels kind of gross. Nonfiction and fiction are both great, I just really enjoy the setting. Thanks!       P.S. - I know you skip reading praise on the air so I put this at the end but I want to tell you that I love your podcast. It's really expanded the types of books I read and I've found many I enjoy. -Laura Books Discussed My Name is Red by Orham Pamuk, transl. Erdag M Goknar Kedi, dir. Ceyda Torun Three Daughters of Eve by Elif Shafak (cw: attempted sexual assault, prison abuse and torture) The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave The Witches: Salem, 1692 by Stacy Schiff North American Lake Monsters by Nathan Ballingrud The Unidentified by Colin Dickey Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons Two Dark Moons by Avi Silver Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala Lady Sherlock by Sherry Thomas  Circe by Madeline Miller (tw sexual assault, child abuse) The Machineries of Empire trilogy by Yoon Ha Lee (cw: coercion, rape, violence) Affections by Rodrigo Hasbun, transl by Sophie Hughes (tw: nazis) City of Beasts by Isabelle Allende, transl. Margaret Sayers Peden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode (257) takes a look at ‘The Once and Future Witches' by Alix E Harrow.Music by Jahzzar – ‘The Last Ones' and/or ‘Bloom'(Under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)Photograph by Michael Penny.New podcast episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Videos on the Witchfix youtube channel, crafts, unboxings, magical herbs and more.Amazon Wishlist - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...Vote for your favourite book to be reviewed, and add new ones on the podcast's goodreads List - https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...Buy Waywood by Sarah Goodwin on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Waywood-Sarah-...Buy Dead to Rites by Sarah Goodwin on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Dead-Rites-H...Follow on Twitter @WitchfixEmail witchfixpodcast@gmail.com

This meditation series is loosely inspired by Alix E. Harrow's beautiful novel, The Once & Future Witches. Within this magical novel, she writes of 3 things needed to perform a spell - The Words. The Will. & The Way. We will look at these same elements as tools for our meditation practice. Today's episode is dedicated to the very peculiar kind of will needed for meditation practice. In the book, this will was a “you've got to want it enough” kind of feeling. An inner strength. This same strength is needed to get you to cushion, especially, in the beginning. Your will to meditate is the drive to show up day in and day out, even when it is slow, silly, or boring. We keep showing up and practicing because we trust in what is offered. AND THEN. Then, you gotta let go completely. Once you sit on that cushion, you've got to release all expectation of what your practice is going to feel like. It is here that our will to meditate must transform into the will to let go. Just sit down and breathe. Listen. Be curious. Be kind. Do it again tomorrow. Herein lies the magic. If you enjoyed today's episode, please consider making a one-time or monthly donation to support the growth of this labor of love. Your monthly donation will aid in keeping this show sponsor-free, employing additional small businesses AND funding the ongoing creative growth I invest in. Donate here: https://www.merylarnett.com/support-the-mindful-minute You can learn more about my: *Shoreline: my new meditation app *Awakened Heart Meditation Teacher Training *Live, virtual meditation classes with me *Upcoming events All by visiting merylarnett.com. You can also grab my FREE Meditation Starter Kit on my website merylarnett.com. It is full of my favorite tips, stories and ideas for starting and maintaining a daily meditation practice. Grab your copy today! --> http://bit.ly/meditationstarterkit *** Connect with me on Instagram {@merylarnett} to get bonus meditation tips, mini-meditations, and the occasional baby spam: https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/   #meditatewithmeryl

It is May, and with the new month comes a new meditation series! This series was loosely inspired by Alix E. Harrow's beautiful novel, The Once & Future Witches. This book, according to the NPR.org book review: Once upon a time, Alix Harrow wrote about three sisters. Also, suffragists, witching, folklore, flawed alliances, an alternate America, and women's work. She gave this second novel many gifts: charm, grace, and gorgeousness; feral wonder, clear vision, an ardent heart. She gave it history, awareness of injustice and will to survive it. And so it went into the world to seek its fortune, inviting readers to settle in; to sigh with the pleasure of finding a not too this, not too that, just right story. Within this magical novel, she writes of 3 things needed to perform a spell - The Words. The Will. & The Way. This got me thinking… what is needed to truly feel and discover the magic of meditation? Not the baseline “I'm watching my thoughts, and there sure are a lot of them.” kind of meditation. Although that has true value, to be sure. No, I'm talking about the kind of meditation where you feel yourself drop into something wholly different than those curious thoughts in your head. A space? A universe? Something with true color, texture, feeling, maybe words, maybe visions, maybe just truths suddenly known. This is the type of meditation that has you running towards your meditation cushion each day. And we find it through the words we say, a very peculiar type of will, and a way that has been handed down for generations. In today's talk and meditation, we explore the words. What are the words that we say to deepen a meditation practice? It turns out that they aren't just any words, but a vow and commitment we make to support our highest truth. A Sankalpa. Ready to try your hand at magic? Let's meditate. If you enjoyed today's episode, please consider making a one-time or monthly donation to support the growth of this labor of love. Your monthly donation will aid in keeping this show sponsor-free, employing additional small businesses AND funding the ongoing creative growth I invest in. Donate here: https://www.merylarnett.com/support-the-mindful-minute You can learn more about my: *Shoreline: my new meditation app *Live, virtual meditation classes with me *Upcoming events All by visiting merylarnett.com. You can also grab my FREE Meditation Starter Kit on my website merylarnett.com. It is full of my favorite tips, stories and ideas for starting and maintaining a daily meditation practice. Grab your copy today! --> http://bit.ly/meditationstarterkit *** Connect with me on Instagram {@merylarnett} to get bonus meditation tips, mini-meditations, and the occasional baby spam: https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/   #meditatewithmeryl

This week we are getting in the “spirit” of the first Saturday of May; a date that is sacrosanct for many Kentuckians because of the running of the Kentucky Derby. A love of horses and bourbon whiskey are high on the list of things that Kentuckians are proud of and want to export to the rest of the world. Bourbon is big business in our region and has had a surge in popularity over the last decade; around 90 percent of all bourbon is produced here in the Bluegrass State. At no other time of the year is bourbon more popular in Louisville KY than during Derby season. Our guest this week, Brian Haara, is an attorney who developed an interest in bourbon through his work in the industry. He started by writing a bourbon history and law blog and has been featured in bourbon documentaries. His book, Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law Shaped America, is a deep dive into the history of bourbon law that goes back almost to the founding of our country and highlights how bourbon cases have affected all types of commercial law, including consumer protections and trademark law. He wanted to tell the stories of how our country and bourbon grew up together. He is also a bourbon connoisseur who gives tasting notes on various bourbons on his blog and throughout the book. He chats with us about how he fell down the literary “Poe” hole as a teen, how Victoria's Secret benefited from bourbon law, and he gives me and Carrie some suggestions of bourbons to buy for the bourbon drinkers in our life; whether they be newbies or long time fans. Websites mentioned-- sippncorn.blogspot.com brianhaara.com Books mentioned-- 1- Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law Shaped America by Brian Haara 2- Poe anthology (Edgar Allan Poe) 3- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 4- The Hobbit by J. R.R. Tolkein 5- The Catcher in the Rye by J.D.Salinger 6- Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow 7- The 10,000 Doors of January by Alix Harrow 8- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 9- The Glorious Heresies by Lisa McInerney 10- Basketball and Philosophy: Thinking Outside the Paint by Jerry L. Walls (editor) TV shows mentioned-- The Wire ( 2002-2008)

This week we are getting in the “spirit” of the first Saturday of May; a date that is sacrosanct for many Kentuckians because of the running of the Kentucky Derby. A love of horses and bourbon whiskey are high on the list of things that Kentuckians are proud of and want to export to the rest of the world. Bourbon is big business in our region and has had a surge in popularity over the last decade; around 90 percent of all bourbon is produced here in the Bluegrass State. At no other time of the year is bourbon more popular in Louisville KY than during Derby season. Our guest this week, Brian Haara, is an attorney who developed an interest in bourbon through his work in the industry. He started by writing a bourbon history and law blog and has been featured in bourbon documentaries. His book, Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law Shaped America, is a deep dive into the history of bourbon law that goes back almost to the founding of our country and highlights how bourbon cases have affected all types of commercial law, including consumer protections and trademark law. He wanted to tell the stories of how our country and bourbon grew up together. He is also a bourbon connoisseur who gives tasting notes on various bourbons on his blog and throughout the book. He chats with us about how he fell down the literary “Poe” hole as a teen, how Victoria’s Secret benefited from bourbon law, and he gives me and Carrie some suggestions of bourbons to buy for the bourbon drinkers in our life; whether they be newbies or long time fans. Websites mentioned-- https://sippncorn.blogspot.com https://brianhaara.com Books mentioned-- 1- Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law Shaped America by Brian Haara 2- Poe anthology (Edgar Allan Poe) 3- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 4- The Hobbit by J. R.R. Tolkein 5- The Catcher in the Rye by J.D.Salinger 6- Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow 7- The 10,000 Doors of January by Alix Harrow 8- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 9- The Glorious Heresies by Lisa McInerney 10- Basketball and Philosophy: Thinking Outside the Paint by Jerry L. Walls (editor) TV shows mentioned-- The Wire ( 2002-2008)

This month, we're sharing the audio of a virtual event we did for Indie Bookstore Day featuring a group of New England Booksellers chatting about all things literary! Special thanks to Elisabeth for hosting, and to Julie, Jess, Lily, and Steph for joining us! Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the (audiobook) link to get the Audiobook on Libro.fm. Thanks for shopping local! Books Mentioned During This Episode Watch the video of this event here: https://youtu.be/3H9MC6QvAx0 MEET THE BOOKSELLERS Julie Jess Steph Lily Elisabeth BOOKS MENTIONED DURING THIS EPISODE The Unbroken by C L Clark (audiobook)  The Others Series by Anne Bishop (audiobook) When The Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi Vo (audiobook) The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo (audiobook) The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo (audiobook)  The Hating Game by Sally Thorne (audiobook) Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant (audiobook) Tweet Cute by Emma Lord (audiobook) A Pho Love Story by Loan Le (audiobook) The Chicken Sisters by KJ Dell'antonia (audiobook) Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert (audiobook) She Who Became The Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan (audiobook) A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers (audiobook) The Midnight Bargain by C L Polk (audiobook) Second First Impressions by Sally Thorne (audiobook) Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake & Jon Klassen (audiobook) The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow (audiobook) The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow (audiobook) Winternight Trilogy by Katherine Arden (audiobook) Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams (audiobook) While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams (audiobook) Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X Kendi (audiobook) Stamped by Ibram X Kendi & Jason Reynolds (audiobook) Stamped (for Kids) by Ibram X Kendi & Jason Reynolds (audiobook) Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike-Iyimide (audiobook) Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune (audiobook) Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley (audiobook) I Sang You Down from the Stars by Tasha Spillet-Sumner The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri (audiobook) Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri (audiobook) Master of Djinn by P Djeli Clark (audiobook) The Haunting of Tram Car 015 by P Djeli Clark (audiobook) Happy Endings by Thien-Kim Lam (audiobook) Whiteout by Adriana Anders (audiobook) Uncharted by Adriana Anders (audiobook) The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren (audiobook) Neon Gods by Katee Roberts (audiobook) Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe  INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY Copper Dog Books Gibson's Bookstore OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Shop The Laydown Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our website by Category! Donate to the bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform) Use the code LAYDOWN for 3 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Remember in high school or college when you were required to take a certain number of humanities classes? Maybe you groaned or rolled your eyes. But maybe it was the spark that lit an interest in subjects that helped you think critically and creatively. It was in a high school humanities class that Carrie was introduced to and fell in love with E. M. Forster's novel A Room With a View. For me, an introduction to art history in college opened a whole new world and made me want to travel and see the cultures portrayed in the artwork I learned about. The exposure to subjects like literature, history, philosophy, culture, and religion help us understand the world we live in. In our state, the organization that promotes the humanities is Kentucky Humanities; a non-profit that is an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities in Washington, DC. It offers lots of cool programs, many of which are focused on books and bringing discussions about them to the Kentucky public at large. This nonprofit serves as the state cheerleader of Kentucky writers' literary endeavors and one way it does this is through the Kentucky Book Festival which takes place every November. However, there are Book Festival programs that happen all year long including book bundles subscriptions, The Kentucky Reads program, and the School Days initiative that brings children's book authors into schools to dazzle young readers and put books they can keep into their hands. All of these programs highlight Kentucky authors and put a spotlight on the rich literary talent we have within our border. This week we talk with Sara Woods, the Kentucky Book Festival director. She brought her experience working with the Western Kentucky University sponsored Southern Kentucky Book Festival to her new position and from there brainstormed some fresh ideas about how to bring books to people even when, especially during Covid, people can't come to the books. Sara tells us how her love for her American Girl Doll as a child sparked her excitement for reading, how she is using the talents of a tattoo artist to highlight one of the books in the book bundle subscription service, and where you can get ice cream and beer on a bike trail to vastly increase the fun factor. Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- American Doll book sets (Felicity) 2- Illustrated classics (Moby Dick, Great Expectations) 3- The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien 4- Essays by Michel de Montaigne 5- Clay's Quilt by Silas House 6- Just a Few Miles South by Ouita Michel 7- Kill All Your Darlings by David Bell 8- Perfect Black by Crystal Wilkinson 9- All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren 10- Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry 11- Birds of Opulence by Crystal Wilkinson 12- Duncan the Story Dragon by Amanda Driscoll 13- Haggis and Tank Unleashed: Digging for Dinos by Jessica Young 14- Nat Turner's Rebellion by Shawn Pryor 15- The Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo 16- The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand 17- The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix Harrow 18- Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow 19- Bunny by Mona Awad 20- The Secret History by Donna Tartt 21- The Vine that Ate the South by J. D. Wilkes 22- A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost 23- Bossy Pants by Tina Fey 24- Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz 25- Yes, Please by Amy Poehler

Remember in high school or college when you were required to take a certain number of humanities classes? Maybe you groaned or rolled your eyes. But maybe it was the spark that lit an interest in subjects that helped you think critically and creatively. It was in a high school humanities class that Carrie was introduced to and fell in love with E. M. Forster’s novel A Room With a View. For me, an introduction to art history in college opened a whole new world and made me want to travel and see the cultures portrayed in the artwork I learned about. The exposure to subjects like literature, history, philosophy, culture, and religion help us understand the world we live in. In our state, the organization that promotes the humanities is Kentucky Humanities; a non-profit that is an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities in Washington, DC. It offers lots of cool programs, many of which are focused on books and bringing discussions about them to the Kentucky public at large. This nonprofit serves as the state cheerleader of Kentucky writers’ literary endeavors and one way it does this is through the Kentucky Book Festival which takes place every November. However, there are Book Festival programs that happen all year long including book bundles subscriptions, The Kentucky Reads program, and the School Days initiative that brings children’s book authors into schools to dazzle young readers and put books they can keep into their hands. All of these programs highlight Kentucky authors and put a spotlight on the rich literary talent we have within our border. This week we talk with Sara Woods, the Kentucky Book Festival director. She brought her experience working with the Western Kentucky University sponsored Southern Kentucky Book Festival to her new position and from there brainstormed some fresh ideas about how to bring books to people even when, especially during Covid, people can’t come to the books. Sara tells us how her love for her American Girl Doll as a child sparked her excitement for reading, how she is using the talents of a tattoo artist to highlight one of the books in the book bundle subscription service, and where you can get ice cream and beer on a bike trail to vastly increase the fun factor. Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- American Doll book sets (Felicity) 2- Illustrated classics (Moby Dick, Great Expectations) 3- The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien 4- Essays by Michel de Montaigne 5- Clay's Quilt by Silas House 6- Just a Few Miles South by Ouita Michel 7- Kill All Your Darlings by David Bell 8- Perfect Black by Crystal Wilkinson 9- All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren 10- Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry 11- Birds of Opulence by Crystal Wilkinson 12- Duncan the Story Dragon by Amanda Driscoll 13- Haggis and Tank Unleashed: Digging for Dinos by Jessica Young 14- Nat Turner's Rebellion by Shawn Pryor 15- The Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo 16- The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand 17- The 10,000 Doors of January by Alix Harrow 18- Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow 19- Bunny by Mona Awad 20- The Secret History by Donna Tartt 21- The Vine that Ate the South by J. D. Wilkes 22- A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost 23- Bossy Pants by Tina Fey 24- Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz 25- Yes, Please by Amy Poehler

*SPOILERS* In this episode I will be giving my review along with a synopsis of The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow follow us! #witba https://www.instagram.com/whatisthisbookabout/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCURa-bICCiZz0XnjXniFENg New book reviews on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Support Podcast Here: https://anchor.fm/whatisthisbookabout Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-is-this-book-about/id1497467663 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

John wants Palm Springs to win a Hugo, Alison is lonely, and Liz is not going to buy a Nintendo Switch. Please email your letters of comment to octothorpecast@gmail.com and use #OctothorpeCast or tag @OctothorpeCast when you post about the show on social media. Letters of comment: Duncan MacGregor Anonymous Claire Sheffield SF and Fantasy Society First Thursday Fandom Drinks A party in a Google Sheet Claire Brialey Chris Garcia Mark Plummer DisCon III They announced that they were going to make an announcement, but not what it was Then it turned out that the announcement they had announced was an announcement regarding the lack of anything to announce Their hotel is going bust This is not particularly recent news though Capricon The 2021 UK filk convention Long (Distance) Play Boskone Mass Con '21 Hugo reading/nominations John's reading list: The Vanished Birds by Simon Jimenez The Doors of Eden by Adrian Tchaikovsky Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson Piranesi by Susanna Clarke Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir Vagabonds by Hao Jingfang (translated by Ken Liu) Network Effect by Martha Wells A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin Movies Palm Springs (coming soon to Amazon Prime) The Vast of Night Ice Cold in Alex **(buy or rent) The big Hugo Spreadsheet of Doom Our theme music is Fanfare for Space by Kevin MacLeod, used under a CC BY 3.0 license. Dun Dun Dun Brass is by Orange Free Sounds, used under a CC BY NC 4.0 license.

Tori and Nicole dive into some new and favorite reads for the new year in episode 9 and talk about their intentions for the year ahead. Below are the books and resources Tori and Nicole cover in this episode: Libraryland: It's All About the Story edited by Ben Bizzle and Sue Considine; Librarian Tales: Dispatches from the Stacks by William Ottens; Take Care of Your Type: An Enneagram Guide to Self-Care by Christina S. Wilcox; Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson; Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park; Among Us game; The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow; Charmed TV series; Sabrina the Teenage Witch Netflix series; Practical Magic movie; Florence Nightingale: The Courageous Life of the Legendary Nurse by Catherine Reef; Go Show the World: A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes by Wab Kinew, illustrations by Joe Morse; Killing Crazy Horse: The Merciless Indian Wars in America by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard; The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey and with Michaela Angela Davis; The Prince of Egypt movie; Humans by Brandon Stanton; Humans of New York; The Business Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained edited by Sam Atkinson; Friends and Lovers by Eric Jerome Dickey; NexGuard Bandage Tape; Avachara: Avatar Character Maker

2020 has been one for the books, hasn't it. See my pun there? A worldwide pandemic, a truly historic election, racial unrest, murder hornets, shortages of toilet paper, and massive fires in California are just a few weird things that happened this year; we all took solace where we could. For book lovers like us, it usually meant a book but could also include new hobbies like puzzles and baking for me, crocheting for Carrie, and wine for the both of us. For this last episode of 2020, Carrie and I decided to talk about some notable books that we didn't have a chance to talk about during the year and also take a look forward to 2021 to some books we are anxious to read. Technology has really been messing with us at the end of 2020. Several pieces we recorded didn't work, or disappeared, or just plain sucked. Anything that could go wrong did. So we had to get creative with this episode. And like many things about 2020, that creativity to do something different sometimes makes something better. I hope in this case this episode is better than the one we started with before the gremlins inside our computer got a hold of it. We will be taking a few weeks off. While we are gone, we will re-play some older episodes that we think deserve another listen. Then we will be back January 13 with all new episodes with cool interesting people who are book lovers too. Books mentioned-- 1- A Polar Affair: Antartica's Forgotten Hero and the Secret Love Lives of Penguins by Lloyd Spencer Davis 2- Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley 3- Nothing is Wrong and Here is Why by Alexandra Petri 4- Shirley: A Novel by Susan Scarf Merrell / The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson 5- The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill 6- The Third Rainbow Girl: The Long Life of a Double Murder in Appalachia by Emma Copley Eisenberg 7- Boom by Mark Haddon 8- Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward 9- The One and Only Ivan /The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate 10- Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds 11- Sick Souls, Healthy Minds: How William James Can Save Your Life by John Kaag 12- Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn 13- Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 14- Eat a Peach by David Chang 15- Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow 16- The Book of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination with the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural World by Patrik Svensson 17- The Stone Sky (Brokem Earth #3) by NK Jemisin 18- This Close to OK by Leesa Cross-Smith 19- The Whisper Man by Alex North 20- Murmur of Bees by Sophia Segovia 21- Lakewood by Megan Giddings Perks Guests' Recommendations-- 1- Brave(ish): A Memoir of a Recovering Perfectionist by Margaret Davis Ghielmetti (Anita Martin recommends) 2- The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (Diane Neu recommends) 3- Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron (Tamika recommends) 4- Maurice by EM Forster (Tabby Pawlitzki recommends) 5- The Never Game by Jeffery Dever (Robin Weiss recommends) 6- Dash and Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan (Mindy Jett recommends) 7- Protection Spell by Jennifer Givhan (Robert Eric Shoemaker recommends) 8- Writers and Lovers by Lily King (Ellen Birkett Morris recommends) 9- The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (Anne Baker recommends) 10- Winter's Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher (Niamh Lutes recommends) 11- Untamed by Glennon Doyle (Katy Yocom recommends) 12- The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (Tricia Taylor recommends) 13- The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo (Jennie Mulhall recommends) 14- This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel (Kim Vidrine recommends) 15- The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett (Holly Mcarthur recommends) 16- Winter Loon by Susan Bernhard (Bobi Conn recommends) 17- It All Comes Back to You by Beth Duke (Kim Esposito recommends) 18- Children of Blood and Bone by Toni Adeyemi (Deedee Cummings recommends) 19- World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil (Amy Miller recommends) 20- The Ice Storm by Rick Moody (Andrew Shaffer recommends)

Ruth and Claire discuss their approaches to Fall Break. Claire completely leaves Fall Break out of her assignment schedule so has no work expectations for students. Ruth is encouraging students to get work done before the break but is flexible if they need to work over break instead. Claire is thinking of implementing an earlier mini break to combat burnout. Ruth is working on getting momentum back after the break. Ruth mentioned The Once and Future Witches by Alix E Harrow: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49504061-the-once-and-future-witches.

It isn't unusual for shops to begin playing Jingle Bell Rock or Baby, It's Cold Outside about a minute after summer ends, which shoppers either love or abhor. 2020 has been weird in numerous ways, and shopping for the winter holidays, whether it is Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Christmas, is going to prove to be unusual. Our little goblins and ghouls may still be counting their candy from Halloween and Thanksgiving is still several weeks away but small businesses including bookstores are encouraging shoppers to start grabbing those gifts early this year for multiple reasons. So today we talk to our favorite bookseller, Sam Miller of Carmichael Books in Louisville, about what books and gifts readers may want to check out this holiday season. Sam tells us why independent bookstores across the country called October the new December, which new books will be hot this holiday season and what books that came out earlier in 2020 have had staying power. Finally Sam gives some suggestions to shoppers about what they can do, in addition to buying their gifts from local businesses, to help stores financially through this weird weird year to still keep their doors open in 2021. Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- A Promised Land by Barack Obama 2- The Lost Words by Robert MacFarlane and Jackie Morris 3- The Lost Spells by Robert MacFarlane and Jackie Morris 4- Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer 5- Shit, Actually: The Definitive, 100% Objective Guide to Modern Cinema by Lindy West 6- Shrill by Lindy West 7- Ottolenghi Flavor: A Cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage 8- Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten 9- This Will Make It Taste Good: A New Path to Simple Cooking by Vivian Howard 10- Black Sun (Between Earth and Sky) by Rebecca Roanhorse 11- Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse 12- The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu 13- To Hold Up The Sky by Cixin Liu 14- The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson 15- Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow 16- Pirenesi by Susanna Clarke 17- Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norell by Susanna Clarke 18- Secret Santa by Andrew Shaffer 19- We Are Santa by Ron Cooper 20- A Literary Holiday Cookbook by Alison Walsh 21- The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook by Annie Gray 22- A Cloud a Day by Gavin Pretor-Pinney 23- Men to Avoid in Art and Life by Nicole Tersigni 24- Stranger Planet by Nathan Pyle 25- The Louisville Anthology edited by Erin Keane 26- A Charity Anthology for COVID -19 by Neil Gaiman 27- The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book: An Interactive Guide to Life- 28- Changing Books by Logan Smalley and Stephanie Kent 29- Estranged by Ethan Aldridge 30- The Changeling King by Ethan Aldridge 31- Olive, Mabel & Me by Andrew Cotter 32- The Searcher by Tana French 33- Metropolitan Stories by Christine Coulson 34- The One & Only Bob by Katherine Applegate 35- The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel 36 - Dreyer's English by Benjamin Dreyer 37- The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo 38- Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath by Heather Clark 39- All Adults Here by Emma Straub 40- The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett 41- Three-Martini Afternoons at the Ritz: The Rebellion of Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton by Gail Crowther 42- Literary Rogues: A Scandalous History of Wayward Authors by Andrew Shaffer 43- This House is Haunted by John Boyne 44- The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne 45- The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne 46- Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan 47- The Daily Coyote by Shreve Stockton 48- The Milk Lady of Bangalore by Shoba Narayan 49- The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey 50- Hiddensee: A Tale of the Once and Future Nutcracker by Gregory Maguire 51- Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Gaynor 52- The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley 53- The Guest List by Lucy Foley 54- Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher 55- Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris Games Mentioned: 1- Dreyer's Board Game 2- Bowie Bingo 3- Bless Your Heart   Movies Mentioned: 1- The Lemon Drop Kid 2- It Happened on Fifth Avenue 3- A Christmas Story 4- Love Actually

Watch on YouTube: BOOKS MENTIONED:“The Once and Future Witches” by Alix E. Harrowhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49504061-the-once-and-future-witches?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=UYV3eiTqiQ&rank=1“The Talented Miss Farwell” by Emily Gray Tedrowehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49203379-the-talented-miss-farwell?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=RxfMswnlxp&rank=1“The Searcher” by Tana Frenchhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52661162-the-searcher?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=Wld7bAaBTJ&rank=1“Cardiff, By the Sea: Four Novellas of Suspense” by Joyce Carol Oateshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52580386-cardiff-by-the-sea?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=DGEqKUS8I0&rank=1“The Devil and The Dark Water” by Stuart Turtonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51854625-the-devil-and-the-dark-water?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=FsuqBAUyid&rank=1“Dark Archives: A Librarian's Investigation Into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin” by Megan Rosenbloom https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50403464-dark-archives?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=3cC5FZPqW8&rank=3FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM AND GOODREADS @ILIKETOREADPOD TWITTER: @rpolansky77FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/iliketoreadpodMEDIA MAVEN BLOG: https://rpolansky77.wixsite.com/website

The Once and Future Witches is a tale of stories , witches and sisters, justice and womens right to vote in 1893. We follow the Eastwood sisters--James Juniper, Agnes Amaranth, and Beatrice Belladonna as they join the suffragists of New Salem. Stalked by shadows and sickness, hunted by forces who will not suffer a witch to vote-and perhaps not even to live-the sisters will need to delve into the oldest magics, draw new alliances, and heal the bond between them if they want to survive. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/support

Shop Early! Shop Local! Our booksellers have several holiday recommendations for you! https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/2020-holiday-recommendations Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the "Libro.fm" link to get the Audiobook on Libro.fm. Thanks for shopping local! Books Mentioned During This Episode Hillary, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/hillary Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth (libro.fm) Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/ryan-elizabeth-clark Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers Kelso, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/kelso Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Holiday Recommendations  https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/2020-holiday-recommendations Stacey:  The Search for WondLa by Tony Diterlizzi (libro.fm)  Cheri: Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland (libro.fm) A Wild Winter Swan: A Novel by Gregory Maguire (libro.fm) Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim (libro.fm) Unadoptables by Hana Tooke (libro.fm)  Sandy:  The Lost Spells by Robert MacFarlane  A Promised Land by Barack Obama (libro.fm)For a limited time, pre-order A Promised Land by Barack Obama through Gibson's Bookstore, and you'll receive a free audiobook from @librofm! Learn more here blog.libro.fm/a-promised-land and pre-order the book here  Kelso: Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline (libro.fm) Shit, Actually by Lindy West (libro.fm) Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson (libro.fm) Golden Thread: The Cold War and the Mysterious Death of Dag Hammarskjöld by Ravi Somaiya (libro.fm)   Michael: The Cold Millions by Jess Walter (libro.fm)   Jim: And In The End by Ken McNab (libro.fm) Call The Nurse by Mary MacLeod  Nurse Come You Here by Mary MacLeod  The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows (libro.fm)   Emily: Cuyahoga by Pete Beatty (libro.fm) History of the World in 1000 Objects by DK   Fal:  The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang (libro.fm) The Name of the Wind (10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) by Patrick Rothfuss (libro.fm) The Writer's Map by Huw Lewis-Jones Elisabeth: Consider the Fork by Bee Wilson (libro.fm) Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall (libro.fm) Joy at Work by Marie Kondo (libro.fm)   Heather: Cinders & Sparrows by Stefan Bachman (libro.fm) Legendborn by Tracy Deonn (libro.fm) Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri (libro.fm) Lightfall by Tim Probert   Ryan: Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots (libro.fm) Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (libro.fm) The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (libro.fm) The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson (libro.fm) The Once and Future Witches by Alix E Harrow (libro.fm) The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab (libro.fm) The City We Became by NK Jemisin (libro.fm) Piranesi by Susanna Clarke Action Park by Andy Mulvihill (libro.fm) The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad (libro.fm) Antiracist Baby by Ibram X Kendi (libro.fm) Cozy by Jan Brett (libro.fm)   Hillary: Nose Dive by Harold McGee The Art and Science of Foodpairing by Peter Coucquyt Nom Wah Cookbook by Wilson Tang Parwana by Durkhanai Ayubi East by Meera Sodha Dessert Person by Claire Saffitz Flavor by Yotam Ottolenghi Other Links Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Shop by Appointment! Browse our website by Category! Order some curated bundles! Donate to the bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform) Use the code “LAYDOWN” for 3 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Gift a membership! Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

On the Shelf for October 2020 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 178 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly update on what the Lesbian Historic Motif Project has been doing. In this episode we talk about: Setting up the new podcast site, links for subscribing via your favorite podcatchers. The tedium of quarantine Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blogWahl, Elizabeth Susan. 1999. Invisible Relations: Representations of Female Intimacy in the Age of Enlightenment. Stanford University Press, Stanford. ISBN 0-8047-3650-2 Rizzo, Betty. 1994. Companions without Vows: Relationships among Eighteenth-Century British Women. Athens: University of Georgia Press. ISBN 978-0-8203-3218-5 Vicinus, Martha. 2004. Intimate Friends: Women Who Loved Women, 1778-1928. University of Chicago Press, Chicago. ISBN 0-226-85564-3 Marcus, Sharon. 2007. Between Women: Friendship, Desire, and Marriage in Victorian England. Princeton University Press, Princeton. ISBN 0-691-12835-9 Announcing this month's author guest, Samantha Rajaram This month's essay will be on the Anandrine Society, an almost certainly fictional 18th century French lesbian sex club. New and forthcoming fictionUn Amour Révolutionnaire (A Revolutionary Love) by Laurie Miquel Plumerie by P. De Donno The Discreet Servant by Stein Willard Blooming in the Sun (Nicolette & Dorothea Book 2) by Lara Kinsey Smuggled Love by Robert Lee Davies To Sleep with Reindeer by Justine Saracen Fortune Favors the Dead by Stephen Spotswood The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow Plain Bad Heroines: A Novel by Emiiy M. Danforth The Company Daughters by Samantha Rajaram Call for submissions for the 2020 LHMP audio short story series. See here for details. A transcript of this podcast is available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online Website: http://alpennia.com Email: Heather Rose Jones Twitter: @heatherosejones Facebook: Heather Rose Jones (author page)

It's a slightly late episode this week due to some technical difficulties, but Gary is here to walk us through all of this week's exciting, spooktacular events!   Events This Week: Tuesday, October 13th: Shannon Dittmore, in conversation with Stephanie Garber Wednesday, October 14th: Alix E. Harrow, in conversation with Liani Taylor  Thursday, October 15th: Samantha Cohoe  Friday, October 16th: Cathy Marie Buchanan, in conversation with Meg Waite Clayton  Sunday, October 18th: V.E. Schwab, in conversation with Felicia Day  New This Week: Winter, White and Wicked by Shannon Dittemore  The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow  A Golden Fury by Samantha Cohoe  Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark  Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse  Dune: The Duke of Caladan by Brian Herbert and Kevin J.  Steven Universe: End of an Era by Chris McDonnell  Lightbringer by Claire Legrand  Fangirl, Vol 1 adapted by Sam Maggs, illustrated by Gabi Nam, based on the novel by Rainbow Rowell  Attack Surface by Cory Doctorow  Simmer Down by Sarah Smith  Daughters of Jubilation by Kara Lee Corthron  White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton  Beyond the Ruby Veil by Mara Fitzgerald  This is All Your Fault by Aminah Mae Safi    You can now find us on Patreon! Unlock exclusive content by subscribing today! Special thanks to Austin Farmer for letting us use the track "Kill the Farm Boy", from his album Bookshelf Symphony Orchestra!  Send us your questions to podcast@mystgalaxy.com Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!  And support the store by ordering books at mystgalaxy.com!

Travis interviews fantasy author Alix E. Harrow about The Once and Future Witches, her latest novel from Redhook. This standalone story follows three sisters whose fight to bring back witchcraft parallels the women's suffrage movement. Alix and Travis discuss the power of stories, her unique method for crafting memorable prose, and weaving witchcraft into an alternative history. About Alix E. Harrow: Alix E. Harrow is an ex-historian with lots of opinions and excessive library fines, currently living in Kentucky with her husband and their semi-feral children. She won a Hugo for her short fiction, and has been nominated for the Nebula, Locus, and World Fantasy awards. Find her at @AlixEHarrow on Twitter, or at her website alixeharrow.wixsite.com/author. Find Us Online: Blog Discord Twitter Instagram Support Us: Become a Patron Buy Us a Coffee Music: Intro: "The Legend of Iya" courtesy of https://philter.no Outro: "A Quest Unfolds" courtesy of https://philter.no The blog post accompanying this episode can be found at https://thefantasyinn.com, along with fantasy book reviews, author interviews, and more fantasy content.

It's time for our first bonus episode! We've been promising to release one as soon as we reach $25 on Patreon, and we finally hit it! Thank you so much for helping to make this happen, we really could not do this without you. This is an extra episode in addition to our weekly releases... after all, it's a bonus! For a while now, we've been asking podcast guests to share a couple of books that they just absolutely love. The only requirement? They have to be from currently-writing authors. We've compiled the recommendations from ten amazing authors into one special episode. S.A. Chakraborty Loves: Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri Realm of Ash by Tasha Suri The Prey of Gods by Nicky Drayden Temper by Nicky Drayden Escaping Exodus by Nicky Drayden Kate Elliott Loves: Black Water Sister by Zen Cho Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis Devin Madson Loves: To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers The Unconquered City by K.A. Doore (Book 1 is The Perfect Assassin) Jonathan Strahan Loves: The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow The Ministry of the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson Riot Baby by Tochi Onyebuchi Benedict Patrick Loves: Jade City by Fonda Lee Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik Linden A. Lewis Loves: Ninefox Gambit by Yoon Ha Lee Vicious by V.E. Schwab Django Wexler Loves: Empress of Forever by Max Gladstone Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky Spiderlight by Adrian Tchaikovsky Karen Osborne Loves: The Light Brigade by Kameron Hurley The Imaginary Corpse by Tyler Hayes Andrea Stewart Loves: The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky C.L. Polk Loves: Cold Magic by Kate Elliott A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine Find Us Online: Blog Discord Twitter Instagram Support Us: Become a Patron Buy Us a Coffee Music: Intro: "The Legend of Iya" courtesy of https://philter.no Outro: "A Quest Unfolds" courtesy of https://philter.no The blog post accompanying this episode can be found at https://thefantasyinn.com, along with fantasy book reviews, author interviews, and more fantasy content.

For the first time since way back in March when they chatted with N.K. Jemisin, Jonathan and Gary are joined by a guest. This time the wonderful Alix E. Harrow, author of the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy nominated The Ten Thousand Doors of January and the forthcoming The Once and Future Witches joins Jonathan and Gary to chat about reinventing fairy tale materials for the modern age, the recent resurgence of novels about witches, the difference between secret histories (as in her earlier novel) and alternate histories (as in the new one), using fantasy to address social and historical issues such as women's suffrage, and her short fiction including "A Witch's Guide to Escape: A Practical Compendium of Portal Fantasies". As always, our thanks to Alix for making time to join us, and we hope you enjoy the episode. We'll be back tomorrow with another episode of "Ten Minutes with..." and will see you back here in two weeks with another special guest! Books mentioned include: The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow (due Oct 15) The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow

Ryan, Hillary, and Kelso gush about their favorite recent reads, some of which they've read multiple times with new perspectives each time, and some of which they've read in one sitting because they just can't put it down! Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the "Libro.fm" link to get the Audiobook on Libro.fm. Thanks for shopping local! Books Mentioned During This Episode Kelso, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/kelso Sharjah Sketchbook by Marek Bennett (Event Recording) Slovakia by Marek Bennett  True Grit by Charles Portis (libro.fm) Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/ryan-elizabeth-clark The Return by Rachel Harrison (libro.fm) Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay (libro.fm) The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson (libro.fm) The Once and Future Witches by Alix E Harrow (October 13, 2020) The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E Harrow (libro.fm) The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (libro.fm) Hillary, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/hillary Squeeze Me by Carl Hiaasen (libro.fm) Tourist Season by Carl Hiaasen (libro.fm) Ghostwritten by David Mitchell (libro.fm) Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell (libro.fm) Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell (libro.fm) Break ‘Em Up by Zephyr Teachout (libro.fm) Caste by Isabel Wilkerson (libro.fm) Indie Bookstore Day is August 29th! Other Links Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Shop by Appointment! Browse our website by Category! Order some curated bundles! Donate to the bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform) Use the code “LAYDOWN” for 3 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

One of the great things about being a speculative fiction fan in the last couple of decades is the ability to discuss any book, game, movie, etc. you can possibly imagine online. Social media lets us have the geeky conversations online that we may not be able to have in other areas of our lives. So, how do we usually use bookish social media as fans? What type of content do we want to see from writers, publishers, and artists? And what are some of the unspoken rules for interacting in online SFF circles? Books Mentioned: Woven in Moonlight by Isabel Ibañez Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow The Empire of Gold by S.A. Chakraborty Null/Void by Cole Burkhardt Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo The Wicker King by K. Ancrum City of Lies by Sam Hawke A Conjuring of Assassins by Cate Glass Find Us Online: Blog Discord Twitter Instagram Support Us: Become a Patron Buy Us a Coffee Music: Intro: "The Legend of Iya" courtesy of https://philter.no Outro: "A Quest Unfolds" courtesy of https://philter.no Detailed show notes can be found at https://thefantasyinn.com

Ten minutes with... is a special series presented by Coode Street that sees readers and booklovers from around the world talk about what they're reading right now and what's getting them through these difficult times. Today Jonathan spends about ten minutes or so talking to Nebula Award-winning writer P. Djèlí Clark about reading, writing, and working during these strange and difficult times, what he's been reading and what you might read, his novella The Haunting of Tram Car 015 (and accompanying story "A Dead Djinn in Cairo"), his upcoming novel, and much, much more. Books mentioned include: The Black God's Drums by P. Djèlí Clark The Haunting of Tram Car 015 by P. Djèlí Clark Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark Riot Baby by Tochi Onyebuchi Deathless Divide by Justina Ireland The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow The Prey of Gods by Nicky Drayden A Handful of Earth, a Handful of Sky: The World of Octavia Butler by Lynell George      

A letter to our future

Last year saw the publication of The Ten Thousand Doors of January, the enchanting debut novel from Alix E. Harrow.  Today, in our continuing "Ten Minutes with..." series of short podcasts, Jonathan sits down with Alix to talk about the inordinate good fortune of being a writer asked to blurb the most awesome of books, what to read if you're looking for something to challenge you in these dark times, and what to read if you're just looking for a little bit of respite.  Books mentioned in this episode include: Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea Stewart Piranesi by Susanna Clarke Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke The Broken Earth Trilogy by N K Jemisin The Brother Sinisters series by Courtney Milan The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow