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Everything But the Book
by Sarah and Lyss
Where two best friends discuss their favorite books! Join Sarah and Lyss as they navigate the intricacies of an enemies-to-lovers trope, the best and worst that authors have to offer us, and the horde of book fans on TikTok. You didn't ask for it, but here it is. Welcome to your new book club.
Episodes
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BACKSTREETS BACK ALRIGHT - Season 4 Opener
WELCOME BACK, EVERYONE! Sarah and Lyss are here to slay the house down with their new season 4 opener. Get ready to talk motherhood, husbands, queer representation in media, hockey, economic distribution of wealth, and of course... books! Season 4 finds Sarah and Lyss discussing the hottest…
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Divergent
Choose your faction...or don't? Welcome back to EBTB! Join Lyss as she re-reads the Divergent series by Veronica Roth, and Sarah reads it for the first time. Expectations will be subverted, YA dystopian tropes will be discovered, and your fear of intimacy will be exposed to all your classmates....
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Teflon in the T...
Well, hello there! The gals are back in town, have you missed us? What do you mean, no? Jeez, there's no need to be rude about it. We're talking new releases, old releases, things that grind our book gears, and expressing gratitude for this friendship built on a love for books. Strap in, folks.
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"The 69%"
WELCOME TO OUR 2023 WRAPPED!!! We cover our Top 5 books of the year, upcoming releases, and introduce a new segment: what's on hold at your library? Thank you for being a part of our little book club this year, especially as we navigated our new long-distance setup. Shout at us on our instagram,...
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Iron Flame [The Empyrean #2]
In a shocking series of events, we have reviewed two books from the same series back-to-back. That series is, of course, the Booktok phenomenon Fourth Wing and it's newly released sequel Iron Flame. Hit play, if you dare. Let us know what you think! You can reach out to us on our instagram...
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The Hate-Dain Train (Fourth Wing pt. 2)
*CHOO CHOO* The hate-Dain train is pulling into the station and we are on it! Or...are we? Today we are jumping right back into our chat on Rebecca Yarros' instant best-seller Fourth Wing. Violet has mommy issues, we can't find Xaden's personality, and book people need to engage in Beyblade...
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Third Season...and Fourth Wing (PT. 1)
On this episode we talk sound settings, special editions, Sarah tries to deny being a Swiftie, Lyss auditions for Dune 3 while speculating on K-Dramas, and eventually we start on one of the most popular releases of the year. New season, same socials! One of our favorite things about this show has...
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I'M CANCELLING NETFLIX
Well the inevitable finally happened...Sarah has moved away from Lyss. AT LEAST WE HAVE THE INTERNET! The gals are back to singing, criticizing, and gushing over what we've been reading. They'll talk about some BookTok drama (because of course it's messy on there), and we will find out what…
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Strong Like Bear - Shadow & Bone S2
Guess who's back?! It's your favorite duo, Sarah and Lyss. Today we are catching back up, making excuses for our absence, restarting Kindle Unlimited, and talking Shadow & Bone's CONTROVERSIAL second season on Netflix.
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The Legendborn Cycle
We have covered some very popular reads on this show, but never one with quite so many accolades. Winner of the Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe Award for New Talent (2021), The Ignyte Award for Best Young Adult Novel (2021), the NCETA Ragan-Rubin Award for Literary Achievement (2021), finalist…
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2022 WRAP UP/Welcome to 2023
If you were hoping Sarah and Lyss would kick off the new year with some book recommendations, you are in for a TREAT! Today the gals discuss the very best, and the very worst, of 2022 with all the enthusiasm and vigor that you've regrettably come to love. Some of the titles discussed today…
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One Star Reviews: A Gameshow
Listener warning; we laugh A LOT in this episode, to our headphone listeners we apologize deeply. We are going to resolve this next recording session. In the meantime...turn your volume down and LOL along with us. Today the gals try to identify some of the most popular books on the scene by their...
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The Blueprint
Alright guys. This is the big one. This is the book where it all began, and what it always comes back to. Figured it out? Say it. Out loud. This episode features Lyss trying Scotch, Helen Keller, confusing unrequited love, the importance of looking cool in the airport, and finally recognizing how...
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Spooky Season TBR PART 2!
The leaves are changing, the wind is howling, but these book recs are HOT! Sarah and Lyss share what books they are hoping to read in the near future, as well as share their recommendations for books that will get you in that spooky mood. Let us know your favorite Fall reads! Get in touch with...
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Spooky Season TBR
What should you be reading this Fall? Allow us to make some recommendations! From the cozy to the creepy, Sarah and Lyss have got you covered. We also have an announcement regarding our Throne of Glass reading journey. (Hopefully audio issues have been fixed, but if not be sure to let us know!)
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Throne of Glass pt. 1
Sarah and Lyss have finally begun the journey that is Throne of Glass, the first of Sarah J Maas' series and the book that launched Maas as an internationally bestselling author. What we just can't figure out is...how? Prepare for one HOT take (and maybe a few more) as the gals discuss their...
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Welcome Back to the Recap
Guess who's back? Back again?! For the next hour you'll be delighted by tales of recent travels (that we already told) and all the books we've been reading (not that many) and what we really think about that really popular fantasy series...
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The Viscount Who Loved Me - A Bridgerton Book/TV Comparison
Greetings, Gentle Listeners... Today we are bringing you an (un)educated juxtaposition of Julia Quinn's The Viscount Who Loved Me and Season 2 of Bridgerton. In an uncharacteristic show of unity, Sarah and Lyss both actually read this one when they said they were going to. If you like our stuff,...
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Mistborn
It's the episode that you (well, at least one of you) have been waiting for, Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn! Let's debate whether his name is Bryan or Brandon, how much should magic really cost, and how to create amazing characters from page one. We apologize for nothing.
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Crescent City #2 - House of Sky and Breath
That SJM is back on her old...well, you know. Today's episode is all about the latest installment in the Sarah J Maas universe, or as we are calling it, the SJMCU. We also read our first (and only) Apple Podcasts review live on air. See you in the stacks.
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The Blizzard Hiatus a.k.a "Thanks Cory"
WE'RE BACK! We didn't really go anywhere...we just haven't been sharing it with you. And for that, we must pay penance. Join Sarah and Lyss as they catch up on library loans, re-reads, and the Gardner art heist. I mean really, who hasn't seen that Netflix series yet!?
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Crescent City #1 - House of Earth And Blood
What is the title of this book, really? Join us this week as we examine Sarah J. Maas' House of Earth and Blood, a literal brick full of fantasy, fae, and weird ways to describe your brother.
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Setting Book Goals...and Maybe Meeting Them?
If you've been in the bookish community anywhere on the internet you've probably seen people achieve some pretty insane reading goals. Today we are exploring some tips and tricks to make your own goals, and how to keep yourself on track when making reading a part of your regular routine. And it...
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Chasing the Darkness with Cassie Sanchez
Pain is inescapable. Suffering is a choice. We're BACK BABY! And we're not alone! Joining us today on the show is debut author Cassie Sanchez, and we're talking about her new book Chasing the Darkness. Cassie shares with us her inspirations, her writing process, and her growing collection of...
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The 2021 Wrap-Up
You did it, you. You made it through 2021, and you deserve to take the next 1 hour and 43 minutes to spend with your bookish friends at Everything But the Book as they reflect on a year of reading. Join Sarah and Lyss as they go through the best, the worst, and the most anticipated of 2021. See…
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Anatomy of The Book Boyfriend
This episode Everything But the Book is proud to present this special breakdown in which Sarah and Lyss dissect the phenomenon that is the "book boyfriend." What makes a book boyfriend? Where did they come from? Who are our favorites?! The answers to all these questions and more will be revealed....
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The Crown of Gilded Bones
If you are a huge From Blood and Ash fan...we do NOT have a show for you today. Sarah and Lyss have been following Jennifer L. Armentrout's FBAA series so closely for a year now, mainly out of spite. In today's episode, they mostly lament on how uninspired this installment was, and how they think...
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A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire
Come one, come all to hear Lyss' beautiful, melodic voice. Her words. Today we're talking about Jennifer L. Armentrout's A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, the second book in her From Blood and Ash series. We catch back up with Poppy, Casteel, Kieran, and all their antics in the quest to find out why...
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Frank Herbert's DUNE
Enter the world of sophisticated literary discussion and academic discourse on the science fiction classic, DUNE. JUST KIDDING. Sarah and Lyss are celebrating the release of the new book-to-film adaptation of DUNE by bringing you an episode that strays a bit off of their beaten path. Today the…
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Ep20 - From Blood and Ash
"If you can't beat 'em...then beat 'em off." Ladies and Gents, this is the moment you've waited for... We have finally made it to a book that we have been teasing you with for ages...Jennifer L. Armentrout's FROM BLOOD AND ASH! *cue fangirling* And we didn't get here alone, today we have with us…
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Ep19 - TRY NOT TO LAUGH
The title here is self-explanatory...Sarah and Lyss attempt to read some titles they found on Goodreads and...well...not laugh. Any bets on how well it goes? In this *mini-sode* the book buddies are giving updates on what they have read recently, what TikTok is going crazy about this week, and…
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Ep18 - The Finale...of Caraval (ft. "Finale" by Stephanie Garber")
Well well well...the time has come to finish this. Get it? Because...it's the Finale?? Today on EBTB we finish up our discussion on Stephanie Garber's best-selling trilogy "Caraval" We promise you, Sarah and Lyss really liked these books. Regardless of what you hear on this episode. The gals also...
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Ep17 - LEGEN-wait for it...DARY.
Welcome BACK beautiful book friends! Today on EBTB Sarah and Lyss are talking about the sophomore book in Stephanie Garber's Caraval trilogy, Legendary. The gals had some *alcoholic influence* during the production of this episode and the result is...absolute chaos. We hope you enjoy our torment…
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Ep16 - Foreplay or Foulplay? Let's talk Caraval
After a month hiatus, EBTB is back with a title that we have been wanting to review for a long time; Stephanie Garber's Caraval. Sarah and Lyss also talk about the great books they've been reading, including their initial reactions to Ruby Dixon's Ice Planet Barbarians. Sarah's chair makes lots…
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Ep15 - Wrap-Up, but with Friends! ft. The Paperback Bruncher
Nothing says, "book club" like friends you met on the internet! Join Alyssa, Sarah, and their very first guest, Hannah *cue screaming* as they talk about the best and worst of their recent reads. Spoiler alert; this episode was almost cancelled over The Night Circus. Catch up with Hannah on...
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Ep14 - Netflix's Shadow and Bone REACTIONS
Up until know, you've heard Sarah and Lyss talk about books. Now, listen to them unleash themselves upon the most controversial topic in the book world (probably), the dreaded live-action ADAPTATION! *cue scary music* But seriously, the gal pals are excited to bring you through this journey that...
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Ep13 - Crooked Kingdom (a.k.a The One Where We Cried)
Book fans, have you ever wanted your podcasts host to burst into tears uncontrollably? How about twice? On a completely unrelated note, Sarah and Lyss are so excited to bring you today's episode on Leigh Bardugo's Crooked Kingdom. This is the second book in the Six of Crows duology and spoiler...
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Ep12 - Six of Crows
WE'RE BACK BOOK LOVERS! And today we are so excited to talk to you about the next book in the Grishaverse, Six of Crows. This book has a lot of hype and we are here to tell you that it is all deserved. Did this book make Sarah buy a Crow's head cane? Sure did. Did it make Lyss buy ten candles?…
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Ep11 - The Wrap-Up Episode
Welcome back, book lovers to a very special episode of Everything But the Book! Today, we're doing something a little bit different. Sarah and Lyss are giving your their SPOILER-FREE book reviews to include their least favorites, most-anticipated, and capping it off with BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR (SO...
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Ep10 - Ruin & Rising
Welcome to Episode 10 of Everything But the Book! Today we wrap up our journey with the Shadow & Bone trilogy by the fabulous Leigh Bardugo. Join us for an in-depth discussion on Alyssa's tabbing system while Sarah builds a case in defense of Mal's tattoo. EBTB is proud to present to you your…
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Ep9 - Siege and Storm
Welcome, book-clubbing friends, to a CHAOTIC episode of Everything But the Book! This week, Sarah and Lyss talk about Leigh Bardugo's Siege and Storm, the second book in her Shadow and Bone trilogy. This book has everything you could ever want, including a witty pirate, a handsome prince, a...
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Ep8 - Shadow and Bone
WELCOME TO THE GRISHAVERSE, BOOK BABES! This week, Sarah and Alyssa dive into the first book of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo. Excitement around this series continues to build, as the Netflix show release date lies just beyond the horizon. Join the EBTB gang as they fight over...
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Ep7 - A Court of Silver Flames
Hey bookclub babes and dudes, this episode is dedicated to the booklovers who waited years for this book. Today we discuss A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the newest installment in the A Court of Thorns and Roses saga. Sarah and Lyss talk about the predictions they got right, Rhysand...
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Ep6 - A Court of Frost and Starlight
BOOK CLUB IS BACK IN SESSION! Today Sarah and Lyss want to talk to their friends about Sarah J. Maas' novella from the internationally best-selling A Court of Thorns and Roses series, A Court of Frost and Starlight. In this episode the gals discuss the horrors and trauma of fantasy war, the…
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Ep5 - A Court of Wings and Ruin
Welcome back to the book club of your dreams! Or your nightmares! We are continuing our chat about Sarah J Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses series with this MEGA episode on A Court of Wings and Ruin. Sarah and Lyss talk entirely too long about the deep state that is the Night Court, how Lucien...
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Ep4 - A Court of Mist and Fury (Part 2)
Welcome back to book club, friends! We continue this week on our journey through Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Mist and Fury. In today's episode Sarah and Lyss get embarrassed reading out loud, question the missing details on Fae magic, and swoon over Feyre's character development. We want to hear…
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Ep3 - A Court of Mist and Fury (Part 1)
This week Sarah and Lyss go WAY OVERBOARD talking about Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Mist and Fury, the sequel to the best-selling A Court of Thorns and Roses. Join them as they fall in love with Rhysand's inner circle, blush at the Court of Nightmares, and wonder why they didn't notice those red...
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Ep2 - A Court of Silver Flames Predictions
WELCOME BACK to book club, where Sarah and Lyss discuss their predictions for Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Silver Flames, which releases in just a few weeks! Prepare to hear what we really think about Nesta, the CONTROVERSIAL cover art, and of course the fate of our favorite Bat Bois. We wanted to…
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Ep1 - A Court of Thorns and Roses
Welcome to the book club you didn't ask for, but secretly always wanted to be a part of. In this episode, best friends Sarah and Lyss review their current obsession that is Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses. Join them as they attempt to give a spoiler-free summary of the book, discuss...
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Where two best friends discuss their favorite books! Join Sarah and Lyss as they navigate the intricacies of an enemies-to-lovers trope, the best and worst that authors have to offer us, and the horde of book fans on TikTok. You didn't ask for it, but here it is. Welcome to your new book club.
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Where two best friends discuss their favorite books! Join Sarah and Lyss as they navigate the intricacies of an enemies-to-lovers trope, the best and worst that authors have to offer us, and the horde of book fans on TikTok. You didn't ask for it, but here it is. Welcome to your new book club.
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