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From the classics to trending series and fanfics, Mel and Sam get lit and give their unqualified opinions on books.check the episode descriptions to see what's coming!

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Episodes

  1. Crescent City 3: House of Flame & Shadow

    We're diving in to CC3 and the Sarah J. Maas universe this episode. Spoilers for the ACOTAR series and Throne of Glass as well. email us at [email protected] with comments and recs! WHAT WE'RE READING: Bride by Ali Hazelwood

  2. Iron Flame

    We're Talking Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros! Check out our previous episode on Fourth Wing here... https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/literaturepod/episodes/Fourth-Wing-e27jg6f/a-aa6grvu Send opinions and recs to [email protected] WHAT WE'RE READING: A Fire in the Flesh

  3. A Sould of Ash and Blood

    We're back! This week we're covering a Soul of Ash and Blood, by Jennifer L. Armentrout. If you're a regular listener who has missed us...we have been on a bit of a break and likely will be slowing down how frequently we can post going forward. BUT, we aren't done forever. So subscribe if you...

  4. Forget Me Not

    We're talking about Forget Me Not by Julie Soto! WHAT WE'RE READING: A Soul of Ash and Blood; Hell Bent; The Summer I Turned Pretty Series Send opinions and recs to [email protected]

  5. Ninth House

    We’re talking “Ninth House” by Leigh Bardugo! WHAT WE’RE READING: Hell Bent; Forget Me Not; A Soul of Ash & Blood send opinions & recs to [email protected]

  6. Love, Theoretically

    We’re talking “Love, Theoretically” by Ali Hazelwood! Send opinions and recs to [email protected] WHAT WE’RE READING: Ninth House & Hell Bent; A Soul of Ash & Blood

  7. Fourth Wing

    Sam and Mel are talking about Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Send opinions and recs to [email protected]. WHAT WE’RE READING: Love, Theoretically; Zodiac book 5

  8. The Ashes and the Star Cursed King (Crowns of Nyaxia book 2)

    The "sequel" is here! This is The Ashes and the Star Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent, sequel to The Serpent and the Wings of Night. We have an episode on the first one too if you need a refresher! Send opinions and recs to [email protected] What We're Reading: Four Wings; Love,...

  9. Get in My Swamp: An Ogre Love Story

    This week we're talking about Get in My Swamp: An Ogre Love Story by G.M. Fairy, and BOY what an episode. send opinions and recs to [email protected] WHAT WE'RE READING: The Ashes and the Star Cursed King; Fourth Wing; Love, Theoretically

  10. Happy Place

    We’re talking Happy Place by Emily Henry! send opinions and recs to [email protected] WHAT WE’RE READING: Fourth Wing; The Ashes and the Star Cursed King; Get in My Swamp

  11. 2023 Reads So Far (SPOILER FREE)

    We're doing a spoiler free recap of some of this year's reads, what we have loved and not so much. Send opinions and recs to [email protected] WHAT WE'RE READING: Happy Place by Emily Henry, The Ashes and the Star Cursed King

  12. A Touch of Darkness

    This week we're talking A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair! send opinions and recs to [email protected] WHAT WE'RE READING: "The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King" and "Happy Place"

  13. The Serpent and The Wings of Night

    This week we're discussing The Serpent and The Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent, book ONE of the Crowns of Nyaxia series! Book two was released just yesterday, so if anyone needs a recap refresher, we've got you!! send opinions and recs to [email protected] What we're Reading: Book…

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  14. Zodiac Academy pt. 2: Books 4 & 5

    We're talking Zodiac Academy book 4, Shadow Princesses, and book 5, Curse Fates, by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. We let you know when we switch over to book 5 (25:18) so you can listen to the first half spoiler free if you haven't gotten that far yet. The episode covering books 1-3…

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  15. A Light in the Flame

    This week we're talking A Light in the Flame, book two of the Flesh and Fire series by Jennifer L. Armentrout. This is the sequel to A Shadow in the Ember, which we also discuss briefly, and the sister series to From Blood and Ash, so SPOILERS FOR ALL!!! send opinions and recommendations to...

  16. Babel

    We're talking about Babel by R.F. Kuang! Send opinions and recommendations to [email protected] NEXT WEEK: A Light in the Flame by Jennifer L. Armentrout

  17. The Atlas Six & Paradox

    We're talking about The Atlas Six and The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake! NEXT WEEK: Babel by R.F. Kuang send opinions and recommendations to [email protected]

  18. Our 2022 Reads: the Good, the Bad, and the Smutty (SPOILER FREE!!)

    We're back after our break, talking about our favorite reads of the year, our book "icks," and more. This is a spoiler free episode!! Coming soon...The Atlas Paradox, Babel, A Light in the Flame send opinions and recommendations to [email protected]

  19. ANNOUNCEMENT: Upload schedule will be irregular through the holidays

    Upcoming episodes: Babel by R.F. Kuang Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Atlas Six & Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake A Light in the Flame by Jennifer L. Armentrout *Schedule through the holidays will be irregular but we are doing our best to still put episodes out. We...

  20. The Poppy War Series 1-3

    This week we're talking about The Poppy War series books 1-3: The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, and The Burning God by R.F. Kuang. Check your trigger warnings for this one! send opinions and recommendations to [email protected] NEXT WEEK: Babel by R.F. Kuang

  21. The Shatter Me Series 1-3

    This week we're talking about books 1 through 3 of Shatter Me the series by Tahereh Mafi: Shatter Me, Unravel Me, and Ignite Me. send opinions and recommendations to [email protected] NEXT WEEK: The Poppy War series by R.F. Kuang

  22. Blind Dates with A Book

    We’re doing “blind dates with a book!”send opinions and recommendations to [email protected]! NEXT WEEK: shatter me 1,2 and 3 by Tahereh Mafi

  23. Love on the Brain

    In this episode we talk about Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood. We also open our "blind dates with a book" that we will be reading and recording for next week! Blind date opening starts at 23:40 for those who want to avoid LOTB spoilers send opinions and recommendations to...

  24. Reminders of Him

    This week we're talking Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover! send opinions and recommendations to [email protected] NEXT WEEK: Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood

  25. Corrupt

    This week we're talking Corrupt by Penelope Douglas (check your trigger warnings)! send opinions and recommendations to [email protected]

  26. The Song of Achilles

    This week we discuss The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller send opinions and recommendations to [email protected] NEXT WEEK: Corrupt by Penelope Douglas

  27. Carrie Soto is Back

    We’re talking Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid! send opinions and recommendations to [email protected] NEXT WEEK: Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

  28. Zodiac Academy Pt. 1: Books 1-3

    This is our first release about the Zodiac Academy series by Caroline Peckham and Suzanne Valenti. We cover books one, two, and three. If you want to listen to just the books you've read and avoid spoilers, time codes for two and three below! The rest of the series is coming, so keep reading.…

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  29. Manacled

    We're talking about HP fan-fiction, Manacled by SenLinYu. Send opinions and recommendations to [email protected] NEXT WEEK: Zodiac Academy 1,2, & 3

  30. A Little Life, a Lot of Trauma

    We discuss A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. Lot's of trigger warnings for this one, including sexual assault, self harm, suicide and more...so check your trigger warnings. send opinions and recommendations to [email protected] NEXT WEEK: fan-fiction Manacled by SenLinYu

  31. Sam Finally Read Twilight

    We talk about the one and only Twilight Saga: Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer Send opinions and recommendations to [email protected] NEXT WEEK: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

  32. The Bride Test & The Kiss Quotient

    This week we're talking about The Bride Test and The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang Kiss Quotient starts at 17:00 send opinions and recommendations to [email protected] NEXT WEEK: we’re on a bit of a hiatus due to travel, will be back soon!

  33. Kulti & Wall of Winnipeg: For the Love of Assholes

    We're talking about Kulti and The Wall of Winnipeg and Me, both by Mariana Zapata Wall of winnipeg starts at 23 minutes send opinions and recommendations to [email protected] NEXT WEEK: The Kiss Quotient and The Bride Test by Helen Hoang

  34. The Addicted/Calloway Sisters Series: Bring on the Collar

    This week we are talking about the Addicted series and the Calloway Sisters series by Krista and Becca Ritchie. Spoilers for all books in the series! send opinions and recommendations to [email protected] NEXT WEEK: Kulti and Wall of Winnipeg by Mariana Zapata

  35. Ice Planet Barbarians 1-3: Better than Expected

    We're talking about the Ice Planet Barbarian Series by Ruby Dixon! We discuss Ice Planet Barbarians, Barbarian Alien, and Barbarian Lover, with a brief discussion about book four, Barbarian Mine. send opinions and recommendations to [email protected] NEXT WEEK: The Addicted/Calloway...

  36. Crescent City: Excessive Villain Monologuing & The Best Ending Ever

    Today we are talking about House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas. send recommendations and opinions to [email protected]!!!

  37. Book Lovers: Emily Henry Kills it Again

    We're discussing Book Lovers by Emily Henry! send recommendations and opinions to [email protected]!!! NEXT WEEK: Crescent City 1 & 2 by Sarah J Maas

  38. Throne of Glass Series Pt. 3: Kingdom of Ash

    We finish the Throne of Glass series with the final book, Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas send recommendations and opinions to [email protected]!!! NEXT WEEK: Book Lovers by Emily Henry

  39. Throne of Glass Series Pt. 2: Mel finally read Tower of Dawn

    We take on Queen of Shadows, Empire of Storms, and Tower of Dawn from the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas send opinions and recommendations to [email protected]!!! NEXT WEEK: Kingdom of Ash, the final book of the series!

  40. Throne of Glass Series Pt. 1 : WE ARE HERE FOR BADASS BLONDES

    We ambitiously take on Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, Assassin's Blade, and Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas send opinions and recommendations to [email protected] NEXT WEEK: Pt. 2 of the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Mass. The episode will cover Queen of Shadows, Empire of...

  41. The Selection 1-3: The Bachelor Goes Royal

    We're talking The Selection, The Elite, and The One by Kiera Cass send opinions and recommendations to [email protected] NEXT WEEK: the start of the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Mass. The episode will cover Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, Assassin's Blade, and Heir of Fire only!

  42. Priest & Sinner: Father is the New Daddy

    We're talking Priest and Sinner by Sierra Simone. If you haven't read these...we still say listen for a laugh. Send opinions and recommendations to [email protected] NEXT WEEK: The Selection, The Elite, and The Heir by Kiera Cass

  43. The Secret History: How Not to Get Away with Murder

    Talking The Secret History by Donna Tart NEXT WEEK: Priest & Sinner by Sierra Simone Send your opinions and recommendations to [email protected]

  44. Cruel Prince Series: Court of Timmy

    Talking about The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King, and The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black. Send us your thoughts and recommendations to [email protected] Next Week: The Secret History by Donna Tart Fan art link... https://images.app.goo.gl/3NHkcFoQEm7rnXhb8

  45. Verity: Ghostwriters and Girls with Digestion Issues

    We're talking Verity by Colleen Hoover! send your opinions and recommendations to [email protected] NEXT WEEK: Cruel Prince (the series) by Holly Black

  46. The TJR Special

    We're talking about Taylor Jenkins Reid books: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Daisy Jones and the Six, and Malibu Rising. Daisy Jones and the Six discussion starts at 25 minutes in, Malibu Rising at 52:30. NEXT WEEK: Verity by Colleen Hoover send your thoughts and recommendations to...

  47. The War of Two Queens: Take Several For the Team

    We’re discussing the latest installment in the From Blood and Ash series, TWOTQ by Jennifer L. Armentrout. [email protected] link to the fan art we mention…https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ43n1ylatJ/?utm_medium=copy_link

  48. The Auction: A Descent into Dramione

    Talking fan-fiction The Auction by LovesBicta8, our first dramione derivative review! let us know your thoughts [email protected] check out the author's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/austen-bronte-and-hugo-walk-into-a-bar/id1516362948

  49. From Lukov With Love: From Meatballs to Mushrooms

    Talking From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata. email us with your thoughts and recommendations at [email protected]

  50. From Blood and Ash Series: Desperately Seeking a Joining

    We talk about the first three blood and ash books: From Blood and Ash, Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, and The Crown of Gilded Bones. SPOILER ALERT!!! [email protected]

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From the classics to trending series and fanfics, Mel and Sam get lit and give their unqualified opinions on books.check the episode descriptions to see what's coming!

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