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Novel Ideas
by Chris Mallinger & Elincia Talvi
Join Chris and Elsa as they have genuine conversations about books that were received badly, considered problematic or have mixed public opinions to figure out if they belong in our Library of Cursed Books or if they might have been judged a bit harshly.
Episodes
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Relaunch Incoming!
You might be wondering if the Library of Cursed books has closed its doors to the world and if Chris and Elsa have fallen off the face of the Earth. Well, we’ve got great news for those who have missed us. ((Also, pay attention to the first few seconds of the video announcement for Easter Eggs!))...
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Shadows, Moonlight and Desperation
In today's installment of Nightbane, Isla continues to attempt to seduce Oro (she is so desperate it's kind of sad) while also proposing a public demonstration of her powers via a traditional Wildling feast. Shadow Daddy broadcasts a warning to all of Lightlark declaring war and offering an...
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A Leopard by Any Other Name
We’re baaaaaaack! And so is our girl Isla. In today’s adventures, Isla seeks out an animal companion as well as Oro’s pet snake (if you know what we’re saying, lol). We also get more of that sweet, sweet enemies-to-lovers tension between Isla and Grim via Isla’s dreams/memories! Yay! 📖 Support...
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Q&A with C&E
We're baaaaaack! And we're answering your anonymous questions sent via NGL! 📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖 Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooks Support the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi:...
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Welcome to Oro’s Rock of Love
In today’s episode, Elsa forces Chris to read the first almost spicy scene between Isla and Grim as we explore memories of a love forgotten. …Or at least a love erased from Isla’s memory until the untangling of her powers leads her to dream of her past with our favorite Shadow Daddy. Meanwhile in...
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We’re Back to be the Bane of Your Night
We’re baaaack! On today’s episode, we catch up a bit with what Alex Aster has been up to lately before diving back into Nightbane. Cleo makes her return to shade Isla and frustrate Oro, Isla gets kidnapped and we get our first “Who did this to you?” scene! At the end of this episode, Elsa also...
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An Honor, But Not Always a Pleasure
Join Chris and Elsa as they show some love to our favorite Skyling, Azul! As Isla struggles to come to terms with her place as ruler of two realms, Azul proves to be an excellent friend and even better mentor. We also travel to the Wildling Newland to address Isla’s people before being whisked…
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The (Night)bane of Our Existence
Join Chris and Elsa as they re-enter the magical world of Lightlark in the second installment Nightbane. Bring your appetite because we're hosting a floating feast of the most bizarre variety. ((Also, this episode was recorded weeks before Elsa’s recent announcement regarding Twitch streams on…
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The Sweater Nobody Asked For (Part Five)
As truths are revealed, Elsa struggles not to scream as one of them has her so frustrated that she’s still not over it to this day. Was Elsa able to guess who the traitor was? Were you? You probably already know that we consider this book to be cursed, but just how cursed was it? Trigger…
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The Sweater Nobody Asked For (Part Four)
Is spiky hair the best way to identify an enemy? It is if you’re Glenn Dabrowski! Mysteries abound in the palais du plaisir as we piece together the words of a disgraced French noble as read in his diary (aka journal, aka notebook of daily thoughts). As certain clues fall into place, Elsa makes…
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The Sweater Nobody Asked For (Part Three)
Prepare to climb to new heights as Chris takes Elsa on the first two missions of Agent Argylle’s career. Mysteries abound as we hide out in a crypt of ever changing dimensions, drop kicks have now replaced the more practical roundhouse and we discover that some of our comrades are keeping dark...
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The Sweater Nobody Asked For (Part Two)
On today’s episode, Chris introduces Elsa to Aubrey Argylle: a pacifistic tour-guide-turned-spy and our eerily emotionless antagonist Vasily Federov of the Colorless Eyes. Trigger Warnings: this book contains discussions about a character’s adoption, mentions of emotional abuse between partners…
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The Sweater Nobody Asked For (Part One)
In this episode, Chris and Elsa have a discussion of the genesis of the Argylle extended universe. This leads them into a discussion about where they see the movie industry going and if a connected universe is necessary for a film’s success. Oh yeah, and their elder Millenial-ness might be…
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The Final Snark About Lightlark
Crack open a Code Red and prepare to have your mind blown by the twisty-twists of Lightlark! Chris and Elsa also discuss whether or not Lightlark qualifies as “cursed”. And yes, we do talk a touch about Summer in the City as well and whether or not we feel that it has potential based on what was...
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Everlasting Snark About Lightlark
In this egg-cellent installment, Elsa hits Chris with the first set of “big twists”. Betrayals and terrible foreshadowing ensue so crack open a vintage Surge and prepare to crest the bodacious waves (aka lack of continuity) that is Lightlark! ((Editing Elsa: I realized, as I was prepping this for...
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Extended Snark About Lightlark
Warning: Some of the passages we’ll be reading from get a little h0rny. There isn’t any sex but there is some sensual touching and mentions of arousal. If these themes aren’t within your comfort zone, please skip this one and we’ll see you in the next one. In this installment, Isla lusts after...
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More Snark About Lightlark
On this episode, Elsa continues to lead Chris through the ✨️magical✨️ land of Lightlark. We learn that Isla is a bit of a drama queen, Grim is the (edge)lord of mixed signals and… Oh yeah! Oro’s dying. Celeste continues to be the most trustworthy bestie of all time while Cleo continues to be...
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Let's Snark About Lightlark
After a brief hiatus, Elsa is back to introduce Chris to his book boyfriend Oro! …too bad the real Oro isn’t as fun as Chris’s vision of our golden boy might suggest. In the first of a two part series, we learn that Isla likes to go swimming before dinner, Grim is kind of a creep and Cleo is...
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A Conversation About Alex (dis)Aster
Before we can get into the disasterpiece that is Lightlark, we first must have a discussion about its author. Just who is Alex Aster? 📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖 Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooks Support the Library of Cursed Books...
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Finding Trouble at East Hamptons Resort
Chris takes Elsa on a journey through their first comic series: something so bad that it actually got exorcized from the cannon of a well-known Marvel Superhero! Trigger Warnings: discussions around physical and emotional abuse, unwanted pregnancy 📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖 Join us on Patreon for...
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Do F**k Boys Even Brunch?
Chris teaches Elsa the intricacies of dating the smexiest men alive: F**k boys. We learn such important lessons as the level of male attractiveness determines how much bullshit a woman will tolerate, cyberstalking is a vital skill and she is absolutely going to be insecure about your hot female...
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Elsa Calls for the Check... Again.
Class is back in session! In this installment, Professor Elsa teaches Advanced Dating, The Art of Mating and the even finer Art of Extrication taught to her by the Oracle herself: Janice Dickinson. …and the great Pharaoh Atem because Yu-Gi-Oh! Support Novel Ideas Join us on Patreon for bonus...
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Elsa Calls for the Check
In this episode, Elsa teaches you to date, mate and extricate like a supermodel! …or so she says. In keeping with the spirit of this most romantic of seasons, Elsa shares with Chris the wisdom imparted to her by the (self-proclaimed) world’s first supermodel and bestselling author Janice…
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The B.S. of B.S. Part 3
Rap songs, (anticlimactic) plot twists and continuously heinous racism! Oh my! Chris and Elsa breathe a sigh of relief as they conclude their discussion about rap mega star Ben Shapiro's cursed novel True Allegiance. Support Novel Ideas Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery:...
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The B.S. of B.S. Part 2
In this episode, Chris and Elsa begin their discussion of the actual content within Ben Shapiro's True Allegiance. Topics include: the skewed timeline of the plot, Shapiro's strong hatred for Barack Obama and the horrifying levels of racism and other problematic views of Mister Shapiro. Elsa also...
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The B.S. of B.S. Part 1
For their inaugural series, Chris and Elsa thought they’d start off big by talking about some real B.S. Ben Shapiro, that is. …and his awful novel: True Allegiance. In today's installment, your humble librarians set the groundwork for understanding just how troubling True Allegiance -and Mister...
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Introducing.... Novel Ideas!
With the debut episode launching this coming Thursday, Chris and Elsa would like to introduce themselves and what the idea behind Novel Ideas truly is.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Chris and Elsa as they have genuine conversations about books that were received badly, considered problematic or have mixed public opinions to figure out if they belong in our Library of Cursed Books or if they might have been judged a bit harshly.
HOSTED BY
Chris Mallinger & Elincia Talvi
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Join Chris and Elsa as they have genuine conversations about books that were received badly, considered problematic or have mixed public opinions to figure out if they belong in our Library of Cursed Books or if they might have been judged a bit harshly.
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Novel Ideas is created and hosted by Chris Mallinger & Elincia Talvi.
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