Talk Booky Takes on Sequels: Episode Two

Middle of September means school is back in season and the general seasons are changing, but we are staying the same...by reading sequels to books we already love! Well, that's mostly true. Join us, Felicia and Aaron, as we check in on our TBR of sequels, share some very fun news about ARCs we received, some not-super-fun news about the state of literature in the US, and end with a discussion about books we want people to read but are reluctant to recommend. This is the episode of rambles, but it's fitting since we are focusing on books within series that have no sense of wrapping up within our lifetimes (not a reference to George R.R. Martin - let that man rest). Thank you for listening, and you can reach us at the outlets below!   Books Discussed at Length: Lore Olympus Vol. 8 - Rachel Smythe Apprentice to the Villain - Hannah Nicole Mahrer Rose in Chains - Julie Soto The Vanishing Stair - Maureen Johnson Something is Killing the Children Vol. 1 - James Tynion IV  Academy of Outcasts - Larry Correia Mean Ones - Tatiana Schlote-Bonne Brigands and Breadknives - Travis Baldree The Ersatz Elevator - Lemony Snicket The Restaurant of Lost Recipes - Hisashi Kashiwai   Additional Thanks To: Aethon Books for Academy of Outcasts Tor Publishing for Brigands and Breadknives Creature Publishing for Mean Ones   Contact: Email - [email protected] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkbooky/ Felicia's GoodRead's - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10748838-felicia Aaron's GoodRead's - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/27722090-aaron    News: Felicia - Publisher's Weekly: https://www.pressreader.com/usa/publishers-weekly/20250908/281595246664217?srsltid=AfmBOorlEagLlF8Z_no3TdDKxQUNXd1jvCkmIDVVTveksuwd30j09Jy6  HRCYED: https://hrcyed.my.canva.site/ Aaron - https://thelemur.org/2025/08/20/on-performative-reading/