Ladies in the Library's Podcast

Kiley and Sam summarize and discuss this beautiful, heart-wrenching retelling of the Trojan War. In this episode, the hosts discuss the moments that moved them and the aspects that held them back from fulling enjoying the book. Although this story has been told many times and many ways over the millennia, it is highly recommended that you read the book before listening to the episode as spoilers that are unique to this version will be discussed. 

Join Kiley and Sam as they continue to discuss Kiley's first ever read-through of the A Court of Thorns and Roses Series. In this episode your hosts discuss Kiley's impressions so far after completing A Court of Thorns and Roses and A Court of Mist and Fury - the first two books in the series. Spoilers for the entire Maasverse may be revealed. This is not an in-depth summary and review of these novels, but rather, a casual conversation between friends about a collection of books beloved by many. 

Kiley and Sam discuss this extremely emotional read by Christina Lauren. In this episode, the hosts get personal as they delve into the beautifully high highs and devastatingly low lows of this novel. Spoilers abound and plot twists are revealed, so reading the novel before listening is highly recommended!

Join Kiley and Sam as they embark on a new journey covering Kiley's first ever read-through of the A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas! In this episode your hosts discuss what the future of this adventure will look, the order the books will be read, and their expectations diving in. Spoilers for the entire Maasverse may be revealed. This is not an in-depth summary and review of these novels, but rather, a casual conversation between friends about a collection of books beloved by many. 

Kiley and Sam discuss the second novel in the Empyrean series. The hosts delve into the difficulties they encountered acquiring the book, the social media presence of this novel, and all of the things they liked, loved, and...didn't quite love about Iron Flame. 

Kiley and Sam summarize and discuss the cozy, magical novel Small Town, Big Magic by Hazel Beck. In this episode, the hosts discuss what they loved and didn't quite love about this book and its incredible cast of characters!

Kiley and Sam summarize and discuss the immensely popular fantasy novel, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. With a shocking cliffhanger ending and a sequel releasing November 7, 2023, the hosts dive into all the things they loved (and a few things they didn't) about this book as well as their theories of what is to come next in this 5-book series!

Kiley and Sam delve into questions that help you get to know them as hosts and readers. Learn about why they started a podcast, what they're currently reading, and what their TBR lists look like!

Kiley and Sam summarize and discuss the gothic novel Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. In this episode, the hosts discuss the incredible symbolism and wild storylines of this haunting tale! Reading the novel before listening is highly recommended. 

Kiley and Sam summarize and discuss the romantic summer novel, Book Lovers by Emily Henry. In this episode, the hosts discuss sisterly relationships, budding romances, and personal development as well as answer some of the discussion questions in the back of the book! Reading the novel before listening is highly recommended.