Novel Ideas

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!))📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Host Us on Your Podcast!: https://forms.gle/eAhPjNofem4HPYtS7Business Inquiries: [email protected]📖 Affiliate Links 📖Pango Books: https://pangobooks.com/ELSAROCHELLENew users can save $5 off their first order of $10+ by using code ELSAROCHELLE at checkout ♡📖 Get Social with Us! 📖Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/novelideasElsa’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/elsarochelleBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/novelideas.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Twitter: https://x.com/novelideas_podTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/novelideaspodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodElsa's GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/elsarochelleElsa’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lacunathelostChris’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/162528952-c-mallingerChris’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/teerexington

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 ultimatum: leave Lightlark or die with the island.Fearing the worst, Isla makes an appeal to Cleo to stay on Lightlark.We also witness the final version of Chris's version of Isla's musical voice. 😅📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Collab with Us: https://forms.gle/eAhPjNofem4HPYtS7Business Inquiries: [email protected]📖 Affiliate Links 📖Pango Books: https://pangobooks.com/ELSAROCHELLENew users can save $5 off their first order of $10+ by using code ELSAROCHELLE at checkout ♡📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Novel Ideas Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/novelideasElsa’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/elsarochelleBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/novelideas.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Twitter: https://x.com/novelideas_podLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodElsa's GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/elsarochelleElsa’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lacunathelostChris’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/162528952-c-mallingerChris’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/teerexington📖 Sources 📖Nightbane, Alex Aster

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 Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Collab with Us: https://forms.gle/eAhPjNofem4HPYtS7Business Inquiries: [email protected]📖 Affiliate Links 📖Pango Books: https://pangobooks.com/ELSAROCHELLENew users can save $5 off their first order of $10+ by using code ELSAROCHELLE at checkout ♡📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/novelideasElsa’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/elsarochelleBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/novelideas.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Twitter: https://x.com/novelideas_podLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodElsa's GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/elsarochelleElsa’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lacunathelostChris’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/162528952-c-mallingerChris’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/teerexington📖 Sources 📖Nightbane, Alex AsterAlex Aster on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexasterAlex Aster’s Rom-Com Novel ‘Summer in the City’ Sets Film Adaptation at New Line Cinema (EXCLUSIVE): https://variety.com/2025/film/news/summer-in-the-city-movie-alex-aster-new-line-cinema-1236395779/

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/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Collab with Us: https://forms.gle/eAhPjNofem4HPYtS7Business Inquiries: [email protected] for Neurotica Erotica: [email protected]📖 Affiliate Links 📖Pango Books: https://pangobooks.com/ELSAROCHELLENew users can save $5 off their first order of $10+ by using code ELSAROCHELLE at checkout ♡📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/novelideasElsa’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/elsarochelleBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/novelideas.bsky.socialTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/novelideaspodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodElsa's GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/elsarochelleElsa’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lacunathelostChris’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/162528952-c-mallingerChris’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/teerexington

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 the present Oro teaches us that love is blindfolding your partner and hurling rocks at them. Seriously, it’s better than sex.📖 Ask Us Questions 📖NGL: https://ngl.link/novelideas📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Collab with Us: https://forms.gle/eAhPjNofem4HPYtS7Business Inquiries: [email protected] for Neurotica Erotica: [email protected]📖 Affiliate Links 📖Pango Books: https://pangobooks.com/ELSAROCHELLENew users can save $5 off their first order of $10+ by using code ELSAROCHELLE at checkout ♡📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖NovelIdeas Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/novelideasElsa’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/elsarochelleThreads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/novelideas.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodElsa's GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/elsarochelleChris’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/162528952-c-mallinger📖 Sources 📖Nightbane, Alex Aster

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 announces what her project is for Patreon in 2025! 🎊🎉📖 Ask Us Questions 📖NGL: https://ngl.link/novelideas📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Collab with Us: https://forms.gle/eAhPjNofem4HPYtS7Business Inquiries: [email protected]📖 Affiliate Links 📖Pango Books: https://pangobooks.com/ELSAROCHELLENew users can save $5 off their first order of $10+ by using code ELSAROCHELLE at checkout ♡📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖NovelIdeas Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/novelideasElsa’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/elsarochelleThreads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/novelideas.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodElsa's GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/elsarochelleChris’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/162528952-c-mallinger📖 Sources 📖Nightbane, Alex AsterGood Morning America, episode air date 11/12/2024Alex Aster on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexasterAlex Aster on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alex.aster

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 away to her coronation on Starling!📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Collab with Us: https://forms.gle/eAhPjNofem4HPYtS7Business Inquiries: [email protected]📖 Affiliate Links 📖Pango Books: https://pangobooks.com/ELSAROCHELLENew users can save $5 off their first order of $10+ by using code ELSAROCHELLE at checkout ♡📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/novelideasElsa’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/elsarochelleThreads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodElsa's GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/elsarochelleChris’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/162528952-c-mallinger📖 Sources 📖Nightbane, Alex AsterAlex Aster on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexaster/Alex Aster on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alex.aster

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 our socials and YouTube.))📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Collab with Us: https://forms.gle/eAhPjNofem4HPYtS7Business Inquiries: [email protected]📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/novelideasElsa’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/elsarochelleThreads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodElsa's GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/elsarochelleChris’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/162528952-c-mallinger📖 Sources 📖Nightbane, Alex AsterAlex Aster on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexaster/Alex Aster on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alex.asterExclusive: Alex Aster's ‘Summer in the City’ Excerpt is Hotter Than the Rest of Your TBR (Cosmopolitan): https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/books/a61588508/alex-aster-summer-in-the-city-excerpt/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZWHCcHgEphySuVrXBqkxG8OeQxmL45K8o-QCNyQ_CTiF6b1tRUwg8didM_aem_R86O2bWVABByHtAP4nN8_Q

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 Warnings: This episode contains a conversation about a character’s family responding cruelly to their coming out. If this sort of familial trauma isn’t safe for you to listen to, please skip this one or skip ahead when we get to this section (which starts at 19:21 and ends at 23:28). Your mental health is always the most important thing.This book also contains discussions about a character’s adoption, mentions of emotional abuse between partners and occasional mentions of recreational drug use.📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Collab with Us: https://forms.gle/eAhPjNofem4HPYtS7Business Inquiries: [email protected]📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/novelideasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NovelIdeasPodThreads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasElsa’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElsaRochelleElsa’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/elsarochelleElsa's GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/elsarochelleChris’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/162528952-c-mallinger📖 Sources 📖Argylle, Elly ConwayWhy Matthew Vaughn Still Believes He Could Make an ‘Argylle’ Sequel (Collider): https://collider.com/argylle-2-matthew-vaughn/

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 her first official guesses as to who the traitor in our midst may actually be.((Correction on Elsa’s Twitch games; she is playing Pokemon Shining Pearl on Sundays instead of Silver Rival but this episode was recorded before the switch.))Trigger Warnings: This episode contains non-graphic mentions of a sexual assault. If this is too much for you right now, please protect your mental health and skip this one. Your health and safety is always the most important.This book also contains discussions about a character’s adoption, mentions of emotional abuse between partners and occasional mentions of recreational drug use.📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Collab with Us: https://forms.gle/eAhPjNofem4HPYtS7Business Inquiries: [email protected]📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/novelideasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NovelIdeasPodThreads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodElsa’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElsaRochelleElsa’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/elsarochelle📖 Sources 📖Argylle, Elly ConwayWiki Article On The Nazi Gold Train: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazi_gold_train

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 secrets.Oh, and we’re bringing dabbing back!Trigger Warnings: this book contains discussions about a character’s adoption, mentions of emotional abuse between partners and occasional mentions of recreational drug use.📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Collab with Us: https://forms.gle/eAhPjNofem4HPYtS7Business Inquiries: [email protected]📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/novelideasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NovelIdeasPodThreads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodElsa’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElsaRochelleElsa’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/elsarochelleElsa's GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/elsarochelleChris’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/162528952-c-mallinger📖 Sources 📖Argylle, Elly Conway

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 and occasional mentions of recreational drug use.📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Collab with Us: https://forms.gle/eAhPjNofem4HPYtS7Business Inquiries: [email protected]📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/novelideasThreads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodElsa's GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/elsarochelleChris’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/162528952-c-mallinger📖 Sources 📖Argylle, Elly Conway

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 showing a little bit more than usual as they discuss what life before streaming was like. 👴🏻👵🏻((Editing Elsa: I mis-spoke when I stated that Roman Reigns is The Rock’s nephew. He is actually his cousin but I was so caught up in my realization that, for some reason, I said the wrong relation out loud.))📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Threads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspod📖 Sources 📖Argylle, Elly ConwayHappy Sad Confused Podcast- Vaughn Interviewhttps://youtu.be/Y03YwrUyI3A?si=VI00BV3tPVyeURH4Hollywood Reporter article - About the movie Argyllehttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/argylle-elly-conway-henry-cavill-apple-spy-mystery-1235220772/Regal movies - Vaughn interview.https://www.regmovies.com/movie-news/matthew-vaughn-uses-harry-potter-to-explain-argylleVariety- Box Office numbershttps://variety.com/2024/film/box-office/box-office-bob-marley-biopic-beats-madame-web-holiday-weekend-1235915397/The Telegraph- Interview with Authors reveal themselves.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/authors/elly-conway-argylle-real-true-identity-interview/Deadline- Opening numbers for Argyllehttps://deadline.com/2024/02/box-office-argylle-1235812281/

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 revealed the day it was announced. (There have since been multiple posts and a teaser on Cosmo’s website, linked below.)((Editing Elsa: I noticed, listening back, that there are some rough spots in the audio that were not present when we were working in our editor. Moving forward, we will listen to the rendered mp3s before deleting the rough drafts. I hope that you’ll forgive us as we learn from our mistakes.))📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Collab with Us: https://forms.gle/eAhPjNofem4HPYtS7Business Inquiries: [email protected]📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/novelideasThreads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasElsa's GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/elsarochelleChris’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/162528952-c-mallinger📖 Sources 📖Lightlark; Alex AsterAlex Aster’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexaster/Alex Aster’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alex.asterExclusive: Alex Aster's ‘Summer in the City’ Excerpt is Hotter Than the Rest of Your TBR (Cosmopolitan): https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/books/a61588508/alex-aster-summer-in-the-city-excerpt/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZWHCcHgEphySuVrXBqkxG8OeQxmL45K8o-QCNyQ_CTiF6b1tRUwg8didM_aem_R86O2bWVABByHtAP4nN8_Q

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 YouTube, there is a point where the edited audio overlaps for a few seconds towards the end. The original audio is no longer available for me to go in and fix so I apologize. The rest of the audio should be fine. I will try to be more mindful while we are editing the audio tracks moving forward. Thank you for your patience.))Lightlark- The Most Vibrant Display of Overhyped Failure (KrimsonRogue): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5LS_HQHjXAMap of Lightlark: https://www.patreon.com/posts/map-of-lightlark-107914958📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Business Inquiries: [email protected]📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/novelideasThreads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/168748068-novel-ideasElsa's GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/elsarochelleChris’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/162528952-c-mallinger📖 Sources 📖Lightlark, Alex Aster

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 Shadow Daddy Grim, dances with ghosts and continues to be completely obnoxious toward Oro.Castles crumble while yet other castles appear to possess bizarre architecture.Oh, and there’s more egg references.…and Cleo is still the bad guy.📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Business Inquiries: [email protected]📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/novelideasThreads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/168748068-novel-ideasElsa's GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/elsarochelleChris’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/162528952-c-mallinger📖 Sources 📖Lightlark, Alex Aster

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 accused of villainy.Azul is also a character in this book sometimes.📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck our Cursed Books Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JEO7K48Z2TUY/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1Check out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Business Inquiries: [email protected]📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/novelideasThreads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/168748068-novel-ideasElsa's GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/elsarochelle📖 Sources 📖Lightlark, Alex AsterListen to Alex Aster’s song You Think You’re: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6cz2L1mrDFe5jXhGPV2hs8?si=JCgAeXhvQ6OcecqsmwC7Yg

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 definitely the bad guy wink, wink.Oh, and Lightlark is a shining, cliffy thing with a yolky sun.📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Threads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/168748068-novel-ideasElsa's GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/elsarochelle📖 Sources 📖Lightlark; Alex AsterListen to Limbo by Alex Aster here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6cz2L1mrDFe5jXhGPV2hs8?si=5Zj7ZKUZR9esB4uojstntQ

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/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspod📖 Sources 📖The TikTok That Brought Me Here (@alex.aster): https://www.tiktok.com/@alex.aster/video/6939242279056035077‘Lightlark’: the very first clickbait novel (Daily Trojan): https://dailytrojan.com/2022/09/15/lightlark-the-very-first-clickbait-novelDeadline City: Tiktok Tavern w/Alex Aster (season 5, episode 8): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5WsVzdTrdmAnkEOvtYh3if?si=eef46f7b4f1a4ca3Tiktok author Alex Aster has everyone upset (Reads with Rachel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epib1H5Su-Uthe booktok industry plant (Swell Entertainment): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhMRyng0wngthe cult of booktok (Swell Entertainment): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44MHR2iZtNo&t=270sdid tiktok ruin publishing? (Swell Enterntainment): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0r0u_AqbHwStressed? A College senior designed an app for that (The Daily Pennsylvanian): https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/01/springpop-eliminate-student-stressHow Negativity-Busting App Springpop Can Help You Get Creative (Brit+Co): https://www.brit.co/creativity-app-springpop/Meet The 27-Year-Old Latinx Entrepreneur Who Is Now Worth $220 Million (Forbes): https://www.forbes.com/sites/kerryadolan/2022/08/10/meet-the-27-year-old-latinx-entrepreneur-who-is-now-worth-220-million/?sh=3b923853246d

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 bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Threads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/168748068-novel-ideasElsa's GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/elsarochelle📖 Sources 📖Trouble; Mark Millar (author), Frank Cho (artist)

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 friend.But the most important lesson of all is that Brunch is the most important meal of the day.📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Threads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspod📖 Sources 📖How to Be a Boyfriend; Rebecca A. Marquis

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 IdeasJoin us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Get Social with Novel Ideas!Threads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/novelideas.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodSourcesCheck, Please! Dating, Mating & Extricating; Janice DickisonNo Lifeguard on Duty The Accidental Life of the World’s First Supermodel; Janice DickinsonEverything About Me Is Fake… and I’m Perfect; Janice DickinsonListen to Janice's EP I Coined It: https://open.spotify.com/album/0onN3EzSW3m6ZIZkHExP9O?si=tGOI5G3uTzOUXbj8H5f5sg

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 Dickinson through her third book Check, Please!.Support Novel IdeasJoin us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodGet Social with Novel Ideas!Threads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/novelideas.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodSourcesCheck, Please! Dating, Mating & Extricating; Janice DickisonNo Lifeguard on Duty The Accidental Life of the World’s First Supermodel; Janice DickinsonEverything About Me Is Fake… and I’m Perfect; Janice Dickinson

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 IdeasJoin us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodGet Social with Novel Ideas!Threads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/novelideas.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodSourcesTrue Allegiance; Ben ShapiroNational Crime Statistics: https://www.fbi.gov/The Bundyville Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fqTMhGPFmUnUvkM8tjKy2“Facts” music video by Tom McDonald x Ben Shapiro: https://youtu.be/5kGpohEpuTE?si=5QThMOsv5jFxLO_SFACTS, The Music Industry and Censorship with Tom McDonald: https://youtu.be/l5P4OVHdrWo?si=24i-PPfSEMCx-Y8Y

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 tries to seduce the listeners using only Ben Shapiro's poetic writing.Support Novel IdeasJoin us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodGet Social with Novel Ideas!Threads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/novelideas.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodSourcesTrue Allegiance; Ben Shapiro

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 Shapiro’s views in general- truly are.Take a deep breath because this one is a real doozy….Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery!Support the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi !Get Social with Novel Ideas!Threads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/novelideas.bsky.socialLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodSourcesTrue Allegiance; Ben ShapiroThe Future Once Happened Here; Fred SiegelThe Bundyville Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fqTMhGPFmUnUvkM8tjKy2Sharpton: Blacks Can’t Act Decently Without More Government Payouts via Breitbart: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2014/12/08/sharpton-blacks/

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.