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We are into book two of Legendary and we must ask ourselves....is this a DNF????Happy Listening,K&K

We're already on the third book of the four Sherlock Holmes novels that catapulted Doyle into literary immortality! So. Does Baskervilles stand the test of time? Happy Listening,K&K

After watching Murder by Death Amazon recommended this 2023 movie staring Mischa Barton and everyone's favorite Irish detective from Castle, Seamus Dever. Murder by Death made us laugh so much and landed the satirical theme of the movie, so we decided to chance it with this unknown whodunit. It was....wow...a real experience. Happy Listening,K&K

We are diving into the world of Caraval following heroine Scarlett (aka Crimson) as she navigates a game where nothing is as it seems. After her sister Tella is kidnapped, she relucantly aceepts the aid of Julian, a man she doesn't trust but finds herself needing. This is a teen book but some of the elements felt VERY adult. The concept is fantastic, but was it well executed? Find out in today's episode. Happy Listening, K&K

The Sign of Four...so ominous. Why not three? Or two? Why four? In this second Sherlock Holmes novel we meet a damsel in distress who catches the eye of dear Watson, a twin brother dies grinning, and a man with a wooden leg is difficult to find...Will the second novel be a better experience than the first? Time will tell!Happy Listening,K&K

As part of our Month of Sherlock, we watched the new Amazon Prime series YOUNG SHERLOCK.We breakdown the entire tv series on this episode!Happy Listening,K&K

The final installment in the original Mistborn triolgy ends with HERO OF AGES...but who IS the Hero of Ages? Well of Ascension wasn't as great as our introduction to Sanderson's misty world but we have high hopes the conclusion will satisfy.Happy Listening, K&K

The beginning of an epic hero and his equally heroic sidekick. We are tacking the OG works of world renowned author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his most famous characters: Sherlock Homes and Dr. John Watson. Are we as impressed as the masses in the late 19th century? Or does living 138 years into the future mar the experience? Happy Listening!K&K

*jazz hands*"Amaze amaze!""Fist my bump!"We read the book and now we're watching the film. These two Kates WENT TO THE THEATER and saw a RECENT film. What?! Who are we? Oh, I know...we're two Kates who loved Andy Weir's book and couldn't wait for the movie to come out. How does it compare? Is this a better book to film adaptation than The Martian? Happy Listening,K&K

BOOK TWO in the Mistborn Saga and the second in the OG trilogy by Brandon Sanderson.A year after the Lord Ruler was offed in a most fantastical manner, we find the land sinking further into despair and unrest and -- dare I say it? MIST? Is the mist good or bad or neither? OR BOTH? How the heck is everyone living in this harsh environment? So many questions. Help us with our qualms and hear our tirades on today's episode.Happy Listening!K&K

What do you do when you go on a family reunion trip to a ski lodge but everyone pretty much hates you? What about when you ratted your brother out for muder and everyone sided with HIM and not you? Ernest is the likeable protagonist of this quirky novel where EVERYONE HAS KILLED SOMEONE....but who, how, and why?Tune in to today's episode ot find out. K&K

We've been Frugal Wizards, now its time to visit The Final Empire and see what all the fuss is about. Between leaping over buildings and transparent scavengers that like bones, we've never been in a world quite like this one...Is that a good thing? Happy Listening,K&K

The Martian is one of Kate's favorite books and the movie is a faithful adaption of Andy Weir's novel. Will a stellar cast and out-of-this-world plot, we're gonna see if the movie impressed Other Kate.Happy Listening,K&K

I promise you the entire podcast isn't us just repeating the number 42. Happy Listening,K&K

We've seen the movie. We've swooned over Wesley.We've cheered for Inigo. We've rhymed with Fezzik.Now it's time we found out where the magic started. William Goldman's CLASSIC tale of true love started on the page and to the page we return. Does it hold the same spark of magic as the movie?Happy Listening,K&K

We went back in time for this parody, satirical, comedy of the most absurd proportions. Indeed, hilarious. Thoroughly insane. Find out how much we laughed....if at all. Happy Listening,K&KTrigger warning: if you watch, there are some jokes and portrayals that did not age well.

We've watched the movie (2018) and now its time to read where it all started. Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows takes us on a correspondance adventure through the eyes of Juliet Ashton and a community of Islanders bonded together by unlikely friendship. At the heart of the novel is Elizabeth Mckenna -- without her, there is no literary society. And without Juliet Ashton, there is no book revealing the details of the harrowing five years spent trapped on the island of Guernsey. Come with us as we compare and contrast the book and movie and talk about the moral dilemma that can only be heightened by the strain of war. Happy Listening,K&K

If someone left you a villainous empire, what would do? And if you discovered that animals were apart of management, would that scare you or...I don't know....change your life?Charlie is plucked from obscurity and thrown headlong into the adventure of a lifetime with nothing but his ENTIRE LIFE hanging in the balance. "Good luck, Chuck. Love, Hera (probably)" Happy Listening,K&K

We're gearing up for Enola Holmes 3 release this year by taking a walk down memory lane.We moved passed the mystery and plunged deep into family dynamics, societal expectations, and who is our favorite Sherlock?Happy Listening,K&K

A world of monsters. Unlikely heroes. Devastation. Deception.The bottom of Vanalf...In Hunsaker's novel we are transported to a fantastical world under seige by monsters and their encroaching dimensions. With time running out, they must get to the bottom of Vanalf -- only then can they have hope of saving their country...and the world.Happy Listening!K&K

What would you do if you could buy your own dimension and become a wizard? Would you get the cheap package, happy to have another reality to rule?--or would you sink yourself into debt to get the best (non plague version) society possible? This book isn't really about that.At all.It's actually about a man who wakes up in a dimension that. belongs to someone else....a dimension that doesn't want them there. Now what? Well, let's find out.Happy Listening,K&K

Agatha Christie has GOT to have the most TV/Book adaptions than any other author in the world. Please let me know if I'm (Kate) is wrong. Netflix took a crack at The Seven Dials which was panned by critics when it first released in 1929. Are we going to do the same to this adaption????Let's find out. K&K

We took a walk down memory lane to Kate's youth and her favorite author at the time, Ted Dekker. A lot has been explained about Kate from this read lol Happy Listening!K&K

Anthony Horowitz, the creator of Alex Ryder, delivers a book full of twist and turns that pleased the Kates! Happy Listening!K&K

We're finally diving into Argylle, the movie that took the media by storm in 2021. Was it worth the hype and swirling rumors? Henry Cavil teased as a lead spy with Bryce Dallas Howard as an unassuming spy novelist -- but is everything as it seems? The answer is obvious. No. Nothing is as it seems. Happy Listening! Love the Master Spoilers,K&K

ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: LISTENED TO A PODCAST REVIEWWe are wading into the world of LitRPG with today's review! If you appreciate a good video game, love science fiction with a dash of fantasy, or at least love a good DOOMSDAY scenario -- join us for this one! Happy Listening!K&K

We are going where no man has gone before....the FINAL FRONTIER. Space.We're going to space with Ryland Grace. Author of the critically acclaimed novel The Martian, we dive in to Andy Weir's 2021 sci-fi novel in today's episode. Let's do it! K&K

Niether Kate has been blown away by the mystery of the Knives Out movies. Glass Onion was downright laughable. BUT Rian Johnson make have just pulled a fast one on us --- in intrigue? mystery? or maybe something deeper? 0Happy Listening! K&K

Kate grew up watching Jimmy Stewart as the heroic, warm-hearted George in It's a Wonderful Life! Kate has never seen it! In this episode we walk down memory lane and forge new paths as we discuss this classic Christmas movie just in time for Christmas 2025! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!K&K

We tried again.Our theme is hope. We have to maintain hope that an Agatha Christie adaption can be a fantastic "whodunnit". K&K

We LOVE mystery.We LOVE Christmas.We LOVE Agatha Christie.....what could go wrong? K&K

"Hey Google, what are some lighthearted and funny reads?" 1. Big Trouble by Dave BarryAnd that is how this saga began. K&K

We have left the Inheritance Cycle behind, but the World of Eragon hasn't disappeared! One of the most capitvating characters of the series is getting his own BOOK. Lets do this! Happy Listening,K&K

Wicked: For GoodBut is it GOOD? Can it defy gravity (and the critics) a second time? Will it rise to the occasion or will it burst our musical bubble? K&K

Bank robbery. Group of strangers.Father and son cops with fractured relationship.Corrupt banking system.What could go wrong? Happy Listening,K&K

We revist Eragon a year after the events of Inheritance and hopefully get some answers that Inheritance didn't answer.

Sometimes you just want a lighthearted movie to watch, so we decided to review Disney's Elio - it was a box office flop but well loved on Rotten Tomatoes! Does it pass the Kate Test? K&K

Christopher Paolini wraps up his fantasy epic with the fourth installment. So many questions to be answered! K&K

We visit a millenial classic made in 1984 and referenced in pop culture like it's someones job. Does it stand the test of time or does nostalgia play a bigger role in keeping it relevant? K&K

Third installment in the Inheritance Cycle is about to get the K&K Double Smackdown*, so hope you are read-up and ready to tackle the biggest book in the cycle yet!

Have you ever wondered what a book club was like, what in entails, and if it's worth the effort? Kate and Kate share about their book clubs (past and present) and ways you can get involved with your own and join a community! K&K

Thunderbolts* was a highly anticipated Marvel release in May of 2025 and performed well in the box office and with critics -- it holds a high score on Rotten Tomatoes (which is great since Marvel has dropped some bombs lately).BUT DOES IT PASS THE K&K TEST??????Find out. K&K

The second installment in the Inheritance Cycle is ELDEST. Paolini's fantasy captivated an entire generation of fantasy lovers revitalizing dragon lore and future fantasy-lovers world wide.We dive into book two with a measure of love and scrutiny to see if these books stand in adulthood. Join the conversation! K&K

Doing another double whammy! We're finishing up Keeper of the Lost Cities with book 9 and 9.5 as we await book TEN (supposedly releasing in November). It's been a long road. The kids have been through it (still no therapist). BUT CAN WE TALK ABOUT CHAPTER 42Happy Listening!K&K

We're giving Peter S. Beagle another shot with The Last Unicorn! We were a little disappointed with I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons, so we decided to give his more well known novel a read for the sake of fairness. So...join us for a in-depth look at The Last Unicorn and hear our opinions on whether or not it deserves the praise.Happy Listening,K&K

We love a good whodunnit, but do we love a movie about a play about a whodunnit? Who nows.Will Sam Rockwell and Saorise Ronan as are leads Inspector and Constable, we enter a quirky world full of charm...but will the murder satisfy the Kates? Happy Listening!K&KINSTAGRAM <--

We are doing a TWO FOR ONE today with book 8 and 8.5 of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series. We were both pretty let down by Flashback, so we're hoping Shannon redeems herself with Legacy and Unlocked...but...ya know...will she??Happy Listening!K&KCheck us out on Instagram :)

We're diving into a Netflix newbie with an all-star cast! We are always on the hunt for a good whodunnit -- will this meet our standards?K&K

It's a classic, right? Bursting on the scene in 2003 and spending just sky of THREE YEARS on the New York Times Best Sellers List, we are diving into the fantasy of our childhood. Happy Listening,K&KSee you on the gram :)

OhhhhNooooWill this be the book that ENDS our read of the Keepers series????? Happy Listening,K&K