Episodes

  • House of Sky and Breath Chapters 25 - 29 (Part 2)

    House of Sky and Breath Chapters 25 - 29 (Part 2)
    Sep 5 2024
    This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 6, where they review Chapters 25 through 29. As Tharion faces the River Queen, Ruhn faces his father, and both are torn down by their ruthless city heads. Meanwhile, Bryce demands that Cormac teach her how to teleport, a skill if learned will make her unstoppable. While the boys watch Sunball and under the guise of going to the gym, Bryce and Hunt are joined by Fury and Juniper to search for Emile in the Meat Market. Bryce and Hunt blow off steam before their journey the following day to the Bone Quarter, where comfortable lies are uncovered to the horrifying truth of what happens to dearly departed souls subject to the Under-King’s dominion. Sponsors: Get better sleep now with Blissy and use BOOKTALKPOD to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/BOOKTALKPOD Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365 day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Interview with Olivia Muenter

    Interview with Olivia Muenter
    Sep 4 2024
    This week we have a special bonus episode! We had the opportunity to interview Olivia Muenter and discuss her debut novel Such a Bad Influence. Olivia is a writer and cohost of Bad On Paper, a weekly podcast about books, life, and everything in between. Olivia's previous work has appeared on Refinery 29, Huffpost, Glamour.com and more. Find Olivia on Instagram: @oliviamuenter Website: https://www.oliviamuenter.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 25 - 29 (Part 1)

    House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 25 - 29 (Part 1)
    Sep 3 2024
    This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 6, where they review Chapters 25 through 29. As Tharion faces the River Queen, Ruhn faces his father, and both are torn down by their ruthless city heads. Meanwhile, Bryce demands that Cormac teach her how to teleport, a skill if learned will make her unstoppable. While the boys watch Sunball and under the guise of going to the gym, Bryce and Hunt are joined by Fury and Juniper to search for Emile in the Meat Market. Bryce and Hunt blow off steam before their journey the following day to the Bone Quarter, where comfortable lies are uncovered to the horrifying truth of what happens to dearly departed souls subject to the Under-King’s dominion. Sponsors: Get better sleep now with Blissy and use BOOKTALKPOD to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/BOOKTALKPOD Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365 day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 20 - 24 (Part 2)

    House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 20 - 24 (Part 2)
    Aug 29 2024
    This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 5, where they review Chapters 20 through 24. Tharion avoids the River Queen’s daughter in favor of processing his feelings about Aidas and Cormac’s revelation. At the same time, Hunt is forced to escort Baxian around the Comitium before he can return home to Bryce. Despite the day's surprises, Bryce and Hunt find time to enjoy themselves. Under the watchful eyes of his friends, Ruhn makes contact with Agent Daybright for the first time. The next day, while Tharion and Ithan hunt down clues that lead to Emile, Bryce, and Ruhn make their way to their weekly magic training, only for Ruhn to be spirited away by reapers claiming to be sent by the Prince of the Pit. With the help of Cormac, Bryce rescues Ruhn and wields a blade that can kill the unkillable: The Starsword. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 20 - 24 (Part 1)

    House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 20 - 24 (Part 1)
    Aug 27 2024
    This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 5, where they review Chapters 20 through 24. Tharion avoids the River Queen’s daughter in favor of processing his feelings about Aidas and Cormac’s revelation. At the same time, Hunt is forced to escort Baxian around the Comitium before he can return home to Bryce. Despite the day's surprises, Bryce and Hunt find time to enjoy themselves. Under the watchful eyes of his friends, Ruhn makes contact with Agent Daybright for the first time. The next day, while Tharion and Ithan hunt down clues that lead to Emile, Bryce, and Ruhn make their way to their weekly magic training, only for Ruhn to be spirited away by reapers claiming to be sent by the Prince of the Pit. With the help of Cormac, Bryce rescues Ruhn and wields a blade that can kill the unkillable: The Starsword. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 14 - 19 (Part 2)

    House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 14 - 19 (Part 2)
    Aug 22 2024
    This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 4, where they review Chapters 14 through 19. A disgruntled Hunt begins his day learning that he is Baxian’s new tour guide to the city of Lunathion. Meanwhile, back at Bryce’s apartment, Tharion and Ithan watch the game while they wait for Bryce and company to return as planned. Ruhn escorts Bryce home from the archive, where they are unpleasantly surprised to find Aidas, Prince of the Chasm, in his cat form on Ithan’s lap. Aidas challenges Bryce to learn more about her powers, and drops the bomb of Agent Silverbow’s identity on the group before departing. When Prince Cormac threatens the gang when they show no interest of helping the greater good, Bryce and Hunt blow him off, though Ruhn thinks twice after speaking to Flynn and Declan. While Bryce and Hunt agree to renege on their Winter Solstice agreement, Ruhn agrees to help Cormac contact Agent Daybright. Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/BOOKTOK - to get 10% off your first month of therapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 14 - 19 (Part 1)

    House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 14 - 19 (Part 1)
    Aug 20 2024
    This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 4, where they review Chapters 14 through 19. A disgruntled Hunt begins his day learning that he is Baxian’s new tour guide to the city of Lunathion. Meanwhile, back at Bryce’s apartment, Tharion and Ithan watch the game while they wait for Bryce and company to return as planned. Ruhn escorts Bryce home from the archive, where they are unpleasantly surprised to find Aidas, Prince of the Chasm, in his cat form on Ithan’s lap. Aidas challenges Bryce to learn more about her powers, and drops the bomb of Agent Silverbow’s identity on the group before departing. When Prince Cormac threatens the gang when they show no interest of helping the greater good, Bryce and Hunt blow him off, though Ruhn thinks twice after speaking to Flynn and Declan. While Bryce and Hunt agree to renege on their Winter Solstice agreement, Ruhn agrees to help Cormac contact Agent Daybright. Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/BOOKTOK - to get 10% off your first month of therapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 10 - 13 (Part 2)

    House of Sky and Breath: Chapters 10 - 13 (Part 2)
    Aug 15 2024
    This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 3, where they review Chapters 10 through 13. Ithan struggles with purpose while the arrival of Pollux and Baxian sends Hunt into a tailspin. Though Bryce comes to assist with his release after Hunt and Pollux trade blows, she begs Hunt to not make the same mistake again in front of Celestina. Their evening is disrupted by Tharion, whose investigation has unearthed a connection between Sofie Renast and Danika Fendyr, and reveals his search for Emile. Despite Hunt’s warnings, Bryce is eager to find Emile and keep the boy safe, and begins her own line of questioning about Danika’s connection to Ophion and the rebel cause. Sponsor: One Skin! https://www.oneskin.co/ and use promo code BOOKTALK to get 15% off! Hello Fresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/booktalkkids to unlock this exclusive offer. Get one free kids’ meal per box for two months while your subscription is active. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 27 mins