Grab a snack, because this one is bound to make you hungry! Just make sure you take it from a trusted source and not, we don’t know, any fairies. Erin is getting everyone’s appetite up this week as they discuss food in fantasy novels—the familiar tropes, the history, and why readers feel so connected to it. Of course, they also sprinkle in some discussion on literary cookbooks. Get cozy, get snacking, and enjoy! Sources for this week’s episodes are: Why Do Fantasy Novels Have So Much Food? By Anne Ewbanks for Atlas Obscura https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/fantasy-books-food.amp The Fantastical Food of Fantasy Fiction by Beth Cato for Tor.com https://www.tor.com/2019/03/14/the-fantastical-food-of-fantasy-fiction/

Welcome to the first Book Swap Club! In this episode, MJ and Erin assigned each other a book they'd previously read that they thought the OTHER would love. Join us to hear about Erin's foray into Ruby Dixon, MJ's thoughts on romance villains, and, to no one's surprise, talk about sex. Happy swapping! 

It's time for the first Reading Roundup of 2023! Join Erin and MJ as they discuss the mountain of books they've read (nevermind the fact that half of it is alien/ monster smut!) Listen to MJ give a quick review of Ruby Dixon's new series, and Erin gush about another Casey McQuiston book. And keep your eye out for a hint of an upcoming episode topic