This month's book brings all of the winter vibes and themes of love, belief, power, hope, and autonomy. Joined by Flavia Brunetti as a special co-host, we discuss The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden. Since it's a book club, there are MANY spoilers.

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Credits:

Host: Demi Utley, ⁠https://demiutley.substack.com/⁠

Co-Host: Flavia Brunetti, https://www.flaviinrome.com/ & https://flaviinrome.substack.com/

Audio Production - Gregory Mikels

Additional credits for the music used during the intro and outro:

Remix Composition & Production - Gregory Mikels

Danse Sacrée composed by Claude Debussy Public DomainPerformed by the United States Marine Chamber Orchestra with Major Jason K. Fettig, conducting, MSgt Karen Grimsey, harp soloist on Aug. 14, 2010, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia.

The Carnival of the Animals composed by Camille Saint-Saëns License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en PerformersPianos: Neil and Nancy O'DoanOrchestra: Seattle Youth Symphony, conducted by Vilem Sokol.Recorded 1980

Original music links:https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Danse_Sacr%C3%A9e.ogg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Camille_Saint-Sa%C3%ABns_-_The_Carnival_of_the_Animals.ogg

Fantasy may not be our world, but many books have changed how we see the world around us. In this episode, special guest Flavia Brunetti joins us to share the books that transformed how we think. If you’re craving a read that stays with you well beyond the last page, this is the episode for you!

Order Flavia's book, The Web of Time here: https://www.weboftimebook.com/

Flavia's Substack, "Homing Signals": https://flaviinrome.substack.com/

Let us know what you think in the comments, and as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe.

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Credits:

Host: Demi Utley, ⁠https://demiutley.substack.com/⁠

Co-Host: Marianne Boules

Audio Production - Gregory Mikels

Additional credits for the music used during the intro and outro:

• Remix Composition & Production - Gregory Mikels

• Danse Sacrée composed by Claude Debussy

• Public Domain

• Performed by the United States Marine Chamber Orchestra with Major Jason K. Fettig, conducting, MSgt Karen Grimsey, harp soloist on Aug. 14, 2010, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia.

• The Carnival of the Animals composed by Camille Saint-Saëns

• License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en

• Performers

• • Pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan

  • Orchestra: Seattle Youth Symphony, conducted by Vilem Sokol.

  • Recorded 1980

Original music links:

• https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Danse_Sacr%C3%A9e.ogg

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Camille_Saint-Sa%C3%ABns_-_The_Carnival_of_the_Animals.ogg

We dive into Alix Harrow's latest novel, The Everlasting. From the time travel magic to our favorite characters to the deep themes prevalent throughout the novel, we cover all of it. If you loved The Everlasting and want a lengthy discussion of the book, this is the episode for you!

Let us know what you think in the comments, and as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe.

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Credits:

Host: Demi Utley, ⁠https://demiutley.substack.com/⁠

Co-Host: Marianne Boules

Audio Production - Gregory Mikels

Additional credits for the music used during the intro and outro:

• Remix Composition & Production - Gregory Mikels

• Danse Sacrée composed by Claude Debussy

• Public Domain

• Performed by the United States Marine Chamber Orchestra with Major Jason K. Fettig, conducting, MSgt Karen Grimsey, harp soloist on Aug. 14, 2010, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia.

• The Carnival of the Animals composed by Camille Saint-Saëns

• License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en

• Performers

• • Pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan

  • Orchestra: Seattle Youth Symphony, conducted by Vilem Sokol.

  • Recorded 1980

Original music links:

• https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Danse_Sacr%C3%A9e.ogg

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Camille_Saint-Sa%C3%ABns_-_The_Carnival_of_the_Animals.ogg

As part of a new series, we're diving into the fantasy books that made us (and our guests!). We cover our favorite childhood reads, the ones that made the biggest impression, and discuss which ones hold up all these years later.

This episode is spoiler-free, so feel free to listen for book recs!

Let us know what you think in the comments, and as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe.

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Credits:

Host: Demi Utley, ⁠https://demiutley.substack.com/⁠

Co-Host: Marianne Boules

Audio Production - Gregory Mikels

Additional credits for the music used during the intro and outro:

• Remix Composition & Production - Gregory Mikels

• Danse Sacrée composed by Claude Debussy

• Public Domain

• Performed by the United States Marine Chamber Orchestra with Major Jason K. Fettig, conducting, MSgt Karen Grimsey, harp soloist on Aug. 14, 2010, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia.

• The Carnival of the Animals composed by Camille Saint-Saëns

• License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en

• Performers

• • Pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan

  • Orchestra: Seattle Youth Symphony, conducted by Vilem Sokol.

  • Recorded 1980

Original music links:

• https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Danse_Sacr%C3%A9e.ogg

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Camille_Saint-Sa%C3%ABns_-_The_Carnival_of_the_Animals.ogg

For November's book club, we are joined by author Kell Woods to chat about the behind-the-scenes of Upon A Starlit Tide and all of spoilers we know you're dying to talk about. It's a fascinating conversation about history, magic, and humanity.

At the beginning of the episode, Kell shares a few of the beautifully-designed special editions of her books. You can check them out here:

Upon a Starlit Tide Owlcrate Edition

A Starlit Tide Book Box by Lunarya

All Kell Woods books on Owlcrate

After the Forest Illumicrate Edition

Host: Demi Utley, ⁠https://demiutley.substack.com/⁠

Co-Host: Marianne Boules

Audio Production - Gregory Mikels

Additional credits for the music used during the intro and outro:

• Remix Composition & Production - Gregory Mikels

• Danse Sacrée composed by Claude Debussy

• Public Domain

• Performed by the United States Marine Chamber Orchestra with Major Jason K. Fettig, conducting, MSgt Karen Grimsey, harp soloist on Aug. 14, 2010, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia.

• The Carnival of the Animals composed by Camille Saint-Saëns

• License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en

• Performers

• • Pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan

  • Orchestra: Seattle Youth Symphony, conducted by Vilem Sokol.

  • Recorded 1980

Original music links:

• https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Danse_Sacr%C3%A9e.ogg

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Camille_Saint-Sa%C3%ABns_-_The_Carnival_of_the_Animals.ogg

Sometimes you're in the mood for a fantasy story, but you can't find the right kind. That's where fantasy subgenres come in. In this episode, we chat about the vibe of different fantasy subgenres and share examples of each so you can find a book to satisfy your mood.

What's your favorite subgenre?!

Let us know what you think in the comments, and as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe.

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Credits:

Host: Demi Utley, ⁠https://demiutley.substack.com/⁠

Co-Host: Marianne Boules

Audio Production - Gregory Mikels

Additional credits for the music used during the intro and outro:

• Remix Composition & Production - Gregory Mikels

• Danse Sacrée composed by Claude Debussy

• Public Domain

• Performed by the United States Marine Chamber Orchestra with Major Jason K. Fettig, conducting, MSgt Karen Grimsey, harp soloist on Aug. 14, 2010, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia.

• Neptune, The Planets composed by Gustav Holst

• License - https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

• Performed by Berliner Philharmoniker in 1981

• The Carnival of the Animals composed by Camille Saint-Saëns

• License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en

• Performers

• • Pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan

  • Orchestra: Seattle Youth Symphony, conducted by Vilem Sokol.

  • Recorded 1980

Original music links:

• https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Danse_Sacr%C3%A9e.ogg

• https://archive.org/details/gustav-holst-the-planets-op.-32

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Camille_Saint-Sa%C3%ABns_-_The_Carnival_of_the_Animals.ogg

To celebrate spooky season, our book club read this month is Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab. In this episode, we chat about how Schwab's vampires differ from other vampires, a deep dive into each of the characters, how the themes of this novel connect to present day, and more!

Let us know what you think in the comments, and as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe.

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Credits:

Host: Demi Utley, https://demiutley.substack.com/

Co-Host: Marianne Boules

Audio Production - Gregory Mikels

Additional credits for the music used during the intro and outro:

• Remix Composition & Production - Gregory Mikels

• Danse Sacrée composed by Claude Debussy

• Public Domain

• Performed by the United States Marine Chamber Orchestra with Major Jason K. Fettig, conducting, MSgt Karen Grimsey, harp soloist on Aug. 14, 2010, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia.

• The Planets composed by Gustav Holst

• License - https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

• Performed by Berliner Philharmoniker in 1981

• The Carnival of the Animals composed by Camille Saint-Saëns

• License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en

• Performers

• • Pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan

  • Orchestra: Seattle Youth Symphony, conducted by Vilem Sokol.

  • Recorded 1980

Original music links:

• https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Danse_Sacr%C3%A9e.ogg

• https://archive.org/details/gustav-holst-the-planets-op.-32

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Camille_Saint-Sa%C3%ABns_-_The_Carnival_of_the_Animals.ogg

This episode is for anyone who wants to read a new fantasy book but doesn’t have time to commit to a full series. We cover our favorite stand alone fantasy novels, perfect for diving into a new world (or several) without committing the next few months of your reading life to the same place.

If you have any stand alone fantasy books that you love, comment below and let us know!

Credits:

Host: Demi Utley, ⁠⁠https://demiutley.substack.com/⁠⁠

Co-Host: Marianne Boules

Audio Production - Gregory Mikels

Additional credits for the music used during the intro and outro:

• Remix Composition & Production - Gregory Mikels

• Danse Sacrée composed by Claude Debussy

• Public Domain

• Performed by the United States Marine Chamber Orchestra with Major Jason K. Fettig, conducting, MSgt Karen Grimsey, harp soloist on Aug. 14, 2010, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia.

• The Planets composed by Gustav Holst

• License - ⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/⁠⁠

• Performed by Berliner Philharmoniker in 1981

• The Carnival of the Animals composed by Camille Saint-Saëns

• License - ⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en⁠⁠

• Performers

• • Pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan

  • Orchestra: Seattle Youth Symphony, conducted by Vilem Sokol.

  • Recorded 1980

Original music links:

• ⁠⁠https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Danse_Sacr%C3%A9e.ogg⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠https://archive.org/details/gustav-holst-the-planets-op.-32⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Camille_Saint-Sa%C3%ABns_-_The_Carnival_of_the_Animals.ogg⁠⁠