Best Female Protagonist Podcasts (2025)

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S1E11: The Surface of Depth 24:44

5d ago24:44

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🟦 Episode 11: "The Surface of Depth" 🔻 Some investigations reveal more about the investigator than the crime.🔻 Fiona awakens in a chamber filled with clocks, restrained and branded with a symbol that burns into her flesh. Sister Evelyn and Sister Marie prepare for an elaborate ritual. Detective Chen analyzes evidence in her chaotic office, haunted …

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Black & White Films 1:57:46

11d ago1:57:46

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Send us a text Black and white films were practically the film industry for the first 40 years, so there is an embarrassment of riches for us to choose from. No genre is off the table here, and with such classics as Casablanca, Psycho, 12 Angry Men and Plan 9 From Outer Space we have plenty to ponder for our top 10s. Black and White films haven't g…

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S1E10: Ritual Preparations 25:59

12d ago25:59

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🟦 Episode 10: "Ritual Preparations" 🔻 Some ceremonies are designed to break the cycle of time itself.🔻 The tension builds as Rita and Chen discuss the concept of memories as echoes, with Rita revealing her belief that she once lived as Fiona O'Connell. Fiona arrives at the Eccentric Mansion, where Mike watches anxiously from a distance. She is gree…

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Exhibit B for Bloopers 7:44

17d ago7:44

7:44

Before we go on hiatus, treat yourself to this display of tomfoolery and other paradox-encouraging behavior, Listeners! Join us round the Kitty Bowl via our Patreon. See us living our best #influencer lives on our socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S1E09: Being an Infinitas 19:20

19d ago19:20

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🟦 Episode 9: "Being an Infinitas" 🔻 Some targets have been hunted across centuries.🔻 Mike waits anxiously outside Whitney's Bar for Fiona, concerned about her safety after her reports of being followed. Meanwhile, in the present, Marcus analyzes signals from the nanotechnology bug, pinpointing Victor's location at the Eccentric Mansion. 🛜 Written, …

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Time 59:44

24d ago59:44

59:44

Begin message to leave behind for Listeners: Well, friends. It's time. See what I did there? Pageant night is upon us as I dictate this. Hopefully nothing crazy gets in our way like curveballs from Crown Currentsy or the church congregation. By the time you're listening to this, CC and I will likely be home. Whatever that means. It's been a pleasur…

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S1E08: Strategic Play 17:41

26d ago17:41

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🟦 Episode 8: "Strategic Play" 🔻 In a game across time, every move has consequences.🔻 Victor Starr awaits Rita Cruz at a corner table in the opulent Art Deco restaurant of the Four Seasons Hotel. It's her turn to play the game. 🛜 Written, created, produced, and sound designed by Mário Portela, this cinematic audio experience blends haunting soundsca…

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Show 45:41

1M ago45:41

45:41

Oh, food, glorious food. We're anxious to fuggedaboutit. Apparently. As the hangry congregation fasts, your favorite cat captain works very hard to keep this Same Boat afloat before the time flies make a meal of everyone. Some secret sauces regarding this place and its resident time travelers get accidentally unearthed along the way... Join us roun…

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S1E07: Veni, Vidi, Oblivi 21:44

1M ago21:44

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🟦 Episode 7: "Veni, Vidi, Oblivi" 🔻 Ancient power echoes through modern dreams.🔻 The story shifts dramatically to ancient Rome, where Amaltheia captivates the crowd as she approaches King Tarquin's throne. With commanding presence, she demands three hundred pieces of gold for her prophetic insights, demonstrating her power by burning books and reve…

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CC's Emergency Meditation! 2:53

1M ago2:53

2:53

This is a message specifically for Roach! Though maybe you can get something out it too, Listener, who knows. Things are getting dire over here. I'm sure everything will be explained in our next upload... if we survive that long... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fracking Around 42:35

1M ago42:35

42:35

Alright, listeners. It's CC's time to shine. And by "shine," I mean "struggle to type this and with generally everything else." As 2025's time flies start to take their toll on Roach, this newly anointed cat has got to figure out how to get her back in her right mind and keep our escape plan in progress. And not get stepped on. Join us round the Ki…

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S1E06: Eccentric Mansion 25:39

1M ago25:39

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🟦 Episode 6: "Eccentric Mansion" 🔻 Some estates hold more than just history within their walls.🔻 Detective Chen arrives at the imposing Mnemos Estate. Later at Rita's home office, Detective Chen interrogates Marcus about Fiona's connection to what she now calls the "Eccentric Mansion." 🛜 Written, created, produced, and sound designed by Mário Porte…

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Finding Out 41:09

1M ago41:09

41:09

The things we do for those we need. I mean, love. Yeah. CC and I spelunk into the bowels of the ship and our pasts in order to keep Grasshopper in the pageant and avoid the unimaginable headache of recasting. We unfortunately make discoveries that will change our relationship and on-mic dynamic forever. Join us round the Kitty Bowl via our Patreon!…

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Chapter 17: What the Manor Was Hiding 33:23

2M ago33:23

33:23

In the final episode of season 1 of The Novel Book Club Podcast, we unpack the chilling setting, complex characters, and the multiple timelines that tie past and present together within Lucey Foley's 'Midnight Feast'. Plus, we explore “what-if” scenarios that challenge how we think about guilt, glamour, and reinvention. As always, grab your favorit…

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S1E05: Times Gone By Yet to Come 27:32

2M ago27:32

27:32

🟦 Episode 5: "Times Gone By Yet to Come" 🔻 The past is never truly gone when memories travel through time.🔻 Step back in time as Fiona O'Connell navigates Whitney's Bar with practiced ease, serving drinks and engaging in playful banter with Mike Peterson's friends. In the present, Detective Chen studies Fiona's journal in her office, surrounded by …

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Sex 38:16

2M ago38:16

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Let's talk about it, baby. And how talking about it can apparently have weird consequences on certain churches and certain time travelers. This week, CC and I must overcome an abstinence course (more like obstacle course, am I right?) that is impeding our imperative creative juices (ugh, phrasing, sorry) if we're ever gonna get out of here. Who kno…

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Minisode 13: To Read or Not to Read 17:33

2M ago17:33

17:33

Welcome back to The Novel Book Club! Is it ever okay to stop reading a book before the end? In this episode, we explore the complex world of DNFing — the reasons readers walk away from books, the arguments for powering through, and how to decide what’s right for you. Whether you're on the fence or firmly on one side, this conversation might just ch…

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S1E04: Echoes in Time 19:23

2M ago19:23

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🟦 Episode 4: "Echoes in Time" 🔻Some walls hide more than just foundation.🔻 Marcus works intently at Rita's brownstone, attempting to hack into the Whitney's Bar archives. The tension builds as Chen and Rita arrive at Whitney's Bar, where Marcus confirms the existence of an undocumented basement level. Despite Chen's growing frustrations about the u…

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Drugs 42:24

2M ago42:24

42:24

We forgot about money! This week, we try to get some of that stuff to fund important things like wigs for the pageant and flowers for the garden. Oh, and food. Unfortunately, marketing strategies from the future apparently don't mix super well with your average modern Baptist human sensibilities... (CC notes here that calling our spaghetti-throwing…

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Action Films 2:15:56

2M ago2:15:56

2:15:56

Send us a text The perfect popcorn movie. The adrenaline rush you get from watching an action film is like no other cinema experience. Thrilling set pieces, chase sequences and great stunts are just some of the weapons in its armoury and the very good action films have the wow factor. The bad ones however can be hilarious as it is arguably the film…

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Chapter 16: Losing Yourself to the Dark 29:38

2M ago29:38

29:38

Welcome back to The Novel Book Club! In this episode, we return to the misty, cursed kingdom of Blunder to unravel the haunting finale of Two Twisted Crowns. Through cozy conversation and sharp "what if" questions, we explore loyalty, sacrifice, and whether love can survive even the darkest magic. Would you risk everything to break a curse—or cling…

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S1E03: Field Day 20:51

2M ago20:51

20:51

🟦 Episode 3: "Field Day" 🔻 Sometimes one is the lock and the other is the key 🔻 Rita confers with Marcus about the TimeKiller case, revealing her urgent need to recover Fiona O'Connell's hidden journals... but someone needs to open the door of a sealed place, who better than a Boston PD Detective? 🛜 Written, created, produced, and sound designed by…

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Minisode 12: If You Liked This, Read That 22:24

2M ago22:24

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Stuck in a book hangover and don't know what to read next? In this minisode installment, we're playing literary matchmaker! Whether you're looking for your next enemies to lovers romance, or a new fantasy magic system to obsess over, or even a knew thrill seeking adventure, The Novel Book Club has the next read for you. Tune in as we pair popular r…

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Rock n' Roll 45:54

2M ago45:54

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We're mounting the best pageant Same Boat Baptits Church has ever seen! It's our only way back home. Classic time traveler stuff. Though maybe navigating the time fathoms is easy compared to navigating the bureaucracy here... (CC insists I note here "No, it isn't." I'm not convinced.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S1E02: Hidden Patterns 21:20

2M ago21:20

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🟦 Episode 2: "Hidden Patterns" 🔻 Where intuition blurs the line between logic and the unexplained. 🔻 A routine day unravels as Rita Cruz and Detective Chen follow separate threads through Boston’s shadowed streets. What begins as coincidence soon hints at something far more intricate — patterns that refuse to stay buried. 🛜 Written, created, produc…

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The Pilot (and the Idiot) 59:05

2M ago59:05

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An influencer and pilot from the future crash-land in a 2025 Baptist church. We handle it all extremely gracefully. Written and Created by Heidi Fischer Performed by Heidi Fischer Dio Garner Alex Hanback Alexis Tipton Kelsey V Additional performances by Ñita Pendejo Squib Soundscaping and editing by Paloma Ortiz Music by Heidi and Alison Fischer Th…

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Chapter 15: Would You Embrace the Nightmare? 30:57

2M ago30:57

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Welcome back to The Novel Book Club! What if the voice in your head wasn’t just real—but the key to saving a cursed kingdom? This week, we're diving into Rachel Gillig's haunting fantasy, One Dark Window, where magic is forbidden, secrets are deadly, and power always comes at a price. Grab your favorite cozy blanket and snuggle up! Questions/Commen…

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S1E01: Blessed Cursed Luck 20:54

2M ago20:54

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🟦Episode 1: "Blessed Cursed Luck" 🔻 Where patterns reveal both destiny and danger. 🔻 Step into Boston's chaotic underworld as Rita Cruz navigates the high-stakes atmosphere of Lucky's gambling den. The tension continues at the Boston Police Department precinct, where a fatigued Rita meets with Detective Chen to discuss her undercover research at Lu…

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Season One: Mirror of Time 8:23

3M ago8:23

8:23

[🎧teaser] Get ready for your new audiodrama! INFINITAS - SEASON 1: Mirror of Time is an immersive urban thriller audiodrama with supernatural elements that transcends conventional storytelling. 🛜Written, created, produced, and sound designed by Mário Portela, this cinematic audio experience blends haunting soundscapes, emotionally complex character…

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Trailer 1:30

3M ago1:30

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Scared of the future? Join this time traveling duo in being more scared of your present! Crash-landing April 15th. AX6gPWXYY7rVagX9fiRD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Minisode 11: Do We Expect Too Much from Female Protagonists? 13:12

3M ago13:12

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Welcome back to The Novel Book Club! In this minisode installment, we're discussing whether or not we as readers have come to expect too much from female protagonists and why we need to adjust our expectations of our favorite heroines. Grab your favorite cozy blanket and snuggle up, let's begin! Questions/Comments? I want to hear them!! Reach out t…

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Chapter 14: Love, Loss, and Literary Feuds 28:30

3M ago28:30

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Welcome back to The Novel Book Club! In this week's episode we find ourselves in a beach house on the coast of Michigan, as two former college rivals challenge each other to a bet and may or may not fall in love while at it. In Emily Henry's Beach Read we explore what the story be like if there had never been a bet to begin with, or what if January…

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Minisode 10: Justice for Fanfiction 15:37

3M ago15:37

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Welcome back to The Novel Book Club! In this week's minisode installment, we're discussing the subgenre that is fanfiction and why in the year of 2025 we should be applauding and supporting this creative corner of the internet/literary world and not dismissing it as juvenile. Grab your favorite cozy blanket and snuggle up, let's begin! Questions/Co…

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Chapter 13: Ghostly Images, Sinister Secrets 31:31

3M ago31:31

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Welcome back to The Novel Book Club! In this week's episode we dive into Jason Rekulak's 'Hidden Pictures'. We discuss our experiences with the supernatural, whether we would have handled the situation the same as Mallory did, the use of literal illustrations in the book, and so much more. Grab your favorite cozy blanket and snuggle up! Questions/C…

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Minisode 9: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Ai in Lit 16:11

4M ago16:11

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Welcome back to The Novel Book Club! In this week's minisode installment, we're discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly of Ai's current role in the literary landscape. My sources: https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2023/07/06/seven-ways-ai-will-impact-authors-and-the-publishing-industry/ https://aibusiness.com/responsible-ai/the-a…

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Gene Hackman 1:46:10

4M ago1:46:10

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Send us a text A true legend of the cinema. The great Gene Hackman, who sadly passed away recently, was always going to command his own episode. With a career spanning over 4 decades and more than 70 films there is plenty of variety for our top 10 lists. Gene Hackman won numerous awards, including 2 Oscars. As an actor he was equally good in lead o…

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Chapter 12: Prythian's Grand Finale...For Now 38:02

4M ago38:02

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Welcome back to The Novel Book Club! In this week's episode we're back in Prythian looking at both of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Frost & Starlight and A Court of Silver Flames. We'll discuss what it would be like if Rhysand flexed those powers of his a little bit more, what it would have been like with an alternative ending to Silver Flames, and how…

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Minisode 8: Is Tamlin Really A Villain? 14:17

4M ago14:17

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Welcome back to The Novel Book Club! In this week's minisode installment, we're discussing how an unreliable narrator may have led many of us to villainize a character who was just struggling to process their own trauma. Grab your favorite cozy blanket and snuggle up, let's begin! Questions/Comments? I want to hear them!! Reach out to us on our con…

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Chapter 11: An Uprising in the Ashes 28:03

4M ago28:03

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Welcome back to The Novel Book Club! In this week's episode we're stepping into the high-fantasy subgenre and looking at Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn The Final Empire. Together we'll discuss the role that hope plays in a revolution, what comes after the fighting, and whether or not we'd rewrite the ending. Grab your favorite cozy blanket and snuggl…

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Minisode 7: Top 5 Literary Characters Coming on My Road Trip 20:37

5M ago20:37

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Welcome back to The Novel Book Club! In this week's minisode installment, we're chatting about what literary characters I'd bring to life and how they'd make the perfect road trip companions. A lot of thought goes in that kind of selection guys, so come listen to my thought process! Grab your favorite cozy blanket and snuggle up, let's begin! Quest…

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Chapter 10: Be Wary of Strangers 30:48

5M ago30:48

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Welcome back to The Novel Book Club! In this week's episode we're unpacking why you shouldn't talk to strangers, the role of the paranormal in the thriller genre, and whether or not all of us are cut out to be private investigators. Grab your favorite cozy blanket and snuggle up as we dive into Stephen King's Holly. Questions/Comments? I want to he…

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Minisode 6: It's 2025, it's Time to Respect All Genres. 15:31

5M ago15:31

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Welcome back to The Novel Book Club! In this minisode installment, we're unpacking why genre readers are still being unfairly judged in modern society. We discuss and debunk popular myths about fantasy, romance, and sci-fi. It's time to leave the stereotypes and misconceptions about books behind, there's space for every genre on the shelf and it's …

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Chapter 9: Wings, War, and Hidden Secrets 32:13

5M ago32:13

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Welcome back to Chapter 9 of The Novel Book Club fellow bookworms! In this week's episode we're diving back into Basgiath war college, flying high in the sky above Navarre, and navigating new alliances in Rebecca Yarros' Iron Flame. We're questioning Violet's role with the venin, where the heck Xaden's mother is, Dain's redemption arc, and so much …

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Minisode 5: Trust Issues –– Unreliable Narrators Unpacked 18:30

5M ago18:30

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Welcome back to The Novel Book Club! You know them, you hate them, but sometimes you love them...in this minisode installment we're discussing unreliable narrators! We break down what makes up an unreliable narrator, why they're so favored in genres like mystery/thriller, and how they can even pop up in some popular fantasy books. Grab your favorit…

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Chapter 8: Friendship, Love, and Identity 30:44

6M ago30:44

30:44

Welcome back to Chapter 8 of The Novel Book Club! Happy New Year bookworms! In this week's episode we look at Emily Henry's Funny Story, where we're talking all about the importance of maintaining your own identity in a relationship, aka not becoming a 'we' girl, how important it is to have your own friends outside your relationship, and how much w…

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Chapter 7: Parapets, Dragons, and Destiny 32:06

6M ago32:06

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Welcome back to Chapter 7 of The Novel Book Club! In this episode we talk about how the bias role of a narrator, the importance of communication in a healthy relationship (even in fantasy worlds), and whether or not certain characters deserve a redemption arc. Journey with us into a war college and the world of dragons in Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Win…

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Chapter 6: True Stakes Require Loss, Not Safety 34:19

6M ago34:19

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Welcome back to Chapter 6 of The Novel Book Club! In this episode we discuss the importance of having differing opinions on popular books, why authors shouldn't be scared killing off more characters, and why you shouldn't play hide and seek and just go help your friends win the war. Hear my latest reads and don't forget to send in your most anticip…

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Chapter 5: The Echoes of Loss 41:54

7M ago41:54

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Welcome to Chapter 5 of The Novel Book Club! In this episode we explore love, loss, and the complex journey of grief in Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell. We will wonder aloud if villains deserve second chances, how could things have played out differently for Ellie, and the growth we see from the Mack family after their shared tragedy. I'll also gi…

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Family Films 2:00:28

7M ago2:00:28

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Send us a text We need to offer a groveling, humble apology to our listeners for our lengthy absence. We have had a lot going on with weddings and less pleasant events affecting our lives. Fear not though as we are back to captivate you over the next 2 hours with an episode that covers most genres. We can be brokers of world peace as a result of so…

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Minisode 4: The Power of BookTok 13:27

7M ago13:27

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Please enjoy the final installment of the November Minisode Series! Today we're talking about the power of BookTok...both the pros and the cons. As promised in this episode, here are some of my favorite BookTok creators: @dalecsander @kaven_books @deeplyinbooks @mariannasreads @kevintnorman Take a listen and DM us your thoughts! Don't hold back if …

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