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- Sep 17, 2026
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The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (opens the original)
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This week we get cosy by the cerulean sea and discuss the found family trope, which gets especially interesting when the family you’ve found happens to include the Antichrist.
A Deal with the Elf King by Elise Kova (opens the original)
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We've made a lot of deals with elf kings at this point, but we just can't help ourselves - join us this week as we talk about the brooding king, the guaranteed monster dog pet and how women always save the day!
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare (opens the original)
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Today we discuss a much-beloved favourite from our childhoods, featuring leather-clad demon hunters, evil societies and a love triangle between a man who may be your brother and a rat.
Austenland by Shannon Hale (opens the original)
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that we all want to live in an Austen novel...Join us and Jane Hayes in an immersive experience that answers the important question: how much would you pay to meet Mr Darcy?
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