This week we take an absolutely wild journey through special guest, Brooklyn Quintana's (@brooklyn.quintana) list of five books she would be castaway to. This list is perfect for readers drawn to psychologically rich, morally complex narratives that explore ambition, madness, power, and the blurry lines between fantasy and reality—this collection spans eras and genres, yet shares a haunting fascination with the human condition and the cost of desire.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

YouTube: Brooklyn Q @thebrooklynquintana

Instagram: @brooklyn.quintana

Blog: https://www.brooklynquintana.com/

Books: https://www.fynneasfog.com/

Podcast:

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Music by DAYLILY

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Books Discussed:

• Nine of Swords (Fynneas Fog #1) by Brooklyn Quintana
• Blood in the Water (Fynneas Fog #2) by Brooklyn Quintana
• The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
• The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe
• The Pit and the Pendulum by Edgar Allan Poe
• Eldorado by Edgar Allan Poe
• The Twelve Caesars by Suetonius
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling
• Pan's Labyrinth by Mar Diestro-Dopido
• Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll