Once upon a time, a fairy “blessed” a baby with obedience… and it went about as well as you’d expect. This week, we’re diving into Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine: the classic fairy tale retelling that turns obedience into a curse and shows us what real courage looks like. 💫
We talk about Ella’s cleverness, the themes of autonomy and defiance, and (of course) that movie adaptation that took… some liberties. Let’s just say the overlap is about as small as a fairy godmother’s attention span. 😅
Join us as we explore why this beloved middle-grade fantasy still enchants readers decades later, what makes Ella such a strong heroine, and why this book deserves its crown in the fairy tale hall of fame. 👑
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✨ Timestamps:0:00 Intro
01:47 Background
08:40 About the Author
14:49 Age Level & Content Warning
16:10 Judge a Book by It's Cover
18:21 Discussion
57:18 General Thoughts
01:04:02 One Question for the Author
01:06:11 Rating
01:07:31 Read Again?
01:07:42 Outro
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Step through the wardrobe with us as we revisit C.S. Lewis’s timeless classic The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe and its magical (and occasionally icy) movie adaptation! ❄️
In this episode, we’re talking childhood nostalgia, book-to-movie differences, character changes, and the enduring magic of Narnia. From Turkish delight to talking lions, we’re asking the big question:
Which told it better: the book or the movie? 🦁✨
Grab your hot chocolate, wrap yourself in a cozy blanket, and get ready for a trip back to where it’s always winter, but never Christmas.
📚 Books Discussed:
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
🎬 Adaptation Discussed:
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (2005)
💬 Tell us below: Which version of Narnia holds a special place in your heart — the book or the movie?
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⏰ Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
00:57 Background
05:39 Age Level & Content Warning
07:41 Judge a Book by It's Cover
09:20 Discussion
52:18 General Thought
55:06 One Question for the Author
56:40 Rating
57:49 Read Again?
59:29 Outro
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When teen witch Mila brings her best friend (and two of their school’s mean girls) back from the dead, chaos ensues. Between hexes, high school, and homicide, Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson gives us witchy weirdness, emotional heart, and zombie-level drama. 🧙♀️💀
Join us as we break down this unhinged yet heartfelt story about grief, friendship, and teenage resurrection gone wrong. Was it worth the spell? Let’s find out!
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⏱️ Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
01:10 Background
03:05 About the Author
04:56 Age Level & Content Warning
10:02 Judge a Book by It's Cover
14:18 Discussion
1:11:44 General Thoughts
1:13:29 One Question for the Author
1:15:49 Rating
1:18:05 Read Again?
1:18:31 Outro
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✨ Found Family Magic ✨Why Everyone Loves The House in the Cerulean Sea 💙
This week on Escape with Me Bookclub, we dive into TJ Klune’s whimsical, heartfelt tale of found family, acceptance, and a home where everyone belongs. From quirky magical children to a grumpy man learning how to love, The House in the Cerulean Sea has captured readers everywhere—and we’re unpacking why it works so beautifully.
Come along as we laugh, cry, and explore the charm (and deeper meaning) behind one of the most beloved fantasy books of the decade.
💡 New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST!
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0:00 Intro
1:29 Background
3:39 About the Author
8:46 Age Level & Content Warning
10:02 Judge a Book by It's Cover
11:08 Discussion
46:08 General Thoughts
48:14 One Question for the Author
51:40 Rating
53:44 Read Again?
54:04 Outro
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Does the Title Fit? | The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo
The Proposal That Changed Everything
What would you do if you were asked to marry… a ghost? 👻 In this episode, we dive into The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo — a story full of haunting family secrets, unexpected romance, and journeys through the afterlife. We discuss whether the title really fits the story, what worked (and what didn’t), and why this book left such an impression.
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Would you say The Ghost Bride lives up to its title? Let us know in the comments!
🎃 "The Twisted Tale that Broke Us." That’s not just a catchy title, it’s the truth.
This week we’re diving into Sally’s Lament by Mari Mancusi, the newest addition to Disney’s Twisted Tales series. And let’s just say… it was a ride. Equal parts good, unhinged, and maybe bad? We’re not totally sure, but one thing’s for certain: it was an experience we won’t forget anytime soon.
From wild plot swings to unexpected choices for Sally’s story, this book had us laughing, groaning, and occasionally questioning our life decisions. By the end, we were ready to form a support group for everyone who made it through.
💬 Join us as we try to make sense of the chaos, break down what worked (and what didn’t), and ask the important question: was this actually brilliant… or just bonkers?
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🕰 Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
02:49 Background
05:06 About the Author
08:10 Age Level & Content Warning
11:18 Judge a Book by It's Cover
12:34 Discussion
1:12:50 General Thoughts
1:15:03 Read Again?
1:19:06 One Question for the Author
1:21:12 Rating
1:23:44 Outro
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✨ Episode 138: If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy ✨
What happens when Cinderella meets The Bachelor? Julie Murphy’s If the Shoe Fits (the first book in Disney’s Meant to Be series) brings a modern, body-positive twist to the classic fairytale we all know. 👠
In this episode, we dive into:
The fresh, fun retelling of Cinderella
How Murphy balances rom-com charm with heartfelt themes
Reality TV drama meets fairytale magic
Is the representation in this book too corporate?
If you love retellings, rom-coms, or Disney magic, this one’s for you!
👉 Listen along as we share our thoughts, favorite moments, and what makes If the Shoe Fits stand out.
💬 Question for you: What’s your favorite fairytale retelling?
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🕰 Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:47 Background
03:44 About the Author
08:00 Age Level and Content Warning
10:52 Judge a Book by It's Cover
12:07 Discussion
55:49 General Thoughts
1:00:10 One Question for the Author
1:04:58 Rating
1:08:01 Read Again?
1:10:01 Outro
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Welcome back to Escape With Me Bookclub! 🎙️ This week, we’re diving into The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins but here’s the twist: it’s the first time one of us has ever read it.
From Katniss’ survival skills 🏹 to Peeta’s charm 🎂, we talk about the themes that made this dystopian classic unforgettable and how it hits when you’re reading it for the first time today.
✨ In this episode, we cover:
First impressions vs. nostalgia reads
The Capitol’s Crimes (some fashion)
Why Suzanne Collins’ world-building still holds up
And, of course, the Peeta vs. Gale debate 🔥
Whether you read it back in middle school or you’re just now cracking it open, this one’s for you.
📚 Join the conversation and tell us: When did you first read The Hunger Games and are you Team Peeta, Team Gale, or Team Katniss?
🕰 Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:19 Background
10:35 Age Level & Content Warning
13:55 Judge a Book by Its Cover
14:44 The Map
20:07 Book Discussion
59:09 General Thoughts
1:01:57 One Question
1:04:52 Rating
1:06:47 Read Again?
1:08:05 Outro
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What happens when you pick up a Poirot novel… only for Poirot to sit on the sidelines? 🤔 In Three Act Tragedy (also published as Murder in Three Acts), Agatha Christie experiments with structure, surprise, and misdirection in a story that feels unlike her usual Poirot mystery.
In this episode, we break down:
Why Poirot isn’t the real star of the show 🕵️
The balance between clever twists and questionable characters ⚖️
Where this book lands in the grand lineup of Christie classics
Whether you’re a Christie veteran or a new reader wondering if this is the right Poirot to pick up, we’ll help you decide if this “Poirot book without Poirot” deserves a spot on your shelf.
🕰Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:24 Historical Context
06:47 Background
07:52 Age & Content Warning
09:54 Judge a Book by Its Cover
11:11 Discussion
01:00:21 General Thoughts
01:01:27 One Question for the Author
01:03:07 Rating
01:04:04 Read Again?
01:05:07 Favorite of the Series so Far?
01:05:52 Outro
📚 What’s your favorite underrated Christie novel? Tell us in the comments!
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"Courage, Compassion, Soup" – Comparing The Tale of Despereaux Book & Movie 🐭🍲
Join Sam & Tim as we dive into Kate DiCamillo’s beloved children’s classic The Tale of Despereaux and compare it to its big-screen adaptation. From brave little mice to misunderstood rats, magical soup to royal drama, we’ll explore what the movie got right, what it changed, and why some choices work… and others left us scratching our heads.
📚 In this episode, we discuss:
How the movie shifts the tone from the book
Which characters shined and which felt flat
The emotional heart of Despereaux’s journey
Why soup is more than just soup 🍲✨
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the book, saw the movie first, or are just curious about talking mice and destiny, this episode is for you!
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🧁💀 Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery | Escape With Me Bookclub Ep. 134
Murder, mayhem, and Miami? This week, we’re heading back to Florida for Murder by Cheesecake by Rachel Ekstrom Courage, the hilarious and nostalgic first entry in a brand-new cozy mystery series inspired by The Golden Girls!
When Dorothy’s disastrous date turns up dead (face-first in a cheesecake, no less), it throws a wrench into Rose’s St. Olaf–themed wedding week, threatens a family elopement, and leaves every guest under suspicion. With a herring-themed reception hanging in the balance, it’s up to Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia to crack the case, clear their names, and maybe even serve some justice with dessert.
Join us as we talk about VHS dating disasters, fishy festivities, and the perfect blend of cozy crime and iconic sass.
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🎙️ Incredibles is UK now? | Suddenly Super by Jen Calonita
Welcome back to Escape With Me Bookclub! This week, we're diving into Suddenly Super by Jen Calonita — a charming middle grade superhero story that feels like The Incredibles met British boarding school drama in the best way possible.
From secret powers and sidekick rules to unexpected betrayals and family bonds, we break down what worked, what surprised us, and where we hope the sequel goes. If you love magical abilities, middle school antics, and superhero family stories, this one’s for you!
📚 Book: Suddenly Super by Jen Calonita🎧 Podcast: New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST
👇 Chapters (Timestamps):
00:00 Intro
00:47 Background
04:32 About the Author
07:42 Age Level & Content Warning
08:23 Judge a Book by It's Cover
10:32 Discussion
57:24 General Thoughts
01:00:14 One Question for the Author
01:01:58 Rating
01:03:03 Read Again?
01:04:25 Outro
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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen | Full Discussion & Reaction
Join us as we dive into Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility—a timeless classic of love, heartbreak, and societal expectations. We break down the iconic sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, analyze the contrasting themes of reason vs. emotion, and discuss how this novel still resonates today. Whether you're here for the romance, the drama, or the Austen wit, this episode has something for every book lover.
✨ Expect:
Character deep dives
Austen’s take on love and class
Why Willoughby still makes us mad
Our favorite (and least favorite!) moments
Comparisons to other Austen works
📘 Haven’t read it yet? No worries! We keep it fun, accessible, and spoiler-aware.
👇 Let us know your favorite Austen heroine in the comments!
🔗 Time Stamps:0:00 Intro
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Welcome to our latest episode, where we dive headfirst into the deadly Tournament of Champions in The Savior’s Champion by Jenna Moreci!
This fantasy-romance adventure follows Tobias, an artist-turned-gladiator, forced to fight for the hand of the Savior—the mystical ruler of his realm. But this tournament isn’t what it seems… blood spills, secrets unfold, and love threatens to upend everything.
⚔️ Is survival worth more than love? Is the Savior truly divine?
We talk all things worldbuilding, tropes, romance, and the ethics of bloodsport. And yes—there’s a lot of screaming.
🧠 Expect:
• Found family vs fake friendships• The political weight of divine rule• How Jenna Moreci built her empire on indie grit and YouTube• And who we would not want to live past the tournament...
👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Have you read The Savior’s Champion or its sequel The Savior’s Sister?
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⏰ Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
01:08 Background
02:02 About the Author
03:20 Age Level & Content Warning
04:30 Judge a Book by It's Cover
05:55 Discussion
01:10:27 General Thoughts
01:11:57 One Question for the Author
01:12:52 Rating
01:14:02 Read Again?
01:15:07 Outro
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Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto | Cozy Mystery Review
Welcome back to the show! This week, we’re digging into the delightful chaos that is Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Murder in a tea shop? A nosy widow with a talent for uncovering secrets? Found family and a touch of mystery? Yes, please!
Join us as we break down this genre-bending cozy mystery that mixes heart, humor, and homicide. We talk tone shifts, favorite characters, unexpected twists, and how Vera is the chaos grandma we all need in our lives.
🕰️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro
00:54 Background
01:54 About the Author
04:10 Age Level & Content Warning
04:44 Judge a Book by It's Cover
07:30 Discussion
31:30 General Thoughts
35:05 One Question for the Author
36:29 Rating
37:22 Read Again & Favorite of the Series so Far
38:01 Outro
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📚 Animorphs Deep Dive: Books 4–6 | The Message, The Predator, The Capture
The saga continues! This week, we’re diving into the next trio of Animorphs books by K.A. Applegate: The Message, The Predator, and The Capture. The stakes are rising, the fights are weirder (did someone say swimming slugs?), and the moral dilemmas are just getting started.
From dolphins to bug fighters to the horrors of being trapped in morph, we’re talking about the sci-fi series that shaped a generation and why it still holds up (and sometimes terrifies us) today.
👁️ Identity, war, loss, and alien slugs, let’s morph!
👇 Timestamps below so you can jump to your favorite morph moment!
📖 Books Discussed:
-The Message (Book 4, Cassie POV)
-The Predator (Book 5, Marco POV)
-The Capture (Book 6, Jake POV)
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📍 Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:22 Background
06:00 About the Author
07:52 Age Level & Content Warning
08:10 Judge a Book by It's Cover
13:17 The Message
29:19 The Predator
43:24 The Capture
01:01:26 General Thoughts
01:02:53 One Question for the Author
01:04:45 Rating
01:05:33 Read Again?
01:06:11 Favorite of the Series so Far?
01:07:37 Outro
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📚 Anti-Fantasy Fantasy Deconstruction | “I’m Afraid You’ve Got Dragons” by Peter S. Beagle
What happens when dragons aren’t monsters to be slain or even a problem at all?
In this episode, we dive into I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons by Peter S. Beagle, a whimsical and deceptively simple tale that flips traditional fantasy on its head. From its jaded prince to the casual presence of dragons, Beagle challenges everything we expect from the genre.
Is this really a fantasy story… or a critique of one?
What are the rules about who learns to read?
And what’s Beagle really saying about power, complacency, and the stories we tell ourselves?
Join us for a cozy deconstruction of one of fantasy’s most underrated gems.
👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments:Did you read this one? Love it? Confused by it? We want to hear from you!
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🌀✨ The Twisted Tale You Didn’t Know Existed? That’s right! In this week’s episode, we’re diving into Set in Stone by Mari Mancusi, the Disney Twisted Tale that never released in the U.S. (Yep, you read that correctly.)
This installment reimagines the story of The Sword in the Stone, focusing on a young Arthur, Merlin, and a timeline-shattering twist that raises the stakes for the entire kingdom. Magic, destiny, and dragon-sized consequences await and we're here to unpack every bit of it.
📚 Why wasn’t this released in the U.S.?⚔️ What makes this Twisted Tale truly twisted?🐉 And does it live up to the rest of the series?
Whether you're a hardcore Disney Twisted Tales fan or just curious about hidden gems that flew under the radar, you won’t want to miss this one.
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⏱️Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
02:21 Background
04:20 About the Author
05:58 Age Level & Content Warning
09:12 Judge a Book by It's Cover
11:45 Discussion
59:29 General Thoughts
01:03:03 One Question for the Author
01:04:28 Rating
01:05:11 Read Again?
01:05:43 Outro
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💄✨ Mean girls, designer labels, and middle school drama. We’re diving into The Clique by Lisi Harrison and its 2008 movie adaptation!
In this episode, we’re breaking down the iconic (and chaotic) world of the Pretty Committee, from the catty book that launched a series empire to the movie that brought all the drama to life.
🎬 Was the movie a worthy adaptation or just a watered-down version of the original snark?
👠 Did the casting match what we imagined from the books?
💬 How does The Clique hold up in 2025 and is nostalgia enough to save it?
We’re talking characters, fashion, quotable lines, early 2000s pop culture, and whether Claire is a misunderstood queen or just a middle school menace.
👛 If you ever dreamed of getting an invite to the Pretty Committee, this one’s for you.
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00:46 Background with Books
01:54 About the Author
02:34 Background with Movie
05:46 Age Level & Content Warning
06:53 Judge a Book by It's Cover
07:46 Discussion
51:48 General Thoughts
57:11 One Question for the Author
59:45 Rating
01:00:42 Read Again?
01:01:29 Outro
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👑 American Royals Deep Dive: Inheritance & Reign 📚🎧
We’re wrapping up the American Royals saga with a double episode covering Inheritance (the prequel novella) and Reign (the explosive finale)! Whether you’re here for drama, destiny, or just Daphne’s latest scheme—you’re in the right place.
In this episode, we cover:
✨ Which characters had the best glow-ups
🔥 The most dramatic moments in Reign
🔍 How Inheritance reshapes what we know about the royal family
❤️ What worked, what didn’t, and what we wish we got more of
Whether you've been rooting for Beatrice, Nina, Samantha, or secretly Team Daphne (we won’t judge), this is a royal send-off you won’t want to miss!
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