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Have you ever finished a book and thought, "I need another book to fill this void. What should I read next?" Well, welcome to our little corner of the internet where we dedicate a month to a subject, topic or theme and explore it through four different books.
Readers also Enjoyed is our love letter to mood readers. We're your hosts Sophia and Adey, two twenty-something besties across continents, and we invite you to join us as we tackle a book per week.
Rate and subscribe to our podcast, and if you want to get in touch, email us at readersalsoenjoyed@gmail.com or follow us on instagram and tiktok @readersalsoenjoyed!
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PSA: The show isn't dead, just taking a little nap! We'll be coming back very soon, so follow us on our socials, turn on your notifications and stay tuned!
Have you ever finished a book and thought, "I need another book to fill this void. What should I read next?" Well, welcome to our little corner of the internet where we dedicate a month to a subject, topic or theme and explore it through four different books.
Readers also Enjoyed is our love letter to mood readers. We're your hosts Sophia and Adey, two twenty-something besties across continents, and we invite you to join us as we tackle a book per week.
Rate and subscribe to our podcast, and if you want to get in touch, email us at readersalsoenjoyed@gmail.com or follow us on instagram and tiktok @readersalsoenjoyed!
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Ever thought your life sucks? According to this book it’s probably your fault. 😬
This week, we’re stepping into the magical mayhem of Howl’s Moving Castle. We follow Sophie Hatter who finds herself magically transformed into an old lady (rude) and takes refuge in a walking, creaking castle owned by Howl—the the drama king of all wizards. Tune in as we discuss why Howl might be the ultimate diva/heartthrob, and why sometimes, a little magical chaos is the best way to find yourself.
Essays Referenced:
”Why don’t you be a tiger?”: The Performative, Transformative, and Creative Power of the Word in the Universes of Diana Wynne Jones by Debbie Gascoyne
Fairy Tale and Fantasy: From Archaic to Postmodern by Maria Nikolajeva
Transformation, Transition, Identity: On the Threshold. Liminality in Howl's Moving Castle by Kerstin Bogensberger
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Welcome to Bon Temps, where the nights are dark, the blood is True, and the vampires are always hungry for more than just a bite! Get ready for a steamy, suspenseful, fangtastic journey through a world where danger is as irresistible as desire!
Join us as we dive into Dead Until Dark, the first book in Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse series and the inspiration behind HBO's True Blood.
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In this episode, we ask: did woman, ate?
Join us as we dive into Claire Kohda’s debut novel, exploring its intricacies, thematic questions, and how this unique take on the vampire genre tells the story of Lydia—a London-based artist who hungers for more than just blood. Tune in as we unpack the layers of this haunting and thought-provoking tale.
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The first spooky lesbian is more proof that pretty privilege has always been a thing. Join us this week as we discuss Carmilla, a tale where Victorian drama meets blood-sucking intrigue. Plus, did you know? The word 'vampire' wasn't actually used until after Carmilla was published. Guess Le Fanu was a trendsetter. ✨💅🏼
Source: Duality and the Doppelgängers in Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu, university of Chile by Alicia Susana Mesa Pérez: https://shorturl.at/uAIU6
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Grab your stakes and your favourite blood type, cause we’re introducing our new topic, Tales Of The Undead: Vampires. From classic Dracula to modern-day vampiric heartthrobs, join us as we break down all the neck-biting action and dish out some bloody insights. 🧛🏻🩸
Art by @dolorsilentium
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The male loneliness epidemic - explained.
Join us as we discuss Dolly Alderton’s newest novel that looks at heartbreak through Andy’s pov.
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They're together, but they're not, yet somehow they are—and then, they're not again? If miscommunication were a book, it would be Sally Rooney's 'Normal People.' Join us this week as we delve into the intricate dynamics of Connell and Marianne's relationship.
cover art: ratsandlilies.art
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Would you move in with your sort of lover’s wife and adopted child while he’s away? In the heart of white suburbia no less? Cause Edie did.
Join us as we unpack the complexities of desire, race, and belonging in Raven Leilani's electrifying debut novel, Luster.
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This book really said, “I am what I am,” then kick punched us and walked away.
Join us this week as we discuss a world where cult leaders bring you back from the dead (in pieces), a plague doctor seeks revenge and a mermaid unleashes her daughters on the kingdom that cut out her tongue.
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Does your past haunt you? Well, the main character of 'The Deep' by River Solomon is haunted by all of the past that ever was.
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Secretly craving male validation, but also ready to hit pause on the dating apps? This book will give you the last push to send you over the edge!
Join us this week as we discuss Melissa Broder's 'The Pisces', where male validation equals death by drowning.
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