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Uniquely Portable Magic
Alex Isaacson & Ellen Kopplin
56 episodes
8 months ago
In a book club-inspired podcast, book lovers and best friends, Alex Isaacson and Ellen Kopplin, discuss a new book each week (focusing mostly on fantasy books [YA, NA, and adult fiction], while dabbling in other genres). Delve in-depth with your hosts into a new book, exploring themes, favorites, and just about anything else that you experience while reading.
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In a book club-inspired podcast, book lovers and best friends, Alex Isaacson and Ellen Kopplin, discuss a new book each week (focusing mostly on fantasy books [YA, NA, and adult fiction], while dabbling in other genres). Delve in-depth with your hosts into a new book, exploring themes, favorites, and just about anything else that you experience while reading.
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Uniquely Portable Magic
Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
This week, Alex and Ellen discuss Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller, book one in the Daughter of the Pirate King Duology. In this episode, we discuss thrilling sea adventures, magic powers and a tough-as-nails leading lady.   Join us next time as we discuss Daughter of the Siren Queen by Tricia Levenseller.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
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2 years ago
1 hour 15 minutes 43 seconds

Uniquely Portable Magic
Series Wrap: Girls of Paper and Fire Trilogy by Natasha Ngan
This week, join us for our Series Wrap episode of the Girls of Paper and Fire trilogy by Natasha Ngan! In this episode, we will talk about the duology as a whole, mourn the end of the books, discuss our favorite book and character of the series, and decide if we would reread the series.   Join us next time as we discuss The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
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2 years ago
27 minutes 43 seconds

Uniquely Portable Magic
Girls of Fate and Fury by Natasha Ngan
Girls of Paper and Fire Trilogy Book 3: Girls of Fate and Fury This week, Alex and Ellen discuss Girls of Fate and Fury by Natasha Ngan. Join your hosts as they discuss the thrilling conclusion to this trilogy, rant about the injustices of the patriarchy and tackle some of the hard truths about trauma.   Join us in two weeks for our Series Wrap episode of the Girls of Paper and Fire trilogy.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
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2 years ago
1 hour 23 minutes 32 seconds

Uniquely Portable Magic
UPM Interview: Lexi Ryan and the These Hollow Vows Duology
In this episode, your hosts Alex and Ellen have the distinct privilege to again talk with NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author Lexi Ryan, author of the These Hollow Vows duology, as well as many adult contemporary books and series. Join us as we discuss These Hollow Vows and These Twisted Bonds!
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2 years ago
1 hour 6 minutes 17 seconds

Uniquely Portable Magic
Series Wrap: These Hollow Vows Duology by Lexi Ryan
This week, join us for our Series Wrap episode of the These Hollow Vows duology by Lexi Ryan! In this episode, we will talk about the duology as a whole, mourn the end of the books, discuss our favorite book and character of the series, and decide if we would reread the series.   Join us next time for a special interview episode!   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
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2 years ago
25 minutes 45 seconds

Uniquely Portable Magic
These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan
This week, Alex and Ellen discuss These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan. Join your hosts as they discuss the thrilling conclusion to this duology, the addition of fun new characters, and how much growth happened throughout the book.   Join us in two weeks for our Series Wrap episode of the These Hollow Vows Duology.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
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2 years ago
1 hour 27 minutes 20 seconds

Uniquely Portable Magic
A Light in the Flame by Jennifer L Armentrout
This week, Alex and Ellen discuss A Light in the Flame by Jennifer L. Armentrout, book two in the Flesh and Fire series. Join us as we talk about found family, fantastic banter and the importance of communication.   Join us in two weeks as we discuss These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
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2 years ago
2 hours 46 minutes 26 seconds

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Series Wrap: All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness
This week, join us for our Series Wrap episode of the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness! In this episode, we will talk about the duology as a whole, mourn the end of the books, discuss our favorite book and character of the series, and decide if we would reread the series.   Join us next time as we discuss A Light in the Flame by Jennifer L. Armentrout, book 2 in the Flesh and Fire series.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
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2 years ago
36 minutes 8 seconds

Uniquely Portable Magic
The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness
This week, Alex and Ellen discuss The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness, book three of the All Souls Trilogy. Join us as we discuss the brilliant male supporting characters who demonstrate their strength through gentle compassion, steadfast support, and humbling friendship. We also get to dive into Ellen’s love of genetics, Alex’s love of Gallowglass and our mutual love of a happy ending.   Join us in two weeks for our Series Wrap episode of the All Souls Trilogy.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
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3 years ago
1 hour 48 minutes 34 seconds

Uniquely Portable Magic
Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness
This week, Alex and Ellen discuss Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness, book two of the All Souls Trilogy. Join us as we continue on Diana and Matthew’s journey, and travel with them as they cross oceans, time periods and social circles.    Join us in two weeks as we discuss The Book of Life, the third book in the All Souls Trilogy.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
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3 years ago
1 hour 26 minutes 44 seconds

Uniquely Portable Magic
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
This week, Alex and Ellen discuss A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness, book one of the All Souls Trilogy. Join us as we enter a world where magical creatures exist amongst humans, where you can be old enough to have been gifted original works by Shakespeare and Darwin, and where vampires do yoga.   Join us in two weeks as we discuss Shadow of Night, the second book of the All Souls Trilogy.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
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3 years ago
1 hour 37 minutes 19 seconds

Uniquely Portable Magic
Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
This week, Alex and Ellen discuss Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber. In this episode, we get to return to the world we met in the Caraval series, while also meeting our spunky new protagonist. Join us as we get to discuss the varied magic of this world, the beauty of Stephanie Garber’s writing and whether or not we believe in fairy tales.   Join us in two weeks as we discuss The Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
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3 years ago
1 hour 29 minutes 43 seconds

Uniquely Portable Magic
UPM Interview: Lexi Ryan
In this episode, your hosts Alex and Ellen have the distinct privilege to talk with NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author Lexi Ryan, author of many adult contemporary books and series as well as These Hollow Vows, and the soon to be released These Twisted Bonds.    Join us as we discuss her writing process and our love of books.
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3 years ago
1 hour 1 minute 54 seconds

Uniquely Portable Magic
These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan
This week, Alex and Ellen discuss These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan, book one in the These Hollow Vows series. In this episode, we get to discuss a book that is a mixture of Cinderella and the Bachelor, mixed with magic and the Seelie and Unseelie Courts. This book is all about figuring out who you can trust and what will happen next.   Join us in two weeks as we discuss Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
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3 years ago
1 hour 31 minutes 20 seconds

Uniquely Portable Magic
The War of Two Queens by Jennifer L Armentrout
This week, Alex and Ellen discuss The War of Two Queens by Jennifer L. Armentrout, book four in the Blood and Ash series. In this episode, we discuss the beauty of supportive male characters, how badass our protagonist is and we try to figure out just what happened at the end of this book.   Join us in two weeks as we discuss These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
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3 years ago
2 hours 38 minutes 18 seconds

Uniquely Portable Magic
A Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. Armentrout
This week, Alex and Ellen discuss A Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. Armentrout, book one in the Flesh and Fire series. In this episode, we explore a familiar world, many years before the events of her Blood and Ash series. We learn more about some familiar faces, meet new ones and learn more about the world we thought we already knew.   Join us in two weeks as we discuss The War of Two Queens by Jennifer L. Armentrout.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
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3 years ago
2 hours 20 minutes 22 seconds

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House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas
This week, join Alex and Ellen as they discuss House of Sky and Breath, by Sarah J. Maas, book two in the Crescent City series. In this episode, we discuss the continuing adventures of Bryce and Hunt, the allure of SJM’s male characters and the ending that none of us saw coming, right?   Join us in two weeks as we discuss A Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. Armentrout.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
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3 years ago
2 hours 48 minutes 44 seconds

Uniquely Portable Magic
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
In the first episode of season two, Alex and Ellen discuss House of Earth and Blood, by Sarah J. Maas, book one in the Crescent City series. Join your hosts as they talk about the everlasting bonds of friendship, the strength of chosen family and all the power that grief can hold.   Join us in two weeks as we discuss House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
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3 years ago
2 hours 46 minutes 17 seconds

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The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L Armentrout
This week Alex and Ellen discuss the book The Crown of Gilded Bones, by Jennifer L. Armentrout, book three in the Blood and Ash series. Join your hosts as they talk about how amazing it was to watch Poppy continue to grow and come into her power, how sometimes even our best predictions don’t come true and that dragons make everything better.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
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4 years ago
1 hour 51 minutes 53 seconds

Uniquely Portable Magic
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L Armentrout
This week Alex and Ellen discuss the book A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, by Jennifer L. Armentrout, book two in the Blood and Ash series. Join your hosts as they talk about the adventures our main characters find themselves on, the deepening of our main characters' love for each other and how hard it is to know what’s true.   Join us next week as we discuss A Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
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4 years ago
2 hours 20 minutes 2 seconds

Uniquely Portable Magic
In a book club-inspired podcast, book lovers and best friends, Alex Isaacson and Ellen Kopplin, discuss a new book each week (focusing mostly on fantasy books [YA, NA, and adult fiction], while dabbling in other genres). Delve in-depth with your hosts into a new book, exploring themes, favorites, and just about anything else that you experience while reading.