Paperback Ponderings

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Paperback Ponderings is your source for all things fantasy book related. Follow along with us while we discuss theories and breakdowns for current reads, trending books, and old favourites. We’ll be releasing weekly episodes talking about new upcoming releases, familiar tropes, and our most loved, hated and everything in between reads.

15 HR AGO

April Book Club: The Everlasting (with @litwithlesia)

This week, Sarah and Kyla are joined by Lesia from @litwithlesia on bookstagram to talk about April's book club pick, The Everlasting by Alix E Harrow. Tune in for a full discussion on the books major themes, like bravery vs cowardice, reversed gender norms, and the purpose of stories, along with an exploration of the everlasting love story of Una and Owen, and more! [19:52] Spoilers start

53 min
7 MAY

Books We Loved in April

This week, Sarah and Kyla are chatting about all the books they read and loved in April. Tune in to hear about a brand new dark academia release, the two series they're currently obsessed with, and more! This episode is spoiler-free. [01:08] Royal Assassin [08:12] Morning Star [16:15] An Arcane Study of Stars [23:18] Stranger Skies & Infinite Shores [29:02] The Hobbit [36:12] The Sun Blessed Prince

42 min
30 APR

Interview with Lindsey Byrd (The Sun Blessed Prince & The Moon Blessed King)

This week, Sarah and Kyla sit down with Lindsey Byrd to chat about her queer political fantasy book, The Sun Blessed Prince, and its newly released sequel, The Moon Blessed King! Tune in to hear about how the pandemic and the question of what it would be like if nurses could heal with a single touch inspired the story, along with the real-world location that influenced the story's physical setting. Lindsey also discusses her favourite character in the story, and why the less likeable characters play such an important role. This episode contains minor spoilers for the first book (no major events), and no spoilers for the second book.

1hr 5min
23 APR

Golden Son

This week, Sarah and Kyla are discussing Golden Son, the second book in the Red Rising series by Pierce Brown. Tune in for a full spoilery discussion of all the major plot points and character arcs in this crazy ride of a book, along with some theories for what's to come!

55 min
16 APR

Interview with Juliette Cross (Firebird & Bloodsinger)

This week, Sarah and Kyla sit down with Juliette Cross to discuss her Roman-inspired, dragon shifter romantasy book, Firebird, and its newly released sequel, Bloodsinger! Tune in to hear about Juliette’s research into Ancient Rome and the myths she incorporated into the story. We also talk about the story’s exploration of oppression and female empowerment, along with which of the two magical abilities and male leads Juliette would choose for herself if she could. She also shares advice for new authors and an exciting teaser for book three! This episode contains no major plot spoilers, but it does reveal the who the POV characters for Bloodsinger are.

1hr 5min
9 APR

Assassin's Apprentice (With Spells From the Shelf Podcast)

This week, Sarah and Kyla team up with Ammie and Paul from Spells From the Shelf Podcast to discuss Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb, the first book in the iconic Farseer trilogy! The first section of the episode is spoiler-free.

57 min
2 APR

Books We Loved in March

This week, Sarah and Kyla are chatting about all the books they read and loved in March. Tune in for a spoiler-free synopsis of each book, along with their general thoughts and ratings, and if they recommend it! [01:18] Vows & Ruins [07:17] Rose in Chains [16:12] Firebird & Bloodsinger [20:06] Tough Guy [25:20] The Witch Collector [31:42] Julie Chan is Dead [37:42] Golden Son [42:19] Assassin’s Apprentice [52:17] The Princess Knight

57 min
26 MAR

Fantasy Release Radar: Spring 2026

This week, Sarah and Kyla are giving you a rundown of all the major fantasy book releases coming out from April to June of 2026. Tune in for a list in order of release date, a short spoiler-free synopsis of each book, and whether or not the girls plan on reading it! [01:23] Infinite Shores [06:17] Rites of the Starling [09:59] Bloodsinger [13:31] The Tempest Blade [16:48] Blood Bound [20:06] An Arcane Study of Stars [24:53] Fury Bound [28:13] Verity Guild [33:02] The Tapestry of Fate [35:42] Broken Dove [40:50] The Ballad of Falling Dragons [43:02] Light Wielder [46:28] The Raven at the Ash Door [49:04] Night Witch [53:12] This Blade of Ours

57 min

Paperback Ponderings is your source for all things fantasy book related. Follow along with us while we discuss theories and breakdowns for current reads, trending books, and old favourites. We’ll be releasing weekly episodes talking about new upcoming releases, familiar tropes, and our most loved, hated and everything in between reads.

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