Secrets, Scholars, and the Dark Side of Academia

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In Episode 172 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah discuss the fascinating worlds of dark academia and campus novels. We dive into what makes these genres similar yet distinct, exploring the atmospheric settings, our favorite books within both genres, and what we think are the perfect components to a great academic setting. We also share our most recent reads, exploring how these types of stories can span across genres—from thrillers to contemporary fiction and even some true crime! If you're curious about the allure of academia, this episode is for you!

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Latest Read
Colored Television | Danzy Senna (T)
The Blue Book of Nebo | Manon Steffan Ros (H)

Books mentioned during Book Talk
The Love Hypothesis | Ali Hazelwood
Babel | RF Kuang
Rebecca | Daphne Du Maurier

Campus Novels and Dark Academia  ⤵️
Vladimir | Julia May Jonas (T)
Ace of Spades | Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé (H)
If We Were Villains | M. L. Rio (T)
We Keep the Dead Close | Becky Cooper (H)

Shelf Additions
The Staircase in the Woods | Chuck Wendig (T)
The Resurrectionist | A. Rae Dunlap (H)

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