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Come with us as we evade reality and escape into a new book. From mystery to romance to speculative fiction, we read books from all different kinds of books and love to get together and talk about these books.

  1. The Guest List - New Meaning to Cold Feet

    2D AGO

    The Guest List - New Meaning to Cold Feet

    Episode 161 - The Guest List by Lucy Foley To celebrate Hannah’s recent wedding, we decided to read a wedding-themed book… and Sam chose The Guest List specifically because it would make everyone feel better about their own wedding planning. Mission accomplished. Sam and Hannah dive into this twisty thriller set during a destination wedding where secrets, grudges, and long-simmering tensions all collide. We talk about the characters, the structure of the mystery, and why this book works so well as a “things could always be worse” wedding story. If you’ve ever been stressed planning an event, just remember:at least it’s not THIS wedding. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨ Next week: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:11 About the Author 01:42 Background 05:47 Age Level & Content Warning 08:14 Judge a Book by Its Cover 09:40 Discussion 13:56 The Wedding Planner's Background 18:40 The Best Friend's Wife's Secret 22:09 The Bride's Secret 23:35 The Maid of Honor's Secret 33:03 The Best Man's and the Groom's Secret 43:52 The Wedding Planner's Secret 45:36 The Rest of the Book 50:08 General Thoughts 54:16 One Question for the Author 58:15 Rating 01:00:41 Read Again? 01:01:31 Outro 📖 Follow the Author Lucy Foley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LucyFoleyAuthor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucyfoleyauthor/ 🔗 Connect with Us on Socials Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

    1h 2m
  2. The Cat Who Played Post Office - The 1980's Were Dark

    MAR 9

    The Cat Who Played Post Office - The 1980's Were Dark

    Episode 160 - The Cat Who Played Post Office by Lilian Jackson Braun(The Cat Who… Series, Book 6)We’re six books into The Cat Who… series, and this one takes a turn.Sam and Tim discuss The Cat Who Played Post Office, and while the series has always dealt with murder and mystery, this installment pushes into much darker territory. You can absolutely tell this was written in the 1980s… and not in a cute, nostalgic way.We talk about:• How this book goes further than previous installments• Qwill's memory loss• The tonal shift within the series• And yes… that endingIf you’ve been reading along thinking this is a light, cozy-adjacent mystery series, this book might surprise you.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: The Guest List by Lucy Foley⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro00:55 Background01:57 Age Level & Content Warning03:11 Judge a Book by Its Cover06:20 Discussion39:52 General Thoughts41:08 One Question for the Author43:03 Rating44:44 Read Again?44:56 Favorite of the Series so Far45:57 Lack of Fan Art & TV Series47:39 Outro🔗 Connect with Us on SocialsFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

    48 min
  3. Tangled Up in You - Hallmark Meets True Crime

    FEB 23

    Tangled Up in You - Hallmark Meets True Crime

    Episode 158 - Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren(Disney’s Meant to Be Series, Book 4 | Month of Love Finale) We’re closing out our Month of Love with the fourth installment in Disney’s Meant to Be series and this one gave us the strangest tonal experience of the entire project.Sam and Keira discuss Tangled Up in You and its baffling vibe shift that can only be described as Hallmark Meets True Crime. Sweet small-town romance? Yes. Suspicious undertones and oddly intense plot elements? Also yes.We talk about:• The books characters vs movie characters• The tonal whiplash• How it compares to the other Meant to Be books• And whether the series is going to continue after book 5Is it romantic? Technically.Is it cohesive? That’s… debatable.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: Truth of the Divine by Lindsay Ellis⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:02 About the Author06:01 Background10:48 Age Level & Content Warning11:11 Judge a Book by Its Cover15:47 Discussion55:13 General Thoughts59:14 One Question for the Author01:00:08 Rating01:01:08 Rating01:01:48 Favorite of the Series so Far01:03:35 Outro📖 Follow the AuthorsWebsite: https://christinalaurenbooks.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristinaLaurenBooksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinalauren/Twitter: https://x.com/christinalaurenSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX8en0YoEcRIA🔗 Connect with Us on SocialsFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

    1h 4m
  4. Love Hina vol. 1-3 - Manga Returns

    FEB 16

    Love Hina vol. 1-3 - Manga Returns

    Episode 157 - Love Hina (Volumes 1-3)Manga Discussion | Month of Love #3For our third installment of Month of Love, Sam is joined by James to revisit the first three volumes of Love Hina, a classic early-2000s romantic comedy manga that absolutely shaped the genre.We talk about the story, the tropes, and why this series became such a defining rom-com blueprint. We also address the elephant in the room, including the creator’s very unexpected political career, and how that context affects (or doesn’t affect) reading the series today.Is it nostalgic? Yes.Is it messy? Also yes.Is it still foundational to modern romance manga? Absolutely.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren⏱️ TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro01:06 Background12:06 About the Author18:14 Age Level & Content Warning21:58 The White Elephant in the Room30:13 Judge a Book by It's Cover31:26 Book Review01:09:02 Read Again?01:13:20 One Question for the Author01:14:58 Rating01:19:02 Read Again?01:20:34 Outro🔗 Connect with Us on SocialsFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

    1h 21m
  5. The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels - So... Flying Houses

    FEB 9

    The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels - So... Flying Houses

    Episode 156 - The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton February is our Month of Love, and this pick was a complete accident, but a delightful one. Sam picked up The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels expecting a cozy historical mystery and instead got flying houses, chaotic romance, and an absurdly charming story that won us over immediately. Sam and Hannah talk about why this book works so well, how its humor and tone set it apart, and why sometimes the best reading experiences come from wildly incorrect expectations. If you’re in the mood for romance that doesn’t take itself too seriously, but still delivers, this one is a joy. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨ Next week: Love Hina vol. 1-3 ⏱️ TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:52 About the Author 02:16 Background 03:26 Age Level & Content Warning 03:52 Judge a Book by Its Cover 06:16 Discussion 42:02 General Thoughts 44:11 One Question for the Author 45:32 Rating 46:19 Read Again? 47:22 Outro 📖 FOLLOW THE AUTHOR India Holton Website: https://www.indiaholton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaHoltonAuthor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/india.holton/ 🔗 Connect with Us on Socials Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk ⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

    48 min
  6. Truth of the Divine - Worse Than the Miscommunication Trope

    FEB 2

    Truth of the Divine - Worse Than the Miscommunication Trope

    Episode 159 - Truth of the Divine by Lindsay Ellis(Noumena Series, Book 2)After loving the first book in the Noumena series, we went into Truth of the Divine excited.We did not leave excited.Sam and James break down what went wrong in this sequel, from the complete lack of communication (not even miscommunication… just none) to one of the main characters going fully MIA for a significant portion of the book. Somehow, the story stalls so hard that a new narrator and even a new alien have to be introduced just to make the plot move.And worst of all? It feels like the first book… but weaker.We talk about sequel structure, character agency, escalation stakes, and why this one feels like a regression instead of an evolution. If you loved book one, this discussion might help you decide whether to continue the series.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: The Cat Who Played Post Office by Lilian Jackson Braun⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro00:50 Background01:21 About the Author04:07 Age Level & Content Warning04:37 Judge a Book by Its Cover06:24 Discussion58:20 General Thoughts59:50 One Question for the Author01:00:36 Rating01:01:42 Read Again?01:02:28 Favorite of the Series so Far01:02:59 Outro📖 Follow the Author:Website: https://www.lindsayell.is/Twitter: https://x.com/thelindsayellisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/namebrandlindsay/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindsayEllisVids/videosIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3805989/🔗 Connect with Us on SocialsFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

    1h 3m
  7. The Love of My After Life - Merritt is the Villain

    FEB 2

    The Love of My After Life - Merritt is the Villain

    Episode 155 - The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood This book broke our rating system. Fully. Completely. Sam and Danielle talk about The Love of My Afterlife, a book we loved so much that Danielle would gladly revoke every other 5-star rating she’s ever given just to give them all to this one. It’s funny, heartfelt, weird in the best way, and emotionally devastating in a way that sneaks up on you. That said… Sam has a hot take that cannot be ignored: Merritt might actually be the true villain.We get into character dynamics, emotional manipulation vs intention, and why loving a book doesn’t mean we won’t still interrogate it. If you like romances with big feelings, existential questions, and the kind of love story that lingers long after the last page. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels ⏱️ TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:05 About the Author 02:33 Background 04:24 Age Level & Content Warning 07:07 Discussion 01:05:03 General Thoughts 01:07:22 Movie? 01:08:19 One Question for the Author 01:09:42 Rating 01:11:13 Read Again? 01:12:34 Outro 📖 FOLLOW THE AUTHOR Kirsty Greenwood Website: https://www.kirstygreenwood.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KirstyGreenwoodBooks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirsty_greenwood/ Twitter: https://x.com/kirstystories 🔗 Connect with Us on SocialsFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

    1h 13m
  8. A Twisted Tale Anthology - Short Stories, Shorter Expectations

    JAN 26

    A Twisted Tale Anthology - Short Stories, Shorter Expectations

    Episode 154 - A Twisted Tale Anthology, edited by Elizabeth Lim Anthologies are always a gamble and this one was no exception. Sam and Kaitlyn dig into A Twisted Tale Anthology, where some stories absolutely worked for us, others really didn’t, and far too many landed in the worst category of all: boring. We talk about which retellings shine, which ones miss the mark, and why anthologies are especially vulnerable to pacing issues, tonal whiplash, and stories that feel more like extended concepts than actual narratives. If you’ve ever loved a premise but struggled to stay engaged, this episode will feel very familiar. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨ Next week: The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood ⏱️ TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:15 Age Level & Content Warning 01:58 Judge a Book by It's Cover 03:50 Cast Out - What if Snow White Learned Magic? 13:35 A First Mission - What if Mulan became the Emperor’s Advisor 19:17 Et Viola - What if Remy Met Colette First 26:56 The Envelope - What if Anastasia Has a Change of Heart 34:28 A New Dawn - What if Mufasa Gave Up His Throne? 39:01 Rattle the Stars - What if Jim Hawkins joined the Pirates 44:03 A Royal Game of Chess - What if History Wasn’t Quite Right About the Legend of Robin Hood 47:51 The Secret Exchange - What if Eric Met Ariel After She Rescued Him 51:31 Dust to Dust - What if Tinker Bell was Working for Captain Hook 57:56 Gonna Take You There - What if Naveen Had to Get Home to Maldonia 01:03:10 Fates Three - What if the Triplets Visited the Witch 01:09:11 A Dragon in the Snow - What if Madame Mim and Merlin Went to School Together 01:14:35 The Journey Home - What if Belle had to Take Her Father’s Place at the Fair 01:18:02 Call it a Hunch - What if Hercules’s First Day as a God Didn’t Go as Planned? 01:21:42 The Reluctant Prince - What if Bambi Didn’t Want to Be the Next Great Prince of the Forest? 01:24:52 The Rose in the Thorn - What is Aura Knew the Truth about Her Curse? 01:30:36 General Thoughts 01:31:53 One Question for the Editor 01:35:08 Rating 01:37:30 Read Again? 01:38:33 Favorite of the Book 01:39:03 Outro 📖 FOLLOW THE AUTHORS Livia Blacburne Website: https://liviablackburne.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiviaBlackburneAuthor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lkblackburne Twitter: https://x.com/lkblackburne TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livia.blackburne Elizabeth Lim Website: https://www.elizabethlim.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elimpix/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lizlim TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elizabethlimwriter? Jen Calonita Website: ⁠https://www.jencalonitaonline.com/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/jencalonitabooks⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jencalonita/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/JenCalonita⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jencalonitaofficial ⁠Liz Braswell Website: https://www.lizbraswell.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LizBraswell/?fref=ts&ref=br_tfhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizbraswell/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lizbraswell Tumblr: https://lizbraswell.tumblr.com/ M.K. England Website: https://mkengland.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mkenglandbooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mk_england Twitter: https://x.com/mk_england Tumblr: https://mkengland.tumblr.com/ Micol Ostow Website: https://www.micolostow.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063126435640# Twitter: https://x.com/micolz Tumblr: https://micolz.tumblr.com/ Kristina Perez Website: https://www.kristinaperez.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kkperezbooks/ Twitter: https://x.com/kkperezbooks Farrah Rochon Website: ⁠https://www.farrahrochon.com/⁠ 🔗 Connect with Us on Socials Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk ⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

    1h 39m
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Come with us as we evade reality and escape into a new book. From mystery to romance to speculative fiction, we read books from all different kinds of books and love to get together and talk about these books.

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  • Creator
    Lunar Skulk Productions
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    162
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lunar Skulk Productions
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    Escape with Me Bookclub