Escape with Me Bookclub

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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. Aug 10

    Murder in Mesopotamia - The Anti-Hastings Club Gets a Vacation

    Episode 182 - Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie The Anti-Hastings Club gets a much-needed break this week. Sam and Hannah are back with Agatha Christie, but Murder in Mesopotamia gives us something we don't always get in these episodes: a different narrator. And Sam is particularly excited because this mystery takes us into the world of ancient Mesopotamia, one of her favorite historical subjects. Set at an archaeological excavation in Iraq, the book brings together a suspicious group of characters, buried secrets, and, naturally, murder. Sam has theories.Hannah is along for the ride.And for once, Hastings isn't here to ruin anyone's day. We talk about: The mystery and its unusual settingThe archaeological and historical elementsThe narrator and how the change affects the storySam's theories as she tries to solve the mysteryAnd whether this Christie classic lives up to its reputationGrab your metaphorical archaeologist's hat and join us for another Christie mystery! New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨ Next week: The People of Sparks by Jeanne DePrau ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:11 Agatha History 02:59 Background 03:42 Age Level & Content Warning 03:54 Judge a Book by Its Cover 06:01 Discussion 53:32 General Thoughts 54:38 One Question for the Author 55:30 Rating 56:30 Read Again & Favorite of the Series so Far 57:42 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

    Murder in Mesopotamia - The Anti-Hastings Club Gets a Vacation

  2. Aug 3

    The Cat Who Sniffed Glue - Agatha Christie Was Right About Detective Romance

    Episode 181 - The Cat Who Sniffed Glue by Lilian Jackson Braun We're back in Pickax with Qwilleran, Koko, Yum Yum... and somehow the biggest mystery isn't the murder. It's Qwill's love life. Sam and Tim continue their journey through The Cat Who... series with The Cat Who Sniffed Glue, but this time the romance takes center stage and not necessarily in a good way. We discuss: Why the romance overshadows the mysteryQwill's inability to decide what he wantsWhether Polly deserves someone who can actually make up his mindWhy Agatha Christie may have been right to keep Poirot's love life out of the spotlightAnd yes... we eventually get around to talking about the murder, too.As much as we love spending time with Qwill, Koko, and Yum Yum, this installment left us wishing the mystery had received as much attention as the romance. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨ Next week: Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:52 Background 02:06 Age Level & Content Warning 03:46 Judge a Book by Its Cover 05:15 Discussion 41:52 General Thoughts 44:30 One Question for the Author 47:31 General Thoughts 49:49 Read Again? 51:55 Favorite of the Series so Far 52:48 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

    The Cat Who Sniffed Glue - Agatha Christie Was Right About Detective Romance

  3. Jul 27

    Death on the Lanai - Second Times the Charm?

    Episode 180 - Death on the Lanai by Rachel Ekstrom Courage We're heading back to Miami! Sam and James return to the Golden Girls Cozy Mystery series with Death on the Lanai. After enjoying the first book while feeling it still had room to grow, we couldn't wait to see if this second installment finally delivers on the series' potential. So... does it? We discuss: Whether the series has found its footingHow this mystery compares to the first bookSpending more time with Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and SophiaWhat worked, what still needs improvement, and where we'd like to see the series go nextAnd the big question: Will there be a third book? Whether you're a lifelong Golden Girls fan or just love a good cozy mystery, grab a slice of cheesecake and join us for another trip to Miami. Thank you for being a friend. 💛 New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨ Next week: People of Sparks by Jeanna DuPrau ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:57 Background 04:28 Age Level & Content Warning 05:04 Judge a Book by Its Cover 08:22 Discussion 01:04:40 General Thoughts 01:07:10 One Question for the Author 01:10:37 Rating 01:11:34 Read Again & Favorite of the Series so Far 01:12:28 Outro 📖 Follow the Author Website: https://www.rachelekstromcourage.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071357919222Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelekstromcourage/ 🔗 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

    Death on the Lanai - Second Times the Charm?

  4. Jul 20

    Fourth Wing -

    Episode 179 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros It finally happened. After months (okay... years) of recommendations, Kaitlyn has finally convinced Sam (the podcast's biggest skeptic) to read one of the biggest fantasy books of the decade. The pressure was on. When seemingly everyone around you loves a book, can you still judge it on its own merits? Sam certainly tries. In this episode, Sam and Kaitlyn discuss: Sam's long-awaited first read of Fourth WingWhether the hype helped or hurt the experienceThe worldbuilding, dragons, romance, and actionDisability representation in the bookWhether Sam's expectations were changed or confirmedWhether you're a devoted fan, a curious skeptic, or somewhere in between, join us as we dive into one of BookTok's biggest sensations. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨ Next week: Death on the Lanai by Rachel Ekstrom Courage ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:13 Background 05:35 About the Author 13:04 Age Level & Content Warning 13:45 Judge a Book by Its Cover 15:17 Discussion 01:30:46 General Thoughts 01:34:12 One Question for the Author 01:36:20 Eyebrows and Dain's Beard 01:37:37 Rating 01:39:15 Read Again? 01:42:04 What Next? 01:43:12 Outro 📖 Follow the Author - Rebecca Yarros Website: https://rebeccayarros.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaElizabethYarros/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccayarros/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rebeccayarros Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/rebeccayarros/ 🔗 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

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  5. Jul 13

    Secrets of My Hollywood Life - Forgot the Entire First Book

    Episode 178 - Secrets of My Hollywood Life by Jen Calonita Can a book be nostalgic if you barely remember reading it? Sam first read Secrets of My Hollywood Life back in middle school and remembers loving the series. Here's the strange part: she can still recall events from later books, but she'd completely forgotten the plot of the very first one, including the fact that the main character spends the book trying to attend a normal high school. So how does a childhood favorite hold up when you remember the series but not the beginning? Sam and Danielle discuss: -Revisiting a YA favorite nearly 20 years later -Why Book 1 felt almost like a brand-new read -The celebrity-meets-normal-life premise -Which parts still work today and which feel very much like the mid-2000's -Whether this series deserves a modern reread There's something fascinating about rediscovering a story you thought you knew. This episode is part nostalgia trip, part first-time reaction, and all kinds of fun. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨ Next week: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:46 Background 09:15 Age Level & Content Warning 13:00 Judge a Book by Its Cover 14:26 Discussion 43:37 General Thoughts 46:12 One Question for the Author 49:16 Rating 50:35 Read Again? 51:29 Outro 📖 Follow the Author: 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 ⁠⁠⁠🔗 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

    Secrets of My Hollywood Life - Forgot the Entire First Book

  6. Jul 6

    Disney After Dark - Does Anyone Remember this Series?

    Episode 177 - Disney After Dark by Ridley Pearson This might be the most unhinged premise we've ever covered. Thanks to Keira's special interest in the Disney Parks, we discovered the Kingdom Keepers series and after reading the first book, we have just one question: Who approved this? Every night, five middle schoolers are teleported into Walt Disney World Resort while they sleep. Their mission? Save the parks from the Disney villains, solve a mystery connected to Walt Disney himself, and keep the Magic Kingdom from falling into chaos. Is it completely ridiculous? Absolutely. Is it giving serious Disney Channel Original Movie energy? Without question. Are we immediately committing to the rest of the series? Also yes. In this episode, Sam and Keira discuss: -Why this premise somehow works despite being completely bonkers -Keira's Disney Parks knowledge and how it changes the reading experience -The campy adventure vibes -Whether this deserves its cult following -Why we're absolutely continuing the series Sometimes the weirdest books become the most fun to talk about. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨ Next week: Secrets of My Hollywood Life by Jen Calonita ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:01 About the Author 03:53 Background 06:29 Age Level & Content Warning 08:01 Judge a Book by Its Cover 46:27 General Thoughts 47:46 One Question for the Author 52:29 Rating 53:42 Read Again? 54:41 Outro 📖 Follow the Author - Ridley Pearson Website: https://ridleypearson.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekingdomkeepers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleypearson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ridleyp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ridleypearson/ 🔗 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

    Disney After Dark - Does Anyone Remember this Series?

  7. Jul 4

    The Well of Ascension - Second for Better or Worse

    Episode 176 - The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson Is being a "middle book" an excuse... or a flaw? Sam and James continue their journey through the Mistborn trilogy with The Well of Ascension, and while they agree on one thing (that this is very much a second book in a trilogy) they couldn't disagree more on whether that's a compliment. For Sam, "middle book syndrome" means one thing: filler until the finale. For James, it's exactly what a sequel should do: build anticipation and make you desperate to read the final book. In this episode, we discuss: -Whether The Well of Ascension suffers from middle-book syndrome -The political intrigue, character development, and expanding world of The Final Empire -What makes a great second book in a trilogy -Whether this installment stands on its own or exists primarily to set up the finale -And whether we'll settle the debate or simply agree to disagree. If you've ever argued about whether a sequel is "all setup" or "necessary development," this episode is for you. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨ Next week: Disney After Dark by Ridley Pearson ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:51 Background 05:11 Age Level & Content Warning 06:07 Judge a Book by Its Cover 07:49 Discussion 01:00:07 General Thoughts 01:01:24 One Question for the Author 01:05:56 Read Again? 01:07:21 Favorite of the Series so Far 01:09:32 Death of the Author? 01:11:24 Outro 📚 Follow the Author: Website: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSanderson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/ Twitter: https://x.com/BrandSanderson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsanderson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandSanderson 🔗 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

    The Well of Ascension - Second for Better or Worse

  8. Jun 23

    Somewhere Beyond the Sea - We Weren't Prepared

    Episode 175 - Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune We thought we knew what we were getting into. After loving The House in the Cerulean Sea for its cozy, heartwarming vibe and hopeful message, Sam and Hannah went into Somewhere Beyond the Sea expecting something similar. We were not prepared. This sequel keeps the compassion and humanity of the first book, but the conversations become much heavier. What starts as a return to a beloved world quickly turns into a discussion about prejudice, fear, belonging, and the weight of trying to create a better future. We talk about: -Why the tone feels so different from the first book -The themes that hit much harder than expected -Whether the sequel succeeds because of that shift -And why this might be a book that deserves a content warning conversation before recommending it We'd still gift Cerulean Sea to almost anyone. Somewhere Beyond the Sea? We'd gift it with a long conversation attached. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨ Next week: The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:02 Background 02:54 Age Level & Content Warning 04:38 Discussion 01:02:01 One Question for the Author 01:07:01 Rating 01:07:51 Read Again? 01:08:52 Favorite of the Series 01:13:07 Outro 📚 Follow the Author: Website: ⁠https://www.tjklunebooks.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tjklunebooks/ ⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/tjklune⁠ 🔗 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

    Somewhere Beyond the Sea - We Weren't Prepared
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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
    183
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Lunar Skulk Productions
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    Escape with Me Bookclub