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Meg and Laine talk about books

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    • 4.7 • 46 Ratings

Meg and Laine talk about books

    My Word as Vorkosigan: Mirror Dance

    My Word as Vorkosigan: Mirror Dance

    Jo Walton joins Meg and Alex to discuss Mirror Dance. Come for the clones, stay for the amnesia.

    • 59 min
    Barbarian's Taming by Ruby Dixon

    Barbarian's Taming by Ruby Dixon

    We're back with more sentient space dildos! Meg loves virgins and Laine needs some innovation.

    • 34 min
    My Season of Scandal by Julie Anne Long

    My Season of Scandal by Julie Anne Long

    This series continues to impress, even when exploring our less-enjoyed tropes.

    • 44 min
    The Stranger I Wed by Harper St. George

    The Stranger I Wed by Harper St. George

    This book just did a lot of things right. It struck a balance: well researched without being explosive, a slow burn that knew how to incorporate early heat, and a dramatic set up but two characters who communicate.

    • 31 min
    My Word as Vorkosigan: Brothers in Arms

    My Word as Vorkosigan: Brothers in Arms

    Meg and Alex are joined by Olivia Waite to discuss this entry in the Vorkosigan saga. Is there a more fun way to represent issues of a fractious identity than clones?

    • 57 min
    The Sailor Without a Sweetheart by Katherine Grant

    The Sailor Without a Sweetheart by Katherine Grant

    Katherine Grant always impresses us with the diversity of experiences she puts in her romances. Both of us enjoyed reading this! Meg had a lot of thoughts on Persuasion and was into it, Laine thought the reality was a little TOO real to be sexy.

    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
46 Ratings

46 Ratings

EllieMegKaye ,

Brilliant podcast.

I love this show so much. I have been binging since I started listening because romance never gets old! Especially appreciate the care you take with spoilers and how your format prevents wandering into distractions that plague some other podcasts.

juliannerose ,

Thank youuuuu

It is so so fun and refreshing to listen to these summaries after reading these books! I laugh and nod along every time. Love love every episode. Thank you for making this delightful podcast!

arhenning ,

Sit Back and Relax

I’m biased. I agree with these two all the time. So smart and insightful. Love Meg and Laine!!

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