SOS Library

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Save Our Souls Library (aka SOS Library) is a podcast that candidly discusses books without the pomp and circumstance (and expertise) of normal book reviewers. It's just three gals from Queens, New York giving their honest opinion on the good, the bad, the overhyped, and the underrated.

  1. FEB 2

    32. Water Moon: It's Just Water

    Water Moon had everything going for it… in theory. A stunning cover, a magical world, and a promise of high-stakes twists. But beneath the surface, things got murky fast. Insta-love that made the emotional beats feel shallow, a world that sparkled without enough depth, and way too many threads that never intersected. It felt like a story that wanted to do everything and ended up doing nothing all that well. We wanted to be swept away by the tide, but ended up stuck in the shallows. Checked Out: Lin: Fahrenheit 451 - Ray BradburyA Brief History of 7 Killings - Marlon JamesStan: Poppy War - RF KuangAll Fours - Miranda JulyLeaves of Grass - Walt WhitmanMy Friends - Hisham MatarShan: Sorcery and Small Magics - Maiga DoocyKatabasis - RF KuangMythos - Stephen Fry

    1h 10m

  2. 11/17/2025

    31. Hex Marks the spot: The Bewitching Scared Us Silly

    We’ve read some spooky books before, but The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia?? Yeah… this one had us sleeping with the lights on. Three timelines, one seamless (and spine-tingling) story, characters we adored, and villains we loved to hate. Terrifying AND terrific all at once Next book: Water Moon by Samantha Soto Yambao Checked out: Lin: A Brief History of Seven Killings - Marlon JamesMonkey - Wu Cheng En Stan: Monkey - Wu Cheng EnRun with the Wind - Shion MiuraMonstress - Lysley Tenorio Shan: Marriage at Sea - Sophie ElmhurstWild Reverance - Rebecca RossWitches Guide of Magical Innkeeping - Sanguu MandannaCan't Help Falling In Love - Sophie Sullivan

    59 min

  3. 08/21/2025

    30. I Leave It Up To You: Time is Weird & People Are Messy

    I Leave It Up to You traded the wild, magical edges of Flux for a quieter meditation on grief, family, and the loves that shapes us. We admired its tender, trope-defying family dynamic, but felt some moments fell just shy of their potential. It left us thinking… and, fittingly, left a lot up to us.Next book club book: The Bewitching - Silvia Moreno GarciaChecked out: Lin A Brief History of 7 Killings - Marlon JamesThe Last Murder at the End of the World - Stuart TurtonBat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng - Kylie Lee BakerStan Disability Visibility - Alice WongThe Vegetarian - Han KangThe Daughter of Dr. Moreau - Silvia Garcia MorenoShan Original Sins: The (Mis) Education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism - Eve L. EwingWhat Kind of Paradise - Janelle BrownA Marriage at Sea - Sophie ElmhirstA Boy and His Dog at the End of the World - C.A. FletcherThe Great Believers - Rebecca Makkai

    45 min

  4. 07/22/2025

    29. My Friends and the Friendships That Buoy Us

    Fredrik Backman’s My Friends had us in our feelings—and occasionally at odds. A moving meditation on grief, art, and the friendships that shape us, this one sparked big discussions about what makes a story resonate. Some of us saw beauty in the brushstrokes, others wanted more from the present than just one long, melancholy summer. Either way, it got us talking. Next book club book: I Leave It Up to You by Jinwoo Chong Checked out: Lin Circe - Madeline MillerPride or Die - CL MontblancStan The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Mark TwainNettle & Bone - T. KingfisherEverything is Tuberculosis - John Green Shan The Disappeared - Rebecca J. SanfordThe Safekeep - Yael van der WoudenLush - Rochelle Dowden-LordGet a Life Chloe Brown - Talia Hibbert

    1h 34m

  5. 06/15/2025

    28. Who Even Are We? Martyr! and the Search for Self

    This episode, we dive into Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar—and let’s just say, we didn’t all walk away with the same take. Between shifting POVs, existential spirals, and one ending that sparked serious debate, this book had us questioning identity, purpose, and what it means to live a meaningful life. Buckle up for a discussion that’s as messy, layered, and thought-provoking as the novel itself. Next book club book: My Friends by Fredrik Backman Checked out: Lin The God of the Woods - Liz MooreThere, There - Tommy OrangeThe Bride Test - Helen Hoang Shan My Friends - Fredrik BackmanMockingjay - Suzanne CollinsThe Disappeared - Rebecca J. SanfordThe God of the Woods - Liz MooreIntermezzo - Sally Rooney Stan You Never Forget Your First - Alexis CoeThe Rosie Project - Graeme SimsionThe Shadow of What Was Lost - James Islington

    1h 3m

  6. 04/23/2025

    27. Sow What? Faith, Fire, and the Future

    In this episode, we dig into Parable of the Sower—a dystopian tale that feels a little too real. From Lauren’s spiritual evolution to the gritty realities of survival, we talk about how Octavia E. Butler’s vision of the “future” hits uncomfortably close to home. Plus: the pros and cons of reading hard-hitting stories in audiobook, graphic novel, and good ol’ physical form. Spoiler: no format made this emotionally easier. 🌍📖🔥 Next book club book: Martyr! by Kaveh Akba Checked out: Shan Spinning Silver - Naiomi NovikThe Fox Wife - Yangsze ChooStan All the Colors of the Dark - Chris WhitakerAssata: An Authobiography - Assata ShakurThe Bee Sting - Paul MurrayLin The Priory of the Orange Tree - Samantha ShannonThose Fatal Flowers - Shannon IvesButter - Asako Yuzuki

    1h 11m

  7. 02/01/2025

    25. Lost In Comprehension at the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop

    In this episode, we step into Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop—a soft, cozy read that felt like a warm embrace…but maybe one that didn’t linger long enough. We appreciated its gentle take on burnout, life’s crossroads, and charming characters, but it left us craving a little more depth. Still, as an easy start to the year, it did the job! Join us as we unpack this quiet, comforting, but slightly forgettable read. Next book club book: Donuts & Other Proclamatios of Love - Jared Reck Checked out: Lin Into the Riverlands - Nghi Vo Priory of the Orange Tree - Samantha Shannon Library of the Dead - TL Huchu Stan Wind and Truth - Brandon Sanderson The Bee Sting - Paul Murray Intermezzo - Sally Rooney Shan Kitchen Confidential - Anthony Bourdain Yiddish Policemen's Union - Michael Chabon

    1h 2m

  8. 01/01/2025

    New Year, New Platforms: Be Part of Our Library!

    We hope you had a restful holiday! We have an exciting update for the coming year.

    2 min
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Save Our Souls Library (aka SOS Library) is a podcast that candidly discusses books without the pomp and circumstance (and expertise) of normal book reviewers. It's just three gals from Queens, New York giving their honest opinion on the good, the bad, the overhyped, and the underrated.

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  • Creator
    SSL
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © SSL
  • Show Website
    SOS Library