Uniquely Portable Magic

Alex Isaacson & Ellen Kopplin
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In a podcast inspired by book clubs everywhere, book lovers and best friends, Alex Isaacson and Ellen Kopplin, discuss a new book each week (focusing mostly on fantasy books [YA, NA, and adult fiction], while dabbling in other genres). Delve in-depth with your hosts, exploring themes, favorites and just about anything else that you experience while reading!

  1. 10/06/2023

    Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller

    This week, Alex and Ellen discuss Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller, book one in the Daughter of the Pirate King Duology. In this episode, we discuss thrilling sea adventures, magic powers and a tough-as-nails leading lady.   Join us next time as we discuss Daughter of the Siren Queen by Tricia Levenseller.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!

    1h 16m

  2. 09/22/2023

    Series Wrap: Girls of Paper and Fire Trilogy by Natasha Ngan

    This week, join us for our Series Wrap episode of the Girls of Paper and Fire trilogy by Natasha Ngan! In this episode, we will talk about the duology as a whole, mourn the end of the books, discuss our favorite book and character of the series, and decide if we would reread the series.   Join us next time as we discuss The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!

    28 min

  3. 09/08/2023

    Girls of Fate and Fury by Natasha Ngan

    Girls of Paper and Fire Trilogy Book 3: Girls of Fate and Fury This week, Alex and Ellen discuss Girls of Fate and Fury by Natasha Ngan. Join your hosts as they discuss the thrilling conclusion to this trilogy, rant about the injustices of the patriarchy and tackle some of the hard truths about trauma.   Join us in two weeks for our Series Wrap episode of the Girls of Paper and Fire trilogy.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!

    1h 24m

  4. 01/20/2023

    UPM Interview: Lexi Ryan and the These Hollow Vows Duology

    In this episode, your hosts Alex and Ellen have the distinct privilege to again talk with NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author Lexi Ryan, author of the These Hollow Vows duology, as well as many adult contemporary books and series. Join us as we discuss These Hollow Vows and These Twisted Bonds!

    1h 6m

  5. 01/07/2023

    Series Wrap: These Hollow Vows Duology by Lexi Ryan

    This week, join us for our Series Wrap episode of the These Hollow Vows duology by Lexi Ryan! In this episode, we will talk about the duology as a whole, mourn the end of the books, discuss our favorite book and character of the series, and decide if we would reread the series.   Join us next time for a special interview episode!   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!

    26 min

  6. 12/23/2022

    These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan

    This week, Alex and Ellen discuss These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan. Join your hosts as they discuss the thrilling conclusion to this duology, the addition of fun new characters, and how much growth happened throughout the book.   Join us in two weeks for our Series Wrap episode of the These Hollow Vows Duology.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!

    1h 27m

  7. 12/05/2022

    A Light in the Flame by Jennifer L Armentrout

    This week, Alex and Ellen discuss A Light in the Flame by Jennifer L. Armentrout, book two in the Flesh and Fire series. Join us as we talk about found family, fantastic banter and the importance of communication.   Join us in two weeks as we discuss These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!

    2h 46m

  8. 11/18/2022

    Series Wrap: All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness

    This week, join us for our Series Wrap episode of the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness! In this episode, we will talk about the duology as a whole, mourn the end of the books, discuss our favorite book and character of the series, and decide if we would reread the series.   Join us next time as we discuss A Light in the Flame by Jennifer L. Armentrout, book 2 in the Flesh and Fire series.   Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!

    36 min
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4.3
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In a podcast inspired by book clubs everywhere, book lovers and best friends, Alex Isaacson and Ellen Kopplin, discuss a new book each week (focusing mostly on fantasy books [YA, NA, and adult fiction], while dabbling in other genres). Delve in-depth with your hosts, exploring themes, favorites and just about anything else that you experience while reading!

Information

  • Creator
    Alex Isaacson & Ellen Kopplin
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Uniquely Portable Magic