In this episode of the Alphabet Soup Book Club, we discuss Kiran Millwood Hargrave's historical fiction The Mercies. Join us as we talk about the horrors of the witch trials, the complexities of gender dynamics, and how lesbians are the hope that will carry us through the darkness. And enjoy our now agreed upon description of what happens to Maren and Ursula after the story ends.

Spoilers start at 25.30

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Join us in the final month of 2025 for a discussion of the first book in the Locked Tomb series by Tamsyn Muir, Gideon the Ninth! We get into genre, setting, and just what exactly constitutes a "lesbian book".

Spoilers start at 15:20.

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This month we discuss the seminal lesbian classic Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg. Join us for an in depth discussion of our journey with the main character, Jess, through this book's themes of solidarity, intersectionality, and navigating gender non-conformity, all whilst combating systemic oppression.

Content warnings for this episode: discussions of police brutality, rape, misgendering, medical malpractice, homophobia, transphobia, sexual assault, and racism.

Spoilers throughout, but especially after 20:05.

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