It’s time to turn down the lights and pick up a spooky book! 👻 In this episode, we’re diving into the world of eerie reads, ghostly encounters, unsettling mysteries, and stories that send a delightful shiver down your spine. We’re talking about the spooky books that keep us turning pages long after dark, the ones that create the perfect creepy atmosphere, and the stories that remind us why we love being a little scared. Join us for a bookish conversation full of chills, thrills, and plenty of reading recommendations!

Titles mentioned in this episode:

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

A Good Girls Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham

Angel of Greenwood by Randi Pink

Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White

The Magic Treehouse Series by Mary Pope Osborne

Ruby Holler by Sharon Creech

The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt

Rock, Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney

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Book Club Discussion: The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer

Grab your broomsticks and settle in for a literary look at witches, witch trials, and the stories that have kept these fascinating figures alive in our imaginations. In this episode, we’re talking about books that explore everything from historical witch trials and the real women caught up in them to fictional witches, superstition, fear, and the complicated line between magic and reality. We’ll discuss the stories that captivated us, the history behind them, and why witches continue to cast such a spell over readers today.

Titles mentioned in this episode:

Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty

Killing the Witches by Bill O'Reilly

The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd

Weyward by Emilia Hart

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

The Witches of Ambridge by Alice Hoffman

Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman

A Time of Witches by Madeline Martin

The Heretics Daughter by Kathleen Kent

Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian

The Crucible by Arthur Miller

This week, we’re stepping outside the familiar world of Anne Shirley and into one of L.M. Montgomery’s lesser-known novels, The Blue Castle. We’re talking about Valancy Stirling, a quiet woman who has spent her life following everyone else’s rules—until a startling diagnosis inspires her to finally take control of her own story.

We’ll discuss Valancy’s transformation, the unexpected romance at the heart of the novel, Montgomery’s exploration of family expectations and societal conventions, and whether The Blue Castle deserves a place alongside her better-known works. Is this hidden gem as charming as we hoped?

Titles mentioned in this episode:

Emma M. Lion Series by Beth Brower

The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls

Jane of Lantern Hill by L. M. Montgomery

Anne of Green Gables series by L. M. Montgomery

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty

The Rose Code by Kate Quinn