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Welcome back to Stories in Two! In this week's episode, we're diving into the selection of books that have kept usbusy these last few weeks..

Books Discussed in This Episode:

• Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors: A compelling tale of sisterhood and secrets.
• Evenings & Weekends by Oisin McKenna: A deep dive into contemporary life and relationships.
• Blood and Oil by Bradley Hope & Justin Schek: Biography on Saudi Prince MBS.
• Secrets & Masks by Emerald Slytherin: Dramione fanfic
• Artificial Wisdom by Thomas R. Weaver: Recent Sci-Fi - great for fans of Blake Crouch
• The Secret Beach by Veronica Henry: A heartwarming story set on a beautiful, secluded beach.

Tune in as we share our thoughts on each book, providing insights and recommendations for your next read. Whether you're into mysteries, dramas, or non-fiction, this episode has something for every book lover.

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After a short unintended break, we are excited to be back with a brand-new episode of Stories in Two! Join us for a quick catch-up as we dive into the latest books we've been reading and share our thoughts on each one.

Books Discussed in This Episode:

• "Penance" by Eliza Clark
• "The Silence Factory" by Bridget Collins
• "Blue Sister" by Coco Mellors
• "The Teacher" by Freida McFadden
• "Secrets and Masks" by Emerald Slytherin

Whether you're looking for your next thrilling read or just want to hear our latest bookish adventures, this episode is packed with insights and recommendations.

Tune in to get your literary fix, and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review to support our podcast. We appreciate your patience during our break and are thrilled to be back sharing our love for books with you!

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Let's dive back into the world of books together. Happy reading!

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In this week's episode of Stories in Two, we're diving into the world of book-to-screen adaptations where we look at the new Amazon Prime adaptation of "The Idea of You" by Robinne Lee, starring Anne Hathaway.

But that's not all! Ciara has two 5-star reads to rave about, and Fiona gives a mini update on her progress with "Damascus Station" by David McCloskey.

Books Discussed in This Episode:

• "The Bridgertons" by Julia Quinn
• "The Idea of You" by Robinne Lee
• "Damascus Station" by David McCloskey
• "The Teacher" by Freida McFadden
• "Is This Ok?" by Harriet Gibsone

Whether you're a fan of bookish adaptations or looking for your next great read, we've got you covered!

So grab your favorite beverage, cozy up in your favorite reading spot, and join us for another bookish chat on Stories in Two. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review to let us know what you think. Happy reading!

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Let's dive into the world of books together and explore the stories that captivate our hearts and minds. See you in the next episode!

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In this week's episode of Stories in Two, we're diving into the pages of our current reads and sharing our thoughts on the big new release of the week, "Funny Story" by Emily Henry.

Join us for a quick catch-up on what we're currently reading, what we've finished, and the reasons why Fiona has decided not to continue with "Funny Story."

Books Discussed in This Episode:

• "The Teacher" by Freida McFadden
• "Is This Ok?" by Harriet Gibsone
• "Pretty Girls" by Karin Slaughter
• "Funny Story" by Emily Henry
• "Damascus Station" by David McCloskey

Whether you're looking for your next favorite read or want to hear our take on the latest releases, we've got you covered!

So grab your favorite beverage, cozy up in your reading nook, and join us for another bookish chat on Stories in Two. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review to let us know what you think. Happy reading!

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Let's dive into the world of books together and explore the stories that captivate our hearts and minds. See you in the next episode!

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In this week's episode of Stories in Two, we're back with a quick update on our recent reads and a mini book haul that's sure to satisfy your bookish cravings!

Join us as we dive into the pages of some captivating reads, including:

• "Cult Classic" by Sloane Crosley
• "Barcelona" by Mary Costello
• "The Rise" by Shari Low & Ross King
• "Is This Ok?" by Harriet Gibsone
• "Butter" by Asako Yuzuki
• "Pretty Girls" by Karin Slaughter

We'll be sharing our thoughts, reactions from each book, so you won't want to miss it!

So grab your favorite beverage, cozy up with a warm blanket, and join us for a quick dose of bookish goodness on Stories in Two. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review to let us know what you think. Happy reading!

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Let's dive into the world of books together and explore the stories that captivate our hearts and minds. See you in the next episode!

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Hey there, bookish friends! We're back with another episode of Stories in Two after a short break, and boy, do we have a lot to catch up on. 📚✨

First up, we dive into the recent controversy surrounding Fairyloot and their Throne of Glass special editions. Join us as we unpack the discussions, controversies, and differing opinions surrounding this hot topic in the bookish community.

Next, we shift gears to a mini book discussion on "The Last Passenger" by Will Dean. Be warned, spoilers ahead! We'll be sharing our thoughts, reactions, and what we think was missing from this book.

But wait, there's more! We'll also be sharing our latest reading updates, including what we've read since our last episode and what's next on our TBR lists. From thrilling mysteries to heartwarming romances, we've got a little something for everyone in this episode.

Books Discussed in This Episode:

• "Corrupt" by Penelope Douglas
• "The Last Passenger" by Will Dean
• "Kala" by Colin Walsh
• "Prophet Song" by Paul Lynch
• "Oversharing" by Jane Fallon
• "Green Dot" by Madeleine Gray
• "The Rise" by Shari Low, Ross King
• "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
• "Funny Story" by Emily Henry

So grab your favorite beverage, settle into your comfiest reading nook, and join us for another literary adventure on Stories in Two. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review to let us know what you think. Happy reading!

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In this week’s episode we are discussing books we have seen hyped on TikTok. Do we rate them and how they have influenced our reading patterns.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough is Jared Leto the leader of his own cult?

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Book of The Week

Kiss The Sky - Krista & Becca Richie

Other Books Mentioned

The Addicted Series - Krista & Becca Richie

The Calloway Sisters Series - Krista & Becca Richie

November 9th - Coleen Hoover

There Are No Saints - Sophie Lark

Malibu Rising - Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Spanish Love Deception - Elena Armas

The Made Series - Daniella Lori

Beautiful Disaster - Jamie McGuire

Oddly Enough

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Hey book lovers, welcome back to Stories in Two! 📚 This week, we're coming to you live from the charming city of Limerick for an extra-special episode filled with literary delights.

To kick things off, Ciara shares her latest reading adventures, diving into the pages of "Oversharing" by Jane Fallon and recently finishing the captivating "Bunny" by Mona Awad. Plus, she's gearing up for her next read, the audiobook edition of "The Rise" by Shari Low & Ross King.

Next up, we're shining a spotlight on the Limerick Literary Festival and a highlight event at the Belltable featuring none other than Claire Keegan, acclaimed author of short stories like "Foster" and "Small Things Like These." Join us as we delve into the discussions and insights from this esteemed author.

And last but certainly not least, Fiona shares her recent foray into fanfiction with "Breath Mints & Battle Scars" by Onyx and Elm, followed by a sneak peek at her current read, "Notes On An Execution" by Danya Kukafka.

Books Discussed in This Episode:

• "Oversharing" by Jane Fallon
• "Bunny" by Mona Awad
• "The Rise" by Shari Low, Ross King
• "Breath Mints & Battle Scars" by Onyx and Elm
• "Notes On An Execution" by Danya Kukafka

Join us as we explore the literary wonders of Limerick and beyond. From thrilling reads to insightful discussions, this episode has something for every book enthusiast.

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So grab your favorite book and settle in for a literary journey you won't soon forget. Happy reading!

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Hey there, bookish friends! Welcome back to Stories in Two, where we're diving into the enchanting world of books and beyond. 📚✨ This week's episode is all about book adaptations and the literary wonders that inspire them.

After a quick reading update we’ll be delving into the realm of book-to-screen adaptations, starting with the recent Netflix sensation "One Day" by David Nicholls. How we think it compares to the book and if it works on the screen.

And speaking of adaptations, we can't forget to mention "Normal People" by Sally Rooney, a literary gem whos adaptation has captured the hearts of peopleworldwide.

We also talk about what books we would love to see adapted to the screen. From The Secret History to Magnolia Parks

Books Discussed in This Episode:

• "The Fine Print" by Lauren Asher
• "Cult Classic" by Sloane Crosley
• "One Day" by David Nicholls
• "Normal People" by Sally Rooney
• "Oh Beautiful World Where Are You" by Sally Rooney
• "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
• "If We Were Villains" by ML Rio
• "Magnolia Parks" by Jessa Hastings

So grab your favorite reading nook, brew a cup of tea, and join us for a captivating conversation about books, adaptations, and the magic of storytelling. Happy reading!

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Hey there, bookish pals! 📚 Get ready for another exciting episode of Stories in Two! This week, we're diving deep into "The Fine Print" by Lauren Asher, unpacking the good, the ick, and everything in between.

Join us as we embark on a lively conversation about this intriguing read, offering up our thoughts on what worked, what didn't, and our overall impressions of the book. From what it got right to cringe-worthy moments, we're covering it all!

But wait, there's more! 🎉 We're also treating you to a mini book haul extravaganza, featuring some must-read titles that have caught our eye. From the gripping suspense of "Weyward" by Emelia Hart to the chilling thrills of "The Last Passenger" by Will Dean, there's something for every reader in our haul.

And that's not all! Fiona gives us a sneak peek into her latest read, "Second City" by Chelsea Keogh, sharing her initial impressions and why this book has captured her attention.

But before we wrap things up, we're taking a hilarious detour to read some one-star Goodreads reviews for books we absolutely adore. Get ready to laugh, cringe, and maybe even question the taste of some readers!

Books Discussed in This Episode:

• "The Fine Print" by Lauren Asher
• "Term & Conditions" by Lauren Asher
• "Weyward" by Emelia Hart
• "The Last Passenger" by Will Dean
• "Oversharing" by Jane Fallon
• "The Hearts Invisible Furies" by John Boyne
• "Second City" by Chelsea Keogh
• "Good Material" by Dolly Alderton
• "Death Of A BookSeller" by Alice Slater

So grab your favorite reading snack, cozy up in your comfiest spot, and join us for a jam-packed episode filled with bookish delights. Happy reading!

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Hey bookworms, welcome back to The Stories in Two Podcast! 📚 This week, we're tackling every reader's worst nightmare: the dreaded book slump. 😩 But fear not, because we've got some tricks up our sleeves to help you power through!

First up, we're on the hunt for a quick, snappy romance to reignite that reading spark. Whether you're craving swoon-worthy moments or laugh-out-loud banter, we've got just the book to lift you out of your slump.

Books Discussed in This Episode:

The Fine Print - Lauren Asher

Part Of Your World - Abby Jimenez

Cult Classic - Sloane Crosley

Bunny - Mona Awad

Birnam Wood - Eleanor Catton

Bride - Ali Hazelwood

But that's not all! We've also got a mini book haul to share with you. Our latest book haul is guaranteed to add some excitement to your TBR pile.

So grab your favorite reading nook, brew yourself a cup of tea, and join us as we navigate the twists and turns of book slumps and celebrate the joy of new book discoveries.

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Don't let the book slump blues get you down. Tune in to this week's episode for tips, tricks, and a whole lot of bookish fun. Happy reading!

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Hey there, book lovers! Welcome back to another episode of Stories in Two. This week, we're diving into the world of bookish trends and exploring something that's been buzzing all over TikTok: book icks. 📚🤢

But first, join us for a quick book chat as we delve into a selection of thrilling reads inspired by the TV show "The Traitors."

Books Discussed in This Episode:

• "One Perfect Couple" by Ruth Ware
• "Bright Young Things" by Scarlett Thomas
• "The End of Mr. Y" by Scarlett Thomas
• "Better Than The Movies" by Lynn Painter

Now, onto the main event: book icks! We're jumping on the TikTok trend and sharing our own bookish pet peeves and cringe-worthy moments. From clichéd tropes to cringey dialogue, we're laying it all out on the table.

Have you ever come across something in a book that just gave you the ick? Well, you're not alone! Join the conversation and let us know your biggest book icks. We want to hear from you!

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So grab your favorite beverage, cozy up with your blanket, and get ready for a candid discussion about all things books. Let's dive in and dissect those book icks together!

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Hey there, bookworms! We're back with another episode of Stories in Two, and this time, it's all about 'The Rachel Incident' by Caroline O'Donoghue. Get ready for some juicy book club talk, but heads up, there are spoilers ahead!

But before we spill the beans on Rachel's shenanigans, we're giving you the lowdown on what's on our reading radar. From Liz Nugent's intriguing 'Strange Sally Diamond' to Sarah J Maas's latest, 'House of Flame & Shadow,' we've got a bunch of books to dish about.

Books Discussed:

'Strange Sally Diamond' by Liz Nugent

'The Rachel Incident' by Caroline O’Donoghue

'Come & Get It' by Kiley Reid

'House of Flame & Shadow' by Sarah J Maas

'Lucky' by Louise Thompson

'Chelsea Keogh - Second City'

'Scenes Of A Graphic Nature' by Caroline O’Donoghue

Now, grab your coffee, tea, or whatever you fancy and join our chat on 'The Rachel Incident.' We'll be chatting about the characters, the plot twists, and everything in between.

Whether you've read the book or not, we want to hear what you think! Jump into the conversation and tell us your thoughts on 'The Rachel Incident' and any other books catching your eye.

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Subscribe, chat with us, and let's make this episode a cozy bookish hangout. Happy reading!

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast 📚✨

In this week's episode, we're diving into the heart of our reading resolutions with a spotlight on our Priority TBR (To Be Read) list for 2024. Join us as we share the books that have secured top positions on our reading radar— a delightful mix of anticipated new releases and long-awaited gems that have patiently waited on our shelves. We're curating a list that promises diverse adventures and captivating stories.

Books Discussed in This Episode:

• "Iron Flame" by Rebecca Yarros
• "You With A View" by Jessica Joyce
• "Good Material" by Dolly Alderton
• "Prophet Song" by Paul Lynch
• "Strange Sally Diamond" by Liz Nugent
• "Funny Story" by Emily Henry
• "The Hearts Invisible Furies" by John Boyne
• "My Last Innocent Year" by Daisy Alpert Florin
• "Yellowface" by RF Kuang
• "Fourteen Days" by The Authors Guild
• "The Will Of The Many" by James Islington

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24 Book Releases to Look Forward To In 2024

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast 📚✨ After a brief hiatus, we're thrilled to kick off a brand new season, and we've got a lot to catch up on. In this episode, join us as we dive into the literary wonders that shaped our 2023 reading journey and set the stage for an exciting season ahead. 🎉📖

This week, we're recapping our year in books, sharing our favourites, whether it's a captivating series or a standalone gem, we've got the bookish highlights that stood out.

We'll spill the beans on our Goodreads challenges, plus, get an exclusive peek into what we're currently reading, setting the stage for the bookish delights to come in our jampacked season. 📖🌟

Stay tuned for more book clubs, riveting book reviews, curated book recommendations, and the delightful chit-chat that brings our bookish community together. 🗣️📚

Books Discussed in This Episode:

• "The Rachel Incident" by Caroline O’Donoghue
• "Claire Keegan - So Late In The Day"
• "Strange Sally Diamond" by Liz Nugent
• "A Little Life" by Hanya Yanigahara
• "The Villa" by Rachel Hawkins
• "The Family Upstairs" by Lisa Jewel
• "The Other Husband" by Kathryn Croft
• "One Dark Window" by Rachel Gillig
• "Prophet Song" by Paul Lynch

As we embark on this new season, we invite you to join our bookish adventures. Engage with us on social media, share your thoughts, and let us know about your favorite reads from 2023. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review to support our podcast community. Happy reading! 📝🎙️

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Join us for an exciting episode of the Stories in Two Podcast as we embark on an adventure through the world of books, book clubs, and the beloved Swiftie community! 📚📖✨

First, Fiona shares her experience attending her very first book club—a local gem The Lunar Book Club (@lunarbookclub) in Limerick City. The club gathered to discuss the ever-popular "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros, all in eager anticipation of the forthcoming release of book 2, "Iron Flame," set to enchant readers on November 7th.

The girls then are all set to embrace their inner Swifties with the Eras Book Tag, inspired by Taylor Swift's iconic eras. Let's delve into a bookish journey through the eras:

• Lover - a book with your favorite love story: Discover the tale that set your heart aflutter and remains a cherished love story.
• 1989 - a book set in NYC: Journey to the bustling streets of New York City through the pages of a gripping narrative.
• Red - a book with a red cover: Uncover the literary gem adorned in shades of red that captured your attention.
• Speak Now - a book you always recommend: Share your go-to recommendation, the book you can't help but gush about.
• Folklore/Evermore - a book you think is underrated: Explore the hidden gems in the literary world that deserve more recognition.
• Midnights - a book that kept you up past midnight: Relive the nights when a book held you captive long past bedtime.
• Reputation - a book that lived up to the hype: Celebrate the book that matched the lofty expectations set by its buzz.
• Debut - a book that's been on your TBR for too long: Let's shine a light on the long-awaited reads in your to-be-read pile.
• Fearless - a book with a strong female character: Discover the strong, fearless heroines that have left their mark on the pages of some bookish worlds.

Books Discussed in This Episode:

• "The Thursday Murder Club Series" by Richard Osman
• "The Flat Share" by Beth O’Leary
• "Seven Days In June" by Tia Williams
• "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by VE Schwab
• "Vicious" by VE Schwab
• "The Rachel Incident" by Caroline O’Donoghue
• "The Binding" by Bridget Collins
• "Ugly Love" by Colleen Hoover
• "Corrupt" by Penelope Douglas
• "Manacled" by SenLinYu

Join us for a lively discussion, book recommendations, and literary explorations in a world where stories take center stage. 🗣️📚

And, if you've been enjoying our podcast journey, please consider leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback fuels our passion for books and helps us continue to create content that celebrates the joy of reading. 📝🎙️

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S05E07: Booktoker Starter Pack - Tales of Love, Slumps, and Unfinished Reads

Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast, your cherished literary haven! In this exciting episode, we're diving into a Booktoker Starter Pack—exploring a treasure trove of book prompts and the remarkable reads that bring them to life. 📚🎥

From the pages of captivating novels to the far reaches of BookTok, we're traversing an eclectic range of prompts that have ignited the bookish world. Get ready for a fascinating discussion that covers it all:

1. A book you bought because of BookTok: We'll reveal the bookish gems that first captured our attention on the popular social platform and compelled us to click "Buy Now." 💰📚
2. A book that got you out of a reading slump: Discover the literary saviors that pulled us from the depths of those challenging reading slumps and reignited our passion for books. 📖🪄
3. A book that gave you a book hangover: We'll share tales of those unforgettable reads that left us dazed and delighted, yet slightly disoriented as we navigated the real world again. 🍾📚
4. A book you wanted to throw across the room: Explore the novels that stirred up such intense emotions that we contemplated giving them the old "book toss" treatment. 📖🤬
5. A book that made you believe in love: Journey through the heartwarming stories that reaffirmed our belief in the power of love and romance. 💕📚
6. A book you could reread over and over: Unveil the timeless favorites that have earned a permanent place on our shelves, ready to be revisited at any time. 🔄📖
7. A book you could not finish: Share the stories that proved to be formidable literary foes, defeating our determination to reach the final page. 📖🚫
8. A book that didn't live up to your expectations: We'll discuss the reads that left us grappling with unmet hopes and perhaps a touch of disappointment. 📖😕
9. A book that deserved a sequel but didn't get one: Explore the tales that had us yearning for more, only to discover that their stories ended too soon. 📚🤔

Books Discussed in This Episode:

• "Master Of Death" by Olivie Blake
• "The Woman In Me" by Britney Spears
• "You, With A View" by Jessica Joyce
• "Promising Young Women" by Caroline O’Donoghue
• "Daisy Jones & The Six" by Taylor Jenkins Reid
• "The Emperor" by RuNyx
• "Pretty Girls Make Graves" by Steffanie Holmes
• "Romantic Comedy" by Curtis Sittenfeld
• "Putney" by Sofka Zinovieff
• "Den Of Vipers" by KA Knight
• "Juniper & Thorn" by Ava Reid
• "The Grace Year" by Kim Liggett

Join us for a lively discussion that delves into the diverse world of books, unveiling the novels that sparked our imaginations and left lasting impressions. Share your thoughts, stories, and bookish experiences as we navigate this exciting Booktoker Starter Pack together. 🗣️📚

And, as always, if you've been enjoying our podcast journey, please consider leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback is our guiding light, and it helps us continue crafting content that celebrates our shared love of books. 📝🎙️

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast, your trusted source for all things books! In this episode, we're embarking on a literary journey filled with exciting updates and an abundance of winter reading adventures. 📚❄️

First up, we'll delve into our reading update on "Daisy Haites" by Jessa Hastings, the second installment in the Magnolia Parks Universe series and progress and love for this series.

But that's not all. The main spotlight of this episode shines on the Winter New Releases we're eagerly anticipating.

Books Discussed in This Episode:

• "Daisy Haites" by Jessa Hastings
• "Masters Of Death" by Olivie Blake
• "The Woman In Me" by Britney Spears
• "Never" by Jessa Hastings
• "Iron Flame" by Rebecca Yarros
• "All That Consumes Us" by Erica Waters
• "Alice Sadie Celine" by Sarah Blakely Cartwright
• "Hopeless" by Elsie Silver

Join us for a discussion filled with bookish excitement, literary explorations, and plenty of recommendations to add to your winter reading list. 📆📖

And, if you've enjoyed our podcast journey, please consider leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback is our inspiration, and it helps us continue to craft content that celebrates our shared love of books. 📝🎙️

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Tune in and prepare discover the winter releases that are set to make your reading season extraordinary. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review to support our podcast community. Happy reading!

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Join us for an intriguing episode of the Stories in Two Podcast that dives deep into the world of unexpected literary obsessions! 📚🏛️

Inspired by a recent TikTok trend where men from all corners of the globe revealed their surprising thoughts about the Roman Empire, we're exploring our own versions of captivating obsessions—the books that have nestled into our hearts and minds, occupying our thoughts more often than we ever anticipated.

In this episode, we'll uncover the titles that have earned the esteemed status of "our Roman Empire" in the realm of literature. These are the books we find ourselves constantly revisiting, pondering, and sharing with anyone who'll listen.

Books Discussed in This Episode:

Lessons In Chemistry - Bonnie Garmus

Divine Rivals - Rebecca Ross

Magnolia Parks Universe - Jessa Hastings

The One - John Mars

Thicker Then Water - Kerry Washington

Blood & Ash Series - Jennifer L Armentrout

If We Were Villains - ML Rio

Beach Read - Emily Henry

The Sweetest Oblivion - Danielle Lori

Death of A Bookseller - Alice Slater

An Ember In The Ashes - Sabaa Tahir

And speaking of obsessions, if you've been captivated by the Stories in Two Podcast, we'd love to hear from you. Please consider leaving a review on your preferred podcast platform to share your thoughts and support our literary adventures. Your feedback is the heartbeat of our podcast community! 📝❤️

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Tune in for a captivating discussion that delves into the books that have become our Roman Empire—the literary wonders we think about far more often than we'd ever imagined.

As always, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review to help us continue creating content that celebrates our shared love of books. Happy reading!

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast, your cherished haven for all things literary! In this brand-new episode, we're immersing ourselves in the delightful art of curating a TBR (To Be Read) pile that perfectly complements the enchanting backdrop of autumn.

As the leaves change and the air grows crisper, we're exploring a range of literary genres to help you assemble the ideal autumn reading list. Whether you're craving mysteries, paranormal adventures, or the intellectual allure of dark academia, we've got you covered. 🍂📚✨

Join us as we discuss and recommend a captivating selection of autumn-appropriate books that promise to transport you to worlds filled with mystery, wonder, and a touch of magic.

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Books Discussed in This Episode:

• "Magnolia Parks" by Jessa Hastings
• "Glorious Rock Bottom" by Bryony Gordon
• "Masters Of Death" by Olivie Blake
• "The Only One Left" by Riley Sager
• "My Last Innocent Year" by Daisy Alpert Florin
• "Boys Of Tommen Series" by Chloe Walsh
• "After The Silence" by Louise O’Neill
• "The One" by John Mars

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Join us for an exhilarating journey into the enchanting world of "Fourth Wing," the fantasy novel that's taken TikTok, Goodreads, and the literary community by storm this year! 📚🐉✨

In this episode, we're diving deep into the pages of Rebecca Yarros' latest masterpiece, exploring every twist, turn, and magical encounter that has left readers captivated. 📖🔮

Warning: Spoiler Alert! Our discussion will be filled with plot reveals, character insights, and intense bookish debates, so make sure you've read the book or are prepared to venture into spoiler territory. 🚫🙊

The highly anticipated second installment of the series is set to release in November this year! 📅🎉

As we delve into "Fourth Wing," we'll also unveil some predictions and speculations for what awaits in the upcoming sequel. 🤔📜

Join us as we discuss our personal takeaways, favorite moments, and the burning questions that "Fourth Wing" has left us pondering. 🤯💬

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Thank you for being a part of our book-loving community, and let's unravel the magic of "Fourth Wing" and prepare for the excitement of its next chapter together!

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast, your ultimate literary haven! We're thrilled to take on the ever-popular TikTok trend of evaluating books as overhyped, underhyped, or simply hitting the sweet spot.

Join us as we explore this trend, sharing our thoughts on books that have captured the collective imagination and soared to staggering heights of popularity, those that deserved far more recognition, and the gems that found the perfect balance.

In this episode, we'll delve into the nuanced world of book hype, offering you our candid takes on recent releases and timeless classics. As always, we'll keep it spoiler-free to ensure your reading experiences remain unspoiled.

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So, grab your reading glasses and join us for an insightful journey through the world of book hype! The Stories in Two Podcast is your trusted companion for a season filled with thought-provoking discussions, captivating reads, and so much more. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and leave a review to support our podcast. Happy reading!

Books Discussed in This Episode:

Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros

Before We Were Strangers - Renee Carlino

Twisted Love - Ana Huang

Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - Talor Jenkins Reid

Happy Place - Emily Henry

Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin

The Secret History - Donna Tartt

The Silent Patient - Alex Michaelides

A Little Life - Hanya Yanagihara

Normal People - Sally Rooney

Devils Night Series- Penelope Douglas

Crooked Sinners Series - Callie Hart

Magnolia Parks Universe - Jessa Hastings

Blood And Ash Series - Jennifer L Armentrout

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast, your go-to destination for all things books! In our exciting season premiere, we're diving headfirst into the world of literature with a fantastic lineup of book discussions, reviews, and a few daring unpopular opinions.

Join us as we share our thoughts on the books that have captured our hearts and those that left us wanting more. We'll keep it spoiler-free to ensure your reading experience remains unspoiled.

In this episode, we're thrilled to announce another 5-star rating for "Manacled," the Dramione Fanfiction sensation by SenLinYu. If you're a Harry Potter fan, this one's a must-read!

Additionally, we'll dissect the Amazon adaptation that's taken TikTok by storm – "The Summer I Turned Pretty," based on Jenny Han's beloved three-book series of the same name. Tune in to discover why this show is the talk of the town!

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Books Discussed in This Episode:

• "Manacled" by SenLinYu
• "The Summer I Turned Pretty" by Jenny Han
• "ACOTAR Series" by Sarah J. Maas
• "Yellowface" by R.F. Kuang
• "Magnolia Parks" by Jessa Hastings
• "The Villa" by Rachel Hawkins
• "Before We Were Strangers" by Renee Carlino
• "My Murder" by Katie Williams
• "Strange Sally Diamond" by Liz Nugent

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast for those who love books.

It is the last episode of Season 4 so we have a Reading challenge update and some of our best, and worst, reads of the year so far.

Have you read any of these books?

Books Discussed

The Wall of Winnipeg & Me - Mariana Zapata

One Last Secret - Adele Parks

A Thousand Splendid Suns - Khaled Hosseini

Claire Keegan - Foster

A Little Life - Hanya Yanigahara

Manacled - SenLinYu

Saving Six - Chloe Walsh

The Simple Wild - KA Tucker

Asking For It - Louise O’Neill

Happy Hour - Marlowe Granandos

The Serpent & The Wings Of Night - Carissa Broadbent

Romantic Comedy - Curtis Sittenfeld

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast! Join us for a lively episode filled with book updates, a mini book club chat about Emily Henry's new release "Happy Place," and a spotlight on the London play adaptation of Hanya Yanagihara's "A Little Life."

From the gripping pages of "A Little Life" to the mystery of "Death of A Bookseller," we discuss captivating reads. Discover the magic of "Happy Place" (spoiler alert!) and explore the stage adaptation of "A Little Life." We also highlight other compelling titles, including "The Golden Boys," "The Emperor's Soul," "Fourth Wing," "Alone With You In The Ether," "The Cove," "Acts Of Service," "Adele," and "Part of Your World."

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Books Discussed

A Little Life - Hanya Yanagihara

Death of A Bookseller - Alice Slater

The Golden Boys - Rachel Jonas, Nikki Thorne

The Emperor's Soul - Brandon Sanderson

Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros

Alone With You In The Ether - Olivie Blake

The Cove - LJ Ross

Acts Of Service - Lillian Fishman

Adele - Leila Slimani

Happy Place - Emily Henry

Part of Your World - Abby Jimenez

Keywords: Stories in Two Podcast, book updates, mini book club chat, Happy Place, A Little Life, London play, Hanya Yanagihara, Death of A Bookseller, The Golden Boys, The Emperor's Soul, Fourth Wing, Alone With You In The Ether, The Cove, Acts Of Service, Adele, Part of Your World, review, Instagram, TikTok, Gmail.

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Welcome back to Stories in Two Podcast, the go-to podcast for book lovers!

In this episode, we bring you a diverse discussion on all things books, featuring our favorite recent reads and some exciting upcoming book events.

Books Discussed

One Day - David Nichols

Death Of A BookSeller - Alice Slater

I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki - Baek Se-Hee

Acts Of Service - Lillian Fishman

Birnam Wood - Eleanor Catton

The Hearts Invisible Furies - John Boyne

On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous - Ocean Vuong

The Vanishing Half - Brit Bennett

Saving 6 - Chloe Walsh

Happy Place - Emily Henry

Romantic Comedy - Curtis Sittenfeld

Waterstone Book Events

https://www.waterstones.com/events

BookBar event in conversation with Naoise Dolan - Livestream Tickets available

https://www.bookbaruk.com/product-page/bookbar-presents-naoise-dolan-in-conversation-with-megan-nolan

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast for those who love books

This week we have a recap of our time at The Book Bar event in The Charlotte Street Hotel in London. This was an event with Curtis Sittenfeld, author of the new release Romantic Comedy in conversation with Natasha Lunn, herself the author of Conversations On Love.

Books Discussed

Romantic Comedy - Curtis Sittenfeld

Naoise Dolan - The Happy Couple

The Great Believers - Rebecca Makkai

The Book Bar @bookbaruk

https://www.bookbaruk.com/

Noise Dolan in conversation with Megan Nolan - tickets available for Livestream also in link below

https://www.bookbaruk.com/events

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast for those who love books. In this week's episode, we take you on a virtual trip to London as we visit some of the local bookshops, including the beautiful Book Bar in Finsbury Park.

We share our book haul from a serious shopping spree and give you a small reading update on the popular Harry Potter fanfic, Manacled. We also discuss a wide range of books, including Snowdrops by A.D Miller, Eleanor Oliphont Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman, and Throttled by Lauren Asher, to name a few.

During our visit to the Book Bar, we explore the shelves and recommend some must-reads, including Islanders by Cathay Thomas, Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stewart, and Grief Is The Things With Feathers by Max Porter.

We also talk about some non-fiction titles, including What White People Can Do Next by Emma Dabiri and Heartburn by Nora Ephron, as well as the novel Foster by Claire Keegan and Writers and Lovers by Lily King.

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The Book Bar @bookbaruk

Manacled

https://archiveofourown.org/works/14454174

Books Discussed

Snowdrops - A.D Miller

Eleanor Oliphont Is Completely Fine - Gail Honeyman

One Day - David Nichols

Manacled - SenLinYu

Throttled - Lauren Asher

Islanders - Cathay Thomas

What White People Can Do Next - Emma Dabiri

Shuggie Bain - Douglas Stewart

Grief Is The Things With Feathers - Max Porter

Foster - Claire Keegan

Heartburn - Nora Ephron

Writers and Lovers - Lily King

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast for those who love books

Does Booktok recommend the same 20 books over and over? This week we are picking some books we have loved that might not be getting the same amount of love on tiktok.

Books Discussed

The Cat Who Saved Books - Sosuke Natsukawa

Slow Fire Burning - Paula Hawkins

Even Silence Has An End - Ingrid Bentancourt

Promising Young Women - Caroline O’Donoghue

Manacled - SenLinYu

Just Last Night - Mhairi McFarlane

Devils Night Series - Penelope Douglas

Everything I Know About Love - Dolly Alderton

The FlatShare - Beth O’Leary

You Made A Fool Of Death With Your Beauty - Akwaeke Emezi

Book News Source

@_thebookseller on instagram

GQ Article about BookTok

https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/booktok-tiktok-books-community

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast for those who love books.

This week we are planning a little April TBR - books we have been wanting to read for a while and some new recommendations that have peaked our interest.

Books Discussed

Promising Young Women - Caroline O’Donoghue

Foster - Claire Keegan

Death Of A Bookseller - Alice Slater

Animal - Lisa Taddeo

The Great Believers - Rebecca Makkai

The Villa - Rachel Hawkins

Book News Source

Tiktok: @limmadi8

Millie Bobbi Brown announced she’s writing a book. 19 steps

https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/culture/2023/04/01/039stranger-things039-star-millie-bobby-brown-to-publish-debut-novel

We were liars TV Show https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/amazon-we-were-liars-series-julie-plec-carina-adly-mackenzie-1235560382/amp/

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast for those who love books.

We are curating a reading list for each other this week.

We have Romance, Fantasy, Non-Fiction, Autobiographies and more.

Books Discussed

Into the Drowing Deep - Mira Grant

One Day - David Nicholls

The Simple Wild - KA Tucker

Hothouse Flowers - Becca Richie

American Gods - Neil Gaimen

The Binding - Bridget Collins

Trust Me I’m Lying - Ryan Holiday

Airhead - Emily Matlis

Permanent Record - Edward Snowden

Finding Me - Viola Davis

The Cuckoo’s Calling - Robert Galbraithe

Blood Orange - Harriet Tyce

Eleanor Oliphont Is Completely Fine - Gail Honeyman

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week we have a chit chat and spoiler free book catch up. And final verdict on A Little Life

Books Discussed

Crescent City - Sarah J Maas - update

Romantic Comedy - Curtis Sittenfeld

Daisy Jones & The Six - Taylor Jenkins Reid

A Little Life - Hanya Yanagihara

The Co-Op - Tarah Dewitt

Belldadonna - Adalyn Grace

Misery - Stephen King

The Paper Palace - Miranda Cowley Heller

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week we have a chit chat and spoiler free book catch up. Fiona has also finally started A Little Life

Books Discussed

Cleopatra & Frankenstein - Coco Mellors

Circe - Madeline Miller

Olive - Emma Gannon

Slow Fire Burning - Paula Hawkins

Sharp Objects - Gillian Flynn

A Little Life - Hanya Yanagihara

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week, unusually, we have both had a 5 star read. Have you read any of these books? We’d love to hear your recommendations for 5 stars! 

Books Discussed

Really Good, Actually - Monica Heisey

A Thousand Splendid Suns - Khaled Hosseini

Small Things Like These - Claire Keegan

The Simple Wild - KA Tucker

Saving 6 - Chloe Walsh

I Am Pilgrim - Terry Hayes

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week we are a little late with the best reads of 2022 trend. Have you read any of these books and series? We’d love to hear what your top books last year were.

Books Discussed

Almost Love - Louise O'Neill

Make Yourself At Home - Ciara Geraghty

Small Things Like These - Claire Keegan

The Fever Series - Karen M Moning

Country - Michael Hughes

The Calloway Sisters Series - Krista & Becca Ritchie

Yerba Buena - Nina LaCour

The Boys of Tommen - Chloe Walsh

Malibu Rising - Taylor Jenkins Reid

Promising Young Women - Caroline Donoghue

Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week we have a small library haul and some spoiler free reading updates.

Books Discussed

If We Were Villains -M.L Rio

The Vanishing Half - Bret Bennett

Love In Colour - Bolu Babalola

Legion - Brandon Sanderson

Happy Hour - Marlowe Granados

Really Good, Actually - Monica Heasey

Almost Love - Louise O'Neill

Cleopatra and Frankenstein - Coco Mellors

Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin

Intercepts - TJ Payne

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week we are back with a Stories In Two Book Club with A Court of Mist And Fury, Book 2 in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J Maas. We discuss Ciara’s thoughts as a first time reader, Fiona’s as a re-reader. What we liked, disliked and a whole lot more.

This episode contains major spoilers for  A Court of of Mist And Fury by Sarah J Maas and so it is recommended to have read the book before listening.

Don't miss out ACOTAR Book Club episode too to get our thoughts and reactions to book 1.

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week we have some life updates before getting stuck in to our reading udpates.

GoodReads 2023 Challenge, What we've read since last season and a few reading goals for 2023.

Very slight spoilers for A Court Of Mist And Fury - Sarah J. Maas at 47:30 - 59:20 mark

Books Discussed

Alone With You In The Ether - Olivie Blake

The Serpent And The Wings Of Night - Carissa Broadbent

How To Fail - Elizabeth Day

One Last Secret - Adele Parks

Before The Coffee Gets Cold - Toshikazu Kawahguchi

Asking For It - Louise O'Neill

Any Man - Amber Tamblyn

Spare - Prince Harry

A Court Of Mist And Fury - Sarah J. Maas

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week we are back with a Stories In Two Book Club with A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas. We discuss Ciara’s thoughts as a first time reader, Fiona’s as a re-reader and what we expect from book two. What we liked, disliked and a whole lot more.

This episode contains major spoilers for  A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas and so it is recommended to have read the book before listening.

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week we are looking at some books we are looking forward to in 2023 as well as our usual currently reading update. 

Books Discussed

Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin

The King of Battle & Blood - Scarlett St Clair

A Court Of Thorns & Roses - Sarah J Maas

A Soul of Ash and Blood - JLA

Happy Place - Emily Henry

Secretly Yours - Tessa Bailey

The Things We Do To Our Friends - Heather Darwent

The Villa - Rachel Hawkins

The Cat Who Saved Books - Sosuke Natsukawa

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week we are looking back and what we read in the month of November.

Books Discussed

Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin

The Paper Palace - Miranda Cowley Heller

Magnolia Park Series -Jessa Hastings

Requiem - Callie Hart

ACOTAR - Sarah J Maas

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week we have another Reading Update and a bit of a different spin on the Dark Academia genre.

There is some dark themes and book trigger warnings discussed in this episode

Books Discussed

Haunting Adeline - H.D Carlton

Cat Lady - Dawn O'Porter

Requiem - Callie Hart

Gothikana - RuNyx

The Atlas Six - Olivie Blake

The Paper Palace - Miranda Cowley Heller

Before the Coffee Gets Cold - Toshikazu Kawaguchi Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week we are back with a Book Club Episode - The Secret History by Donna Tartt

This episode will contain spoilers and an in depth discussion on the book.

Books Discussed

Haunting Adeline - HD Carlton

Friends, Lovers and The Big Terrible Thing - Matthew Perry

You Made A Fool of Death With Your Beauty - Akwaeke Emezi

Daisy Haites - Jessa Hastings

The Red Word - Sarah Henstra

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week we Fiona is finally out of her book slump and has a few rading recs - Ciara has also continued her reading roll.

Books Discussed

Punk 57 - Penelope Douglas

Birthday Girl - Penelope Douglas

Credance - Penelope Douglas

Bully - Penelope Douglas

Magnolia Parks - Jessa Hastings

Dolly Alderton - Dear Dolly

Nick Grimashaw - Soft Lad

The Secret History - Donna Tartt

It Starts With Us - Colleen Hoover

It Ends With Us - Colleen Hoover

November 9th - Colleen Hoover

Ugly Love - Colleen Hoover

Matthew Perry - Friends, Lovers and The Big Terrible Thing

Happy Hour - Marlowe Granandos

Cat Lady - Dawn O'Porter

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week we are looking back and what we read in the month of October. 

Books Discussed

The Education of Ivy Edwards - Hannah Tovey

The Secret History - Donna Tartt

The Boys of Tommen - Chloe Walsh

Bad Kids - Zijin Chen

Final Girls - Riley Sager

The Man Who Died Twice - Icebreaker

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week we are looking at all things Halloween and Thriller reads. 

Books Discussed

The Man Who Died Twice - Richard Osman

Icebreaker - Hannah Grace

Carrie Soto Is Back - Taylor Jenkins Reid

Promising Young Women - Caroline Donoghue

Verity - Colleen Hoover

The Secret History - Donna Tart

The Education of Ivy Edwards - Hannah Tovey

The Atlas Six - Olivie Blake

Final Girls - Riley Sager

The Project - Courtney Summers

The Last Days of Jack Sparks - Jason Arnopp

The Husbands Secret - Liane Moriarty

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week we are looking at our Top Reads based on Good Reads Average Ratings.

Books Mentioned

Icebreaker - Hannah Grace

Mythos - Stephen Fry

Bane - LJ Shen

Foul Lady Fortune - Chloe Gong

The Hating Game - Sally Thorne

Know My Name - Chanel Miller

Viola Davis - Finding Me

The Storyteller -Dave Grohl

Colleen Hoover - Verity

The Song of Achilles - Madeline Miller

Killswitch - Penelope Douglas

The Love Hypothesis - Ali Hazelwood

Me Before You - JoJo Moyes

If We Were Villains - ML Rio

Trust Me I'm Lying - Ryan Holiday

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week we are discussing Ciara’s recent trip to London’s Book Bar and some of Kindle Unlimited Recommendations.

Books Discussed

Promising Young Woman - Caroline O'Donoghue

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin

Little Boxes - Cecilia Knapp

You Made A Fool of Death With Your Beauty - Akwaeke Emezi

The Night She Disappeared - Lisa Jewel

Addicted/Calloway Sister - Krista Richie

Kindle Unlimited

Icebreaker - Hannah Grace

Reminders of Him - Colleen Hoover

Boy Parts - Eliza Clark

Bunny - Mona Awad

All Rhodes Lead Here - Mariana Zappata

Brutal Prince - Sofie Lark

The V Girl - Maya Roberts

The Bird and the Sword - Amy Harmon

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week we are recommending some of our favourite book series.

Books Discussed

Addicted/ Calloway Sisters - Krista Richie

Devils Night - Penelope Douglas

Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins

Crooked Sinners - Callie Hart

Fever Series - Karen M. Moning

Dark Verse - RuNyx

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week we are doing the Books I Want To Read (But Don't Want To Read) Book Tag.

To find this and LOADS more book tags go to 

https://zezeewithbooks.wordpress.com/a-long-list-of-book-tags/

Books Discussed

Icebreacker - Hannah Grace
It Happened One Summer - Tessa Bailey
Jeanette McCurdy - I'm Glad My Mom Died 
The Atlas Six - Olivie Blake
The Night She Disappeared - Lisa Jewel
Educated - Tara Westover 
The Secret Life of Bees - Sue Monk Kidd
Empire of the Vampire - Jay Kristoff
Circe - Madeline Miller
Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir
The Kiss Curse - Erin Sterling

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week we are recommending some Autumn/ Winter reads to bring us into the new season.

Books Discussed

The Luckiest Girl Alive - Jessica Knoll

The Betrayals - Bridget Collins

The Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern

A Court Of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J Maas

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - V.E Schwab

A Slow Fire Burning - Paula Hawkins

The Ex Hex - Erin Sterling

I’m Glad My Mom Died - Jennette McCurdy

A Little Life - Hanya Yanagihara

Circe - Madeline Miller

The Picture Of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde

It Starts With Us - Coleen Hoover

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.

This week we are back after a brief summer break. We have a little life catch up and then get into our spoiler free chats for what we’ve been reading for the last few months.

Books Discussed

Book Lovers - Emily Henry

The Four Hour Work Week - Tim Ferris

How to Kill Your Family - Bella Mackie

Yerba Beuna - Nina LaCour

The Boys of Tommen - Chloe Walsh

Lessons in Chemistry - Bonnie Garmus

Malibu Rising - Taylor Jenkins Reid

Magpie - Elizabeth Day

Boy Parts - Eliza Clark

Scar Tissue - Anthony Keidis

Carrie Soto Is Back - Taylor Jenkins Reid

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us. This week we have reached the final episode of the season - we have a chat about whats next for the podcast, maybe what to expect and of course a reading update.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough How fans are spending thousands of dollars to attend the Johnny Depp /Amber Herd trial

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Book Of The Week

The Psychopath Test - Jon Ronson

Books Mentioned

All Rhodes Lead Year Mariana Zapata

Know My Name - Chanel Miller

The Last Days of Jack Sparks - Jason Arnopp

Rebecca - Daphne Du Maurier

Thursday Murder Club - Richard Osman

Emily Matlis - Airhead

Oddly Enough

Fans Are Spending Thousands to Be at Johnny Depp’s Trial

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us. In this week’s episode we are doing the 20 questions book tag. From our favourite books, most recent reads and favourite authors.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough Will Sending Aliens Nudes Lure Them to Us? NASA Thinks so.

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Book Of The Week

Beartown - Fredrik Backman

20 Questions Book Tag

https://zezeewithbooks.wordpress.com/2018/07/19/20-questions-tag/

BookTube

Merphy Napier

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=merphy+napier

Jack Edwards

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jack+edwards

Noelle Gallagher

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=noelle+gallagher

Books Mentioned

Cirque Du Freak - Darren Shan

If We Were Villains - ML Rio

The Song of Achilles - Madeline Miller

The Fever Series - Karen M. Moning

Cannery Row - John Steinback

The DaVinci Code - Dan Brown

Pretty Girls Makes Graves - Stephanie Holmes

Mythos - Stephen Fry

Letters To The Lost - Iona Grey

The Road Trip - Beth O’Leary

James Joyce - Ulysses

Devil’s Night Series - Penelope Douglas

Blood And Ash Series - Jennifer L Armentrout

Oddly Enough

https://www.discovery.com/space/sending-aliens-naked-pictures

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

In this week’s episode we are discussing different types of story tropes in books. The ones we love, others not so much and ones we avoid at all costs.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough a bride arrested for spiking her wedding guests.

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Stories In Two - Summer TBR

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2PUnwtLhWyYyPEAY9FVW8u

Stories In Two - TikTok Made Me Read It

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JaEK6iPlcN2BzNUBIqTX7?si=6PT3w9UuRsKxR805tkwP0g

Book Of The Week

Adele - Leila Slimani

Books Mentioned

The Road Trip - Beth O’Leary

Seven Days In June - Tia Williams

The Dark Verse Series - RuNyx

The Devil’s Night Series - Penelope Douglas

Crooked Sinners Series - Callie Hart

If We Were Villains - ML Rio

The Hating Game - Sally Thorne

The Spanish Love Deception - Elena Armas

The Addicted Series - Krista Richie

Den of Vipers - K.A Knight

Credence - Penelope Douglas

It Happened One Summer - Tessa Bailey

Bunny - Mona Awad

Oddly Enough

US bride and caterer arrested for allegedly drugging guests with cannabis

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

In this weeks episode we are doing up a Summer TBR - a few lighthearted holiday reads to fit the season and a few books from our own TBRs for this year.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough Dublin Airport seems to have one very upset neighbour.

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Book Of The Week

Edie: American Girl - Jean Stein

Books Mentioned

The War of Two Queens - Jennifer L. Armentrout

The Spanish Love Deception - Elena Armas

People We Meet on Vacation - Emily Henry

Malibu Rising - Taylor Jenkins Reid

We Were Liars - E. Lockhart

Bright Young Things - Scarlett Thomas

Fool Me Once - Harlan Coben

A Court of Thorns And Roses - Sarah J Maas

Other People Clothes - Calla Henkel

The Princess Bride - William Goldman

Rebecca - Daphne du Maurier

Seven Days in June - Tia Williams

Oddly Enough

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/dublin-airport-got-12272-noise-complaints-last-year-from-just-one-person-41560228.html

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In this weeks episode we are discussing the Astrology around Friendship, how it relates to our birth charts and 11th house, what type of friendships we have and if they relate to our star signs.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough a country’s unusual plan to increase its birth rate.

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Stories In Two - Astrology With Anna

https://open.spotify.com/episode/27CbDjR0bajWQY2sc1zQrh?si=nD0K_QISQFet9U_OoOLh4w

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/11th-house#mbg--IM546u4dj

https://justastrologythings.com/pages/chart/index.php

Astrology And Me Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/astrology-and-you/id1548204983?i=1000526177279

Book Of The Week

The No-Show - Beth O’Leary

Books Mentioned

The Isle of Sin and Shadows - Keri Lake

Mythos - Stephen Fry

How To Fail - Elizabeth Day

This Will Only Hurt A Little - Busy Phillips

Oddly Enough

Hungary tries for baby boom with tax breaks and loan forgiveness

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

In this weeks episode we are back with our Book Club and our pick is November 9th by Coleen Hoover. We will be talking about what we liked, what we disliked and like other Book Club episodes we will be discussing in some detail so there will be spoilers.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough Today in National Plan Your Epitaph Day.

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Book of The Week

The Truth About Alice - Jennifer Mathieu

Other Books Mentioned

The Addicted Series - Krista & Becca Richie

November 9th - Colleen Hoover

Ugly Love - Colleen Hoover

Reminders of Him - Colleen Hoover

Oddly Enough

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/plan-your-epitaph-day/

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

In this week’s episode we are discussing books we have seen hyped on TikTok. Do we rate them and how they have influenced our reading patterns.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough is Jared Leto the leader of his own cult?

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Book of The Week

Kiss The Sky - Krista & Becca Richie

Other Books Mentioned

The Addicted Series - Krista & Becca Richie

The Calloway Sisters Series - Krista & Becca Richie

November 9th - Coleen Hoover

There Are No Saints - Sophie Lark

Malibu Rising - Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Spanish Love Deception - Elena Armas

The Made Series - Daniella Lori

Beautiful Disaster - Jamie McGuire

Oddly Enough

https://www.yourtango.com/entertainment/do-jared-leto-and-thirty-seconds-mars-have-cult

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

In this week’s episode we are looking at Mormonism. We touch on their beliefs, famous members and some of the more unusual things they practice and live by.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough we look at a recent instance of the Mandela Effect.

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Book of The Week

The War of Two Queens (Blood and Ash #4) Jennifer L. Armentrout

Other Books Mentioned

Pretty Girls Make Graves - Stephanie Homes

The Addicted Series - Krista Richie

Country - Michael Hughes

A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J Maas

Oddly Enough

https://www.her.ie/life/latest-mandela-effect-people-going-crazy-term-bucket-list-549491

How it Originated & Started

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mormonism

Basic Beliefs

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/the-8-beliefs-you-should-know-about-mormons-when-they-knock-at-the-door

Famous Mormons https://radaronline.com/photos/most-famous-mormons

Meet The Mormons Movie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS6PZh6tCC0

Why I left the Mormon Church https://youtu.be/aTMsfOcHiJg

Twilight

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mormon-influence-imagery_n_623487

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/11/at-its-core-the-twilight-saga-is-a-story-about/265328/

Baptism of the dead

https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/ritesrituals/baptismdead.shtml#:~:text=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ,someone%20who%20has%20already%20died.

https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/topic/genealogy

Kingston Clan

https://youtu.be/GwoO7Nekmpw

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/inside-the-order-one-mormon-cults-secret-empire-244969/

The B.I.T.E Model

https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

In this week’s episode we are taking a look at the Fine Art Market. An exclusive billionaires club and how it is used as a useful tool for Tax Evasion.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough we look at the 30 Year Old who re-enrolled is his old school and fooled everyone.

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Book of The Week

The Secret History - Donna Tart

The Four Day Work Week - Tim Ferriss

Oddly Enough

https://www.ladbible.com/news/brian-mackinnon-went-back-school-thirty-20220126

Sources

Fine Art Isn’t About Art - It’s About Evading Taxes

https://youtu.be/3L1an9JU3Nk

Art + Taxes = The Dirty Truth

https://youtu.be/QZz2PhTQJCA

The Art Market Is A Scam (And Rich People Run It).

https://youtu.be/ZZ3F3zWiEmc

Fine Art: The Worlds Most Secret Tax Scam

https://youtu.be/p__7ndRU6Ho

Freeports

https://ial.uk.com/art-market-freeports

The Art of Tax Evasion

https://thestandrewseconomistdotcom.wordpress.com/2020/11/27/the-art-of-tax-evasion

How to launder millions of dollars through Art, NFT’s and Fine Wine

https://youtu.be/Zqzh2p3_KOc

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

In this week’s episode we are taking it back to Ireland in the 90s. We talk some highlights and crazes that swept the nation, music and some of our own memories.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough we look at the identical twin parents who’s children who are genetically brothers.

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Main Source - RTE Reeling In The Years

Book of The Week

Country - Michael Hughes

Oddly Enough

https://popcrush.com/identical-twin-couples-have-babies-genetically-brothers/

Books Mentioned

The Christie Affair - Nina DaGramont

The House of Earth and Blood - Sarah J Maas

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

In this week’s episode we are delving into Charles Manson and The Family. His early life, the formation and lifestyle of The Family and of course their roles in murders that shocked the world.

We do discuss these murders in some detail and so if you would prefer not to hear about this we recommend skipping past from 39 to 49 minute mark.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough we talk about the man who lived his whole life without ever seeing a woman.

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Book of The Week

The Girls - Emma Cline

Oddly Enough

https://www.storypick.com/a-life-without-women/amp

Charles Manson

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Manson

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/manson-family-murders-what-need-to-know-180972655/

Inside the Manson Cult: The Lost Tapes

https://decider.com/2019/07/26/charles-manson-documentaries

Cease To Exist Documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGDVynZgX9I&t=4314s

Joe Rogan Experience with Tim O’Neill and MK Ultra theory

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4OXGSwuHYf0gHtJxGWIbLL

MK Ultra Theory

https://justinward.medium.com/was-charles-manson-a-cia-lab-rat-42f167277a05

Last Podcast on The Left - 3 Part Charles Manson Series

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6epjAurkaoU4LGyd1H8PYA

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3B4CD0ot5TNWcASJIaJnO8

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tpKi6Mj99w4cv2Zjr49Jr

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

In this week’s episode we are talking about Overhyped Books. We do first discuss our current reads and what we have been enjoying lately, we pick a book for our upcoming book club episode and then talk about books that, for us, didn’t quite work.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough we discuss the ongoing drama and online feuds with Kanye West?

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Book of The Week

If We Were Villains - ML Rio

Book Club Pick

November 9 - Colleen Hoover

Oddly Enough - Kanye West and Billie Eilish feud

https://www.buzzfeed.com/natashajokic1/kanye-west-billie-eilish-travis-scott-astroworld

Books Mentioned

Ugly Love - Colleen Hoover

It Starts With Us - Colleen Hoover

Reminders of Him - Colleen Hoover

The Fever Series - Karen M Moning

The Pact - Sharon J. Bolton

The Night Circus - Erin Morgenstein

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - Taylor Jenkins Reid

Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo

Where The Crawdad Sings - Delia Owens

50 Shades of Grey - E.L James

The Midnight Library - Matt Haig

The Love Hypothesis Ali Hazelwood

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

In this week’s episode we are talking about Reincarnation. We look at its presence in Eastern Religions and Past Life Regression, its relationship with Karma and claims of time travelling from the future.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough would you sell your identity for 150k?

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Book of The Week

Theroux The Keyhole - Louis Theroux

Oddly Enough - Promobot looking for face of new Robot

https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/29/tech-firm-will-pay-you-150000-to-sell-your-identity-to-its-robots-15681961/amp/

Reincarnation in Hinduism

https://youtu.be/M9ltN4Mie0A

Soul Ages

https://www.ajourneytoyourself.com/recognize-age-soul

Past Life Regression - The Veil of Forgetfullnes - Christina Lopes

https://youtu.be/hy4dwRtRHz8

Brian Weiss - Many Lives Many Masters

https://www.bookdepository.com/Many-Lives-Many-Masters-Dr.-Brian-Weiss/9780749913786?redirected=true&utm_medium=Google&utm_campaign=Base1&utm_source=IE&utm_content=Many-Lives-Many-Masters&selectCurrency=EUR&w=AFFPAU9S6FP7ZFA8V3TN&gclid=Cj0KCQiAu62QBhC7ARIsALXijXS6LK7VONrC4QVer2_3SkPYftWAJG_S8DTt-29ZkttjYd-9rHc0xVAaAuE2EALw_wcB

Time Traveller - tiktok @authentictimetraveller

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZML6PRupu

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

In this weeks episode we are taking a look at some of the world’s secret societies. From the Skull and Bones Fraternity and their famous members, Opus Dei and the elusive Bohemian Grove.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough we discuss some of the newly uncovered secrets of the Playboy mansion.

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Book of The Week

The Spanish Love Deception - Elena Armas

Books Mentioned:

If We Were Villains - ML Rio

Beautiful World Where Are You - Sally Rooney

Darkfever - Karen M. Moning

Oddly Enough - Secrets of the Playboy Mansion

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10400345/amp/Hugh-Hefner-referred-Quaaludes-leg-spreaders-new-doc-reveals.html

Skull & Bones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-yvT8DEdxA

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skull_and_Bones

https://www.businessinsider.com/the-10-most-powerful-members-of-skull-and-bones-2015-12?r=US&IR=T#skull-and-bones-didnt-allow-women-until-1991--14

Opus Dei

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4lbdDyF_8s

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opus_Dei

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=1854312&page=1

https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=93081&page=1

Bohemian Grove

https://www.businessinsider.com/bohemian-grove-club-us-presidents-2018-3?r=US&IR=T#the-activities-at-the-bohemian-grove-have-become-increasingly-controversial-especially-in-the-advent-of-the-internet-2

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/bohemian-grove-where-the-rich-and-powerful-go-to-misbehave/2011/06/15/AGPV1sVH_blog.html

Hellfire Club

https://www.abartaheritage.ie/hellfire-club-archaeological-project/hellfire-club-history/hellfire-club/

Stories in Two - Conspiracy Theories

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jRoakdgIj1yrTDfNmZaUt?si=64a2ff1f5c3d4c21

Stories in Two - Cults and Crews

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mvqHXJVF09CWRJqYZKTZe?si=40ff5c4ae1a741b2

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

In this weeks episode we looking at our upcoming reads for 2022. We set our goal for the Good Reads reading challenge and some anticipated new releases coming out this year.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough are we getting close to the first ever space hotel?

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Book of the Week

101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think - Brianna Wiest

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32998876-101-essays-that-will-change-the-way-you-think?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=JGCXxBtjxR&rank=1

Oddly Enough

https://nypost.com/2021/03/01/first-ever-space-hotel-slated-to-be-operational-by-2027/

Books Mentioned

Pride & Prejudice - Jane Austen

The Great Gatsby -

If We Were Villains - ML Rio

The Christie Affair - Nina de Gramonth

Reminders of Him - Coleen Hoover

Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte

The Secret History - Donna Tart

The War of Two Queens - Jennifer L Armentrout#

Mad About You - Mhairi McFarlane

Gallant - VE Schwab

I Kissed Sara Wheeler - Casey Mcquiston

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

This weeks episode is our last in this season and we are doing a 2021 Wrap Up. It is quite book heavy as we discuss our favourite reads of the year from different genres and authors. Also our lessons learned this year and what's to come for future Stories In Two. 

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

In this weeks episode as always we give a rundown of the books we are currently reading, we also touch on cults, would we be susceptible, the Going Clear Scientology documentary and their presence around the world.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough we speculate on the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell?

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Going Clear Scientology Documentary

https://watchdocumentaries.com/going-clear-scientology-and-the-prison-of-belief/

Cult Recruitment article

https://people.howstuffworks.com/cult3.htm

Book of the week:

The Inheritance Games - Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Books Mentioned

Pretty Girls Make Graves - Steffanie Holmes

Gothikana - RuNyx

The Predator - RuNyx

Oddly Enough

https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/nov/28/ghislaine-maxwell-sex-trafficking-trial-jeffrey-epstein

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

In this weeks episode we are back with an old Stories in Two Vibe and have a casual chat and catch up. We discuss topics like weddings, books, social media and music.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough ever heard of the dancing plague of 1518?

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Book of the Week

The Betrayals - Bridget Collins

Books Mentioned:

If We Were Villains - ML Rio

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Love Hypothesis - Ali Hazelwood

Oddly Enough

https://www.britannica.com/event/dancing-plague-of-1518

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

In this weeks episode we are back with our Book Club and our pick is In My Dreams I Hold A Knife by Ashley Winstead. We will be talking about what we liked, what we disliked and like other Book Club episodes we will be discussing in some detail so there will be spoilers.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week as well as other books we have read recently.

And in Oddly Enough will you be watching Tiger King 2?

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Book Club

In My Dreams I Hold a Knife - Ashley Winstead

Books of the week:

Ugly Love - Colleen hoover

The Invisible Life of Addie Larue - V.E Schwab

Riot Act - Callie Heart

The Binding - Bridget Collins

The Betrayal - Bridget Collins

The Soulmate Equation - Christina Lauren

The Rocks - Peter Nichols

Oddly Enough

https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/tiger-king-season-2-teaser-joe-exotic-carole-baskin-return/

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

This week we are diving into the world of some strange conspiracies that we have found and whether or not we believe them.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough we discuss the allure of Pete Davidson.

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Book of the week:

Stephen Fry - Mythos

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35074096-mythos?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=9dtrFbovJS&rank=1

In my Dreams I Hold a Knife - Ashley Winstead

https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Dreams-Hold-Knife-Novel-ebook/dp/B08PMJB46Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15PS7DEPJ3RDP&keywords=in+my+hand+i+hold+a+knife&qid=1636494487&qsid=259-3225218-9654754&sprefix=in+my+hand+%2Caps%2C222&sr=8-1&sres=B08PMJB46Q%2C1405923539%2CB08SXWPW7W%2CB08DMW767B%2CB07NQFGZWP%2CB07J14NHB9%2CB07DKFL4LY%2CB005JX78JY%2CB09JZ9183Y%2CB08F22JHNR%2CB08XMYVSXT%2CB06ZYLFZRZ%2CB086HH5797%2CB07V4RDPNR%2CB09JZ9X1BK%2CB07YC4C781

Books Mentioned

The Spanish Love Deception - Elena Armis

The Invisible Life of Addie Larue - V.E Schwab

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

This week we are trying something a little different and taking on Beyond Belief. Can you tell if these stories are Fact or Fiction?

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough we have a look at the world of “Prison Groupies”.

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Book of the week:

Riot Act by Callie Hart

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58314028-riot-act?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=Ir7kzAPf9L&rank=1

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13623848-the-song-of-achilles?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=QlVOzDah5J&rank=1

Oddly Enough

https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/denmark-to-ban-all-life-prisoners-from-having-romantic-relationships/

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/prep-volleyball-kamiak-3-cascade-0-7/

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

This week for Halloween we are delving into the world of Paranormal Activity. Spirits, Poltergeists, and stories of some local hauntings.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough we learn about the world of spectrophilia.

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The Abbey of the Black Hag

https://darkemeraldtales.wordpress.com/2021/08/14/in-the-abbey-of-the-black-hag/

The Enfield Poltergeist

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enfield_poltergeist

Book of the Week

Sally Rooney - Beautiful World, Where are You?

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56597885-beautiful-world-where-are-you?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=C2yAEWKMJe&rank=3

Oddly Enough

https://www.thecut.com/2014/08/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ghost-sex.html

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Welcome to the Stories in 2 podcast; A weekly podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

Fears and Phobias. Have you any? Have you heard of some of the more unusual afflictions that people suffer with? We also share some of our own.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough AITA for "ruining" my brother's wedding?

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Strangest Fears and Phobias

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/miscellaneous/here-are-some-of-the-strangest-phobias-one-can-have/oikophobia/slideshow/64338194.cms

Dune by Frank Herbert

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44767458-dune?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=ZAeNPCqS0f&rank=1

Oddly Enough

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/q1edgj/aita_for_ruining_my_brothers_wedding/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

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Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly podcast around stories that intrigue, inspire and interest us.

This week we are back after a short break. We discuss what we’ve been up to, our podcast makeover and what to expect from our brand new series.

We also chat with Anna (@timewithanna), a tarot reader and lover of all things astrology. She covers the basics, answers our questions and also performs a reading for us.

We will be giving our pick for Book of the Week.

And in Oddly Enough how Debbie Harry escaped serial killer Ted Bundy.

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Corrupt by Penelope Douglas https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58124274-corrupt?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=LOlwTCpmbQ&rank=1

Oddly Enough

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/debbie-harry-blondie-escaped-ted-bundy-killer/

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With one week to go until the end of the summer in the villa we talk all things Love Island. Our predictions for who will win, our opinions on some of the biggest moments this season and also how we think this year has differed to previous seasons.

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This week we are a little on the tired side so just have a light chat about what we've been up to this week.
A 3 day bender, Crossfit, the Peru two and the future of the workplace.

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This week we are finally back together and recording in the same room for the first time in a year for a bit of a ramble chat. We discuss our lack of knowledge when it comes to actually producing the podcast which may be evident from the sound.

Also Dream lifestyles and in Oddly Enough, would you take your husbands name?  

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This week Ciara gives us a crash course on her new passion: Astrology for business. We talk star signs, sun signs, personality traits and potential futures.

And in Oddly Enough: Some unconventional cosmetic surgeries.

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This week Fiona has some insider goss on the Married At First Sight Australia, Love Island gets a look in and what Reality TV Shows we would like to do.

Oddly Enough: A missing foot and an unfortunate #FreeBrittany story.

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This week we are back for a late rendition of the Stories In Two Book Club.

Dolly Alderton - Everything I Know About Love

21:30 for the start of book chat - skip to avoid spoilers

July Book Club we will be reading Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

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After a brief break we are back to our regular programming.

This week we discuss the intricacies of an Irish name, upping the podcast production and Ciara's dedication to her capsule wardrobe.

Of course we touch on Love Island and our early predictions for the series

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This week we have Julie back with us as our Subject Matter Expert as we discuss the events surrounding the possible demise of the It Galz podcast, its parallels with the Frenemies podcast and the results of a weekend down the rabbit hole.

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This week we discuss the intricacies of the hangover, of course The Fear and how our approach to social media has changed as we've gotten older.

Weekly Round Up: Bezos In space, New Gossip Girl trailer and the enigmatic Balenciaga Croc.

And in Oddly Enough: Do you shop on Depop? Do you follow Depop Drama on insta? We read through some of the dramatic DM's posted on their page.

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This week we have a bit of a ramble chat and touch on a few random topics. The upcoming Olympics, the crazy world of One Direction fandom and many things in between.

Also Oddly Enough - the crazy story of someone paying a whole lotta money for a whole lotta nothin' 

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This week Ciara spills the beans about starting her own business and the things she has learned over the last few years building her brand.

We also touch on the Friends Reunion, Ciara's potential new hobby and a Book Club Update.

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We are back again this month with May's rendition of Book Club.

Our pick this month was Just Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane. As always skip passed this part of the episode to avoid any spoilers.

Timestamps

Just Last Night discussion: 24:00

Rest of book club Spoiler Free: 50:00

Books Mentioned this episode

Just Last Night: Mhairi McFarlane

The Crown Of Gilded Bones - Jennifer L. Armentrout

Everything I Know About Love - Dolly Alderton

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This week we talk The Fear - Ciara experiencing a bout which is quite unusual for her. Are we just showing our age?

We also got ourselves a Passionflix subscription and have tried out a few titles. Has Fiona found the new love of her life? Will we see our fav books making it to the screen and our initial thoughts after our first go.

In Oddly Enough we talk dreams and factors that may influence higher dream recall.

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/558092/why-some-people-cant-remember-dreams

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Penneys by appointment and not so Luxurious Designer Gear.

This week we discuss the fashion industry, in particular info drawn from Dana Thomas' book 'Deluxe - How Luxury Lost its Luster', and the rise of the Influencer.

Also on Oddly Enough we discuss our Anti-TBR. Popular books that for some reason we have no interest in reading. 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222328.Deluxe?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=OHnzHqQ5id&rank=1

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We are back again this month with April's rendition of Book Club.

Our pick this month was The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. A always skip passed this part of the episode to avoid any spoilers.

Timestamps

Midnight Library discussion: 13:30

Rest of book club Spoiler Free: 30:00

Books Mentioned this episode

The Midnight Library - Matt Haig

Just Last Night: Mhairi McFarlance

Daisy Jones and the Six - Taylor Jenkins Reid

If I Can't Have You - Charlotte Levin

Beach Read - Emily Henry

Article mentioned about Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie

https://amp.theguardian.com/music/2013/dec/12/fleetwood-mac-stevie-nicks-christine-mcvie-nuns

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Although we were due a book club episode this week - busy schedules have meant we have to postpone another week. Don't worry The Midnight Library will be read.

This week we just have a general chit chat about how we're getting on these last couple months in lockdown - how we are keeping ourselves inspired and Ciara's new found love for Miranda Hobbes.

Oddly Enough -  We offer some remedies to the dreaded book hangover.

https://caitsbooks.com/2019/01/20/the-reading-slump-causes-cures/amp/

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This week's episode we run through some shows, books and podcasts we've been enjoying. 

Blood and Ash: Crown on Gilded Bones is out this week, Made In Chelsea is still going and a new ChickLit podcast recommendation: Sentimental Garbage

Shows Mentioned

Netflix: Orthodox

Netflix: 3 Wives 1 Husband

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This week we discuss the stresses of working from home and how we try to unwind during lockdown.

Fiona has a find this week - we talk about The Bright Young Things - the wild rich kids who made their mark on 1920s London.

Bright Young Things

https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Bright-Young-Things/

The Glorious Guinness Girls

https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsandculture/arid-40049141.html?type=amp

I Read The News Today, Oh Boy by Paul Howard

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32612861-i-read-the-news-today-oh-boy

Oddly Enough

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2021/apr/12/bbcs-prince-philip-coverage-breaks-uk-tv-complaints-record

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This week we have a very easy going ramble chat.

Terrible hangovers, our best nights out and general messing. Nothing too heavy for the week ahead.

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This week we are back with another Book Club

SPOILER ALERT

In this weeks episode we discuss Such A Fun Age by Kiley Reid in some detail. If you want to read this book, which we think you should, avoid our book review segment of the episode.

Timestamps

23:00 - Start of Such A Fun Age Discussion

43:00 - It is safe to return and catch the rest of our reads from this month.

Every month we will pick a book for our next months episode and would love for you to read along with us.

April Book Club Pick: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52578297-the-midnight-library?

Other books mentioned this week

The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane

Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J Mass

The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai

Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

Followers by Megan Angelo 

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This week we discuss the downfalls of a DIY haircut and reminisce about the good oul days working in retail, some Karen encounters and just general chit chats

Oddly Enough: https://www.intheknow.com/post/crystal-jackson-onlyfans-sons-expelled/ 

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Now that we are both officially in our Thirties, this week we have a look back at our twenties. The highs, lows and lessons we'll take into our Thirties.

Oddly Enough: https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2019/08/15/millennial-therapist-7-things-i-regret-not-doing-in-my-20s-and-30s.html

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This weeks episode we have a bit of a ramble chat. 

We discuss some beauty tips and also some of our products we can't live without. Speculation for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah and Fiona get's a very special surprise for her 30th birthday.

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This week we have our first ever guest on the podcast. 

Our good friend Julie joins us for a round of Ask Me Anything and general shits and giggles.

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This week we are back with another Book Club

SPOILER ALERT

In this weeks episode we discuss both books from the From Blood and Ash series in detail. If you want to read these books, which we really think you should, avoid our book review segment of the episode.

Timestamps

22:40 - Start of From Blood and Ash Discussion

53:05 - It is safe to return and catch the rest of our reads this month and a feel good, but brief, oddly enough.

We are also going to try something new for our future book club episodes. Every month we will pick a book for our next months episode and would love for you to read along with us.

March Book Club Pick: Such A Fun Age by Kiley Read

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43923951-such-a-fun-age

Other books mentioned this week

Verity by Colleen Hoover

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41957126-verity?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=pvcUb5hYWn&rank=1

Me by Elton John

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44303730-me?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=5A9PF20DCF&rank=1 

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This week we reminisce about some random trips we've taken, work from home guilt and the potential novelist in Ciara's neighbourhood.

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This week we get Nostalgic and Ciara has her Noughties Knowledge put to the test.

Links to topics discussed;

https://inews.co.uk/news/business/asos-buys-topshop-topman-miss-selfridge-arcadia-group-boohoo-debenhams-852627/amp

Jonny: My Autobiography https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0755313402/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_TN0JZ00THH5PXR9TKR4G

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This week we are talking Self Care and things we like to do for us! Also there's a big comeback on the horizon.

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Our monthly round up of all the books we've been reading;

Riot House - Callie Hart

Riot Rules - Callie Hart

The DaVinci Code - Dan Brown

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Masterclassing our way through the 3rd lockdown, Sex and the city reboot and a scandal that has us shocked this week!! 

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After a little christmas break, the pod is back! We're catching up on what we got up to the last few weeks, any new years resolutions and discussing "the kanye issue". 

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This week Ciara is in the hot seat for her go at 73 Questions. 

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In a surprising turn of events, Penny D has delivered this Christmas with a brand spanking Devils Night Novella. 

We're also talking through our 2020 in music and podcast preferences from Spotify, and Joe Exotic potentially getting a pardon? 

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Christmas trees are up earlier than ever, and Fiona isn't having any of it. One festive tradition we're both embracing however is a enjoying baileys. In this episode we're discussing the late late toy show, the end of The High Low and a carlow scandal. 

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Our monthly round up of all the books we've been reading;

Ghosts, Dolly Alderton
Bully, Penelope Douglas
Airhead, Emily Matlis
My Dark Vanessa, Kate Elizabeth Russell

From Blood and Ash - JLA
Six of crows - Leigh Bardugo
Rhapsodic - Laura Thalassa
Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - V.E Schwab

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Taking a dive into the world's largest fan fiction archive and forum where fanfic writers and readers around the globe gather to share their passion. Featuring Harry Potter, One Direction and Vampire Diaries fan fiction. 

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Like all the greats before her, Bella Hadid, Zendaya & Rihanna, it's finally Fiona's turn to answer Vogue's list of tough questions in 73 Questions. 

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We've got big plans for 2021, and it's all about knowing our worth aka Day Rates! We're also chatting about fears when travelling to America, some irrational fears and unpopular opinions. 

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From books that are making Fiona blush to falling into a six day fling with a gondolier in Venice. With Limerick back in lockdown, some shops are bending the rules and in London the 10pm cut off could be lifted. Ciara has her first laser consultation and becomes a super fan of Soprano Ice, but Fiona isn't convinced. 

Fiona's steamy new book series can be found here; 

From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout  https://amzn.to/3jArIQP 

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Our monthly round up of all the books we've been reading;

Wild Game, Adrienne Brodeur https://amzn.to/3dHUc9T
Exciting Times, Naoise Dolan https://amzn.to/34bF5Cu
Daddy, Emma Cline https://amzn.to/3m4YScL

City of Girls, Elizabeth Gilbert https://amzn.to/3j9Bfy0

The Seven Husband's of Evelyn Hugo, Taylor Jenkins Reid https://amzn.to/31nkz00

Crave, Tracy Wolff https://amzn.to/3dHUBcp

Vicious, V.E Schwab https://amzn.to/2TcARnK

Vicious, LJ Shen https://amzn.to/31nFj7y

Oddly Enough Topic; https://nypost.com/2020/10/14/woman-calls-off-wedding-with-ghost-after-he-kept-disappearing/ 

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From shows we weren't allowed to watch to training to be the next Buffy, our favourite shows we binged as as teenagers. 

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Paris Hilton is our hot topic this week after watching her new documentary on YouTube. 

Watch This is Paris - https://youtu.be/wOg0TY1jG3w 

Ghost hunter horrified that Poundland is selling ouija boards for Halloween https://metro.co.uk/2020/10/03/ghost-hunter-horrified-that-poundland-is-selling-ouija-boards-for-halloween-13366104/ 

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To celebrate International Podcast Day (September 30th), we're sharing our favourite shows! This weeks Oddly Enough reveals Fiona is not a happy camper when made wait for the bus. 

Podcasts mentioned;

Modern Love https://apple.co/2S6CV0a 

Joe Rogan https://apple.co/2HItsu3 

The High Low https://apple.co/30eRNxS 

Gossipmongers https://apple.co/30iVZgi 

The Last Podcast on the Left https://spoti.fi/3iiKiw2 

Table Manners https://apple.co/2GiiPNJ 

Adam Buxton https://apple.co/3n1IpHA 

RadioLab https://apple.co/3cFLYhY 

It Galz https://apple.co/33fhxw1 

I'm Grand Mam https://apple.co/3cGHTtW 

2 Johnnies https://apple.co/3ibGYml 

Laughs of Your Life https://apple.co/3mVUPAO 

Oddly Enough Story - https://bit.ly/3n2nVyv 

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On the back of our obsession with the Devils Night Book Series, this week we're discussing other obsessions we've had over the years; One Direction, Love Island and Big Brother to name a few. Which led us on to the big issue; could Fiona win big brother? 

Related Episodes;

Don't Put Pampas Grass in Your Windows! Our Book Special

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dont-put-pampas-grass-in-your-windows/id1528066172?i=1000490555255 

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After 15 years we're saying good bye to the Kardashians. Love or hate them, we're talking about their most memorable moments and if it was the right time to end. 

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Our first book club! We're talking about books we're reading at the minute and loving! And why you should not put pampas grass near your windows!!

Books Mentioned;

Corrupt https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corrupt-Devils-Night-Penelope-Douglas-ebook/dp/B0181ONKDU

The FlatShare https://www.amazon.co.uk/Flatshare-Beth-OLeary/dp/1787474410/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+flatshare&qid=1599580412&s=books&sr=1-1

The Girls https://www.amazon.co.uk/Girls-Emma-Cline-ebook/dp/B019CGY1AC/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=the+girls&qid=1599580433&s=books&sr=1-3

Daddy https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daddy-Emma-Cline/dp/1784743712/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UL87T1Q15TOC&dchild=1&keywords=daddy+emma+cline&qid=1599580494&s=books&sprefix=daddy+%2Cstripbooks%2C136&sr=1-1

Expectations https://www.amazon.co.uk/Expectation-most-buzzed-about-addictive-STYLIST/dp/1784162809/ref=sr_1_1?crid=116DI2G3Q0173&dchild=1&keywords=expectation+anna+hope&qid=1599580512&s=books&sprefix=expectat%2Cstripbooks%2C138&sr=1-1

The Night Circus https://www.amazon.co.uk/Night-Circus-Erin-Morgenstern/dp/0099554798/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EFL5LLWV1ORY&dchild=1&keywords=the+night+circus&qid=1599580526&s=books&sprefix=the+night%2Cstripbooks%2C135&sr=1-1

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Are we really in line with our star signs? We look at our star signs generic traits and see how we match up. 

Links to topics discussed;

How Horoscopes Work https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/horoscopes-astrology/horoscope1.htm

Leo's https://www.horoscope.com/zodiac-signs/leo 

Pisces https://www.horoscope.com/zodiac-signs/pisces

Bella Thorne Only Fans https://www.vulture.com/2020/08/belly-thorne-onlyfans-scam-explained.html 

Oddly Enough Topic https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/30/brazil-island-fernando-de-noronha-reopens-tourists-covid-19 

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A boozy brunch trending for all the wrong reasons, what we're missing most about live pre-covid, skincare and a very strange oddly enough!
Mentioned;

Caroline Hirons Guide to Skincare - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Skincare-ultimate-no-nonsense-Caroline-Hirons/dp/0008375526#ace-g3536363283
Oddly Enough Topic - https://www.fastcompany.com/90388440/mind-reading-technology-is-closer-than-you-think?partner=rss

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A secret Swifty is revealed and it only took us four episode, but we finally talk talk about Marni. Our 'Oddly Enough' segment  gets a little makeover!

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This week Ciara turns 30, and is a big topic on this weeks episode. One of the big discussion points; are the hangovers worse? 

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Is Kanye okay?  What's going on at twitter these days? Is GAA gone global thanks to Connell? All of this weeks top questions answered.  

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Welcome to our first episode. Diving right in, this week we're talking about what's happening with Britney, our love of TikTok and a scandal that has us shocked!