Author Interview: Neena Laskowski
Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Neena Laskowski, author of The King’s Weapon and The Heir’s Bargain!
Neena Laskowski didn't fall in love with reading until she started writing her own stories in fourth grade, when she realized reading would improve her writing.
She earned her Master’s in Secondary Education and Bachelor’s in English and Classical Studies from the University of Michigan. After teaching middle school English for a few years, she decided to pursue her life-long passion for writing.
When she is not writing morally grey heroines or working her day job, she can be found camping with her husband, starting a random house renovation she found on TikTok, cuddling with her dog and cat on the couch with a good book, painting with a glass of wine in hand (and hoping she doesn't mix her paint water with her drink), or spending quality time with her friends and family.
Listen in as we chat more about Neena’s books, deadly libraries, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @neenalaskowski
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Author Interview: Sarah Glenn Marsh
Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of Our Rogue Fates, How I Met Your Murderer, and more!
Sarah Glenn Marsh has been an avid fantasy reader and Tolkien enthusiast from the day her dad handed her a copy of The Hobbit and promised it would change her life. She’s been making up words and worlds ever since, and is now an author of books for kids including the How to Spot a Fairy series; books for teens like the Reign of the Fallen duology; and romances for adults, including the forthcoming Our Rogue Fates, out April 28th, 2026 from Alcove.
She has also written for popular franchises including Star Wars and Critical Role, as she loves digging into the sandboxes of her favorite worlds.
When she’s not writing, Sarah frequents the pottery studio and raises awareness about her autoimmune disease, Type 1 diabetes. As a queer person, Sarah is also passionate about seeing more and better representation in all forms of media; we all deserve happy endings.
While her favorite place to be is Ireland, Sarah currently lives in Richmond, Virginia where a tiny zoo of four rescued sighthounds, three birds, a turtle, many fish, and one adorable toddler—not to mention her garden—keep her and her partner plenty busy.
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Author Interview: Analeigh Sbrana
Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with the AMAZING Analeigh Sbrana, author of the Lore of the Wilds duology and the upcoming Heir of Prophecy!
Analeigh Sbrana is the Sunday Times Bestselling author of Lore of the Wilds. Known for weaving lyrical prose with thrilling plot twists and captivating main characters, her novels explore complex themes of betrayal, justice, and the nuance of love. Through her storytelling, Analeigh’s primary aim is to evoke a full range of emotion while empowering historically marginalized readers, ensuring they feel seen and represented in rich, unforgettable narratives. She currently lives in California with her family and pets.
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Season 6 Episode 35: Book Club - Quicksilver: Run, Fisher, Run!
Hello, fellow nerds! We are back with a brand new book club episode and we are reading Quicksilver, chapters 16-18!
Listen in as we discuss the following:
What do you know about the MK Ultra experiments?
What is operation midnight climax?
Do pheromones really play into our attraction levels of other people?
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Spring Book Club Schedule:
Quicksilver
April 30 - Chapters 19-21
May 14 - Chapters 22-23
May 28 - Chapters 24-26
June 11 - Chapters 27-29
June 25 - Chapters 30-34
July 9 - Chapters 35-39
July 21 - Chapters 40-43
July 23 - Chapters 44-45
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Author Interview: Rose Garcia
Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Rose Garcia, author of Fae Away, A Storm Rises, A Legacy Forced, and more!
Rose Garcia is a USA Today bestselling author and screenwriter known for crafting heart-stopping fantasy stories where belief is power, love defies all, and hope burns brightest. Magic is real in her world—and the only thing more dangerous than a broken heart… is a hopeful one.
A lawyer turned writer, Rose weaves stories of complicated romance, powerful families, deep-rooted friendships, and ancestral magic drawn from her Mexican American heritage. Her diverse heroes are driven by bold hearts, forced to confront tangled destinies and make impossible choices.
When she’s not writing, you can find her designing escape rooms for her husband, obsessing over fantasy shows, traveling, or hanging out with her three needy and precious rescue dogs.
Rose lives in Houston, Texas, and believes tacos are a core food group—because well, they are.
Listen in as we chat more about Rose’s books, her move from lawyer to author, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @rosegarciabooks
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Season 6 Episode 33: Book Club - Quicksilver: Dry Humping Fae Bargains
Hello, fellow nerds! We are back with a brand new book club episode and we are reading Quicksilver, chapters 13-15!
Listen in as we discuss the following:
What does the mythology of shades tell us about this portion of the book?
Why does Deb go down a wormhole about space travel?
What stories do you know about mistaken identity?
Have you ever had an awkward celebrity encounter?
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Show links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randall_Dale_Adams
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lethe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shade_(mythology)
https://www.space.com/33844-proxima-b-exoplanet-interstellar-mission.html
https://www.space.com/what-would-happen-if-you-moved-at-speed-of-light
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQkq_b0zyXw&t=90s
https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahmarder/awkward-celeb-meetings
A Touch of Darkness
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Spring Book Club Schedule:
Quicksilver
April 16 - Chapters 16-18
April 30 - Chapters 19-21
May 14 - Chapters 22-23
May 28 - Chapters 24-26
June 11 - Chapters 27-29
June 25 - Chapters 30-34
July 9 - Chapters 35-39
July 21 - Chapters 40-43
July 23 - Chapters 44-45
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Author Interview: Kara McDowell
Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Kara McDowell, author of The Heir Apparently and the new release, Write-Off!
Kara McDowell is the author of romantic comedies for adults and teens. Born in the mountains and raised in the desert, Kara spent her childhood swimming, boating, and making up stories in her head. Now she lives in Mesa, Arizona, where she divides her time between writing, baking, playing board games, and wishing for rain with her husband and three young sons.
Listen in as we chat more about Kara’s books, stress baking, author conventions and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @karajmcdowellbooks
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Season 6 Episode 31: Book Club - Quicksilver: Bros Before Hoes
Hello, fellow nerds! We are back with a brand new book club episode and we are reading Quicksilver, chapters 10-12!
Listen in as we discuss the following:
-Have you ever had an escape room fail? Whitney shares her favorite hilarious stories from across the web.
-How is Hell described across different cultures?
-How does one give a toe curling kiss?
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Show links:
https://www.grunge.com/889111/how-different-religions-describe-hell/
https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1594422/jewish/Do-Jews-Believe-in-Hell.htm
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Spring Book Club Schedule:
Quicksilver
April 2 - Chapters 13-15
April 16 - Chapters 16-18
April 30 - Chapters 19-21
May 14 - Chapters 22-23
May 28 - Chapters 24-26
June 11 - Chapters 27-29
June 25 - Chapters 30-34
July 9 - Chapters 35-39
July 21 - Chapters 40-43
July 23 - Chapters 44-45
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Author Interview: Judy Liu
Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Judy Liu, author of The Vending Portal and Synthers and Beasts!
Inspired by her love of Marvel, sci-fi, old Taiwanese dramas, and ridiculous anime, Judy scribbles mini-stories wherever she can (and subsequently forgets them!). She graduated from Rice University in Houston, Texas, studying history, Asian studies, and education. Judy is not unfamiliar with extensive writing, having published multiple pieces. She spent some time living in rural Japan before working in the legal and compliance sphere. With her debut novel The Vending Portal, Liu hopes to meaningfully add to Asian American literature to further enrich the YA genre.
Outside of work and writing, Judy enjoys dancing with her teammates and friends, exploring unknown spots or cities, caring for her plants, and making nonsense sounds to her sister.
Listen in as we chat more about Judy’s books, her love of RL Stine, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @judyliu_author
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Author Interview: Amalie Howard
Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Amalie Howard, author of The Starlight Heir and the sequel, which releases today, Queen of the Night Sky!
Amalie Howard is a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling romance author. Her novels have received national awards, starred trade reviews, and have been featured in The Hollywood Reporter, Screen Rant, Entertainment Weekly, and Cosmopolitan. She also writes young adult fiction as well as books for younger readers, which have been a Kids’ IndieNext pick, a Target Book Club read, a Scholastic Book Fair selection, and on multiple high school state reading lists. When she’s not writing, she can usually be found reading, being the president of her one-woman Harley Davidson motorcycle club, or power-napping. She lives in Colorado with her family.
Listen in as we chat more about Amalie’s books, her love of Harley Davidsons, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @amaliehoward
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Season 6 Episode 29: Book Club - Quicksilver: Mad, Mad World
Hello, fellow nerds! We are back with a brand new book club episode and we are reading Quicksilver, chapters 7-9!
Listen in as we discuss the following:
-What famous sisters had family rivalry?
-Did you know that Quicksilver is a name for Mercury?
-What is Mad Hatter’s Disease?
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Show links:
https://www.businessinsider.com/most-famous-celebrity-sibling-rivalries-2021-4
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mad-hatters-disease#symptoms
https://www.healthline.com/health/mad-hatter-disease#summary
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Spring Book Club Schedule:
Quicksilver
March 26 - Chapters 10-12
April 2 - Chapters 13-15
April 16 - Chapters 16-18
April 30 - Chapters 19-21
May 14 - Chapters 22-23
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Season 6 Episode 27: Book Club - Quicksilver: Put Something Funny on My Gravestone
Hello, fellow nerds! We are back with a brand new book club episode and we are reading Quicksilver, chapters 4-6!
Listen in as we discuss the following:
-Which non-english words have hilarious literal meanings?
-What’s the funniest epitaph you’ve seen?
-Would you want your gravestone to say something witty or funny?
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Show links:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/language/words/25-foreign-words-hilarious-literal-meanings
https://medium.com/crows-feet/funny-actual-epitaphs-they-got-in-the-last-word-ae049e40750b
https://www.mackaysmemorialheadstones.co.uk/famous-funny-headstone-epitaphs/
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Spring Book Club Schedule:
Quicksilver
March 12 - Chapters 7-9
March 26 - Chapters 10-12
April 2 - Chapters 13-15
April 16 - Chapters 16-18
April 30 - Chapters 19-21
May 14 - Chapters 22-23
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Season 6 Episode 25: Book Club - Quicksilver: Why Does Hayden Suck?
Hello, fellow nerds! We are back with a brand new book club episode and we are reading Quicksilver, chapters 1-3!
Listen in as we discuss the following:
-Who do you think is the top fictional woman fighter/assassin?
-Have you heard of circumbinary planets?
-What do people on Reddit say that a guy does when he secretly likes you?
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Spring Book Club Schedule:
Quicksilver
February 12 - Chapters 1-3
February 26 - Chapters 4-6
March 12 - Chapters 7-9
March 26 - Chapters 10-12
April 2 - Chapters 13-15
April 16 - Chapters 16-18
April 30 - Chapters 19-21
May 14 - Chapters 22-23
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Season 6 Episode 23: Book Club - Throne of Glass: Celaena, You In Danger Girl
Hello, fellow nerds! This is our final episode for Throne of Glass, and we read chapters 51-54! Listen in as we discuss the following:
-What is your personal ick? And why does it have to do with a man acting like a child?
-What do you know of dream interpretations? What does it mean when you dream of tornadoes or falling?
-What books have magic manifestation with intense emotion?
-Who would you fancast for a Throne of Glass movie?
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Winter book club schedule coming soon!
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Season 6 Bonus - Whit & Mindy Holiday Hang
SURPRISE, fellow nerds! Tomorrow is our Last episode of 2025 but we wanted to share one more episode with you with a little insight to our Holiday Hangout! Listen in as we discuss:
Holiday reads, listens and movies you need to watch
Bookish things on our wishlist
Our holiday bookish cocktail
Our Nerdiest Thing of the week
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Show links:
A. Good Spirits
B. Secret Santa
E. Grace and Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon
F. https://www.etsy.com/shop/Eichendesign
H. 2026 52 Book Club Challenge Journal
I. Hadley Designs Reading Journal
J. Booked for the Year Club Journal
Q. Jett Family Christmas Spotify playlist
R. Royal Icing by Madison Score
T. Daddy Issues by Kate Goldbeck
V. The Holiday
Z. Who Killed Santa Murderville
AA. The Holiday movie soundtrack
BB. HDTGM A Very Nutty Christmas
CC. Christmas tree blanket Macy’s
DD. A Novel Romance
EE. Taylor Puzzle
Listen in on Thursday to our book club episodes of Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas!
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Season 6 Episode 21: Book Club - Throne of Glass: Beat You So Bad, It’ll Hurt Your Feelings
Hello, fellow nerds! We are back this week with season 6,episode 21 of the podcast with Throne of Glass, chapters 46-50! Listen in as we discuss the following:
-Why the hell was the duel outside? Whitney breaks down why the King of Adarlan may have moved the competition outside to make the test more difficult
-Are Bloodbane and Faebane the same? And did Deb find a Maasverse plot hole?
-What are Alice in Wonderland and Walking Corpse syndromes?
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Show links:
https://www.livescience.com/46477-oddest-hallucinations.html
https://www.froedtert.com/stories/how-cold-weather-affects-body-during-exercise
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Fall Book Club Schedule:
Throne of Glass
Dec 11 - Ch 46-50
Dec 18 - Ch 51-54
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Season 6 Episode 19: Book Club - Throne of Glass: Deal With The Devil
Hello, fellow nerds! We are back this week with season 6, episode 19 of the podcast with Throne of Glass, chapters 40-45!
Listen in as we discuss the following:
-Have you heard of the conspiracy theories around Bohemian Grove?
-What are the strongest mythical creatures?
-Whitney breaks down literature that highlights making a deal with the Devil, specifically Mephistopheles
-Should we be sympathetic towards Cain’s character?
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Fall Book Club Schedule:
Throne of Glass
Dec 11 - Ch 46-50
Dec 18 - Ch 51-54
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Season 6 Episode 16: Book Club - Throne of Glass: “Come” Away
Hello, fellow nerds! We are back this week with season 6,episode 16 of the podcast with Throne of Glass, chapters 35-39!
Listen in as we discuss the following:
-What do you know of Frost Fairies?
-Do you believe in protective talismans and amulets?
-Are you Team Chaol or Team Dorian?
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Show links:
https://www.earwolf.com/episode/matinee-monday-jack-frost-live-w-dan-harmon/
https://www.ericaweiner.com/history-lessons/amulets-talismans-and-charms
Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we discuss what we were reading five years ago!
Fall Book Club Schedule:
Throne of Glass
Dec 4 - Ch 40-45
Dec 11 - Ch 46-50
Dec 18 - Ch 51-54
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Season 6 Episode 14: Book Club - Throne of Glass: Chaol is Ross Geller
Hello, fellow nerds! We are back this week with season 6, episode 14 of the podcast with Throne of Glass, chapters 30-34!
TRIGGER WARNING: BLOOD AND GORE
Listen in as we discuss the following:
-What do you know of the poisons mentioned in this section of the book? And we’ll tell you why Spanish Fly should NOT be used as an aphrodisiac.
-Who would you haunt out of spite?
-Could you be suffering from PMDD?
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Fall Book Club Schedule:
Throne of Glass
Nov 20 - Ch 35-39
Dec 4 - Ch 40-45
Dec 11 - Ch 46-50
Dec 18 - Ch 51-54
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Season 6 Episode 12: Book Club - Throne of Glass: Mostly Drunk
Hello, fellow nerds! We are back this week with season 6, episode 12 of the podcast with Throne of Glass, chapters 26-29!
Listen in as we discuss the following:
* What do you know about Gargoyles?
* Are there real world mystical objects? And have you heard of necropants?
* Who is Derek Huffman and what is his family’s story with shared value visas?
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Show links:
1 https://www.grunge.com/1441328/real-life-objects-rumored-mystical-powers/
1. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2aii79W2XC7hTBBDtpsbo4?si=WRn9SkeXQnCyWb1h4xHa4Q
3. https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/anti-woke-u-dad-joined-155416174.html
4. https://www.ravenwoodcastle.com/2015/04/21/legends-and-lore-the-gargoyle/
5. Pictures of gargoyles
Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we discuss the movie Child’s Play and books that actually scare us!
Fall Book Club Schedule:
Throne of Glass
Nov 6 - Ch 30-34
Nov 20 - Ch 35-39
Dec 4 - Ch 40-45
Dec 11 - Ch 46-50
Dec 18 - Ch 51-54
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