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Have you ever finished a book and thought, "I need another book to fill this void. What should I read next?" Well, welcome to our little corner of the internet where we dedicate a month to a subject, topic or theme and explore it through four different books.
Readers also Enjoyed is our love letter to mood readers. We're your hosts Sophia and Adey, two twenty-something besties across continents, and we invite you to join us as we tackle a book per week.
Rate and subscribe to our podcast, and if you want to get in touch, email us at readersalsoenjoyed@gmail.com or follow us on instagram and tiktok @readersalsoenjoyed!
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Ep.16 Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones | Wands Upon a Wizard
Ever thought your life sucks? According to this book it’s probably your fault. 😬
This week, we’re stepping into the magical mayhem of Howl’s Moving Castle. We follow Sophie Hatter who finds herself magically transformed into an old lady (rude) and takes refuge in a walking, creaking castle owned by Howl—the the drama king of all wizards. Tune in as we discuss why Howl might be the ultimate diva/heartthrob, and why sometimes, a little magical chaos is the best way to find yourself.
Essays Referenced:
”Why don’t you be a tiger?”: The Performative, Transformative, and Creative Power of the Word in the Universes of Diana Wynne Jones by Debbie Gascoyne
Fairy Tale and Fantasy: From Archaic to Postmodern by Maria Nikolajeva
Transformation, Transition, Identity: On the Threshold. Liminality in Howl's Moving Castle by Kerstin Bogensberger
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1 Sept 2024
Ep.15 Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris | Tales of the Undead
Welcome to Bon Temps, where the nights are dark, the blood is True, and the vampires are always hungry for more than just a bite! Get ready for a steamy, suspenseful, fangtastic journey through a world where danger is as irresistible as desire!
Join us as we dive into Dead Until Dark, the first book in Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse series and the inspiration behind HBO's True Blood.
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26 Aug 2024
Ep.14 Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda | Tales of the Undead
In this episode, we ask: did woman, ate?
Join us as we dive into Claire Kohda’s debut novel, exploring its intricacies, thematic questions, and how this unique take on the vampire genre tells the story of Lydia—a London-based artist who hungers for more than just blood. Tune in as we unpack the layers of this haunting and thought-provoking tale.
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25 May 2024
Ep.13 Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas | Tales of the Undead
In this episode we navigate the blood-soaked battlefields of the Mexican American war, where the real danger isn’t just the white colonizers or the vampires - It’s a badly written, misleading book. Join us this week as we read Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas to filth.
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8 May 2024
Ep.12 A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson | Tales of the Undead
No mom, I’ve never even heard of a vampire orgy! Grab your crucifixes and hold onto your necks because we're tearing into 'A Dowry of Blood' this week! Join us as we discuss immortal drama filled with betrayal, lust, obsession and an unhealthy amount of cancer man energy.
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23 Apr 2024
Ep.11 Carmilla, by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu | Tales of the Undead
The first spooky lesbians and more proof that pretty privilege has always been a thing. Join us this week as we discuss Carmilla, a tale where Victorian drama meets blood-sucking intrigue. Plus, did you know? The word 'vampire' wasn't actually used until after Carmilla was published. Guess Le Fanu was a trendsetter. ✨💅🏼
(Essay I said we would link in the show notes) Duality and the Doppelgängers in Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu, university of Chile by Alicia Susana Mesa Pérez: https://shorturl.at/uAIU6 (https://shorturl.at/uAIU6)
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14 Apr 2024
Ep.10 Intro to Vampires | Tales of the Undead
Grab your stakes and your favourite blood type, cause we’re introducing our new topic, Tales Of The Undead: Vampires. From classic Dracula to modern-day vampiric heartthrobs, join us as we break down all the neck-biting action and dish out some bloody insights. 🧛🏻🩸
Art by @dolorsilentium
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7 Apr 2024
Ep.9 Good Material by Dolly Alderton | It's Complicated
The male loneliness epidemic - explained.
Join us as we discuss Dolly Alderton’s newest novel that looks at heartbreak through Andy’s pov.
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26 Mar 2024
Ep.8 Normal People, by Sally Rooney | It's Complicated
They're together, but they're not, yet somehow they are—and then, they're not again? If miscommunication were a book, it would be Sally Rooney's 'Normal People.' Join us this week as we delve into the intricate dynamics of Connell and Marianne's relationship.
cover art: ratsandlilies.art
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17 Mar 2024
Ep.7 Luster, by Raven Leilani | It's Complicated
Would you move in with your sort of lover’s wife and adopted child while he’s away? In the heart of white suburbia no less? Cause Edie did.
Join us as we unpack the complexities of desire, race, and belonging in Raven Leilani's electrifying debut novel, Luster.
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10 Mar 2024
Ep.6 Bridget Jones's Diary, by Helen Fielding | It's Complicated
This book called us fat, but Bridget is iconic so we have to let it go. Join us this week as we talk relationships, ridiculous beauty standards and men who’ve crawled their way up from the depths of hell!
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3 Mar 2024
Ep.5 The Little Mermaid, by Hans Christian Anderson | Mermaids, Mortals and Too Deep Waters (Bonus Episode)
The Little Mermaid or Christian propaganda? You don’t have to pick, here we have both!
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25 Feb 2024
Ep.4 The Salt Grows Heavy, by Cassandra Khaw | Mermaids, Mortals and Too Deep Waters
This book really said, “I am what I am,” then kick punched us and walked away.
Join us this week as we discuss a world where cult leaders bring you back from the dead (in pieces), a plague doctor seeks revenge and a mermaid unleashes her daughters on the kingdom that cut out her tongue.
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18 Feb 2024
Ep.3 Into the Drowning Deep, by Mira Grant | Mermaids, Mortals and Too Deep Waters
Have you ever been on a cruise where people come up to you, divulged their whole life story and then you never see them again? This book is that for 500 pages.
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11 Feb 2024
Ep.2 The Deep, by Rivers Solomon | Mermaids, Mortals and Too Deep Waters
Does your past haunt you? Well, the main character of 'The Deep' by River Solomon is haunted by all of the past that ever was.
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5 Feb 2024
Ep.1 The Pisces, by Melissa Broder | Mermaids, Mortals and Too Deep Waters
Secretly craving male validation, but also ready to hit pause on the dating apps? This book will give you the last push to send you over the edge!
Join us this week as we discuss Melissa Broder's 'The Pisces', where male validation equals death by drowning.
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