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Those Bibliomaniacs

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Hello! You've found your way to our podcast, Those Bibliomaniacs, which I'm sure you have been able to deduce centers around books. You can expect to find a series of episodes from book talks and reviews to book lists and recommendations to anything and everything in between.

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37. Let’s Talk Pictures—Heartstopper Vol 3

April 01, 2022 22:53 - 13 minutes - 15.2 MB

Nick and Charlie are loose in Paris. Bring on the kissing, the Eiffel Tower, and all the croissants. We read Heartstoppers Vol. 3! Tune in to hear all our thoughts 🧡

36. Anatomy; A Love Story Book Chat

March 10, 2022 03:58 - 15 minutes - 17.2 MB

Hazel Sinnett has a dream. It is to become a female physician in a male dominated society. Unfortunately, her status as a woman does not allow her to partake in the physician's course she has been eyeing for months. So, she makes deal with the leading physician of her time. If she can pass the physician's exam at the end of the semester without taking the course, she may be licensed as a physician. That is how she finds herself recruiting the help of resurrection man, Jack Currer, and tumbl...

35. Lore Olympus Book Chat

March 03, 2022 02:32 - 11 minutes - 13.3 MB

Welcome to Olympus. A realm where rainbow colored Gods and Goddesses, each one better than the last, are ruled by the founding pillars of their domain: greed, jealousy, spite, pride, and desire. Amongst them is a pair of star-crossed lovers who must navigate the perilous waters of their homes in order to be together. Will they succeed? Or will they fall prey to the whims of others? If you haven’t checked out Rachel Smythe’s beautifully illustrated graphic novel, Lore Olympus, get on that. T...

34. You Deserve Each Other Book Chat

February 23, 2022 03:33 - 15 minutes - 17.2 MB

It’s February. The month of love. So, that means love is in the air, right? WRONG. Nicholas and Naomi, soon-to-be newlyweds, find that it isn’t love so much as hatred. Meaning that naturally as engaged couples do, they’ve found themselves in the most sophisticated battle of wills known to man. A one-upping game of chicken to see who will drive the other mad enough to cancel the wedding. The catch? The loser pays. Is this the new and improved way of courting someone? We don’t know. But what w...

33. Ninth House Book Chat

February 07, 2022 05:26 - 14 minutes - 16.6 MB

Welcome to Yale where all of tomorrow’s leaders and influencers are born. Not through hard work and dedication but, magic and privilege, of course. And, it’s all fine and dandy until black sheep, gray seeing Galaxy Stern arrives. Her job? Keeping eight magical houses full of privileged, rich kids in line. The problem? Alex is a mess. And, oh yeah, there’s the dead body of a townie whose death seems too peculiar to be random. But is it and, if it isn’t, can Alex prove that it’s magic related?...

32. Mexican Gothic Book Chat

February 01, 2022 03:49 - 12 minutes - 14.9 MB

Take a trip to Mexico circa 1950 and meet fierce and loyal Noemí Taboada who travels to an isolated mansion after receiving an eerie and distressing letter from her newlywed cousin, Catalina. She claims she isn’t safe and that there is something wrong with the mansion. But is there truth to these claims? Or all they all the mad imagining of a girl ill with tuberculosis? We read Silvia Moreno Garcia’s novel, Mexican Gothic. Tune in to hear our thoughts and opinions

31. Daughter of the Moon Goddess Book Talk

January 25, 2022 03:28 - 22 minutes - 26 MB

Xingyin could be described as the girl whose never met a rule she didn’t challenge. An unsurprising turn of events given she is the daughter of two big rebels in their own rights: Chang’e, the Moon Goddess, and Houyi, the mortal archer who brought down immortal sunbirds. So, when she flees the moon only to end up stranded in the Celestial Kingdom, was anyone really surprised that she ended up entangled with the son of her parents (im)mortal enemy? And, because she’s lucky, there’s also anoth...

30. Let’s Talk Pictures—Heartstopper Vol 2

January 17, 2022 04:04 - 19 minutes - 22.3 MB

Charlie has a crush on Nick. Nick has a best friend in Charlie. And that’s really all there is to it. Until suddenly Nick wants more. Now Nick is figuring things out but the one thing he does know is Charlie is still his favorite person in the world. Join us for our Heartstoppers Vol 2 chat where we talk about Nick and Charlie and all the heart squeezes they gave us 

29. The Hating Game

January 09, 2022 04:53 - 43 minutes - 50.1 MB

Lucy hates Josh. Josh hates Lucy. They sit in a room across from each other all day and play the Hating Game. Until they don’t. Instead, they begin playing a very different game. Join us as we discuss Sally Thorne’s The Hating Game and the movie adaptation tie-in. Bring popcorn if you’d like. 🍿

28. LGBTQ+ Most Anticipated Reads

July 03, 2021 05:57 - 18 minutes - 21.1 MB

Attention all TBR lists: make some room for the new titles headed your way! Pride month might be over but that doesn’t mean we can’t bring along the spirit of pride with us into the rest of the year. With that in mind (for this week's book chat) we curated a list of our most anticipated LGBTQ+ books ❤️🧡💛💚💙 So do hang out with us when you have a moment because we might just have the title to your next favorite read!

LGBTQ+ Most Anticipated Reads

July 03, 2021 05:57 - 18 minutes - 21.1 MB

Attention all TBR lists: make some room for the new titles headed your way! Pride month might be over but that doesn’t mean we can’t bring along the spirit of pride with us into the rest of the year. With that in mind (for this week's book chat) we curated a list of our most anticipated LGBTQ+ books ❤️🧡💛💚💙 So do hang out with us when you have a moment because we might just have the title to your next favorite read!

Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake Book Talk

June 26, 2021 04:59 - 25 minutes - 29.5 MB

A baking competition. A single mother. Two cute suitors…ahem…I mean competitors. What could possibly go wrong? Maybe nothing. Maybe everything. To find out we recommend you dive into the pages of Alexis Hall’s Rosaline Palmer Takes The Cake and then come hang out with us to find out what we thought about the cakes and who we thought was the cuter competitor. Bring a slice of cake with you (to keep you company) while you’re at it 🧁

27. Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake Book Talk

June 26, 2021 04:59 - 25 minutes - 29.5 MB

A baking competition. A single mother. Two cute suitors…ahem…I mean competitors. What could possibly go wrong? Maybe nothing. Maybe everything. To find out we recommend you dive into the pages of Alexis Hall’s Rosaline Palmer Takes The Cake and then come hang out with us to find out what we thought about the cakes and who we thought was the cuter competitor. Bring a slice of cake with you (to keep you company) while you’re at it 🧁

Cemetery Boys Book Talk

June 18, 2021 01:47 - 23 minutes - 26.6 MB

If you want to read a book about a Latino ghost boy with a big heart, his short attention span, and the friendship he inevitably builds with a questionably handsome cat, look no further 💚 There might also be a brujo love interest. And he might also be the main character 🌈 And maybe you’ll find more brujos/brujas and magic and mayhem in the form of dead bodies that keep mysteriously disappearing and possibly a kiss or two. So what more could you ask for? Check out Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thoma...

26. Cemetery Boys Book Talk

June 18, 2021 01:47 - 23 minutes - 26.6 MB

If you want to read a book about a Latino ghost boy with a big heart, his short attention span, and the friendship he inevitably builds with a questionably handsome cat, look no further 💚 There might also be a brujo love interest. And he might also be the main character 🌈 And maybe you’ll find more brujos/brujas and magic and mayhem in the form of dead bodies that keep mysteriously disappearing and possibly a kiss or two. So what more could you ask for? Check out Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thoma...

25. The Henna Wars Book Talk

June 12, 2021 04:56 - 29 minutes - 33.5 MB

Hey, hey, nerds! Happy summer 💛 As I’m sure you all know it’s Pride Month 🌈 So we’ve curated a list of 4 LGBT+ novels to celebrate the month! The first of these is The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar which features our lead, Nishat, who goes up against her girl crush in a fierce, every woman for herself henna war…for a school project, of course. But this battle is no match for the one raging in their hearts…or is it? We recommend you read it and find out so, be sure to get your hands on it ASA...

The Henna Wars By Adiba Jaigirdar

June 12, 2021 04:56 - 29 minutes - 33.5 MB

Hey, hey, nerds! Happy summer 💛 As I’m sure you all know it’s Pride Month 🌈 So we’ve curated a list of 4 LGBT+ novels to celebrate the month! The first of these is The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar which features our lead, Nishat, who goes up against her girl crush in a fierce, every woman for herself henna war…for a school project, of course. But this battle is no match for the one raging in their hearts…or is it? We recommend you read it and find out so, be sure to get your hands on it ASA...

S2E8: City of Brass Book Talk

May 01, 2020 22:45 - 38 minutes - 44.5 MB

City of Brass Book Talk: S. A. Chakraborty’s CoB is a fantasy novel like no other full of snarky Djinn boys and a hell raiser from Cairo. There is also magic, pickpocketing, and fighting. And it’s kind of twisty. Tune in to hear all of Jen’s favorite moments and other thoughts about the books.

24. City of Brass Book Talk

May 01, 2020 22:45 - 38 minutes - 44.5 MB

City of Brass Book Talk: S. A. Chakraborty’s CoB is a fantasy novel like no other full of snarky Djinn boys and a hell raiser from Cairo. There is also magic, pickpocketing, and fighting. And it’s kind of twisty. Tune in to hear all of Jen’s favorite moments and other thoughts about the books.

23. The Wicked King Book Talk

March 24, 2020 18:28 - 32 minutes - 37.7 MB

Hey, hey, nerds! Let’s talk Cardan and Jude in The Wicked King, where the words, “Kiss me until I’m sick of it,” are uttered, among other gems. We were so excited to read the sequel to The Cruel Prince and one thing is for sure: Holly Black still got it! If you care to hear our ramblings concerning the second book in The Folk of Airs trilogy, then by all means, nerds, listen away to your hearts content! 💜

S2E7: The Wicked King Book Talk

March 24, 2020 18:28 - 32 minutes - 37.7 MB

Hey, hey, nerds! Let’s talk Cardan and Jude in The Wicked King, where the words, “Kiss me until I’m sick of it,” are uttered, among other gems. We were so excited to read the sequel to The Cruel Prince and one thing is for sure: Holly Black still got it! If you care to hear our ramblings concerning the second book in The Folk of Airs trilogy, then by all means, nerds, listen away to your hearts content! 💜

S2E6: Most Anticipated Reads of 2020

March 12, 2020 18:51 - 21 minutes - 24.7 MB

A nerds never ending TBR pile can surely be blamed on the fact that every year, new, amazing books demand to be bought—in this episode we talk about a couple of books, coming out this year, that we can’t wait to hold!

22. Reader Rants

March 06, 2020 19:55 - 20 minutes - 23.1 MB

Hey, nerds! This is episode one of our Reader Rant’s Series, where we rant about our bookish pet peeves...join us if you’d like to rant along 😤💚

S2E5: Reader Rants

March 06, 2020 19:55 - 20 minutes - 23.1 MB

Hey, nerds! This is episode one of our Reader Rant’s Series, where we rant about our bookish pet peeves...join us if you’d like to rant along 😤💚

21. The Unhoneymooners Book Talk

February 14, 2020 15:58 - 35 minutes - 40.4 MB

Did y’all know there’s a whole day dedicated to love and chocolates and kisses in February? Cra-zy! I know. I couldn’t believe it either but because I’m all for holiday spirit (not really, nerds, that’s a lie but it’s cool) we read a contemporary romance novel featuring our FAVORITE—the hate to love book trope—by the amazing Christina Lauren. The book is called The Unhoneymooners and if you want to hear us gush about it then press play on our newest podcast episode! Because there’s like neme...

S2E4: The Unhoneymooners Book Talk

February 14, 2020 15:58 - 35 minutes - 40.4 MB

Did y’all know there’s a whole day dedicated to love and chocolates and kisses in February? Cra-zy! I know. I couldn’t believe it either but because I’m all for holiday spirit (not really, nerds, that’s a lie but it’s cool) we read a contemporary romance novel featuring our FAVORITE—the hate to love book trope—by the amazing Christina Lauren. The book is called The Unhoneymooners and if you want to hear us gush about it then press play on our newest podcast episode! Because there’s like neme...

20. Let’s Talk Pictures—Heartstopper

February 07, 2020 23:10 - 28 minutes - 32.9 MB

We read a book with pictures! And then we rambled about it. The book contains a story that goes like this: boy meets boy, boys become friends, boys fall in love 💙 A love story in February, what more could you ask for?

S2E3: Let’s Talk Pictures—Heartstopper

February 07, 2020 23:10 - 28 minutes - 32.9 MB

We read a book with pictures! And then we rambled about it. The book contains a story that goes like this: boy meets boy, boys become friends, boys fall in love 💙 A love story in February, what more could you ask for?

S2E2: The Cruel Prince Book Talk

January 31, 2020 06:38 - 42 minutes - 48.3 MB

A cruel fairy prince + a mortal girl bent on proving herself + two nerds fangirling over Holly Black’s ingenious writing skills —so listen in if you want to hear about the cruel fairy that stole our hearts and the badass chick who took control of the way her life was going...can you tell we’re fans? 🖤

19. The Cruel Prince Book Talk

January 31, 2020 06:38 - 42 minutes - 48.3 MB

A cruel fairy prince + a mortal girl bent on proving herself + two nerds fangirling over Holly Black’s ingenious writing skills —so listen in if you want to hear about the cruel fairy that stole our hearts and the badass chick who took control of the way her life was going...can you tell we’re fans? 🖤

18. Tropes That Never Get Old

January 24, 2020 21:02 - 18 minutes - 21.2 MB

Tropes: defined by Those Bibliomaniacs as, that repetitive storyline that either makes your heart pitter-patter or your entire body involuntarily cringe. We’re back, nerds, and we’re chatting up a storm on the BEST and WORST book tropes of all time. Tune in to listen if you missed our voices. Because let’s be honest you did. 💙

S2E1: Tropes That Never Get Old

January 24, 2020 21:02 - 18 minutes - 21.2 MB

Tropes: defined by Those Bibliomaniacs as, that repetitive storyline that either makes your heart pitter-patter or your entire body involuntarily cringe. We’re back, nerds, and we’re chatting up a storm on the BEST and WORST book tropes of all time. Tune in to listen if you missed our voices. Because let’s be honest you did. 💙

S1E17: Pumpkin Heads Book Talk

December 07, 2019 18:33 - 19 minutes - 22 MB

Shenaniganz, adventures, an abundance of snacks, and a quest to find love. What else would you be up to in a pumpkin patch? Join us to chat about said things in our Pumpkin Patch book talk 🎃

17. Pumpkin Heads Book Talk

December 07, 2019 18:33 - 19 minutes - 22 MB

Shenaniganz, adventures, an abundance of snacks, and a quest to find love. What else would you be up to in a pumpkin patch? Join us to chat about said things in our Pumpkin Patch book talk 🎃

S1E16: Carry On Book Talk

November 24, 2019 01:06 - 35 minutes - 40.1 MB

Magic and dragons, friends vs enemies, orphans and ghosts, Christmas and boys kissing boys—Rainbow Rowell hits it all. Join our fangirl session over Carry On to hear what we loved, didn’t love, and are looking forward to.

16. Carry On Book Talk

November 24, 2019 01:06 - 35 minutes - 40.1 MB

Magic and dragons, friends vs enemies, orphans and ghosts, Christmas and boys kissing boys—Rainbow Rowell hits it all. Join our fangirl session over Carry On to hear what we loved, didn’t love, and are looking forward to.

S1E15: Book Festival Tips

November 15, 2019 00:15 - 11 minutes - 12.9 MB

Tips and tricks to having happy, productive books festival experiences.

15. Book Festival Tips

November 15, 2019 00:15 - 11 minutes - 12.9 MB

Tips and tricks to having happy, productive books festival experiences.

S1E14: Truly Devious Book Talk

November 07, 2019 23:55 - 37 minutes - 42.6 MB

A cold case, a houseful of gifted students, the ever-present need to fit in, parties! And, wait, who invited the reaper? Join us as we pick apart this modern-day Nancy Drew tale, full of murder, mystery, intrigue, and, yes, people, there is even a kiss or two.

14. Truly Devious Book Talk

November 07, 2019 23:55 - 37 minutes - 42.6 MB

A cold case, a houseful of gifted students, the ever-present need to fit in, parties! And, wait, who invited the reaper? Join us as we pick apart this modern-day Nancy Drew tale, full of murder, mystery, intrigue, and, yes, people, there is even a kiss or two.

S1E13: Our Halloween Movie Recommendations

October 09, 2019 23:18 - 19 minutes - 21.9 MB

Eye of newt and toe of frog, wool of bat and tongue of do—well actually if you don’t want to massacre a litter of animals Macbeth style but you still want to get into the Halloween spirit what better way than classic Halloween movies?! We’ve compiled a list of our favorites just for you—enjoy! 👻🎃

13. Our Halloween Movie Recommendations

October 09, 2019 23:18 - 19 minutes - 21.9 MB

Eye of newt and toe of frog, wool of bat and tongue of do—well actually if you don’t want to massacre a litter of animals Macbeth style but you still want to get into the Halloween spirit what better way than classic Halloween movies?! We’ve compiled a list of our favorites just for you—enjoy! 👻🎃

S1E12: Serpent & Dove Book Talk

October 02, 2019 22:57 - 26 minutes - 29.9 MB

We read Serpent and Dove! Which showcases a feminist witch who inadvertently ends up married to a witch hunter who lives to burn witches. Throw in some witty banter, parents from hell, one bed, and possibly, maybe some kissing and you might have this book. Tune in to hear all our spoilery thoughts and opinions.

12. Serpent & Dove Book Talk

October 02, 2019 22:57 - 26 minutes - 29.9 MB

We read Serpent and Dove! Which showcases a feminist witch who inadvertently ends up married to a witch hunter who lives to burn witches. Throw in some witty banter, parents from hell, one bed, and possibly, maybe some kissing and you might have this book. Tune in to hear all our spoilery thoughts and opinions.

11. The Ultimate Book Tag

September 19, 2019 03:54 - 23 minutes - 26.7 MB

We did a book-tag! Listen in to get to know some quirky things about us.

S1E11: The Ultimate Book Tag

September 19, 2019 03:54 - 23 minutes - 26.7 MB

We did a book-tag! Listen in to get to know some quirky things about us.

S1E10: IT Book Talk Part 2

September 12, 2019 00:14 - 32 minutes - 37.3 MB

Back in Derry as grownups, our gang of clown killers is determined to kill the monster that plagued their childhood for good. We dissect their journey, and the correlations to the recently released IT Chapter II movie, in Episode 2 of our 2 Part IT book talk. Join us and take notes on how to spot the floating red balloons and how to survive the grasp of the Thing attached to them—you never know when IT might try to show up. 🎈

10. IT Book Talk Part 2

September 12, 2019 00:14 - 32 minutes - 37.3 MB

Back in Derry as grownups, our gang of clown killers is determined to kill the monster that plagued their childhood for good. We dissect their journey, and the correlations to the recently released IT Chapter II movie, in Episode 2 of our 2 Part IT book talk. Join us and take notes on how to spot the floating red balloons and how to survive the grasp of the Thing attached to them—you never know when IT might try to show up. 🎈

S1E9: You mean people can read to me?! : Let’s Talk AudioBooks

September 04, 2019 23:38 - 16 minutes - 18.3 MB

Whether it’s for a long commute, a way to entertain yourself on the treadmill, or even just a facilitated way of reading while trying to unwind, audiobooks are a nerds best friend. They’re akin to e-readers! I LOVE mine—so it’s no surprise I love being read to, as well (I’m all for anything that makes life easier!). We’ve compiled a list of the different types of audiobooks subscription plans out there and their particular perks to inform and facilitate y’all lives too! Tune in to take advan...

9. You mean people can read to me?! : Let’s Talk AudioBooks

September 04, 2019 23:38 - 16 minutes - 18.3 MB

Whether it’s for a long commute, a way to entertain yourself on the treadmill, or even just a facilitated way of reading while trying to unwind, audiobooks are a nerds best friend. They’re akin to e-readers! I LOVE mine—so it’s no surprise I love being read to, as well (I’m all for anything that makes life easier!). We’ve compiled a list of the different types of audiobooks subscription plans out there and their particular perks to inform and facilitate y’all lives too! Tune in to take advan...