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Novel Ideas

Join Chris and Elsa as they have genuine conversations about books that were received badly, considered problematic or have mixed public opinions to figure out if they belong in our Library of Cursed Books or if they might have been judged a bit harshly.

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81:43

Shadows, Moonlight and Desperation

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2025/07/10

In today's installment of Nightbane, Isla continues to attempt to seduce Oro (she is so desperate it's kind of sad) while also proposing a public demonstration of her powers via a traditional Wildling feast.Shadow Daddy broadcasts a warning to all of Lightlark declaring war and offering an ultimatum: leave Lightlark or die with the island.Fearing the worst, Isla makes an appeal to Cleo to stay on Lightlark.We also witness the final version of Chris's version of Isla's musical voice. 😅📖 Support

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102:30

A Leopard by Any Other Name

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2025/06/12

We’re baaaaaaack!And so is our girl Isla.In today’s adventures, Isla seeks out an animal companion as well as Oro’s pet snake (if you know what we’re saying, lol).We also get more of that sweet, sweet enemies-to-lovers tension between Isla and Grim via Isla’s dreams/memories! Yay!📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi:

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75:37

Q&A with C&E

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2025/02/06

We're baaaaaack!And we're answering your anonymous questions sent via NGL!📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Collab with Us: https://forms.gle/eAhPjNofem4HPYtS7Business Inquiries: novelideaspod@gmail.comSuggestions for Neurotica Erotica:

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82:09

Welcome to Oro’s Rock of Love

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2024/12/12

In today’s episode, Elsa forces Chris to read the first almost spicy scene between Isla and Grim as we explore memories of a love forgotten. …Or at least a love erased from Isla’s memory until the untangling of her powers leads her to dream of her past with our favorite Shadow Daddy.Meanwhile in the present Oro teaches us that love is blindfolding your partner and hurling rocks at them. Seriously, it’s better than sex.📖 Ask Us Questions 📖NGL: https://ngl.link/novelideas📖 Support Novel Ideas

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73:05

We’re Back to be the Bane of Your Night

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2024/11/28

We’re baaaack!On today’s episode, we catch up a bit with what Alex Aster has been up to lately before diving back into Nightbane.Cleo makes her return to shade Isla and frustrate Oro, Isla gets kidnapped and we get our first “Who did this to you?” scene!At the end of this episode, Elsa also announces what her project is for Patreon in 2025! 🎊🎉📖 Ask Us Questions 📖NGL: https://ngl.link/novelideas📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery:

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75:52

An Honor, But Not Always a Pleasure

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2024/10/31

Join Chris and Elsa as they show some love to our favorite Skyling, Azul!As Isla struggles to come to terms with her place as ruler of two realms, Azul proves to be an excellent friend and even better mentor. We also travel to the Wildling Newland to address Isla’s people before being whisked away to her coronation on Starling!📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a

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107:36

The (Night)bane of Our Existence

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2024/10/17

Join Chris and Elsa as they re-enter the magical world of Lightlark in the second installment Nightbane.Bring your appetite because we're hosting a floating feast of the most bizarre variety.((Also, this episode was recorded weeks before Elsa’s recent announcement regarding Twitch streams on our socials and YouTube.))📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed

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185:37

The Sweater Nobody Asked For (Part Five)

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2024/10/03

As truths are revealed, Elsa struggles not to scream as one of them has her so frustrated that she’s still not over it to this day. Was Elsa able to guess who the traitor was? Were you?You probably already know that we consider this book to be cursed, but just how cursed was it?Trigger Warnings: This episode contains a conversation about a character’s family responding cruelly to their coming out. If this sort of familial trauma isn’t safe for you to listen to, please skip this one or skip ahead

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149:47

The Sweater Nobody Asked For (Part Four)

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2024/09/23

Is spiky hair the best way to identify an enemy? It is if you’re Glenn Dabrowski!Mysteries abound in the palais du plaisir as we piece together the words of a disgraced French noble as read in his diary (aka journal, aka notebook of daily thoughts).As certain clues fall into place, Elsa makes her first official guesses as to who the traitor in our midst may actually be.((Correction on Elsa’s Twitch games; she is playing Pokemon Shining Pearl on Sundays instead of Silver Rival but this episode was

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150:53

The Sweater Nobody Asked For (Part Three)

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2024/09/05

Prepare to climb to new heights as Chris takes Elsa on the first two missions of Agent Argylle’s career. Mysteries abound as we hide out in a crypt of ever changing dimensions, drop kicks have now replaced the more practical roundhouse and we discover that some of our comrades are keeping dark secrets.Oh, and we’re bringing dabbing back!Trigger Warnings: this book contains discussions about a character’s adoption, mentions of emotional abuse between partners and occasional mentions of recreational

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151:45

The Sweater Nobody Asked For (Part Two)

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2024/08/22

On today’s episode, Chris introduces Elsa to Aubrey Argylle: a pacifistic tour-guide-turned-spy and our eerily emotionless antagonist Vasily Federov of the Colorless Eyes.Trigger Warnings: this book contains discussions about a character’s adoption, mentions of emotional abuse between partners and occasional mentions of recreational drug use.📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed

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140:24

The Sweater Nobody Asked For (Part One)

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2024/08/08

In this episode, Chris and Elsa have a discussion of the genesis of the Argylle extended universe.This leads them into a discussion about where they see the movie industry going and if a connected universe is necessary for a film’s success.Oh yeah, and their elder Millenial-ness might be showing a little bit more than usual as they discuss what life before streaming was like. 👴🏻👵🏻((Editing Elsa: I mis-spoke when I stated that Roman Reigns is The Rock’s nephew. He is actually his cousin but I was

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162:45

The Final Snark About Lightlark

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2024/07/25

Crack open a Code Red and prepare to have your mind blown by the twisty-twists of Lightlark!Chris and Elsa also discuss whether or not Lightlark qualifies as “cursed”.And yes, we do talk a touch about Summer in the City as well and whether or not we feel that it has potential based on what was revealed the day it was announced. (There have since been multiple posts and a teaser on Cosmo’s website, linked below.)((Editing Elsa: I noticed, listening back, that there are some rough spots in the audio

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128:52

Everlasting Snark About Lightlark

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2024/07/12

In this egg-cellent installment, Elsa hits Chris with the first set of “big twists”.Betrayals and terrible foreshadowing ensue so crack open a vintage Surge and prepare to crest the bodacious waves (aka lack of continuity) that is Lightlark!((Editing Elsa: I realized, as I was prepping this for YouTube, there is a point where the edited audio overlaps for a few seconds towards the end. The original audio is no longer available for me to go in and fix so I apologize. The rest of the audio should be

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155:59

Extended Snark About Lightlark

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2024/06/30

Warning: Some of the passages we’ll be reading from get a little h0rny. There isn’t any sex but there is some sensual touching and mentions of arousal. If these themes aren’t within your comfort zone, please skip this one and we’ll see you in the next one.In this installment, Isla lusts after Shadow Daddy Grim, dances with ghosts and continues to be completely obnoxious toward Oro.Castles crumble while yet other castles appear to possess bizarre architecture.Oh, and there’s more egg references.…and

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86:35

More Snark About Lightlark

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2024/06/13

On this episode, Elsa continues to lead Chris through the ✨️magical✨️ land of Lightlark.We learn that Isla is a bit of a drama queen, Grim is the (edge)lord of mixed signals and… Oh yeah! Oro’s dying.Celeste continues to be the most trustworthy bestie of all time while Cleo continues to be accused of villainy.Azul is also a character in this book sometimes.📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library

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1:26

Introducing... Chill & Chat!

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2024/06/06

Elsa started a thing!….and she’d really love for you to be a part of it.She’d also like to know which book she should read for the next Patreon exclusive episode. Pop over to any of the linked socials, Ko-Fi or Patreon to cast your vote!Until next episode, be kind to one another! ♡📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi:

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101:37

Let's Snark About Lightlark

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2024/05/30

After a brief hiatus, Elsa is back to introduce Chris to his book boyfriend Oro!…too bad the real Oro isn’t as fun as Chris’s vision of our golden boy might suggest.In the first of a two part series, we learn that Isla likes to go swimming before dinner, Grim is kind of a creep and Cleo is definitely the bad guy wink, wink.Oh, and Lightlark is a shining, cliffy thing with a yolky sun.📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery:

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83:59

A Conversation About Alex (dis)Aster

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2024/05/02

Before we can get into the disasterpiece that is Lightlark, we first must have a discussion about its author.Just who is Alex Aster?📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspod📖 Sources 📖The TikTok That Brought Me Here (@alex.aster): https://www.tiktok.com/@alex.aster/video/6939242279056035077‘Lightlark’: the very

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68:31

Finding Trouble at East Hamptons Resort

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2024/04/18

Chris takes Elsa on a journey through their first comic series: something so bad that it actually got exorcized from the cannon of a well-known Marvel Superhero!Trigger Warnings: discussions around physical and emotional abuse, unwanted pregnancy📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch:

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