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Hearts & Daggers

Holly Fairall and Devin MacDonald

Welcome to Hearts & Daggers, a podcast where we chat about the books that make our hearts race—whether that means we"re swooning onto the bed or hiding under the covers. Our hosts are Devin, a New Englander living in Colorado who loves romances that amp her up and make her giggle; and Holly, a New Yorker who loves nothing more than reading something dark, creepy, and mysterious. Each week we will discuss two books—one lighter, one darker—that are united by a common theme. We will also each share

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All Episodes

47:18

Ep. 13: Hit the Beach (Evil Under the Sun + House in...

Hearts & Daggers ·

2022/07/05

Summary: Grab your SPF 30 and watch out for rip currents, we’re headed to the beach! Today, Holly and Devin bring books that take place at the beach and by the sea. The summer vibes are strong, and Holly and Devin find that they crave more whimsical, light versions of the books in their wheelhouses this time of year. They agree that beach-themed books across genres can flood the market and not all of them are gems. When done well, however, these books provide escapism and fun they both can’t get

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49:32

Ep. 12: Summer Camp (You Have a Match + The Last Time...

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2022/06/21

Summary: The sun is out and people are either making out or getting murdered! Today, Holly and Devin dish on books that take place at summer camp. Their key takeaways were that these lighter romances and thrillers are a blast, and the setting creates all kinds of tension - whether creepy tension beside Murder Lake, or sexy tension in the medical tent. Topics Discussed: The Heart (3:14): Devin discussed You Have a Match by Emma Lord. This book brings protagonist Abby to a summer camp, confronting

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44:37

Ep. 11: Multiple Realities (The Space Between Worlds...

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2022/06/07

Summary: Today, Holly and Devin explore uncharted territories with books that center around multiple realities, sometimes referred to as multiverses. While the two books vary wildly in terms of actual plot and the structure of the realities, they agree that a multiverse opens an author up to explore themes like grief, privilege, and identity in unique ways. Overall, there are many more thrillers with multiple realities versus romances, but when done well they are guaranteed enjoyable reads. Topics

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51:42

Ep. 10: LoveFest (Neil Gaiman)

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2022/05/24

Summary: Welcome to our first LoveFest! Today, Holly and Devin discuss myriad works from one of their favorite authors, Neil Gaiman. They first discuss books they’ve both read, sharing key themes and impacts the books made. Then, they each share a Gaiman book they’ve read the other hasn’t experienced yet. Overall, Gaiman unites Holly and Devin because of how he approaches humanity in his books - allowing each character to be flawed, to self-discover a new path, and to fight physical manifestations

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44:39

Ep. 9: Workplace Drama (The Hating Game + All Her...

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2022/05/10

Summary: Holly and Devin dove into a super fun theme this week - workplace drama. Rarely in the podcast have they discussed a theme that pans out so differently in romances vs. thrillers, and the books they brought highlighted those differences well. Holly was pleasantly surprised by her book, as she is often left feeling like workplace dramas drag. Workplace romances are a common trope in the books Devin reads, and the inherent taboo of coworkers falling in love creates a tension she always

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Ep. 8: Struggles with Depression (When The Stars Go...

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2022/04/26

Summary: Holly and Devin both bring books that feature characters struggling with depression in this week’s episode. While the overall tone of each book differs greatly, they unite around key aspects of trauma, mental health, reckoning with the past and our choices, and seeking help to heal. Both Holly and Devin agree that these portrayals, when handled deftly, are helpful to any reader - especially those struggling with anxiety and depression - to ensure no one ever feels alone. Topics Discussed:

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53:08

Ep. 7: Motherhood (Still Life with Bread Crumbs + The...

Hearts & Daggers ·

2022/04/12

Summary: Holly and Devin dive into books about mothers, what they go through, and how authors portray them. While some tropes about motherhood can be worn out and uninteresting, they both agreed that a fresh and nuanced perspective on mothers can bring a lot of richness to any book. Topics Discussed: The Heart (1:36): Devin discussed Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen. A financially strapped professional photographer Rebecca Winters finds herself leaving Manhattan for rural New York in

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54:35

Ep. 6: Historical Settings (The Satapur Moonstone +...

Hearts & Daggers ·

2022/03/29

Summary: Today, Holly and Devin dig into one of their favorite themes, books set in the past! They are in agreement that historical settings work well for both mysteries and romances, especially when the author does their research and works hard to make the setting vivid and accurate. Both books touched on feminist characters and themes, and have connections to the British colonial empire. Beyond that, though, the books diverge in plot but remain united as fantastic examples of historical settings

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53:32

Ep. 5: Time Travel (One Last Stop + Kindred)

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2022/03/15

Summary: Today, Holly and Devin tackle books that center around time travel, but in two very different ways. They agree that time travel can often create gaping plot holes and can become a distraction from other themes and elements of plot. In the two books they brought, however, the time travel was well executed and augmented other aspects of the story instead of detracting. Both books were united not only in time travel but how moving through time opened up analyses of civil rights struggles for

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46:28

Ep. 4: Elderly Protagonists (It's Not All Downhill...

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2022/03/01

Summary: Today, Holly and Devin rave about books with elderly protagonists. They review how older characters open up books to touch on other themes beyond youthful searches for meaning. Themes of death, illness, health concerns unite both books, but so do themes of change, renewal, vigor, and fulfillment at any age. They end by agreeing that they want more books focusing on elderly protagonists and that it’s a theme they’re both drawn to. Topics Discussed: The Heart (2:24): Devin discussed Its

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50:08

Ep. 3: Inherited Homes (The Family Upstairs +...

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2022/02/15

Summary: Today, Holly and Devin tackle books that kick off with the inheritance of a home. They discuss how the homes are both catalysts to plot and also characters in and of themselves. While the value of the inheritance varies wildly between the books, they agree that the plot device is effective at bringing characters together and precipitating growth, evolution, and depth. These books also sit squarely in each host’s wheelhouse - Holly’s book being especially creepy with cults, poison, and bumps

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49:45

Ep. 2: Protagonists Who Are Writers (Misery + Seven...

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2022/02/01

Summary: Today, Holly and Devin connect to discuss books that feature writers as their protagonists. They review how the protagonists’ writing careers are used as catalysts for plot and for character growth. Publicity and fandom are a major theme across both books, and they end by agreeing that writers as protagonists is only effective when the author of the book itself is adept and not using it to be lazy and “writing what they know” too much. Topics Discussed: The Heart (19:41): Devin

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41:37

Ep. 1: Classic Retellings (Ayesha At Last + The Wife...

Hearts & Daggers ·

2022/01/18

Summary: Welcome to our first episode! Holly and Devin come together to discuss modern retellings of classic stories. They compare and contrast each book with the original text, and evaluate how the authors wove the classic plot lines and characters into a modern retelling. Holly and Devin share books they’re excited to read next, and then dive into pop culture spiciness to wrap things up. Topics Discussed: The Heart (1:47): Devin shares her thoughts on Ayesha and Last by Uzma Jalaluddin, a

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Welcome to Hearts & Daggers

Hearts & Daggers ·

2022/01/07

Welcome to Hearts & Daggers, a podcast where we chat about the books that make our hearts race—whether we're swooning onto the bed, or hiding under the covers. Our hosts are Devin, a New Englander living in Colorado who loves diving into romances that amp her up and make her giggle; and Holly, a New Yorker who loves nothing more than reading something dark, creepy, and mysterious. Each episode we will discuss two books—one lighter, one darker—that are united by a common theme. We will also each

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