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Escape with Me Bookclub

Lunar Skulk Productions

Come with us as we evade reality and escape into a new book. From mystery to romance to speculative fiction, we read books from all different kinds of books and love to get together and talk about these books.

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00:56:31

A Mysterious Affair at Styles: The Book that Started...

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2023/02/13

Before eighty books were written. Before becoming one of the best selling author of all time. Before becoming "The Queen of Mystery". Before the movies, plays, and video games. Before the funny little man became a household name. Before everything, there was this book. The first time Agatha Christie ever published a book. The beginning of an empire. So how does the book hold up over 100 years later? 00:00 Intro 00:58 Historical Context 05:12 Background 05:21 Age Level 05:39 Content Warning 06:21

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01:06:00

Only Read A Psalm of Storms and Silence When You're...

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2023/01/23

The ending to this duology, A Psalm of Storms and Silence gets into some deeper and darker material than the first book. With time running out thanks to the end of the world coming, Karina and Malik are once again thrust into an ancient scavenger hunt, but this time separated. As Karina faces her ancestor's past, Malik is forced to face the consequences of her own action due to his abusive relationship with those of this past and his current abusive relationship with Farid. In the end, a Queen will

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01:09:50

Was The Age of Miracles an Industry Plant?

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2023/01/09

A coming of age at the end of the world... or is it? A mysterious force is causing world-ending calamities just as Julia is entering middle school. The Earth's rotation is slowing and no one knows why. How will the world, and our young narrator cope? And what's the story behind the publishing deal with the author? Were shady dealings behind the book's rise to fame? Or does the book deserve the hype it got? Follow the Author: Website: https://sites.prh.com/karen-thompson-walker Facebook:

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01:02:18

Is Once Upon a Dream truly a Dream or a Snore?

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2022/11/21

The second installment of Disney's Twisted Tales finds Aurora asleep, cursed to never wake again until true loves kiss... except when true love's kiss comes, she does not wake up. Is it possible for her to awake? Or will the true villain take over? Follow the Author: Website: https://www.lizbraswell.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LizBraswell/?fref=ts&ref=br_tfhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizbraswell/ Twitter:

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01:18:13

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder - When a Project Means...

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2022/10/18

Pip has decided that her senior capstone project would be solving a murder, even if the police and town believe it already to be case closed. As Pip works to exonerate the prime suspect, she finds herself challenging everything and everyone she has ever known. After all, every murderer is someone's friend. Follow the Author: Website: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2159079/holly-jackson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hojay92/?hl=en Twitter:

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01:35:48

Discovery of Witches is Adult Twilight?

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2022/09/26

Diana has lived a relatively average life. She's worked hard to keep it average, considering her parents were the most powerful witches of their generation. Magic may be in her blood, but she still has a choice... doesn't she? That is until a magical book finds her, followed by the mysterious Dr. Clairmont. Now with the entire magical world watching her, how can she keep her average life? Follow the Author: Website: https://deborahharkness.com/ Facebook:

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01:11:29

Specials - The Ugly End to the Pretty World

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2022/09/13

The final book in the Uglies trilogy, Specials ends the heroic journey of Tally Youngblood. As part of a special unit of the Specials, Tally must conquer her mind once more to become herself. But is there truly anything to save at this point? Follow the Author: Website: https://scottwesterfeld.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scottwesterfeldfan Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScottWesterfeld Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scott_westerfeld/ YouTube:

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00:49:48

Mexican Gothic: High Quality Gothic Horror

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2022/08/22

A mysterious family, a dilapidated house, a mist that spreads thickly over the property. What in the world did Catalina marry into? Can her cousin save her, or will she be lost? Silvia Moreno-Garcia creates the perfect atmosphere for a Gothic Horror... but what even makes it Gothic? Follow the Author: Website: https://silviamoreno-garcia.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smorenogarcia/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silviamg.author/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/silviamg?lang=en Patreon:

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01:00:26

Is Murder on the Orient Express Peak Agatha Christie?

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2022/08/08

This was the novel chosen to kick off the most recent Poirot cinematic universe. It begs the question: why this book? 00:00 Intro 00:53 Background 05:39 Age Level 05:58 Content Warning 06:34 Judge a Book by It's Cover 08:19 Discussion 48:42 General Thoughts 52:15 One Question for the Author 57:58 Rating 59:10 Read Again? 01:00:18 Outro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ewm_bookclub TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk --- Support this

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01:21:36

A Whole New World - Twisted Tale or Just Twisted?

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2022/07/25

The beginning of a new series in which a classic Disney tale is taken and a twist is added. To begin the series, since Aladdin doesn't have the lamp, Agrabah now has to deal with an evil wizard, food shortages, war and... flying zombies? Follow the Author: Website: https://www.lizbraswell.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LizBraswell/?fref=ts&ref=br_tfhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizbraswell/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lizbraswell Tumblr:

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01:24:07

Does Mary Bennet Have Main Character Energy?

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2022/07/11

Over two hundred years since Pride & Prejudice was first released, Mary now gets a chance to stand on her own as the main character. Part retelling and part new material, Mary must make her own Jane Austin Main Character journey to find happiness and love. BBC writer Janice Hadlow's debut novel strives to be on the same level as its inspiration, but does the book stand up or fall flat? Follow the Author: Website: https://us.macmillan.com/author/janicehadlow GoodReads:

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00:51:37

The Body at the Tower - Murder, Blackmail, Victorian...

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2022/07/06

After the adventure into the woman's world of Victorian England, Mary is thrown onto a construction site and finds herself not only having to pretend to be a 12 year old boy, but also thrown back together with an old flame. Can Mary keep her cover while discovering the truth of the murder that happened at the Tower of London? Will she even make it out of her investigation alive? Follow the Author: Website: https://yslee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Y-S-Lee-73653078249/ Twitter:

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01:10:36

Where the Crawdads Sing - The Book that Took Over the...

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2022/06/27

Picked for Reese Witherspoon's Book Club within a month of publishing and then topped the New York Times Best Sellers of 2019 & 2020. A major motion picture to come, with song contributions by Taylor Swift. One of the best selling book of all times in just 4 years. This book took over the world and continues to climb. Now, it's time to look at the book that has garnered so much success and praise. Follow the Author: Website: https://www.deliaowens.com/ Facebook:

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00:59:17

The Maidens - Worthy Second or Sophmore Slump?

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2022/06/13

After the massive commercial and critical success of his first book, Alex Michaelides could no longer write a good book, he would have to write a GREAT book. Thanks in huge part to the good will from The Silent Patient, The Maidens became a New York Times Instant Bestseller. But, was the second book worthy of the first? Or will the goodwill quickly run out? Follow the Author: Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexmichaelides Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.michaelides/ Good Reads:

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00:48:27

Does The Magic in the Weaving Spin the Right Thread?

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2022/05/23

Four children survive extreme traumas and are brought together for the powerful magic they did not even know they possessed that helped them survive. Tired of the medieval setting, Tamora Pierce creates a magical world with more of a Middle Eastern inspiration, where magic is made into threads and blacksmith mages can touch red hot metals with no injury. As the children get their barring's in their new home, they learn of a mage in a far off land that is trying to disrupt the laws of nature and

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01:04:16

Pretties: Look Pretty, Stay Ugly

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2022/05/02

When the world is so pretty, how can something so ugly be bubbling up under the surface? Tally Youngblood has given herself up to be the test subject of a cure of "Pretty Mind". However, without the guidance of the Smokies, two Pretties are left to tackle this problem on their own. Will they survive? Will they beat being Pretty Minded? Will they ever find the "New Smoke"? Stay bubbly and push forward through the second book in the Uglies trilogy. Follow the Author: Website:

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00:49:10

The Bungalow Mystery Could Have Been the Last Nancy...

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2022/04/18

In 1930, three new tester books were put onto the reading market. Nancy Drew, the teenage detective, was brave, resourceful and intelligent. She took on mysteries and criminals alike, facing everything in front of her with a keen intuition and an easy charm. If the books had not picked up so strongly with audience, The Bungalow Mystery would have been the last Nancy Drew book to print, slipping into obscurity with time. But, 92 years later, the female icon is still going strong. 00:00 Intro 01:12

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01:06:34

Is "Death on the Nile" Ready for the Big Screen?

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2022/04/04

Death on the Nile is the 18th Hercule Poirot novel, and yet it was the second chosen for the most recent Hercule cinematic adaptation. For a Agatha Christie newbie and a mystery veteran, it's time to explore why the book was chosen. 00:00 Intro 00:58 Background 04:03 Age Level 05:46 Content Warning 07:26 Discussion 55:27 Movie Predictions 01:00:02 General Thoughts 01:02:19 One Question for the Author 01:03:45 Rating 01:05:28 Read Again? 01:06:25 Outro Patreon:

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01:07:10

Ready Player One - Book vs Movie

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2022/01/17

When Ready Player One was first published in 2011, little did Ernest Cline know that the massively positive reception would lead to him having a movie deal that would feature beloved director Steven Spielberg. When the movie came out in 2018, however, it received mixed reviews. But is that fair? How does the movie stack up to its source material? Follow the Author: Website: https://www.ernestcline.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/READYPLAYER2 Good Reads:

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01:02:16

The Silent Patient - Is Alex Michaelides the New...

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2022/01/10

As a debut novel, The Silent Patient showed the world what Alex Michaelides is capable of. It is a wonderful thriller/suspense mystery with many twists and turns that make you excited to read it. But now that he's set a standard, what is next for this author? Ratings: "Checked into a mental hospital and ended up dying out of 10." - Danielle "Watching a Greek tragedy out of 10." - Sam Follow the Author: Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexmichaelides Instagram:

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