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Book Talk for BookTok

Have you ever binge-read a new favorite series, only to end up with a book-hangover? Or finished a heart-stopping scene only to look around and not be able to talk to anyone about it? Maybe you’ve even felt embarrassed about what you’re reading because it isn’t considered a “classic” by people you know. Book Talk for BookTok with Jac and Amy is the go-to literary podcast to discuss your favorite novels with your newest book-besties. They use their literary backgrounds to analyze what makes these

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53:35

Rowan Whitethorn vs. Aelin Galathynius: The Scene...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/10/16

This week, we invited our listeners to weigh in on one of the most polarizing moments in Throne of Glass: Rowan punching Aelin. The reactions were intense — some fans defended it as “in-character” or “a product of the world,” while others, like us, questioned what it means when violence against women is treated as acceptable within fantasy storytelling.Through an academic lens, we unpack how Sarah J. Maas uses this moment to explore trauma, trust, and transformation — and whether the narrative

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67:15

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard Explained: Power,...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/10/14

Welcome to Autumn-ish Book Club!In this flash analysis series, we take an academic approach to some of the most talked-about books in Romantasy and fantasy today. With over 13 years of combined academic literary training, we bring a critical lens to fandom favorites while keeping the discussion fun, thought-provoking, and accessible. In this episode, we’re discussing Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard. We explore how Aveyard blends dystopian and fantasy elements to craft a world divided by

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55:23

Love, Laughter, and Second Chances: In Bloom Bookery...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/10/09

Description:Thank you to In Bloom Bookery of Temecula, California for inviting Book Talk for BookTok to moderate this special author event celebrating love, laughter, and second chances in romance fiction. In this lively conversation, hosts Jac and Amy sit down with three acclaimed authors, Mazey Eddings (Well, Actually), Zen Cho (Behind Frenemy Lines), and Amanda Sellet (The Odds of Getting Even), to explore the craft of modern romantic comedies and the universal appeal of second-chance love

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75:49

Blood Over Bright Haven: How M.L. Wang Redefines...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/10/07

Welcome to Autumn-ish Book Club! In this flash analysis series, we take an academic approach to some of the most talked-about books in Romantasy and fantasy today. With over 13 years of combined academic literary training, we bring a critical lens to fandom favorites while keeping the discussion fun, thought-provoking, and accessible.In this episode, we’re discussing Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang. We explore how Wang deconstructs the idea of power and morality in dark academia fantasy,

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38:47

Chaol Westfall: Defend Him or Bash Him? Throne of...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/10/02

In this special episode, we handed the mic to our listeners with one challenge: Defend or bash Chaol Westfall. From Throne of Glass loyalists who passionately defend him to readers who pull no punches in their critiques, we read through your funniest, sharpest, and most persuasive takes.Whether you believe Chaol deserves a redemption arc or you’re firmly in the anti-Chaol camp, this episode explores why Sarah J. Maas’s most polarizing character continues to ignite debate. Along the way, we dig

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66:21

Blood of Hercules: Jasmin Mas’s Reimagining of Greek...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/09/30

Welcome to Autumn-ish Book Club! In this flash analysis series, we take an academic approach to some of the most talked-about books in Romantasy and fantasy today. With over 13 years of combined academic literary training, we bring a critical lens to fandom favorites while keeping the discussion fun, thought-provoking, and accessible.In this episode, we’re discussing Blood of Hercules by Jasmin Mas. We explore how Mas blends Greek mythology with Romantasy storytelling, the way her heroine’s

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48:15

Hannah Grace Interview: From Icebreaker to Holiday...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/09/25

Get ready for holiday cheer with bestselling romance author Hannah Grace, creator of Icebreaker and Wildfire. In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we sit down with Hannah to discuss her brand-new novel, Holiday Ever After—a heartwarming small-town romance perfect for cozy season reading.We talk about what inspired her to write a holiday romance, the unique challenges of capturing festive magic on the page, and why the subgenre is so irresistible to readers. Hannah also shares her process for

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49:52

Where the Shadows Meet by Patrice Caldwell: Expanding...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/09/23

Welcome to Autumn-ish Book Club! In this flash analysis series, we take an academic approach to some of the most talked-about books in Romantasy and fantasy today. With over 13 years of combined academic literary training, we bring a critical lens to fandom favorites while keeping the discussion fun, thought-provoking, and accessible.In this episode, we’re discussing Where the Shadows Meet by Patrice Caldwell. We explore how Caldwell reimagines the boundaries between fantasy and horror, the ways

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46:50

When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker (Part 2):...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/09/18

Welcome to Autumn-ish Book Club! In this flash analysis series, we take an academic approach to some of the most talked-about books in Romantasy and fantasy today. With over 13 years of combined academic literary training, we bring a critical lens to fandom favorites while keeping the discussion fun, thought-provoking, and accessible.In this episode, we’re discussing When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker. We explore how Parker blends classic Romantasy tropes with fresh worldbuilding, the

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50:02

When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker (Part 1):...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/09/16

Welcome to Autumn-ish Book Club! In this flash analysis series, we take an academic approach to some of the most talked-about books in Romantasy and fantasy today. With over 13 years of combined academic literary training, we bring a critical lens to fandom favorites while keeping the discussion fun, thought-provoking, and accessible.In this episode, we’re discussing When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker. We explore how Parker blends classic Romantasy tropes with fresh worldbuilding, the

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69:49

A Cruel Thirst by Angela Montoya: YA Fantasy, Mexican...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/09/11

Welcome to Autumn-ish Book Club! In this flash analysis series, we take an academic approach to some of the most talked-about books in Romantasy and fantasy today. With over 13 years of combined academic literary training, we bring a critical lens to fandom favorites while keeping the discussion fun, thought-provoking, and accessible.In this episode, we’re discussing A Cruel Thirst by Angela Montoya. We explore how this YA fantasy is masterfully crafted, offering a rich and authentic

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53:17

Tracy Wolff Interview: Healing, Fame, and Romance in...

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2025/09/09

In this special episode, we sit down with Tracy Wolff, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crave series, to talk about her brand-new contemporary romance novel, It Happened on a Sunday. Known for writing everything from vampires to dark, spicy romances, Tracy takes us in an exciting new direction with Sloan and Sly’s story. A heartfelt, deeply emotional romance that explores healing, fame, and the balance between public persona and private truth.We ask Tracy about the real-life

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53:46

The Hunger Games a Literary Analysis (Part 2):...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/09/04

Welcome to the first installment of our Autumn-ish Book Club! In this flash analysis series, we take an academic approach to some of the most talked-about books in Romantasy and fantasy today. With over 13 years of combined academic literary training, we bring a critical lens to fandom favorites while keeping the discussion fun, thought-provoking, and accessible. In this episode, we’re discussing The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. We explore Katniss Everdeen as a heroine whose personality type

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40:14

The Hunger Games a Literary Analysis (Part 1):...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/09/02

Welcome to the first installment of our Autumn-ish Book Club! In this flash analysis series, we take an academic approach to some of the most talked-about books in Romantasy and fantasy today. With over 13 years of combined academic literary training, we bring a critical lens to fandom favorites while keeping the discussion fun, thought-provoking, and accessible.In this episode, we’re discussing The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. We explore Katniss Everdeen as a heroine whose personality type

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47:16

Interview with Analeigh Sbrana: Justice, Identity,...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/08/28

In this episode, we sit down with Analeigh Sbrana, author of the highly anticipated romantasy sequel Lore of the Tides. Following her breakout debut Lore of the Wilds, Sbrana returns with a story full of forbidden magic, grief, identity, and longing romance that raises the stakes for both her heroine and her world.We talk with Analeigh about: Why she chose to center Lore’s journey around justice instead of revenge, setting her apart in a genre that often leans into vengeance arcs. How

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49:04

Crown of Midnight Listener Reactions: Celaena, Chaol,...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/08/26

In this special wrap-up episode, we close out our Crown of Midnight season by highlighting listener thoughts, theories, and favorite moments from Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass sequel. Over the course of this season, we explored Celaena’s grief, vengeance, identity, and transformation through 13 years of combined academic literary training, using two literary lenses to analyze metaphors, symbolism, foreshadowing, and imagery. Now, we turn the mic to our listeners.From debates about Chaol’s

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53:39

Crown of Midnight Chapters 49–56 (Part 2): Celaena’s...

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2025/08/21

In this week’s episode, we explore chapters 49–56 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas. With 13 years of combined academic literary training, we bring two literary lenses to our analysis, exploring metaphors, foreshadowing, symbolism, narrative devices, plot structure, and imagery.Our guiding question: Have the circumstances and outcomes of Crown of Midnight properly prepared Celaena to begin her journey as Aelin Galathynius? These chapters deliver some of the most pivotal reveals of the Throne

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52:17

Crown of Midnight Chapters 49–56 (Part 1): Celaena’s...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/08/19

In this week’s episode, we explore chapters 49–56 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas. With 13 years of combined academic literary training, we bring two literary lenses to our analysis, exploring metaphors, foreshadowing, symbolism, narrative devices, plot structure, and imagery.Our guiding question: Have the circumstances and outcomes of Crown of Midnight properly prepared Celaena to begin her journey as Aelin Galathynius? These chapters deliver some of the most pivotal reveals of the Throne

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47:48

Crown of Midnight Chapters 44–48 (Part 2): Celaena,...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/08/14

In this week’s Crown of Midnight deep dive, we cover chapters 44–48 of Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series, where the darkness under the glass castle closes in. Literally. With 13 years of combined academic literary training, we use two literary lenses to break down the rich symbolism, foreshadowing, metaphors, and plot devices that make these chapters some of the most pivotal in the series.Our guiding question: Why does SJM continue to tie Celaena and Dorian together through their actions

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51:16

Crown of Midnight Chapters 44–48 (Part 1): Celaena,...

Book Talk for BookTok ·

2025/08/12

In this week’s Crown of Midnight deep dive, we cover chapters 44–48 of Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series, where the darkness under the glass castle closes in. Literally. With 13 years of combined academic literary training, we use two literary lenses to break down the rich symbolism, foreshadowing, metaphors, and plot devices that make these chapters some of the most pivotal in the series.Our guiding question: Why does SJM continue to tie Celaena and Dorian together through their actions

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