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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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01:22:04

Mockingjay - I'm Sorry, They Had to Die

Escape with Me Bookclub ·

2026/03/23

Episode 162 - Mockingjay by Suzanne CollinsSam has officially finished the trilogy… and Mockingjay absolutely wrecked her, just like it does to everyone.In this episode, Sam and Danielle unpack the emotional fallout of the final book, including Sam’s immediate membership in the “Finnick Odair is alive, what are you talking about” club. But beyond the denial, Sam also gives a powerful explanation for why both Finnick and Primrose Everdeen had to die for the narrative to work.We dive into how

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01:01:46

The Guest List - New Meaning to Cold Feet

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2026/03/16

Episode 161 - The Guest List by Lucy FoleyTo celebrate Hannah’s recent wedding, we decided to read a wedding-themed book… and Sam chose The Guest List specifically because it would make everyone feel better about their own wedding planning.Mission accomplished.Sam and Hannah dive into this twisty thriller set during a destination wedding where secrets, grudges, and long-simmering tensions all collide. We talk about the characters, the structure of the mystery, and why this book works so well as a

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00:47:56

The Cat Who Played Post Office - The 1980's Were Dark

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2026/03/09

Episode 160 - The Cat Who Played Post Office by Lilian Jackson Braun(The Cat Who… Series, Book 6)We’re six books into The Cat Who… series, and this one takes a turn.Sam and Tim discuss The Cat Who Played Post Office, and while the series has always dealt with murder and mystery, this installment pushes into much darker territory. You can absolutely tell this was written in the 1980s… and not in a cute, nostalgic way.We talk about:• How this book goes further than previous installments• Qwill's

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01:03:52

Tangled Up in You - Hallmark Meets True Crime

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2026/02/23

Episode 158 - Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren(Disney’s Meant to Be Series, Book 4 | Month of Love Finale)We’re closing out our Month of Love with the fourth installment in Disney’s Meant to Be series and this one gave us the strangest tonal experience of the entire project.Sam and Keira discuss Tangled Up in You and its baffling vibe shift that can only be described as Hallmark Meets True Crime. Sweet small-town romance? Yes. Suspicious undertones and oddly intense plot elements? Also yes.We

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01:20:57

Love Hina vol. 1-3 - Manga Returns

Escape with Me Bookclub ·

2026/02/16

Episode 157 - Love Hina (Volumes 1-3)Manga Discussion | Month of Love #3For our third installment of Month of Love, Sam is joined by James to revisit the first three volumes of Love Hina, a classic early-2000s romantic comedy manga that absolutely shaped the genre.We talk about the story, the tropes, and why this series became such a defining rom-com blueprint. We also address the elephant in the room, including the creator’s very unexpected political career, and how that context affects (or doesn’t

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00:47:38

The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels - So......

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2026/02/09

Episode 156 - The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India HoltonFebruary is our Month of Love, and this pick was a complete accident, but a delightful one. Sam picked up The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels expecting a cozy historical mystery and instead got flying houses, chaotic romance, and an absurdly charming story that won us over immediately.Sam and Hannah talk about why this book works so well, how its humor and tone set it apart, and why sometimes the best reading experiences come

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01:03:15

Truth of the Divine - Worse Than the Miscommunication...

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2026/02/02

Episode 159 - Truth of the Divine by Lindsay Ellis(Noumena Series, Book 2)After loving the first book in the Noumena series, we went into Truth of the Divine excited.We did not leave excited.Sam and James break down what went wrong in this sequel, from the complete lack of communication (not even miscommunication… just none) to one of the main characters going fully MIA for a significant portion of the book. Somehow, the story stalls so hard that a new narrator and even a new alien have to be

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01:13:01

The Love of My After Life - Merritt is the Villain

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2026/02/02

Episode 155 - The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty GreenwoodThis book broke our rating system. Fully. Completely.Sam and Danielle talk about The Love of My Afterlife, a book we loved so much that Danielle would gladly revoke every other 5-star rating she’s ever given just to give them all to this one. It’s funny, heartfelt, weird in the best way, and emotionally devastating in a way that sneaks up on you.That said… Sam has a hot take that cannot be ignored: Merritt might actually be the true

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01:39:13

A Twisted Tale Anthology - Short Stories, Shorter...

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2026/01/26

Episode 154 - A Twisted Tale Anthology, edited by Elizabeth LimAnthologies are always a gamble and this one was no exception. Sam and Kaitlyn dig into A Twisted Tale Anthology, where some stories absolutely worked for us, others really didn’t, and far too many landed in the worst category of all: boring.We talk about which retellings shine, which ones miss the mark, and why anthologies are especially vulnerable to pacing issues, tonal whiplash, and stories that feel more like extended concepts than

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00:58:31

The Seven Dials Mystery - The Book That Inspired the...

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2026/01/19

Episode 153 - The Seven Dials Mystery by Agatha Christie(The Book That Inspired the Netflix Adaptation)With a new Netflix adaptation on the horizon, Sam and Hannah finally dive into The Seven Dials Mystery and honestly? This one surprised us.We break down the mystery itself, talk through the solution, and speculate on what the upcoming adaptation is most likely to change for modern audiences. While this isn’t Christie at her absolute peak, we agree it’s a solid A-rank mystery: smart, fun, and very

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01:27:35

Kiss the Girl - Does the Series Finally Get It?

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2026/01/12

Episode 152 - Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Córdova(Meant to Be Series, Book 3)After two books of almost getting there, the Meant to Be series finally delivers. Sam and Keira dive into Kiss the Girl, the first book in the series that genuinely seems to understand what this project is trying to do.We talk through the characters, the set-up, and the overall story, unpacking why this book works better than its predecessors while still acknowledging the flaws that keep it from being perfect. Is it

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00:51:24

Prince Caspian - Book vs Movie

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2026/01/05

Episode 151 - Prince Caspian by C.S. LewisBook vs MovieIt’s time for a classic book vs movie showdown. Sam and Tim revisit Prince Caspian and while the book still holds up, the movie… well, the Rotten Tomatoes score of 66% feels extremely earned.We break down what works so well on the page, what gets lost (or unnecessarily added) on screen, and why adapting The Chronicles of Narnia was always going to be tricky. From tone shifts to character changes to blockbuster-era decisions that just don’t age

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01:10:39

Fate Be Changed - Did We Read the Same Book?

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2025/12/22

Episode 150 - Fate Be Changed by Farrah RochonDid We Read the Same Book?This week, Sam and Kaitlyn are genuinely confused — and not in a fun mystery way. Fate Be Changed left us with questions we still can’t answer, starting with why this author was chosen to write this book (no, really… why?), and spiraling into issues with characterization, time travel logic, and cliffhangers that feel less “exciting” and more “cheap.”We unpack what happens when a story feels pantsed instead of planned, from

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01:23:52

Catching Fire - First Time Reader vs Long Time Fan

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2025/12/15

Episode 149 - Catching Fire by Suzanne CollinsFirst-Time Reader vs. Long-Time FanIt’s time to return to Panem and this time, Sam and Danielle are coming in with very different reading histories. One is experiencing Catching Fire for the first time, the other knows exactly what emotional devastation is coming.We break down the love triangle drama, why President Snow is so bad at his job, the impact of the other victors, how The Quarter Quell changes everything, and what makes the rest of this book

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01:02:41

Death in the Clouds - Locked-Room Classic

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2025/12/08

Hannah finally gets a break from Hastings… because he’s not in this one. And honestly? Any book without Hastings starts at a 4-star baseline.Episode 148: Death in the Clouds by Agatha ChristieIt’s always a good day when we get a Poirot mystery and a Hastings-free flight. Sam and Hannah dive into one of Christie’s most delightfully absurd premises: murder above the clouds, suspicious passengers, and a wasp that definitely didn’t do it.We talk about Christie’s knack for misdirection, our running the

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00:56:52

The Cat Who Played Brahms - Everything Has Changed

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2025/12/01

🎧 Episode Title: The Cat Who Played Brahms by Lilian Jackson Braun✨ Episode Summary:This week on Escape With Me Bookclub, we’re heading to Moose County, 400 miles north of everywhere, for a cozy mystery with plenty of charm, chaos, and cats! 🐈Join us as we discuss The Cat Who Played Brahms by Lilian Jackson Braun, the fifth book in her beloved The Cat Who... series. There’s a suspicious body in the lake, a reporter with a nose for trouble, and two Siamese cats who always seem one step ahead.We

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01:23:11

By the Book - Once Upon a Letdown

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2025/11/24

📚 Once Upon a Letdown | The Retelling That Forgot the StoryWe’re diving into By the Book by Jasmine Guillory, a supposed Beauty and the Beast retelling that had all the potential for magic, but… left us wondering where the enchantment went. In this episode, we talk about what worked (barely), what didn’t (a lot), and why this modern retelling missed the mark on everything that makes Beauty and the Beast timeless. From awkward pacing to missing chemistry, it’s a tale as old as time… but not in a

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01:30:36

Mistborn - Ending God with the Power of Friendship

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2025/11/17

Sometimes all it takes to overthrow a god is a little teamwork, a lot of trauma, and the right metals to burn. 💥In this week’s episode, the Escape with Me Bookclub dives into Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson: the heist, the heart, and the hero who literally changes the world. We’re talking found family, revolution, and the surprisingly scientific side of fantasy magic.When fantasy gets scientific and friendship becomes divine retribution.📚 Follow the Author:Website:

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01:07:55

Ella Enchanted - Is the Movie Better?

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2025/11/10

Once upon a time, a fairy “blessed” a baby with obedience… and it went about as well as you’d expect. This week, we’re diving into Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine: the classic fairy tale retelling that turns obedience into a curse and shows us what real courage looks like. 💫We talk about Ella’s cleverness, the themes of autonomy and defiance, and (of course) that movie adaptation that took… some liberties. Let’s just say the overlap is about as small as a fairy godmother’s attention span

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00:59:47

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Book vs Movie

Escape with Me Bookclub ·

2025/11/03

Step through the wardrobe with us as we revisit C.S. Lewis’s timeless classic The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe and its magical (and occasionally icy) movie adaptation! ❄️In this episode, we’re talking childhood nostalgia, book-to-movie differences, character changes, and the enduring magic of Narnia. From Turkish delight to talking lions, we’re asking the big question:Which told it better: the book or the movie? 🦁✨Grab your hot chocolate, wrap yourself in a cozy blanket, and get ready for a

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