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Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast

Jaime Fok and Freya Valerio

Two friends, two time zones, and a shared love of stories. We are Freya (from Australia) & Jaime (from Canada), book besties who are worlds apart. As lovers of fantas, and fiction - we"ll dive into what we are reading, TBRs, book recs, and more! Join us as we bridge together our time zones, one chapter at a time 📚✨ Book Club: https://www.patreon.com/OnceUponaTimeZone IG: @onceuponatimezonepod https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponaTimeZonePodcast Jaime: https://www.youtube.com/@jaimefok IG:

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01:07:54

The Ultimate Guide to Reading Fantasy (Best Books for...

Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast ·

2026/03/27

Looking for a fantasy book to read? Look no further! We go through every fantasy subgenre in this episode, with recs for beginner to advanced readers!Books Discussed:Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter - Heather FawcettThe Elsewhere Express - Samantha Sotto YambaoBroken Country - Clare Leslie HallRecursion - Blake CrouchThrone of Glass - Sarah J MaasThe Sword of Kaigen - ML WangMistborn: The Final Empire - Brandon SandersonSabriel - Garth NixThe Stormlight Archive - Brandon SandersonA Game of

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01:01:43

The Books That Made Us Fall in Love With Reading 📚...

Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast ·

2026/03/20

Diving into NOSTALGIA today! Let's talk about the books that made us fall in love as young teenage readers.Books Discussed:A Stage Set for Villains - Shannon J SpannThe Ragpicker King - Cassandra ClareClockwork Angel - Cassandra ClareACOTAR (A Court of Thorns and Roses) - Sarah J MaasSilverwing - Kenneth OpalFallen - Lauren KateThe Lovely Bones - Alice SeboldThe Chronicles of Narnia - CS LewisHoles - Louis SacharThe Baby-Sitters Club - Ann M MartinThe Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants - Ann

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00:57:19

Exposing Our Bookish HOT TAKES with Ellen Catherine!...

Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast ·

2026/03/13

In this episode, we chat with the beautiful Ellen Catherine and share some of our bookish unpopular opinions!Ellen's socials:https://www.youtube.com/@bookswithellenhttps://www.instagram.com/ellencatherinebookshttps://www.tiktok.com/@ellencatherinebooksBooks Discussed:Heir of Illusion - Madeline TaylorThe Someday Garden - Ashley PostonThe Mask Falling - Samantha ShannonThe Heart of Betrayal - Mary E PearsonWild Dark Shore - Charlotte McConaghyBroken Country - Clare Leslie HallRed Rising - Pierce

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01:05:03

February Reading Recap, March TBR & New Book...

Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast ·

2026/03/06

Let's wrap up our February reading month & talk about what we're looking forward to in March!Books Discussed:My Husband's Wife - Alice FeeneyA Stage Set for Villains - Shannon J SpannA Song to Drown Rivers - Ann LiangThe Fragile Threads of Power - VE SchwabThe Ending Writes Itself - Evelyn ClarkeProject Hail Mary - Andy WeirClockwork Angel - Cassandra ClareDark Age - Pierce BrownLight Bringer - Pierce BrownJade Legacy - Fonda LeeRomancing Mister Bridgerton - Julia QuinnThe Last Wish

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01:00:06

Spicy Books That Are ACTUALLY Good... (As Spice...

Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast ·

2026/02/27

Let's talk about SPICE today! We are both self-proclaimed spicy book haters, but for some reason... these ones worked for us. Let's dive into why these spicy books worked!Books Discussed:A Stage Set For Villains - Shannon J SpannThe Diviners - Libba BrayLove Me Tomorrow - Emiko JeanBefore I Forget - Tory Henwood HoenThe Bright Years - Sarah DamoffWuthering Heights - Emily BronteNot Another Love Song - Julie SotoThe Right Move - Liz TomfordePhantasma / Enchantra - Kaylie SmithAll Rhodes Lead

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01:01:47

We Need to Talk About BookTok, BookTube & Bookstagram...

Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast ·

2026/02/20

Books & social media bring us both SO much happiness... but we need to just take a second to talk about the current state of BookTok, the anti-intellectualism debate, online hate and more. Let's get into it.Books Discussed:Jade Legacy - Fonda LeeA Song to Drown Rivers - Ann LiangLight Bringer - Pierce BrownThe Favorites - Layne FargoThe Ice Queens - Layne FargoFollow us on Instagram: @onceuponatimezonepodWatch our video podcasts on YouTube:

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01:03:03

The Ultimate Viral ROMANTASY Book Bracket with Emmy...

Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast ·

2026/02/13

In this episode, we chat with the beautiful Emmy Rosam and battle it out to find the ultimate popular romantasy read!Emmy's socials:https://www.youtube.com/@emmyrosamhttps://www.tiktok.com/@whatemmyreadshttps://www.instagram.com/whatemmyreadssBooks Discussed:Heated Rivalry - Rachel ReidChain of Gold - Cassandra ClareThe Night We Lost Him - Laura DaveThe Future Saints - Ashley WinsteadZodiac Academy - Caroline Peckham and Susanne ValentiA Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) - Sarah J MaasOnce Upon

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01:02:00

January Reading Recap, February TBR & New Book...

Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast ·

2026/02/06

Let's wrap up our January reading month & talk about what we're looking forward to in February!Books Discussed:The Fellowship of the Ring (Lord of the Rings) - JRR TolkienClockwork Angel - Cassandra ClareOathbringer - Brandon SandersonDark Age - Pierce BrownJade City - Fonda LeeAn Offer from a Gentleman - Julia QuinnTo Bleed a Crystal Bloom - Sarah A ParkerUs Against You - Fredrik BackmanBeartown - Fredrik BackmanWild Dark Shore - Charlotte McConaghyThe Bright Years - Sarah DamoffFinding

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01:00:47

Our FAVOURITE Book Characters of All Time 📚 [EP#29]

Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast ·

2026/01/30

We love fictional characters, let's talk about some of our favourite book characters we've ever read! Books Discussed:The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King) - JRR TolkienOathbringer - Brandon SandersonBeartown / Us Against You - Fredrik BackmanReady or Not - Cara BastoneRed Rising - Pierce BrownThe Hunger Games - Suzanne CollinsA Darker Shade of Magic - VE SchwabAs Long as the Lemon Trees Grow - VE SchwabThe Sisterhood of the Travelling

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01:03:03

Bookish Habits, Our Favs & If We Would Ever Write a...

Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast ·

2026/01/23

You asked, we answered... hope you enjoy this chatty episode as we discuss our habits as readers, what we do outside of reading & more!Books Discussed:Us Against You - Fredrik BackmanVow of Eternal Night - Lily CrozierThe Scholar and the Last Faerie Door - HG ParryA Man Called Ove - Fredrik BackmanPeople We Meet on Vacation - Emily HenryBridgerton (An Offer from a Gentleman) - Julia QuinnThe Love Haters - Katherine CenterYours Truly - Abby JimenezFollow us on Instagram:

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00:57:45

Book to Screen Adaptations We NEED to Watch! (And...

Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast ·

2026/01/16

Let's talk about books being adapted to screen, whether to TV series or movie! Books Discussed:Midnight on the Celestial - Julia AlexandraA Reaper at the Gates - Sabaa TahirJade City - Fonda LeeJade War - Fonda LeeThe Lord of the Rings - JRR TolkeinOne Dark Window - Rachel GilligAkarnae - Lynette NoniThe Favorites - Layne FargoProject Hail Mary - Andy WeirThe Nightingale - Kristin HannahFourth Wing - Rebecca YarrosPeople We Meet on Vacation - Emily HenryVerity - Colleen HooverAnxious People -

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00:56:46

Overrated or Iconic? What We Thought About These...

Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast ·

2026/01/09

Are these popular booktok books overhyped... or actually worth it? Let's find out!Books Discussed:The Love Hypothesis - Ali HazelwoodThe Song of Achilles - Madeline MillerShatter Me - Tahereh MafiNormal People - Sally RooneyPeople We Meet on Vacation - Emily HenryThe God of the Woods - Liz MooreThe Inheritance Games - Jennifer Lynn BarnesThe Secret History - Donna TarttThe Perfect Son - Freida McFaddenHouse of Flame and Shadow - Sarah J MaasIron Gold - Pierce BrownFollow us on Instagram:

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00:59:14

December Reading Recap & Our 2026 Reading Goals &...

Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast ·

2026/01/02

Let's wrap up our December reading month & talk about our 2026 reading goals! Books Discussed:The Strength of the Few - James IslingtonHouse of Flame and Shadow - Sarah J MaasA Day of Fallen Night - Samantha ShannonThe Fellowship of the Ring (Lord of the Rings) - JRR TolkeinThe Bright Years - Sarah DamoffIron Gold - Pierce BrownThe Stormlight Archive - Brandon SandersonOathbringer - Brandon SandersonA Sea of Unspoken Things - Adrienne YoungThe Unmaking of June Farrow - Adrienne YoungA Sky

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01:26:25

The BEST and WORST Books We Read This Year | 2025...

Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast ·

2025/12/19

2025 wrapped! Let's talk about the best and worst books we read this year, going month to month. THANK YOU for listening this year, and can't wait for more episodes to come in 2026!Books Discussed:The Strength of the Few - James IslingtonOathbringer - Brandon SandersonRed Rising - Pierce BrownThe Favourites - Layne FargoLove in the Time of Serial Killers - Alicia ThompsonBlood Over Bright Haven - ML Wang Pumpkin Spice Cafe - Laurie GilmoreSunrise on the Reaping - Suzanne CollinsDeep End -

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01:11:23

The Goodreads Choice Awards 2025… What Is Going On? 📚...

Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast ·

2025/12/12

Let's go over the Goodreads Choice Awards nominees and winners of 2025! Why is the romantasy category so confusing...?Books Discussed:Just Friends - Haley PhamOf Flame and Fury - Mikayla BridgeThe Princess Knight - Cait JacobsThe Ballad of Falling Dragons - Sarah A ParkerWhen the Moon Hatched - Sarah A ParkerFollow us on Instagram: @onceuponatimezonepodWatch our video podcasts on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponaTimeZonePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jaime's

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01:04:22

Reacting to Your TOP 10 Books of 2025! 📚 [EP#22]

Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast ·

2025/12/05

Time to talk about the BEST reads of 2025! In this episode, we go over YOUR top 10 books that you read this year. Thank you everyone for submitting your favs, hope you enjoy!Books Discussed:We Three Heroes - Lynette NoniWe Were Liars - E LockhartAtmosphere - Taylor Jenkins ReidSunrise on the Reaping - Suzanne CollinsBlood Over Bright Haven - ML WangProject Hail Mary - Andy WeirThe Will of the Many - James IslingtonThe Strength of the Few - James IslingtonOnyx Storm - Rebecca YarrosThe Knight and the

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00:58:10

The Realities of Publishing a Debut Fantasy with...

Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast ·

2025/11/28

Let's talk about the hard truth of publishing with Sarah Mughal Rana, author of debut fantasy Dawn of the Firebird. From her experience with writing an immersive and unique fantasy story in an age of romantasy, to her experience with defamation & review bombing, to social media marketing - join us in this fun chat with our first ever guest! Books Discussed:Dawn of the Firebird - Sarah Mughal RanaEdgedancer - Brandon SandersonWords of Radiance - Brandon SandersonThe Defender - Ana

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01:02:04

Bookish Things We Are LEAVING in 2025 📚 [EP#20]

Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast ·

2025/11/21

Let's talk about some bookish habits and trends that we just want to leave behind in 2025... and forget about as we move into 2026!Books Discussed:Words of Radiance - Brandon SandersonThe Vanishing Half - Brit BennettFollow us on Instagram: @onceuponatimezonepodWatch our video podcasts on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponaTimeZonePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jaime's socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@jaimefok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @jaimefokTiktok:

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00:54:47

Books you FORGOT About... But Should Still Read 📚...

Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast ·

2025/11/14

Let's talk about some of those hidden gem books that we all forgot about... but we would still highly recommend!APOLOGIES for some of the audio quality in this episode, we had some technical difficulties this week 😭 Hope you're still able to enjoy this one! Books Discussed:Violet Thistlewaite is Not a Villain Anymore - Emily KrempholtzWarbreaker - Brandon SandersonSix of Crows - Leigh BardugoPachinko - Min Jin LeeSabriel - Garth NixFive Feet Apart - Rachael LippincottThe Name of the Wind -

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01:03:19

Book Series We DNF'd... vs Series We Can't Wait to...

Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast ·

2025/11/07

Let's talk about the books (series) that we gave up on and DNF'd... but also chat about some series we are SO excited to start!Books Discussed:Direbound - Sable SorensenThe Raven Scholar - Antonia HodgsonLegendborn - Tracy DeonnRed Queen - Victoria AveyardThe House in the Cerulean Sea - TJ KluneHaunting Adeline - HD CarltonTwisted Love - Ana HuangZodiac Academy - Caroline Peckham and Susanne ValentiThe Deal - Elle KennedyThe Witcher - Andrej SapkowskiThe Fifth Season - NK JemisinThe Jasad

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