In a podcast inspired by book clubs everywhere, book lovers and best friends, Alex Isaacson and Ellen Kopplin, discuss a new book each week (focusing mostly on fantasy books [YA, NA, and adult fiction], while dabbling in other genres). Delve in-depth with your hosts, exploring themes, favorites and just about anything else that you experience while reading!
Episodes
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
This week, Alex and Ellen discuss Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller, book one in the Daughter of the Pirate King Duology. In this episode, we discuss thrilling sea adventures, magic powers and a tough-as-nails leading lady.
Join us next time as we discuss Daughter of the Siren Queen by Tricia Levenseller.
Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
This week, join us for our Series Wrap episode of the Girls of Paper and Fire trilogy by Natasha Ngan! In this episode, we will talk about the duology as a whole, mourn the end of the books, discuss our favorite book and character of the series, and decide if we would reread the series.
Join us next time as we discuss The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber.
Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Girls of Paper and Fire Trilogy Book 3: Girls of Fate and Fury
This week, Alex and Ellen discuss Girls of Fate and Fury by Natasha Ngan. Join your hosts as they discuss the thrilling conclusion to this trilogy, rant about the injustices of the patriarchy and tackle some of the hard truths about trauma.
Join us in two weeks for our Series Wrap episode of the Girls of Paper and Fire trilogy.
Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
In this episode, your hosts Alex and Ellen have the distinct privilege to again talk with NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author Lexi Ryan, author of the These Hollow Vows duology, as well as many adult contemporary books and series.
Join us as we discuss These Hollow Vows and These Twisted Bonds!
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
This week, join us for our Series Wrap episode of the These Hollow Vows duology by Lexi Ryan! In this episode, we will talk about the duology as a whole, mourn the end of the books, discuss our favorite book and character of the series, and decide if we would reread the series.
Join us next time for a special interview episode!
Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
This week, Alex and Ellen discuss These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan. Join your hosts as they discuss the thrilling conclusion to this duology, the addition of fun new characters, and how much growth happened throughout the book.
Join us in two weeks for our Series Wrap episode of the These Hollow Vows Duology.
Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
This week, Alex and Ellen discuss A Light in the Flame by Jennifer L. Armentrout, book two in the Flesh and Fire series. Join us as we talk about found family, fantastic banter and the importance of communication.
Join us in two weeks as we discuss These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan.
Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
This week, join us for our Series Wrap episode of the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness! In this episode, we will talk about the duology as a whole, mourn the end of the books, discuss our favorite book and character of the series, and decide if we would reread the series.
Join us next time as we discuss A Light in the Flame by Jennifer L. Armentrout, book 2 in the Flesh and Fire series.
Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
This week, Alex and Ellen discuss The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness, book three of the All Souls Trilogy. Join us as we discuss the brilliant male supporting characters who demonstrate their strength through gentle compassion, steadfast support, and humbling friendship. We also get to dive into Ellen’s love of genetics, Alex’s love of Gallowglass and our mutual love of a happy ending.
Join us in two weeks for our Series Wrap episode of the All Souls Trilogy.
Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!
Friday Oct 21, 2022
Friday Oct 21, 2022
This week, Alex and Ellen discuss Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness, book two of the All Souls Trilogy. Join us as we continue on Diana and Matthew’s journey, and travel with them as they cross oceans, time periods and social circles.
Join us in two weeks as we discuss The Book of Life, the third book in the All Souls Trilogy.
Spoiler Alert: There will be spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book being discussed, feel free to come back and listen after you have finished the book. Or, if you don’t care about spoilers, then please join us!