The Library Coven

A bi-weekly podcast in which two bookish besties, Jessie and Kelly, read (mostly) young adult fantasy through a critical lens

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    Episodes

    Episode 31: A Dream So Dark by L.L. McKinney

    June 30, 2020 /

    Hello, magical folx! This week we’re discussing A Dream so Dark by L.L. McKinney, the second book in the Nightmare-verse series! In this episode we’re making predictions about the future books in the series, talking about “urban” fantasy, and coming at you with some major Star Wars: Rise of the Skywalker spoilers (you’ve been warned!). For a refresher for what happened in the last book, check out our episode on A Blade So Black. Here are all the things mentioned in this week’s episode! Let’s start with a question! What are you wearing when you feel your most powerful? We mentioned The Neverending Story Dr. Martens – the badass shoe of choice! Ship It…

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    Episode 44: Blanca & Roja by Anna-Marie McLemore

    December 29, 2020
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    Episode 5: Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

    October 23, 2018
    The Cruel Prince by Holly Black on top of a fuzzy blue blanket

    Episode 8: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

    December 3, 2018
  • Paperback copy of The Marrow Thieves held in J's left hand. A natural landscape of greens and browns is in the background.
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    Episode 30: The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline

    June 17, 2020 /

    Hey, magical folx! This fortnight we discuss The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline, a prolific author who is a member of the Georgian Bay Metis Community. Hope you enjoy and learn something(s). BLACK LIVES MATTER. Content warning for discussions of sexual violence and addiction. RAINN – Anti-sex violence assistance. Call 800-856-4619 or visit their website for assistance.  Calls to Action Follow, support, and learn from Indigenous peoples now and always! In the words of Eve Tuck and K. Wayne Yang, “Decolonization is not a metaphor,” but rather requires return of stolen lands. If you have the resources to make financial contributions, here are some places to contribute: Indigenous Environmental Network‘s Mutual Aid fund…

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    Episode 1 (!!!) Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

    August 26, 2018
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    Episode 38: Bruja Born by Zoraida Córdova

    October 6, 2020
    The Poppy War by RF Kuang against the backdrop of a snowy landscape

    Episode 15: The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

    March 11, 2019
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    Episode 29: Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

    June 2, 2020 /

    Hello, magical folx! This week we’re discussing Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo, the second book in the Six of Crows series. Check out our Six of Crows episode for a refresher on what happened in the last book! Side Note & Content Warning: We know we’ve been gone for a bit, and we appreciate you patience as we get back in the swing of things. We recorded this episode in November, and a lot has changed in the world since then. This could be a difficult episode to listen to if the current pandemic is taking a toll on your mental health. Obviously, we had no idea where the world would be…

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    Episode 32: We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal

    July 14, 2020
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    Episode 18: Dread Nation by Justina Ireland

    April 21, 2019
    Hardcover copy of Six of Crows in front of a winding dirt road. Background is snowy mountains and bright blue sky

    Episode 22: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

    June 18, 2019

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