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S05E08: Eras Book Tag (Taylors Version)

Stories in Two - Book Podcast

Release Date: 11/08/2023

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Join us for an exciting episode of the Stories in Two Podcast as we embark on an adventure through the world of books, book clubs, and the beloved Swiftie community! 📚📖✨

First, Fiona shares her experience attending her very first book club—a local gem  The Lunar Book Club (@lunarbookclub) in Limerick City. The club gathered to discuss the ever-popular "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros, all in eager anticipation of the forthcoming release of book 2, "Iron Flame," set to enchant readers on November 7th. 

The girls then are all set to embrace their inner Swifties with the Eras Book Tag, inspired by Taylor Swift's iconic eras. Let's delve into a bookish journey through the eras:

  • Lover - a book with your favorite love story: Discover the tale that set your heart aflutter and remains a cherished love story.
  • 1989 - a book set in NYC: Journey to the bustling streets of New York City through the pages of a gripping narrative.
  • Red - a book with a red cover: Uncover the literary gem adorned in shades of red that captured your attention.
  • Speak Now - a book you always recommend: Share your go-to recommendation, the book you can't help but gush about.
  • Folklore/Evermore - a book you think is underrated: Explore the hidden gems in the literary world that deserve more recognition.
  • Midnights - a book that kept you up past midnight: Relive the nights when a book held you captive long past bedtime.
  • Reputation - a book that lived up to the hype: Celebrate the book that matched the lofty expectations set by its buzz.
  • Debut - a book that's been on your TBR for too long: Let's shine a light on the long-awaited reads in your to-be-read pile.
  • Fearless - a book with a strong female character: Discover the strong, fearless heroines that have left their mark on the pages of some bookish worlds.

Books Discussed in This Episode:

  • "The Thursday Murder Club Series" by Richard Osman
  • "The Flat Share" by Beth O’Leary
  • "Seven Days In June" by Tia Williams
  • "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by VE Schwab
  • "Vicious" by VE Schwab
  • "The Rachel Incident" by Caroline O’Donoghue
  • "The Binding" by Bridget Collins
  • "Ugly Love" by Colleen Hoover
  • "Corrupt" by Penelope Douglas
  • "Manacled" by SenLinYu

Join us for a lively discussion, book recommendations, and literary explorations in a world where stories take center stage. 🗣️📚

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