Welcome to the Well Read Dames book club discuss of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's gothic horror thriller, Mexican Gothic! Grab a drink and join us as we discuss Noemi's harrowing journey and unlock the mystery and monsters that lurk inside the Doyle mansion. We really enjoyed this book and discussion and look forward to the Hulu adaptation coming at some point in the future! 

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Mexican Gothic Book Club Discussion

Hello and welcome to the Well Read Dames everyone! I apologize this episode has taken so long to come out but it was a doozy of an editing process and a heck of a year so far. But I am excited to present our book club discussion on Winter, the Fourth and final book (aside from some spin offs) in the Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer! We loved this series and enjoyed discussing Winter. We're not afraid to be critical of some plot points here and there but a book isn't exciting unless it sparks conversation! Winter is a snow white retelling, brining us one of our favorite characters that our main compliant was that we wanted more of her in the series although that wouldn't have exactly worked! Put on your headphones, grab your drink and join us as we discuss the final book in this epic saga! 

Winter, The Fourth Book in the Lunar Chronicles, Book Club Discussion

Join the Well Read Dames as we discuss Cress, the third book in The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer. This Rapunzel retelling may be my favorite book of the series and we have a fantastic time breaking it down in a whole new way. Grab a drink of your choice and join us as we follow our new protagonist Cress, and the notorious Captain Carswell Thorne as they find their way through an adventure neither of them was prepared for!

Cress, Third Book in The Lunar Chronicles, Book Club Discussion

We're back and breaking it all down in this one! Grab a drink and join us as we put on our red cloaks and pour ourselves a glass of wine for this Red Riding Hood inspired story! Scarlet is a spitfire, Wolf is a hot head and their story is full of excitement and adventure. Speaking of adventure, Cinder is having a bit of her own as she searches for answers with fellow most wanted criminal Captain Carswell Thorne! Marissa Meyer knocks it out of the park with this sequel and leaves us excited for what is next in The Lunar Chronicles!

Scarlet, Second Book in The Lunar Chronicles, Book Club Discussion

This episode I have the privilege of speaking with best-selling author Maria Ann Green!  We discuss her latest thriller release, Edge of Darkness, which is book three in her Darkness series, her romance novels, what she loves about each different genre and what she has planned for future books and genres to come!  In addition to being a stellar writer and wonderful person to talk to, Maria has 9 books self-published and she is kind enough to share writing tips she has learned throughout her journey with us less experienced and first time writers that can help us get organized and be more successful.  Thank you to Maria for speaking with me and I hope everyone enjoys this author highlight!

Author Interview with Maria Ann Green

Grab a drink and join us as we dive into Cinder, the first book in the Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer! Cinder is a futuristic, sci-fi retelling of Cinderella, a tale we all felt we knew so well prior to reading this book. Marissa Meyer has transformed it into a story so creative and at times heart wrenching we were not able to put it down and on this podcast episode we are doing a thorough book breakdown as we discuss the twists and turns that unravel in this first book of the Lunar Chronicles!

Cinder, First Book in The Lunar Chronicles, Book Club Discussion

We are back and recording virtually for the second episode of 2020! This episode of The Well Read Dames Book Club, we break down Sarah J. Maas' new book Crescent City, House of Earth and Blood. This is the first Maas book we've read besides the A Court of Thorns and Roses series which we loved and we found ourselves quickly immersed in this new fae world! Set in more modern times, with modern characters suffering from modern problems, we really enjoyed this book and the new world that Maas has created. Without giving the game away, this book kept us wanting more from the characters as we theorized future plot points and character arcs for the next book in the series! Since it is quarantine, grab your wine or drink of choice, put on your favorite sweatpants and join us for this book club discussion!

Crescent City Book Club Discussion

It is 2020 and the Dames are back and ready to read! Join us this episode as we do our best to discuss Kurt Vonnegut's masterpiece Slaughterhouse Five in all of its non-linear glory. We really enjoyed this book and hope we did it justice in our discussion of it. Susie and I had read it originally back in November whereas Alicia finished reading the book the day we recorded so she is really running the show on this one. So it goes... 

Slaughterhouse Five Book Club Discussion

Join me as I speak with author Melissa Frey regarding all things writing and her fantastic adventure debut novel The Secret of the Codex! The Secret of the Codex is filled with travel to remote locations and strange archeological mysteries. In this podcast episode we discuss her inspirations for these ideas, her character's drives and influences and where book two might take us. Literally! Speaking with Melissa was a delight and I cannot think of a better first episode to kick off the New Year! 

Author Highlight with Melissa Frey!

Join me as I speak with the talented Lacey Dailey about her latest YA release Alma Underwood Is Not A Kleptomaniac! We speak about her book's influences, from locations to characters to the beauty of Michigan! As an indie writer with many books under her belt, she shares her insights on writing different types of characters, the self publishing process itself, the importance of beta readers, her favorite parts of writing and her love for the wonderful Instagram writing community. I loved Alma Underwood Is Not A Kleptomaniac and I had a great time discussing all things Alma and Rumor with Lacey! Enjoy and happy holidays! 

Author Highlight with Lacey Dailey!

The Dames are back to close out The All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness in their last book club discussion of 2019! This series has been a wild ride and it has saved so much for this last and final book. Join us while we navigate the multiple storylines, plot points and discuss our final thoughts on the saga of Matthew De Claremont and Diana Bishop! 

The Book Of Life (All Souls Trilogy Book 3) Book Club Discussion

The Dames are back and diving into The Shadow Of Night, the second book by Deborah Harkness in her All Souls Trilogy. Join us as we assess Diana and Matthew's journey through Matthew's complicated and often dangerous past as they search for the answers they need to take on their future. We discuss our thoughts on character growth, new character additions and what awaits them back home in Sept-Tours. Next episode we will discuss the final book in the trilogy, The Book of Life! 

The Shadow of Night (All Souls Trilogy Book 2) Book Club Discussion

Join the Well Read Dames as we dive into the world witches, vampires and daemons in the first book in The All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness. Susie, Alicia and Ashley each have strong opinions on several aspects of the story from character motivations, plot devices and where we think the series is headed next. Grab your drink, throw on your headphones and prepare to be entertained as we break down this book and prepare for the second in the series!

A Discovery of Witches (All Souls Trilogy Book 1) Book Club Discussion

This episode The Well Read Dames Ashley, Susie and Alicia discuss A Court Of Frost and Starlight, a novella and the fourth and most recently published book in the A Court Of Thorns and Roses series. As this is the last published book in the series but we are getting more books, possibly spin offs, in the future we also discuss where we would like to see the series go next. We get into the heavily debated Nessian relationship. Are we too hard on Nesta? Maybe. Probably. Does she have a long journey ahead of her in the upcoming novels? Absolutely. Are we here for it? 100% And what about all of our other characters and their unfinished storylines?  Whats next for our inner circle and our favorite members of the Court Of Dreams? Grab a drink, kick back and join us as we discuss all this and more in this episode of The Well Read Dames Podcast!

A Court of Frost and Starlight Book Club Discussion

Join your favorite Well Read Dames, Ashley, Susie and Alicia as they discuss A Court of Wings and Ruin, the third book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Mass! This book follows Feyre's journey beginning once again in The Spring Court where she is no longer just a huntress and a thief but now also a spy. Lets join the Court Of Dreams as they do their best to rally Prythian forces against the oncoming war against King Hybern. Will the High Lords learn to trust each other long enough to work together? Will Nesta have a redeeming moment? Will Feyre's two realms be saved from this faebane soaked danger? Will Feyre make friends with monsters? Read the book to find out if you haven't already and join us for this Book Club Discussion where we break it all down with a lot of laughs and a lot of wine... well technically margaritas in this episode! 

A Court Of Wings and Ruin Book Club Discussion

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