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EP 112 - Other Terrors: An Inclusive Anthology Nov 25, 2022

Closing anthology month is Other Terrors - getting spooked AGAIN!

EP 121 - Dark Stars by John F.D. Taff Sep 28, 2022

Make sure to grab some marshmallows for this roast. Enjoy!

EP 120 - Unmasked by Paul Holes and Gaby Fisher Sep 22, 2022

Closing off true crime month with murder daddy, Paul Holes. Enjoy!

EP 119 - The Icepick Surgeon by Sam Kean Aug 11, 2022

Icepicks and Nazis and Tesla, oh my! Lots of murder to unpack in this here fine podast episode. Enjoy! Movie/Show Pairings: Ex Machina Ratched Spiderhead Song Pairing: Icepick Lobotomy - Cannibal Corpse

EP 118 - The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas Aug 03, 2022

Oh look, a new episode! To close off historical fiction month we review The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas. Find out what drink almost killed us in this episode! Enjoy!

EP 117 - The Fervor by Alma Katsu Jun 15, 2022

Get spooked AND learn some history with our first historical fiction pick, The Fervor by Alma Katsu. This book dives into the horrors of the Japanese American internment camps in World War II, with a supernatural edge! Song Pairing: Swallow The Sun - When A Shadow Is Forced Into The Light

EP 116 - House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland Jun 08, 2022

Join us this YA week with House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland! A dark modern fairy tale where three sisters discover they are not all that they seem. Enjoy! Song Pairing: Halsey - The Lighthouse

EP 115 - Horror Hotel by Faith McClaren & Victoria Fulton May 12, 2022

Kicking off YA month with a spooky ghost hunt! Would you go to the most haunted hotel searching for trouble? This book kills it with the thrills and the drama. Join us to hear our thoughts!

Show/Movie Pairing: 1408 American Horror Story - Hotel Song Pairing: The Many Faces of Dr. Hubert Malbec - Nekrogoblikon

EP 114 - The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James Apr 27, 2022

Going out with a bang for fictional true crime month! This book is a wild ride of not only the fictional true crime, but the paranormal. We absolutely loved chatting about it!

Song Pairings: Igorrr - Parpaing Florence and the Machine - Free

EP 113 - Devil House by John Darnielle Apr 13, 2022

Sometimes you don't like a book, and that's okay! This one has some interesting thoughts around it and a hot take about that wild middle chapter. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!

EP 112 - Witchcraft for Mental Health Mar 30, 2022

Something a bit different today; we're diving into how we use witchcraft for mental health and the ways you can bring some control into your life. We close off with some book recommendations on the subject as well! We discuss tarot, spells, divination, journaling, and so much more.

EP 111 - Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins Mar 16, 2022

Vacation month comes to a close with a beautiful, secluded island that carries dark secrets! Join us on the catamaran as we discuss Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins.

Boob Tube - The Witcher Season 2 Mar 09, 2022

The Witcher is back, and therefore so is our swooning! Let's dive in deep on this bonus boob tube episode for The Witcher S2!

EP 109 - Worst Laid Plans Anthology Mar 02, 2022

A new month means a new theme! This month, we're getting excited about travel again so we decided to read vacation horror. Worst Laid Plans is a horror anthology surrounding some classic holiday tropes and it may just make you steer clear from travel altogether! It's a fun spooker and it's a quick, tiny read!

EP 108 - In the Garden of Spite by Camilla Bruce Feb 16, 2022

Mad love continues with a review for In the Garden of Spite by Camilla Bruce! This one is historical fiction surrounding the life of the black widow of La Porte. There is much mad love and much spite to be had. As always, SPOILER book club chat. Enjoy!

Movie Pairing: Sweeney Todd

EP 107 - A Touch of Jen by Beth Morgan Feb 02, 2022

Kicking off our mad love theme with a creepy tale set in the modern world. A tale of obsession and narcisism that somehow turns into monsters?

As always, Spoilers!!!

Show Pairings: You Tiny Pretty Things Song Pairings: Marina and the Diamonds - Plastic Rainbow The Police - Every Breath You Take

EP 106 - The Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cooke Jan 19, 2022

More dark magic for your dark January! In this episode, we review some nautical themed witchery, heading to a tiny town and spanning a few decades. This book is full of mystery, lore, and misinformation. Follow us on Instagram for the pictures! @the.book.coven

Songs: Halsey - The Lighthouse Outlander soundtrack - Dance of the Druids Show: Elves - Netflix

EP 105 - The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig Jan 05, 2022

Happy New Year! We're kicking it off strong with a review for The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig. Join our spoiler book club chat as we dive into the world of horror sci-fi/fantasy. We eat Fix bars, discuss other dimensions, and touch on generational abuse.

Song Pairings: Freak on a Leash - Korn Ride The Lightning - Metallica Show Pairing: Supernatural

EP 104 - Near the Bone by Christina Henry Dec 22, 2021

Winter chills continues with a review for Near the Bone by Christina Henry! In this episode, we discuss the monster connections, poor choices, and isolation. If you thought the last episode was isolating, this book brings it to a whole new level. Strap in!

TW: Domestic Abuse

EP 103 - The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse Dec 08, 2021

It's the dreaded Winter Chills theme with The Book Coven for December! This theme is tricky, but we found a chilly book 'The Sanatorium' that takes place in an old sanatorium on a mountain during a blizzard. Are you chilled yet? We discuss poor characters and poor detective work. Sorry Elin! Follow on Instagram for some bonus reviews! @The.Book.Coven

Songs: Marina - I Love You But I Love Me More Into Eternity - Timeless Winter

EP 102 - Black Water Sister by Zen Cho Nov 24, 2021

Fantasy month continues with Black Water Sister by Zen Cho. This book is a great adventure through deities and spirits and gets us chatting about overbearing families!

Show: Supernatural Songs: What You Want - Evanescence I'm Not A Woman I'm A God - Halsey

EP 101 - The Midnight Library Nov 10, 2021

Fantasy month begins! We are very excited about our fist review for The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. This book is fantasy lite, but it really packs a philosophical punch. We get deep. Join us on Instagram @The.Book.Coven for some fun photos.

EP 100 - 3 Year Anniversary! Nov 03, 2021

3 Years already!? Join us in celebrating our anniversary as we discuss our 5 favourite books from the past 100 episodes as well as our 5 most anticipated reads of 2022. Thanks for being such great listeners!

EP 99 - Ghost Story by Peter Straub Oct 27, 2021

Oh boy, this one's a classic, but why are our opinions on it so different? Hear the good, the bad, and the ugly in today's review for Ghost Story by Peter Straub. Spoilers as always! Tell us what you thought of it on Instagram @the.book.coven

EP 98 - The Last House on Needless Street Oct 13, 2021

It's new episode day! This book brought a lot of questions to the table. It's new, it's eerie, and you can throw everything you think you know about it out the window. Give it a read, then come hear our thoughts, it gets juicy! Paired with a peppermint hot cocoa of course!

EP 97 - The River Has Teeth by Erica Waters Sep 29, 2021

We're closing off Witch month strong with The River Has Teeth by Erica Waters! This book has magic, family, and romance - it's YA of course! Check out our review to get you in the Halloween spirit!

Movies/Show pairings: Girl With A Dragon Tattoo Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Vampire Diaries Song pairings: The Pretty Reckless - Follow Me Down Halsey - The Tradition Halsey - I Am Not A Woman, I'm A God

EP 96 - The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin Sep 15, 2021

Witchy season continues in today's review for The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin. We discuss high school drama, magical powers, and romance!

Movie Pairing: Frozen Song Pairings: Halsey - Ya'Aburnee Live - Lightning Crashes

EP 95 - Brand New Cherry Flavor - Boob Tube 19 Sep 08, 2021

Another bonus episode for ya, watching Brand New Cherry Flavor on Netflix! This is probably the weirdest show of the year. It's a fun one to watch and fun to talk about, so we hope you enjoy! We discuss the acting, the strange plot twists, and the relation to the book. Tell us what you thought of the show over on Instagram @The.Book.Coven!

EP 94 - Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart Sep 01, 2021

Must be the season of the witch, over here at The Book Coven. Although, I think we're always in season. First up for our Witches Around the World theme is a review for Ciannon Smart's Witches Steeped in Gold! A fantasy, witchy, YA novel sure to get you fired up about magic. Check out the review and then find us on Instagram to share your thoughts! @The.Book.Coven

Song Pairings: Boom Boom Boom - Rob Zombie Rumors - Lizzo ft. Cardi B Monster - PVRIS

EP 93 - Don't Call it a Cult by Sarah Berman Aug 18, 2021

It's getting culty in this week's episode of The Book Coven. To continue our True Crime spree, we reviewed Don't Call it a Cult by Sarah Berman. This book dives real deep into the NXIVM culture and what really happened. It's a huge behind the scenes look with even more information than the documentaries go into. It's an intense one!

Song Pairings: Sign of the Gypsy Queen - April Wine Male Fantasy - Billie Eilish

Movie/Show Pairings:| AHS - Cult The Vow Seduced

Tastes of Summer V2 - Witchy Books Aug 06, 2021

It's another tastes of summer episode! In this bonus, we review and recommend 6 witchy books in a variety of topics and styles. We also try and recommend 6 summer beverages we think you should enjoy with each book.

EP 92 - Highway of Tears by Jessica McDiarmid Aug 04, 2021

It's true crime month yet again and we're kicking it off with the Canadian mystery that is the Highway of Tears. This somber tale has us diving into systemic racism, poor police work, and family and community bonds.

Show pairings: Burden of Truth Highway of Tears (documentary)

EP 92 - Highway of Tears by Jessica McDiarmid Aug 04, 2021

It's true crime month yet again and we're kicking it off with the Canadian mystery that is the Highway of Tears. This somber tale has us diving into systemic racism, poor police work, and family and community bonds.

Show pairings: Burden of Truth Highway of Tears (documentary)

EP 91 - Opium and Absinthe by Lydia Kang Jul 21, 2021

Our second pick for historical fiction month is Opium and Absinthe by Lydia Kang, released July 1, 2020. Join us as we discuss what really happened, drug abuse, and the elusive "female hysteria". It's a fun one, kids!

songs: Maina - Venus Fly Trap Kon - Take Me Movies/show: Penny Dreadful American Horror Story - Asylum

EP 90 - Shadow and Bone - Boob Tube 18 Jul 14, 2021

Finally! We review Shadow and Bone Netflix series, season 1! Come chat with us about how dreamy Ben Barnes is and whether we're excited for the next season.

EP 89 - A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes Jul 07, 2021

A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes marks our first review for our Historical Fiction month! This one is all about the battle of Troy from the perspective of the women involved. The mothers, sisters, goddesses, wives, daughters, all get their voices heard on how this battle waged war on their own mental health and their families. It's a good one and we go in depth in this discussion.

Movie Pairing: Troy (of course!)

Song Pairings: Torn Between Scylla and Charybdis - Trivium Man's World - Marina

EP 88 - She's Too Pretty to Burn by Wendy Heard Jun 23, 2021

It's still pride month and this was a great final note to end on! She's too Pretty to Burn by Wendy Heard is packed with friendship, love, crazy art installations, and murder!! This episode is a banger (I may be biased).

Song Pairings: Girl on Fire - Alicia Keys I Live to Survive - Mo Movie/Show Pairings: Pretty Little Liars Portrait of a Lady on Fire

EP 87 - Sorrow Land by Rivers Solomon Jun 09, 2021

Happy Pride month!! We're kicking off the festivities with Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon. It's a sci-fi style thriller with a lot going on and we get into all the details.

Movie Pairings: The Village Unbreakable

Song Pairings: Lotus Eater by Opeth Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land by Marina

EP86 - My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix May 26, 2021

Closing off our exorcism month, we have a review for My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix! This book was INSANELY good! We discuss the wonder that is Grady, the power of friendship, and possession vs mental illness.

Song pairings Second Chance - Shinedown In the Air Tonight - Phil Collins Movie pairings Evil Dead Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny Follow us on Instagram for more bonus content! (@the.book.coven)

EP 85 - Things Heard & Seen - Boob Tube 17 May 19, 2021

Let's get spooky! This week's bonus boob tube is for the film Things Heard & Seen, starring Amanda Seyfried. We discuss friendly ghosts in horror movies and deplorable husbands. Grab your popcorn and let's dive in.

EP 84 - A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay May 12, 2021

Are the voices in your head telling you to read A Head Full of Ghosts? Because they should. This week's book review kicks off our exorcism month with a bang! Find out what went down with the family and whether we think demons are real.

Song pairings: Change by Deftones The Grand Conjuration by Opeth

Movies: Exorcism of Emily Rose The Conjuring 3

EP 83 - What Big Teeth by Rose Szabo Apr 28, 2021

Our final read for April's YA theme is What Big Teeth by Rose Szabo! Sink your teeth into this gothic tale and let us know what you thought, because we sure have a lot to say this week! We discuss the tropes throughout, family dysfunction, and how we could have maybe had a better time with this one. Song pairings: CCR - Bad Moon Rising In This Moment - Big Bad Wolf Movies: Legacies The Adams Family Next up: Exorcism month for May!

EP 82 - The Project by Courtney Summers Apr 14, 2021

Call your dad, you're in a cult! But seriously, this week on TBC, we dive into Courtney Summers' The Project - a thrilling tale of two sisters and the mysteries the cult is hiding. We dive into all things cults, our thoughts on the ending, and so, so much more. We also compare the book to recent cults like NXIVM!

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EP 81 - Red Widow by Alma Katsu Mar 31, 2021

Agent. Welcome to the third and final instalment for our Spy theme! Today we review and discuss Red Widow by Alma Katsu. We start the episode spoiler free in case you haven't read it yet! We discuss Alma's knowledge of the CIA, how the book empowers women, and end with some answers e-mailed in from Alma on some popular questions! 00:02:50 – Synopsis 00:05:00 – Pairings 00:08:00 – Spoiler Free Review 00:12:28 – Spoiler Chat 01:00:15 – Song/Movie Pairings 01:00:54 – Q&A Join us on Instagram for some bonus content!

EP 80 - Promising Young Woman - boob Tube 16 Mar 24, 2021

"Never trust a man that says they're a nice guy." Today's bonus episode is a review and chat for Promising Young Woman which was released in late 2020. It's a thrilling adventure of justice and female empowerment, shining a light on the issues within our society surrounding women and assault. This episode hits on some tough issues and we do not hold anything back. You've been warned.

EP 79 - The Athena Protocol by Shamim Sarif Mar 17, 2021

Agent, thank you for joining us for another installment in spy month! This episode is a review and chat about The Athena Protocol by Shamim Sarif. We discuss sex trafficking, gadgets, and vigilante justice. We have one more book coming for you in 2 weeks, so get reading the new Red Widow by Alma Katsu once it comes out! Join us on Instagram for some bonus content (like the recipe for these doughnuts!) @The.Book.Coven

00:03:00 – Hot Synopsis 00:04:02 – Pairings 00:06:00 – Initial thoughts

Beep-boop-beep, gadgets. Burn after reading (but don't really).

EP78 - A Spy in the Struggle by Aya de Leon Mar 03, 2021

Begin transmission: Agent, we have a secret mission, for the month of March is Spy themed! In our first installment, we read and discuss the new book by Aya de Leo, A Spy in the Struggle. We talk all things espionage, discrimination, and steamy sex scenes that we hate. It's going to be a fun month, so join us over on Instagram for some bonus content! @The.Book.Coven. Next up: The Athena Protocol by Shamim Serif

End transmission. Burn after reading. (But don't really)

EP 77 - The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey Feb 17, 2021

Have you ever wondered what life would be like with two of you? This week, we discuss what that might be like in our review for The Echo Wife! Since this book is brand-spankin new, we begin the episode with a spoiler free review and branch off into our discussion once that's done. Don't worry, there's plenty of notice before the spoilers roll in!

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Song pairings: Throw me Away by Korn & Someone Else by Rezz, Grabbitz

EP76 - Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell Feb 03, 2021

February is Mad Love for us on The Book Coven, and we decided to kick it off with some stalkers and adultery! This review of Lisa Jewell's 'Invisible Girl' is chalk full of relationship drama breakdowns, appreciation of writing styles, and a look into the communities and people that make a story like this feel so believable. Follow us on Insta for a short summary review and for the potions and pairings! @The.Book.Coven

EP 75 - Boob Tube 15 - Sabrina Jan 27, 2021

Another bonus Boob Tube coming in hot! This week, we discuss the final season of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. We discuss what we liked and disliked, how it compared to previous seasons, and whether we think it will make a comeback. As always, spoilers ahead!

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EP 74 - Wonderland by Zoje Stage Jan 20, 2021

A magical forest, unsettling photos, and a lot of poor choices. That's what we have on tap for you today with our review for Wonderland by Zoje Stage! This is the final read for our New Year, New You theme.

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Song pairing: Under the Oak Tree by Cellar Darling

Movie Pairing: You Should Have Left, Occulus, Color out of Space

EP 73 - Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare Jan 06, 2021

Catch us clowning around in today's episode where we review and discuss Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare! As part of our 'New Year, New You' theme, Clown in a Cornfield really sets the tone for what finding a new life in the country can entail. This is a great YA horror book, with a lot of gore and imagery! We discuss themes of moving on, guilt, and separation that are quite prevalent in the book.

We have some fun potions and pairings as always, so make yourself a vegan corn dog and grab the wine - it's time to dish.

Song Pairings:

Happy? by MudvayneTiptoe

Through the Tulips by Tiny Tim

Join us on Instagram to spot Frendo in the upcoming days! @The.Book.Coven - You can also find Frendo in the upcoming January vlog on YouTube, so make sure to subscribe there as well!

Next read: Wonderland by Zoje Stage

EP 72 - Dreamcatcher by Stephen King Dec 23, 2020

Beam me up Mr. Grey! This week we close off our Winter Chills month with Dreamcatcher by Stephen King. We discuss the many characters, whether Jonesy was crazy, and what we thought of the Dreamcatcher itself! Follow us on Instagram to see our potions and pairings for this episode. The cupcakes were delicious! Recipes posted every other Friday!

EP 71 - Voices in the Snow by Darcy Coates Dec 09, 2020

It's that chilly time of year again where we grace your ear holes with chilling tales in the snow! This week, we review and chat about Voices in the Snow by Darcy Coates. There's a lot to unpack in this one, from messed up families to terrible decision making, we cover it all. Are you planning on reading the whole series? Follow us on Instagram for more fun! @the.book.coven And please rate and review, it really helps!

EP 70 - Boob Tube 14 - The Haunting of Bly Manor Dec 02, 2020

This week's bonus episode is 'Perfectly Splendid'! We review and discuss Netflix's The Haunting of Bly Manor; Lillian learns what a 'Boob Tube' is and we discuss why the show was a gothic romance. Follow us on YouTube and Instagram @The.Book.Coven for some fun bonus content and spooky videos!

EP 69 - B*Witch Nov 25, 2020

I choose you, Pikachu! This week, we conclude our Witchy YA theme with B*Witch by Paige McKenzie and Nancy Ohlin. We call the four corners using the powers of earth, wind, water, and fire to help make this the best episode ever! Oh yea, we also discuss the book and all of its flaws and foibles. This one had many downs, but had a good heart.

Check us out on Instagram to see our treats @The.Book.Coven.

EP 68 - A Wicked Magic Nov 11, 2020

Something wicked this way comes. In today's episode, Chelsea and Lillian discuss A Wicked Magic by Sasha Laurens as the first installment of our Witchy YA theme! We're taking a break from the brutal horror of October and diving into the teenage drama and magical powers of A Wicked Magic. Join us on Instagram to see our treats and chat some more! @The.Book.Coven

Halloween Special - Top 5 books from 2020 Oct 30, 2020

Happy 2 year anniversary over here! For our bonus episode today, we discuss our top 5 books from this past year on The Book Coven, as well as some Halloween fun!

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EP 67 - Kill Creek Oct 28, 2020

You're invited to an exclusive stay at the home on Kill Creek! In our final episode for haunted house month, we review and discuss Kill Creek by Scott Thomas. We get into all the gory details and discuss our theories. Check out our food and drink pairings over on Instagram @the.book.coven

EP 66 - Home Before Dark Oct 14, 2020

Turn the lights on, it's haunted house month here on The Book Coven! In this episode, we review and discuss Riley Sager's Home Before Dark. We talk all things ghosts, Halloween, and our plans for the spooky season. As always, many spoilers inside! Follow us on Instagram for our pairings and fun pictures/challenges @The.Book.Coven, and follow us on YouTube to watch the episodes.

EP 65 - Boob Tube 13 - Into the Dark Oct 07, 2020

Just in time for Spooky season, Chelsea and Lillian dive into season 1 of Into the Dark - a Hulu and Blumhouse original series consisting of one horror movie each month for one year. What was your favourite? Join us on Instagram for some extra fun, and as always, many spoilers within! @The.Book.Coven

EP 64 - Hex Sep 30, 2020

And we're back to the present! For our final installment of Witchcraft through the Ages month, we are reviewing Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt. This novel takes spook and cult-like behaviour to a whole new level. We go over the gore, the crazy townsfolk and mob mentality, and some of the strange imagery in the novel. Check out our Instagram @The.book.coven to see our pairings!

EP 63 - We Ride Upon Sticks Sep 16, 2020

“Field, Field, Field! Hockey, Hockey, Hockey!” If you're anything like us, you hate sports. That's why we were a little apprehensive about picking a novel that so heavily focuses on field hockey. However (!) We Ride Upon Sticks by Quann Barry was way more than it seemed, and we discuss all aspects of the book and witchcraft in the 80's, paired with an elixir and some sweet treats. Follow us on Instagram @The.Book.Coven to see the recipes and some fun photos!

EP 62 - The Year of the Witching Sep 02, 2020

Our theme for September is Witchcraft Through the Ages. Follow us way back as we review and chat about The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson. Join us as we discuss the ancient witches, the puritanical practices of Bethel, and how badass Immanuelle is. Follow us on Instagram for the episode's recipe and bonus content!

EP 61 - Chase Darkness with me Aug 19, 2020

Join Lillian and Chelsea in discussing Chase Darkness with me by Billy Jensen. It's a true crime lovers dream! They discuss the murders Billy investigates, Billy's backstory, and their own hometown cases. You can also go back in our catalogue to listen to our episodes for I'll be Gone in the Dark (EP 18) and Stay Sexy and Don't Get Murdered (EP 27). Follow us on Instagram for our doughnut recipe! @The.Book.Coven

EP 60 - Boob Tube 12 - Dark Aug 12, 2020

Travel back in time, then forward, then back again, with us as we discuss Netflix's Dark. We go over the confusion, our favourite characters, things we didn't like, and so much more in this week's review. What do you think of time travel flicks? Follow us on Instagram for more reviews! @The.Book.Coven

EP 59 - Gone at Midnight Aug 05, 2020

There's been a murder! Or has there...? True Crime month is kicking off strong with a review and chat of Gone at Midnight by Jake Anderson. We discuss the theories Jake explores, his writing style, and what we think really happened to Elisa Lam. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube for our recipes and fun bonus content! @The.Book.Coven

EP 58 - Mexican Gothic Jul 22, 2020

A haunted house, a vivacious socialite, and a mystery around fungus. In this week's episode, the girls review and chat about Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. We get into the characters, themes, toxicity, eugenics, and so much more. What did you think of the book? Follow us on Instagram for the Vegan Churro recipe! @The.Book.Coven

EP 57 - The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires Jul 08, 2020

We love a long title, and Grady Hendrix really gives it in The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires. In this episode, we give our full review of the book, we discuss types of vampires, friendships and the characters, and how everything could go on for so long! Let us know what you thought of the book and please rate and review as it really helps our posts! Check us out on Instagram (@The.Book.Coven) and YouTube to see our recipes and drink pairings.

Tastes of Summer + Books by POC Jul 01, 2020

This is a bonus summer episode to help get you in the spirit! In this episode, Chelsea and Lillian taste and review summer inspired drinks as well as discuss books from 2020 by POC that we are excited to read! Let us know if you've read any of them yet, and what your thoughts are. Get the full images and list of books over on the Gram or YouTube. @The.Book.Coven

EP 56 - Severance Jun 24, 2020

Back 6 feet, face mask required! But not really, because we're virtual! In this episode, we review and chat about Severance by Ling Ma, as our second pick in June's Pandemic theme. Check out our potions and pairings on the Instagram @The.Book.Coven

EP 55 - Boob Tube 11 - The Lodge Jun 17, 2020

Cults, death, suicide, and mystery? Yes please! In this week's bonus Boob Tube episode, we discuss some of the cool filming tricks from The Lodge, as well as our favourite parts and what we think of the overall film. Check out our Instagram for more! @The.Book.Coven

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EP 54 - Station Eleven Jun 10, 2020

Only Emily St. John Mandel could make a pandemic so poetic. June is Pandemic themed and we are kicking it off with Station Eleven! "Survival is insufficient." Get our full review, what song the book makes us think of, and why we loved the layout of the book and how everything connected so smoothly. We also enjoyed some Mexican as a pairing in honour of the characters and their first feast! Follow us on Instagram for some photos @The.Book.Coven

EP 53 - The Deep May 27, 2020

We're taking it way back to the days of the Titanic with this week's underwater book The Deep by Alma Katsu! We loved The Hunger and we were so ready to dive on in to another supernatural thriller. We discuss the various themes of the novel, our favourite parts, the crazy drugs people were prescribed in ye old times, and so much more. As always, spoilers galore. To see our treats and get the punch recipe, visit our Instagram @The.Book.Coven. You can also listen to our review of The Hunger in episode 3!

EP 52 - Into the Drowning Deep May 13, 2020

Dive on in to our first episode of our underwater theme where we review Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant. We discuss whether all the science is accurate and necessary as well as the heavy amount of gore. For our shorter review and pictures of our crazy cupcakes, follow us on Instagram @The.Book.Coven.

EP 6 - The Book of M Apr 30, 2020

It is only through shadows that one comes to know the light. The Book of M by Peng Shepherd explores a world where losing your shadow comes with memory loss and violence. In this episode, Chelsea and Lillian discuss and review this wonderful story. Visit us on Instagram to see the paired treats @The.Book.Coven

EP 51 - Good Girls Lie Apr 29, 2020

'Goode girls don't lie', or so say the girls of Goode. In this episode of The Book Coven, Chelsea and Lillian review and discuss Good Girls Lie by J.T. Ellison. Did you expect any of the twists? Were the romantic relationships a good addition to the story? Come discuss it with us! Follow us on Instagram for our potions and pairings @The.Book.Coven.

EP 50 - Boob Tube 10 - The Invisible Man Apr 22, 2020

In this installment of the boob tube bonus series, Chelsea and Lillian discuss The Invisible Man (2020) and Hollow Man (2000). Follow us on YouTube and Instagram for more bonus content @the.book.coven.

EP 49 - Ninth House Apr 15, 2020

Can you see the greys? Join us this week as we discuss the novel Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo. We get into the different secret societies and discuss what we loved and didn't love about this book. As always, spoilers ahead! You can watch the video accompanying this podcast over on The Book Coven YouTube page, and follow us on Instagram for drink recipes and photos of all our pairings! @The.Book.Coven

EP 48 - The Starless Sea Apr 01, 2020

Follow us to the starless sea in this week's episode! We hope you enjoyed this book as we did. It was a fun read with a lot to follow. A story full of stories, all woven together in time. Beautiful. Join us on Instagram to continue the discussion @The.Book.Coven. And follow us on YouTube for bonus content. Drink recipes will be posted on Insta.

Most Anticipated Reads of 2020 - A spicy mukbang! Mar 28, 2020

We know how hard social distancing and lockdowns have been for everyone, so we're bringing our TBR of 2020 to our podcast platform! You can go to YouTube to watch the video along with the discussion. Also follow us on Instagram for more fun and some recipes @The.Book.Coven. Stay safe!

Crescent City by Sarah J Maas The Deep by Alma Katsu Home Before Dark by Riley Sager The New Husband by D.J Palmer Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay Camino Winds by John Grisham Out of Body by Jeffery Ford

EP 47 - The Nanny Mar 18, 2020

Shhh we have more family secrets to hide in this week's episode of The Book Coven. Chelsea and Lillian discuss The Nanny by Gilly Macmillan. We dive into all that we liked and didn't like, and we try to pick apart the characters and gaslighting. Follow us on Instagram to see our wine and treat pairings and on YouTube if you'd like to see our friendly faces.

EP 46 - The Family Upstairs Mar 04, 2020

Can you keep a secret? Neither can we! We loved The Family Upstairs for all of its dysfunction and secrets. It is the first book in our Family Secrets theme for March, and we think it is worth the read. Listen for our full review and book club discussion. Maybe we answer some of your burning questions about The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell.

EP 45 - Boob Tube 9 - The Witcher Feb 26, 2020

Toss a coin because this week's bonus episode is all about Netflix's The Witcher - We hope you're thirsty! Follow us on Instagram @The.Book.Coven and YouTube to see the cute Witcher potions we made for the occasion.

EP 44 - Across the Void Feb 19, 2020

Travel the stars in this week's episode of The Book Coven, where we discuss and review Across the Void by S.K Vaughn. It's a tale of bravery and love that spans across worlds. There's laughter, frustration, death, and so much fun stuff that we get into. Follow us on Instagram for a brief review @The.Book.Coven and follow us on YouTube to watch us deliver this ridiculousness. We also post some fun bonus content there! Was this not a great end to space month?

EP 43 - The Luminous Dead Feb 05, 2020

Spelunk into episode 43 to join our conversation on The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling. February is space month here at The Book Coven, and we couldn't be more thrilled! We love space, and sci-fi, and we think you'll love the books that we've chosen. Episode 43 has our full, spoiler heavy review of The Luminous Dead. Remember to follow us on Instagram to see our treats @The.Book.Coven and to check out our videos on YouTube!

EP 42 - Rules for Vanishing Jan 22, 2020

Grab your keys and follow us down the road as we discuss and dissect Rules for Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall. We go over the relationship between Sara and Becca and what we think of Lucy Gallows and Dahut. We gave this baby 4 and a half stars, because we loved it! Join the discussion on Instagram and Youtube for more.

A Spicy Chat (BONUS!) Jan 17, 2020

Where to begin... in this wonderful bonus mini, Lillian and Chelsea eat spicy vegan wings while discussing the world of cults, superpowers, tarot, and so much more. Join in on the fun and let us know your answers to our questions! To watch the accompanying video, visit The Book Coven on YouTube. It's better to watch us sweat!

EP 41 - Here There are Monsters Jan 08, 2020

January is all about YA. To kick things off, we've dissected Here There are Monsters by Amelinda Bérubé. We dive into the mystery, the magic, and the sisterly bond from within the book.

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EP 40 - Boob Tube 8 - Midsommar Jan 01, 2020

Välkommen till avsnitt fjärdedel av Book Coven. In this bonus boob tube episode we discuss 2019's top horror movie Midsommar. We dive into the director's cut and what it is that makes this movie such a marvel.

EP 39 - Snowblind Dec 25, 2019

Don't get blinded by our next episode where we discuss Snowblind by Christopher Golden! We do a deep dive into the many characters, who we liked, who we thought we could do without, and a full review of the plot itself. Let's get frosty!

EP 38 - The Winter People Dec 11, 2019

Sleeper, Awaken! Come back from the dead to join us in today's discussion of The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon. In the first installment of 'Winter Chills', we help you get your cold, spooky, zombie fix, talking all things murder, winter, and terrible, terrible choices.

EP 37 - Hex Life Nov 27, 2019

Double, Double, Toil, and Trouble, eye of newt and skin of toad, join us for today's episode! In this one, Chelsea and Lillian do a deep dive into the anthology Hex Life, written by many different, wonderful authors all exploring various witch themes and stories.

EP 36 - Growing Things Nov 13, 2019

Are monsters real, or are the only monsters the ones within ourselves? Join us in discussing the latest anthology from Paul Tremblay Growing Things and Other Stories! It's a wonderful collection of stories to keep you up at night.

EP 35 - 1 Year Anniversary Oct 30, 2019

Happy Anniversary to us! Join our bonus anniversary/Halloween episode where we discuss our top 5 books from this past year, as well as our favourite horror books and movies.

EP 34 - The Invited Oct 17, 2019

We invite you to join the conversation and check out our full review on The Invited by Jennifer McMahon.

EP 33 - House of Leaves Oct 02, 2019

Decipher House of Leaves with us in Episode 33 of the pod! What do you think really went down in the novel?

EP 32 - Behind Closed Doors Sep 18, 2019

Don't close that door on EP 32, 'cause it's a good one! Get our full review of Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris.

EP 31 - The Silent Patient Sep 04, 2019

We don't stay silent about our love for this one! Find out why we love The Silent Patient, and get our full review.

EP 30 - Boob Tube 6 - Stranger Things Aug 28, 2019

Join us in our 6th bonus episode as we discuss Stranger Things season 1 and 2!

EP 29 - The Dark Net Aug 21, 2019

Log in to episode 29 as we discuss The Dark Net by Benjamin Percy as the final installment of technology month!

EP 28 - Middlegame Aug 07, 2019

Plug in to episode 28 for our first installment of technology with the book Middlegame by Seanen Mcguire.

EP 27 - Stay Sexy and Don't Get Murdered Jul 24, 2019

Hidely-ho Murderino! Learn how to 'Stay Sexy and Don't Get Murdered' in this week's episode of The Book Coven as we discuss Karen and Georgia's combined memoir!

Ep 26 - Life will be the Death of Me Jul 10, 2019

Dive into Chelsea Handler's latest memoir with us for episode 26!

Ep 25 - Boob Tube 5 - Game of Thrones Jul 03, 2019

Join us for our fifth installment of the Boob Tube bonus series, as we discuss Game of Thrones!

Ep 24 - Less Jun 26, 2019

Grab your boarding pass for episode 24 where we discuss Pulitzer Prize winning novel Less!

Ep 23 - Paper Ghosts Jun 12, 2019

Yeehaw, episode 23 is here! Road trip with the girls across Texas as we explore Paper Ghosts by Julia Heaberlin.

Ep 22 - The Silence by Tim Lebbon May 29, 2019

We don't keep quiet when talking about The Silence in episode 22 of The Book Coven! Finishing off our book to movie adaptation month with a bang!

Ep 21 - Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott May 15, 2019

Shake things up with episode 21 of The Book Coven! We do a deep dive into the book and film Five Feet Apart, what we liked about each, and which we thought was better.

Ep 20 - Boob Tube 4 - Chilling Adventures of Sabrina May 08, 2019

In the fourth installment of the Boob Tube series, your witches discuss part two of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

Ep 19 - Pet Sematary by Stephen King May 01, 2019

Sometimes dead is better. Join us for ep 19 discussing Pet Sematary by Stephen King, in the first installment of May's Movie Adaptations!

Ep 18 - I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara Apr 17, 2019

Drop a Glitter Bomb and prepare yourselves for more true crime in episode 18! This time, we discuss I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara.

Ep 17 - The Monster of Florence by Douglas Preston and Mario Spezi Apr 03, 2019

Put your detective hat on and dive into this true crime episode, discussing The Monster of Florence by Douglas Preston and Mario Spezi.

Ep 16 - Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman Mar 20, 2019

Grab a midnight margarita for episode 16 of The Book Coven! In this episode, we discuss Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman.

Ep 15 - Boob Tube 3 - Russian Doll Mar 13, 2019

Join Chelsea and Lillian for another addition of the Book Coven Boob Tube! In episode 3, we discuss Netflix's Russian Doll.

Ep 14 - The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman Mar 06, 2019

Magic is in the air in episode 14 of The Book Coven! This week join Chelsea and Lillian in discussing The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman.

Ep 13 - All Things Wicked by Karina Cooper Feb 20, 2019

Get seduced by Chelsea and Lillian in episode 13 when we discuss All Things Wicked by Karina Cooper.

Ep 12 - The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager Feb 06, 2019

Strap into your polygraph and join us for episode 12 of The Book Coven when we discuss The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager.

Ep 5 - Boob Tube - The Haunting of Hill House Feb 06, 2019

Our EMF is off the charts in episode 5 - The Boob Tube! Join Chelsea and Lillian in discussing the Netflix original 'The Haunting of Hill House'.

Ep 11 - The Woman in the Window by A.J Finn Jan 23, 2019

Close your blinds and grab a merlot for episode 11 of The Book Coven. This week we discuss The Woman in the Window by A.J Finn.

Ep 10 - Boob Tube 2 - Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Jan 16, 2019

Praise Satan, for episode 10 has arrived! Join Chelsea and Lillian in discussing the Netflix original, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

Ep 9 - An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena Jan 09, 2019

Put on your winter coat for this chilling episode of The Book Coven where the girls discuss An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena!

Ep 4 - The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay Jan 09, 2019

Bring a sacrifice to episode 4 where Chelsea and Lillian discuss The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay.

Ep 8 - Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton Dec 26, 2018

Pop the cork on episode 8 with Chelsea and Lillian in discussing Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton!

Ep 3 - The Hunger by Alma Katsu Dec 13, 2018

Take a bite out of episode 3 where Chelsea and Lillian talk all things cannibals and The Hunger by Alma Katsu. We discuss the similarities and differences from the book to the real story of the Donner-Reid party, the joy of supernatural creatures, and how Alma's writing is so captivating!

Ep 2 - The Honey Farm by Harriet Alida Lye Dec 13, 2018

On the second episode of The Book Coven, get buzzed with us on Honey Liquor while we discuss The Honey Farm by Harriet Alida Lye.

Ep 1 - Aurora by Kim Stanley Robinson Dec 12, 2018

Join Chelsea and Lillian in the first episode of the Book Coven podcast! In this episode we discuss generation ships and Aurora by Kim Stanley Robinson.

Ep 7 - Little Heaven by Nick Cutter Dec 12, 2018

On this episode of The Book Coven, Chelsea and Lillian discuss the gory horror Little Heaven. We discuss all things cults and eyeball holes!

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