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

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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

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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

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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!

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

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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

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"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

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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

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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

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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!

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

EP76 - Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell Feb 03, 2021

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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

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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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