Harrow the Ninth 13-18: Neither Crazy Nor Cake

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We discuss what is up with Ianthe, Ianthe’s weird room, the unserious Emperor’s decor, Harrow and John’s conversation about her birth, and hints about what BoE is. We are also wistful for Harrow’s door diary. Your hosts are Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston), Christina Ladd (@christinaladd), and Joshua MacDougall (@FourofFiveWits). You can find us all on Bluesky. …

Gideon the Ninth 26-32: Bed Swords

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We talk about holding grudges, how much we hate the mayonnaise uncle, ghost talk, trauma responses, the youth of the Ninth House, Gideon and Harrow’s backstory, the mythology of the locked tomb, Camilla’s weapon of choice, and what Dulcinea is up to. Your hosts are Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston), Christina Ladd (@christinaladd), and Joshua MacDougall (@FourofFiveWits). …

Halfway Through 2025

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We discuss our favorite / best books we’ve read halfway through the year (2025) and what we’re looking forward to reading. Your hosts are Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston), Christina Ladd (@christinaladd), and Joshua MacDougall (@FourofFiveWits). You can find us all on Bluesky. Our art is by Mangoyu Art (@MangoyuArt), and our music is by Bad Sparrow …

Gideon the Ninth 19-25: But She Got It (Mental Illness)

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We discuss the realization that Gideon and Harrow are, in fact, youths, and Gideon has a teenager’s brain. Plus, a lot of mysteries occur in the book about what exactly Canaan House is and what has occurred before. Your hosts are Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston), Christina Ladd (@christinaladd), and Joshua MacDougall (@FourofFiveWits). You can find us …

Bookling: Brighter Than Scale, Swifter Than Flame

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We talk empires, dragon slayers, dragons, finding your place, and going home again in this lovely novella. Your hosts are Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston), Christina Ladd (@christinaladd), and Joshua MacDougall (@FourofFiveWits). You can find us all on Bluesky. Our art is by Mangoyu Art (@MangoyuArt), and our music is by Bad Sparrow (@BadSparrowMusic). You can find …