We revisit the book that started it all. This episode is for fans of SJM and is chock full of spoilers for all her books. Also, remember, this is a podcast for people who love SJM and for people (like Rachel) who aren't always her biggest fan. Expect criticism and humor concerning all SJM properties. Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, telep...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 59
Surprise! Since we're waiting for the new and improved audiobooks of A Court of Thorns and Roses to come out, we decided to give you all a look into the book that started it all, "Ice Planet Barbarians" by Ruby Dixon. Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distan...
May 18, 2025•59 min•Ep. 58
Kate, Hannah, Rachel, and Matt discuss the fourth book in the Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson - "Rhythm of War" Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 100x easier. (Don't work harder, work smarter) There's more from the Strange and Bea...
May 03, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 57
Kate, Hannah, Rachel, and Matt discuss the two interim novellas in the Stormlight archive - "Edgedancer" and "Dawnshard" Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 100x easier. (Don't work harder, work smarter) There's more from the Strange and Be...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 56
Remember - WE ARE NOT A FANCAST. We discuss books and our authentic feelings about them. There might (and probably will be) criticism. If you are interested in a Rebecca Yarros or Fourth Wing fancast, this isn't that podcast. Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make lon...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 55
TW: Contains graphic discussion of the effects of the stomach flu (vomit) Want a cool alternative to Audible? Check out Libro.fm (Not an affiliate link, ya'll know we don't make money are this) Oathbringer is an epic fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson and the third book in The Stormlight Archive series. It was published by Tor Books on November 14, 2017. Oathbringer consists of one prologue, 122 chapters, 14 interludes and an epilogue. Wikipedia Originally published: Nove...
Jan 15, 2025•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 54
Rachel, Hannah, Kate, and Matt discuss the second book in the Stormlight Archive! Words of Radiance. Special cameo by some epic microphone adjustment while Matt was talking and some kids running feet. Please enjoy this special ASMR episode. Words of Radiance is an epic fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson and the second book in The Stormlight Archive series. The novel was published on March 4, 2014, by Tor Books. Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for po...
Dec 29, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 53
Rachel, Hannah, and Kate (and special guest Matt) discuss the epic fantasy adventure "Way of Kings" by Brandon Sanderson. Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 100x easier. (Don't work harder, work smarter) There's more from the Strange and B...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 52
IF YOU LOVE TWILIGHT THIS IS NOT THE PODCAST FOR YOU. Discussing both "Eclipse" and "Breaking Dawn" to really wrap up this carnival of misogynist horrors. Listen for how the Volturi got to Washington and why it took them A WHOLE MONTH. Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 50
Matt and Rachel are headed out on the road! Please listen for information on which shows will be on break until October! Strange and Beautiful Book Club - On break until October 2024 Feast, Sheath, and Shatter: A Book Chat Podcast - On break until October 2024 Ger Can Get It - Regular Episodes The Dead Do Not Podcast: A Lexx Rewatch - Regular Episodes (returning July 22nd, 2024) Thank you! Join us on Patreon (link below) to follow us on our trip! Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform ...
Jul 15, 2024•1 min•Ep. 51
IF YOU LOVE TWILIGHT THIS IS NOT THE PODCAST FOR YOU. Kate, Hannah, and Rachel discuss the second book in the Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer: "New Moon". Did this book hold up better than Twilight? When does Jacob go from the nice friend you love to hang out with to a total creep? Is that what Stephanie intended? All these questions and more... just give it a listen. Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video rec...
Jul 05, 2024•50 min•Ep. 49
IF YOU LOVE TWILIGHT THIS IS NOT THE PODCAST FOR YOU. The second part of our discussion of Twilight/Midnight Sun. Did it hold up? What do we mean by "Glitter Bomb" and if Edward's skin is hard does that mean that ITS always hard? Asking the tough questions as always. Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 48
SPOILER WARNING: Also contains discussion of the "Twilight" alternate versions "Midnight Sun" and "Life and Death" IF YOU LOVE TWILIGHT THIS IS NOT THE PODCAST FOR YOU. The FSS Ladies revisit the Twilight series as adults. Do they hold up? Are we still Team Edward/Jacob? Were we ever on anyone's team (I'm looking at you Rachel). Listen to find out! Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited tra...
Jun 10, 2024•45 min•Ep. 47
Rachel, Hannah, and kate discuss the next book in The Bridge Kingdom series by Danielle L. Jensen! We also discuss, at length... the length and girth of microphones based on their proximity to the mouth. You know, just girl things. Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Ma...
May 24, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 46
We're back! And we are discussing The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen although SPOILER ALERT we discuss some portions of the sequel, Traitor Queen and of course... Sarah J. Maas. Also minor spoilers for the 3 Body Problem (Netflix Series) Did we love it? Will Hannah ever suggest a book again? Will Rachel rage about "assassin" characters? Listen to find out! ... Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video record...
May 13, 2024•52 min•Ep. 45
Contains spoilers! In the second installment in Kimberly Lemming's "Mead Mishaps" cheese maker and seller, Brie, accidentally hits werewolf Felix with a love potion while fending off a suitor who doesn't know the meaning of the word no. Now Felix and Brie must navigate the turbulent waters of an attraction that is maybe Fated Mates and maybe all magical potion side effects. Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and vide...
Mar 20, 2024•44 min•Ep. 44
We discuss this fun, funky, and suitably spicy cozy adventure tale by Kimberly Lemming. The first in her "Mead Mishaps" adventure series! Did we love it? What were our favorite parts and do we now need all our clothes to have snack pockets? Also, get you a man who falls in love with you because you stab a gator in the head and then whip it into some amazing gumbo. That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon" by Kimberly Lemming is a comedic fantasy novel that follows the misadventures of the protago...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 43
Part 2 of our discussion of "House of Flame and Shadow" by Sarah J. Maas -- Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 100x easier. (Don't work harder, work smarter) There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network! Listen to Rachel, Kate, and ...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 42
Hannah, Kate, and Rachel take on the much anticipated recent release of Crescent City 3 - House of Flame and Shadow! Overall, while "House of Flame and Shadow" has received praise for its engaging plot, vibrant characters, and imaginative world-building, it is not without its flaws. Like any book, individual readers' experiences and opinions may vary, and some may find these criticisms to be more or less significant depending on their personal preferences and expectations. ... Resources: Hannah ...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 41
Includes spoilers for House of Sky and Breath so we recommend you have read both of the books before listening! IN fact, probably best if you've read all of Sarah J. Maas currently released books... Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 100x ...
Jan 28, 2024•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 39
Includes spoilers for House of Sky and Breath so we recommend you have read both of the books before listening! Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 100x easier. (Don't work harder, work smarter) There's more from the Strange and Beautiful N...
Jan 27, 2024•17 min•Ep. 40
We're back and redoing the first part! Includes spoilers for House of Sky and Breath so we recommend you have read both of the books before listening! Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 100x easier. (Don't work harder, work smarter) There'...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 38
Due to a technical difficulty, we will be talking about the SECOND HALF of House of Earth and Blood first! We also include some fan theories and some wider SJM-Verse spoilers so listen at your own risk! Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 1...
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 37
The Book Chat ladies discuss "Iron Flame" by Rebecca Yarros. NOT a spoiler free discussion! Find StoryGraph here: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/sandbbookclub If you would like a fan-cast that's all about love for Fourth Wing, check out: https://www.fantasyfangirls.com/ Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen sc...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 36
The Book Chat ladies discuss "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros. NOT a spoiler free discussion! "Day One D-Longing" Gets added to the t-shirt list! If you would like a fan-cast that's all about love for Fourth Wing, check out: https://www.fantasyfangirls.com/ Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 35
The shadows have risen, and the line is law. All Bree wanted was to uncover the truth behind her mother’s death. So she infiltrated the Legendborn Order, a secret society descended from King Arthur’s knights—only to discover her own ancestral power. Now, Bree has become someone new: A Medium. A Bloodcrafter. A Scion. But the ancient war between demons and the Order is rising to a deadly peak. And Nick, the Legendborn boy Bree fell in love with, has been kidnapped. Bree wants to fight, but the R...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 34
"After her mother dies in an accident, sixteen-year-old Bree Matthews wants nothing to do with her family memories or childhood home. A residential program for bright high schoolers at UNC–Chapel Hill seems like the perfect escape—until Bree witnesses a magical attack her very first night on campus. A flying demon feeding on human energies. A secret society of so called “Legendborn” students that hunt the creatures down. And a mysterious teenage mage who calls himself a “Merlin” and who attempts...
Nov 11, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 33
From Goodreads: "When I was a child he brought me back from the brink of death. Since that day I have borne his mark, a black star in the center of my left palm. The villagers say it brands me as evil. I think it means something far worse. It marks me as his. The disease that nearly killed me has returned to the village and children are dying. I’m the only one who dares to climb the mountain and learn his secrets. In exchange I’m to clean his house and help with his strange experiments, but Mere...
Oct 20, 2023•51 min•Ep. 32
We discuss the cozy, Hallmark Movie with giant dicks book aptly named "Morning Glory Milking Farm" by C. M. Nascosta. Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 100x easier. (Don't work harder, work smarter) There's more from the Strange and Beaut...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 31
Minor Spoilers for Throne of Glass and Downton Abbey. We discuss the second part of this duology by Albany Walker. We also talk about pregnancy in general and quiz Kate on some facts about this fun "Why Choose?" Romp. No offense intended towards Mid-Westerners in general (Laugh crying emoji). Instagram Reel Referenced in the show is by Laura Horowitz. Click here to watch it. Recommendations: Flights of Fantasy Book Talk for BookTok Spatulas and Speculations Riverside.fm is a video/audio recordin...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 30
