Join The Good Books Club as Luke reviews C.M. Nascosta's spicy read, 'Moon Blooded Breeding Clinic'.

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Paullina Simons talks how her life shaped her writing, The Bronze Horseman, her new book The Bell and the Blade, and why she writes 'love in loveless times'

[00:43] - Paullina on finding Luke

[02:21] - Paullina’s early life

[05:34] - How Paullina’s love of stories began

[07:35] - Paullina’s earliest literary loves: The Three Musketeers, Les Miserables, the Count of Monte Cristo

[12:22] - Paullina’s first story

[15:15] - Why Paullina is drawn to writing about hardship and resilience

[17:13] - Victor Frankl’s ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’

[18:48] - The Bronze Horseman

[25:00] - The Bell and the Blade

[33:22] - What is Paullina’s favourite out of everything she’s written?

[35:38] - what Advice would Paullina give to an aspiring writer?

[36:21] - East of Eden by John Steinbeck

[39:35] - Paullina’s Good Book

[40:45] - Ordinary People by Judith Guest

[41:06] - Shopgirl by Steve Martin

[41:50] - Paullina’s relationship to fantasy

[42:49] - The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien

[43:07] - The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien

[44:38] - What’s next?

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Struggling to start a habit or stay motivated?

Hear all the practical, no-pressure advice and proven hacks to help anyone discover the joy of reading and make it a daily practice.

• (00:00) Intro
• (00:31) Listener Audio
• (02:20)Why Reading is Important
• (05:11) Mindset Tip #1: Drop the Shoulds
• (07:33) Mindset Tip #2: The 50 Page Rule
• (08:33) Mindset Tip #3: Develop a Reading Identity
• (09:52) Medium Tip #1: Audiobooks are Not Cheating
• (12:22) Medium Tip #2: Invest in a Portable Reader
• (14:12) Habit Tip #1: Habit Stacking
• (15:16) Habit Tip #2: Replace Your Scrolling
• (16:14) Habit Tip #3: Make it Social
• (18:20) Consistency Beats Intensity
• (20:35) Share Your Reading Tips and Tricks

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From ride-or-die besties to deep, complex bonds, Luke explores the most memorable friendships which anchor the greatest fantasy novels and fictional worlds.

• (00:00) Intro
• (00:34) Listener Audio
• (04:47) Friendships in Fiction
• (07:12) Friendship #1: Locke and Jean from The Gentleman Bastard series
• (11:57)Friendship #2: Jude and Willem from A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
• (17:53)Friendship #3: Aman Jair and Arlen Bales from The Demon Cycle series
• (22:27) The Importance of Friendship
• (24:06) Share Your Friendship Stories and Favorite Fictional Friendships

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Join The Good Books Club as Luke reviews Paullina Simons’ sweeping historical romance, The Bronze Horseman.

• (00:00) Intro
• (00:34) Listener Audio
• (03:23) The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons
• (04:15) First Impressions
• (06:18) The Setting: Leningrad, the Siege, and the War Hardship
• (09:11) Tension in the Metanova Apartment
• (10:26) The Love Story
• (11:38) The Sexual/Romantic Writing
• (13:40) Alexander's Character
• (16:45) SPOILER: Alexander's Sacrifice and The Ending
• (19:20) Final Takeaway
• (21:05) The Next Book Club Pick: Moon Blooded Breeding Clinic by CM Ncosta

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Move over, Chosen Ones.

We're shining a spotlight on the fantastic but often overlooked side characters of fantasy who well and truly make the story.

• (00:00) Intro
• (00:34) Listener Audio: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
• (04:33) Unsung Heroes in Fiction
• (06:03) #1: Samwise Gamgee from The Lord of the Rings
• (09:28) #2: Szeth-son-son-Vallano from Stormlight Archive
• (12:49) #3: Night Eyes from Realm of the Elderlings
• (16:41) The Importance of Unsung Heroes and Why We Relate to Them
• (18:19) Share Your Favorite Unsung Heroes

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New year, new me... Right?

Luke shares the four most impactful non-fiction books to help you achieve personal growth, cultivate success, and change your mindset for a better 2026.

• (00:00) Intro
• (00:34) Listener Audio
• (01:19) Book Recommendation: The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne
• (02:29) How to Become the Best Version of Yourself
• (04:47) The Science of Stuck by Britt Frank
• (08:21) Atomic Habits by James Clear
• (11:24) The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
• (15:40) The Second Mountain by David Brooks
• (20:01) The 4-Book Wrap Up
• (21:00) Make Reading Books A 2026 Goal

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Forget everything you know about magic.

From a deep dive into the incredible world-building to the unforgettable journey of Sabriel, Luke tackles Garth Nix's iconic fantasy series, The Old Kingdom Trilogy.

• (00:00) Intro
• (00:32) Listener Audio
• (02:39) The Old Kingdom Trilogy by Garth Nix
• (05:07) Initial Connection to the Series
• (07:08) Sabriel by Garth Nix
• (10:45) Lirael by Garth Nix
• (15:03) Abhorsen by Garth Nix
• (17:54) Encouragement to Read or Reread the Trilogy
• (19:05) Call to Listeners: Share Your Takeaways
• (19:50) Closing Remarks

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