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Novel Escapes Podcast

Novel Escapes Podcast

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 In this episode, co-hosts Shaylee and Janessa discuss their favorite childhood books and stories. They dig deep into why children's literature is important and the ways it shapes our lives, even to this day.Copyright Novel Escapes Podcast Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Episode 34 - Mary Higgins Clark: The Queen of Cozy Thrillers

    Episode 34 - Mary Higgins Clark: The Queen of Cozy Thrillers
    Feb 3 2026
    Think you don’t like thrillers? This episode breaks down Mary Higgins Clark’s cozy suspense and why her books are the gateway thrillers for readers who want intrigue, not nightmares. From emotional tension to classic page-turners, this is suspense you can actually relax into. ⁠Worlds Connect⁠ created the music for our podcast. Books Discussed In Today’s Episode: ⁠Where Are the Children?⁠ by Mary Higgins Clark ⁠A Stranger Is Watching⁠ by Mary Higgins Clark ⁠Before I Say Goodbye⁠ by Mary Higgins Clark ⁠All Around The Town⁠ by Mary Higgins Clark ⁠Some of Us Are Looking⁠ by Carlene O’Connor The Under Suspicion series by Mary Higgins Clark ⁠I’ve Got You Under My Skin⁠ ⁠The Cinderella Murder⁠ ⁠All Dressed In White ⁠ ⁠The Sleeping Beauty Killer ⁠ ⁠Every Breath You Take⁠ ⁠You Don’t Own Me⁠ ⁠Piece Of My Heart ⁠ ⁠It Had To Be You ⁠ The Alvirah & Willy series by Mary Higgins Clark ⁠Weep No More, My Lady⁠ ⁠The Lottery Winner⁠ ⁠All Through The Night⁠ ⁠Deck The Halls⁠ ⁠The Christmas Thief ⁠ ⁠Santa Cruise ⁠ ⁠Dashing Through The Snow ⁠ ⁠I’ll Walk Alone ⁠ ⁠The Lost Years ⁠ ⁠As Time Goes By⁠ ⁠All By Myself, Alone⁠ 50 Book Questions to Ask Your Friends Quiz: Which Chilling Thriller Should You Read Next?
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    45 mins
  • Episode 33 - "I'm So Glad To Live In A World Where There Are Red-Haired Heroines With Big Imaginations”

    Episode 33 - "I'm So Glad To Live In A World Where There Are Red-Haired Heroines With Big Imaginations”
    Jan 13 2026
    In this episode, we head to Avonlea to talk Anne of Green Gables—from laugh-out-loud moments to scenes that quietly break your heart. We delve into character breakdowns and explore some of the central themes of the series. Additionally, we conclude with a spotlight on a lesser-known author whom we believe more readers should be familiar with. The music for our podcast was created by ⁠Worlds Connect⁠. Books and Authors Discussed: ⁠Anne of Green Gables Series⁠ ⁠Marcus Kliewer⁠ ⁠Travis Baldree⁠
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    54 mins
  • Episode 32 - Flipping Through the Pages of 2025

    Episode 32 - Flipping Through the Pages of 2025
    Dec 30 2025
    In today's episode, we will review the past year by discussing how their goals went and our favorite podcast episodes we recorded thus far. We will also be discussing the books that dominated our 2025 reading list and the ones that hit rock bottom. We will be going over how we have taken on the "Anti Brain Rot" reading challenge for 2026, created by ⁠@thisstoryaintover⁠. Anti-Brain Rot Challenge: Full Challenge: ⁠https://youtube.com/shorts/lsg4kBidayU?si=5Vwtn4xH5OAK8gnM⁠Easier Challenge: ⁠https://youtube.com/shorts/R4s5M3vuUro?si=454P8tJrVVbBCn-s⁠ Youtubers Discussed in Today's Episode: Murphy Napier ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@merphynapierreviews⁠ Read, Rant, Review ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@readrantreview⁠ Frankie’s Shelf ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@frankiesshelf⁠ TikTokers Discussed in Today's Episode: @sydneyyybooks ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sydneyyybooks?_r=1&_t=ZP-92dp81jdGvO⁠ @kurryreads ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kurryreads?_r=1&_t=ZP-92dpNDlzJsM⁠ @madisoncanread ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@madisoncanread?_r=1&_t=ZP-92dpF5QE9bq⁠ The music for our podcast was created by Worlds Connect. ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/7sK3LPFcdooM8tJaP3h675?si=ikxVFEacRwWvIVFeTBfOUA⁠⁠
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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