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Welcome to Season 6 Episode 6 of That Pretentious Book Club!

In this episode, the hosts are once again joined by special guest Lacy for an absolutely unhinged deep dive into the YA/NA fantasy Elixir by Hilary Duff (yes—that Hilary Duff). What starts as a seemingly straightforward read quickly spirals into wild theories, wildly different opinions, questionable love interest allegiances, and serious side-eye over who may have actually written this book. Expect hot takes, disbelief, laughter, and zero consensus—just the way we like it.

Pour yourself a cup of tea, raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of Elixir!

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Find this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!

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Welcome to Season 6 Episode 5 of That Pretentious Book Club!

In this episode the hosts return to discuss famous classic The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain—a tale of switched identities, social satire, and boys who definitely should not have been left unsupervised in historic England.

Expect big opinions and some debate, as certain hosts were charmed while others were... skeptical. Join us for a wildly entertaining and occasionally ridiculous discussion of this well-known classic.

Pour yourself a cup of tea, raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain!

Reserve your spot at a Story Sirens Studio Writing Retreat now! https://storysirensstudio.com/retreats

Learn more or plan a visit to Wheezy's bookstore!

https://www.thestoryemporiumandbookshop.com/

Support the show

Find this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!

Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.

Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers and join our writing group on Facebook!


Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.

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Welcome to Season 6 Episode 4 of That Pretentious Book Club!

In this episode the hosts dive without hesitation into Small Favors by Erin A. Craig! This charming gothic retelling of classic fairytale Rumplestiltskin seasoned liberally with elements of horror was a gripping read start to finish. One of the club's most unhinged episodes in a while, you can expect plenty of laughter, questionable tangents, Wheezy's most intense fictional infatuation yet, and discussions over whether the fae can, in fact, be trusted (spoiler: they cannot).

Pour yourself a cup of tea, raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of Small Favors by Erin A. Craig!

Join a team, crush your TBR, and support a new indie bookstore in the Bookshop Read-A-Thon!
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Reserve your spot at the Story Sirens Studio Fall Writing Retreat now! https://storysirensstudio.com/retreats

Help Ash launch her bookstore!
https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/story-emporium-bookshop

Support the show

Find this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!

Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.

Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers and join our writing group on Facebook!


Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.