Literary Nonsense Book Club
Three gals who love reading books and talking nonsense. Join the hosts, Sarah Jane, Emily, and Serena each episode as they discuss one literary work at a time. Follow us on Instagram at @LiteraryNonsenseBookClub. E-mail us: LiteraryNonsenseBookClub@gmail.com. Happy Reading!
Episodes
Episode 79 - Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid
Send us Fan MailPotentially our most chaotic episode yet? Sarah Jane is in full fan girl mode trying to explain the plot of this book to Emily. It was indeed a challenge and quite honestly Shane & Ilya have won Sarah Jane's heart and taken over her life at this point. Should we do the rest of the Game Changers series?! Should Sarah Jane never try to explain a plot again? (I mean, yes. I t
Episode 78 - 2025 Reading Review
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Sarah Jane and Emily as they reflect on the past year. Listen now to find out their favourite reads of the year. They also talk about their reading goals and how meaningful (or not) those goals are. To top it all off, there's a fun game that the listeners can play along to!Thank you so much for listening in 2025 and cheers to more books and more episodes in 2026!
Episode 77 - Sacrifice by Avianna Bishop (with Special Guests!)
Send us Fan MailHappy holidays listeners!We know we've been MIA for a hot minute, but we are so excited to be able to share a recent conversation Sarah Jane and Emily had with debut author Avianna Bishop and her co-conspirator, and editor, Paige Vandop about their recent book "Sacrifice".Do you love an adventure? How about an impossible task? The fae? Then this could be a good book
Episode 76 - You Can't Take the Truth by J.L. Witterick (With Special Guest!)
Send us Fan MailWelcome! This episode, we’re thrilled to have author J.L. Witterick join us to chat about her dystopian YA romance novel, You Can’t Take the Truth. We talk about everything from what inspired the story, to the characters we love, and how she crafted such an emotionally rich, twisty tale. Let us know in the comments if you would take THE TRUTH!Follow J. L. Witterick:www.witterickboo
Episode 75 - Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join us as we discuss one of Emily's favourite comfort reads, Mistress of Rome. This book really has it all! History? Check! Romance? Check! Violence? Check! Political plotting? Check! The BEST villain ever? CHECK! Get cozy and give this one a listen and then see if you can guess which one of us wrote this blurb. P.S. Let us know if you want Emily's cut of this e
Episode 74 - Persuasion by Jane Austen
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join us as we discuss the literary classic, Persuasion! Emily, Sarah Jane, and Serena discuss their favourite characters, favourite tropes, favourite names, and how attractive they would be by Bath standards. Place your bets now on how much of this story Sarah Jane retained on the first read! (Spoiler: not much but she is feeling good about a re-read). We also SWOON over C
Episode 73 - Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun
Send us Fan MailWelcome and Happy Pride Month! Join Sarah Jane, Serena, and Emily as they discuss the queer contemporary romance, Here We Go Again. We talk about everything from drag queens to long lost loves to ADHD to found families and more! We hope you buckle up and enjoy this death trip centric episode!Follow us on instagram:@LiteraryNonsenseBookClubE-mail Us:LiteraryNonsenseBookClub@gmail.co
Episode 72 - Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa
Send us Fan MailHappy Pride Month listeners! To kick off June, we are diving into Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa — a bold and beautifully queer retelling of Pride and Prejudice set in 19th-century London. Say farewell to Elizabeth Bennet, and give a warm welcome to Oliver Bennet, a trans teen navigating society, selfhood, and a seriously swoon-worthy Mr. Darcy. Also, Mr. Collins is way more vill
Episode 71 - The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join us (and our very special guest, Sophie) as we discuss the sci-fi hit, The Ministry of Time. Did you also fall in love with Commander Gore? Why was the protagonist's name never mentioned on page? Would you go clubbing with Margaret? Are you team bureaucracy or team ex-pats? Listen now to hear our answers to these burning question and more! And please, leave your a
Episode 70 - Sphere by Michael Crichton
Send us Fan MailThis week we're discussing Sphere, by the prolific author who gave us Jurassic Park: Michael Crichton! Join Sarah Jane, Emily, and Serena as they dive deep below the sea and deeeeep into the genre of Science Fiction!Follow us on Instagram:@LiteraryNonsenseBookClubE-mail us:LiteraryNonsenseBookClub@gmail.com(We take book requests!)Happy Reading!
Episode 69 - Earth, Wolf and Fire by Maggie Francis (with Maggie Francis!)
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join the LNBC gals and they discuss the second book in the Eliza Falls series with author extraordinaire, Maggie Francis! We are thrilled to have Maggie back on the podcast as part of Indie April! This book is all about were-labrador, Tate and his earthy witch Ulla. Their love story is adorable, hilarious, saucy, and a little bit scary at the end! Eek! We discuss all the i
Episode 68 - Finding Forever by Valentina Burns (with Valentina Burns!)
Send us Fan MailGive a warm LNBC welcome back to our threepeat guest, Valentina Burns, as we discuss her book Finding Forever! In this episode, we return to the Rose City to follow Joel and Lucy's story of how a life-long friendship turned into a whirlwind romance, a heart-breaking estrangement, and a second chance at happily ever after! Follow Valentina:Instagram: @ValentinaBurnsWritesTiktok
Episode 67 - Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Sarah-Jane, Serena, and Emily as they discuss the romantasy novel, Throne of the Fallen. This book was recommended by the internet as one to read if you wished Rhysand from ACOTAR was more evil. Sign us up! But was Envy really a villain? What makes a good villain? Why did Camilla keep her secret for so long?! And most importantly, how did the magic system work in this
Episode 66 - A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Sarah Jane, Serena, and Emily as they begrudgingly discuss the third novel in the wildy popular ACOTAR series. Does anything happen in this novel? Or does EVERYTHING happen in this novel? You be the judge. How hot is Jurian now that he's not an eyeball? When will Nesta get over herself and jump Cassian's bones - I mean learn to fight? Where did Feyre learn t
Episode 65 - Peaches & Honey by R. Raeta
Send us Fan MailSome are born with immortality, some achieve immortality, and some have immortality thrust upon them. If you had the choice to be immortal, would you? And if you didn't have the choice, what would you do forever? Join Sarah Jane, Serena, and Emily as they discuss these questions, and more, inspired by our unanimously enjoyed reading of Peaches & Honey by R. Raeta.Follow us
Episode 64 - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena, Sarah Jane, and Emily as they discuss the literary classic, Pride and Prejudice. Listen now as we discuss how Jane Austen is the MOTHER of all romance and created the very tropes that are still popular today. We fangirl over Mr. Darcy, we cringe at Mr. Collins, we award Lady Catherine for the most dramatic performance, and more! Grab a cup of tea and get cozy
Episode 63 - Jesse's Girl by Hannah Brixton (with Special Guest!)
Send us Fan MailWelcome! This episode is the kick off to our 4th season! Can you believe it?! And we have such a special episode for you! This episode features not only the regular co-hosts you've come to know and (hopefully) love - Sarah Jane and Serena - but also our brand new third co-host, Emily! You may remember her as a guest on a few previous episodes but she's back as a permanent
Episode 62 - 2024 Reading Review
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane for their last episode of 2024! As is tradition, we discuss our favourite and least favourite reads of the year - some of which you may even recognize from previous podcast episodes. New this year, we played a little Book Oscars award ceremony - listeners can play along too! Grab your cup of tea, get cozy, and listen in as we recap this year for
Episode 61 - Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they discuss the wildly popular contemporary romance, Love in the Time of Serial Killers. Were there any serial killers? Why was Phoebe so cruel to everyone in her life? How heavy was that desk?! Take a listen to find the answers to these burning questions and more!Follow us on instagram:@LiteraryNonsenseBookClubE-mail us:LiteraryNonsenseBookC
Episode 60 - On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane in this passionate and dramatic episode of our Bridgerton book series breakdown, as we dive into On the Way to the Wedding, the thrilling and romantic conclusion to Julia Quinn's beloved series. This time, it's Gregory Bridgerton's turn to find love — and it seems to be just as easy as the rest of his life so far.With a compelling
Episode 59 - Code Name Butterfly by Embassie Susberry
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane for their Remembrance Day episode as they discuss the war-time historical fiction novel, Code Name Butterfly. This book even featured an old friend that we had previously read about, Josephine Baker! #LestWeForgetFollow us on instagram:@LiteraryNonsenseBookClubE-mail us:LiteraryNonsenseBookClub@gmail.com(We take book requests!)Happy Reading!
Episode 58 - The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they try yet another murder mystery. Thankfully, we were not alone on this literary journey as we have long time listener/first time guest, Sophie, here to help us discuss this novel. Is this the book that made Sarah Jane a murder mystery fan? Listen now to hear our thoughts on Ben (they aren't promising), the big twists (and turns), the
Episode 57 - Ghost Train by Natalie Jacobsen (WITH SPECIAL GUEST!)
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as the delve into the world of Kyoto circa 1877. We are extra excited to announce that we were able to speak with the author, Natalie Jacobsen, to discuss her debut novel, Ghost Train. We had a lovely time chatting all things Ghost Train, Japanese Folklore, and more! Please note: there are some minor spoilers in this episode and Ghost Train is se
Episode 56 - Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they read the second book in the popular Red Queen series. You may recall that we had a special guest by the name of Sammi in our Red Queen episode and she's back! Join us as we discuss what a buffer book this felt like, our new favourite characters, and the ever expanding love triangle (or is it a square now?) with Mare and her suitors.
Episode 55 - Book Editing with Olivia Helps Writers
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane for this highly anticipated episode where we chat with Olivia, book editor extraordinaire! How many times in previous episodes have you heard us say "I wish we had an editor to ask!" WELL NOW WE DO! From the first draft to the final polish, Olivia shares invaluable tips and insider secrets on how authors can elevate their writing and ma
Episode 54 - Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they go waaaay back in time reading the prehistoric epic, Clan of the Cave Bear. Our friends absolutely adored and highly recommended this book. While we might have been bogged down by the overwhelming amount of detailed descriptions and also struggled to remove our 2024 glasses for this one, we can see how this novel is beloved by so many rea
Episode 53 - Rescued by the Single Dad by Whitley Cox (WITH SPECIAL GUEST!)
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they discuss the contemporary romance novel, Rescued by the Single Dad by Whitley Cox. But they aren't just discussing this one with each other as Whitley herself joined us for this episode! We had a blast discussing how Whitley began writing, the real life inspiration for the fictional San Camanez island, which celebrity we would like to
Episode 52 - Of Mates and Magic by Maggie Francis (WITH SPECIAL GUEST!)
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they discuss the hilarious and saucy paranormal romance, Of Mates and Magic. We are thrilled to have the author herself, Maggie Francis, join us for this episode! We discuss Maggie's adorable real life meet cute, what it's like being a lifelong artist, her writing process, how this book came to be, and much much more! This episode wa
Episode 51 - The Sisters Brothers by Patrick DeWitt
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they discuss the award winning "Western" novel, The Sisters Brothers. This book has an interesting backstory of how it came to be on this podcast. We also aren't entirely sure what constitutes a Western. There were horses (#PoorTub #RIP), guns, and lots of gold! So we guess that counts? Let us know!Follow us on instagram:@Litera
Episode 50 - It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they venture back to the ton! That's right - we are back with the 7th book of the Bridgerton Series, much to Serena's dismay. This story features Hyacinth (or an Eloise 2.0 if you ask us) and Lady Danbury. Oh, and a devilishly handsome rake named Gareth. There's fancy balls, a late night rendez-vous, a mysterious Italian diary,
Episode 49 - A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Are you surprised we continued the Acotar series?! So are we. Join Serena and Sarah Jane (AND THE RETURN OF THE RANDOM WOMAN!) as we discuss A Court of Mist and Fury. Is Tampon still completely insufferable? Is Feyre still a spoiled brat? Is Shadow Daddy still the most attractive man on earth? (Hint, yes. Yes, he is). HOW SPICY WAS THE INFAMOUS CHAPTER 55?! We are here to
Episode 48 - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they try reading another thriller. But was it really a thriller? We would say no. But it sure was popular on tiktok so we had to see what all the hype was about. Would you be able to not speak a word for six years? We definitely would not be able to. Why was Theo so creepy from the start? Why did Serena feel like this book took place in a pas
Episode 47 - Guardian Outcast by G. J. Ogden
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they once again try to enjoy the Sci-Fi genre. This book features some Scooby-Doo Villains, Spaceships, Flying Taxis, Really Cool Leather Jackets, a HOSTEL, and more! Shoutout to our good friend, Tasha, for recommending this one - we really wish we could have liked this one as much as you! Give this one a read then please let us know who you t
Episode 46 - Yellowface by R. F. Kuang
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they discuss the wildly popular, Yellowface! We've seen this one floating around the internet for ages and finally decided to read it. We are certainly glad we did. This book was filled with "WTF" moments. So sit down, grab a cup of tea and a snack (certainly not pancakes!) and take a listen. Follow us on instagram:@LiteraryNons
Episode 45 - Finding Freedom by Valentina Burns (WITH VALENTINA BURNS!)
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they discuss the contemporary romance, Finding Freedom....with the author herself, Valentina Burns! We are super excited to have Valentina back on the podcast to talk about her latest book, the amazing fundraiser she has coming up for the month of May, and even to divulge some spoilers from her upcoming novel! Eek! It's always a lovely ti
Episode 44 - Hey Jude by Hannah Brixton (with SPECIAL GUESTS!)
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they discuss the contemporary romance, Hey Jude! This is a very special episode as we have not one, but TWO special guests! We are thrilled to feature author, Hannah Brixton, and narrator, Benjamin Sands on this episode. We discuss all things Hey Jude (including the inspiration for the title character, flannel shirts, neurodivergent characters
Episode 43 - Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they discuss the YA Fantasy hit, Red Queen. But wait! There's more! This episode, our co-hosts are joined by a long time friend and fan of the show, Sammi! Listen to find out how this book was selected, what we would do if we have special powers, and which character deserved an Oscar for their performance. Follow us on instagram:@Literary
Episode 42 - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they discuss the wildly popular, Lessons in Chemistry! Was a dog our favourite character? Perhaps. How many times did we scream at this book in rage? Too many to count. Did we shed any tears? Most definitely (and not just Sarah Jane this time). Follow us on instagram:@LiteraryNonsenseBookClubE-mail us: LiteraryNonsenseBookClub@gmail.com(We tak
Episode 41 - Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they discuss another murder mystery. This novel follows a family of killers during their reunion at a ski resort. What could possibly go wrong? Be prepared for a lot of characters, a lot of drama, and a lot of death. This is also a book in which Sarah Jane became a passenger princess to the plot.Follow us on instagram:@LiteraryNonsenseBookClub
Episode 40 - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they delve into the very popular novel, the Midnight Library. Would we want to read our own Book of Regrets? Would your life be improved by making different choices? What could you have accomplished in another life? Which of Nora's lives would we most like to live in? Listen now to find out! Follow us on instagram:@LiteraryNonsenseBookClu
Episode 39 - A Holly Jolly Ever After by Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they kick off their third season with a return to Christmas Notch! We might have meant to have this episode released during Christmastime, but now you can enjoy a taste of the holiday season in February! This is a spicy contemporary romance featuring a former child star and ex-boyband member as they both try to revamp their careers by starring
Episode 38 - 2023 Reading Review
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they look back at the year of 2023. We discuss our top five favourite and least favourite books read - many of which were featured podcast episodes! We also discuss reading goals and how many books we read this year. This little podcast accomplished a lot this year and we are here to give the highlights! There's also a special shoutout an
Episode 37 - The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they discuss the thrilling spy romance, The Blonde Identity! When we say this book was an absolute hoot and a delight, we mean it! The book has mistaken identities, double agents, action packed fight scenes, one bed on the river cruise, and murder by négligée. This is also the second book in a row that heavily features the wearing of tight lea
Episode 36 - Dirty Like Me by Jaine Diamond
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they discuss the rock star romance novel, Dirty Like Me. With a title like that, you know it's going to be spicy! And it was! We loved this novel and the fact that it was set in Vancouver, BC. This book has something for everyone including a super hot rock star with a heart of gold who looks amazing in a pair of leather pants...oh wait wa
Episode 35 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane and a random woman as they discuss the best-selling YA fantasy novel, ACOTAR. We have seen this book everywhere and have constantly being told we should read it - so we did. If several hundred year age gaps and zero chemistry between romantic leads are your cup of tea, then you will probably love this book. The random woman, aka Emily, is our spe
Episode 34 - Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Sarah Jane and Serena as we discuss the last (possibly?) novel in the Grishverse, Rule of Wolves. Of course, Serena couldn't get enough of Nikolai and Sarah Jane was squealing at the return of the Darkling. This book pretty much had everything you could ask for. There was war, scheming, political discussions, romance, action, adventure, robbery, murder, and more!
Episode 33 - Finding Home by Valentina Burns (WITH SPECIAL GUEST!)
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they discuss the contemporary romance novel, Finding Home...with special guest, Valentina Burns! That's right! We not only have our very first guest on the episode but our first guest is the actual author of the book we are discussing. We switched up the format a bit for this episode but we hope you enjoy the insight and change of perspec
Episode 32 - Stay in My Swamp by G.M. Fairy
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as we return to the swamp that brought us the epic love story of Beck and Liona. That's right - there is a sequel! This wasn't even technically requested but we thought we would go ahead and read it anyway. Was that a mistake? You tell us! We know one thing for certain...we will never be able to look at Pinocchio the same.Follow us on i
Episode 31 - King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they return once again to the Grishaverse! Of course, Serena was very excited about this book as it heavily features King Nikolai. But, the King of Scars is still haunted by some damage done by Sarah Jane's favourite, the Darkling. Also, is the Darkling REALLY dead? This book also uncovers Zoya's past, introduces us to a loveable new
Episode 30 - Get in My Swamp by G.M. Fairy
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they travel to the swamps of Florida where a secret magical city exists. If you have ever wondered what it would be like to read about an ogre and a human having romantic and sexual relations...well look no further. This is the book for you! While this story wasn't our cup of tea, it was specifically requested by a listener. Since we lov
Episode 29 - When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they return to the Bridgerverse! This book features Francesca Bridgerton, a young widow ready to return to the marriage market. But of course, the hottest bachelor of the ton with a rakish reputation just so happens to have been pinning over Francesca for years! And he's also her dead husband's cousin/bff...so that complicates matter
Episode 28 - Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as we discuss the adorable rom com that is Red, White, and Royal Blue! We loved this queer romance featuring a light enemies to lovers trope, political aspirations, a bi-awakening, and a $75,000.00 wedding cake. Oh and some potentially evil turkeys - we can't forget about those! This was a super enjoyable read (although the chapters were so
Episode 27 - City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they return with the second book from the Mortal Instruments Series. Thankfully, the second book was better than the first. Not sure we could have handled Clary 24/7 again. Valentine is back and more evil than ever...and still keen on reciting the bad guy monologue detailing his entire plan to anyone who will listen! We also meet some new char
Episode 26 - Q & A
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Sarah Jane and Serena as they answer questions sent in by the listeners! Tune in to find out how many books we have read, what our bookshelves look like, and our hot takes on classic novels! This was a super fun episode and we would love to do another in the future. Follow us on instagram:@LiteraryNonsenseBookClubE-mail us:LiteraryNonsenseBookClub@gmail.com(We take bo
Episode 25 - The Witch's Daughter by Paula Brackston
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they discuss a book they found from a google search. Listen, we needed a palette cleanser after the last episode so here we go. This book has magic, time jumps, a creepy man stalking a woman for centuries, war time battles, and a wee bit of romance in there as well. This is one of the few books on the podcast so far that we have both enjoyed!
Episode 24 - Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
Send us Fan MailWelcome! We did it. We finally read the literary phenom that took the world by storm back in 2011. As suspected, we had many thoughts about this novel. Listen in to hear us discuss the big questions such as "What colour is dark copper?", "How can Ana be so uncoordinated yet a marvel on the dance floor?", "Why wouldn't you take your shoes off after a ru
Episode 23 - Bunnicula by Deborah & James Howe AND Sprite's Secret by Tracey West
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they discuss not ONE, but TWO books in this episode. That's right! We are talking about books that left an impression on us as children. For Serena, that was Bunnicula (but also some other book with a basset hound that evidently was not Bunnicula) and for Sarah Jane it was Sprite's Secret (because who wouldn't want to live in a
Episode 22 - City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as the delve into the Shadow World! There are warlocks, vampires, werewolves, demons, and incest! Yes, you read that correctly. This is the first book in the very popular Mortal Instruments series. Listen in as we ask the very serious questions about Clary's intelligence level and the logistics of carriage glamours. While Serena is re-readin
Episode 21 - Bookish Chat
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as we discuss our favourite topic...books! In this episode we will cover such matters as: book formats, DNF-ing books, different POVs, annotating books, and much more! Grab a cup of tea, take a seat, and take a listen!Follow us on Instagram:@LiteraryNonsenseBookClubE-mail us:LiteraryNonsenseBookClub@gmail.com(We take book requests!)Happy Reading!
Episode 20 - Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane this week as we finish the Six of Crows duology! This book was a roller coaster of emotions and still makes us cry. Will we ever forgive Leigh for what she put us through in this novel? We're not sure. But what we are sure of is that Kaz and the crew are back and ready to outsmart everyone in Ketterdam. Which is good, because everyone in Ket
Episode 19 - To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they take a trip to the ton with the fifth book in the Bridgerton regency romance series. That's right, we are skipping books 1-4 and jumping right in with Eloise's story. This book features overbearing brothers, a 90 day fiancé-esque romance, a set of prankster twins, and a leading man with his very own vocation! But we know the qu
Episode 18 - Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they venture back to the Grishaverse! There may be no Darkling or Prince Nikolai but it is safe to say that we both LOVED Six of Crows (way more than the Shadow and Bone Trilogy). Buckle up, because this is an adventurous read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There's also some cute romances but that's not as large a part
Episode 17 - The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they take yet another stab at a murder mystery novel. This book features several beloved Jane Austen characters as they attend a month-long house party at the Knightley's. But of course, some drama and murder (not so) quickly ensues. As usual, Serena and Sarah Jane are here to answer such burning questions as: what was really happening in
Episode 16 - Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they finally discuss a book by one of their favourite authors, Talia Hibbert! Tune in to hear how the queen of contemporary romance fares with her first YA rom com novel. This book features teenagers who actually behave and are treated as teenagers, adorable crushes, and several treks into the wilderness. We would also like to say THANK YOU to
Episode 15 - Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Send us Fan MailWelcome! We are kicking off the 2023 season with the classic novel, Little Women. Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they discuss, as always, the most important parts of this piece of beloved literature. For example, how old is Mr. Brooke? How poor are the Marches? Is Jo really that unattractive?! How annoying can Amy be? Is Aunt March secretly the best character in this whole story? W
Episode 14 - 2022 Reading Review
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they discuss the literary highs and lows of 2022. In this episode, you can hear our favourite and least favourite books read (spoiler: some are ones on the podcast!), our favourite episodes, our reading goals, and more! There is also a special announcement about the future of Literary Nonsense Book Club that you won't want to miss. We wou
Episode 13 - The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they discuss the podcast's very first horror novel: The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks. This book includes murder (x3), lots of animal cruelty, alcohol detecting farts, and a giant kite. What more could you possibly want in a novel? This book was recommended to us by our co-worker...we may or may not continue to read her recommendations. If t
Episode 12 - A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join us as we cozy up for a holiday romance with A Merry Little Meet Cute. This book has everything from a washed up boy band bad boy (try saying that three times fast!), a porn star, old timey breeches, sugar cookie flavoured lube, lots of boning (and we don't mean in the corsets...), and One Direction?! This book was quite the read and we think this episode is quite
Episode 11 - Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy by Damien Lewis
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join us this week as we venture for this first time (on this podcast) into the realm of non-fiction! Serena and Sarah Jane discuss the newly released Agent Josephine which if you ask Sarah Jane should have been called Agent Jack. Josephine Baker was an incredible triple threat performer which actually helped make her a brilliant spy during WWII. There's action, romanc
Episode 10 - Bookish Delights
Send us Fan MailWelcome to our tenth podcast episode! Wahoo! In this episode, Serena and Sarah Jane discuss their bookish delights. Most of which are just the opposite of the items from the bookish pet peeves episode but there are some new ones in there. The list is pretty long so take a seat, grab a cup of tea, and get cozy. And don't forget to let us know your bookish delights!Follow us on
Episode 9 - By Any Other Name by Lauren Kate
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join us this episode as we finally discuss our first romance book, By Any Other Name. Although, we may not agree this book fits in the romance genre. Take a listen and let us know if you think this counts as a romance and if you agree with Lanie's reaction during the BIG REVEAL. We certainly didn't. Follow us on instagram:@LiteraryNonsenseBookClubE-mail us:Litera
Episode 8 - Ayoade on Ayoade: A Cinematic Odyssey by Richard Ayoade
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join co-hosts Serena and Sarah Jane as they discuss the comical piece of literature, Ayoade on Ayoade by none other than Mr. Richard Ayoade. This book left us at a loss for words which is not an easy feat! Even so, we still did manage to talk about it for 27 minutes which makes this our shortest episode to date (and likely the one with the most nonsensical content). If you
Episode 7 - Dead Dead Girls by Nekesa Afia
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join us this episode as we delve into the murder mystery, Dead Dead Girls. This is the debut novel by Nekesa Afia and there are certainly a lot of dead dead girls in it! How many dead dead girls? So many that we lost count. Seriously, there were a lot of dead dead girls. Was there anything else? Well, you'll have to take a listen to find out!Follow us on instagram:@Li
Episode 6 - Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join us this episode as we discuss the conclusion of the Shadow and Bone trilogy, Ruin and Rising. Yes, this is the end. That means we have no further excuses to share excessive posts of the Darkling on social media. (Do we need to have an excuse to do that?) This episode is filled with such philosophical questions such as "How do they poop in the caves?", "
Episode 5 - Bookish Pet Peeves
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Have you ever wondered what two book loving gals hate about books? Join us this episode as Serena and Sarah-Jane discuss their biggest bookish pet peeves. Deckled edges anyone? The worst! What about unresolved plot lines? Atrocious. And don't even get us started on under-developed characters! Let us know your bookish pet peeves!Follow us on instagram:@LiteraryNonsense
Episode 4 - Dune by Frank Herbert
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join us this episode as Serena and Sarah Jane discuss the sci-fi classic, Dune, in extensive detail. Yes, we didn't miss a single thing that happened in this book. Not one at all. We cover such enticing topics such as "Why is Paul so boring?" and "Is there a spin off book about Lady Jessica, because there should be!" While we may have dozed off whe
Episode 3 - Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
Send us Fan MailWelcome! Join us this episode as we discuss Siege and Storm, the second novel in the Shadow and Bone trilogy. We meet the swoon-worthy Prince Nikolai which means Mal has officially dropped off the radar. The Darkling returns (yay!). We also debate about the appearance of the sea whip and the presence of a moustache. Follow us on instagram:@LiteraryNonsenseBookClubE-mail us:Literary
Episode 2 - Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Send us Fan MailWelcome to our second episode! We are so glad you decided to stick around and give us another chance. We really think you will enjoy this episode. Well, if you enjoy a centuries old, dark haired, morally grey villain, then you will. Let us know if you are team The Darkling or Team Mal. Honestly, is there a Team Mal? Seems like it might be in the same category as Big Foot and the Lo
Episode 1 - We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
Send us Fan MailWelcome to our very first episode! Join Serena and Sarah Jane as they discuss the YA mystery, We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. We may talk nonsense but we won't be lying about our thoughts on this novel. TW: drug use, underage drinking, death, self-harm, racismFollow us on instagram @LiteraryNonsenseBookClubSend us an e-mail: LiteraryNonsenseBookClub@gmail.com (we take book reque
