It’s our final episode (!), and we’re discussing A Tempest of Tea, the much anticipated new novel by Hafsah Faizal. We meet Arthie Casimir and her crew who run a tea-house-turned-blood-house called Spindrift in the city of White Roaring. When Spindrift is threatened, Arthie is forced to make alliances and pull off a dangerous heist. There are vampi…

Dr. David B. McWilliams - May 19, 2024

Show announcement: several months ago we decided that it’s time for The Library Coven to come to an end, so this will be our final season. Over the past nearly 6 years we’ve loved making the show and forging connections with folks we never would have met otherwise. But it’s time for our HEAs*. Whether you’re a new listener or someone who’s been wit…

Rev. Jeff McDonald - May 12, 2024

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Dr. David B. McWilliams - May 5, 2024

Dr. David B. McWilliams - May 5, 2024

Today we’re talking about House of Marionne by J. Elle, which introduces us to 17-year-old Quell who has lived an itinerant life with her mother for *reasons* (namely, the forbidden power Quell wields), but is then forced to go directly into the belly of the beast…the magic boarding school at a lavish estate near New Orleans. Will Quell be able to …

Rev. Adam McNeal - April 28, 2024

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Dr. David B. McWilliams - April 21, 2024

Dr. David B. McWilliams - April 14, 2024

In this episode we discuss the first book in the Nampesheweisit series, To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose. We both listened to the audiobook narrated by Charlie Flyte. J starts the show giving it 4.5 stars but revises the rating up to 5 by the end –– this book rocks! Recommend if you like… How to Train Your Dragon ofc Magic school …

Rev. Jeff McDonald - April 7, 2024

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Dr. David B. McWilliams - March 31, 2024

Dr. David B. McWilliams - March 29, 2024

Our season 6 winning streak continues with The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa. We both LOVED the audiobook narrated by the incomparable Vico Ortiz (Jim from Our Flag Means Death). The novel tells the story of Mar, a magical enby/genderqueer/trans-guy whose father made a deal with the literal devil that comes back to haunt everyone. It’s a book a…

Rev. Jeff McDonald - March 24, 2024

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Rev. Adam McNeal - March 17, 2024

Dr. David B. McWilliams - March 17, 2024

Y’all, we’re on a winning streak with the books this season! That Self-Same Metal by Brittany N. Williams is the first book in the Forage and Fracture Saga, and it’s set in 1600s England.. It’s got Fae, Orisha, Shakespeare, a cool magical system, and a gorgeous cover! Get thee to the library for a copy! Recommend if you like… Legendborn and Bloodma…

Dr. David B. McWilliams - March 10, 2024

Dr. David B. Garner - March 3, 2024

Dr. David B. Garner - March 3, 2024

We absolutely loved The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag! This graphic novel is a quick and cute read that digs into the nuances of coming out in various contexts and relationships, among other conflicts (*cough* rich people and their yachts *cough*). And the illustrations are beautiful! Note: k’s audio is a bit weird on this one, but we tr…

Dr. David B. McWilliams - February 25, 2024