In this special episode, I am joined by my good friend Marta, who traveled all the way from Latvia to help me dissect the dark, obsessive world of Donna Tartt’s The Secret History.

We’re stepping onto the snowy, elite campus of Hampden College to explore the lives of six Ancient Greek students who took their studies a little too literally. From the 'divine madness' of a ritual gone wrong in the Vermont woods to the cold-blooded murder of one of their own, we’re breaking down the 'why-dunnit' of the century.

Grab a glass of grappa (or just a coffee), put on your favorite wool coat, and join us as we explore why this 30-year-old 'Secret History' is still haunting us today.

It’s been 3 weeks since I have spoken or recorded anything because of one reason (which I talk about in this episode), I talk about priorities and breaks and my future plans. I am excited to come back and record something and to get back to reading.

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In this episode, I am joined again with my dear friend Milan. We dive deep into The Final Empire, the first book in Brandon Sanderson’s legendary Mistborn series. Join us as we explore the world of Allomancy, the rise of Vin and Kelsier, and the brilliant worldbuilding that has made Sanderson one of the most celebrated fantasy authors of our time.

We’ll unpack major themes, character arcs, and the unique magic system that sets Mistborn apart. Whether you’re reading it for the first time or revisiting the story, this discussion is packed with insights, theories, and a few friendly debates along the way.

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