Welcome to the last episode of 2023 (probably, maybe). We are chatting about retellings, what they are, do we like them, how nuanced are they, what would we like to see. And because it's us, we go on some chaotic journeys along the way.

Let us know your favorite retellings! We are excited to join the 23 for 23 challenge. Learn more here: https://23for23.net/

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Well, get ready to FAN GIRL OUT! Jax and Megs figured out how to buddy read in a way that works for them and the girls started with Marie Maravilla's Toxic Paradise series (books 1&2). Let's just say it now... they are obsessed. Any don't worry. All major spoilers were avoided! Buy "Skeletons of Society" on the author's website https://mariemaravilla.square.site/books#mtTbcz Buy "Syndicate of Sin" on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/a/85480/9798368179711* We are excited to join the 23 for 23 challenge. Learn more here: https://23for23.net/ Thank you for watching! Join us next episode for more books and chaos and don't forget to follow us on instagram at instagram.com/musingovermugs We may earn a commission from bookshop.org*

It's a first for Musings! Jax went to Florida for a wedding to Megs is flying solo! It's a quick episode all about our Holiday Book Swap. Get the details and sign up here: https://www.musingovermugs.com/holiday-book-swap We are excited to join the 23 for 23 challenge. Learn more here: https://23for23.net/ Thank you for listening! Join us next episode for more books and chaos and don't forget to follow us on instagram at instagram.com/musingovermugs

For any gift giving event this year, we're reading books picked out by each other. Up first, it's Megs' birthday and she asked Jax to read the Cat and Mouse Duet by H.D. Carlton. And... well... Jax had some thoughts. Join us for the chaos! Buy "Haunting Adeline" on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/a/85480/9781957635002* Buy "Hunting Adeline" on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/a/85480/9781957635019* We are excited to join the 23 for 23 challenge. Learn more here: https://23for23.net/ Thank you for listening! Join us next episode for more books and chaos and don't forget to follow us on instagram at instagram.com/musingovermugs We may earn a commission from bookshop.org*

Getting drunk and doing stuff, sign us up! Jax and Megs talk all things Mead Mishaps by Kimberly Lemming. We tried to stay spoiler free but let's just say we laughed and loved this series so much. And for sure, the spice is spicing! Also, don't worry, you still have our absolute chaotic moments, like when Megs couldn't pronounce facsimile. Buy Kimberly Lemmings "Mead Mishaps series on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/a/85480/9780316570275* We are excited to join the 23 for 23 challenge. Learn more here: https://23for23.net/ Thank you for listening! Join us next episode for more books and chaos and don't forget to follow us on instagram at instagram.com/musingovermugs We may earn a commission from bookshop.org*

This book made Megs feel all the feels and scared Jax's pets. After meeting at SteamyLit, the ladies immediately picked up "Heartbeat" and didn't put it down until it was done. They react- and of course go one a couple of tangents along the way.

Buy Terreece M. Clarke's "Heartbeat" here https://tinyurl.com/4acawtdk* We are excited to join the 23 for 23 challenge. Learn more here: https://23for23.net/ Thank you for listening! Join us next episode for more books and chaos and don't forget to follow us on instagram at instagram.com/musingovermugs

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Part 2 of Megs and Jax Steamy Lit Con adventure is here! Hear how the weekend ended and what the plans are coming up! We are excited to join the 23 for 23 challenge. Learn more here: https://23for23.net/ Thank you for listening! Join us next episode for more books and chaos and don't forget to follow us on instagram at instagram.com/musingovermugs

WHAT A WEEKEND! Jax and Megs are back from Cali and have so much to say, we had to break it up into two episodes. Check out part one this week and hear about their #Dunkin Debacle at Logan, their first time at Disneyland, day 1 of the conference, and a "She's the Man" reference. We are excited to join the 23 for 23 challenge. Learn more here: https://23for23.net/ Also! The 2023 Summer Read Challenge is on! Sign up here https://www.musingovermugs.com/summer-reading-challenge Thank you for listening! Join us next episode for more books and chaos and don't forget to follow us on instagram at instagram.com/musingovermugs