In this episode of the Open/Booked Podcast, hosts Tisha and Loren discuss their recent reads, set their reading goals for the year, and delve into anticipated book-to-film adaptations. They also review the Goodreads Choice Awards and engage in a detailed discussion about 'Bride' by Ali Hazelwood, exploring themes of romance, vampire lore, and character dynamics. The episode concludes with a preview of their next episode, where they will cover the sequel, 'Mate.'

In case you're new here, we spoil the books we are discussing so please be sure you're either ok with spoilers, or have read the book to avoid learning details you might not want. Also we cuss like sailors, on leave (IYKYK) so if any of that makes you uncomfortable please skip this one.

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Welcome to another episode of the Open/Booked podcast! In this episode, hosts Tisha Flowers and Loren Williams discuss their current reads, set reading goals for the year, and share their latest book hauls. They dive into the themes of friendship and love in Emily Henry's 'People We Meet on Vacation,' analyze the characters, and reflect on the upcoming movie adaptation. The conversation also touches on the importance of travel and the anticipation it brings, alongside personal resolutions for a more intentional reading experience.

In case you're new here, we spoil the books we are discussing so please be sure you're either ok with spoilers, or have read the book to avoid learning details you might not want. Also we cuss like sailors, on leave (IYKYK) so if any of that makes you uncomfortable please skip this one.

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"All Things Book" doc that is constantly updated with new arrivals coming soon! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pcUEE-SHCpfN8re5-RZWpgq3bLEepHJPhjkcNmZB3EU/edit?usp=sharing

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In this episode of Open/Booked, Tisha and Loren discuss the book 'Alchemised' by Sen Lin Yu, sharing their reading experiences and thoughts on the book's themes, character development, and comparisons to the author's previous work, 'Manacled'. They delve into the complexities of the story, including the portrayal of trauma, the role of magic, and the impact of adaptations on literature. The conversation also touches on upcoming book adaptations and recommendations for future reads.

TW: discussion of rape in the book as well as deception, alchemy, and magic. In case you're new here, we spoil the books we are discussing so please be sure you're either ok with spoilers, or have read the book to avoid learning details you might not want. Also we cuss like sailors, on leave (IYKYK) so if any of that makes you uncomfortable please skip this one.

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Reddit Thread we discuss in the episode: https://www.reddit.com/r/Romantasy/comments/1ookh6v/rantspoilers_the_huge_plot_hole_in_alchemised/?share_id=9skoYxbzh_hP4SUO82TdD&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf&utm_source=share&utm_term=4&seeker-session=true

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