Today's episode is all about one of Jenessa's favorite childhood books, Ella Enchanted! Listen along as Jenessa and Marissa discuss middle grade literature, ogres, diaries, and magic!

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Marissa and Jenessa discuss the origins of the classic fairytale, Cinderella, as well as the many movie and book adaptations that have been made throughout the years. What version of Cinderella is your favorite?

Content Warning - (via discussion of the Brothers Grimm fairytale) bodily harm, death, murder, abuse

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This week we discuss the Oscar winning short film, Hair Love, and the picture book that came shortly after. Make sure you watch the short film and listen along!

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We Review Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder

We Watched Nightbitch

We Review How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan

We Watched How Stella Got Her Groove Back

We Discuss Dinner with Vampires on @stories.and.spoilers.podcast

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Join Jenessa and her two favorite bird nerds, Marissa and Delaney, as they discuss the 2025 Hallmark adaptation, Adventures in Love and Birding.

Check out Delaney's outdoor adventure tour, Out To Sea Expedition Company!

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It's the bird nerd special! We have not one, but TWO returning guests! Marissa and Delaney join us to discuss Birding with Benefits by Sarah T. Dubb!

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Jenessa and Amanda finish their trio of The Sea of Monster episodes with an episode all about Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Season 2.

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Ahoy! Join Jenessa and Amanda as they dive into the 2013 adaptation, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters.

Make sure to check out the Patreon exclusive video where Jenessa and Amanda discover their godly parent!

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Jenessa and Amanda return to the world of Percy Jackson. We reread The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan and had a blast! Listen to hear our full thoughts on one of our childhood favorite books!

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