It is nothing new that authors are being tagged in negative reviews, but the practice of inviting an author into a conversation where their book is criticized harshly doesn't seem to be going away. We've seen so many posts addressing this online that we wanted to sit down and have a chat about it.

Should authors be tagged in negative reviews? Should authors be tagged in any review? What is the best use of our online bookish platforms and how can we cultivate an atmosphere that allows for all voices to be heard while being considerate of others? It all comes down to ettiquette and taking the time to ask ourselves a few questions before we post.

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"To read a book in college, it helps to have read a book in high school." This quote, taken from an article in The Atlantic, fuels our discussion on why modern-day college students are struggling to keep up with their college reading assignments and what this means for our communities, our society, and the future of academics.

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Bestselling author Daniel Willcocks joins us for a conversation about scary stories, their origins, why we love them, and how they help us navigate the world. Daniel also gives us some excellent recommendations to add to our spooky reading lists. Have you read any of the books mentioned? Let us know!

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Books and authors mentioned in this episode:

The Redemption of Morgan Bright by Chris Panatier

The Troop by Nick Cutter

The Queen by Nick Cutter

Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones

The Reformatory by Tananarive Due

The Ritual by Adam Nevill

When Winter Comes by Daniel Willcocks

Dream by Daniel Willcocks

Fear of Clowns: A Horror Anthology short story compilation

It's spooky season and we are tackling horror in our ongoing genre series. What is horror? Why do we need it? Is it for everyone? These are just a few questions we attempt to answer in this very special October episode. Horror has so many layers and can be much deeper than it appears on the surface. Join our conversation as we take a closer look at the stories and authors that often keep us up at night.

Do you read horror? What are you favorites? Let us know on the socials and send us an email. We want to hear from you!

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Books and Authors mentioned in this episode: (and a few extra we forgot to mention)

Stephen King (of course!)

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison

Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

The Walking Dead (graphic novels)

S. A. Cosby

The Girl Next Door by Jack Ketchum

Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones

The Spite House by Johnny Compton

R. L. Stine

Paul Tremblay

Final Girls by Riley Sager

Alma Katsu

Also check out Mother Horror's (aka Sadie Hartmann) 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered.

Angela and Sarah discuss the benefits of both modern and classic literature and how reading develops empathy and offers valuable insight into social conversations.

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How do you find a writing routine that works for you? Have you tried different routines? This week Angela and Sarah tackle the way we get those words on the page and what to do if your current routine isn't working for you.

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*A brief note about this episode. When we recorded, hurricane Helene had just rolled in and had not yet impacted North Carolina, East Tennessee, and surrounding areas. In the aftermath of such loss and suffering, we are deeply grieved. Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this tragedy. We will continue to keep these communities in our thoughts and prayers.

We've all been there, a dreaded slump. This week's episode is about the low seasons of life that impact our creativity and inevitably affect our reading and writing habits. Join Angela and Sarah as they work through ways to approach and handle these slower ebbs of life. Find encouragment in listening to their own stories of dealing with these difficult moments.

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We love a beautifully written memoir. On this episode we discuss why we love reading them, why you should be reading them if you aren't already, and some of our favorites. Human connection begins with stories and memoirs relate the human experience in a way that draws empathy and better understanding. What are some of your favorite memoirs?

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A list of books mentioned in today's episode will be added soon.