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We Found Your Next Feminist Witch Book: A Time of Witches.We sat down with the author Madeline Martin to talk about her brand new novel A Time of Witches, a dual-timeline story following an educated widow accused of witchcraft in 1645 Suffolk and a present-day woman in Savannah uncovering her legacy. In this interview we chat about:- Why Madeline wanted to write a witch trial story centered on women's experiences- Writing women who refuse to be silenced- The research behind 17th century witch trials vs. modern parallels- Her writing process and what she hopes readers take from the bookIf you love feminist historical fiction or witchy reads this one's for you.A Time of Witches by Madeline Martin is out now!Connect with Madeline Martin:https://www.instagram.com/madelinemmartin/

AI has infiltrated everything and the book space is no exception, but should you care? In this episode, we're digging into what AI really means for readers. We're talking AI written books, AI's impact on publishing, and the current literary crisis. This isn't a doom episode but it is an important conversation we think all readers should behaving. In this episode:- What AI written books actually look like right now- AI and its impact on your brain- Using books to train AI - Destroying books - Our take on AI in the book space 📲 Follow us on Instagram → / always.bookd 🌐 Visit our website → https://www.alwaysbooked.net

A Court of Silver Flames recap is here! This is everything you need to remember before ACOTAR 6 from ACOSF.
Nesta's story, the Blood Rite, the Valkyries, Koschei, and every plot thread that matters heading into A Court of Splintered Harmony.
If it's been a while since you finished ACOSF (or you just want a spoiler-heavy refresher before the new book), this is the full recap.
We're covering:
- Nesta's arc
- Things to keep in mind for ACOTAR 6
- The Valkyries, Emerie, and Gwyn: the alliances that will matter
- Cassian, the mating bond, and where things actually left off
- Koschei the Desthless
- Every loose thread and theory pointing toward A Court of Splintered Harmony

⚠️ FULL SPOILERS for A Court of Silver Flames and the full Sarah J Maas universe.

💬 What's the ONE thing you most need a reminder on before ACOTAR 6? Drop it below.

🚨 EMERGENCY POD: A Court of Splintered Harmony & A Court of Forgotten Melody — ACOTAR 6 & 7 Titles + Covers Are Here 🚨
SJM dropped the titles, covers, AND blurbs for ACOTAR 6 (A Court of Splintered Harmony) and ACOTAR 7 (A Court of Forgotten Melody) and we could NOT wait to talk about it.
Consider this your deep dive theory guide for both books.We're breaking down every detail: the covers, the titles, the blurbs, and what it all means for where this series is headed. I
f you're a Court of Thorns and Roses fan, this is the reaction video you need.
We're going through:
- The official titles for ACOTAR 6 & 7: A Court of Splintered Harmony and A Court of Forgotten Melody
- First impressions of the covers: symbolism, color choices, and what they might tease- Full blurb breakdown, line by line
- Our theories on what these books mean for the series going forward-
Our completely raw reactions

⚠️ This video has full spoilers for the entire Sarah J Maas universe: ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City.

💬 Drop your first reactions to the covers/titles in the comments!

New to romantasy and don't know where to start? We've got you. 
We’re talking our go-to fantasy romance recommendations for anyone looking to dive into the genre. These are great stories to start with that aren’t too intense but have plenty to love! Whether you're romance-curious or fantasy-curious this is the start pack for you! 
Books mentioned in this episode: 
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole 
The Everlasting by Alix E Harrow 
Serpents and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent 
A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L Jensen 
Crimson Moth/Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli 

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