We're celebrating Christmas early with this month's book club pick: Three Holidays and A Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin & Marissa Stapley, as recommended to us by our local Christmas Romance expert (the only tick of approval we need!).

Join us as we discuss the holiday season and share everything about this small-town novel that made us fall back in love with festivities, family and friendship.

 
Watch the full episode on YouTube: @AmyAndBookclub
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Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single "Same Old" here. 

We're celebrating Christmas early with this month's book club pick: Three Holidays and A Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin &amp; Marissa Stapley, as recommended to us by our local Christmas Romance expert (the only tick of approval we need!).
Join us as we discuss the holiday season and share everything about this small-town novel that made us fall back in love with festivities, family and friendship.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Watch the full episode on YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@amyandbookclub?si=tNwaMcQpfgU6c8Uc">@AmyAndBookclub</a></li>
<li>Follow the Amy &amp; Podcast on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amyandbookclub?igsh=OHZtZjd5NG5wNTd3">@amyandbookclub</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Join the Amy &amp; Bookclub: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/169K69qXsh/">Amy &amp; Bookclub</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow Amy Matthews on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor/">@amymatthewsauthor</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow Amy Barry on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor/">@amybarryauthor</a></li>
<li>Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single "Same Old" <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7tmb12L3NfS3utyBbazqiR">here</a>.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

BOOK CLUB: Three Holidays and A Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin & Marissa Stapley

Holiday season is upon us! Today, Amy, Abby, and Harry are joined by returning special guest Kathleen Stanley a.k.a The Christmas Expert. Observe as Kathleen works her magic on the Grinches of the group by breaking down what Christmas fiction means to people and what, at its core, this holiday should really be about. Anybody else have a list of new Christmas Romance movies to binge, or is it just me?

LINKS

🎵 Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single SAME OLD here.

🎄 Where to find Kathleen Stanley:
INSTAGRAM is here.
Most recent publication is here.

🎅 Our Socials: 
INSTAGRAM is here.
FACEBOOK is here.
TIKTOK is here.

🤶 Where to find Amy:
Amy Matthews on IG here.
Amy Barry on IG here.
Amy Matthews / Amy Barry on FACEBOOK here.
WEBSITE is here.

Thank you so much for listening! 💞

Holiday season is upon us! Today, Amy, Abby, and Harry are joined by returning special guest Kathleen Stanley a.k.a The Christmas Expert. Observe as Kathleen works her magic on the Grinches of the group by breaking down what Christmas fiction means to people and what, at its core, this holiday should really be about. Anybody else have a list of new Christmas Romance movies to binge, or is it just me?
LINKS
🎵 Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single SAME OLD <a href="https://tr.ee/Mn6oTQ2AOW">here.</a>
🎄 Where to find Kathleen Stanley:
<ul>
<li>INSTAGRAM is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/decktheshelves?igsh=MXFnZm51eXFnMWhuNQ==">here.</a></li>
<li>Most recent publication is <a href="https://textjournal.scholasticahq.com/article/142615-alden-house">here.</a></li>
</ul>
🎅 Our Socials:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>INSTAGRAM is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amyandbookclub?igsh=OHZtZjd5NG5wNTd3">here.</a></li>
<li>FACEBOOK is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1ALXmXzfpR/?mibextid=wwXIfr">here.</a></li>
<li>TIKTOK is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@amyandbookclub?_r=1&amp;_t=ZS-91SsNi888p7">here.</a></li>
</ul>
🤶 Where to find Amy:
<ul>
<li>Amy Matthews on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor?igsh=MXZzZXFidW9tYzM3NA==">here.</a></li>
<li>Amy Barry on IG&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor?igsh=MW1jMDhsNHhxdW55Mg==">here.</a></li>
<li>Amy Matthews / Amy Barry on FACEBOOK <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/19xRorUKKF/?mibextid=wwXIfr">here.</a></li>
<li>WEBSITE is&nbsp;<a href="https://amymatthewsauthor.com">here.</a></li>
</ul>
Thank you so much for listening! 💞

Heal Your Life with Hallmark (and Other Christmas Proverbs)

This week we’re throwing back to September when we headed over to the Flinders University Library for a live chat about all things reading and writing romance. Does dark romance need content ratings or trigger warnings? Why do straight women love to read and write gay male romance? What can romance novels teach us about love? Are horror romance and paranormal romance the same thing? Do people yearn for an epic slowburn? And when will Harry write a Big Gay Fantasy novel?

 

MENTIONS

📚 BOOKS: Gild by Raven Kennedy; American Psycho by Bret Easton; Haunting Adeline by HD Carlton; Ali Hazelwood’s books; Captive Prince series by CS Pacat; A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas; The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen Woodiwiss; Laurie Gilmore’s books; Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree; In Spite of You by Patrick Lenton; Cubs and Campfires by Dylan Drakes; God of Fury by Rina Kent; The Will to Change by bell hooks; Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier; Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas; The Lord of the Rings series by JRR Tolkien; Feast While You Can by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta; Bride by Ali Hazelwood; Ghosted by Amy Hutton; Keri Arthur’s books; Twilight by Stephanie Meyer; Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery; Goal Motivation and Conflict by Debra Dixon; Bound for Sin by Tess Le Sue; Johanna Lindsay’s books

🎬 MOVIES: Love Lies Bleeding (2024); Tron (1982)

📺 TV SHOWS: Gilmore Girls 

🎙️ PODCASTS: QBD Romance Book Club; Amy & Book Club

 

LINKS:
Read our BOTM: BOTM: Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin & Marissa Stapley
Watch the full episode on YouTube: @AmyAndBookclub
Follow the Amy & Podcast on IG: @amyandbookclub 
Join the Amy & Bookclub: Amy & Bookclub 
Follow Amy Matthews on IG: @amymatthewsauthor 
Follow Amy Barry on IG: @amybarryauthor

Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single "Same Old" here.

This week we&rsquo;re throwing back to September when we headed over to the Flinders University Library for a live chat about all things reading and writing romance. Does dark romance need content ratings or trigger warnings? Why do straight women love to read and write gay male romance? What can romance novels teach us about love? Are horror romance and paranormal romance the same thing? Do people yearn for an epic slowburn? And when will Harry write a Big Gay Fantasy novel?
&nbsp;
MENTIONS
📚 BOOKS: Gild by Raven Kennedy; American Psycho by Bret Easton; Haunting Adeline by HD Carlton; Ali Hazelwood&rsquo;s books; Captive Prince series by CS Pacat; A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas; The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen Woodiwiss; Laurie Gilmore&rsquo;s books; Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree; In Spite of You by Patrick Lenton; Cubs and Campfires by Dylan Drakes; God of Fury by Rina Kent; The Will to Change by bell hooks; Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier; Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas; The Lord of the Rings series by JRR Tolkien; Feast While You Can by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta; Bride by Ali Hazelwood; Ghosted by Amy Hutton; Keri Arthur&rsquo;s books; Twilight by Stephanie Meyer; Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery; Goal Motivation and Conflict by Debra Dixon; Bound for Sin by Tess Le Sue; Johanna Lindsay&rsquo;s books
🎬 MOVIES: Love Lies Bleeding (2024); Tron (1982)
📺 TV SHOWS: Gilmore Girls&nbsp;
🎙️ PODCASTS: QBD Romance Book Club; Amy &amp; Book Club
&nbsp;
LINKS:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Read our BOTM: BOTM: <a href="https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Uzma-Jalaluddin,--Marissa-Stapley-Three-Holidays-and-a-Wedding-9781805460596">Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin &amp; Marissa Stapley</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch the full episode on YouTube:<a href="https://youtube.com/@amyandbookclub?si=tNwaMcQpfgU6c8Uc"> @AmyAndBookclub</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow the Amy &amp; Podcast on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amyandbookclub?igsh=OHZtZjd5NG5wNTd3"> @amyandbookclub</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Join the Amy &amp; Bookclub:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/169K69qXsh/"> Amy &amp; Bookclub</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Amy Matthews on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor/"> @amymatthewsauthor</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Amy Barry on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor/"> @amybarryauthor</a></li>
</ul>
Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single "Same Old"<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7tmb12L3NfS3utyBbazqiR"> here</a>.

Live at the Library: Romance Tropes & Trends

Kickstartin' November with a bang, we catch up on a Book Club we were all plague-ridden for and had to miss! Introducing...An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister! Our rocky August was nothing in comparison to Sadie and Jodi's marriage of convenience in this fun rom-com, packed with some lighthearted truths about the academic world.

LINKS

🦜 Buy An Academic Affair: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/An-Academic-Affair/Jodi-McAlister/Love-Notes/9781761109379

📖 BOTM: Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin & Marissa Stapley: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/718608/three-holidays-and-a-wedding-by-uzma-jalaluddin-and-marissa-stapley/

🎵 Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria.

Stream their single SAME OLD here: https://tr.ee/Mn6oTQ2AOW

🌸 Our Socials:

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amyandpodcast/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1828076371339381/

TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@amyandpodcast

💛 Where to find Amy:

Amy Matthews on IG: https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor

Amy Barry on IG: https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DrAmyTMatthewsauthor

WEBSITE: https://amymatthewsauthor.com/

Thank you so much for watching!💞

Kickstartin' November with a bang, we catch up on a Book Club we were all plague-ridden for and had to miss! Introducing...An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister! Our rocky August was nothing in comparison to Sadie and Jodi's marriage of convenience in this fun rom-com, packed with some lighthearted truths about the academic world.
LINKS
🦜 Buy An Academic Affair:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/An-Academic-Affair/Jodi-McAlister/Love-Notes/9781761109379">https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/An-Academic-Affair/Jodi-McAlister/Love-Notes/9781761109379</a>
📖 BOTM: Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin &amp; Marissa Stapley: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/718608/three-holidays-and-a-wedding-by-uzma-jalaluddin-and-marissa-stapley/">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/718608/three-holidays-and-a-wedding-by-uzma-jalaluddin-and-marissa-stapley/</a>
🎵 Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria.
Stream their single SAME OLD here: <a href="https://tr.ee/Mn6oTQ2AOW">https://tr.ee/Mn6oTQ2AOW</a>
🌸 Our Socials:
INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amyandpodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/amyandpodcast/</a>
FACEBOOK: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1828076371339381/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1828076371339381/</a>
TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@amyandpodcast">https://www.tiktok.com/@amyandpodcast</a>
💛 Where to find Amy:
Amy Matthews on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor">https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor</a>
Amy Barry on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor">https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor</a>
FACEBOOK: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrAmyTMatthewsauthor">https://www.facebook.com/DrAmyTMatthewsauthor</a>
WEBSITE: <a href="https://amymatthewsauthor.com/">https://amymatthewsauthor.com/</a>
Thank you so much for watching!💞

BOOK CLUB: An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister

For the final week of October, we're putting our books aside to discuss horror movies: our favourite (and not so favourite) horror films, the return of campy monster horror, future horror movie trends, potentially controversial opinions about the movies Weapons, and more!

 

LINKS:
Follow Mik & Onj on IG: @mikandonj
Watch the full episode on YouTube: @AmyAndBookclub
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Join the Amy & Bookclub: Amy & Bookclub 
Follow Amy Matthews on IG: @amymatthewsauthor 
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Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single "Same Old" here. 

For the final week of October, we're putting our books aside to discuss horror movies: our favourite (and not so favourite) horror films, the return of campy monster horror, future horror movie trends, potentially controversial opinions about the movies Weapons, and more!
&nbsp;
LINKS:
<ul>
<li>Follow Mik &amp; Onj on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikandonj/">@mikandonj</a></li>
<li>Watch the full episode on YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@amyandbookclub?si=tNwaMcQpfgU6c8Uc">@AmyAndBookclub</a></li>
<li>Follow the Amy &amp; Podcast on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amyandbookclub?igsh=OHZtZjd5NG5wNTd3">@amyandbookclub</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Join the Amy &amp; Bookclub: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/169K69qXsh/">Amy &amp; Bookclub</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow Amy Matthews on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor/">@amymatthewsauthor</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow Amy Barry on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor/">@amybarryauthor</a></li>
<li>Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single "Same Old" <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7tmb12L3NfS3utyBbazqiR">here</a>.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Amy & After Dark: Podcasting from the Apocalypse

Join the podcast team and get spooky as we sit down to chat about our horror BOTM, Feast While You Can by Mikaella Clements & Onjuli Datta.

Feast While You Can is a (extremely delicious) strange and sexy novel of queer love in a small town, in which the monster that possesses Angelina Sicco can only be repelled by the touch of her childhood crush, sternly handsome Jagvi … oh no 😔 

 
Follow Mik & Onj on IG: @mikandonj
Watch the full episode on YouTube: @AmyAndBookclub
Follow the Amy & Podcast on IG: @amyandbookclub 
Join the Amy & Bookclub: Amy & Bookclub 
Follow Amy Matthews on IG: @amymatthewsauthor 
Follow Amy Barry on IG: @amybarryauthor
Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single "Same Old" here. 

Join the podcast team and get spooky as we sit down to chat about our horror BOTM, Feast While You Can by Mikaella Clements &amp; Onjuli Datta.
Feast While You Can is a (extremely delicious) strange and sexy novel of queer love in a small town, in which the monster that possesses Angelina Sicco can only be repelled by the touch of her childhood crush, sternly handsome Jagvi &hellip; oh no 😔&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Follow Mik &amp; Onj on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikandonj/">@mikandonj</a></li>
<li>Watch the full episode on YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@amyandbookclub?si=tNwaMcQpfgU6c8Uc">@AmyAndBookclub</a></li>
<li>Follow the Amy &amp; Podcast on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amyandbookclub?igsh=OHZtZjd5NG5wNTd3">@amyandbookclub</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Join the Amy &amp; Bookclub: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/169K69qXsh/">Amy &amp; Bookclub</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow Amy Matthews on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor/">@amymatthewsauthor</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow Amy Barry on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor/">@amybarryauthor</a></li>
<li>Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single "Same Old" <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7tmb12L3NfS3utyBbazqiR">here</a>.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

BOOK CLUB: Feast While You Can by Mikaella Clements & Onjuli Datta

This week, we dive straight into talking about one of our favourite reads this year, and get the chance to interview married couple and our BotM authors, Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta. We talk about what it's like to write possession, how horror and romance intertwine, the consumption of the dreaded Pit Monster, and--of course--what's behind Jagvi and Angelina's tender, thorny path towards each other. 🎃 

 

Our book of the month is Feast While You Can. Read along with us and tune in to the live book club on October 23!
Follow Mik & Onj on IG: @mikandonj
Watch the full episode on YouTube: @AmyAndBookclub
Follow the Amy & Podcast on IG: @amyandbookclub 
Join the Amy & Bookclub: Amy & Bookclub 
Follow Amy Matthews on IG: @amymatthewsauthor 
Follow Amy Barry on IG: @amybarryauthor
Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single "Same Old" here. 

This week, we dive straight into talking about one of our favourite reads this year, and get the chance to interview married couple and our BotM authors, Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta. We talk about what it's like to write possession, how horror and romance intertwine, the consumption of the dreaded Pit Monster, and--of course--what's behind Jagvi and Angelina's tender, thorny path towards each other. 🎃&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Our book of the month is <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Feast-While-You-Can/Mikaella-Clements/9781398542112">Feast While You Can. </a>Read along with us and tune in to the live book club on October 23!
<ul>
<li>Follow Mik &amp; Onj on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikandonj/">@mikandonj</a></li>
<li>Watch the full episode on YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@amyandbookclub?si=tNwaMcQpfgU6c8Uc">@AmyAndBookclub</a></li>
<li>Follow the Amy &amp; Podcast on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amyandbookclub?igsh=OHZtZjd5NG5wNTd3">@amyandbookclub</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Join the Amy &amp; Bookclub: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/169K69qXsh/">Amy &amp; Bookclub</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow Amy Matthews on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor/">@amymatthewsauthor</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow Amy Barry on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor/">@amybarryauthor</a></li>
<li>Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single "Same Old" <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7tmb12L3NfS3utyBbazqiR">here</a>.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

What a Sexy Monster: Interview with Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta

Strap in for more horror talk this week because Amy & Harry and Millie are joined by horror connoisseur Riley Jones to talk all things horrormance (horror/romance). Is paranormal fiction just a subgenre of horror? Does horror actually have to be scary? Are you allowed to kill the queer characters in your horrormance? All these questions and more will be answered.

Our book of the month is Feast While You Can. Read along with us and tune in to our interview with the authors on October 16 followed by the live book club on October 23!
Follow Riley on IG: @rileyblufield 
Watch the full episode on YouTube: @AmyAndBookclub
Follow the Amy & Podcast on IG: @amyandbookclub 
Join the Amy & Bookclub: Amy & Bookclub 
Follow Amy Matthews on IG: @amymatthewsauthor 
Follow Amy Barry on IG: @amybarryauthor
Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single "Same Old" here. 

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Strap in for more horror talk this week because Amy &amp; Harry and Millie are joined by horror connoisseur Riley Jones to talk all things horrormance (horror/romance). Is paranormal fiction just a subgenre of horror? Does horror actually have to be scary? Are you allowed to kill the queer characters in your horrormance? All these questions and more will be answered.
Our book of the month is <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Feast-While-You-Can/Mikaella-Clements/9781398542112">Feast While You Can. </a>Read along with us and tune in to our interview with the authors on October 16 followed by the live book club on October 23!
<ul>
<li>Follow Riley on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rileyblufield/">@rileyblufield</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Watch the full episode on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/51mgy90Dghc">@AmyAndBookclub</a></li>
<li>Follow the Amy &amp; Podcast on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amyandbookclub?igsh=OHZtZjd5NG5wNTd3">@amyandbookclub</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Join the Amy &amp; Bookclub: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/169K69qXsh/">Amy &amp; Bookclub</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow Amy Matthews on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor/">@amymatthewsauthor</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow Amy Barry on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor/">@amybarryauthor</a></li>
<li>Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single "Same Old" <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7tmb12L3NfS3utyBbazqiR">here</a>.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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You Can Bury Your Gays: Queer Horrormance and the Genre Spectrum

Amy & Abby are joined by writers and experts Tabby Knight and Oscar Sparkes to kick off our horror-themed October (because what else would we be doing this month?!). What to expect from this spooky episode: defining genres, the origins of liminal horror, mad scientists, fears, and a watch- or read-list the length of a Stephen King novel.

Our book of the month is Feast While You Can. Read along with us and tune in to our interview of the authors on October 16 followed by the live book club on October 23!
Follow Tabby on IG: @tknightacademic 
Follow Oscar on Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1OC3n
Follow Oscar on Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/oscarsparkes 
Watch the full episode on YouTube: @AmyAndBookclub
Follow the Amy & Podcast on IG: @amyandbookclub 
Join the Amy & Bookclub: Amy & Bookclub 
Follow Amy Matthews on IG: @amymatthewsauthor 
Follow Amy Barry on IG: @amybarryauthor
Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single "Same Old" here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy &amp; Abby are joined by writers and experts Tabby Knight and Oscar Sparkes to kick off our horror-themed October (because what else would we be doing this month?!). What to expect from this spooky episode: defining genres, the origins of liminal horror, mad scientists, fears, and a watch- or read-list the length of a Stephen King novel.
Our book of the month is <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Feast-While-You-Can/Mikaella-Clements/9781398542112">Feast While You Can. </a>Read along with us and tune in to our interview of the authors on October 16 followed by the live book club on October 23!
<ul>
<li>Follow Tabby on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tknightacademic?igsh=MTFhMHAyc20xcXlvbw==">@tknightacademic</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow Oscar on Letterboxd: <a href="https://boxd.it/1OC3n">https://boxd.it/1OC3n</a></li>
<li>Follow Oscar on Goodreads: <a href="https://goodreads.com/oscarsparkes">https://goodreads.com/oscarsparkes</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Watch the full episode on YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@amyandbookclub?si=tNwaMcQpfgU6c8Uc">@AmyAndBookclub</a></li>
<li>Follow the Amy &amp; Podcast on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amyandbookclub?igsh=OHZtZjd5NG5wNTd3">@amyandbookclub</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Join the Amy &amp; Bookclub: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/169K69qXsh/">Amy &amp; Bookclub</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow Amy Matthews on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor/">@amymatthewsauthor</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow Amy Barry on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor/">@amybarryauthor</a></li>
<li>Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single "Same Old" <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7tmb12L3NfS3utyBbazqiR">here</a>.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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A FEAR OF CARPETED STAIRCASES: Liminal Horror, Mad Scientists, and Halloween Faves

Hi Booklovers! This week, Amy & the podcast team sit down to chat about Fiona Wright's 'The World Was Whole', a gorgeous essay collection about our bodies, homes and shelter and how we might navigate the world and our place within it. Join us to chat about what home means to us, the comfort of everyday habits, slowing down to appreciate the mundane, why more poets should write prose, and more.

 

LINKS
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Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single "Same Old" here.

Hi Booklovers! This week, Amy &amp; the podcast team sit down to chat about Fiona Wright's 'The World Was Whole', a gorgeous essay collection about our bodies, homes and shelter and how we might navigate the world and our place within it. Join us to chat about what home means to us, the comfort of everyday habits, slowing down to appreciate the mundane, why more poets should write prose, and more.
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LINKS
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<li>Find Fiona Wright here: <a href="https://fionawright.net/">fionawright.net</a></li>
<li>Watch the full episode on YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/D4Bf8553Kho">@AmyAndBookclub</a></li>
<li>Follow the Amy &amp; Podcast on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amyandbookclub/">@amyandbookclub</a></li>
<li>Join the Amy &amp; Bookclub:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/169K69qXsh/">Amy &amp; Bookclub</a></li>
<li>Follow Amy Matthews on IG:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor/">@amymatthewsauthor</a></li>
<li>Follow Amy Barry on IG:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor/">@amybarryauthor</a></li>
<li>Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single "Same Old"&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7tmb12L3NfS3utyBbazqiR">here.</a></li>
</ul>

BOOKCLUB: The World Was Whole by Fiona Wright

Amy & Book Club is a bookish podcast with benefits. Amy Matthews is joined by series regulars Justina Ashman, Abby Guy, Millie Heffernan, Payton Hogan and Harry Stewart and by a cast of guesties, both special and specialer. Featuring genre deep dives, author Q&As, and a live book club with a signature cocktail/mocktail, we’re your new favourite interactive book club with an accessibly academic flair. Listen to the pod, embrace the community on socials, and tune in to the livestream for the monthly book club – whether you’re a new book lover or a seasoned bibliophile, we can’t wait to meet you!

Amy &amp; Book Club is a bookish podcast with benefits. <a href="https://auscastnetwork.com/talent-profiles/dr-amy-matthews/">Amy Matthews</a> is joined by series regulars <a href="https://x.com/justinaashman">Justina Ashman</a>, <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/aabbyguy">Abby Guy</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Milzilla"> Millie Heffernan</a>, <a href="https://www.paytonhogan.com/">Payton Hogan</a> and <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/harrison-stewart-7a29a021b">Harry Stewart</a> and by a cast of guesties, both special and specialer. Featuring genre deep dives, author Q&amp;As, and a live book club with a signature cocktail/mocktail, we&rsquo;re your new favourite interactive book club with an accessibly academic flair. Listen to the pod, embrace the community on socials, and tune in to the livestream for the monthly book club &ndash; whether you&rsquo;re a new book lover or a seasoned bibliophile, we can&rsquo;t wait to meet you!

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