In this episode of BookQuest, we’re stepping into magical realms filled with ancient danger, spectral mysteries, and complete and utter chaos! Whether you’re braving a poisoned archipelago to save mythical beasts or teaming up with a talking slice of bread to battle evil pastries, we’re exploring how the most unlikely heroes face down the wildest supernatural threats.

On the Shelf This Week:

• Katherine Rundell joins the show to talk about The Poisoned King, the high-stakes second installment in the Impossible Creatures series. Christopher returns to the Archipelago as dragons begin dying from a mysterious poison, while Princess Anya races to uncover who murdered her grandfather and save her father from false accusations.

• Phil Corbett brings us Ghost and Toast, a hilarious graphic novel following a ghost with amnesia who teams up with a talking slice of bread! Together, they navigate haunted mansions, ghostly trains, and evil pastries in a whirlwind of spooky, laugh-out-loud chaos.