Episodes

  • 3: Fourth Wing, ch. 18–25

    3: Fourth Wing, ch. 18–25
    Feb 5 2025
    Join Con, Lauren, Jon, and Kyle on Between Pages & Friends, a book club podcast hosted by two couples reading through your favorite fantasy series together.

    In today's episode, we're discussing chapters 18-25 of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (book one in the Empyrean Series)! Jon and Kyle are reading Fourth Wing for the first time, guided in discussion by their incredibly beautiful and intellectual wives, Con and Lauren.

    Share this episode with your friends, leave us a review, and let us know your thoughts on Fourth Wing so far. Until next time: stay wordy, stay nerdy, don’t stress, and stay blessed! 🙏

    Our Fourth Wing episodes are sponsored by Mood Reader Candles (our personal fave)! Visit moodreadercandles.com and use code FRIENDS10 for 10% off your order (excludes bundles and already-discounted items). Be sure to check out their newest Fantasy Candles to set the mood for your Fourth Wing reading! 🔥✨

    Hang out with us in person at ENCHANTICON 2025! All four of us are official influencers for this new fantasy convention in St. Louis, Missouri next year. Get your tickets here: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon and use promo code FRIENDS15 for 15% off your ticket purchase!!


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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • 2: Fourth Wing, ch. 9–17

    2: Fourth Wing, ch. 9–17
    Jan 29 2025
    Happy Threshing, cadets! 🐉

    Welcome to Season 2 of Between Pages & Friends, a book club podcast hosted by two couples reading through your favorite fantasy series together.

    In today's episode, we're discussing chapters 9–17 of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (book one in the Empyrean Series)! Jon and Kyle are reading Fourth Wing for the first time, guided in discussion by their incredibly beautiful and intellectual wives, Con and Lauren.

    Share this episode with your friends, leave us a review, and let us know your thoughts on Fourth Wing so far. Until next time: stay wordy, stay nerdy, don’t stress, and stay blessed! 🙏

    Our Fourth Wing episodes are sponsored by Mood Reader Candles (our personal fave)! Visit moodreadercandles.com and use code FRIENDS10 for 10% off your order (excludes bundles and already-discounted items). Be sure to check out their newest Fantasy Candles to set the mood for your Fourth Wing reading! 🔥✨

    Hang out with us in person at ENCHANTICON 2025! All four of us are official influencers for this new fantasy convention in St. Louis, Missouri next year. Get your tickets here: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon and use promo code FRIENDS15 for 15% off your ticket purchase!!

    Mentioned in this episode:
    @ceartguleabhar and @kennyboyleofficial on tiktok for Scottish Gaelic pronunciations and name meanings – may contain spoilers!


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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 1: Fourth Wing, ch. 1–8

    1: Fourth Wing, ch. 1–8
    Jan 22 2025
    🐉 THE EMPYREAN SERIES IS UPON US! ⚔️

    Welcome to Season 2 of Between Pages & Friends, a book club podcast hosted by two couples reading through your favorite fantasy series together.

    In today's episode, we're discussing chapters 1-8 of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (book one in the Empyrean Series)! Jon and Kyle are reading Fourth Wing for the first time, guided in discussion by their incredibly beautiful and intellectual wives, Con and Lauren.

    Share this episode with your friends, leave us a review, and let us know your thoughts on Fourth Wing so far. Until next time: stay wordy, stay nerdy, don’t stress, and stay blessed! 🙏

    Our Fourth Wing episodes are sponsored by Mood Reader Candles (our personal fave)! Visit moodreadercandles.com and use code FRIENDS10 for 10% off your order (excludes bundles and already-discounted items). Be sure to check out their newest Fantasy Candles to set the mood for your Fourth Wing reading! 🔥✨

    Hang out with us in person at ENCHANTICON 2025! All four of us are official influencers for this new fantasy convention in St. Louis, Missouri next year. Get your tickets here: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon and use promo code FRIENDS15 for 15% off your ticket purchase!!

    Mentioned in this episode:
    @ceartguleabhar and @kennyboyleofficial on tiktok for Scottish Gaelic pronunciations and name meanings – may contain spoilers!

    JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/betweenpagesandfriends

    SHOP BP&F MERCH: betweenpagesandfriends.com

    AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bpf

    Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @BetweenPagesAndFriends

    StoryGraph/GoodReads: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/links

    Contact Us: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/contact-us
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Empyrean Series Intro: What to Expect, Meet Your Hosts 🐉⚔️🖤

    Empyrean Series Intro: What to Expect, Meet Your Hosts 🐉⚔️🖤
    Jan 21 2025
    WELCOME BACK, besties! In this kick-off to Season 2, we’re diving into The Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros! Join your hosts–Con, Lauren, Jon, and Kyle–as we discuss this fantasy favorite as our next book club series.

    In this episode, we’ll:
    🔥 Re-introduce your hosts
    🔥 Give a high-level overview of Fourth Wing and what to expect from this series
    🔥 Explain how our book-club-style episodes work, including our spoiler-free approach for first-time readers

    This week, we're starting with Fourth Wing chapters 1–8. Follow along with our reading schedule pinned on Instagram, and join the conversation!

    We can’t wait to fly into the world of Basgiath War College with you! Share this episode with your friends, leave us a review, and let us know your thoughts on Fourth Wing so far. Until next time: stay wordy, stay nerdy, don’t stress, and stay blessed! 🙏

    Our Fourth Wing episodes are sponsored by Mood Reader Candles (our personal fave)! Visit moodreadercandles.com and use code FRIENDS10 for 10% off your order (excludes bundles and already-discounted items). Be sure to check out their newest Fantasy Candles to set the mood for your Fourth Wing reading! 🔥✨

    Hang out with us in person at ENCHANTICON 2025! All four of us are official influencers for this new fantasy convention in St. Louis, Missouri next year. Get your tickets here: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon and use promo code FRIENDS15 for 15% off tickets!!

    JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/betweenpagesandfriendsSHOP BP&F MERCH: betweenpagesandfriends.com

    AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bpf

    Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @BetweenPagesAndFriends

    StoryGraph/GoodReads: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/links

    Contact Us: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/contact-us
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    8 mins
  • Elizabeth Evans Interview: Narrating the Magic of Sarah J. Maas✨

    Elizabeth Evans Interview: Narrating the Magic of Sarah J. Maas✨
    Jan 8 2025
    Currently re-recording all of the ACOTAR audiobooks by Sarah J Maas, award-winning narrator Elizabeth Evans shares her journey as a voice actor, what it's like bringing Sarah J. Maas' beloved characters to life, and the exciting process of re-recording all of the ACOTAR audiobooks. 🌟

    **SPOILER WARNING: We discuss A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City in this episode, so there may be a few Maasverse character/plot spoilers mentioned as we talk about recording specific scenes or things we love about these series.

    From her unique approach to voicing iconic characters to behind-the-scenes insights into audiobook narration, this episode is a must-listen for fans of Sarah J. Maas and audiobook enthusiasts!

    📖 Plus, we chat about Elizabeth’s favorite characters, her career in storytelling, and her thoughts on reimagining the ACOTAR world for a fresh generation of listeners.

    Don’t miss this candid and inspiring conversation with one of the most talented voices in the industry! As always, thanks for being here and for reading with us.

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    **code: FRIENDS15 for 15% off tickets!

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    💬 What did you think of this episode? Let us know in the comments which ACOTAR character you’re most excited to hear Elizabeth narrate!

    🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more book bestie content!

    #ElizabethEvans #SarahJMaas #ACOTAR #throneofglass #crescentcity #audiobooknarration #audiobooks #bookpodcast #betweenpagesandfriends
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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • BONUS: Throne of Glass Full Series Q+A

    BONUS: Throne of Glass Full Series Q+A
    Jan 1 2025
    Answering all your burning questions now that we've finished the Throne of Glass series! ❤️‍🔥

    *This episode includes spoilers for Kingdom of Ash, but there will be no Maasverse spoilers in this episode! Kyle hasn't read any other SJM series yet, so we'll save potential Maasverse conversations for a spoiler Q&A another time.

    TikTok by @rainkatzanddogs: https://www.tiktok.com/@rainkatzanddogs/video/7439030370072317227?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7436852922917717534

    Hang out with us in person at ENCHANTICON 2025! All four of us are official influencers for this new fantasy convention in St. Louis, Missouri next year. Get your tickets here: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon and use promo code FRIENDS15 for 15% off your ticket purchase!!

    As always, thanks for being here and for reading with us!

    ENCHANTICON 2025: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon
    **code: FRIENDS15 for 15% off tickets!

    JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/betweenpagesandfriends

    SHOP BP&F MERCH: betweenpagesandfriends.com

    AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bpf

    Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @BetweenPagesAndFriends

    StoryGraph/GoodReads: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/links

    Contact Us: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/contact-us

    Don't forget to share this with your SJM-loving friends! Your reviews, shares, and comments are the best kind of support!
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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • 32: Kingdom of Ash, ch. 110–END

    32: Kingdom of Ash, ch. 110–END
    Dec 25 2024
    The. last. episode. on the Throne of Glass series. 😭❤️‍🔥

    Process the chaos with Con, Lauren, Jon, & Kyle in this spoiler-free book club chat. This is a safe space to read along (or re-read along) with all of us. Check out our pinned episode schedule on instagram if you'd like to follow along.

    *There will be no Maasverse spoilers in this episode! Kyle hasn't read any other SJM series yet, so we'll save potential Maasverse conversations for a spoiler Q&A another time.


    Hang out with us in person at ENCHANTICON 2025! All four of us are official influencers for this new fantasy convention in St. Louis, Missouri next year. Get your tickets here: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon and use promo code FRIENDS15 for 15% off your ticket purchase!!

    As always, thanks for being here and for reading with us!

    ENCHANTICON 2025: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon
    **code: FRIENDS15 for 15% off tickets!

    JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/betweenpagesandfriends

    SHOP BP&F MERCH: betweenpagesandfriends.com

    AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bpf

    Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @BetweenPagesAndFriends

    StoryGraph/GoodReads: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/links

    Contact Us: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/contact-us

    Don't forget to share this with your SJM-loving friends! Your reviews, shares, and comments are the best kind of support!
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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • 31: Kingdom of Ash, ch. 88–109

    31: Kingdom of Ash, ch. 88–109
    Dec 18 2024
    Finally covering the infamous chapter 89 😭

    Process the chaos with Con, Lauren, Jon, & Kyle in this spoiler-free book club chat. This is a safe space to read along (or re-read along) with all of us. Check out our pinned episode schedule on instagram if you'd like to follow along.

    *There will be no Maasverse spoilers in this episode! Kyle hasn't read any other SJM series yet, so we'll save potential Maasverse conversations for a spoiler Q&A another time.

    Fan art mentioned:
    1. https://www.instagram.com/p/CvIIZazImdz/?img_index=1 by @alexandrabrlm_art
    2. https://www.instagram.com/p/C35LbsCLeyD/?img_index=1 by @j.sgrey (which we later realized was commissioned as a "what if these characters died forging the lock" scenario)

    Hang out with us in person at ENCHANTICON 2025! All four of us are official influencers for this new fantasy convention in St. Louis, Missouri next year. Get your tickets here: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon and use promo code FRIENDS15 for 15% off your ticket purchase!!

    As always, thanks for being here and for reading with us!

    ENCHANTICON 2025: https://www.mischiefmanagement.com/enchanticon
    **code: FRIENDS15 for 15% off tickets!

    JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/betweenpagesandfriends

    SHOP BP&F MERCH: betweenpagesandfriends.com

    AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bpf

    Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @BetweenPagesAndFriends

    StoryGraph/GoodReads: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/links

    Contact Us: betweenpagesandfriends.com/pages/contact-us

    Don't forget to share this with your SJM-loving friends! Your reviews, shares, and comments are the best kind of support!
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    2 hrs and 18 mins