Wormholes: A Bookish Podcast

E14: Keeper of the Lost Cities (40-42) // The Sisters Debate Criminal Law

Hi Worms! It's Elryn and Serei, and today we're discussing chapters 40-42 of Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger. Spoilers abound, so if you're worried about that, then maaaaaaybe skip this one. In this episode, we are sad about the Sophie-Dex fight, discuss the interior design of Foxfire, analyze Alden's Mr. Poe energy, utilize google, read way too far into minor details, contemplate the Evil Alden theory, talk about the concerning implications of spyballs, and agree that Fitz can't do anything right. Poll of the Episode: Is Sophie buff or is Gildie tiny? Answer on Spotify! If you scroll a little farther down, you can also let us know your thoughts on these chapters through Spotify's Q&A feature.

E13: Keeper of the Lost Cities (37-39) // The Sisters Are Confused By the Economy

Hi Worms! It's Elryn and Serei, and today we're discussing chapters 37-39 of Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger. Spoilers abound, so if you're worried about that, then maaaaaaybe skip this one. In this episode, we discuss alchemy's implications on the real world, are confused about the elves' economic system, get a ton of questions answered by Alden, feel really bad for Sophie (and laugh at her emo angst), and and imagine Fintan as an author. Poll of the Episode: How did you pronounce Edaline? Answer on Spotify! If you scroll a little farther down, you can also let us know your thoughts on these chapters through Spotify's Q&A feature.

E12: Keeper of the Lost Cities (34-36) // The Sisters Compare Iggy and Perry the Platypus

Hi Worms! It's Elryn and Serei, and today we're discussing chapters 34-36 of Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger. Spoilers abound, so if you're worried about that, then maaaaaaaybe skip this one.  In this episode, we agree that elves need therapy, compare and contrast Alden and Tiergan, debate Tiergan's teaching skills, answer a lot of questions, are confused about allergies, and uncover double meanings. Poll of the Episode: Did you think Sophie rode on Gildie? Answer on Spotify! You can also let us know your thoughts on these chapters through Spotify's Q&A feature.

E11: Keeper of the Lost Cities (31-33) // The Sisters Rename Mr. Forkle as Mr. Formless

Hi Worms! It's Elryn and Serei, and today we're discussing chapters 31-33 of Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger. Spoilers abound, so if you're worried about that, then maaaaaaaybe skip this one.  In this episode, we rage at Foxfire's lack of safety, laugh at Sir Astin's screechiness, wish for a Bronte prequel, discuss the questionable elvin judicial system, and shriek about Cam Jansen.

E10: Keeper of the Lost Cities (28-30) // The Sisters Picture Stina as a Lollipop

Hi Worms! It's Elryn and Serei, and today we're discussing chapters 28-30 of Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger. Spoilers abound, so if you're worried about that, then maaaaaaaybe skip this one.  In this episode, we alternatively pity and love Dex (aka Captain Blueberry), point out Fitz's issues as shown by his gift-giving skills, discuss Valin's questionable hygiene, remark about how cool carnivorous plants are, roast Stina, rage at Lord Cassius's horribleness, theorize that Alvar and Lady Galvin are the same person, are confused at ability-detecting classes, and enjoy Sophie's rattling brain.