Ladies in the Library's Podcast

S2 E3 The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

Kiley and Sam summarize and discuss this beautiful, heart-wrenching retelling of the Trojan War. In this episode, the hosts discuss the moments that moved them and the aspects that held them back from fulling enjoying the book. Although this story has been told many times and many ways over the millennia, it is highly recommended that you read the book before listening to the episode as spoilers that are unique to this version will be discussed.

Kiley's SJM Journey Part 2

Join Kiley and Sam as they continue to discuss Kiley's first ever read-through of the A Court of Thorns and Roses Series. In this episode your hosts discuss Kiley's impressions so far after completing A Court of Thorns and Roses and A Court of Mist and Fury - the first two books in the series. Spoilers for the entire Maasverse may be revealed. This is not an in-depth summary and review of these novels, but rather, a casual conversation between friends about a collection of books beloved by many.

S2 E2 Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren

Kiley and Sam discuss this extremely emotional read by Christina Lauren. In this episode, the hosts get personal as they delve into the beautifully high highs and devastatingly low lows of this novel. Spoilers abound and plot twists are revealed, so reading the novel before listening is highly recommended!

Kiley's SJM Journey Part 1

Join Kiley and Sam as they embark on a new journey covering Kiley's first ever read-through of the A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas! In this episode your hosts discuss what the future of this adventure will look, the order the books will be read, and their expectations diving in. Spoilers for the entire Maasverse may be revealed. This is not an in-depth summary and review of these novels, but rather, a casual conversation between friends about a collection of books beloved by many.

S2 E1 Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

Kiley and Sam discuss the second novel in the Empyrean series. The hosts delve into the difficulties they encountered acquiring the book, the social media presence of this novel, and all of the things they liked, loved, and...didn't quite love about Iron Flame.