Old Enough For Fairytales

Old Enough For Fairytales

Welcome to Old Enough For Fairytales! In this podcast, we (Anna and Kyrsten) talk about books, writing, our crazy reading lives, and everything in between! Find us on Instagram @oldenoughforfairytales to follow along.

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September 27, 2024 32 mins

It's the end of season two! We're excited to announce our plans for SEASON THREE, coming this fall, and we're also bringing you some very fun recent reads and recommendations. Fun Fact: Kyrsten sometimes hides little tidbits after our outro music that didn't make it into the main track of the episode.


Books Mentioned:

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke

The Neverseen King by Anastasis Blythe

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Today, we’re doing a book haul! Join us as we discuss some books we’ve added to our collections lately and, as always, a few meandering bookish tangents along the way.


Books mentioned:

The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods

A Lite Too Bright by Samuel Miller

Dreams Lie Beneath by Rebecca Ross

The Prestige by Christopher Priest

Hunt for Eden Star by D.J. Williams

The Book of Charlie by David von Drehl

Mortal Queens by Victoria McCombs

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We’re back with another bookish episode! Today we’re talking about Alaskan cruises, haunted homes and bookish travel destinations. If you want to get in touch with us, find us on Instagram @oldenoughforfairytalespodcast or send us an email at oldenoughforfairytales.podcast@gmail.com.

Books Mentioned

Hearts Overboard by Becky Dean

On Thin Ice by Anna Augustine

Starling House by Alix Harrow

Brides of the Fae Prince by Anastasis Blyth...

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Welcome back to Old Enough For Fairytales! Our audio isn’t at its best this week, due to technical difficulties, but we’re still here to share our recent reads and recommendations. We’re also doing the Mid Year Book Freakout Tag in this episode, reviewing the highs and lows of our reading for the first half of the year. Happy reading!


Recent Reads:

Lore by Alexandra Bracken

The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh by Claudia Gra...

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In this episode, we’re sharing our recent reads, some solid recommendations, and the kinds of books we love to read in the summer. Check out the books mentioned and how you can get in touch with us below!

Recent Reads:

The Naturals Series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (*MILD SPOILERS*)

The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway

Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling

The Shell Collector by Anthony Doerr

Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries...

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June 13, 2024 46 mins

Welcome back to Old Enough For Fairytales! Today, we’re talking about everything from crime scenes to fluffy romances as we dive into our recent reads, recommendations, and taking a look at our overflowing bookshelves.


Books Mentioned

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

100 Days of Sunlight by Abbie Emmons

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling

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We can’t believe this is episode FIFTEEN of our second season! Today, Anna shares how she’s trying out Harry Potter, Kyrsten has to guess book titles based on covers, and we rant a little about some favorite books. If you’re enjoying our show, don’t forget to recommend us to a bookish friend and rate us on Spotify or wherever you listen. Happy reading!


Recent Reads

The Aeronaut’s Windlass by Jim Butcher

Love Clichés by Emma St...

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Today we’re talking about grumpy wizards, weird book titles, and (as always) our chosen book recommendations. If you want to get in touch, send us an email at oldenoughforfairytales.podcasat@gmail.com or find us on Instagram at the links below. Happy reading!


Books Mentioned:

Uprooted by Naomi Novik

Assassin of Fire and Sacrifice by Mary Mecham

Mountain of Dragons and Sacrifice by Tara Grayce

The Three Musketeers by Alexandre ...

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Welcome back to Old Enough For Fairytales! Today, Anna and Kyrsten are talking about magic portals, C. S. Lewis, and Anna’s hockey romance era.

Romancing the Grump by Jenny Proctor

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

Other Kristin Hannah Books

Wings of War by Tara Grayce

Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg

Books with Magic Portals

Sky of Seven Colors by Rachelle Nelson

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

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We are back with another episode about April’s recent reads, books we read in school and still love, and, as always, our recommendations. We’ll be missing an extra week due to Kyrsten traveling, but stay tuned for our next episode on May 2!


Recent Reads:

Stars and Smoke by Marie Lu

Order of Blood and Ruin by K. M. Shea

The Sherlockian by Graham Moore


Books We Read in School & Still Love:

The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth Ge...

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Welcome back to Old Enough For Fairytales! We're so glad you're here. Today, Anna and Kyrsten are discussing recent reads, book buying habits, and some wholehearted recommendations.

Books & Other Mentions:

The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner

The False Prince by Jennifer Nielsen

Absolutely Not In Love by Jenny Proctor

On Thin Ice by Anna Augustine

The Waves by Virginia Woolf

Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi

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Anna and Kyrsten are back with another bookish episode! Today, we’re speculating over neuroscience, unlocking some core reading memories, and recommending two five-star reads!

Love from Scratch by Kaitlyn Hill

Revisionist History Podcast

Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell

Just Don’t Fall by Emma St. Clair

Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor

Childhood Favorites:

Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry...

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Welcome back, readers! We're excited to bring you another episode of Old Enough For Fairytales. Today, Anna and Kyrsten are talking about heartbreaking fantasies, shocking author pseudonyms, and a fun reader quiz.


⁠What Type of Reader Are You? Quiz⁠


Books Mentioned:

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews

Mountain of Dragons and Sacrifice by Tara Grayce

Elven Alliance by Tara Gray...

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Today, we're talking about recent five star reads, book printing through the ages, and how many books Anna made Kyrsten buy this month. As always, message us on Instagram or send us an email at oldenoughforfairytales.podcast@gmail.com. Happy reading!


Books Mentioned:

Calculated by Nova McBee

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

The Shell Collector by Anthony Doerr

Ruthless Vows by...

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And that's just one of the reader manifestos you'll find in this episode. Join Anna and Kyrsten to talk about recent reads, bookish icks, and a few five-star recommendations.

Books Mentioned:

The Paper Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

Small as an Elephant by Jennifer Richard Jacobson

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Queen of Hearts by Colleen Oake

Illuminare by Bryn Schutt


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January 4, 2024 61 mins

Happy 2024, Old Enough for Fairytales Listener! Today, we’re talking about our top 10 reads of this 2023, and a few releases we’re looking forward to in this upcoming year. DM us on Instagram @oldenoughforfairytalespodcast and let us know what your favorite book from 2023 was! We're excited for another year of our bookish podcast, and we hope you'll come along for the ride!

 

Anticipated 2024 Releases:

Oceans of Time #2 by ...

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December 21, 2023 47 mins

Don’t you just hate it when a vampire micromanages you?

Welcome back to Old Enough For Fairytales! Sit back, pop in some earbuds, and enjoy some book talk with Anna and Kyrsten. This week, we’re talking about recent reads, bookish trivia, and, of course, vampires.

Books Mentioned: 

Obsidian Queen Series by Shari L. Tapscott

The Crown’s Game by Evelyn Skye

A Cross-Country Christmas by Courtney Walsh

The War That Saved My Life by Kim...

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