The St. Almsworth Book Club

Bottle Blondes By Rhiannon Swanson

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:54:00 +0000

Anais covers the transfemme college drama Bottle Blondes by Rhiannon Swanson and published by Antithesis Press!

The Book! https://antithesispress.com/product/bottle-blondes-rhiannon-swanson-paperback-ebook/

Patreon: patreon.com/stalmsworthbookclub

Programming Update & Womanizers By Sarsaparilla

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:56:49 +0000

An Update on where StAB Club has been as well as something to read by our own Anais!

Womanizers: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/2249591/womanizers/

Catnip By Vyria Durav

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:23:58 +0000

Anais talks about the trans Sci-Fi catgirlXcyborg story, Catnip by Vyria Durav

The book: https://vyriadurav.itch.io/catnip

Other books mentioned:

The Hatchling: https://vyriadurav.itch.io/the-hatchling

The Dragon and Her Princess: https://vyriadurav.itch.io/the-dragon-and-her-princess

Patreon: patreon.com/stalmsworthbookclub

Eroticism in Transfemme Literature

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:46:34 +0000

Anais talks about erotic works and their place in literature.

Stand with Minnesota: https://www.standwithminnesota.com/

Patreon: patreon.com/stalmsworthbookclub

Author Summary: Fern V. Bedek

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:38:00 +0000

Anais covers the works of author Fern V. Bedek.

Itch.io author page: https://beedok.itch.io/

The Harem Protagonist Was Turned Into A Girl!! And Doesn’t Want To Change Back!!!??: link

Double Double: link

Stand with Minnesota: https://www.standwithminnesota.com/

Patreon: patreon.com/stalmsworthbookclub

Preview: Heart of the Woods and Other Stories by Zoe Storm

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:33:36 +0000

Anais was given an advanced reader copy for a Zoe Storm short story collection and is here to talk briefly about the stories contained within.

Compilation: https://antithesispress.com/product/the-heart-of-the-woods-and-other-stories/

Stand with Minnesota: https://www.standwithminnesota.com/

Patreon: patreon.com/stalmsworthbookclub

The Moon Likes to Wander by Juno Rylee Schultz

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:08:50 +0000

Anais talked about the poetry collection by Juno Rylee Schultz, "The Moon Likes to Wander" as well as her other writing.

The collection: https://juno-rylee-schultz.itch.io/the-moon-likes-to-wander

Other books and poetry collections by the author: https://juno-rylee-schultz.itch.io/

Journalism by Juno Rylee Schultz: https://junoryleejournalism.com/

We've also started a Patreon! Check it out here: patreon.com/StAlmsworthBookClub

You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant

Intersectional Talk- Transfemme Literature and Plurality

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:41:37 +0000

Anais talks today about trans literature and how/where plural characters fit in to that space.

We've also started a Patreon! Check it out here: patreon.com/StAlmsworthBookClub

You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant

Diamond Heat By Alex Washoe

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:00:10 +0000

Anais is talking romance again! This time discussing Diamond Heat, A Transgender Sports Romance by Alex Washoe.

The book: https://a.co/d/1ATs7LZ

Book collection: https://a.co/d/eQjuMRL

We've also started a Patreon! Check it out here: patreon.com/StAlmsworthBookClub

You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant

Egg Fic, Transition Fiction, Stealth Fiction, and Closeted Fiction

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:49:41 +0000

Anais looks at comparing fiction types and talks about the aspects about them she thinks are effective.

Books mentioned:

If I Was Your Girl https://a.co/d/jfj784S
For the Love of April French https://a.co/d/6niBj8W

We've also started a Patreon! Check it out here: patreon.com/StAlmsworthBookClub

You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant

Penumbra by Ela Bambust

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:51:32 +0000

Anais talks about Ela Bumbust's Penumbra as well as a few other works by the author. Books mentioned:

Penumbra- https://elajo.itch.io/penumbra

Not So Different- https://elajo.itch.io/not-so-different

We've also started a Patreon! Check it out here: patreon.com/StAlmsworthBookClub

You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Another Quick Update

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:09:10 +0000

A very quick update for everyone on the state of the pod Thank you for your patience and the kind words we received in the extended break - they meant a lot. The Tower and The Final City: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/1958646/the-tower-and-the-final-city/

We've also started a Patreon! Check it out here: patreon.com/StAlmsworthBookClub

You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

A Quick Update

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:08:10 +0000

An update from Anais.

We've also started a Patreon! Check it out here: patreon.com/StAlmsworthBookClub

You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Special Episode: Orlando

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:10:00 +0000

This week, Anais has a dive into the English modernist literary classic, “Orlando: A Biography” by Virginia Woolf. Join her as she tries to pick apart and in equal measure ignore metaphors. Virginia, we just want to talk.\

Works Cited

DeSalvo, Louise A. “Lighting the Cave: The Relationship between Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf.” Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society, vol. 8, no. 2, Dec. 1982, pp. 195–214

Karbo, Karen. In Praise of Difficult Women : Lessons from 29 Heroines Who Dared to Break the Rules. Washington, Dc, National Geographic Partners, 2018.

Tetterton, Kelly. “Virginia Woolf’s Orlando: The Book as Critic.” Www.tetterton.net, www.tetterton.net/orlando/orlando95_talk.html

We've also started a Patreon! Check it out here: patreon.com/StAlmsworthBookClub

You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Mini-Episode: The Romance Genre

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:55:49 +0000

Anais talks about her favorite genre, Romance, and some of her frustrations with it. Books mentioned: Roller Girl by Vanessa North: https://vanessanorth.com/roller-girl/ Hearts of Heroes series by Molly J Bragg: https://themollyjay.com/bibliography/hearts-of-heroes/

We've also started a Patreon! Check it out here: patreon.com/StAlmsworthBookClub

You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social)

Mini-episode: Disappeared Art

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:52:31 +0000

Anais talks about the effects of vanished art and the where we notice it. The Welcome To Dorley Hall itch page link: https://alysongreaves.itch.io/welcome-to-dorley-hall

Our Patreon! patreon.com/StAlmsworthBookClub

You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social)

Mini-Episode: Transfem literature vs The Literature

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:51:05 +0000

Anais examines what counts as transfeminine literature for the purpose of this podcast, then has a brief talk about a Dorley relevant topic of some of the Literature that inspired the series itself.

Our Patreon! patreon.com/StAlmsworthBookClub

You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited by Anais!

Mini-Episode: NICAEA and City of Six Moons by Amabell Holland

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:43:11 +0000

Anais is stretching the word "literature" by talking about board games instead!

She's talking about, specifically the writing in it, so that probably counts, and how that writing is different and how it is expressed.

Nicaea:

https://hollandspiele.com/products/nicaea

City of Six Moons:

https://hollandspiele.com/products/city-of-six-moons

Our Patreon! patreon.com/StAlmsworthBookClub

You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social)

Mini-Episode: Ephemera Transfem Literature

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:41:31 +0000

Anais is here with a minisode to talk about what is literature, what is Transfem Literature, and what is Ephemera Transfem Literature and why all of that is important.

We've also started a Patreon! Check it out here: patreon.com/StAlmsworthBookClub

You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social)

Mini-episode: Serialization

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:00:21 +0000

This week, Anais talks a little about serialized releases and her thoughts on them. An opening thought on the topic and why it might have some appeal, Ana brings up some thoughts on the format of release.

We've also started a Patreon! Check it out here: patreon.com/StAlmsworthBookClub

You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social)

Dorley Chapter 11: Friction Burns (ft. Julia Giant Rat)

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:09:21 +0000

Anais hosts the second of three guest episodes during Luna's brief break from the show. In this episode, she discusses chapter 11, Friction Burns, with Julia Giant Rat from Bluesky!

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social)

The Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves

Scribblehub: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/421879/the-sisters-of-dorley/

AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35394595/chapters/88223581

Dorley Chapter 10: Butterflies (ft. Katie Tightpussy)

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:30:31 +0000

Anais hosts the first of three back-to-back guest episodes during Luna's brief break from the show. In this episode, she discusses chapter 10, Butterflies, with Katie Tightpussy of Bluesky fame!

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social)

The Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves

Scribblehub: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/421879/the-sisters-of-dorley/

AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35394595/chapters/88223581

Mini-episode: Luna's Plurality Check-in

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:00:21 +0000

This week we've got another mini episode! Luna discusses her experiences with discovering her plurality so far and how she's adjusted to discovering she has DID. She also makes an exciting announcement for the next three episodes! We'll be back next week with Chapter 10 of Sisters of Dorley.

We've also started a Patreon! Check it out here: patreon.com/StAlmsworthBookClub

You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social)

Mini-episode: Actualization AKA When the Girl is Real

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:26:29 +0000

A minisode this week! Anais talks about actualization in trans fiction using her phrase to explain "she likes it when the Girl is Real."

Examples mentioned in this episode:

Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/421879/the-sisters-of-dorley/
The works of Zoe Storm: https://zoe-storm.itch.io/
"We Interrupt This Transition" by Kerry Ann Boyko: https://kerryann.itch.io/we-interrupt-this-transition
"Bottle Blondes" By Transcect: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/1467955/bottle-blondes/

We've also started a Patreon! Check it out here: patreon.com/StAlmsworthBookClub

You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social)

Dorley Chapter 9: Vertigo

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:53:14 +0000

We're back! After finishing up chapter 8, Luna and Anaïs discuss Vertigo, the ninth chapter of the Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves, which can be read for free on Scribblehub and AO3. You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social)

The Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves

Scribblehub: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/421879/the-sisters-of-dorley/

AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35394595/chapters/88223581

Some Personal Updates

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:13:20 +0000

Luna and Anais have some things to share.

You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social)

Mini-episode: We Interrupt This Transition by Kerry Ann Boyko

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:09:20 +0000

Anais is here with another minisode! Please enjoy this discussion of We Interrupt This Transition by Kerry Ann Boyko, a Trans Queer Comedy. First Edition: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/1202172/we-interrupt-this-transition/ Second Edition: https://kerryann.itch.io/we-interrupt-this-transition

You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social)

Mini-episode: Crashing the Crease by Sydney Aurora

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:35:34 +0000

Anais is here this week with another mini-episode! Please enjoy this brief episode on a rivals-to-lovers trans hockey romance: Crashing the Crease by Sydney Aurora. Luna was unavailable this week due to a personal crisis, but next week both of us will be finishing chapter 8 as well as chapter 9 of Sisters of Dorley.

Crashing the Crease: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/1372006/crashing-the-crease/

Sydney Aurora is on Bluesky at @sydaurora.bsky.social. You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social)

Dorley Chapter 8: Midday on Mercury

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:00:04 +0000

Luna and Anaïs discuss Midday on Mercury, the eighth chapter of the Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves, which can be read for free on Scribblehub and AO3. You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

We get on a tangent in this episode and end up focusing on a lot of Luna Lore, so we don't quite get through the whole chapter. The next episode will cover the remainder of chapter 8 as well as chapter 9.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social)

The Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves

Scribblehub: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/421879/the-sisters-of-dorley/

AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35394595/chapters/88223581

Dorley Chapter 7: Consensus

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Luna and Anaïs discuss Consensus, the seventh chapter of the Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves, which can be read for free on Scribblehub and AO3. You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social)

The Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves

Scribblehub: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/421879/the-sisters-of-dorley/

AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35394595/chapters/88223581

Dorley Chapter 6: When I Get a Round Tuit

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Luna and Anaïs discuss When I Get a Round Tuit, the sixth chapter of the Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves, which can be read for free on Scribblehub and AO3. This is another heavy one, so please check the content warnings at the start of this chapter of Sisters of Dorley before listening. You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social)

The Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves

Scribblehub: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/421879/the-sisters-of-dorley/

AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35394595/chapters/88223581

Dorley Chapter 5: A Machine Made of Meat

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:20:03 +0000

And we're back! In this episode, Luna and Anaïs discuss A Machine Made of Meat, the fifth chapter of the Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves, which can be read for free on Scribblehub and AO3. This is a heavy one, so please check the content warnings at the start of this chapter of Sisters of Dorley before listening. You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social)

The Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves

Scribblehub: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/421879/the-sisters-of-dorley/

AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35394595/chapters/88223581

Dorley Chapter 4: Room and Bored

Mon, 26 May 2025 18:01:20 +0000

We're back to normal episodes again! In this episode, Luna and Anaïs discuss Room and Bored, the fourth chapter of the Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves, which can be read for free on Scribblehub and AO3. You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social)

The Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves

Scribblehub: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/421879/the-sisters-of-dorley/

AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35394595/chapters/88223581

Mini-episode: A Probability Experiment by nothingspecial

Mon, 19 May 2025 17:07:46 +0000

Our editor, Lily (hyperthot.bsky.social), is once again away this week for (exciting) medical reasons, so Anais (anaisl.bsky.social) recorded and edited another spoiler-free mini-episode, this time recommending A Probability Experiment by nothingspecial. We'll be back with chapter 4 of Sisters of Dorley next week, for real this time!

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Our Bluesky is @stabclub.bsky.social.

A Probability Experiment by nothingspecial: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/263522/a-probability-experiment-turned-me-into-a-clockwork-girl-and-i-really-dont-know-what-to-make-of-it-all/

Mini-episode: The Transition Zone by Zoe Storm

Mon, 12 May 2025 17:19:36 +0000

Our editor, Lily (hyperthot.bsky.social), is away this week for (exciting) medical reasons, so Anais (anaisl.bsky.social) recorded and edited a spoiler-free mini-episode recommending The Transition Zone by Zoe Storm. We'll be back with chapter 4 of Sisters of Dorley next week!

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Our Bluesky is @stabclub.bsky.social.

The Transition Zone by Zoe Storm:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Transition-Zone-Bradford-McKinley-Chronicles/dp/B0BRQ8DB4W

Itch (ebook): https://zoe-storm.itch.io/the-transition-zone

Scribble Hub: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/197763/the-transition-zone/

Dorley Chapter 3: Death by Chocolate

Mon, 05 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luna and Anaïs discuss Death by Chocolate, the third chapter of the Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves, which can be read for free on Scribblehub and AO3. You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social)

The Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves

Scribblehub: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/421879/the-sisters-of-dorley/

AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35394595/chapters/88223581

Dorley Chapter 2: Cell

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:31:37 +0000

In this episode, Luna and Anaïs discuss Cell, the second chapter of the Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves, which can be read for free on Scribblehub and AO3. You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social)

The Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves

Scribblehub: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/421879/the-sisters-of-dorley/

AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35394595/chapters/88223581

Dorley Chapter 1: Welcome to Dorley Hall

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:45:40 +0000

It begins! In our first full episode, Luna and Anais discuss the first chapter of the Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves, which can be read for free on Scribblehub and AO3. You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social).

Trailer

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:00:48 +0000

The St. Almsworth Book Club is an upcoming weekly transfeminine literature podcast. Each week, Luna (@stargays.bsky.social) and Anais (@anaisl.bsky.social) read and discuss one chapter from a piece of transfem literature. We are beginning with The Sisters of Dorley by Alyson Greaves, which can be read for free on Scribblehub and AO3. Our first episode discussing the first chapter will be released on Monday, April 21st. You can follow the St. Almsworth Book Club on Bluesky at @stabclub.bsky.social.

Our theme song is "Scrambled Eggs" by Kyrie Nova & the Defiant.

Edited and produced by Lily (@hyperthot.bsky.social).