RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_d812e9a9-1767-4df7-b40e-295675a7e351 -- Rendered At Sun, 10 May 2026 11:27:45 +0000 The Book Stack https://redcircle.com/shows/the-book-stack en-US All rights reserved. Annie, Nia & Sydnie Book reviews, recommendations, and commentary on a variety of book genres that we've "stacked" into a theme for each episode. d812e9a9-1767-4df7-b40e-295675a7e351 Book reviews, recommendations, and commentary on a variety of book genres that we've "stacked" into a theme for the episode.

]]> episodic no Annie, Nia & Sydnie bookstacktrio@gmail.com no full Chapter 34: A Deep Dive into Killers of the Flower Moon Chapter 34: A Deep Dive into Killers of the Flower Moon 34 4 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter, we deviate from our typical stacked suggestions to dive deep into Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann. In this chapter, we deviate from our typical stacked suggestions to dive deep into Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann.

]]> <p>In this chapter, we deviate from our typical stacked suggestions to dive deep into Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann.</p> f455cd17-7f20-44df-b0d5-3f29ae6ea9fe https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 06 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 5662 no full Chapter 33: The Books We Loved Until... Stack Chapter 33: The Books We Loved Until... Stack 33 4 Annie, Nia & Sydnie Warning: This chapter contains *spoilers* alongside our typical banter and opinions! The following books are referenced in this chapter: Issac’s Storm, by Erik Larson Zodiac Academy, by Caroline Peckham & Suzanne Valenti Allegiant, by Veronica Roth Harry Potter series, JK Rowling American Demon: Eliot Ness and the Hunt for America's Jack the Ripper, by Daniel Stashower Mad Honey, by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan The Midnight Library, by Matt Haig  We're reading or picking up next: The League of Lady Poisoners: Illustrated True Stories of Dangerous Women, by Lisa Perrin A Botanist’s Guide to Society & Secrets, Kate Khavari Apprentice to the Villain, Hannah Nicole Maehrer A Secret Princess, by Margaret Stohl and Melissa de la Cruz Atomic Habits, by James Clear Warning: This chapter contains *spoilers* alongside our typical banter and opinions!

The following books are referenced in this chapter:

  • Issac’s Storm, by Erik Larson
  • Zodiac Academy, by Caroline Peckham & Suzanne Valenti
  • Allegiant, by Veronica Roth
  • Harry Potter series, JK Rowling
  • American Demon: Eliot Ness and the Hunt for America's Jack the Ripper, by Daniel Stashower
  • Mad Honey, by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan
  • The Midnight Library, by Matt Haig



We're reading or picking up next:

  • The League of Lady Poisoners: Illustrated True Stories of Dangerous Women, by Lisa Perrin
  • A Botanist’s Guide to Society & Secrets, Kate Khavari
  • Apprentice to the Villain, Hannah Nicole Maehrer 
  • A Secret Princess, by Margaret Stohl and Melissa de la Cruz
  • Atomic Habits, by James Clear
]]> <p>Warning: This chapter contains *spoilers* alongside our typical banter and opinions!</p><p>The following books are referenced in this chapter:</p><ul><li><span>Issac’s Storm, by Erik Larson</span></li><li><span>Zodiac Academy, by Caroline Peckham &amp; Suzanne Valenti</span></li><li><span>Allegiant, by Veronica Roth</span></li><li>Harry Potter series, JK Rowling</li><li><span>American Demon: Eliot Ness and the Hunt for America&#39;s Jack the Ripper, by Daniel Stashower</span></li><li><span>Mad Honey, by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan</span></li><li><span>The Midnight Library, by Matt Haig</span></li></ul><p><span></span></p><p><span>We&#39;re reading or picking up next:</span></p><ul><li><span>The League of Lady Poisoners: Illustrated True Stories of Dangerous Women, by Lisa Perrin</span></li><li><span>A Botanist’s Guide to Society &amp; Secrets, Kate Khavari</span></li><li><span>Apprentice to the Villain, Hannah Nicole Maehrer </span></li><li><span>A Secret Princess, by Margaret Stohl and Melissa de la Cruz</span></li><li><span>Atomic Habits, by James Clear</span></li></ul> 6f29e03f-900b-4f80-962e-044a1e768c38 https:bookstacktrio.com Sun, 01 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 3746 no full Chapter 32: The Romantasy Stack Chapter 32: The Romantasy Stack 32 4 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter, hear what we have to say about the following texts:

  • Bad Days in History: A Gleefully Grim Chronicle of Misfortune, Mayhem, and Misery for Every Day of the Year by Michael Farquhar
  • To Hell and Back: The Last Train From Hiroshima by Charles Pellegrino (2015)
  • Yamaguchi’s poetry in his book And The River Flowed as a Raft of Corpses
  • Legends and Lattes, by Travis Baldree, 2022
  • The Orcsworn series, by Finley Fenn, 2019
  • The Night Circus, by Erin Morgenstern, 2011
  • Fourth Wing, by Rebecca Yarros, 2023
  • House of Marionne, by J. Elle, 2023
  • Crescent City series by Sarah J Maas, 2020
  • Playing with Fire, RJ Blaine
  • Bride by Ali Hazelwood, 2024
  • The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett
  • Empire of Shadows by Jacquelin Benson
  • Killers of a Certain Age, by Deanna Raybourn
  • A Reunion of Ghosts, by Judith Clare Mitchell
  • A Romanov Fantasy:Life at the Court of Anna Anderson , by Frances Welch
]]> <p>In this chapter, hear what we have to say about the following texts:</p><ul><li>Bad Days in History: A Gleefully Grim Chronicle of Misfortune, Mayhem, and Misery for Every Day of the Year by Michael Farquhar</li><li>To Hell and Back: The Last Train From Hiroshima by Charles Pellegrino (2015)</li><li>Yamaguchi’s poetry in his book And The River Flowed as a Raft of Corpses</li><li>Legends and Lattes, by Travis Baldree, 2022</li><li>The Orcsworn series, by Finley Fenn, 2019</li><li>The Night Circus, by Erin Morgenstern, 2011</li><li>Fourth Wing, by Rebecca Yarros, 2023</li><li>House of Marionne, by J. Elle, 2023</li><li>Crescent City series by Sarah J Maas, 2020</li><li>Playing with Fire, RJ Blaine</li><li>Bride by Ali Hazelwood, 2024</li><li><em>The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett</em></li><li><em>Empire of Shadows by Jacquelin Benson</em></li><li><em>Killers of a Certain Age, by Deanna Raybourn</em></li><li><em>A Reunion of Ghosts, by Judith Clare Mitchell</em></li><li><em>A Romanov Fantasy:Life at the Court of Anna Anderson , </em>by Frances Welch</li></ul> 67ccff66-dfce-45c5-b6c4-7d1f734f1539 https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 04 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 3105 no full Chapter 31: The Recently Read Stack Chapter 31: The Recently Read Stack 31 4 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this month's chapter, we discuss our recently read books we come back from hiatus!

Book Titles Mentioned:

  • The Writing of the Gods: The Race to Decode the Rosetta Stone by Edward Dolnick
  • The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, by V. E. Schwab
  • Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Gamus
  • Yellowface, by R.F. Kuang
  • Written in Bone: Hidden Stories in What We Leave Behind by Sue Black
  • Assistant to the Villain, Hannah Nicole Maehrer
  • Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law, by Mary Roach
  • The Man Who Caught the Storm: The Life of Legendary Tornado Chaser Tim Samaras, by Brantley Hargrove
  • Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything, by Lydia Kang, MD and Nate Pedersen, Read by Hilary Huber
  • A Prayer for Owen Meany, by John Irving
  • Namesake, by Adrienne Young
  • Nettle & Thorn by T. Kingfisher  
  • Churchill’s Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare by Giles Milton
  • Shady Characters: The Secret Life of Punctuation, Symbols, and other Typographical Marks by Keith Houston
]]> <p>In this month&#39;s chapter, we discuss our recently read books we come back from hiatus!</p><p>Book Titles Mentioned:</p><ul><li>The Writing of the Gods: The Race to Decode the Rosetta Stone by Edward Dolnick</li><li>The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, by V. E. Schwab</li><li>Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Gamus</li><li>Yellowface, by R.F. Kuang</li><li>Written in Bone: Hidden Stories in What We Leave Behind by Sue Black</li><li>Assistant to the Villain, Hannah Nicole Maehrer</li><li>Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law, by Mary Roach</li><li>The Man Who Caught the Storm: The Life of Legendary Tornado Chaser Tim Samaras, by Brantley Hargrove</li><li>Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything, by Lydia Kang, MD and Nate Pedersen, Read by Hilary Huber</li><li>A Prayer for Owen Meany, by John Irving</li><li>Namesake, by Adrienne Young</li><li>Nettle &amp; Thorn by T. Kingfisher  </li><li>Churchill’s Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare by Giles Milton</li><li>Shady Characters: The Secret Life of Punctuation, Symbols, and other Typographical Marks by Keith Houston</li></ul> 506825d6-ccab-4d5f-86da-85444365ebd2 https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 07 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000 3781 no trailer Ch 30.5: Did you miss us? Ch 30.5: Did you miss us? 30 4 Annie, Nia & Sydnie We're back!

Same great hosts, slightly different format, all the fun!

New episodes will drop the first Sunday of each month.

Interact with us on social media: @BookStackTrio or check out our website: bookstacktrio.com

]]> <p>We&#39;re back!</p><p>Same great hosts, slightly different format, all the fun!</p><p>New episodes will drop the first Sunday of each month.</p><p>Interact with us on social media: @BookStackTrio or check out our website: bookstacktrio.com</p> 5311cf0a-b2c3-4a44-92ff-99353888f21d https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 02 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000 67 no full Chapter 30: The Jennifer A. Nielsen Stack Chapter 30: The Jennifer A. Nielsen Stack 30 3 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter we interview Jennifer A. Nielsen, and it's fantastic. You'll love it. Just hit play now. In this chapter we interview the author Jennifer A. Nielsen and it's amazing!! Take a listen!

]]> <p>In this chapter we interview the author Jennifer A. Nielsen and it&#39;s amazing!! Take a listen!</p> d63c46b5-8145-4ed1-af70-b5a450fa7a69 https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 25 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000 2026 no full Chapter 29: The Books That Got Us Reading Stack Chapter 29: The Books That Got Us Reading Stack 29 3 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter, we discuss the following texts: - Scary stories to tell in the dark, by Alvin Schwartz - The Baby-Sitters Club,  by Ann M. Martin - The Boxcar Children, Gertrude Chandler Warner - The Happy Hollisters, Jerry West - The Smell of Other People’s Houses, Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock - Dear America series, multiple authors In this book, we reflect on the influential books that got us hooked on reading and made us the readers we are today!

]]> <p>In this book, we reflect on the influential books that got us hooked on reading and made us the readers we are today!</p> 43ca0447-764d-4ebb-bd5c-c0aece4fb1c7 https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000 2590 no full Chapter 28: The High Fantasy Stack Chapter 28: The High Fantasy Stack 28 3 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter we discuss the following books: - Nameless, Jennifer Jenkins, 2015 - Kushiel’s Dart, Jacqueline Carey, 2001 - Graceling, Kristin Cashore, 2008 - House of Salt & Sorrows, Erin A Craig, 2019 - An Exchange of Gifts, Anne McCaffrey, 1995 - Legends and Lattes, Travis Baldree, 2022 In this chapter, we discuss high fantasy books we enjoyed! See the covers on social media @BookStackTrio or on our website!

]]> <p>In this chapter, we discuss high fantasy books we enjoyed! See the covers on social media @BookStackTrio or on our website!</p> 800755a3-026d-41bd-b1cd-83da7827005e https://www.bookstacktrio.com Sun, 21 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000 2421 no full Chapter 27: The Biographies & Memoirs Stack Chapter 27: The Biographies & Memoirs Stack 27 3 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this stack we discuss the following titles: - Lincoln: A Pictobiography, by Russel Freedman, 1987 - Will, by Will Smith and Mark Manson, 2021 - I am Dolly Parton, by Brad Meltzer, 2022 - All Boys Aren’t Blue, by George M. Johnson, 2020 - As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of the Princess Bride, Cary Elwes & Joe Layden, 2014  - Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard, Tom Felton, 2022 In this stack we discuss biographies and memoirs we enjoyed reading. For a full listing and book covers, check us out online @BookStackTrio or on our website https://bookstacktrio.com!

]]> <p>In this stack we discuss biographies and memoirs we enjoyed reading. For a full listing and book covers, check us out online @BookStackTrio or on our website https://bookstacktrio.com!</p> a05dd84f-6a79-4a85-94aa-7f7b174e5d93 https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 23 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000 3510 no full Chapter 26: The Books That Spoke to Us Stack Chapter 26: The Books That Spoke to Us Stack 26 3 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter, we discuss the following books: — Book of Shadows, Phyllis Curott, 1998 — Dreams Underfoot, Charles de Lint, 1993 — Matched, Ally Connie, 2010 — Witch & Wizard, James Patterson, 2009 — Dear Fahrenheit 451: Love and Heartbreak in the Stacks, Annie Spence, 2017 — I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, Ericka L Sanchez, 2017 In this chapter, we discuss books that resonated with us. To see a full listing of books mentioned, check out our social media @BookStackTrio

]]> <p>In this chapter, we discuss books that resonated with us. To see a full listing of books mentioned, check out our social media @BookStackTrio</p> 5f9f2a7c-6afb-436c-8bd9-88a997763bb6 https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 09 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000 2756 no full Chapter 25: The Women's History Month Stack Chapter 25: The Women's History Month Stack 25 3 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter we discuss the following titles: — Hidden Figures, Margot Lee Shetterly, 2016 — The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca Skloot, 2010 — Becoming, by Michelle Obama, 2018 — Proud, by ibtijah Muhammad, 2018 — I am Amelia Earhart, Brad Meltzer, 2014 — Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World, Pénélope Bagieu, 2018 In this chapter, we discuss books written by and about incredible women!

]]> <p>In this chapter, we discuss books written by and about incredible women!</p> ab2a9735-34b7-4859-9a8c-554c0b99d7b8 https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 26 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000 2977 no full Chapter 24: The Books We "Read" Stack Chapter 24: The Books We "Read" Stack 24 3 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter, we discuss the following books: — Life of Pi, Yann Martel, 2001 — All the Light We Cannot See, Anthony Doerr, 2004 — Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevenson, 1881 — The War of the Worlds, HG Wells, 1897 — 1984, George Orwell, 1949 — Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury, 1953 In this chapter, we discuss books we may or may not lie about having read to avoid uncomfortable conversations.

To see a full listing of the books, check us out on social media @BookStackTrio

]]> <p>In this chapter, we discuss books we may or may not lie about having read to avoid uncomfortable conversations.</p><p>To see a full listing of the books, check us out on social media @BookStackTrio</p> 23b49b52-6923-4940-a538-e66ef043ae82 https://www.bookstacktrio.com Sun, 12 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000 2583 no full Chapter 23: The Horrible History Stack Chapter 23: The Horrible History Stack 23 3 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter, we discuss the following titles: — Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster, by Adam Higginbotham, 2019 — Paradise Falls: The True Story of an Environmental Catastrophe, by Keith O'Brien , 2022 — Radium Girls: the Dark Story of America’s Shining Women, Kate Moore, 2016 — Horrible Histories, by Terry Deary, 1993 — Drowned City: Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans, 2015 In this chapter, we discuss books that we enjoyed that span horrible historical events. Check us out on social media to see the titles and covers of the referenced books @BookStackTrio

]]> <p>In this chapter, we discuss books that we enjoyed that span horrible historical events. Check us out on social media to see the titles and covers of the referenced books @BookStackTrio</p> 6f7d41ab-a65f-4fb6-b9ca-90944a62a325 https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 26 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000 3486 no full Chapter 22: The Love is in the Air Stack Chapter 22: The Love is in the Air Stack 22 3 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter, we discuss the following books: - Incarnate, Jodi Meadows - Olive the Lionheart: Lost love, imperial spies, and one woman's journey into the heart of Africa, Brad Ricca - The Time Traveler's Wife, Audrey Niffenegger - They Both Die at the End, Adam Silvera - The Princess Bride, William Goldman - Practical Magic, Alice Hoffman In this special chapter of The Book Stack, we talk about our favorite books that all involve love!

Follow and connect with us on social media @BookStackTrio

]]> <p>In this special chapter of The Book Stack, we talk about our favorite books that all involve love!</p><p>Follow and connect with us on social media @BookStackTrio</p> 92ced3c8-7ac0-482f-a2e6-82709ab76ded https://www.bookstacktrio.com Sun, 12 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000 3318 no full Chapter 21: Charlie's Favorites Stack Chapter 21: Charlie's Favorites Stack 21 3 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter, we talk about the following books: - The Bird & the Sword, Amy Harmon - The Alchemist, Pablo Coelho - Howl’s Moving Castle, by Diana Wynne Jones - John Constantine, Hellblazer, Vol. 1: Original Sins, by Jamie Delano, John Ridgeway - The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, NK Jemison - The Power of Myth, Joseph Campbell In this chapter, we discuss the three books Charlie N Holmberg assigned us in chapter 20, as well as 3 books written in her birth year.

Find us on all platforms @bookstacktrio!

]]> <p>In this chapter, we discuss the three books Charlie N Holmberg assigned us in chapter 20, as well as 3 books written in her birth year.</p><p>Find us on all platforms @bookstacktrio!</p> b97c951b-5e4d-441e-a9f6-09ded9b89a1d https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 29 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000 2994 no full Chapter 20: The Charlie N. Holmberg Stack Chapter 20: The Charlie N. Holmberg Stack 20 2 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter we interview Charlie N. Holmberg about her favorite books to read, the books she's authored, and her writing process. In this season finale chapter we interview author Charlie N. Holmberg!

]]> <p>In this season finale chapter we interview author Charlie N. Holmberg! </p> 90b7c968-fc61-4b91-858f-1ec6d2615af7 https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 01 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000 1536 no full Chapter 19: The Holiday Stack Chapter 19: The Holiday Stack 19 2 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter, we discuss the following titles: - The Christmas Murder Game, Alexandra Benedict - Letters from Father Christmas, JRR Tolkien - Davey and the First Christmas, Beth Vardon - The Gift of the Magi, O. Henry - The Afterlife of Holly Chase, Cynthia Hand - The Night Before Christmas: A C is for Cthulhu Holiday Tale, Jason Ciaramella In this chapter of the book stack, we talk Christmas books that we enjoy, followed by some Christmas trivia and a check in on what we're currently reading. Connect with us on social media @BookStackTrio!

]]> <p>In this chapter of the book stack, we talk Christmas books that we enjoy, followed by some Christmas trivia and a check in on what we&#39;re currently reading. Connect with us on social media @BookStackTrio!</p> ca6ad428-5625-46e7-9b49-69dce4e0b097 https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 18 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000 3512 no full Chapter 18: The Overhyped Stack Chapter 18: The Overhyped Stack 18 2 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter, we rather heatedly discuss the following titles: - Pride & Prejudice, Jane Austen - Watchmen, Alan Moore - The Catcher in the Rye, JD Salinger - Twilight, Stephenie Meyer - Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck - For Whom the Bell Tolls, Ernest Hemingway In this chapter of The Book Stack, we get heated and a bit riled up in talking about the books that just get a bit too much attention for what they are.

Agree? Disagree? Tell us what you think on social media @BookStackTrio or on our website: https://bookstacktrio.com.

]]> <p>In this chapter of The Book Stack, we get heated and a bit riled up in talking about the books that just get a bit too much attention for what they are. </p><p>Agree? Disagree? Tell us what you think on social media @BookStackTrio or on our website: https://bookstacktrio.com.</p> 815e3882-b109-4776-bffb-577c64782e3d https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 04 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000 3335 yes full Chapter 17: The Epically Epic Stack Chapter 17: The Epically Epic Stack 17 2 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter, we discuss the following books: Lord of the Rings, JRR Tolkein Redwall, Brian Jacques Game of Thrones, George RR Martin Harry Potter, JK Rowling 2001: A Space Odyssey, Arthur C. Clarke Chronicles of Narnia, CS Lewis In this chapter, we each discuss two epic book series from our stacks, play some epic trivia, then discuss what we're currently reading.

Follow us on social media @BookStackTrio or see our website bookstacktrio.com.

]]> <p>In this chapter, we each discuss two epic book series from our stacks, play some epic trivia, then discuss what we&#39;re currently reading.</p><p>Follow us on social media @BookStackTrio or see our website bookstacktrio.com.</p> 92ba4771-8c5a-42b4-abe3-cff9186afaf3 https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 20 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000 3687 no full Chapter 16: The Cozy Mysteries Stack Chapter 16: The Cozy Mysteries Stack 16 2 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter we discuss the following titles: - The Secret, Book, and Scone Society, Ellery Adams - The Botanist's Guide to Poisons & Parties, Kate Khavari - Arsenic & Adobo, Mia P. Manansala - Dial A for Aunties, Jesse Q. Sutanto - Still Life, Louise Penny - Sweet Silver Blues, Glenn Cook In this chapter we discuss 2 books from the cozy mystery subgenre, play a trivia game, and end with what we're reading next.

Contact or follow us on social media: @BookStackTrio

]]> <p>In this chapter we discuss 2 books from the cozy mystery subgenre, play a trivia game, and end with what we&#39;re reading next.</p><p>Contact or follow us on social media: @BookStackTrio</p> 9e98aa80-c3aa-4373-8e23-061f4cb05a2c https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 06 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000 2994 no full Chapter 15: The Halloween Special Stack Chapter 15: The Halloween Special Stack 15 2 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter we discuss the following titles: - The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires, Grady Hendrix - The Taking of Jake Livingston, Ryan Douglass - Coraline, Neil Gaiman - Nothing but Blackened Teeth, Cassandra Khaw - Frankenstein, Mary Shelley - Splintered, AG Howard In this chapter we discuss a variety of books that make us question what that sound was that went bump in the night ...

Follow us on Instagram & Facebook to see covers: @bookstacktrio and connect with us on Twitter @bookstacktrio to share your thoughts or tell us what theme you'd like to hear us do next!

]]> <p>In this chapter we discuss a variety of books that make us question what that sound was that went bump in the night ...</p><p>Follow us on Instagram &amp; Facebook to see covers: @bookstacktrio and connect with us on Twitter @bookstacktrio to share your thoughts or tell us what theme you&#39;d like to hear us do next!</p> d6da931f-fb80-4d35-b024-69e05eeb90cd https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 3264 no full Chapter 14: True Crime, the Sequel Chapter 14: True Crime, the Sequel 14 2 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter, we discuss the following books: The Poisoner’s Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York, Deborah Blum Nothing but the Night, Greg King and Penny Wilson Mindhunter: inside the mind of the FBI’s elite serial crime unit, John Douglas & Mark Olshaker, 1995 Confident Women: swindlers, grifters, and shapeshifters of the feminine persuasion, Tori Telfer, 2021 The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century, Kirk W. Johnson The Cold Vanish; Seeking the Missing in North America's Wildlands, Jon Billman We each discuss two books we liked in the true crime genre before playing our new game, Trivialities, where we ask each other topical trivia questions. The chapter concludes with what we're currently reading.

Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to see covers for all referenced titles @BookStackTrio and connect with us on Twitter @BookStackTrio or on our website https://bookstacktrio.com

]]> <p>We each discuss two books we liked in the true crime genre before playing our new game, Trivialities, where we ask each other topical trivia questions. The chapter concludes with what we&#39;re currently reading.</p><p>Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to see covers for all referenced titles @BookStackTrio and connect with us on Twitter @BookStackTrio or on our website https://bookstacktrio.com</p> a1b91074-12d2-4f49-b74c-e23f66e8fc02 https://www.bookstacktrio.com Sun, 23 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 3675 no full Chapter 13: Fantastical Tales Stack Chapter 13: Fantastical Tales Stack 13 2 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter, we talk about the following fantasy books: - The Phantom Tollbooth, Norton Juster - Ready Player One, Ernest Cline - Discount Armageddon, Seanan McGuire - Alanna: The First Adventure, Tamora Pierce - The Warrior Heir, Cinda Williams China - Stardust, Neil Gaiman We each discuss two books we liked in the fantasy genre before introducing our new segment, Trivialities, where we ask each other topical trivia questions. The chapter concludes with what we're currently reading.

Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to see covers for all referenced titles @BookStackTrio and connect with us on Twitter @BookStackTrio or on our website https://bookstacktrio.com

]]> <p>We each discuss two books we liked in the fantasy genre before introducing our new segment, Trivialities, where we ask each other topical trivia questions. The chapter concludes with what we&#39;re currently reading.</p><p>Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to see covers for all referenced titles @BookStackTrio and connect with us on Twitter @BookStackTrio or on our website https://bookstacktrio.com</p> f6247682-3616-4bc3-926a-986e8b55f404 https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 09 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 3349 no full Chapter 12: Favorite Series Stack Chapter 12: Favorite Series Stack 12 2 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter, we talk about the following book series: -Throne of Glass, Sarah J. Maas -Sword of Truth, Terry Goodkind -Squish, by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm -Scythe, Neal Shusterman -The Murderbot Diaries, Martha Wells -Tanyth Fairport Adventures by Nathan Lowell In this chapter we talk about some of our favorite series! You can follow us on Instagram or Facebook to see the covers of all series mentioned in this chapter.

]]> <p>In this chapter we talk about some of our favorite series! You can follow us on Instagram or Facebook to see the covers of all series mentioned in this chapter. </p> 2d703850-c18f-4bd4-89f1-e3fc7aced685 https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 25 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000 3086 no full Chapter 11: Savage's Favorites Stack Chapter 11: Savage's Favorites Stack 11 2 Annie, Nia & Sydnie The books discussed in this chapter are: Aesop's Fables - Aesop Alice in Wonderland - Lewis Carroll A Wrinkle in Time - Madeleine L'Engle Happiness is a Warm Puppy - Charles Schultz The Horror from the Hills - Frank Belnap Long Encyclopedia Brown - Donald J. Sobol This chapter of The Book Stack discusses the three influential books mentioned by J. Scott Savage in chapter 10 as well as three books written the year he was born.

Follow us on social media @BookStackTrio to let us know what you think!

]]> <p>This chapter of The Book Stack discusses the three influential books mentioned by J. Scott Savage in chapter 10 as well as three books written the year he was born. </p><p>Follow us on social media @BookStackTrio to let us know what you think!</p> 3fd2fae8-56e1-4feb-b381-14c158e4dcec https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 11 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000 3885 no full Summer Snack Stack: Vol. 6 Summer Snack Stack: Vol. 6 6 1 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this snack-sized episode, we discuss: - A Place for Us, by Fatima Farheen Mirza - Johnny The Homicidal Maniac: Director's Cut, by Jhonen Vasquez - A Scheme of Heaven: The History of Astrology and the Search for our Destiny in Data, Alexander Boxer This snack-sized stack is to update you on what we're currently reading throughout the summer.

]]> <p>This snack-sized stack is to update you on what we&#39;re currently reading throughout the summer.</p> cba009cb-40f6-40c7-b9f2-ce32e54734ec https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 28 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000 785 no full Summer Snack Stack: Vol. 5 Summer Snack Stack: Vol. 5 5 1 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this snack-sized stack, we discuss: - An Atlas of Extinct Countries, Gideon Defoe - This Tender Land, by William Kent Krueger - The Case of the Singing Sword, by Tee Morris This snack-sized stack will keep you up to date on what we're currently reading!

]]> <p>This snack-sized stack will keep you up to date on what we&#39;re currently reading!</p> ca67810a-4f46-49dc-befe-dbf7a019d2d7 https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000 766 no full Summer Snack Stack: Vol. 4 Summer Snack Stack: Vol. 4 4 1 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this snack stack, we discuss the following books: - The Korean Vegan Cookbook: Reflections and Recipes from Omma's Kitchen, Joanne Lee Molinaro - Shadow in the Glass, JJA Harwood - Where the Rhythm Takes You, by Sarah Dass In this snack-sized stack, we discuss what we're currently reading!

]]> <p>In this snack-sized stack, we discuss what we&#39;re currently reading!</p> 1534c9cd-c691-4cb8-9300-f58b1bb81310 https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 31 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000 888 no full Summer Snack Stack: Vol. 3 Summer Snack Stack: Vol. 3 3 1 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this snack stack, we discuss the following titles: - Firekeeper's Daughter, Angeline Boulley - Blackfeather Mystery School: The Magpie Training, Irene Glass & Caine Dreamwalker - Bad Days in History: A Gleefully Grim Chronicle of Misfortune, Mayhem, and Misery for Every Day of the Year, Michael Farquhar In this snack stack, we discuss what we're currently reading over the summer!

]]> <p>In this snack stack, we discuss what we&#39;re currently reading over the summer!</p> 43bea162-5e59-4252-b11e-590ed637d13a https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 17 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000 747 no full Summer Snack Stack: Vol. 2 Summer Snack Stack: Vol. 2 2 1 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this volume we discuss: - Labyrinth Lost, Zoraida Córdova - The Surgeon, Tess Gerritsen - The Poison Squad, Deborah Blum In this volume of our summer snack stack, we dive into our current reads. Check us out on social media for a full listing of the books mentioned in this stack or on our website: https://bookstacktrio.com!

]]> <p>In this volume of our summer snack stack, we dive into our current reads. Check us out on social media for a full listing of the books mentioned in this stack or on our website: https://bookstacktrio.com!</p> 4d0fc559-45b2-4c3e-bc6e-945811fb49c6 https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 03 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000 1538 no full Summer Snack Stack: Vol. 1 Summer Snack Stack: Vol. 1 1 1 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this summer snack stack volume we discuss: - Arsenic & Adobo, Mia P. Manasala - Children of Ash & Elm, Neil Price - The Good Sister, Sally Hepworth In this volume of our summer snack stack, we dive into our current reads. Check us out on social media for a full listing of the books mentioned in this stack or on our website: https://bookstacktrio.com!

]]> <p>In this volume of our summer snack stack, we dive into our current reads. Check us out on social media for a full listing of the books mentioned in this stack or on our website: https://bookstacktrio.com!</p> 27889cb2-94ab-4ecb-b4fb-122f9c7980e8 https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 19 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000 1156 no full Chapter 10: The J. Scott Savage Stack Chapter 10: The J. Scott Savage Stack 10 1 Annie, Nia & Sydnie This interview dives into books J. Scott Savage has written along with books he loves to read! In this season finale chapter of The Book Stack, we interview the incomparable J. Scott Savage! We talk to him about his books and his favorite books growing up that made him want to become a writer. This is definitely a fun interview you won't want to miss!

Check out more information at https://bookstacktrio.com and check out his website at https://www.jscottsavage.com!

]]> <p>In this season finale chapter of The Book Stack, we interview the incomparable J. Scott Savage! We talk to him about his books and his favorite books growing up that made him want to become a writer. This is definitely a fun interview you won&#39;t want to miss!</p><p>Check out more information at https://bookstacktrio.com and check out his website at https://www.jscottsavage.com!</p> b218342c-079e-428e-b900-29f5f8012e72 https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 05 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000 3401 no full Chapter 9: Space Chapter 9: Space 9 1 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter, we discuss the following books: - I Am Number Four, Pittacus Lore - Ender's Game/Ender's Shadow, Orson Scott Card - Children of the Fleet, Orson Scott Card - Illuminae, Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff - The Martian, Andy Weir - Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir - Star Risk, LTD, Chris Bunch - Quarter Share, Nathan Lowell - Ciaphus Cain: Hero of the Imperium, Sandy Mitchell In this chapter, we discuss our favorite books that involve space in some way. For a complete listing of the books discussed in this chapter, check us out on Instagram or Twitter @BookStackTrio or on our website www.bookstacktrio.com.

]]> <p>In this chapter, we discuss our favorite books that involve space in some way. For a complete listing of the books discussed in this chapter, check us out on Instagram or Twitter @BookStackTrio or on our website www.bookstacktrio.com.</p> bbc857ce-ec1a-4c95-a087-1b0cf06d5e44 https://redcircle.com/shows/d812e9a9-1767-4df7-b40e-295675a7e351/episodes/9e1d4d8a-4e5d-4386-84d6-66fda24eb5e0 Sun, 22 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000 2727 no full Chapter 8: Dystopian Chapter 8: Dystopian 8 1 Annie, Nia & Sydnie The books discussed in this week's stack are: - The Time Machine, H.G. Wells - The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins - Blackfish City, Sam J. Miller - Divergent, Veronica Roth - The Selection, Kiera Cass - City of Ember, Jeanne DuPrau - The Giver, Lois Lowry - Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury - The Grace Year, Kim Liggett In this chapter, we explore our favorite dystopian novels and make some fun puns along the way! Join us to hear what books we discuss. You can also see our stack on Facebook & Instagram @BookStackTrio or on our website at http://bookstacktrio.com. Comment on Twitter @BookStackTrio!

]]> <p>In this chapter, we explore our favorite dystopian novels and make some fun puns along the way! Join us to hear what books we discuss. You can also see our stack on Facebook &amp; Instagram @BookStackTrio or on our website at http://bookstacktrio.com. Comment on Twitter @BookStackTrio!</p> 07475466-bf25-41a8-a5f2-7e220107ecc1 http://www.bookstacktrio.com Sun, 08 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000 2953 no full Chapter 7: The Untouched Stack Chapter 7: The Untouched Stack Annie, Nia & Sydnie The books featured in this chapter are: - The Picture of Dorian Grey, by Oscar Wilde - Dread Nation, by Justina Ireland - The Nickel Boys, by Colsen Whitehead - Spitting Blood: The History of Tuberculosis, by Helen Bynum - By Gaslight, by Steven Price - Like Water for Chocolate: A Novel in Monthly Installments, with Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies, by Laura Esquivel - The Game of Queens: the Women who Made Sixteenth-Century Europe, by Sarah Gristwood - The Paladin Prophecy, by Mark Frost - The Sword of Shannara, Terry Brooks In this chapter, we explore the books that have sat in our untouched stack of "I'll get to it" and "oh yeah, I was going to read that ... maybe tomorrow" books that look and/or sound amazing, but for one reason or another never made it into the "currently reading" section. See a full listing of the books, with cover art, on our instagram @bookstacktrio.

]]> <p>In this chapter, we explore the books that have sat in our untouched stack of &#34;I&#39;ll get to it&#34; and &#34;oh yeah, I was going to read that ... maybe tomorrow&#34; books that look and/or sound amazing, but for one reason or another never made it into the &#34;currently reading&#34; section. See a full listing of the books, with cover art, on our instagram @bookstacktrio. </p> d3ae403a-570e-4946-9ea0-8b2811c54505 https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 24 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000 2628 no full Chapter 6: Interesting Magic Systems Chapter 6: Interesting Magic Systems 6 1 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter, we discuss our favorite magic systems by diving into the following books: -The Paper Magician, Charlie N. Holmberg -The Invisible Library, Genevieve Cogman -The City of Bones, Cassandra Clare -Legendborn, Traci Deonn -Children of Blood and Bone, Tomi Adeyemi -The Night Circus, Erin Morgenstern -The Changling War, Peter Garrison -Dealing with Dragons, Patricia Wrede -The Vagrant, Peter Newman In this chapter, we examine our stack of books that involve interesting, intriguing, or fantastical magic systems in some of our favorite fiction! See a list of the books mentioned in this chapter on instagram @bookstacktrio or on our website bookstacktrio.com!

]]> <p>In this chapter, we examine our stack of books that involve interesting, intriguing, or fantastical magic systems in some of our favorite fiction! See a list of the books mentioned in this chapter on instagram @bookstacktrio or on our website bookstacktrio.com!</p> 9301b1b7-b316-4d77-9723-1a0e079350dc https://bookstacktrio.com Sun, 10 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000 3566 no full Chapter 5: Beautifully Written Books Chapter 5: Beautifully Written Books 5 1 Annie, Nia & Sydnie The books featured today include: Dreams Underfoot, Charles de Lint Every Single Second, Tricia Springstubb The Lost Apothecary, Sarah Penner King of Scars, Leigh Bardugo The Girl of Fire & Thorns, Rae Carson Dark Breaks the Dawn, Sara B. Larson The Art of Racing in the Rain, Garth Stein The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, Jamie Ford We Were the Lucky Ones, Georgia Hunter This book stack dives into books we feel are beautifully written. For a complete listing of books found in this stack, follow us on Instagram @BookStackTrio.

]]> <p>This book stack dives into books we feel are beautifully written. For a complete listing of books found in this stack, follow us on Instagram @BookStackTrio.</p> 608f4f3a-130a-4001-a30f-e6a68fdf1f81 https://redcircle.com/shows/d812e9a9-1767-4df7-b40e-295675a7e351/episodes/407e1c2d-9c6e-4327-9a77-7163176c4772 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000 1900 no full Chapter 4: True Crime Chapter 4: True Crime 4 1 Annie, Nia & Sydnie The books featured in this chapter of The Book Stack include: The Devil in the White City, Erik Larson My Friend Dahmer, Derf Bachderf Bad Blood, John Carreyrou No Stone Unturned, Steve Jackson The Murder Room, Michael Capuzzo Last Call, Elon Green Killers of the Flower Moon, David Grann American Sherlock, Kate Winkler Dawson Mrs. Sherlock Holmes, Brad Ricca This episode goes over a variety of true crime books. To see a full listing of the books mentioned today, follow us on Instagram @BookStackTrio. You can also tell us what you thought on Twitter or Facebook!

Post-Production Note: During Sydnie's first book, Killers of the Flower Moon, she names the main person of the first chronicle as Anna/Molly Brown instead of Molly Burkhart. She apologizes for the confusion.

]]> <p>This episode goes over a variety of true crime books. To see a full listing of the books mentioned today, follow us on Instagram @BookStackTrio. You can also tell us what you thought on Twitter or Facebook!</p><p>Post-Production Note: During Sydnie&#39;s first book, Killers of the Flower Moon, she names the main person of the first chronicle as Anna/Molly Brown instead of Molly Burkhart. She apologizes for the confusion.</p> b11c249c-3f3d-4d09-94a5-0f76245b63fb https://redcircle.com/shows/d812e9a9-1767-4df7-b40e-295675a7e351/episodes/dea06002-f71c-48a0-bbba-3f8a68bd4020 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000 2555 no full Chapter 3: Twists on Lore Chapter 3: Twists on Lore 3 1 Annie, Nia & Sydnie In this chapter we explore books we want to share (spoiler free!) that involve fun or interesting twists on well known stories. Join us and feel free to tell us what you loved or wished you'd heard in our stack on Twitter or Instagram @BookStackTrio. Today's book stack is comprised of: - The works of Rick Riordan - A Court of Thorns and Roses, Sarah J. Maas - The Lost Wonderland Diaries, J. Scott Savage - Gilded, Marissa Meyer - The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, John Scieszka - My Calamity Jane, Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows -Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, Gregory Macguire - Lore Olympus, Rachel Smythe - Lords & Ladies, Terry Pratchett In this chapter we explore books we want to share (spoiler free!) that involve fun or interesting twists on well known stories. Join us and feel free to tell us what you loved or wished you'd heard in our stack on Twitter or Instagram @BookStackTrio.

]]> <p>In this chapter we explore books we want to share (spoiler free!) that involve fun or interesting twists on well known stories. Join us and feel free to tell us what you loved or wished you&#39;d heard in our stack on Twitter or Instagram @BookStackTrio.</p> 3d58628d-4b0f-4233-9d28-a1ae5a84d0fa https://redcircle.com/shows/d812e9a9-1767-4df7-b40e-295675a7e351/episodes/717919a7-954f-416a-9978-04334a021aeb Sun, 27 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000 2680 no full Chapter 2: Banned Books Chapter 2: Banned Books 2 1 Annie, Nia & Sydnie This week's book stack discusses: - James & the Giant Peach, Roald Dahl - Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson - And Tango Makes Three, by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell - Maus, Art Spiegelman - To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee - Diary of Anne Frank - Monday’s Not Coming, by Tiffany D. Jackson - The 57 Bus, Dashka Slater - Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out, Susan Kuklin Remember, you can follow us on Twitter @bookstacktrio and BookStackTrio on Instagram Additional Resources: National Coalition Against Censorship - https://ncac.org/ Banned Books info and resources: Top 10 list each year - https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10 Top 100 books banned from 2000 to 2019 - https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/decade2019/ Book Banning like it’s 1981 - https://www.oif.ala.org/oif/then-and-now-banning-like-its-1981/ Project FReadom - https://www.oif.ala.org/oif/support-freadom-and-support-each-other/ This week we talk about banned books across the country and books that are currently being challenged.

]]> <p>This week we talk about banned books across the country and books that are currently being challenged.</p> a7d39dab-b72b-423a-8c18-1fbcc4e0fccb https://redcircle.com/shows/d812e9a9-1767-4df7-b40e-295675a7e351/episodes/d0804065-8457-4a04-a506-136b65cf6268 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000 2714 no full Chapter 1: Origins Chapter 1: Origins 1 1 Annie, Nia & Sydnie This stack discussed interesting origin stories and mentions the following books: - Shoe Dog, Phil Knight - Shadow & Bone, Leigh Bardugo - The Magician's Nephew, C.S. Lewis - The Silmarillion, J.R.R. Tolkien - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Suzanne Collins - Dress Codes: How the Laws of Fashion Made History, Richard Thompson Ford What are we reading next: - Gilded, by Marissa Meyer - The Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family, by Ron Howard and Clint Howard - By Rust of Nail & Prick of Thorn: The theory and practice of home warding, by Althaea Sebastiani - The Master Switch, by Tim Wu - Powers and Thrones, Dan Jones - Dune, Frank Herbert This episode's Stack is all about origin stories! Dive in with us as we discuss origin stories, both fiction and non-fiction, that we love!

]]> <p>This episode&#39;s Stack is all about origin stories! Dive in with us as we discuss origin stories, both fiction and non-fiction, that we love!</p> 7ac7ad1c-092f-4b6b-919f-9cda4790f3ea https://redcircle.com/shows/d812e9a9-1767-4df7-b40e-295675a7e351/episodes/29078b64-e30d-4d89-9214-3d78c1897407 Sun, 30 Jan 2022 21:48:20 +0000 1926 no trailer Prologue: Welcome to the Book Stack Prologue: Welcome to the Book Stack Annie, Nia & Sydnie Welcome to The Book Stack! Every other Sunday we'll bring you a stack of fun new book recommendations that we discuss. Join in on our conversation through Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @BookStackTrio or on our website bookstacktrio.com.

]]> <p>Welcome to The Book Stack! Every other Sunday we&#39;ll bring you a stack of fun new book recommendations that we discuss. Join in on our conversation through Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @BookStackTrio or on our website bookstacktrio.com.</p> 2dc1d529-2b76-49ef-a11d-c16fe125f5d2 https://redcircle.com/shows/d812e9a9-1767-4df7-b40e-295675a7e351/episodes/6d7456b3-0e09-452f-a770-0f1e2f5161c9 Sun, 30 Jan 2022 14:30:00 +0000 62 no