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A Novel Bunch

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Frequency: 1 episode/6d. Total Eps: 72

Welcome to A Novel Bunch, your new favorite modern-day book club! Hosted by besties Molly Burnett and Alyssa Tabit Smith, this podcast dives into one book per month, broken down chapter by chapter. New episodes drop every Tuesday, so grab your copy and read along—right here on A Novel Bunch.

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A Court of Mist and Fury (Ch 41–53): The Suriel Spills the Most Piping Hot Tea Yet

Season 1 · Episode 23

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 • Duration 01:10:41

#023: This week on A Novel Bunch, we’re diving into chapters 41–53 of A Court of Mist and Fury—and the tea? It's nuclear.

Feyre is sharpening her powers, flexing her wings (literally), and getting dangerously close to truths she might not be ready for. The gang heads into the Court of Nightmares to retrieve a truth-telling orb—but let’s be real, that’s not the only truth that comes out this week.

We get Mor’s heartbreaking backstory, Feyre's first glimpse of Rhys at full terrifying power (hot), and a sneak peek at Illyrian wingplay etiquette. Then comes the long-awaited Starfall, where spirits light up the sky, and a very revealing night at the inn changes everything.

But the biggest twist? (SPOILERS AHEAD) The Suriel, drops a bombshell that sends Feyre into an emotional spiral:

“The High Lord of the Night Court is your mate.”

Let’s get into it, Bunchies!! 📚✨

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A Court of Mist and Fury (Ch 28–40): “To the Stars Who Listen”

Season 1 · Episode 22

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 • Duration 01:07:13

#022: This week on A Novel Bunch, we’re cracking open Chapters 28–40 of A Court of Mist and Fury—and things are getting steamy, sneaky, and downright swoony.

Feyre is learning to fight, to harness the darkness, and to let herself feel again. Letters are written (sorry, Daddy Tam), shirts are off (hello, Illyrian sweat squad), and the City of Starlight shines even brighter as Feyre starts to feel at home.

We head to the Summer Court with Rhys and Amren on a secret mission to retrieve half of the Book of Breathings—and let’s just say: Tarquin enters the chat. He’s sweet, flirty, and easy to love... much to Rhysand’s dismay. Feyre is pulling off a heist, forging new friendships, and realizing just how powerful—and desirable—she really is.

The Court of Dreams is tested. Sacrifices are made. Wraith debts are repaid. And Feyre? She’s not just healing. She’s becoming.

Let’s get into it, Bunchies!

Grab this month’s book: amzn.to/3Er9cuF

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A Court of Mist and Fury (Ch 14-27): "You Are My Salvation, Feyre"

Season 1 · Episode 21

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 • Duration 01:08:40

#021: This week on A Novel Bunch, we’re diving into A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas, Chapters 14–27 — and listen, Daddy Rhysand is giving inner circle intros, emotional support, sexy mind powers, and emissary job offers faster than we can say “Hello, Feyre darling.”

We arrive in Velaris, the hidden City of Starlight, and wow—it is giving found family fantasy dreamland. Feyre meets Rhysand’s inner circle (Mor, Cassian, Azriel, and Amren a.k.a. the baddest little bat squad in all of Prythian).

Rhysand gives Feyre space, protection, and one hell of a reality check — not just with words, but with actions. She chooses to stay. To train. To fight. To find herself. And in the process, she starts to see just how much Rhysand has sacrificed to protect his people—and how much he’s willing to risk for her.

We face the Weaver (nightmare fuel), meet the Bone Carver (a creepy 8-year-old boy with light eyes), and learn that the King of Hybern is not playing games. War is coming. A book must be found. And Feyre—our girl—is the key.

There are notes passed, growing sexual tension off the charts, and one very sassy High Lord tackled after Feyre is used as bait.

Oh, and Nesta and Cassian? Yeah. It’s starting.

Let’s get into it, Bunchies!

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A Court of Mist and Fury (Ch 1–13): "Hello, Feyre darling"

Season 1 · Episode 19

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 • Duration 01:09:57

#020 This week on A Novel Bunch, we’re diving into A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas, Chapters 1–13 — and let’s just say, the aftermath of under the mountain is anything but happily ever after.

Feyre is drowning in nightmares, guilt, and Tamlin’s suffocating protection as their wedding looms. With Ianthe orchestrating the perfect ceremony, Feyre silently begs for help while walking down the aisle — and it arrives in the form of Rhysand, crashing the wedding with a perfectly timed, “Hello, Feyre darling.”

Rhysand whisks her away to uphold their bargain, and Feyre begins to glimpse the Night Court: reading lessons, mental shields, and Rhys’s unshakable belief that she is more than a prize to be coddled. We unpack her suffocating life back in the Spring Court, Tamlin’s refusal to let her grow, and the devastating panic attack that finally pushes her to break free.

Enter Mor, Rhys’s fierce and fabulous cousin, and the promise of something new: Velaris, the hidden City of Starlight. With Feyre’s choice to leave the Spring Court behind, Part Two is on the horizon — and with it, a whole new world of power, freedom, and found family.

Let’s get into it, Bunchies! 📚✨

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Author Interview: May Cobb, the Mastermind Behind the Book That Inspired Netflix’s The Hunting Wives

Season 1 · Episode 19

Thursday, August 28, 2025 • Duration 43:17

#019: In this electric, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation, we chat with twisty, sultry suspense queen May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives, My Summer Darlings, and All the Little Houses. We talk all things book-to-screen—from title drama (spoiler: her husband helped name The Hunting Wives) to selling the TV rights before the book even hit shelves, and the surreal experience of watching her skeet-shooting, lipstick-wearing characters come alive on set.

May dishes on being an executive producer, honoring the character of East Texas, and why writing sexy, complex, mature women is both rare and powerful. We bond over astrology (Margo is such a Leo), crystals, transcendental meditation, and moon water. Plus: May’s small-town love story and the origin of her Netflix crown.

This is the woo-woo girlie book chat of your dreams. Manifest margaritas with us and hit play.

Let’s get into it, Bunchies!

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A Court of Thorns and Roses (Ch 35–46): Love, Trials & the High Lord in the Shadows

Season 1 · Episode 18

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 • Duration 59:39

#018 This week on A Novel Bunch, we’re diving into Chapters 35–46 of Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses — where Feyre’s love for Tamlin is tested against Amarantha’s impossible trials, and a certain High Lord begins to blur the lines between foe and ally.

Through heartbreak, sacrifice, and stolen moments with Tamlin, Feyre’s determination never wavers. From the curse-breaking riddle to her final, devastating choice, she proves just how far she will go to save the High Lord she loves.

But lurking in the shadows is Rhysand — dangerous, charming, and unexpectedly helpful. His bargains, cryptic motives, and surprising moments of care complicate everything Feyre thought she knew about loyalty and survival.

At last, the masks fall, Amarantha’s reign ends, and Feyre is reborn High Fae. Yet the cost of love, the scars of sacrifice, and the way Rhysand watches Feyre suggest this bargain is only the beginning.

Let’s get into it, Bunchies!

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A Court of Thorns and Roses (Ch 23–34): Feyre’s High Lord, Rhysand’s Arrival & Amarantha’s Curse

Season 1 · Episode 17

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 • Duration 01:07:26

#017 This week on A Novel Bunch, we’re diving into Chapters 23–34 of Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses — and let’s just say, the stakes have never been higher.

From magical kisses and solstice celebrations to the jaw-dropping arrival of Rhysand, Feyre’s world shifts overnight. We learn the chilling truth about Amarantha, the curse binding Tamlin, and just how deep Feyre’s feelings run when she chooses to risk everything to save him.

We unpack Feyre and Tamlin’s romance hitting new heights, Nesta’s surprising support, and Alis’s devastating reveal that Feyre was the key to breaking the curse all along. And then… Under the Mountain we go, where Amarantha’s deadly games await.

Let’s get into it, Bunchies! 📚✨

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A Court of Thorns and Roses (Ch 11–22): Suriels, Spring Court Secrets & a Certain High Lord

Season 1 · Episode 16

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 • Duration 01:06:37

#016: This week on A Novel Bunch, we’re deep into the heart of Prythian with Chapters 11–22 of Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses, and let’s just say… things are heating up in more ways than one.

From Feyre’s successful attempt at catching the Suriel and learning the bombshell truth — Tamlin is a High Lord — our girl’s world keeps expanding. We meet deadly creatures like the Bogge and the Naga, get cryptic warnings about the blight, and watch Feyre slowly realize Tamlin’s quiet acts of care might mean more than she’s ready to admit.

We unpack everything from Lucien’s tragic Autumn Court backstory, Tamlin’s gallery-and-paint gifts (hello, swoon), and a very steamy Calanmai night where Feyre ignores orders to stay in her room… and ends up meeting the most beautiful man she’s ever seen. The tension? Off the charts.

Plus: we debate if Tamlin’s gestures are genuine or calculated, cast our dream actors for Spring Court royalty, and theorize what the blight really is. One thing’s for sure — Feyre might be human, but she’s already in deep.

Let’s get into it, Bunchies! 📚✨

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A Court of Thorns and Roses (Ch 1–10): Our First Impressions of the Viral Fantasy Romance

Season 1 · Episode 15

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 • Duration 01:03:49

#015: This week on A Novel Bunch, we’re cracking open the long awaited... A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas—and let’s just say… we’re not in the mortal realm anymore.

We’re diving into Chapters 1–10, where we meet Feyre: youngest of three sisters, reluctant huntress, and the only reason her family hasn’t starved. From slaying a suspiciously large wolf to being dragged across the wall to live with a masked faerie lord, our girl is thrown into a dangerous, magical world she’s been raised to fear.

We unpack everything from our first impressions of the viral series to toxic sibling dynamics (Nesta, please), and Tamlin’s mysteriously broody charm.

Let's get into it, Bunchies!

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Author Interview: Inside the Brilliant Mind of Bestselling Author Annabel Monaghan

Season 1 · Episode 14

Thursday, July 31, 2025 • Duration 51:39

#014: This week on A Novel Bunch, we’re joined by Library Reads Hall of Famer and New York Times bestselling author Annabel Monaghan—the beloved voice behind Nora Goes Off Script, our book of the month and a forever favorite.

In this special episode, Annabel Monaghan sits down with us for a conversation that’s equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and full of wisdom. We dive into the full-circle story of how she pursued writing later in life—despite it being a childhood dream—her proactive approach to getting the words down, and her advice on building lasting relationships (she’s been married nearly 30 years!). Annabel also shares the inspiration behind her latest book, It's A Love Story, her favorite character she’s ever written, and her top summer must-read. And in classic Annabel fashion, she leaves us with an unexpectedly moving take on funerals—and how they often bring out the best in people. You won’t want to miss this one!

Let's get into it, Bunchies!

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