Best Stiefvaters Podcasts (2026)

In Episode 188, we're saying goodbye to 2025 with a look back at all we've read this past year, and a look forward to what's in store for 2026. Show Notes Since we recorded this before we actually had final reading numbers for the year, we'll give you a brief update in our first episode back in 2026 to see where we ultimately landed. If you're look…

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things get GRIM in the Witcher (The Tower of Swallows | Andrzej Sapkowski) 1:56:28

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is this the CURE to ROMANTASY?? (Blood Over Bright Haven | M. L. Wang) 2:27:46

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187 - The Holiday Trap by Roan Parrish 1:16:52

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It's time for one of our favourite episodes of the year! Yes, episode 187 is our annual FU to JKR, and as always we're reading something hella queer. This year the book of honour is The Holiday Trap by Roan Parrish. We spent basically the whole episode gushing about how cute this was. It's the perfect holiday romance read! Show Notes We need to vis…

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roadtrip through war crimes (Witcher | Baptism of Fire | Andrzej Sapkowski) 1:57:48

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Bioengineering gets DANGEROUS (A Drop of Corruption | Jackson Bennett) 2:32:36

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186 - Catching the Big Fish by David Lynch 1:09:47

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For non-fiction November, and with a nod to NaNoWriMo (RIP), we're reading Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity by David Lynch. Somehow this ended up falling exactly at the intersection of all our interests—creativity, art, yoga, film, science. It's all coming together. Show Notes Of course this made us want to do all th…

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ROASTING A Cruel Thirst (Angela Montoya) 1:26:51

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ROASTING The Starving Saints (Caitlin Starling) 1:11:15

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185 - Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid 1:29:33

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In episode 185, Gen and Jette talk about their latest book club episode, Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This was Jette's pick and our third Jenkins Reid episode! Show Notes We've done two previous episodes on books by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Way back in the Patreon archive we did a bonus episode on Daisy Jones and the Six which eventually became e…

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KNOT AGAIN: roasting MATE, by Ali Hazelwood 1:42:05

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unraveling the MADNESS of The Raven Cycle 3:14:27

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184 - Somebody is Walking on Your Grave by Mariana Enriquez 1:22:15

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Episode 184 is our last episode of spooky season (although it's always spooky season in our hearts), and we're reading Somebody Is Walking On Your Grave by Mariana Enriquez. Show Notes You may remember that we did another episode featuring Mariana Enriquez. In Episode 137, we talked about her short story collection, The Dangers of Smoking in Bed. T…

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solving crime with SHROOMS?? (The Tainted Cup) 2:57:41

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183 - 7th Anniversary Hangout 59:21

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It's episode 183, but even more importantly, it's our 7th Anniversary Hangout Episode! We can't believe it's already been seven years. It's been a blast and we can't wait for another seven more! Show Notes We've read so many incredible books over the past seven years and recorded so many fun episodes. Stay tuned for a blog post of our personal favo…

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DON'T look at the boobs on the statue (The Witcher | The Time of Contempt | Andrzej Sapkowski) 2:26:13

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182 - The Late-Night Witches by Auralee Wallace 50:57

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In Episode 182, we're kicking off spooky season with the cozy witchy vampire slaying vibes in Auralee Wallace's The Late-Night Witches! Show Notes This is like a cozy version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer set in PEI with sea witches. Obviously we loved it. Auralee Wallace is also the author of the Otter Lake mystery series and the Evenfall Witches B&…

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Best and WORST of the YEAR (4 Year Anniversary) 2:46:42

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ROASTING Katabasis (R. F. Kuang) 2:50:47

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181 - Scott Pilgrim by Bryan Lee O'Malley 57:15

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Episode 181 is another installation of our Page to Screen series, this time with Scott Pilgrim! We read the comic series by Bryan Lee O'Malley and watched the film adaptation. It might be the most Toronto thing we've ever read or watched! Show Notes The Scott Pilgrim comic series was released in six digest-size volumes between 2004-2010, and was or…

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BAMBI'S revenge?? (The Only Good Indians | Stephen Graham Jones) 2:04:08

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180 - The Raven Boys (Graphic Novel) by Maggie Stiefvater 59:45

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Episode 180 is a book club episode and we're reading The Raven Boys graphic novel adaptation, based on the novel by Maggie Stiefvater, adapted by Stephanie Williams, and illustrated by Sas Milledge. This is Gen's pick and it was great to bring Jette onto the Raven Cycle bandwagon! Show Notes Jette remembers Gen reading this book at their old job wh…

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the WITCHER show massacred our children (The Blood of Elves | Andrzej Sapkowski) 2:00:28

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the short story is better than the book?? (Buried Deep | Naomi Novik) 2:06:02

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179 - The Hand of Iman by Ryad Assani-Razaki 1:10:04

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In Episode 179, Gen and Jette team up with one of their favourite indie publishers, House of Anansi Press. We're reading the newly released English translation of The Hand of Iman by Ryad Assani-Razaki. This one broke our hearts. Show Notes Ryad Assani-Razaki is a Beninese-Canadian writer and The Hand of Iman, or La main d'Iman in French, is his fi…

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ROASTING A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping (Sangu Mandanna) 1:41:56

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the next ACOTAR?? (The River Has Roots | Amal El-Mohtar) 1:29:46

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178 - Summer Hangout 2025 1:10:36

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It's time for a summer hangout episode! We're barely surviving the endless heatwaves and smoky skies, but at least we've got some good books to read. Show Notes The bookstore in Port Dover that Gen was talking about is called Beach Reads Bookshop. It's super cute and if you're ever in Port Dover, be sure to check it out! We are going to make zines …

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ROASTING House of the Dragon fanfic (A Fate Forged in Fire | Hazel McBride) 2:00:38

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177 - Human Rites by Juno Dawson 1:06:58

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In Episode 177, we're (finally!) talking about Human Rites, the third book in Juno Dawson's series, Her Majesty's Royal Coven. What a ride! We absolutely adore all these characters. Show Notes We've covered this whole series (more or less) on the podcast now! It's been so much fun, but we're sad to say goodbye to these characters. Episode 142 cover…

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yes, the unicorn happens (Sword of Destiny | Andrzej Sapkowski) 2:26:50

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ROASTING Some Desperate Glory (Emily Tesh) 2:05:27

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176 - Scorched Grace by Margot Douaihy 1:04:28

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In Episode 176, we talk about Jette's book club pick, Scorched Grace by Margot Douaihy. It follows tattooed, queer, punk nun, Sister Holiday, as she investigates a string of arson fires at St. Sebastian School where she teaches. Show Notes This book was published under Gillian Flynn's imprint with Zando. The spelling of chequered temporarily broke …

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The WASTED potentional of The Listeners (Maggie Stiefvater) 2:06:52

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ROASTING The Ashes and the Star Cursed King (Carissa Broadbent) 2:40:15

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175 - How We End by LM Juniper 1:08:12

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Happy Pride! For this year's Pride episode we read How We End by LM Juniper, which follows a group of seven strangers as they navigate a zombie apocalypse. Show Notes We fell in love with all of these characters and the little family they create for themselves! Don't worry, the dog lives. If you want more Frances (who wouldn't want more Frances?), …

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grumpy robots feud for eternity (The Infinite and The Divine | Robert Rath) 1:37:04

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The pope's dirty dozen?? (The Devils | Joe Abercrombie) 2:24:53

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174 - Born by Heather Birrell 43:06

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In episode 174, we team up with one of our favourite local indie publishers, Coach House Books. This year we're reading the newly released novel, Born by Heather Birrell, which tells the story of a high school teacher going into labour during a lockdown, diving deep into character through multiple viewpoints. Show Notes The Coach House Books episod…

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a sedated ROAST of Wild Dark Shore (Charlotte McConaghy) 2:07:19

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Tentacle Girlfriend?? (Someone You Can Build a Nest In | John Wiswell) 2:06:21

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173 - Another Spring Hangout 58:21

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Episode 173 is another spring hangout episode! Yes, somehow spring has been the longest season and yet somehow May is already over?? Anyway, come hangout with us while we chat about our fun little trips and how we're both crushing our reading goals this year. Show Notes Snag some cute knitting notions, like button and stitch markers, from our talen…

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ROASTING The Serpent and The Wings of Night (Carissa Broadbent 2:32:14

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Florida, but less weird with aliens (Absolution | Jeff Vandermeer) 1:50:29

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172 - Parable of the Sower by Octavia E Butler 1:11:09

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Episode 172 is a book club book! This month we're talking about Gen's pick, Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler. The novel follows Lauren through her journal entries as she is forced from her home and navigates a hostile world ravaged by climate change and social inequality. Show Notes Gen has been putting off this book for a long time becaus…

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foes before bros (Vicious | V. E. Schwab) 1:39:49

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You're on a path in the woods and that's BAD (Slay the Princess) 1:27:42

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171 - Don't Let The Forest In by CG Drews 46:56

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Episode 171 is another instalment of our series #BookstagramMadeMeDoIt and this time we're reading Don't Let the Forest In by C.G. Drews. This one has all the things we love: dark academia vibes, queer representation, and creepy forests that start growing inside your body (literally!) Show Notes You might know C.G. Drews on Instagram as @paperfury!…