Circe is Madeline Miller's retelling of the story of Circe, the daughter of the sun god Helios and the Ocean nymph, Perse. Circe discovers the power of witchcraft and is banished alone to the island of Aeaea, where she will cultivate her power. She features in Greek mythology for her power to turn men into swine, and for her relationship with Odysseus, who finds himself on her island with his men, but in Miller's retelling the woman behind the mythical story unfolds. 

Join Joce and Kris as they discuss this warrior woman: how her story is relatable to the modern day including themes of knowing your truest true self and motherhood. They will discuss Miller's strength in retelling Greek mythology and some of their favourite monsters and gods in this episode! 

“They burned down the market on the day Vivek Oji died" is how it begins. A family in mourning searches for answers that were there all along. Akwaeke Emezi’s stunning novel, The Death of Vivek Oji, brings to surface themes related to identity and acceptance.  In this episode, Kris and Joce talk about finding someone who sees you for who you are, letting go of societal expectations, reincarnation, and one big “AHA” moment that left Joce reeling!

When Death-Cast calls, it is unavoidable. The recipient of the call is going to die today. Adam Silvera’s novel follows Mateo and Rufus as they live out their End Day, experiencing everything they can in New York City, and saying goodbye to their friends and each other. 

Join Joce and Kris as they discuss their thoughts on the Death-Cast system, book ratings, how they buy books and how they would spend their End Day.