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Join Katie and Jordan, two friends who discovered similar reading habits and needed more time to talk books out of the office. They break down the best and worst fictional heroines and regularly struggle with pronouncing character names. Each book gets a few episodes, so spoilers beware! Looking for sneak previews and more content? Follow Not Another Heroine on Instagram and Youtube. https://www.instagram.com/notanotherheroine/?next=%2F https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA8ASoin8JrmZP42In9QDxw
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Pick of the Week: A Promise of Fire

Pick of the Week: A Promise of Fire

Can a toothsayer read the future of your teeth? Is this week's heroine a dentist or a kingmaker? Tune in for Katie's take on Amanda Bouchet's "A Promise of Fire." https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59645282-a-promise-of-fire?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=rPlzaA2pKu&rank=1Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine
18:1103/05/2023
18. Graceling by Kristen Cashore (Part 3) "You read a reverse harem book ONE time..."

18. Graceling by Kristen Cashore (Part 3) "You read a reverse harem book ONE time..."

On this week's episode, we wrap up Graceling by Kristen Cashore, Katie finds religion after an almost apocalyptic recording disaster, and we discuss the birth of the bodice ripper. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3236307-gracelingJoin our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine
01:00:2001/05/2023
Pick of the Week: A Girl Called Samson

Pick of the Week: A Girl Called Samson

There wasn't a mage, vampire, or dark faerie prince on a single page but Amy Harmon delivered plenty of adventure and romance in A Girl Called Samson. If Disney's Mulan was a formative experience for you, this heroine might be your new favorite. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58769584-a-girl-called-samson?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=EQ9WycRI2y&rank=1Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next. https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine
18:0526/04/2023
17. Graceling by Kristin Cashore (Part 2) “Welcome to the Poe train… choo choo.”

17. Graceling by Kristin Cashore (Part 2) “Welcome to the Poe train… choo choo.”

On this week's episode, we discuss part two of Graceling by Kristen Cashore. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3236307-gracelingJoin our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine
50:2924/04/2023
Pick of the Week: Hell Bent

Pick of the Week: Hell Bent

Do you like ouija boards? Katie refuses to go near them but she braved Leigh Bardugo's Hell Bent despite its occult themes.This is the second book in the series so pick up Ninth House first if you're intrigued. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43263680-ninth-house https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60652997Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next. https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine
12:5219/04/2023
16. Graceling by Kristen Cashore (Part 1) “It's like a parachute around their head.”

16. Graceling by Kristen Cashore (Part 1) “It's like a parachute around their head.”

This week we discuss part one of Graceling by Kristen Cashore. There's some bonus content at the end so stick around to figure out how we named this episode. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3236307-gracelingJoin our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next. https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine
01:04:0717/04/2023
Pick of the Week: Belladonna

Pick of the Week: Belladonna

In between pod books, we're dabbling in other stories. Jordan takes us through a romantic game of Clue with Belladonna by Adalyn Grace.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59227936-belladonnaJoin our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine
13:2812/04/2023
15. The Undying King by Grace Draven (Part 2) “We did go deeper...”

15. The Undying King by Grace Draven (Part 2) “We did go deeper...”

On this week’s episode, we wrap up The Undying King by Grace Draven. No Q&A episode on this one, we got side tracked a lot.The Undying King (2016) is a standalone novella intended for more mature audiences and contains graphic descriptions of physical intimacy. Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroinehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33133835-the-undying-kinghttps://gracedraven.com/home 
01:11:0911/04/2023
14. The Undying King by Grace Draven (Part 1) “We can go deeper.”

14. The Undying King by Grace Draven (Part 1) “We can go deeper.”

On this week’s episode, we discuss part one of The Undying King by Grace DravenThe Undying King (2016) is a standalone novella intended for more mature audiences and contains graphic descriptions of physical intimacy. Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroinehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33133835-the-undying-kinghttps://gracedraven.com/home
59:5903/04/2023
Pick of the Week: The Serpent and the Wings of Night

Pick of the Week: The Serpent and the Wings of Night

In between pod books, we're dabbling in other stories. Katie leads us down the path of vampire hunger games with The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60714999-the-serpent-and-the-wings-of-night?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=4MtIdaaEQu&rank=1Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine
11:1229/03/2023
13.The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker (Q&A) “We want conflict, goddamnit.”

13.The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker (Q&A) “We want conflict, goddamnit.”

On this week’s episode, we discuss everything but The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker and reveal some upcoming books. (Seriously, you all need to read Master of Crows).The Elf Tangent (2022) is a standalone fantasy romance featuring a mathematically-minded princess, some mercenary elves, and zombies.Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroinehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60620822-the-elf-tangenthttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6811150-master-of-crows?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Y1qT3WIvhG&rank=1
43:4227/03/2023
12. The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker (Part 3) “Cue the Pantene commercial wind effects.”

12. The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker (Part 3) “Cue the Pantene commercial wind effects.”

The Elf Tangent (2022) is a standalone fantasy romance featuring a mathematically-minded princess, some mercenary elves, and zombies.Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroinehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60620822-the-elf-tangent
51:1420/03/2023
11. The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker (Part 2) “Aldari gets a Bop-It”

11. The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker (Part 2) “Aldari gets a Bop-It”

On this week’s episode, we discuss part two of The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker.The Elf Tangent (2022) is a standalone fantasy romance featuring a mathematically-minded princess, some mercenary elves, and zombies.Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroinehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60620822-the-elf-tangent
52:5813/03/2023
10. The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker (Part 1) “Scary Gumby”

10. The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker (Part 1) “Scary Gumby”

On this week’s episode, we discuss part one of The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker.The Elf Tangent (2022) is a standalone fantasy romance featuring a mathematically-minded princess, some mercenary elves, and zombies.Share your shelves and come read with us on GoodReads and Instagram @notanotherheroine.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60620822-the-elf-tangent
01:02:3106/03/2023
9. The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah (Q & A) “We’d rather read the fanfiction.”

9. The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah (Q & A) “We’d rather read the fanfiction.”

On this week’s episode, we wrap-up The Stardust Thief, answer some random questions, and dive into the merits of fanfiction.The Stardust Thief (2022) is book one of The Sandsea Trilogy. The second book, The Ashfire King, is scheduled to be released in November 2023.Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine
36:4027/02/2023
8. The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah (Part 3) “yadda yadda, shit happens, stay tuned for book 2”

8. The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah (Part 3) “yadda yadda, shit happens, stay tuned for book 2”

On this week’s episode, we discuss part 3 of The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah. (A 2022 Goodreads Choice Award Nominee!)The Stardust Thief (2022) is book one of The Sandsea Trilogy. The second book, The Ashfire King, is scheduled to be released in November 2023.Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine
59:2820/02/2023
7. The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah (Part 2) “Not all compasses point north, and other weird Jinn shit.”

7. The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah (Part 2) “Not all compasses point north, and other weird Jinn shit.”

On this week’s episode, we discuss part 2 of The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah. (A 2022 Goodreads Choice Award Nominee!)The Stardust Thief (2022) is book one of The Sandsea Trilogy. The second book, The Ashfire King, is scheduled to be released in November 2023.Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine
01:00:2213/02/2023
6. The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah (Part 1) “Bag of infinite space, character development sold separately.”

6. The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah (Part 1) “Bag of infinite space, character development sold separately.”

On this week’s episode, we discuss part 1 of The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah. (A 2022 GoodReads Choice Award Nominee!)The Stardust Thief (2022) is book one of The Sandsea Trilogy. The second book, The Ashfire King, is scheduled to be released in November 2023.Share your shelves and come read with us on GoodReads and Instagram @notanotherheroine.
01:09:4906/02/2023
5. Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith (Q & A) “This is why Katie hates Bran.”

5. Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith (Q & A) “This is why Katie hates Bran.”

We finally wrap-up Crown Duel, answer some random questions, rant about some reviews, and all is revealed regarding Katie’s profound dislike of Bran.Join us next time for The Stardust Thief by Chelsea AbdullahJoin our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroinehttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/21060.Crown_Duelhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58950705-the-stardust-thief?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=DQIzZBlwfX&rank=1
51:1430/01/2023
4. Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith (Part 4) “Unfortunately, I find you boring”

4. Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith (Part 4) “Unfortunately, I find you boring”

We discuss part two of Court Duel by Sherwood Smith.Crown Duel (1997) and Court Duel (1998) were originally published as separate books, and were later combined into one novel, Crown Duel (2002). In honor of the author’s original format, we’ll have four episodes: parts one and two for Crown Duel, and parts three and four for Court DuelJoin our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroinehttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/21060.Crown_Duel
01:02:3123/01/2023
3. Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith (Part 3) “That goddamn floppy hat.”

3. Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith (Part 3) “That goddamn floppy hat.”

On this week’s episode, we discuss part one of Court Duel by Sherwood Smith.Crown Duel (1997) and Court Duel (1998) were originally published as separate books, and were later combined into one novel, Crown Duel (2002). In honor of the author’s original format. We’ll have four episodes: parts one and two for Crown Duel, and parts three and four for Court Duel.Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroinehttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/21060.Crown_Duel
01:04:0116/01/2023
2. Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith (Part 2) "Can we talk about the HAIR?"

2. Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith (Part 2) "Can we talk about the HAIR?"

On this week’s episode, we discuss part two of Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith.Crown Duel (1997) and Court Duel (1998) were originally published as separate books, and were later combined into one novel, Crown Duel (2002). In honor of the author’s original format, we’ll have four episodes: parts one and two for Crown Duel, and parts three and four for Court Duel.Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroinehttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/21060.Crown_Duel
58:4614/01/2023
1. Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith (Part 1) "But I don't *want* to be special."

1. Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith (Part 1) "But I don't *want* to be special."

On this week’s episode, we discuss part one of Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith.Crown Duel (1997) and Court Duel (1998) were originally published as separate books and were later combined into one novel, Crown Duel (2002). In honor of the author’s original format, we’ll have four episodes: part one and two for Crown Duel, and part three and four for Court Duel.Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroinehttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/21060.Crown_Duel
33:5714/01/2023