Notes From the Library

The finale of season three is here and what better what to celebrate than with the start of a series Emma has instantly fell in love with! Tune in to listen to her review of MXTX's third series Heaven Official's Blessing Volume 1.

Thank you for the support for season three of The Notes From the Library podcast and stay tuned for season four which is not far away!

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Today is a special episode about the book Way of the Wild, which was released today! You might remember Fran from the season two finale, and now Emma is reviewing their second book to the Into the Wild Series.

Tune in to learn about this amazing sequel, and please support Fran.

In this episode, Emma is reading that BookTok book. The one that has been all over your BookTok feed and sold out of stores everywhere. Tune in to learn about Emma's first experience with the genre and her journey in trying to figure out why many women like this genre.

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Emma knows nothing about Paris Hilton, but that all changed after reading this amazing memoir. If you think you know this woman, think again! Tune in to talk about the wild and challenging life of Paris Hitlon in this unexpected new favorite of Emma's.

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In this episode, Emma is talking about the French novel Baise-Moi and how the desensitization of violence against women in media and history has lasting effects and what happens when a woman can't take it anymore and seeks revenge.

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The final episode about Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation is here! Tune in to hear about the final volume of the series and what happens to our main characters, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji, as well as what the fate of Emma's favorite character is - Lan Sizhui!

In this episode, Emma is talking about the novella The Dry Heart by Natalia Ginzburg, who raises the question of why more wives don't kill their husbands.

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In this episode, Emma is talking about this heartwarming and emotional series about a shadow monster who is raising and protecting a little girl from all those who want to harm them.

Learn about The Girl From the Other Side and how this series pulls at the heartstrings and has some of the cutest character dynamics.

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In this episode, Emma is continuing to talk about one of her new favorite literary genres, Xianxia. Written by the same author as The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System that Emma reviews a couple of episodes ago, she is reading volume four of MXTX's series Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation, also known as Mo Dao Zu Shi. 

In this episode, Emma is back on the topic of poetry as she talks about and reviews the poetry and prose collection On Sun Swallowing by Dakota Warren.

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Continuing the new side series of monthly wrap-ups where she will talk about the books she read that most likely won't get an episode to themselves. Catch up with monthly sit in to talk about what is happening and the books that are being read behind the scenes!

Tune in to hear about the books Emma read in July and what are the episode topics for the month of August! 

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Need a good laugh? Tune into this episode to read about men writing women poorly!

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In this episode, Emma is continuing to talk about one of her new favorite literary genres, Xianxia. Written by the same author as The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System that Emma reviews a couple of episodes ago, she is reading volume three of MXTX's series Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation, also known as Mo Dao Zu Shi. 

In this episode, Emma is talking about the beloved Carmilla and how she just felt neutral for it compared to so many raving reviews. Tune in to talk about gothic literature and get more recommendations in that genre for those looking to find new books to explore.

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In this episode, Emma is continuing to talk about one of her new favorite literary genres, Xianxia. Written by the same author as The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System that Emma reviews a couple of episodes ago, she is reading volume two of MXTX's series Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation, also known as Mo Dao Zu Shi. 

Continuing the new side series of monthly wrap-ups where she will talk about the books she read that most likely won't get an episode to themselves. Catch up with monthly sit in to talk about what is happening and the books that are being read behind the scenes!

Tune in to hear about the books Emma read in June and what are the episode topics for the month fo July!

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In this episode, Emma is talking about the book Confessions of a Mask. After hearing her favorite book tube channel, Better than Food Book Reviews, talk about the book a while ago, Emma has always wanted to read it, and now she has.

Tune in to hear about this book and come back for future episodes!

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In this episode, Emma is continuing to talk about one of her new favorite literary genres, Xianxia. Written by the same author as The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System that Emma reviews a couple of episodes ago, she is reading volume one of MXTX's series Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation, also known as Mo Dao Zu Shi.

Tune in to learn about this amazing series.

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In this episode, Emma is talking about the novel The House in The Cerulean Sea, which has made it into the ranking of her top three books. Tune into this episode to hear about this amazing cozy fantasy and which book it knocked out of the top three list of Emma's favorite books!

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In this episode, Emma is reading and reviewing the debut novel of Jacob Gelman, Butterflies in the End Zone. Tune in to listen to the review of a young adult novel about two young men trying to navigate not only their way in the world but their feelings for one another.

In this episode, Emma is discussing the poems written by the famous Japanese poet Nakahara Chūya. Tune in to listen to amazing poetry by a talented poet.

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In this episode, Emma is talking about one of her favorite series The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System, and the amazing fandom that is a part of the XianXia genre. The genre has a wonderful fandom around it and how a positive and lively fandom can bring new people into a genre.

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In this episode, Emma is talking about the book Sunshine & Blood by Roxie Randall and the noir fiction gene. Tune in to learn about this indie-published book and the niche genre it is a part of.

Continuing the new side series of monthly wrap-ups where she will talk about the books she read that most likely won't get an episode to themselves. Catch up with monthly sit in to talk about what is happening and the books that are being read behind the scenes!

Tune in to hear about the books Emma read in May and which of them will be getting their own episodes! 

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In this episode, Emma is talking about the fantasy novel Heart Shaped Stones by C.T. Ortega. Tune in to hear about the personal odyssey of a newly freed man as he navigates love, loss, and the magic of his new life.

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The final episode of Spy Family Week is here! Tune in to talk about volume nine of the series and this interesting family!

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In this episode, Emma is talking about volume eight of the beloved manga series Spy X Family! Tune in to learn about this interesting family and how the story is progressing!

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In this episode, Emma is talking about volume seven of the beloved manga series Spy X Family! Tune in to learn about this interesting family and how the story is progressing!

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In this episode, Emma is talking about volume six of the beloved manga series Spy X Family! Tune in to learn about this interesting family and how the story is progressing!

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In this episode, Emma is talking about volume five of the beloved manga series Spy X Family! Tune in to learn about this interesting family and how the story is progressing!

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In this episode, Emma is talking about volume four of the beloved manga series Spy X Family! Tune in to learn about this interesting family and how the story is progressing!

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In this episode, Emma is talking about volume three of the beloved manga series Spy X Family! Tune in to learn about this interesting family and how the story is progressing!

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In this episode, Emma is talking about volume two of the beloved manga series Spy X Family! Tune in to learn about this interesting family and how the story is progressing!

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In this episode, Emma is so excited to talk about the release of a new book called "The Street Poet" with Jaidyn L Attard. Tune into this interview to learn about his new book, the writing process, the adventures that a poet can have in cities like Melbourne, and how writing can connect people from across the world. Thank you for tuning in, and thanks to Jaidyn for coming onto the podcast to talk!

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In this episode, Emma is talking about volume one of the beloved manga series Spy X Family! Tune in to learn about this interesting family and just how much Emma loves Loid Forger!

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Season three is here! In this episode, Emma is talking about The Veracity of Lies by Anna Woiwood, an old Hollywood sapphic romance. Recently the discourse of traditionally published books vs self-publishing books has been heating up, and Emma is here to talk about a wonderful self-published book by a talented author. Tune in to hear about this book that you won't want to miss out on!

Continuing the new side series of monthly wrap-ups where she will talk about the books she read that most likely won't get an episode to themselves. Catch up with monthly sit in to talk about what is happening and the books that are being read behind the scenes!

Tune in to hear about the books Emma read in April and which of them will be getting their own episodes! 

New episodes coming soon!

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New episodes coming soon! 

Continuing the new side series of monthly wrap-ups where she will talk about the books she read that most likely won't get an episode to themselves. Catch up with monthly sit in to talk about what is happening and the books that are being read behind the scenes!

Tune in to hear about the books Emma read in March and which of them will be getting their own episodes!

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New episodes coming soon! 

Taking an idea used by BookTubers, Emma is starting a new side series of monthly wrap-ups where she will talk about the books she read that most likely won't get an episode to themselves. Catch up with monthly sit in to talk about what is happening and the books that are being read behind the scenes!

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In this episode, Emma is talking about her attempts at the 24-hour reading challenge! Tune in to hear about the books she read and to learn which of them just entered her top ten list!

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Merry Christmas everyone! To celebrate the first Christmas of this show, Emma is doing what all book podcasts must do, and that is talk about A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. 

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In this episode Emma is sitting down to talk with author Fran McMahon and discuss their book Home to the Wild. Tune into this episode to hear about an amazing fantasy series and get to know the author.

In this episode, Emma is talking about The Godfather book and movie and how they differ from one another. Let's just say the movie was better!

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In this episode Emma is talking about the novel The Master and Margarita, a book that was so magical it was banned in the Soviet Union before it was even published! 

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In this episode, Emma is asking about the cult classic turned international bestseller Battle Royale. Learn about this dystopian novel and how the Hunger Games has borrowed a couple of ideas from it. 

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In this episode, Emma is talking about her newfound love for the character Kaz Brekker, who she admits is the only reason she picked up the series. Tune in to talk about this amazing character, and let us know who is your favorite character from Six of Crows. 

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In this episode, Emma is talking about the book My Policeman, which is based on events that happened in the life of E.M. Forster. Tune in to this episode to talk about this heartbreaking book, and let's hope the movie is just as good.

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In this episode, Emma is talking about one of her favorite fictional characters Oikawa Tooru from the show Haikyuu. In this episode, Emma is breaking down the events and mentality that have shaped Oikawa and how he is a character we can all see ourselves in. From a shallow antagonist to a deep character, Oikawa's story will touch the hearts of anyone who has also felt the pressures from the curse of the ordinary. 

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