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A podcast for readers of science fiction, fantasy and romance, Chapter 3 Podcast is a conversational show about genre fiction that asks big questions, geeks out about details, and has fun sharing a passion for reading. Guests include reviewers, authors, and bookish content creators. New episodes release on alternating Tuesdays. Consider supporting us on Patreon for early access to episodes and mini bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/chapter3podcast Find us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok @Chapter3Podcast
Episodes
Tuesday May 17, 2022
S2E16 | Is Zodiac Academy Worth the TikTok Hype? (Guest- Jess Owens)
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Joining Bethany and Izzy to discuss whether we think Zodiac Academy is worth the TikTok/BookTok hype is YouTuber Jess Owens!
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Books Mentioned
Zodiac Academy: The Awakening by Carline Peckham & Susanne Valenti: https://amzn.to/3FX6Jod
Fever series by Karen Marie Morning: https://amzn.to/3wcCXZk
The Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn: https://amzn.to/3LcBUNh
The Ladies Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite: https://amzn.to/3FJHuFF
The Care and Feeding of Waspish Widows by Olivia Waite: https://amzn.to/3wb4Fpa
Mrs. Martin’s Incomparable Adventure by Courtney Milan: https://amzn.to/3LpkNbb
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik: https://amzn.to/3FKEpVD
Lobizona by Romina Garber: https://amzn.to/3FKErNf
Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas: https://amzn.to/3FJ8IMr
The Headmaster by Tiffany Reisz: https://amzn.to/3wbth13
*magic erotic romance mentioned is The Magic University series by Cecelia Tan
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall: https://amzn.to/3yADvty
Books from On My Radar
The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah: https://amzn.to/3FJHchX
A Taste of Magic by J Elle: https://amzn.to/3N9wfc7
The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton: https://amzn.to/3yw7JxL
Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert: https://amzn.to/39i1i6O
Stone Heart by Katee Robert: https://www.kateerobert.com/stone-heart
A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall: https://amzn.to/3Ng7V8z
Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston: https://amzn.to/3LfeXsy
Fake It Til You Bake It by Jamie Wesley: https://amzn.to/3yB6TQq
Hide by Kiersten White: https://amzn.to/3waWIAi
American Royalty by Tracey Livesay: https://amzn.to/39ixMOc
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Co-Hosts
Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany
Tuesday May 03, 2022
S2E15 | Empire of Silence as a Space Opera ft. Alex Nieves
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Joining Bethany and Liene this week is YouTuber Alex Nieves! We discuss the first book in Christopher Ruocchio’s epic space opera series: Empire of Silence. Is it actually like Name of the Wind and Dune? What makes the aliens so excellent? Check out the episode to find out! Spoilers begin at 25:03 and end at 52:41
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Books Mentioned
Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio: https://amzn.to/3vizAiX
Dune by Frank Herbert: https://amzn.to/38wirte
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss: https://amzn.to/3EQDZN2
Red Rising series by Pierce Brown: https://amzn.to/3Lq614v
Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter: https://amzn.to/3MyJant
The Forgetting Moon by Brian Lee Durfee: https://amzn.to/3vlTzNE
Books from On My Radar
The Hunger of the Gods by John Gwynne: https://amzn.to/3vGc5z6
The Hacienda by Isabel Canas: https://amzn.to/37OYZaT
Bravely by Maggie Stiefvater: https://amzn.to/3xXEwvl
Book Lovers by Emily Henry: https://amzn.to/3MvJRhu
Misrule by Heather Walter: https://amzn.to/37LWaYg
Siren Queen by Nghi Vo: https://amzn.to/3vFZyfe
Nate Plus one by Kevin van Why: https://amzn.to/3LodhOt
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Co-Hosts
Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
S2E14 | Bridgerton Season 2: Trash or Treasure? (with spoilers!)
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Surprise! All three hosts are together in this episode to discuss Bridgerton Season 2, and we are very divided in our opinions. Was this season trash or a treasure? Who loved it, who hated it and why? What might happen next based on the books? Find out all this and more in our episode!
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Books Mentioned
Bridgerton Book Series: https://amzn.to/35Zezjv
Books from On My Radar
Spear by Nicola Griffith: https://amzn.to/38vckFm
Go Hex Yourself by Jessica Clare: https://amzn.to/3DXlqqe
Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel: https://amzn.to/3DWY9EV
Tanked by Mia Hopkins: https://amzn.to/3uBAdUB
Elektra by Jennifer Saint: https://amzn.to/3usAfhq
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Co-Hosts
Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
We’re taking a month off of our First Law Readalong so in this episode we’re discussing Jade City by Fonda Lee! This Asian inspired mafia-style fantasy novel has been very popular, but not everyone on the episode loved it. Joining Bethany and Liene is return guest Mara from Books Like Whoa and Changeling Cast. Spoilers from 28:46 to 47:25.
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Books Mentioned
Jade City by Fonda Lee: https://amzn.to/35iPVKa
Jade War by Fonda Lee: https://amzn.to/3Nzg9cW
Zero Repeat Forever by GS Prendergast: https://amzn.to/36DycxR
Mafia Romances by Mink: https://amzn.to/3LpD8Fm
Girls Weekend by CM Nacosta: https://amzn.to/3uzhsj7
Morning Glory Milking Farm by CM Nacosta: https://amzn.to/36Hu53E
Books from On My Radar
The Blood Trials by NE Davenport: https://amzn.to/3Nvyt6A
Hotel Magnifique by Emily J Taylor: https://amzn.to/35l2yof
Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse: https://amzn.to/36AnUhO
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel: https://amzn.to/3tNor91
And Then I Woke Up by Malcolm Devlin: https://amzn.to/3iIs7CP
Go Hex Yourself by Jessica Clare: https://amzn.to/3LpcvjE
Ogres by Adrian Tchaikovsky: https://amzn.to/3NxawLY
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Co-Hosts
Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Rounding out the First Law Trilogy, this episode features Bethany, Liene, and guest Heather from @bookhookedheather on Instagram discussing The Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie! We will be back in May with the next book in our First Law 2022 Readalong: Best Served Cold.
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Books Mentioned
The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie: https://amzn.to/3I7wb9Q
The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien: https://amzn.to/3MFaO34
Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie: https://amzn.to/3i1QASW
Books from On My Radar
The Bone Orchard by Sara A. Mueller: https://amzn.to/3q0bUwJ
City of Dusk by Tara Sim: https://amzn.to/35MqXU0
Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell by Taj McCoy: https://amzn.to/3t7Fq5K
All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir: https://amzn.to/36bXanl
Hook, Line and Sinker by Tessa Bailey: https://amzn.to/3J7RjxW
Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye: https://amzn.to/3ia7TBj
Sense and Second Degree Murder by Tirzah Price: https://amzn.to/3w0jStB
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Co-Hosts
Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
S2E11 | Sarah J Maas Crescent City Series Chat (non-spoiler & spoiler)
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Let’s talk about the Crescent City series by Sarah J Maas! Bethany and Izzy talk about both books and predict where the series is going. Spoiler warning given before the discussion moves to spoilers.
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Books Mentioned
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas: https://amzn.to/3sGuMCu
House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas: https://amzn.to/3IKVn74
ACOTAR Series: https://amzn.to/3sG0XC6
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas: https://amzn.to/3sJqIlg
Throne of Glass Series: https://amzn.to/3sHer0p
Books from On My Radar
Lakelore by Anna-Marie McLemore: https://amzn.to/3tsz281
In a New York Minute by Kate Spencer: https://amzn.to/3hGo4q6
Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye: https://amzn.to/3KfoD6d
Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma: https://amzn.to/3MyMgJc
The Way Spring Arrives and Other Stories ed Yu Chen: https://amzn.to/374Knnh
The Dragon’s Bride by Katee Robert: https://amzn.to/3Kgzq01
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Co-Hosts
Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
We’re back for part 2 of our First Law Readalong! Bethany and Liene discuss Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie with non-spoiler and spoiler sections.
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Books Mentioned
Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie: https://amzn.to/3HRkg0A
Books from On My Radar
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh: https://amzn.to/3BmHwkL
Edgewood by Kristen Ciccarelli: https://amzn.to/3GOS7pD
Gallant by V.E. Schwab: https://amzn.to/3sFODR9
The Book of Living Secrets by Madeleine Roux: https://amzn.to/3HSmOvc
Kingdoms of Death by Christopher Ruocchio: https://amzn.to/3LJNi4G
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Co-Hosts
Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
S2E9 | Black Author & Readers Talk Black Love Romance!
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
This week we have an amazing group of panelists on to talk about Black Love Romance! Joining us are…
- Author Synithia Williams
- Editor & Podcaster Dani Lacey from Black Chick Lit & Ice Planet Podcast
- YouTuber Charles Books On Stereo
- YouTuber Jess Owens
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Books Mentioned
American Sweethearts by Adriana Herrera: https://amzn.to/34fNOWY
The Love Sisters Trilogy by Christina C Jones: https://amzn.to/3Lcms4I
Redeemed by His New York Cinderella by Jadesola James: https://amzn.to/3rraDQn
The Bad Boy Experiment by Reese Ryan: https://amzn.to/3HABkrG
Careless Whispers by Synithia Williams: https://amzn.to/3GrXfzG
Sweethand by NG Peltier: https://amzn.to/3sejjZK
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang: https://amzn.to/3Laybkw
Them Boys series by Alexandria House: https://amzn.to/35QEh9q
Reel by Kennedy Ryan: https://amzn.to/34fONXa
Authors Mentioned
Beverly Jenkins
Christina C. Jones
Rebekah Weatherspoon
Nicole Falls
Delaney Diamond
Sharon C Cooper
DL White
Eva Sherie
Black Women in Space Romance Recs
Books from On My Radar
Mirror Girls by Kelly McWilliams: https://amzn.to/35RsRCn
The Thousand Eyes by AK Larkwood: https://amzn.to/3L4eVVL
Reclaim the Stars ed. Zoraida Cordova: https://amzn.to/3HsTOKD
House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas: https://amzn.to/34aEsvT
Wish Out of Water by Holley Trent: https://amzn.to/3oqu2Pn
Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake: https://amzn.to/3Ld7Cv1
South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon… by Imani Perry: https://amzn.to/35ESIx4
Fake it Til You Bake it by Jamie Wesley: https://amzn.to/3J3PtO9
The Hookup Plan by Farrah Rochon: https://amzn.to/3J2LBNp
Don’t Go Baking My Heart by NG Peltier: https://amzn.to/3HscbPJ
Moon Witch, Spider King by Marlon James: https://amzn.to/34yJnXk
A Stud Like Her by Fiona Zedde: https://amzn.to/3skCsZZ
Bet On It by Jodie Slaughter: https://amzn.to/3opkMvb
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Co-Hosts
Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
S2E8 | The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie (Spoiler & Non-Spoiler Chats)
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
It’s time to begin our 2022 First Law Readalong! Join Bethany and Liene to discuss The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie, with spoiler and non-spoiler sections.
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Liene's Interview With Joe Abercrombie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxUq4A5X1fU&t=1576s
2022 FIRST LAW READALONG
Jan: The Blade Itself https://amzn.to/3tDKJdU
Feb: Before They Are Hanged https://amzn.to/3I6TyRk
March: The Last Argument of Kings https://amzn.to/3rt376l
April: No Book
May: Best Served Cold https://amzn.to/3Kxjaca
June: The Heroes https://amzn.to/3rsSNeL
July: Red Country https://amzn.to/3IhtH9e AND Sharp Ends https://amzn.to/34VkiG1
Aug: No Book
Sep: A Little Hatred https://amzn.to/3AcTmgp
Oct: The Trouble With Peace https://amzn.to/34QYdIC
Nov: The Wisdom of Crowds https://amzn.to/3rwsofQ
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Books Mentioned
The Blade Itself : https://amzn.to/3tDKJdU
Something Fabulous by Alexis Hall https://amzn.to/3A9m4z1
D’Vaughan and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins https://amzn.to/3qD4rnQ
Goliath by Tochi Onyebuchi https://amzn.to/33uyJ3A
The Violence by Delilah S. Dawson https://amzn.to/3AaSw3N
Amari and the Great Game by BB Alston https://amzn.to/3nydnsH
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Co-Hosts
Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany
Liene: https://www.youtube.com/c/LienesLibrary
Izzy: https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyforNow
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
S2E7 | The Witcher Chat with Elliot Brooks
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Today we are talking about The Witcher in all it’s forms, but especially Season 2 of the Netflix show! Liene and Bethany are joined by YouTuber, author, and Witcher fan Elliot Brooks. You can find Elle here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiflcKnh5cZiRWK7jlYKwxA
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Books Mentioned
The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://amzn.to/3n46rn3
The Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://amzn.to/3JKhjjH
The Bone Spindle by Leslie Vedder: https://amzn.to/3n2YPB7
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan: https://amzn.to/32Tuf6g
Servant Mage by Kate Elliott: https://amzn.to/3JN3YHf
Electric Idol by Katee Robert: https://amzn.to/34ia95W
Engines of Empire by Richard S. Ford: https://amzn.to/3eTU2h8
The Ivory Key by Akshaya Raman: https://amzn.to/3n2hYTW
The Amber Crown by Jacey Bedford: https://amzn.to/3JN42Xv
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Co-Hosts
Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany