#016: This week on A Novel Bunch, we’re deep into the heart of Prythian with Chapters 11–22 of Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses, and let’s just say… things are heating up in more ways than one.

From Feyre’s successful attempt at catching the Suriel and learning the bombshell truth — Tamlin is a High Lord — our girl’s world keeps expanding. We meet deadly creatures like the Bogge and the Naga, get cryptic warnings about the blight, and watch Feyre slowly realize Tamlin’s quiet acts of care might mean more than she’s ready to admit.

We unpack everything from Lucien’s tragic Autumn Court backstory, Tamlin’s gallery-and-paint gifts (hello, swoon), and a very steamy Calanmai night where Feyre ignores orders to stay in her room… and ends up meeting the most beautiful man she’s ever seen. The tension? Off the charts.

Plus: we debate if Tamlin’s gestures are genuine or calculated, cast our dream actors for Spring Court royalty, and theorize what the blight really is. One thing’s for sure — Feyre might be human, but she’s already in deep.

Let’s get into it, Bunchies! 📚✨

#015: This week on A Novel Bunch, we’re cracking open the long awaited... A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas—and let’s just say… we’re not in the mortal realm anymore.

We’re diving into Chapters 1–10, where we meet Feyre: youngest of three sisters, reluctant huntress, and the only reason her family hasn’t starved. From slaying a suspiciously large wolf to being dragged across the wall to live with a masked faerie lord, our girl is thrown into a dangerous, magical world she’s been raised to fear.

We unpack everything from our first impressions of the viral series to toxic sibling dynamics (Nesta, please), and Tamlin’s mysteriously broody charm.

Let's get into it, Bunchies!

#014: This week on A Novel Bunch, we’re joined by Library Reads Hall of Famer and New York Times bestselling author Annabel Monaghan—the beloved voice behind Nora Goes Off Script, our book of the month and a forever favorite.

In this special episode, Annabel Monaghan sits down with us for a conversation that’s equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and full of wisdom. We dive into the full-circle story of how she pursued writing later in life—despite it being a childhood dream—her proactive approach to getting the words down, and her advice on building lasting relationships (she’s been married nearly 30 years!). Annabel also shares the inspiration behind her latest book, It's A Love Story, her favorite character she’s ever written, and her top summer must-read. And in classic Annabel fashion, she leaves us with an unexpectedly moving take on funerals—and how they often bring out the best in people. You won’t want to miss this one!

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