Escape with Me Bookclub

Come with us as we evade reality and escape into a new book. From mystery to romance to speculative fiction, we read books from all different kinds of books and love to get together and talk about these books.

Escape with Me Bookclub is a arts podcast hosted by Me Bookclub, with 183 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Me Bookclub hosts Escape with Me Bookclub, a arts show with 183 episodes published.

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  Episode #182

  Murder in Mesopotamia - The Anti-Hastings Club Gets a Vacation

  Aug 10, 202658 min

  Episode 182 - Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie The Anti-Hastings Club gets a much-needed break this week. Sam and Hannah are back with Agatha Christie, but Murder in Mesopotamia gives us something we don't always get in these episodes: a different narrator. And Sam is particularly excited because this mystery takes us into the world of ancient Mesopotamia, one of her favorite historical subjects. Set at an archaeological excavation in Iraq, the book brings together a suspicious group of characters, buried secrets, and, naturally, murder. Sam has theories. Hannah is along for the ride. And for once, Hastings isn't here to ruin anyone's day. We talk about: The mystery and its unusual setting The archaeological and historical elements The narrator and how the change affects the story Sam's theories as she tries to solve the mystery And whether this Christie classic lives up to its reputation Grab your metaphorical archaeologist's hat and join us for another Christie mystery! New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨ Next week: The People of Sparks by Jeanne DePrau ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:11 Agatha History 02:59 Background 03:42 Age Level & Content Warning 03:54 Judge a Book by Its Cover 06:01 Discussion 53:32 General Thoughts 54:38 One Question for the Author 55:30 Rating 56:30 Read Again & Favorite of the Series so Far 57:42 Outro Connect with Us on SocialsFacebook: ⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754⁠ Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/ ⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

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  Episode #181

  The Cat Who Sniffed Glue - Agatha Christie Was Right About Detective Romance

  Aug 3, 202653 min

  Episode 181 - The Cat Who Sniffed Glue by Lilian Jackson Braun We're back in Pickax with Qwilleran, Koko, Yum Yum... and somehow the biggest mystery isn't the murder. It's Qwill's love life. Sam and Tim continue their journey through The Cat Who... series with The Cat Who Sniffed Glue, but this time the romance takes center stage and not necessarily in a good way. We discuss: Why the romance overshadows the mystery Qwill's inability to decide what he wants Whether Polly deserves someone who can actually make up his mind Why Agatha Christie may have been right to keep Poirot's love life out of the spotlight And yes... we eventually get around to talking about the murder, too. As much as we love spending time with Qwill, Koko, and Yum Yum, this installment left us wishing the mystery had received as much attention as the romance. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨ Next week: Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:52 Background 02:06 Age Level & Content Warning 03:46 Judge a Book by Its Cover 05:15 Discussion 41:52 General Thoughts 44:30 One Question for the Author 47:31 General Thoughts 49:49 Read Again? 51:55 Favorite of the Series so Far 52:48 Outro Connect with Us on SocialsFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

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  Episode #180

  Death on the Lanai - Second Times the Charm?

  Jul 27, 20261h 13m

  Episode 180 - Death on the Lanai by Rachel Ekstrom Courage We're heading back to Miami! Sam and James return to the Golden Girls Cozy Mystery series with Death on the Lanai. After enjoying the first book while feeling it still had room to grow, we couldn't wait to see if this second installment finally delivers on the series' potential. So... does it? We discuss: Whether the series has found its footing How this mystery compares to the first book Spending more time with Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia What worked, what still needs improvement, and where we'd like to see the series go next And the big question: Will there be a third book? Whether you're a lifelong Golden Girls fan or just love a good cozy mystery, grab a slice of cheesecake and join us for another trip to Miami. Thank you for being a friend. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨ Next week: People of Sparks by Jeanna DuPrau ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:57 Background 04:28 Age Level & Content Warning 05:04 Judge a Book by Its Cover 08:22 Discussion 01:04:40 General Thoughts 01:07:10 One Question for the Author 01:10:37 Rating 01:11:34 Read Again & Favorite of the Series so Far 01:12:28 Outro Follow the Author Website: https://www.rachelekstromcourage.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071357919222 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelekstromcourage/ Connect with Us on SocialsFacebook: ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

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  Episode #179

  Fourth Wing -

  Jul 20, 20261h 43m

  Episode 179 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros It finally happened. After months (okay... years) of recommendations, Kaitlyn has finally convinced Sam (the podcast's biggest skeptic) to read one of the biggest fantasy books of the decade. The pressure was on. When seemingly everyone around you loves a book, can you still judge it on its own merits? Sam certainly tries. In this episode, Sam and Kaitlyn discuss: Sam's long-awaited first read of Fourth Wing Whether the hype helped or hurt the experience The worldbuilding, dragons, romance, and action Disability representation in the book Whether Sam's expectations were changed or confirmed Whether you're a devoted fan, a curious skeptic, or somewhere in between, join us as we dive into one of BookTok's biggest sensations. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨ Next week: Death on the Lanai by Rachel Ekstrom Courage ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:13 Background 05:35 About the Author 13:04 Age Level & Content Warning 13:45 Judge a Book by Its Cover 15:17 Discussion 01:30:46 General Thoughts 01:34:12 One Question for the Author 01:36:20 Eyebrows and Dain's Beard 01:37:37 Rating 01:39:15 Read Again? 01:42:04 What Next? 01:43:12 Outro Follow the Author - Rebecca Yarros Website: https://rebeccayarros.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaElizabethYarros/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccayarros/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rebeccayarros Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/rebeccayarros/ Connect with Us on SocialsFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

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  Episode #174

  Secrets of My Hollywood Life - Forgot the Entire First Book

  Jul 13, 202652 min

  Episode 178 - Secrets of My Hollywood Life by Jen Calonita Can a book be nostalgic if you barely remember reading it? Sam first read Secrets of My Hollywood Life back in middle school and remembers loving the series. Here's the strange part: she can still recall events from later books, but she'd completely forgotten the plot of the very first one, including the fact that the main character spends the book trying to attend a normal high school. So how does a childhood favorite hold up when you remember the series but not the beginning? Sam and Danielle discuss: -Revisiting a YA favorite nearly 20 years later -Why Book 1 felt almost like a brand-new read -The celebrity-meets-normal-life premise -Which parts still work today and which feel very much like the mid-2000's -Whether this series deserves a modern reread There's something fascinating about rediscovering a story you thought you knew. This episode is part nostalgia trip, part first-time reaction, and all kinds of fun. New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨ Next week: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:46 Background 09:15 Age Level & Content Warning 13:00 Judge a Book by Its Cover 14:26 Discussion 43:37 General Thoughts 46:12 One Question for the Author 49:16 Rating 50:35 Read Again? 51:29 Outro 📖 Follow the Author: Website: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.jencalonitaonline.com/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/jencalonitabooks⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jencalonita/⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/JenCalonita⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@jencalonitaofficial ⁠⁠⁠🔗 Connect with Us on Socials Facebook: ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk/ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts

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