The Read-Along: A Mini Book Club For Your Ears

The Read-Along: A Mini Book Club For Your Ears

Taking you on a journey through a good book, one chapter at a time.

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March 27, 2026 15 mins

Episode 438 "City of Others" by Jared Poon, Chapter Nine

Ben and Adam meet the Nagamuthu, and his daughter. Anita loves the visual description of the snake deity, while Scott wonders why Ben's broken hands don't seem like a big deal.

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Episode 437 "City of Others" by Jared Poon, Chapter Eight

The trip to the pasar bayang gets ugly when Ben and Adam visit a fortune teller. Scott and Anita discuss the occult night market and its denizens.

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Episode 436 "City of Others" by Jared Poon, Chapter Seven

Ben and Adam hit the local grocery store to open a portal to a secret occult market. Anita thinks Adam is just the most adorable boyfriend, while Scott loves the idea of sympathetic magic between chain stores.

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Episode 435 "City of Others" by Jared Poon, Chapter Six

The DEUS team meets to discuss the situation and come up with a work plan. Scott thinks Ben might have missed who the wyvern's target was, while Anita gets more and more delighted with Adam and Ben's relationship.

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Episode 434 "City of Others" by Jared Poon, Chapter Five

Ben and Adam smooth things over with some good, old-fashioned monster fighting. Anita is pleased things work out between the guys, while Scott finds the situation with the wyvern suspicious.

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Episode 433 "City of Others" by Jared Poon, Chapter Four

Ben has an afterhours meet up with his boyfriend which turns into just more work. Anita and Scott speculate over what exactly might be up with Adam.

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February 13, 2026 18 mins

Episode 432 "City of Others" by Jared Poon, Chapter Three

Ben and Jimmy meet for coffee to discuss an occult mystery and much more important paperwork. Anita loves Ben's internal journey while Scott starts with some irresponsible early-book speculation about the nature of the occult threat.

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Episode 431 "City of Others" by Jared Poon, Chapter Two

Ben and his new intern get swept up in an occult mystery. Anita is already impressed with Fizah, and Scott likens Ben to a character in a previous featured novel.

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Episode 430 "City of Others" by Jared Poon, Chapter One

Ben is a civil servant who deals with the occult and is just trying to get through his day. Scott is getting good "Laundry" vibes, while Anita completely sympathizes with the protagonist.

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Episode 429 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Final Overview

Anita and Scott discuss themes, character arcs, and a fun upstairs/downstairs dynamic. Plus, Anita's favourite segment book club, "Make That Movie!"

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Episode 428 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 19

Everyone gets a new start in the wake of a near disaster. Scott has quibbles with a story decision, while Anita thinks things worked out as well as they could have for everyone.

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Episode 426 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 18

Everything goes badly for pretty much everyone. Scott wonders if there's anyone actually competent in this kingdom, while Anita loves it when someone speaks in the wrong font.

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Episode 425 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 17

With his back against the wall, Gav watches two different rituals fall apart. Anita gets swept up in the chaotic pace, while Scott speculates on who has finally decided to make an appearance.

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December 26, 2025 12 mins

Episode 425 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 16

Gav can't get a moment alone to find a key. Scott and Anita liken this chapter to a theatrical farce.

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Episode 424 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 15

Gav comes up with a cunning plan to solve one of his many dilemmas. Anita hopes the endgame is our protagonist running a dark wizard tourist trap, while Scott remembers a clue from the first chapter.

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Episode 423 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 14

Gav's problems worsen as the day of the ritual dawns. Anita and Scott discuss the problem of trying to blow up a whale.

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Episode 422 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 13

Gav finally learns most of Zarconar's evil scheme, but it may be too late to foil it. Anita and Scott discuss the temptation for Gav to get his memories back, and how that might impact his arc.

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Episode 421 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 12

Gav enlists some help in hatching a sneaky plan. Scott is actually impressed with Gav's idea to slip by some wars, while Anita settles on her favourite character.

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November 21, 2025 25 mins

Episode 420 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 11

The evil wizards gather, the garlic festival is in full swing, and heroes keep storming the keep. Scott and Anita engage in some wild speculatation over what's up with Eliasha.

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Episode 419 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 10

Gav's first guest shows up early, and surprises abound. Anita is delighted by the latest plot twist, while Scott is impressed at how smart Gav is in dealing with Valevna.

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