Kindred Spirits Book Club

S2,Ep36: Queens Of The Blue Castle

Kindred Spirits Book Club

Show Notes

It’s our last episode of Season 2 and the last episode of 2023! Editor Katie Stewart comes back to debate the most important of issues: who is the best romantic hero: Barney Snaith or Gilbert Blythe? We had a blast discussing the way the themes in The Blue Castle compare with Anne’s themes, as well as discussing Hallmark movies and holiday traditions! Inspired by: Kelly is inspired by the perfumes of <a href=”https://imaginaryauthors.com/”> Imaginary Authors</a>, especially <a href=”https://imaginaryauthors.com/products/cape-heartache?variant=30276980506701”> Cape Heartache</a> for a perfect Blue Castle scent. Katie is inspired by <a href=”https://www.exploreminnesota.com/iconic-destinations/boundary-waters”> the Boundary Waters of Minnesota and Wisconsin</a> for vacationing, canoeing and finding your own Barney Snaith. Ragon is inspired by the books of Bill Bryson, especially <a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-walk-in-the-woods-rediscovering-america-on-the-appalachian-trail-bill-bryson/7110385?ean=9780767902526”> A Walk In The Woods</a>.

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