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thewordnestpodcast.substack.com]]>https://thewordnestpodcast.substack.com/podcastSubstackSun, 14 Jun 2026 02:13:46 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/5982995.rssThe Word Nest PodcastWhere stories take flight!episodicThe Word Nest Podcastthewordnestpodcast@substack.comNo<![CDATA[What did we even do in 2025?!]]>Hello listeners! We are finally back after an unplanned hiatus. In this episode, we’re playing some catch up, recapping our year, and looking ahead to 2026. Looking forward to getting back to posting!

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In this episode, we talk all about media that's comforting and why, and also quite a lot about fanfiction. Make sure to tell us your comfort stuff in the comments! We want to know!!

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BOOKS/WRITERS MENTIONED:

Donald Barthelme

All for the Game - Nora Sakavic

Ninth House - Leigh Bardugo

Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo

Sarah J Maas (of course)

The Raven Cycle - Maggie Stiefvater

IT - Stephen King

Redwall - Brian Jacques (of course)

Legends and Lattes - Travis Baldree



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BOOKS FROM THE MATCHING GAME:

A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. MaasFourth Wing - Rebecca YarrosQuicksilver - Callie HartMetalslinger - Rachel SchneiderA Fate Inked in Blood - Danielle L. JensenSilver Elite - Dani FrancisOf Blood and Ash - Jennifer ArmentroutPowerless - Lauren K. RobertsSerpent and the Wings of Night - Carissa Broadbent

OTHER BOOKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

Cruel Prince - Holly BlackWitchwood Knot - Olivia AtwaterEmily Wilde - Heather FawcettMediator - Meg CabotBeach Read - Emily HenryBook Lovers - Emily HenryDivine Rivals - Rebecca RossSerpent and Dove - Shelby Mahurin

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