{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Galaxies and Goddesses: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Bookcast","title":"Witchy Vibes & Haunted Reads: Falling into Spooky Season","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e679b9ea\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1895,"description":"In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth lean into spooky season. They discuss their favorite books featuring witches, vampires, and other supernatural elements. Andrea shares her thoughts on The Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli, a YA book focused on witches, while Elizabeth reflects on reading Carrie, Stephen King's debut novel. They also touch on the history of Halloween and temporary tattoos as a fun addition to Halloween costumes! Be sure to listen for the Sparrow and Wilde limited time promo code in the middle of the episode for a fun discount on bookish merch and temporary tattoos.00:00 Spooky Season00:53 Kicking off Spooky Season02:02 Witchy Reads04:28 Stephen King's Carrie14:13 Fated Mates15:24 Exploring Vampire Literature18:25 Halloween Costumes and Temporary Tattoos22:12 The Origins of Halloween25:20 Haunted Houses27:26 Seasonal Reading Habits30:43 Concluding RemarksSparrow & Wilde: Romantasy Apparel, Accessories, and Temporary Tattooshttps://sparrowandwilde.com/Stephen King is the most banned author in U.S. schoolshttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/stephen-king-banned-books-rcna235326","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bnX4vU-OLjNeTuZiDcsuCA3k6RYXisfD4BX5ojImheg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMzA3/M2IzN2M3MzMwNjc5/OTY0OTFhMGM0Yzdk/N2Y4Ni5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}