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This Fun Book-Guessing Game Will Spark Your Inner Detective

Arthur Rivers by Arthur Rivers
February 14, 2025
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  • How the Game Works
  • Book Discussions and Guesses
  • Literary Updates: News and Recommendations
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We open the episode with Meaghan and Arthur, the cheerful hosts of the Fully-Booked podcast, as they settle in for a lighthearted and unique take on their podcast theme. Meaghan introduces herself as she recovers from a cold, and both hosts acknowledge Valentine’s Day as the backdrop for this episode’s release.

Instead of focusing on traditional romance books, they’ve deliberately decided to break away from Valentine’s tropes, playfully considering alternatives like cheesy romantic comedies or thriller-themed content, but ultimately, they settle on something entirely different – a book-guessing game.

Both Meaghan and Arthur have selected a stack of books they’ve read, but the other has little to no knowledge of, ensuring hilarity and surprise.

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The following is an editorialized transcript of our weekly literary podcast. If you would like to listen to the podcast, click the play button above orlisten on your favorite platform with the links below.

How the Game Works

Meaghan explains the rules: one host picks a book, shares its title, describes the cover, and reads a few lines from the beginning. Based on these limited clues, the other host guesses the book’s plot.

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Book Discussions and Guesses

How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler

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How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying

by Django Wexler

How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying

Fantasy Books
by Django Wexler
Published 05/21/2024
Pages 432
Publisher Orbit
ISBN: 9780316392204
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Guess: Arthur guesses the book is about an apprentice attempting to overthrow a dark lord in a comedic manner.

Explanation: Meaghan reveals the story follows Davey, a hero trapped in a time loop, dying repeatedly while trying to defeat the dark lord. After hundreds of failed attempts, Davey decides to embrace the dark side, becoming the dark lord herself in a hilariously chaotic narrative.

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Six Wakes by Mur Lafferty

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Guess: Meaghan speculates it involves cryo-sleep, an unexpected awakening, and the need to solve a mystery involving dead crew members.

Explanation: Arthur confirms that six cloned crew members awaken on a spaceship with no memory of their previous lives or deaths. They must solve the mystery of their murders while managing the implications of memory backups gone wrong in this sci-fi murder mystery.

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The Resort by Sarah A. Denzil

The Resort by Sarah Ox

Guess: Arthur assumes the story features an influencer stumbling into a murder mystery at a luxurious tropical resort.

Explanation: Meaghan confirms that the book follows Brooke, a travel influencer, who becomes embroiled in a murder mystery when a fellow guest at the resort is found dead. The story unravels with twists and reveals secrets about the guests and staff.

To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini

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Guess: Meaghan thinks it’s about a scientist discovering something on a remote planet, potentially awakening an alien entity.

Explanation: Arthur explains that the protagonist, Kira, finds an alien relic that binds to her as a symbiotic entity. This discovery grants her powers but also sparks an intergalactic war, making her a pivotal figure in humanity’s survival.

The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling

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The Luminous Dead

by Caitlin Starling

The Luminous Dead

Horror
by Caitlin Starling
Published 04/02/2019
Pages 432
Publisher Harper Voyager
ISBN: 62846906
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Guess: Meaghan guesses it’s a sci-fi horror involving a lone spelunker encountering a monstrous creature in a cave system.

Explanation: Arthur confirms this. The book follows Gyre, a cave diver on a dangerous mission, who battles claustrophobia, a monstrous cave worm, and her survival instincts while receiving remote guidance from a manipulative mission commander.

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Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano

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Guess: Arthur guesses it’s about a struggling mom who stumbles into a crime, potentially as an amateur investigator.

Explanation: Meaghan reveals it’s a comedic mystery where Finlay, a struggling writer and single mom, is mistaken for a hitman. She inadvertently gets involved in a murder cover-up, juggling her chaotic personal life and a spiraling series of events.

Under the Dome by Stephen King

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Guess: Meaghan surmises that a small town finds itself trapped under a mysterious dome, cutting off residents from the outside world.

Explanation: Arthur confirms that the town of Chester’s Mill is suddenly enclosed in an impenetrable dome of alien origin. The story explores the town’s descent into chaos, power struggles, and survival, with a surprising sci-fi twist.

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Bride by Ali Hazelwood

Guess: Arthur speculates it’s a supernatural romance with enemies-to-lovers themes between a vampire and a werewolf.

Explanation: Meaghan explains the plot involves Misery, a high-ranking vampire, who enters an arranged marriage with the alpha werewolf of a rival faction to secure an alliance. The story balances romantic tension, supernatural politics, and mystery.

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Guess: Arthur predicts it’s about a girl who becomes an assistant to a villain in a magical setting, leading to dark experiments or eventual heroism.

Explanation: Meaghan clarifies that Evie Sage, a struggling young woman, accidentally lands a job as the assistant to the kingdom’s notorious villain. The humorous story evolves into a slow-burn romance, with Evie uncovering the villain’s true nature.

Literary Updates: News and Recommendations

The Department by Jacqueline Faber

The Department

by Jacqueline Faber

The Department

Mystery Books
by Jacqueline Faber
Published 02/04/2025
Pages 350
Publisher Oceanview Publishing
ISBN: 9781608096350
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  • Upcoming Sci-Fi Releases
    • They discuss Katabasis by R.F. Kuang, a speculative fiction novel about two graduate students journeying to hell to save their professor’s soul. The hosts express excitement about the book’s unique premise and applaud Kuang’s versatility across genres.
  • Rom-Coms and Thematic Reads
    • Meghan mentions finishing The Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa Ferguson and teases an upcoming interview with the author. They recommend the book for its light-hearted charm, particularly suited for overcoming winter blues.
  • Mystery Novel Highlights
    • They talk about Jacqueline Faber’s The Department, a mystery thriller making waves in the literary community, and mention Faber’s curated list of five must-read thrillers available on the website.

As the episode wraps up, Meaghan and Arthur reflect on how much fun they’ve had playing the book-guessing game. They joke about revisiting the concept with a guest, Shirin, for added chaos and fun in future episodes. Both agree that experimenting with formats keeps their podcast fresh and engaging, even if some ideas may never make it past the recording stage.

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