This month at The Hidden Bookcase, we're reading fairytale retellings!

 Our first read is Dark and Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLemore, chosen by Sorren. Let's talk metaphors, magical realism, and misogynistic cats.

Content warnings: Discussions of racism, attempted execution, immolation, generational trauma, manic episodes, and dubious consent. 

Transcripts available at planarprod.com/the-hidden-bookcase-transcripts

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Other books referenced in this episode, in order of mention:

• When the Moon Was Ours by Anna-Marie McLemore [US LINK]
• The Red Shoes by Hans Christian Andersen [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
• Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas [UK LINK] / [US LINK]

Our next read:

• Peter Darling by Austin Chant [US LINK]

Read safely- please always check the content warnings of any books we mention if you need before diving in.

Music: purpleplanet.com