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Prepare to climb to new heights as Chris takes Elsa on the first two missions of Agent Argylle’s career. Mysteries abound as we hide out in a crypt of ever changing dimensions, drop kicks have now replaced the more practical roundhouse and we discover that some of our comrades are keeping dark secrets.Oh, and we’re bringing dabbing back!Trigger Warnings: this book contains discussions about a character’s adoption, mentions of emotional abuse between partners and occasional mentions of recreational drug use.📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Collab with Us: https://forms.gle/eAhPjNofem4HPYtS7Business Inquiries: novelideaspod@gmail.com📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/novelideasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NovelIdeasPodThreads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodElsa’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElsaRochelleElsa’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/elsarochelleElsa's GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/elsarochelleChris’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/162528952-c-mallinger📖 Sources 📖Argylle, Elly Conway

In this episode, Chris and Elsa have a discussion of the genesis of the Argylle extended universe.This leads them into a discussion about where they see the movie industry going and if a connected universe is necessary for a film’s success.Oh yeah, and their elder Millenial-ness might be showing a little bit more than usual as they discuss what life before streaming was like. 👴🏻👵🏻((Editing Elsa: I mis-spoke when I stated that Roman Reigns is The Rock’s nephew. He is actually his cousin but I was so caught up in my realization that, for some reason, I said the wrong relation out loud.))📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Threads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspod📖 Sources 📖Argylle, Elly ConwayHappy Sad Confused Podcast- Vaughn Interviewhttps://youtu.be/Y03YwrUyI3A?si=VI00BV3tPVyeURH4Hollywood Reporter article - About the movie Argyllehttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/argylle-elly-conway-henry-cavill-apple-spy-mystery-1235220772/Regal movies - Vaughn interview.https://www.regmovies.com/movie-news/matthew-vaughn-uses-harry-potter-to-explain-argylleVariety- Box Office numbershttps://variety.com/2024/film/box-office/box-office-bob-marley-biopic-beats-madame-web-holiday-weekend-1235915397/The Telegraph- Interview with Authors reveal themselves.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/authors/elly-conway-argylle-real-true-identity-interview/Deadline- Opening numbers for Argyllehttps://deadline.com/2024/02/box-office-argylle-1235812281/

In this egg-cellent installment, Elsa hits Chris with the first set of “big twists”.Betrayals and terrible foreshadowing ensue so crack open a vintage Surge and prepare to crest the bodacious waves (aka lack of continuity) that is Lightlark!((Editing Elsa: I realized, as I was prepping this for YouTube, there is a point where the edited audio overlaps for a few seconds towards the end. The original audio is no longer available for me to go in and fix so I apologize. The rest of the audio should be fine. I will try to be more mindful while we are editing the audio tracks moving forward. Thank you for your patience.))Lightlark- The Most Vibrant Display of Overhyped Failure (KrimsonRogue): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5LS_HQHjXAMap of Lightlark: https://www.patreon.com/posts/map-of-lightlark-107914958📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Business Inquiries: novelideaspod@gmail.com📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/novelideasThreads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/168748068-novel-ideasElsa's GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/elsarochelleChris’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/162528952-c-mallinger📖 Sources 📖Lightlark, Alex Aster

On this episode, Elsa continues to lead Chris through the ✨️magical✨️ land of Lightlark.We learn that Isla is a bit of a drama queen, Grim is the (edge)lord of mixed signals and… Oh yeah! Oro’s dying.Celeste continues to be the most trustworthy bestie of all time while Cleo continues to be accused of villainy.Azul is also a character in this book sometimes.📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck our Cursed Books Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JEO7K48Z2TUY/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1Check out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/Business Inquiries: novelideaspod@gmail.com📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/novelideasThreads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/168748068-novel-ideasElsa's GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/elsarochelle📖 Sources 📖Lightlark, Alex AsterListen to Alex Aster’s song You Think You’re: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6cz2L1mrDFe5jXhGPV2hs8?si=JCgAeXhvQ6OcecqsmwC7Yg

Before we can get into the disasterpiece that is Lightlark, we first must have a discussion about its author.Just who is Alex Aster?📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspod📖 Sources 📖The TikTok That Brought Me Here (@alex.aster): https://www.tiktok.com/@alex.aster/video/6939242279056035077‘Lightlark’: the very first clickbait novel (Daily Trojan): https://dailytrojan.com/2022/09/15/lightlark-the-very-first-clickbait-novelDeadline City: Tiktok Tavern w/Alex Aster (season 5, episode 8): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5WsVzdTrdmAnkEOvtYh3if?si=eef46f7b4f1a4ca3Tiktok author Alex Aster has everyone upset (Reads with Rachel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epib1H5Su-Uthe booktok industry plant (Swell Entertainment): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhMRyng0wngthe cult of booktok (Swell Entertainment): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44MHR2iZtNo&t=270sdid tiktok ruin publishing? (Swell Enterntainment): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0r0u_AqbHwStressed? A College senior designed an app for that (The Daily Pennsylvanian): https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/01/springpop-eliminate-student-stressHow Negativity-Busting App Springpop Can Help You Get Creative (Brit+Co): https://www.brit.co/creativity-app-springpop/Meet The 27-Year-Old Latinx Entrepreneur Who Is Now Worth $220 Million (Forbes): https://www.forbes.com/sites/kerryadolan/2022/08/10/meet-the-27-year-old-latinx-entrepreneur-who-is-now-worth-220-million/?sh=3b923853246d

Chris teaches Elsa the intricacies of dating the smexiest men alive: F**k boys.We learn such important lessons as the level of male attractiveness determines how much bullshit a woman will tolerate, cyberstalking is a vital skill and she is absolutely going to be insecure about your hot female friend.But the most important lesson of all is that Brunch is the most important meal of the day.📖 Support Novel Ideas 📖Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodCheck out our merch: https://my-store-eee38b.creator-spring.com/📖 Get Social with Novel Ideas! 📖Threads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspod📖 Sources 📖How to Be a Boyfriend; Rebecca A. Marquis

In this episode, Elsa teaches you to date, mate and extricate like a supermodel!…or so she says.In keeping with the spirit of this most romantic of seasons, Elsa shares with Chris the wisdom imparted to her by the (self-proclaimed) world’s first supermodel and bestselling author Janice Dickinson through her third book Check, Please!.Support Novel IdeasJoin us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodGet Social with Novel Ideas!Threads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/novelideas.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodSourcesCheck, Please! Dating, Mating & Extricating; Janice DickisonNo Lifeguard on Duty The Accidental Life of the World’s First Supermodel; Janice DickinsonEverything About Me Is Fake… and I’m Perfect; Janice Dickinson

In this episode, Chris and Elsa begin their discussion of the actual content within Ben Shapiro's True Allegiance.Topics include: the skewed timeline of the plot, Shapiro's strong hatred for Barack Obama and the horrifying levels of racism and other problematic views of Mister Shapiro.Elsa also tries to seduce the listeners using only Ben Shapiro's poetic writing.Support Novel IdeasJoin us on Patreon for bonus episodes and tomfoolery: https://www.patreon.com/TheLibraryofCursedBooksSupport the Library of Cursed Books by buying a “cursed book” via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/novelideaspodGet Social with Novel Ideas!Threads: https://www.threads.net/@novelideaspodX-Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelideas_podInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelideaspod/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/novelideas.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/novelestofideasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/novelideaspodSourcesTrue Allegiance; Ben Shapiro