The crew settles in to talk through the books they just finished reading, sharing first impressions, lingering thoughts, and the pieces of each story that stayed with them. They dig into how a book’s structure shapes the experience and how certain themes land once the final chapter closes. Also, Lance follows through on a promise he made in the last episode.

The Covered Pages:

“A Fire Endless” by Rebecca Ross

“The Spellshop” by Sarah Beth Durst

“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” by J. K. Rowling

“Treasury of the World’s Best Loved Poems”

"Save the Cat!: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need" by Blake Snyde

If any of these caught your ears, you can find them through the links in the section below.

Stay connected with Middle Ground Books After Hours by following the store on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. The team shares new arrivals, staff picks, community updates, and behind the counter moments.

Explore upcoming events, book recommendations, and new releases at https://www.middlegroundbooks.com.

If you are near Emporia Kansas, stop by Middle Ground Books and Gifts at 606 Commercial Street to shop local, meet the hosts, and find your next great read.

If you cannot visit in person, you can support the store through their Bookshop page at https://www.bookshop.org/shop/middlegroundbooks.

Every purchase through Bookshop helps keep the shelves full and the community growing. You can also browse expanded reading lists curated by each host.

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