This week we spiral into Universal Studios chaos, Epic Universe opinions, Orlando Informer tips, horror books, sports romance books, Halloween Horror Nights planning, and why Mario World feels like sensory overload.

We also talk summer horror reads, unexpectedly loving a sports romance adaptation, and why we’re already planning our next Universal trip before recovering from the last one.

Basically… if you like books, theme parks, anxiety, and chaos, this episode is for you.

📚 The Book Burrow
Lebanon, Missouri

This episode is absolute chaos in the best way possible.

We recorded an entire Scissor Sisters episode while actively getting tattooed at Dark Arts Studio and somehow ended up talking about Universal Studios, romance books, creepy Disney rides, internet drama, attendance awards, AI pictures, weird customers, bookstore life, and the fact that The Book Burrow officially has a website now.

Huge shoutout to Mitch and Mason for letting us completely take over the shop with microphones, cameras, and bad decisions.

If you like book talk, indie bookstores, tattoos, sarcasm, and aggressively unfiltered conversations… welcome home.

📚 The Book Burrow
Lebanon, Missouri

thebookburrowlebanon.com

This episode starts with fantasy books and somehow ends with us questioning an entire city rebrand.

We talk about our newest obsession, Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry, why everyone at The Book Burrow suddenly became obsessed with the series, and what makes a fantasy book actually work for casual readers.

Then we dive into the controversy surrounding Lebanon, Missouri’s new logo after reports claimed the city spent $75,000 on a rebrand. As local small business owners… we have questions.

We also get into bookstore updates, weird internet trends, dangerous cave diving videos, kindergarten graduations, and why your husband probably isn’t actually your best friend.

Normal podcast behavior, honestly.