Hello fictional friends,

Welcome to our Villains Month launch! Arthur Rivers here, fresh from a fascinating podcast debate about what makes literary antagonists truly unforgettable (the Amy Dunne vs. Dracula discussion nearly came to blows in the studio).

Between analyzing the psychology behind our favorite literary villains and exploring this spring's most anticipated releases, I've rediscovered that sometimes the most compelling stories are told from the shadows.

This week's menu includes:

• 🎙️ Our villain-centric podcast: The psychology behind literature's most memorable antagonists

• 📚 March's must-read historical fiction journeys

• 📖 Finding hope in unlikely places: The gentle wisdom of "A Prayer for the Crown-Shy"

• 💏 2025's fantasy romance titles that blend magic with heart-fluttering chemistry

• 🏘️ Embrace the cottagecore aesthetic with these dreamy spring reads

• 📰 And the latest bookish news

Whether you love a complex villain or a cozy escape, grab your favorite reading beverage and join me as we celebrate the characters we love to hate (and sometimes just plain love)...

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