January 2026

Hello 2026!

Happy New Year! We are kicking off the new year with a special bonus episode, rounding out our discussion of Legend of Exorcism Vol. 3. This bonus episode is only the first of its kind for 2026, both in the unique style of this episode and in the way this episode is supplementary to our regularly scheduled episodes. That’s right! We will be doing more bonus content this year. In fact, we already have another one on the horizon!

On Valentine's Day, we will drop another bonus episode, releasing our first discussion of a Manhwa! On Saturday, February 14, we will be discussing Surge Towards You.

Pa Ying’s Book Review

Volume Three of Legend of Exorcism by Fei Tian Ye Xiang is an emotional installment that deepens the narrative and its characters. The story's complexity grows as the author uncovers the mystery of Hongjun and Lu Xu’s origins. Woven through themes of nature versus nurture and personal growth, this volume becomes a meditation on finding one’s path in life.

Continue Reading on Pa Ying’s Blog >>

Arlo made a Li Yu doll!

Alongside his work on this podcast and the illustrated fan art he’s shared in the past, Arlo is a sculptural artist and dollmaker. For Christmas, Arlo combined his passion for the books we’ve been reading with his skills in doll-making to create this Li Yu doll, which he gifted to Pa Ying. Be sure to follow him on Instagram or subscribe to his monthly newsletter to learn more about projects like this!

UP NEXT, we’re reading Peerless Vol.3

After arriving in the Western Khaganate, Cui Buqu and Feng Xiao find themselves accused of murdering a Göktürk prince. To clear their names, Cui Buqu requests a day to solve the case, while the chief of the Zuoyue Bureau offers himself as a hostage, leaving his fate in Feng Xiao's hands. Faced with a tough decision, Feng Xiao must choose between letting his rival perish or risking his own life to find the true killer. With time running out and unsettling forces at play, Feng Xiao senses that Cui Buqu may have one last card to play to reveal the truth.

We are looking forward to in 2026!

We’ve shared our reading list for 2026, and we are so excited to get into these books! We’ll finish some series and start a couple of new ones. Check out the reading list to see what’s on the horizon.