Of Slippers and Spindles - Fairy Tale Retellings and Adaptations in Books, Film, and Theatre

Author: Cassie Greenlee, Daurie Rothhaar, Laura L, Matt Guion

Join fairy tale enthusiasts Cassie, Daurie, Laura, and Matt as they discuss the world of film and literary adaptations! Each month (or so) they will choose a specific fairy tale, and each week they will discuss a different book, movie, or musical adaptation of that fairy tale, exploring the way authors and artists retell, change, twist, conserve, and diversify the same stories over and over.In loving memory, always, of Drew.
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Episode 135: Hemlock and Silver by T. Kingfisher
Episode 29
Tuesday, 24 February, 2026

Cassie and Laura tackle a novel from up-and-coming fairy tale reteller T. Kingfisher with her Snow White adaptation Hemlock and Silver. They discuss the beauty of a looser retelling, the importance of a strong narrative voice, and their delight with the unique and occasionally brain-breaking world-building.Spoilers somehow again for Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie a little bit. Content warning for talk of poisons and murder.Join our community! View all of the benefits of joining our Patreon including the Official Of Slippers and Spindles Book Club, exclusive polls, monthly bookmarks, Zoom hangouts, and more! https://patreon.com/ofslippersandspindles Visit our our merch store, Facebook group, Instagram, Discord, and more! https://linktr.ee/ofslippersandspindles This episode was edited by Brianna Jean.We love to hear from you! You can reach us at ofslippersandspindles@gmail.com Music: Through The Woods by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com