Montana State of Mind

A place where I recap various vintage novels such as 80s historical romances, 70s pulp thrillers, gothic romances and more!

Ep 21: I Read an 80’s Cat Fantasy Novel So You Don’t Have Too!

Hello my feline comrades, and welcome to this month's novel recap. Is this Watership Down but with cats? Or is it more Lord of the Rings? Or is it more closely tied to our romance novels than you assume? The answer to all three is a riveting MEOW! I loved this novel so much, and will personally be writing a staunch letter to Tad Williams about my feelings towards the ending. But until then, get cozy on the bone throne and kick that hind leg up for a thorough cleaning as we purr over Tailchaser's Song. 11:03 Recap Begins! 31:05 A Team is Assembled 01:16:09 I'm Tired of Digging Grandpa!!! 01:35:50 The Bone Throne 02:05:10 Montana's State of Mind THIS CHANNEL IS AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY, iTUNES,ETC. Instagram: montylee15 Tips are appreciated! Venmo: Montana-David-15 Cash App: $BlueBlossomFarm Patreon: https://patreon.com/MontanaStateofMind?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

11-05
02:12:58

Ep 20: I Read Flowers in the Attic So You Don’t Have Too!

Y'all, she's an icon, she's a legend, she's every trigger warning you can think of. No, not me! Flowers in the Attic by VC Andrews! This Halloween I wanted to fulfill last year's request to cover this horrible, but beautifully written novel that has become a southern gothic staple. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, gird your loins because there is a reason everyone over the age of 35 shivers when they hear this book title. Instagram: montylee15 Tips are appreciated! Venmo: Montana-David-15 Cash App: $BlueBlossomFarm Patreon: https://patreon.com/MontanaStateofMind?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

10-23
02:41:02

Ep 19: I Read an 80’s Dirty Novel So You Don’t Have Too!

Does anyone read these things? I feel like I could write anything here and no one would know...kinda like how Mrs. Neri wrote this month's novel. Do you want a pirate romance novel that encompasses both Muppet Treasure Island AND Muppet Christmas Carol??? Then look no further because do I have the erotic fiction for you poppet. Grab your great white lemur spirit costume and a rosary, as we adventure into Beloved Scoundrel! Instagram: Mldavid15 Tips are appreciated! Venmo: Montana-David-15 Cash App: $BlueBlossomFarm Patreon: https://patreon.com/MontanaStateofMind?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 0:00 Intro 06:28 Cover Art 11:24 Author Lore 13:12 Recap begins!!! 01:35:23 Montana's State of Mind 01:38:22 Special Guest & Next Novel

08-07
01:43:41

Ep 18: I Read a 90’s Dirty Novel So You Don’t Have Too!

Ahoy Hoy! Do yee hear the siren song of the elusive mermaid upon the horizon? Does her harmonies fill you with euphoria? Or is that just the rum talking? We finally did it y'all, we got Sea Treasure read and recapped! This was better than I expected honestly and I WISH Walter Goggins was cast in it right now! It's gonna be a long one, so grab your water wings and start practicing your vocal warmups, let's dive right into Sea Treasure!!! Instagram: Mldavid15 Tips are appreciated! Venmo: Montana-David-15 Cash App: $BlueBlossomFarm Patreon: https://patreon.com/MontanaStateofMind?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 0:00 Intro 07:13 Cover Art 11:48 Who Would Play Her 16:33 Fictional Author Lore 18:53 Disclaimers and Warnings 20:27 Recap Begins! 44:24 Patreon Plug and this month's movie! 47:40 Back to the Recap 1:17:32 Gold Digger 02:00:04 Montana's State of Mind

07-03
02:10:48

Ep 17: I Read a Y2K Dirty Novel So You Don’t Have Too

Apparently the devil didn't go down to Georgia for a fiddle contest of souls, he went all the way up to Vancouver. In this month's novel, that honestly feels more like Monster High fan fic than anything, we meet not only hot, sexy mermen with daddy issues, but also tongueless vampires, bird people, demonic witches, and a violinist who should of minded her own business this entire novel. So flex those fins and practice your best Little Mermaid on the rock pose, we're diving into Soul Song! Instagram: Mldavid15 Tips are appreciated! Venmo: Montana-David-15 Cash App: $BlueBlossomFarm Patreon: https://patreon.com/MontanaStateofMind?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Internet Archive Copy of Sea Treasure: https://archive.org/details/seatreasure00joha/mode/2up 0:00 Intro 08:30 Cover Art 13:46 Fictional Author Lore 20:42 Disclaimers and Warnings 22:52 Recap Begins! 58:52 Patreon Plug and this month's movie! 01:49:33 Montana's State of Mind

06-06
01:58:35

Ep 16: I Read a 90’s Dirty Novel So You Don’t Have Too!

GATHER ROUND LADDIES AND WEE LASSIES! If you think the Outlander series captured the Scottish Highlands in the most romantic way, you are mistaken. Like the Lochness Monster, this Scottish fairytale is mysterious but fascinating, a sparkle of fantasy in an otherwise gray and damp homeland. With elements of Snow White, Beauty an the Beast and Outlander all stitched together in a sheep stomach delicacy, you won't regret listening to this absolutely hilarious tale of what happens when you don't mind your own business with mobsters in New York and end up 500 years in the past, recounting Harrison Ford movies to a bunch of giant Scottish warriors. So grab your bagpipes and tie your kilt around, it's time for The Mirror and the Magic! Instagram: Mldavid15 Tips are appreciated! Venmo: Montana-David-15 Cash App: $BlueBlossomFarm Patreon: https://patreon.com/MontanaStateofMind?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 0:00 Intro 08:58 Cover Art 21:21 Disclaimer 22:27 Recap Begins!!! 50:27 The Scottish Chef with Julia 01:24:29 Highlander vs Outlander 01:54:44 We're All in This Together 02:28:05 Hold onto Ye Kilts! 03:01:44 Montana's State of Mind and next month's book!

05-09
03:07:42

Ep 15: I Read an 80’s Dirty Novel So You Don’t Have Too!

You think you know time travel? You think you've seen every iteration of a fish out of water scenario? You think you know the culture of being a horse girl??? You know NOTHING!!! Connie O'day has written a novel.. so profound...so insane... I'm not even sure how to write this description. Trust me when I say you will be absolutely floored listening to this recap. I advise you listen to this in your own home, in a safe space, because the reaction you will feel will be one to have in private. Grab your umbrella, your Irish whiskey, and let's ride the storm of Time Kept Promises together. Tips are appreciated! Venmo: Montana-David-15 Cash App: $BlueBlossomFarm Patreon: https://patreon.com/MontanaStateofMind?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 0:00 Intro 6:40 Cover Art 17:48 Disclaimer 18:48 Time Kept Promises Begins! 38:46 What Year Is It?!?! 01:27:31 What Year Is It...Again?!?! 02:29:08 Off to the Races! 02:55:26 Next Month's Book

04-13
02:55:09

Sunday Stories: The Case of the Missing Elvis

So, I'm trying something new here and thought it would be fun to share with y'all some of the articles I read in my many magazine subscriptions. Think of it as bite size coffee talk while we eat breakfast in our house dresses. Today's article is from the New Yorker, by Zach Helfand. He wrote this amazing piece and I always highly recommend you support and read the actual articles themselves, but if you do not have the time or privilege to do so, let me give you the synopsis. Now, grab a cup pf hot coffee and let me tell y'all about the weirdest custody case this side of the Brooklyn Bridge...

03-30
44:06

Ep 14: I Read a 90’s Dirty Novel so You Don’t Have Too!

Spring is almost here and y'all know what that means! Hades and Demeter are about to have to meet up at the Mt. Olympus parking lot to exchange little Persephone as per the custody arrangement. This month's novel is more than just a re-telling of the Greek myth every girl in a flower crown circa 2017 knew. It's one of the first retellings that we now take for granted since Madeline Miller's "Circe" popped off. This has been one of my favorite paperbacks to recap for y'all so please, gather up some figs to munch on, some olive oil to rub on, and a big goblet of ambrosia as I tell you the love story of Hades and Persephone...as well as the tragedy of Demeter and Kore. 0:00 Intro 12:33 Triggers and Disclaimers 15:06 Cover Art Discussion 22:28 Fictional Author Lore 26:42 Dazzling Brightness Begins! 53:56 A Gift, or a Burden? 01:25:34 Queen of the Underworld 01:54:16 Poseidon's Palace 02:21:45 New Plan! ...Again! 02:36:59 Epilogue 02:40:46 Montana's State of Mind 02:48:26 Next Book!!! And My Extreme Gratitude! Tips are appreciated for software subscriptions, book purchases, and hopefully an actual camera one day! Venmo: @Montana-David-15 Cashapp: @$BlueBlossomFarm

03-08
02:53:38

Ep 13: I Read a 90’s Dirty Novel so You Don’t Have Too!

Happy Black History Month! To help celebrate, I wanted to give the spotlight to one of the best, and most famous of the historical romance authors, Beverly Jenkins. She not only gives us an American fairytale that could rival Cinderella, but also puts the "history" in historical romance. We will live, learn, and of course, love while I recap to y'all a wonderful story you're gonna think about every time you smell vanilla. Roll up your pants, take off your shoes, and let's wade into the beautiful waters of Indigo. 0:00 Intro 05:31 Patreon Info 07:14 Initial Feelings for Novel 08:02 Cover Discussion 11:40 Fictional Author Lore 17:23 American Girl Doll Drama 19:50 Novel Begins! 32:12 Hellooo Nurse 1:03:51 New Neighbors 1:31:29 All Fairytales Come to an End 1:58:34 Keeping Enemies Close 2:03:22 Ending/Audio Only 2:17:31 Montana's State of Mind 2:22:08 Next Month's Novel!!! Tips are appreciated for software subscriptions, book purchases, and hopefully an actual camera one day! Venmo: @Montana-David-15 Cashapp: @$BlueBlossomFarm

02-15
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Ep 13: I Read a 90’s Dirty Novel so You Don’t Have Too!

Happy Black History Month! To help celebrate, I wanted to give the spotlight to one of the best, and most famous of the historical romance authors, Beverly Jenkins. She not only gives us an American fairytale that could rival Cinderella, but also puts the "history" in historical romance. We will live, learn, and of course, love while I recap to y'all a wonderful story you're gonna think about every time you smell vanilla. Roll up your pants, take off your shoes, and let's wade into the beautiful waters of Indigo. 0:00 Intro 05:31 Patreon Info 07:14 Initial Feelings for Novel 08:02 Cover Discussion 11:40 Fictional Author Lore 17:23 American Girl Doll Drama 19:50 Novel Begins! 32:12 Hellooo Nurse 1:03:51 New Neighbors 1:31:29 All Fairytales Come to an End 1:58:34 Keeping Enemies Close 2:03:22 Ending/Audio Only 2:17:31 Montana's State of Mind 2:22:08 Next Month's Novel!!! Tips are appreciated for software subscriptions, book purchases, and hopefully an actual camera one day! Venmo: @Montana-David-15 Cashapp: @$BlueBlossomFarm

02-15
02:25:10

Ep 12: I Read a 90’s Dirty Novel so You Don’t Have Too!

It's 2025 baby and we are breaking into the future with this month's novel. Do you want a story that both encapsulates a Tennessee Williams play, a porno AND a Sylvia Plath book? Well look no further. In this story, we will ask ourselves about both the morality of war and body autonomy but also, what WOULD a zoo enclosure made to facilitate breeding for humans look like??? Grab your laser guns and biospheres, as we quantum leap into Firestar! 0:00 Intro/ Resolutions for 2025 7:35 Firestar ramblings 12:24 Cover art description 17:04 Fictional author lore 21:17 Trigger Warnings/ disclaimers 23:60 Firestar recap begins! 43:27 All My Ex's Live in...Space 51:55 You are the Father! 01:03:07 A Thorn in My Paw 01:22:23 Kidnapped by Aliens 01:37:02 I'm a Slave 4 U 01:52:41 Baby it's Cold Outside 02:57:58 Montana's state of mind 02:15:36 Next month's book! 02:17:38 Bonus insane cow story Tips are appreciated for software subscriptions, book purchases, and hopefully an actual camera one day! Venmo: @Montana-David-15 Cashapp: @$BlueBlossomFarm

01-10
02:35:55

Ep 11: I Watched Annabelle’s Christmas Wish so You Don’t Have Too!

Majority of y'all have never heard of this movie. A dozen can probably recall the poster. And maybe a few can even recall the actual movie. Well, no matter which herd you fall in, I'm here to recap this bittersweet Christmas tale to you. This is Sir Randy Travis' work of art, his masterpiece of theatre, his legacy. Lets grab us a table at the Cracker Barrel down by the highway (I'm ordering the dumplings) and put on an absolute GEM of a holiday movie to sob to while the waitress refills our sweet teas.   0:00 Intro 6:00 Movie Trivia 8:52 Cover Art 12:17 Recap Begins! 48:18 Special Guests     Tips are appreciated for software subscriptions, book purchases, and hopefully an actual camera one day!   Venmo: @Montana-David-15 Cashapp: @$BlueBlossomFarm

12-05
01:01:11

Ep 10: I Read Two 90’s Horse Girl Novels So You Don’t Have To!

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? Really, you should be because I have two adorable, and super fun horse girl themed novels from the 90s. I want us to grab our juices, your snacks from the snack tray, sit criss cross apple sauce on the story time rug here in Mrs. Montana's classroom, and let's start our holiday season off properly. Shhhh, now let's begin! 0:00 Intro 0:23 White Squaw Discussion 6:07 Horse Girl Christmas Magic Making 13:20 Colt on Christmas 49:10 Christmas on Silver Lake 01:14:49 Next Video Recap 01:17:33 HORSE FACTS!!! 01:20:44 Conclusions Tips are appreciated for software subscriptions, book purchases, and hopefully an actual camera one day! Venmo: @Montana-David-15 Cashapp: @$BlueBlossomFarm

11-28
01:21:06

Ep 9: I Read an 80’s Dirty Novel So You Don’t Have To!

Words cannot describe the emotional turmoil this book has put me through. And yet, it is the words within this text that have caused such a reaction. I wanted to give some love to Native American Heritage Month with an appropriately themed novel and instead of a wild romp through the Arizona canyons with some hunk, we instead will be slung through the prickly cacti of cultural prejudices, washed in the streams of generational trauma, and wrapped in the warm, soft hides of a love that truly goes forever...and beyond.

11-17
03:00:30

Ep 8: I Read a 60’s Horror Novel So You Don’t Have To!

Ahoy ye matez, are ye ready for a spooky story? Wrinkled clothes, warm milk beverages, unwaxed facial hair on women, this story may be our scariest yet! This is not your daddy's Treasure Island, so grab a bowl of salted nuts, a room temp swig of rum, and let's wade into the frigid waters of Granite Folly for this week's vintage tale. 0:00 Intro 1:50 Special Guessssst! 8:46 Haunted House Update 21:13 Cover Art 23:05 Fictional Author Lore 26:48 Halloween Ramblings 28:12 Disclaimer & Trigger Warnings 31:55 Recap begins!!! 1:01:19 Haunted Maze: Pirate Edition 01:23:12 Awe Nutz 01:50:43 Montana's State of Mind 01:54:43 Next Book!!! VENMO Montana-David-15 CASHAPP $BlueBlossonFarm

11-01
02:00:34

Ep 7: I Read a 90’s Horror Novel So You Don’t Have To!

Does the notion of a 90's grunge band vampire harem titilate you? Maybe you're into sexy long lost uncles giving you the cold shoulder. Or maybe you just really love Buffy the Vampire Slayer and want to see another blonde teenage girl solve some crimes. Brush your fangs and spritz on some classy Cool Water, we've got a hip teen horror movie in the making here! 0:00 Intro 6:28 Cover Art 7:19 Fictional Author Lore 10:15 Disclaimer 11:11 Recap begins!!! 28:47 BOOK A HOTELLLL 59:19 Vampire Boy Band Harem 01:35:37 Saint Elliot 01:54:32 WHO IS THE VAMPIRE?! 02:13:04 Montana's State of Mind 02:16:40 Next Book!!!

10-24
02:19:21

Ep 6: I Read a 60’s Horror Novel so You Don’t Have To!

What would you bring to a Russian castle in Maine on assignment? A lilac silk night gown? A white dinner dress? 3 Cartons of Camels and a dream? Well, that's just what Samantha Crawford packed on her mission to uncover the secrets of one of America's brightest thespian. Too bad his family is freakin bonkers and will make this career making story a choice of life...or death for Samantha. Grab some dog kibble and your thinnest, slinkiest lingere as we creep into the catacomb's of Witch's Hammer! 0:00 Intro 4:33 Cover Art 7:47 Fictional Author Lore 13:00 Disclaimer 34:56 Velcum tew Wichez Cassel! 1:00:27 Gathering Intel 1:25:07 Authentic Russian Fiesta! 1:55:23 Murder Solved...but at What Cost... 2:17:57 Montana's State of Mind 2:28:29 Next Book!!!

10-17
02:31:46

Ep 5: I Read a 70’s Horror Novel So You Don’t Have To!

Places everyone! We have the first of our haunted spooky stories to tell and need everyone on stage in 5! Today's story brings to you the romantic atmosphere of the Phantom of the Opera, with the absolute 70's horror camp of Crow Haven Farm. Will Mavis lose her voice, her soul, her very self to the intoxicating allure of the stage? At what price will she pay for Ernestine's level of fame? Grab your playbills and tiny binoculars, and let's discuss! 0:00 Intro 3:26 My house is currently haunted... 7:20 Cover Art 8:45 Fictional Author Lore 14:59 Recap begins! 42:56 Don't Make Me Sing... 01:01:40 She Ain't No Diva 01:31:06 Exit Stage Left 01:55:27 Montana's State of Mind 02:03:54 Next Book Reveal!

10-07
02:06:44

Ep 4: I Read an 80’s Dirty Novel So You Don’t Have To!

Do you remember the Alamo? Well, you should because it was QUITE the little kerfuffel for our characters in todays novel. Mexico is being cornered by every country and their only hope may lie in the hands of a small French poodle. Save the puppy, save the country. 0:00 Intro 6:02 Make Believe Author Lore 10:27 Cover Discussion 12:15 Vibes of the Book 24:06 Recap Begins! 49:32 World's Worst First Date 01:13:38 Love is a Battlefield 01:33:56 World's Worst Christmas 01:56:35 Santa (Anna) is Comin to Town 02:18:23 On the Run 02:35:59 Montana's State of Mind 02:47:47 Next Book Preview!!!

09-15
02:50:29

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