Genre Junkies | Book Reviews

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Sandra absolutely had to share this one with you all, so we did a minisode! #thighgap by Chandler Morrison

We're back! We explain our unexpected hiatus, followed by our review of this unique and fun haunted house story by Brian Asman.

Sandra and Scott break down their experience with Hide by Kiersten White in the first half - spoiler-free! In the spoiler section, you get to hear Scott discover and unpack the symbolism in real time. Side-note - there are a few swears we decided to keep in this one.

Take a dark fantasy journey with the Genre Junkies. Gods, goddesses, sex, and sorcery await! First half spoiler free as always.

Spoiler free first half! Reading and reviewing the mind-bending trip down the rabbit hole - Rabbit by Terry Miles.

Horror O'Clock! Join Sandra & Scott for a spoiler-free discussion and interview with Anne Heltzel - this week's author.

We're back after an unexpected hiatus! This week, we discuss the sensation that is Atlas Six!

All the trigger warnings possible for this tale. Not for the faint of heart (or stomach) but worth the pain.

World Central Kitchen - we are huge fans of Chef Andre and WCK. One of our favorite places to give Ranzom For Ukraine Choose Love Save The Children

Sandra and Scott do it a litttle different this year! In addition to our usual drink pairings, we are giving award for our top 5's as well!

For the last episode of 2021, we review a deliciously grotesque dark fantasy with special guest, Amanda! Spoiler-free first half.

Sandra's b-day episode! A spoiler free 1st half of the thrilling, chilling and heart pounding “Last House on Needless Street”

To close out our fantasy themed November, Sandra finally brings Josiah Bancroft's steampunk fantasy Senlin Ascends.

Scott and Sandra want to share a hug for your soul. Let's have a cuddle and a happy cry! First half SPOILER FREE

Happy Halloween! Spoiler free first half - Sandra and Scott tackle this fresh and frightening horror novella set in a decrepit Japanese mansion.

Welcome to horror month! Sandra & Scott tackle the much loved and hyped haunted house novel, Kill Creek. Spoiler FREE 1st half!

Sandra & Scott tumble back into 2 more of Seanan McGuire's portal fantasy novellas. A spoiler free start!

Welcome back guest host Caleb from The Cultshow. Spoilers ensue as we wrap up NK Jemisin's Broken Earth Trilogy!

Scott and Sandra travel to the old west for this historical horror dripped in blood.

Sandra & Scott discuss this tale of revenge that will both wrench your heart and boil you blood. Spoiler FREE 1st half

The Genre Junkies are joined by special guest host, Caleb from The Cult Show! Featuring a spoiler free 1st half discussion of The Hugo Award Winning novel.

Grady Hendrix!! Enjoy Grady's interview & the 1st half of the episode SPOILER FREE as we talk to one of horror's leading voices. Bow down! Avert your eyes!

Sandra and special guest Amanda discuss the dramatic conclusion to Holly Black's "Folk of Air" with The Queen of Nothing and How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories.

Sandra and Scott pay thei respects to Pride Month by sharing this collection of horror, sci-fi and fantasy shorts edited by friend of the show Rebecca Rowland. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

We each pick 5 books we've read and reviewed on Genre Junkies to pair with a cocktail/mocktail. Cheers, bookworms!!! Chin chin!

Welcome author Josh Malerman to the Genre Junkies family! Josh popped by to talk about this delightfully creepy collection of stories. SPOILER FREE interview & first half!

This week we test the limits of how much awesome one episode can hold. Not only is it’s Scott’s birthday, we interview Andy Weir!! Spoiler FREE 1st half!!

Put in your spirit armor! Sandra and Scott review a fresh new author in urban fantasy. Spoiler free 1st half!

A return to horror! Sandra and Scott review a horror novella collection from Grindhouse Press featuring stories by A.S. Croomer, Lucas Mangum, and Matt Harvey.

Join Scott and Sandra as they interview tonight's author and discuss her new novel. A real life unsolved mystery comes to life in the haunting and hypnotic tale. First half spoiler free!

Happy 100th episode!! Thank you all for helping us reach this incredible milestone. Sit back, relax and get reacquainted with Scott, Sandra and how we got here. Music by Jay Man | OurMusicBox Website: www.our-music-box.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

The Genre Junkies set off on the road to adventure with one of China’s most beloved, beautiful and significant stories. This is the Penguin Classics edition translated by Julia Lovell.

Scott and Sandra finish Women in Horror month by presenting this tale of gothic fright. Spoiler free 1st half as always.

Tonight we celebrate sci-fi author Becky Chamber’s second standalone novel from the Wayfarer series. Spoiler Free 1st half!

We are honored to feature an interview with this week's author, Eliza Jane Brazier. We discuss her novel of suspense, murder, podcasting, and isolation in the Northern California wilderness. As always, the first half is spoiler-free. Two weeks in a row? Two thrillers in a row?! What is going on??

We are kicking off 2021 with a psychological thriller sure to keep you reading past your bedtime. This book has a lot of buzz. Is it worth the hype?? SPOILER FREE 1st half.

This episode was nearly impossible to make!! We both agree this was one of the best reading years with so many title we loved. Yet, we had to do it! So here it goes... thank you all for listening and connecting and being one of the bright spots of 2020.

Returning guest and Sandra's sister Amanda joins us to discuss Erin A. Craig's dark fantasy novel House of Salt and Sorrows!