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Learn about a new fantasy book club and dive headfirst into worlds of magic. Check out what we talked about: "One Dark Window" by Rachel Gillig with readalike "The Serpent and the Wings of Night" by Carissa Broadbent. "Return of the Thief" by Megan Whalen-Turner with readalike series "The Song of the Lioness" by Tamora Pierce. "Powerless" by Lauren Roberts with readalike "Lightlark" by Alex Aster. "The Inheritance Cycle" by Christopher Paolini. "When the Moon Hatched" by Sarah A. Parker with readalike "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros. "The Goblin Wood" by Hilari Bell. Register for "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring Book Club" @ oakcreeklibrary.org/events To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

Welcome back to My Sister's TBR! We're here with our mid-month catch-up, chatting about the May releases that have caught our eye, sharing the bookish news we've sleuthed out, and diving into what books we're currently reading.Think of this as our virtual coffee date where we talk about all our favorite things…books, duh!So pour yourself a cup of coffee, get comfy, and let's catch up!Release Radar: What We're Eyeing This Month* The Retirement Plan by Sue Hincenbergs is a Mystery Thriller with a healthy dose of Humor and Life Insurance Policies.Release: May 6, 2025After their husbands' disastrous investment obliterates their retirement dreams, three long-time friends, Pam, Nancy, and Shalisa, find themselves trapped in dreary marriages until the sudden death of their friend Marlene's husband, coupled with a large life insurance payout and a fresh start in Florida, sparks a dangerous idea. Discovering their own husbands have similar hefty policies, the women contemplate hiring a hitman, unaware that their spouses are hatching their own secret retirement plan, leading to a tense and humorous game of cat and mouse with potentially deadly consequences, all while exploring the complexities of marriage, friendship, and navigating middle age.* The Tenant by Freida McFadden is a mystery thriller story of revenge, privilege, and secrets turned sour.Release: May 6, 2025Desperate after losing his job and facing foreclosure on his new brownstone, Blake Porter rents a room to the seemingly perfect Whitney, only to find his life unraveling with strange occurrences, judgmental neighbors, a persistent stench, and unsettling noises. As Blake begins to suspect Whitney, he fears someone knows his deepest secrets, realizing too late that the danger lies within his own home and he's walked straight into a carefully laid trap.* Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry is her debut Romantasy, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros.Release: May 6, 2025In a world where monstrous gods demand mortal subservience, a princess who has always lived under the thumb of divine will and her father's commands finds her carefully prescribed life upended the day a legendary monster hunter arrives and a prince disrupts her fate. Suddenly bound by an ancient treaty to a future she never envisioned and a husband she barely knows, she must traverse perilous lands with a warrior who loathes her. As everyone attempts to mold her into a queen, a spy, or a sacrifice, she begins to question her destined role, wondering if there is strength in being underestimated and daring to consider forging her own path.* The Devils by Joe Abercrombie is the first in a dark fantasy horror series. Release: May 6, 2025Summoned to the Sacred City expecting praise, Brother Diaz is instead tasked with a brutal mission, leading a congregation of murderers, magic users, and monsters who must employ bloody tactics to achieve holy goals against encroaching elves and selfish princes. Facing a perilous journey, Brother Diaz finds a grim advantage in having these unlikely allies, the devils, on his side.* Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood is number two in the Not in Love romance series.Release: May 27, 2025Twenty-three-year-old Maya Killgore finds herself intensely drawn to her brother's best friend, the successful thirty-eight-year-old Conor Harkness, despite the glaring age gap and power imbalance he constantly points out, insisting she move on after he made it clear he wants her out of his life. However, when Maya's brother's wedding lands them together in a romantic Sicilian villa, the forced proximity amidst beautiful scenery and delicious food leads Maya to suspect Conor is concealing something, and as the wedding chaos unfolds, she contemplates a problematic summer fling with him.* The Love Haters by Katherine Center is a contemporary romance novel.Release: May 20, 2025Facing imminent job loss, Katie Vaughn, who has a history of romantic disappointment and a secret inability to swim, reluctantly agrees to a career-defining job profiling Coast Guard rescue swimmer Tom "Hutch" Hutcheson in Key West at the urging of his estranged brother and her coworker, Cole. Arriving in paradise, Katie's professional deception intertwines with a complicated attraction to the undeniably handsome but seemingly love-averse Hutch, as she navigates a web of lies involving swim lessons, daring flights, lively locals, unexpected events, and stolen moments, all while confronting her fears and the potential for genuine bravery.The Bookish GrapevineHere's the bookish news we discussed in this episode:* Audible is introducing AI technology for narrating audiobooks. Their aim is to increase the number of audiobooks and languages offered, but at what cost? We speculate that audiobooks will be lower quality and will marginalize human talent.* We discuss Michael B Jordan producing the Fourth Wing adaptation and what he had previously produced.* Murderbot Series Adaptation: Martha Wells' popular science fiction series, “The Murderbot Diaries” is being adapted into an Apple TV+ show, starring Alexander Skarsgard as Muderbot, it is set to premiere on May 16th, 2025* Colleen Hoover's Regretting You has wrapped filming. Starring Allison Williams, McKenna Grace, Dave Franco, and Scott Eastwood. It is scheduled to be released in theaters on October 24, 2025* Alex Aster's Summer in the City is being made into a movie by New Line Cinema! The same studio behind The Notebook, LOTR movies, Sex and the City, etc etc. Alex will also be an executive producer.* Sarah J. Maas leaving hints for what ACOTAR 6 will be. Will May 21st be the special day that we get some actual news?What's On Our NightstandsHere's what we're currently reading:* Dead Med by Freida McFadden (Reb)Medical school wasn't the pink stethoscope dream Heather McKinley envisioned, filled instead with relentless work and the grim nickname "Dead Med" due to a history of student overdoses, something Heather never imagined herself considering until a breakup and failing grades push her to her breaking point. The night before a crucial anatomy final, the tragic reality of Dead Med intensifies when gunshots echo through the halls, claiming the lives of Heather's classmates in quick succession, plunging her into a terrifying and unfolding crisis.* Bloody, Slutty, and Pathetic by WhatMurdah (Stace)As part of a controversial Reconciliation Act, war heroine Hermione Granger is forced to marry the Azkaban-tattooed war criminal Draco Malfoy, resulting in public animosity that masks Draco's secret longing for a genuine marriage with the equally traumatized Hermione, whose cursed scar from Bellatrix's attack flares up due to the Black family magic surrounding her, hindering any possibility of trust or forgiveness. However, when Hermione discovers Draco's blood can soothe her scar, a dangerous proposition arises where Draco is willing to trade his blood for her body amidst a backdrop of post-war blood purity politics, illicit potion dealings, Pansy Parkinson's career guidance, Malfoy family manipulations, Neville Longbottom's Death Eater hunts, a slutty Theo Nott serving as Draco's right-hand man, and Crookshanks loose in Malfoy Manor.* The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas (Reb)Desperate to maintain her fabricated story of an American boyfriend for her sister's upcoming wedding in Spain, Catalina Martín faces the daunting task of finding someone willing to travel across the Atlantic and deceive her entire family, including her ex and his fiancée, within a mere four weeks. Her unlikely savior appears in the form of her tall, handsome, yet condescending colleague, Aaron Blackford, whom she initially finds utterly irritating but reluctantly accepts as her best option, slowly discovering that his real-world persona might be far more appealing than his insufferable office demeanor.* Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas (Stace) A book in the Throne of Glass Series* Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez (Stace)Samantha's initial infatuation with the seemingly perfect veterinarian Xavier Rush, whose god-like looks are only momentarily tarnished by his occasional foot-in-mouth disease, blossoms into an unforgettable date, only to be abruptly curtailed by Samantha's family crisis, forcing her to ask Xavier to let her go and cherish their night as a singular, perfect memory. However, the undeniable connection they forged proves too powerful to forget, suggesting that perhaps building a life and love together could surpass even their perfect, fleeting moment.* The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager (Stace)Seeking refuge from bad press, recently widowed actress Casey Fletcher retreats to her family's Vermont lake house and becomes engrossed in observing the seemingly perfect lives of her wealthy and glamorous neighbors across the lake, Tom and Katherine Royce. After saving Katherine from drowning, Casey befriends her, only to discover cracks beneath the surface of their marriage. When Katherine suddenly disappears, Casey's voyeuristic pastime transforms into an obsessive quest to uncover the truth, revealing unsettling secrets and a shocking reality far removed from the idyllic facade she initially witnessed, in a tale of guilt, obsession, and deceptive appearances.* Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (Both)Ever since Harry Potter had come home for the summer, the Dursleys had been so mean and hideous that all Harry wanted was to get back to the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. But just as he's packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange impish creature who says that if Harry returns to Hogwarts, disaster will strike.And strike it does. For in Harry's second year at Hogwarts, fresh torments and horrors arise, including an outrageously stuck-up new professor and a spirit who haunts the girls' bathroom. But then the real trouble begins – someone is turning Hogwarts students to stone. Could it be Draco Malfoy, a more poisonous rival than ever? Could it possibly be Hagrid, whose mysterious past is finally told? Or could it be the one everyone at Hogwarts most suspects… Harry Potter himself!Our featured read for this month is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Our end-of-month episode will be split into two. The first episode will be our recap of books read, and we'll release the second episode the same day, which will be our deep dive on Chamber of Secrets. We'll be talking about the characters, the differences between the book and the movies, what we loved, and what we didn't love.Don't forget to rate and subscribe to our podcast on whatever platform you're using, and pop over to our Instagram @mysisterstbr.Thanks for tuning in! Get full access to My Sister's TBR at www.mysisterstbr.com/subscribe

Het nieuwste boek van dé BookTok-auteur van nu: Summer in the City van Alex Aster. Uitgegeven door HarperCollins Spreker: Lune van der Meulen

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.In this episode of What to Read Next, Laura is joined by guest Amy (from @novelgossip) to chat all things Emily Henry—specifically, what to read if you've already devoured her entire backlist and need your next fix of smart, emotional, and heartwarming romance. The duo also spills the tea on ARC drama, library hacks, and why Big Beautiful Life might not live up to the hype. Plus, they share six excellent book recommendations (and one bonus pick!) that offer the same emotional payoff and vibrant settings as your favorite Emily Henry novels.

Isla Crown is just another 19-year-old virginal heroine of a roman-tasy novel - so naive and boring, thrust into a centuries' old beef-fest amongst leaders of 6 realms. She has to choose between two blokes; Oreo and Grim... because reasons. You can really tell we are starting to lose our minds with this one!!WARNING: This podcast contains discussions about adult topics and includes explicit language. Listener discretion is advised. Lose the Plot with Carla and Emily is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the participants are solely for comedic effect.We invite you to share your spicy book recommendations with us at losetheplotpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on TikTok or Instagram. If you're enjoying our show, don't forget to give us a 5-star rating on whichever platform you are using - this helps us grow our audience!

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.Welcome back, besties! In this episode, we're diving into some of the most anticipated book releases in 2025. From swoony romances and heartwarming road trips to captivating mysteries and wacky, cozy reads, there's something here for everyone. Tune in as I break down 12 must-read books you'll want to add to your TBR immediately.Books Mentioned in This Episode:First Time Caller by BK Borison https://amzn.to/4iTPs2aA Sleepless in Seattle-inspired love story featuring a single mom, a viral radio call, and a reluctant cynic in Baltimore.Anywhere With You by Ellie Palmer https://amzn.to/4iYuwqEA road trip romance with a divorcee reconnecting with her former best friend on a journey to stop a wedding.Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage https://amzn.to/3DyF2VsThe conclusion to a beloved cowboy romance series filled with small-town charm, second chances, and family dynamics.Summer of the City by Alex Aster https://amzn.to/41SjU6yA summer rom-com set in New York City featuring a screenwriter, a billionaire neighbor, and a bickering fake relationship.Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey https://amzn.to/40dDuciA compelling forbidden romance between a sheltered ballerina and a hockey player with family drama.Bet, Borrow, and Steal by Sarah Adams https://amzn.to/4a4GUkXAn open-door romance for writers and readers, set against the backdrop of a charming school and secrets.No One Was Supposed to Die at This Wedding by Catherine Mack https://amzn.to/40hrp4TA wacky mystery set on Catalina Island during a hurricane-affected celebrity wedding.She Doesn't Have a Clue by Jenny Elder Moke https://amzn.to/4fG5wllA Pacific Northwest lockdown mystery featuring romance and unexpected twists.Murder in the Dressing Room by Holly Stars https://amzn.to/4gwRy6AA drag queen murder mystery set in London with plenty of humor and drama.Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping on a Dead Man by Jesse Q Sutanto https://amzn.to/3DDyG7hA delightful sequel following the meddling Vera Wong as she navigates TikTok fame and murder-solving.Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder by Bellamy Rose https://amzn.to/49VGBsuA cozy mystery featuring an heiress-turned-baker solving her grandmother's murder in New York's Upper East Side.For One Night

2025's book releases are set to change everything! Dive into our engaging discussion about the most anticipated titles and shocking revelations coming your way. From hopefully ACOTAR's next installment to Onyx Storm's dragon secrets, we're dishing out our hottest predictions. Join us for a lively chat about Sarah J. Maas, Lauren Roberts' Fearless, and Alex Aster's expanded Lightlark series. We're also introducing the Valkyrie Challenge – are you ready to read and move for 30 days straight? Get the inside scoop on upcoming releases, character dynamics, and plot twists that'll have you buzzing. Whether you're Team Grim or Team Oro, there's something for every book lover here. Don't miss our fresh perspectives and hilarious takes on the literary journey ahead. Connect with us, share your own 2025 predictions, and let's make this the year of the reader together!   Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS INQUIRIES → lamebcpodcast@gmail.com

It's time to get SPOILERY! No holes are barred in today's episode. We're getting into the nitty gritty with Alex Aster's LIGHTLARK. Dare to listen? Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Holly Black, Marissa Meyer, Leigh Bardugo, and more. Curious about us? Keimi (the Kiwi) works at the local library and has a passion for gummy sweets, parkour, and soft bois. Taylor (the Bird) is an aspiring author who secretly loves romance, chocolate milkshakes, and stoic, brooding love interests. Shoutout to the wonderful ERIN ARMSTRONG for editing this podcast! Explore Erin's portfolio at ⁠www.erinarmstrong24.com⁠ and follow on Instagram: @migrantsnorer. Follow Kiwi and the Bird! Instagram: @kiwiandthebird TikTok: @kiwiandthebird Twitter: @kiwiandthebird www.kiwiandthebird.com Thanks for supporting us nerdy book lovers. If you'd like, donate to our show via Patreon or Venmo! @kiwiandthebird Please kindly send business inquiries to kiwiandthebirdpodcast@gmail.com. Keywords: A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, Fourth Wing, The Cruel Prince, Shatter Me, Victoria Aveyard, Bookworm, Book Nerd, Bookish, Book, Books, Bookstagram, BookTok, Rick Riordan, Cassandra Clare, Young Adult, New Adult, Read, Reads, Reading, Reader, Readers, ACOTAR, TOG, Percy Jackson, Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiwiandthebird/support

Welcome to our Winter Book Club! Each week we provide a flash analysis of some of BookTok's favorite books. This week we discuss Lightlark by Alex Aster. This is part 2 of this week's Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our Winter Book Club! Each week we provide a flash analysis of some of BookTok's favorite books. This week we discuss Lightlark by Alex Aster. This is part 1 of this week's Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lightlark was terrible. Nightshade was less terrible but more disappointing. Now I don't know how I feel. Alex Aster has tested the SBU English Club ever since she first started going viral on TikTok. Barely a romantasy and hardly a love triangle, the tropes we were promised were always bad but now are now completely diluted. But we're determined to turn this into an actual story, despite BookTok's best efforts.

On a unique scale from 1 - 7, how much did Keimi and Taylor love LIGHTLARK by Alex Aster? Find out in this 15 minute book recommendation! (NON SPOILER) Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Holly Black, Marissa Meyer, Leigh Bardugo, and more. Curious about us? Keimi (the Kiwi) works at the local library and has a passion for gummy sweets, parkour, and soft bois. Taylor (the Bird) is an aspiring author who secretly loves romance, chocolate milkshakes, and stoic, brooding love interests. Shoutout to the wonderful ERIN ARMSTRONG for editing this podcast! Explore Erin's portfolio at ⁠www.erinarmstrong24.com⁠ and follow on Instagram: @migrantsnorer. Follow Kiwi and the Bird! Instagram: @kiwiandthebird TikTok: @kiwiandthebird Twitter: @kiwiandthebird www.kiwiandthebird.com Thanks for supporting us nerdy book lovers. If you'd like, donate to our show via Venmo! @kiwiandthebird Please kindly send business inquiries to kiwiandthebirdpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiwiandthebird/support

HURRY! We only have 300 seconds to talk about Alex Aster's LIGHTLARK. Do you think we can fit in all of our thoughts and feelings for this YA Fantasy in just 5 minutes? Listen to find out! (NON-SPOILER) Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Holly Black, Marissa Meyer, Leigh Bardugo, and more. Curious about us? Keimi (the Kiwi) works at the local library and has a passion for gummy sweets, parkour, and soft bois. Taylor (the Bird) is an aspiring author who secretly loves romance, chocolate milkshakes, and stoic, brooding love interests. Shoutout to the wonderful ERIN ARMSTRONG for editing this podcast! Explore Erin's portfolio at ⁠www.erinarmstrong24.com⁠ and follow on Instagram: @migrantsnorer. Follow Kiwi and the Bird! Instagram: @kiwiandthebird TikTok: @kiwiandthebird Twitter: @kiwiandthebird www.kiwiandthebird.com Thanks for supporting us nerdy book lovers. If you'd like, donate to our show via Patreon or Venmo! @kiwiandthebird Please kindly send business inquiries to kiwiandthebirdpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiwiandthebird/support

In this episode of The Professional Book Nerds, Joe sits down with bestselling author Alex Aster to dive into the magic of SKYSHADE (out November 12 from Amulet Books), the thrilling third installment in the Lightlark Saga. Alex shares her extraordinary journey, from querying her first book at just 12 years old to becoming a relentless force in the writing world. Discover the secrets behind Skyshade, the challenges Alex faced along the way, and how her unwavering determination has shaped her career. Whether you're a die-hard Lightlark fan or an aspiring writer, this conversation will leave you inspired and eager for more! Other Alex Aster titles: The Lightlark Saga Lightlark Nightbane Skyshade Summer in the City (publishing March 2025) Emblem Island Series Curse of the Night Witch Curse of the Forgotten City Check out Alex Aster online! Visit her website: https://www.asterverse.com/ or follow her on Instagram and TikTok Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: https://plotthreadsshop.com/! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mamas get dark, emotional, and angst-y with a collection of short stories for Young Adults (ages 14-18) that they may be too old to fully understand but fully enjoyed anyway. Join the Mamas as they discuss the significance of collections, the struggles facing modern teens, and the power of weirdos.Book Chat:The Collectors, edited by A.S. King (winner of 2024 Printz Medal Award)Other books the Mamas are currently reading:The Funeral Ladies of Elerie County by Claire Swinarski (for grown-ups)Lightlark by Alex Aster (young adult)www.twolitmamas.com

Today's episode is a special review of the Lightlark series by Alex Aster! Karly & Mia received their first ever gifted book PR, the Lightlark series by Alex Aster! Today, they're diving into their reactions with a spoiler free review of Lightlark, and the newly released sequel Nightbane. The girls are a tad split on this one, but they can agree it was entertaining to read, and loved that the story was set against a unique background with fun world building! (However, can we get some love for the untalented girls in fantasy books, please?) No rant for the day as your favorite hosts were locked in to read this series and review as quickly as possible. Happy reading besties!

Alex Aster: espresso martini (2 ounces vodka, 1/2 ounce Kahlua, 1 ounce espresso, garnish with 3 coffee beans, serve up)Alex discusses the oral tradition of storytelling in her family and her Colombian heritage, her dogged efforts to land a literary agent when she was 12-years old, how she skipped her college graduation day to land an agent and a book deal, how she leverages TikTok and other platform to reach millions of readers, and gives an update on her work with Universal and the movie version of Lightlark.

The critique group no one asked for is back with Alex Aster's booktok famous novel Lightlark! Is this book really that bad, or is it a misunderstood work of art (over)stuffed with good ideas? Join us as we discuss worldbuilding, romance, Gus Dapperton, Tarot readings, Elden Ring, and more! ABOUT THE BOOK: Every 100 years, the island of Lightlark appears to host the Centennial, a deadly game that only the rulers of six realms are invited to play. The invitation is a summons—a call to embrace victory and ruin, baubles and blood. The Centennial offers the six rulers one final chance to break the curses that have plagued their realms for centuries. Each ruler has something to hide. Each realm's curse is uniquely wicked. To destroy the curses, one ruler must die. Isla Crown is the young ruler of Wildling—a realm of temptresses cursed to kill anyone they fall in love with. They are feared and despised, and are counting on Isla to end their suffering by succeeding at the Centennial. To survive, Isla must lie, cheat, and betray…even as love complicates everything. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60310757-lightlark#SocialReviews ABOUT US: English Club Podcast is a joint venture between two critique partners at "Saint Balasar University". The goal of each episode is to give notoriously "bad" fiction a chance for fair critique, as if the authors were members of a writing group themselves. https://twitter.com/sbu_englishclub https://www.instagram.com/englishclubpodcast/ englishclubpodcast@gmail.com

Comedienne and friend to the show Luenell stops by to fill us in on her Las Vegas residency and her upcoming Netflix comedy special produced by Dave Chapelle. Then, author Alex Aster is here for our “She's a Boss Series” and discusses her bestselling book “Lightlark.”

Here we go, part 2! This episode contains ALL the spoilers so if you're ready to find out what happens to these characters, definitely listen!

Yes I had to do two parts to this book! There was so much that I didn't want to miss and apparently this book is causing drama on Tiktok? I loved this book. like loved. like I will be recommending this to my sister AND my mom. The twists, the reveals, the world building, absolute love.

¿Alguien más estaba esperando con ganas el análisis de ASITE? Porque nosotras sí 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️ Hoy es el turno del primer libro del Spin-off, Una sombra en las brasas, y podemos deciros con total seguridad que se ha convertido en nuestro absoluto FAVORITO de la saga (al menos de momento) 🙊 Además ¿la de cosas que hemos descubierto tras este análisis? Es que NO ESTÁBAMOS READYS 🔥 A continuación os dejamos la lista de libros de los cuales hemos hablado en el episodio: 👉🏼 El vals de la bruja y El alma del brujo, Belén Martinez 👉🏼 Lightlark, Alex Aster 👉🏼 El día que dejo de nevar en Alaska, Alice Kellen.

Themen u.a.: Gruß an Alice Schwarzer zum 80. Geburtstag; Ausstellung "Magie Bergkristall" in Köln; Ridley Scott wird 85; Literaturtipp: "Lightlark" von Alex Aster; Moderation: Sebastian Wellendorf Von Sebastian Wellendorf.

In our final reading of Lightlark by Alex Aster, Isla breaks the curse by having the entire plot explained to her in painstaking detail by her friend-but-not-her-friend Celeste. Now that she's broken the curse, she's actually super powerful and not like other girls. She also has ever man ever in the world obsessed with her and in love with her so slay.CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:BadBookPodcast WebsiteSam's InstagramIsabelle's InstagramCapulet Mag 

In this reading of chapters 41 - 50 of Lightlark by Alex Aster, Isla enters her Dark Girl Phase as she has a depressive episode over the consequences of her own actions. However, she snaps out of it after she is magically saved by a meaningful bird (and Oro). Guess what? He wasn't really betraying her and it turns out that was more nonsense. CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:BadBookPodcast WebsiteSam's InstagramIsabelle's InstagramCapulet Mag 

As we read chapters 31 - 40 of Lightlark by Alex Aster, our girl's secret is betrayed through no fault but her own. Honestly, who didn't see this coming? Though she's closer with Oro, she also trusts him with her secret that anyone with eyes already knew. CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:BadBookPodcast WebsiteSam's InstagramIsabelle's InstagramCapulet Mag 

Vous en avez peut-être déjà entendu parler mais un petit drama a pointé le bout de son nez dans la communauté livresque suite à la parution du livre "LightLark" de l'autrice Alex Aster. Dans cet épisode on va parler des origines de cette controverse, de l'impact de tiktok dans le marketing de livres, de la fiabilité des reviews goodreads et de façon générale des auteurs sur tiktok. sources: - https://www.today.com/popculture/books/alex-aster-leveraged-tiktok-lightlark-rcna44242 - https://www.reddit.com/r/YAlit/comments/wvv7e9/after_reading_about_the_lightlark_controversy_im/ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogdRZiEHrBo&ab_channel=aurimoon mon insta: https://www.instagram.com/jaudeyt/ insta du podcast: https://www.instagram.com/lacabanepodcast/ goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/83416620-laviestlivre youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkSagOl9PitdHorJTjPoXsg/videos contact: jaude.pro@gmail.com Bonne écoute à toi, Aude

As we read chapters 21 - 30 of Lightlark by Alex Aster, we learn of yet another way to solve the curse as well as the original riddle we should have known this entire time. Oro and Isla team up to look for "the heart" of the island, while clearly ripping off other well-known plot points. CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:BadBookPodcast WebsiteSam's InstagramIsabelle's InstagramCapulet Mag 

As we read chapters 11 - 20 of Lightlark by Alex Aster, we're still confused about much of the primary plot. Namely, what even is the curse, and how come there are so many ways to potentially break it? Aside from that, there's confusing "sneaky" activity from our heroine, Isla, as well as her "relationship" with Grim.  CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:BadBookPodcast WebsiteSam's InstagramIsabelle's InstagramCapulet Mag 

Dark Side of the Library Minisode #64: "Lightlark" by Alex Aster  (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you) Lightlark: https://amzn.to/3AZZny6   Alex Aster: https://www.asterverse.com/about https://www.instagram.com/byalexaster/ https://twitter.com/byalexaster https://www.tiktok.com/@alex.aster       Follow Dark Side of the Library on Facebook and on Instagram! And our Amazon Live Channel! Dark Side of the Library Website

We read Lightlark by Alex Aster chapters 3 - 10. In this reading, Isla gets closer to Grim, and more questions are answered—though not the most important ones. We discover that Isla isn't as gifted as she seems, though she is a talented closeup magician and carnival sideshow performer, so there's that. How will she get herself out of this? CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:BadBookPodcast WebsiteSam's InstagramIsabelle's InstagramCapulet Mag 

In our first reading of Lightlark by Alex Aster, we attempt to break down the drama and craze that was Alex's tiktok build up to this book. Though just released last week, the internet has already made up its mind about Lightlark and how it might not be all it was implied. As we read chapters 1-2, we come up with our own conclusions for the start of this book.  CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:BadBookPodcast WebsiteSam's InstagramIsabelle's InstagramCapulet Mag 

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In this episode, Dakota and Jasmine explore the recent drama surrounding the soon to be released, Lightlark by Alex Aster. (DISCLAIMER: We have not read this book yet, so all our thoughts are entirely based on what we've learned about it. We do plan on reading it and giving our own opinions upon its release.)

Many of you will be familiar with the phenomenon of Tiktok but have you heard about BookTok? If you haven't, allow me to enlighten you. It's the book-obsessed corner of TikTok that focuses specifically on books and literature. Alex Aster is an author of teen fiction and after being rejected by numerous publishers and dropped by her agent, she took to TikBook to promote her latest offering. Fast forward a few months and she has signed a six-figure deal to publish one of the most eagerly anticipated releases of the year. Tom Dunne was joined on the show by award-winning author, Alex Aster.

Many of you will be familiar with the phenomenon of Tiktok but have you heard about BookTok? If you haven't, allow me to enlighten you. It's the book-obsessed corner of TikTok that focuses specifically on books and literature. Alex Aster is an author of teen fiction and after being rejected by numerous publishers and dropped by her agent, she took to TikBook to promote her latest offering. Fast forward a few months and she has signed a six-figure deal to publish one of the most eagerly anticipated releases of the year. Tom Dunne was joined on the show by award-winning author, Alex Aster.

Jill, Joe, and Emma share what books they're most excited to read that are due to be published in August. Books mentioned in this episode: Emma's Picks:   Belladonna by Adalyn Grace  The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes  Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson  Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood  Just Another Love Song by Kerry Winfrey   The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton  Lightlark by Alex Aster      Jill's Picks:    Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid  Girl, Forgotten by Karin Slaughter  Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney  The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna  The Last Housewife by Ashley Winstead  The Princess and the Scoundrel by Beth Revis  Babysitter by Joyce Carol Oates    Joe's Picks:   All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers  The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford  Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus  Stay Awake by Megan Goldin  The Witches of Moonshyne Manor by Bianca Marais  The Honeys by Ryan La Sala  Dauntless by Elisa A. Bonnin  Four for the Road by K.J. Reilly    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*36 counted them myself* Okay but really there are so many amazing books still waiting to come out this year. Join Victoria, Kiara, and Katalyn as they discuss some of the books they are most excited about that are going to be released in the later half of this year! Please be sure to check for any trigger warnings you may have with the recommendations made. Books discussed on this episode:-A Curse of Blood and Stone by K.A. Tucker (@katucker_)-Heat Wave by TJ Klune (@tjklunebooks)-The Door at the End of the Stars by KJ Sutton (@kjsuttonbooks)-The Unbelievable Misadventures of Olive Finch by Emma Steinbrecher (@esteinbrecherauthor)-Love in the Time of Murder by Elaine Spann-Lightlark by Alex Aster (@byalexaster)-Soul Taken by Patricia Briggs (@mercys.garage)-Ruby Fever by Ilona Andrews (@ilona_andrews)-Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid (@tjenkinsreid)-Defend the Dawn by Brigid Kimmerer (@brigidkemmerer)-Kingdom of the Feared by Kerri Maniscalco (@kerrimaniscalco)-Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong (@thechloegong)-The Golden Enclaves by Naomi Novik (@naominovik)-It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover (@colleenhoover)-The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake (@olivieblake)-A Forbidden Fate by Kaven Hirning (@kaven_books)-The Raidan Awakening by by Emma Steinbrecher (@esteinbrecherauthor)-Bloodmarked  by Tracy Deonn (@tracydeonn)-The Wilder Women by Ruth Emmie Lang-Hard Day For a Hangover by Darynda Jones (@daryndajonesofficial)Tell us what books you are looking forward to either in the discord or on our socials!Join us every Tasty Tuesday and Thirsty Thursday for a new episode and be sure to follow us on our socialsTiktok: thethirstycollectiveInstagram: the.thirstycollectiveTwitter: TheThirstyCollective (thirsty_co) Or join the conversation in our discord!

THANK YOU to all of our WorDies! We love you! Kat & Claribel say goodbye to Write or Die by listening to snippets from past episodes and discussing the advice they've received along the way from amazing past guests including S.Jae Jones, Alex Aster, Victoria Aveyard, Tiffany Jackson, Phil Stamper and More! Then they read listener comments and answer some last “Ask Us Anything” questions! Thank you to all the WorDies who've joined us on this journey! Our hope is that you keep this community going even after the podcast is done! Topics discussed include: Separating “author” from “writer” Fake it til you make it mindset Social media and mental health Envy and jealousy in publishing Switching agents Focusing on your craft MENTIONS: • THIS IS WHY THEY HATE US by Aaron H. Aceves • LIGHTLARK by Alex Aster • FOLLOW CLARIBEL: Twitter | Instagram | Youtube | TikTok • www.claribelortega.com • Check out all of Claribel's books • ORDER Witchlings • FOLLOW KAT: Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok • www.katchowrites.com • ORDER Once Upon a K-Prom • Check out Kat's Books • FOLLOW WRITE OR DIE: Twitter | Instagram • Write or Die Episodes • Join our WorDie community! • Learn more about Write or Die --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writeordiepodcast/support

This year, TikTok has become the new publishing buzzword. Publishers and authors have tried to crack the code of virality. What makes a book take off? Does crying online sell books? One thing is certain: when it works it works. Critically acclaimed author, Alex Aster, stops by Deadline City to talk about her first-hand experience with the platform, and how she leveraged her success into the biggest deal of her career so far. Listen in to what Alex has to say!Support the show (http://Ko-fi.com/deadlinecity)

Claribel and Kat answer a listener's question about publishing events, what it's like to organize events like DVPit/DVCon, and some tips about attending events. Then they chat with Alex Aster about her author journey, discuss going viral on TikTok and whether it's worthwhile for authors to join. Plus Alex gives us some Authortok tips! ALEX'S BIO: Alex Aster is an author and graduate of The University of Pennsylvania, where she majored in English with a Concentration in Creative Writing. The Emblem Island series is inspired by the Latin American myths her Colombian grandmother told her as a child before bedtime. • FOLLOW : website | TikTok • BUY Curse of the Night Witch • ADD Lightlark on Goodreads • FOLLOW CLARIBEL: Twitter | Instagram | Youtube | TikTok • www.claribelortega.com • Check out all of Claribel's books • PRE-ORDER Witchlings (Feb 2022, Scholastic) • FOLLOW KAT: Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok • www.katchowrites.com • PRE-ORDER Once Upon a K-Prom (May 2022, Disney) • Check out Kat's Books • FOLLOW WRITE OR DIE: Twitter | Instagram • Write or Die Episodes • Join our WorDie community! • Learn more about Write or Die --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writeordiepodcast/support

Although Alex Aster has known that she wanted to be a writer since she was twelve, she had no idea she would also become a viral TikTok creator. Alex recently joined Zibby to discuss her book, Emblem Island: Curse of the Night Witch, a Barnes & Noble Book Club pick, as well as her journey in publishing, why she wants to make reading more fun for kids, and a handful of tips for Zibby's new trending TikTok account.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3i4vOmYBookshop: https://bit.ly/2ROdsw5Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books has teamed up with Katie Couric Media and Random House to give away 100 copies of Sarah Sentilles's book, Stranger Care! Enter the giveaway by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3jdKctA See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join the Children Chatting members as they interview award-winning author Alex Aster about her debut book Emblem Island: Curse of the Night Witch and about being an author.

Elissa Washuta discusses essay collection ‘White Magic' (Tin House, April 27), which Kirkus calls “a fascinating magic trick of a memoir that illuminates a woman's search for meaning” (starred review). Then our editors offer their reading recommendations for the week, with books by Alex Aster, Caroline O'Donoghue, Suzanne Simard, and Zakiya Dalila Harris.

Gary and Becca are united once more for another minisode full of events, books, and shenanigans!   Events this week: Tuesday, May 25th: Alyssa Cole, in conversation with Rebekah Weatherspoon Wednesday, May 26th: Alex Aster, in conversation with Marie Lu  Wenesday, May 26th: Christian Cantrell, with special guest Tom Merritt  Thursday, May 27th: Julie Murphy in conversation with Chad Burris  Friday, May 28th: Young Adult Book Club  Saturday, May 29th: Natasha Pulley  Monday, May 31st: Sarina Dahlan and Ruth Mitchell    New This Week: How to Find a Princess by Alyssa Cole  Scorpion by Christian Cantrell  Pumpkin by Julie Murphy  The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley  Reset by Sarina Dahlan  The Stepsisters by Susan Mallery  The Saboteurs by Clive Cussler and Jack Du Brul  The Photographer by Mary Dixie Carter  The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman  Version Zero by David Yoon  You Will Remember Me by Hannah Mary McKinnon  Legacy by Nora Roberts  Da Vinci's Cat by Catherine Gilbert Murdock  Diana and the Underworld Odyssey by Aisha Saeed  Misfit in Love by S.K. Ali  No One Returns From the Enchanted Forest by Robin Robinson  Oddbird by Derek Desierto  Scaredy Squirrel in a Nutshell by Melanie Watt  Spells Trouble by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast  This Is Ruby by Sara O'Leary and Alea Marley    You can now find us on Patreon! Unlock exclusive content by subscribing today! Special thanks to Austin Farmer for letting us use the track "Kill the Farm Boy", from his album Bookshelf Symphony Orchestra!  Send us your questions to podcast@mystgalaxy.com Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook,  YouTube, and TikTok!  And support the store by ordering books at mystgalaxy.com!