Podcast appearances and mentions of Amie Kaufman

Have you ever blinked, and thought you saw something that was gone a moment later? Have you ever turned to pick up an item, only to find it wasn't where you left it? Amie Kaufman discusses her character's adventure in The World Between Blinks.Event details: Sun 02 Mar, 10:45am | North Stage

The time has come for The Heart of the World's launch party! Consider this your invitation to pull up a chair, close your eyes, and imagine you're nestled into a bookstore event with us as we celebrate Heart's pub day. There's still time to check out Amie's preorder campaign: find out how to claim your goodies at Amie's website. Make sure you're subscribed to the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at Amie and Kate's websites. Also, Amie's on tour in the USA the week this episode drops! To find out where she's going and meet her there, here's the schedule. You can now buy both The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds - AND Fyrebirds and The Heart of the World - wherever good books are sold. Series completists, rejoice!  

Guess what? My second novel, FYREBIRDS, hits shelves TODAY. How exciting! I'm celebrating by inviting one of my favorite authors to join us. Ryan Graudin is the award-winning novel of many books for young adults and children; her debut adult fantasy, THE ENCHANTED LIES OF CELESTE ARTOIS, comes out today. This novel, set in Belle Epoque Paris just before the First World War, is absolutely FULL of my favorite things: history, strong women, and magic. Join us as we talk about her enchanting novel, how she used history as a springboard for writing it, and what she discovered along the way.  Remember, if you pick up a copy of FYREBIRDS this week (by September 4, 2024), I'll send you some very special prizes, including a signed bookplate and some NIGHTBIRDS-inspired art. You can claim them right here, or go to my author website to find out more. If you'd like a recap of NIGHTBIRDS before the sequel arrives, go and listen to my four-part recap series over on Pub Dates. Thanks for listening! You can now buy THE ENCHANTED LIES OF CELESTE ARTOIS wherever good books are sold. Enjoyed this episode? Make sure to check out my other podcast, PUB DATES, where Amie Kaufman and I take readers behind the scenes on the publication process and our novels. And don't forget, if you want more Exploress in your life, I'm publishing two fresh bonus episodes a month over on my Patreon. You can now try out being a patron with a 7-day free trial! Go to my website to find out more.

It's FYREBIRDS month on The Exploress! To celebrate the release of my second novel, and the conclusion of the NIGHTBIRDS series, I'm sharing an episode of my other podcast, Pub Dates, where I've been taking listeners behind the scenes on this series' creation. In this episode, I'm going to answer reader's burning questions about NIGHTBIRDS. Warning: there will be spoilers in here, so save this one for later if you haven't read the book yet. My second novel, FYREBIRDS, is hitting shelves on August 27th, and it would mean a huge amount if you'd pick up a copy. If you do, I'll send you some very special prizes, including a signed bookplate and some NIGHTBIRDS-inspired art. You can claim them right here, or go to my author website to find out more. If you'd like a recap of NIGHTBIRDS before the sequel arrives, go and listen to my four-part recap series over on Pub Dates. Did you like this episode? Hop on over to PUB DATES, where bestselling author Amie Kaufman and I have been taking readers behind the scenes on the publication of our novels. If you like those old-school DVD extras and "making of" videos, this one's for you. This show wouldn't be possible without the support of all my patrons. Have you ever thought about becoming one? Patrons get all episodes early and ad-free, voting rights on content, behind the scenes stuff, AND up to two exclusive bonus episodes a month. You can now try out being a patron with a 7-day free trial! Go to my website to find out more.  

2023 went by in a blur of babies, new jobs and books - a combined 77 books, in fact. In this bonus episode we reflect on our reading journeys in 2023 and look ahead at what 2024 has in store. Join us to hear about our favourite books, favourite podcast moments and more! Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Life Updates 03:45 - 2023 Podcast Stats 09:15 - 2023 Reading Goals 12:55 - Favourite Podcast Book 15:10 - Top 3 Non-Podcast Books 26:35 - Least Favourite Podcast Book 30:00 - The Most Disappointing Podcast Books 33:45 - The Biggest Surprise 38:35 - Least Favourite Non-Podcast Books 43:50 - Favourite Characters 45:05 - Least Favourite Book Scenes 47:15 - Favourite Podcast Moments 49:20 - Favourite Podcast Season 50:55 - Reading Goals for 2024 53:05 - Most Anticipated New Releases in 2024 55:50 - Coming Up on Reading Materials in 2024 01:02:55 - Outro Books Mentioned: Emma by Jane Austen A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Go Tell The Bees That I Am Gone by Diana Gabaldon Happy Place by Emily Henry The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Pucking Around by Emily Rath The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood The Aurora Cycle by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff The Expanse Series by James S. A. Corey Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff Detransition Baby by Torrey Peters The Brilliant Death by A. R. Capetta Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao Ninth House / Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab The Right Wrong Number by Katie Warren The Scottish Prisoner by Diana Gabaldon The Highest Bidder by Sara Cate The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting: The Tragedy and the Glory of Growing Up by Evanna Lynch A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows The Armour of Light by Ken Follett Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas Together We Burn by Isabel Ibanez Tripping Arcadia by Kit Mayquist Links: Reading Materials on Goodreads Lucia on Goodreads Corrie on Goodreads Reading Materials on Instagram

Episode Summary: In this episode, Kelly and Alix take us on a romp through absurd, witty, nonsensical, and funny books that will add a delightful touch of comedic relief to your life.Topics Discussed:[2:45] Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams[8:25] Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett[14:52] Infernal Devices Series by Cassandra Clare[18:48] Bossypants by Tina Fey[26:38] The Princess Bride by William Goldman[33:02] My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows[38:40] Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir[43:27] Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery[47:42] Flavia de Luce Series by Alan Bradley[52:23] A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi LeeOther Resources MentionedSword Catcher by Cassandra ClareThe Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare@henderson_nikThe Lady Janies Series by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi MeadowsThe Martian by Andy WeirThe Illuminae Files by Amie Kaufman and Jay KristoffPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenHarriet the Spy by Louise FitzhughThe Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi LeeWhat's New at LitJoy?The Dark Artifices Jesse Blackthorn Replica LocketThe Ocean at the End of the Lane Collector's Illustrated Edition by Neil GaimanFollow LitJoy!InstagramTikTokJoin our Lunacorns private membership groupUse the code PODCAST10 for a 10% off discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In celebration of Isles coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for The Heart of the World - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of May. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Amie's process that you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Isles, very thoroughly annotated by Amie! Everything you need to know about getting yourself in the running for this excellent prize can be found in the audio, so get listening. Some early episodes that would make great companions for this Week 1 readalong include: Reintroduce yourself to our main characters: Questionable Characters Find out more about how Amie built her world: What in the World and Research: Building a World Discover how the 1920s influenced ISLES: The 1920s: Take It Or Leave it Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at Amie and Kate's websites. You can buy both The Isles of the Gods AND Nightbirds wherever good books are sold; and now you can buy Isles in paperback, too! You can pre-order the Nightbirds paperback and both our sequels, The Heart of the World and Fyrebirds, right now!

Episode Summary: In this episode, Kelly and Alix continue to discuss their favorite book-to-movie adaptations featuring science thrillers and regency romance.Topics Discussed:[0:41] LOTR series & The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien book[12:04] Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty book[17:40] Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton book[23:55] The Martian by Andy Weir book[30:21] Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon book[36:44] Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen book[43:57] Emma by Jane Austen book[46:54] Persuasion by Jane Austen book[47:58] Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen book Other Books and Movies Mentioned:Stardust by Neil Gaiman LitJoy editionLetters From Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien bookProject Hail Mary by Andy Weir bookIlluminae Files series by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff bookCastaway movieClueless movieAdditional Resources:ChatsworthStourhead GardensWhat's New at LitJoy?Check out our LitJoy x Brandon Mull Fablehaven SeriesPreview the upcoming LitJoy x Marissa Meyer Heartless Annotated Special EditionShop the new Cassandra Clare Collection 2024Follow LitJoy!Join our Lunacorns private membership group at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacornsUse the code PODCAST10 at litjoycrate.com/podcast for a 10% off discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Alix and Kelly continue to discuss book club books that lend to deep and interesting conversations! Reading can be such a solitary experience, but books remain one of the most impactful tools for connecting with others! Let's discuss!Topics Discussed:[3:21] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab, audiobook [9:36] The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates, audiobook [21:03] Educated by Tara Westover, audiobook [30:26] The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, audiobook [35:55] The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, audiobook [42:36] Wonder by R.J. Palacio, audiobook [47:52] Illuminae Files series by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff, audiobookOther Books Mentioned in this Episode:Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez, audiobook What's New?Vampire Academy Special Edition Box Set: https://litjoycrate.com/rose Shop the ACOTAR Velaris Bookshelf Alley: www.litjoycrate.com/velarisNew Year Goals! Check out The Reading Journal: litjoycrate.com/products/reading-journalFollow us!We deeply appreciate your support in creating community around stories!Make sure to follow The LitJoy Podcast here.Subscribe to our email list at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-emailJoin our Lunacorns private membership group at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacornsFollow us on Instagram @litjoycrateFollow us on TikTok @litjoycrateUse the code PODCAST10 at litjoycrate.com/podcast for a 10% off discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Kelly and Alix discuss what a reading slump is, what can cause them, and some recommendations on how to get out of them. Listen in as they reveal their top 10 books that have helped them get out of a reading slump!Topics discussed in this episode:[2:37] Reading slumps: what are they? what causes them?[10:05] Tips to help get over a reading slump[22:28] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab - audiobook[28:28] The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood - audiobook[29:51] The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune - audiobook[35:40] Ready Player One by Ernest Cline - audiobook[38:11] Beach Read by Emily Henry - audiobook[39:34] Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - audiobook[43:27] Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros - audiobook[46:53] A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson - audiobook[49:20] Lore Olympus Graphic Novels by Rachel Smythe - book[50:59] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - audiobookOther books mentioned in this episode:Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey audiobook Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood audiobook Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune audiobookThe Illuminae Files by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff audiobookThe Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides audiobookFollow us!Make sure to RATE & REVIEW us!Subscribe to our email list at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-email Join our Lunacorns private membership group at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacorns Check out our officially licensed author collections!Use the code PODCAST10 at litjoycrate.com/podcast for a 10% off discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our Summer Series -- a chance to catch up on some episodes you may have missed out on the first time around. If you listened to the season 6 finale, you'll know that The First Time is taking a break in it's current format in 2024 BUT! Don't delete the feed just yet, Katherine will be back (solo) in March with something new. It'll feature interviews with writers but also creatives, comedians and entrepreneurs. Finally, to celebrate six years of the pod and to kick off the coach-sulting (coaching/consulting) work she'll be doing this year (see here), check out Katherine's tips on interviewing and being interviewed (via Instagram). This episode Kate talk to someone she has wanted to speak with for ages: New York Times and internationally bestselling author Amie Kaufman! Not only has Amie's multi-award winning work been translated into nearly thirty languages, and is in development for film and TV, but she is incredibly experienced in talking and teaching about writing and the strange world of BEING a writer. Raised in Australia and Ireland, Amie has degrees in literature, law, history and conflict resolution, and is currently undertaking a PhD in Creative Writing. Her series include The Illuminae Files, The Aurora Cycle, the Other Side of the Sky duology, The Starbound Trilogy, the Unearthed duology and The Elementals Trilogy. Her work has taken home multiple Aurealis Awards, an ABIA, a Gold Inky, made multiple best-of lists and been shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards. Check out Amie's podcasts Amie Kaufman On Writing and Pub Dates with Kate J. Armstrong and her newsletter Finding North. Get in touch via Instagram - Katherine @katherinecollettewriter, Kate @kmildenhall or The First Time Podcast @thefirsttimepod.

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina's in the middle of finals, Emma's in the zone with classics, and we discuss a bunch of Zines that Nina got in Japan! Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com ————————————————— Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and chats 10:56 Recent Reads 11:04 Equal Rites 14:45 Metamorphosis 20:34 Starbound trilogy 39:13 The Good Soldier 44:53 The Snow Queen 48:38 Currently Reading 49:06 A Doll's House 50:24 Haul/TBR 50:33 Nina's Zine haul! 01:00:35 Emma's haul 01:04:41 Challenge Check-in 01:19:19 Outro ————————————————— Books mentioned in this episode: Breasts and Eggs - Mieko Kawakami Diary of a Void - Emi Yagi Pregnancy Diary - Yōko Ogawa Equal Rites - Terry Pratchett Discworld series - Terry Pratchett Before the Coffee Gets Cold - Toshikazu Kawaguchi Metamorphosis - Franz Kafka The Death of Ivan Ilyich - Leo Tolstoy Starbound trilogy - Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner Illuminae - Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff Aurora Rising - Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff The Good Soldier - Ford Madox Ford The Great Gadsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald A Doll's House - Henrik Ibsen Mustache Rydes - Steven A. Yagyagan Home of her Heart - Tara Goldstein Ballad for Sophie - Filipe Melo & Juan Cavia Learned by Heart - Emma Donoghue A Greek Love: A Novel of Cuba - Zoé Valdés Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins Sheets - Brenna Thummler Delicates - Brenna Thummler Lights - Brenna Thummler Station Eleven - Emily St. John Mandel The Peace Egg - Juliana Horatia Ewing A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens Great Expectations - Charles Dickens ————————————————— Also mentioned: Scarf update: https://imgur.com/a/h7lSvIJ Zine artists mentioned: ASIAN_FOOD_DESIGN https://www.instagram.com/asian_food_design?igsh=MWg0em43YXppdHh2Zw== KOSMINEN https://www.instagram.com/kosminenkollektiivi?igsh=encydzVyeHFsdHU0 Speechify https://speechify.com/ Audrey app https://www.listenwithaudrey.com/ CAWPILE introduction https://youtu.be/iZhinxtTMFQ CAWPILE V4 https://youtu.be/Z24ckUB-FY Frozen https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2294629/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Booksandlala 2023 Buzzword Reading Challenge https://youtu.be/SwmtVw9iJUg Books Unbound https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/ Leena Norms https://youtube.com/@leenanorms Room https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3170832/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Lightfall https://youtu.be/zaSEgLKjxMs?si=ZvkWEcV87qh1aAQQ Orilium Adventure in Aeldia challenge https://youtu.be/hAGr_byzqw8

Dr Miah Hammond-Errey is joined by Professor Johanna Weaver, founding Director of the Tech Policy Design Centre, to discuss the recent 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy, including its funding, implementation and challenges, the relationship between hacktivism and international humanitarian law and the different ways of thinking about AI risk and harms. They also discuss their highlights for 2023, Australia's important position in driving change in multilateral forums, myGov and digital government services and their hopes for the tech policy conversation in 2024. Professor Johanna Weaver is the founding Director of the Tech Policy Design Centre at the Australian National University (ANU). Before joining ANU, she was Australia's independent expert and lead negotiator on cyber issues at the United Nations. Johanna also led the Cyber Affairs branch at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, is on the global advisory board on digital threats during conflict at the International Committee of the Red Cross and a former commercial litigator. Johanna also hosts the Tech Mirror podcast, which hosts discussions reflecting on technology and society. Technology and Security is hosted by Dr Miah Hammond-Errey, the inaugural director of the Emerging Technology program at the United States Studies Centre, based at the University of Sydney. Resources mentioned in the recording:  (Tech Policy Design Centre, ANU) Homepage (Professor Johanna Weaver's podcast) Tech Mirror (Minister of Home Affairs) 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy (Department of Home Affairs) Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre (Dr Miah Hammond-Errey) Big Data, Emerging Technologies and Intelligence: National Security Disrupted (Tech Policy Design Centre) Combatting Ransomware (Dr Miah Hammond-Errey, Quad Tech Network) Building the Quad Technology Workforce Pipeline and Research Relationships (Professor Johanna Weaver, The Conversation) Governments and hackers agree: the laws of war must apply in cyberspace (International Committee of the Red Cross) Global Advisory Board on the digital threats during conflict (Tilman Rodenhäuser and Mauro Vignati, International Committee of the Red Cross blog) 8 rules for “civilian hackers” during war, and 4 obligations for states to restrain them (Dr Miah Hammond-Errey, Forthcoming) Tech Wrap for 2023(Professor Johanna Weaver, Tech Mirror Podcast) Beyond the Pause: Australia's AI Opportunity Part 1 & Part 2 (White House) Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of AI (European Union) EU AI Act (United Kingdom) AI Safety Summit (United Kingdom) The Bletchley Declaration by Countries Attending the AI Safety Summit, 1-2 November 2023 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan) G7 Leaders Statement on the Hiroshima AI Process (Department of Industry, Science and Resources) Supporting responsible AI: discussion paper (Technology and Security, Episode 6) Cyber security, critical infrastructure and ransomware taskforce with Home Affairs' Hamish Hansford (Tech Policy Design Centre) Cultivating Coordination (Professor Johanna Weaver, The Conversation) Clampdown on chip exports is the most consequential US move against China yet (Justin Hendry, InnovationAus) Dominello to lead myGov advisory group (Neal Stephenson) Cryptonomicon (Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff) The Illuminae Files (Alli Sinclair) The Codebreakers (Jackie Ui Chionna) Queen of Codes Miah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Miah_HE The USSC website: https://www.ussc.edu.au/ Making great content requires fabulous teams. Thanks to the great talents of the following.  Research support and editorial assistance: Tom Barrett  Production: Elliott Brennan  Podcast design: Susan Beale Music: Dr. Paul Mac This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Ngunnawal people, and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging — here and wherever you're listening. We acknowledge their continuing connection to land, sea and community, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

It's a big ep. We debrief, reflect, recommend and share some rather big news about the pod in 2024. We discuss: Things that have happened in writing and pod life for us since episode one of this season Fishing as a key theme of Katherine's year (and yes, the free fishing rods for Grade 4s is an actual thing) A delightful school visit for Katherine and why she's excited for 2024 and the publication of her first MG novel - Shellsville Kate reflects on a big year and the tour (and wrote about it here for The Bowerbird) Podcast highlight when Karen Comer organised a copy of Susie Anderson's the body country to Darcy Moore from Collingwood FC Kate's excited to share the news she's has her first PICTURE BOOK coming out in 2024! Stay tuned to her socials for details in the new year. Some stats from Season 6 Total episodes: 47 Featured Book: 23 eps Follow a First Timer: 8 eps with Megan Rogers  Masters: 11 eps - Cate Kennedy, Kevin Wilson, Amie Kaufman, RA spratt, Ling Ma, Brian Moylan, Alison Bell, Jessie Stephens, Tim Winton, Lucy Treloar, Richard Flanagan Hummingbird deep dives: 2 Awkward convos: 2 - on money and endorsements - we ran out of steam on these - too many other things to talk about but they are both in the most listened top 10! Festival convos: 2 - Write around the Murray and Willy Lit Fest The Debut Crew 2023 reels on instagram  Since 28th November 2022, there have been 105k listens, an increase of 27% from the preceding twelve months and 322k all time listens And finally - our big news. It's a two parter:  Firstly, we're taking a break from The First Time pod in this format in 2024. We love you and thank you SO MUCH for listening.  But! Don't delete The First Time feed just yet. Stay tuned for our summer series (from January) and Katherine will be kicking off something a little bit different in March 2024.   And that's it from us, for awhile at least!  Thank you so much for your listening, sharing and support over the last six seasons x Continue to keep in touch with Katherine on instagram or via her newsletter and Kate on instagram and her newsletter. Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter (@thefirsttimepod) or Instagram (@thefirsttimepod). You can support us and the making of Season Six via our Patreon page. Thanks for joining us!

Returning to the world of science fiction with the first in The Illuminae Files trilogy by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff - I found I couldn't stay away from their collaborations and I am sad that after I finish the third book in the series, Obsidio, there are no more. What happens when it seems as though the only beings talking sense after a planet is invaded by a violent and greedy corporation are a psychotic AI and two teenagers? Through medical files, IM chat records, illustrations and military reports we find out what Kady and Ezra do when their planet is taken over and, having lost everything, they have to figure out what's really going on and try and protect what's left of their lives. And then of course there's AIDAN... Featured Episodes Aurora Rising Skyward Featured Links Instagram Being Bookish Website

We continue Season 7 with a sequel to one of our favourite books from Season 3 - Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo. Join us as we journey with Galaxy Stern to hell and discuss character development, vampires, bunnies and of course - Darlington's glow-stick. Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Life Updates 06:00 - The Blurb for Hell Bent 08:10 - Brief Summary of the Book 12:00 - Our Discussion of Hell Bent 01:20:00 - The Book We Will Be Discussing Next Time 01:21:10 - Outro Other Books Mentioned: Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson The Aurora Cycle by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff Links: Leigh Bardugo on Goodreads Leigh Bardugo on Instagram Leigh Bardugo's website Reading Materials on Goodreads Lucia on Goodreads Corrie on Goodreads Reading Materials on Instagram

Tirzah and Erica have a very non-spoilery discussion of Alechia Dow's A Song of Salvation. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What's Up in YA newsletter! Wanna escape the Dog Days of summer with purrfect book recommendations? Let Tailored Book Recommendations pick awesome books to keep you entertained. Touch grass, grab some lemonade, and enjoy TBR's picks. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News: Loveboat, Taipei is now Love in Taipei, available on Paramount Plus August 10  Landscape with an Invisible Hand is out in theaters August 18 Books Mentioned: A Song of Salvation by Alechia Dow A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am reviewing Science Fiction. Alert...you are not seeing things, for the first time in 18 months I am reading sci-fi! It's been a while since we were here, but this week I am taking you on a journey into space in the year 2380 as I talk about and review the first in the Aurora Cycle series, Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. I wasn't sure what to think when I first saw this book (and the rest of the trilogy) recommended by someone over on Bookstagram, but I took a risk and ordered all three. It took me a few months to get to the point where I was ready to step out of the fantasy comfort zone I had placed myself in, but am I glad I did? Check out this review of the first book, released in 2019, and find out what I thought. And then give my last (and only other) science fiction episode an airing... Featured episodes Skyward

Today Catherine talks to Jesse about books for young readers with the "Science Fiction" theme. She talks about the following books: 10+ The Kid Who Came From Space by Ross Welford 12+ Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff 12+ These Broken Starts by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner 13+ In the Dark Spaces by Cally Black 13+ Flight of the Fantail by Steph Matuku 13+ Na Viro by Gina Cole

TAKEOVER: AL Tait and Amie Kaufman - The Isles of Gods

Kate's been wanting to speak to New York Times and internationally bestselling authorAmie Kaufman for ages! Not only has her multi-award winning work been translated into nearly thirty languages, and is in development for film and TV, but Amie is incredibly experienced in talking and teaching about writing and the strange world of BEING a writer. Raised in Australia and Ireland, Amie has degrees in literature, law, history and conflict resolution, and is currently undertaking a PhD in Creative Writing. Her series include The Illuminae Files, The Aurora Cycle, the Other Side of the Sky duology, The Starbound Trilogy, the Unearthed duology and The Elementals Trilogy. Her work has taken home multiple Aurealis Awards, an ABIA, a Gold Inky, made multiple best-of lists and been shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards. Check out Amie's podcasts Amie Kaufman On Writing and Pub Dates with Kate J. Armstrong and her newsletter Finding North. Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter (@thefirsttimepod) or Instagram (@thefirsttimepod). Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Six via our Patreon page. Thanks for joining us!

Sinking into a book with a really good magic system is - dare we say it? - fairly...well, magical. But as authors, creating them can be use of the biggest challenges we face. This episode, we're  previewing a special episode of Amie's other podcast, Amie Kaufman on Writing, called Creating a Magic System. It gives writers some really helpful tips, using examples from The Isles of the Gods, and includes a discussion where we compare and contrast our magic systems, giving you a glimpse into what makes them tick. Don't forget: we have some spoiler chat episodes coming up in the next few months! You can ask us anything about Nightbirds and The Isles of the Gods and we'll answer you without any of those thoughtful "I can't divulge too much" pauses. For the Nightbirds spoiler chat, make sure to send your questions to our Pub Dates email (pubdates AT gmail dot com) OR leave us a voice message over on SpeakPipe by May 15, 2023. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at Amie and Kate's websites. U.S. and Australian/New Zealand readers can pre-order The Isles of the Gods (run, don't walk over to Amie's preorder campaign before all the goodies she's offering run out!). You can also now go out and buy Nightbirds wherever good books are sold.

Amie Kaufman is a New York Times, USA Today and internationally best selling author of science fiction and fantasy. Her multi-award winning work has been translated into over thirty languages and several of her series are currently in development for film and television. Amie lives in Melbourne and is host of the podcast Amie Kaufman on Writing. Her upcoming release is the first of a series featuring magic, romance and the clash of slumbering Gods. Jo Riccioni is a novelist and short story writer. Her latest fantasy series, The Branded Season, is published by Pantera Press, with the first book, The Branded, out in October 2022. Its conclusion, The Rising, will be released in 2023. Jo works from her shed on Garigal land in Sydney's Northern Beaches. When not losing herself in imaginary worlds, she teaches creative writing and sex education, but not at the same time. In this chat Amie chats about her path to publication, the authors and books that inspired her, her writing process, self care for writers and her upcoming release The Isles of the Gods. Grab a cuppa and settle in for Jo Riccioni and Amie Kaufman on the Writes4Women Convo Couch.   SHOW NOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast   W4W Patreon https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon   Amie Kaufman Website: click here Instagram: click here Facebook: click here Pre-order Isles of The Gods here    Jo Riccioni Website: click here Instagram: click here Facebook: click here Buy The Branded here   Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook: click here Twitter: click here  Instagram: click here   This episode produced by  Pamela Cook for Writes4Women.        Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/writes4women?fan_landing=trueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Returning guest, author Amie Kaufman heads back to the Chalk with Liz and Ben to face the rough music in a bumper-size discussion of the penultimate Tiffany Aching book, 2010's I Shall Wear Midnight. Tiffany Aching, nearly sixteen, is no longer an apprentice. Now two years under the witch's hat, she cares for those as can't care for themselves, and deals with the harsh realities of rural life. But all is not well in the Chalk: the unending need for its only witch is pushing Tiffany to the edge, and an act of violence - and its consequences - test her limits. Roland, the Baron's son, is engaged - but not to Tiffany. While he's away, the old Baron dies, and Tiffany must fetch him home to take his place. And on top of all that, something is stirring: something old and evil that stirs up old prejudices and fears about witches - and is aiming them directly at Tiffany Aching... Content note: this episode contains discussion of (fictional) intimate partner and family violence, miscarriage and suicide.If you or anyone you know needs help, use the Wikipedia list of crisis lines to find one local to you. Nearly three years after she danced the Dark Morris and kissed the Wintersmith, we rejoin Tiffany Aching, who is discovering that even fixing her mistakes can have consequences. But is this really a book for younger readers - or even young adults - when it includes some of the heaviest stuff of any Discworld novel? Does it all hang together, or are there a few ideas fighting each other in this plot? Who knew what and when about the Cunning Man, and is he Pratchett's creepiest villain yet? What spill words do you not say when you're listening to the show? Join in the conversation using the hashtag #Pratchat66 on social media! Returning guest Amie Kaufman is the author of (so far) twenty novels for middle grade and young adult audiences, including the Illuminae Files and Aurora Cycle sci-fi trilogies with Jay Kristoff; the Elementals, Starbound and Unearthed series with Meagan Spooner, and the World Between Blinks books with Ryan Graudin. For Pratchett fans she recommends her upcoming YA fantasy novel Isles of the Gods, launching in May 2023. As mentioned in the episode, Amie also produces two podcasts about writing: Amie Kaufman on Writing, a 10-minute masterclass on writing techniques, and Pub Dates, in which she and co-writer Meagan Spooner take you behind the scenes on writing and publishing a novel, and what comes after. For more of Amie's exploits visit amiekaufman.com or sign up for her Substack newsletter Finding North. As usual, you can find notes and errata for this episode on our web site. Catch Liz in person when she's one of the speakers for the Sci-Fight science comedy debate “Should we fear AI?” on Thursday, 13 April 2023 at Howler in Melbourne! It's hosted by previous guest Alanta Colley and features a great line-up of comedians, writers and scientists. Get all the details and book tickets vis moshtix. Next month, now that we've met all the characters who'll appear in it, we'll be playing and discussing the 2013 board game The Witches: A Discworld Game, designed by Martin Wallace! Send us your questions using the hashtag #Pratchat67, and if you're a subscriber, watch out for an unboxing video via our Ko-Fi page soon. And while our plans for #Pratchat68 in June aren't quite fixed yet, here's an earlier than usual heads up that in July we'll be discussing the fourth Long Earth novel, The Long Utopia, with returning guest Deanne Sheldon-Collins. Those books are long, so you might want to get started now! Send in your questions for that one using the hashtag #Pratchat69 - or drop us an email at chat@pratchatpodcast.com.

Dieses Mal spreche ich über die Neuzugänge, die seit April 2022 auf meinem Stapel ungelesener Bücher eingezogen sind - und über weitere Neuzugänge, die als Buch oder Hörbuch im weiteren Verlauf von 2023 zu mir stoßen werden. Dabei erwähne ich: „A curse of Dusk and Dawn“ von Anna-Sophie Caspar „A magic steeped in poison“ von Judy I. Lin „Air Awoken“ von Elise Kova „Alma Obscura - The Secret Society of Styx“ von Bonnie Eldritch „Am Ende sterben wir sowieso“ von Adam Silvera „American Crown 2“ von Katharine McGee „An ocean full of secrets“ und „An ocean full of lies“ von Hanna Frost „Atlas - Die Geschichte von Pa Salt“ von Lucinda Riley/Harry Whittaker* „Aurora“ und „Laurelin“ von Caroline Brinkmann „Beschütze sie“ von Laura Dave* „Böses Licht“ von Ursula Poznanski* „Bullet Train“ von Kotaro Isaka „Camp“ von LC Rosen „Cinderella ist tot“ von Kalynn Bayron „City of Ghost“-Trilogie von Victoria Schwab „Claim the Stars“ -Trilogie von Brandon Sanderson „Cold Case Academy - Ein mörderisches Spiel“ von Jennifer Lynn Barnes „Dark and Shallow Lies“ von Ginny Myers Sain „Das Reich der Asche„ und „Das Reich der Klingen“ von Victoria Aveyard „Dead Romantics“ von Ashley Poston* „Der dunkelste aller Zauber“ von Margaret Rogerson „Der dunkle Schwarm“ und „Der dunkle Schwarm - Der stille Planet“von Marie Graßhoff „Der Hexenzirkel Ihrer Majestät - Das begabte Kind“ sowie „Der Hexenzirkel Ihrer Majestät - Die falsche Schwester“ von Juno Dawson „Der mexikanische Fluch“ von Silvia Moreno-Garcia „Die Letzte macht das Licht aus“ von Bethany Clift „Die Saphirkrone“ und „Dornenthron“ von Jennifer Estep „Die schlafenden Geister des Lake Superior“ von Ben Aaronovitch* „Die theoretische Unwahrscheinlichkeit der Liebe„ und „Das irrationale Vorkommnis von Liebe“ von Ali Hazelwood „Die Tochter des Doktor Moreau“ von Silvia Morena Garcia „Die Toten von Laboe“ von Arnd Rüskamp* „Doppelt geliebt hält besser“ und „Auf dich war ich nicht vorbereitet“ von Anna Bell „Ein Schloss aus Silber und Scherben“ von Arianne L. Silbers „Emerald Witches - Ahnenmond“ und „Emerald Witches - Seidenblume“ von Laura Labas „Emily Seymour - Totenbeschwörung für Anfänger“ von Jennifer Alice Jager „Everlove - Über das Ende der Welt hinaus“ von Tanya Byrne „Ex Hex“ von Erin Sterling „Falling in love was not the plan“ von Michelle Quach „Gallant“ von Victoria Schwab „Gameshow – Der Preis der Gier“ von Franzi Kopka* „Haie in Zeiten von Erlösern“ von Kawai Strong Washburn* „Hard Liquor“ und „Spicy Noodles“ von Marie Graßhoff „Heiress of Thunder and Lightning“ und „Descendant of Heat and Blaze“ von Johanna Danninger „Ich, Eleanor Oliphant“ von Gail Honeyman „If we were a movie“ von Kelly Oram „I'm Glad My Mom Died“ von Jennette McCurdy* „Interspace One“ von Andreas Suchanek „It happened one summer“ von Tessa Bailey* „Kingdom of the wicked - Der Fürst des Zorns“ und „Kingdom of the wicked - Die Königin der Hölle“ sowie „Kingdom of the wicked - Die Göttin der Rache“ von Kerri Maniscalco „Knights“-Reihe von Lena Kiefer „Lady of the Wicked 1 & 2“ von Laura Labas „Let me glow“, „Let me prove“, „Let me stay“, „Let me change“ von Francis Eden „Let‘s be wild“ von Anabelle Stehl und Nicole Böhm „Lightlark“ von Alex Aster „Lore“ von Alexandra Bracken „Lupus Noctis“ von Melissa C Hill „Marta schläft“ und „Liebes Kind“ von Romy Hausmann „Payback's a Witch“ von Lana Harper „Ravenhall - Verborgene Magie“ von Julia Kuhn „Red Rising“-Reihe von Pierce Brown „Rise of the Witch Queen - Beraubte Magie“ von Verena Bachmann „Schattenthron 2 - Bringerin des Lichts“ von Beril Kehribar „Schere, Stein, Papier“ von Alice Feeney* „Seasons of the Storm - Gaias Gefangene“ von Elle Cosimano „Sense of Danger“ von Jennifer Estep „Shadow Land“ von Rainer Wekwerth „Silver & Poison - Das Elixier der Lügen“ von Anne Lück „Sisters of the Sword - Wie zwei Schneiden einer Klinge“ und „Sisters of the Sword - Die Magie unserer Herzen“ von Tricia Levenseller „Spring Storm“-Reihe von Marie Graßhoff „Stolen Time - Zwischen den Welten“ von Danielle Rollins „The American Roommate Experiment“ und „Spanish Love Deception“ von Elena Armas „The Arc“ von Ben Oliver „The Atlas Six“ und „The Atlas Paradox“* von Olivie Blake „The darkest gold“ von Raven Kennedy „The Inheritance Games - Eine unbekannte Erbin“, „The Inheritance Games - Das Spiel geht weiter“ und „The Inheritance Games 3 - Der letzte Schachzug“ von Jennifer Lynn Barnes „The Lost Crown - Wer die Nacht malt“ und „The Lost Crown - Wer das Schicksal zeichnet“ von Jennifer Benkau* „The Other Side of the Sky“ von Amie Kaufman und Meagan Spooner „The Secret Book Club“-Reihe von Lyssa Kay Adams „The Stories We Write“, „The Secrets we Share“ und „The Love we Feel“ von Olivia Dade „The things we left unsaid“ von Simona Ahrnstedt „The Witches of the Silent Creek - Unendliche Macht“ und „The Witches of the Silent Creek - Zweites Herz“ von Ayla Dade „Tokyo Ever After“ und „Tokyo Dreaming“ von Emiko Jean „Treason of Thorns“ von Laura E. Weymouth „Unearthed“ und „Undying“ von Amie Kaufman und Meagan Spooner „Urlaubs-Lesebuch“ von Karoline Adler „Verliebt in deine schönsten Seiten“ von Emily Henry* „Wayfarer“-Reihe von Becky Chambers „Wer die Hölle kennt“ von Leigh Bardugo* „Wie der Falke fliegt“ von Maggie Stiefvater „Wir sind die Ewigkeit“ und „Ich bin dein Schicksal“ von Kira Licht „Zimt - Für immer von Magie berührt“ von Dagmar Bach* Welche Neuzugänge sind eure Favoriten, und welche sind auch bei euch eingezogen? Eure Ilana *Das Buch wurde mir als Rezensionsexemplar vom Verlag oder dem Autor/der Autorin zur Verfügung gestellt. Ich benutze Affiliate Links von Amazon.de, d.h. ich erhalte eine Provision, wenn ihr sie klickt und Produkte bestellt. Näheres siehe “Impressum und Rechtliches“.

Liz and Ben are joined by writer and publisher Peter M Ball for Pratchat's first foray into Pratchett's nonfiction! We discuss fandom, genre, Sharknado, figgins and even fit in six pieces from “A Scribbling Intruder”, the first section of Pratchett's 2014 nonfiction anthology A Slip of the Keyboard. Pratchett writes about the letters he receives from various kinds of fans as a popular genre author in “Kevins” (1993), before revisiting the same topic in the email age and explaining why he quit his own newsgroup in “Wyrd Ideas” (1999), both for The Author magazine. Then its time to discuss fantasy as a genre - both advice for writing it in “Notes From a Successful Fantasy Author: Keep It Real” for the 2007 edition of The Writers and Artists Notebook, and reasons why children should be reading it in “Let There Be Dragons”, a speech given at the Booksellers Association Annual Conference in 1993. Finally, best mates Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman tell us how they feel about each other, Terry in “Neil Gaiman: Amazing Master Conjuror” for the Boskone 39 convention booklet (2002), and Neil in his Foreword for A Slip of the Keyboard (2014). As we've discussed before, Pratchett was never one to let a good idea only be used once - and you may have heard him talk to some of the themes in these pieces when being interviewed. Short stories may have cost him blood, as he used to say, but he never lost his journalistic mojo for writing fact and opinion - or replying to reader mail! Have you ever written to a famous author (a nauthor, if you will)? Would you want them to read your fanfic? What was the first book you read by choice? Can you pin down exactly what makes Pratchett's writing almost a genre unto itself, when others could be said to follow his advice? And go on, you can tell us: which of Liz and Ben is the Terry, and which is the Neil? Join the conversation using the hashtag #Pratchat65. Guest Peter M Ball is an author, publisher and avid roleplayer based in Meanjin (aka Brisbane) in Queensland. Peter teaches creative writing, worked for the Queensland Writers Centre on the Australian Writers Marketplace and GenreCon, and is currently completing a PhD in Writing at the University of Queensland. You can find all of Peter's social media links, and discover more about his own work - including a free sampler of some of his writing - at petermball.com.au. Peter also runs the small press publisher Brain Jar Press, who specialise in shorter works of genre fiction and genre nonfiction. They've published Peter's work, but also that of friends of this podcast Sean Williams (#Pratchat56) and Tansy Rayner Roberts (#PratchatNA7). Peter suggested Pratchett fans might enjoy Tansy's brand new short story collection about seven women from Greek mythology, Gorgons Deserve Nice Things, or the Writer Chaps series of sci-fi and fantasy writers writing about writing. You'll find notes and errata for this episode on our web site. Grab your broom and your pointy hat and watch out for giants and pictsies, because next month we get back to Pratchett's novels with the fourth Tiffany Aching novel, I Shall Wear Midnight! And we're delighted to welcome back as a guest author Amie Kaufman, last heard discussing some of Pratchett's other tiny people nearly five years ago in #Pratchat9, “Upscalator to Heaven”. Get your questions in before the last week of March via email (chat@pratchatpodcast.com) or social media using the hashtag #Pratchat66.

On this episode, we discuss epistolary books, one of the prompts for Books & Bites Bingo. Epistolary novels are told primarily through letters, but they can also include diaries, emails, instant messages, transcripts, and even post-it notes. Prefer to read nonfiction? Collections of letters count for this prompt, too. Carrie shares some of her favorites.Our PicksTo the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey is an epistolary novel that combines some of Carrie's favorite things: historical fiction, adventure, nature, romance, and a touch of magic. In 1885, U.S. Army Colonel Allen Forrester leads an expedition up the fictional Wolverine River in the Alaska Territory, leaving his pregnant wife Sophie behind in the Vancouver barracks. The book is written primarily in the form of Sophie's and Allen's diaries and letters.Pairing: Allen and his expedition team are so malnourished, they get scurvy, a severe form of vitamin C deficiency. If only they'd had citrus and herb tonic to sustain them! This concentrated tea can be served warm or chilled over sparkling water or tonic.Jacqueline chose the YA science fiction novel Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. It's the account of a Stellarcorp War in the year 2575 between two competing companies and the military. It has a little something for everyone, including horror and the romance between two high school students, Kady and Ezra. The story is told from the point of view of the survivors, military personnel, and the ship's computer through hacked documents.Pairing: Vegan Galaxy Cake from Vegan Doll House. Michael read Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie. It's a haunted house story that involves ghost hunters, and the story is told in transcripts of raw video footage, webpages, journal entries, emails, and text messages. This book compiles these documents in an attempt to piece together what happened to the cast and crew of the paranormal investigation show, Fade to Black.Pairing: Start off a night of paranormal investigation right with a hot, hearty bowl of bacon mac and cheese. 

I'm thrilled to be in conversation with Amie Kaufman, fellow author, friend, and co-host of my other podcast, Pub Dates, about taking inspiration from history and weaving it into fantasical worlds. Her novel, The Isles of the Gods, and my own both take certain aspects of the 1920s and use them as springboards into fictional exploration, but we've used our sources in very different ways. This is such a fun conversation about writing and our love of history; if you've ever wanted a more up-close-and-personal catchup with The Exploress, this one's for you. If you want to find out more about Amie or her novel (which is SO GOOD), check out her website. My novel, NIGHTBIRDS, comes out TOMORROW! It is a 1920s-tinted YA Fantasy about a world with a prohibition on magic, and a group of girls called Nightbirds who will gift you their rare magic with a kiss - for a price. Find out more at my author website.  Find out more about both books on our other podcast, Pub Dates, which takes readers behind the scenes on the road to their publication.

Let's time travel back to the 1920s! But first, we're going to revisit a vintage Exploress episode that explores something momentous that happened in the year 1920, when American women finally won the right to vote. You can pre-order my novel, NIGHTBIRDS, wherever print, ebook, or audiobooks are sold! If you do, make sure to claim the exclusive Nightbirds pin by February 27th. If you order from One More Page Books, you'll get your copy signed and personalized AND get some special character cards as well. To find out more about it, have a listen to my other podcast, Pub Dates, where NYT best-selling author Amie Kaufman and I take you behind the scenes on our books' paths to publication. Come see me on tour in the USA and Australia in February and March! You'll find the full schedule on my author website.

The end is finally here! It's hard to believe but we have finally finished the Illuminae Files. Join us this week as we discuss betrayals, our undying love for Isaac Grant, and our complicated feelings for the most emo, murderous AI, AIDAN. If you want to see all things Bibliovert, check us out on instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.bibliovert.podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9j88illMBsZNvf67E7bywA, and our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bibliovertpodcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public By joining our Patreon you have access to a discord chat, two exclusive episodes per month, behind the scenes content, and Patreon only meet ups! This month our book buddy read is The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber! Feel free to contact us at bibliovertpodcast@gmail.com or by mail at The Bibliovert P.O. Box 90863 Nashville, TN 37209

We are continuing the Illuminae Files with Gemina by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. Be prepared to obsess over Hanna Donnelley, chat about which assassins are the hottest, and get get grossed out by space parasites. If you want to see all things Bibliovert, check us out on instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.bibliovert.podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9j88illMBsZNvf67E7bywA, and our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bibliovertpodcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public By joining our Patreon you have access to a discord chat, two exclusive episodes per month, behind the scenes content, and Patreon only meet ups! This month our book buddy read is The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber! Feel free to contact us at bibliovertpodcast@gmail.com or by mail at The Bibliovert P.O. Box 90863 Nashville, TN 37209

This week we are starting a new Sci Fi series, The Illuminae Files by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. We both absolutely love this book and have the best time talking about the incredible characters, murderous AI, and our favorite moments from the book. If you want to see all things Bibliovert, check us out on instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.bibliovert.podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9j88illMBsZNvf67E7bywA, and our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bibliovertpodcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public By joining our Patreon you have access to a discord chat, two exclusive episodes per month, behind the scenes content, and Patreon only meet ups! This month our book buddy read is The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber! Feel free to contact us at bibliovertpodcast@gmail.com or by mail at The Bibliovert P.O. Box 90863 Nashville, TN 37209

My guest this week is international bestseller Amie Kaufman! An author of science fiction and fantasy for young adults, Amie is known for her Starbound Trilogy and Unearthed series, which she co-wrote with Meagan Spooner; the Illuminae Files and Aurora Cycle, which she co-wrote with Jay Kristoff, and her Elementals trilogy.Amie and I chat about international travel, the joys of a quiet hotel room, and touring as a YA author. She tells me about her mutually-constructive relationship with her co-authors and the questions you ask yourself—and each other—when working with a creative partner. We also talk a bit about writing from a place of grief and let me tell you, listening back to this hit a little bit harder since my brother passed away last month. Enjoy my conversation with Amie Kaufman!You can find Amie on Twitter and her website.Find Brian McClellan at his website, on Twitter and Instagram, or find his books on Amazon, direct from his bookstore, or wherever books are sold!Don't forget to support the show on Patreon, or pick up some swag on Redbubble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's about time! We are finally circling back to a series that we have left unfinished for way too long! Today we chat about Aurora's End and all the trouble that Squad 312 gets into!

This episode we're talking about Audiobook Fiction! We discuss narrators vs casts, sound effects, music, adaptations, footnotes, and more! Plus: How do you picture the hosts in your mind when you listen to us? You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Jam Edwards Things We Read (or tried to…) Gemina by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff, narrated by a full cast Coasting Trade by Robin McGrath, narrated by Robert Joy, Rick Boland, and Anita Best  Things We Lost in the Fire by Mariana Enríquez, translated by Megan McDowell, narrated by Tanya Eby The Sentence by Louise Erdrich Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata, translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori, narrated by Nancy Wu What Are You Going Through by Sigrid Nunez, narrated by Hillary Huber Other Media We Mentioned The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Tertiary to Hexagonal Phases (Wikipedia) The War of the Worlds (1938 radio drama) (Wikipedia) What We See When We Read by Peter Mendelsund Welcome to Nightvale (podcast) Mostly Void, Partially Stars: Welcome to Night Vale Episodes #1 by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor 99% Invisible (podcast) The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design by Roman Mars and Kurt Kohlstedt The Anthropocene Reviewed (podcast) The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green The Princess Bride by William Goldman Control (video game) Control || Talking Simulator Nimona by N.D. Stevenson Nimona by N.D. Stevenson, narrated by Rebecca Soler, Jonathan Davis, and Marc Thompson The Stanley Parable (Wikipedia) (it's not quite as narrated as Matthew and Jam implied) Official website Gadsby (novel) by Ernest Vincent Wright (Wikipedia) “does not include any words that contain the letter E” A Void by Georges Perec (Wikipedia) “entirely without using the letter e” War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff My Brain is Different: Histoires of ADHD and Other Developmental Disorders by MONNZUSU Project X: Challengers - Seven Eleven by Tadashi Ikuta and Namoi Kimura Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, narrated by Ray Porter The Sandman (audiobook version) Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam, narrated by Marin Ireland  House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski Links, Articles, and Things Episode 133 - Flash Fiction Episode 108 - Visual Novels Serre - Kinda bilingual anglos play French-language Visual Novel Episode 027 - Non-Fiction Audiobooks Audie Awards Turns Out Not Everyone Can Picture Things In Their Mind And Sorry, What? Lowly Worm (Wikipedia) Let's Play (Wikipedia) Oulipo (Wikipedia) 24-hour comic Episode 047b - Terrible Stories by Matthew (you have been warned) Episode 142 - Sequels and 2022: The Year of Book Two ISO 8601 (Wikipedia) (date standard) June Is #audiomonth: Narrator Trading Cards Giveaway Two-Fisted Library Stories (Twitter bot)  Digital Accessible Information System (Wikipedia) 20 Fiction Audiobooks written & read by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour) Authors and Narrators Every month Book Club for Masochists: A Readers' Advisory Podcasts chooses a genre at random and we read and discuss books from that genre. We also put together book lists for each episode/genre that feature works by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour) authors. All of the lists can be found here. Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen, narrated by Catherine Ho Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley, narrated by Isabella Star LaBlanc The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich, narrated by the author Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson, narrated by Peter Jay Fernandez Ninefox Gambit by Yoon Ha Lee, narrated by Emily Woo Zeller The Memory Librarian and Other Stories of Dirty Computer by Janelle Monáe, Yohanca Delgado, Eve L. Ewing, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Danny Lore, Sheree Renée Thomas; narrated by Janelle Monae and Bahni Turpin Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley, narrated by Joniece Abbott-Pratt Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata, translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori, narrated by Nancy Wu Binti by Nnedi Okorafor, narrated by Robin Miles War Girls by Tochi Onyebuchi, narrated by Adepero Oduye The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka, narrated by Traci Kato-Kiriyama The Beadworkers by Beth Piatote narrated by the author, Christian Nagler, Fantasia Painter, Drew Woodson, Phillip Cash Cash and Keevin Hesuse Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma, narrated by Soneela Nankani, Sunil Malhotra and Vikas Adam An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon, narrated by Cherise Boothe Four Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q. Sutanto, narrated by Risa Mei The Strangers by Katherena Vermette, narrated by Michaela Washburn On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong, narrated by the author Zone One by Colson Whitehead, narrated by Beresford Bennett The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson, narrated by Kyla Garcia Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu, narrated by Joel de la Fuente Give us feedback! Fill out the form to ask for a recommendation or suggest a genre or title for us to read! Check out our Tumblr, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, join our Facebook Group, or send us an email! Join us again on Tuesday, September 20th when we'll be discussing the winner of our “we all read the same book” poll and discussing Hurts So Good: The Science and Culture of Pain on Purpose by Leigh Cowart! Then on Tuesday, October 4th we'll be talking about the genre of Fictional Biographies!

This week the gang tackles popular alien smut and learns that creature body parts are not for us, but no kink shaming here! Tangents include Pride Month recs, flower dicks, and Henry Cavill vs. tentacles. ----more---- Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Facebook  |  TikTok  |  Other Links     Affiliate Links: Jess's Book of the Month Club referral Loretta's Chirp audiobooks referral (50% off your first purchase) Dev's FandomSleeves Code - Dev10 Dev's Once Upon a Book Club Box Code - Dev10 Dev's Red Rebel Code - Dev10   Books mentioned: Heartstopper by Alice Oseman Check Please by Ngozi Ukazu Valiant Ladies by Melissa Grey Mirror Mended (Fractured Fables) by Alix E. Harrow Island Time by Georgia Clark The Sizzle Paradox by Lily Menon I Married a Lizardman by Regine Abel Flame Kissed by Athena Storm Kricket series by Amy A. Bartol Something Wilder by Christina Wilder  Ice Planet Barbarians Claimed by an Alien Warrior by Tiffany Roberts Ascension Saga by Grace Goodwin Entered in the Alien Bride Lottery by Margo Bond Collins Lux series and Origin series by Jennifer L. Armentrout Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card Skyward by Brandon Sanderson Red Rising by Pierce Brown Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer Starbound series by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner Merry Gentry series by Laurell K. Hamilton Media mentioned: Heartstopper show Stranger Things show  Spiderman The Shape of Water movie  Gattaca movie Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star movie

¿Cómo puede ser que ya estemos a junio de 2022? 🤯 El tiempo pasa volando y, sin darnos cuenta, nos encontramos a mitades de año. Pero el lado positivo de esto es que ya podemos hacer un primer balance de nuestras lecturas de 2022 🥳 Así que sí, en este episodio de The Book Nook comentamos cómo han ido nuestras lecturas hasta ahora: cuál ha sido la mejor, la que más nos ha decepcionado, la que más ganas tenemos de leer en lo que queda de año…y mucho más 🤭 Os dejamos las firmas y libros de los que hemos hablado en este episodio 👇🏼 Firmas de la Feria del Libro de Madrid (11 y 12 de junio): - Eloy Moreno: sábado 11 de junio de 19:00 a 21:00 en la caseta 109 FNAC / domingo 12 junio de 12:00 a 14:00 caseta 47 Nebli - Blue Jeans: sábado 11 de junio de 19:00 a 21:00 en la caseta 225 Librería Visor / 12 de junio 10:30 a 15:00 en la caseta 215 El Corte Inglés y de 19:00 a 21:00 caseta 121 Carpa BOK - Carmen Mola: sábado 11 de junio 17:45 a 21:00 en la caseta 61 Librería Ciento Volando / 12 junio 10:30 a 15:00 y de 17:00 a 21:30 en la caseta 121 Carpa Magnolio - Paloma Sánchez-Garnica 11 de junio 12:00 a 14:00 en caseta la 318 Librería Lex Nova / 11 de junio de 19:00 a 21:00 en la caseta 116 Librería Lobo Flaco Libros: - Beach Read, Emily Henry - People We Meet on Vacation, Emily Henry - Book lovers, Emily Henry - Crescent city: Casa de Tierra y Sangre y Casa de Cielo y Aliento, Sarah J Maas - Nuncanoche, Jay Kristoff - Terms and Conditions, Lauren Asher - A light in the flame (Jennifer L. Armentrout - A Curse of Blood and Stone, K.A. Tucker - Shatter Me, Tahere Mafi - Has llamado a Sam, Dustin Thao - El otro lado del cielo, Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner - La hipótesis del amor, Ali Hazelwood - Hija del guardián del fuego, Angeline Boulley - La casa en el Mar más azul, TJ Klune - Llamadlas Brujas, Gemma Camblor & Esther Gili - The secret History, Donna Tart - Saga Mistborn, Brandon Sanderson El anime del que hablamos al final es Attack on Titan y podéis encontrarlo en Amazon Prime.

Notes:Definitions:- Fantasy is a sub-genre of speculative fiction involving magical elements, typically set in a fictional universe and sometimes inspired by mythology and folklore. Its roots are in oral traditions, which then became fantasy literature and drama.- Science fiction is a sub-genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life.The Verbivore reads two quotes towards the beginning of the episode. They are:- “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” - science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke- “Any magic that is sufficiently systematized is indistinguishable from science.” - science fantasy writer N. K. JemisinThe Verbivore talks about a conversation between James Cameron and George Lucas about if Star Wars is science fiction on James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction series. George Lucas has said previously, "Star Wars isn't a science-fiction film, it's a fantasy film and a space opera."Here are some articles and videos that we found helpful in preparation for this conversation:- MasterClass Article “What Is Science Fiction Writing? Definition and Characteristics of Science Fiction Literature”- MasterClass Article "What Is the Fantasy Genre? History of Fantasy and Subgenres and Types of Fantasy in Literature”- Medium Article by Simon Dillon - “Why Star Wars Is Not Science Fiction”- Inverse Article by Ryan Britt - “IS STAR WARS SCI-FI OR FANTASY? HOW GEORGE LUCAS CHANGED “SCIENCE FICTION”- Nnedi's Wahala Blogspot - “Africanfuturism Defined” - YouTube Video “N. K. Jemisin Teaches Fantasy and Science Fiction Writing | Official Trailer | MasterClass”Masterclasses Mentioned:- N. K. Jemisin Teaches Fantasy and Science Fiction WritingBooks and Movies Mentioned:Star Trek 10-Movie Stardate CollectionStar Wars: The Skywalker Saga Complete Box SetJames Cameron's Story of Science FictionAurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay KristoffInterWorld (InterWorld Trilogy, 1) by Neil Gaiman and Michael ReavesSix of Crows by Leigh BardugoThe Fifth Season by N. K. JemisinBinti by Nnedi OkoraforMexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-GarciaMusic from: https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Notes:This conversation that explores some of the common elements of science fiction isn't meant to be exhaustive. It's a brief overview of the landscape of science fiction storytelling while acknowledging that the area is vast and overlaps with other areas of speculative fiction. Here are some articles and videos that we found helpful in preparation for this conversation:MasterClass Article “What Is Science Fiction Writing? Definition and Characteristics of Science Fiction Literature” “Questions Science Fiction Asks us to Consider” by Chris DuesingMasterClass Article “5 Tips for Writing a Science Fiction Novel”EW Article - “Margaret Atwood: There's nothing in The Handmaid's Tale 'that didn't happen, somewhere'“ by Dan HechingLe Guin, Ursula K.. (1980). Introduction. The left hand of darkness (1st ed.). New York: Harper & Row. Posted on NYU.Edu Science Fiction - Theory and CommentaryFar Out Magazine Article - “How Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' questioned ethics and morality in the science-fiction genre” by Debadrita SurYouTube Video "The Tragedy of Droids in Star Wars" by Pop Culture Detective YouTube Video “Data writes a small talk routine” Star Trek TNGYouTube Video “How science fiction can help predict the future” by Roey Tzezana (Ted-Ed)We touch on several of our previous podcast episodes. They are as follows:Episode 60: Let's talk about mysteries Episode 106: Adventure stories (part 1)Episode 107: Adventure stories (part 2)Episode 126: Romance TropesEpisode 129: Elements of the Thriller GenreBooks and Movies Mentioned:James Cameron's Story of Science FictionFlight of the Navigator – Directed by Randal Kleiser The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret AtwoodThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsE.T. The Extra-Terrestrial – Directed by Steven Spielberg Close Encounters of the Third Kind – Directed by Steven Spielberg Independence Day – Directed by Roland Emmerich Alien - Directed by Ridley Scott Arrival – Directed by Denis Villeneuve The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin Dawn by Octavia E. ButlerDistrict 9 – Directed by Neill Blomkamp Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Complete Box Set - Directed by George Lucas Star Trek 10-Movie Stardate CollectionStar Trek: The Next Generation Complete Series Frankenstein by Mary ShelleyJurassic Park by Micheal CrichtonGodzilla, the Showa-Era Films, 1954–1975 (the Criterion Collection)Pacific Rim – Directed by Guillermo del ToroThe Animatrix – Directed by Andrew R. Jones and Kôji MorimotoIlluminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay KristoffDo Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. DickBlade Runner – Directed by Ridley Scott Doctor Who: The Complete First Series Back to the Future – Directed by Robert ZemeckisThe Time Machine by H.G. WellsInterstellar – Directed by Christopher NolanTenet – Directed by Christopher NolanMusic from: https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

This week, we interviewed the NYT bestselling author of the Nevernight Chronicles and my favourite fantasy novel of last year, Empire of the Vampire, Jay Kristoff. We had so much fun interviewing Jay. It's great to talk to a fellow Aussie and he was both extremely funny and wise. We discussed: transitioning from muggle job to writing full time (even though Jay's "muggle" job was as a creative in the ad industry, it's still a really interesting story); why writing and doing creative things is a worthwhile pursuit regardless of the end result; how Jay has had to learn to slow down after an intense first few years as a full time writer; why studying history is great for fantasy authors; and much more! If you want to check out Jay's books (and I strongly recommend you do), you can find all the relevant links through his website. He also writes great YA novels with fellow Aussie writer Amie Kaufman. Don't forget, we will be sending out a newsletter to accompany our podcasts starting this week. You can sign up here.

Welcome to Season #3 Episode #16 of That Pretentious Book Club! In this episode Spoons and Wheezy leap into the amazing YA sci-fi epistolary novel Illuminae (The Illuminae Files #1) by incomparably brilliant authors Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. Spoiler alert - the hosts LOVED this book. Join the club as they recount the worst natural disasters they've survived,  catch feelings for a computer, and overall GUSH about one of the most unique and exciting stories they've read in a long time.Pour yourself a cup of tea, raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of Illuminae.Skippers jump to 27:26Visit us at thatpretentiousbookclub.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclubSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/storysirensstudio)

In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we wrap up our month of favorites with the most wholesome group of faves, friendships! From young adult, science fiction and adult books, we discuss the many friends who hold a special place in our hearts. Let us know what characters are in your favorite friendship groups! What we read and what we are reading: Electric Idol (Dark Olympus #2) by Katee Robert Running Wild (Wild #3) by K.A. Tucker Deceived by the Gargoyles (Monstrous Matches #2) by Lillian Lark There There by Tommy Orange Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston CatStronauts: Moon Mission by Drew Brockington Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Additional Mentions: Fiend Incarnate: Villisca Axe Murders of 1912 by Edgar V. Epperly House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas Favorite Friendships/Friend Groups: Six of Crows Series by Leigh Bardugo Lumberjanes Series by Noelle Stevenson A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas Carry On Series by Rainbow Rowell One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Renegades Series by Marissa Meyer Stephanie Plum Series by Janet Evanovich Harry Potter by … Black Dagger Brotherhood Series by J.R. Ward Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series by Rick Riordan Red White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia I'll Meet You There by Heather Demetrios Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz Trust by Kylie Scott Girl Meets Duke Series by Tessa Dare Aurora Rising Series by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff Heartstopper Series by Alice Oseman Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares Matilda by Roald Dahl The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Check out Pages n' Pages on Instagram. These opinions are entirely our own. Image by Kapona via Vector Stock.

Join Dawn and Ashley as we rate and review Beyond the End of the World by Amie Kaufman and Megan Spooner. This is book 2 from The Other Side of the Sky Series.

Book Tag, You're It! In this week's episode we answer some questions in a few book tags we found on some Wordpress book blogs, which will be linked below! Sometimes we just need a week to relax and get our minds off of thing with fun questions. Books we mention: Her Soul to Take (Souls Trilogy #1) by Harley Laroux Ice Planet Barbarians (Ice Planet Barbarians, #1) by Ruby Dixon Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy by Noelle Stevenson The Princess and the Fangirl (Once Upon a Con, #2) by Ashley Poston Seven Days in June by Tia Willams Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean A House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City #1) by Sarah J Maas The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon The Atlas Six (The Atlas #1) by Olivie Blake Daughter of the Moon Goddess (The Celestial Kingdom Duology #1) by Sue Lynn Tan Serpent & Dove Series by Shelby Mahurin Aurora Cycle Series by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff A Shore Thing by NIcole “Snooki” Polizzi Tie Me Down by Tracy Wolff Book Tags The Reader's Book Problems: https://whisperingstories8.wordpress.com/2021/12/28/book-tag-the-readers-problems-book-tag/ The Bookaholics Annoymous Book Tag: https://love13reading.wordpress.com/2021/12/14/the-bookaholics-anonymous-book-tag/ The Guilty Reader Book Tag: https://nehalsays.wordpress.com/2021/11/12/the-guilty-reader-book-tag-%f0%9f%a4%ab/ Check out Pages n' Pages on Instagram. These opinions are entirely our own. Image by Kapona via Vector Stock.

What are the books that have shaped these writers and (in particular) their latest works? Ken Follett, Rose Tremaine, Amie Kaufman & Jaclyn Moriarty

Reading recommendations from writers Emily Gale and Tristan Bancks (both of whom write for both teens and younger readers); and the Books That Made Us Youth Fiction Prize. (Part 2 of our best reads recommendation on 10 December)

10 Intentional Living: Fake It Til You Make It with atlas amari Hi! I'm your host, atlas amari. I hope you've had an inspiring week! Welcome back to the Live Curious Die Wild Podcast, a short weekly podcast dedicated to intentional living. Where we examine topics to help you stop cruising on autopilot and start taking the wheel. You deserve to fiercely and joyfully live your dreams with courage, self-confidence, and an abundance mindset. So grab a cup of coffee, matcha, tea, or lemon water, and let's go! At the end of Episode 9, I asked you to consider a quote about Faking It Til You Make It. Here is that quote from Amie Kaufman, an author of young adult novels. In her novel, Aurora Burning, she writes: “Our regrets, our fears, they hold us back. We have to let them go so we can become what we're supposed to be. We have to burn them all away.” Today, we'll explore how Faking It Til You Make It, can increase self-confidence, proficiency, and optimism. >>>New podcasts are posted every Saturday morning. Follow me and click the notification bell to be among the first to listen to and learn more about intentional living! Find me on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, Google Podcasts and, Radio Public. Follow me across platforms @atlasamari on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Kofi and, at www.atlasamari.com. ***Cover design by atlas amari with Canva. Background photo by atlas amari. Insert Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/janemalone/message

Welcome to Pub Dates! Join NYT bestseller Amie Kaufman and editor turned debut author Kate J. Armstrong as they take you behind the scenes on the countdown to the release of their novels, The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds, both coming in 2023. Pub Dates is a podcast for readers and for writers that will follow two friends as their stories come to life. 

That is the true question! In this week's episode we discuss all of our favorite and least favorite book tropes. Enemies to lovers? The Chosen One? Do we love them or do we hate them? You'll just have to listen and find out. Books we mention in this episode: (We talk about a lot!) The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah, Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean, Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Anxious People by Fredrik Backman, Seven Days in June by Tia Williams, These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong, Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert, Yearbook by Seth Rogen, Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover, The Guncle by Steven Rowley, Waiting for Tom Hanks (Waiting for Tom Hanks #1) by Kerry Winfrey, May the Best Man Win by Z.R. Ellor, Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas, The Sea Witch (Wicked Villains #5) by Katee Roberts, Surviving the Night by Riley Sager, Lock Every Door by Riley Sager, Night is Darkest (Men in Blue #1) by Jayne Rylon, Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall, Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert, The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata, Carry On Series by Rainbow Rowell, The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, From Blood and Ash (Blood and Ash #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer, Cinder (Lunar Chronicles) by Marissa Meyer, Naked in Death (In Death #1) by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts), The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang, The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune, Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, Illuminae Files Series by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff, The Aurora Cycle Series by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff, The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer, Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series by Rick Riordan, The Shadow and Bone Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo, Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin, The Road Trip by Beth O'Leary, The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot, The Flat Share by Beth O'Leary, A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas, The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren, Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma, The Simple WIld by K.A. Tucker, Radiance by Grace Draven, The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa, Looking for Alaska by John Green, Fifty Shades of Gray by E.L. James, To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han, Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, Jason Bourne Series by Robery Ludlum, Fallen Crest High by Tijan, The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang, Divergent Series by Veronica Roth, Not That Kind of Guy by Andie J. Christopher, Jamison Valley Series by Deveny Perry, The Playboy Next Door by Christina Tetreault. Check out Pages n' Pages on Instagram. These opinions of the books are entirely our own and may not reflect the actual book. Image by Kapona via Vector Stock.

Listen Linda, audiobooks count as reading and if you don't think so, please exit. In this week's episode, we discuss all things audiobooks. Sophia comes prepared with a list of her favorite narrators and books, while Morgan entertains with stories of chicken juice and embarrassing moments in traffic. Just typical Pages n' Pages hijinks . Books we mention in this episode: The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager, Black out by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk and Nicola Yoon, Sadie by Courtney Summers, Any Way the Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell, Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas Yearbook by Seth Rogen, The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens, Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich, Charley Davidson series by Darynda Jones, Illuminae Files by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman, One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston, Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo, Cemetery Boys and Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas, A Promised Land by Barack Obama, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, Untamed by Glennon Doyle, Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer, Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado. Check out Pages n' Pages on Instagram. These opinions of the books are entirely our own and may not reflect the actual book. Image by Kapona via Vector Stock.