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Get in the spirit for the City of Oak Creek's upcoming cultural festival with these great reading recommendations featuring books by authors from all over the world. Learn more about C.A.F.E. - A Celebration of Culture: https://www.oakcreekwi.gov/visitor/events/farmers-market/cafe-a-cultural-event Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida" by Shehan Karunatilaka with readalike "Someone Else's Bucket List" by Amy T. Matthews. "A Wild Sheep Chase" by Haruki Murakami with readalike "The Elephant Vanishes" by the same author. "Prophet Song" by Paul Lynch with readalike "The Bee Sting" by Paul Murray. "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy with readalike "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness" by the same author. "Between Shades of Grey" AKA "Ashes in the Snow" by Ruta Sepetys with readalike "Only the Beautiful" by Susan Meissner. "The Sound of Things Falling" by Juan Gabriel Vásquez with readalikes "Retrospective" and "The Shape of the Ruins" by the same author. 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

In this episode, Alix and Kelly look back on their years of book clubs and share the books that lent themselves to interesting and deep 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:[0:45] Why we chose the books we did[2:45] Dark Matter by Blake Crouch "Are you happy with your life?" audiobook[7:35] The Midnight Library by Matt Haig audiobook [10:31] Are we living in a simulation??[12:03] The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah "Nobody wins in war." audiobook [17:10] Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand audiobook [17:42] Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys audiobook [20:41] Ready Player One by Ernest Cline "A nerds dream!" audiobook [24:54] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel "I have to talk about this with someone!" audiobook[28:30] The Giver by Lois Lowry audiobook [33:18] The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield "Creaky floor vibes." audiobook [39:00] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern "It's an experience!" audiobook [44:05] Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. "WELLCUM" audiobookWhat's New?Shop the ACOTAR Velaris Bookshelf Alley: www.litjoycrate.com/velarisNew Year, New Reading Goals! Check out The Reading Journal: litjoycrate.com/products/reading-journalJoin 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.

Join us as we discuss All the Bad Apples, by Moira Fowley-Doyle;   One of Us is Lying,  by Karen M. McManus; One of Us is Next,   by Karen M. McManus;  One of Us is Back,  By Karen M. McManus;   A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, by Holly Jackson;  Good Girl, Bad Blood,  by Holly Jackson;  As Good as Dead, by Holly Jackson;  I Must Betray You, by Ruta Sepetys;  Salt to the Sea,  by Ruta Sepetys;  The Fountains of Silence, by Ruta Sepetys;  Between Shades of Gray, by Ruta Sepetys.    We are joined by a special guest, Sydney, an avid YA reader.To learn more about the books or to purchase - click below!https://bookshop.org/shop/youvegottoreadthisVisit us on our Instagram Page - Click below!https://www.instagram.com/youvegottoreadthispodcast/Visit us on our Facebook Page - Click below!https://www.facebook.com/Youve-Got-to-Read-This-100997165428924Please note - we receive a percentage of each purchase you make on our Bookshop page that goes to support the production of our podcast.

Never before have so many excellent films, docuseries, and TV shows been produced about many important topics…historical events, political upheaval, stories of courage and personal triumph, true crime, and of course…athletes and artists. To learn more about this golden age of documentary filmmaking, Yasi and Steven talk to award-winning filmmaker Marius Markevicius. His new film that just debuted at the Austin Film Festival is “Thug Rose”, about famed UFC straw-weight champion Rose Namajunas. Her career is legendary, and Marius goes behind the scenes to capture her training, fighting, and performing…classical music on piano. Marius also talks about his 2012 Sundance award-winning documentary “The Other Dream Team”, focusing on the Lithuanian Olympic Bronze-medal winning basketball team in 1992, whose story of perseverance and success amid political strife in a war-torn country fighting for its own independence would have been the main story that year, had the NBA not sent their own Dream Team to Barcelona. To see the trailer for "Thug Rose", go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEKwzbxDb80For information on Marius' film career, go to https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2101256/Biography:Marius Markevicius is an award-winning filmmaker and founder of Sorrento Productions based in Santa Monica, CA.In 2022, Marius completed “THUG ROSE”, the feature length documentary about Rose Namajunas, a two-time mixed martial arts world champion fighter who is an advocate for mental wellness and also a classical pianist. "THUG ROSE" will be premiering at the Austin Film Festival October 30, 2022 and will be released on UFC's Fight Pass network on November 9th, 2022He is currently producing a documentary film “THE WIFE OF”, about the Women of the Belarus independence movement featuring opposition leader Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya.In 2018, Marius directed and produced "ASHES IN THE SNOW”, the film adaptation of the New York Times best-selling novel “Between Shades of Gray”. The film stars Gotham Award winning actress Bel Powley (Diary of a Teenage Girl) and Martin Wallstrom (Golden Globe winning TV series Mr. Robot).Marius also directed, produced & wrote the documentary feature film “THE OTHER DREAM TEAM,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The film was distributed internationally by Lionsgate and Disney and was nominated for Best Documentary of the Year by the Producers Guild of America (PGA).He was a producer and raised financing for the 2016 feature film “1 Night” starring Kyle Allen (Westside Story) which premiered at the Austin Film Festival and was distributed by Level Films.Marius was a co-producer on "LIKE CRAZY," the 2011 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize-winning film starring Felicity Jones (Academy Award Nominee) and Jennifer Lawrence (Academy Award Winner). The film was purchased and distributed by Paramount Pictures.In 2010, Marius served as Associate Producer on "THE WAY BACK," a feature film from Academy Award-nominated director Peter Weir starring Ed Harris, and Colin Farrell.Marius attended the University of California Los Angeles for graduate studies, where he received a Master's Degree in fine arts (MFA) from the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.

In Episode 86 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent atmospheric winter reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, shelf additions, and have book talk about seasonal reading & TBR organization.**If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon!  We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What's in the Mailbag, + Criminally Booked! Plus, we host fun Zoom events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Book Talk Book Club, a private Facebook group & a lively DISCORD where you can interact with other patrons all for just $5 a month!Check out our Merchandise Shop!Book Talk, etc Reading Challenge on The Storygraph & Instagram Loving Lately 6:28 Book Riot The Podcast (Dec 18th ep) 9:09 Message of the Day from 1000+ Little Things Happy Successful People Do Differently | Marc & Angel Chernoff Latest Reads 13:17 Before I Let Go | Kennedy Ryan (T) Reel | Kennedy Ryan 18:14 Road Ends | Mary Lawson (R) A Town Called Solace | Mary Lawson 24:41 Book Talk 25:12 Life's a Pearl Blog 36:30 Into Thin Air | Jon Krakauer (T)

Join Alyssa and Melissa as they discuss their favorite (and not so favorite) books, movies, and shows! Titles: She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb, Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan, Baby-Sitter's Club by Ann Martin, Birdcage, The Crown, The Southern Vampire Mysteries by Charlaine Harris, Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeny, Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeny, JD Robb novels, Public Secrets by Nora Roberts, self-help, true crime, Adnan's Story by Rabia Chaudry, Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer, cookbooks, We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan Higgins, Pajama Time by Sandra Boynton, Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys, The Selection by Kiera Cass, Twilight by Stephanie Meyer, The Office, The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak, Why Not Me? By Mindy Kaling, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? By Mindy Kaling, The Mindy Project, Never Have I Ever, People I Want to Punch in the Throat by Jenn Mann, The Office: the untold story of the greatest sitcom of the 2000's by Andy Greene and more

Many people have a general idea of what happened on the western front during World War II, but what about the atrocities of the eastern front? Between Shades of Gray...

Ruta Sepetys hadn't known the depths of 1989 Romania, the maniacal dynasty of dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu and the brave young Romanians who fought for their freedom. Being the daughter of a victim of communism, Ruta thought she knew about post-war communist systems and their history. On tour in Romania with her publisher promoting her first novel Between Shades of Gray Ruta had a rude awakening. Their translator was searching for listening devices.  She was checking the ashtray on the outside table they were sitting at in case the ‘blue-eyed boys' were listening. That's when Ruta learned about the more than 20 million Romanians who had suffered during Ceaușescu's evil regime. 

This month we discuss Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah (Marie’s pick). Listen in to hear us chat about the strong friendships, the journey of the characters over time, the love triangle, and more. We  also share some criticisms of the book. This month’s genre was Lee’s pick: friendship-themed books.Make sure to listen all the way through to find out next episode’s genre and book pick - read along with us this month and join us next episode for our discussion!*This episode was recorded in October 2020.------------------Check out these books mentioned on the show!JO - The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah; The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin; The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson; The Year of the Witching by Alexis HendersonLEE - The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware; Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell; Then She Was Gone by Lisa JewellLOREN - The Killing Moon by N.K. Jemisin; The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware; The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell; A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena; The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware; The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides; The Whisper Man by Alex North LYNN - Am I Overthinking This? By Michelle Rial; Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys; The Breakdown by B.A. Paris; Behind Closed Doors by B.A. ParisMARIE - The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins; Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn; Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo; The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate; Third Grade Angels by Jerry Spinelli; White is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi; The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn; Sharp Objects by Gillian FlynnPrevious Drink A Book book club picks:The Color Purple by Alice Walker19 Minutes by Jodi PicoultThe Giver of Stars by Jojo MoyesBlack Boy White School by Brian F. WalkerAn Unwanted Guest by Shari LapenaWonder by R.J. Palacio------------------We want to connect with you! Email us at drinkabookpod@gmail.com, follow us on instagram @drinkabookpod, and visit our website at: https://drinkabookpod.buzzsprout.com/------------------Our episodes are created, written, and edited by us: Jo, Lee, Loren, Lynn, and Marie.Our music is by Stephanie Trivison.Our episodes are produced by our very own Loren, who also designed our logo.Cheers!

First Draft Episode #296: David Arnold David Arnold is the New York Times bestselling author of Mosquitoland, Kids of Appetite, and The Strange Fascinations of Noah Hypnotik, talks about his latest genre-bending YA sci-fi, The Electric Kingdom, out now! This episode is brought to you by Freedom, the easy-to-use app that blocks distracting apps and websites, letting you get into deep work flow. Use offer code FIRSTDRAFT for 40% off a yearly or forever plan. And by We Are the Fire, the YA fantasy by debut author Sam Taylor, out from Swoon Reads now! Links to Topics Mentioned In This Episode: The Hardy Boys by Franklin W. Dixon Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkein LOST (TV show) X-Files (TV show) Sphere by Michael Crichton Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Courtney C. Stevens, author of Faking Normal, Dress Codes for Small Towns, and more. Listen to her First Draft interview here. Ruta Sepetys, #1 New York Times bestselling and Carnegie-winning author of Between Shades of Gray, Out of the Easy, and Salt to the Sea. She talked about her newest novel, Fountains of Silence, in a recent First Draft interview. Hootie and the Blowfish (band) Alanis Morissette (musician) Elliott Smith (musician) Switched on Pop, a podcast about the making and meaning of popular music hosted by musicologist Nate Sloan and songwriter Charlie Harding and produced by Vulture “The Culture Warped Pop, For Good,” by Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding in The New York Times Director and screenwriter Michel Gondry Arrival (movie) Eric Heisserer (screenwriter of Arrival) Ted Chiang, author of short story collections including Exhalation and Stories of Your Life and Others, which includes Story of Your Life, the basis for the film Arrival Jóhann Jóhannsson (score for Arrival) Hildur Guonadóttir (musician) Slow Meadow (band)

Here's the trailer for our new podcast All Day YA! We are so excited to be releasing this and can't wait to keep going. The books we mentioned in today's episode are The Guinevere Deception by Kiersten White, The Camelot Betrayal by Kiersten White, A Sky Painted Gold by Laura Wood, and Salt To The Sea by Ruta Sepetys. We also mentioned Ruta Sepetys' book called Between Shades or Grey and the movie based off of it is called Ashes in the Snow. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoy recording this, and thank you so much for listening.

In our first ever full-length episode, we reminisce about how our book club started and we discuss this month’s book pick, The Alice Network by Kate Quinn (Jo and Lee’s pick). This month’s genre was Lynn’s pick: historical fiction, subcategory World War II. Make sure to listen all the way through to find out next episode’s genre and book pick - read along with us and join us next episode for our discussion!Check out these books mentioned on the show! Previous Drink A Book book club picks: Lilac Girls by Martha Hall KellyPractical Magic by Alice HoffmanThe Winter People by Jennifer McMahonThe Hating Game by Sally ThorneOther books mentioned:JO -The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey; Lock Every Door by Riley SagerLEE - An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena; The Night Sister by Jennifer McMahon; A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena; The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena; Conversion by Katherine Howe (article mentioned from The New York Times)LOREN - A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny; A Fire Sparking by Julianne MacLean; Crooked Kingdom by Leigh BardugoLYNN - Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb; Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys; The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows; The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie (author controversy mentioned from PBS News)MARIE - One Day in December by Josie Silver; All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr; Night by Eli WieselWe want to connect with you! Email us at drinkabookpod@gmail.com, follow us on instagram @drinkabookpod, and visit our website at: https://drinkabookpod.buzzsprout.com/Our episodes are created, written, and edited by us: Jo, Lee, Loren, Lynn, and Marie.Our music is by Stephanie Trivison.Our episodes are produced by our very own Loren, who also designed our logo.Cheers!

We Are YA is going daily to keep you company in these days of social distancing. Join Penguin Teen staffer Felicity for an interview with Ruta Sepetys, author of Between Shades of Gray & The Fountains of Silence.

Between Shades of Gray By Ruta SepetysIt was a knock at the door and everything changed for Lina’s family. The Soviet secret police came and took Lina, her younger brother Jonas and her mother on an epic journey from the country of Lithuania across the vast area of the Soviet Union. Lina’s life becomes about cold and hunger and danger every step of the way. Recommended for grade 8 and up.

In this Unabridged Podcast episode, we are sharing about a favorite topic of ours, seasonal reads. We discuss some favorite reads that revolve around winter in some way, including Fredrik Backman’s Beartown, Eowyn Ivey’s The Snow Child, Ruta Sepetys’s Between Shades of Gray, and George R. R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire series.   Our Recommendations Ashley - Fredrik Backman’s Beartown Neil Gaiman’s American Gods   Sara - Megan Collins’s The Winter Sister Eowyn Ivey’s The Snow Child   Jen - Ruta Sepetys’s Between Shades of Gray George R. R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire series   Other Mentions Ruta Sepetys's Salt to the Sea American Gods - the TV series The 100 - the TV series Game of Thrones series Modern Mrs. Darcy - Anne Bogel's blog What Should I Read Next - Anne Bogel's podcast   Give Me One - Favorite Cold Weather Activity or Drink Ashley - sledding and hot chocolate Sara - visiting a local vineyard Jen - making snow cream   Interested in what else we're reading? Check out our Featured Books page.   Want to support Unabridged? Check out our Merch Store! Become a patron on Patreon.​ Follow us @unabridgedpod on Instagram. Like and follow our Facebook Page. Follow us @unabridgedpod on Twitter. Subscribe to our podcast and rate us on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher. Check us out on Podbean.

Internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author Ruta Sepetys is renowned for writing novels that uncover hidden histories, and for giving a voice to the voiceless. THE FOUNTAINS OF SILENCE is set in Madrid, during the summer of 1957, and told in alternating voices, this riveting novel sheds light on the hidden and all-but-forgotten tragedies of Franco-era Spain to deliver a gripping exploration of identity, dignity, and the debilitating repercussions of war. The Fountains of Silence tells the story of Daniel Matheson, a Dallas high society teen who joins his parents on a summer trip to Madrid as part of his father's oil business expansion. He arrives, hoping to connect with the country of his mother's birth. But spending time in Madrid brings more than just family bonding, as Daniel begins to discover an incredibly dark side of the sunny Spanish city. Photography--and fate--introduce him to Ana, whose family's interweaving obstacles reveal the lingering grasp of the Spanish Civil War--as well as chilling definitions of fortune and fear. Daniel's photographs leave him with uncomfortable questions. While his father conducts business with Franco, Daniel gets to know the people that El Caudillo's oppression is hurting the most and makes it his mission to bring to light the atrocities the world has ignored. Ruta Sepetys (www.rutasepetys.com) is an internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction. Her debut novel, Between Shades of Gray, was hailed as “superlative” (New York Times Book Review) and “an engrossing and poignant story of the fortitude of the human spirit” (Associated Press). The Washington Post declared, “Few books are beautifully written, fewer still are important; this novel is both.” Her most recent novel Salt to the Sea appeared on multiple Best Book of the Year lists. The Wall Street Journal called it “Superlative…Masterfully crafted.” The New York Times Book Review raved, “Once again, Ruta Sepetys acts as champion of the interstitial people so often ignored—whole populations lost in the cracks of history.” Sepetys is considered a "crossover" novelist as her books are read by both teens and adults worldwide. Her novels are published in over sixty countries and forty languages. Her books have won or been shortlisted for over forty book prizes, and are included on over sixty state award lists. Between Shades of Gray was adapted into the film Ashes in the Snow, and her other novels are currently in development for TV and film. Winner of the Carnegie Medal, Ruta is passionate about the power of history and literature to foster global awareness and connectivity. She has presented to NATO, European Parliament, the United States Capitol, and embassies --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steve-richards/support

First Draft Episode #217: Ruta Sepetys Ruta Sepetys, #1 New York Times bestselling and Carnegie-winning author of Between Shades of Gray, Out of the Easy, and Salt to the Sea, talks about her newest novel, Fountains of Silence. This episode was brought to you by Freedom — upgrade to Premium and use code FIRSTDRAFT for 40% off a yearly or Forever plan! Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode I was watching Goodfellas, and not having a great time, until I got sidetracked by reading all about the Lufthansa heist, which is fascinating! One of Ruta’s first jobs in L.A. was as an intern for songwriter Desmond Child. He encouraged Ruta to start her own business managing musicians. Ruta’s op-ed for NPR about when her book Between Shades of Gray came out at the same time as E.L. James’s 50 Shades of Grey, and many readers purchased the wrong title The Pact of Forgetting, enacted in 1975, in which Spain vowed to forget the past as it transitioned from a dictatorship to democracy. General Francisco Franco built Valley of the Fallen as a memorial to those who died in the Spanish Civil War, and he was buried there. Spain has exhumed and relocated his body. Hear Ruta talk in depth about her interview style with Yin Chang on 88 Cups of Tea I want to hear from you! Have a question about writing or creativity for Sarah Enni or her guests to answer? To leave a voicemail, call (818) 533-1998. You can also email the podcast at firstdraftwithsarahenni@gmail.com.  Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; Linda Holmes, author and host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast; Jonny Sun, internet superstar, illustrator of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Gmorning, Gnight! and author and illustrator of Everyone’s an Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too;  Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free! Rate, Review, and Recommend How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Please share this episode on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or via carrier pigeon (maybe try a text or e-mail, come to think of it). Just click the Share button at the bottom of this post! Thanks again!

Today special guest is the internationally bestselling author Ruta Sepetys. In novels like Between Shades of Gray and Salt to the Sea, Sepetys has given readers glimpses into turning points of 20th century history through the experiences of characters set right in the midst of these gripping real-world dramas. She's told the stories of Lithuanians sent to Siberian camps by the Soviet regime and refugees fleeing the devastation of the second world war — all via intricately constructed tales of individuals who have everything at stake. Her new novel The Fountains of Silence takes readers to 1950s Spain under the rule of Franco's authoritarian regime; when 18 year old American Daniel Matheson arrives in Madrid, his hope is to capture its beauty with his camera — but his growing connection to a young woman named Ana reveals the struggles that her family faces under the dictatorship, and forces Daniel to make some very hard choices. It's our B&N YA Book Club selection for November and so we were thrilled to get a chance to talk with the author about her obsessions, how she finds her ideas — and the extras she's included inside the B&N Exclusive Edition of The Fountains of Silence.

Fall is the biggest season for publishing, and there are so many great books to choose from this year! Ann and Halle discuss what they're excited to read as the weather cools down, and they end with what they're reading this week. (Apologies for Ann's audio quality - sometimes things don't go right and you don't find out until you're editing!) Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Ingram Content GroupThe Testaments by Margaret Atwood Ann's picks: The Glass Woman by Caroline Lea (releases September 3)- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë- Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates (releases September 24)- Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates- The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead Violet by Scott Thomas (releases September 24) The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith (releases October 1)- A Novel from Hell's Library series by A.J. Hackwith How We Fight For Our Lives by Saeed Jones (releases October 8)- Saeed Jones books- Roxane Gay books Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo (releases October 8)- Shadow and Bone trilogy by Leigh Bardugo- Six of Crows duology by Leigh Bardugo- Nikolai duology by Leigh Bardugo White Elephant by Trish Harnetiaux (releases October 29)- Clue (film)- Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty The Witches are Coming by Lindy West (releases November 5)- Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman by Lindy West- Shrill (TV)   Halle's picks: The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott (releases September 3)- Hello Sunshine - Reese's book club- Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak- Boris Pasternak books- John le Carré books Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory (releases October 1)- The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory- The Wedding Date series by Jasmine Guillory- The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys (releases October 1)- Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys- Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys- Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts by Kate Racculia (releases October 8)- The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson (releases October 29)- The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson- The Family Fang (film) Ordinary Girls by Jaquira Díaz (releases October 29)- Educated by Tara Westover- The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls- Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert (releases November 5) The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern (releases November 5)- The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern What We're Reading This Week: Ann: The Summer List by Amy Mason Doan- "Fade into You" (song by Mazzy Star) Halle: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (releases September 24)- Ann Patchett books- Parnassus Books

Kaytee and Meredith are back in your earbuds with strong opinions and bookish concoctions! You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each host, and we are TEASES this week. We both have books that we cannot wait to talk about… but we’re not telling you what they are! Next, we’ll remind you about our Bookshelf Thomasville coupon code for you: CURRENTLYLOVING will get you 10% off from our friends over there through the month of August! You’ve got just a few days left before this code expires, so get on it! Moving forward, we discuss our current reads for the week. We are mostly GLOWING about our books this week, and we have lots of words about each of them. We’ve got an update for you on our Slow But Steady reads as well, and we’ve loved having you chime in for what you’re reading for this challenge. Today, we’re also rethinking what Slow But Steady means in terms of content. For our deep dive, we are discussing book clubs. All the different kinds of book clubs there are. How we feel about them personally. What we enjoy about the idea of book clubs. And some other weird tangents. What are your thoughts on book clubs? Finally, this week, we finish the episode by Bellying Up to the Book Bar! Our drinking buddy this week is Angie Dawson, and we have LOTS of titles to throw her way. The show notes for this episode are bananas, friends. B-A-N-A-N-A-S. As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  . . . . . 5:39 - Save Me The Plums by Ruth Reichl 5:56 - Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl 9:50 - The Jane Austen Project by Kathleen Flynn 10:02 - Want to get in on the Patron action? Patreon! 15:04 - The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna by Juliet Grames 20:34 - The Whisper Network by Chandler Baker 20:39 - Reese Witherspoon Book Club 24:18 - The Bookshop on the Shore by Jenny Colgan 24:36 - The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan 29:35 - Lock Every Door by Riley Sager 29:44 - Final Girls by Riley Sager 34:29 - Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry 35:03 - North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell 35:16 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 36:04 - The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt 36:05 - The Stand by Stephen King 36:20 - 11/22/63 by Stephen King 36:27 - War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells 36:49 - The Complete Stories of Flannery O’Connor 37:32 - Les Miserables by Victor Hugo 37:36 - War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy 37:42 - Stamped From the Beginning: A Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibraham Kendi 38:33 - Middlemarch by George Eliot 38:36 - The Fiery Cross (Outlander #5) by Diana Gabaldon 40:35 - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot 43:13 - Silent Book Club 45:04 - Episode 14 with Amy Allen Clark 45:48 - Have opinions about a CR buddy read? Join the Patreon 47:19 - Us Against You by Fredrick Backman 47:33 - Red Rising by Pierce Brown 47:37 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 47:39 - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 47:46 - Twilight by Stephanie Meyer 47:58 - Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys 48:08 - Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys 48:10 - Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah 48:23 - The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan 48:24 - The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang 48:25 - The Bride Test by Helen Hoang 48:26 - The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren 48:27 - Joshilyn Jackson Books 48:38 - The Line That Held Us by David Joy 48:39 - The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir 48:41 - A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams 48:46 - We Were Liars by E. Lockhart 49:02 - Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert 49:03 - Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 49:05 - The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger 49:37 -This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel 50:19 - A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman 50:54 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 51:07 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 51:35 - The Paper Magician (series) by Charlie Holmberg 52:01 - The Jane Austen Project by Kathleen Flynn 52:09 - Scythe by Neal Schusterman 53:00 - The Red Tent by Anita Diamant 53:52 - A Bridge Across the Ocean by Susan Meissner 53:57 - The Girl Who Came Home by Hazel Gaynor 54:05 - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 54:17 - Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly 54:18 - Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly 55:02 - Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston 55:17 - The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai 55:23 - Christina Lauren books 55:37 - Jasmine Guillory books 56:05 - Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson 56:30 - The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare 57:23 - Want some extra Belly Up to the Book Bar? Patreon! *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*  

Ruta Sepetys' historical fiction gives voice to underrepresented history and those who experienced it. We talk about the people and historical times which inspire her, and how to pursue our dreams without the limiting fear of failure. To learn more, visit http://rutasepetys.com/. The TN Library for Accessible Books has Ruta's books available in multiple formats: Between Shades of Gray in large print as LP012437 and in audio as DB074452, Salt to the Sea in large print as LP018242 and in audio as DB083767, and Out of the Easy in audio as DB076108. Call 800-342-3308 to request books, or download them from the BARD website or app.

Ruta Sepetys' historical fiction gives voice to underrepresented history and those who experienced it. We talk about the people and historical times which inspire her, and how to pursue our dreams without the limiting fear of failure. To learn more, visit http://rutasepetys.com/. The TN Library for Accessible Books has Ruta's books available in multiple formats: Between Shades of Gray in large print as LP012437 and in audio as DB074452, Salt to the Sea in large print as LP018242 and in audio as DB083767, and Out of the Easy in audio as DB076108. Call 800-342-3308 to request books, or download them from the BARD website or app.

In the second episode of the All About YA Podcast, Ashley and Mariëlle talk about what YA is exactly, and whether there’s even a universal answer to that question. This episode is sponsored by Jamie Sands. Jamie is a non-binary kiwi who’s always been wondering ‘what if’? They write stories about ghosts, monsters, love, and how the world could be. Jamie grew up in Wellington but now lives in Auckland with a wonderful woman and a round cat. The Suburban Book of the Dead No one expected the last night of the Summer holidays to be deadly. Rain and her best friends Rachel and Jackie head to the carnival. Rain's plan was to chat up Jake, who runs the Ferris Wheel, and maybe get a kiss or two. But then Rachel's killed in mysterious circumstances, and none of them will ever be the same again. When Rachel returns as a ghost insisting Rain find out who killed her and why, she turns to Jake, who knows more than he seems to. In fact, he's encountered weird stuff like ghosts and monsters before. So now she just has to grieve for a friend who she's still talking to, try not to fall deeper in love with Jake, keep her family off her back, decide who to trust, infiltrate the funfair and find Rachel's killer. Piece of cake, right? Thank you so much, Jamie, for supporting the show! To find Jamie and The Suburban Book of the Dead, check out the following links: To purchase The Suburban Book of the Dead: https://www.amazon.com/Suburban-Book-Dead-Jamie-Sands-ebook/dp/B07HPYFXYV/ Website: https://jamiesands.blog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/n1ghtwnng Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiesandsauthor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamiesandsauthor/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Jamiewrites Here are the links to the articles we bring up in this episode: https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2014/jul/31/ya-books-reads-young-adult-teen-new-adult-books https://www.cnn.com/2013/10/15/living/young-adult-fiction-evolution/index.html https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/what-exactly-is-young-adult-literature-a-brief-history For our little test, Mariëlle used the novel we are reading this month for our All About YA bookclub, I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson, and Dream Messiah by Randy L. Scott, both of which are available on Amazon. Ashley picked Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris and Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys During next week’s episode, we’ll interview David W. Wright about the difference between writing young adult and adult fiction. See you then! You can find the All About YA Podcast on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/allaboutYApodcast/), on YouTube All About YA and itunes, spotify, anchor, and anywhere else podcasts can be found. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-shannon/support

In this podcast, we explore how Starr from The Hate U Give, Everett from O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Melinda from Speak, Lina from Between Shades of Gray, and Odysseus from the Odyssey, among others learn vital life lessons that lead them finding their own unique voice.

On this episode of BEHIND THE LENS, we're welcoming another year of Slamdance Film Festival as we take a look at FINDING THE A**HOLE, an entertaining series of short films from writer/director/actor MELISSA STEPHENS which premieres at Slamdance on January 25, with the first three series chapters then released into the universe the same night. Our special live guest, take a listen as we dig deep with Melissa talking about the conception and development of FINDING THE A**HOLE, financing, her growth as a director as she moves through each of the first three short film chapters, casting and collaboration, and more. But before Melissa joins us, we're talking about ASHES IN THE SNOW starring Bel Powley. Adapted from the acclaimed novel "Between Shades of Gray" by RUTA SEPETYS, take a listen to our exclusive prerecorded conversation with Ruta, as she talks in-depth about her journey to write the book and her research and personal connection to the story of 15-year old Lina and her imprisonment in a labor camp under the Stalin regime in 1941. One of the few authors who has raved about an adaptation for the big screen of their fiction or non-fiction work, you'll hear Ruta's excitement as she talks about collaborating with screenwriter Ben Jones and director Marius Markevicius. But perhaps the most moving aspect of our conversation with Ruta are her experiences and the knowledge she gained from Lithuanian survivors of the Baltic genocide and their descendants. A powerful conversation about an oft-overlooked chapter in world history and the creative process in bringing it to light. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

  Today our podcast connects with Ruta Sepetys, author of internationally acclaimed historical fiction novels such as Between Shades of Gray (Philomel Books) and Out of the Easy (Philomel Books), and the recent Carnegie Medal winning novel Salt to the Sea (Philomel Books). Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Manager: Sarah Becker Host: Jon-Barrett Ingels Guest: Ruta Sepetys

Amanda and Jenn discuss Hallmark movie read-alikes, gift recommendations, kids' London reads, and more in this week's episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by Libby and Bookaxe.   Questions 1. Hello Book Riot goddesses! We're getting dangerously close to the holiday season, which is why it hit me I have less than two months to finish the Book Riot reading challenge! I'm doing pretty well overall, but am now left with the really difficult (ie out of my comfort zone) books - and I need your help. I have four books left to tackle: a book about sports, a book published by a micropress, and a book of translated poetry on a theme other than love. I'm a queer, latinx, feminist grad student currently earning my MSc in paleontology and the history of women in science. Normally, I gravitate towards fantasy, scifi, YA, and historical fiction/romance (I'm very much about reading as escapism). When I'm not reading fiction, I love popular science books and history books (especially about non-western countries). Maybe my tastes can meet these book riot prompts somewhere in the middle? Note: I'm bilingual (spanish/english) so books translated from or available in Spanish are also super welcome! --Michelle Barboza-Ramirez   2. I hope it's not too late to ask for recommendations! My mom has asked for books for Christmas but I don't know what to buy her! She likes narrative nonfiction, like The Elephant Whisperer, Unbroken, and The Boys in the Boat. She also likes Jodi Picoult and reads a lot of historical fiction (The Red Tent, All the Light We Cannot See, and News of the World are some of her favorites). She's generally read most of the super buzzy bestsellers of the past few years for her book club, so new, backlist, and/or under-the-radar picks would be awesome! Thanks! --Katie   3.  Hi Amanda and Jenn! We are traveling to London for Christmas with our daughters, ages 13 and almost 11, and I would love it if before we go, they could develop a deeper appreciation for (or at least understanding of) the historical significance of the city than they've gleaned from Harry Potter or schoolbooks. My ideal vision would be to visit some place like the Tower of London or Kensington Palace or the replica of the Globe Theater, they would say, "Oh yeah! I know about that place from my book." I want them to have some reference points other than what I've told them. Both girls are avid readers of YA fiction, and they especially love the fantasy and mystery genres -- Harry Potter, anything Rick Riordan, the Divergent Series, the Flavia de Luce series, and Nnedi Okorafor are just some examples of books/authors they love. My older daughter also branches out to YA literary fiction such as "The Hate You Give" by Angie Thomas and "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys. Can you recommend any YA fiction in which London features prominently? I was wondering if "My Lady Jane" might fit the bill, but I don't really have any ideas beyond that. Any recommendations you can provide would be greatly appreciated. You don't have to worry about making different recommendations for their ages -- they exchange books all the time, and the younger one has the maturity and skills to read what her sister does. Thanks so much for all you do, and keep up the great work! --Courtney   4. Hi Jenn and Amanda, I am writing in to request read-alikes to cheesy Hallmark-esque holiday romance movies. I personally don't celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or any of the religious/commercial holidays of winter but my kryptonite is the seasonal holiday tv entertainment. I especially love when they are set in the past and/or have themes of mistaken/disguised identity or leads that hate each other and then slowly grow to love and respect each other. Some of my favorite series/movies include When Calls the Heart, One Small Hitch, A Christmas Kiss 1 and 2, Snow Bride, While You Were Sleeping, and A Royal Christmas. Bonus points for books available on audio with non-irritating narrators so I can listen during my commute. Thanks so much! --Sel   5. Hello! I have been under a fair amount of stress lately with a job change and the realities of adult-ing which has lead to some trouble sleeping. During these restless nights I have been reading a lot of fiction (which is great) - but I figure I might benefit from using this reading time to read some non-fiction about stress management, mindfulness, or meditation. Are there any well written beginner guides for these subjects (or others) that you would recommend? Thank You! --Ariel   6. Hey Jenn and Amanda I was raised in a very fundamentalist religious environment where homophobia, racism and misogyny were interwoven into the rhetoric and doctrine. I have since broken away from it but still feel an involuntarily discomfort and, at times, lack of understanding when reading about some of these issues. I want to overcome this discomfort of and develop empathy for such topics and am hoping you can recommend me books that will expose me to any or all of these issues. YA or adult, any genre. I do prefer fiction to nonfiction but am open to highly readable nonfiction. Thanks! --Haley   7. I want to share my love of reading with my dad, especially as he is now retired and needs things to do during the long winter months. Unfortunately, I've never had much luck getting him to pick up a book, even when it seems tailored to his interests. The one book I've seen him read and re-read is The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, a slim book of poetry by an 11th century Persian dude. This self-proclaimed non-reader can quote about half the book from memory and likes to weave snippets of it into daily conversation. I suspect he has a soft spot for old poetry and/or philosophy. Can you recommend anything that might have a similar feel to it? Any help is appreciated.   Books Discussed bookriot.com/bookriottop20 Eternal Life by Dara Horn Living With a Wild God by Barbara Ehrenreich The Complete Poems of Anna Akhmatova, translated by Judith Hemschemeyer Poetry collections in translation (not about love!) post The Legend of Pradeep Mathew by Shehan Karunatilaka Border by Kapka Kassabova Please Look After Mom by Kyung-Sook Shin, translated by Chi-Young Kim The Agency series by YS Lee (A Spy In The House #1) Shades of London series by Maureen Johnson (The Name of the Star #1) An Affair Before Christmas by Eloisa James A Mistletoe Affair by Farrah Rochon Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris (rec’d by Rebecca) Start Where You Are by Pema Chodron March by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, Nate Powell Dreadnought by April Daniels Meditations by Marcus Aurelius The Conference of the Birds by Farid ud-Din Attar, illustrated by Peter Sis

She’s a “seeker of lost stories.” During a BookList Reader interview, Ruta Sepetys said, “I want to give voice to those who have never had a chance to tell their story.” Her books are published in over 50 countries and in 36 languages, and read by teens and adults alike. Her latest historical fiction, Salt to the Sea, is a New York Times Bestseller. Told from the character’s point of view, the book follows the struggles of three teenagers who seek refuge during the end of World War II but find tragedy instead. During the live webcast, Ruta Sepetys shares her writing process, insights on research, character development, and telling one’s personal story. She also talks about other her award-winning books Between Shades of Grey and Out of the Easy. In one segment, Stone Middle Schools (FCPS) students packed “virtual suitcases.” Ruta Sepetys also answers questions from students. Originally recorded on 11/2/17

If you’d love to keep 88 Cups of Tea going strong, please consider supporting us through our Patreon membership. We added EARLY ACCESS TO INTERVIEWS for our Super Storyteller patrons in the $8.88 tier. Your kind support at any of our tiers is so helpful. A heartfelt thank you in advance. https://www.patreon.com/88cupsoftea --- We have Ruta Sepetys on 88 Cups of Tea this week! Ruta is a New York Times bestseller and a Carnegie Medal winning crossover author whose critically acclaimed novels are read by both teens and adults. Ruta was awarded The Rockefeller Foundation’s prestigious Bellagio Center writing residency for her historical novel “Salt to the Sea”. The feature film adaptations of “Salt to the Sea” and her debut “Between Shades of Gray” are also on their way to theaters. In our conversation, we talk about the real-life details that inspired “Salt to the Sea” and Ruta’s emotional process while writing the novel. We walk through a massive deep-dive of her research process, and she shares tips on interviewing techniques along with advice on how to respectfully approach people to interview for your own novels. For our craft-focused listeners, you’re going to love our discussion about writing from multiple POVs and how to master each voice. Along that same topic, Ruta shares why it’s important for listeners to not shy away from writing dark and emotional POVs. We also touch on how she writes emotionally challenging characters. Further into our conversation, we cover the role of rejection and how failure helps to set us up for future success, and how admitting your fears can help you move beyond them. Say 'Hi' to Ruta on Twitter and check out the books/resources mentioned in her episode by clicking here! Happy listening! Xo, Yin PS. Do you know anyone who would love our conversation? Please share this episode to help spread the word! --- If you enjoyed this episode, I’d really love your support in growing our community by subscribing to us on iTunes, and leaving a rating and review. These specific steps help to increase our visibility on iTunes which really helps new listeners discover us. A huge heartfelt thank you for your time and support! You can click here to go directly to our iTunes page! --- Meet fellow members in our community and check in about your WIP, and join in on other bookish talks and 88 Cups of Tea related things! You can really feel the love and support in our Facebook community. You also get the opportunity to submit your questions for upcoming guests on the show. Click here to join our private Facebook group! IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to have a clear profile picture of yourself. If not, send over links to either your Twitter or Instagram. And also fill out the 3 questions that pop up as soon as you join. To protect our group's safe space, these steps help us weed out any spam/fake profiles/creepers. Can't wait to meet you! --- Our website went through MAJOR changes. Check out our virtual headquarters by clicking here! --- Warm welcome to our new listeners, be sure to check out our archive of episodes by clicking here!

Recording Date: July 11, 2017 Episode Summary: Today's teen books are more than broken hearts and vampires. Two of our librarians discuss what teen books have to offer readers of all ages.  Guests: Tina Rawhouser, Manager of our Potomac branch, and Annie Seiler, librarian at Marilyn Praisner.  MCPL Resources and Services Mentioned During this Episode: Teen Reading Lists: MCPL offers suggested readings lists by topic/genre for teens. Includes action/adventure, humor, mystery, and more. MCPL also offers reading lists by age, for middle schoolers and high schoolers.  Teensite: This portion of our website just for teens offers reading suggestions, library events for teens, college admissions info, and more.  What Do I Check Out Next?: Use our online form to tell us what you like to read. We'll e-mail you a list of 3-5 books that our readers' advisory experts have chosen for you.  Books and Authors Mentioned During this Episode: Leigh Bardugo: One of Annie's favorite authors. Bardugo's teen fantasy books include the Grisha triology, about a teenage orphan who harnesses an unexpected power. The first book in the series is Shadow and Bone.  Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys: It's 1941, and 15 year old Lithuanian girl Lina and her family are sent to Siberia, where she secretly documents their struggle to survive. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak: Liesel, a young German girl, boosts the spirits of her neighbors and the Jewish man her family is hiding from the Nazis with her storytelling and recitation of books she's stolen. This book was made into a film. Orson Scott Card: Bestselling author of Ender's Game, Ender's Shadow, and many other science fiction and fantasy books.  Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman: One of Tina Rawhouser's favorite books, Challenger Deep is the story of Caden Bosch, whose descent into schizophrenia splits his world into one of a high school student and the other of a sea captain on his way to Challenger Deep, the ocean's deepest trench.    The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas: Starr Carter lives in two worlds, her poor neighborhood and the fancy prep school she attends. Those worlds collide when she witnesses the fatal shooting of her best friend at the hands of a police officer. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien: The classic fantasy tale of a small, reluctant traveler who is pressured to join a group of dwarfs on a quest to retrieve their treasure from a dragon.  Little Women by Louisa May Alcott: Recounts the joys and sorrows of the 4 March sisters as they grow up in the latter half of the 19th century.  The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien: The epic trilogy recounting the quest of Frodo Baggins and his companions to destroy the One Ring before its creator retrieves it and conquers Middle Earth. The books in this series are The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King.  Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold: 14 year old Susie Salmon watches from heaven as her family adjusts to the tragedy of her disappearance and death.  The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer: One of Tina Rawhouser's favorites, the Lunar Chronicles is a sci fi series reinterpreting Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and other fairy tales. The story is set in a future of moon colonies, androids, and cyborgs.  Sarah J. Maas: Author of the Throne of Glass series, a retelling of Cinderella, and A Court of Thorns and Roses series, a retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Librarian Annie Seiler likes these books for their strong female characters. Nimona by Noelle Stevenson: A favorite of Librarian Annie Seiler, this graphic novel recounts the adventures of Nimona, the sidekick to supervillain Lord Blackheart, who's attempting to unmask the evil deeds of the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline: Living in a bleak near future, Wade Watts dreams of finding the 3 keys supposedly hidden in the virtual reality world OASIS. Rumor has it that whoever finds all 3 will inherit a fortune.  Sabaa Tahir: Teen fiction writer best known for the novel An Ember in the Ashes.   Salt to the Sea: A historical fiction novel about a group refugees in East Prussia seeking to flee the final ravages of World War II.  The Selection by Kiera Cass: First book in a series about a competition to win the prince's hand and become a princess.  Sweet Valley High: Book series about the lives of identical twins, Jessica and Elizabeth, and their experiences at Sweet Valley High School.  This Is Our Story: Five boys go hunting, only four return. The boys say it was an accident, but suspicions mount.  Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett. A young witch joins a group of 6 inch tall blue men to rescue her baby brother and save Fairyland. 

If you're looking for fast-paced thrillers with well-rounded characters and plenty of chills, look no further. Peg Brantley delivers. We talk about the inspiration for Red Tide; culture and vulnerable populations in The Missings; her most recent novel, The Sacrifice; and what she admires about her characters.  Also, she gives a shout-out to two books: - A debut cozy getting great buzz, Cynthia Kuhn's The Semester of Our Discontent, and - A WWII novel, Between Shades of Gray, by Ruta Sepetys.  Her next novel, Trafficked, is due out this fall. It centers on human trafficking -- the same topic I discussed when chatting with Désirée Zamorano, author of Human Cargo, if you'd like to check out our conversation. Don't forget, if you want a chance to win April's bundle of books -- thriller All In (signed by author Lisa Klink), noir Dead Soon Enough by Steph Cha; and cozy The Diva Steals a Chocolate Kiss by Krista Davis, along with a $10 Amazon gift card, sign up for the monthly newsletter in the boxes on the right. If you'd rather read than listen, here's the transcript. Enjoy! Peg Brantley Transcript Welcome to Destination Mystery, a podcast for readers who love a good mystery. My guest today is thriller writer Peg Brantley. It’s no accident Peg Brantley’s thrillers feel so terrifyingly real. She immerses herself in research, interviewing crime scene investigators, FBI agents, and human trafficking experts, and studying topics as diverse as arson dogs and Santeria. She’s gone through the citizen’s police academy and obtained her concealed carry permit, all in an attempt to bring realism to her stories. Her third novel, The Sacrifice, was a finalist for two Colorado literary awards. She’s currently working on her fourth novel, the second in the Mex Anderson series. Laura Brennan: Peg, thank you so much for joining me. Peg Brantley: Thank you for asking me. LB: Tell me a little bit about yourself. How did you get started writing? PB: My bonus son had a heart attack when he was 40, no 39 years old, and we moved him home with us. And I lost track of everything else that was going on in my life. I was paying attention to him. And after about a year and a half of that I decided, you know I've always wanted to write a book, and I'm home all day. Why not? So it was out of his tragedy, family tragedy, that got my heart where it needed to be. LB: Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry to hear that. PB: He's doing well now, by the way. LB: That is, that was the question. So your son came home and you had to take care of him and you ended up writing as something for yourself, within that. PB: Yeah. LB: You know, I find that really interesting because family relationships are such a big part of all of your novels. Are you close your family in general? PB: Yes. Yeah, I really am. You know, I was estranged from my mom for a number of years but thankfully before she died we were able to reconnect and take care of everything. I just think that part of who makes each one of us who we are, are the family dynamics and the relationships that we have with other people. And I try to have my characters be at least a little well-rounded where those are concerned. LB: Family dynamics and family secrets play a big role. So I'm not gonna pry into your family secrets. Tell me about the inspiration for Red Tide. PB: I read an article about a man who died in prison. And he left behind a photograph. And the question was, why this photograph? It wasn't person, it wasn't a place, it wasn’t an event -- well, it was a place. It was a field, just a field with trees around it. But he kept that photograph. And people said, well, there can’t be any special reason for him keeping that photograph. And I thought, well, what if there was a special reason? And it turns out that that is the dumping ground for bodies. LB: Is that what led you, then, to your heroine's job as a body retrieval specialist?

In today's bumper Bonus July Episode, we have three amazing interviews!Bianca first chats with bestselling and award-winning author, Ann Patchett, about her latest novel, Tom Lake. During the show, the two discuss how and why Ann wrote past and present as 'bleeding into one narrative' in her latest novel; when to show vs when to tell backstory; testing different ways of beginning a story before settling on the best place to start; breaking the writing rule of starting with a character desperately wanting something; causality and reflecting real life accurately; using specificity to intrigue the reader; and planting curiosity seeds at the right time and place.After which, Tina and Renee of Book Talk, etc. podcast, join Bianca to talk about books they love and what they found to be so compelling about them. During the episode, they discuss Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys; Thirst for Salt by Madelaine Lucas; Boys in the Valley by Philip Fracassi; The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton; Miracle Creek by Angie Kim; and Those Who Wish Me Dead by Michael Koryta.Finally, Ramona Ausubel joins Bianca to talk about her latest novel, The Last Animal. They also discuss story inspiration; the emotional truth of a story; plausibility and suspending disbelief; the personal universal element; intentionally choosing POV; writing a teenage protagonist for an adult novel; the relationship between a writer and their work; the evolution of a project, using Fortunately/Unfortunately for story structure; and how to avoid info dumps when trying to convey very technical information.Find us on our socials:Find us on our socials:Twitter: @TSNOTYAW @BiancaM_author @carlywatters @ceciliaclyraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_shit_about_writing/ https://www.instagram.com/biancamarais_author/ https://www.instagram.com/carlywatters/ https://www.instagram.com/cece_lyra_agent/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSNOTYAWWebsites: www.theshitaboutwriting.com, www.biancamarais.com, www.carlywatters.com and www.cecilialyra.com Bookshop.org affiliate page: https://bookshop.org/shop/theshitnoonetellsyouaboutwritingMore information about Ann can be found at http://www.annpatchett.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/parnassusbooks/More information about Book Talk, etc. can be found at booktalkpodcast.com. They're also on Instagram @booktalketc, Twitter @booktalketc, and Facebook @booktalketc.More information about Ramona can be found at www.ramonaausubel.com. She's on Twitter @ramona_ausubel and Facebook @ramonaausubelauthor.Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code tsnotyaw50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands