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La Nave Invisible
3x08 El de las heroínas de fantasía

La Nave Invisible

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 90:47


En este programa, Vanesa Figal visita La Nave para charlar de su obra y compartir con nosotras una tertulia sobre heroínas de fantasía. Hablamos de nuestras obras y heroínas favoritas y sobre todo, aumentar nuestra pila de pendientes. Obras mencionadas durante la tertulia: Vencer al dragón de Barbara Hambly, La ladrona de tomates de Ursula Vernon, La rueca resquebajada de Alix E. Harrow, La tumba sellada de Tasmyn Muir, Tarantella de Enerio Dima, la obra de Andrea Prieto, la obra de Catriona Ward, Manual de panadería mágica para usar en caso de ataque y la saga de los paladines de T. Kingfisher, La canción de Penélope de Claire North, Fullmetal Alchemist de Hiromu Arakawa, Yona la princesa del amanecer de Mizuho Kusanagi, Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan) con guion de G. Willow Wilson, Atelier of Witch Hat de Kamome Shirahama, Tragones y mazmorras de Ryōko Kui, Frieren de Kanehito Yamada, La tierra yerma de Carla Berrocal, Cosmos y Waterfall de Cris G. Represa, Tigress Queen de Allison Shaw, Wyonan Earp, Agentes de SHIELD, WandaVision, Agatha All Along y Witchy Life Story. Participan: Laura Morán, Darkor y Vanesa Figal como invitada especial.

Scarred for Life
Catriona Ward

Scarred for Life

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 54:09


Our guest this week is the horror author Catriona Ward. Catriona has been writing in the world of horror fiction for the past decade, becoming the first woman to be a 3-time winner of the August Derleth Award for Best Horror Novel, at the British Fantasy Awards. She also won the Shirley Jackson Award for best novel in 2018, along with a ton of other awards and nominations, including The Times Breakthrough Award for Literature at the 2022 Sky Arts Awards. Stephen King called her 2022 Novel Sundial ‘authentically terrifying' and her 2021 novel The Last House on Needless Street was named by Esquire Magazine as one of the top 25 best horror novels of all time. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ For enquiries, email - dane@lockitin.studio Send us a voice note on WhatsApp - 07457 404 279 Follow us on YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@ScarredForLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Production Company - ⁠⁠⁠Lock It In Studio⁠⁠⁠ Andy Bush - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Castle of Horror Podcast
Castle Talk: C. J. Dotson, author of the new book THESE FAMILIAR WALLS

Castle of Horror Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 28:07 Transcription Available


Tonight we're chatting with C. J. Dotson, author of the new book THESE FAMILIAR WALLS, out from St. Martin's Press in April. THESE FAMILAR WALLS is a suburban horror novel about a woman who inherits her childhood home after her parents are murdered there, only to find it haunted by past trauma and a menacing presence, forcing her to confront dark secrets from her youth, including a troubled friendship and a mysterious fire. The story uses a dual timeline, flashing back to 1998 and forward to 2020, and is described as a chilling, twist-filled tale perfect for fans of authors like T. Kingfisher and Catriona Ward.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support.

Book Squad Goals
Othersode #117: Kids are Morons / Stand by Me with Catriona Ward

Book Squad Goals

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 115:56 Transcription Available


You guys want to see a dead body? Well we're not going to show you one, but we ARE going to talk about Stand by Me (1986) with one of our favorite authors, Catriona Ward! We talk about our personal experiences with the film, which characters we'd be (à la Sex and the City), nostalgia, grief, and the adults in the movie. Then we get into a totally spoiler-free interview with Catriona about her newest novel, Nowhere Burning. After that we shamelessly make her promise to come back for future episodes because we love her, duh. Read along with us for our next Bookpisode on George Falls Through Time by Ryan Collett on April 14! Then get ready to be a hater with us when we cover Freida McFadden's The Boyfriend on April 28. TOC:30 – WELCOME CATRIONA! AAAH!14:00 – Movie intro15:19 – What was your previous experience with the film? Did anything change watching it again28:13 – Who do you relate to most?46:45 – Nostalgia51:28 – Adults in the movie1:08:35 – Nowhere Burning Interview with Catriona Ward!1:50:00 – What's up next??

The Perks Of Being A Book Lover Podcast
S14:Ep275 - Books with Betsy Podcast with Guest Betsy Tomszak + "Characters in Disguise" Book Recs - 3/18/26

The Perks Of Being A Book Lover Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 73:10


Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. You can find Books with Betsy at https://www.bookswithbetsy.com/ and on IG at @books_with_betsy   This week, we chat with Chicago resident Betsy Tomszak who by day is a kindergarten teacher who reads lots and lots of picture books. After school hours, though, she is a reader of all kinds of other genres and the host of the podcast Books with Betsy. She was kind enough to invite us to be guests last summer, and we're finally able to return the favor so she can tell our listeners all about her show. We get the nitty gritty about why she started the podcast and why she wanted to talk to regular readers.    Our book recommendation segment of the show this week is about characters in disguise. Sometimes a disguise is just to mask one's appearance, but in other situations it is not only a physical disguise but an assumption of an entirely different personality and back story. We offer you historical fiction novels set in Napoleonic France and Nazi Germany, a Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, a novel based on a medieval legend, a National Book Award winner, and a memoir.   Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy 2- My Father's Paradise: A Son's Search for his Jewish Past in Kurdish Iraq by Ariel Sabar  3- Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë 4- Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed by Lori Gottlieb 5- Say Hello to My Little Friend by Jennine Capo Crucet  6- So You Wanna Be On Top? by Sarah Hartshorne  7- Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica  8- I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Hartman  9- Rules of Civility by Amor Towles  10- A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles  11- Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver  12- Summerdale by David Jay Collins  13- The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai  14- The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy  15- The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley  16- Sundial by Catriona Ward  17- A Five Start Read recommended by Fellow Book Lover Jeanine Neale @jeans_stacked_shelf - Nobody Knows You are Here by Bryn Greenwood  18- The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas  19- Master Slave, Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom by Ilyoon Woo  20- Journey to Munich by Jacqueline Winspear  21- Pope Joan: A Novel by Donna Woolfolk Cross  22- Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise by Ruth Reichl  23- The Good Lord Bird by James McBride    Media mentioned:   1- Wuthering Heights (2026) 2- Shrinking (Apple +, 2023 - present) 3- The Good Lord Bird (2020) 4- Jateska Cultural Center - https://jasteka.org 5- Artwork by Vian Sora - -https://jasteka.org/abcs-events 6- Run and Read Chicago - https://www.readandrunchicago.com  

Book Squad Goals
BSG #117: Egg Mentioned / Swallows by Natsuo Kirino

Book Squad Goals

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 86:54 Transcription Available


We've got a dozen reasons you should listen to this episode, and all of them are eggs. Join the Book Squad for a discussion about Swallows by Natsuo Kirino. We talk about what the title means, whether this book is a thriller (it's not), the Japanese cultural context we're probably missing as Americans, feminism and capitalism, and of course, motherhood and pregnancy. Then we get into some juicy listener feedback that we try not to take too personally, but hey, that's our poblem to deal with. A special Othersode is coming up with guest Catriona Ward, author of Nowhere Burning. We'll chat about Stand By Me with her on March 31. Then we're reading George Falls Through Time by Ryan Collett for our next Bookpisode on April 13. Don't forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts! Pretty please! TOC:30 – Welcome and egg talk8:50 – Book intro12:45 – Book title17:00 – Is this a thriller? Lol21:00 – Cultural differences35:15 – Feminism and capitalism44:50 – Motherhood1:03:00 –The ending1:12:20 – Ratings1:18:00 – What's your poblem???1:21:28 – What's up next?

Book Squad Goals
Othersode #116: The Most Romantic Podcast Ever Told / Wuthering Heights (2026)

Book Squad Goals

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 114:46 Transcription Available


Listen to everyone try to stay calm as they talk about Emerald Fennell's film adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Because this movie is oh so romantic, this is a double datepisode! Emily and Kelli are joined by their partners, Ben and Ang, to discuss Sex Fantasy with Jacob Elordi—er, wait, that's Ben's alternate title idea. The couples talk about the rules for book-to-movie adaptations, the big changes between book and film, people of color in the movie, Charli XCX and the soundtrack, and their personal connections to Wuthering Heights. Read along for our next Bookpisode on Swallows by Natsuo Kirino on March 8th! Then join us on March 30th for an Othersode about Stand By Me, featuring special guest Catriona Ward, author of the new novel Nowhere Burning!TOC:30 – Welcome Ben and Ang!17:09 – Movie summary18:53 – What's your personal connection to Wuthering Heights?30:14 – What responsibility does an adaptation have to its text?37:00 – Biiiiig changes51:11 – POC in the movie1:07:32 – What's up with Joseph (and other character changes)1:20:43 – What is this movie about?1:37:48 – Charli XCX and the music1:41:20 – Ratings1:49:15 – What's up next?

Librorum
#233: ENLLOC EN FLAMES (NOWHERE BURNING), LO NUEVO DE CATRIONA WARD (febrero-marzo 2026)

Librorum

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 15:53


Bienvenidos y bienvenidas a un nuevo episodio del podcast, 100% libre de spoilers, en el que os recomiendo una novedad. Enlloc en flames (traducción al catalán de la novela Nowhere Burning), de Catriona Ward, ha llegado o llegará a nuestras estanterías entre los últimos días de febrero y los primeros de marzo. Gracias a mis […] The post #233: ENLLOC EN FLAMES (NOWHERE BURNING), LO NUEVO DE CATRIONA WARD (febrero-marzo 2026) first appeared on Sons Podcasts.

Talking Scared
269 – Catriona Ward & The Art of the Epic Name Drop

Talking Scared

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 71:07


Clap your hands twice if you believe in Catriona Ward!   Cat is back on the show this week, to talk Nowhere Burning – a horror novel informed by everything from Peter Pan (it has its own Tinkerbell), to certain disgraced megastars, and even the CIA checklist on what constitutes a cult!   It's a lot, and we talk about all of it, as well as various weird mysteries, the grimmest cult we've ever heard of, and Cat's various brushes with fame over the years.   This little precise may have you thinking WTF? – but the way I see it, that's the perfect set-up for a Cat Ward novel.   Enjoy!   Other books mentioned:   The Last House on Needless Street (2021), by Catriona Ward Looking Glass Sound (2023), by Catriona Ward Peter & Wendy (1911), by J. M. Barrie Hunt for the Skinwalker: Science Confronts the Unexplained at a Remote Ranch in Utah (2005), by Colm A. Kelleher and George Knapp Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings (2020), by Neil Price Tradwife (2026), by Sarah Langan   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quick Book Reviews
Catriona Ward on Nowhere Burning: Childhood, Horror, Grief and the Truth About Dark Fiction

Quick Book Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 41:01


n this powerful and deeply honest episode of Quick Book Reviews, Philippa is joined by award-winning author Catriona Ward to discuss her haunting new novel Nowhere Burning.This conversation goes far beyond the book. Catriona opens up about writing through profound personal grief, why she cries while writing, and how love — especially between siblings — can become both a source of salvation and destruction. Together, they explore childhood trauma, abandoned places, hostile landscapes, and the unsettling idea that some environments remember what happened there.They also dive into:The origins of Nowhere Burning and its unsettling settingWhy Catriona prefers the word reveal over plot twistHorror, literary fiction, and why genre labels often miss the pointThe worst writing advice Catriona has ever receivedCreative writing courses, resilience, and finding your voiceWhy “dark” fiction makes people uncomfortable — and why that mattersBooks Catriona is reading and recommending right nowBiscuits, dunking rules, and the surprising truth about stroopwafelsAlongside the interview, Philippa also reviews:The Favorites by Layne FargoBody of Lies by Jo Callaghan — the gripping finale to the AI crime seriesFollow Quick Book Reviews for book recommendations, author interviews, and weekly podcast episodes.

Read and Buried Podcast
149. Author Interview with Catriona Ward

Read and Buried Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 56:46


Frankie is headed Nowhere with the incredible Catriona Ward, author of Nowhere Burning, to discuss making friends with the darkness, writing through grief with love, cult criteria and her Julia Stiles story.Order your copy of Nowhere Burning hereFollow Catriona on Instagram at @catward66.Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah's Book Shelves Live
Best of Horror with Meredith Monday Schwartz (Currently Reading) | Ep. 216

Sarah's Book Shelves Live

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 55:08


Episode 216 continues the Best of… series with a deep dive into the horror genre. Meredith Monday Schwartz of the Currently Reading podcast joins the show to discuss her all-time Top Ten favorite horror books, along with a few buzzy titles that didn't quite work for her. Meredith also talks about how she came to the genre and the wide range of reading experiences horror has to offer. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How Meredith defines the horror genre — and where she draws the lines Subgenres of horror that don't get talked about as much Meredith's personal relationship with reading horror What draws her to the genre and how she approaches her horror TBR The role of women in horror, both as authors and within its themes Meredith's All-Time Top Ten Horror: Ranked [18:47] 10) Daphne by Josh Malerman (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [19:33] 9) How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:10] 8) The Ruins by Scott Smith (2006) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [24:42] 7) Near the Bone by Christina Henry (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [27:02] 6) Diavola by Jennifer Thorne (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [29:19] 5) We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [31:44] 4) Slewfoot by Brom (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org   [34:01] 3) The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org   [37:40] 2) The Stand by Stephen King (1978) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [39:46] 1) I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [44:50] High-Profile Horror She Didn't Love [49:39]  The September House by Carissa Orlando (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [50:03] The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [50:55] Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [52:34]  Other Books Mentioned The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson (1977) [9:57] 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered by Sadie Hartmann (2023) [13:25]  Feral and Hysterical by Sadie Hartmann (2025) [13:37]  Sandwich by Catherine Newman (2024) [22:47]  The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre by Philip Fracassi (2025) [28:33]  Psycho by Robert Bloch (1959) [31:01]  The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer (April 21, 2026) [33:29]  Krampus by Brom (2012) [36:42]  The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James (2012) [39:07]  The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James (2022) [39:23]  11/22/63 by Stephen King (2011) [43:13]  Foe by Iain Reid (2018) [49:00]  Bird Box by Josh Malerman (2014) [52:39]  Other Links Sadie Hartmann (@Mother.Horror) on Instagram Talking Scared with Neil McRobert Slow Read: The Stand with Sarah Stewart Holland & Laura Tremaine

AllBooked
Episode 348: Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward

AllBooked

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 13:13


Lesley reviews Catriona Ward's newest novel, Nowhere Burning. Set to come out on February 24, 2026, Nowhere Burning is a dark and twisty psychological horror loosely inspired by Peter Pan. 

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Literatura | Com Luanna Bernardes
A última Casa da rua Needless

Literatura | Com Luanna Bernardes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 1:56


Luanna Bernardes fala sobre o livro "A última Casa da rua Needless", da autora Catriona Ward. Se trata de um thriller tenso do início ao fim que mescla suspense com terror psicológico.

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Radio SK | Podcast o Stephenie Kingu
RSK #724 Koniec świata, jaki znamy. Część 2: Precz z chorobą

Radio SK | Podcast o Stephenie Kingu

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025


Pobierz audycję w pliku mp3 Na początku listopada polską premierę miał pierwszy autoryzowany przez Stephena Kinga zbiór opowiadań, których akcja rozgrywa się w wykreowanym przez niego świecie, ale autorami tekstów są inni pisarze. "Koniec świata, jaki znamy. Bastion Stephena Kinga. Nowe historie" to zbiór 33 opowiadań opatrzonych wstępem m.in. Stephena Kinga. Każde z opowiadań zabierze Was ponownie do świata zniszczonego przez supergrypę Kapitana Tripsa, przedstawiając nowe wydarzenia, z nowymi bohaterami, często w różnych, nieoczywistych zakątkach świata. Zapraszamy Was na podcast, w którym omawiamy drugi zestaw tekstów wchodzących w pierwszą część tego zbioru. W wirtualnym studiu Radia SK spotkali się Hubert "Mando" Spandowski i Joanna "Murarz" Murawska. Dzisiaj na warsztat trafia kolejne dziewięć opowiadań przedstawiających koniec świata jaki znamy.Opowiadania:0:02:01 - W niewłaściwym miejscu o niewłaściwym czasie (C. Robert Cargill)0:06:44 - Instynkt drapieżnika (Hailey Piper)0:08:57 - Gracja (Tim Lebbon)0:15:52 - Pora ruszać (Richard Chizmar)0:20:45 - La mala hora (Alex Segura)0:23:42 - Afrykański malowany pies (Catriona Ward)0:28:43 - Aż obudzą nas ludzkie głosy i zatoniemy (Poppy Z. Brite)0:33:15 - Ostatnia sprawa Kovacha (Michael Koryta)0:38:04 - Na własnych zasadach (Alma Katsu)Jeżeli podoba ci się to co robię to możesz mnie wesprzeć nahttps://patronite.pl/radiosk

Teen Creeps
Catriona Ward's The Last House on Needless Street

Teen Creeps

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 120:16


**ATTN: SPOILERS IMMEDIATELY AND THROUGHOUT******CONTENT WARNING: CHILD ABUSE***This week Kelly and Katai read THE LAST HOUSE ON NEEDLESS STREET by Catriona Ward, a beautiful and surprising story of imprisonment that takes the idea of a kidnapped girl and turns it on its head and adds a cat. They talk loving the characters, twists on twists, snakes on snakes, hating Mommy, the LORD, and more!Help us out by taking an ads survey!SUBSCRIBE ON PATREON for ad free and video eps, bonus eps, & more.DiscordInstagramMERCH!TEEN CREEPS IS AN INDEPENDENT PODCAST.*All creepy opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Poisoned Pen Podcast
Brian Keene, Meg Gardiner, Catriona Ward, Alma Katsu, Wrath James White, and Gabino Iglesias discuss The End of the World As We Know lt

Poisoned Pen Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 61:15


Patrick Millikin in conversation with Brian Keene, Meg Gardiner, Catriona Ward, Alma Katsu, Wrath James White, and Gabino Iglesias

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Vois Lis Voix Là : le Podcast de ActuaLitté
Mirror Bay, de Catriona Ward

Vois Lis Voix Là : le Podcast de ActuaLitté

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 4:48


Plus qu'un magistral roman de genre, d'une singularité confondante, Catriona Ward nous propose ici une réflexion sur la mémoire, le passé, les traumatismes et les récits que l'on s'en fait. Un ouvrage qui hante le lecteur bien après avoir refermé la dernière page.Été 1989. Les parents de Wilder Harlow viennent d'hériter d'un cottage dominant les côtes du Maine. L'adolescent, plutôt mal dans sa peau, fait la connaissance sur la plage d'une jeune fille, Harper, et d'un garçon, Nathaniel. Très vite, le trio devient inséparable. Mais malgré le tableau idyllique du bord de mer, des balades en bateau, des amitiés naissantes et des secrets partagés, des rumeurs courent à Whistler Bay. On parle d'une mystérieuse noyée dont le corps n'a jamais été retrouvé, d'un homme qui s'introduit la nuit dans les foyers pour prendre en photo les enfants pendant leur sommeil... Bientôt, l'inquiétude est avivée par des événements beaucoup plus sombres. Pour les trois adolescents, les portes de l'enfance se referment à jamais. Profondément marqué, Wilder entreprend de rédiger ses mémoires. Prenant un visage totalement inattendu, l'horreur frappe à nouveau...

AllBooked
Episode 328: Beach Reads

AllBooked

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 25:09


Warning: While these reads feature beaches, they are not all "beach reads".  Lesley reviews three sea-riously good books: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by S. A. Chakraborty, The Wager by David Grann, and Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward. 

Talking Scared
[From the Vault] Catriona Ward & The All-Consuming Spoiler Warning

Talking Scared

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 52:39


Send us a textThis is the last way-back episode before the show returns with a scream next week. But this is an episode worth remembering – my first ever conversation with Catriona Ward, about her game-changing The Last House on Needless Street too! This was a big ask for a novice interviewer. How the hell do you talk about a book that hinges on such a huge secret. Somehow we managed to walk that tightrope, whilst also talking about cats (feline) serial killers, and the haunted bedroom of Cat's (author) girlhood. It's fun to retread this grim path. Enjoy! Other books mentioned: Rawblood (2015), by Catriona WardLittle Eve (2018), by Catriona WardThe Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper (2019), by Hallie RubenholdSpider (1990), by Patrick McGrath Support Talking Scared on Patreon Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

El ojo crítico
El ojo crítico - Antonio Lorenzo, pintor con ideas, en el Abstracto de Cuenca

El ojo crítico

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 52:47


Miramos a Cuenca, a su museo de arte abstracto, donde se reivindica la figura de uno de sus impulsores: el pintor Antonio Lorenzo. Un pintor con ideas sobre el que hablamos hoy con el comisario de la muestra, el director de exposiciones de la Fundación Juan March a la que pertenece el Museo de Cuenca, y el nieto de ANTONIO LORENZO.Queda menos de una semana para las elecciones presidenciales de EE.UU. Serán el próximo 5 de noviembre y han sido días de intesa actividad en lo que los estadounidenses llaman 'rallyes', es decir, sus mítines, eso sí, 'A la americana'. O sea, todo lo grande: escenarios enormes, públicos multitudinarios y cómo no, la presencia de estrellas de primer nivel del mundo del cine, de la televisión y de la música. Repasamos con Jordi Urios los apoyos a ambos lados que han recibido los candidatos Donald Trump y Kamala Harris desde los artistas. Hoy os voy a hablar de pasar miedo leyendo, y no sólo leyendo, y también de reírse un poco, aprovechando que es Halloween, y que hay un montón de libros —y una serie en concreto— que puede que no tengáis en el radar y que creo que deberíais tener para disfrutar de esta noche aún más. Es lo que trae Laura Fernández: Stephen King - 'Los langolieros', Shirley Jackson - 'La noche en que todos tuvimos gripe', Mark Z. Danielewski - 'La casa de hojas', Catriona Ward - 'La última casa de Needless Street', Stephen Graham Jones - 'La noche de los maniquíes' o 'Mi corazón es una motosierra', 'La trilogía IREMONGER' - Edward Carey y 'Los seres queridos' - Evely Waugh.Escuchar audio

The Monster She Wrote Podcast
Lora Senf's The Clackity

The Monster She Wrote Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 46:22


Join Lisa and Mel as they discuss Lora Senf's The Clackity. Young Evie lives with her aunt in Blight Harbor–a seemingly quiet small town where everyone knows each other and looks out for each other. There's just one small problem: it is the seventh most haunted town in America. Nearly everywhere you go, there are ghosts. Most are friendly. Still, there are some places everyone avoids. Like the abattoir. But now Evie must go there to save her aunt, who has gone missing.  NEWS: We have a Bookshop.org shop now! Find all of our favorite books at our shop–and help out small businesses.    Recommended in this episode: Catriona Ward's Looking Glass Sound    UP NEXT:  The Reformatory by Tananarive Due   Buy our books here, including our newest Toil and Trouble.   

Sisters Get Scared
100 Books Recap Extravaganza!

Sisters Get Scared

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 69:53


Lindsay and Barbara reminisce about all 100 books they've read so far and decide on an official top 10: 1. The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones 2. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 3. Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill 4. Sundial by Catriona Ward 5. Lone Women by Victor LaValle 6. NOS4A2 by Joe Hill 7. The Troop by Nick Cutter 8. The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty 9. Misery by Stephen King 10. The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris

Sisters Get Scared
E96 ᐧ Looking Glass Sound

Sisters Get Scared

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 59:01


Lindsay and Barbara recap Catriona Ward's confusing tale of a trio of friends in a book in the book and one's a witch and one's the son of a serial killer. Featuring: Pterodactyl sex novels, bffs on the beach, convoluted storylines, and teenage girl magic.

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Crime Time FM
KRYSTAL SUTHERLAND & CATRIONA WARD On The Sofa With Victoria 2/4

Crime Time FM

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 33:20


Season 6 Episode 2: More Than Meets The EyeKRYSTAL SUTHERLAND (THE INVOCATIONS) + CATRIONA WARD (THE LAST HOUSE ON NEEDLESS STREET).Victoria is joined by authors Catriona Ward and Krystal Sutherland to discuss adding horror and supernatural ingredients to the Crime Fiction cauldron.VICTORIA SELMANSundayTimes bestselling author of ALL THE LITTLE LIARSAmazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3xmvMeSWebsite for news and giveaways: http://www.victoriaselmanauthor.comTwitter: @VictoriaSelmanWe love to hear from our listeners! Find me on Twitter @VictoriaSelman and join in the chat using #OnTheSofaWithVictoriaRecommendationsFilms:BabadookMidsommerGet Out It Follows I Let You InBooks:The Haunting of Hill House and We Have Always Lived in the Catle Shirley JacksonCujo Stephen King  Zombies Joyce Carol OatesMusic courtesy of  Guy Hale KILLING ME SOFTLY - MIKE ZITO featuring Kid Anderson. GUY HALE Produced by Junkyard DogCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023CrimeFest 2023CWA Daggers 2023& Newcastle Noir 20232024??

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The Wrath of the iOtians
Interview with Catriona Ward (August Derleth, Shirley Jackson, World Fantasy Award Winner) Author of Looking Glass Sound

The Wrath of the iOtians

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 37:00


Jake and Ron are honored and thrilled to have author Catriona Ward on the podcast! Her latest novel is Looking Glass Sound published by Tor Nightfire.https://tornightfire.com/catalog/looking-glass-sound-catriona-ward/https://us.macmillan.com/author/catrionawardI recently caught Catriona Ward at the Brookline Booksmith in Massachusetts, where she sat on a panel with former Wrath of the iOtians guest Christopher Golden and the inimitable Gretchen Felker-Martin, author of Manhunt. And it's obvious that Catriona's fan base is large and adoring, and rightly so. She has a generosity of spirit that's immediately palpable. Look no further than her willingness to talk with us in the midst of an exhausting cross country book tour.  Catriona's work is influenced by her globetrotting youth. She was born in Washington, D. C., but grew up, well, all over, with stops in Kenya, Madagascar, Yemen, England, and Morocco. Catriona earned her undergraduate degree in English Literature at Oxford, and a Master's in Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia. In 2015, she brought her experience, education, and energy to bear on Rawblood. Published as The Girl from Rawblood in the U. S. in 2016,  the book signaled the arrival of a major new talent in horror fiction and won an August Derleth Award at the British Fantasy Awards to boot.  Catriona followed up in 2019 with Little Eve, which also won a Derleth and a Shirley Jackson Award. In 2022, Catriona blew readers, critics, and no less an authority than Stephen King himself away with The Last House on Needless Street, a mind bender of a novel that I hope every iOtian listener has already enjoyed.  The book won an amazing third Derleth Award for Catriona. And was also shortlisted for the World Fantasy Award, the British Book Award, and a Red Tentacle Kitschie, which, for those not in the know, is a juried prize awarded for elevating the tone of genre literature. 2023 brought us Sundial, which was nominated for the Bram Stoker and Locus Awards. Of its author, Danielle Trussoni of the New York Times remarked, “Ward is willing to go places so dark, so dismal, that it borders on sadism.” In our line of work, that's high praise.  Elevated horror indeed.  Catriona combines elements of the psychological thriller, the gothic, and a hallucinatory high strangeness to create a voice that is uniquely hers. No one else could have written Looking Glass Sound, her other 2023 release with Tor Nightfire. Which I might add continues to publish the best of the best of contemporary horror. Catriona spoke with us about this book from a hotel room in the Twilight Zone, en route to her next speaking gig. We were thrilled!The Wrath of the iOtiansEmail: thewrathoftheiotians@gmail.comInstagram: thewrathoftheiotiansLinktree: https://linktr.ee/wrathoftheiotianspodcastWebsite: https:/Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple ThingsGet a six week suggestion box of things to note and notice this spring.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Talking Scared
181 – Haunting Hill House, with Catriona Ward, Johnny Compton & Paul Tremblay

Talking Scared

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 93:50


Back from a too-short break, but ready to delve into the greatest haunted house of them all! Shirley Jackson's Hill House. The place where the scary things walk alone. Thankfully, I am not alone. I'm joined by my own group of creepy ghost-hunters: Paul Tremblay (A Head Full of Ghosts, Cabin at the End of the World), Johnny Compton (The Spite House) and Catriona Ward (Last House on Needless Street, Looking Glass Sound). I can think of no better collective to explore the corridors of this book and house. We get INTO it. The crafted magic of that infamous opening paragraph, the long legacy of creepy houses in American fiction, the choice between the haunted void and hideous, mundane reality. Plus, a raft of film recommendations, and a few brief forays into our favourite real haunted places. This one was necessary. Hope you enjoy it. Other books mentioned: House of Leaves (2000), by Mark Z. DanielewskiCarrie (1974), by Stephen King‘Salem's Lot (1975), by Stephen KingThe Shining (1977),  by Stephen KingThe Spite House (2023), by Johnny ComptonThe Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers (1983), by John GardnerThe Letters of Shirley Jackson (2021), edited by Laurence Jackson HymanWhen Things Get Dark: Stories Inspired by Shirley Jackson (2021), ed. by Ellen Datlow“Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad” (1904), by M.R. James Support Talking Scared on Patreon Visit the Talking Scared site Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Whiskey and the Weird
S6E5: Signals by Stefan Grabinski

Whiskey and the Weird

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 65:43


Bar Talk (our recommendations):Jessica is reading Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin; drinking a Burnside Oregon Oaked Bourbon.Damien is reading Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward; drinking a Ardbeg Islay Single Malt.Ryan is reading Brainwyrms by Alison Rumfitt; drinking a Fistful of Bourbon.If you liked this week's story, watch the entirety of the Final Destination franchise.Up next: "Poor Lucy Rivers" by Bernard Capes.Special thank you to Dr Blake Brandes for our Whiskey and the Weird music! Like, rate, and follow! Check us out @whiskeyandtheweird on Instagram, Threads & Facebook, and at whiskeyandtheweird.com

Book Squad Goals
BSG #88: Googly-eyed Freak / Looking Glass Sound

Book Squad Goals

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 106:30


Help! We're trapped inside this podcast and we can't get out! Just kidding, that didn't happen to us. It happened to our friend. Or did it...? This week, the squad attempts to untangle the complexities of Catriona Ward's latest novel, Looking Glass Sound. We spend a good chunk of the podcast nailing down the plot, but we also find time to discuss the merits of stories within stories, watery books, and, obviously, gay stuff. If you feel like you can explain any of this better than we did, please drop us a line at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and if you're not all Christmased out, check out Emily's 12 Days of Christmas Movies series on the blog! Stay tuned for our upcoming othersode on our favorite things of 2023 (1/9), and read Biography of X by Catherine Lacey to prep for our next bookpisode (1/23) which will also feature an interview with Emily Austin, author of Interesting Facts About Space. Happy (???) New Year!TOC:30 - Unhinged milk conversation3:55 - Actual welcome & intro question9:49 - Dog advice11:30 - Goodreads summary (featuring a mistake)14:25 - Remembering what happened in this book16:55 - Establishing basic plot points27:26 - When things start to spiral36:40 - The “present” of the book47:30 - Witchcraft?51:02 - Stories within stories - do these work?56:00 - Catriona Ward's other books that we're obsessed with1:01:08 - Gay stuff!1:06:30 - The setting and wet books1:10:50 - Character specifics and humor1:14:21 - Emily's ONE critique1:19:00 - Ratings1:26:45 - Listener feedback1:33:10 - What Emily wrote for the blog1:40:00 - What's next on the pod

Hearts & Daggers
Ep. 51: Coming Home (Sundial + Delilah Green Doesn't Care)

Hearts & Daggers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 53:19


Summary: Welcome home, friends! Join Holly and Devin today as they discuss books that feature a return to our roots, to going back where we came from (for better or worse). Devin highlights that this trope is common and effective in romances - Hallmark and Lifetime use it constantly. Holly shares that thrillers remind the reader that “home” isn't always cozy and safe but can be the source of trauma and horrors to make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck.   Topics Discussed: The Dagger (3:40): Holly discussed Sundial by Catriona Ward, a novel following Rob, a woman who has it all - a husband, two children and a nice house in the suburbs. At least, that's how it looks on paper. After discovering that her husband is cheating on her with her only friend and feeling increasingly worried for her daughter Callie's bizarre behaviors, Rob seeks answers at Sundial, the remote desert ranch where Rob grew up. Holly's key takeaways were: This novel explores the theme of nature vs. nurture, both in humans and animals. What makes us who we are, and how much can human intervention modify and control the choices we make? The setting in the Mojave desert doubles down on this exploration, portrayed as a brutal, hungry animal waiting to be fed. Ward keeps us back on our heels through the novel with alternating timelines and POVs; we follow Rob and Callie in the present day, but also see Rob of the past and her childhood at Sundial. We are left feeling distrustful of everyone and unsure which story we can rely on.  Rob's return home and Callie's introduction to Rob's fraught past is a major factor in this novel; we are privy to the present day experience of Rob coming back to Sundial, but we also move back in time to learn what happened there when she and her sister Jack were growing up, particularly the events surrounding their late teens.  The Heart (17:17): Devin discussed Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake as we follow the titular character from the life she's fought hard to build in New York City back to her hometown of Bright Falls for her step-sister's wedding. As a professional photographer, she'd normally reject the opportunity outright but the five-figure paycheck sways her. Once there, she meets her sister's friend Claire and decides that the entire two-week extravaganza would be more fun with some flirtation. Delilah ends up with way more than she bargains for and so does the reader. Devin's key takeaways were: Even with Astrid, Delilah's cold and perfectionistic step sister, a lot of this book is about finding your voice and learning how to stand for what you need and want, with boundaries and sharing feelings etc. whether in romantic partnerships or platonic friendships.  The first of a three book series, this novel is a sapphic romance and is very fantastically steamy; Herring Blake focuses her talents on not just sexy moments but hot dialogue to make even the most seasoned romance reader blush. As queer romances go, this one is a fantastic representation of real queer community and intimacy.  The chaos and stress of going home, facing triggers head-on and the complicated family dynamics between Claire and her ex husband all build to the sense that this whole exercise is tough for everyone, but also worthwhile to build a better future for everyone involved.  Hot On the Shelf (37:09): Devin: A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny Holly: The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty What's Making Our Hearts Race (40:46): Devin: Boygenius (especially Julien Baker) Holly: The Crown, Season 6 Part 1   Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.   

Book Squad Goals
Othersode #87: Riley Sager Math: A Hatepisode / The Only One Left

Book Squad Goals

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 98:52


Special guest Jayce Chambless is back to discuss The Only One Left by Riley Sager with the Squad. We talk (complain) about the characters, try to do some Sager math, ponder the 1980s setting, and reveal what moment made us sigh with resignation. Then we review some reviews from Goodreads because we love that unhinged shit. Then we get into what's on the blog and let ya know what's up next on the pod! Read along for our next Bookpisode on Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward on 12/26, and drop in for our Best of 2023 episode on 1/9! Please do us a solid and leave us a 5-star rating, write us a review, and/or become a Patron! Toodles, our bookish noodles!TOC:30 — Welcome, Jayce! And intro question12:20 — Book intro14:30 — The characters (other yahoos)34:09 — So many twists. Riley Sager math54:48 — Why is this set in the 80s?58:20 — What's a moment that made you sigh with resignation?1:11:19 — Review Reviews1:22:50 — Ratings1:28:00 — What's on the blog? What's up next?Links:https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/survive-the-book-mary-and-emily-read-riley-sager

Book Squad Goals
BSG #87: Pavlov's Demons / Camp Damascus

Book Squad Goals

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 80:02


The whole Squad is back together and on a hunt for CAMP of any sort in our discussion of Chuck Tingle's Camp Damascus. Put a pink bag over your head and join us as we talk about the novel's plot and pacing, YA vs. adult fiction, religious trauma, autism, and of course, CAMP. Then we catch up with what's on the (still alive, we swear) Book Squad Blog. Join us for what will probably be a Hatepisode as we discuss Riley Sager's The Only One Left with returning guest Jayce on 12/12. Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode on Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward on 12/26! Don't forget to leave us a rating and review, and if you're feeling extra generous, support us on Patreon at patreon.com/booksquadgoals.TOC: :30– Icebreaker11:30- Book intro and Tingle Intro23:16– Where's the camp? Plotting/Pacing issues43:00– YA Lit and standards48:29– Religious trauma: the novel56:27– Autism in the novel1:03:10– Ratings1:10:00–What's on the blog? What's up next?

The Bookshop Podcast
Exploring the Enchanting Yet Eerie Literary World of Catriona Ward

The Bookshop Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 32:10 Transcription Available


Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the captivating life of Catriona Ward, a beloved international best-selling author. Traverse the globe with us as we uncover her unique childhood experiences in various countries and delve into how these experiences shaped her trajectory as a writer. Discover how her stint studying English at the University of Oxford almost doused her passion for writing, and how her love for storytelling eventually rekindled it. The magic of her writing process, where each reading experience becomes fuel for her craft, is sure to leave you spellbound.In this thrilling episode, we also navigate through the eerie episodes of Catriona's teenage years, when she was haunted by an uncanny presence. Unmask the complexities of fear as we discuss how it often carries a sense of shame and embarrassment. Unlock the powerful allure of the horror genre and uncover why Maine's unsettling landscape makes it a prime setting for such tales. Finally, accompany Catriona on her publishing odyssey - from her initial ventures in creative writing to finding an agent, landing a book deal, and penning her second novel. This episode promises to be a fascinating exploration of the writing journey, the allure of horror, and the twists and turns of the publishing world.Looking Glass Sound, Catriona WardDeath of a Bookseller, Alice Slater Mrs. March, Virginia Feito Holly, Stephen KingSupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

El libro de Tobias
ELDT: 11.5 Catriona Ward

El libro de Tobias

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 191:56


paypal.me/LibroTobias Esta semana en nuestra “Sección principal” os hablo de la gran Catriona Ward, la escritora estadounidense que creció en medio mundo, pasó de lectora de Stephen King a convertirse en una de sus autoras favoritas con novelas que exploran el abismo interior de personajes que temen haberse convertido en monstruos, como “La pequeña Eve” o “La casa al final de Needless Street” y “Sundial”. Además en nuestra sección “El callejón oscuro” os traigo a Dmitry y Natalia Baksheyev una parejita de enamorados que mataron a una mujer a la que luego desmembraron y con cuyos restos se fotografiaron. Natalia confeso que habían asesinado y devorado a más de 30 personas cuyos restos vendían a negocios locales de Krasnodar. Tiempos: Sección principal: del 00:03:50 al 02:11:38 Sección “El callejón oscuro”: del 02:11:39 al 03:04:37 Presentación, dirección, edición y montaje: Asier Menéndez Marín Diseño logo Podcast: albacanodesigns (Alba Cano) Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Hearts & Daggers
Ep. 44: Neighbors (The Last House on Needless Street + The Switch)

Hearts & Daggers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 51:52


Summary: Howdy, neighbor! Join Holly and Devin today as they discuss a theme that catalyzes some of the most intense plotlines in both their wheelhouses; who is sexier and/or creepier than your neighbor? They agree that the tropes in both horror/thriller and romance stories featuring neighbors are some of their favorites. Stick around at the end for some *spoilers* on Holly's book that blew Devin's mind!  Topics Discussed: The Dagger (3:57): Holly discussed The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward, a horror novel following Ted Bannerman - the classic creepy neighbor. He lives alone with his cat, Olivia, in a dilapidated house at the end of a cul-de-sac. Visited by his daughter, Lauren, and with perspectives shifting between them, a neighbor Dee, and the cat Olivia (you read that right), this novel explores what it means to be a neighbor, and to know (or not) yours. Holly's key takeaways were: This novel examines the impact of traumatic events on individuals' perceptions, behaviors, and mental well-being. Ward delves into how psychological trauma can distort memories and influence actions, including the nature of reality. Much of what you can expect from this book is disturbing; the author taps into fears and anxieties of the characters and the reader to create an unsettling atmosphere and unshakeable sense of unease.  The unreliable narrators contribute to the suspense and ambiguity of the story; nothing in the book is what it seems - the reader is presented with perspectives that shift and befuddle.  The Heart (18:18): Devin discussed The Switch by Beth O'Leary, a novel that follows Leena Cotton and her 79-year-old grandmother, Eileen, as they switch houses for two months. After a panic attack and subsequent sabbatical from work, Leena needs a change of pace and is looking for a quieter life than her bustling experience in London. Eileen is newly single, about to turn eighty, and ready to mingle. Devin's key takeaways were: While this novel is definitely a romance (for both Leena and Eileen), we also witness important and equally transformative platonic and familial relationships; our protagonists redefine their relationship through the novel and come to a deeper understanding of each other as they live each other's lives.  One of the main themes O'Leary teases out is self-discovery at any age; whether you're about to be 30 or about to be 80, there is more to uncover about who you are, what you want, and where you want your life to go. Unlike many romances, The Switch has octogenarian representation and intergenerational connections; as a reader we get to experience well-rounded characters in multiple generations who come together to grow and learn from each other. Hot On the Shelf (36:17): Holly: The Master Key by Masako Togawa Devin: Will They or Won't They by Ava Wilder What's Making Our Hearts Race (40:42): Holly: Taylor Swift (Holly came out as a Swiftie) Devin: Heartstopper Season 2   Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience. 

Talking Scared
158 – Catriona Ward & Rewriting the American Gothic (Like, Literally)

Talking Scared

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 67:14


If you thought The Last House on Needless Street was tricksy, just wait until you hear about Looking Glass Sound. This is Cat's ode to the Maine of Stephen King, the enigmatic narrators of Shirley Jackson and… well, a host of other comparisons that I foist upon her in the next hour.Above all that though – the book is so typically, inimitably Catriona Ward. It's a destined Gothic classic that takes the genre, crumples it into a ball before rewriting the whole thing. We cover the purpose of metafiction in horror, how writing a book is like falling in love, the eeriness of the Maine coast and her fascination with the Neverland Ranch. If that isn't enough Cat also tells us a ghost story that happened to her just the night before.Tricksy, very tricksy…as Gollum would say.EnjoyLooking Glass Sound was published April 20th by Viper Books in the UK and 22nd August by Tor Nightfire in the US.Other books mentioned in this episode include: Lunar Park (2005), by Bret Easton EllisThe Rules of Attraction (1987), by Bret Easton EllisThe Secret History (1992), by Donna TarttMy Other Life (1996) by Paul TherouxAny Human Heart (2002), by William BoydThe Haunting of Hill House (1959), by Shirley JacksonDeath of a Bookseller (2023), by Alice SlaterMrs March (2021), by Virgina Feito Support Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Hearts & Daggers
Ep. 38: India (Holly Jolly Diwali + Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line)

Hearts & Daggers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 46:45


Summary: Welcome to the second stop of our Summer Jetset Episode Series! Today, Holly and Devin are lucky enough to armchair visit a country neither of them have been able to see in person yet - India! A country much larger than it is often portrayed on maps, they are both drawn to the geographic, cultural, and culinary variety of the country. While neither have read a ton of books set in India, they are both avid readers of Indian (and Indian Immigrant) authors. They've also committed to set a budget and start saving for a trip there!  Topics Discussed: The Heart (3:04): Devin discussed Holly Jolly Diwali by Sonya Lalli, a novel that follows protagonist Niki Randhawa through Mumbai and Goa and, more importantly, her own journey of self-discovery. Niki works as a data analyst, has always stayed close to home and always taken the least risky path. When she's laid off just before her friend Diya's wedding, however, she realizes even the best laid plans can fall apart and heads for Mumbai. Devin's key takeaways were: At the Diwali celebration, Niki meets Sameer Mukherji, a London-based musician and mutual friend. Their “love at first sight” connection and witty banter draw the reader in, but the rest of the novel relies heavily on the lightning strike trope, which underserves the character development.  Lalli positions this book not only as a romance but also as solid education for those uninitiated into Indian culture and stereotypes. At times the novel can turn a bit preachy and overt in the educational focus, but it does paint a vivid picture of Mumbai and especially Goa. Niki, though Indian herself, is positioned as the conduit for the reader to get educated.  Ultimately this book is about Niki's evolution; after a restrained life of responsible choices, she doesn't have a grasp on who she is or what she wants. With the help of Sam, her sister Jasmine, and her friend group (focused on Diya), she finally breaks the mold and begins to live authentically.  The Dagger (19:50): Holly discussed Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara, an urban noir mystery following nine-year-old Jai and friends Pari and Faiz as they take justice into their own hands and investigate the disappearance of their classmate. Jai lives in a basti, a sprawling slum located in an unnamed city in India. His prized possession is the television they have because of his passion for reality police shows. Holly's key takeaways were: Anappara, who was a journalist reporting on children living in poverty across India, explores in this book the harsh realities faced by marginalized communities in the country. The novel prompts discussions on the causes and consequences of urban poverty, access to basic amenities, and the role of government in addressing those issues.  Through the lens of Jai and his friends, this story captures the resilient spirit and enduring hope of children in the face of adversity. It portrays the strength of friendship and the power of imagination in coping with difficult circumstances (please note: no actual Djinns appear in the novel). While the exact city is left unnamed, the reader is left with an incredibly vivid sense of the basti itself, the marketplace, the many foods and smells (both good and bad), the noise and the chaos that convey and conceal the dangers and challenges faced by the poor who live there.  Hot On the Shelf (34:41): Holly: Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward Devin: Happy Place by Emily Henry What's Making Our Hearts Race (40:12): Holly: Love and Death on Max Devin: The National Parks System Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

SFF Addicts
TBRCon2023 Panel: The Future of the Horror Genre (with Emily Hughes, Gabino Iglesias, Catriona Ward, Ellen Datlow, Xueting C. Ni & Erika T. Wurth)

SFF Addicts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 84:29


Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023, looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator Emily Hughes and authors Gabino Iglesias, Catriona Ward, Ellen Datlow, Xueting C. Ni and Erika T. Wurth for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "The Future of the Horror Genre." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠FanFiAddict YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠sffaddictspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ABOUT THE PANELISTS: Emily Hughes is a writer, blogger and editor. She was formerly the editor of Unbound Worlds and ran the Tor Nightfire blog. You can find her writing elsewhere on Vulture, Tor.com, Electric Literature, Thrillist, and more. Find Emily on ⁠Twitter⁠⁠ or ⁠her personal website⁠. Gabino Iglesias is a writer, journalist, professor, and literary critic living in Austin, TX. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed and award-winning novels Zero Saints, Coyote Songs and more. Find Gabino on ⁠Twitter⁠ or Amazon⁠⁠. Catriona Ward is the author Little Eve, Sundial, The Last House on Needless Street and more. Find Catriona on ⁠Twitter⁠ or ⁠Amazon⁠⁠. Ellen Datlow is an American science fiction, fantasy, and horror editor and anthologist. She is a winner of the World Fantasy Award and the Bram Stoker Award. Find Ellen on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Amazon⁠ or ⁠her personal website⁠. Xueting C. Ni is an author and editor. Her first book is From Kuan Yin to Chairman Mao, and her first anthology is Sinopticon: A Celebration of Chinese Science Fiction. Find Xueting on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Amazon⁠ or ⁠her personal website⁠. Erika T. Wurth is the author of White Horse, Crazy Horse's Girlfriend and more. Find Erika on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Amazon⁠ or ⁠her personal website⁠. FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠FanFiAddict Book Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC: Intro: "⁠⁠⁠⁠Into The Grid⁠⁠⁠⁠" by MellauSFX Outro: “⁠⁠⁠⁠Galactic Synthwave⁠⁠⁠⁠” by Divion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sff-addicts/message

Book Off!
Catriona Ward and Mat Osman (Shelve Me!)

Book Off!

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 60:45


Bestselling novelist, Catriona Ward, goes head to head in a war of the words with Suede co-founder, bassist and author, Mat Osman! They discuss their new novels - "Looking Glass Sound" and "The Ghost Theatre" - as well as recommending us some books they have read recently and loved. These include 'Orlando' by Virginia Wolf and 'Wide Sargasso Sea' by Jean Rhys. The authors also talk about being "shelved" in the right place, the horror genre, Stephen King, Elizabethan London and what one reads on a tour bus. THE BOOK OFF 'The Haunting Of Hill House' by Shirley JacksonVS 'You Only Live Twice' by Ian Fleming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews
Books! Books! Books!

Quick Book Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 55:57


I interview Catriona Ward about “Looking Glass Sound” and interview Ryan Love about “Arthur & Teddy Are Coming Out”. I also review “The Change” By Kirsten Miller, “Death Of A Bookseller” by Alice Slater and “The Burning” by Jane Casey. We also get the hive mind of the facebook group to answer a listener's question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year
Catriona Ward Q&A

Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 17:28


Bestselling and award-winning author, Catriona Ward, joins Simon and Matt to discuss her writing processes, inspirations and reading habits. They talk about 'Watership Down', the genre of Horror, why getting on trains is a good thing for writers and how Cat's brief spell as an actor has helped her as a writer. We also hear from fellow author - and Suede guitarist - Mat Osman! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year

In this episode of Books Of The Year, Simon and Matt discuss the book sequels they would love to read. They're also joined by bestselling author Catriona Ward to discuss her new novel, 'Looking Glass Sound'. They talk about Stephen King country, what really scares us and why Matt just won't go in the sea. We always love to hear from you and what you have been reading and enjoying! Get in touch via email - booksoftheyear@yahoo.com Or you can send us a message on twitter or instagram Here comes the science bit: In a windswept cottage overlooking the sea, Wilder Harlow begins the last book he will ever write. It is the story of his childhood companions and the killer that stalked their small New England town. Of the body they found, the horror of that discovery echoing down the decades. And of Sky, Wilder's one-time friend, who stole his unfinished memoir and turned it into a lurid bestselling novel, The Sound and the Dagger. This book will be Wilder's revenge on Sky, a man who betrayed his trust and died without ever telling him why. But as he writes, Wilder begins to find notes written in Sky's signature green ink and events in his manuscript start to chime eerily with the present. Is Sky haunting him? Did Wilder have more to do with Sky's death than he admits? And who is the woman drowning in the cove, whom no-one else can see? No longer able to trust his own eyes, Wilder begins to wonder: is he writing the book, or is the book writing him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sisters Get Scared
E56 ᐧ The Last House on Needless Street

Sisters Get Scared

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 59:59


READ THIS BOOK! Lindsay and Barbara gush over the mind-bending magic of Catriona Ward's story about a serial killer and the people in their orbit. Featuring: The thing about the rug, Olivia the religious cat who won't swear, whirly-dos, and what-the-fucks.

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Sisters Get Scared
E50 ᐧ Sundial

Sisters Get Scared

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 59:36


READ THIS BOOK! Lindsay and Barbara discuss Catriona Ward's fantastically bananas scary sister pseudo-sci-fi ghost novel. Featuring: A ghost dumpster puppy, secret apple bite language, unethical genetic experimentation, and despising your sociopath husband who's also your sister's ex-lover?

Quick Book Reviews
Interviews with Elly Griffiths & Dan Jolin.

Quick Book Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 57:27


I interview Elly Griffiths about her latest book “Bleeding Heart Yard” and also review “Sundial” by Catriona Ward, “With A Mind To Kill” by Anthony Horowitz and “This Much Is True” by Miriam Margoyles. Plus I interview Dan Jolin, editor of “Senet Magazine” which has the tag line “Board games are beautiful” and I agree! Senet can be found at https://senetmagazine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Genre Junkies | Book Reviews
140 | Horror | “Sundial” by Catriona Ward

Genre Junkies | Book Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 41:52


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Libro.fm Podcast
Interview with Olivie Blake

Libro.fm Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022


On today's episode we have a conversation with novelist Olivie Blake. She is the author of The Atlas Six, The Atlas Paradox, and many more! We discuss how she pivoted careers, how her book went viral on TikTok, and whats coming up next! READ TRANSCRIPTION. About Olivie Olivie Blake is the pseudonym of Alexene Farol Follmuth, a writer based out of Los Angeles, CA. She is the author of multiple novels, anthologies, graphic novels, and film scripts, including the internationally bestselling THE ATLAS SIX from Tor Books, with forthcoming TV adaptation from Amazon Studios and Brightstar Productions. Olivie's books The Atlas Six The Atlas Paradox Masters of Death One for My Enemy Alone with You in the Ether Other audiobooks mentioned The Secret History by Donna Tartt Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Fault Lines by Emily Itami Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward

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This Is Horror Podcast
TIH 444: Catriona Ward on The Last House on Needless Street, The Girl from Rawblood, and Sundial

This Is Horror Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 69:29


In this podcast Catriona Ward talks about The Last House on Needless Street, The Girl from Rawblood, Sundial, and much more. About Catriona Ward Catriona Ward was born in Washington, DC, and grew up in the United States, Kenya, Madagascar, Yemen, and Morocco. She studied English at the University of Oxford, and later, completed a … Continue reading

Book Squad Goals
BSG #67: Not a Beach Read / Sundial

Book Squad Goals

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 84:38


We're going deep into the Mojave desert this week to talk about Catriona Ward's new novel Sundial. Join the squad as we discuss the book's structure, perspective vs. reality, wild plot twists, and unexpected reveals. Then we get into some listener feedback about "Reprieve" and catch up with what's on the blog. Tune in on May 30th for our next Othersode about "I Kissed Shara Wheeler" by Casey McQuiston. We'll be joined by special guest Susie Dumond, author of "Queerly Beloved," so you don't wanna miss it! Then, read along with us for our next Bookpisode on "Book of Night" by Holly Black, featuring special guest Ellis, on June 13th. Send us feedback and tell us what you consider a “beach read.” Email us at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on social media!TOC::30 – Icebreakers and intros! 15:00 – Trigger warnings and book intro19:30 – Multiple POVs and nonlinearity35:40 – Reality, unreliable narrators, how the book would be different with other perspectives51:03 – More about plot twists57:50 – Animal cruelty. Why?1:05:30 – Ratings! 1:13:08 – Feedback1:20:40 – What's on the blog? What's up next?Links: Emily's interview with Catriona Ward: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/bsg59-sorrowland?rq=catriona

Book Squad Goals
Othersode #66: Bernie is Climate Change / Weekend at Bernie's

Book Squad Goals

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 94:06


Bernie, boys, and babies! The Book Squad husbands join us as we finally discuss the 1989 film masterpiece* "Weekend at Bernie's." We talk about the movie's cult status, how the comedy works and doesn't work, and why Terry Kiser deserves a shelf full of awards for his performance as a dead guy. Then it's baby shower time! Susan and Justin open gifts for their baby-to-be and oooh and ahhh over all the cute things. Read along for our next Bookpisode about "Sundial" by Catriona Ward on May 16th. Then join us and special guest Susie Dumond, author of "Queerly Beloved," for a discussion of her book, plus "I Kissed Shara Wheeler" by Casey MicQuiston on May 30th. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or the podcast app of your choice!*Susan wrote this descriptionTOC::30 – Welcome, men! And icebreaker15:34 – "Weekend at Bernie's" intro18:24 – Critical acclaim and cult classics37:40 – Stuff that didn't age well48:30 – What works1:03:58 – Is this movie saying something deep?1:13:30 – Let's go ahead and rate it1:16:45 – Presents time!1:27:44 – What's on the blog? What's up next?

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