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Tune in for a new episode of the Stories from Among the Stars podcast, in which we serialize THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Can't wait for the next episode? You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA in full here or check out more from the author here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in for a new episode of the Stories from Among the Stars podcast, in which we serialize THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Can't wait for the next episode? You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA in full here or check out more from the author here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in for a new episode of the Stories from Among the Stars podcast, in which we serialize THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Can't wait for the next episode? You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA in full here or check out more from the author here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tune in for a new episode of the Stories from Among the Stars podcast, in which we serialize THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Can't wait for the next episode? You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA in full here or check out more from the author here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in for a new episode of the Stories from Among the Stars podcast, in which we serialize THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Can't wait for the next episode? You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA in full here or check out more from the author here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cats have padded their way into some of our favorite stories — from loyal companions to mysterious familiars, mischievous sidekicks, and even quiet observers of human chaos. In this episode, we're curling up with a cozy blanket (and probably a cat or two) to talk about the most memorable felines in fiction — including Buttercup from The Hunger Games, Calliope from The House in the Cerulean Sea, Church from Cassandra Clare's Shadowhunter series, and more.Join us as we explore what makes literary cats so enduringly lovable, how they reflect their worlds and owners, and why no magical (or mundane) story feels complete without a whiskered friend.Check us out on Instagram @webookedit!
Tune in for a new episode of the Stories from Among the Stars podcast, in which we serialize THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Can't wait for the next episode? You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA in full here or check out more from the author here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tea time comfies! We're concluding our read along discussion of T.J. Klune's 'A House in the Cerulean Sea'. We chat Arthur's reveal, expectations of the sequel and how/why we relate to our favourite characters. What are your favourite parts of this book? Let us know! Also apologies for the technical difficulties! But hopefully they are somewhat amusing!
Tune in for a new episode of the Stories from Among the Stars podcast, in which we serialize THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Can't wait for the next episode? You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA in full here or check out more from the author here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gaming, memoirs, and weathering storms with special guest Christine Martin-Resoko from CADL Mason. Cheryl's Books: Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende Mentioned: The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy The Perseverance by Raymond Antrobus Eva Luna by Isabel Allende Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco Jessica's Books: Slayers of Old by Jim C. Hines The Quiet Ear: An Investigation of Missing Sound: A Memoir by Raymond Antrobus Ew, It's Beautiful: A False Knees Comic Collection by Joshua Barkman Mentioned: The Peacekeeper by B. L. Blanchard Kitemaster by Jim C. Hines False Knees: An Illustrated Guide to Animal Behavior by Joshua Barkman Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay Mari's Books: The Interpreter by Olivia Abtahi Island Storm by Brian Floca Thunderland by Maggie Edkins Willis Another by Paul Tremblay Christine's Books: Nations & Cannons: A Revolutionary Campaign Setting for 5e Coyote & Crow: Core Rule Book by Connor Alexander et al. House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy
It's October!! AKA Halloween month! AKA spooky season! So who better to kick us off then one of the classic creepy critters: The Death's Head Hawkmoth! You know the one that looks like it has a skull on its back? Well it turns out that these moths really capture the Halloween spirit so we learn all about it! We also discuss some moth myths and some extremly relevant Greek mythology!Reminder! Our Livestream for part 2 of the House in Cerulean Sea will be THIS Sunday, October 5th, at 1pm PST. Link to youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ComfortCreaturesPodcast
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 Rediscovered Books at rdbooks.org/ or on IG at @rdbooks The American Library Association's Banned Books Week is October 5-11, so we're sharing an interview with one of the co-owners of Rediscovered Books in Boise, Idaho, a store that has pioneered a program in their city to push back against book banning in their state. Rebecca Leber-Gottberg talks to us about the history of the bookstore, her role there, and books that folks in Boise have been buying, but she also explains the bookstore's Read Freely Project, which is their effort to get banned and threatened books dispersed throughout the community. And in our book rec section, we're jumping into spooky season with books related to ghosts, but if you don't like horror, don't worry: a lot of these “ghostly” books aren't horror, and some of them may only seem to be about ghosts. We've got a historical fiction about the Sri Lankan civil war, a detective story in which ghosts are witnesses, a nonfiction book about unexplained phenomena which may or may not involve ghosts, a funny novella, a supernatural suspense, and a ghostly gothic novel set in Mexico. Books Discussed in this Episode: 1- A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway 2- The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve House, Four Patients' Lives by Theresa Brown 3- American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics by Kevin Hazzard 4- The Queen Bees of Tybee County by Kyle Casey Chu 5- The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer 6- Trans History: A Graphic Novel by Alex L. Combs and Andrew Eakett 7- Lone Women by Victor LaValle 8- Wild Tongues Can't be Tamed: 15 Voices from the LatinX Diaspora edited by Saraciea J. Fennell 9- Under the Same Stars by Libba Bray 10- Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson 11- House on the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune 12- On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder 13- The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf 14- Firekeeper's Daughter by Angleine Boulley 15- Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley 16- Sisters in the Wind by Angeline Boulley 17- The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins 18- Culpability by Bruce Holsinger 19- Songs for Other People's Weddings by David Levitan 20- A Five Star Read Recommended by Claire @bookishly_claire - Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen 21- The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka 22- The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde 23- Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch 24- Ghost Tamer by Meredith R. Lyons 25- The Haunting of Alma Fielding: A True Ghost Story by Kate Summerscale 26- The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas 27- This is Going to Hurt by Adam McKay Media Mentioned: 1- The Pitt (Max 2025) 2- ER ( 1994- 2009) 3- This is Going to Hurt (2022, Amazon Prime) 4- The Craft Lit Podcast - https://craftlit.com/
Hello! We just wanted to let you know that our Read-A-Long for the second (and final) part for The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune will be on Sunday, October 5th at 1pm PST. You'll be able to find it on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ComfortCreaturesPodcast
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: car picnics and even more bookshelves! Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: all about narrative POVs - do they matter? do we like one more than the other? The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . . 1:29 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 4:04 - Awake by Jen Hatmaker 4:44 - BookPeople 9:45 - Our Current Reads 9:53 - American Royals by Katharine McGee (Kaytee) 13:22 - Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston 13:26 - Currently Reading Patreon to access Popcorn in the Pages 14:03 - Majesty by Katharine McGee 14:53 - A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna (Meredith) 18:05 - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree 18:06 - The Spellshop by Sara Beth Durst 18:16 - A Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna 19:24 - House of Frank by Kay Synclaire 19:41 - The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune 20:08 - These Truths by Jill Lepore (Kaytee) 20:32 - libro.fm 22:04 - The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon 25:07 - The Hounding by Xenobe Purvis (Meredith) 26:03 - Fabled Bookshop 29:39 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (Kaytee) 32:04 - David Copperfield by Charles Dickens 34:15 - The Carpool Detectives by Chuck Hogan (Meredith) 40:05 - Deep Dive: Narrative POVs 45:38 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 45:43 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 45:59 - A Good Neighborhood by Therese Ann Fowler 46:32 - Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes 48:28 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live 49:55 - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke 52:39 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 52:42 - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 52:47 - The Color Purple by Alice Walker 53:05 - We Could Be Rats by Emily Austin 53:09 - Interesting Facts About Space by Emily Austin 53:30 - Yellowface by R.F. Kuang 53:32 - Everyone In My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson 53:52 - Meet Us At The Fountain 53:55 - I wish to press Starling House into everybody's hands. (Kaytee) 54:00 - Starling House by Alix E. Harrow 54:08 - The Novel Neighbor 56:10 - The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow 56:29 - I wish everyone would try a book flight. (Meredith) Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. September's IPL is brought to us from Words Matter in Pitman, NJ. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business. All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!
We're excited to announce a new season where we are serializing TJ Klune's beloved contemporary fantasy, THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, starting 10/7/25! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In honor of the House in the Cerulean Sea and all of the fun cratures in it, we thought we should discuss Wyverns! We discuss what makes them unique, family crests, and preferred amounts of limbs on a dragon-like creature. Then, Alexis discusses the history of the Chihuahua and their magical ancestors!
We hope you enjoy our discussion on the first half of The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune! Thank you for tuning in to the livestream if you were able, but if not, here it is! We had so much fun and can't wait to finish the book and see if our predictions come true!
Tim Burton, if you're listening, we want you to produce this movie. TJ Klune's "The House in the Cerulean Sea" is an adventure in magical foster care and is packed full of life lessons and smiles. It's like a kids book written for adults. But will every adult like it? Video: https://youtu.be/SLwKdWnyRxM
Ella had a Scottish adventure and may have seen a mythical beast! Alexis has stumbled across a creature that really SHOULD be a mythical beast. We're back at it this week, as well as ramping up for our Read-A-Long! The live stream for the first half of The House on The Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune will be on Sunday September 14th! Hope to see you there!You can find the livestream on our youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ComfortCreaturesPodcast
This week we are discussing all of the flashbacks in Manacled! This is really where the meat of the story is and when we learn SO MUCH about the background of how we get to where we are at the beginning of the story. We just love this story so much and cannot wait to be able to talk about the entire story! Make sure to keep us updated on all of your thoughts in our Fable group! Come hang with us on Instagram! Currently Reading: Manacled by SenLinYu Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune Drive me Crazy by Lizzy Dent Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling
Ella was trapped in Scotland for longer than expected, so we will be back with our regular animal content next week. We wanted to remind everyone that we are doing our Read-A-Long this month! We'll be reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune! The livestream for the first half of the book (up to chapter 11) will be on Sunday, September 14th! We hope you can all join!
Brea and Mallory talk about 2025 books they think are underrated! Plus, they talk about what to do if you don't like an audiobook narrator, and recommend reluctant love stories. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinReadathon - 9/13Glasser Book Club Pick - The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-GarciaBooks Mentioned -Sweet Berries by C.M. NacostaPredatory Natures by Amy GoldsmithIt Rhymes with Takei by George Takei, illustrations by Harmony BeckerOld Soul by Susan BarkerHarriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag QueenBest of All Worlds by Kenneth OppelShark Heart by Emily HabeckHazardous Spirits by Anbara SalamThe Extinction of Experience by Christine RosenThis Town Sleeps by Dennis E. StaplesThe Pairing by Casey McQuistonThe Darkness Outside Us by Eliot SchreferHouse on the Cerulean Sea by TJ KluneEvvie Drake Starts Over by Linda HolmesFlying Solo by Linda Holmes
While we do love chatting about how gorgeous certain creatures are -- check out our crossover episode with the gang from Reading Smut if that sounds like a bit of you -- today we mean hot as in temperate. Toasty. Real life phoenixes, if you will. Alexis teaches us about bugs in balmy climes and Ella explains that when people say "camels store water in their humps" they don't mean they attach straws to their humps and have a drink like hikers. Who knew? Plus a Ready Pet Go from Shannon, Vesper and Percy (a great name). Don't forget, September will be our Read-A-Long month! We'll be reading House of the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune! Get your hands on the book now, and we'll loop you in with our schedule soon!
We're not discussing scouse boys with funny hair in the '60s (greatest band of all time etc etc yes we know) but we ARE talking about June bugs, Ancient Egyptian amulets and the existential question of life and death. Beetles, folks! Beetles! We also have an excellent Ready Pet Go from Aly and the unruly mob! As ever, we want to hear from you, so do get in touch with your thoughts, feelings and animal anecdotes.We're taking a break next week because Ella is heading off to do her best chipmunk impression, but exciting news - September will be our Read-A-Long month! We'll be reading House of the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune! Get your hands on the book now, and we'll loop you in with our schedule soon!
Prime Time Travelers (Jared Plummer vs. the Ancient World): A Whimsical Romantic MM Portal FantasyMESSING UP HISTORY ONE EPISODE AT A TIMEWhen TV director Jared Plummer starts having vivid flashbacks to ancient Egypt, he thinks it has to do with the stress of his first international shoot and the heartache of breaking up with his boyfriend Carlos.The real reason is far more bizarre.In the shadow of a temple along the Nile, Jared encounters a mysterious old woman with an extraordinary proposition: she'll open a portal to the past, allowing him to shoot the "greatest documentary" ever made.The catch?Jared must navigate the twelve gates of the Egyptian underworld and retrieve a misplaced mummy. Easy, right?As Jared and his hapless crew embark on this time-traveling escapade, they're thrust into the world of Ramses the Great, who isn't exactly thrilled about their unexpected arrival. To achieve TV greatness, they must navigate double-crossing embalmers, a dangerously alluring Nubian assassin, and a royally disgruntled pharaoh.Will they survive the chaos and bring home an Emmy-winning series, or will they get canceled before the first episode is even finished?Imagine a rainbow-colored time machine with the wit of Neil Gaiman, the ancient romance of Song of Achilles,the queer coming-out charm of House in the Cerulean Sea and the time slip passion of Outlander, and your destination is Prime Time Travelers. If you crave a tale that's as outrageous as it is original, buckle up for a time-travel odyssey like no other.Want to be a guest on Book 101 Review? Send Daniel Lucas a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17372807971394464fea5bae3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In our final episode of Camp BNT, we got to sit down with none other than TJ Klune, author of The House in the Cerulean Sea—and let's just say, it was everything we hoped for and more! We laughed, fangirled (a lot), and had the most meaningful conversation about TJ's journey as a neurodivergent, queer kid from rural Oregon, how teachers shaped his life, and why authentic, hopeful queer representation in books matters so much. This episode is packed with heart, inspiration, and reminders of why the stories we share—and the teachers who share them—make such a big impact.Resources:The House in the Cerulean Sea: Bookshop | Amazon Shop more of TJ's bookTJ's websiteSHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode269"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show
On this episode, Cynthia Chen, a fellow Reader & Runner, shares some of her piping hot takes about the reading life. She also discusses how she got back into reading after an eight year hiatus and tips for people who want to get back into reading. She gives a lot of really great book recommendations for Chicago books and we talk about how annoying it is when the geography of Chicago is incorrect. Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy's reading: Mina's Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa The Rich People Have Gone Away by Regina Porter The House on the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune Books Highlighted by Cynthia: The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Eastbound by Maylis de Kerangal Three Girls from Bronzeville by Dawn Turner Tales from the Cafe by Toshikazu Kawaguchi I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai The Chicago Neighborhood Guidebook by Martha Bayne Running While Black by Allison Mariella Désir BFF: A Memoir of Friendship Lost and Found by Christie Tate All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page. Other books mentioned in this episode: Night of the Living Dummy (Goosebumps #1) by R.L. Stine Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream by Dean Jobb Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano River East, River West by Aube Rey Lescure Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Atomic Habits by James Clear The Battle of Lincoln Park by Daniel Kay Hertz The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai
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Phil and Marisa Serafini (@serafinitv) dive into The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune—a whimsical, heartwarming tale about belonging, found family, and the courage to challenge a broken system. We unpack Linus Baker's transformation from rule-following bureaucrat to fierce protector, the magical misfit children of Marsyas Island, and Arthur Parnassus's quiet resistance against prejudice. Along the way, we explore themes of identity, compassion, and what it truly means to create a home.Up next in our Bookmarked series:– August 2025: Directed By by James Burrows– September 2025: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer– October 2025: Brida by Paulo Coelho
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Phil and Marisa Serafini (@serafinitv) unpack The Reckoning of Roku by Randy Ribay—an Avatar: The Last Airbender novel and the first not written by F.C. Yee. We explore Roku's journey from hesitant student to conflicted Avatar, his crumbling friendship with Sozin, and the book's rich themes: grief, freedom, legacy, and spiritual identity. We also examine how the story deepens bending lore and sparks canon debates.Up next in our Bookmarked series:– July 2025: The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune– August 2025: Directed By by James Burrows– September 2025: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer– October 2025: Brida by Paulo Coelho
As V.E. Schwab puts it, "like being wrapped in a big gay blanket". That's how we like to think about our podcast, too.This episode we talked about what we loved, liked, and loved some more. And what's with all the stories about a child being the antichrist? If we had two nickels for every time two gay men saved the world with the power of unconditionally loving an antichrist child... we'd have two nickels, but still, weird that it happened twice.
On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading while sick and reading on birthday trips Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: when it's okay to skim and when it's not The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . . . 1:40 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 8:09 - Our Current Reads 8:29 - The Compound by Aisling Rawle (Meredith, pre-order releases June 24, 2025) 9:32 - Lord of the Flies by William Golding 13:54 - The Guilt Pill by Saumya Dave (Kaytee) 18:07 - The Power by Naomi Alderman 18:19 - Curfew by Jayne Cowie 18:22 - Vox by Christina Dalcher 19:07 - How to Order the Universe by Maria Jose Ferrada (Meredith) 20:36 - I'm Traveling Alone by Samuel Bjork 24:06 - Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green (Kaytee) 27:46 - The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green 28:26 - Blood over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang (Meredith) 33:10 - King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby (Kaytee) 37:57 - To Skim Or Not To Skim 47:10 - Lord of the Flies by William Golding 49:52 - Meet Us At The Fountain 50:17 - I wish instagram always included what you said in addition to someone's response when interacting in DMs. (Meredith) 51:34 - I wish to press The House in the Cerulean Sea into readers' hands. (Kaytee) 51:35 - The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune 51:41 - King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby 51:47 - Somewhere Beyond the Sea by T.J. Klune Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. June's IPL is brought to us by one of our anchor stores, Schuler Books in Michigan Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business. All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!
Host Tayla is joined by Alicia Vaandering from the University of Rhode Island, James Rosenzweig from Eastern Washington University, and Amanda Melilli from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to share their research project focusing on queer representation in picture books and the creation of the Rainbow Representation Rubric. They also talk about queer subtext in classic films and novels and finding comfort (or not!) in dystopian fiction. In the Last Chapter they discuss: would you rather have a personal library with unlimited space but only filled with books you've never read, or a small collection of books you've read and loved but no space for new books? Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff around the Ocean State. We are proud to be a resident partner of theRhode Island Center for the Book. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent those of the Overdueing It podcast, its sponsor organizations, or any participants' place of employment. The content of Overdueing It episodes are the property of the individual creators, with permission for Overdueing It to share the content on their podcast feed in perpetuity. Any of the content from the Overdueing It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is byNeura-Flow. Books Orsinian Tales by Ursula K. LeGuin Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien Sunrise On the Reaping by Suzanne Collins It's a Love/Skate Relationship by Carli J. Corson Bobby and the Big Valentine by Timmy Woitas & Addy Rivera Sonda Love, Violet by Charlotte Sullivan Wild & Charlene Chua Apothecary Diaries by Natsu Hyūga Blue Period by Tsubasa Yamaguchi Canto Contigo by Jonny Garza Villa Lunar Boy by Jes and Cin Wibowo The House in the Cerulean Sea by T. J. Klune Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Zone One by Colson Whitehead Little Women by Louisa May Alcott When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff & Kaylani Juanita Salma the Syrian Chef by Ahmad Danny Ramadan & Anna Bron Bathe the Cat by Alice B. McGinty & David Roberts Mr Watson's Chickens by Jarrett Dapier & Andrea Tsurumi I Am Jazz! by Jessica Herthel, Jazz Jennings & Shelagh McNicholas My Rainbow by Trinity Neal, DeShanna Neal & Art Twink Prince and Knight: Tale of the Shadow King by Daniel Haack & Stevie Lewis Media Taskmaster (2015- ) The Handmaid's Tale (2017-2025) Station Eleven (2021-2022) Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020-2024) World of Warcraft (videogame) The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022- ) Blank Check (podcast) Daredevil: Born Again (2025- ) Little Women (2019) The Witcher (2019- ) Other The Rainbow Representation Rubric Rainbow Book List Stonewall Book Awards
Host Tayla is joined by Alicia Vaandering from the University of Rhode Island, James Rosenzweig from Eastern Washington University, and Amanda Melilli from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to share their research project focusing on queer representation in picture books and the creation of the Rainbow Representation Rubric. They also talk about queer subtext in classic films and novels and finding comfort (or not!) in dystopian fiction. In the Last Chapter they discuss: would you rather have a personal library with unlimited space but only filled with books you've never read, or a small collection of books you've read and loved but no space for new books? Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff around the Ocean State. We are proud to be a resident partner of theRhode Island Center for the Book. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent those of the Overdueing It podcast, its sponsor organizations, or any participants' place of employment. The content of Overdueing It episodes are the property of the individual creators, with permission for Overdueing It to share the content on their podcast feed in perpetuity. Any of the content from the Overdueing It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is byNeura-Flow. Books Orsinian Tales by Ursula K. LeGuin Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien Sunrise On the Reaping by Suzanne Collins It's a Love/Skate Relationship by Carli J. Corson Bobby and the Big Valentine by Timmy Woitas & Addy Rivera Sonda Love, Violet by Charlotte Sullivan Wild & Charlene Chua Apothecary Diaries by Natsu Hyūga Blue Period by Tsubasa Yamaguchi Canto Contigo by Jonny Garza Villa Lunar Boy by Jes and Cin Wibowo The House in the Cerulean Sea by T. J. Klune Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Zone One by Colson Whitehead Little Women by Louisa May Alcott When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff & Kaylani Juanita Salma the Syrian Chef by Ahmad Danny Ramadan & Anna Bron Bathe the Cat by Alice B. McGinty & David Roberts Mr Watson's Chickens by Jarrett Dapier & Andrea Tsurumi I Am Jazz! by Jessica Herthel, Jazz Jennings & Shelagh McNicholas My Rainbow by Trinity Neal, DeShanna Neal & Art Twink Prince and Knight: Tale of the Shadow King by Daniel Haack & Stevie Lewis Media Taskmaster (2015- ) The Handmaid's Tale (2017-2025) Station Eleven (2021-2022) Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020-2024) World of Warcraft (videogame) The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022- ) Blank Check (podcast) Daredevil: Born Again (2025- ) Little Women (2019) The Witcher (2019- ) Other The Rainbow Representation Rubric Rainbow Book List Stonewall Book Awards
Have you read Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson—or maybe even the whole series? In this May 2025 Book Club episode, we're diving into the twisty world of Ellingham Academy with Stevie Bell and company. But first, we kick things off with a Bookish Check-In. Ashley's reading Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune (yes, the sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea), and Jen shares her thoughts on Nnedi Okorafor's Death of the Author. Then we dive into all things Truly Devious—what makes Stevie such a compelling protagonist, how Johnson balances multiple mysteries across timelines, and why this one's a must-read for fans of dark academia and character-driven whodunits. We wrap up with perfect book pairings, plus a few favorite things outside the reading life. Let us know what you thought about this one! Remember that you can support us on Patreon if you're interested in contributing to the podcast. Visit the Unabridged website for our full show notes and links to the books mentioned in the episode. Interested in what else we're reading? Check out our Featured Books page. Want to support Unabridged? Follow us @unabridgedpod on Instagram or Facebook. | Join our Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge. | Visit our curated list of books at Bookshop.org. | Become a patron on Patreon. | Check out our Merch Store. | Visit the resources available in our Teachers Pay Teachers store.
We're wrapping up our Hero's Journey series with a fresh twist—this time through the lens of fantasy in eleventh-grade American Literature. Marie shares how she took a bold leap by introducing a fantasy choice novel unit, transforming student engagement and challenging traditional ideas of what counts as “American Lit.” This episode ties together our vertical alignment approach from earlier grades and emphasizes how thoughtfully crafted essential questions and genre expansion can deepen student connection and critical thinking.We also dive into the power of student choice, sharing how Socratic seminars, rhetorical analysis, and multimedia pairings help students explore themes like escape, identity, and morality. You'll hear our favorite supplemental texts and movies, a suggested summative assessment, and four key features to focus on throughout the unit. And if you're a Happy Hour member, you'll get access to this entire unit! Join us next week as we kick off another summer of Camp BNT!Resources:Jib Fowles' “Advertising's 15 Basic Appeals”Legendborn, by Tracy DeonnHouse in the Cerulean Sea, by Tj KlunePercy Jackson, by Rick Riordan Throne of Glass, Sarah J. MaasRelated Episodes: Episode 63, Choice Reading 101Episode 96, How to Select Choice Reading + Our 20 Favorite Classroom BooksEpisode 256, Teaching the Hero's Journey: Dos and Don'ts of Unit DesignEpisode 257, Teaching the Hero's Journey: Studying The Hobbit for Middle School ELAEpisode 258, Teaching the Hero's Journey: Studying the Odyssey for 9-10 Grade ELASHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode259 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Ready to make your summer reading program awesome? Head to bravenewteaching.com/summerreadingSupport the show
Send us a textIn this episode, we bring you books tied together with the common theme of being Fantastical! Leslie is our in house fantasy aficionado, and Laura is the opposite of that. But we both found some fabulous titles to make this stack super Fantastical! We'll also share a Book In Hand! Let's dive into the world of fantasy!Featured Books:The Starlight Heir by Amalie Howard (LH)Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland (LH)The Song of Orphan's Garden by Nicole M. Hewitt (LP)Upon a Starlit Tide by Kell Woods (LP)Book In HandMika in Real Life by Emiko Jean (LP)Books Mentioned in This Episode:Four Ruined Realms by Mai CorlandThree Shattered Souls by Mai CorlandGame of Thrones by George R. R. MartinA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasAdditional Books That Go Along with Our Stack:The Magicians by Lev GrossmanOne Dark Window by Rachel GilligAn Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa TahirImmortal by Sue Lynn TanThe House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ KluneWays to contact us:Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook: Book BumbleOur website: https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail: bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comHey Friends, please rate and review us!
On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading retreats, one finished and one scheduled Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we boss some more TBRs The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . . . 1:16 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 7:18 - Our Current Reads 7:32 - Finders Keepers by Stephen King (Meredith) 9:37 - Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King 10:24 - Holly by Stephen King 12:17 - The Stand by Stephen King 12:18 - The Shining by Stephen King 12:55 - The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon (Kaytee) 17:24 - Poirot: The Greatest Detective in the World by Mark Aldridge (Meredith) 20:46 - Night Wherever We Go by Tracey Rose Peyton (Kaytee) 24:54 - Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito (Meredith) 28:58 - Mrs. March by Virginia Feito 29:30 - The Lost Library by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead (Kaytee) 31:08 - CR Season 5: Episode 25 31:10 - The Candymakers by Wendy Mass 31:12 - CR Season 3: Episode 41 31:14 - When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead 31:27 - Bob by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead 33:08 - Boss My TBR From Emily 33:45 - Sweep by Jonathan Auxier 33:48 - My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman 33:52 - Station Eternity by Mur Lafferty 33:54 - S by J.J. Abrams and Doug Dorst 33:58 - Vicious by V.E. Schwab 34:18 - The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune 34:20 - A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab 34:23 - Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend 34:25 - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 34:27 - The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall 36:38 - Schuler Books From Bethany 40:38 - Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd (releases April 8, 2025) 40:42 - The Last Party by Claire Mackintosh 40:45 - Out by Natsuo Kirino 40:47 - Baby X by Kira Peikoff 40:50 - The Stolen Child by Ann Hood 41:03 - Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray 41:09 - The Wedding People by Alison Espach 41:12- The Strange Case of Jane O. by Karen Thompson Walker 44:55 - The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker 45:17 - Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer 45:47 - I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger 46:17 - Virgil Wander by Leif Enger 47:30 - Meet Us At The Fountain 48:25 - I wish people would utilize our website for the plethora of things it offers. (Meredith) 49:46 - The Candymakers by Wendy Mass 49:49 - When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead 50:17 - I wish for a “find all and replace” option for books. (Kaytee) Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. March's IPL comes to you from our tried and true partner, An Unlikely Story in Plainville, MA. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business. All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!
Brea and Mallory have a Hot Genre Alert for queernorm books! Plus, they review a water bottle carrier and solve a problem about ordering books in the UK. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/glassesfreeCODE: GLASSESFREEZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Mallory's EventsMallory on Go Fact YourselfWater Bottle CarrierBooks Mentioned - Wake Up and Open Your Eyes by Clay McLeod ChapmanOld Soul by Susan BarkerA Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky ChambersThe House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ KluneThe Deep by Rivers SolomonEmpress of Salt and Fortune by Ngih VoSomeone to Build a Nest In by John WiswellFloating Hotel by Grace CurtisLegends and Lattes by Travis BaldreeWhat Moves the Dead by T KingfisherGideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
In this episode, we get excited about two new books: How to Survive a Classic Crime Novel by Kate Jackson and The Bones Beneath My Skin by TJ Klune. Then Dave shares Kevin Kelly's surprising tips for memorable travel. Links How to Survive a Classic Crime Novel by Kate Jackson Cross Examining Crime website Artist Joanna Lisowiec's website Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village by Maureen Johnson, Jay Cooper Wolf Hall Companion by Lauren MacKay The Bones Beneath My Skin by TJ Klune The House in the Cerulean Sea by Susan Morrison Kevin Kelly's ‘50 Years of Travel Tips' Video: The Future Will Be Shaped By Optimists Transcript of this episode. The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.com Join our FREE Substack to get our (awesome) newsletter and join in chats with other people who love books and travel. Do you enjoy our show? Do you want to make friends with other (lovely) listeners? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplace As always, you can find us at: Our site Instagram Substack Patreon  Parts of the Strong Sense of Place podcast are produced in udio! Some effects are provided by soundly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we are joined by TJ Klune! TJ Klune is the #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, Somewhere Beyond the Sea, Under the Whispering Door, In the Lives of Puppets, the Green Creek Series for adults, the Extraordinaries Series for teens, and more. Being queer himself, Klune believes it's important—now more than ever—to have accurate, positive queer representation in stories.This week, TJ Klune shares his journey from a challenging childhood in Oregon to becoming a successful author. He discusses the impact of his upbringing on his writing, the importance of finding one's voice, and the shift from contemporary to fantasy literature. Klune emphasizes the need for advocacy within the literary community, particularly in response to rising transphobia, and reflects on the moments that defined his success as an author. In this engaging conversation, TJ Klune shares his journey as an author, detailing the challenges and unexpected successes of releasing his book during the pandemic. Klune also discusses his writing process, the role of ADHD in his creativity, themes of alienation and belonging that permeate his work, and how finding solitude in nature has inspired his writing. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From This Episode:The Bones Beneath My SkinPoseHeaven's Gate PodcastThe InstituteFollow TJ Klune: @tjklunebooksFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real talk! Andrew's better half Pat joins us this week! Forget the Eagles, did we watch Kendrick Lamar dominate at the Super Bowl? We're continuing to watch the first 100 days of the Trump admin, and sadly, we're continuing to report that the admin's approach is to flood the zone with ridiculous, outrageous legislative priorities and patently false information. Andrew's a baddie: confessions of a digital shoplifter, among his other crimes. Are big retailers making it too easy for consumers to take advantage of generous refund policies? What impact does this have on small businesses? To be fair, we're not just throwing Andrew under the bus - we've all used refund policies to our advantage at one point or another. Speaking of big retailers, Barnes & Noble is having a major comeback with its brick and mortar locations! Barnes & Noble will be opening 60 new bookstores in 2025 after years of decline. Their reasoning? #BookTok trends, the loneliness epidemic, and an increasing consumer demand for more third spaces. And of course, we've got recommendations hot off the press for y'all: Bookshop.org, which now offers ebooks in competition with Kindle (Andrew), 'The House in the Cerulean Sea' by TJ Klune (Pat), and downloading a copy of your student aid history at StudentAid.gov if you have federal student loans (Laura). And in this week's installment of After Dark: We're all in our mid-thirties - is it time for us to get all of our stuff our of mom and dad's house? How do we deal with family members trying to push their shit off on us? I DON'T WANT YOUR CHRISTMAS CHINA, GREAT AUNT MARGE! What do we want done with our stuff when we slip the mortal coil? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You may be familiar with TJ KLUNE, the #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, Under the Whispering Door, In the Lives of Puppets, the Green Creek Series for adults, the Extraordinaries Series for teens, and more.His new book is THE BONES BENEATH MY SKIN, a spine-tingling sci-fi thriller for adults. Klune includes a queer love story in the book as well. Being queer himself, Klune believes it's important—now more than ever—to have accurate, positive queer representation in stories. http://tjlunebooks.com The Douglas Coleman Show VE (Video Edition) offers video promotional packages for authors. Please see our website for complete details.https://www.douglascolemanmusic.com/vepromo/Please help us to continue to bring you quality content by showing your support for our show. https://fundrazr.com/e2CLX2?ref=ab_eCTqb8_ab_31eRtAh53pq31eRtAh53pq
TJ Klune, author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, talks with Debra Fitzgerald about his (extremely well-written) book that was selected for this year's Door County Reads program, which began Jan. 18 and runs through February). Klune talks about his writing process, why he writes, who he writes for – and life on a remote 10 acres in Washington state. The Lamda Literary Award-winning author Klune has written 30 books, including the sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea – Somewhere Beyond the Sea.
We read a total of 482 books and are excited to share fifteen of our favorite titles from our 2024 reading list. Explore these new releases alongside our favorite backlist books for your best reading year yet.We invite you to browse our book lists featuring 25 of our favorites. Patrons will receive a printable checklist with today's book titles and some of our honorable mentions. SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon!Best Books of the Year Full Lists:Larry's Top 25 Books of 2024 (Including Honorable Mentions)Amy's Top 25 Books of 2024Other Books Mentioned in This Episode:The God of the Woods by Liz MooreCleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco MellorsBlue Sisters by Coco MellorsFamily Family by Laurie FrankelReal Americans by Rachel KhongHere One Moment by Liane MoriartyBeautiful Ugly by Alec FeeneyPS I Hate You by Lauren ConnollyThe Women by Kristin HannahThe Great Alone by Kristin HannahHoney by Isabel BontaCinema Love by Jiaming TangThe Wedding People by Alison EspachWish You Weren't Here by Christy SchilligFriends with Secrets by Christine GundersonThings Don't Break on Their Own by Sarah Easter CollinsJames by Percival EverettThe House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ KluneAdventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark TwainWicked by Gregory MaguireDear Fang, with Love by Rufi ThorpeDon't Forget to Write by Sara Goodman ConfinoShe's Up to No Good by Sara Goodman ConfinoCrafting a Killer Redemption Story With Heart (Rob Hart Interview)The Wishing Game by Meg ShafferHow Braving a Literary Seminar Shaped The Lost Story (With Meg Shaffer)The Best Escapist Island Books Podcast with Meg ShafferThe Westing Game by Ellen RaskinThe Chronicles of Narnia by CS LewisCamp Damascus by Chuck TingleEverything Beautiful Began After by Simon Van BooyWe Could Be So Good by Cat SebastianThe Nix by Nathan HillThe Matchmaker's Gift by Lynda Cohen LoigmanRedefining the Missing Girl Narrative With Emiko JeanThe Kennedy Ryan Phenomenon: Inclusive Narratives With Heart (Kennedy Ryan Interview)Bookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Browse Our 2025 Book Club BooksConnect with Larry on InstagramConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)
This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with the amazing Daniel Henning—a NY Times Bestselling Audiobook Narrator, theatre director, and LGBTQ+ advocate. Maybe most known for narrating TJ Klune's award winning "The House in the Cerulean Sea". Daniel is a man of many talents, and we had such a great conversation about his incredible journey.Here's what we talked about:Daniel shared his audiobook career and how brings different stories to life with his amazing character voices.What it's like to record audiobooks from a booth he built at home.The awards and recognition he's earned for his narration work.His passion on advocating for the LGBTQ+ community and moreBeing recognized by the California Legislature for his dedication to the arts and activism.Fun Behind-the-Scenes StoriesDaniel's passion for storytelling and making a difference is truly inspiring. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!_____________________________________Daniel's Website: https://www.danielhenning.net/Daniel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielhenningla_____________________________________Link to all things Not in a Huff Podcast: https://linktr.ee/notinahuffpodcastPlease follow/subscribe to the podcast to be the first to see new episodes when they come out each week. Be extra awesome and rate us on Apple Podcast and Spotify! :)
Hey friends, we're wrapping up 2024 with a look back at the things we absolutely loved this year! Join us as we dive into the movies, books, and beauty products that made the year unforgettable.We're talking about everything from the dreamy romance of Irish Wish to the jaw-dropping twists in The Silent Patient. And if you're into beauty, we're spilling on our holy grail finds, like a natural deodorant that actually works and a blush that's the perfect pop of color!It's like a year-end recap mixed with a conversation with your besties. Whether you're here for the entertainment recs or the beauty tips, we've got you covered.Best of 2024 - Movies:Irish Wish (2024)The Idea of You (2024)Inside Out 2 (2024)Damsel (2024)I Still See You (2018)Red, White, and Royal Blue (2023)Books:The Women by Kristin Hannah The Silent Patient by Alex MichaelidesThe Coworker by Freida McFaddeThe House in The Cerulean Sea by T.J. KluneListen for the Lie by Amy TinteraThe Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghes#CrimeTime by Jeneva RoseScared to Death by Jahnna N. MalcolmBeauty:Thai Crystal DeodorantKopari DeodorantTony Moly Plump-kin Retinol Eye CreamLYS Beauty Triple Fix Brightening Concealer
As we approach the end of 2024, it's the perfect time for an updated book recommendation episode. At the time of this recording, one of us is in a bit of a reading rut and the other is absolutely killing it! Whether you're struggling to pick up a book in this season or can't get through them fast enough, you're in the right place.Today we're sharing our favorite books of 2024 - and there's something for everyone. We have picks in all the genres from fantasy to historical fiction to YA and more. All the titles we talk about in the episode are listed below and you can shop the BNT books of 2024 on Bookshop.org (Amanda's List | Marie's List) or on Amazon.Plus, we're discussing a new favorite reading app, Fable! If you aren't already on Fable, download it and let's be friends! And if you have other book suggestions, send them our way on Instagram @bravenewteaching. Here's to rounding out 2024 with some good reads and adding ideas to your 2025 TBR list!Books Mentioned:A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon, by Sarah HawleyA Kiss of Iron, by Claire SagerThe House at Watch Hill, by Karen Marie MoningFirst Lie Wins, by Ashley ElstonBeach Read, by Emily HenryFunny Story, by Emily HenryDemon Copperhead, by Barbara KingsolverStone Blind, by Natalie HaynesHer Majesty's Royal Coven, by Juno DawsonButcher and Blackbird, by Brynne WeaverHouse of the Cerulean Sea, by TJ KluneSerpent & Dove, by Shelby Mahurin Blood and Honey, by Shelby MahurinThe Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, by Sangu MandannaThrone of Glass, by Sarah J. MaasThe Wild Robot, by Peter BrownSafiyyah's War, by Hiba Noor KhanThe Night War, by Kimberly Brubaker BradleyOther Words for Home, by Jasmine WargaMore Resources:App: Fable (Find Amanda Cardenas!)Once Upon a Book ClubSHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode236"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Support the show
Send us a textIn today's episode we have a HUGE gift-able stack! Books are one of our favorite items to give anytime of year. We hope you'll find something for every reader on your list...Happy Holidays! Featured Books:Series:The Winternight Trilogy by Katherine Arden (LH)The Lost Queen Series by Signe Pike (LP) Horses of Fire, Daughters of Bronze by A.D. Rhine (LH)Brooklyn, Long Island by Colm Toibin (LP) Historical FictionBy Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult (LP) The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali (LH)The Women by Kristin Hannah (LP) A Well-Behaved Woman by Therese Anne Fowler (LH)FantasyPowerless by Lauren Roberts (LH)Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher (LP)Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan (LH)Touch of Magic The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman (LP)Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune (LH) The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston (LP)Literary FictionHello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (LH)Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy (LP)Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie (LH)Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford (LP)A Little Hope, A Quiet Life, The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella (LH)We Begin at the End by Chris Whittaker (LP)TwistyThe Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard (LH)The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (LP)The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth (LH)Middle GradeLet It Glow by Marissa Meyer and Joanne Levy (LP)Winterhouse by Ben Guterson (LH)The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman by Gennifer Choldenko(LP)Young AdultGone Wolf by Amber McBride (LH)I Will Always Write Back by Caitlin Alifirenka & Martin Ganda (LP)Graphic NovelQuiet Girl in a Noisy World: An Introvert's Story by Debbie Tung (LH)Non FictionThe Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan (LP) DystopianThe Silo Series by Hugh Howey (Wool) (LH)A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C.A. Fletcher (LP) Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel (LH)MemoirThe Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop (LP)Books Mentioned In This EpisodeA Long Way Down by Jason ReynoldsMe Moth by Amber McBrideLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottSilence of the Girls by Pat BarkerThe House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. KluneSomewhere Beyond the Sea by T.J. KluneThe Covenant of Water by Abraham VergheseWays to contact us:Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook: Book BumbleOur website: https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail: bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comHey Friends, please rate and review us!
This week on From the Front Porch, it's another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the November releases they're excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search “Episode 502” to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie's books: Lazarus Man by Richard Price (11/12) Heartbreak Is the National Anthem by Rob Sheffield (11/12) Pictures of You: A Novel by Emma Grey (11/12) Olivia's books: All the Best Dogs by Emily Jenkins (11/5) Deadly Animals by Marie Tierney (11/12) The Winterton Deception 2: Fault Lines by Janet Sumner Johnson (11/12) Erin's books: Shy Creatures by Clare Chambers (11/12) Believe: The Untold Story Behind Ted Lasso by Jeremy Egner (11/12) Time of the Child by Niall Williams (11/19) From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. A full transcript of today's episode can be found below. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. This week, Annie is reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. Olivia is reading Deadly Animals by Marie Tierney. Erin is listening to What I Ate in One Year by Stanley Tucci. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Jennifer Bannerton, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Susan Hulings, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, and Amanda Whigham.
