Podcast appearances and mentions of Claire Legrand

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This week, in celebration of Valentine's Day, three of America's leading romance writers—Xio Axelrod, Swan Huntley, and Claire Legrand—talk about how they write love stories and the love stories that inspired them. Moderated by author Pamala Knight. This conversation originally took place May 19, 2024 and was recorded live at the American Writers Festival. We [...]

This week, in celebration of Valentine's Day, three of America's leading romance writers—Xio Axelrod, Swan Huntley, and Claire Legrand—talk about how they write love stories and the love stories that inspired them. Moderated by author Pamala Knight.This conversation originally took place May 19, 2024 and was recorded live at the American Writers Festival. We hope you enjoy entering the Mind of a Writer.AWM PODCAST NETWORK HOMEBooks by these authors:A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand — A lush, sweeping, steamy, forbidden romance series starter that's perfect for fans of Bridgerton and A Court of Thorns and Roses.Girls with Bad Reputations by Xio Axelrod — All her life, Kayla heard the same refrain: Don't be so loud. Don't act so wild. Don't take up so much space. Now she's the beating heart of an up-and-coming rock band...and the whole world is going to know her name.I Want You More by Swan Huntley — A ghostwriting gig in the Hamptons becomes far more than a job in this sexy, atmospheric, and deliciously tense story.About the writers:XIO AXELROD [she/her] is a USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary fiction and romance. Growing up in the music industry, Xio began her recording career at a young age. Her experiences bring a lyrical quality to her writing and vibrancy to her characters, offering a unique perspective that adds depth and authenticity to the worlds she creates.SWAN HUNTLEY'S novels include I Want You More, Getting Clean with Stevie Green, The Goddesses, and We Could Be Beautiful. She's also the writer/illustrator of the darkly humorous The Bad Mood Book and You're Grounded: An Anti-Self-Help Book to Calm You the F*ck Down. Swan earned an MFA at Columbia University and has received fellowships from MacDowell and Yaddo. She lives in Los Angeles.PAMALA KNIGHT writes historical paranormal, regency romance and mystery. She's a member of the Regency Fiction Writers, Hearts through History and the Chicago-North Romance Writers where she's a past president and programs chair. She's the current co-chair of the biennial conference, Spring Fling.CLAIRE LEGRAND used to be a musician until she realized she couldn't stop thinking about the stories in her head. Now she is the New York Times bestselling author of twelve novels, most notably A Crown of Ivy and Glass and the Empirium Trilogy, as well as The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls, the Edgar Award-nominated Some Kind of Happiness, and Sawkill Girls, which was nominated for both a Bram Stoker Award and a Lambda Literary Award. She is also one of the four authors behind The Cabinet of Curiosities, a critically acclaimed anthology of short stories for young readers. Her next book, A Song of Ash and Moonlight, came out in September 2024. When not writing, Claire enjoys tending to her many plants, learning about fashion and interior design, rooting for the Phillies, and quoting Star Trek to anyone who will listen.

On this episode, we're interviewing New York Times bestselling author, Claire Legrand! Claire shares her writing tips, inspiration for her books, and even gives us a sneak peek into her second Middlemist book. Tangents include baseball, cozy Switch games, and being a plant parent.   ----more---- Instagram  |  Threads  |  Facebook  |  TikTok  |  Other Links    Claire's Links Instagram Spotify Website Books By Claire Legrand The Empirium Trilogy Sawkill Girls A Crown of Ivy and Glass Some Kind of Happiness The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls Extasia Winterspell Foxheart Thornlight The Cabinet of Curiosities The Year of Shadows

In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we take a look at the rating differences in our favorite books and least favorite books. We get a bit animated when talking about books we hate and others love, so if you love those books please don't take offense. These are just our opinions. What We've Read and What We Are Reading: Curves for Days (Big Love from Galway #1) by Laura Moher. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.  Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan Lola & the Millionaires: Part One & Part Two by Kathryn Moon Lore Olympus: Volume Three by Rachel Smythe A Crown of Ivy and Glass (The Middlemist Trilogy #1) by Claire Legrand and narrated by Evelyn Rose Pageboy by (and narrated by) Elliot Page The Wild Robot (The Wild Robot #1) by Peter Brown and narrated by Kate Atwater The City We Became (Great Cities #1) by N.K. Jemisin and narrated by Robin Miles Additional Book Mentions: Nimona by N.D. Stevenson Books We Love and Other People Didn't: Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman.  May the Best Man Win by Z.R. Ellor Set on You by Amy Lea Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kahn The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas Neon Gods by Katee Robert Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn Elevation by Stephen King  Books We Hate and Others Love:  Wild by Cheryl Strayed To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Hahn To Get to the Other Side by Kelly Ohlert All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover Swordheart by T. Kingfisher The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern The Altas Six by Olivie Blake The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin Gold Diggers by Sanjena Sathian My Killer Vacation by Tessa Bailey Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo The Upside of Falling by Alex Light The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston The Project by Courtney Summers Hunting Adeline by HD Carlton Sing Them Home by Stephanie Kallos Pucking Around by Emily Rath We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz

In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we discuss the highlights, disappointments and surprises from the first half of the year. What books did we love this year? Which ones were duds? Listen and let us know what books you were surprised by this year! What We've Read and What We Are Reading: Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood Fangirl Vol. 3 the Manga by Rainbow Rowell and illustrated byGabi Nam. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review  Curves for Days (Big Love from Galway #1) by Laura Moher. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review  Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail (Bright Falls #2) by Ashley Herring Blake and narrated by Kristen DiMercurio A Crown of Ivy and Glass (The Middlemist Trilogy #1) by Claire Legrand and narrated by Evelyn Rose Additional Book Mentions: The Undertaking of Hart & Mercy by Megan Bannen The Stardust Thief (The Sandsea Trilogy #1) by Chelsea Abdullah Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass #7) by Sarah J. Maas Radiant Sin by Katee Robert Lassiter (Black Dagger Brotherhood #21) by J.R. Ward My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Tower of Dawn (Throne of Glass #6) by Sarah J. Maas In the Lives of Puppets by T.J. Klune Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Pageboy by Elliot Page System Collapse (The Murderbot Diaries #7) by Martha Wells The Ashfire King (The Sandsea Trilogy #2) by Celsea Abdullah Bookshops & Bonedust (Legends & Lattes #0) by Travis Baldress Hands Down by Mariana Zapata A Day of Fallen Night (The Roots of Chaos #0) by Samantha Shannon The Witch and the Vampire by Francesca Flores Witch King by Martha Wells To Get To the Other Side by Kelly Ohlert Exes and O's (The Influencers #2) by Amy LEa One Dark Window (The Shepherd King #1) by Rachel Gilling Heartless (Chestnut Springs #2) by Elsie Silver The Front Runner (The Gold Rush Ranch #3) by Elsie Silver  Hell Bent (Alex Stern #2) by Leigh Bardugo The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz The Foxglove King (THhe Nightshade Crown #1) by Hannah Whitten Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan  Midnight is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead Forget Me Not by Julie Soto Sammy Espinoza's Last Review by Tehlor Key Mejia. The Bodyguard by Katherine Center  Fourth Wing (The Last Empyrean #1) by Rebecca Yarros  Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater Pretend  You're Mine by Lucy Score  Four Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q. Sutanto  Check out Pages n' Pages on Instagram. These opinions are entirely our own. Image by Kapona via Vector Stock.

Emma welcomes back author, Claire Legrand, to chat about A Crown of Ivy and Glass, writing unlikeable characters, the ballet inspiration behind the story, believing in your creative process, Crimson Peak era Tom Hiddleston, writing romance scenes, and so much more! Books mentioned in this episode: A Crown of Ivy and Glass audiobook Circe by Madeline Miller Piranesi by Susanna Clarke The Secret History by Donna Tartt Kristin Cashore Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace here. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: summer reading guides and plane reading Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we are chatting about the dreaded book hangover, the ways we deal with it, and what it means about our reading lives. The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:44 - Bookish Moment of the Week 2:01 - MomAdvice Summer Reading Guide 2:15 - Sarah's Bookshelves Summer Reading Guide Sarah's Patreon if you want access to Summer Shelves   2:22 - Modern Mrs. Darcy's FREE minimalist reading guide MMD Full Reading Guide 2:34 - Paperback Summer Reading Guide w/FictionMatters 2:40 - Kellyhook.readsbooks on Instagram 5:53  - Current Reads 6:13 - Nic Blake and the Remarkables by Angie Thomas (Kaytee) 6:36 - The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 6:54 - Libro.fm 10:17 - Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson (Meredith) 10:37 - Parnassus Books 14:21 - The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith 16:15 - If Only You by Chloe Liese (Kaytee) 20:19 - Drowning by TJ Newman (Meredith) 21:53 - Falling by TJ Newman 22:47 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 24:28 - The Marriage Act by John Marrs (Kaytee) 24:38 - The One by John Marrs 28:52 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Meredith) 31:33 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 33:59 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 34:00 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 35:18 - Furyborn by Claire Legrand 35:20 - City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty 37:21 - The Dreaded Book Hangover (or is it dreaded??) 37:41 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 38:10 - Babel by R.F. Kuang 38:31 - The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow 44:08 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 45:59 - The Wager by David Grann 47:37 - Meet Us At The Fountain 47:45 - If you liked my current reads, I wish you'd go back to each other and read their first books. (Kaytee) 48:04 - The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 48:14 - Only When It's Us by Chloe Liese 48:25 - The One by John Marrs 49:07 - I wish everyone would try pink or brown noise to help focus their reading. (Meredith) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we have our final installment of our A Day of Fallen Night read-along! We have been reading ADOFN, Roots of Chaos #0 by Samantha Shannon, for five week's and we've finally reached the conclusion of the story. We dive into unanswered questions, theories and our overall opinion on the prequel to Priory of the Orange Tree. Did we love it? Did we hate it? Listen and find out! What We've Read and What We're Reading: Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid and narrated by Robinne Lee, Julia Whelan, Oliver Wyman, Jennifer Beals, Pablo Schreiber, Benjamin Bratt, Fred Berman, Ari Fliakos, Judy Greer, January LaVoy, Jonathan Davis, Henry Leyva, Nancy Wu, P.J. Ochlan, Arthur Bishop, Holter Graham, Brendan Wayne, Pete Larkin, Alex Jenkins Reid, Robert Petkoff, and Sara Arrington Flawless by Elsie Silver (Chesnut Springs #1) In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune and narrated by Daniel Henning. -Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy Witch King by Martha Wells -Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire LeGrand. -Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy Forget Me Not by Julie Soto. -Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy Sammy Espinoza's Last Review Tehler Kay Mejia -Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy A Day of Fallen Night (Roots of Chaos #0) by Samantha Shannon and narrated by Ellie Kendrick, Sheila Atim, Thoren Ferguson, and Hanako Footman

Thanks so much for joining us again this week! In this week's episode, Taylor shares her thoughts on a recent book she read and how the story's suspense and pacing impacted her reading. During the show, Taylor mentions The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls by Claire Legrand. Thanks for joining us again this week, […] The post TSS369: What is Suspense? appeared first on The Taylor Stevens Show.

Thanks so much for joining us again this week! In this week's episode, Taylor takes a look at story by looking at the different elements we use to build our stories. During the show, Taylor mentions two books, the first was The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls by Claire Legrand, and the second was […] The post TSS367: Chapters, Scenes, and In-Betweens appeared first on The Taylor Stevens Show.

Join Bethany and Izzy for a comprehensive roundup of anticipated romance releases for 2023! These are the books we are most looking forward to.   Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here! *Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast Books Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert: https://amzn.to/3Hn9sKh Longing by Chace Verity: https://amzn.to/3XdxMmv Chick Magnet by Emma Barry: https://amzn.to/3UNUdgj Behind the Scenes by Karelia Stetz-Waters: https://amzn.to/3PiJPfw Radiant Sin by Katee Robert: https://amzn.to/3FlaZxx Take the Lead by Alexis Daria: https://amzn.to/3Y5wqLI The Duke's Secret Cinderella by Eva Devon: https://amzn.to/3VOgZWQ A Witches Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley: https://amzn.to/3VLDhs1 Solomon's Crown by Natasha Siegel: https://amzn.to/3FH81ou Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell: https://amzn.to/3iLNNkt Verity and the Forbidden Suitor by JJ McAvoy : https://amzn.to/3uGoVNL Bewitched by Laura Thalassa: https://amzn.to/3XdxTOX The Fiancee Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur: https://amzn.to/3UHbCaw Role Playing by Cathy Yardly: https://amzn.to/3jRguwW Happy Place by Emily Henry: https://amzn.to/3WXuJ1X The Lady Knows Best by Susanna Craig: https://amzn.to/3hhruTm Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli: https://amzn.to/3Y6J8Kl A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand: https://amzn.to/3iUHrj2 Her Good Side by Rebekah Weatherspoon: https://amzn.to/3BprFmz An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adriana Herrera: https://amzn.to/3BqlNcV When the Vibe is Right by Sarah Dass: https://amzn.to/3uHbvBm The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston: https://amzn.to/3WXLZ7a Forget Me Not by Julie Soto: https://amzn.to/3VXYCOe Play to Win by Jodie Slaughter: https://amzn.to/3Hr2ALP Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall: https://amzn.to/3hhc5Te Cruel Seduction by Katee Robert : https://amzn.to/3FkrKsY Curves for Days by Laura Moher: https://amzn.to/3Qr7Scx Knockout by Sarah MacLean: https://amzn.to/3HuWpq2 Better Hate Than Never by Chloe Liese: https://amzn.to/3k32yAg Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan Iris Kelly Doesn't Date by Ashley Herring Blake   Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @Chapter3Podcast or watch episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6yRiktWbWRAFpByrVk-kg Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon!  Co-Hosts  Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany Liene: https://www.youtube.com/c/LienesLibrary Izzy: https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyforNow

Hello bookish babes, and welcome to a new fantasy series that has captured the ladies' hearts. Furyborn, Kingsbane, and Lightbringer by Claire Legrand follow the story of two young women separated by millennia, but connected by the foretold prophecy of the Sun Queen and the Blood Queen. If you are a fan of epic fantasy series like Throne of Glass, An Ember in the Ashes, or From Blood and Ash, then this series is a MUST TRY! These books pack an emotional punch giving you all the action, plot twists, romances, and character arcs set in a one-of-a-kind fantasy backdrop with a unique magic system.  Sip in your Furyborn inspired cocktail of the week and get ready to celebrate and cry over what is one of Allie and Meg's favorite reads of 2022 so far!

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: reporting back on homework and an exciting interview Current Reads: some great summer break reads from both of us, and one spicy opinion Deep Dive: we report back on how we spent our five weeks off and how much we missed you all! Book Presses: one last time - a very Kaytee book and a series starter to keep you going. As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 2:42 - Currently Reading Patreon 3:40 - The Bookshelf Thomasville 4:06 - Bookish Moment of the Week 4:32 - Are You There, God? It's Me Margaret by Judy Blume 6:58 - Fabled Bookshop 7:22 - Run Time by Catherine Ryan Howard 7:25 - The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard 7:26 - 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard 8:33 - Current Reads 8:44 - Stay Gold by Tobly McSmith (Kaytee) 9:56 - The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton 11:45 - Scorpica by G. R McCallister (Meredith) 15:27 - Circe by Madeline Miller 16:06 - Furyborn by Claire Legrand 16:31 - Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (Kaytee) 17:06 - The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin 17:08 - Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin 20:09 - The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher by Kate Summerscale (Meredith) 22:26 - Half Price Books (They have lots of locations!)  24:12 - A Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana Herrera (Kaytee) 24:27 - Cafe Con Libros 27:49 - The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger (Meredith) 29:41 - Fabled Bookshop 31:48 - The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger 32:38 - Deep Dive: Our Summer Vacation Recaps 34:57 - Glass Houses by Louise Penny 37:12 - Cinder by Melissa Meyer 37:15 - Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend 41:37 - Season 1: Episode 24 43:36 - Books We'd Like To Press Into Your Hands (For the Last Time) 43:58 - The Guncle by Steven Rowley (Kaytee) 46:04 - The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher by Kate Summerscale 46:13 - Death at Bishop's Keep by Robin Paige (Meredith) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

Have you read The Empirium Trilogy yet? Did you know that Furyborn was the first book Claire Legrand tried to get published, yet it was published years into her writing career and required a ton of faith and tenacity to get on bookshelves? In today's episode, I got to sit down with Claire and hear all about the processes of writing, how soundtracks help her write her stories, who her favorite Star Trek captain is, and so much more! I loved chatting with Claire and hearing so much more about Eliana, Rielle, Audric, and the Empirium Trilogy world! Also, shoutout to @elleisbooked for helping me write some of The Empirium Trilogy questions! Click here to connect with Claire's Spotify! Click here to purchase The Empirium Trilogy! Join Claire's newsletter This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/abookshelfbinge Join the discord server! Shop the books mentioned on the podcast here! We have merch! Click here to shop the podcast's merch! Credits: Host: @bookshelfbinge Guest: Claire Legrand Cover art: SaraSomethingCo (@sarasomething.co) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Our top ten books of 2021! It's our longest episode ever, and we are so excited to share it with you as we jump into a new year! As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your dishwasher detergent!) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . .2:04 - Currently Reading Patreon 3:44 - Fabled Bookshop 14:17 - Meredith and Kaytee's Top 10 Books of 2021 14:36 - Legenborn by Tracy Deonn (Kaytee) 14:39 - Season 3: episode 40 18:40 - Fablehaven by Brandon Mull  18:52 - A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus (Meredith) 20:51 - The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood (Kaytee)  23:25 - Furyborn by Claire Legrand 23:26 - Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo  23:56 - A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas (Meredith) 24:22 - A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas 25:01 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 25:47 - The Day The World Came to Town by Jim DeFede (Kaytee) 25:51 - Season 4: Episode 14 27:32 - Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May (Meredith) 27:41 - Season 3: Episode 41 31:03 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (Kaytee) 31:25 - Season 3: Episode 42 33:41 - State of Terror by Hilary Rodham Clinton and Louise Penny (Meredith) 36:22 - Intermission: Lowest Rated Books 36:58 - Roar by Cecilia Ahern (Kaytee) 37:41 - Atomic City Girls by Janet Beard (Kaytee) 38:49 - Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay (Meredith) 39:31 - Survive the Night by Riley Sager (Meredith) 40:26 - Meredith and Kaytee's Top 10 Books of the Year cont'd 40:36 - Love Lives Here by Amanda Jette Knox (Kaytee) K NOTE: while I do think it's clear that I love my sister dearly here, I want to be extra super clear that when I say “love covers all manner of sins” I am referring to the ways we as her family fail at times to do the best we can. I am not in any way referring to her gender identity as a sin. My sister knows this, but I want to be sure that anyone else who hears me, hears me correctly as well. 42:25 - Pony by R.J. Palacio (Meredith) 42:50 - Page & Palette Bookshop 44:06 - Wonder by R.J. Palacio 45:02 - The Guncle by Steven Rowley (Kaytee) 45:05 - Season 3: Episode 45 46:29 - The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino (Meredith) 49:46 - Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston (Kaytee) 49:51 - Season 3: Episode 35 49:56 - Bookshelf Thomasville 50:47 - Blackwell's 51:05 - Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend 51:06 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling 51:28 - 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard  51:37 - The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard (Meredith) 55:14 - Intermission: The Books that Surprised Us Most in 2021 55:44 - Season 3: Episode 34 55:50 - The Black Count by Tom Reiss (Kaytee) 57:38 - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke (Meredith) 1:01:33 - Meredith and Kaytee's Top 10 Books of the Year cont'd 1:01:50 - How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith (Kaytee) 1:01:56 - Season 4: Episode 19 1:03:37 - Fabled Bookshop 1:03:39 - We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker (Meredith) 1:06:52 - Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby (Kaytee) 1:06:56 - Season 4: Episode 2 1:09:18 - Matrix by Lauren Groff (Meredith) 1:09:59 - Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff 1:13:14 - All The Lonely People by Mike Gayle (Kaytee) 1:13:22 - Season 4: Episode 12 1:!3:38 - Minisode w/Mike Gayle 1:16:09 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (Meredith) 1:17:42 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

1:27 Bookish Moment of the Week 1:46 - Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent  1:52 - Bookends bookshop in Pagosa Springs Colorado 2:46 - All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle 4:05 - The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand 4:42 - My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadows and Brodi Ashton 4:43 - My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadows and Brodi Ashton 4:57 - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 5:19 - Marley by Jon Clinch 6:06 Current Reads: 6:12 - God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney (Kaytee) 6:32 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live 9:43 - A Glimmer of Death by Valerie Wilson Wesley (Meredith) 9:52 - Book Drop subscription 13:32 - Let's Tell This Story Properly by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi (Kaytee) Note: In the UK, this collection is published as Manchester Happened 14:23 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 16:10 - Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson (Meredith) 16:23 - White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson 16:36 - Novel Neighbor bookshop 22:03 - Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse (Kaytee) 23:23 - Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse 24:22 - Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake (Meredith) 25:55 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 25:56 - The Selection by Kiera Cass 25:58 - Furyborn by Claire Legrand 28:24 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas  30:32 Deep Dive - What Makes a Good Book Club Book? 33:58 - Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam 34:42 - Bookend Homeschoolers Season 2: Episode 13 36:20 - A Good Neighborhood by Therese Ann Fowler 36:50 - Good Neighbors by Sarah Langan 38:12 - How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith 39:02 - The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix 40:49 - This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel 41:45 - The Push by Ashley Audrain 41:48 - The Need by Helen Phillips 42:53 - Roar by Ceclia Ahern 43:15 - The Women of Brewster Place by Gloria Naylor 43:45 - You Think It, I'll Say It by Curtis Sittenfeld 44:43 - Books We Want to Press Into Your Hands: 45:05 - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot (Kaytee) 47:26 - The Power by Naomi Alderman (Meredith) 49:20 - The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

Happy Halloween! Hillary is busy planning and attending her daughter's wedding this month, so Sam is joining us! We're chatting all things spooky! Our House of Leaves rant starts at the 1:24:15 mark and goes until the end credits! Books Mentioned During This Episode Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/ryan-elizabeth-clark Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Saenz (audiobook) Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (audiobook) Growing Things by Paul Tremblay (audiobook) My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite (audiobook) (Jack of All Graves Book Club) Jo, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/jo Sistersong by Lucy Holland (audiobook) Spear by Nicola Griffith (audiobook) Hild (audiobook) Sword, Stone, Table by Swapna Krishna (audiobook) Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo (audiobook) Ash (audiobook) Huntress  Sam, doesn't have a staff pick page yet for some reason, everyone bug Sam to set up her staff pick page.  Every Vow You Break by Peter Swanson (audiobook) Razorblade Tears by SA Cosby (audiobook) Blacktop Wasteland (audiobook) The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig (audiobook) Wanderers (audiobook) Spooky Books Alice Isn't Dead by Joseph Fink (audiobook) (podcast) Devolution by Max Brooks (audiobook) Robopocalypse by Daniel H Wilson (audiobook) Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw (audiobook) Pearl by Josh Malerman (audiobook) (Interview with Josh Malerman for Goblin) (Interview with Josh Malerman for Pearl) The Woods Are Always Watching by Stephanie Perkins (audiobook) Wilder Girls by Rory Power (audiobook) Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand (audiobook) Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Lisa Sterle The Dead Zone by Stephen King (audiobook)  Thinner (audiobook)  Bag of Bones (audiobook)  Christine (audiobook)  From a Buick 8 (audiobook)  Cell (audiobook)  Lisey's Story (audiobook)  Revival (audiobook) NOS4A2 by Joe Hill (audiobook)  Horns (audiobook)  Locke & Key House of Leaves by Mark Z Danielewsky  OTHER LINKS Shop The Laydown Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform) Use the code LAYDOWN for 3 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

As we head into spooky season, let's talk about where to start reading horror. Stephanie from the Books in the Freezer Podcast joined me to talk about her favorite genre. For exclusive bonus content and early access to episodes, consider joining the Chapter 3 Podcast Patreon Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here! *Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast   Books from On My Radar segment: Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray: https://amzn.to/3hEsMF2 The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer: https://amzn.to/3AlLWa8 Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki: https://amzn.to/2XCFGwz A Spindle Splintered by Alix E Harrow: https://amzn.to/3Esz4BC When Night Breaks by Janella Angeles: https://amzn.to/39dmBTM Slewfoot by Brom: https://amzn.to/39fOevr Horseman: A Tale of Sleepy Hollow by Christina Henry: https://amzn.to/3EwaJur When Things Get Dark: Stories Inspired by Shirley Jackson: https://amzn.to/3hL6Qbw Other Books/Authors Mentioned House by Ted Dekker and Frank Peretti: https://amzn.to/3zidITG The Oath by Frank Peretti: https://amzn.to/3tNvz3J My Best Friends Exorcism by Grady Hendrix: https://amzn.to/3AkJ3pT Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix: https://amzn.to/3lGgy02 The Southern Book Clubs Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix: https://amzn.to/3hIS7xP The Final Girls Support Group by Grady Hendrix: https://amzn.to/3zpl4o9 My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones: https://amzn.to/3nXDr1N Dracula by Bram Stoker: https://amzn.to/3lGgD3Q And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie: https://amzn.to/3nNkiiL Nightingale by Amy Lukavics: https://amzn.to/3lC0eNv The Ravenous by Amy Lukavics: https://amzn.to/2YYupXC Rolling in the Deep by Mira Grant: https://amzn.to/3CnazE2 Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant: https://amzn.to/3nJWkow The Tenth Girl by Sara Faring: https://amzn.to/2XtaBLR Final Girls by Mira Grant: https://amzn.to/3lyzEVM The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch: https://amzn.to/2Xv40Qk The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay: https://amzn.to/3hGYAZU The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling: https://amzn.to/3zkum4Q Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir: https://amzn.to/3hKL8o1 Lakewood by Megan Giddings: https://amzn.to/3nIaOFv Ring Shout by P. Djeli Clark: https://amzn.to/3kmlAzj Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer: https://amzn.to/3ClP4mN Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro: https://amzn.to/3zobJwW The Loop by Jeremy Robert Johnson: https://amzn.to/3zfL857 The River has Teeth by Erica Waters: https://amzn.to/2XD3IHN Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand: https://amzn.to/2XD3Oz9 Extasia by Claire Legrand: https://amzn.to/3EvbHHm Lost Boy by Christina Henry: https://amzn.to/3lyAodw Alice by Christina Henry: https://amzn.to/3kjOW1d The Ghost Tree by Christina Henry: https://amzn.to/3hJnmIW My Soul to Keep by Tananarive Due: https://amzn.to/3EnkvPH The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig: https://amzn.to/2XENXjr Miriam Black series by Chuck Wendig: https://amzn.to/2XFenBA Burn the Dark by S.A. Hunt: https://amzn.to/2Xtw4nW The Worm and His Kings By Hailey Piper: https://amzn.to/3nOFd5f Queen of Teeth by Hailey Piper: https://amzn.to/2Z9L4rp The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson: https://amzn.to/3lCHMV4 American Elsewhere by Robert Jackson Bennett: https://amzn.to/2ZcIt01 Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno Garcia: https://amzn.to/3CsdU4J The Gates by John Connolly: https://amzn.to/3lyBki2 Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado: https://amzn.to/3EDHxlw The Thief of Always by Clive Barker: https://amzn.to/2VTJQzk   Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @Chapter3Podcast and you can also find Bethany talking about books on YouTube @BeautifullyBookishBethany. You can now find episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6yRiktWbWRAFpByrVk-kg Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon! Or join our public Discord. A new episode will be available to download in two weeks!  This episode was recorded using a Blue Yeti USB condenser microphone kit: https://amzn.to/342dnqx

Delve into the darkly lit world of horror literature with us! This month, we relate to some serious teenage angst in Sawkill Girls by Claire Lagrand.Next month, we'll discuss The Halloween Moon by Joseph Fink. Join us in the reading and send your comments, questions or related topics to discuss to our email or Twitter.

August means back to school for Harris County students and for this episode, we spoke to teens from around Harris County to get an idea of what they're into and how the library has helped them this past year.Stay tuned for another install of our "Are you afraid of the stacks?" segment where librarians, Sadina and Jennifer talk about Wilder Girls by Rory Power , a spooky book that teens may really get into Media mentioned in this episode include:"Wilder Girls" by Rory Power (Review and Discussion)Other Recommendations:"The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls" by Claire Legrand"The Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle" by Janet Fox"The Haunting of Henry Davis" by Kathryn Siebel"As I Descended" by Robin Talley"Undead Girl Gang" by Lily Anderson"There's Somone Inside Your House" by Stephanie PerkinsFor more books and media visit www.hcpl.net/exploreHost and Editor: Ellen Kaluza Contributors: Jennifer Finch,  Rachel Moir , Jennifer Nandlal , Darla Pruitt, Sadina Shawver Producer: Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu A special thanks to our Teens: Ashlyn, Caesar, Dre , Apolline , Audrey Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.www.hcpl.netPodcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Lana Sell, Ellen Kaluza, Sadina Shawver, Gisella Parker, Kara Ludwig, Delaney Daly, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Logan Tuttle, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu Original Music created by Bryan Kratish

Is this our most random episode title? Maybe. You have to find out why by listening. Also, Rose full on spoils the Sorcery of Thorns. We're not kidding. If you don't want to be spoiled skip from 27-35 minutes. You've been warned. In other news, we talk one of our favorite tropes: strong female leads. Featuring books by Rebecca Ross, Margaret Rogerson, Claire Legrand, and Jennifer Estep. Plus more! Check out the books here: https://bookshop.org/lists/ep-28-monsters-sir-copper-gauntley-strong-female-leads Hosted by Hanna Sandvig (@hannasandvig), Rose Garcia (@rosegarciabooks), Stacey Trombley (@trombolii), and Valia Lind (@valialind). Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/readingqueens/message

Sawkill Rock is a small island with a dark secret; girls have disappeared for years, victims of shadowy evil hunting without a fight. Until now. This title is intended for teens, however, it may contain language or themes that some readers may find offensive. Recorded with permission of Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library catalog.

Today’s episode is all about the new Netflix adaptation Shadow and Bone! Bethany is joined by YouTubers Reads with Rachel and Liene’s Library. For exclusive bonus content and early access to episodes, consider joining the Chapter 3 Podcast Patreon Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here! *Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast Books from On My Radar segment: The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo: https://amzn.to/2SaHJF0 The Darkness Outside Us by Schrefer Eliot: https://amzn.to/3hNoUlY Reel by Kennedy Ryan: https://amzn.to/344C5Hd The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri: https://amzn.to/3fusIpm   Other Books Mentioned Shadow & Claw (hardcover) by Gene Wolfe: https://amzn.to/3oAS3SX Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim: https://amzn.to/3oBYIMB Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim: https://amzn.to/3v8FC3e The Shadow and Bone Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo: https://amzn.to/3ystg87 Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo: https://amzn.to/2QF2B6Z Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo: https://amzn.to/3bK1Alm Lives of Saints by Leigh Bardugo: https://amzn.to/3va8LLn King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo: https://amzn.to/2TaQ2Be Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo: https://amzn.to/3fa99ni Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo: https://amzn.to/3v91hIB Furyborn by Claire Legrand: https://amzn.to/3wrr3Im   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @Chapter3Podcast and you can also find Bethany talking about books on YouTube @BeautifullyBookishBethany. You can now find episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6yRiktWbWRAFpByrVk-kg Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon! Or join our public Discord. A new episode will be available to download in two weeks!  This episode was recorded using a Blue Yeti USB condenser microphone kit: https://amzn.to/342dnqx

Today is all about books! Anna's Book Recommendations Page Anna's Goodreads Profile and Alex's Goodreads Profile Our Favorite Books: Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken, 4:49 Tales of a New World by P.C. Cast, 8:51 Caraval by Stephanie Garber, 10:35 Death Prefers Blondes by Caleb Roehrig, 13:58 The Bone Witch Series by Rin Chupeco, 15:52 Mirage by Somaiya Daud, 17:32 Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling, 20:23 Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson, 22:24 Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin, 24:11 Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo, 26:11 Foxheart by Claire Legrand, 28:15 Our Favorite Authors: Stuart Gibbs, 31:20 Grace Lin, 32:53 Caleb Roehrig, 36:26 Rin Chupeco, 38:01 Veronica Roth, 39:06 Rick Riordan, 43:30 Other Stuff: The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe, 46:39 When My Name Was Keoko by Linda Sue Park, 48:50 My Family For the War by Anne C. Voorhoeve, 51:10 Legendborn by Tracy Deonn, 51:27 Arc of a Scythe Series by Neal Shusterman, 52:16

Wherein your host Bethany discusses queer science fiction and fantasy with YouTubers Kathy Trithardt (creator of the Queer Lit Readathon) and Reads With Rachel! For exclusive bonus content and early access to episodes, consider joining the Chapter 3 Podcast Patreon !   Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here! *Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast Books from On My Radar segment: Feb. 9 Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins: https://amzn.to/39gY01e Fireheart Tiger by Aliette de Bodard: https://amzn.to/3qLUjX6 The Girl from Shadow Springs by Ellie Cypher: https://amzn.to/36cdnpX The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna: https://amzn.to/2NsJLxO   Feb. 16 The Galaxy and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers: https://amzn.to/3phoEwE First Comes Like by Alisha Rai: https://amzn.to/3iNGRQ4 The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey: https://amzn.to/2M7vwy5 A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas: https://amzn.to/3a7xtmp   Other Books Mentioned Fragile Remedy by Maria Ingrande Mora: https://amzn.to/3iMfSnF Gearbreakers by Zoe Hana Mikuta: https://amzn.to/3pigZy3 Victories Greater Than Death by Charlie Jane Anders: https://amzn.to/3pifPCP Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell: https://amzn.to/3ogsZ1F The Queen of Ieflaria by Effie Calvin: https://amzn.to/368TjEz Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst: https://amzn.to/3iOSBlk Black Wings Beating by Alex London: https://amzn.to/3c79giB Graceling by Kristen Cashore: https://amzn.to/3a7ypqV Furyborn by Claire Legrand: https://amzn.to/3sYO97U Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir: https://amzn.to/3t43Lr9 In the Ravenous Dark by A.M. Strickland: https://amzn.to/2MpzgL6 Beyond the Black Door by A.M. Strickland: https://amzn.to/2YgISdQ The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco: https://amzn.to/3oiO2R2 Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett: https://amzn.to/3cf4z6j Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse: https://amzn.to/2MlZcY8 Once & Future by Cori McCarthy & Amy Rose Capetta: https://amzn.to/3c5l1Gi A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green: https://amzn.to/3iMgY2L The Disasters by M.K. England: https://amzn.to/3a1d56c Trans Wizard Harriet Porber and the Bad Boy Parasaurolophus by Chuck Tingle: https://amzn.to/3ofFAC7 Beyond the Ruby Veil by Mara Fitzgerald: https://amzn.to/3cbxSqk Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth: https://amzn.to/39i7R7a Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron: https://amzn.to/39hBF3J The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune: https://amzn.to/36c5C3a The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune: https://amzn.to/3obyVZS Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune: https://amzn.to/2YdMvRP The Reign of the Fallen by Sarah Glenn Marsh: https://amzn.to/3a72GWu Unconquerable Sun by Kate Elliot: https://amzn.to/3iJYEHA Finna by Nino Cipri: https://amzn.to/3iMVRgW American Hippo by Sarah Gailey: https://amzn.to/3iKUijz Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey: https://amzn.to/3iImG5W Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey: https://amzn.to/39hncEP A Dark and Hollow Star by Ashley Shuttleworth: https://amzn.to/36afPwW A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine: https://amzn.to/2KM4lrZ A Desolation Called Peace by Arkady Martine: https://amzn.to/2M1usM8 Strange Practice by Vivian Shaw: https://amzn.to/3iNQD4k These Feathered Flames by Alexandra Overy: https://amzn.to/3cbvgJ9 Elatsoe by Darcy Little Badger: https://amzn.to/2M7z8A9 Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas: https://amzn.to/3qSbKpi Malus Domestica Series by S.A. Hunt: https://amzn.to/3sXAGxq The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin: https://amzn.to/3pvyRFX The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin: https://amzn.to/3qS6920 The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin: https://amzn.to/39fnonW Miss Meteor by Taylor Kay Mejia and Anna-Marie McLemore: https://amzn.to/3iLkSJm Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde: https://amzn.to/3qSbYg8 The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson: https://amzn.to/3qSr45e Hungry Hearts Anthology: https://amzn.to/3iKoriQ   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @Chapter3Podcast and you can also find Bethany talking about books on YouTube @BeautifullyBookishBethany. Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon! Or join our public Discord. A new episode will be available to download in two weeks!  This episode was recorded using a Blue Yeti USB condenser microphone kit: https://amzn.to/342dnqx

Lightbringer (The Empirium Trilogy, 3) : By - Claire Legrand The incredible conclusion to the Empirium Trilogy that started with the instant New York Times bestsellers Furyborn and Kingsbane! This series is perfect for those looking for books for teen girls and is also one of the best fantasy series for adults and teens! Website : https://gobookmart.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/support

Today we're discussing Lightbringer, the final novel in the Empirium Trilogy by Claire Legrand.  Purchase on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781492656685 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cyns-workshop/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyns-workshop/support

Wherein the host Bethany is joined by Liene from the YouTube channel Liene's Library to discuss dark and grimdark fantasy books, morally gray characters, why we love a villain, why we love the fact that YA and children's literature are starting to include some darker themes and morally complex characters, and the need for female characters outside of the saint/sinner dichotomy. Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here! *Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast Books from On My Radar segment: Romance * Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade: https://amzn.to/2S3vLtv * A Princess by Christmas by Julia London: https://amzn.to/2GeD1Ac * In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren: https://amzn.to/3mYnTry Speculative * Hollow Places by T. Fisher: https://amzn.to/3i4gwLj * The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab: https://amzn.to/2GcsyoL * The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow: https://amzn.to/3kRmcKp * Ring Shout by P. Djeli Clark: https://amzn.to/369PUGA * Beyond the Ruby Veil by Mara Fitzgerald: https://amzn.to/3kKEkps * Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse: https://amzn.to/36cleVe * The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton: https://amzn.to/36d2G72   Other Books Mentioned * The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie: https://amzn.to/2HrUghR * Half a King by Joe Abercrombie: https://amzn.to/36c1IYT * The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang: https://amzn.to/342IyCa * Blackwing by Ed Mcdonald: https://amzn.to/3j9V9K6 * Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao: https://amzn.to/3jmptRX * Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake: https://amzn.to/3kLYAXE * Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan: https://amzn.to/2SaFw97 * The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien: https://amzn.to/3j86f2h * Coraline by Neil Gaiman: https://amzn.to/2Shnlit * The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman: https://amzn.to/3i83w7D * Damsel by Elana K. Arnold: https://amzn.to/3i8bDkG * Furyborn by Claire Legrand: https://amzn.to/30eUY8J * Nevernight by Jay Kristoff: https://amzn.to/3cDTc5W * To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini: https://amzn.to/2S3u8Mj   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @Chapter3Podcast and you can also find Bethany talking about books on YouTube @BeautifullyBookishBethany. Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon! Or join our public Discord. A new episode will be available to download in two weeks!  This episode was recorded using a Blue Yeti USB condenser microphone kit: https://amzn.to/342dnqx

To celebrate the great Kirsten Dunst/Gabrielle Union showdown of 2000, Joe makes Brenna watch Bring It On ! While some of the racial politics and its approach to queerness haven't aged particularly well, we appreciate the white girls coming in second, a competitive approach to female rivalry and a bounty of sassy dialogue.Faring less well is director Laura Terruso and writer Alison Peck's Work It (2020) which exists solely as a vehicle for Sabrina Carpenter, whom Joe describes as a charisma vacuum. Thankfully we have the comedically styling of Liza Koshy's Jas and the cuteness of PS I Still Love You's Jordan Fischer to ease over the many, MANY bumpy parts.Homework:Friend of the show Miriam recommends f/f YA books:Queer horror: Wilder Girls by Rory Power, Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand, and The Devouring Gray by Christine Lynn HermanJuliet Takes A Breath by Gabby RiveraWe are Okay by Nina LaCourBrenna catches us up on: Yes, No, Maybe So by Becky Albertalli and Alisha SayeedInternment by Samira AhmedLove, Creekwood by Becky AlbertalliTomboy’s Survival Guide by Ivan E. CoyoteDon’t Stand So Close To Me by Eric WaltersThe Prince and The Dressmaker by Jen WangWanna connect with the show? Use #HKHSPod on Twitter:Brenna: @brennacgrayJoe: @bstolemyremoteHave something longer to say or a minisode topic? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com. See you on the page and on the screen!

Join Mel and Lisa as they discuss the YA horror novel Sawkill Girls, by Claire Legrand. Following the death of her father in a car accident, Marion Althouse finds herself moving to a new home on Sawkill Island. Her mother, numb with loss, will be the housekeeper for the top family on Sawkill: the Mortimers, a mother and daughter with numerous dark secrets. Marion's sister Charlotte is eager for a new scene and new friends. While still lost in the throes of grief, Marion has become an anxious caretaker to her remaining family. She just wants a safe place for all three of them to heal. Sawkill isn't the place for that, however. It doesn't take long for Charlotte to find new friends, including the boss's daughter, Val. Then the unthinkable happens: Charlotte disappears. Marion quickly discovers that Sawkill has a terrifying history of disappearing girls, several of whom were friends with Val at the end, and no one really does much to figure out what happened. It turns out that this Island is a temporary home for a monster from another dimension, and this monster needs to eat girls to survive. The Rock of Sawkill isn't happy about this occupation and needs girls to unite to protect it and its inhabitants. Marion has to negotiate this new community, with its distrust of outsiders and strict class hierarchies, and figure out who are her allies and who are her enemies. It doesn't take her long to learn that nothing is quite what it seems to be.     Recommended in this podcast: W. Scott Poole's Vampira: Dark Goddess of Horror, Paul Tremblay's Survivor Song, and Stephen Graham Jones's The Only Good Indians Please rate and review us, or better yet, tell a friend.  Our social media is @MonsterWrote on Twitter and Instagram. Our email is monsterwrote@gmail.com. This episode was produced and researched by Lisa and Mel. Theme music is “Misconception” by Nicolas Gasparini. 

This week we have the honor to chat with our great friend Quinn. She is the best hype woman, smart, funny, incredible thoughtful, and more! Quinn gave us so much insight into the asexuality spectrum and recommended some amazing books (all will be in our book list on our linktree): Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire, Ace by Angela Chen, Let's Talk About Love by Claire Kann, Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe, Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand, Loveless and Radio Silence by Alice Oseman, and more! Quinn is also a librarian and had some amazing tips for helping to diversify your library and promote diverse books! You can find Quinn on Insta @theromanticace and on her blog, www.theromanticace.com

Caroline shares the book Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson and pairs it with a movie. Jennifer shares Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand. Music is a royalty-free song by Garrett Bevins titled Pages Turn.

Join the Ladies of Nerdtown in discussing their review of Furyborn by Claire Legrand.

SEQUEL: This week we revisit the world of Twilight. Sound quality is slightly questionable this week. (Sorry folks.) Almost as questionable as the Twilight time-space continuum, Kaitlyn's erotic Fanfiction, and making high schoolers read Romeo and Juliet. TW: Suicidal thoughts, mental illness, violence. If you like The Worst Thing We Read, help us grow by spreading the word! You can support us by leaving a 5-star review on Apple iTunes. Follow us on Instagram @worstthingweread, Twitter @worstthngweread, or email us at worstthingweread@gmail.com. Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/102293261-kaitlyn-burton https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/12635391-savanah-tiffany Book rec: Furyborn, Claire Legrand.

We announce the books that were chosen for us and discuss what we liked about them, if there were things we didn't like, and (if applicable) whether or not we'll continue the series. Erin's book: The Traitor's Game by Jennifer A. Nielsen (chosen by Meg) Kassiah's book: Illuminae by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff (chosen by Jaime) Jaime's book: Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson (chosen by Kassiah) Meg's book: Furyborn by Claire Legrand (chosen by Erin) Then we reveal September's Assigned Reading: Jaime's homework: Ramona Blue by Julie Murphy (chosen by Meg) Meg's homework: The Cerulean by Amy Ewing (chosen by Kassiah) Kassiah's homework: Plus One by Elizabeth Fama (chosen by Erin) Erin's homework: 738 Days by Stacey Kade (chosen by Jaime)  

Today’s bookish guest is Deedi Brown from Deedireads on Instagram. In this episode, we chat about: What her Favorite genres  Her tips about attending BookCon We chat about our experiences about BookCon She talked about attending the BookCon’s writing workshops Round of book recommendations  BOOKS MENTIONED: The Need by Helen Phillips  Naamah by Sarah Blake Real Queer America: Real LGBT Stories in Red State by Samantha Allen  The Prenup by Lauren Layne  Would Like to Meet by Rachel Winters  Flashed by Zoey Castille  Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James The Water Dancer  Ta-Nehisi Coates Daisy Jones &  The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid  The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater  Kingsbane by Claire Legrand  Three Women by Lisa Taddeo How Could She by Lauren Mechling  Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes    CONNECT WITH DEEDI  Instagram Book Blog

Today we have a bookish guest, Lauren Blinn. Lauren is a fellow Bookstagrammer that I met in real life at BookCon this year.  In this episode, we chat:  Book recommendations in the YA Fantasy, Contemporary and Historical Romance What was Lauren's experience at BookCon Tips for BookCon such as ARC drops and lines  Authors that we met at the Romance Candy Crush Event  BOOKS MENTIONED  Helene Hunting Tessa Bailey Tessa Dare  Romancing the Duke by Tessa  Dare  Kingdom of Exile by Maxym M. Martineau   Wilder Girls by Rory Power Sawkills Girls by Claire Legrand  The Rogue King by Abigail Owen  American Royals by Katherine McGee The Thousandth Floor series by Katherine McGee Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo  The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez  Crown of Feathers by Pau Preto, Nicki The Idea of You by Robinne Lee  Damsel Elana Arnold  The Warrior Maiden by Melanie Dickerson The First Mistake by Sandie Jones The Other Woman by Sandie Jones  Meet Cute by Helena Hunting  Good Luck Charm by Helena Hunting The House of Salt and Sorrow by Erin Craig The Simple Wild by KA Tucker Symptoms of a Heartbreak by Sona Charaipotra The Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory The Last Post by Renee Carlino The Cactus by Sarah Haywood Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Dangerous Desires by J.T. Geissinger CONNECT WITH LAUREN  Instagram  SUPPORT THE WHAT TO READ NEXT PODCAST! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends

We announce the books that were chosen for us and discuss what we liked about them, if there were things we didn't like, and (if applicable) whether or not we'll continue the series. Erin's book: The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson (chosen by Kassiah) Kassiah's book: The Thousandth Floor by Katharine McGee (chosen by Meg) Jaime's book: Storm Siren by Mary Weber (chosen by Erin) Meg's book: What If It's Us by Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli (chosen by Jaime) Then we reveal August's Homework: Erin's homework: The Traitor’s Game by Jennifer A. Nielsen (chosen by Meg) Jaime's homework: Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson (chosen by Kassiah) Meg's homework: Furyborn by Claire Legrand (chosen by Erin) Kassiah's homework: Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff (chosen by Jaime) Here are our picks for May's Hotties of the Month: Alex Quinn from The Traitor’s Kingdom by Erin Beaty Evan from Say Yes by Elle Kennedy All the guys from the Playful Brides Series by Valerie Bowman. Rob and Owen from Call It What You Want by Brigid Kemmerer Here's our list of Honorable Mentions: Rook (The Autumn Prince) from An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson Caius from The Savage Dawn by Melissa Grey Zayne from Storm and Fury by Jennifer Armentrout Torden from The Beholder by Anna Bright Cord Anderton from The Thousandth Floor Series by Katharine McGee Marco from The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Have you read any of these books? Or is there a boy that we missed out on? Let us know in the comments if there's a guy we're missing out on and we'll get right on him!

Claire LeGrand is the author of YA and middle grade books including The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls, feminist horror novel Sawkill Girls, and Furyborn, the epic, bestselling fantasy series she dreamed about for years before she wrote it. It's the story of two powerful women, separated by centuries, who will succumb to or defy a very dark destiny. We talked to LeGrand about book two in the series, Kingsbane, subversive writing, and how she worldbuilds.

This is a 3 part series where I talk about the 6 sequels I plan to read this summer. Part 1 focuses on Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas and Kingsbane by Claire Legrand. I'm a librarian and my world is books!

Welcome to Our Life In Books where we talk about our lives, books and everything in between! This week we talk about independent authors (and publishers). We kick off the discussion by taking a quiz to find out what faction in Martina McAtee’s Dead Things we belong to. Then, get ready because we talk about a ton of independent authors that we’ve read and loved. If you have any suggestions for more independent authors, let us know!   Our Life In Books Tea- https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/list.html?userId=696813O Our Life In Books Society- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourlifeinbookssociety Our Life In Books Book Club- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourlifeinbookssociety   Follow Our Life In Books- https://linktr.ee/ourlifeinbooks_ Follow Elizabeth- https://linktr.ee/bookishconnoisseur Follow Samantha- https://linktr.ee/bookishstateofmind   Items we mention: Conga tea from Agagio- https://www.adagio.com/flavors/conga.html Naturalist tea- https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=145365 No Feelings Involved by Siobhan Davis- https://amzn.to/2WrrdAM Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare- https://amzn.to/2Ev4lqe Perfectly Imperfect by Fabiola Francisco- https://amzn.to/2M6pOMg The Peabrain’s Idea by Martha Carr- https://amzn.to/2Eu6OBa Bright Burning Stars by A.K. Small- https://amzn.to/2whogEr Supermarket by Bobby Hall- https://amzn.to/2Ex1xIX Kingsbane by Claire Legrand- https://amzn.to/2ExMleF We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal- https://amzn.to/2wexdyn New Releases March 14 Part 1- https://bookishconnoisseur.com/2019/05/14/new-releases-week-of-may-14-2019-part-1/ New Releases March 14 Part 2-https://bookishconnoisseur.com/2019/05/14/new-releases-week-of-may-14-2019-part-2/ New Releases March 21 Part 1- https://bookishconnoisseur.com/2019/05/21/new-releases-week-of-march-21-2019-part-i/ New Releases March 21 Part 2- https://bookishconnoisseur.com/2019/05/21/new-releases-week-of-may-21-2019-part-ii/ KU Book Pick- Next Girl to Die by Dea Poirier- https://amzn.to/2YLvBby Prime Reading Pick- Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake- https://amzn.to/2wovXb Mental Health Awareness Month- https://www.epicreads.com/blog/books-for-mental-health-awareness-month/ Goodreads widgets- https://www.goodreads.com/help/show/37-how-do-i-add-a-widget-to-my-blog The Missing Season by Gillian French First 3 Chapters- https://www.epicreads.com/blog/the-missing-season-sneak-peek/ The Art of Breaking Things by Laura Sibson Excerpt- http://www.penguinteen.com/read-an-excerpt-of-the-art-of-breaking-things/ Martina McAtee Dead Things Quiz- http://www.playbuzz.com/martinab10/what-dead-things-faction-do-you-belong-to?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=ff&utm_campaign=ff&fbclid=IwAR0rAshYnoJr4LkQ_EAYAyMVz-c42lkltcRUL5zKULRsCWWH5siMvbqYtbM YA Book Stop Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/YABookStop/   Independent Authors We Mention: Siobhan Davis Fabiola Francisco Sarah Hunt Martina McAtee Elizabeth O’Roark Jodie Larson Tricia Barr Camellia Hart Linda A.P. Watson Emily Cyr Tara Brown Chris Cannon Ellie Messe Casey L. Bond Bella Forest Elise Kova Shannen Crane Camp Cheryl Low Jessica Pierce M.K. Sawyer Willa Ramsey

Amanda and Jenn discuss funny book club picks, audiobooks in translation, historical fiction, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by Audible, Kingsbane by Claire Legrand and Birthday by Meredith Russo. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Questions 1. Hey Amanda and Jenn!! Long time listener first time requester! Looking for a book to recommend for my book club. Traditionally we just draw from a book jar of other recommendations that we’ve done and let the Fates decide but for the last four months we’ve had a member pick three books and we picked from there. Well we’ve read a lot of ‘serious’ books in that time which included Circe, The Outsiders, and Big Red Tequila (which while not as heavy as the others still was a crime thriller so the humor wasn’t all that heavy). The current pick is All the Light We Cannot See which sounds great but again will be heavy and serious. So I think we’re going to need a bit of a humor break. We have read our fair share of that such as Let’s Pretend This Never Happened and How to Make White People laugh so books in that vein will work. Most of us do ‘book on a budget’ though so backlists are great as well. It is a bit time sensitive as I will need a suggestion by the beginning of June so thanks for any advice you can give! -Paige   2. I love your podcast and so appreciated (and utilized!) the recommendations you gave me a few months ago when I traveled to France. I am in a bit of a reading rut right now and would love some help. Lately I have mostly just been reading romance, fantasy, or young adult and want to mix it up but don’t know where to begin. I love anti-heroes, fast-moving plots, realistic relationships between characters, and a healthy smattering of jokes. I try very hard to only read books by women and/or people of color, so if you could recommend something that sticks to that, it would be deeply appreciated. Thank you! -Hillary   3. I’m a grad student in experimental psychology, so I read a lot of scientific papers and books. When I relax, I love to read light and easy YA Fiction, but I also love books that have some depth to them. I am one of those people who never got over Harry Potter, since it is easy for me to read but there are always new little details to discover. I also read and enjoyed The Hunger Games, Divergent, the Uglies series, etc., but none of them quite stood up to Harry Potter for me. However, I’ve recently found the Books of Babel series by Josiah Bancroft and absolutely fell in love with them. I have also been voraciously reading everything by Maureen Johnson (thanks to one of your recommendations). While I’m loving the Maureen Johnson stuff, I prefer things like the Books of Babel that have a little more sociological and psychological depth to them. I also love books like 1984 and Invisible Man (the one by Ralph Ellison), but I don’t have the mental energy to devote to books that are too heavy. For me, Josiah Bancroft hit the perfect balance of ease and depth. What would you recommend? Thank you! -Sephra   4. Hi there! I’ll be travelling to Vienna and Stockholm for the first time in July to visit some friends. I’ve never been, so I’m hoping you could recommend some books set in these cities that have a strong sense of place, where the city itself is a character. I’m open to most genres except horror (I’m a scaredy cat of the highest order) and am generally a reluctant YA reader; I also haven’t been able to muster up any interest in Stieg Larsson’s books but if you tell me they fit the bill, I will be game to give it a go. Thank you so much in advance! -Rae   5. After going through several life changes I am finding myself questioning everyone I used to be so sure of. Religion, politics, family and relationships… I’m changing my mind and beliefs on all of them. This is very unsettling to say the least! Do you have any recommendations for me? Perhaps memoirs of people who have walked through this particularly confusing path? (No fiction, please.) -Valerie   6. Hi! I’m an English teacher and I read so much with my kids at school, that I’ve lost touch with reading for fun recently, instead numbing my brain with Netflix as soon as I get home. I’d love to find a book or two that gets me excited again. A few of my favorite books are The Phantom Tollbooth, The Little Prince, Don Quixote, and The Magic Mountain. I also love the dark, sardonic wit of Dorothy Parker. I’m currently enjoying The Lonesome Bodybuilder. (I have a very detailed GoodReads profile, so that might give some clues, too…) I’d prefer adult fiction or middle grade. I’m not anti-YA, but I spend enough time with angst-riddled teens at work, that I’d like something different at home. Thanks!! -Kirsten   7. Hi Ladies! Books in translation is a long-standing hole in my reading. I was hoping for some recommendations for good audiobooks in translation. I read all over the place and don’t have a specific genre in mind. I love genre fiction and nonfiction: some recent favorite listens are Fingersmith by Sarah Waters, Stiff by Mary Roach, Circe by Madeline Miller, and Strange Practice by Vivian Shaw. A queer angle is a huge plus, but not required! Thank you! -Lauren   Books Discussed So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y’all Don’t Even Know by Retta My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows Boneshaker by Cherie Priest The Storm Runner by JC Cervantes Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch The Black God’s Drums by P. Djeli Clark The Serious Game by Hjalmar Soderberg, trans by Eva Claeson Sisi series (The Accidental Empress #1) by Allison Pataki Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown You Too Can Have a Body Like Mine by Alexandra Kleeman Sooner or Later Everything Falls Into the Sea by Sarah Pinsker My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante, trans Ann Goldstein We, the Drowned by Carsten Jensen Post: Audiobooks in translation

Emily and Christina kick off a new series with Furyborn by Claire Legrand -- an epic fantasy with two fierce heroines intertwined in a millennia-spanning conflict. The girls unpack the captivating opening chapter, make prophecy predictions, and clash over an angel villain love-interest (per usual).  

Amanda and Jenn discuss Australian historical fiction, psychopaths, comedic murder mysteries, and more in this week's episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Penguin Random House Audio, and So Done by Paula Chase.   Feedback Just some feedback for Ben’s daughter from episode 155! As someone not *too* far removed from the voracious-child-reader stage can I suggest: Dragonskin Slippers (Jessica Day George), Inkheart (Cornelia Funke), The Ranger’s Apprentice (John Flanagan), the Stravaganza series (Mary Hoffman) and Eragon (Christopher Paolini). Hope some of those are useful, and thank you so much for the podcast - every episode just brightens my week x --Hannah   Questions   1. First of all, when I found your show it was like a dream come true. I love to read! Second only to my love of reading, is my love of discovering new books and putting them on my to read shelf. I keep telling my husband that I wish I had y’all’s job. Speaking of my husband, I am recently married and we are getting ready to go on our honeymoon in December. We are heading to Australia! My husband and I have no intention of just laying on the beach and relaxing all honeymoon. That’s not our style. Instead we plan to do plenty of historical tours. My favorite tours are when I already have a little background on the history of a place. I was hoping you guys could recommend some historical fiction novels set in Australia, especially dating back to its early colonial days and possibly some about its Aboriginal population. I do not like nonfiction or pages and pages of descriptions. I can’t wait to hear your recommendations!! Thank you! --Amelia   2. Hello Ladies! Thanks for answering my previous questions (all those Besses are this Bess) and laughing at my jokes! Very validating! I'm writing to ask for reading recommendations to read over my honeymoon! We're going to an all inclusive resort and I can't wait to just lie around and read :) I'm specifically asking for books that are that tender, heartrending romance where you just want them to be together! Examples include Song of Achilles, Room with a View, Golden Compass Series (Will x Lyra forever). I already own Possession, haven't read it yet -- Way down with pining and angst, I am not really looking for a romance novel, but a literary story where two characters' love is just oh so burny and tender! Thanks in advance, --Bess - bride to be   3. Hi, so like you I loved Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho and I am waiting on tenterhooks for the next book in the series. I’m looking for something to filled the Sorcerer to the Crown shaped hole in my heart. I really like both the Regency, the politics, the slow romance and the magic elements of the book. The Regency period is such an interesting time in British history - right on the edge of the modern, but not quite there yet. I don't need the book to have magic, but it is always a plus. I have already read: Arabella of Mars by David D. Levine Shades of Milk and Honey by Mary Robinette Kowal Sorcery & Cecelia: or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot by Patricia C. Wrede & Caroline Stevermer and loved all of them. --Sidsel   4. I am looking for recommendations for my 11 year old daughter. She would love to read YA, but I think I would like to hold off from the love relationships and more adult themes for a little bit longer. Last year she read "Some Kind of Happiness" by Claire Legrand and said it was written for her. I'm looking for books that are perhaps more mature, but somewhere in between middle grade and YA. Thanks! --Lauren   5. Hi Amanda and Jenn, I am listening to Deadly Manners, a dark comedy murder-mystery podcast series I am in love with! It's an old-school style story with modern sensibilities. The plot: there's a dinner party and guests are getting picked off one by one, and Levar Burton narrates. Need I say more? I just finished the next to last episode and am already dreading the void in my life when it's over. Can you recommend some books to fill it? Thanks! --Alexis   6. I know Halloween just passed but I heard Shelly Laurenston's booklist from Smart Bitches, Trashy Books podcast, one of the things she mentions is psychopaths and I was wondering if you had any recommendations for this. I don't want mystery or thrillers, more like a mind dive into spotting them, try to understand why they do it or facts. Since the holiday are coming up I would like some recommendations as soon as possible please. --Ash   7. Hi Jenn and Amanda, I would love to get some recommendations for romance novels that deal with sexual trauma or sexual dysfunction (or that just acknowledge the fact that sex isn't always easy and fun). I'm not fussy about the type of romance (just no paranormal). I realize this may be difficult because romance is supposed to be escapist but I am desperate to see my experience represented. Thanks so much for your help! --Joss   Books Discussed The Monster Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson (tw: homophobia, assault) Becoming by Michelle Obama obviously The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough That Deadman Dance by Kim Scott The Mothers by Brit Bennett My Education by Susan Choi Heartstone by Elle Katharine White Gail Carriger Witchmark by CL Polk Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste Death at Wentwater Court by Carola Dunn An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten, transl. By Marlaine Delargy Confessions of a Sociopath by M.E. Thomas The Anatomy of Evil by Michael Stone (rec’d by Liberty) Asking For It by Lilah Pace (tw: discussions of/roleplay of rape/sexual assault, violence against women) Under Her Skin by Adriana Anders, Blank Canvas series, (tw: domestic violence, assault)

Katie and Rincey talk about some casting news, other exciting podcasts, lots of Tana French mentions, plus some book recommendations for Hispanic Heritage Month! This episode is sponsored by TBR, Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand, and Broken Things by Lauren Oliver

In this episode, Shannon, Jen and Stacy discuss dual timeline novels. Here are the books they recommend. Claire LeGrand, FuryBorn: Empirium Trilogy, book 1 Fiona Davis, The Dollhouse Lucinda Riley, The Lavender Garden Hazel Gaynor, A Memory of Violets: A Novel of the London Flower Sellers Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Lisa Wingate, Before We Were Yours Ellen Marie Wiseman, The Life She Was Given Kate Morton, The House At Riverton Kathleen Eagle, Sunrise Song Karin Slaughter, Pieces of Her Lucinda Riley, Angel Tree Susan Meissner, A Fall of Marigolds You can find us on Facebook by searching for Book Bistro podcast.

Furyborn, book one of The Empirium Trilogy, is the latest YA fantasy novel from Claire Legrand. It is a tale of elemental magic, a prophecy of two queens, and two young women who live a thousand years apart. Claire and Kyle are happy to dive in after hearing it recommended so strongly by the Unassigned Reading podcast. Kyle […] The post 79: Furyborn – A Tale of Two Queens appeared first on Dragons, Sexy Robots & Adventures.

Every summer, we ask our interns to pick their favorite episode. UC Irvine graduate John Gomez chose Claire Legrand's novel "Foxheart." Witches, monsters, and a brave little thief. Those are the ingredients in the book. Book Club for Kids fan Kailas and her two fellow readers Iona and Gabi discuss the novel at Boulder Bookstore with host Kitty Felde. Our celebrity reader is actor Wesley Mann. Writer Claire Legrand explains how "Foxheart" began as a short story challenge.

Claire Legrand's "Furyborn" - the first book in her upcoming Empirium Trilogy - is certainly a feminist triumph, but do Sandra and Scott think that the story is worth the hype? We answer that, and look back at a previous review. Spoiler section: 29:10 To learn more about our unique scoring system, go to genrejunkies.com/scores. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or RSS. Intro/Outro Theme “Where Did She Go?” by Jay Man www.ourmusicbox.com.

In this episode, Sandhya Menon recommends Sophie Kinsella's The Undomestic Goddess and Alexander Chee recommends Anne Carson's Plainwater. This episode of Recommended is sponsored by Furyborn by Claire Legrand and Penguin Random House Audio.

This week, Liberty, Rebecca, Amanda, and Jenn discuss Anger is a Gift, MEM, and more great books. And answer listener questions! This episode was sponsored by Campaign Widows by Aimee Agresti and Furyborn by Claire Legrand.

Today's episode is an interview Jill did with YA author Claire Legrand about her new fantasy novel Furyborn. Claire discusses the long history of this book, the music that inspired her writing, and offers some book recommendations for our listeners.   Interview was recorded at the American Library Association Midwinter Conference     Say Hello! Find us on Instagram and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com   Music "Buddy" provided royalty free from www.bensound.com   Podcast Overview We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.

Kelly and Eric talk about a great article about the development of YA literature following the history of the teen culture, highlight awesome YA books set in the outdoors, and offer up even more great YA by and about Asian Americans. Sponsored by Furyborn by Claire LeGrand and Chemistry Lessons by Meredith Goldstein. Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot.   Shownotes: The Disturbed Girl's Dictionaryby NoNieqa Ramos Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough The Girl In The Grove by Eric Smith Contagion by Erin Bowman Finding Yvonne by Brandy Colbert "How Young Adult Literature Blossomed With Teen Culture" article Wildlife The Distance Between Lost and Found by Kathryn Holmes Valley Girls by Sarah Nicole Lemon When I Am Through With You by Stephanie Kuehn The Island I Am Still Alive by Kate Alice Marshall Lumberjanes A Thousand Beginnings and Endings edited by Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman You Bring the Distant Near by Mitali Perkins Born Confused by Tanuja Desai Hidier When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandya Menon Tina’s Mouth: An Existential Comic Diary by  Keshni Kashyap and illustrated by Mari Araki Chasing Shadows by Swati Avasthi A Land of Permanent Goodbyes by Atia Abawi The Serpent’s Secret by Sayantani DasGupta American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang  

Some Kind of Happiness by Claire Legrand

Claire Legrand (@clairelegrand), author most recently of Some Kind of Happiness, stops by the podcast to talk about her homage to the feeling of possibility experienced when you find something in nature that is that magical place for you.

Some past and future First Draft interviewees share their stories about voting, how their characters would vote, love of stickers, and one story of a jujutsu-master suffragette! Special Election Podcast Show Notes Morgan Matson, author of THE UNEXPECTED EVERYTHING, AMY AND ROGER'S EPIC DETOUR, and more (listen to her First Draft interview here) Elana K. Arnold, author of INFANDOUS, FAR FROM FAIR, the forthcoming WHAT GIRLS ARE MADE OF, and more (listen to her First Draft interview here) Sabaa Tahir, author of AN EMBER IN THE ASHES and A TORCH AGAINST THE NIGHT Mackenzi Lee, author of THIS MONSTROUS THING and THE GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO VICE AND VIRTUE (listen to her First Draft interview here) Brandy Colbert, author of POINTE and the forthcoming LITTLE AND LION (listen to her First Draft interview here) Cat Winters, author of IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS, THE CURE FOR DREAMING, and THE UNINVITED, and more (listen to her First Draft interview here) Somaiya Daud, author of the forthcoming MIRAGE (listen to her First Draft interview here) Amy Plum, author of the DIE FOR ME series, the AFTER THE END series, and the forthcoming DREAMFALL (listen to her First Draft interview here) Marie Lu, author of the LEGEND series, the YOUNG ELITES trilogy (listen to her First Draft interview here) Maurene Goo, author of SINCE YOU ASKED and the forthcoming I BELIEVE IN A THING CALLED LOVE (listen to her First Draft interview here) Claire Legrand, author of THE CAVENDISH HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS, SOME KIND OF HAPPINESS, and FOXHEART, and more (listen to her First Draft interview here) Amy Lukavics, author of DAUGHTERS UNTO DEVILS, THE WOMEN IN THE WALLS, and the forthcoming THE RAVENOUS (listen to her First Draft interview here) Lance Rubin, author of DENTON LITTLE'S DEATHDATE and DENTON LITTLE'S STILL NOT DEAD (listen to his First Draft interview here) Samantha Mabry, author of A FIERCE AND SUBTLE POISON and the forthcoming THE REAL MARVELOUS (listen to her First Draft interview here) Natalie C. Parker, author of the BEWARE THE WILD series and editor of the forthcoming anthology TRIANGLES: THE POINTS OF LOVE ANTHOLOGY  Elissa Sussman, author of STRAY and BURN (listen to her First Draft interview here) Kirsten Hubbard, author of RACE THE NIGHT (out today!), WATCH THE SKY, WANDERLOVE and LIKE MANDARIN (listen to her First Draft interview imminently!)

Meagan Spooner, author of LARK ASCENDING (out Oct. 1!), the final installment of the Skylark Trilogy, and is co-author of the Starbound Trilogy with Amie Kaufman. Meagan is bright, cheery and welcoming, with the self-assuredness of a girl who has crossed the globe more than once. We talk about her roots in the theater, how fairy tales are the OG fanfic, and that one time her house burned down. Meagan Spooner Show Notes STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND by Robert A. Heinlein CONTACT by Carl Sagan THE GIVER by Lois Lowry THE DRAGON RIDERS OF PERN by Anne McCaffrey Odyssey writing workshops Claire Legrand (listen to her podcast interview here!) Shel Silverstein SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL by Louis Sachar and Adam McCauley IN A DARK, DARK ROOM by Alvin Schwartz and Dirk Zimmer Delia Sherman and Ellen Kushner The Tolkien quote about the "leaf-mould of the mind" Sarah Maas, Susan Dennard, Amie Kaufman, Erin Bowman

Heidi Schulz Show Notes   Australorp breed of chickens J.M. Barrie, author of PETER PAN and PETER PAN AND WENDY Peter Pan (2003 film) Brooks Sherman, Heidi’s agent John Hendrix, illustrator for HOOK’S REVENGE Heidi’s drawing of a sad robot being launched into space  Claire Legrand, MG author Emma Trevayne, MG author KidLit authors Beverly Cleary, Diana Wynne Jones, and Judy Blume   Authors of creeptastic things, Stephen King and V. C. Andrews

Claire Legrand has a sweet heart and a dark imagination - a combination that has made for two magical middle grade novels (THE CAVENDISH HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS and THE YEAR OF SHADOWS), and a forthcoming YA, WINTERSPELL, due out September 30 from Simon & Schuster. We met at her home in Princeton, New Jersey to talk scary stories for kids, earning honor badges in life, and finding time amidst the "author" madness to actually write.   Claire LeGrand Show Notes Claire LeGrand’s agent Diana Fox Claire’s blog post about leaving New York Graceling by Kristin Cashore A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley Lucy Ruth Cummins with S&S Sarah Watts, artist for covers with S&S Karl Kwasny, artist for Year of Shadows with S&S E.T.A. Hoffmann's original Nutcracker His Majesty’s Dragon by Naomi Novik Story by Robert McKee

In the fourth and final episode of The Cabinet of Curiosities podcast,  Curator Emma Trevayne reads her mad, tricksy story Generously Donated By . . . You can subscribe to this podcast at iTunes. In this podcast series, each week, one of the four Cabinet curators—authors Stefan Bachmann, Katherine Catmull, Claire Legrand, and Emma Trevayne—reads a tale from […] The post Episode 4: Generously Donated By . . . , by Emma Trevayne appeared first on The Cabinet of Curiosities.

In the third episode of The Cabinet of Curiosities podcast,  Curator Stefan Bachmann reads his most disturbing story “Plum Boy and the Dead Man.” You can subscribe to this podcast at iTunes. Each week, one of the four Cabinet curators—authors Stefan Bachmann, Katherine Catmull, Claire Legrand, and Emma Trevayne—will read a tale from their collection of spooky, […] The post Episode 3: Plum Boy and the Dead Man, by Stefan Bachmann appeared first on The Cabinet of Curiosities.

Welcome to the second episode of The Cabinet of Curiosities podcast. This week, Curator Katherine Catmull reads her story “Dark Valentine.” You can subscribe to this podcast at iTunes. Each week, one of the four Cabinet curators—authors Stefan Bachmann, Katherine Catmull, Claire Legrand, and Emma Trevayne—will read a tale from their collection of spooky, creepy, or simply horrifying […] The post Episode 2: Dark Valentine, by Katherine Catmull appeared first on The Cabinet of Curiosities.

Welcome to the first episode of The Cabinet of Curiosities podcast. This week, Curator Claire Legrand reads her story “The Tin Man's Price.” You can subscribe to this podcast at iTunes. Each week, one of the four Cabinet curators—authors Stefan Bachmann, Katherine Catmull, Claire Legrand, and Emma Trevayne—will read a tale from their collection of spooky, […] The post Episode 1: The Tin Man's Price, by Claire Legrand appeared first on The Cabinet of Curiosities.