Podcast appearances and mentions of David Levithan

ORIGINALLY AIRED 1/24/2022Remember that throwaway line about how there's a Sixth Sense spinoff trilogy? Well, we read 'em. In the first full episode of Tertiary Tomes, Overbye assembles a Wolf Pack of guest readers to dive into the further adventures of the precocious Cole Sear. And then after all that, Hannah read them anyways!The books covered in this episode are the Sixth Sense: Secrets From Beyond books Survivor, Runaway, and Hangman.Check out Max Fitzpatrick's podcast The Max and Tony Show! - https://tonyfitzpatrick.co/pages/the-max-tony-showCheck out John Goodman's podcast Exit Interview! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-interview/id1534899949Follow Authorized on Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorizedpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorizedpod/Next week: Willow by Wayland Drew

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest Alexis Singleton, Information Technology Associate at the Maker's Studio! This week we talk about Maker Studio classes, projects, equipment, and all things that folks can find themselves getting into.  And what we're reading!  Recommendations include I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue, Every Day by David Levithan, and 100 Years of Great Gatsby (and their readalikes) - a list! Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on February 14, 2025.

“We will happily settle for okay, because most of the time, okay is enough.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about calling out the lies, not getting involved (but totally 100% getting involved), and bringing it back to La Push, baby, in their discussion of Every Day by David Levithan.

Becky and Jakob talk about Christmas books, including: Santa's Gotta Go by Derrick Barnes A City Full of Santas by Joanna Ho Love, Santa by Martha Brockenbrough One Foggy Christmas Eve by Kerilynn Wilson Santa's First Christmas by Mac Barnett How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney by Mac Barnett The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by Natalie Andrewson Dash and Lily's Book of Dares by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone A Holly Jolly Ever After by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince by Timothy Janovsky Flopping in a Winter Wonderland by Jason June Make My Wish Come True by Rachel Lippincott and Alyson Derrick How to Excavate a Heart by Jake Maia Arlow and more!  

El Cuaderno de Desafíos de Dash & Lily, escrito por Rachel Cohn y David Levithan, es una novela de romance juvenil publicada por primera vez en 2010. Es el primer libro de la serie “Dash & Lily” y tiene un tono festivo, ingenioso y aventurero.La historia transcurre en la ciudad de Nueva York durante la temporada navideña, con muchas escenas ambientadas en lugares icónicos como la librería The Strand.Lily, una adolescente optimista y peculiar, deja un cuaderno rojo lleno de desafíos en un estante de The Strand con la esperanza de encontrar a alguien especial que acepte el reto. Dash, un amante de los libros con una perspectiva algo cínica, encuentra el cuaderno y decide participar. Lo que sigue es un intercambio de desafíos, pensamientos y sentimientos a través del cuaderno, que revela las personalidades y los miedos de ambos.La historia explora temas como el amor, el autodescubrimiento y la belleza de salir de la zona de confort.• Dash: Un adolescente sarcástico, intelectual y poco entusiasta de la Navidad, que prefiere la soledad y los libros al bullicio navideño.• Lily: Una chica alegre y excéntrica que adora la Navidad, pero se siente sola durante la temporada porque su familia está ausente.• Los personajes secundarios incluyen a la familia excéntrica de Lily y los amigos de Dash, quienes añaden humor y profundidad a la historia.El cuaderno rojo y los desafíos crean una forma original y poco convencional para que los personajes se conecten.Con capítulos alternados escritos por Cohn y Levithan, las voces de Dash y Lily son distintas, encantadoras y llenas de humor.El escenario festivo de Nueva York aporta una atmósfera mágica a la historia.Netflix adaptó el libro en una serie de televisión navideña, Dash & Lily, que se estrenó en 2020. Captura gran parte del encanto de la novela y su espíritu festivo, aunque con algunos cambios creativos.El cuaderno de desafíos de Dash y LillyClub de lectura para alérgicas al muérdagoRecuerda que si gustas apoyarnos en nuestras lecturas y reseñas, lo puedes realizar mediante ☕️ Paypal o a través de nuestras redes sociales o correo electrónico.También te agradeceríamos

Available for the first time in the US, Solitaire introduces fan favorites Nick and Charlie from HEARTSTOPPER -and the unforgettable Tori Spring. Tori isn't sure how to be happy again. Then she meets Michael Holden, and they try to unmask the mysterious Solitaire (and survive high school) in Oseman's stunning, unflinchingly honest debut novel. The U.S. edition offers additional exclusive bonus content: an exclusive cover designed by Oseman herself as well as a Q/A with Oseman and her U.S editor, David Levithan. “Solitaire was the catalyst for so many other wonderful things that have happened in my life. And I look back on the story with fondness,” said Oseman.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Bruno Leão é uma das novas vozes da literatura Young Adult em Portugal e nós não podíamos perder a oportunidade de o ter connosco para falar de um género tão importante para formar novos leitores. E oiçam com atenção, que o Bruno acabou por revelar algumas novidades sobre o seu livro “Por Fim em Silêncio”. Livros mencionados neste episódio: - Incidents Around the House, Josh Malerman (1:50) - Just Last Night, Mhairi McFarlane (4:40) - O Segredo das Larvas, Stefano Volp (7:38) - Por Fim em Silêncio, Bruno Leão (9:16) - Giovanni's Room, James Baldwin (12:23) - Legendborn, Tracy Deonn (21:25) - Girl in Pieces, Kathleen Glasgow (24:45) - The Sun is Also a Star, Nicola Yoon (25:03) - Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, Benjamin Alire Sáenz (25:26) - Breathless, Jeniffer Niven (26:07) - Dark Rise, C.S. Pacat (28:44) - True Biz, Sara Nović (30:17) - Yes No Maybe So, Becky Albertalli & Aisha Saeed (34:13) - Every Day, David Levithan (35:56) - Fangirl, Rainbow Rowell (37:14) - Our Infinite Fates, Laura Steven (38:24) - Saga O Povo do Ar, Holly Black (38:59) - Rivais Divinos, Rebecca Ross (39:08) - Um Namorado para Levar, Please!, Sher Lee (39:32) - Aquorea - Inspira, M. G. Ferrey (42:12) - The Taking Of Jake Livingston, Ryan Douglass (43:27) - Enquanto Eu Não Te Encontro, Pedro Rhuas (45:19) - Felix Ever After, Kacen Callender (45:58) - The Do-Over, Lynn Painter (47:42) Enviem as vossas questões ou sugestões para livratepodcast@gmail.com. Encontrem-nos nas redes sociais: www.instagram.com/julesdsilva www.instagram.com/ritadanova twitter.com/julesxdasilva twitter.com/ritadanova Identidade visual do podcast: da autoria da talentosa Mariana Cardoso, que podem encontrar em marianarfpcardoso@hotmail.com. Genérico do podcast: criado pelo incrível Vitor Carraca Teixeira, que podem encontrar em www.instagram.com/oputovitor.

The recent wave of book bans and other censorship attempts have threatened democracy, restricting access and the rights of many readers. In Episode 87, Call Number looks at how libraries and library workers are on the front lines defending intellectual freedom. First, American Libraries Associate Editor and Call Number host Diana Panuncial speaks with Peter Coyl, immediate past president of the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) and director and CEO of Sacramento (Calif.) Public Library. They talk about FTRF's recent work in support of intellectual freedom and library workers. They're joined by Sukrit Goswami, current president of FTRF and director at Haverford (Penn.) Free Township Library, who shares his presidential goals. Then, American Libraries Associate Editor Megan Bennett talks with Martha Hickson, media specialist at North Hunterdon High School in Annandale, New Jersey. They discuss Hickson's efforts to fight book bans and protect children's right to read, including recruiting the help of author David Levithan, despite the personal attacks she has faced from community members. And finally, Kim Crutcher, a licensed mental health counselor who was onsite at ALA's 2023 Annual Conference and Exhibition's Community of Care room, offers a special guided meditation—a good reminder for all to prioritize our wellbeing.

The number of books being banned and challenged in schools and libraries has increased exponentially in the USA in recent years. These attacks on our freedom to read are not coming just from fringe zealots -- they are being embedded into legislation across the country, and that's a BIG problem for anyone who values public libraries, public schools, education, books, and, yanno... FREEDOM. Authors Against Book Bans is a coalition of authors who are fighting the good fight to help change that, and YOU can help! Authors David Levithan and Maggie Tokuda-Hall are two of the founding members of AABB, and they join me to discuss what book banning even is, why and where the problem is blowing up, and what readers and authors can do about it. Show Notes can be found at: https://www.jenniferlaughran.com/literaticast  

Jason and Brett continue PRIDE 2024 with celebrated authors. They're joined in conversation with Jen Silverman (There's Going to Be Trouble), David Levithan (Wide Awake Now), and Emma Copley Eisenberg (Housemates) talking about the cyclical nature of history, queer inheritance, intersectionality of arts and queerness, and much more. Jen Silverman is a New York-based writer, playwright, and screenwriter. Jen is the author of novel We Play Ourselves, which is short-listed for a Lambda Literary Award, the story collection The Island Dwellers, which was longlisted for a PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for debut fiction, and the poetry chapbook Bath, selected by Traci Brimhall for Driftwood Press. Additional work has appeared in Vogue, The Paris Review, Ploughshares, LitHub, The Yale Review, and elsewhere. Jen's plays have been produced across the United States and internationally. Jen is a three-time MacDowell fellow, a member of New Dramatists, and the recipient of a New York Foundation for the Arts grant, a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Fellowship, the Yale Drama Series Award, and a Playwrights of New York Fellowship. Jen is a 2022 National Endowment for the Arts Fellow for Prose and a 2022 Guggenheim Fellow for Drama. Jen also writes for TV and film.When not writing during spare hours on weekends, David Levithan is editorial director at Scholastic and the founding editor of the PUSH imprint, which is devoted to finding new voices and new authors in teen literature. His acclaimed novels Boy Meets Boy and The Realm of Possibility started as stories he wrote for his friends for Valentine's Day (something he's done for the past 22 years and counting) that turned themselves into teen novels. He's often asked if the book is a work of fantasy or a work of reality, and the answer is right down the middle—it's about where we're going, and where we should be.Emma Copley Eisenberg is a queer writer of fiction and nonfiction. Her first book, The Third Rainbow Girl: The Long Life of a Double Murder in Appalachia, was named a New York Times Notable Book and was nominated for an Edgar Award, a Lambda Literary Award, and an Anthony Award, among other honors. Her fiction has appeared in Granta, McSweeney's, VQR, American Short Fiction, and other publications. Raised in New York City, she lives in Philadelphia, where she co-founded Blue Stoop, a community hub for the literary arts.**BOOKS!** Check out the list of books discussed on each episode on our Bookshop page:https://bookshop.org/shop/gaysreading | By purchasing books through this Bookshop link, you can support both Gays Reading and an independent bookstore of your choice!Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! Purchase your Gays Reading podcast Merch! Follow us on Instagram @gaysreading | @bretts.book.stack | @jasonblitmanWhat are you reading? Send us an email or a voice memo at gaysreading@gmail.com

On the Fully Booked Takeover, special guest host David Levithan celebrates the publication of Wide Awake Now (Knopf, April 16) with friend and fellow #1 New York Times-bestselling author Gayle Forman (If I Stay, I Have Lost My Way, etc.). Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.

E quem disse que os dias mais frios não tinham também excelentes sensações? As recomendações de hoje são totalmente baseadas nas sugestões das melhores sensações de Inverno que nos deixaram no Discord. É sentar ao lado da lareira mais próxima e ouvir tudo. Livros mencionados neste episódio: - Funny Feelings, Tarah Dewitt (2:47) - Misericórdia, Lídia Jorge (3:06) - Little Women, Louisa May Alcott (3:38) - Hello Beautiful, Ann Napolitano (4:34) - The Dinner List, Rebecca Serle (5:36) - Business or Pleasure, Rachel Lynn Solomon (6:33) - Lonely Castle in the Mirror, Misuki Tsujimura (7:15) - Remarkably Bright Creatures, Shelby Van Pelt (7:36) - Dash and Lily's Book of Dares, Rachel Cohn e David Levithan (9:58) - The Secret History, Donna Tartt (10:36) - If We Were Villains, M. L. Rio (10:39) - The Great Believers, Rebecca Makkai (12:17) - Panenka, Rónán Hession (13:25) - My Policeman, Bethan Roberts (15:38) - Book Lovers, Emily Henry (17:46) - The Wolf Den, Elodie Harper (18:38) - Felix Ever After, Kacen Callender (19:32) - Icebreaker, Hannah Grace (23:09) - Water, John Boyne (23:35) - Mãe, Doce Mar, João Pinto Coelho (24:23) - Window Shopping, Tessa Bailey (26:13) - Quiet: the power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking, Susan Cain (27:09) - Where the Crawdads Sing, Delia Owens (28:16) - Sorrow and Bliss, Meg Mason (29:48) - Convenience Store Woman, Sayaka Murata (30:28) - Britt-Marie Was Here & A Man Called Ove, Fredrik Backman (31:07) - This Time Tomorrow, Emma Straub (32:29 & 38:54) - My Year of Rest and Relaxation, Otessa Moshfegh (33:18) - In the Dream House, Carmen Maria Machado (33:30) - Daisy Jones and the Six, Taylor Jenkins Reid (35:26) - Invisible Women, Caroline Criado Perez (36:12) - Beauty Sick, Renee Engeln (36:38) - The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry, Gabrielle Zevin (38:18) - Kindred, Octavia E. Butler (39:07) - A Sombra do Vento, Carlos Ruiz Zafón (41:14) - Weather Girl, Rachel Lynn Solomon (41:34) - I Who Have Never Known Men, Jacqueline Harpman (41:48) - Do Outro Lado, Mafalda Santos (42:53) - You, Again, Kate Goldbeck (44:43) - All the Light We Cannot See, Anthony Doerr (45:33) - Beloved, Toni Morrison (45:45) ________________ Enviem as vossas questões ou sugestões para livratepodcast@gmail.com. Encontrem-nos nas redes sociais: www.instagram.com/julesdsilva www.instagram.com/ritadanova twitter.com/julesxdasilva twitter.com/ritadanova Identidade visual do podcast: da autoria da talentosa Mariana Cardoso, que podem encontrar em marianarfpcardoso@hotmail.com. Genérico do podcast: criado pelo incrível Vitor Carraca Teixeira, que podem encontrar em www.instagram.com/oputovitor.

Super Noël sur Disney+ Cela fait deux saisons déjà que Scott Calvin (toujours sous les traits de Tim Allen) a repris du service en tant que Père Noël. Tout le monde le connaissait dans la trilogie de films Super Noël, mais le connaissez-vous dans la série Super Noël ? Toute la famille habite au Pôle nord entourée des elfes et des rennes. Les deux enfants Calvin ont bien grandi puisqu'ils sont devenus ados avec leurs crises existentielles. Dans la saison 1, sur le point de fêter son 65e anniversaire, Scott Calvin se rend compte qu'il ne peut pas être le Père Noël éternellement. Décidé à passer le relais, Scott se met à la recherche d'un successeur tout en préparant ses proches à une nouvelle aventure. Dans la saison 2, c'est vers Cal son fils qu'il se tourne pour reprendre l'affaire familiale, mais évidemment, tout ne se passe pas comme prévu. Il n'y pas plus « Noël » qu'une série aux côtés du Père Noël. https://youtu.be/SUPG9KWQMGw?si=87Yu9pr1u3onxYlo [bs_show url=the-santa-clause-wt"] Dash et Lily sur Netflix Peut-être qu'il n'y a eu qu'une seule saison de Dash (Austin Abrams) et Lily (Midori Francis), mais elle réconforte tellement que c'est toujours une piqûre de rappel que de voir cette mini-série sortie il y a déjà quelques temps sur Netflix adaptée d'un livre de Rachel Cohn & David Levithan. Pour rappel : Dash et Lily sont deux ados qui vivent à New York. Ils communiquent par le biais d'un carnet de notes que Lily cache dans une librairie (clin d'œil à plein de comédies romantiques et leurs relations épistolaires). À travers ce carnet, ils se lancent une multitude de défis pour sortir de leur zone de confort et aussi retrouver une petite étincelle dans la vie morne. Leurs caractères sont à l'opposé l'un de l'autre, Dash étant plus solitaire, cynique et méprisant les fêtes à cause de ses parents divorcés. Quant à Lily, elle est pleine de joie de vivre, adore sa famille, et bien évidemment les fêtes de fin d'année. Pour trouver l'amour, elle va laisser un carnet de défis dans une librairie que Dash va trouver. Un mélange d'amour, d'humour et de bonne humeur pour la période des fêtes, que demander de plus ?! https://youtu.be/awJtIQYNE-k?si=BkJ2FxiPfqrLX0s7 [bs_show url="dash-lily"] Ton Noël ou le mien 1 & 2 sur Prime Video Certes, il s'agit de deux films en fait, Ton Noël ou le mien avec Asa Butterfield. À Noël, Hayley Taylor (Cora Kirk) et James Hughes (Butterfield), un couple de jeunes étudiants, se préparent à passer les fêtes dans leurs familles respectives. Au moment de prendre leurs trains respectifs, chacun décide, sur une impulsion, de faire une surprise à l'autre et de changer de train pour aller passer Noël dans sa belle-famille. Finalement séparés et bien piégés par une météo catastrophique qui empêche tout mouvement, les deux amoureux vont peu à peu découvrir qu'ils sont loin de tout savoir l'un de l'autre. James débarque dans la famille Taylor, une famille haute en couleur où Noël est le point culminant de l'année, tandis que Hayley entre dans l'immense et intimidante propriété des Hughes où Noël ne semble pas pointer le bout de son nez Leur amour survivra-t-il aux révélations qui les attendent sous le sapin ? En tout cas, c'est bien la période des fêtes. https://youtu.be/ObRmLzY3ulA?si=v9c-Wss5tl482G6M

Super Noël sur Disney+ Cela fait deux saisons déjà que Scott Calvin (toujours sous les traits de Tim Allen) a repris du service en tant que Père Noël. Tout le monde le connaissait dans la trilogie de films Super Noël, mais le connaissez-vous dans la série Super Noël ? Toute la famille habite au Pôle nord entourée des elfes et des rennes. Les deux enfants Calvin ont bien grandi puisqu'ils sont devenus ados avec leurs crises existentielles. Dans la saison 1, sur le point de fêter son 65e anniversaire, Scott Calvin se rend compte qu'il ne peut pas être le Père Noël éternellement. Décidé à passer le relais, Scott se met à la recherche d'un successeur tout en préparant ses proches à une nouvelle aventure. Dans la saison 2, c'est vers Cal son fils qu'il se tourne pour reprendre l'affaire familiale, mais évidemment, tout ne se passe pas comme prévu. Il n'y pas plus « Noël » qu'une série aux côtés du Père Noël. https://youtu.be/SUPG9KWQMGw?si=87Yu9pr1u3onxYlo [bs_show url=the-santa-clause-wt"] Dash et Lily sur Netflix Peut-être qu'il n'y a eu qu'une seule saison de Dash (Austin Abrams) et Lily (Midori Francis), mais elle réconforte tellement que c'est toujours une piqûre de rappel que de voir cette mini-série sortie il y a déjà quelques temps sur Netflix adaptée d'un livre de Rachel Cohn & David Levithan. Pour rappel : Dash et Lily sont deux ados qui vivent à New York. Ils communiquent par le biais d'un carnet de notes que Lily cache dans une librairie (clin d'œil à plein de comédies romantiques et leurs relations épistolaires). À travers ce carnet, ils se lancent une multitude de défis pour sortir de leur zone de confort et aussi retrouver une petite étincelle dans la vie morne. Leurs caractères sont à l'opposé l'un de l'autre, Dash étant plus solitaire, cynique et méprisant les fêtes à cause de ses parents divorcés. Quant à Lily, elle est pleine de joie de vivre, adore sa famille, et bien évidemment les fêtes de fin d'année. Pour trouver l'amour, elle va laisser un carnet de défis dans une librairie que Dash va trouver. Un mélange d'amour, d'humour et de bonne humeur pour la période des fêtes, que demander de plus ?! https://youtu.be/awJtIQYNE-k?si=BkJ2FxiPfqrLX0s7 [bs_show url="dash-lily"] Ton Noël ou le mien 1 & 2 sur Prime Video Certes, il s'agit de deux films en fait, Ton Noël ou le mien avec Asa Butterfield. À Noël, Hayley Taylor (Cora Kirk) et James Hughes (Butterfield), un couple de jeunes étudiants, se préparent à passer les fêtes dans leurs familles respectives. Au moment de prendre leurs trains respectifs, chacun décide, sur une impulsion, de faire une surprise à l'autre et de changer de train pour aller passer Noël dans sa belle-famille. Finalement séparés et bien piégés par une météo catastrophique qui empêche tout mouvement, les deux amoureux vont peu à peu découvrir qu'ils sont loin de tout savoir l'un de l'autre. James débarque dans la famille Taylor, une famille haute en couleur où Noël est le point culminant de l'année, tandis que Hayley entre dans l'immense et intimidante propriété des Hughes où Noël ne semble pas pointer le bout de son nez Leur amour survivra-t-il aux révélations qui les attendent sous le sapin ? En tout cas, c'est bien la période des fêtes. https://youtu.be/ObRmLzY3ulA?si=v9c-Wss5tl482G6M

On today's show we chat to Rachelle Unreich - journalist, writer and recent author of her very own, first book titled A Brilliant Life. In her now over 37-year career, Rachelle has written for almost every publication you can think of. She's had regular columns in The Sydney Morning Herald, Harper's Bazaar, The Herald Sun, and Elle magazine - to name just a few.  Her work also saw her move over to the U.S. for 7 years, covering some of the biggest stories of some of the biggest names.  For part of her journalistic career, she worked as a celebrity profile writer for the likes of Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock, Harrison Ford and Jennifer Aniston (and again, just to name a few).  More recently, Rachelle has turned her focus to writing more personal pieces, such as her latest book: A Brilliant Life. It tells the powerful true story of her late mother - a Holocaust survivor - told in Rachelle's words. Rachelle wanted to find out more about how Mira survived four concentration camps, including Auschwitz, as she always thought there was a sort of mystery to her survival.  Rachelle's work spans international borders as well as many generations, and we feel incredibly privileged to be able to chat to her and share her story with you all.  – At the moment Rachelle is reading a book called ‘The Lover's Dictionary' by David Levithan. Her guilty pleasure is anything reality tv! We're talking the likes of Southern Charm and Vanderpump Rules. – Find Rachelle on Instagram @rachelleunr and if you're wanting to learn a little bit more about her, you can also visit her website, rachelleunreich.com  And don't forget to read Rachelle's very first book, A Brilliant Life - exploring the powerful true story of her mother, a Holocaust survivor, told through Rachelle's words.  – Wanting more? Find us on TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn as @cleverwomenco  Ps. you can ask us a question or pitch to come on the show by heading to our website: clevermediaco.com  – And please don't forget to support us!  If you liked what you heard, subscribe to our show & leave us a rating and review - we will love you for it

The recent wave of book bans and other censorship attempts have threatened democracy, restricting access and the rights of many readers. In Episode 87, Call Number looks at how libraries and library workers are on the front lines defending intellectual freedom. First, American Libraries Associate Editor and Call Number host Diana Panuncial speaks with Peter Coyl, immediate past president of the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) and director and CEO of Sacramento (Calif.) Public Library. They talk about FTRF's recent work in support of intellectual freedom and library workers. They're joined by Sukrit Goswami, current president of FTRF and director at Haverford (Penn.) Free Township Library, who shares his presidential goals. Then, American Libraries Associate Editor Megan Bennett talks with Martha Hickson, media specialist at North Hunterdon High School in Annandale, New Jersey. They discuss Hickson's efforts to fight book bans and protect children's right to read, including recruiting the help of author David Levithan, despite the personal attacks she has faced from community members. And finally, Kim Crutcher, a licensed mental health counselor who was onsite at ALA's 2023 Annual Conference and Exhibition's Community of Care room, offers a special guided meditation—a good reminder for all to prioritize our wellbeing.

This month, we discuss books about music or musicians, one of the prompts on the Books and Bites Bingo Reading Challenge. From mixtapes to AI, music memoirs to YA novels, we share our thoughts on both music and books. Michael's PickMichael recommends The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl. This memoir describes the passion that Grohl has had for music since he was a kid and goes into his punk-rock roots. He tells stories that are hilarious and heartfelt, from his days in Scream to the rise and fall of Nirvana and the formation of the Foo Fighters and everything in between.Pairing: KFC and champagne, a staple the Foo Fighters enjoy after special occasions.Carrie's PickCarrie enjoyed Don't Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You by Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams. Williams writes about her journey to becoming an artist, from her chaotic childhood to her struggle to get signed by a recording company to her eventual success. If you've ever aspired to make art, whether music, literature, or something else, you'll find her persistence inspiring.Pairing: Monday's Red Beans from Melissa M. Martin's cookbook, Mosquito Supper Club: Cajun Recipes from a Disappearing Bayou.Jacqueline's PickJacquelline chose Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist a YA romance by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn. The authors write alternating chapters for each character's point of view, with Cohn voicing Norah's point of view and Levithan doing the same for Nick. The characters bond through their shared love of musicians and music. The novel takes readers through a catalog of music from rock and roll to mainstream punk, as the characters navigate New York's Indie rock scene.Pairing: Mai Tai Mocktail Party Punch.

Books that tell LGBTQ+ stories are banned at a disproportionately high rate. The first episode of Velshi Banned Book Club features two equally powerful and poignant novels that grapple with what it means to discover who you are and who you love. “Two Boys Kissing” by David Levithan masterfully weaves four separate narratives and a haunting Greek chorus of AIDS victims to tell a story of freedom, equality, intergenerational mobility, and community through a tender, coming-of-age lens. “Boy Erased” centers around author Garrard Conley's two-week treatment at a so-called conversion therapy center and explores the crucial role of family, understanding of religion, and, of course, identity. This episode features audio from various school board meetings across the nation including: Spotsylvania County Public Schools on November 8, 2021; Dearborn Public School District on October 10, 2022; Lake Travis Independent School District on September 17, 2021; and Hillsborough County Public Schools on February 10, 2022. 

We discuss David Levithan's first novel.Today's episode is brought to you by The Brightest Starts trilogy by Anna Todd. You can find The Falling and The Burning wherever books are sold.LINKS:PatreonOur merchGLU TwitterGLU InstagramDiscordWebsiteSuggest topicsOur theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com.Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly are joined by their fabulous friend and Tribute Talk panelist, Gabby! We discuss the Barnes & Noble Q&A with Suzanne Collins and David Levithan. Visit the video version of Episode 66 for a chance to win the NEW Barnes & Noble magenta paperback copy of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPjcun-Amlw Be sure to check out our live podcast Tribute Talk on Thursdays at 6:30 PST/9:30 EST and join us this summer to read the books with the Scholastic Hunger Games book club!

“We're coming to a place in time where life itself is making us go inner world focused.” –Kristin HanggiThere's more than the hero's journey. Kristin Hanggi and I are talking about the heroine's journey and feminine productivity. Kristin is a multi passionate director, writer, producer, artist, and poet, who compares the hero's journey — or the outer world journey — and the heroine's journey — or the inner world journey.The hero's journey is an amazing framework, and when I first heard Kristin speak about the heroine's journey, there was no doubt in my mind, I needed to get her on the podcast. Right now we are living the heroine's journey individually and collectively. We need to heal our feminine and masculine.The creative path will take you to your stuck places. You need to stay in the process to evolve. It's not always comfortable and is often hard. We talk about overcoming limiting beliefs and thoughts of scarcity. Most importantly, Kristin shares the framework that helps navigate our sould's journey.We talk about: The role of mentors in the heroine's journeyThe Dark Night of the Soul and what comes afterSeparation from the feminine, losing connection to the earth and our bodiesThe outward quest for success and spiritual aridness and not feeling fulfilled Healing our relationships with our bodies and the earth and reconnecting to and learning to trust the original wisdom that lives inside Finding the integration or sacred marriage between the masculine and feminineABOUT KRISTINKristin Hanggi is a theater, television, and film director as well as a passionate multi-hyphenate — writer, producer, artist and poet.She is best known for directing and developing the international smash-hit Rock of Ages, which received five Tony Award nominations, including a nomination for Best Direction of a Musical. She has directed productions of Rock of Ages all over the world, including Broadway and the West End. Ms. Hanggi also known for developing and directing the acclaimed pop opera bare, which ran to sold-out audiences in Los Angeles and off-Broadway, and has gone on to have over 500 productions internationally. In February of 2022, Kristin directed the film Accidentally Brave, produced by Steven Soderbergh, based on the award-winning off-Broadway solo show by Maddie Corman (that Hanggi also developed and directed). As a film and television director, Hanggi directed an episode on the Emmy-nominated Netflix musical series Julie and the Phantoms. Other film directing credits include: Naomi & Ely's No Kiss List, an adaption of Rachel Cohn & David Levithan's popular novel of the same name, starring Victoria Justice, which debuted in Netflix's top ten. She made her feature directorial debut in 2013 with the indie Grantham & Rose with actress Tessa Thompson. For television, Ms. Hanggi adapted and directed the hit book series, Dear Dumb Diary into a musical movie, under Executive Producer Jerry Zucker for Walden Media. She is preparing the stage musical Romy and Michele: The Musical for 2024, and working with music artist India Arie on a stage show of her music.A partial list of other past stage productions: Clueless (with Dove Cameron); Pirate La Dee Da (currently being produced for television by John Legend and Ryan Seacrest); Atlantis by composer Matthew Lee Robinson; the initial production that launched the Pussycat Dolls, Pussycat Dolls Live at the Roxy (starring Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera, Charlize Theron, among others). In 2020, she released a poetry book entitled “God, Sex, Musical Theatre” which has been optioned to be turned into an unconventional...

Comic Reviews: DC Batman 135/900 by Chip Zdarsky, Mikel Janin, Mike Hawthorne, Jorge Jimenez, Adriano Di Benedetto, Romulo Fajardo Jr., Tomeu Morey Peacemaker Tries Hard 1 by Kyle Starks, Steve Pugh, Jordie Bellaire Shazam! 1 by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sanchez Marvel Carnage Reigns Alpha by Alex Paknadel, David Pepose, Cheryl Lynn Eaton, Cody Ziglar, Travel Foreman, Paris Alleyne, Will Robson, Julius Ohta, Chris Sotomayor, Andrew Dalhouse, Erick Arciniega, Dee Cunniffe Cult of Carnage: Misery 1 by Sabir Pirzada, Francesco Mortarino, Javier Tartaglia Demon Wars: Scarlet Sin by Peach Momoko Edge of Spider-Verse 1 by Zander Cannon, Karla Pacheco, Pere Perez, Guillermo Sanna, Rico Renzi, Antonio Fabela Groot 1 by Dan Abnett, Damian Couceiro, Matt Milla Spider-Man 2099: Dark Genesis 1 by Steve Orlando, Justin Mason, Jordan Boyd Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – Lando by Stephanie Phillips, Alvaro Lopez, Antonio Fabela X-Men: Before the Fall – Sons of X by Simon Spurrier, Phil Noto Infinity Comics Who is… Adam Warlock? By Ralph Macchio, Damian Couceiro, Ruth Redmond Cosmo the Space Dog 1 by Jason Loo, David Cutler, Jim Campbell Image Starsigns 1 by Saladin Ahmed, Megan Levens, Kelly Fitzpatrick Dark Horse Survival 1 by Sean Lewis, Bryndon Everett, Natalie Barahona Boom Buffy the Vampire Slayer – The Lost Summer 1 by Casey Gilly, Lauren Knight, Francesco Segala Mad Cave Monomyth 1 by David Hazan, Cecilia Lo Valvo, Marissa Louise Oni Lamentation 1 by Cullen Bunn, Hilary Jenkins, Arjuna Susina Ablaze Animal Castle Volume Two 1 by Xavier Dorison, Felix Delep OGNs Basil and Oregano by Melissa Capriglione Turtle Bread by Kim-Joy, Alti Firmansyah Haunthology by Jeremy Haun Every Day by David Levithan, Dion MBD Four Eyes by Rex Ogle, Dave Valeza Lo and Behold by Wendy Mass, Gabi Mendez Katie the Cat Sitter Vol 3 by Colleen AF Venable, Stephanie Yue Fairest of All by Serena Valentino, Fiona Marchbank Ariel and the Curse of the Sea Witch Lot 13 by Steve Niles, Glenn Fabry FCBD DC Knight Terrors Prelude Clark and Lex/Fann Club Batman Squad Titan Runescape Conan the Barbarian Dark Horse Umbrella Academy/Witcher Star Wars High Republic/Avatar the Last Airbender Additional Reviews: Red Notice, Marvel Two-In-One by Chip Zdarsky, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, The Closet, Star Wars Visions 2, Simpsons/Star Wars short, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures pilot, Batman: Killing Time, Dark Ages News: Sweet Tooth renewed for third and final season, personnel changes at DC and IDW, Johns launching a Golden Age mini-line by three of his favorite co-creators Trailers: Dune 2, Oppenheimer, Meg 2 Comics Countdown (02 May 2023): Batman 135/900 by Chip Zdarsky, Mikel Janin, Mike Hawthorne, Jorge Jimenez, Adriano Di Benedetto, Romulo Fajardo Jr., Tomeu Morey Turtle Bread GN by Kim-Joy, Alti Firmansyah Radiant Black 23 by Kyle Higgins, Eduardo Ferigato, Raul Angulo Lo and Behold GN by Wendy Mass, Gabi Mendez Hairball 2 by Matt Kindt, Tyler Jenkins, Hilary Jenkins Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent 3 by Tom Taylor, Clayton Henry, Jordie Bellaire Spider-Man 8 by Dan Slott, Mark Bagley, John Dell, Andrew Hennessy, Edgar Delgado Lamentation 1 by Cullen Bunn, Hilary Jenkins, Arjuna Susina TMNT/Usagi Yojimbo: WhereWhen 2 by Stan Sakai, Hi-Fi I Hate This Place 8/Where Monsters Lie 4 by Kyle Starks, Artyom Topilin, Lee Loughridge, Piotr Kowalski, Vladimir Popov  

Will Grayson, meet Will Grayson the other protagonist of Will Grayson, Will Grayson. Also meet Laura and Meggie, the hosts of YA, We Read It! This week we're tackling John Green's co-written book with David Levithan about the two different boys from two different Chicago suburbs with the exact same name. After a surprise encounter at an adult bookstore the teenagers unfortunately do not switch places, instead they venture off on their own journeys of self-discovery culminating in them ruining the ending of their now mutual friend's musical (but this is supposed to be a good thing!).

Available for the first time in the US, Solitaire introduces fan favorites Nick and Charlie from HEARTSTOPPER -and the unforgettable Tori Spring. Tori isn't sure how to be happy again. Then she meets Michael Holden, and they try to unmask the mysterious Solitaire (and survive high school) in Oseman's stunning, unflinchingly honest debut novel. The U.S. edition offers additional exclusive bonus content: an exclusive cover designed by Oseman herself as well as a Q/A with Oseman and her U.S editor, David Levithan.

This week on Next Reads, Erin reads from the book Attack of the Black Rectangles by A. S. King Read-alikes include: Answers in the Pages by David Levithan (also featured on episode 38!) Ban this Book by Alan Gratz The Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen

Charlie's Angels are back, and they are acting in too steamy and provocative a manner for the pearl-clutching novelization authors assigned to them. We're joined by actor and podcaster Rebecca Bulnes to break down TWO different novelizations of this movie. The first, read by Overbye, sees Emma Harrison try to soften this movie and up the action. The second, read by Hannah and Rebecca, sees David Levithan transforming Full Throttle into a G rated romp where the women are never flirty, even though that's a huge part of how they do espionage. Rebecca is a performer based in New York City Seeking Representation! https://www.backstage.com/u/rebecca-bulnes/ Subscribe to our Patreon!: patreon.com/authorizedpod Follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/authorizedpod Instagram: instagram.com/authorizedpod Follow us on letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/AOverbye/ https://letterboxd.com/hsblechman/ Next week on Authorized: Alexander Freed and Ethan Warren try to turn The Dark Crystal into the Crystal of Truth --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorizedpod/support

Charlie's Angels are back, and they are acting in too steamy and provocative a manner for the pearl-clutching novelization authors assigned to them. We're joined by actor and podcaster Rebecca Bulnes to break down TWO different novelizations of this movie. The first, read by Overbye, sees Emma Harrison try to soften this movie and up the action. The second, read by Hannah and Rebecca, sees David Levithan transforming Full Throttle into a G rated romp where the women are never flirty, even though that's a huge part of how they do espionage. Rebecca is a performer based in New York City Seeking Representation! https://www.backstage.com/u/rebecca-bulnes/ Subscribe to our Patreon!: patreon.com/authorizedpod Follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/authorizedpod Instagram: instagram.com/authorizedpod Follow us on letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/AOverbye/ https://letterboxd.com/hsblechman/ Next week on Authorized: Alexander Freed and Ethan Warren try to turn The Dark Crystal into the Crystal of Truth --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorizedpod/support

Today, the 14th season of AudioFile's SYNC launches, and Robin Whitten tells host Jo Reed about this year's excellent season of free audiobooks for teens, including YOU CAN'T SAY THAT! It's a collection of interviews with authors of YA books about censorship and free expression, and it could not be more timely. Listen to hear professional narrators bring interviews with authors to life, including Angie Thomas, Katherine Paterson, and David Levithan. Sign up for this year's SYNC program and learn more about how to download 28 free audiobooks for teens on our website: audiobooksync.com Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Brilliance Audio/Candlewick. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for our podcast comes from Brilliance Audio's I Will Find You. Five years ago, David went to prison for murdering his son. But when a mysterious photo reveals that the boy might still be alive, he plans a harrowing escape to achieve the impossible. Can David save his son, prove his innocence, and finally uncover the dark truth about that devastating night? Listen to the new audiobook thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben and read by Steven Weber. Learn more at Audible.com/IWillFindYou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the One Book One Town book discussion of Answers in the Pages by David Levithan. Amanda Blau, Children's Program Coordinator, talks about the book with the Cover to Cover team. 

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Can you believe we're already at the end of February? Time is flying - which means we are well on our way to the most wonderful time of the year! In April, Hallmark releases their 2023 Dream Book; then Leon Day is two months later, which is quickly followed by the Fourth of July; at which point, we're on the downward slope! So hang in there, because we'll be there before you know it! In the meantime, as always, your favorite elves are here to tide you over and inject a little Christmas Cheer into your week! This week, gather with Julia, Thom, and Anthony to discuss Netflix's "Dash & Lily", the adaptation of Rachel Cohn's and David Levithan's Young Adult book of the same name! While none of the hosts liked Netflix's "Merry Happy Whatever", all three really enjoy this series with two of them absolutely adoring it! What worked so much for them this time around? You'll just have to listen to find out! Also discussed in this episode: what the elves have given up for Lent; Ellie's birthday; Julia and Marty's date night; "Ant-Man" and "Cocaine Bear"; Anthony's attempts to track down exclusive "Scream VI" merchandise; and much, much more! So, settle in, relax, and enjoy with this episode that's as fun and as filled with holiday cheer as the Netflix series that's being discussed within it! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

TRIGGERWARNUNG In dem Buch werden Menschen mit Depressionen und Alkohol oder Drogenproblemen detailliert beschrieben. Mögt ihr schon die bloße Erwähnung davon nicht schaltet bitte ab und lest das Buch auf keinen Fall wenn euch solche Sachen triggern!  Hallo und herzlich Willkommen bei einer lang ersehnten neuen Folge! Heute mit einem absoluten Klassiker von David Levithan den es ebenfalls als Film gibt. Letztendlich sind wir dem Universum egal. Warum A der Teufel, Rhiannon ungläubig und Justin ein mieser Freund ist könnt ihr nur erfahren wenn ihr reinhört ;)  Heute mal ohne viel abschweifen dafür aber mit vielen Spoilern sowie guter und schlechter Kritik. Also worauf wartet ihr?  Der Podcast von Finny und mir heißt: Fandoms zweier Soulmates Hier der Link:  https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxWDNuIqczIvlv2oAPvGS?si=EF28GDNpT_KXMrBOtFsAaQ

In honor of the capitalist holiday about love, we tackle two MICHAEL CERA-led features sure to get your temperature rising! This week we discuss the CERA and KAT DENNINGS vehicle NICK AND NORAH'S INFINITE PLAYLIST (2008), which is based off the novel by RACHEL COHN and DAVID LEVITHAN! There's indie music and quotable lines-galore, all tethered to a very, very, very well-traveled piece of chewing gum.It's "THAT'S A CHILDREN'S TOY" on this week's episode of CULT and CLASSIC Films Podcast! Listen wherever you get your podcasts and at https://cultandclassicfilms.com/!Next Week: "SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD" (2010)Host: Nate WyckoffPanelist: Corinne Porter

Erica and Tirzah talk about YA books with great examples of queer friendship. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What's Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. SHOW NOTES: Give the gift of TBR! Come Work for us! We're hiring an Ad Ops Associate and a Full-Stack Web Developer. Details here. As You Walk On By by Julian Winters Late to the Party by Kelly Quindlen The Boy in the Red Dress by Kristin Lambert Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens by Tanya Boteju Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert You Know Me Well by David Levithan and Nina LaCour Odd One Out by Nic Stone The Chandler Legacies by Abdi Nazemian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of #VelshiBannedBookClub, MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi sits down with David Levithan, author of Two Boys Kissing. Levithan knew that everything about his book would land him on this list. He's okay with that.

From soccer teams, eerie forests, dysfunctional families and loyal companions, Louise and Virginia ventured back into the world of books for younger readers. BooksA Walk in the Dark by Jane Godwin – Lothian HachetteFootball Fever by Kristin Darell - PenguinTake Me with You When You Go by David Levithan and Jennifer Niven – Penguin 2022Runt by Craig Silvey – Allen and Unwin 2022, Illustrated by Sara ActonTake a Bow, Noah Mitchell by Tobias Madden – Penguin 2022PodcastsMaintenance Phase – Debunking junk science behind health fadsThe Daily – George SantosStreaming Shows Emily in ParisYellowstoneColin from AccountsSlow Horses

Hey, Dash & Lily's Book of Dares meet Meggie & Laura's YA Podcast, we think you'll like it here.That's right listeners, ahead of what's sure to be a kickass 7th season, your hosts decided to attempt to warm their cold-grinch hearts with a SPECIAL episode by reading the Christmas-YA book turned Christmas-YA Netflix TV Show: Dash & Lily's Book of Dares written by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan. Resident teenage-scrooge Dash gets catapulted into a mini challenge after finding a red notebook at a bookstore, that leads to a quick back and forth between him and the resident christmas-ride-or-die Lily as they attempt to outdue each other with various tasks during the holiday season. Will they find what they're looking for in each other? Will Meggie and Laura feel the holiday cheer they so desperately seek? Tune in and find out, we dare you!

Join our hosts Katharine, Sarah, and Patty as they discuss what they're reading and what they recommend! In this episode, listen as they take a deep dive on the works of David Levithan. For a look at the books featured in this episode, check out this booklist! Email us at SpillLit@gwinnettpl.org and tell us what you like about the show, recommend a book for us to read, or share your opinion about a book we've already reviewed. Everyone who sends us an email will be entered into a drawing to win a free YA book.

Welcome all to another episode of the Blacksmith's Furnace! Things kick off with everyone taking a turn in the Hot Seat for sorry not sorry, Mo asked about what it means and how one would encourage one to "die to the flesh", Rob wanted to know what Jesus flipping tables in the temple would look like today, and Peter wanted to know what relationships with females look like for the fellas now that everyone is married. We then go on to briefly talk about the results and aftermath of the Usyk vs Joshua boxing match, for our hookups; Peter suggesteed checking out a movie called Hypnotic, it's a thriller/ horror so do be warned before checking it out here https://www.netflix.com/title/81225962, Mo suggested checking out an artist called George Ezra, have a listen to him here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO1sRSKc , Rob suggested checking out a book by David Levithan called the Lover's Dictionary, have a read here https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9279177-the-lover-s-dictionary, and Andrea suggested checking out a youtube channel called growwithjo, get your sweat on here https://www.youtube.com/c/growwithjo We hope you enjoy the episode and if you do please let us know in the comments and let your friends know by sharing, and if you don't, please let us know in the comments and let your friends know by sharing. We're big believers in the "win-win"Take care and stay blessed. Special thanks to RUDE (@itsrudeboy) for the intro and outro music. And to Calvin A Turner founder of Torra Media (facebook , @torramedia) and digital designer extraordinaire for TheOrdinaryAmazing.com logo design.

“I was very, very unintentionally smart in that I started it as a short story, I genuinely believed it was a short story, which was good, because if I hadn't sat down and said, I'm now going to write my first novel I'd probably still be working on it, but because it was a short story that got longer and became a long story, and then became a novella. And then like, Oh, I'm writing the book that I want in the world, both as a person and as an editor.” David Levithan's Boy Meets Boy is one of the most charming rom-coms we've ever read, and David joins us on the show to talk about his development as a writer and editor, the power of story, his creative process, his writing partnerships with Rachel Cohn (Dash and Lily's Book of Dares) and others, his literary influences, Heartstopper, what he's learned from his readers and much more with Poured Over's host, Miwa Messer. And we end the show with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and his guest bookseller, Rhys. Featured Books: Boy Meets Boy (B&N Exclusive Edition) by David Levithan Every Day by David Levithan Answers in the Pages by David Levithan Poured Over is produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays). A full transcript of this episode is available here.  

Hello folks! Here's an edited version our LIVE interview with David Levithan and Jennifer Niven on their collaborative book Take Me With You When You Go. It was a really cool interview where we talk about writing, being ambassadors of empathy and what they are reading too. Have a listen to find out about the book which is an epistolary novel where a brother and sister email to each other what they are going through in life.

Your hosts, Lesley Nickelson and Debbie Sewell talk to Jared Amato, the founder of Project Lit, a national grassroots literacy movement. Follow the movement on Twitter @ProjectLITComm. Apply to become a Chapter Leader. The books we talk about are Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes. Visit her website to see what other amazing books she has written. Legendborn by Tracy Deonn and her website. In the lightning round, we QUICKLY book talk, The Mysterious Disappearance of Aiden S. by David Levithan, Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer, and Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo.

After a much needed vacation, Gary is back with some new events and new books happening in the store!    Events this week: Tuesday, August 31st: Kit Rocha discussing The Devil You Know  Wednesday, September 1st: Daryl Gregory, in conversation with Paul Tremblay  Thursday, September 2nd: MJ Howson and Rolf Yngve  Sunday, September 5th: Dungeons & Dragons    New this week: The Devil You Know by Kit Rocha Revelator by Daryl Gregory  A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins  The Riviera House by Natasha Lester  My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones  Felonious Monk by William Kotzwinkle  Red Pill by Hari Kunzru  The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle  The Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson  Malefactor by Robert Repino  Brackenbeast by Kate Alice Marshall  Fast Pitch by Nic Stone  A Psalm of Storms and Silence by Roseanne A. Brown  Take Me With You When You Go by David Levithan and Jenniver Niven  Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche by Nancy Springer 

Hellooooooo! Welcome back to The Series Review. Today, I will be reviewing The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. (as told to his brother) by David Levithan. (The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. (as told to his brother) will now be called MDAS (as told to his brother) because it takes so long to type all that.) This book follows a boy named Lucas, who is helping his family search for his brother, Aidan, who disappeared recently. Soon, Lucas finds Aidan in the attic of their house. Aidan says that he was in a magical world called Aveinieu, and he got there through a dresser! Lucas isn't sure what to believe. I love this book a lot. I read it in one day! It's a great mystery. Thanks for the support, listeners! If you have a book/series to recommend, email me at theseriesreview13@gmail.com. Enjoy the episode!  Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/riya-b13/message

Avec Brahim NAÏT-BALK, retrouvez Homo Micro le podcast « qui se prend aux mots » avec le cercle des chroniqueurs:   - LGBT+ séries tv « Les Représentations LGBT à la Télévision, La Révolution a un Nom : ELLEN » avec David HALPHEN  - C'est à lire « Fracture du Souffle » poèmes de François MARY (paru chez Erosonyx) et « Un Bref Instant de Splendeur », un roman de Océan VUONG (paru chez Gallimard) avec Éric GARNIER -LGBT+ Animations « Hiroko Utsumi, un pilier de l'animation japonaise » avec Ana AGUIRE -LGBThèque « roman choral pour jeunes adultes, Two Boys Kissing de David Levithan » avec Étienne BOMPAIS-PHAM    Homo Micro réalisé par Nathan Hillaireau avec Émy Aguirre  Soutenez-nous sur PayPal !

Host Sarah and guest Adam chat about terrific books by LGBTQ+ authors, just in time for Pride Month. Plus, we share the prizes you can win for reading with the library when participating in WAPL's Adult Summer Reading Program. Titles discussed in this episode include: Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett; Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin; Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jedrowski; Memorial by Bryan Washington; Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan; Ziggy, Stardust & Me by James Brandon; and The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi. Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay

Arvin Ahmadi grew up outside Washington DC, graduated from Columbia University, and worked in the tech industry prior to becoming a full-time writer. He now lives in New York City and has published three books. He's joining us today to talk about his latest novel, How It All Blew Up.  Interview starts at 18 minutes. Note: right near the end Arvin's Airpods died so he drops out and jumps back in again.  Caitlin recommends Dash and Lily (based on Dash and Lily's Book of Dares by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn) Michelle recommends Is This Coercive Control?  If you haven't already listened to our chat with Louise O'Neill, we recommend listening to that as well since After the Silence focuses heavily on coercive control relationships. Find out more about why coercive control isn't criminalised in Australia. Articles from The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/its-time-coercive-control-was-made-illegal-in-australia-114817 (It's time ‘coercive control' was made illegal in Australia) and https://theconversation.com/australia-is-not-ready-to-criminalise-coercive-control-heres-why-146929 (Australia is not ready to criminalise coercive control — here's why) In this interview, we chat about: The real-life inspiration for How It All Blew Up Why Arvin prefers the comfort blanket of writing fiction (and how fiction helped him get his shit figured out) The dilemma of wanting to explore painful issues but feeling as if you're “pimping your pain” in doing so The importance of self-care while writing The process of writing and publishing How It All Blew Up (which was meant to be a totally different story) The real-life characters and what they think of the novel How Arvin feels about the feedback he's had on the book so far and what people are celebrating most Pop culture as a shortcut to who we are Why we need more queer Muslim stories Arvin's experience as a Wikipedia editor Books and other things mentioned: Call Me By Your Name Master of None Season 2 The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar Follow Arvin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/arvinahmadi/?hl=en (@arvinahmadi) Follow us on Instagram https://ww.instagram.com/betterwordspod (@betterwordspod) We both received a copy of How It All Blew Up from Allen & Unwin. 

December is almost upon us, and with it a plethora of original holiday-related programming. Instead of focusing on of of the ones with a Christmas ghost or some other supernatural hook (next time!), we discuss a Netflix original miniseries we all found ourselves binging very very quickly, Dash & Lily. As another adaptation based off of a jointly-written Rachel Cohn and David Levithan young adult novel, this could have easily been Naomi and Ely's No Kiss Christmas but somehow blessedly it ended up being delightful and charming and fun. A TRUE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE! Listen to us gush about what we liked, the few things we didn't care for, and plan our annual Christmas spectacular movie (and corresponding elaborate drink exchange). Continue reading →

SEQUEL: Welcome to the third installment of Shatter Me: originally the finale, but it was too lame so now there's a fourth book on the way. We've got some Grey's Anatomy level soap opera going on. Will Adam and Warner find out that they're brothers? Was Warner really a Nice Guy all along? Why does Tahereh Mafi hate Adam so much all of a sudden? Maybe the real bird was the psychopath we fell in love with along the way. TW: Child abuse, 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 (and movie rec): Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List, David Levithan.

This week, we're talking myths, magic and metaphors with bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater, whose newest novel,All the Crooked Saints, will be in stores on October 10. Maggie is joined in the studio by her editor, David Levithan, as well as some extra special guests: her dad and her brother! Later in the episode, we'll also talk with Booklist editor Daniel Kraus about Booklist's 50 Best YA Books of All Time list, which just so happens to include Maggie's New York Times bestselling series The Raven Cycle. Additional Resources: Learn more about All the Crooked Saints Read an excerpt from All the Crooked Saints See Booklist's 50 Best YA Books of All Time Guests: Entertainment Weekly has called Maggie Stiefvater, “one of the finest YA novelists writing today.” Maggie Stiefvater is a writer, artist, and musician and a New York Times bestselling author. Her work includes the Shiver series, The Raven Cycle series, The Scorpio Races, and many more books for young readers. Stiefvater lives in Virginia with her family. You can visit her online at www.maggiestiefvater.com and follow her on Twitter @mstiefvater. Daniel Kraus is Booklist's Editor of Books for Youth. Follow him on Twitter at @DanielDKraus.

In “The Other Side of the Story: Fantastic Sequels (YA),” David Levithan, Michelle Tea, and William Ritter discuss the follow-up stories to their best-selling books.