Podcast appearances and mentions of erika johansen

In Ep. 183, we're starting the wrap-up of 2024 with the first of our two year-end episodes: Best Books of 2024 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits). In this episode, we're sharing our top books of the year across over 25 Superlative categories, including Most Deserving of the Hype, Best Pairing, an “Eat My Words” book, Most Memorable Cast of Characters, and so much more! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements My 2025 Reading Tracker is out! Plus, this year we've added another option — a LITE Tracker. Once again, the Tracker is ONLY available to Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Also, to avoid Apple's 30% fee, be sure to join directly from Patreon's site, mobile or desktop. Become a Superstars Patron here! Highlights Our best books of the year from over 25 categories, including: Most Deserving of the Hype Most Memorable Cast of Characters Best Book Read Because of FOMO Darkest Book of the Year Best Underrated Gem Most Unpopular Opinion Most Surprising DNF Favorite Coming-of-Age Book Best Pairing “Eat My Words” Book Best and Worst Titles Best and Worst Covers 2024 Superlatives [3:42] Susie The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:19] The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:11] How We Named the Stars by Andrés N. Ordorica | Amazon | Bookshop.org[11:42] Grown Women by Sarai Johnson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:44] Piglet by Lottie Hazell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:36] Soldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:08] Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh  | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:52] Intermezzo by Sally Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:23] Entitlement by Rumaan Alam | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:25] Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:18] The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:56] Hera by Jennifer Saint | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:40] The Wedding People by Alison Espach | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:23] Real Americans by Rachel Khong | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:31] Annie Bot by Sierra Greer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:49] Sarah Mercury by Amy Jo Burns | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:17] River East, River West by Aube Rey Lescure | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:17] James by Percival Everett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:04] The Women by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:45] Sociopath by Patric Gagne, PhD | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:22] Earth by John Boyne | Amazon [26:23] The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt  | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:13] Intermezzo by Sally Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:54] A Reason to See You Again by Jami Attenberg | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:26] Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:23] Leaving by Roxana Robinson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:16] The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:51] Dixon, Descending by Karen Outen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:33] Everest, Inc. by Will Cockrell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:51] Sandwich by Catherine Newman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:59] The Wedding People by Alison Espach | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:14] All The Worst Humans by Phil Elwood | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:16] Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:45] Other Books Mentioned Tom Lake by Ann Patchett [14:22]  Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan [16:10] Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez [16:17] The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen [16:27] Forgotten on Sunday by Valérie Perrin [18:16] Three by Valérie Perrin [18:18] Fresh Water for Flowers by Valérie Perrin [18:18] The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah [20:23] The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah [20:30] The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah [20:33] (“The Dustbowl one”) The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne [26:32] Water by John Boyne [26:53] Fire by John Boyne [27:37] Air by John Boyne (2025) [27:37] Perris, California by Rachel Stark [37:34] Normal People by Sally Rooney [38:31] Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney [38:32] Beautiful World, Where Are You? by Sally Rooney [38:44] Tell Me Everything by Minka Kelly [1:00:32] Tell Me Everything by Erika Krauss [1:00:37] My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout [1:00:54] About Susie Boutry Blog | Facebook | Instagram | X Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books she read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend's blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of her own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish.

Tara shares her holiday reading list! Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): Precious Cargo: My Year of Driving the Kids on School Bus 3077 by Craig Davidson Recollections of My Nonexistence: A Memoir by Rebecca Solnit Passing by Nella Larsen The Street by Ann Petry Tara (@onabranchreads): The Queen by Nick Cutter The Saturday Night Ghost Club; Rust and Bone: Stories by Craig Davidson The Christmas Jigsaw Murders by Alexandra Benedict The Christmas Countdown by Holly Cassidy  Author Hannah Mary McKinnon The Christmas Party by Karen Swan Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher A Holly Jolly Diwali by Sonya Lalli The Kingdom of Sweets by Erika Johansen  

PRESENTACIÓN LIBROS 00:02:05 Giganta (Jc Deveney & Núria Tamarit) 0:03:30 Una mujer un voto (Alicia Palmer & Montse Mazorriaga) 00:05:05 solas en Berlín (Nicolas Junker) 00:05:25 Laura y Dino (Alberto Mont) 00:09:35 Oryx y Crake & El año del diluvio. MaddAddam #1, #2 (Margaret Atwood) 00:13:25 el fuego nunca se apaga (Noelle Stevenson) 00:15:05 El dragón renacido. La rueda del tiempo #3 (Robert Jordan) 00:18:15 The Avant-Guards (Carly Uslin) 00:19:45 El portal de los obeliscos. La tierra desfragmentada #2 (N.K Jemisin) 00:22:05 Villanueva (Javi de Castro) 00:24:05 El destino del Tearling #3 (Erika Johansen) 00:26:00 La receta de la luna (Suzanne Walker) 00:28:45 La cuchara de plata. Crónicas de los Forsyte #5 (John Galsworthy) 00:30:20 Matemos al tío (Rohan O'Grady) 00:33:00 en un rincón del cielo nocturno & Lluvia al amanecer. Vol #1 & #2 (Nojico Hayakawa) 00:36:25 Agatha Raisin y el veterinario cruel (M.C. Beaton) 00:38:30 Deberes: laura Dean me ha vuelto a dejar (Mariko Tamaki) PELÍCULAS 00:40:55 Eternals 00:47:10 Tick, tick... boom! 00:53:40 Fuimos canciones 00:57:50 Dear Evan Hansen 01:00:30 El cover 01:02:00 The night house 01:03:40 Alerta Roja SERIES 01:06:20 Dolores: La verdad sobre el caso Wanninkhof 01:12:30 The bite 01:15:10 Ana Bolena 01:18:05 Y, the last man 01:21:10 Foundation (T1) 01:26:30 the Morning Show (T2) 01:29:55 Stargirl (T2) 01:31:35 Vida perfecta (T2) 01:34:50 American Crime Story (T3) 01:39:15 What we do in the shadows (T3) 01:42:50 Supergirl (T6) 01:45:45 Last week tonight with John Oliver (T8) COSAS QUE NOS HACEN FELICES 01:49:10 All too well ten minute version, the short film & I bet you think about me (Taylor Swift) 01:56:00 DESPEDIDA En este programa suenan: Radical Opinion (Archers) / Siesta (Jahzzar) / Pace on Fire (Creo) / I saw you on TV (Jahzzar) / Parisian (Kevin MacLeod) / Bicycle Waltz (Goodbye Kumiko)

PRESENTACIÓN LIBROS 00:02:50 How to save a life (Lynette Rice) 00:07:50 La gran cacería. La rueda del tiempo #2 (Robert Jordan) 00:11:00 La quinta estación. La tierra fragmentada #1 (N.K. Jesmin) 00:16:00 La invasión del Tearling #2 (Erika Johansen) 00:18:50 A tumba abierta (Joe Hill) 00:20:50 Billy Summers (Stephen King) 00:23:30 La herencia (Matthew López) 00:28:50 La muerte espera en Herons Park (Christianna Brand) 00:31:00 Canción del ocaso. Trilogía Escocesa #1 (Lewis Grassig Gibbon) 00:35:30 El mono blanco. Crónicas de los Forsyte #4 (John Galsworthy) 00:30:20 Testamento de juventud (Vera Brittain) 00:43:25 Por el bien del comandante (Constance Fenimore Woolson) 00:46:10 Oddball (Sarah Andersen) 00:48:15 Deberes: Carta blanca (Jordi Lafebre) PELÍCULAS 00:50:50 El cuento de la princesa Kaguya 00:54:00 El cuento de Marnie 00:57:40 Everybody's talking about Jamie 01:01:45 Diana: the musical 01:04:20 Britney vs Spears (2021) 01:09:50 Deberes: Old / Free Guy /Cinderella SERIES 01:15:25 La asistenta 01:17:35 Midnight Mass 01:20:10 Insiders 01:23:25 Secretos de un matrimonio 01:26:15 El tiempo que te doy 01:28:05 Only murders in the building (T1) 01:32:10 What if (T1) 01:34:20 Ted Lasso (T2) 01:37:20 The movies that made us (T2) 01:39:25 Evil (T2) 01:44:00 The goes wrong show (T2) 01:46:00 Truth be told (T2) 01:49:00 Locke & Key (T2) 01:51:55 You (3) 01:57:15 Queridos blancos (T4) 01:59:15 Riverdale (T5) 02:01:25 American horror story (T10) 02:05:00 The walking dead (T11A) 02:07:25 Deberes: American horror stories PODCASTS 02:09:45 Otra españolada 02:10:40 La ruina 02:11:45 Crónicas chulapas 02:13:20 DESPEDIDA En este programa suenan: Radical Opinion (Archers) / Siesta Jahzzar) / Place on fire (Creo / I saw you on TV (Jahzzar) / Parisian (Kevin MacLeod) / Bicycle Waltz (Goodbye Kumiko)

PRESENTACIÓN LIBROS 00:02:00 El ojo del mundo. La rueda del tiempo #1 (Robert Jordan) 00:06:40 La reina del Tearling #1 (Erika Johansen) 00:10:30 Piso para dos (Beth O'Leary) 00:13:50 Los Buddenbrook (Thomas Mann) 00:17:35 Piranesi (Susana Clarke) 00:20:20 La ciudad justa (Jo Walton) 00:24:35 La librería del señor Livingstone (Mónica Gutiérrez) 00:28:50 Nada del otro mundo & Por siempre jamás (Laurielle) PELÍCULAS 00:33:20 La colina de las amapolas 00:36:20 El viento se levanta 00:40:50 Malignant (2021) 00:42:35 Candyman (2021) 00:45:30 Sang-Chi y la leyenda de los diez anillos 00:49:50 Las brujas de Roahl Dhal 00:52:00 Dune (2021) 00:58:20 Little Monsters SERIES 01:00:35 Edelweiss 01:06:00 Nine perfect strangers 01:12:20 Sex education (T3) 01:17:20 Rick & Morty (T5) 01:19:05 La casa de papel (T5 parte 1) 01:23:45 Legends of Tomorrow (T6) 01:26:00 Brooklyn 99 (T8) 01:29:05 Deberes: Cómo se convirtieron en villanos En este programa suenan: Radical Opinion (Archers) / Siesta (Jahzzar) / Place on Fire (Creo) / I saw you on TV (Jahzzar) / Bicycle Waltz (Goodbye Kumiko)

In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.This week we are joined by Bianca, book blogger at Your Words My Ink. We talked fantasy, thrillers, representation and our shared hatred of sand - enjoy!Guest Details:Blog: https://www.yourwordsmyink.com/Twitter: @yourwordsmyinkInstagram: @yourwordsmyink Podcast:W: https://www.bookstolastpodcast.co.uk/Twitter: @BooksToLastPodInstagram: @BooksToLastPodSpoiler WarningAll Books Discussed:Rule of Wolves by Leigh BardugoSix of Crows by Leigh BardugoHarrow the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirGideon the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirA Spark of White Fire by Sangu MandannaSmall Spaces by Sarah EpsteinGet a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia HibbertWhen Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya MenonThe Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen

I hope you have been enjoying our string of new guests, four out of the last five. Lola talks about her life as a "serial book clubber" and shares books she's read and loved lately.Download or listen via this link: Reading Envy 215: Lovely Pile. Subscribe to the podcast via this link: FeedburnerOr subscribe via Apple Podcasts by clicking: SubscribeOr listen through TuneIn Or listen on Google Play Or listen via StitcherOr listen through Spotify Or listen through Google Podcasts Books discussed: The Heart's Invisible Furies by John BoyneHome is Not a Country by Safia ElhilloHomegoing by Yaa GyasiDays in the Caucasus by Banine, translated by Anne Thompson-AhmadovaDeacon King Kong by James McBrideOther mentions:Elizabeth AcevedoMake Me a World imprintPet by Akwaeke EmeziLife Among the Savages by Shirley Jackson (memoir mentioned)Normal People by Sally RooneyA Little Life by Hanya YanagiharaLisa DillmanThe Good Lord Bird by James McBrideWe the Animals by Justin TorresSantino FontanaArmie HammerThe End of the Affair by Graham Greene; read by Colin FirthLadder to the Sky by John BoyneThe Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John BoyneAll the Light We Cannot See by Anthony DoerrThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann SchafferThe Nightingale by Kristin HannahWinter Garden by Kristin HannahFirefly Lane by Kristin HannahThe Great Alone by Kristin HannahThe Four Winds by Kristin HannahThe January Children by Safia ElhilloTranscendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiBahni TurpinRosamund PikeThandi NewtonFever Dream by Samanta Schweblin, translated by Megan McDowellRich & Pretty by Rumaan AlamThe Need by Helen PhilipsExit West by Mohsin HamidLeave the World Behind by Rumaan AlamThe Wife Upstairs by Rachel HawkinsThe Push by Ashley AudrainKlara and the Sun by Kazuo IshiguroLong Bright River by Liz MooreBeneath the Keep by Erika JohansenRelated episodes:Episode 051 - Dreaming in Books with KarenEpisode 067 - Rain and Readability with Ruth(iella) Episode 147 - Bonus Poetry Recommendations with LaurenEpisode 202 - Jacket Flap with Chris and EmilyStalk us online: Lola at GoodreadsLola is @ferociousreader on Instagram and @Lola on LitsyJenny at GoodreadsJenny on TwitterJenny is @readingenvy on Instagram and Litsy All links to books are through Bookshop.org, where I am an affiliate. I wanted more money to go to the actual publishers and authors. I link to Amazon when a book is not listed with Bookshop.

This week Francesca and Alicia recap their Thanksgiving holidays and talk about The Queen of Tearling by Erika Johansen.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @bookaholicspod

In this episode of Library Life, we talk about book clubs! We discuss our feelings and experiences with book clubs, how to start your own and some does and don'ts. On our Reading Break Jenna talks about Tower of Dawn by Sarah J Maas and Sheets by Brenna Thummier, while Shaena talks about the Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen. Contact us at: Twitter: @librarylifepod Instagram: @librarylifepod Email: librarylifepodcast@gmail.com Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

En el episodio número 43 de Librorum os hablé del primer volumen de la trilogía del Tearling, de Erika Johansen y en esta ocasión os traigo el nudo y desenlace de la historia. Unas novelas de fantasía, con un toque juvenil y con mucha acción que gozaron de mucha popularidad hace un tiempo, aunque su […]

La Reina del Tearling es una novela de fantasía que me ha tenido enganchada de principio a fin. La primera parte de una trilogía cerrada que, en el momento de grabar este audio, aún tengo en marcha. Pero no he querido dejar pasar la oportunidad de compartir con vosotras mis impresiones sobre este primer libro […]

Contenidos Planeta inVierno 3: Un día perfecto de Fernando León de Aranoa, del libro Dejarse Llover de Paula Farias, la trilogía La reina del Tearling de Erika Johansen traducida por Gemma Rovira Ortega, Ángela Ruiz Robles (la inventora del libro mecánico) y la historia de la escritura. Canciones: Love Lost de Temper Trap No surprises de Radiohead Nature Boy de Abbey Lincoln I put a spell on you de Credence Clearwater Revival Respirar de Bebe Road to the Hill de Ewert & the Two Dragons Summer in the city de Joe Cocker Easy to be Stupid de Howling Maggie My funny valentine de Carmen McRae Vía de contacto: pennylanebcn@gmail.com

In today’s episode, Leanna shares a book series that will thrill fans of Tamora Pierce and Robin McKinley. The Queen of the Tearling series by Erika Johansen follows Kelsea Glynn, an exiled princess on her quest to save her kingdom and fulfill her destiny. The stories are full of magic, adventure, mystery, and romance. What more could you ask for? Happy reading, everyone!

This week we're learning a lot more about Buffy's always-been-there younger sister Dawn, but most importantly we're assessing Harmony's leadership skills and her love of minions in Buffy ep 502, Real Me. For more hot chicks with[out] superpowers check out: Emily is super psyched about an upcoming conference, specifically speaker Kerry Washington and her work with the Purple Purse Challenge which works to financially empower domestic abuse survivors. Haley has been watching Canadian web series Carmilla about excellent queer lady love between a human and a vampire. Hannah has continued reading fantasy series and just wrapped up the three-part Queen of the Tearing series by Erika Johansen. 

This week we're back with Angel season 2 and while we don't really care about the mission we're here for one of the show's greatest characters and a special appearance by Justina Machado. Angel is trying to help a pregnant woman through some plot holes and professes his love of Barry Manilow. For more hot chicks with superpowers check out: Emily has been watching season 4 of Jane the Virgin (more Justina Machado!) and you all should too cause she needs to talk about it. Hannah has been reading the 3-part fantasty series 'Queen of the Tearling' by Erika Johansen. Imagine a book-smart witch gets to run Westeros. Haley has been reading Mary Roach who continues to explain all things science-like in an amazingly hilarious way.

We return for another year of books and other artsy things, and we kick off our first show of 2016 with news about Philip Pullman’s withdrawal as patron of the Oxford Literary Festival, the Bare Lit. Festival, Shakespeare versus , a petition to name element 117 as “Octarine” and more. Our featured books are Invasion of the Tearling by Erika Johansen and The Pagan Night (Book 1 of The Hallowed War), by Tim Akers. #Invasion_of_the_Tearling #Erika_Johansen #The_Pagan_Night #The_Hallowed_War #Tim_Akers #LiteraryLoitering #TheGeekShow #Books #Novels #Arts #Theatre #News #Reviews #Podcasts

This week the tangents hit thick and fast as we try to discuss the nonsense language in "Gulliver's Travels", books that can purify water, the success of "The Rabbit Who Wants To Fall Asleep" and more Our featured books are The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen and The West End Front by Matthew Sweet. #The_Queen_of_the_Tearling #Erika_Johansen #West_End_Front #Matthew_Sweet #LiteraryLoitering #TheGeekShow #Books #Novels #Arts #Theatre #News #Reviews #Podcasts

In today's episode Jill chats with Christina and Sarah about why they all love Dystopian books and what makes these titles so enchanting. They also discuss the idea of Utopias and if they can exist without dystopias being a part of the world. Naturally, they also have loads of book recommendations as well. Be sure to check out overdrive.com for a complete Professional Book Nerds reading list to sample and borrow all the titles they discussed!  Reading Recommendations: Crimson Bound by Rosamund Hodge   Fire and Flood by Victoria Scott   A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess   The Road by Cormac McCarthy   The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood   Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro   Children of Men by P.D. James   Matched by Allie Condie   The Fifth Wave by Rick Yancey   Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen   The Selection by Kiera Cass   The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson   Prince of Thornes by Mark Lawrence   Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood   Seveneves by Neal Stephenson   On the Edge of Gone by Corinne Dyvis   The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan   The Masked City by Genevieve Cogman   Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @OverDriveLibs. Email us directly at feedback@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.

This week, Liberty and Rebecca discuss This Must Be the Place, The Inseparables, Monstress, and more new releases. This show has been sponsored by Pinhole Press, ThirdLove, and Invasion of the Tearling by Erika Johansen.

Amanda and Jenn recommend fun books for hard times, under the radar novels, and more in this week's Get Booked! This episode is sponsored by EveryLibrary and Harper Paperbacks, publishers of Erika Johansen’s bestselling Queen of the Tearling trilogy.

This week, Jeff and Rebecca talk about online pricing, Gay Talese's untrue non-fiction, the first romance-only bookstore in the U.S., and book vending machines in "book deserts." This episode is sponsored by: I'm Your Biggest Fan by Katie Coyne  and Invasion of the Tearling by Erika Johansen

Amanda and Jenn recommend beach reads, books to take camping, road trip audiobooks, and more. This episode is sponsored by Harper Paperbacks, publishers of Erika Johansen’s bestselling Queen of the Tearling trilogy and Hachette Books, publishers of I'm Your Biggest Fan by Kate Coyne.

Once in a while, we here at New Books in Historical Fiction like to branch out. This month’s interview is one example. Erika Johansen‘s bestselling Queen of the Tearling (HarperCollins, 2014) blends past and present, history and fantasy, to create a future world that by abandoning its advanced technology (including, by accident, medicine) has reverted to a society that more resembles the fourteenth century than the twenty-fourth. The world of the Tearling is not exactly the Middle Ages revived. The inhabitants know that life was once different, even though books have become scarce and computers nonexistent. They have learned the story of the Crossing, when a few thousand dreamers disgusted with the social stratification and environmental pollution around them decided to leave it all behind and start again on the other side of the Atlantic. And their idealistic young queen, Kelsea–raised in hiding to protect her from the savage politics of the center–yearns to restore her realm to the democratic and egalitarian principles of the founders. Assuming, of course, that she can survive on the throne long enough to establish her right to rule. But treachery threatens Kelsea from within and without, by means military and magical. The greatest danger comes from Mortmesne, the kingdom to the east, where the Red Queen has ruled for more than a century. Kelsea’s first action as queen puts her on a headlong collision course with the Red Queen, with consequences that play out in book 2, The Invasion of the Tearling, due for release in June. In The Queen of the Tearling, Erika Johansen has created a thought-provoking and entertaining coming-of-age saga that both historical fiction and science fiction fans can enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once in a while, we here at New Books in Historical Fiction like to branch out. This month’s interview is one example. Erika Johansen‘s bestselling Queen of the Tearling (HarperCollins, 2014) blends past and present, history and fantasy, to create a future world that by abandoning its advanced technology (including, by accident, medicine) has reverted to a society that more resembles the fourteenth century than the twenty-fourth. The world of the Tearling is not exactly the Middle Ages revived. The inhabitants know that life was once different, even though books have become scarce and computers nonexistent. They have learned the story of the Crossing, when a few thousand dreamers disgusted with the social stratification and environmental pollution around them decided to leave it all behind and start again on the other side of the Atlantic. And their idealistic young queen, Kelsea–raised in hiding to protect her from the savage politics of the center–yearns to restore her realm to the democratic and egalitarian principles of the founders. Assuming, of course, that she can survive on the throne long enough to establish her right to rule. But treachery threatens Kelsea from within and without, by means military and magical. The greatest danger comes from Mortmesne, the kingdom to the east, where the Red Queen has ruled for more than a century. Kelsea’s first action as queen puts her on a headlong collision course with the Red Queen, with consequences that play out in book 2, The Invasion of the Tearling, due for release in June. In The Queen of the Tearling, Erika Johansen has created a thought-provoking and entertaining coming-of-age saga that both historical fiction and science fiction fans can enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bookrageous Episode 77; What We See When We Read Intro Music; Picture Book by The Kinks What We're Reading Jenn [1:15] Pluto Vol. 1, Naoki Urasawa, Osamu Tezuka (Astro Boy) [2:20] What Are People For?: Essays, Wendell Berry [3:30] The Monkey Wrench Gang, Edward Abbey Rebecca [4:15] Brown Girl Dreaming, Jacqueline Woodson [6:20] The King, Tiffany Reisz [9:30] Just the Tips, Matt Fraction, Chip Zdarsky   Preeti [10:55] Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover, Sarah MacLean [13:40] The Queen of the Tearling, Erika Johansen [14:00] The Girl of Fire and Thorns, Rae Carson [15:25] Loki: Agent of Asgard, Al Ewing [16:50] Saga: Deluxe Edition, Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples [17:50] Priya's Shakti Jenn [18:20] ODY-C, Matt Fraction, Christian Ward Josh [20:05] Down East Magazine [21:00] All New X-Factor, Peter David, Carmine Di Giandomenico [22:50] Brew Brittania, Jessica Boak, Ray Bailey [24:00] Hammer Head, Nina MacLaughlin (March 16 2015) --- Intermission;  Light Reading by Late Night Alumni --- Book Club: What We See When We Read by Peter Mendelsund [27:00] What We See When We Read, Peter Mendelsund [31:55] Men We Reaped, Jesmyn Ward [38:30] Saga, Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples [41:00] Understanding Comics, Scott McCloud [48:20] Red or Dead, David Peace [49:50] Science Has Great News for People Who Read Actual Books by Rachel Grate, Mic.com Talking with Peter Mendelsund (apologies for occasional sound issues) [53:40] Cover, Peter Mendelsund --- Outro Music; Picture Book by The Kinks --- Find Us! Bookrageous on Tumblr, Podbean, Twitter, Facebook, Spotify, and leave us voicemail at 347-855-7323. Next book club pick: Citizen: An American Lyric, Claudia Rankine. Use coupon code BOOKRAGEOUS to get 10% off from WORD Bookstores! Find Us Online: Jenn, Josh, Preeti, Rebecca, Peter Mendelsund Order Josh's books! Get Bookrageous schwag at CafePress Note: Our show book links direct you to WORD, an independent bookstore. If you click through and buy the book, we will get a small affiliate payment. We won't be making any money off any book sales -- any payments go into hosting fees for the Bookrageous podcast, or other Bookrageous projects. We promise.

Jane presents The Wedding by Danielle Steel and talks about books, controversy, and why people read what they read. Books mentioned: The Wedding by Danielle Steel, Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen, Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham, and Bad Feminist by Roxanne Gay. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane and a brand-new guest host are back not reading chapters of fifty shades of grey, but instead talking about them. J.K. Rowling, Body Parts, and a new trailer are all a part of the discussion in this episode. Recommended books: I’m Having So Much Fun Here Without You by Courtney Maum, The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling, Saga Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan, Memories of Melancholy Whores by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, (Movie) Obvious Child with Jenny Slate. For more information and shownotes go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Erika Johansen discusses her new book THE QUEEN OF THE TEARLING (HarperCollins, July 8, 2014) with Producer Erin Wicks from @HarperAudio_US. The episode also includes an excerpt from the audio edition featuring the voice of Katherine Kellgren. ABOUT THE BOOK An untested young princess must claim her throne, learn to become a queen, and combat a malevolent sorceress in an epic battle between light and darkness in this spectacular debut—the first novel in a trilogy. Young Kelsea Raleigh was raised in hiding after the death of her mother, Queen Elyssa, far from the intrigues of the royal Keep and in the care of two devoted servants who pledged their lives to protect her. Growing up in a cottage deep in the woods, Kelsea knows little of her kingdom's haunted past . . . or that its fate will soon rest in her hands. Long ago, Kelsea's forefathers sailed away from a decaying world to establish a new land free of modern technology. Three hundred years later, this feudal society has divided into three fearful nations who pay duties to a fourth: the powerful Mortmesne, ruled by the cunning Red Queen. Now, on Kelsea's nineteenth birthday, the tattered remnants of the Queen's Guard—loyal soldiers who protect the throne—have appeared to escort the princess on a perilous journey to the capital to ascend to her rightful place as the new Queen of the Tearling. Though born of royal blood and in possession of the Tear sapphire, a jewel of immense power and magic, Kelsea has never felt more uncertain of her ability to rule. But the shocking evil she discovers in the heart of her realm will precipitate an act of immense daring, throwing the entire kingdom into turmoil—and unleashing the Red Queen's vengeance. A cabal of enemies with an array of deadly weapons, from crimson-caped assassins to the darkest blood magic, plots to destroy her. But Kelsea is growing in strength and stealth, her steely resolve earning her loyal allies, including the Queen's Guard, led by the enigmatic Lazarus, and the intriguing outlaw known simply as "the Fetch." Kelsea's quest to save her kingdom and meet her destiny has only just begun. Riddled with mysteries, betrayals, and treacherous battles, Kelsea's journey is a trial by fire that will either forge a legend . . . or destroy her.