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In this episode, Derek and Steve discuss the decision to keep their beloved intro song, share shout-outs to new businesses, and dive into the current state of sports, including a recap of the Super Bowl and thoughts on March Madness. They also answer listener questions, including a fun hypothetical about playing in the Masters golf tournament. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various topics, including the challenges of competing at the Masters, the comparison between two-way athletes Shohei Otani and Travis Hunter, the relevance of the Oscars in today's entertainment landscape, and the intricacies of storytelling in the series Severance. Each segment explores the depth of these subjects, providing insights and opinions that reflect the hosts' perspectives on sports and pop culture. In this episode, the hosts delve into various topics including the storytelling techniques in film and television, the economics behind high-budget shows like Severance, and the appeal of action-packed series like Night Agent. They also discuss the mixed reception of Gladiator 2, the artistry of the concert film Stop Making Sense, and provide a book review of V.E. Schwab's Fragile Threads of Power. The conversation wraps up with reflections on the iconic series Lost and personal experiences in Madrid, highlighting the contrast between expectations and reality in travel.03:39 - Super Bowl Reactions10:25 - March Madness, no takes14:49 - Slide into the DMs29:00 - The Oscars: Worth Caring About?36:59 - Severance & other TV48:52 - Stop Making Sense53:03 - Cozy Book Corner57:24 - Final Drive
On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: audiobook listening and keeping track of book recs Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we boss some TBRs The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . . . :10 - Ad For Ourselves 1:16 - Currently Reading Patreon 5:11 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 12:48 - Our Current Reads 13:25 - True Crime by Samantha Kolesnik (Meredith) 14:38 - 100 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered by Sadie Hartmann 18:48 - Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy (Kaytee) 19:05 - CR Season 6: Episode 40 22:08 - Getting Naked by Patrick Lencioni (Meredith) 22:50 - The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni 26:54 - The Night Ends with Fire by K.X. Song (Kaytee) 26:58 - Bright Side Bookshop 29:18 - The Dragon Wakes with Thunder by K.X. Song (pre-order, releases Aug 29, 2025) 29:44 - The Hike by Drew Magary (Meredith) 32:21 - The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins 32:57 - Fairy Tale by Stephen King 34:42 - The White Girl by Tony Birch (Kaytee) 34:53 - Garcia Street Books 36:29 - The Dry by Jane Harper 37:47 - Deep Dive: Boss My TBF From Mari M. 38:38 - Life after Life by Kate Atkinson (pick #1) 38:41 - Life of Pi by Yann Martel (pick #2) 38:44 - Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab (pick #3) 38:48 - The Enchanted by Rene Denfeld (pick #4) 38:51 - The Wildest Sun by Asha Lemmie (pick #5) 38:57 - Cold People by Tom Rob Smith 39:00 - Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty From Judith 44:44 - Still Life by Sarah Winman 44:46 - Eve Green by Susan Fletcher 45:14 - The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah (pick #1) 45:17 - The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawking (pick #2) 45:21 - A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan (pick #3) 45:26 - The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown (pick #4) 45:29 - Forever Home by Graham Norton (pick #5) 46:03 - Orbital by Samantha Harvey 48:07 - A Winter's Promise by Christelle Dabos 48:40 - All The Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker 48:55 - Zorrie by Laird Hunt 49:08 - Meet Us At The Fountain 49:21 - I wish to let everyone know that A Journey To Three Pines will be coming in February and Wicked will be discussed on February 22nd. 49:49 - The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny 50:08 - Wicked by Gregory MaGuire 50:12 - Currently Reading Patreon 54:22 - I wish that somehow Louise Penny would see Inspector Goosemache. (Kaytee) Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. February's IPL comes to you from Fables and Fairy Tales in Marinsville, Indiana! Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business. All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!
In this podcast episode, hosted by Nina and Anya, the discussion delves deep into V.E. Schwab's 'A Conjuring of Light', the conclusion to the Shades of Magic series, and teases what's to come in 'Fragile Threads of Power'. They explore key character developments, themes of love, loss, responsibility, the emotional depth of the narrative, and the anticipation for the fourth book. Analyses focus on the evolution of characters like Kell, Lila, Rhy, Alucard and Holland, highlighting their struggles with trust, sacrifice, and moral complexities. The hosts appreciate Schwab's character-driven narrative over plot-centric storytelling, noting the emotional resonances, pacing, and execution of fantasy elements that elevate the series. They encourage listener engagement and hint at what's anticipated in the next installment, promising continued discussion on character arcs and thematic concerns within the magical universe Schwab has created.
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Our book club reconvenes to discuss the “Shades of Magic” series by V.E. Schwab, as well as the start of a second trilogy, “The Fragile Threads of Power.” Before the spoilers begin, we’ll explain the parallel fantasy world structure and explain why it’s such a great series. Then we’ll discuss the newest book in the series. Plus: What are we reading? Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Heather Berberet.
Our book club reconvenes to discuss the “Shades of Magic” series by V.E. Schwab, as well as the start of a second trilogy, “The Fragile Threads of Power.” Before the spoilers begin, we’ll explain the parallel fantasy world structure and explain why it’s such a great series. Then we’ll discuss the newest book in the series. Plus: What are we reading? Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Heather Berberet.
The National Writers Series was pleased to welcome V.E. Schwab to Lars Hockstad Auditorium on October 7, 2023 with guest host Beth Milligan. VICTORIA “V. E.” SCHWAB is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including the acclaimed Shadesuniverse, the Villains series, the City of Ghosts series, Gallant, and the international bestseller The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. Her work has received critical acclaim, translated into over two dozen languages, and optioned for television and film. First Kill – a YA vampire series based on Schwab's short story of the same name – is now a Netflix series. When not haunting Paris streets or trudging up English hillsides, she lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is usually tucked in the corner of a coffee shop, dreaming up monsters. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nationalwritersseries/message
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee may have died and come back to life after recording this week. They are joined by none other than Knox McCoy and Jamie Golden of the Popcast! They are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading clickers and reading to our kiddos Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: Knox and Jamie's top 5 books of 2023, plus each guest brought their favorite reading experience The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . . . . 1:11 - The Popcast 3:21 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 3:39 - Tiktok scrolling ring 4:05 - Kindle remote clicker 7:53 - Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver 9:32 - Unhinged by Vera Valentine 10:20 - Fabled Bookshop 10:26 - Cold People by Tom Rob Smith 11:56 - Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel 13:35 - Persuasion by Jane Austen 13:44 - Our Current Reads 14:07 - Everyone On This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson (Jamie) 14:15 - Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson 16:11 - Slow Horses by Mick Herron 16:47 - Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah (Knox) 19:19 - Warcross by Marie Lu (Kaytee) 19:31 - What Should I Read Next Podcast 20:13 - Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 20:15 - Slay by Brittney Morris 20:16 - Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 21:50 - Wildcard by Marie Lu 22:34 - The Future by Naomi Alderman (Meredith) 23:53 - The Power by Naomi Alderman 27:52 - The Anomaly by Herve Le Tellier 28:11 - Deep Dive: Knox and Jamie's Top 5 Books of 2023 28:42 - Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross 28:44 - Congratulations! The Best is Over by R. Eric Thomas 28:49 - The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab 28:56 - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride 29:38 - The Road of Bones by Demi Winters (Jamie #5) 32:23 - Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati (Knox #5) 32:41- The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller 34:16 - All My Knotted-Up Life by Beth Moore (Jamie #4) 37:39 - The Fish That Ate the Whale by Rich Cohen (Knox #4) 39:48 - The Monk of Mokha by Dave Eggers 40:16 - Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being In Love by isthisselfcare (Jamie #3) 42:14 - Archive of Our Own 42:16 - Fanfiction.net 43:29 - All The Young Dudes by MsKingBean89 44:43 - Traffic by Ben Smith (Knox #3) 46:24 - Drowning by T.J. Newman (Jamie #2) 46:35 - Falling by T.J. Newman 49:04 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (Knox #2) 52:07 - Yellowface by R.F. Kuang (Jamie #1) 56:14 - Thank You For Listening by Julia Whelan (Knox #1) 59:16 - Knox and Jamie's Favorite Reading Experiences of 2023 1:00:43 - Hot and Bothered by Jancee Dunn (Jamie) 1:04:37 - Starter Villain by John Scalzi (Knox) 1:06:00 - The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi 1:06:22 - Meet Us At The Fountain 1:07:08 - I wish more of us would print our book covers to keep in a book to reflect on. (Jamie) 1:07:10 - Canon Ivy 2 Mini Photo Printer 1:09:46 - Mother Horror on Instagram 1:10:32 - I want to press two books into the hands of listeners (Jamie) 1:11:08 - We Are the Light by Matthew Quick (specifically for dudes, touches on masculinity without being bro-ish) 1:11:32 - Open Throat by Henry Hoke (specifically for writers) 1:13:35 - I would like to read the same book, but with a different take - with more humor and snark (Kaytee) 1:13:38 - Monsters by Claire Dederer 1:16:49 - I wish everyone would listen to the Popcast (Meredith) 1:16:56 - The Popcast 1:17:28 - The Popcast on Instagram 1:18:34 - The Popcast Patreon 1:20:46 - @KnoxMccoy on Instagram 1:20:48 - @Jamiebgolden on Instagram Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. January's IPL is brought to you by our anchor store, Fabled Bookshop in Waco, TX. Trope Thursday with Kaytee and Bunmi - a behind the scenes peek into the publishing industry All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the special insights of an independent bookseller The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!
In a realm of four worlds, linked by London, magic spiraled out of control. To safeguard their realms, the worlds sealed their doors. A young runaway possessing a unique magical gift, obtains a device altering the fate of all the worlds. She holds the power to unite or unravel the delicate tapestry of these interconnected realms. V.E. Schwab talks with J.T. Ellison about her book The Fragile Threads of Power on NPT's original series A Word on Words.
Welcome to the 65th Episode of the ABC Pod the Adult Book Club where we drink and we read things. This episode features The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab. Discussion of the book starts at the 9th minute. Spoilers are between the 59 and 1:54 minute marks. We discuss Schwab's return to her Shades of Magic world and how we felt this continuation of the story was handled compared to others we have read. We get into the characters, new and old, and explore quite a few tangents before and during spoilers. We finish with our usual segments and have another mystery book reveal for next episode. Enjoy!
Episode summary:In this episode, Kelly and Alix continue their list of top 2023 book recommendations! They discuss some themes found in each book, the spice level, and why they recommend it.Topics discussed in this episode:The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab [0:30] Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree (Book #0 in Legends and Lattes series) [1:37] Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett [3:00] Starling House by Alix E. Harrow [4:12] A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon (Roots of Chaos series #0) [5:07] Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score (Knockemout #3) [6:10] A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber (Once Upon a Broken Heart #3) [7:50]Happy Place by Emily Henry [9:11] Yellowface by R.F. Kuang [10:00] Chain of Thorns by Cassandra Clare [11:45] The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent [13:10] We deeply appreciate your support in creating community around stories! Make sure to RATE & REVIEW us!Subscribe to our email list at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-email Join our Lunacorns private membership group at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacorns Follow us on Instagram @litjoycrateFollow us on TikTok @litjoycrateUse the code PODCAST10 at litjoycrate.com/podcast for a 10% off discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hello friends! We wanted to share this fun episode of the WBEZ podcast Nerdette with you all. If you're looking for your next favorite read, look no further! Host Greta Johnsen and her professional book lovers - Miwa Messer, host of Barnes & Noble's book podcast Poured Over, and Andrew Limbong, host of NPR's Book of the Day podcast – talked all about their top picks of the year. Here are the books mentioned in the episode. For pictures, links and more details, head to Nerdette's website! Andrew's picks: ‘Landscapes' by Christine Lai ‘Poverty by America' by Matthew Desmond ‘Roaming' by Mariko and Jillian Tamaki ‘Ringmaster' by Abraham Josephine Riesman Miwa's picks: ‘Loot' by Tania James ‘Ordinary Notes' by Christina Sharpe ‘Open Throat' by Henry Hoke ‘Chain Gang All-Stars' by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Greta's picks: ‘The Vaster Wilds' by Lauren Groff ‘The Country of the Blind' by Andrew Leland ‘The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi' by Shannon Chakraborty ‘Same Bed Different Dreams' by Ed Park Listener picks: ‘The Fragile Threads of Power' by V.E. Schwab ‘Shrines of Gaiety' by Kate Atkinson ‘Land of Milk and Honey' by C Pam Zhang ‘In the Lives of Puppets' by TJ Klune ‘Monsters' by Claire Dederer ‘Black River Orchard' by Chuck WendiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We are reflecting on a year of reading by tallying up the books that we just can't stop thinking about. Two professional readers – Miwa Messer, host of Barnes & Noble's book podcast Poured Over, and Andrew Limbong, host of NPR's Book of the Day podcast – join us to share their best of the year lists. Here are the books mentioned in the episode. For pictures, links and more details, head to our website! Andrew's picks:‘Landscapes' by Christine Lai‘Poverty by America' by Matthew Desmond‘Roaming' by Mariko and Jillian Tamaki‘Ringmaster' by Abraham Josephine RiesmanMiwa's picks:‘Loot' by Tania James‘Ordinary Notes' by Christina Sharpe‘Open Throat' by Henry Hoke‘Chain Gang All-Stars' by Nana Kwame Adjei-BrenyahGreta's picks:‘The Vaster Wilds' by Lauren Groff‘The Country of the Blind' by Andrew Leland‘The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi' by Shannon Chakraborty‘Same Bed Different Dreams' by Ed ParkListener picks: ‘The Fragile Threads of Power' by V.E. Schwab‘Shrines of Gaiety' by Kate Atkinson‘Land of Milk and Honey' by C Pam Zhang ‘In the Lives of Puppets' by TJ Klune‘Monsters' by Claire Dederer‘Black River Orchard' by Chuck Wendig ]]>
SPOILERS AHEAD! Callan and Rachel have finished Fragile Threads of Power by VE Schwab! In this episode they discuss the second half of the book, their thoughts and if any of their predictions came true. Fragile Threads is set in the same universe as her Darker Shade of Magic Series, and is one of our favorite books of the year. Rachel's Rating: 5 Stars Callan's Rating: 5 Stars (This episode was recorded one month ago and since then we have way more listeners and are grateful for all of you)
SPOILERS AHEAD! Return to Red London with Kell, Lila, Alucard and Rhy....and Callan and Rachel! In this episode they discuss one of their best reads of the year - Fragile Threads of Power by VE Schwab, which is set in the same universe as the Darker Shade of Magic series. VE Schwab just did a book tour for Fragile Threads and Callan and Rachel attended her DC event, which they also talk about throughout the episode! Tune in to hear their thoughts, predictions and a lot of Kell and Lila praising.
To celebrate our 100th episode, we sit down with V.E. Schwab, author of The Fragile Threads of Power and 2020 BOTY finalist The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. We talk about the power of magic, writing accessible fantasy, and writing your own rules. Once, there were four worlds pulsing with fantastical power, and connected by a single city: London. When the magic grew too fast, the worlds were forced to seal the doors between them to protect their own. The only magicians who still have the power to open the doors between worlds are the Antari, and only three are known in recent memory. Get The Fragile Threads of Power at bookofthemonth.com. New members get their first book for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Learn more about Virtual Book Tour at virtualbooktour.com.
This week, we talk about Netflix's reinvention of the video store, the right way to board a plane, and the art of advice-giving with Chicago Sun Times' new advice columnist Ismael Perez and Brandon Pope, who hosts WBEZ's Making podcast and On the Block from Block Club Chicago and WCIU.Then, author V.E. Schwab talks about the latest installment in her “Shades of Magic” fantasy series, The Fragile Threads of Power. This will be her fourth time on Nerdette, because her books are just that good. You may know her from her bestselling novel The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue or one of her other 23 published books.]]>
Irish author Claire Keegan is generally considered to be one of the finest writers working today. ‘Every word is the right word in the right place, and the effect is resonant and deeply moving' said Hilary Mantel, of her work, while for Colm Toiíbín ‘Claire Keegan makes her moments real – and then she makes them matter.' Praise indeed, but what did our brand new podcast book club make of So Late in the Day, her most recently published short story? We'll be reporting back. And we're also rounding up a few stand-outs from our recent reading piles, from J. L. Carr's meditative classic A Month in the Country to V.E. Schwab's latest fantasy novel The Fragile Threads of Power. Book list So Late in the Day and Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan The English Understand Wool by Helen DeWitt, The Road to the City by Natalia Ginsberg in the Storybook ND series Tom Lake, Bel Canto and The Dutch House by Ann Patchett The Masqueraders by Georgette Heyer The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy by Julia Quinn Miss Pym Disposes by Josephine Tey A Month in the Country, by J. L. Carr Soldier, Sailor by Claire Kilroy The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab Join us on Patreon Here's the link for all the details, find out what extras you'll receive. Connect with us Find us on Instagram or Facebook @bookclubreviewpodcast On X at @bookclubrvwpod or email us at thebookclubreview@gmail.com, we love to hear from you
Victoria Schwab, bestselling author of Shades of Magic series, the Villains series, and the international bestseller The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue joins Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall to talk about the 1973 Rolling Stone article by Cameron Crowe, “The Allman Brothers Story: How Gregg Allman Keeps Band Going After Duane's Death” , and its adaptation into the 2001 Cameron Crowe film, Almost Famous. Order V.E. Schwab's latest novel in the Shades of Magic series, The Fragile Threads of Power. And if you haven't already, check out The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, now in paperback! Order Maggie's newest book, The Siren, the Song, and the Spy If you like us, you'll also enjoy: Following the pod on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/failuretoadaptpodcast/ Following the pod on X: https://x.com/FailureAdapt Supporting Failure to Adapt on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FailureToAdaptPodcast
The latest novel from V.E. Schwab the author of one of our favorite books "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue"
Episode 125 September 28, 2023 On the Needles 1:33 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre) Lemino Socks by Sarah Jordan, Arkaik Fibres Fremont Tweed in Let the Great World Spin Buggiflooer Beanie by Alison Rendell, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift On the Easel 12:06 Cortney's sewing–Top Down Center Out pants fitting class with The Crooked Hem. Technique designed by Ruth at Ithaca Maven. Bird Prize! Accordioned birds of Scotland for our CCRR Summer Bingo Bird prize winner. Gouache on paper. 7.5X20” Rabbit painting has a missing piece… On the Table 14:30 Eat Your Books Pepperoni pizza gnocchi from Simply Genius (the linked recipe is from the New York Times and doesn't actually contain pepperoni but I bet you can figure it out!) Gojuchang omelet → frittata from I Dream of Dinner Hominy and tomatillo casserole from How to Cook Everything Japanese Sweet Potato with Nori from Veg Forward On the Nightstand 27:06 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Becky Chambers Psalm for the wild-built, Prayer for the Crown-Shy Ruth Ozeki Tale for the Time Being V.E. Schwab event for The Fragile Threads of Power Thirty Days of Darkness by Jenny Lund Madsen, trans by Megan Turney Yellowface by RF Kuang (audio) Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Food Critic by Ruth Reichl (audio) The One by Julia Argy Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Córdova The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill Dinosaurs by Lydia Millet
"My biggest goal was to convert people who said they don't like fantasy." V.E. Schwab's Shades of Magic series has enchanted us with wit, wonder and a world not unlike our own, filled with heroes and intrigue. Her newest addition, The Fragile Threads of Power, brings our favorite characters on a new adventure. Schwab joins us to talk about returning to her magical version of London, the role of social media for authors and readers, vampire novels and more with guest host, Kat Sarfas. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Madyson and Marc. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Kat Sarfas and mixed by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays). Featured Books (Episode): The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith Painted Devils by Margaret Owen Featured Books (TBR Topoff): Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey
Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with #1 New York Times bestselling author, V. E. Schwab. We'll discuss her new fantasy novel, The Fragile Threads of Power (Threads of Power Book 1) that is set seven years after the Shades of Magic trilogy with both new and old favorite characters. This is a new series and does not require you to read the trilogy first, though A Darker Shade of Magic is so good we'd hate for you to miss it! Unwind with Victoria as she shares her writing and creative process, love of doors into magic, villains, a good pot of tea, libraries and more! For more information about V. E. Schwab, visit her website at: https://www.victoriaschwab.com/. Stay safe and read my friend. It's good for you! #VESchwab #VictoriaSchwab #Libraries #NWRLS #HMCPL #WritingProcess #Author #AuthorInterview #TorBooks #Villians #ShadesofMagicTrilogy #TheFragileThreadsofPower #LilaBard #KellMaresh #GreyLondon #WhiteLondon #RedLondon #BlackLondon #Antari #ThreadsofPower #TheInvisibleLifeofAddieLaRue #FantasyNovel #FantasyAuthor
Crunchy leaves, beautiful fall colours, pumpkin patches, and more new books. Al, Corene, Sadie, and Virginia talk about the upcoming releases they are looking forward to reading this Fall. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week. Books mentioned on this episode: Sleep No More / The Innocent Sleep by Seanan McGuire, The Fragile Threads of Power by V. E. Schwab, From the Lost and Found Department by Joy Kogawa, The Secret Life of Insects and Other Stories by Bernardo Esquinca, The Scarlet Alchemist by Kylie Lee Baker, A Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand, The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport by Samit Basu, System Collapse by Martha Wells, Rouge by Mona Awad, The Premonition by Banana Yoshimoto, The Library of Shadows by Rachel Moore, and Organ Meats by K-Ming Chang. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepitfictional/message
It's that time again…the books we're looking forward to the most publishing September through February! Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Ann's picks: Reykjavík by Ragnar Jónasson and Katrín Jakobsdottír (releases September 5) (buy from Bookshop) – Arnaldur Indriðason books – Parnassus Books – Ann Patchett books – Independent People by Halldór Laxness (buy from Bookshop) Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison (releases September 19) (buy from Bookshop) – Cackle by Rachel Harrison (buy from Bookshop) – The Return by Rachel Harrison (buy from Bookshop) Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America by Michael Harriot (releases September 19) (buy from Bookshop) – The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah-Jones (buy from Bookshop) Last to Leave the Room by Caitlin Starling (releases October 10) (buy from Bookshop) – The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling (buy from Bookshop) Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree (releases November 7) (buy from Bookshop) – Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree (buy from Bookshop) The Excitements by C.J. Wray (releases January 30) (buy from Bookshop) – The Rose Code by Kate Quinn (buy from Bookshop) – Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn (buy from Bookshop) The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden (releases February 13) (buy from Bookshop) – The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden (buy from Bookshop) The Kamowaga Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai (releases February 13) (buy from Bookshop) – Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi (buy from Bookshop) Halle's picks: The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman (releases September 26) (buy from Bookshop) – Bad on Paper (podcast) The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab (releases September 26) (buy from Bookshop) – The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab (buy from Bookshop) – Shades of Magic series by V.E. Schwab Family Meal by Bryan Washington (releases October 10) (buy from Bookshop) – Memorial by Bryan Washington (buy from Bookshop) – Lot by Bryan Washington (buy from Bookshop) – Bryan Washington at New York Times Cooking The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok (releases October 10) (buy from Bookshop) – Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng (buy from Bookshop) – Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid (buy from Bookshop) Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros (releases November 7) (buy from Bookshop) – Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (buy from Bookshop) – A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas – The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins The Bride Bet by Tessa Dare (releases January 15) (buy from Bookshop) – Girl Meets Duke series by Tessa Dare Come and Get It by Kiley Reid (releases January 9) (buy from Bookshop) Bride by Ali Hazelwood (releases February 6) (buy from Bookshop) – Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood (buy from Bookshop) What We're Reading This Week: Ann: Ascension by Nicholas Binge (buy from Bookshop) – Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer (buy from Bookshop) – The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell (buy from Bookshop) Halle: Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo (buy from Bookshop) – The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo (buy from Bookshop) – With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo (buy from Bookshop) Well-Read on Facebook Well-Read on Twitter Well-Read on Instagram Well-Read on Bookshop
Ready for a peek at my new book? In this bonus episode I read aloud the chapter before the first chapter (let's call it the 0 chapter) of The Fragile Threads of Power. Best listened to right after the entire readalong because it picks up right where A Conjuring of Light ends! NOTE- This episode might sound a bit different because we lost some sound files on a failed hard drive. Hope you can still enjoy it!
Ready for a peek at my new book? In this bonus episode I read aloud the chapter before the first chapter (let's call it the 0 chapter) of The Fragile Threads of Power. Best listened to right after the entire readalong because it picks up right where A Conjuring of Light ends! NOTE- This episode might sound a bit different because we lost some sound files on a failed hard drive. Hope you can still enjoy it!
This week we cover A Conjuring of Light parts 8-10. So much Holland backstory, Lila gets in a bit too deep, and something is revealed about The Fragile Threads of Power! NOTE- This episode might sound a bit different from the others and that is because we lost some audio files on a hard drive that failed... Hope you can still enjoy it!
This week we cover A Conjuring of Light parts 8-10. So much Holland backstory, Lila gets in a bit too deep, and something is revealed about The Fragile Threads of Power! NOTE- This episode might sound a bit different from the others and that is because we lost some audio files on a hard drive that failed... Hope you can still enjoy it!
This week we brought on our friend (and past podcast guest) Amber Burns to talk all about journaling. We ask Amber about how she got into journaling, why bullet journaling doesn't have to be fussy, her adult school supplies, tips for new journalers, and more! We also do a live reading from our most recent journal entries! You can follow Amber at @byamberburns on Instagram. Amber's favorite journaling supplies include Stalogy notebooks in the b6 size, Midori notebooks, and Pentel EnerGel Pens. Looking for more journaling inspo? Amber recommends checking out the journaling subreddit, and following @_shelflove_ for book journaling ideas. Books Amber has read and loved recently include Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez, The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest, and Wahala by Nikki May. Future releases she's excited about include Next-Door Nemesis by Alexa Martin, and The Fragile Threads of Power by V. E. Schwab. Obsessions Becca & Olivia - The Diplomat What we read this week! Olivia: Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld, The Bodyguard by Katherine Center Becca: Things You Save in A Fire by Katherine Center This Month's Book Club Pick - Happy Place by Emily Henry (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com) Sponsors Prose - Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today at Prose.com/bop. ZocDoc - Go to Zocdoc.com/BOP and download the Zocdoc app for FREE to find and book a top-rated doctor today. Better Help - Visit BetterHelp.com/BADONPAPER to get 10% off your first month. Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Like and subscribe to RomComPods and Bone Marry Bury! Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.