Podcasts about grave mercy

History meets fantasy! In the fifteenth-century kingdom of Brittany, seventeen-year-old Ismae escapes from an arranged marriage into the sanctuary of the convent of St. Mortain, where she learns that the god of Death has blessed her with dangerous gifts--and a violent destiny. If she chooses to stay at the convent, she will be trained as an assassin and serve as a handmaiden to Death. To claim her new life, she must destroy the lives of others. This title is intended for teens, however, it may contain language or themes that some readers may find offensive. Recorded with permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library catalog.

Today, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: connecting through book recommendations and Current Reads: an unpopular opinion and some unputdownable fiction Deep Dive: the title words and cover images that draw us in Book Presses: a few more gorgeous covers for your consideration As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  *Please note that all book titles linked below are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . . Patreon - an ad for ourselves: 2:38 - Still Life Book Club Chat 3:30 - The Crazy Awesome Reading Log 4:20 - patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Current Reads: 7:59 - If You Want to Make God Laugh by Bianca Marais (Kaytee) 10:00 - Hum if You Don’t Know the Words by Bianca Marais 10:58 - The Real Sherlock by Lucinda Hawksley (Meredith) 12:27 - The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle 12:30 - Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton 13:33 - Anxious People by Fredrick Backman (Kaytee) 15:41 - A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman 15:45 - My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrick Backman 15:55 - Beartown and Us Against You by Fredrick Backman 18:08 - Lock Every Door by Riley Sager (Meredith) 20:11 - Home Before Dark by Riley Sager 22:37 - Rebel by Beverly Jenkins (Kaytee) 26:12 - Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers (Meredith) 28:25 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 29:26 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Deep Dive - Title and Cover Catnip: 32:16 - The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry 33:30 - Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell 33:42 - Five Feet Apart by Mikki Daughtry, Rachel Lippincott, and Tobias Iaconis 33:46 - The Muse by Jessie Burton 34:17 - Winterhouse by Ben Guterson 34:47 - The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone by Jaclyn Moriarty 35:19 - Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers 35:23 - Anxious People by Fredrick Backman 35:31 - With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo 35:34 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 35:36 - The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare 37:30 - Ahab’s Wife by Sena Jeter Naslund 37:31 - The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict 37:40 - My Dear Hamilton by Stephanie Dray 37:54 - Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell 38:57 - YA Fantasy Title Meme 39:02 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Books We Want to Press Into Your Hands: 41:15 - Wonder by R.J. Palacio (Kaytee) 44:07 - The Murmur of Bees by Sophia Segovia (Meredith) 46:48 - Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com

This week the dragons take a look at a specific genre mash-up which is increasing in popularity - Historical Fantasy. Unlike epic fantasy inspired by historical events, eg Game of Thrones, Historical Fantasy adds speculative elements to documented history and while it may feature invented characters, the unfolding of history remains fairly constant. Done well this sub-genre of both historical fiction and fantasy can provide an immersive reading experience, with a satisfyingly well built world, fascinating real historical events and speculative elements which can add to the escapism of the reading experience or even provide extra nuance or lighter moments. Under the microscope this week - Jonathan Strange and Mr Norell by Suzanna Clarke, The Diviners - Libba Bray, The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers and many more.   Title music: Ecstasy by Smiling Cynic

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Kales and Alyson finished Grave Mercy. Time to see if Kales' predictions came true!

Kales and Alyson finished Grave Mercy. Time to see if Kales' predictions came true!

Kales and Alyson read the first ten chapters of Grave Mercy by Robin Lafevers. Kales makes predictions and Alyson tries not to give the end away.

Kales and Alyson read the first ten chapters of Grave Mercy by Robin Lafevers. Kales makes predictions and Alyson tries not to give the end away.

Well hello there! Today we have a big ol' list of book recommendations for fans of Young Adult and New Adult titles. Adam is joined by his good friends (and avid readers) Christina, Andrea and Sydney who share their recent reads and chat about the mass appeal of Young Adult and New Adult titles. You can find every title they mention below or by visiting https://www.overdrive.com/collections/9320/the-professional-book-nerds-podcast-reading-list. Reading Recommendations: 99 Days by Katie Cotugno   A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray   The Man in the High Castle   American Girls by Alison Umminger   The Here and Now by Ann Brashares   Rebel Magisters by Shanna Swendson   Revenge and the Wild by Michelle Modesto   Even When You Lie to Me by Jessica Alcott   A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro   Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers   The Paper Princess by M. C. Beaton   The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich   Pivot Point by Kasie West   Lion Heart by A. C. Gaughen   The Square Root of Summer by Harriet Reuter Hapgood   House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski   The Beauty of Darkness by Mary E. Pearson   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.

Members of the Cedar Mill Teen Library Council met in March 2012 to discuss recently published and soon to be published Young Adult novels.  They discussed what they liked of what they read, who the books were meant for, and which titles they wanted to read next.  The books that they read are listed below: Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers Revived by Cat Patrick Dreamsleeves by Coleen Paratore The Wicked and the Just by Jillian Coats A Temptation of Angels by Michelle Zink The Difference Between You and Me by Madeleine George Ghost Flower by Michele Jaffe Dark Eyes by William Richter Springsweet by Saundra Mitchell