Podcast appearances and mentions of Kristin Cashore

We're thrilled to welcome Abrams editor Erica Finkel to the podcast to discuss editorial board meetings, the top reasons writers get rejected--and how "fit" means far more than you'd think. Book a meeting with Erica here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-members/erica-finkel Erica Finkel (she/her) is an Executive Editor for Amulet Books and Abrams Books for Young Readers. Before starting at Abrams in 2010, she was, among other things, an English teacher in France, a theater-camp counselor, and an ice-cream scooper. Erica focuses primarily on chapter books and middle-grade novels and is honored to work with many bestselling and award-winning authors and illustrators, including Andrea Beaty, David Roberts, Mac Barnett, Tom Angleberger, and Ellen Potter. Some books she's edited that are particularly dear to her include Sidetracked by Diana Harmon Asher, Game Changer by Tommy Greenwald, The Chance to Fly by Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz, Once Upon an Eid edited by S. K. Ali and Aisha Saeed, Fraidyzoo by Thyra Heder, and a picture-book biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (her hero) by Jonah Winter. When she gets the chance to read a non-Abrams book, she particularly enjoys the work of Gary D. Schmidt, Maggie Stiefvater, Kristin Cashore, and Rainbow Rowell. Her favorite genres are contemporary realistic, fantasy, and magical realism, and she is not the best fit for thrillers or nonfiction. Check out her work here: https://www.pinterest.com/ericafinkel/books-ive-edited/ Transcript: https://manuscriptacademy.com/podcast-erica-finkel Timestamps: Erica Finkel's background (00:00:42) Erica Finkel, an executive editor at Abrams Books for Young Readers and Amulet Books, discusses her role and experience in the publishing industry. Career in publishing (00:02:55) Erica Finkel shares her journey into publishing, from internships to her current role, highlighting the value of education and personal growth. Editorial autonomy and collaboration (00:08:02) Exploration of the balance between an editor's individual taste and the imprint's identity, discussing the collaborative process of shaping a list. Book acquisition and fit for the list (00:09:35) Insight into the importance of a book's similarity and difference within the imprint's list, considering marketing, sales, and readers' perspectives. Editorial decision-making process (00:13:37) Erica Finkel shares the challenges of evaluating and selecting manuscripts, highlighting the emotional and practical aspects of the decision-making process. Advice for writers (00:18:05) Erica Finkel's advice for writers, emphasizing the value of industry education, extensive reading, and understanding market demands. The vision (00:21:20) The risk and reward of seeing the potential in a manuscript despite potential rejection. Understanding the child reader (00:21:36) Considering comprehension, readability, and authenticity in children's literature. Avoiding stereotypes in children's literature (00:22:22) Emphasizing the need for nuance and authenticity in portraying childhood experiences. Editorial and acquisitions meetings (00:29:32) Insight into the casual and collaborative nature of editorial and acquisitions meetings. Pub board decision-making (00:31:18) The process of evaluating and deciding on book acquisitions involving multiple departments. Book success and in-house support (00:35:29) The importance of in-house support in setting a book up for success. The role of Twitter in book promotion (00:39:12) Discussion of the impact of social media and conflicts in the book industry. Overcoming writers' fears (00:40:15) Addressing common fears of writers and dispelling misconceptions about the publishing process. Tips for querying agents (00:44:01) Advice for writers on targeting junior agents and personalizing query letters. Making queries compelling (00:46:03) Insight into what agents can do to make their queries stand out and be more likely to be read by editors.

In this episode, we're exploring an exciting trend of narratives featuring strong heroines who rescue themselves, and the supportive heroes who love them for it.  Gone are the days of damsels in distress waiting for a hero; today's romance stories are about empowered women charting their own destinies, creating community, and finding partners who respect and admire their strength.    Want to read Ines' single mother Cinderella story? Grab Pumpkin: a Cindermama story here: https://amzn.to/3RoCFc4   Our favorite Cinderella retellings and books/movies that follow this theme are: Ever After: https://amzn.to/3SXKTct  Penelope: https://amzn.to/3T4xGhY  Frozen: https://amzn.to/3SZrfwY  Working Girl: https://amzn.to/47vxYCY  Disney's Cinderella: https://amzn.to/3ux0zcz  Amazon's Cinderella: https://amzn.to/47RwEub  Brandi's Cinderella: https://amzn.to/49VAfsL  If the Shoe Fits: https://amzn.to/40UNEgI  Graceling by Kristin Cashore: https://amzn.to/3ux0OV1  Rafe by Rebeka Weatherspoon: https://amzn.to/47wAh8Y  The Twilight Saga, particularly Book 4: https://amzn.to/47PrkHG  Hermione in the Harry Potter series: https://amzn.to/3RfSHFe  Jane Eyre the book: https://amzn.to/3ReHcxT  Jane Eyre with Michael Fassbender: https://amzn.to/4a67xpt  Jane Eyre with Toby Stephens: https://amzn.to/47RwUt9  Wide Sargasso Sea is not a Cinderella retelling, but a prequel to Jane Eyre: https://amzn.to/3QYpPjk    You should have Theodora Taylor's 7 Figure Fiction in your library to make sure you butter up those Universal Fantasies: https://amzn.to/3Gei6su    Also check out her Romance List for a complete breakdown of the Cinderella trope: https://amzn.to/3Ge14Lp    Want to learn more about the Heroine's Journey by Gail Carriger? You can read it here: https://amzn.to/49Wwtzn   Interested in the Save the Cat plotting method? Here's the book: https://amzn.to/3uzsKaT    James Scott Bell talks about the Mirror Moment in Write Your Novel From the Middle: https://amzn.to/47qQU67    Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/   Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP Get ready for Mine to Possess, coming in 2 weeks! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/40SBchm    Find the hosts online at: L. Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/  Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/    Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Today I'm convincing you to read one of my favorite young adult series, Graceling by Kristin Cashore. Magic, political conspiracy, and possibly one of the most diabolical villains of all time... It's all here! Connect with Lydia: https://bio.site/lydiakyle Graceling by Kristin Cashore: https://a.co/d/fXXjn9g

Smack and Gabi face off in their 3rd Annual Mysterious Galaxy Summer Bingo Showdown Throwdown (etc., etc.)!!  Smack is the defending champion in this contest to find out who had the more enjoyable summer bingo experience.  So far this year, Gabi, the underdog, is helped along by Rock, Paper, Scissors tie-breakers, at which she is inexplicably talented.  P.S. Readers interested in Alexandra Vasti's Halifax Hellions series can only get free access to them until the end of November 2023 so sign-up for her newsletter here ASAP! In this part one of (probably) two, the books showdowned throwdowned in this episode include: White Trash Warlock (Adam Binder #1) by David R. Slayton v. Night Watch (Soul Reader #1) by Annie Anderson Aru Shah and the Song of Death (Pandava #2) by Roshani Chokshi v. The Curse of Saints (The Curse of Saints #1) by Kate Dramis Deadbeat Druid (Adam Binder #3) by David R. Slayton v. She Is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran Night Wherever We Go by Tracey Rose Peyton v. The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James Gutter Mage by J.S. Kelley v. The Surviving Sky (Rages #1) by Kritika S. Rao Big Cat, Little Cat by Elisha Cooper v. The Big Book of Modern Fantasy edited by Ann and Jeff Vandermeer Winterkeep by Kristin Cashore v. The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas The Maleficent Seven by Cameron Johnston v. Feed Them Silence by Lee Mandelo Fierce Fairytales: Poems and Stories to Stir Your Soul by Nikita Gill v. The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell v. In Which Margo Halifax Earns Her Shocking Reputation (Halifax Hellions #1) by Alexandra Vasti

This week, Natalia, Brooke, and Shannon are recommending some of their favorite young adult fantasy. Titles mentioned include: Rachel Vincent, My Soul To Take (Soul Screamers #1) Ava Reid, A Study In Drowning J. Elle, House of Marionne (House of Marionne #1) Sarah J. Maas, Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass #1) Coco Ma, Nightbreaker (Nightbreaker #1) Camila Victoire, Blood Circus Marissa Meyer, Renegades (Renegades #1) Gabi Burton, Sing Me To Sleep (Sing Me To Sleep #1) Kylie Lee Baker, The Keeper of Night (The Keeper of Night #1) Kristin Cashore, Graceling (Graceling Realm #1) Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen Kresley Cole, Poison Princess (The Arcana Chronicles #1) You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

Hi, Should-Heads! Have you always wanted to try reading epic fantasy but don't know where to start? Or maybe you already like it but aren't sure of where to go next? Or possibly you have no idea because you're not even sure what that IS? Either way, don't worry: Rachael has come with suggestions. LINKS MENTIONED: Henrietta Lacks' family settles with biotech firm BOOKS MENTIONED: Legends and Lattes (Travis Baldree), The Green Rider series (Kristen Britain), the Graceling series (Kristin Cashore), the Lord of the Rings series (J.R.R. Tolkien), the Song of Ice and Fire series (George R.R. Martin), the Poppy War trilogy (R.F. Kuang), the Mirror Visitor quartet (Christelle Dabos) and the Mistborn series (Brandon Sanderson).Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

This week, Tirzah recommends great graphic novel adaptations of popular YA books. 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! What do S.A. Cosby, Khaled Hosseini, Sarah Bakewell, and Yahdon Israel have in common? They've been guests on Book Riot's newest podcast, First Edition where BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O'Neal explores the wide bookish world. Subscribe to hear them and stay to hear Book Riot's editors pick the "it" book of the month. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed Graceling by Kristin Cashore and Gareth Hinds Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass by Meg Medina and Mel Valentine Vargas (September 5) Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and Emily Carroll Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds and Danica Novgorodoff 8 Great YA Novels Adapted into Graphic Novels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do Mother Goose parodies, the silence of some people with autism, an unexpected big inheritance with strings attached, and a girl with superfighting powers have in common? These are all books recommended for summer reading by Carol Roberts, Young People's Services librarian at Troy Public library. Carol also mentions some of the many activities coming up, such as papermaking, meeting live lizards, and more. Books discussed: "The Real Dada Mother Goose: A Treasury of Complete Nonsense" (Jon Scieszka , 2022); "A Day With No Words" (Tiffany Hammond, 2023); "The Inheritance Games" (Jennifer Lynn Barnes, 2020); and "Graceling: The Graphic Novel" (Kristin Cashore, 2021). For more details on books and activities, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. For info on heaps of other Troy Library summer activities, visit www.mediasanctuary.org/stories/2023/troy-library-has-heaps-of-july-events/. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

TW: Domestic Violence/Abuse  The narrator of “Not the Man I Married” has a happy life. She lives in a big house with her husband, Charles, and their two children, Bella and baby Charlie. Everything seems wonderful…until one day a man comes home who looks like Charles, walks like Charles, and even talks like Charles. Only this isn't Charles at all. It's a monster wearing Charles's body like some kind of horrible wet suit. So begins the terrible and strange fight for her family's life.  Read the story here. Read the article mentioned in “Good News” segment here.    Recommended in this episode:  Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore and Jackal by Erin E. Adams  UP NEXT: Interview with R A Busby Buy Toil and Trouble here!  

On this week's episode, we discuss part two of Graceling by Kristen Cashore. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3236307-gracelingJoin our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine

In this episode, the guys put their creative writing skills to the test to see if they're worthy of criticism in the book corner. Listen in for tales of serial killers, ex-gangsters, dream gods and the horrors that lie on the ocean floor!They also continue their journey through Graceling by Kristin Cashore!Two Sides of the Same Coin: 20:14The Color Gray: 40:05Blackout: 51:25Getting Out: 1:08:45The Mask of Mori: 1:33:15The Locker: 1:49:25

Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) to explore new and nerdy connections to the scripture for New Year's Day, which falls on January 1st this and every year, including our deep dive into time! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here. For more on time travel, check out the Witch, Please! Podcast's episode on time travel in the third Harry Potter book. For more on multiverse theory, check out Horror Nerds At Church's episode on Everything Everywhere All at Once and read Jane Unlimited by Kristin Cashore. For a great Doctor Who podcast, check out TARBIS (Time And Relative Blackness In Space). For more on what the Labor Movement has done for us, check out this poster from the Ricardo Levins Morales Art Studio. For more on shepherding, check out our Good Shepherd Sunday episode with Polly Festa. CN: brief mention of suicide when discussing the second reading. To support Nerds At Church, you can become a Patreon Supporter at any tier for extra perks and bonus content including uncut guest episodes, Live Q&As, merch, and more. If becoming a paying supporter isn't possible right now, please leave us a review instead — it helps sustain the show and spread the word! Check us out on Facebook & Twitter at @NerdsAtChurch to connect! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nerdsatchurch/message

Is it getting hot in here? Listen in as Ryan and Garrett discuss the deep dark depths of depravity that is the world of fetishes and fantasies, and then attempt to rank them on an S-F tier list. A new addition of the book corner arrives as the guys begin Graceling by Kristin Cashore!

We discuss Fire by Kristin Cashore.  We have mixed reviews and talk about how this book fits in the overall Graceling series.  We talk about character development, love stories...and what the heck does it mean to be a Graceling?

Bethany and Liene discuss the controversial show Rings of Power! Liene was not a fan, but Bethany felt more positively about it. Do we like it or hate it? Was Rings of Power bad? Was Rings of Power good? Let's discuss!   Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here! *Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast   Books Mentioned Lord of the Rings Trilogy by JRR Tolkien: https://amzn.to/3U25QAo The Silmarillion by JRR Tolkien: https://amzn.to/3TNV94O Books from On My Radar Seasparrow by Kristin Cashore: https://amzn.to/3WcF1Lz The World We Make by NK Jemisin: https://amzn.to/3W76Kxv Ocean's Echo by Everina Maxwell: https://amzn.to/3TPQAqK A Restless Truth by Freya Marske: https://amzn.to/3W4DIhM The Luminaries by Susan Dennard: https://amzn.to/3gTKWVW Moira's Pen by Megan Whalen Turner: https://amzn.to/3Dl7FS8 The Stars Undying by Emery Robin: https://amzn.to/3Ngi328 Even Though I Knew the End by CL Polk: https://amzn.to/3U93rUK   Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @Chapter3Podcast or watch episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6yRiktWbWRAFpByrVk-kg Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon!  Co-Hosts  Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany Liene: https://www.youtube.com/c/LienesLibrary Izzy: https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyforNow

This week, special guest and Hannah's former boss Patty Berg (now at Penguin Random House, she does not really go on 4CHAN, we're pretty sure) joins us to reminisce about the origins of the smash-hit "The Time Traveler's Wife," by Audrey Niffenegger, now a brand-new HBO Max show Sam can't bring himself to watch. Along the way, we seque into the horrors of virtual tradeshows, secret insider stuff about how the publishing biz works (some companies don't do paperbacks?!?), Reddit, and the various books we're reading, including "Winterkeep," by Boston's Kristin Cashore, who writes the best sexy YA novels we've ever read, "The Prince of Tides," which we'd totally forgotten about, and "The Palace Papers" (though you should fast forward through the Andrew chapter). Plus a bunch of other stuff. 

The right cause can topple a kingdom.... Once upon a time, the kingdoms of Wales were rife with magic and conflict—and 18-year-old Mererid 'Mer' is well-acquainted with both. As the last living water diviner, she can manipulate water with magic—a unique elemental power many would kill to possess. For years, Mer has been running from the prince who bound her into his service—and forced her to kill thousands with her magic. Now, all Mer truly wants is a safe, quiet life, far from power and politics. But then Mer's old handler—the king's spymaster—returns with a proposition: use her powers to bring down the very prince that abused them both. Part heist novel, part dark fairy tale and rich with Welsh legends, The Drowned Woods is an ethereal fantasy, perfect for fans of Kristin Cashore and Maria V. Snyder.

A very special guest joins Teffer in the studio to talk about the Graceling graphic novel adaptation by Gareth Hinds! YA: "166. Graceling: The Graphic Novel" -ads: OAF, NBF, G&G, QT, GM, NatToo, SGF1 Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @kadi_d Eunice Hong: @theeunicornreadsabook Great Bear Music! greatbearmusic.bandcamp.com/ www.andrewvannorstrand.com www.upfordnetwork.com Send us books! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

My guest this month is graphic novelist Gareth Hinds. He's famous for doing amazing Graphic Novel reinterpretations of classics like the Odyssey, the Iliad, Shakespeare, Poe and more... and we'll talk about how he chooses projects, and how he adapts them for modern readers and a graphic format, tips for aspiring graphic novelists, and so much more. We'll also get into his NEWEST project -- a modern classic -- GRACELING, THE GRAPHIC NOVEL, adapted from the YA fantasy by Kristin Cashore, which is on shelves now. For links to all the books we chatted about, go to the show notes: https://www.jenniferlaughran.com/literaticast

This fortnight we're discussing “GRACELING” by Kristin Cashore. This is the first book of the YA fantasy series, Graceling Realm. TITLE: Graceling AUTHOR: Kristin Cashore PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin YEAR: 2008 LENGTH: 471 pages AGE: Young Adult GENRE: Fantasy, Romance RECOMMENDED: Yes Book TW for sexism, misogyny, sexual content (brief), sexual assault (not depicted), kidnapping, child abuse, animal cruelty, medical content, blood, vomit, violence, torture, animal death, parental death, child death, murder (graphic), death (graphic). Topic 1: Leck - Gaslighting. Begins at (1:35), CW for Murder, torture, animal cruelty, death Topic 2: Katsa - Coercion. Begins at (13:00), CW for Violence, death, coercion Topic 3: Bitterblue - Death of Parent. Begins at (22:10), CW for Murder, death of parent, child abuse Promo for CPOV - Another Pass; Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (29:15). --- If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon. To make a one-time donation please support us on Ko-Fi. For fortnightly news and updates, as well as links to recent written reviews, subscribe to our newsletter. You can check out Robin's written review of the book at Reviews That Burn.  Find all our links on our Carrd. Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. Members of the Certain Point of View network of podcasts.

First Draft Episode #335: Ayana Gray Ayana Gray, debut author of Beasts of Prey, which is being adapted into a Netflix film. Today's episode of First Draft is brought to you by Tonight We Rule the World by Zack Smedley, out from Page Street Publishing on October 5th. And by Revision Season, a seven-week virtual master class in novel revision led by award-winning author Elana K. Arnold. The Fall 2021 Session of Revision Season will run Oct 10 – Nov 28, and enrollment is now open! Links to Topics Mentioned In This Episode: As Told By Ginger (movie) Pete Knapp, literary agent with Park & Fine Literary and Media Stacey Barney, associate publisher of Nancy Paulsen Books Scrivener, writing software Beth Phelan, literary agent with Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency and founder of DiverseVoices Inc., (which is #DVpit / #DVart, DVcon, DVdebut and DVmentor) #MSWL is a twitter hashtag agents and editors use to let writers know what they are looking for. Pitch Wars Circe by Madeline Miller The Inklings interviews on Ayana's website

Hi, Should-Heads! We spent last Friday going to some of the bookstores in Baltimore and DC! (There are a bunch we missed, so hopefully there will be a part two the next time Rachael comes to Baltimore!) We visited five bookstores and were joined by Kindred Spirit of the Pod Bekki Fahrer for three of them. It was a great day and became a Very Expensive Friday.Plum County Literacy Festival discussion links:https://twitter.com/EliotSchrefer/status/1440009959228456960?s=20 https://starherald.com/news/local/education/plum-creek-literacy-festival-cancels-events-after-authors-pull-out-over-discriminatory-concordia-policy/article_d21d788b-97fe-5480-9a57-d29b1266c411.html?mode=comments  Currently Reading: Bekki: The Secret Bridesmaid (Katy Birchall), The Gifts of Imperfection (Brene Brown), Malice (Heather Walter) and Legendbourne (Tracy Deonn)Julia: Defy the Night (Brigid Kemmerer) Kelly: Off the Record (Camryn Garrett); just finished Defy the Night and What I Like About You (Marisa Kanter) Rachael: Under the Whispering Door (TJ Klune) and Black Nerd Problems (William Evans); just finished Defy the Night. Recent Acquisitions:Julia: The Graceling series (Kristin Cashore), So Many Beginnings (Bethany C. Morrow), The Dating Playbook (Farrah Rochon) and Under the Whispering Door (TJ Klune)Kelly: Defy the Night (Brigid Kemmerer) The Ivy:Julia: The Two Lives of Louis and Louise (Julie Cohen) and Eliza Starts a Rumor (Jane L. Rosen)Kelly: Harlem Shuffle (Colson Whitehead)Rachael: The Extraordinaries (TJ Klune) and Exhausted (Nick Polizzi and Pedram Shojai)Busboys and Poets:Bekki:  Certain Dark Things (Silvia Moreno-Garcia)Julia: Blackout (Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk and Nicola Yoon) and How Long 'til Black Future Month (NK Jemisin)Kelly: Things We Couldn't Say (Jay Coles) and The Insiders (Mark Oshiro)Rachael: Blackout (Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk and Nicola Yoon) Capitol Hill Books:Bekki: A Desolation Called Peace (Arkady Martine) and Gideon the Ninth (Tamsyn Muir)East City Books:Bekki: Harrow the Ninth (Tamsyn Muir), Under the Whispering Door (TJ Klune) and Praying With Jane Eyre (Vanessa Zoltan)Julia: Malice (Heather Walter)Kelly: Last Night at the Telegraph Club (Malinda Lo)Rachael: Wow, No Thank You (Samantha Irby) and A Clash of Steel (T.B. Lee)Mahogany Books: Julia: Rise to the Sun (Leah Johnson)Kelly: Off the Record (Camryn Garrett)Rachael: An Unkindness of Ghosts (Rivers Solomon) Follow Bekki:Twitter: @Ginger_Sister Instagram:  @bekki_the_gingernut/ Goodreads:   https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3325348-bekki-fahrer  Get two books for the price of one with a new membership to Libro.fm! Use the promo code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD and get two books for $14.99. Best of all, your indie bookstore will also benefit; just select your favorite bookstore when you sign up. 

This week's quick questions' episode is with the following previous guests: - Bev Attfield (#64) - Ariane Virtue (#66) - Amy Henderson (#68)   Bev Attfield (#64) Bev is the Principal at Workplace Science at Jostle and host of the People at Work podcast. #64 episode link: https://emilyspath.ca/64-bev-attfield-the-importance-of-caring-in-the-workplace/   Favorite books: "The Humans" by Matt Haig https://amz.run/4vFd "Can't hurt me"  by David Goggins https://amz.run/4vFe   How to find Bev on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bevattfield/ Email: bev@jostle.me Jostle: https://jostle.me/   Ariane Virtue (#66) Ariane is the CEO and co-founder of Flex We Are. #66 episode link: https://emilyspath.ca/66-ariane-virtue-flexible-work-and-work-life-humanisation/   Favorite book:  "Storm boy" by Colin Thiele https://amz.run/4vFf   How to find Ariane on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianevirtue/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/flex-we-are/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flexweare/ Website: https://www.flexweare.com/     Amy Henderson (#68) Amy is the founding CEO of TendLab and author of "Tending". #68 episode: https://emilyspath.ca/68-amy-henderson-parenting-skills-critical-for-modern-workplace-success/   Favorite books: "Think like a breadwinner" by Jennifer Barrett https://amz.run/4vFh "Fair Play" by Eve Rodsky https://amz.run/4vFj "Graceling" by Kristin Cashore https://amz.run/4vFk   How to find Amy on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyjenniferhenderson/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/tendlab/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amytendlab https://twitter.com/withtendlab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amytendlab/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyhendersonauthor https://www.facebook.com/tendlab   Website: https://www.tendlab.com/   Book “Tending”: https://www.nationbuilderbooks.com/

Six Crimson Cranes: By Elizabeth Lim | Book Review Podcast Website: https://gobookmart.com "Six Crimson Cranes is an unputdownable, sweeping fairytale that thrills as much as it delights. Lim is a master storyteller."--Kerri Maniscalco, #1 NYTimes bestselling author of The Kingdom of the Wicked ​​ "Elizabeth Lim weaves a charmer of a fairytale with her imaginative storytelling. A resilient heroine, a cast of imaginative characters, and creative plot turns make this gem of a novel sparkle."--Stacey Lee, award-winning author of The Downstairs Girl "Six Crimson Cranes is a fairytale that feels at once both epic and intimate. "--Sarah Henning, bestselling author of Sea Witch and The Princess Will Save You "A gorgeous version of an old fairy tale, told with flair and originality. A must-read for lovers of folkloric fantasy." --Juliet Marillier, award-winning author of Daughter of the Forest​ "This book is magic. The writing will transport you, and you will love Shiori. I myself loved her from the moment she jumped out the window to escape her betrothal ceremony--which was the very first scene." --Kristin Cashore, NYTimes bestselling author of The Graceling Realm series --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/message

In this episode, Kendra and August ask each other a question that has been haunting each of them respectively over the past year: "How can you not like a genre I love?" August gushes about her love for an American/Southern Gothic while Kendra begs August to consider reading a fantasy. Will either of them be successful in their endeavor? Will the other finally give in and read their cohost's favorite? Only time will tell. This episode is completely spoiler free! Books mentioned in the episode: Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (1986) Graceling by Kristin Cashore (2008) Circe by Madeline Miller (2018) Darker Shades of Magic series by V. E. Schwab (2015) Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (2015) Harry Potter Series Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien (1954) Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy (1985) In Cold Blood by Truman Capote (1965) The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe (1839) The Lottery by Shirley Jackson (1948) Beloved by Toni Morrison (1987) The Devil All the Time by Donald Ray Pollock (2011)

Ellene Glenn Moore is a Philadelphia based, award-winning writer of poetry, lyric non-fiction, and critical essays. Her book How Blood Works won the 2020 Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize and will be published by Kent State University Press later this year. I've already pre-ordered my copy, because I love her careful, thoughtful way with words. Today we talked about the intersection between poetry and fantasy genres, truth and gaslighting, and how a body holds on to trauma.   Support the Best Book Ever Podcast on Patreon   Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram   Guest: Ellene Glenn Moore Website/Instagram   Want to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast? Go here!   Discussed in this episode: How Blood Works by Ellene Glenn Moore   The Graceling Realm Series by Kristin Cashore: Graceling (Book 1) (This one will be available this November as a graphic novel) Fire (Book 2) Bitterblue (Book 3) Winterkeep (Book 4)   Shel Silverstein Ogden Nash A.A. Milne Finding Baba Yaga: A Short Novel in Verse by Jane Yolen One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston (Ellene is really enjoying this one on audio) Upstream: Selected Essays by Mary Oliver Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenidge (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. Anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you're shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

Ellene Glenn Moore is a Philadelphia based, award-winning writer of poetry, lyric non-fiction, and critical essays. Her book How Blood Works won the 2020 Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize and will be published by Kent State University Press later this year. I've already pre-ordered my copy, because I love her careful, thoughtful way with words. Today we talked about the intersection between poetry and fantasy genres, truth and gaslighting, and how a body holds on to trauma.   Support the Best Book Ever Podcast on Patreon   Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram   Guest: Ellene Glenn Moore Website/Instagram   Want to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast? Go here!   Discussed in this episode: How Blood Works by Ellene Glenn Moore   The Graceling Realm Series by Kristin Cashore: Graceling (Book 1) (This one will be available this November as a graphic novel) Fire (Book 2) Bitterblue (Book 3) Winterkeep (Book 4)   Shel Silverstein Ogden Nash A.A. Milne Finding Baba Yaga: A Short Novel in Verse by Jane Yolen One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston (Ellene is really enjoying this one on audio) Upstream: Selected Essays by Mary Oliver Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenidge (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. Anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you're shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

We discuss Fire, book 3 in the Graceling Realm (series?) by Kristin Cashore. I have to say, it was pretty fire.

We discuss Bitterblue, book 2 in the Graceling Realm series, by Kristin Cashore. Sorry about the terrible audio quality - we had to record virtually this time, and our virtual recording setup is less than ideal.

Teffer and Kadi return to the Graceling Realm with Kristin Cashore's new release, Winterkeep! We're talking about environmental anxiety, the Gen Z/Millennial tension, extended character development, generational trauma and generational healing, who can get it, and so much more. Donate to the Upford Network's Indiegogo Campaign! igg.me/at/upfordnetwork Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7nlP5UcH63FEl1kpPgxdO7Qw7iagcCTBfOPfPLuMg/edit?usp=sharing Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @kadi__d Eunice Hong: @theeunicornreadsabook Great Bear Music! greatbearmusic.bandcamp.com/ www.andrewvannorstrand.com www.upfordnetwork.com Send us books! Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

We discuss Graceling (Book 1 in the Graceling Realm series) by Kristin Cashore. Blah-bla-dee-blah-dee-bla.

Hi Should-Heads! This is a fun but expensive episode. We're joined by Claire Handscombe, author, bookseller, noted West Wing enthusiast and podcaster! Claire came with a great list of recommendations and they all sound amazing. You're going to want to take notes and hit up your library or favorite bookstore (or Blackwell's.com--just one of many hot tips we get from this episode). Want to read some amazing books before most people can? Sign up for Book of the Month and use our promo code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout to get your first box for just $9.99. Check out their February selections:     https://www.bookofthemonth.com/the-best-new-books  Rachael Reads on Youtube:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYcyAEteFiL-sLHZVLX6nw Bachelor Nation reading challenge:         https://www.instagram.com/p/CJl3uDVJmuc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Tis the Damn Readathon (Taylor Swift challenge):    https://twitter.com/damnreadathon Currently Reading: Julia: Olive (Emma Gannon--one of Claire's recommendations!) and Temporary (Hilary Leichter)Kelly: The Kingdom of Back (Marie Lu)Rachael: Graceling series (Kristin Cashore)  Recent Acquisitions:Julia: none, somehow Kelly: Life in the Balance (Jen Petro-Roy), Cool For the Summer (Dahlia Adler), Sloppy Firsts re-release (Megan McCafferty) and Wings of Ebony (J Elle)  Rachael: Love is For Losers (Wibke Brueggemann)Other Books Mentioned (Claire bankrupts us): Unscripted (Claire Handscombe), The Office of Historical Corrections (Danielle Evans), Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling (Emer McLysaght), the Georgia Nicolson series (Louise Rennison), Eleanor Olyphant is Completely Fine (Gail Honeyman), One Day in December (Josie Silver), Act Your Age, Eve Brown (Talia Hibbert), Olive (Emma Gannon), The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 and 3/4 (Sue Townsend), One Day (David Nicholls), Love, Nina (Nina Stibbe), Freshers/Freshmen (Tom Ellen and Lucy Ivison), The Paris Connection (Lorraine Brown) and the collected works of Kazuo Ishiguro. Follow Claire Handscombe: Twitter: @bookishclaire and @britlitpodcastInstagram: @claireandherbooks Podcast: https://linktr.ee/britlitpodcast Buy Unscripted: https://bookshop.org/books/unscripted/9780997552324  Follow What You Should Read: Twitter:    @wysr_podcast Instagram:    @wysr_podcast Goodreads:    https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/115539912-what-you-should-read-podcast YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfNtid_b0R14otSPRZTkmQ www.whatyoushouldread.com Don't forget about our next book club! We're discussing Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro! It comes out on March 2 and you can email your thoughts or find us on social media! We're really excited for this one--and its special guest! Theme song by Violet Gray:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQUkSoVPZkfsXtMWLoZV5Q

Sharifah and Jenn discuss speculative fiction about climate change, a.k.a. climate fiction, a bunch of adaptation news, an update from George R.R. Martin, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. News Disney+ Wakanda show updates [Gizmodo] Event celebrating Octavia Butler on Feb 24 (and our newsletters!) GRRM gives a Winds of Winter update Update on Willow director [Tor.com] Netflix’s ‘Sandman’ Cast Revealed [Hollywood Reporter] Books & More A Beginner’s Guide to Climate Fiction Winterkeep by Kristin Cashore (cw: child abuse, harm to animals, abduction & imprisonment) Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler (cw: harm to everyone, rape, animal death, fires, just everything) Glass & Gardens, edited by Sarena Ulibarri The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline (TW: child abuse/death, pedophilia, and sexual assault) The Broken Earth trilogy by NK Jemisin (TW: child abuse/death) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chang-rae Lee’s new novel, “My Year Abroad,” is his sixth. On this week’s podcast, Lee says that his readers might be surprised by it.“It’s kind of a crazy book, and particularly I think for people who know my work,” Lee says. “I’m sure my editor was surprised by what she got. I didn’t quite describe it the way it turned out.” The novel follows a New Jersey 20-year-old named Tiller, who is at loose ends, as he befriends a very successful Chinese entrepreneur. “They go traveling together,” Lee says. “They have what we might call business adventures, but those adventures get quite intense.”Maurice Chammah visits the podcast to talk about his densely reported first book, “Let the Lord Sort Them,” which is a history, as the subtitle has it, of “the rise and fall of the death penalty.”“One of the fascinating parts of researching this book was revisiting a time that I kind of dimly remembered when the death penalty had a role in the culture war pantheon, along with gun control and abortion,” Chammah says. “Starting around the year 2000, it feels like that was a high-water mark where something broke, and over the 20 years since, the death penalty has declined, both in the number of people who support it, but I think more importantly, in relevance. It’s less of a thing that people feel matters to their daily lives.”Also on this week’s episode, Tina Jordan looks back at Book Review history during this year of its 125th anniversary; Elizabeth A. Harris has news from the publishing world; and Tina Jordan and John Williams talk about what people are reading. Pamela Paul is the host.Here are the books discussed in this week’s “What We’re Reading”:The books of John le Carré“Read Me” by Leo Benedictus“Nine Perfect Strangers” by Liane Moriarty“Dear Child” by Romy Hausmann“Winterkeep” by Kristin Cashore

Winterkeep: Book by Kristin Cashore - Book Review Podcast "While the novel will please fans by following characters familiar from previous books, particularly Bitterblue (2012), Lovisa soon moves to center stage in a sometimes wrenching, increasingly absorbing coming-of-age story. Readers who admire Cashore's ability to create original settings, complex characters, and engaging narratives will find plenty to enjoy here." —Booklist Website : https://gobookmart.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/support

Step into the Graceling Realm! Join YA icon Kristin Cashore for an in depth conversation about her writing and her new book: Winterkeep!

Greetings, Should-Heads! We're very excited to share this week's episode. Brigid Kemmerer has written one of our favorite trilogies ever and, as you may expect, we have some opinions over which kingdom should prevail. In the end we are for Syhl Shallow, except for Julia, who is not the boss of the show notes, KELLY IS. We also discuss her next release (Defy the Night, out in September!), the books she loved growing up, the best friendship ever and much more. Want to read some amazing books before most people can? Sign up for Book of the Month and use our promo code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout to get your first box for just $9.99. Check out their January selections:   https://www.bookofthemonth.com/the-best-new-books Links From the Episode:Book news:Amanda Gorman's website, including links to buy and pre-order her books: https://www.theamandagorman.com/ Bachelor Nation reading challenge:    https://www.instagram.com/p/CJl3uDVJmuc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Currently Reading: Brigid: a secret book of Jodi Picoult's, a new Elizabeth Lim and A Song of Wraiths and Ruin (Roseanne A. Brown)Julia: Silver Sparrow (Tayari Jones) and The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes (Elissa R. Stone)Kelly: The Shadows (Alex North)Rachael: The Removed (Brandon Hobson) Recent Acquisitions: Julia: The First 15 Lives of Harry August (Claire North) and Likes (Sarah Shun-lien Bynum)Kelly: If I Disappeared (Eliza Jane Brazier; preorder, due out Jan. 26), Those Who Prey (Jennifer Moffett), The Awakening of Malcolm X (Ilyasah Shabazz and Tiffany D. Jackson) and Troublemaker (Leah Remini--a good pick for our Bachelor Nation reading challenge!)Rachael: The Graceling series (Graceling, Fire, Bitterblue and Winterkeep; Kristin Cashore). Other books mentioned in the episode:Brigid Kemmerer's entire backlist (the Cursebreakers trilogy, the Elementals series, Thicker Than Water, Letters to the Lost, More Than We Can Tell and Call it What You Want)Uprooted (Naomi Novik)This is My America (Kim Johnson)Christopher Pike (specifically Remember Me), Lois Duncan, The Babysitters Club, The Saddle Club, The Silver Kiss (Annette Curtis Klause) Saaba Tahir and Jennifer L. Armentrout.The Gift of Fear (Gavin de Becker) Follow Brigid Kemmerer:Website: https://brigidkemmerer.com/ Twitter: @BrigidKemmerer Instagram: @BrigidKemmerer Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4629194.Brigid_Kemmerer Follow What You Should Read:Twitter:      @wysr_podcastInstagram:      @wysr_podcastGoodreads:      https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/115539912-what-you-should-read-podcastYouTube:      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfNtid_b0R14otSPRZTkmQwww.whatyoushouldread.comDon't forget about our next book club! We're discussing Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones on February 9! You can email your thoughts or find us on social media! We're really excited for this one--and its special guest!

First Draft Episode #286: Kristin Cashore Kristin Cashore is the New York Times bestselling author of the Graceling series, including Graceling, Fire, and Bitterblue, as well as Jane, Unlimited. She has returned to her fantasy world for her newest novel, Winterkeep. Links to Topics Mentioned In This Episode: The Nancy Drew series by Carolyn Keene Agatha Christie, author of Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile, and And Then There Were None Dorothy L. Sayers, author of Whose Body? Center for the Study of Children’s Literature at Simmons University Liza Ketchum, author of The Life Fantastic: A Novel in Three Acts Faye Bender, literary agent at The Book Group (Faye has appeared on the Track Changes series, the bonus episodes Publishing in the time of COVID and The Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From Team episodes) Kathy Dawson, editor at HMH at the time she bought Graceling, and is currently publisher at Kathy Dawson Books for Penguin Random House

Note: due to some technical difficulties while recording, Gary's audio sounds progressively more static in the later half of the episode. We cleaned it up as best as we could, and the issue should be fixed before the next recording! Sorry!   Becca and Gary are up to some shenanigans in this week's new minisode! We've got a lot of events and new books to talk about, though we still find time for tangents about Star Wars and WandaVision, among other things.    Events This Week: Tuesday, January 19th: M.A. Carrick, with special guest Christopher Paolini https://www.mystgalaxy.com/event/virtual-event-ma-carrick-conversation-christopher-paolini Wednesday, January 20th: Kassandra Tate, with special guest Rebecca Phelps https://www.mystgalaxy.com/event/virtual-event-kassandra-tate-conversation-rebecca-phelps Thursday, January 21st: Barbara Davis-Pyles and Justin Hilgrove https://www.mystgalaxy.com/david-pyles%26hillgrove012120 Sunday, January 24th: Kristin Cashore and Malinda Lo, with special guest Tui Sutherland https://www.mystgalaxy.com/cashorelo124 Monday, January 25th: Julia Walton, with special guest Kathleen Glasgow https://www.mystgalaxy.com/walton12520   New This Week: The Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9780316539678 The Famoux by Kassandra Tate https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9781989365533 CliFF the Failed Troll by Barbara Davis-Pyles and Justin Hillgrove https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9781632172464 Winterkeep by Kristin Cashore https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9780803741508 Last Night at the Telegraph Club https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9780525555254 Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9781250772800 Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9781524745042 We Free the Stars by Hafsah Faizal https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9780374311575 Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9780062975164 Till Murder Do Us Part by James Patterson https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9781538752517 In the Garden of Spite by Camilla Bruce https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9780593102565 Shipped by Angie Hockman https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9781982151591 The City of Tears by Kate Mosse https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9781250202185 Cast in Firelight by Dana Swift https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9780593124215 Karma Moon--Ghost Hunter by Melissa Savage https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9780593302798 The Forever Sea by Joshua Phillip Johnson https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9780756417031 Playing with Fire by April Henry https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9781250234063 Vengewar by Kevin J. Anderson https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9781250302137 Wench by Maxine Kaplan https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9781419738517 Hall of Smoke by H.M. Long https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9781789094985   You can now find us on Patreon! Unlock exclusive content by subscribing today! Special thanks to Austin Farmer for letting us use the track "Kill the Farm Boy", from his album Bookshelf Symphony Orchestra!  Send us your questions to podcast@mystgalaxy.com Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!  And support the store by ordering books at mystgalaxy.com!

This week on the Handsell, Jenn recommends Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Books Discussed Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore (cw: PTSD, violent harm to women and children (and men, just everyone), rape, self-harm, suicide) Graceling, Fire, and Winterkeep See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bitterblue (Graceling Realm) : By – Kristin Cashore "Brilliantly detailed and brimming with vibrant and dynamic characters." Website : https://gobookmart.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/support

Fire (Graceling Realm Book 2) : By - Kristin Cashore Elegantly written. . .blazes with the questions of young adulthood. . .Compelling. Website : https://gobookmart.com/book-review --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/support

Hannah recommends recent picture books that go well with some YA favorites and under-sung gems. She is also happy to provide potato chip and cheese pairings upon request via Twitter or Instagram

Graceling (Graceling Realm Book 1) : By - Kristin Cashore If you had the power to kill with your bare hands, what would you do with it? Website : https://gobookmart.com/book-review --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/support

Hannah and Kelly talk about YA books that have been reissued, modernized, or turned into graphic novels and highlight great writing guides by YA authors. 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! SHOW NOTES Finding My Voice by Marie Myung-Ok Lee Judy Blume (including Forever) Graceling by Kristin Cashore Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta Winterkeep by Kristin Cashore Graceling: The Graphic Novel by Kristin Cashore and Gareth Hinds Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson and Emily Carroll Monster by Walter Dean Myers News about Monster coming to Netflix Monster: The Graphic Novel by Walter Dean Myers, Guy A. Sims, and Dawud Anyabwile  Be More Chill: The Graphic Novel by Ned Vizzini, David Levithan, and Nick Bertozzi Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel by Jason Reynolds and Danica Novgorodoff Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty Hey YA: Extra Credit episode with Kristina Forest about Sloppy Firsts The Lottery: The Graphic Novel by Shirley Jackson and Miles Hyman Kelly’s School Library Journal piece on teen writing guides Just Write! Here’s How by Walter Dean Myers Dear Ally by Ally Carter Courageous Creativity by Sara Zarr Write Yourself a Lantern by Elizabeth Acevedo Foreshadow by Emily XR Pan and Nova Ren Suma Paper Hearts by Beth Revis Find Your Voice by Angie Thomas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Books talked about in this episode: Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo Caraval by Stephanie Garber The Girl From the Other Side (manga) by Nagabe The Crown's Game by Evelyn Skye Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard Furyborn by Clarie Legrand A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Bridgd Kemmerer Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones Throne of Glass by Sara J. Maas Descendent of the Crane by Joan He The Cruel Prince by Holly Black Firstlife by Gena Showalter The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner Set Fire to the Gods by Sara Raasch and Kristen Simmons The Brilliant Death by Amy Rose Capetta Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor   Additional books mentioned: Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir, Truthwitch by Susan Dennard, Graceling by Kristin Cashore, The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson, Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes, Legacy of Kings by Eleanor Herman, Sword and Verse by Kathy MacMillan, Court of Fives by Kate Elliott, Nameless Queen by Rebecca McLaughlin, Eon by Alison Goodman, Memory Thief by Lauren Mansey, Seven Realms series by Cinda Williams Chima, Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson, and Blood of Gods and Royals series by Eleanor Herman

Kelly and Hannah answer listener requests for book recommendations. 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! SHOW NOTES Short story collection. Preferably fiction and/or fun/uplifting Meet Cute: Some People Are Destined to Meet; Tales from the Inner City by Shaun Tan; Take the Mic edited by Bethany C. Morrow; Snow in Love; Hope Nation edited by Rose Brock; The Radical Element edited by Jessica Spotswood. A gift for my brother who isn’t a big reader. He’s in college, loves soccer and video games, and hasn’t enjoyed a book since reading Holes in middle school. Don’t Read the Comments by Eric Smith; Slay by Brittany Morris; The Pros of Cons by Alison Cherry; Booked by Kwame Alexander; Furia by Yamile Saied Mendez; Warcross by Marie Lu; Feed by MT Anderson. New, contemporary, socially conscious, diverse. Yes No Maybe So by Aisha Saeed and Becky Albertalli; The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert; Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusuf Salaam; Running by Natalia Sylvester; We Didn’t Ask For This by Adi Alsaid; Dear Justyce by Nic Stone. Diverse body positive books. What I Like About Me by Jenna Guillaume; Melt My Heart by Bethany Rutter; My Eyes Are Up Here by Laura Zimmermann; Gabi, a Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero; If It Makes You Happy by Claire Kann; Body Talk: 37 Voices Explore Our Radical Anatomy edited by Kelly Jensen. YA dealing with survivors of sexual abuse/pedophilia/other childhood trauma: some of my favorites that I’ve read are Sadie, Girl in Pieces, Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls, Perks of Being a Wallflower and Speak. Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson; Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough; The Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith; Charm & Strange by Stephanie Kuehn; How Dare the Sun Rise by Sandra Uwiringyimana; Wrecked by Maria Padian; Infandous by Elana K. Arnold; In The Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado. A YA book to get my friend who doesn’t really read….p.s. she really likes Disney. Disney’s Twisted Tales; Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige; Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo; Under a Painted Sky by Stacey Lee. One of my high school students likes mysteries and fantasy novels, but doesn’t like any “kissing” (i.e. lots of romance or a focus on a relationship). What suggestions could I give her? Goldie Vance: The Hotel Whodunit by Lilliam Rivera; Endangered by Lamar Giles; Jennifer Lynn Barnes; Karen M. McManus; Complicit by Stephanie Kuehn. A book for my 16 year old nephew who is a very particular reader. Used to love Rick Riordan but has moved on. Beyond Riordan, the only books I’ve sent him that he has actually called begging for the sequels is Scythe. He likes Agatha Christie “because it makes him think” (to figure out what is going on). I’ve tried AS King and Going Bovine, but have not gotten a reaction and all the fantasy tried and trues. Would love an idea from you! Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore; The Future will be BS-free by Will McIntosh; The Lines We Cross by Randa Abdel-Fattah; Warcross and Legend by Marie Lu. A contemporary with some magic and some romance, but the story does not center grief. Now and When by Sara Bennett Wealer; Displacement by Kiku Hughes; Lobizona by Romina Garber. I am looking for a fantasy novel with romance that ideally is part of an almost finished or finished series. I have already read many of the popular ones, so I guess I am looking for those that were a bit more under the radar. I have read/started the Folk of the Air Series, A Court of Thorns and Roses Series, Red Queen Series, all of Cassandra Clare, etc. and loved them all! Looking for something in that realm. Blythewood by Carol Goodman; Lost Voices by Sarah Porter; The Madman’s Daughter by Megan Shepherd; Brooklyn Brujas by Zoraida Cordova. Warm fuzzy story about family (chosen, biological, adopted, whatever) with winter holiday(s) (not necessarily Christmas, but Christmas ok) as a backdrop and a happy ending. Something wintery and hopeful. (At least something that leaves the reader with some hope.) I like a variety of things. Some writers whose work I’ve enjoyed: Katie Henry, Karen McManus, Tomi Adeyemi, Jenny Han, Nina LaCour, and too many names to list. A few books I’ve read and enjoyed because of this podcast: Agnes at the End of the World, We Are the Perfect Girl, and Orpheus Girl. 10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston; The Kid Table by Andrea Seigel; The Chaos of Standing Still by Jessica Brody. A feminist book like Rules for Being a Girl. Girls Like Us by Randi Pink; The Degenerates by J. Albert Mann; Burn Baby Burn by Meg Medina; Watch Us Rise by Renee Watson and Ellen Hagan. Books for a 13 year-old. She loves the Shadowhunter Chronicles by Cassandra Clare and anything written by Rick Riordan. Recently, I loaned her my copy of With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo (one of my favorite YA authors ever) and she loved it. I’d really like to give her books in a genre she loves and one that will expand her reading material. Finding Yvonne by Brandy Colbert; New Kid/Class Act by Jerry Craft; Inventing Victoria by Tonya Bolden; Akata Witch/Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor. Something that will make me laugh, but also teach me something. The Go-Between by Veronica Chambers; Cherry by Lindsey Rosin; Unpregnant by Jenni Hendriks and Ted Caplan; We Are The Perfect Girl by Ariel Kaplan. I’m looking for at book for my niece (18 years old). She is not an avid reader out side required reading in school. She’s not that into fantasy and Sci fi, she likes contemporary fiction better. She might like a short story collection because 40 pages is not as daunting as 350 pages (or more if it’s a series) for a story. Books she had liked recently: They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera and Broken Things by Lauren Oliver. Try Margarita Engle, Nikki Grimes, Stephanie Hemphill, Kwame Alexander as an alternative to short stories but still with a lot of white space, as it may be less intimidating; Toil and Trouble edited by Jessica Spotswood and Tess Sharpe; Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo. I’m interested in spooky tales, thrillers, science fiction, and non-WWII fiction. No dystopias or urban fantasy, please! The most important thing to me as an aromantic asexual person is that’s there’s no significant romantic element. I don’t want the main character to have any romantic partners or to spend several pages daydreaming about their crush(es). Thanks! Pan’s Labyrinth by Guillermo del Toro and Cornelia Funke; Dread Nation by Justina Ireland; Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham; The Blood Confession by Alisa M. Libby; The Girl From The Well by Rin Chupecho; Jackaby by William Ritter; Watch Over Me by Nina LaCour. A book for my 19 year old sister who loves Wilder Girls and The Poet X. She is a fan of feminism, horror, and queerness in books. The Cure for Dreaming by Cat Winters; Mary’s Monster by Lita Judge; The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis; Furia by Yamile Saied Mendez; We Are The Wildcats by Siobhan Vivian; The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus. A book for my daughter. She recently told me that she is gay. I want to show her how much I love her and accept her. She loves graphic novels and has read many of the most popular ones featuring same sex relationships. Everything Noelle Stevenson! Lumberjanes, Nimona, The Fire Never Goes Out; Queer: A Graphic History by Meg John Barker and Julia Scheele; Skim by Mariko Tamaki; Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu; Kiss Number 8 by Colleen AF Venable and Ellen T. Crenshaw; Moonstruck by Grace Ellis and Shae Bragl. Something heavily folklore-based (Maggie Stiefvater or higher level of “heavily”) and LGBTQ+ please? European and Asian folklore are my favorite but I’ll be happy to dive into any other as well. Anna-Marie McLemore; A Thousand Beginnings and Endings edited by Elsie Chapman and Ellen Oh; Wicked As You Wish by Rin Chupeco; A Curse of Roses by Diana Pinguicha; Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao; Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardost. A fantasy or science fiction novel, preferably action-packed. Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger; The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline; Cut Off by Adrianne Finley; Orleans by Sherri L. Smith. An awesome ghost story. The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco; Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn; Horrid by Katrina Leno; The Tenth Girl by Sara Faring; Watch Over Me by Nina LaCour; Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All by Laura Ruby; Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas. School for Good & Evil read-alikes for 14-year-old reluctant reader. Thanks! Carry On by Rainbow Rowell; The Irregular at Magic High School manga series by Tsutomu Sato; The Black Mage by Daniel Howard Barnes; Supermutant Magic Academy by Jillian Tamaki; A Blade so Black by LL McKinney; Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim; Liz Braswell’s Twisted Fairy Tales series; Melissa Albert’s The Hazel Wood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda and Jenn discuss novels with interesting structures, queer YA, historical fiction, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life, Kensington Books, and Yen Press. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Feedback The Brilliance Saga (Brilliance) by Marcus Sakey (rec’d by Carol) The Red and the Blue: The 1990s and the Birth of Political Tribalism by Steve Kornacki; #Kornackithirst on Leslie Jones’s Twitter feed (rec’d by Kelly) Questions 1. I really enjoy novels with interesting structures or narrative devices. I recently read and loved the YA novel Toffee by Sarah Crossan, which is in verse, and We Need To Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver, which unfolds slowly via letters from the protagonist, is possibly my favourite book of all time. Other examples I’ve read and appreciated are stream of consciousness novels (Ducks, Newburyport, Lucy Ellman, and Mrs Dalloway, Virginia Woolf) and Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell, which is made up of books within books. Recommendations for other novels with interesting/ambitious structures or devices gratefully received PS I have listened to every episode of your show from the UK (I found it when you were at episode 90, or so and was hooked). I really appreciate your diverse suggestions and have read many interesting books after hearing about them from yourselves. Thank you so much for your faithful recording and, as a Brit, I am so pleased you got the election result you wanted. -Pippa 2. Hi! I’ve been in a major reading slump and the last books that really got me going had an unexpected throughline that I’d love to read more of: they were casually queer YA. By casually queer, I mean they had blantantly queer characters and romances that were important to the storyline, but the queerness wasn’t a big deal and wasn’t even particularly acknowledged. More specifically, I read The Fever King by Victoria Lee, We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia, Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire, and Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore. What else should I be reading? If possible, I’m looking for recs that I would hopefully be able to find at my library without a weeks-long hold list! -Carol 3. Hi Jenn & Amanda! I’m hoping you can help me find some sci-fi reads. I’m relatively new to the genre, and to be honest, I’ve always been slightly intimidated by it. However, this year I found a few sci-fi books that I truly loved – Becky Chambers’ Wayfarers series and This is How You Lose the Time War. I think what drew me to these particular books is that they feature all of the fun trappings typical of the genre (aliens, AI, time-travel etc) but with a slower, quieter, more “thoughtful” feel than most other sci-fi books I’ve picked up. I also loved the found-family aspect and sense of optimism in the Wayfarers trilogy and the gorgeous prose and emotional depth of TIHYLTTW. Any recommendations for books in a similar vein would be greatly appreciated! P.S. Please no on-the-page sexual violence. -Sara 4. I just finished and absolutely loved Rainbow Rowell’s Carry On and am about to start Wayward Son. I know I am going to want to luxuriate in a world with magic and queer characters (POC representation very welcome) after I finish and the last book in the series will not be out for a while. I’ve read Harry Potter, which Carry On was modeled on. Are there any similar books to Carry On and Wayward Son you could recommend? -taeli/Angie 5. Hello Get Booked! I just finished reading my book club’s pick for this month – Carnegie’s Maid by Marie Benedict, and while I didn’t necessarily LOVE LOVE all aspects of it, it reminded me so much of one of my all time favorite books, The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly. Aspects of these books that I loved are the strong female main characters, lots of details of the time period/setting, glimpses into what society was like at the time, and of course, the romance! I’d love some recommendations of books with themes similar to these…I’m not sure whether I’m asking for historical fiction heavy on the romance or romance heavy on the historical fiction, but I think you catch my drift! I love late 1800s and early 1900s, but I’m open to different time periods, and I prefer urban settings like NYC or London. Thanks!  -Anna 6. I have recently been rewatching Buffy, and man do I love the show. Do you two know of any books that have a similar feel. They don’t need to be about a teenager or YA, I’m more interested in a badass female character who’s fighting something. She can totally also be a supernatural being, unlike Buffy, it doesn’t need to be exactly like the show, I just want something with a similar vibe. I also would not mind some romance in the book ala Spike and Buffy, but I don’t want to be too picky, so don’t worry too much about romance.  -Jenny 7. Hello! I have been looking for a good dystopian book lately, but can’t seem to find any. I’ve read Sycthe, The Hunger Games, and a couple more series of dystopian novels and I’ve finally hit a wall. Any dystopian recommendations? -Chel Books Discussed Milkman by Anna Burns The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin (tw: graphic harm to children, institutionalized racism) Huntress by Malinda Lo Hocus Pocus & The All New Sequel by A.W. Jantha Hunger Makes the Wolf by Alex Wells A Pale Light in the Black by KB Wagers House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune The Kingston Cycle by CL Polk (Witchmark) (tw: violence against women & children, PTSD) The Loyal League Series by Alyssa Cole (An Extraordinary Union) (tw: slavery) The Queen of the Night by Alexander Chee Angel’s Blood by Nalini Singh The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson (tw: domestic violence, harm to women & children, addiction) Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice Archivist Wasp by Nicole Kornher-Stace (tw: child abuse) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Táto epizóda obsahuje: tipy na knihy so zaujímavou partiou postáv | tipy na grišoidné fantasy | predstavenie hrdiniek, ktoré sú všetky bad-ass, no rôznymi spôsobmi // Zmienený článok: https://the-bookland.blogspot.com/2020/02/sprievodca-grisoidnymi-ya-fantasy.html // Zmienené knihy: Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff – Aurora Rising; Marissa Meyer – The Lunar Chronicles/Mesačné kroniky; Marissa Meyer – Renegades/Renegáti; Veronica Roth – Chosen Ones; Leigh Bardugo – Six of Crows/Vrania šestka; Katy Rose Pool – There Will Come a Darkness; Emily A. Duncan – Wicked Saints/Hříšní světci; Charlotte Nicole Davis – Good Luck Girls; Kate Alice Marshall – Rules for Vanishing; Kathryn Foxfield – Good Girls Die First (v podcaste som knihu omylom nazvala Whisper Pier); Cassandra Clare – The Shadowhunter Chronicles; Diana Urban – All Your Twisted Secrets; Natalie C. Parker – Seafire/Ohnivý príboj; Margaret Owen – The Merciful Crow; Amélie Wen Zhao – Blood Heir; Janella Angeles – Where Dreams Descend; Shelby Mahurin – Serpent & Dove/Holubice a had; Tricia Levenseller – The Shadows Between Us; Tracy Deonn – Legendborn; Tamsyn Muir – Gideon the Ninth; Leigh Bardugo – Ninth House; V. E. Schwab – The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue; Tiffany Rosenhan – Girl From Nowhere; knihy od Kristin Cashore; Suzanne Collins – The Hunger Games/Hry o život // Kontakt: nahodneknihomolenie@gmail.com | IG – @nahodnaknihomolka | iné – linktr.ee/neliss // Logo: Michelle (delirious-soul.net) | Hudba: Jason Shaw (audionautix.com)

Táto epizóda obsahuje: opis mojej ideálnej knihy | 10 vecí (tém, trópov, detailov,...), ktoré mám v knihách rada | 10 vecí, ktoré v knihách nemám rada, vrátane mojich sťažností na zbytočné pokračovania, prišťastné konce, spracovanie náboženstva, wokelandiu a podobne // Zmienené knihy: Natalie C. Parker – Seafire/Ohnivý príboj; Breeana Shields – The Bone Charmer; Andrzej Sapkowski – Wiedźmin/Zaklínač; Marja Holecyová – Mariotovi dediči; Holly Bourne – It Only Happens in the Movies/To sa môže stať len vo filme; Veronica Roth – Chosen Ones; Tricia Levenseller – The Shadows Between Us; Sonia Hartl – Not Your #Lovestory; Katarína Gulai – Najhoršia; Erin Watt – When It's Real; Zuzka Šulajová – Magický advent; Scott Reintgen – Ashlords; Rainbow Rowell – Fangirl/Fanúšička; Francesca Zappia – Eliza and Her Monsters/Eliza a more príšer; Ashley Poston – Geekerella; Danika Stone – All The Feels; Tom Ellen, Lucy Ivison – Freshers; Alice Oseman – Loveless; Julie Buxbaum – Tell Me Three Things; Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff – The Illuminae Files; knihy od Maggie Stiefvater; Marissa Meyer – Winter; knihy od Kristin Cashore; Siri Pettersen – Ravneringene/Havraní kruhy; John Green – The Fault in Our Stars/Na vine sú hviezdy; Kerri Maniscalco – Kingdom of the Wicked; Kate Weston – Diary of a Confused Feminist // Kontakt: nahodneknihomolenie@gmail.com | IG – @nahodnaknihomolka | iné – linktr.ee/neliss // Logo: Michelle (delirious-soul.net) | Hudba: Jason Shaw (audionautix.com)

It’s the moment of truth: How many of the TV show & book recommendations from Season 1 did Jenn and Heather *actually* take? Do they now share a few more OTPs, or nah?And because we can never stop recommending:Heather gushed about how a couple in Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore had her searching out fan fiction to get their happy ending. Luckily (after we recorded), she found out a long-awaited sequel is coming that will give her a canon happily ever after... hopefully. Feel-good fall vibes can be found with Hallmark's October Kiss.

Shawn and Lindsey discuss Graceling by Kristin Cashore, a Young Adult fantasy novel, and the first in a series.| SPOILER ALERT! As always, we will discuss spoilers in this chat. But only spoilers for this book, not the rest of the series! | "The book tells the story of Katsa, a young woman with a "Grace", or power, which enhances her survival skills and makes her a highly efficient killer. It takes place in a world where Gracelings, or people with special powers, are identified as children because their eyes are two different colors and put in the service of the king."| Intro and outro by Smooth Lovin by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4379-smooth-lovin, License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Last night I dreamt of Sophie liking Call Me By Your Name. But wait, you might think, didn't she hate it? You'll never know what's true anymore!Come and listen to us talk about unreliable narrators, historical bias, contagious enthusiasm and whether or not a man who murdered his wife is trustworthy.SOPHIE TRUSTS NO-ONE. NOT EVEN YOU.Follow You Know What I Like...? on Twitter (@YKWILPodcast)Like You Know What I Like...? on FacebookMusic: http://www.purple-planet.comCover Art: Andrew Losq

Ungpodden gästas av våra praoelever Ella och Bibor i ett avsnitt med blandad fantasy och skräcklitteratur! Böcker vi tipsar om i detta avsnitt är "The Books Of Beginning" av John Stephens "Gengången" av Ingelin Angerborn "Thornhill" av Pam Smy "Jane, Unlimited" av Kristin Cashore "Sanningen om Alice" av Rebecca James "Beröringen" av Gustav Tegby "Wolf Brothers" av Michelle Paver "Hallahem - staden under berget" av Susanne Trydal och Daniel Ohlin "Vredens gudinnor" av Katie Lowe

Heiß, heißer, Dry. In dem dystopischen Jugendroman erlebt Kalifornien die schlimmste Wasserkrise aller Zeiten. Die Regierung erklärte das Befüllen von Pools und Bewässern des Rasens bereits zur Straftat und doch passiert im Juni etwas, womit niemand gerechnet hat: Kein einziger Tropfen Wasser kommt mehr aus dem Wasserhahn und auch die Supermärkte haben nichts mehr auf Vorrat. Es beginnt ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit, denn jede Minute ohne Wasser, bringt die Menschen näher zum Tod. Was hier in einer Jugenddystopie erzählt wird, ist in Indien dieses Jahr schreckliche Realität geworden. Millionen von Menschen hatten kein Wasser mehr zur Verfügung. Was ist in Indien passiert? Was macht Wassermangel mit einer Gesellschaft? Wie wahrscheinlich ist eine Wasserkrise in Deutschland? Was kann man dagegen tun und wie realistisch ist "Dry" überhaupt? In unserem heutigen Podcast wollen wir all diese Fragen beantworten und diskutieren über  "Dry" von Jarrod und Neal Shusterman.  Erwähnte Bücher im Podcast:  von beiden: • "Dry" - Jarrod & Neal Shusterman  • "Illuminae. Die Illuminae Akten_01" - Amie Kaufmann & Jay Kristoff  von Mandy:  • "Die Königliche" - Kristin Cashore  • "Neon Birds" - Marie Graßhoff  von Sofia:  • "Entführt - Bis du mich liebst " - Mila Olsen  • "Die Bücherdiebin" - Markus Zusak  • "Die Beschenkte" - Kristin Cashore  • "Palast aus Glas: Eine Reise durch die Spiegelwelt" - Cornelia Funke  • "Reckless. Steinernes Fleisch" - Cornelia Funke  Folgt unserem Podcast auf Instagram: @buchcastmafia Mandys Instagram: @mandys.books Sofias Instagram: @sketchy.sofia Eure Freunde und Freundinnen gucken Euch verdutzt an, wenn Ihr Ihnen erzählt, dass Ihr den ganzen Sonntag nur mit Lesen verbracht habt? Es bedarf viel Überredungskunst, andere mit in den Buchladen zu locken, weil Ihr auch nach Stunden nicht wieder raus kommen wollt? Ihr könnt einfach nicht aufhören über Euer Lieblingsbuch zu sprechen, auch wenn um Euch rum alle nur noch die Augen verdrehen? Diese Probleme sind uns mehr als bekannt. Und anstatt nur untereinander stundenlange Sprachnachrichten auszutauschen, haben wir beschlossen Euch mit diesem Podcast zu bereichern. Und ganz nebenbei unsere Bücherliebe aktiv auszuleben. Wir - das sind Mandy und Sofia, zwei Studentinnen und Tierfreundinnen mit einem Leseziel von 50 Büchern pro Jahr. Hier erwartet euch also alles rund ums Thema Lesen. Von Fantasy und New Adult zu Thriller und Science Fiction. Von besser todgeschwiegenen Buchverfilmungen und ständig auftauchenden Liebesdreiecken. Vielleicht erkennt Ihr Eure Lieblingsbücher hier wieder, vielleicht stoßt Ihr auch auf Inspiration und neuen Lesestoff.  Stundenlang über Bücher diskutieren? Können wir. Machen wir auch.

Amanda and Jenn discuss gothic reads, motherhood memoirs, fun sci-fi, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by Read This Book, Rebel by Marie Lu, and Soho Teen. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. FEEDBACK Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore (rec’d by Alicia) QUESTIONS 1. Hello! I am looking for a book that gives me the same feeling as The Black Tapes Podcast. Basically, a journalist gets pulled into a dark story dealing with demons that may have turned their attention to her. I read Paul Tremblay’s A Head Full of Ghosts and that was close. Really anything paranormal that’s got a reality spin could work! -Lora 2.Hello Ladies! Thank you for the show! As the fall approaches I find myself wanting to wrap up in a blanket and read something spooky. I don’t read much horror and am not even 100% sure that’s the right descriptor for what I mean. I want something to creep me out, but that doesn’t rely on body horror and excessive gore to do it. Books I’ve enjoyed in the past with this general feeling include We Have Always Lived in the Castle, the Fireman, Frankenstein, One Bloody Thing After Another, The Hellbound Heart. I did not like Bird Box or Final Girls and generally haven’t enjoyed Stephen King’s work. I don’t generally like to read true crime & I don’t think I’m looking for something that falls in the thriller category. Please no books that contain sexual assault. Thanks! -April 3.Hi! I am traveling to Prague on October 11th while I’m visiting my motherland, Poland, and I was wondering if you knew any books that are set in Prague where the city is very present. I know Lani Taylor has a trilogy set there so I would love to hear any other suggestions. Preferably adult but if the YA is great with no romance as a main plot, that would be good too. Thank you so much! -Fabiola 4. Okay, I’ve got a tough one for ya. I’ve been searching for books that have a certain atmosphere and tone. Think Rebecca or In a Lonely Place. I love dark midcentury writing and also grim gothic atmospheres. I’ve read much of Hughes’ and Highsmith’s backlists not to mention those of other authors I discovered reading the Women Crime Writers of the 1940s/50s anthologies (which I loved). I’m looking for something a little different than traditional hard boiled noir. I’m more of a psychological suspense fan. I guess I’m just in love with the quaint old time-y writing of the 40s, 50s and 60s and looking for new discoveries. Bonus points if the novel is set on dark windy coastal shores. Thank you in advance and for all the great recommendations I’ve gotten from you all in the past! -Lisa 5. Amanda and Jenn, I have been listening to the show since 2018 when I was off-work due to a work-related injury, and I listened to the entire backlist in a few months. I went on to devour All the Books, SFF Yeah!, Read or Dead, Hey YA, and their respective backlists- needless to say, I am a fan. My TBR thanks you both (as well your colleagues)! QUESTION: I am treating myself to a birthday request. After wracking my brain for what I finally wanted to ask, I decided I am looking for a traditional slasher in an isolated location; think along the lines of the “Scream” movies, and the show “Harper’s Island”. I recently read “Ten” by Gretchen McNeil, and that really scratched the itch. Anything you could suggest would be very much appreciated! BONUS: My favourite month for themed reading is October, I love all the autumn feels of doing Halloween/creepy/scary reading. Already on the list are “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier (with my book club), “Sawkill Girls” by Claire Legrande, “Practical Magic” by Alice Hoffman, “The Murders of Molly Southborne” by Tade Thompson. As well as potentially “Hex” by Thomas Heuvelt, and “Let the Right One In” by John Ajvide Lindqvist. Any favourites you might have for some October reading would be great, as my October reading may or may not trail into November! I wanted to share my Goodreads, but alas, it is not up-to-date. I know my question was really specific, but just for clarity, I read across all genres, but I do not particularly love historical fiction. I am also working two jobs, and recently started my Masters degree, so I don’t have a ton of time for huge tomes. Thank-you so much for the work you do, and taking my TBR and love of reading to the next level!

Photo credit: Rita Meriano Ever wondered what you should do if your professor thinks you should write literary fiction, but you know you’re going to write something else? Today’s guest, Anna Meriano, talks about how much she appreciated that prof and also why choosing to disregard his suggestion was the best decision she could have made. Also, we investigate the weird and fascinating triple Venn diagram of the arts, people who speaks Spanish, and firefighters in Houston. Follow Anna on twitter @annamisboring and check out her website here.Plus, don’t forget to grab yourself copies of Anna’s beautiful books, A Dash of Trouble and A Sprinkle of Spirits from the Love Sugar Magic series.*Suggested Reads and Honorable MentionsMatilda by Roald Dahl“Hot Dog, Katsa!” by Kristin Cashore on The Horn Book Inc.Rebecca Roanhorse (Trail of Lightning and others)Anne McCaffrey (Dragonsong, Dragonflight, and others)N.K. Jemisin (The Fifth Season, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, and others)The Last 8 by Laura PohlClub de Cuervos television show, available on NetflixKim’s Convenience television show from CBC, available on Netflix and Amazon Primemiss translated poetry series by Elisa ChavezThe First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Pérez (+ Anna’s essay on it called “Coco, the First Rule of Punk, and Every Mexican (American) Story Out There” on Nerdy Book Club)The Inquisitor’s Tale: Or, the Three Magical Children and their Holy Dog by Adam GidwitzHurricane Child by Kheryn CallenderCilla Lee-Jenkins: Future Author Extraordinaire by Susan Tan The School Story by Andrew ClementsAnd be sure to take a peek at CAKE Literary, founded and run by Sona Charaipotra and Dhonielle J. Clayton, and their books including Tiny Pretty Things, The Belles, The Gauntlet by Karuna Riazi, and others Bonus for our Houston listeners: Stop by El Bolillo or 85C Bakery Cafe for all of your pastry needs!We Also DiscussedThis article from KPRC/iHeart Radio, “Houston Hires Poet After Laying Off Firefighters” by Ken WebsterThe Superman horror movie, Brightburn (if you’re feeling really brave, here’s the trailer, but you can’t say we didn’t warn you that it’s scary and violent)Justin Cronin’s novels, including The Passage (he currently teaches a class on Narratives in Longer Fiction at Rice)The awesomeness of Coert Voorhees and Ian Schimmel, a lecturer in Creative Writing at Rice*A special thanks to Anna’s friends for pulling her away from a cheese plate at a party. It is because of you that the beautiful Love Sugar Magic books exist.

Kales and Alyson read the first ten chapters of Graceling by Kristin Cashore. Kales makes predictions and Alyson tries not to give the end away.

Kales and Alyson read the first ten chapters of Graceling by Kristin Cashore. Kales makes predictions and Alyson tries not to give the end away.

For today's episode, Jill is joined by Tiffany and Sydney for a "No Boys Allowed" episode celebrating Women's History Month. Books by women, books about women, and all things awesome.  Books mentioned in this episode: Emergency Contact by Mary H. K. Choi On the Come Up by Angie Thomas The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Sing Unburied Sing by Jessamyn Ward You Know You Want This by Kristen Roupenian The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters Fingersmith by Sarah Waters Buffering by Hannah Hart Hunger by Roxane Gay We Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby Shrill by Lindy West Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell What My Mother and I Don't Talk About, ed. by Michele Filgate One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker In the Woods by Tana French The Witch Elm by Tana French The Likeness by Tana French The Secret Place by Tana French Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer The Passage by Justin Cronin The Little Friend by Donna Tartt The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt The Secret History by Donna Tartt The Lady from the Black Lagoon by Mallory O'Meara Reading Behind Bars by Jill Grunenwald Warcross by Marie Lu The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton The Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zenter Jane Unlimited by Kristin Cashore   Music: 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.

Amanda and Jenn discuss good “relationship reads,” Asian authors, classic retellings, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by the Read Harder Journal, But That’s Another Story podcast and Life, Death, and Cellos by Isabel Rogers. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Questions 1. Hi! So I’m a part of this book club and we are in need of a new book. All the members of our book club are recent college grads and have just entered adulthood. Most of us have just moved to a new city and are in the process of finding our place, launching our careers and figuring out what we want to do with our lives. Collectively we often feel a sense of ‘being lost’. There are so many options in this world and decisions we need to make and those choices can be overwhelming. We would love to read a book that resonates with the struggles, excitement and growing pains of the season we are currently experiencing. We also would love to read something that can serve as a source of hope for us-hope that we will figure out how to approach this season and who we want to be in this world. Also, we prefer to read novels. Thank you so much! –Emily   2. Hi! In the last month, I have been reading If We Had Known by Elise Juska, Vox by Christina Dalcher, The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang, and Red Clocks by Leni Zumas. I didn’t set out to read books surrounding heavy and/or politically-charged issues, and I generally wouldn’t characterize my reading life as trigger warning heavy. However, I really enjoyed reading these books that aren’t strictly reality but are still very real and can help me think through real and pressing issues. Can you recommend more novels like these? Please no white male authors because its 2019 and I’m tired of hearing men talk—thanks! –Tally   3. I’m looking for a book I can listen to on audio with my husband. We have listened to A Walk in the Woods, Ender’s Game, the King Killer Chronicles, The Expanse series etc. He is a history buff who loves fantasy, classic adventure literature (like the Count of Monte Christo) and long history books like The history of Salt, Heart of the Sea, McCullogh presidential biographies etc. I am an ex-English major. Recently on audiobook I have enjoyed Spinning Silver, A Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds, My Lady Jane, Becoming by Michelle Obama and The Winter Garden by Kristen Hannah. I love your weekly recs! Thanks in advance. –Sarah   4. Hello, book friends! And help! I just finished a reread of Kristin Cashore’s trilogy (Graceling, Fire, and Bitterblue) and now I’m flailing around at just how great they are, and how I’ve never read anything that feels quite like them. I love how the characters take care of each other. I love the characters! They’re very likeable people, and I also love how practical they are. I like how these books are books with romance in them rather than books about romance. Same for the magic–it’s mostly very low key, but is still unique and interesting. I am so desperate to find other books that feel the same way these do! They don’t have to be YA, though I would prefer sticking to secondary fantasy worlds. Extra super special brownie points if the main character is queer! THANK YOU! –A   5. Hi Jenn and Amanda, Thank you for this amazing podcast and all the recommendations that you make. One of my main reading goals this year is to continue reading more diversely and as part of that I want to read fewer American authors. American authors always end up making a big chunk of my reading and I am trying to change that to broaden my perspective. So, could you please recommend any books by Asian female authors? No Asian-American ones as I feel that would still be cheating. I have read the more popular authors like Arundhati Roy, Han Kang, Celeste Ng, Mira Jacob, Jhumpa Lahiri, Kamila Shamsie etc. I read all kinds of genres, fiction or non-fiction, and would love to hear your recommendations. Thanks a lot! –Nikhila   6. Hi, looking for some books I could give my sister. She reads mostly fiction, mixing classics and modern picks. Some favourites of hers include Pride & Prejudice, Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, His Dark Materials, The Book Thief, The Last Runaways. This year she loved Naomi Novik’s Uprooted and Spinning Silver and Eleanor Catton’s The Luminaries. I gave her Hannah Kent’s Burial Rites and she really liked it but found it hard because of how sad it is. I keep thinking of and giving her books I think she will love but they are often pretty bleak, and she would love some less depressing books to throw in the mix (I gave her Ferrante, her best friend gave her A Little Life, she will need something in between) They don’t have to be all light and fluffy but at least a happy ending would be great. Thank you! I love the show, you have made my tbr almost impossible, which is the best problem to have.   7. I’m looking for a fun book to listen to on audio with my husband on a roadtrip. The problem is that we have quite different interests–I love literary fiction and popular fiction: Crazy Rich Asians, Outlander, The Goldfinch, The Marrying of Chani Kaufman. He mostly reads nonfiction–Stephen Pinker, books on objectivism, and comparative religions. Some books we’ve listened to together and liked are The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, Shroud for a Nightingale by P.D. James, and The Martian by Andy Weir. I know this is kind of a tough one, so thanks in advance! You guys are awesome. –Aaryn   Books Discussed Upstream by Mary Oliver Becoming by Michelle Obama Startup by Doree Shafrir (rec’d by Rebecca) Chemistry by Weike Wang (tw: family emotional abuse) Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez How Long Til Black Future Month by NK Jemisin The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker (tw: rape, gendered violence) On Such a Full Sea by Chang-Rae Lee (narrated by BD Wong) The Queen’s Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner Witchmark by CL Polk The Good Women of China by Xinran, trans. By Esther Tyldesley The Lonesome Bodybuilder by Yukiko Motoya, translated by Asa Yoneda (tw: body horror) Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye Pride by Ibi Zoboi Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders The Fortunes by Peter Ho Davies

Hola a todes, estimades oyentes y compañeres lectoris. Bienvenides a Una Dosis de Ficción, un podcast dedicado a la fantasía y la ciencia ficción en novelas y comics.Este es el capítulo segundo de la cuarta temporada, en el que hablamos de tres novelas que nos cuentan de chicas con poderes (o nombres) relacionades con la luz, el sol, y el fuego.Sunshine , escrito por Robin Mckinley (00:02:43) Una joven cae en las manos de unes vampires, y se reencuentra consigo misma de una forma muy peculiar.De Fuego y Estrellas (Of Fire and Stars), de Audrey Coulhurst (00:28:14) Una joven princesa viaja al reino de su futuro marido, donde encontrará que poco es lo que parece, y nada lo que ella espera.Fuego (Fire), de Kristin Cashore (00:47:00) Una joven monstrue busca su camino entre secretos y revueltas.Demasiado Largo, no lo Escuche (01:00:45)Se habla del fuego y el hogar. Se comentan los rasgos más interesantes de las tres novelas: la forma narrativa de la primera, y como se contrapone a los romances vampíricos de la última década; el romance entre dos chicas en la segunda; y el mensaje fuertemente pro autonomia corporal de la tercera.En el próximo capítulo hablaremos de un manga que fue recomendado hace ya varias temporadas, pero que nunca llegamos a leer (hasta ahora): Pesadilla (Domu), de Katsuhiro Otomo.La tapa de hoy lleva un detalle de la obra “Mujer sosteniendo una vela” deAleksander Lauréus.Cortesía, como siempre, de @aula252Pueden escribirme comentarios, preguntas, sugerencias, o lo que deseen, o encontrar más información y otros programas:☆En iTunes, donde pueden suscribirse a este podcast y dejar una reseña, para que más gente lo escuche. Si tienen tiempo y desean ayudar a difundir este trabajo, su apoyo es muy agradecido.☆ En tumblr @unadosisdeficcion☆ En twitter en 1dosisdeficcion☆ En Instagram, @unadosisdeficcion​☆ Y por último, por mail a unadosisdeficcion@hotmail.com.☆ Y si desean regalarme un café, lo pueden hacer en mi Ko-FiAdvertencias de contenido:- Violaciones (no narradas) en Fire. (No se discute en el capítulo)- Amputación en Fire. (No se discute en el capítulo)

Help Us Fund Our New Studio! igg.me/at/upford This week we dig into the Graceling books by Kristin Cashore, a trio of books exploring the same fantasy universe through three different, powerful, female protagonists. We talk about growing up, building friendships, and owning your strengths. To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @thebailzasaurus Great Bear Music! greatbearmusic.bandcamp.com/ www.upfordnetwork.com

In episode 40, Heather and Bennett celebrate the year anniversary of this podcast! They also discuss Jesus Christ Superstar: Live and "Jane, Unlimited" by Kristin Cashore. Other topics include: neverending winter, Newsies, Alan Menken, New Girl, Junot Diaz, Harry Potter, the EPA, Little League, Duolingo, Love, Simon, BP, Starbucks, McDonalds, Prince of Egypt, Madeline Miller, Joe Hill, Kate McKinnon, Mila Kunis, Aaron Tveit, Moulin Rouge, Margot Robbie, Darren Criss, Lea Michele, and Timothée Chalamet.

Because of some major technical difficulties, you can expect this episode to be less well-edited: sound levels are not fully set, and we meander far more than Nathan generally allows. BUT, we do have an in-depth discussion of Laini Taylor's Strange The Dreamer, complete with wildly divergent opinions, (srsly, though, we love you Laini Taylor, come on the show!), We discuss the concept of crafting read-a-likes today and during this informal discussion, Lindsey suggests I Am The Messenger by Markus Zusak, and Nate suggests Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman. Additionally, Lindsey suggests Bitter Blue by Kristin Cashore and the Netflix series Jessica Jones. Cash Money suggests The Passion of Dolssa by Julie Berry and Scythe by Neal Shusterman. Amy seconds Scythe. Kim suggests Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor and Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. Nathan suggests the 1985 feature film Ladyhawke and the anime series Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (you should also read the manga by Hiromu Arakawa). Nate suggests The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black and Shadow Shaper by Daniel José Older. There is also a lot of discussion of the book And I Darken by Kiersten White: our sort of perennially favorite divisive title. If you want to see what titles we're planning to read (or have already read) or just be friendly with us, join our Goodreads group at https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/415645-is-it-teen-enough-for-you-now

A Court of Thorns and Roses Sarah J. Moss https://www.amazon.com/Court-Thorns-Roses-Sarah-Maas-ebook/dp/B00OZP5VRS/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4E6XA4YHSXHFQJHC2Y6A A Court of Wings and Ruin (05/02/2017) Published May 5, 2015 by Bloomsbury USA Childrens Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,758 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store) #14 in Books > Teens > Romance > Fantasy #22 in Books > Teens > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy > Sword & Sorcery #23 in Books > Teens > Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure > Fantasy THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Perfect for fans of Kristin Cashore and George R.R. Martin, this first book in a sexy and action-packed new series is impossible to put down! When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution for it. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal, but Tamlin--one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled their world. As she dwells on his estate, her feelings for Tamlin transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie and warning she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But an ancient, wicked shadow over the faerie lands is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it . . . or doom Tamlin--and his world--forever. First two chapters and a bit of the third. I'm going to read you the first two. Here's why I like these two first chapters. We don't have to wait for action to start. The protagonist's peril is right there at the begining. We learn immidiately that whether or not she finds food, could determine whether she, her sister's and her father live another week. Information about who the family is and how they found themselves in such dire straights is introduced to the story slowly and naturally. There are no big info dumps of back story. However, by the end of the second chapter, we know who Feyre is. How her two sisters behave and fit into the plot, and how she feels about her father, his fall from wealth, and his loss of health. On the other hand, I still can't picture Feyre. The only description we've had of her so far is that she has the same hair color as her sisters. Unless I missed it, we've been given no clue about her height and weight, how she wears her hair, or her well developed muscled that give her the strength to draw a bow heavy enough to put a killing shaft into a very large wolf. I can see from the author's literary skill why the trilogy has done so well, and why the third book rated first place for 2017 Goodreads reader's choice awards. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you next week for episode # 99, a review of John Green's book, Turtles All the Way Down.

Ward discusses her new novel; David Dobbs on five new books about Darwin; and Kristin Cashore talks about “Jane, Unlimited.”

Last weekend, Adam and Jill were in Chicago for the American Library Association. Along with getting to meet some of our library partners, podcast listeners, publishing company friends, they also got to interview some incredible authors and Jill, at least, got to do some sightseeing in the Windy City. Books mentioned in this episode The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead Evicted by Matthew Desmond This Is What a Librarian Looks Like by Kyle Cassidy Carnegie's Maid by Marie Benedict The Address by Fiona Davis Mask of Shadows by Linsey Miller Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri Maniscalco The Breakdown by B.A. Paris Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore   Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com  Music "Buddy" provided royalty free from www.bensound.com  Podcast Overview We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.

Amanda and Jenn discuss under the radar favorites, witchy reads, beautiful prose, and more in this week's episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by OwlCrate, The Assignment (Lessons in Control series) by Jade A. Waters, and Ploughshares. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, or via Apple Podcasts here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here.   Questions   1. My husband and I are venturing to Montreal, Quebec this summer and I find myself questioning if I have ever read a book set in Canada let alone Quebec or Montreal. I am looking for an engrossing book to take with me on the trip and would love your help finding something set in Canada or more specifically Quebec or Montreal. I will read just about anything but tend towards fiction, and this summer especially mystery and other page turnery type novels. Thank you in advance! --Abby   2. Hello Bookriot! As part of my reading goals, I am trying to read more diversely, so I decided to try and mirror America's racial dynamics in this year's 100 books (12% African American, 16% Hispanic/Latino, 5% Asian American, etc.) So far I've read some fantastic classics - Beloved, The Color Purple, etc., but it's been a bit of a struggle to find books in my favorite genres. I read almost exclusively science fiction and science nonfiction, which are both dominated by white male authors. Do you have any suggestions for science fiction or nonfiction by non-white authors? I'd especially like to hear about some Hispanic/Latino authors, which I have been especially struggling to find. Thank you! --Tia   3. I am looking for books for my 12 year old son. He used to be a 'reader' but he now he is only obsessed with playing video games. He loves all the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books and I have tried giving him books that have to do with video games like Ready Player One and Ender's Game. He started reading Ready Player One and he really liked it but he said it only makes him want to play more video games. He is very interested in History and Politics. He bought a History book just to read on his own and he watches the news and presidential debates. Can you recommend any books that will appeal to him? Thank you! --Denise   4. I recently looked at my daughter's reading list for school and noticed very few had female protagonists- and this is something my daughter has complained about before. She's in the fifth grade and an avid reader, but she keeps getting recommended and given books with male main characters. As a middle aged man children's books aren't admittedly in my wheelhouse, but I want to give my daughter books with strong female characters. Her favorite books are Harry Potter (obviously), Peter Pan, and The Once and Future King. She loves fantasy and adventure stories, and goes crazy over anything with witches. A friend recently gave her The Sisters Grimm and she finished all ten books within the month. She reads at a fairly high reading level (she recently read The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin and all three Lord of the Ring books) so I'm not afraid of giving her something a bit more difficult to read, but I would like to give her some fun children's books. Thanks for the help- your show is wonderful and I look forward to hearing your recommendations. --Adam   5. Hello Jenn and Amanda, I would like to start by saying that I adore this podcast and I look forward to it every week so thank you for that :) Now on to my question: I have a YouTube channel called Under The Radar Books and I am always looking for books that are lesser known. I tend to read mostly literary fiction, but I am open to all kinds of genres. Some of my favorite 'under the radar' books are Bones & All by Camille DeAngelis and In The Mean Time by Paul Tremblay. I am hoping you guys can recommend some books that you think are extremely underhyped but wonderful. Thank you in advance! I cannot wait to see what you come up with :) --Brittany   6. I recently read Coffin Hill because it was recommended on this show, and I loved it. It didn't just remind me of my love of witches, but also family heritage/curses. Do you know of any good supernatural books that involve old families, and magic, and maybe curses? I look forward to hearing your recommendations! --Maggie   7. Hello! I'm a huge, huge fan of the show and I thought maybe you could help me with a problem I've been having, even though it isn't the most straightforward of questions. I would like to know what are some contemporary authors you would recommend based solely on their writing style. I've read mostly classics for ages and I'm afraid I'm missing out on a lot of good stuff. One of the things I like most in a book is unique and beautiful writing, so: where can I find that in contemporary lit? I'm sure it's everywhere, I just don't know where to look and could use some guiding. I know it's a vague question, sorry for that and thank you in advance! --Liliana   8. Hi! I love the show (and have compiled a massive TBR list, thanks). I find I've been having a hard time really enjoying YA like I used to. It's not that I'm older (although I am); it's because I find I now get annoyed by love shapes--triangles and squares where the heroine has all these men vying for her affection. Can you recommend any YA books that don't have love shapes? I usually like a bit of romance, but maybe just one-on-one relationships or keeping the romance way off to the side of the plot would help. Or possibly the solution is reading a YA that has no romance. Some YA books that I love: - A Girl of Fire and Thorns series - The Raven Boys series - The Mediator series (old, I know, but still a fav) Thanks for your help!   Books Discussed Moon Called by Patricia Briggs Death Going Down by María Angélica Bosco All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews Bone & Bread by Saleema Nawaz I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong Signal to Noise by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang Zeroboxer by Fonda Lee Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi Prophecy by Ellen Oh Problems by Jade Sharma Pym by Mat Johnson Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake 100 Must Reads About Witches post The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing by Eimear McBride Promise of Shadows by Justina Ireland The Graceling series by Kristin Cashore

In our first podcast of 2017, we talk Romantic Reads. Joining Justine and Natalie is their dear colleague Katia. They talk about romance, love, the differences, how to choose romance books and the books that turn the 'romance formula' upside down. Justine's books: His Fair Assassin series / Robin La Fevers – fantasy/historical romance The Cynster series / Stephanie Laurens – historical romance Currently reading: Sweetbitter / Stephanie Danler Natalie's books: The History of Love / Nicole Krauss Our Souls at Night / Kent Haruf Currently reading: The Bricks That Built The Houses / Kate Tempest Katia's books: Gone With the Wind / Margaret Mitchell Not Quite A Husband / Sherry Thomas Currently reading: Fight Like A Girl / Clementine Ford Other series Justine loves: Graceling Realm series / Kristin Cashore – fantasy romance Circle trilogy / Nora Roberts – fantasy romance The Queens Thief series / Megan Whalen Turner – fantasy romance - good for YA / crossover reads Rule of scoundrels series / Sarah Maclean – historical romance Carsington brothers series / Loretta Chase – historical romance Chicago Stars / Susan Elizabeth Phillips – contemporary romance - particularly loved Match me if you can – it had me laughing out loud! Other love books Natalie has loved: Mothering Sunday / Graham Swift Love Story / Erich Segal Blue is the warmest colour / Julie Maroh The Passion / Jeanette Winterson Other great romances Katia loved: Anything by Lorraine Heath and Sherry Thomas Courtney Milan – The Countess Conspiracy (Brothers Sinister Series Book 3) Lorainne Heath – Falling into bed with a duke (Hellions of Havisham Book 1) Jane Goodger –The Spinster Bride Sarah Maclean – One good earl deserves a lover (Rule of Scoundrels Book 2) Lisa Kleypas – Secrets of a Summer Night – (Wallflower Series) Joanna Shupe – The Lady Hellion (also has an awesome Pinterest site https://au.pinterest.com/joannashupe/) Georgette Heyer – Friday’s Child Madeline Miller – Song of Achilles Annie Proulx – Brokeback Mountain Ann Patchett – Bel Canto Hanya Yanagihara – A little life Emily Bronte – Wuthering Heights Meg Wolitzer – The Interestings

Help support this podcast! >> YOU GUYS it has been a while. But I am back, and the foam on my delicious cappuccino is as fluffy and delightful as the suds in an angel's bathtub. (Is that weird? Maybe that's weird. But it's TRUE.) Anyway, I'm glad you're here. Where do you write? It surprises me sometimes -- where I am able and where I am unable to write. Can you write anywhere? Or do you have certain objects, snacks, or environmental enhancements (whatever that means) that you need to be able to write? The conditions can never really be perfect, I've found. BUT. If they could be perfect... Sarah's perfect writing environment: Large flat wooden desk for handwriting, brainstorming, and doodling. Plenty of paper, pens, and pencils to alleviate scarcity anxiety. Plants. Plants everywhere. Comfortable upright chair (too comfortable or slouchy and I will fall asleep). A window. Perfect silence -- or, if that's not realistic, lyric-less music to drown out sound. A soft rain or snow. Coffee-accessible. My own personal office incorporates these elements as much as possible, and adds in: Pale yellow walls for creative energy. Inspirational imagery and interesting knicknacks. Computer for typing. Books for research, inspiration, and periodic breaks. Piano. Two cats who don't always get along. Impressive and/or shocking supply of M&Ms. My point is that we curate these spaces -- we take them very seriously. Many famous writers, such as Jane Austen and Roald Dahl, do (or did, during their lifetimes). And yet I've done some great writing in the most unexpected places. Does the environment shape the work or does the writer shape the environment? What about your writing environment inspires you? Or what about your writing has inspired the environment? Do we change as we write? Does writing change us? I have so many questions, you guys. But the question I'm most interested in is: What is your perfect writing environment? And is that where you do your best writing? The book of the week. I wandered back into YA fantasy territory with this week's book of the week: Graceling, by Kristin Cashore. It's about a teenage girl with a keen talent for killing in a world where the Graced (those with superpowers) and the un-Graced (those without) must coexist. There are some similarities here with The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (including heroines Katniss and Katsa, a bond with a younger girl, themes of survival and rebellion against a corrupt government, and more) -- and in fact both books were published in the same year. But this book is strong enough to not feel like a derivative from its popular companion with a great love story (better than The Hunger Games'), compelling narrative, and unique fantasy world. My only complaint about the book was that, once the romantic tension was resolved (about 3/4 of the way through), there wasn't a whole lot left to keep me interested. Now, this isn't because the plot wasn't interesting -- but because Cashore is really good at writing interesting characters, and I was disappointed when there was no witty banter and romantic tension left. Katsa and Po are lively and smart and their relationship is a joy to read about. I even loved that the hero's name is the somewhat dumpy-sounding "Po" -- it flies in the face of the contemporarily sexy and dominantly alpha-sounding Edward and Jace and Christian. And -- for a final bonus -- THERE IS NO LOVE TRIANGLE. REJOICE!!! So if you're in to YA fantasy, or a die-hard fan of The Hunger Games, it's worth giving Graceling a try. Keep up-to-date with my reading exploits on Goodreads. Hooray! Want to receive emails from me? I promise I won't spam you. Plus, you can subscribe at any time!

Why are brutal dystopias, devastating apocalyptic visions, and tales of personal trauma such a staple of young adult literature? Kristin Cashore, author of the award-winning Graceling Realm trilogy, and the University of Florida’s Kenneth Kidd will explore the history and current preoccupations of one of the most popular forms of fiction today. Marah Gubar, an associate professor in MIT’s Literature department, will moderate.

Meeting with Natalie Standiford was like stepping into a world where all my teen fantasies about what life as a writer would look like (amazing NY apartment, effortlessly chic clothes, a separate office with built-in shelves and a bass amp in the corner). It was only made better by the fact that Natalie’s books - HOW TO SAY GOODBYE IN ROBOT, THE BOY ON THE BRIDGE, CONFESSIONS OF THE SULLIVAN SISTERS and so many more - are beautiful, thoughtful, and filled with quirky nuance, just like the books I dreamed (dream!) of writing. Natalie is so sweet and welcoming, and had wise, wise words about building up an immunity to writer’s block, writing about real-world fairylands, and finding creative release outside the written word.   Natalie Standiford Show Notes FEAR STREET (THE CHEATER; LIGHTS OUT; THE SECRET; THE BURNING; THE FEAR STREET SAGA) Sarah Burnes, agent at The Gernet Co., who represents Natalie (and me!) Annie Hall, film Jane O’Connor, FANCY NANCY Hilary Knight (illustrator of Eloise) ASTRONAUTS ARE SLEEPING Parachute Publishing GOSSIP GIRL by Cecily von Ziegesar THE CLIQUE by Lisi Harrison THE DATING GAME by Natalie Standiford Disney ELLE WOODS books Harold and Maude (movie) BITTERBLUE by Kristin Cashore and her blog post about starting over Darcey Steinke, adult novelist Rene Steinke David Levithan, author and editor at Scholastic, the “camp counselor of the YA writers.” Dan Ehrenhaft (Editorial Director, Soho Teen, guitarist of Tiger Beat) Libba Bray (novelist, lead singer of Tiger Beat) Barnabas (Barney) Miller (author, drummer of Tiger Beat)  

W tym tygodniu mamy do omówienia trochę twórczości Young Adult, poza tym parę słów o serialach, ale przede wszystkim aż trzy premiery filmowe – „Rodzinne rewolucje”, „Frank” i „Zacznijmy od nowa”. A poza tym Krzysiek podsumowuje zakończenie gry „The Wolf Among Us” Zapraszamy do słuchania i jak zwykle czekamy na wasze komentarze i uwagi tu na stronie, pod adresem myszmasz@podsluchane.pl albo na Facebooku. 00:01:40 – Powieść „Graceling” Kristin Cashore 00:10:45 –Read more

In this episode of Bibliophiles Anonymous, Denise and Jess take a suggestion from the website "I'm Loving Books" and talk about their favorite book covers from last year. This will hopefully become an annual, year-in-review issue. Denise has written reviews of all of hers over at her blog, "Life With No Plot," and we've reviewed all of Jess's picks on the show Denise's favorites: Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake (review here) White Cat by Holly Black (review here) Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham (review here) Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore (review here) Divergent by Veronica Roth (series review here) Jess's favorites: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (episode here) Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl (episode here) Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross (episode here) Graceling by Kristin Cashore (episode here) Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor (episode here) What were some of your favorite covers from last year? Please let us know! You can email us at bibliophiles.podcast@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter. We are also looking for feedback, topic suggestions, or book recommendations for this year. Please send those as well, or leave them in comments at our official website - www.bibliophiles-anonymous.com. Thanks for listening! Please rate, review and subscribe!

Kristin Cashore is one of those rare authors whose books are deep and beautiful, and whose work helps readers gain perspective on their own lives. Tune in to hear about Kristin's process of writing Bitterblue, how music helps her with writing, and how she copes when writing gets hard.

We will be discussing Graceling by Kristin Cashore. This book is available on BARD as DB 67938. You can find it on Bookshare at: