Podcast appearances and mentions of Lamar Giles

Mit Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel gelingt Autor Lamar Giles etwas, was selten geworden ist: Er überrascht uns. Schon bei der Ankündigung als Erwachsenenroman hoben sich die ersten Augenbrauen. Wie passt das zu The Bad Batch? Dann auch noch mitten in der Serie angesiedelt? Dann passt das ja noch weniger zum Erwachsenengenre. Nun ja, weit gefehlt. Giles schafft es in Die Zuflucht: ein Bad-Batch-Roman, wie der Roman auf Deutsch heißt, erwachsene Themen zu erzählen und dabei durchgehend den Ton der Klontruppe zu treffen. Humor und Ernst wechseln sich ab, spannende Anta- und Protagonisten kommen hinzu und das Bad Batch wandelt zwischen Projektionsfläche und Hauptfiguren. Viele Punkte also, über die Ines und Tobias mal ausgiebig sprechen müssen. In dieser Ausgabe des JediCasts geht es deshalb genau darum: Wie schafft es Lamar Giles einen fast perfekten Roman abzuliefern - und das, obwohl wir uns kaum etwas davon erwartet haben. Welchen Einfluss darauf hat die Rolle des Bad Batch? Welchen die wirklich starken Original-Charaktere, die alle vielschichtig sind und deren Motivationen nicht plakativ? Sie fragen sich auch, ob bei all dem Lob auch der Eskapismus zu Star Wars zurückkehren muss und was andere Romane, die sich ebenfalls auf existierende Serien oder Filme stützen, in Zukunft von Giles' Werk lernen können. Zeitmarken 00:00:00 - Willkommen zu Die Zuflucht: Ein Bad-Batch-Roman 00:03:44 - Erfahrungen mit The Bad Batch und Erwartungen 00:06:46 - The Bad Batch ist erwachsen geworden 00:10:04 - Nur eine Nebenrolle? 00:12:49 - Leseempfehlung (für wen?) 00:13:50 - Eskapismus, irgendwer? 00:15:36 - Vorwissen notwendig? 00:18:58 - Spoiler ab hier: Die Handlung 00:22:42 - Einstieg im Folgenstil 00:27:28 - Sehende Passagiere 00:41:40 - Crane und der Red Room 00:48:24 - Freundschaft Minus 00:51:35 - Bei Cellia geht was, Sheev 01:01:07 - Hunter und die Spiegelrolle 01:13:44 - Ein Roman mit Relevanz-Erlaubnis 01:28:50 - Fazit Blick in die Datenbank Zur Werksübersicht von Die Zuflucht: Ein Bad-Batch-Roman (Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel), geschrieben von Lamar Giles Das Werk erschien am 5. August 2025 auf Englisch bei Random House Worlds. Am selben Tag erschien zudem eine englische Hörbuchversion des Werks, gesprochen von Marc Thompson. Die deutsche Übersetzung wird am 22. Juli 2025 bei Blanvalet erwartet. Die Rezension Ines hat das Werk zu Release für euch rezensiert. Auch sie war verwundert über die Qualität - gerade weil das Bad Batch nicht automatisch Erwachsenenroman schreit. Sie resümiert daher: "Kindgerechte Animationsfiguren werden hier erwachsen. Dazu erschafft Lamar Giles wunderbar fiese Bösewichte und vielschichtige Charaktere. Schrittweise emotionale Enthüllungen halten die Spannung hoch und sorgen dafür, dass man das Buch nicht weglegen mag. Dafür vergebe ich gerne fünf von fünf Holocrons." Den JediCast abonnieren Wir sind auf allen gängigen Podcast-Plattformen vertreten! Abonniert uns also gerne auf Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts (etc.), oder fügt bequem unsere Feeds in euren präferierten Podcast-Player ein. Alle Links dazu findet ihr oben unter dem Player verlinkt sowie auch jederzeit unter dem Audioplayer in der rechten Sidebar. Wir freuen uns auch immer über Bewertungen auf den jeweiligen Podcast-Seiten. Falls ihr umfangreichere Anmerkungen habt, schreibt auch gerne eine Mail an podcast@jedi-bibliothek.de! Unsere Arbeit unterstützen Seit einigen Monaten haben wir nun auch einen Buymeacoffee-Link. Darüber könnt ihr uns einmalig einen gewünschten Geldbetrag zukommen lassen. Damit setzen wir dann Gewinnspiele, Convention-Auftritte (wie jüngst in Speyer oder auf der NFC in Fürth) oder technische Ausstattung für unser Projekt um. Deine Meinung zum Roman! Was denkt ihr über Lamar Giles ersten Star Wars-Roman? Hat euch die Darstellung eines erwachsenen Bad Batch gefallen und fügt sich die Handlung gut in die zweite Staffel der Serie ein? Was ist in euren Augen der Grund dafür, dass dieser Roman auch Charakterarbeit leisten durfte? Liegt es am Mut von Giles, dem Desinteresse von Lucasfilm, sobald es nicht um die Filme geht oder doch eher daran, dass die Serie mit dem Epilog in der dritten Staffel Raum für diese Endgültigkeit ermöglicht hat?

We revisit Clone Force 99 with a new adventure set during season two of The Bad Batch written by Lamar Giles.   Greg Cass (@eyeonecanaon on Instagram, The Long Take Review, Through the Glass Columns, and The Rebel Base Card) returns for part two of the discussion.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our non-spoiler thoughts about Sanctuary, The setting up this novel featuring the Bad Batch, Whether this story works as a The Bad Batch story, Hunter's struggles leading the Bad Batch in a non-military capacity, The return of Tech and his relationship with Phee Genoa, New characters Sohi and Ponder and their roles, ISB agent Sendril Crane and his goals, Cellia Moten and her ties to the Emperor, The appearance of a major Star Wars character, and more. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

We revisit Clone Force 99 with a new adventure set during season two of The Bad Batch written by Lamar Giles.

We dive into “Star Wars: Sanctuary (A Bad Batch Novel)” with author Lamar Giles — how Lamar got his start in writing, his favorite character to write, centering Pabu in the story, and more!Check out more from Lamar at his website: https://www.lamargiles.com/Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.comBluesky: https://tinyurl.com/36zwf8ayTwitter: https://x.com/FriendsOfForceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/FriendsOfTheForceLinktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforceThank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, and Travis.#StarWars #TheBadBatch #StarWarsBooks

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, Hannah, and JG break down their thoughts on Santcuary: A Bad Batch Novel by Lamar Giles. We get into our thoughts on how this story fits into the overal Bad Batch story, how the villains continue to shine in Star Wars literature, and what we thought of this book as the author's debut Star Wars novel. Pour yourself a hot cup of caf and enjoy!

Join your hosts as they dive into SANCTUARY: A BAD BATCH Novel by Lamar Giles in this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf. Mark and Becca also cover Star Wars news: Pedro Pascal praises Andor and Elizabeth Dulau, Ewan McGregor remains eager to reprise Kenobi, and Billie Lourd's recent Instagram story.   Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Follow us on Threads  Follow us on Bluesky

Clone Force 99 are on a mission with Phee, and not surprisingly at all, things do not go as planned.This book was a big surprise, in a good way.Let's talk non-spoiler review of Lamar Giles' Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel.

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Roxanna are discussing: Bookish Moments: the perfect reading experience and hearing others talk about books Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: how we find those hidden gem books The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:43 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 3:24 - The Talking Scared Podcast 3:44 - Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito 3:57 - Talking Scared Podcast episode 226 5:38 - Our Current Reads 5:52 - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon (Roxanna) 15:06 - Agatha of Little Neon by Claire Luchette (Meredith) 20:02 - Hotline by Dimitri Nasrallah 20:29 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 22:29 - Ruin Road by Lamar Giles (Roxanna) 25:49 - The Getaway by Lamar Giles 26:32 - When The Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi (Meredith) 26:37 - Starter Villain by John Scalzi 26:44 - The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi 32:45 - The Baddest B*tch in the Room by Sophia Chang (Roxanna) 36:47 - The Unseen World by Liz Moore (Meredith) 37:45 - God of the Woods by Liz Moore 44:38 - Finding Hidden Gems 44:56 - The Unseen World by Liz Moore 46:56 - Get Booked Podcast 47:07 - Currently Reading website 47:27 - From the Front Porch podcast 48:08 - Canada Reads 48:12 - Australian Fiction Prize 48:14 - Nebula Awards 48:15 - Hugo Awards 48:34 - Baillie Gifford prize for non-fiction 50:03 - Ruin Road by Lamar Giles 52:40 - KJ Charles on Goodreads 55:26 - The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley 57:31 - Meet Us At The Fountain 57:40 - I wish there was a site that categorized books by places around the world. (Roxanna) 58:08 - Tripfiction.com 58:18 - Around the World in 80 books group on Goodreads 58:32 - Strong Sense of Place podcast 58:49 - Shepherd.com 59:40 - If you haven't yet, read God of the Woods by Liz Moore. (Meredith) 59:43 - God of the Woods by Liz Moore Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. March's IPL comes to you from our tried and true partner, An Unlikely Story in Plainville, MA. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

This week we are covering The White Guy Dies First: 13 Scary Stories of Fear and Power - an anthology edited by Terry J. Benton-Walker and stories written by Adiba Jaigirdar, Alexis Henderson, Chloe Gong, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, H. E. Edgmon, Kalynn Bayron, Karen Strong, Kendare Blake, Lamar Giles, Mark Oshiro, Naseem Jamnia, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Terry J. Benton-Walker. Triggers: Blood Death Racism Body Horror Violence Cannibalism Deadnaming Sexual Assault BullyingAs always, our episodes contain spoilers in our podcast is intended for those 18+ as it does contain mention of mature content. Please listen, like, rate, review and share our episode! Check out our website at www.booktrospective.com. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube @ Booktrospective.

Becky, Jennifer, Jo, and Jakob talk about library book club selections from September through November 2024! Including: Looking for Alaska by John Green, The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld, Monica by Daniel Clowes, Air by Monica Roe, The Getaway by Lamar Giles, Mexikid by Pedro Martin, Witchlings by Claribel Oretga, the Samantha books from American Girl, and much more!

In this first episode of Season 5, Amanda Pierce from the Teen Zone talks about Pepe the Shrimp, teen programs, and new teen books. Amanda's book recommendations: After Life by Gayle Forman Ruin Road by Lamar Giles

Happy New Year! We're celebrating by talking about all of our favorite things from 2024. This is the fun kind of retrospective where we just talk about the good things and leave out all the bad! Plus, you'll get to hear from many of this year's podcast guests about their favorite things from the past year! Tune in on 1/21 for our next Bookpisode on One of Our Kind by Nicola Yoon. After that, we'll be covering The Craft with special guests Grady Hendrix AND Clay McLeod Chapman. We'll also be discussing (spoiler free!) their new books, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls and Wake Up and Open Your Eyes. Look out for that episode on 2/4. Please leave us a rating and review, and while you're at it, enter our giveaway! Check out our IG for details.TOC1:00– Lamar Giles's fave thing of the year2:30–Welcome! New things we tried in 202411:23–Giveaway details12:47–Number 3s26:00–Susie Dumond's fave thing, Ben Mitchell's fave thing29:00–Number 2s46:00– Ang Ferraguto fave things, Todd Osborne's fave things52:00– Honorable mentions59:56– Samantha Allen's fave thing, Paul Tremblay's fave thing1:04:00– NUMBER 1S!1:25:50– Tirzah Price's favorite thing, Nathan Simmons' favorite thing1:30:54– What's up next?

Erica speaks with Caitlyn Colman-McGaw, Associate Director for Young Adult Programs and Services at the New York Public Library, about the launch of their Freedom to Read Campaign, which includes their Teen Banned Book Club and a contest. Then, Kelly joins Lamar Giles to discuss his new book Ruin Road, writing cross genre, and the growth of Black horror YA. It's all very exciting, really. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What's Up in YA newsletter! Join Book Riot's editorial staff and expert guest writers at The Deep Dive, your destination for deep thoughts on all things reading, behind-the-scenes insights, informed takes, and so much more. Whether we're analyzing book deal trends, whittling down the best books of the century, or letting you in on the best book club book of the summer, you'll find something to nerd out over and enrich your reading life. With decades of experience in books and publishing between us, we have a wealth of knowledge, thoughts, and curated goodness we can't wait to share with you. Go ahead and take the plunge. Visit bookriot.com/deepdive to subscribe for free, or become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year and get unlimited access to members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies knowing you are supporting independent media. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Important Links Teen Banned Book Club at NYPL The NYPL Teen Instagram Winning Teen Vogue essay by Tara Lago, winner of the New York Public Library's Freedom to Read Writing Contest 100 Years of James Baldwin Lamar Giles on Instagram, Website Books Discussed Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin Flamer by Michael Curato Run by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin Go With the Flow by Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen Home Is Not a Country by Safia Elhillo The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth Ruin Road by Lamar Giles Blood Brothers by Stephen Barnes Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron Dread Nation by Justina Ireland The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson The White Guy Dies First by Terry J. Benton-Walker She Is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran Beholder by Ryan La Sala Come Out, Come Out by Natalie D. Parker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whatever you do, don't go to sleep while listening to this episode…because we're talking about A Nightmare on Elm Street with special guest Lamar Giles, author of the new novel Ruin Road! We talk about the icon himself Freddy Krueger, horror tropes, potential alternate endings, and how this movie stacks up to other slasher franchises. Then we have a fun and spoiler-free conversation with Lamar about Ruin Road, which is out TODAY! Tune in on October 1 for part two of Eyeball Fall when we discuss The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim. Then join us for another classic horror movie chat when we cover The Silence of the Lambs with special guest J.H. Markert, author of the new horror novel Sleep Tight on 10/15! TOC:30– Welcome Lamar!! Evil Genie Wishes12:20– Happy 40 years Nightmare on Elm Street!14:48–Freddy Kruger as a villain20:49–Horror tropes34:37–Supernatural horror40:53–the end of the movie58:23– final thoughts1:06:19– talking with Lamar Giles about RUIN ROAD!1:41:20–what's on the blog, what's up next?YA Book Club about The Getaway by Lamar Giles: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/ya-book-club-the-getaway-by-lamar-gilesYA Book Club about Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/ya-book-club-not-so-pure-and-simple-by-lamar-giles

Pack your bags — we're off to Europe for a second-chance romance! This week the Book Squad is talking about The Pairing by Casey McQuiston. We discuss romance tropes, ~sexy stuff~, gender dynamics, and food and wine writing. Join us and special guest Lamar Giles, author of Ruin Road, for our next Othersode about Nightmare on Elm Street on September 17th. Then read along for our next Bookpisode about The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monica Kim on October 1st. Don't forget to leave us a rating and review! TOC:30 – Welcome, pastry talk!6:30 – Book intro8:55 – Romance tropes and Kit and Theo as characters33:50 – Let's talk about sex, baby44:02 – Gender and romance56:55 – Travel1:05:42 – Ratings1:12:14 – What's on the blog? What's up next?Links:https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/casey-mcquiston-the-pairing-queer-love-self-discovery-1235067954/

Eileen welcomes YA author Lamar Giles back for his SEVENTH appearance and his new supernatural thriller Ruin Road.

Did you think our hatred of It Ends With Us ended with our hatepisode on the book? Think again. This week, girlfriend of the pod Angela Ferraguto joins us for a discussion of the brand new film adapation of Colleen Hoover's novel — and by discussion, we mostly mean a list of complaints. Plus, Angela offers her expert opinion re: flowers and the city of Boston, where everything is better. If you have any feedback, even if its hateful, feel free to email us at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. Stay tuned for our next bookpisode on 9/3 when we'll be discussing The Pairing by Casey McQuiston, and stay extra tuned for our next othersode on 9/17 where we will be joined by the amazing Lamar Giles to talk about his new book, Ruin Road (oh, and A Nightmare on Elm Street, only 40 years late).TOC:30 – Welcome, Ang!5:23 – Colleen Hoover names are out of control12:08 – Movie intro12:45 – Changes between book and movie26:40 – The cringiest moment39:00 – Marketing53:40 – What happened on set?1:16:06 – Boston corner1:26:37 – Ratings1:28:57 – What's on the blog? What's up next?

You guys know I'm a huge fan of the Dakota Universe. But Lamar Giles and Paris Alleyne's Static: Up All Night nearly slipped out of my radar entirely. When I noticed my mistake, I ended up reading the whole book in one sitting, and it leapfrogged into my Top Books of 2023 list. Somehow, my video review landed on the screen of the man himself, so we set up this fun conversation.Listen as we talk about Lamar's lifelong love of reading, Middle Grades authors that inspired him, his exploration of genre fiction, and why diverse storytelling matters. Lamar's next book, Ruin Road, hits the book market in September. After this talk, you'll probably want to run to the nearest store and pre-order it.About Lamar GilesLamar Giles is a well-published author and a founding member of We Need Diverse Books. His most recent novels include NOT SO PURE AND SIMPLE his first Contemporary Coming-of-Age Story (HarperTeen/HarperCollins) and Middle-Grade Fantasy THE LAST MIRROR ON THE LEFT (Versify/HMH), the sequel to his 2019 hit THE LAST LAST-DAY-OF-SUMMER.Lamar is a three-time Edgar Award finalist in the YA category, for his debut YA thriller FAKE ID (HarperCollins, 2014), his second YA thriller, ENDANGERED (HarperCollins, 2015), and his MG fantasy, EPIC ELLISONS: COSMOS CAMP (Versify/HarperCollins, 2023). His third and fourth YA thrillers, OVERTURNED (Scholastic, 2017) and SPIN (Scholastic, 2019), as well as his middle-grade debut THE LAST LAST-DAY-OF-SUMMER received glowing New York Times reviews, and were named to multiple Best Of lists, including Time Magazine, Kirkus Reviews, and Amazon.Lamar is the editor of the We Need Diverse Books YA short story anthology FRESH INK (Random House, 2018), and a contributor to many YA and middle-grade anthologies including THREE SIDES OF A HEART (HarperCollins, 2017), BLACK ENOUGH: STORIES OF BEING YOUNG & BLACK IN AMERICA (HarperCollins / Balzer & Bray, 2019), THE HERO NEXT DOOR (Random House, 2019), HIS HIDEOUS HEART (Flatiron Books, 2019) and SUPER PUZZLETASTIC MYSTERIES (HarperCollins, 2020). He has published several short stories for adults. To learn more or find current offerings, visit http://lamargiles.com  For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

In this episode, award-winning YA author Lamar Giles talks about writing YA horror aimed at Black boys -- his road from self-publication to fighting his way into mainstream publishing with FAKE ID and THE GETAWAY. His upcoming novel, RUIN ROAD, is a great read blending a demon's curse with true-life issues facing Black teens. On his secret to success and how he distinguishes YA horror from adult horror.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recognize! : An Anthology Honoring and Amplifying Black Life edited by Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson Read alikes: Black Boy Joy edited by Kwame Mbalia Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance edited by Bethany C. Morrow Fresh Ink edited by Lamar Giles

Comic Reviews: DC Batman and Robin Annual 2024 by Joshua Williamson, Howard Porter, Rain Beredo Batman/Superman: World's Finest Annual 2024 by Mark Waid, Cullen Bunn, Edwin Galmon, Lee Loughridge; Dennis Culver, Travis Mercer, Andrew Dalhouse; Stephanie Williams, Rosi Kampe, Jordie Bellaire; Christopher Cantwell, Jorge Fornes, Lee Loughridge DC Power 2024 by N.K. Jemisin, Jamal Campbell; Cheryl Lynn Eaton, Asiah Fulmore, Ruth Redmond; Lamar Giles, Sean Damien Hill, Anthony Fowler Jr., DJ Chavis; John Ridley, Edwin Galmon; Deron Bennett, Denys Cowan, John Stanisci, Christopher Cantwell; Shawn Martinbrough, Tony Akins, Moritat; Alitha Martinez, Mark Morales, Romulo Fajardo Jr.; Jarrett Williams, Domo Stanton, Andrew Dalhouse; Greg Burnham, Jahnoy Lindsay; Brandon Thomas, Khary Randolph, Serg Acuña Power Girl Uncovered Titans: Beast World 6 by Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, Lucas Meyer, Eduardo Pansica, Danny Miki, Julio Ferreira, Brad Anderson, Romulo Fajardo Jr. Trinity Special by Tom King, Daniel Sampere, Tomeu Morey Marvel Dead X-Men 1 by Steve Foxe, Bernard Chang, Jonas Scharf, Vincenzo Carratu, Frank Martin Marvel's Voices: Legends by David Walker, Eder Messias, Jonas Trindade, Andrew Dalhouse; Justina Ireland, Karen Darboe, Carlos Lopez; Ezra Claytan Daniels, Sean Damien Hill, Oren Junior, Espen Grundetjern; Sheree Renee Thomas, Julian Shaw, Carlos Lopez Marvel Unlimited Alligator Loki 34 by Alyssa Wong, Robert Quinn Image Moon Man 1 by Kyle Higgins, Scott Mescudi, Marco Locati, Igor Monti Boom Power Rangers Unlimited: The Morphin Masters 1 by Ryan Parrott, Rachel Wagner, Daniel Bayliss, Arthus Hesli Dynamite Lilo and Stitch 1 by Greg Pak, Giulia Giacomino Titan Dark Souls: The Willow King by George Mann, Mann House Oni Jill and the Killers 1 by Olivia Cuartero-Briggs, Roberto Ingranata, Rebecca Nalty OGNs Shook! A Black Horror Anthology by Shawn Alleyne, Alverne Ball, Rodney Barnes, Brandon Easton, Bradley Golden, Kevin Grevioux, John Jennings, Evan Parke, Marcus Roberts, David Walker, David Brame, Roberto Castro, Flavio Cortes, Daniel Gorman, Charlie Goubile, Alessio Nocerino, Adam Seats, Jamal Williams Jr., Jermel Williams, Phillip Williams Jr., Beezzz Studio, Bruce Cherin, Mickey Clausen, Oladayo Kemi, Iwan Joko Triyono Adventures of Invisible Boy by Doogie Horner Alterations by Ray Xu Spirited: Day of the Living Liv by Liv Livingston, Glass House Graphics Additional Reviews: Giant Days, Hazbin Hotel, Star Trek Defiant Annual, Flight Attendant s1, Orion and the Dark, Self, surprise review News: Alyssa Wong leaving Dr. Aphra, Suicide Squad vs. Justice League choices, Kristen Ritter confirmed for Sonic 3, Ahsoka comic adaptation coming, final Canto chapter announced, Omninews, new Image anthology from Sabir Pirzada Comics Countdown (30 Jan 2024): 1.     Alan Scott: Green Lantern 4 by Tim Sheridan, Cian Tormey, Jordi Tarragona, John Livesay 2.     Dark Ride 10 by Joshua Williamson, Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas 3.     w0rldtr33 7 by James Tynion IV, Fernando Blanco, Jordie Bellaire 4.     Titans: Beast World 6 by Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, Lucas Meyer, Eduardo Pansica, Danny Miki, Julio Ferreira, Brad Anderson, Romulo Fajardo Jr. 5.     Batman: Off-World 3 by Jason Aaron, Doug Mahnke, Jaime Mendoza, David Baron 6.     Avengers, Inc 5 by Al Ewing, Leonard Kirk, Alex Sinclair 7.     Avengers: Twilight 2 by Chip Zdarsky, Daniel Acuna 8.     Local Man 9 by Tim Seeley, Tony Fleecs, Felipe Sobreiro, Brad Simpson 9.     Spider-Boy 3 by Dan Slott, Paco Medina, Erick Arciniega, Ty Templeton, Dee Cunniffe 10.  Doctor Aphra 40 by Alyssa Wong, Minkyu Jung, Rachelle Rosenberg

Eileen greets YA author Lamar Giles for his sixth appearance and is thrilled by Lamar's new Hollywood connection

Comic Reviews: DC Superman '78: The Metal Curtain 1 by Robert Venditti, Gavin Guidry, Jordie Bellaire Static: Up All Night GN by Lamar Giles, Paris Alleyne, Yancey Labat Marvel Punisher 1 by David Pepose, Dave Wachter, Dan Brown Star Wars: High Republic 1 (Phase III) by Cavan Scott, Ario Anindito, Jim Tower, Mark Morales, Jim Campbell Thanos 1 by Christopher Cantwell, Luca Pizzari, Ruth Redmond What If… Dark: Tomb of Dracula by Marv Wolfman, David Cutler, Victor Olazaba, Scott Hanna, John Livesay, Edgar Delgado, Antonio Fabela, Dee Cunniffe Marvel Unlimited It's Jeff by Kelly Thompson, Nao Fuji Who is Ms. Marvel? by Alex Segura, Noemi Vettori Who is a Flerken? by Jason Loo Who is Monica Rambeau? by Cheryl Lynn Eaton, Alan Robinson Image Petrol Head 1 by Rob Williams, Pye Parr Boom Zawa + the Belly of the Beast 1 by Michael Dialynas Dark Horse Count Crowley: Mediocre Midnight Monster Hunter 1 by David Dastmalchian, Lukas Ketner, Lauren Affe Ahoy Captain Ginger: The Last Feeder 1 by Stuart Moore, June Brigman, Roy Richardson ComiXology Nice Jewish Boys by Neil Kleid, John Broglia, Ellie Wright OGNs Transitions: A Mother's Journey by Elodie Durand Flying Ship by Jem Milton Escape From Mister Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein Duel by Jessixa Bagley, Aaron Bagley Skip! by Sarah Burgess Secret of the Ravens by Joanna Cacao Atana and the Firebird by Vivian Zhou Power Button: The First Invasion by Zack Soto Additional Reviews: Loki s2e6, The Marvels, Deadpool by Kelly Thompson, Good Omens s2 JewCE recap News: Doctor Who Christmas special details, Live-Action Zelda is official, King/Evely new fantasy epic from Dark Horse, Actor's strike is over, Dogpool, new hints about DC in 2024, What If… Venom?, new Suicide Squad series teased, new Red Hood series, Last Days delayed indefinitely, new Rangers book by Amy Jo Johnson, Joe Hill Creepshow one-shot, Peter and Miles getting a team-up comic by Greg Weisman (Spectacular Spider-Men) Trailers: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Inside Out 2, Orion and the Dark, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Dead Boy Detectives, Damsel, Garfield, Merry Little Batman, Jurassic World: Chaos Theory Comics Countdown (07 Nov 2023): 1.     Birds of Prey 3 by Kelly Thompson, Leonardo Romero, Jordie Bellaire 2.     Nice Jewish Boys 1 by Neil Kleid, John Broglia, Ellie Wright 3.     Batman 139 by Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez, Tomeu Morey 4.     Dark Ride 9 by Joshua Williamson, Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas 5.     Zawa + the Belly of the Beast 1 by Michael Dialynas 6.     Phantom Road 6 by Jeff Lemire, Gabriel Walta, Jordie Bellaire 7.     Secret of the Ravens GN by Joanna Cacao 8.     Midlife 2 by Brian Buccellato, Stefano Simeone 9.     Transformers 2 by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer 10.  Atana and the Firebird GN by Vivian Zhou  

We revisit our Halloween special episode with Lamar Giles.******On Today's Show"The fear is like the ramp on the roller coaster. It's that build-up of adrenaline intention that you're having in that moment when that roller coaster is cranking. It's not the same fear of you walking through a dark alley at night and you sense someone's behind you in real life. That's a different type of fear that I don't know that anybody really wants. This is controlled fear. This is me going into it saying, Okay, I know this part's gonna be scary, but this part's gonna be fun and I want all of it." - Lamar Giles Lamar Giles says horror is a pressure valve. It has the ability to release pent-up anxiety and fear in a controlled, safe, and fun environment. That's why he'll watch Hellraiser at 4 a.m. to comfort himself when he can't sleep. While the genre isn't for everyone, he knows there are other young readers that will resonate with it the same way he did when he first read Stephen King at 11 years old.Giles' career has been full of mystery and thriller stories, but with the 2022 release of The Getaway, he has finally fulfilled his lifelong dream of writing a true horror novel. He tells us more about how the genre has helped him in his life and why he thinks kids resonate with his writing.ContentsChapter 1 - Growing Up as Lamar Giles (3:16)Chapter 2 - The Dinosaur in the Cereal Box (5:48)Chapter 3 - The Draw to Horror (8:26)Chapter 4 - It (9:30)Chapter 5 - The Pressure Valve (13:54)Chapter 6 - Connecting with Young Readers (17:23)Chapter 7 - Writing Black Characters (16:19)Chapter 8 - Publishing Horror (20:19)Chapter 9 - The Getaway (22:07)Chapter 10 - A Vehicle for Social Commentary (23:59)Chapter 11 - Fear On Screen (25:10)Chapter 12 - Scary Good Stories (27:18)Chapter 13 - Beanstack Featured Librarian (27:53)This episode's Beanstack featured librarian is Christopher Parker, a media specialist at Blue Ridge Elementary in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Today he shares with us more about his most successful library program, 'Book Buddies'. Links Lamar Giles Don Cheadle & Sony Pictures TV Developing YA Book ‘The Getaway' For TV – Deadline The Reading Culture Podcast Beanstack Host: Jordan Lloyd BookeyProducer: Jackie Lamport and Lower Street MediaScript Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey

This week, we spoke with Lamar Giles, the Edgar Award-nominated author of the YA thriller novels Fake ID, Endangered, Spin, and Overturned; the YA contemporary novel Not So Pure and Simple; and the YA horror novel The Getaway. Lamar Giles is also a founding member of the nonprofit We Need Diverse Books and the author of the A Legendary Alston Boys Adventure middle grade series. Tune in to hear him talk about pacing the plots of his novels in a way that makes them compelling without feeling rushed, how he raises the stakes in both his contemporary and horror/thriller novels, and how he creates characters with unique perspectives on the world and maintains their voices throughout his stories. Follow Lamar Giles on social media: Website: https://www.lamargiles.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamargiles/  Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6571558.Lamar_Giles  Pre-order Static: Up All Night: https://bookshop.org/p/books/static-up-all-night/18906834?ean=9781779510518  Purchase Epic Ellisons: Cosmos Camp: https://bookshop.org/p/books/epic-ellisons-cosmos-camp-lamar-giles/19218090?ean=9780358423379  Purchase House Party:  https://bookshop.org/p/books/house-party/18850108?ean=9780593488157  Purchase Fake ID: https://bookshop.org/p/books/fake-id-lamar-giles/6430749?ean=9780062121851  Purchase Endangered: https://bookshop.org/p/books/endangered-lamar-giles/6433415?ean=9780062297570  Purchase Spin: https://bookshop.org/p/books/spin-lamar-giles/6942064?ean=9781338582185  Purchase Overturned: https://bookshop.org/p/books/overturned-lamar-giles/6942762?ean=9781338312843  Purchase Not So Pure and Simple: https://bookshop.org/p/books/not-so-pure-and-simple-lamar-giles/6434773?ean=9780062349200  Purchase The Getaway: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-getaway-lamar-giles/18073727?ean=9781338752014  Purchase The Last Last-Day-of-Summer: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-last-last-day-of-summer-lamar-giles/6960671?ean=9780358244417  Check out Lamar Giles' books at the library: https://princetonlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=lamar%20giles&searchType=bl&page=1  Lamar Giles' book recommendations: The Library of Broken Worlds by Alaya Dawn Johnson: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-library-of-broken-worlds/18383203?ean=9781338290622  Superman Lost:  https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Lost-2023-1-Priest-ebook/dp/B0BVGS885X   How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix: Purchase: https://bookshop.org/p/books/how-to-sell-a-haunted-house-grady-hendrix/18965143?ean=9780593201268  Check it out at the library: https://princetonlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S57C1458124  Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepingtabspodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keeping.tabs.podcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keepingtabspodcast  Write a review of us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keeping-tabs/id1535177567 The music featured in today's episode is "Silver Flicker" by Colors of Illusion.

Welcome to Episode 33 of Thrillers by the Bookclub Podcast! Join your hosts Chelsea and Olivia as we talk about the latest in thrillers including shout outs for Pub Day and a deep dive into two books we love. Chelsea's Book: THE TRAP by Catherine Ryan Howard (8.1.23!) - Similar Suggestions: If I Disappear by Eliza Jane Brazier, Don't Look For Me by Wendy Walker Olivia's Book: NUMBER ONE FAN by Meg Elison (OUT NOW!) - Similar Suggestions: Misery by Stephen King, I Didn't Do It by Jaime Lynn Hendricks, The Last Word by Taylor Adams Magen's Book: THE WEIGHT OF BLOOD by Tiffany Jackson (available now!) - Similar Suggestions: CARRIE by Stephen King, THE GETAWAY by Lamar Giles, THE BLACK QUEEN by Jumata Emill Contact Us! Email: thrillersbythebookclubpod@gmail.com Instagram: ⁠⁠@thrillersbythebookclubpod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@thrillersbythebookclub⁠⁠ Chelsea:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@thrillerbookbabe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Olivia:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@oliviadaywrites⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠     Magen: ⁠@bonechillingbooks Happy Pub Day! BEFORE SHE FINDS ME by Heather Chavez A MOST AGREEABLE MURDER by Julia Seales TRULY, DARKLY, DEEPLY by Victoria Selman TRY NOT TO BREATHE by David Bell

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Lamar Giles! Lamar Giles writes for teens and adults across multiple genres, with work appearing on numerous Best Of lists each and every year. He is the author of the acclaimed novels Fake ID, Endangered, Overturned, Spin, The Last Last-Day-of-Summer, Not So Pure and Simple, The Last Mirror on the Left, The Last Chance for Logan County, and The Getaway as well as numerous pieces of short fiction. He is a founding member of We Need Diverse Books and resides in Virginia with his family.Follow Lamar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamargilesFollow Lamar on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LRGilesPurchase The Getaway here  https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-getaway-lamar-giles/18073727SCBWI on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scbwi/SCBWI on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scbwiBecome an SCBWI member today: https://www.scbwi.org/join-scbwi/Shop the SCBWI Bookshop.org page: https://bookshop.org/shop/SCBWISupport the show

This week on Next Reads, Erin reads from The Getaway by Lamar Giles. Read-alikes include: The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi The Fever King by Victoria Lee Rise of the Red Hand by Olivia Chadha

It's Halloween! Sescily and Rainbow, talk about “The Getaway” by Lamar Giles, and talk about “Book Lingo”, and announce November's book pick.

On Today's Show"The fear is like the ramp on the roller coaster. It's that build-up of adrenaline intention that you're having in that moment when that roller coaster is cranking. It's not the same fear of you walking through a dark alley at night and you sense someone's behind you in real life. That's a different type of fear that I don't know that anybody really wants. This is controlled fear. This is me going into it saying, Okay, I know this part's gonna be scary, but this part's gonna be fun and I want all of it." - Lamar Giles Lamar Giles says horror is a pressure valve. It has the ability to release pent-up anxiety and fear in a controlled, safe, and fun environment. That's why he'll watch Hellraiser at 4 a.m. to comfort himself when he can't sleep. While the genre isn't for everyone, he knows there are other young readers that will resonate with it the same way he did when he first read Stephen King at 11 years old.Giles' career has been full of mystery and thriller stories, but with the 2022 release of The Getaway, he has finally fulfilled his lifelong dream of writing a true horror novel. He tells us more about how the genre has helped him in his life and why he thinks kids resonate with his writing.ContentsChapter 1 - Growing Up as Lamar Giles (2:18)Chapter 2 - The Dinosaur in the Cereal Box (6:50)Chapter 3 - The Draw to Horror (7:26)Chapter 4 - It (8:32)Chapter 5 - The Pressure Valve (12:56)Chapter 6 - Connecting with Young Readers (16:25)Chapter 7 - Writing Black Characters (17:21)Chapter 8 - Publishing Horror (19:21)Chapter 9 - The Getaway (21:09)Chapter 10 - A Vehicle for Social Commentary (23:01)Chapter 11 - Fear On Screen (24:12)Chapter 12 - Scary Good Stories (26:20)Chapter 13 - Beanstack Featured Librarian (26:55)This episode's Beanstack featured librarian is Christopher Parker, a media specialist at Blue Ridge Elementary in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Today he shares with us more about his most successful library program, 'Book Buddies'. Links https://www.lamargiles.com/ https://www.thereadingculturepod.com/ https://www.beanstack.com/

Lamar Giles shares his first dystopian horror novel in episode 106 of Book Stew!

Jace chats with Barry Lyga about the new superhero anthology Generation Wonder. Filled with diverse heroes by diverse creators they are stories that truly reflect the world outside your window. Barry give is the lowdown story by story with some details about what each story is about. Plus the guys chat a bit about recruiting the writers for this project and why Barry decided to do it in the first place.   GENERATION WONDER A high-flying YA anthology featuring 13 short stories that turn superhero tropes on their head and offer fresh perspectives on modern myths Triumph. Tragedy. The empyreal. The infernal. Even the mundane, filtered through the fantastical. Superheroes are, appropriately enough, a sort of super-genre, encompassing all other story types. This YA anthology features 13 short stories that creatively turn superhero tropes on their head, while still paying homage to the genre that has found fans for more than eight decades. And there will be no mistake—superheroes don't have to just be generic handsome white dudes. Everyone in the world, no matter their race, sexual preference, pronouns, or level of ability, has dreamed of flying. Contributors include six New York Times bestselling authors, seven multiple award winners, a founder of We Need Diverse Books, and at least one author with millions of books in print in the U.S. alone. The collection is edited by New York Times bestselling author Barry Lyga, and it also features illustrations from Colleen Doran—New York Times bestselling cartoonist, and artist of the legendary Stan Lee's memoir. The full list of contributors includes: Barry Lyga, Paul Levitz, Sarah MacLean, Lamar Giles, Elizabeth Eulberg, Danielle Paige, Varian Johnson, Joseph Bruchac, Morgan Baden, Matthew Phillion, Anna-Marie McLemore, Sterling Gates, and Axie Oh.

Physical safety, emotional safety, and feeling safe to be yourself are all nonnegotiables in every relationship you're in. Aleigh's Recommendation: Fresh Ink by Lamar Giles (and others) Access the episode transcript. Advocacy Center Crisis Hotline (254) 752-7233 or (888) 867-7233. Follow us on Instagram at @ACCVC_Prevention to connect with us and for more great content!

This week, Tirzah recommends two hilarious YA books with themes of sexuality, dating, and relationships! Follow All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Featured Books Unpregnant by Jenni Hendriks and Ted Caplan Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles

First Draft Episode #337: Lamar Giles Lamar Giles, author of the acclaimed novels Fake ID, Endangered, Overturned, Spin, Not So Pure and Simple. He joins us to talk about his middle-grade series The Last Last-Day-of-Summer, Last Chance for Logan County, and and The Last Mirror on the Left. The presenting sponsor for this episode is Sips By, a multi-brand, personalized monthly tea subscription box. Use offer code "draftsips” for 50% off your first Sips By box! Links to Topics Mentioned In This Episode: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norman The Bunnicula series by James Howe and Deborah Howe Misery and It by Stephen King Danielle Steele, author of The Butler, Flying Angels, Complications, and more. The Rapture of Canaan by Sheri Reynolds Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Unwind by Neal Shusterman Reality Check by Peter Abrahams Fallen Angels by Walter D WitSec: Inside the Federal Witness Protection Program by Pete Earley Dennis Lahane, author of Shutter Island, Mystic River, A Drink Before the War and many more Phoebe Yeh, v-p, publisher, Crown Books for Young Readers Ellen Oh, author of Finding Junie Kim, Spirit Hunters, and The Dragon Egg Princess (Hear her First Draft interview here) Kwame Alexander, Newberry-winning author of The Crossover and publisher of the Versify imprint We Need Diverse Books Jody Corbett, Senior Editor at Scholastic Dapo Adeola illiustrated The Last Last-Day-of-Summer and Last Chance for Logan County Derick Brooks illustrated Lamar's most recent middle-grade book, The Last Mirror on the Left Duck Tales (TV show) Joy Revolution, the imprint started by bestselling writers Nicola Yoon (#1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star talks about her new YA, Instructions For Dancing - hear her First Draft interviews here and here) and David Yoon, author of Frankly in Love, Super Fake Love Song, and Version Zero (hear his First Draft interview here) Steven Barnes, New York Times bestselling fantasy and sci-fi writer and screenwriter Ray Bradbury, author of Fahrenheit 451  

Lamar Giles is a well-published author and a founding member of We Need Diverse Books. His most recent novels include NOT SO PURE AND SIMPLE his first Contemporary Coming-of-Age Story (HarperTeen/HarperCollins) and Middle-Grade Fantasy THE LAST MIRROR ON THE LEFT (Versify/HMH), the sequel to his 2019 hit THE LAST LAST-DAY-OF-SUMMER.Lamar is a two-time Edgar Award finalist in the YA category, for his debut YA thriller FAKE ID (HarperCollins, 2014), and his second YA thriller, ENDANGERED (HarperCollins, 2015). His third and fourth YA thrillers, OVERTURNED (Scholastic, 2017) and SPIN (Scholastic, 2019), as well as his middle-grade debut THE LAST LAST-DAY-OF-SUMMER received glowing New York Times reviews, and was named to multiple Best Of lists, including Time Magazine, Kirkus Reviews, and Amazon. FAKE ID has been optioned by Sony Pictures.Lamar is the editor of the We Need Diverse Books YA short story anthology FRESH INK (Random House, 2018), and a contributor to many YA and middle-grade anthologies including THREE SIDES OF A HEART (HarperCollins, 2017), BLACK ENOUGH: STORIES OF BEING YOUNG & BLACK IN AMERICA (HarperCollins / Balzer & Bray, 2019), THE HERO NEXT DOOR (Random House, 2019), HIS HIDEOUS HEART (Flatiron Books, 2019) and SUPER PUZZLETASTIC MYSTERIES (HarperCollins, 2020). He has published several short stories for adults.Purchase Lamar's book The Last Chance for Logan County.Visit Lamar's website: https://www.lamargiles.com/Connect with Charnaie online in the following places:Blog: http://hereweeread.comPersonal Website: charnaiegordon.comPodcast Email Address: hereweereadpodcast@gmail.comFind Charnaie on the following social media platforms under the username @hereweeread: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest.  Feel free to share this podcast on your social media platforms to help spread the word to others.  Thanks for listening!

Today, an interview with Lamar Giles, author of "Power and Purpose" (episode 420), and "Wilson's Pawn and Loan" (episode 103). Listen to Lamar's first NIGHTLIGHT episode, Wilson's Pawn and Loan. Produced by Jen Zink. Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, an interview with Lamar Giles, author of "Power and Purpose" (episode 420), and "Wilson's Pawn and Loan" (episode 103). Listen to Lamar's first NIGHTLIGHT episode, Wilson's Pawn and Loan. Produced by Jen Zink. Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom ***** All episodes are brought to you by the NIGHTLIGHT Legion. Join us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. *****

This week, a story from New York Times Bestseller Lamar Giles that mixes religion with deadly premonitions. A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website. Listen to Lamar's first NIGHTLIGHT episode, Wilson's Pawn and Loan. Narrated by Tonia Ransom. Produced by Jen Zink. Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, a story from New York Times Bestseller Lamar Giles that mixes religion with deadly premonitions. A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website. Listen to Lamar's first NIGHTLIGHT episode, Wilson's Pawn and Loan. Narrated by Tonia Ransom. Produced by Jen Zink. Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom

Excited to have best-selling author Kwame Mbalia as we talk about fiction addict, the 3rd Tristan Strong book, and his newest release, LAST GATE OF THE EMPEROR. Episode Mentions: Bookshop.org Episode PageRick RiordanPrince Yoel MakonnenJustin A. Reynolds' episodes (117) (199)Lamar Giles' episodes (13) (163)Tracy Deonn's episode 197Angeline Boulley's episode 221

Excited to have best-selling author Kwame Mbalia as we talk about fiction addict, the 3rd Tristan Strong book, and his newest release, LAST GATE OF THE EMPEROR. Episode Mentions: * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Rick Riordan* Prince Yoel Makonnen* Justin A. Reynolds' episodes (117) (199)* Lamar Giles' episodes (13) (163)* Tracy Deonn's episode 197* Angeline Boulley's episode 221

Kelly is the award-winning author of the bestselling Front Desk series for middle-graders. She has won numerous accolades for her work, including the 2019 Asian Pacific American Award for Children's Literature. Kelly talks with host Suzanne McCabe about her writing journey and about Room to Dream, the latest title in her wildly popular series about the indomitable Mia Tang. It's due out September 21. Kelly also describes the struggles that she faced immigrating to the U.S. with her parents when she was a child. “You don't have to strip away everything about yourself to conform,” she says. “That was a hard lesson for me growing up because there were definitely times I felt that pressure.” Later in the episode, Dr. Don Vu, an educator with more than two decades of experience in the classroom, talks about his new book, Life, Literacy, and the Pursuit of Happiness: Supporting Our Immigrant and Refugee Children Through the Power of Reading. Educators and parents will want to hear Dr. Vu's incredible insights into helping young students thrive as readers, writers, and learners. He also tells the moving story of his own family's escape from Vietnam in 1975, when the city of Saigon fell to North Vietnamese forces. Dr. Vu's experiences as a refugee growing up in California helped him develop empathy for families much like his, who arrive in America with little more than a dream. Resources: Front Desk: (https://www.kellyyang.com/?p=141) Learn more about author Kelly Yang and her books for young people. Life, Literacy, and the Pursuit of Happiness (https://drdonvu.com/author/drdonvu/): Learn more about Dr. Don Vu and his new title for educators. 19 Books by Asian & Pacific Islander Americans to Read All Year (https://oomscholasticblog.com/post/books-asian-pacific-islander-americans-read-all-year?linkId=88729963): Here are lots of great titles to share with the young readers in your life. Special Thanks: Producer: Bridget Benjamin Associate producer: Constance Gibbs Sound engineer: Daniel Jordan Music composer: Lucas Elliot Eberl Coming Soon: Celebrating Pride Month with authors Leah Johnson and Molly Knox Ostertag Inside the music biz with authors Tami Charles and Lamar Giles

Lauren Tarshis remembers the responsibilities that fell to her on March 11, 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic was declared, and schools around the country began to shift to virtual learning. Lauren is the editor-in-chief and publisher of Scholastic Classroom Magazines. The magazines, which reach more than 25 million students and their teachers, have been a staple in classrooms for more than a century. In this episode, Lauren tells host Suzanne McCabe how a talented team of writers, editors, designers, video producers, and IT experts have helped support educators and keep students engaged and learning this past year—even though many classrooms have been empty. Lauren is also the author of the best-selling I Survived book series, which recounts terrifying and thrilling stories from history through the eyes of a child who lived to tell the tale. Later in the episode, Scholastic Kid Reporter Siroos recounts his journalistic experiences during the pandemic. Siroos, who is 12 years old and lives in New York City, is a member of Scholastic Kids Press, a team of 45 young journalists from around the world who report “news for kids, by kids” on our websites and in our Classroom Magazines. Resources: From Fear to Hope (https://storyworks.scholastic.com/issues/2020-21/030121/from-fear-to-hope.html#800L-900L): Author Lauren Tarshis tells young readers how the polio epidemic affected her grandmother's generation and finds similarities to the coronavirus pandemic. The Killer Flu of 1918 (https://storyworks.scholastic.com/issues/2020-21/030121/from-fear-to-hope.html#800L-900L): Young readers learn about the powerful flu that claimed millions of lives and disrupted everyday life. Science World Magazine's COVID-19 News Hub (https://junior.scholastic.com/issues/2020-21/100520/the-killer-flu-of-1918.html#990L): Young readers can get updates on the virus and vaccines here. NEW Storyworks' Immersive Read-Alouds https://storyworks.scholastic.com/issues/2020-21/050121/the-lost-ship.html?share-audio=d20a3f771b4c52139b1fbb9f75f74eca#On%20Level: Filled with music and special sound effects, this audio feature brings students into the action of the story and boosts their reading and listening skills. Try it for free here (https://storyworks.scholastic.com/issues/2020-21/050121/the-lost-ship.html?share-audio=d20a3f771b4c52139b1fbb9f75f74eca#On%20Level). Scholastic Classroom Magazines (https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/): Reserve your magazines for the fall now, and get free online access. Meet Lauren Tarshis (https://www.laurentarshis.com/): Learn more about Lauren and I Survived, her best-selling book series for kids. Scholastic Kids Press (https://kpcnotebook.scholastic.com/): Check out recent articles by our Scholastic Kid Reporters. If you know a 10- to 14-year-old with a nose for news, encourage them to apply to Kids Press. Applications must be received by June 1. Learn more here. Scholastic Kid Reporter Siroos Pasdar (https://kpcnotebook.scholastic.com/user/355): Read Siroos's news articles for our young readers. Special Thanks: Producer: Bridget Benjamin Associate producer: Constance Gibbs Sound engineer: Daniel Jordan Music composer: Lucas Elliot Eberl Coming Soon: Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with author Kelly Yang and educator Don Vu Inside the music biz with authors Tami Charles and Lamar Giles

Lamar Giles writes for teens and adults across multiple genres, with work appearing on numerous Best Of lists each and every year. He is the author of the acclaimed novels Fake ID, Endangered, Overturned, Spin, The Last Last-Day-of-Summer, Not So Pure and Simple, and The Last Mirror on the Left as well as numerous pieces of short fiction. He is a founding member of We Need Diverse Books and resides in Virginia with his wife. On this podcast, Lamar chats in detail about his grandparents (specifically) his grandfather. He talks about fixing washing machines, watching old TV shows, and reading to him at an early age. Lamar also shares, how a 7-year-old kid gets a 55-year-old best friend. Halfway through this podcast, Lamar talks about the Black community and how we were often influenced to play sports, and follow more traditional paths in education. He speaks about the "what if's" we focused on literacy and arts more. "What if" those kids had more opportunities to see these as a way of life? Twitter: https://twitter.com/LRGiles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamargiles Website: https://www.lamargiles.com/

Do you know a little girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut, a fighter pilot, or an aeronautical engineer? In this episode, we celebrate the achievements of women who dared to follow their own dreams at a time when they were laughed at and dismissed. First, host Suzanne McCabe talks with Rebecca Siegel, the author of To Fly Among the Stars: The Hidden Story of the Fight for Women Astronauts. Rebecca describes the early years of America's space program, when 13 brave women trained in a secret, privately-funded program, hoping to earn their spot among the stars. These accomplished air racers, test pilots, and flight instructors later lobbied the White House and Congress to have women included in the astronaut program. Rebecca's riveting tale about Jerrie Cobb, Janey Hart, and 11 other women serves as an inspiration for any girl who doubts that she can achieve whatever she sets her mind to. Suzanne also talks with Dr. Ronke Olabisi, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the University of California, Irvine. She tells listeners about her childhood dream of becoming an astronaut and how that led to her career as a biomedical engineer and inventor. Special Thanks: Music composer: Lucas Elliot Eberl Producer: Bridget Benjamin Associate Producer: Constance Gibs Sound engineer: Daniel Jordan Coming Soon: Honoring the Asian American Experience with Kelly Yang Music in Literature: Tami Charles and Lamar Giles

Becca and Gary are back for another Tuesday minisode! We only have a few events this week to discuss, before delving into some new books and some distracting tangents about adaptations!   Events This Week: Tuesday, October 20th: D.P. Lyle  Wednesday, October 21st: David Slayton  Friday, October 23rd: YA Book Club  Monday, October 26th: Isaac Butler, Patrick Nielsen Hayden, and Beth Meacham  New This Week: Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth, illustrated by Sara Lautman  Among the Beasts and Briars by Ashley Poston  The Gift of the Magpie by Donna Andrews  The Fowl Twins Deny All Charges by Eoin Colfer  Poisoned by Jennifer Donnelly  Natalie Portman's Fables by Natalie Portman, illustrated by Janna Mattia  The Brightest Night by Jennifer L. Armentrout  The Last Druid by Terry Brooks  To Hold Up The Sky by Cixin Liu  Machine by Elizabeth Bear  The Last Mirror on the Left by Lamar Giles, illustrated by Dapo Adeola  Don't Move by James S. Murray and Darren Wearmouth  Snapped by Alexa Martin  Death and the Maiden by Ariana Franklin and Samantha Norman  Finding Faeries: Discovering Sprites, Pixies, Recaps, and Other Fantastical Creatures in an Urban Environment by Alexandra Rowland    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!

Welcome back! This week, we're chatting with author Lamar Giles about his newest book, The Last Last Day of Summer, and the brand-new Versify imprint it's helping launch. Giles has written several YA books (Fake ID, Overturned, Spin), and The Last Last Day of Summer is his first go at middle grade fiction. And he knocks it out of the park. On this episode, we chat about The Last Last Day of Summer (and its unique twists), Versify, We Need Diverse Books (he's a cofounder), Hong Kong, LEGO obsessions, and... Grumpy Cat?

What happens when the devil comes to collect on a soul he was promised? This week's story is from author Lamar Giles. Narrated by Rodney Blu. You can find more of Lamar's work by visiting lamargiles.com. If you want to pre-order his YA mystery, SPIN, visit https://amzn.to/2u3yebR  To pre-order his YA anthology, Fresh Ink, go to https://amzn.to/2NEmR21  And if you're like us, and can't wait to read more of Lamar's work, why not grab a copy of Fake ID, his YA Thriller? https://amzn.to/2L6x2ep  A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website. Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. Join at nightlightpod.com/legion ***** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I stopped reading books that had humans in them after Harriet [the Spy] because I knew there wouldn't be any humans like me," — Sarah Moon, author of Sparrow.  At Scholastic, we're proud to publish authors of differend backgrounds, cultures, races, abilities, and orientations. But we also know that many of our authors have felt the same way Sarah did as a child. Like her, many felt that they didn't exist in children's books when they were growing up. And like her, many are now writing to change that for future generations. We invited them to share their stories and to talk about why representation in children's books is so crucial. These stories will break your heart, but they will also give you hope: hope that today's children will never doubt that they can be the heroes of their own stories.  Contributing authors: Daniel José Older, author of the Shadowshaper series Wendy Wan-Long Shang, co-author of This is Just a Test Billy Merrell, author of Vanilla Kody Keplinger, author of Run Lamar Giles, author of Overturned Sarah Moon, author of Sparrow Goldy Moldovsky, author of No Good Deed Varian Johnson, author of To Catch a Cheat Angela Cervantes, author of Allie, First at Last Bill Konigsberg, author of Honestly Ben Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow