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The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
The Stacks: What We're Reading in May and the Latest in Horror Fiction

The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 118:07


The Losers are back in The Stacks for another round for recommendations, digressions, and musings about the joys of the written word. Randall, Ashley, Sammie, and Julia begin by gabbing about some of May's new horror and genre releases and riffing on the latest news from the literary world, including Michael B. Jordan scooping up the rights to some BookTok favorites. Then we share our own recommendations, which span fiction and non, horror and sci-fi, and releases new and old. Two are about video games and one inspired 1987's Angel Heart. Pretty rad. Check out an abbreviated list of our recs below. Books: Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes Falling Angel by William Hjortsberg Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves by Sophie Gilbert The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick by Mallory O'Meara The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward Mary: An Awakening of Terror by Nat Cassidy Noobs by CG Regan Polybius by Collin Armstrong Other recs: Andor (series) Book of Love: Book of Love (album) Dead Mail (movie) Peter and the Pulsars (band) Provoker: Mausoleum (album) Subtle Hints: Subtle Hints (album)

Fully-Booked: Literary Podcast
Unreliable Narrators, Twisted Truths: Why We Love Being Fooled in Books

Fully-Booked: Literary Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 28:56


It's week two of April's theme on Fully-Booked, and in today's literary podcast episode, we're diving deep into the world of fools, tricksters, and - our main focus today - unreliable narrators.Last week, we examined the mythological and folkloric origins of fools and tricksters - how these figures evolved and what they symbolized. This week, we're exploring how those archetypes translate into literary devices, especially when it comes to unreliable narrators. It's a natural progression: What happens when the trickster gets to tell the story?What Makes a Narrator Unreliable?We started by teasing out a basic premise:Not all unreliable narrators are tricksters.But every trickster who narrates is, in some form, unreliable.When a trickster character narrates a story, readers are immediately on guard. Are they bending the truth, lying outright, or withholding key information? Their intent to manipulate the narrative often colors everything they say. This introduces a built-in level of mistrust, pushing readers to question what's true and what's fabricated constantly.Unreliable narrators challenge:Reader assumptionsThe line between truth and fictionMoral boundaries and societal normsAs readers, we end up reflecting on our own perceptions. Are we missing signs of dishonesty? Were there clues we should have caught earlier? This layered storytelling technique becomes especially potent in modern fiction, where readers enjoy being kept on their toes.Examples Of Trickster NarratorsArthur posed an interesting question: Do we enjoy being tricked as readers? Meaghan said yes - most of the time. She loves it when a book surprises her in a way she didn't see coming. With so much content available these days, true surprises are rare and, therefore, even more satisfying.Meaghan's recent favorite in this category?The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward.A psychological thriller with multiple points of view.Several narrators, each unreliable for different reasons.One of the narrators is a cat.Made Meaghan's top 5 list the year she read it.Types Of Trickster NarratorsArthur then introduced some types of trickster narrators, each with a corresponding example:The Charming Liar:The Gospel of Loki by Joanne M. HarrisLoki narrates Norse myths in a sarcastic, self-serving tone.The Trickster “Playing Dumb”:Pale Fire by Vladimir NabokovCharles, the narrator, presents himself as humble but co-opts the text for his own delusional storytelling.The Con Artist:The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchLocke recounts smooth, confident cons while hiding important facts.The Satirical Joker:Lamb by Christopher MooreNarrated by Biff, Jesus' childhood friend, offering a wild and irreverent version of the gospels.Meaghan also mentioned Moore's Fool, a retelling of King Lear from the jester's point of view - full of skewed perception and dark humor.Breaking Down Unreliable Narrator TypesWe moved on to categorize unreliable narrators, going beyond trickster stereotypes and into broader literary theory. Meaghan broke it down with literary references and examples:1. Naive NarratorsOften, children or individuals who don't grasp the full complexity of events.Atonement by Ian McEwan: Told from a 12-year-old's perspective.Room by Emma Donoghue: Told by a 6-year-old boy, Jack.These narrators are unreliable due to innocence or inexperience.2. Outsider NarratorsThese are characters who observe the story but aren't involved deeply enough to know all the facts.Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë: Nelly, the maid, is both observer and embellisher.Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier: The second Mrs. de Winter tries to piece together a past she wasn't part of.3. Picaros (Embellishers)Narrators who intentionally exaggerate or glorify events.A classic example is Wuthering Heights again.Trickster example: Loki, who retells stories for his own benefit.4. Mentally Unstable or Addicted NarratorsCharacters with distorted perceptions due to mental health or substance abuse.Shutter IslandGirl on the Train by Paula Hawkins: The protagonist's alcoholism clouds her judgment and memory.5. Outright LiarsCharacters who knowingly lie to the reader.Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn: Amy's diary entries mislead the reader.Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov: Humbert manipulates the reader into sympathizing with him despite his actions.Sometimes, books combine multiple types - like Lolita, which features both delusion and deception.Literary vs. Mystery NarrativesArthur and Meaghan also discussed the line between unreliable narration and general mystery storytelling. Just because a thriller keeps secrets doesn't mean its narrator is unreliable.For example:The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden uses shifting POVs and flashbacks but doesn't rely on unreliable narration.It's simply a mystery where the reader is only given pieces of the puzzle over time.The distinction matters. If the narrator isn't lying or misinterpreting events, it doesn't fall into the unreliable category.Final Thoughts and What's NextWe wrapped up with a few key reflections:Unreliable narrators are fascinating because they play with perception and challenge the reader's role in interpreting the story.These narratives are especially popular in genres like thrillers, where surprise is a major draw.There's value in understanding why a narrator is unreliable - whether due to innocence, manipulation, delusion, or deception.Next week, Meaghan and Arthur are planning to explore a specific book-to-film adaptation that features unreliable narration. They'll dive into whether the adaptation holds up and how the narrative trickery translates to the screen.

Talking Scared
[From the Vault] Catriona Ward & The All-Consuming Spoiler Warning

Talking Scared

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 52:39


Send us a textThis is the last way-back episode before the show returns with a scream next week. But this is an episode worth remembering – my first ever conversation with Catriona Ward, about her game-changing The Last House on Needless Street too! This was a big ask for a novice interviewer. How the hell do you talk about a book that hinges on such a huge secret. Somehow we managed to walk that tightrope, whilst also talking about cats (feline) serial killers, and the haunted bedroom of Cat's (author) girlhood. It's fun to retread this grim path. Enjoy! Other books mentioned: Rawblood (2015), by Catriona WardLittle Eve (2018), by Catriona WardThe Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper (2019), by Hallie RubenholdSpider (1990), by Patrick McGrath Support Talking Scared on Patreon Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Everyone Loved It But Me
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Hercule Poirot Mystery

Everyone Loved It But Me

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 23:53


 Lisa discusses The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition by Agatha Christie The New York Times discusses how riveting this book is even though it doesn't have the gruesome details of some murder mystery books. Another article in the LA Review - Getting Fooled Again, rereading Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd in the Age of Trump – highlights how Christie focuses on people's stereotypes of men and women.  Books discussed:  Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website. *The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives a small commission. Wellness Thru Reading Greetings and salutations book lovers. Welcome to Wellness Thru Reading. A podcast...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

El ojo crítico
El ojo crítico - Antonio Lorenzo, pintor con ideas, en el Abstracto de Cuenca

El ojo crítico

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 52:47


Miramos a Cuenca, a su museo de arte abstracto, donde se reivindica la figura de uno de sus impulsores: el pintor Antonio Lorenzo. Un pintor con ideas sobre el que hablamos hoy con el comisario de la muestra, el director de exposiciones de la Fundación Juan March a la que pertenece el Museo de Cuenca, y el nieto de ANTONIO LORENZO.Queda menos de una semana para las elecciones presidenciales de EE.UU. Serán el próximo 5 de noviembre y han sido días de intesa actividad en lo que los estadounidenses llaman 'rallyes', es decir, sus mítines, eso sí, 'A la americana'. O sea, todo lo grande: escenarios enormes, públicos multitudinarios y cómo no, la presencia de estrellas de primer nivel del mundo del cine, de la televisión y de la música. Repasamos con Jordi Urios los apoyos a ambos lados que han recibido los candidatos Donald Trump y Kamala Harris desde los artistas. Hoy os voy a hablar de pasar miedo leyendo, y no sólo leyendo, y también de reírse un poco, aprovechando que es Halloween, y que hay un montón de libros —y una serie en concreto— que puede que no tengáis en el radar y que creo que deberíais tener para disfrutar de esta noche aún más. Es lo que trae Laura Fernández: Stephen King - 'Los langolieros', Shirley Jackson - 'La noche en que todos tuvimos gripe', Mark Z. Danielewski - 'La casa de hojas', Catriona Ward - 'La última casa de Needless Street', Stephen Graham Jones - 'La noche de los maniquíes' o 'Mi corazón es una motosierra', 'La trilogía IREMONGER' - Edward Carey y 'Los seres queridos' - Evely Waugh.Escuchar audio

The Bookcast Club
#2.4 horror recs for halloween

The Bookcast Club

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 70:53


Belle and Jenny chat all things spooooooky in this weeks episode. Belle is on a mission to read a really scary book (spoiler - we're struggling to find one!) We share our spookiest book recs along with some (not all that spooky) movie recommendations.We'd love to know the scariest book you've ever, drop us a comment over on Instagram.Books mentionedWe Solve Murder by Richard OsmondChildren of Paradise by Camilla GrudovaOur Wives Under the Sea and Salt Slow by Julia ArmfieldThe Little Stranger by Sarah WatersVerity by Colleen HooverThe Whistling by Rebecca NetleyThin Air and Dark Matter by Michelle PaverSharp Objects andThe Grown Up by Gillian FlynnThe Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins GilmanDark Tales andThe Haunting of Hill House by Shirley JacksonThings We Lost in the Fire by Marianna EnriquezThe Last House on Needless Street by Catriona WardCursed Bunny by Bora ChungThings We Say in the Dark by Kirsty LoganSomething Wicked This Way Comes by Ray BradburyCarmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le FanuRachel Harrison and Grady Hendrix's booksMovies & TV mentionedHereditary Black ChristmasAnna and the ApocalypseOne Cut of the DeadThe ShiningThe Blair Witch ProjectThe VoicesMr Mercedes (TV)Get in touchInstagram | TikTok | Voice message | Substack | Patreon | Ko-fiSupport The Bookcast ClubYou can support the podcast on Patreon. Our tiers start at £2 a month. Rewards include early access to the podcast, 'close friends' feed on Instagram, monthly bonus episodes, tailored book recommendations and books in the post. You can now try our Patreon FREE for 7 days. If you would like to make a one-off donation you can do so on Ko-fi. A free way to show your support is to mention us on social media, rate us on Spotify or review us on Apple Podcasts.NewsletterSign up to our monthly newsletter on Substack for more book recommendations, reviews, new releases, podcast recommendations and the latest podcast news. Come and chat to us in the comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The To Read List Podcast
Needless Street All the Way Down

The To Read List Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 54:26


TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN by John Green / THE LAST HOUSE ON NEEDLESS STREET by Catriona Ward In today's new episode, Andrew tries desparately to make John Green notice him, while Bailey tries desperately not to spoil the book she spoiled for herself. Plus, Bailey shares the shameful result of a trip to a romance bookstore, Andrew brags about his dream SSR vacation, and Dillon leads us down the turtle-hole with the hardest game ever. Enjoy! 

Podcast Travesura Realizada
TR 8x11 : P de muchas cosas

Podcast Travesura Realizada

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 49:40


En el programa de hoy hablamos de un montón de cosas: Yaiza trae una reseña de "Blackwater I", Aurora aporta lo que puede y no puede mucho y Luis nos habla también de una de las mejores lecturas de su anterior verano "La casa de Needless Street". ¡Esperamos que os guste el programa!

The Wrath of the iOtians
Interview with Catriona Ward (August Derleth, Shirley Jackson, World Fantasy Award Winner) Author of Looking Glass Sound

The Wrath of the iOtians

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 37:00


Jake and Ron are honored and thrilled to have author Catriona Ward on the podcast! Her latest novel is Looking Glass Sound published by Tor Nightfire.https://tornightfire.com/catalog/looking-glass-sound-catriona-ward/https://us.macmillan.com/author/catrionawardI recently caught Catriona Ward at the Brookline Booksmith in Massachusetts, where she sat on a panel with former Wrath of the iOtians guest Christopher Golden and the inimitable Gretchen Felker-Martin, author of Manhunt. And it's obvious that Catriona's fan base is large and adoring, and rightly so. She has a generosity of spirit that's immediately palpable. Look no further than her willingness to talk with us in the midst of an exhausting cross country book tour.  Catriona's work is influenced by her globetrotting youth. She was born in Washington, D. C., but grew up, well, all over, with stops in Kenya, Madagascar, Yemen, England, and Morocco. Catriona earned her undergraduate degree in English Literature at Oxford, and a Master's in Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia. In 2015, she brought her experience, education, and energy to bear on Rawblood. Published as The Girl from Rawblood in the U. S. in 2016,  the book signaled the arrival of a major new talent in horror fiction and won an August Derleth Award at the British Fantasy Awards to boot.  Catriona followed up in 2019 with Little Eve, which also won a Derleth and a Shirley Jackson Award. In 2022, Catriona blew readers, critics, and no less an authority than Stephen King himself away with The Last House on Needless Street, a mind bender of a novel that I hope every iOtian listener has already enjoyed.  The book won an amazing third Derleth Award for Catriona. And was also shortlisted for the World Fantasy Award, the British Book Award, and a Red Tentacle Kitschie, which, for those not in the know, is a juried prize awarded for elevating the tone of genre literature. 2023 brought us Sundial, which was nominated for the Bram Stoker and Locus Awards. Of its author, Danielle Trussoni of the New York Times remarked, “Ward is willing to go places so dark, so dismal, that it borders on sadism.” In our line of work, that's high praise.  Elevated horror indeed.  Catriona combines elements of the psychological thriller, the gothic, and a hallucinatory high strangeness to create a voice that is uniquely hers. No one else could have written Looking Glass Sound, her other 2023 release with Tor Nightfire. Which I might add continues to publish the best of the best of contemporary horror. Catriona spoke with us about this book from a hotel room in the Twilight Zone, en route to her next speaking gig. We were thrilled!The Wrath of the iOtiansEmail: thewrathoftheiotians@gmail.comInstagram: thewrathoftheiotiansLinktree: https://linktr.ee/wrathoftheiotianspodcastWebsite: https:/Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple ThingsGet a six week suggestion box of things to note and notice this spring.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Talking Scared
181 – Haunting Hill House, with Catriona Ward, Johnny Compton & Paul Tremblay

Talking Scared

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 93:50


Back from a too-short break, but ready to delve into the greatest haunted house of them all! Shirley Jackson's Hill House. The place where the scary things walk alone. Thankfully, I am not alone. I'm joined by my own group of creepy ghost-hunters: Paul Tremblay (A Head Full of Ghosts, Cabin at the End of the World), Johnny Compton (The Spite House) and Catriona Ward (Last House on Needless Street, Looking Glass Sound). I can think of no better collective to explore the corridors of this book and house. We get INTO it. The crafted magic of that infamous opening paragraph, the long legacy of creepy houses in American fiction, the choice between the haunted void and hideous, mundane reality. Plus, a raft of film recommendations, and a few brief forays into our favourite real haunted places. This one was necessary. Hope you enjoy it. Other books mentioned: House of Leaves (2000), by Mark Z. DanielewskiCarrie (1974), by Stephen King‘Salem's Lot (1975), by Stephen KingThe Shining (1977),  by Stephen KingThe Spite House (2023), by Johnny ComptonThe Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers (1983), by John GardnerThe Letters of Shirley Jackson (2021), edited by Laurence Jackson HymanWhen Things Get Dark: Stories Inspired by Shirley Jackson (2021), ed. by Ellen Datlow“Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad” (1904), by M.R. James Support Talking Scared on Patreon Visit the Talking Scared site Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Two Girls One Book - Book Club Podcast
82. Short Stories Edition - featuring Piglet, Winter Garden, The Last House on Needless Street & much more...

Two Girls One Book - Book Club Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 43:04


Today's discussion includes chats on all of the following:Not The End of the World  - Hannah RitchieThe Dictionary of Lost Words - Pip WilliamsThe Book of Beginnings - Sally PageThis Could Be Everything - Eva RiceWinter Garden - Kristen HannahPiglet - Lottie HazellAll Girls - Emily LaydenThe Last House on Needless Street - Catriona WardAll spoiler free apart from one partial spoiler when talking about Piglet around the 24-25 minute mark! We couldn't really avoid it!

Everyone Loved It But Me
Favorite and Least Favorite Books Read in 2023

Everyone Loved It But Me

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 31:25


Lisa discusses her five most favorite and least favorite books that she read in  2023. Not all of these books were written in 2023.  Books Discussed:Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candace MillardThe Swimmers by Julie Otsuka Crying in H Mart by Michelle ZaunerHey Kiddo: A Memoir by Jarrett J. Krosoczka Last Night in Twisted River by John IrvingShark Heart: A Love Story by Emily HabeckThe Last House on Needless Street by Catriona WardStoner by John Williams The Unhoneymooners by Christina LaurenTime Traveler's Wife by Audrey NiffeneggerHow Green Was My Valley by Richard  LlewellynOne Italian Summer by Rebecca SerleThe Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller Plays On Word RadioIn-depth look at God's Word, Biblical Plays we perform & those who've joined us on the wayListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

James and Ashley Stay at Home
89 | The Bed on a Plinth Awards: The best books we read in 2023

James and Ashley Stay at Home

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 22:26


It's books wrap-up season! James and Ashley are getting on the bandwagon and discussing their favourite reads from 2023 in the first annual 'Bed on a Plinth Awards.' Books and authors discussed in this episode (warning: spoilers!): Dark Mode by Ashley Kalagian Blunt Crushing by Genevieve Novak The Sun Walks Down by Fiona McFarlane Desire by Jessie Cole Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders The Wych Elm by Tana French When One of Us Hurts by Monica Vuu Fire with Fire by Candice Fox Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier  The Push by Ashley Audrain  The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward  Learn more about Ashley's psychological thriller Dark Mode and get your copy here or from your local bookshop. Learn more about James' award-winning novel Denizen and get your copy here or from your local bookshop. Upcoming events  Ashley is teaching Online Feedback: Manuscript Development for Writing NSW starting 4 March 2024 Ashley is teaching Writing Crime Fiction, a six-week online course with Faber starting 15 May 2024 Get in touch! ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt + @JamesMcWatson Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson

Blind Sanity
S03E7.8, Top 5 Best Horror Audiobooks, Part 4

Blind Sanity

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 6:33


This is number two of our top-five best horror audiobooks for 2023. Introducing The Last House on Needless Street from Catriona Ward.

The Cromcast: A Weird Fiction Podcast
Season 18 Episode 16: Jewels of Gwahlur

The Cromcast: A Weird Fiction Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023


Welcome back, Cromrades! Here we revisit the Robert E. Howard story "Jewels of Gwahlur," another yarn in the Hyborian Age of Conan the Cimmerian. While it isn't our favorite Conan story, there are some interesting facets to discuss. One ThingsJon: Legacy DC Characters, and the ending of Irredeemable. Josh: Dragon Quest!Luke: The Last House on Needless Street, by Katriana Ward. Questions? Comments

El libro de Tobias
ELDT: 11.5 Catriona Ward

El libro de Tobias

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 191:56


paypal.me/LibroTobias Esta semana en nuestra “Sección principal” os hablo de la gran Catriona Ward, la escritora estadounidense que creció en medio mundo, pasó de lectora de Stephen King a convertirse en una de sus autoras favoritas con novelas que exploran el abismo interior de personajes que temen haberse convertido en monstruos, como “La pequeña Eve” o “La casa al final de Needless Street” y “Sundial”. Además en nuestra sección “El callejón oscuro” os traigo a Dmitry y Natalia Baksheyev una parejita de enamorados que mataron a una mujer a la que luego desmembraron y con cuyos restos se fotografiaron. Natalia confeso que habían asesinado y devorado a más de 30 personas cuyos restos vendían a negocios locales de Krasnodar. Tiempos: Sección principal: del 00:03:50 al 02:11:38 Sección “El callejón oscuro”: del 02:11:39 al 03:04:37 Presentación, dirección, edición y montaje: Asier Menéndez Marín Diseño logo Podcast: albacanodesigns (Alba Cano) Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Hearts & Daggers
Ep. 44: Neighbors (The Last House on Needless Street + The Switch)

Hearts & Daggers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 51:52


Summary: Howdy, neighbor! Join Holly and Devin today as they discuss a theme that catalyzes some of the most intense plotlines in both their wheelhouses; who is sexier and/or creepier than your neighbor? They agree that the tropes in both horror/thriller and romance stories featuring neighbors are some of their favorites. Stick around at the end for some *spoilers* on Holly's book that blew Devin's mind!  Topics Discussed: The Dagger (3:57): Holly discussed The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward, a horror novel following Ted Bannerman - the classic creepy neighbor. He lives alone with his cat, Olivia, in a dilapidated house at the end of a cul-de-sac. Visited by his daughter, Lauren, and with perspectives shifting between them, a neighbor Dee, and the cat Olivia (you read that right), this novel explores what it means to be a neighbor, and to know (or not) yours. Holly's key takeaways were: This novel examines the impact of traumatic events on individuals' perceptions, behaviors, and mental well-being. Ward delves into how psychological trauma can distort memories and influence actions, including the nature of reality. Much of what you can expect from this book is disturbing; the author taps into fears and anxieties of the characters and the reader to create an unsettling atmosphere and unshakeable sense of unease.  The unreliable narrators contribute to the suspense and ambiguity of the story; nothing in the book is what it seems - the reader is presented with perspectives that shift and befuddle.  The Heart (18:18): Devin discussed The Switch by Beth O'Leary, a novel that follows Leena Cotton and her 79-year-old grandmother, Eileen, as they switch houses for two months. After a panic attack and subsequent sabbatical from work, Leena needs a change of pace and is looking for a quieter life than her bustling experience in London. Eileen is newly single, about to turn eighty, and ready to mingle. Devin's key takeaways were: While this novel is definitely a romance (for both Leena and Eileen), we also witness important and equally transformative platonic and familial relationships; our protagonists redefine their relationship through the novel and come to a deeper understanding of each other as they live each other's lives.  One of the main themes O'Leary teases out is self-discovery at any age; whether you're about to be 30 or about to be 80, there is more to uncover about who you are, what you want, and where you want your life to go. Unlike many romances, The Switch has octogenarian representation and intergenerational connections; as a reader we get to experience well-rounded characters in multiple generations who come together to grow and learn from each other. Hot On the Shelf (36:17): Holly: The Master Key by Masako Togawa Devin: Will They or Won't They by Ava Wilder What's Making Our Hearts Race (40:42): Holly: Taylor Swift (Holly came out as a Swiftie) Devin: Heartstopper Season 2   Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience. 

Talking Scared
158 – Catriona Ward & Rewriting the American Gothic (Like, Literally)

Talking Scared

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 67:14


If you thought The Last House on Needless Street was tricksy, just wait until you hear about Looking Glass Sound. This is Cat's ode to the Maine of Stephen King, the enigmatic narrators of Shirley Jackson and… well, a host of other comparisons that I foist upon her in the next hour.Above all that though – the book is so typically, inimitably Catriona Ward. It's a destined Gothic classic that takes the genre, crumples it into a ball before rewriting the whole thing. We cover the purpose of metafiction in horror, how writing a book is like falling in love, the eeriness of the Maine coast and her fascination with the Neverland Ranch. If that isn't enough Cat also tells us a ghost story that happened to her just the night before.Tricksy, very tricksy…as Gollum would say.EnjoyLooking Glass Sound was published April 20th by Viper Books in the UK and 22nd August by Tor Nightfire in the US.Other books mentioned in this episode include: Lunar Park (2005), by Bret Easton EllisThe Rules of Attraction (1987), by Bret Easton EllisThe Secret History (1992), by Donna TarttMy Other Life (1996) by Paul TherouxAny Human Heart (2002), by William BoydThe Haunting of Hill House (1959), by Shirley JacksonDeath of a Bookseller (2023), by Alice SlaterMrs March (2021), by Virgina Feito Support Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Warrior Cats What is That?
221: Monologues and Carcinogens

Warrior Cats What is That?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 74:53


Content Warning: Today's Cat Fact includes the topics of Animal Violence, Animal Death. Please skip 32:11 - 41:51 to skip. These past 4 episodes have actually just been one long flashback sequence.   Book: Mapleshade's Vengeance Support us on Ko-fi! WCWITCast Ko-fi Follow us on Twitter! WCWITCast (@WCWITCast)  Follow us on Instagram! WCWITCast  What We Are Reading (Not Sponsored): The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward  The Cat Who Saved Books by Sōsuke Natsukawa Cat Fact Sources: Tara (cat) - Wikipedia Blue Tiger Award Sept 26 2014 The Real Victim of Tara the Hero Cat's Story Is the Dog – Dogster Dog chased away by hero cat Tara is euthanized | News | bakersfield.com "Tara" the hero cat video goes viral - CBS News My Cat Saved My Son *Video may be upsetting Jackson Galaxy Meets Tara: The Hero Cat Who Fought Off An Attacking Dog Music: The following music was used for this media project: Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3855-happy-boy-theme License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Warrior Cats What is That?
220: Murder Manifestation and The Frecklewish Question

Warrior Cats What is That?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 87:40


So a train coming down a track towards five people. You can flip a switch, diverting the train to a second track where it will only hit one person. Frecklewish is passing by on a walk and gets hit by the train instead. Book: Mapleshade's Vengeance Support us on Ko-fi! WCWITCast Ko-fi Follow us on Twitter! WCWITCast (@WCWITCast)  Follow us on Instagram! WCWITCast  What We Are Reading (Not Sponsored): The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward  Cat Fact Sources: Truffles the Kitty! Truffles the Kitty Organization About Us - A Child's Eyes - Glasses for Infants and Children CBS - YouTube - Cat helps kids feel comfortable at eye doctor Truffles the cat helps kids with glasses and eye patches - Good Morning America International Cat Day: Meet Truffles, the kitty who wears glasses to help kids feel better about theirs | CNN Truffles the glasses-wearing Cumberland County cat receives $25,000 donation Truffles Has the PURR-fect Way to Ease Kids' Fears About Eyewear | Women In Optometry Truffles The Kitty Wears Glasses To Help Kids Feel At Ease Music: The following music was used for this media project: Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3855-happy-boy-themeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Everyone Loved It But Me
Best and Worst Books so far and catching up on reading goals

Everyone Loved It But Me

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 27:28


 Lisa talks about her favorite and least favorite books so for 2023. She also discusses where she stands for her reading goals.  Books Discussed on the podcast:  Crying in H Mart by Michelle ZaunerHomegoing by Yaa Gyasi The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona WardThe Fountains of Silence by Ruta SepetysRemarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltThe Swimmers by Julie Otsuka Normal People by Sally Rooney,Tell Me Everything: The Story of a Private Investigation by Erika Krouse Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinThe Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley HellerLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, Bit Flip by Mike TriggHow Green Was My Valley by Richard LlewellynJoan: A Novel of Joan of Arc by Katherine J. ChenMonique and the Mango Rains by Kris Holloway For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website. *The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives compensation.  

Horror Movie Crew Podcast
|HMC Studios Presents| In The News! June 26, 2023

Horror Movie Crew Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 77:51


Support the Podcast by joining the HMC Patreon.  You'll earn early access to every episode, hours of bonus content, and HMC Merch!  Support HMC on Patreon! Top News! House at the end of Needless Street recap. The Flash and Elemental win box office but still disappoint. The Flash made $55.1 million domestic against a budget of $200 million; Elemental made $29.5 million domestic against a budget of $200 million, it is the worst opening for Pixar  M. Night Shymalan reveals setting of next thriller: title of movie is Trap, psychological thriller set at a concert  The Bear season 2 out today on Hulu!! Insidious The Red Door gets PG-13 rating; tickets on sale now The Shrouds, a new David Cronenberg thriller movie has wrapped filming  New Hobbs “Fast and Furious Spinoff” Hobbs & Reyes. Will feature Momoa The What?? And Why?? Priscilla trailer; a new movie by Sofia Coppola puts a new spin on Elvis story  New/upcoming theater/streaming releases No Hard Feelings hits theaters 06-23 Gaming news Batman Arkham trilogy to release for Nintendo Switch the fall Final Fantasy 16 releases today 06-22 Watch full episodes of the Horror Movie Crew Podcast on the HMC Studios Youtube Channel.   Check out the HMC on Social Media: Episode Hosts:  @Sethk81 @Joshsmannequin @jessleehmc All Music By: @Joshsmannequin Thank you to our Patron CREWBIE VIP's:  -Zach F -Our favorite Nana! -Rosalind! -Ashley V! -Brooke M from A Podcast on Elm Street

SFF Addicts
TBRCon2023 Panel: The Future of the Horror Genre (with Emily Hughes, Gabino Iglesias, Catriona Ward, Ellen Datlow, Xueting C. Ni & Erika T. Wurth)

SFF Addicts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 84:29


Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023, looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator Emily Hughes and authors Gabino Iglesias, Catriona Ward, Ellen Datlow, Xueting C. Ni and Erika T. Wurth for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "The Future of the Horror Genre." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠FanFiAddict YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠sffaddictspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ABOUT THE PANELISTS: Emily Hughes is a writer, blogger and editor. She was formerly the editor of Unbound Worlds and ran the Tor Nightfire blog. You can find her writing elsewhere on Vulture, Tor.com, Electric Literature, Thrillist, and more. Find Emily on ⁠Twitter⁠⁠ or ⁠her personal website⁠. Gabino Iglesias is a writer, journalist, professor, and literary critic living in Austin, TX. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed and award-winning novels Zero Saints, Coyote Songs and more. Find Gabino on ⁠Twitter⁠ or Amazon⁠⁠. Catriona Ward is the author Little Eve, Sundial, The Last House on Needless Street and more. Find Catriona on ⁠Twitter⁠ or ⁠Amazon⁠⁠. Ellen Datlow is an American science fiction, fantasy, and horror editor and anthologist. She is a winner of the World Fantasy Award and the Bram Stoker Award. Find Ellen on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Amazon⁠ or ⁠her personal website⁠. Xueting C. Ni is an author and editor. Her first book is From Kuan Yin to Chairman Mao, and her first anthology is Sinopticon: A Celebration of Chinese Science Fiction. Find Xueting on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Amazon⁠ or ⁠her personal website⁠. Erika T. Wurth is the author of White Horse, Crazy Horse's Girlfriend and more. Find Erika on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Amazon⁠ or ⁠her personal website⁠. FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠FanFiAddict Book Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC: Intro: "⁠⁠⁠⁠Into The Grid⁠⁠⁠⁠" by MellauSFX Outro: “⁠⁠⁠⁠Galactic Synthwave⁠⁠⁠⁠” by Divion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sff-addicts/message

Talking Scared
143 – Alice Slater & Bookish Murder Vibes

Talking Scared

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 70:51


We are paying tribute to the best of us this week. The booksellers. Keepers of the flame, beacons in the night, purveyors of meaning in a cold, dark universe … usually.Alice Slater used to be a member of that celebrated guild, now she's written about the light and dark side of the trade in her debut smash, Death of a Bookseller. It pulls back the curtain on an industry we all care deeply about, to reveal the obsession, madness and … murder(?) behind the chai lattes and instagram posts.In this conversation we cover a lot of ground… from the problems inherent in True Crime, book-fetishization, and the weird empathy we feel for serial killers' pets. Plus, I get to talk about my favourite things (see: everything mentioned so far) with someone who genuinely once worked in my local bookshop.This was a blast.Enjoy! Death of a Bookseller was published on April 25th by Hodder and ScarletOther books mentioned in this episode include:Savage Appetites: True Stories of Women, Crime and Obsession (2019), by Rachel MonroeThe Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper (2019), by Hallie RubenholdYou (2014), by Caroline KepnesGone Girl (2012), by Gillian FlynnThe Last House on Needless Street (2021), by Catriona WardThe Sluts (2004), by Dennis CooperThings Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke (2021), by Eric LaRoccaEcho (2022), by Thomas Olde Heuvelt Support Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Talk Bookish To Me
Terrible Books I Read Because of the Hype

Talk Bookish To Me

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 47:48


Buckle up book nerds. Today, Elizabeth and I are going to be sharing books we didn't like. Now before you get defensive we both acknowledge that while these books didn't work for us, they might be great books for you. We don't want to bash these books, rather we want to share why they didn't work for us. Let me know what terrible books you have read because of hype. Elizabeth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ponytailsandpaperbacks/ Elizabeth's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ponytailsandpaperbacks/ Join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/talkbookishpodcast Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talkbookishpodcast/ Talk Bookish to Me baseball cap https://www.bonfire.com/talk-bookish-to-me-classic-baseball-cap/ BOOKS MENTIONED Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Happy Place by Emily Henry The Giver by Lois Lowry Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Babel by RF Kuong The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave The Pallbearers Club by Paul Tremblay The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward Sundial by Catriona Ward Normal People by Sally Rooney The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz One of Us is Lying by Karen M McManus The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talk-bookish-to-me/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talk-bookish-to-me/support

The Loudini Rock and Roll Circus
Albums with Replacement Singers that Blew Us Away!

The Loudini Rock and Roll Circus

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 106:51


#acdc #vanhalen #blacksabbath Get a FREE EP HERE: http://LouLombardiMusic.com if  you love great guitar driven rock from the 70s, 80s, 90s and even  today, you will want to get my EP "The Bad Years". Get your copy while  supplies last! On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast :   Replacing the lead vocalist in a platinum selling band is dicey at best but this week we will tell you the stories behind 3 bands that released albums with replacement singers and blew all of us away! Topics Discussed: What we did this week: Loudini: The Last House on Needless Street, The Pale Blue Eye, Star Wars plot holes Mr Pittsburgh: DNA Lily:  Back in black https://www.discogs.com/master/8471-ACDC-Back-In-Black 5150 https://www.allmusic.com/album/5150-mw0000192158 Heaven and Hell https://www.allmusic.com/album/heaven-and-hell-mw0000649895 New & Notable: Lily :   Kevin: Tanya O'Callaghan Loudini:  Therica; Civilized Loudini's Great Moments in YouTube: https://youtu.be/z15khktzwno This Day In Music https://www.thisdayinmusic.com  

Sisters Get Scared
E56 ᐧ The Last House on Needless Street

Sisters Get Scared

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 59:59


READ THIS BOOK! Lindsay and Barbara gush over the mind-bending magic of Catriona Ward's story about a serial killer and the people in their orbit. Featuring: The thing about the rug, Olivia the religious cat who won't swear, whirly-dos, and what-the-fucks.

Promptly Written
Episode 56 - A Creeping Malaise

Promptly Written

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 84:26


Show NotesPromptly Written, Vol. 4Posthumous | Dictionary.comThe Menu | IMDb.comGo Set A Watchman by Harper LeeKindred by Octavia ButlerKindred | IMDb.comWick LED Candle Light | Levenger.comBlack LED Candlestick | Hobby LobbyThor by Wayne SmithThe Last House on Needless Street by Catriona WardThe Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands by Stephen KingThe Pale Blue Eye: A Novel by Louis BayardPromptly Written Facebook Group@pwrittenpod on TwitterPromptly Written PodcastIan LewisIanLewisFiction on Instagram@mattsugerik on TwitterMatt SugerikWorld Gone Geek

EmergentCF
Kelly Dunkin - Community First Foundation - Housing & Building Equity

EmergentCF

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 36:52


This episode features Kelly Dunkin, President and CEO, of the Community First Foundation.  Kelly describes how Community First addresses the needs of Jefferson County while balancing the needs of the state through their Giving Day (Colorado Gives Day).  Colorado Gives Day raised an amazing $53 million this last December!Kelly also describes their first effort into investing in workforce housing and how Community First Foundation is helping renters of housing build equity via a unique strategy.Mentions Include:Kelly DunkinCommunity First FoundationColorado Gives Day and Gives 365Propostion 123Books, Podcast and Music recommendationsDesert Rats Trail Running Festival 50K (in case you want to run a 50K in Colorado)Book Recommendation - The Last House on Needless Street, by Catriona WardKelly's Spanish Podcast recommendationsNo Hay TosSe Habla EspañolSpanish ObsessedEvents/Learning OpportunitiesList of All upcoming conferencesAssociationsAdvancement Network (AdNet)CEONetProNetCommACouncil on FoundationsAiPAmerican College of Financial ServicesMusicThanks to Andy Eppler for our intro MusicThanks to David Cutter Music for "Float Away

The Dark Word
Dark Word #022: Catriona Ward

The Dark Word

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 49:47


Catriona Ward was born in Washington, DC and grew up in the United States, Kenya, Madagascar, Yemen, and Morocco. Her fourth novel, the gothic thriller Sundial was Observer Thriller of the Month and a USA Today, CNN and Apple Books selection for best new fiction. Stephen King called it ‘Authentically terrifying.'Ward's third breakout novel The Last House on Needless Street won the August Derleth Prize, and Esquire magazine listed it as one of the 25 best horror novels of all time.Ward's second novel Little Eve won the 2019 Shirley Jackson Award and the August Derleth Prize. It was a Barnes and Noble best Horror Book of 2022 and a Guardian best book of 2018. Ward's debut The Girl from Rawblood took her “eight years to write,” she reveals on this podcast, likening the experience to a seance. And it also won the 2016 August Derleth, making her the only woman to have won the prize three times.She also talks about the curse of the second novel (hers was Little Eve) and cautions, “Don't miss your deadline, kids.” Hashtag Helpful Advice. The book bombed but the descriptions of why are fascinating and helped set the stage for Needless Street to explode.Her short stories have appeared in numerous anthologies and have been shortlisted for various prizes. She lives in London and Devon.

Terror Talk - Horror and True Crime Psychology
Favorite Horror Books Read in 2022

Terror Talk - Horror and True Crime Psychology

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 48:31


All horror is psychological. Today we discuss our favorite horror books from 2022 including The Exorcist, Audition, The Snowman, The Jigsaw Man, A Head Full of Ghosts, The Last House on Needless Street, Men Women and Chainsaws, Secrets in the Dark, The Troop, Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of the Dennis Radar, plus our very own trivia game Horror Facts with Cath. Website: https://www.terrortalkpodcast.com Community Membership: https://www.patreon.com/terrortalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrortalkpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkTerror/ Music by Mannequin Uprising --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/terrortalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/terrortalk/support

Talking Scared
119 – Charlotte Northedge & Houses Full of Haunted People

Talking Scared

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 61:48


Are you a city mouse or a country mouse? That's the question at the heart of my conversation with Charlotte Northedge. Her new novel, The People Before argues that though the city may be a hassle, it's a lot less scary than what waits out there in the fields and farmhouses of this pleasant land. Charlotte is very much a city mouse. She's also the Head of Books for The Guardian Newspaper, which makes her superbly well-euipped to talk about fiction in general, and this is an episode that really gets into the Gothic tradition of which The People Before is part. We talk about the unique nature of the female gothic, domestic loads and mortgage terror, the economics of haunted houses, and I stand by my argument that rural axe-murders are fairly rare.Enjoy! The People Before was released on November 10th by HarperCollinsOther books mentioned in this episode include:The House Guests (2021), by Charlotte NorthedgeThe Last House on Needless Street (2021), by Catriona Ward Sundial (2022), by Catriona Ward The Fell (2021), by Sarah MossThe Haunting of Hill House (1959), by Shirley JacksonRebecca (1938), by Daphne Du MaurierThe Turn of the Screw (1898), by Henry James Support Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Look What You Made Me Read
The Last House On Needless Street

Look What You Made Me Read

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 60:06


This week we are discussing The Last House On Needless Street by Catriona Ward! Cat's pick for Spooky month! We hope you enjoy our discussion. We also talk about Cat's continued journey with The Walking Dead as well as her attempt at getting through the interminably long novel It by Stephen King. Feel free to follow and interact with us on our socials. Beware we discuss spoilers! (If you're interested in this weeks podcast book do not listen to this podcast before reading the book!! Spoilers would definitely take the fun out of this book!) IG: @whatyoumademeread Twitter: @mademereadpod Tik Tok: @lookwhatyoumademeread

Lewd Literature
S2 E12: The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward

Lewd Literature

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 71:24


When we say we're shook... WE MEAN SHOOK!! **WE TRULY BELIEVE YOU SHOULD READ THIS BOOK WITHOUT ANY SPOILERS SO IF YOU WANT EXPERIENCE THIS BOOK THEN TURN US OFF AND COME BACK TO LISTEN ONCE YOU'VE FINISHED** This book chewed us up and spit us out!! This was truly an experience and we haven't felt this intense about a book in a long time. Catriona Ward truly made us walk a mile in someone else shows and we are so grateful to experience something like that. This book was haunting, poetic, and a downright masterpiece!!! ARE YOU TURNED ON??? Follow us!! Instagram Twitter Send us an email! lewdliterature@gmail.com Follow Catriona Ward Publisher Twitter Instagram

Adult Book Club
Adult Book Club Episode 34: The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward

Adult Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 111:36


This episode features The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward. Spoilers are between the 51 – 1:35 minute marks. We discuss the characters and curveballs thrown in this book, as well as how we felt it used perspective differently than other books we've read. We hit on all kinds of spoilers and then end with our usual segments and random recommendation. Enjoy!

The Bibliovert Podcast
Interview with Olivie Blake

The Bibliovert Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 53:48


We are so thrilled to share today's Author Interview with everyone. We had the incredible joy of chatting with Olivie Blake the author of The Atlas Six and Alone with You in the Ether. We talk about inspirations for her characters, the Bachelor franchise, and the unique challenges of moving from writing fanfic to traditional publishing. The Atlas Paradox releases on October 25th, 2022 so be sure to get your hands on a copy! Check out Olivie over on her website or on instagram at @OlivieBlake  *Note, we do not discuss spoilers from any of Olivie or Alexene's novels in this episode. Books Olivie has been reading:  Little Eve by Catriona Ward  The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward Sundial by Catriona Ward Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn  Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Bookeaters by Sunyi Dean Rita Woods     If you want to see all things Bibliovert, check us out on instagram @the.bibliovert.podcast, on YouTube, and our Patreon  By joining our Patreon you have access to a discord chat, two exclusive episodes per month, behind the scenes content, and patreon only meet ups! Feel free to contact us at bibliovertpodcast@gmail.com or by mail at The Bibliovert P.O. Box 90863 Nashville, TN 37209

Libro.fm Podcast
Interview with Olivie Blake

Libro.fm Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022


On today's episode we have a conversation with novelist Olivie Blake. She is the author of The Atlas Six, The Atlas Paradox, and many more! We discuss how she pivoted careers, how her book went viral on TikTok, and whats coming up next! READ TRANSCRIPTION. About Olivie Olivie Blake is the pseudonym of Alexene Farol Follmuth, a writer based out of Los Angeles, CA. She is the author of multiple novels, anthologies, graphic novels, and film scripts, including the internationally bestselling THE ATLAS SIX from Tor Books, with forthcoming TV adaptation from Amazon Studios and Brightstar Productions. Olivie's books The Atlas Six The Atlas Paradox Masters of Death One for My Enemy Alone with You in the Ether Other audiobooks mentioned The Secret History by Donna Tartt Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Fault Lines by Emily Itami Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward

Habitación 101
Lecturas veraniegas

Habitación 101

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 25:16


¡Nueva temporada en la Habitación 101! Regreso como se suele hacer el primer día de clase: contando cómo me ha ido el verano. Y, como aquí de lo que se habla es de libros, vamos a repasar cuáles han sido las lecturas que he hecho durante la temporada estival.El caso Alaska Sanders, de Joël Dicker.No está solo, de Sandrone Dazieri.El hacedor de flanes, de Susana de Ory.La paciente silenciosa, de Alex Michaliedes.Elevación, de Stephen King.La vida invisible de Addie LaRue, de Victoria Schwab.Un verdor terrible, de Benjamin Labatut.Supersaurio, de Meryem El Mehdati.Carcoma, de Layla Martínez.Hacia rutas salvajes, de Jon Krakauer.Matadero cinco, de Kurt Vonnegut.Oxford 7, de Pablo Tusset.La casa al final de Needless Street, de Catriona Ward.Guía del club de lectura para matar vampiros, de Grady Hendrix.La chica salvaje, de Delia Owens.Para cualquier duda o comentario, las formas de contactar conmigo son a través de Twitter (@greenpeeptoes) o en el canal de Telegram del programa (t.me/habitacion101)También espero tus comentarios en https://emilcar.fm/habitacion101 donde podrás encontrar los enlaces de este episodio.

Amongthestacks
Things to Come

Amongthestacks

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 23:30


Amanda and Jamie talk about new programs to come and what they're reading. Books discussed include: Local Gone Missing by Fiona BartonThe Wrong Family by Tarryn FisherThe Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele RichardsonThe Last House on Needless Street by Catriona WardThe House of Sale and Sorrows by Erin A. CraigSmall Favors by Erina A. CraigThe Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh.

Terror Talk - Horror and True Crime Psychology

The Burning, Sleepaway Camp, as well as the legend of Cropsey, are staples of the summer camp tropes. Summer Camp (2015), Bloody Bloody Bible Camp, are also discussed. Then we discuss our horror reads including The Last House on Needless Street, and horror TV watches including Stranger Things Season IV, and our horror movie watches including The Black Phone, Crimes of the Future, The Revealer, All About Evil, and the Horror Facts with Cath Trivia Game. Music by Mannequin Uprising Website: https://www.terrortalkpodcast.com Community Membership: https://www.patreon.com/terrortalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrortalkpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkTerror/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/terrortalk/message

This Is Horror Podcast
TIH 444: Catriona Ward on The Last House on Needless Street, The Girl from Rawblood, and Sundial

This Is Horror Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 69:29


In this podcast Catriona Ward talks about The Last House on Needless Street, The Girl from Rawblood, Sundial, and much more. About Catriona Ward Catriona Ward was born in Washington, DC, and grew up in the United States, Kenya, Madagascar, Yemen, and Morocco. She studied English at the University of Oxford, and later, completed a … Continue reading

The Inside Flap
Ep. 170 Cars, Cake & EEGs

The Inside Flap

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 57:11


This week: Dave doesn't get his promised cake, Laura takes Sylvia in for an EEG, and Andrew goes car shopping. Again. Our recommendations are: The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward, A Bond Broken by J.T. Wright, and The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow. Audiobook of the week is … Continue reading Ep. 170 Cars, Cake & EEGs

Red Key Podcast - Libros de Fantasía, Ciencia Ficción y Terror
Club de lectura V – La casa al final de Needless street

Red Key Podcast - Libros de Fantasía, Ciencia Ficción y Terror

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 73:40


El nuevo programa de hoy, el cuadragésimo quinto, trae uno de esos títulos especiales. Una pequeña novela de las que no se olvidas y que, de seguro, no dejan a nadie indiferentes. Nos referimos a La casa al final de Needless street, de Catriona Ward. Club de lectura de Red Key Books En la pasada ... Leer más

You Haven't _______ That?
Episode 153 - The World's End

You Haven't _______ That?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 40:55


Welcome to You Haven't Blanked That! This week we watched The World's End. We talk about this not being our favorite Edgar Wright movie, logic steps, The First Post, Starbucking, the blanks, more time with the characters, no resolution, The Thing, Two James Bonds, not a spy movie, 12 bars of Christmas, Zombie movies on Easter, Framed, KROQ,  Aliens, Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama by Bob Odenkirk, the Last Duel, the Pearl by John Steinbeck, Turning Red, Welcome to Dunder Mifflin, Last House on Needless Street, the Batman, Righteous Gemstones, Avengers Infinity War/Endgame, Jeff Foxworthy the Good Old Days,  Opening theme by the Assassins Closing theme by Lucas Perea  Email: Yhblankthat@gmail.com  Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/youhaventblankedthat/ Instagram: (@yhblankthat)   https://www.amazon.com/You-Havent-Blanked-That/dp/B08JJS7RSK  https://anchor.fm/blanked-that --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blanked-that/message

Top Shelf Librarians
March 2022: Heather's the Star of This One!

Top Shelf Librarians

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 83:44


We can't speak for you, but we can confidently say that March was a weird weird month for the Library Pros™. This month Brittany admits she's micro-dosing meth (Legally!), Matt's side gig is dubious at best, and Reganland Returns. Laurel and Heather get a little too excited about cults, Matt "pauses the stream" to take a leak, and we all agree, we will NOT slander Jimmy Carter on this podcast. Book Mentions: Matt: *crickets* Brittany: Anoka: a Collection of Indigenous Fiction by Shane Hawk, "Soilborne" and "Wounded" The New Voices of Fantasy, edited by Peter S. Beagle and Jacob Weisman, "Left the Century to Sit Unmoved" by Sarah Pinsker and "Wing" by Amal El-Mohtar Laurel: The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward Heather: The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple by Jeff Guinn Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell As ever, thank you to Shane Ivers of Silvermansound.com for the use of VHS Dreams as our intro and outro music.

Partners in Crime
Robert Daws Chunters On

Partners in Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 29:26


Great news everybody - It's time for episode 160 of Partners in Crime with Robert Daws and Adam Croft.   During this episode, we hear all about Adam's wonky settings, Bob struggles to pronounce things and the pair discuss a foot stool.   This is later interrupted by some crime fiction chat during which Bob talks about the potential problems with television and film adaptations, Adam discusses an Irish Times article investigating why there are so many Irish women crime writers and there are a number of book recommendations (see notes below).   Bonus chat this time includes precipitation, Adam's shiny head and the likely upcoming assassination of Bob.    ~ Moriarty ~     RECOMMENDATIONS   The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave https://bit.ly/KoboTLTHTM The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward https://bit.ly/KoboTLHONS Reputation by Sarah Vaughan https://bit.ly/KoboReputation   March's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo is The Last Amen by C.C. Jameson https://bit.ly/TheLastAmen To get this book and a different one every month for FREE, become a patron here: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast Or buy it here   Buy Partners In Crime merchandise here https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592091 Buy a 'Partners In Time' clock by clicking below! https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592683   Don't forget your exclusive Partners in Crime discounts through Kobo. Get 90% off your first purchase using the code CRIME22 at checkout. And you can also get 40% off all books using the code PARTNERS22 when you shop using this link: bit.ly/PartnersKobo If you'd like to support Partners in Crime and get early access to every episode — on video — plus lots of other goodies, head over to patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast   CONTACT US Email: hello@partnersincrime.online Facebook: facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/crimeficpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/crimefictionpodcast/ Website: partnersincrime.online Patreon: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast  

Typical Books: Horror Fiction Booktube Unbound
Typical Books EP238 - Reading Horror • February into March 2022 Fiction Wrapup and To Be Read

Typical Books: Horror Fiction Booktube Unbound

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 10:55


Loads of bridge books that I didn't get to read last month, new horror picks from patron bookworms for this month and next, and two great new releases on the reading pile right now... Hetty by Eddie Generous https://amzn.to/3LdFY0U The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward https://amzn.to/3ISLB2O Such a Pretty Smile by Kristi DeMeester https://amzn.to/3hPtSxv * I forgot I read Cannibal Creator! https://amzn.to/3CpNIJ1 The Patron Pick for February was The Lake of the Dead by André Bjerke https://amzn.to/3hJSsQ7 Behemoth Risen by Eddie Generous https://amzn.to/35Vb1hX A Black and Endless Sky by Matthew Lyons https://amzn.to/3GmzdGo The Sorrows of Young Werther by Goethe https://amzn.to/3rq4RhZ Spontaneous Human Combustion by Richard Thomas https://amzn.to/3opSH6X See more from Luke Ramer https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfW3Ln89AVMmhbhHnQEWDJg ✮✮✮✮✮✮ Welcome to Typical books; horror fiction unbound - I am Lydia Peever, horror author and co-host of the horror film podcast Dead Air and creator of the horror booktube channel Typical Books. If you want more, head over to Patreon for extended and bonus shows! Typical Books is one of the Top 35 Canadian podcasts! Feedspot has a team of over 25 experts whose goal is to discover and rank popular blogs, podcasts, and youtube channels in several niche categories. If you are looking for something new to read, some insight or reviews of horror you have read, or even talk from a writer's perspective, I hope you enjoy this little podcast. Check out the Youtube version by searching Typical Books, or visit me at typicalbooks.com. Music by ænorex ▹ https://aenorex.com music used by permission of the artist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/typicalbooks/message

Books and the City
And Just Like That… We're Back!

Books and the City

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 63:40


SEASON 2, BABYYYY! We are so happy to be back, thanks for bearing with us over our little break and welcome back to season two of Books and the City! We kicking things off today with a chill little catchup session (virtually, because of the snow). And stay tuned, because Libby is announcing the February Patreon book club pick! (Hint: the cover is ~millennial pink~). Then, at long last, the books. Thanks for tuning in, we're excited about all the new content we have coming in season 2! As always, you can grab your BATC merch (including the coveted SWEATSHIRT) here: https://www.booksandthecitypod.com/merch. Browse and shop all the books we've discussed on this episode and past episodes at https://www.bookshop.org/shop/booksandthecity. Subscribe to our newsletter on our website, and send us an email at booksandthecitypod@gmail.com-------------> Becky's pick: Radio Girls by Sarah Jane Stratford (20:47-32:35) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/318234/radio-girls-by-sarah-jane-stratford/ On Becky's TBR: An Honest Lie by Tarryn Fisher Kayla's pick: The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis (32:36-42:33) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/665613/the-magnolia-palace-by-fiona-davis/ On Kayla's TBR: Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon Emily's pick: Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho (42:34-52:14) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652717/fiona-and-jane-by-jean-chen-ho/ On Emily's TBR: Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson Libby's pick: The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward (52:15-1:00:24) https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250812629/the-last-house-on-needless-street On Libby's TBR: Let the Record Show by Sarah Schulman Music by EpidemicSound, logo art by @niczollos, all opinions are our own.

Talk Wordy To Me
Anna Downes author of The Shadow House

Talk Wordy To Me

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 66:41


In this week's episode I speak with author Anna Downes about her debut novel The Safe Place and her latest book The Shadow House. Anna Downes Book Recommendations Matilda by Roald Dahl Good Omens by by Neil Gaiman and Terry PratchettAnne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud MontgomeryBonjour Tristesse by Françoise SaganEat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth GilbertSorrow & Bliss by Meg MasonDaisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Last House on Needless Street by Catriona WardRazorblade Tears by S. A. CosbyApples Never Fall by Liane MoriartyPurchase a copy of Anna's new book The Shadow House. Follow Anna Downes on Instagram @anna_downes_writerFollow Jordanna Levin on Instagram @jordannalevin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BookTok
Cackle - Part 4 (pg. 232 - end!) ft. Rachel Harrison

BookTok

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 51:23


We are done with Cackle!! What a wild ride. One of us was right and one of us was very wrong about this book lol. In the episode, we are joined by the author, Rachel Harrison, to talk about the themes from this book and why she loves the horror genre. Spoilers included!!! Our next book club read is The Perfect Ruin by Shanora Williams. We start reading next week (1/23) and the first episode will come out on January 30th, so pick up your copy from Bookshop.org or your favorite local book store! See you in two weeks, xoxoxo! - Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast --- Other books mentioned in this episode: The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward Death in Her Hands by Ottessa Moshfegh Milk Fed by Melissa Broder Alice: Memoirs of a Barbary Coast Prostitute edited by Ivy Anderson and Devon Angus We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz The Power by Naomi Alderman Carnegie's Maid by Marie Benedict Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

The Story Blender
Catriona Ward

The Story Blender

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 51:13


Catriona Ward was born in Washington, DC, and grew up in the United States, Kenya, Madagascar, Yemen, and Morocco. She studied English at the University of Oxford and later completed a Creative Writing Masters at the University of East Anglia. Ward is a multi-award winning horror writer who won the August Derleth Award for Best Horror Novel for her debut, Rawblood, and again for Little Eve, making her the first woman to win the prize twice. She is also the author of the highly acclaimed novel The Last House on Needless Street, which was a runaway international bestseller and is currently in development for film. In addition, her short stories have appeared in numerous anthologies. She lives in London and Devon. 

Staring Into the Abyss: A Podcast

The Abyss returns for 2022! Join us for our first new episode of the year as we talk about Dexter: New Blood, Eric Raglin's ANTIFA SPLATTERPUNK anthology, and the latest volume of Vasterian.  Then, we take a look back at our favorite books and films of 2021, including Guillermo del Toro's Nightmare Alley, Zack Snyder's Justice League and The Suicide Squad, Psycho Goreman, The Last House on Needless Street, Razorblade Tears, The Book of Accidents, and Stephen Mack Jones' August Snow series. Follow Staring Into The Abyss on Twitter: @intostaring

The Final Girls
BLOODY BOOK CLUB • Interview with author Catriona Ward (The Last House on Needless Street)

The Final Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 59:29


A bonus episode interview with the author of The Last House on Needless Street, Catriona Ward. Praised by Stephen King, her latest novel has been called the Gothic Masterpiece of 2021. This is the story of a murderer. A stolen child. Revenge. This is the story of Ted, who lives with his daughter Lauren and his cat Olivia in an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street.We discuss Catriona's love of horror, the process of writing horror, serial killers and their pets, Stephen King's endorsement of her book, the gothic novel and what it takes to write from the POV of a cat. There will be spoilers for the book in the second part of the interview but these are clearly signalled. The House on Needless Street is out now in the UK.

The Laydown
65: Hillary's Last Episode!

The Laydown

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 87:42


Hillary is retiring, so join us as we reminisce and chat for her final episode! She passes the Book Club mantle to Jo, and we also talk about what we've been reading recently and go on several tangents, and it's a great time. Enjoy! Books Mentioned During This Episode Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/ryan-elizabeth-clark The Broken Tower by Kelly Braffet (audiobook) The Unwilling (audiobook) The Push by Ashley Audrain (audiobook) Darling Girl by Liz Michalski (audiobook) The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward (audiobook) Sundial (audiobook) The Every by Dave Eggers (audiobook) The Sentence by Louise Erdrich (audiobook) Jo, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/jo Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz (audiobook) The White Album by Joan Didion  Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall (audiobook) Husband Material  Something Fabulous  Devolution by Max Brooks (audiobook) World War Z (audiobook) Hillary, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/hillary The Gilded Page by Mary Wellesley Twelve Caesars by Mary Beard (audiobook) Book Clubs The Hollow Land by Jane Gardam (audiobook) Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders (audiobook) Exit West by Mohsin Hamid (audiobook) The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde (audiobook) Dark Archives by Megan Rosenbloom (audiobook) Gibson's Book Club January 3rd, 2022: Culture Warlords by Tal Lavin February 7th, 2022: Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu March 7th, 2022: Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby April 4th, 2022: These Fevered Days by Martha Ackman May 2nd, 2022: Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour June 6th, 2022: Double Whammy by Carl Hiaasen July 11th, 2022: The Mysteries by Marisa Silver August 1st, 2022: Pickapalooza! Come help us choose next year's book club picks! OTHER LINKS Shop The Laydown Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform) Use the code LAYDOWN for 3 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Talking Scared
72 – State of the Horror Nation II, with Emily Hughes and Sadie Hartmann

Talking Scared

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 113:51


Well, we made it to the end of this nightmare of a year. And though there has been plenty of horrific stuff along the way – war, plague, corruption … literal armed insurrection, at least the fictional horror has been fun. To commemorate a special year in horror, I'm getting the band back together. Sadie  Hartmann, AKA Mother Horror, and Emily Hughes of Tor Nightfire (and various other parishes) join me to talk about the stuff they have loved from the second half** of 2021. **if you missed our coverage of Jan-June, you can find it in episode 46.We pick the books that really stood out for us, plus many more that we enjoyed. We discuss the TV and movies that have shaken and stirred us since July, and we look ahead to the bright (dead)lights of horror to come in the New Year. We also pick apart some thorny issues plaguing the genre, like the ridiculousness of rating books by stars, and my own irritation at everything being compared to Get Out.Each of the books we mention is listed below, including an episode number if it has been previously featured on Talking Scared. Don't look at that yet though; it'll spoil the surprise.Enjoy, and well done for getting through the year. Books pickedMy Heart is a Chainsaw (2021), by Stephen Graham Jones **ep 54Revelator (2021), by Daryl Gregory When Things Get Dark: Stories Inspired by Shirley Jackson (2021), ed. by Ellen Datlow **ep 66Cackle (2021), by Rachel Harrison When the Reckoning Comes (2021), by Latanya McQueenThe Spirit Engineer (2021), by A.J West **ep 71Come With Me (2021), by Ronald Malfi **ep 49The Deer Kings (2021), by Wendy N. Wagner **ep 69Chasing the Boogeyman (2021), by Richard Chizmar **ep 52Coming soonManhunt (Feb 2022), by Gretchen Felker-MartinSuch a Pretty Smile (Jan 2022), by Krist DeMeesterAll the White Spaces (Jan 2022), by Ally WilkesOther books mentionedReprieve (2021), by James Han Mattson Lunar Park (2005), by Bret Easton EllisA Touch of Jen (2021), by Beth MorganFlowers for the Sea (2021) , by Zin E. RocklynNightbitch (2021), by Rachel YoderThe Last House on Needless Street (2021), by Catriona Ward **ep30Certain Dark Things (2021), by Silvia Moreno GarciaNothing But Blackened Teeth (2021), by Cassandra Khaw **ep 61The Death of Jane Lawrence (2021), by Caitlin Starling **ep 60Queen of the Cicadas (2021), by V. Castro ** ep 42The Book of Accidents (2021), by Chuck Wendig **ep 48Rovers (2021), by Richard LangeThe Turnout (2021), by Megan AbbottComfort Me with Apples (2021), by Catherynne M. Valente ** ep 62The Glassy Burning Floor of Hell (2021), by Brian Evenson **ep 51Support Talking Scared on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TalkingScaredPod Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, and TikTok Or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com  Download Novellic on Google Play or Apple Store.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingscaredpod)

The Ghost Story Book Club
'The Monkey's Paw' by W.W. Jacobs: with Catriona Ward

The Ghost Story Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 72:57


Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 12 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Catriona Ward as we discuss 'The Monkey's Paw' by W.W. Jacobs.  Catriona Ward is a novelist. She was born in Washington, DC and grew up in the United States, Kenya, Madagascar, Yemen, and Morocco. She read English at St Edmund Hall, Oxford and is a graduate of the Creative Writing MA at the University of East Anglia. Her most recent novel, The Last House on Needless Street is published by Viper (Serpents Tail) and Tor Nightfire. Catriona's second novel Little Eve won the 2019 Shirley Jackson Award, the August Derleth Prize at the British Fantasy Awards and was a Guardian best book of 2018. Her debut Rawblood also won the 2016 August Derleth, making her the only woman to have won the prize twice. Catriona's forthcoming novel, Sundial, is due for release in March 2022. She lives in London and Devon. Follow Catriona on Twitter @Catrionaward  SUPPORT ME ON PATREON www.patreon.com/adamzrobinson A CHRISTMAS CAROL TOUR DATES: www.thebookofdarknessandlight.com/dates Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/GhostClubPod Do you have any suggestions of stories we should cover? Email: theghoststorybookclub@gmail.com The Book of Darkness & Light Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TheBookofDarknessAndLight

Well-Read
Well-Read Episode #97 - Our Favorite Books of 2021

Well-Read

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 78:32


Our favorite episode of the year, full of our favorite books of the year. Happy Holidays from your friends at Well-Read! Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Ann's picks: The Chicken Sisters by KJ Dell'Antonia (buy from Bookshop) The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod (buy from Bookshop) This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno (buy from Bookshop) Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr (buy from Bookshop) A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes (buy from Bookshop) Horseman by Christina Henry (buy from Bookshop) - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving (buy from Bookshop) The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton (buy from Bookshop) Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz (buy from Bookshop) - Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz (buy from Bookshop) Mrs. March by Virginia Feito (buy from Bookshop) - Patricia Highsmith books Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley (buy from Bookshop) - Reese's Book Club Halle's picks: The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson (buy from Bookshop) Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny (buy from Bookshop) Arsenic & Adobo by Mia P. Manansala (buy from Bookshop) - Tana French books - Louise Penny books Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake by Alexis Hall (buy from Bookshop) - The Great British Baking Show (TV) - The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun (buy from Bookshop) - Battle Royal by Lucy Parker (buy from Bookshop) - One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London (buy from Bookshop) The Push by Ashley Audrain (buy from Bookshop) - Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn (buy from Bookshop) - Take It Back by Kia Abdullah (buy from Bookshop) The Rose Code by Kate Quinn (buy from Bookshop) - Code Name Hélène by Ariel Lawhon (buy from Bookshop) The Guncle by Steven Rowley (buy from Bookshop) - The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (buy from Bookshop) The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris (buy from Bookshop) Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason (buy from Bookshop) - Fleabag (TV) - Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman (buy from Bookshop) The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller (buy from Bookshop) What We're Reading This Week: Ann: Who Is Maud Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews (buy from Bookshop) - Elena Ferrante books - The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith (buy from Bookshop) Halle: The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward (buy from Bookshop)

Staring Into the Abyss: A Podcast
Ad Majorem Satanae Gloriam

Staring Into the Abyss: A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 73:16


This week in the Abyss, we're talking about the Dash Cam movie confusion, The Bad Book anthology edited by John F.D. Taff, Almost Ruth by Tyler Jones, more thoughts on Catriona Ward's The Last House on Needless Street and Marvel's Shang-Chi, and Sisters of Manchester by Selene Kapsaski and Jeff O'Brien. Then, all hell breaks loose as we discuss Damascus Mincemeyer's historical horror story, "Ad Majorem Satanae Gloriam," from his collection, Where the Last Light Dies. (Recorded Nov. 14, 2021) Follow Staring Into The Abyss on Twitter: @intostaring  

Genre Junkies | Book Reviews
119 | Horror | “The Last House on Needless Street” by Catriona Ward

Genre Junkies | Book Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 49:49


Sandra's b-day episode! A spoiler free 1st half of the thrilling, chilling and heart pounding “Last House on Needless Street”

Promptly Written
Episode 42 - Silent Night, Unholy Night

Promptly Written

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 73:00


Show NotesPromptly Written: Volume 2Villains (The Reeve Book 2) by Ian LewisPower in the Hands of One TrailerThe Christmas Train (2017) | IMDb.comPrisoners (2013) | IMDb.comBurl Ives - Have a Holly Jolly ChristmasJohnny Mathis - Sleigh RideUnholy Night by Seth Grahame-Smith33 A.D. by David McAfeeGoodfellas (1990) | IMDb.comBabel (4 Book Series) by Josiah BancroftThe Last House on Needless Street by Catriona WardPromptly Written Facebook Group@pwrittenpod on TwitterPromptly Written PodcastIan LewisIanLewisFiction on Instagram@mattsugerik on Twitter

Reading Glasses
Ep 232 - Pulling Books Out of a Hat - What Makes a Good Book Event

Reading Glasses

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 38:45


Brea and Mallory discuss what makes a good bookish event, recommend puzzle novels and talk about playlists for books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -BetterHelpwww.betterhelp.com/GLASSESSoylentwww.soylent.com/GLASSESCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmGirly Drinks Events!Virtual with the Detroit Books and Authors SocietySF Library Event 12/14 Books Mentioned - Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka AokiThe Removed by Brandon HobsonSleeping Giants by Sylvain NeuvelWorld War Z by Max BrooksThe Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward 

The Laydown
62: Preorders!

The Laydown

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 88:33


Ryan, Hillary, and Jo have a lot of feelings about some books coming out in the next several months, and they want you to place preorders for them, because preorders are GREAT. Books Mentioned During This Episode Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/ryan-elizabeth-clark Little Pieces of Hope: Happy-Making Things in a Difficult World by Todd Doughty (audiobook) (interview) I Don't Want to Read This Book by Max Greenfield (audiobook) The Book With No Pictures by BJ Novak (audiobook) The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec (audiobook) Circe by Madeline Miller (audiobook) Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman (audiobook) A House at the Bottom a Lake by Josh Malerman (audiobook) Bird Box (audiobook) Pearl (audiobook) Goblin (audiobook) The Every by Dave Eggers (audiobook) The Circle (audiobook) Sundial by Catriona Ward (March 2022) (audiobook) The Last House on Needless Street (audiobook) A Portrait of Walt Disney World: 50 Years of the Most Magical Place on Earth by Kevin Kern, Tim O'Day, Steven Vagnini, Fabiola Garza Jo, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/jo The Lost Girls by Sonia Hartl (audiobook) House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland (audiobook) Hillary, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/hillary Still Life by Sarah Winman (audiobook) Tin Man (audiobook) Bring the War Home by Kathleen Belew (audiobook) White Hot Hate by Dick Lehr (audiobook)  The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails by David Wondrich, Noah Rothbaum Preorders Darling Girl by Liz Michalski (May 2022) (audiobook) An Unkindness of Magicians by Kat Howard (audiobook) To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara (January 2022) (audiobook)A Little Life All of You Every Single One by Beatrice Hitchman (January 2022) (audiobook) Siren Queen by Nghi Vo (May 2022) (audiobook) The Chosen and the Beautiful (audiobook) Spear by Nicola Griffith (April 2022) (audiobook) I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston (May 2022) (audiobook) One Last Stop (audiobook) Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz (January 2022) (audiobook) Book of Night by Holly Black (May 2022) (audiobook) How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix (July 2022) (audiobook) Horrorstor (audiobook) My Best Friend's Exorcism (audiobook) The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires (audiobook) Paperbacks from Hell (audiobook) The Final Girl Support Group (audiobook) Maddie and Mabel by Kari Allen (March 2022) Sharpe's Assassin by Bernard Cornwell (December 2021) (audiobook) Violeta by Isabelle Allende (January 2022) (audiobook) Something to Hide by Elizabeth George (January 2022) (audiobook) Goliath by Tochi Onyebuchi (January 2022) (audiobook) Riot Baby (audiobook) From Bad to Cursed by Lana Harper (May 2022) (audiobook) Payback's a Witch (audiobook) OTHER LINKS Shop The Laydown Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform) Use the code LAYDOWN for 3 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Speaking LITerally
Speaking LITerally #007: Author Jessika Grewe Glover

Speaking LITerally

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 72:35


Holly and Liz have a lot to talk about this week! They discuss the increase of minority characters in children's books, the Kindle Vella, and the winner of the Booker Prize. Have you read The Last House on Needless Street? Well, the pair spend some time sharing why this was a five star book and a must read.The highlight of this episode is the fun author interview with Jessika Grewe Glover to discuss her debut novel, Another Beast's Skin. There may be a slight disagreement regarding College Football, but you'll have to listen to know for sure.The Book Buddies will be back with their Year in Review episode on December 20!About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Page One - The Writer's Podcast
Ep. 90 - Catriona Ward

Page One - The Writer's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 67:13


Catriona Ward won the August Derleth Award for Best Horror Novel for her debut, Rawblood, and again for Little Eve, making her the first woman to win the prize twice. Little Eve, which also won the Shirley Jackson Award for Best Novel, will soon be republished. Her latest novel, The Last House on Needless Street, has received rave reviews and became an instant bestseller.We loved chatting with Catriona and hearing about how she tackles writing about the horror in her novels (clue: make sure you have some time to do other things as well!) We also hear about the long seven year journey to get her first novel published, and how that process contrasts with her writing approach now. There's also time to chat briefly about the upcoming film adaptation of The Last House on Needless Street!Links:Buy Catriona's books now!The Page One Podcast is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. Learn more and order yours now: https://www.writegear.co.uk/page-oneFollow us on Twitter: @write_gearFollow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WriteGearUK/Follow us on Instagram: write_gear_uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Best Book Club with Shanna and Jen
What We're Reading and Other Stuff 11/17/21

Best Book Club with Shanna and Jen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 22:33


Join us this week to find out what we're reading and...some other stuff!Books Mentioned in the EpisodeArtemis by Andy WeirdThe Girl from Rawblood by Catriona WardThe Last House on Needless Street by Catriona WardThe People We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryWish You Were Here by Jodi PicoultFind Us!Patreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

普通读者
Ep 36. 十月的已读推荐:恐怖小说、悲伤、成长和Rice Bucket

普通读者

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 55:08


又到了每月的固定节目——月总结。这一期我们聊了聊10月读了什么值得聊一句的书,其中有一些非常适合在深秋阅读的书籍。 时间节点: 00:32 Revenge: Eleven Dark Tales, by Yoko Ogawa, Stephen Snyder (Translator) 04:32 The Birds, by Daphne Du Maurier 10:39 The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers: And Other Gruesome Tales, by Jen Campbell 提到:The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night, by Jen Campbell (中文译本《世界诞生于午夜》,王晨颖 译) 17:37 The Dumb House, by John Burnside 提到:书/电影《香水》 22:59 The Last House on Needless Street, by Catriona Ward 25:44 「おばちゃんたちのいるところ」, 松田青子 英译本:Where the Wild Ladies Are, Aoko Matsuda, Polly Barton (Translator) 提到:Fifty Sounds, by Polly Barton 31:38 Constellations, by Sinéad Gleeson 34:29 Notes on Grief, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 36:10 Inseparable, by Simone de Beauvoir(西蒙娜·德·波伏娃) 39:49 A Psalm for the Wild-Built, by Becky Chambers 44:36 She Who Became the Sun, by Shelley Parker-Chan 提到的: 47:44 Jade Dragon Mountain (Li Du #1), by Elsa Hart 中译本 《玉龙雪山》,埃尔莎·哈特,王晓东(译) 50:01 漫画《王者天下》,原泰久茹茂華(译) 52:09 《秋园》,杨本芬 Whereabouts, by Jhumpa Lahiri In Other Words, by Jhumpa Lahiri, Ann Goldstein (Translator) 52:44 11、12月经典共读书目Orlando, by Virginia Woolf, 中译本《弗吉尼亚·伍尔夫》 欢迎大家告诉我们你们十月读了些什么书?有没有好看的恐怖小说、惊悚小说、哥特小说的推荐呢? --------------------- 收听和订阅渠道: 墙内:小宇宙App,喜马拉雅,网易云“普通-读者” 墙外: Apple Podcast, Anchor,Spotify,Pocket Casts,Google Podcast,Breaker, Radiopublic 电邮:commonreader@protonmail.com 微博: 普通读者播客 三位主播的小红书: 徐慢懒:638510715 H:1895038519 堂本:1895329519 欢迎关注播客豆瓣: https://www.douban.com/people/commonreaders/ 片头音乐credit: Flipper's Guitar - 恋とマシンガン- Young, Alive, in Love - 片尾音乐credit:John Bartman - Happy African Village (Music from Pixabay)

Staring Into the Abyss: A Podcast

This week in the Abyss, we're discussing Greater Ventriloquist Jon Padgett's recently published short story, "Flight 389," from Nightmare Magazine Issue 109, and its larger connections to Padgett's work, particularly "20 Simple Steps to Ventriloquism." Before we get into all, though, we talk a bit about Catriona Ward's Last House on Needless Street, The Ghosts of Who You Were by Christopher Golden, Joseph Fink's middle grade horror book, The Halloween Moon, Dune, the Shudder Exclusive V/H/S/94, and the debut issue of the ComiXology Original We Have Demons by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo. (Recorded Oct. 10, 2021) Follow Staring Into The Abyss on Twitter: @intostaring Read or listen to "Flight 389" online at Nightmare Magazine: https://www.nightmare-magazine.com/fiction/flight-389/

Richard and Judy Book Club Podcast - exclusive to WHSmith

The Last House on Needless Street is the final book in Richard and Judy's Autumn Book Club collection. It's the story of a murderer, a stolen child, and revenge. An unspeakable truth binds the family that live in the last house on Needless Street, but a new neighbour is intent on uncovering the truth. Award-winning author Catriona Ward joins Richard and Judy to discuss why she feels the horror genre historically has a problematic relationship with mental health, and why you actually have to be incredibly empathetic to write a good horror book. Plus, she explains the hugely important and clever function Dissociative Identity Disorder serves in people's lives as a protection mechanism from trauma and abuse. Simply head online to whsmith.co.uk to browse the Autumn Book Club collection, and use the code BOOKCLUB10 for a 10% discount.  

I Like to Read
Nine Lives, Needless Street, and White Smoke

I Like to Read

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 16:27


Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQX-nWBQWKL3lnx52f3AuCwBOOKS MENTIONED:“Dare to Know” by James Kennedyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57068380-dare-to-know?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=XhnX7Sf5d7&rank=1“The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano” by Donna Freitashttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54719851-the-nine-lives-of-rose-napolitano?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=CCqIv17lLQ&rank=1“White Smoke” by Tiffany D. Jacksonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56304423-white-smoke?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=jgAZb7m9O3&rank=1“Beautiful World, Where Are You” by Sally Rooneyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56597885-beautiful-world-where-are-you?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=tadogQvFH0&rank=1“The Last House on Needless Street” by Catriona Wardhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54621094-the-last-house-on-needless-street?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=98DUGkgVWs&rank=2FOLLOW ME ON…GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/58041478-iliketoreadpodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iliketoreadpod/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/rpolansky77FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/iliketoreadpodMEDIA MAVEN BLOG: https://rpolansky77.wixsite.com/website

Reading Glasses
Ep 227 - Horny Werewolves and Candlesticks in Books - Halloween 2021 with Maggie Tokuda-Hall

Reading Glasses

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 55:29


Brea and Mallory talk about werewolf books for Halloween! And interview SQUAD author Maggie Tokuda-Hall! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -SoylentCode:GLASSESDipsea Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmReading Glasses ReadathonSunday 11/149-5pm PTGirly Drinks Virtual LaunchLibrary ExtensionMaggie Tokuda-HallSpooky Bookmarks Books Mentioned - The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona WardWhite Smoke by Tiffany D JacksonSoulless by Gail CarrigerThe Last Werewolf by Glen DuncanNo Gods, No Monsters by Cadwell TurnbullThe Devourers by Indra DasEmpire of Wild by Cherie DimalineMongrels by Stephen Graham JonesFables by Bill WillinghamLycanthropy and Other Illnesses by Kristen O'NealLight from Uncommon Stars by Ryka AokiJade Legacy by Fonda LeeFledgling by Octavia ButlerThe Twisted Ones by T. KingfisherThe Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham JonesThe Changeling by Victor LaValleDevolution by Max BrooksMexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno GarciaPlain Bad Heroines by emily m. danforthThe Other Merlin by Robin Schneider 

Write Now with Scrivener
Episode 6: Elizabeth Haynes, Thriller Author

Write Now with Scrivener

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 28:55


Having worked as a police intelligence analyst in the UK, Elizabeth Haynes knows a lot about crime. She has written a half dozen novels, all of which she started during NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). Show notes: Elizabeth Haynes (http://www.elizabeth-haynes.com) You, Me & the Sea (https://myriadeditions.com/books/you-me-and-the-sea/) Lost Lives, Lisa Cutts (https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Lost-Lives/Lisa-Cutts/9781471168291) NaNoWriMo (https://nanowrimo.org) The Last House on Needless Street, Catriona Ward (https://serpentstail.com/work/the-last-house-on-needless-street/) The Lamplighters, Emma Stonex (https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/emma-stonex/the-lamplighters/9781529047318) Learn more about Scrivener (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview), and check out the ebook Take Control of Scrivener (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/store). If you like the podcast, please follow it in Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/write-now-with-scrivener/id1568550068) or your favorite podcast app. Leave a rating or review, and tell your friends. And check out past episodes of Write Now with Scrivener (https://podcast.scrivenerapp.com).

Proper Villains
S1 E10 - The Witches of New York & American Sherlock

Proper Villains

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 19:27


The Witching Hour has arrived, this week on the podcast, Robin and Caitlyn discuss the Witches of New York by Ami McKay and American Sherlock by Kate Winkler Dawson. As always, we include links to Bookshop.org but many of these titles may be available at your local library as well. Books & podcasts mentioned in this episode The Witches of New York by Ami McKay Half Spent Was the Night by Ami McKay American Sherlock by Kate Winkler Dawson Cackle by Rachel Harrison The Return by Rachel Harrison The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward Tenfold More Wicked Podcast

The Book Coven
EP 98 - The Last House on Needless Street

The Book Coven

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 50:41


It's new episode day! This book brought a lot of questions to the table. It's new, it's eerie, and you can throw everything you think you know about it out the window. Give it a read, then come hear our thoughts, it gets juicy! Paired with a peppermint hot cocoa of course!

A Galaxy Not So Far Away
Episode 33: 2021 Horror Picks

A Galaxy Not So Far Away

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 65:07


It's spooky month, which means we've finally dug up our favorite resident vampire, bookseller Rob, for an episode celebrating 2021 Horror releases! Be sure to check the episode description for recommendations from the bookseller hivemind.   Our Horror Recs for 2021: The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix  The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig  Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon  Slewfoot by Brom  Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia  Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo  Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff  My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones  The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward  Rovers by Richard Lange  Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay  The Deep by Alma Katsu The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones  Goblin by Josh Malerman   Also discussed: Stephen Graham Jones' Let's All Be Final Girls   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 mystgalaxypod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook,  YouTube, and TikTok!  And support the store by ordering books at mystgalaxy.com!

Professional Book Nerds
Spooky season book & tea pairings

Professional Book Nerds

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 19:27


Our friends at Plum Deluxe have a new line of Autumn Tea Blends out and for today's episode, Jill is doing some tea and book pairings! Visit https://plumdeluxe.com/pbn and use the promo code PBNFALL to get 10% off your tea order. Books mentioned in today's episode: The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig -- Blood Orange Reflection Tea Nothing but Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw -- Spicy Caramel Apple Herbal Tea Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo -- Pineapple Sage Tea A Touch of Jen by Beth Morgan -- Chocolate Caramel Macademia Nut Herbal Dessert Tea The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward -- Maple Ginger Butterscotch Black Tea A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson -- Pumpkin Spice Tea The Burning Girls by CJ Tudor -- Decaf Black Toasted Marshallow Blend Tea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Books and Bites
A Non-Human Perspective: Books and Bites Podcast, Ep. 58

Books and Bites

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 30:00


Book NotesMichael recommends: The Lesser Dead by Christopher Buehlman The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward Adam recommends: Dragon Goes House Hunting, written by Kawo Tankui and art by Coco AyaCarrie recommends: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro Bite Notes Saddle up to the bar with a Vampire's Kiss Martini while vampire Joey Peacock regales you with his tales.  Pair Dragon Goes House Hunting with a hot bowl of Arkhan the Cruel's Flame-Roasted Halfling Chili from Heroes' Feast: The Official D&D Cookbook. In The Little Library Cookbook: 100 Recipes from Your Favorite Stories, Kate Young suggests Potato & Leek Soup with Rye Bread as the perfect meal to comfort you when reading The Book Thief.

Book Squad Goals
BSG #59: A Fun Guy / Sorrowland with Leah Rachel von Essen / Interview with Catriona Ward

Book Squad Goals

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 130:44


Come into the woods with the Book Squad and special guest Leah Rachel von Essen to discuss Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon. We talk about the book's pacing, Vern's characterization, gender identity and sexuality, the mistreatment of Black people by white America, and of course, mushrooms. Next, Emily interviews Catriona Ward, author of the novel The Last House on Needless Street. You don't want to miss this fun interview! After that, we dig into some listener feedback on Klara and the Sun, Harrow the Ninth (the sequel to Gideon the Ninth), and The Final Girl Support Group. Join us and Tirzah Price for our next Othersode on the Hulu series Nine Perfect Strangers, based on the novel by Liane Moriarty, on October 18th. Read along for our next Bookpisode on November 1 when we discuss Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters. Send feedback to thesquad@booksquad.com or DM us on Instagram!TOC:30–Welcome, Leah! Spoiler warning and intro q10:55–Book intro12:00–How the book is divided into sections27:37–Cult stuff37:22–Stolen land, Indigenous presence 50:27–The body55:50–Gender identity 1:10:19–Ratings!1:19:52–Interview with Catriona Ward1:56:12–feedback2:05:26–what's on the blog? What's up next?Find Leah at: https://whilereadingandwalking.comLinks:https://whilereadingandwalking.com/post/650390706536448000/river-solomon-talks-sorrowland-with-sarah-gailey

3 Book Girls
EPISODE 264 56 DAYS BOOK OF ACCIDENTS HEAD FULL OF GHOSTS ON NEEDLESS STREET

3 Book Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 59:25


All the Books!
E330: New Releases and More for September 28, 2021

All the Books!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 48:48


This week, Liberty and Patricia discuss Cloud Cuckoo Land, Light from Uncommon Stars, The Matzah Ball, and more great books. Pick up an All the Books! shirt, sticker, and more right here. Follow All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify 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. BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr Feeding the Soul (Because It's My Business): Finding Our Way to Joy, Love, and Freedom by Tabitha Brown The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change by Michelle MiJung Kim Please Don't Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes: Essays by Phoebe Robinson Stray Dogs by Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner with Brad Simpson, Tone Rodriguez, Lauren Perry, Lauren Herda, and Gabriela Downie Garlic and the Vampire by Bree Paulsen  Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki WHAT WE'RE READING: Read This to Get Smarter: about Race, Class, Gender, Disability, and More by Blair Imani Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography by Laurie Woolever Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies by Misha Popp Brimstone (Agent Pendergast Series, 5) by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child MORE BOOKS OUT THIS WEEK: Whitesands: A John Dark Case by Johann Thorsson  Things Are Against Us by Lucy Ellmann A Calling for Charlie Barnes by Joshua Ferris Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray Stones: Poems by Kevin Young Call Me Esteban by Lejla Kalamujic, Jennifer Zoble (translator) Last Seen Alone by Laura Griffin  For All Time by Shanna Miles The Last Graduate (The Scholomance #2) by Naomi Novik  A Single Rose by Muriel Barbery, Alison Anderson (translator) We Know You Remember (The High Coast Series Book 1) by Tove Alsterdal  China Unbound: A New World Disorder by Joanna Chiu Bessie Smith: A Poet's Biography of a Blues Legend by Jackie Kay Out of the Sun: On Race and Storytelling by Esi Edugyan Drawn That Way by Elissa Sussman and Arielle Jovellanos Bend in the Road by Sara Biren  The Morning Star by Karl Ove Knausgaard, Martin Aitken (translator)  Before We Disappear by Shaun David Hutchinson Life is Simple: How Occam's Razor Set Science Free and Shapes the Universe by Johnjoe McFadden Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth by Wole Soyinka The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem by Jack Mitchell Unrequited Infatuations: A Memoir by Stevie Van Zandt Glory in the Margins: Sunday Poems by Nikki Grimes  The Best American Poetry 2021 edited by Tracy K. Smith and David Lehman Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change by Thor Hanson The Annual Migration of Clouds by Premee Mohamed Dark Rise (Dark Rise #1) by C.S. Pacat  Silent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse by Dave Goulson The Man Who Died Twice: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery by Richard Osman Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters by Steven Pinker  The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo and Sophie Blackall  Fire and Ice: The Volcanoes of the Solar System by Natalie Starkey The Woman at the Front by Lecia Cornwall Steelstriker (Skyhunter Duology) by Marie Lu   Love and Other Thought Experiments by Sophie Ward  Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber  The Seven Visitations of Sydney Burgess by Andy Marino The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities: New Stories About Mythic Heroes by Rick Riordan Guardians of the Trees: A Journey of Hope Through Healing the Planet by Kinari Webb The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo Believing: Our Thirty-Year Journey to End Gender Violence by Anita Hill Voices from the Pandemic: Americans Tell Their Stories of Crisis, Courage and Resilience by Eli Saslow Runaways: A Writer's Dilemma by Michael Seidlinger The Ex Hex by Erin Sterlin The Rodent Not Taken by Jennifer McCartney Personal Effects: What Recovering the Dead Teaches Me About Caring for the Living by Robert A. Jensen The Matter of Black Lives: Writing from The New Yorker by Jelani Cobb and David Remnick The Sweetest Remedy by Jane Igharo The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth by Kristin Henning  House of Glass Hearts by Leila Siddiqui See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Scared
57 – Tina Baker and the Working-Class Chips on Our Shoulders

Talking Scared

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 78:30


Oh eck! This week I get very northern and my working class roots come to the fore.It's all my guest's fault. Tina Baker, the author of Call Me Mummy, is an infectious presence. My typical transatlantic restraint falls away and I follow Tina down endless rabbit-holes – her time as a TV presenter, her childhood mishaps, her cats!Thankfully, her book is fantastic, and gives us something to focus on at least a little.Call Me Mummy is a dark psychological tale of stolen children, toxic media, mental illness and class warfare. That's a lot to fit into one book but, as you'll hear, I think Tina pulls it off with aplomb, and delightful black humour. A warning, this episode does feature discussion of infertility and miscarriage. Tina, of course, delivers her own personal experiences with typical good humour, but it is worth mentioning. We also talk about ideals of parenthood, social media trolls, alcoholism, welsh nuns, babies with horns, and the particular British disdain for the middle classEnjoy!Call Me Mummy was published in paperback on 2nd September by ViperOther books mentioned in this episode include:The Last House on Needless Street (2021), by Catriona WardShuggie Bain (2020), by Douglas StuartSupport the show on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TalkingScaredPodCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com.Download Novellic on Google Play or Apple Store.

Dead Headspace
114 - Catriona Ward

Dead Headspace

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 97:45


Catriona Ward is an American author. Her latest book is The Last House on Needless Street.            

Book Squad Goals
Othersode #58: Courteney Cox's Bangs / Scream with Grady Hendrix

Book Squad Goals

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 99:10


Grady Hendrix returns to the podcast to talk about the Scream franchise and his new novel, The Final Girl Support Group! We talk about our favorite final girls (and how Sidney stacks up), how Scream revolutionized the slasher genre in the 1990s, how the sequels compare to each other, and why Gale's hair goes rogue in 2 and 3. Plus, Grady shares a SUPER FUN FACT about Scream 2 that blows all of our minds. Then we ask Grady about The Final Girl Support Group and learn how the book came to be and what he has coming up in the future! Read along with us for our next Bookpisode on Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon, featuring special guest Leah Rachel von Essen, and stick around for an interview with Catriona Ward, author of The Last House on Needless Street. Catch up on Nine Perfect Strangers on Hulu for our next Othersode on October 11th!:30–Welcome Grady Hendrix! And icebreaker q12:41–Scream intro and discussion of what holds up and what doesn't 27:40–style and hair 33:55–is it horror or mystery? 48:00–Let's talk about the cold opens 52:36–Scream 557:11–rankings1:12:12–Final Girl Support Group1:37:00–What's up next?Links: https://screenrant.com/scream-movie-aged-poorly-timeless/http://www.gradyhendrix.com

The Ohioan
A closer look at "The Last House on Needless Street"

The Ohioan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 10:21


Paul Yanchek takes a closer look at "The Last House on Needless Street." Subscribe now Thanks for listening to the podcast. Help us out by sharing the episode, subscribing to the podcast, supporting our sponsors and joining our listener support program. You can also leave a voice mail for our show here. Check out previous shows and enter to win contests. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chris-pugh6/message

Book Squad Goals
BSG #58: Artificial Friends / Klara and the Sun with Wizzy, AKA SailorMoonWisdom

Book Squad Goals

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 84:26


Call up your Artificial Friend—it's time to talk about "Klara and the Sun" by Kazuo Ishiguro. Special guest “Wizzy” of @sailormoonwisdom joins us to discuss the meaning of Klara's relationship with the sun, why “simple” doesn't mean “not complex,” whether or not humans are special, and Rick and Josie's love for one another. Then we catch up with what's on the blog, including more book, podcast, and television reviews. Tune in on September 20th for our chat with Grady Hendrix about the Scream series and his new novel, "The Final Girl Support Group." Join us for our next #Bookpisode on "Sorrowland" by Rivers Solomon, featuring special guest Leah Rachel von Essen, and stick around for an interview with Catriona Ward, author of "The Last House on Needless Street!" TOC: :30–Welcome, @sailormoonwisdom! And icebreaker 14:06–Book summary18:05–What do we think of the sun's role considering its potential connection to religion?31:44–Is this book too simplistic?41:16–Think of the children!49:22–Josie and Rick55:10–Klara and the trash 1:03:33–Ratings!1:11:55–What's on the blog? What's up next?

Talking Scared
46 – The State of the Horror Nation, with Sadie Hartmann and Emily Hughes

Talking Scared

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 111:51


This week we're doing something different. No author and no single book. Instead it's a roundtable discussion, with Sadie Hartmann (AKA Mother Horror) and Emily Hughes, the genius loci behind Tor Nightfire. Together we look back over the last six months – the highs, the not-so-many-lows and all the endless twitter controversies – to address the state of the horror nation at the midpoint of 2021.All three of us talk about the books we have loved the most so far this year, what else we are looking forward to in the months ahead, and what our hopes are for horror writing in general. We also address the concerns around trauma, trigger warnings, twitter subtweeting and the endless, vice-like grip of Goodreads. If you want to get a true sense of the breadth and depth of the horror being created right now, then this is designed for you. Also, if you just want to listen to three horror nerds talk about scary stuff whilst you do the ironing, then it's also for you.Basically, it's for everyone. Cos I'm a giver. Enjoy!Emily Hughes' list of horror books to be excited about in 2021 is HERE. The (huger-than-normal) list of books mentioned in this episode includes:The PicksHearts Strange and Dreadful (2021), by Tim McGregorGoddess of Filth (2021), by V. CastroLast One at the Party (2021), by Bethany CliftChildren of Chicago (2021), by Cynthia PelayoStar Eater (2021), by Kerstin HallThings Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke (2021), by Eric LaRoccaUnfortunate Elements of My Anatomy (2021), by Hailey PiperIn That Endlessness, Our End (2021), by Gemma FilesComing SoonImmortelle, by Catherine McCarthy - July The Book Of Accidents, by Chuck Wendig – JulyCome With Me, by Ronald Malfi - JulyRevelator, by Daryl Gregory – AugustThe Glassy Burning Floor of Hell, by Brian Evenson – AugustChasing the Boogeyman, by Richard Chizmar - AugustMy Heart is a Chainsaw, by Stephen Graham Jones – AugustCackle, by Rachel Harrison – OctoberReprieve, by James Han Mattson – OctoberNothing but Blackened Teeth, by Cassandra Khaw - OctoberSomething More Than Night, by Kim Newman - November Assorted OthersThe Library at Mount Char (2015), by Scott HawkinsThe Last House on Needless Street (2021), by Catriona WardRawblood (2015), by Catriona WardA Head Full of Ghosts (2015), by Paul TremblayThe Twisted Ones (2019), by T. KingfisherStarving Ghosts in Every Thread (2020), by Eric LaRoccaThe Family Plot (2016), by Cherie PriestBoy's Life (1991), by Robert McCammonSupport the show on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TalkingScaredPodCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com.Thanks to Adrian Flounders for graphic design.

Be The Serpent
Episode 87: Let the Games Begin!

Be The Serpent

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 63:58


On this week's episode, we're discussing those models of decorum and tranquility: Games, and game-adjacent narratives! The tentpoles this week are the C-drama version of Hikaru no Go, the film Jumanji: Into the Jungle, and the fanfic you wait and you wonder who’ll take on your odds by paperclipbitch.   What We’re Into Lately   The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrum The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid All the Murmuring Bones by A.G. Slatter Yellow Jessamine by Caitlin Starling marigolds by colbub The Shepherd’s Crown by Terry Pratchett    Other Stuff We Mentioned The Bachelor franchise Uprooted by Naomi Novik Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik The Queen’s Gambit Chess (musical) The Lymond Chronicles by Dorothy Dunnett Jumanji Aladdin E.T. The Gauntlet by Karuna Riazi Labyrinth Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll DIE by Kieron Gillen & Stephanie Hans Casino Royale Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling Alex’s Fun Facts History of Games Corner Kriegsspiel game Discworld series by Terry Pratchett Playing at the World: A History of Simulating Wars, People, and Fantastic Adventure from Chess to Role-Playing Games by Jon Peterson Checkmate by Naadi Yu-Gi-Oh Battle Royale The Hunger Games League of Legends Hercules The Grandfather Clock by Anthony Hill   For Next Time An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon   Content Warnings None   Transcription The transcript for this episode can be found here. Thanks to our most excellent scribes for their hard work!

Business For Superheroes
Ep258: The Truth About Outlines

Business For Superheroes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 28:38


Are you a structure or a disco person? Rules or anarchy, maaaaaaaan? And what’s all this got to do with outlines anyway? Some say you HAVE to do an outline or what are you even doing? Others say BALLS to outlines, they’re for boring bores. Vicky and Joe? They’d like to share the 9 biggest outline myths—and give you a super-simple, delightfully smart way to structure your writing, even if the idea of structure turns you right off. Sit back and enjoy!   Key Takeaways: [4:10] What’s happening in the Dingle?  [7:45] What are some of the myths about outlines?  [9:35] Outlines do help you with the blank page syndrome.  [11:00] Outlines can change! It doesn’t have to be so ‘written in stone’.  [11:25] Do outlines strife creativity?  [14:50] Do you have to have an outline?  [17:25] You don’t always need to know what you are writing about when you start. [20:05] Publishers and publishing houses do want to see an outline.  [23:15] Approach your book from a ‘reader’s journey’.  [27:35] Vicky is hosting another Write Night! Link below!    Mentioned in This Episode: Website Creative Book Coaching Join Vicky’s Power Hour Join Vicky’s Masterclass Write Night Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles Night Watch, by Terry Pratchett The Last House on Needless Street, by Catriona Ward Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language, by Amanda Montell

Waterstones
This Is The Book: The Last House on Needless Street

Waterstones

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 28:44


The buzz is real and in this episode we find out why so many people are talking about The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward. We speak with the author about the book's inspirations; agent and editor about shaping such an intricately plotted book with multiple narrative voices (including a cat), and find out from fellow authors why this book has blown them away. Join us for a spoiler-free journey into a dark tale. Featuring Catriona Ward, Jenny Savill, Miranda Jewess, Joanna Harris, Chris Whitaker, Kiran Millwood-Hargrave.

The Bestseller Experiment
Ep 311: Catriona Ward — Nerve Shredder

The Bestseller Experiment

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 52:51


Catriona Ward's first two novels Rawblood and Little Eve won awards and critical acclaim, but her new novel The Last House on Needless Street got the kind of pre-publication buzz that comes along very rarely. We spoke to Catriona about the changes she made to her career and her writing that led to her writing what Stephen King called “a true nerve-shredder”.

The Bestseller Experiment
EP311: Catriona Ward — Nerve Shredder

The Bestseller Experiment

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 52:51


Catriona Ward's first two novels Rawblood and Little Eve won awards and critical acclaim, but her new novel The Last House on Needless Street got the kind of pre-publication buzz that comes along very rarely. We spoke to Catriona about the changes she made to her career and her writing that led to her writing what Stephen King called “a true […] The post EP311: Catriona Ward — Nerve Shredder appeared first on The Bestseller Experiment.

Writing Community Chat Show
CATRIONA WARD: The Last House on Needless Street & The WCCS!

Writing Community Chat Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 72:36


CATRIONA WARD was born in Washington, DC and grew up in the United States, Kenya, Madagascar, Yemen, and Morocco. She read English at St Edmund Hall, Oxford and is a graduate of the Creative Writing MA at the University of East Anglia. Her next gothic thriller, The Last House on Needless Street, will be published March 2021 by Viper (Serpents Tail). "A BBC Two Between the Covers Book Club Pick" Ward's second novel, Little Eve (Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2018) won the 2019 Shirley Jackson Award and the August Derleth Prize for Best Horror Novel at the 2019 British Fantasy Awards, making her the only woman to have won the prize twice, and was a Guardian best book of 2018. Her debut Rawblood (W&N, 2015) won Best Horror Novel at the 2016 British Fantasy Awards, was shortlisted for the Author's Club Best First Novel Award and a WHSmith Fresh Talent title. Her short stories have appeared in numerous anthologies. She lives in London and Devon. (Amazon extract) FOLLOW US ► Our website - https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com ► Universal link - https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS ► Use hashtag #TheWritingCommunityChatShow or #TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support! ► Support us through #Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/WCCS?fan_landing=true ► Become the sponsor of a show by the BEER TOKEN BOOK PROMOTION - https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com/buy-us-a-beer Todays BEER TOKEN BOOK PROMOTION sponsor is ► @joanne_paulson. BOOK -Adam's Witness: A Thrilling Mystery, Crime and Romance Novel. 173 ratings on Amazon US 4.5 out of 5 stars. Available as paperback and Ebook. PLEASE SUPPORT AUTHORS! Reporter Grace Rampling discovers the Catholic cathedral has cancelled a performance by the Pride Choir. Creeping into the dark church, she literally stumbles over the bishop's body. As Detective Sergeant Adam Davis investigates, he begins to wonder — was this a hate crime? And will his witness also become a victim? Adam's Witness is "real, timely, relevant and damn hard to put down." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writingcommunitychatshow/support

Read Like a Writer
12 - Catriona Ward

Read Like a Writer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 51:40


In this episode of Read Like a Writer, Catriona Ward discusses her novel The Last House on Needless Street and chooses some books from her shelves, as well as telling us about her favourite indie bookshops. The Last House on Needless Street, a book in which nothing is what it seems, was described by Stephen King as the best thing he's read since Gone Girl. Follow Catriona on Twitter: @catrionawardAnna Fielding is a journalist and event host. Follow Anna on Twitter: @anna_annaFollow @readlikeapod on Twitter.About The Last House on Needless Street'The buzz is real ... I've read it and was blown away' Stephen King'Books like this don't come along too often' Joanne Harris'Believe the hype' Kiran Milwood HargraveThis is the story of a murderer. A stolen child. Revenge. This is the story of Ted, who lives with his daughter Lauren and his cat Olivia in an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street.All these things are true. And yet some of them are lies.Buy your copy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Bert's Books Podcast
Episode 44 - Elidor & The Last House on Needless Street

The Bert's Books Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 29:36


Featuring reviews of Elidor by Alan Garner and The House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bertsbooks/message

The YourShelf Podcast
#8 Spooky Stories with Daisy Johnson and Julia Armfield

The YourShelf Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 45:46


To support our work and listen to additional content, see here: https://patreon.com/yourshelf and follow us on social media @_yourshelf_. In our latest, eighth episode of The YourShelf Podcast, Spooky Stories, our chief curator Juliano Zaffino (Jay) catches up with writers Daisy Johnson and Julia Armfield to discuss books, horror stories and scary movies, what makes a good spooky story, and their respective short story collections, Fen and Salt Slow. For full show notes, see here: https://podcast.yourshelf.uk/episodes/8. Thanks for listening.  LinksPatreonInstagramTwitterPodcastYourShelfEpisode NotesJay asks Daisy and Julia about what their bookshelves look like, whose ghost they want book recommendations from, and which character they'd be in a horror movie. (from 1:31)Daisy discusses her latest novel, the horror novel Sisters, as well as her debut short story collection, Fen. Julia discusses her debut short story collection, Salt Slow. Together they discuss each other's work, bodily horror, dread, and what makes a good story. (from 5:22)Finally, Daisy and Julia discuss what they're working on now, and what they're currently reading. (from 40:15)Jay wraps up with the books and authors that were discussed in the episode: the work of Shirley Jackson, Stephen King's The Shining, Jeanette Winterson's The Daylight Gate, Catriona Ward's The Last House on Needless Street, Carmen Maria Machado, Helen Oyeyomi, Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects, Jeffrey Eugenides' The Virgin Suicides, HP Lovecraft, a biography of Shirley Jackson, Arthur Machen's The Great God Pan, the short stories of Kelly Link, Susan Hill's The Woman In Black, Ira Levin's Rosemary's Baby, Stephen King's Revival, Jessie Greengrass, and Walter Tevis' The Queen's Gambit. (44:30)Daisy's latest book, Sisters, is out now, as well as her two previous books, Everything Under and Fen. Julia's debut collection of short stories, Salt Slow, is also available now. Their bonus episode together is available on our Patreon page now - Daisy and Julia each read a short passage from their work, and give some horror film recommendations for Halloween.Thanks for listening and tune in again soon for Episode Nine.