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This week, we kick off our new exhibit and content initiative American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture with four writers of speculative fiction: N. K. Jemisin, Matthew J. Kirby, Nnedi Okorafor, and Nghi Vo. Moderated by Michi Trota, the panel of authors discuss religion in their writing, the importance of considering socio-spiritual systems when world-building, [...]

This week, we kick off our new exhibit and content initiative American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture with four writers of speculative fiction: N. K. Jemisin, Matthew J. Kirby, Nnedi Okorafor, and Nghi Vo. Moderated by Michi Trota, the panel of authors discuss religion in their writing, the importance of considering socio-spiritual systems when world-building, and how these influence the ways their characters move through the worlds they create.This conversation originally took place April 22, 2025 and was recorded live at the Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago. We hope you enjoy entering the Mind of a Writer.American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture opens November 2025 at the American Writers Museum in Chicago. Learn more about the exhibit and upcoming programming schedule here. American Prophets is supported by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative.AWM PODCAST NETWORK HOMEMore about the writers:N. K. JEMISIN is a fantasy author and 2020 MacArthur Fellow whose fiction has been recognized with multiple Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Awards. Most of her works have been optioned for television or film, and collectively her novels, including the Broken Earth trilogy — The Fifth Season, The Obelisk Gate, and The Stone Sky — have sold over two million copies. Her speculative works range widely in theme, though with repeated motifs: resistance and oppression, loneliness and belonging, and Wouldn't It Be Cool If This One Ridiculous Thing Happened. In her spare time she's into tabletop and video games, biking, fanfiction, and urban gardening. She lives and writes in Brooklyn, with her son and two cats.MATTHEW J. KIRBY is the critically acclaimed and award-winning author of numerous books for young readers, including The Clockwork Three, Icefall, The Lost Kingdom, the Dark Gravity Sequence, the Assassin's Creed series Last Descendants, A Taste for Monsters, and Star Splitter. He has also written adult titles for the Assassin's Creed and Diablo video game franchises. He has won the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery, the PEN Center USA award for Children's Literature, and the Judy Lopez Memorial Award.NNEDI OKORAFOR is the author of multiple award-winning and New York Times bestsellers, including Death of the Author, the Binti trilogy, Who Fears Death, and Lagoon, currently in development at Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment. She has won every major prize in speculative fiction, including the World Fantasy, Nebula, and Eisner Awards; multiple Hugo Awards; and the Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature in Africa. Born in Cincinnati to Igbo Nigerian immigrant parents, she now resides in Phoenix, Arizona, with her daughter, Anyaugo.NGHI VO is the author of the novels Siren Queen and The Chosen and the Beautiful, as well as the acclaimed novellas of the Singing Hills Cycle, which began with The Empress of Salt and Fortune. The series entries have been finalists for the Nebula Award, the Locus Award, and the Lambda Literary Award, and have won the Crawford Award, the Ignyte Award, and the Hugo Award. Born in Illinois, she now lives on the shores of Lake Michigan. She believes in the ritual of lipstick, the power of stories, and the right to change your mind. Her latest release is Don't Sleep With the Dead.MICHI TROTA is a five-time Hugo Award-winning Filipino American writer, editor, and narrative expert. Her work explores how to use empowerment, representation, and storytelling to attain collective liberation and to dismantle oppressive institutions, not just survive them. She is the Executive Editor at the environmental justice and advocacy nonprofit Green America and her publications include the Wing Luke Museum 2018-19 exhibit Worlds Beyond Here: Expanding the Universe of APA Science Fiction and Chicago Magazine, and she's been featured in The Guardian, Chicago Tribune, and CNN: Philippines. She is also a member of the Filipino Young Leaders Program 2022 Immersion cohort and a fire performer with Raks Geek/Raks Inferno Fire+Bellydance.

Nghi Vo's novel The City in Glass is a tale of love, loss, and redemption. The demon Vitrine built the city of Azril into a place of joy, desire, and chaos. But when angels come, the city falls, and Vitrine is left to mourn the ruins and the lives lost. Bound to the angel who destroyed Azril, they unearth the past and fight to reshape the future—but will they save or destroy Azril once more?

NaNoWriMo is DEAD! The Big Three, Analog, Asimov's and F&SF have ALL been bought out! Chris Barklay SUES Dave McCarty. Hugo Finalists are out! Congrats to Milwaukee's own Nghi Vo for being a finalist in TWO categories! Report on Anime Milwaukee. Also, Gardens and Gears has returned! The Stupid Files examines Will Stape. Jon Del Arroz misleads people about Hugo voting. Congratulations to Joe Haldeman on receiving the first ever Arthur C. Clarke Memorial Award from the Space Society! And people are making winds about not hosting Worldcon in the USA anymore. Do you agree?  

[…] Comme promis, car la Salle 101 tient toujours ses promesses, Catherine Dufour s’est transformée en Catherine Abdaloff et t’entretient de quatre oeuvres récentes qui l’ont toute tournebourriffée, juge plutôt : Fragile/s, de Nicolas Martin. Obsolète, de Sophie Loubière. Mirror Bay, de Catriona Ward. Les beaux et les élus, de Nghi Vo. Merci Catherine Abdaloff […]

Brea and Mallory talk about their 2025 reader resolutions, and how they did on 2024's. Plus, they deliver a ruling on whether you're responsible for what someone buys with a bookstore giftcard. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreCawpile ✨Link to the spreadsheet: please right click on the spreadsheet of your choice and select 'make a copy'. This will then appear in your G drive and you can use it with full access. Sponsors -Pair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Books Mentioned - Why We Remember by Charan RanganathThe City in Glass by Nghi Vo

 It's episode 205 and time for us to talk about our favourite reads of 2024! We discuss fiction and non-fiction books we read for the podcast, plus comics, videos, music, and more! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray

Lately, it feels as though a lot of fantasy books come in two kinds: cozy, or extremely dark. During a scary time in the world, we seek either comforting sweetness, or violent catharsis. To find out more, we talked to Nghi Vo, whose recent books include The City in Glass and The Brides of High Hill. Plus we talk about how to include white characters in a story without centering whiteness.

Join Adrian M. Gibson and guest co-host Greta Kelly as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Convincing Details & Descriptions with award-winning author Nghi Vo. During the episode, Nghi gets into the nitty gritty of details, exploring what details/descriptions can do for readers, how to approach details in your writing, delivering effective details, setting expectations for your descriptive style, description in short vs. long form fiction, surface detail vs. hyper detail, describing characters, character actions, world details, plausibility and more. NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Nghi. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out part one. SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS: Thank you David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Daniel Ryan, Christopher R. DuBois and Luke A. Winch for supporting us on Patreon at $10+. 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 or check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 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 OUR GUEST: Nghi Vo is the award-winning author of The Singing Hills Cycle, Siren Queen and The Chosen and the Beautiful. Her newest novel is The City in Glass, which you can purchase ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Find Nghi on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠Amazon⁠, or ⁠her personal website⁠. ABOUT OUR HOSTS: Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is available now to purchase on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in paperback, eBook and hardcover. Find Adrian on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠his personal website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Greta Kelly is the author of ⁠⁠The Queen of Days⁠⁠, as well as the Warrior Witch Duology (The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen). Find Greta on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠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

Join Adrian M. Gibson and guest co-host Greta Kelly as they chat with award-winning author Nghi Vo about her new novel The City in Glass, The Singing Hills Cycle (The Empress of Salt and Fortune and its sequels), Siren Queen and Hollywood history, The Chosen and the Beautiful and reimagining The Great Gatsby, cities and evocative settings, vibes vs. plot, angels, demons and love, change, character growth and much more. NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Nghi. Stayed tuned next week for her mini-masterclass on Convincing Details & Descriptions. SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS: Thank you David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Daniel Ryan, Christopher R. DuBois and Luke A. Winch for supporting us on Patreon at $10+. 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 or check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 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 OUR GUEST: Nghi Vo is the award-winning author of The Singing Hills Cycle, Siren Queen and The Chosen and the Beautiful. Her newest novel is The City in Glass, which you can purchase ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Find Nghi on ⁠Twitter⁠, Amazon, or her personal website. ABOUT OUR HOSTS: Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is available now to purchase on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in paperback, eBook and hardcover. Find Adrian on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠his personal website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Greta Kelly is the author of ⁠The Queen of Days⁠, as well as the Warrior Witch Duology (The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen). Find Greta on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠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

We're so honored to welcome author John Wiswell to the podcast! We talk all things horror, romance, monsters, sexuality, neurodivergence, short fiction, and so. much. more. Go check out John's website for more information about him and his vast array of writings! Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org!John can be contacted at:Website: johnwiswell DOT blogspot DOT comE-mail: johncwiswell AT gmail DOT comX: http://twitter.com/Wiswell Instagram: John_Wiswell US cover by JM FennerUK cover by Stephen PlayerJohn Wiswell's work:Someone You Can Build a Nest InSpectrum, an autistic horror anthology"Alligators by Twitter""A Silhouette Against Armageddon" (skeleton)"For Lack of a Bed" (sofa)"The Three O'clock Dragon" (dragon runs for mayor)"A Taste of Justice" (magic dirt - not yet out)Books, authors, works we mentionJRR TolkienAlexandra DumasMark TwainMargaret AtwoodMarlon JamesUncannyClarkesWorldStrange HorizonsGuan Un Locked Tomb trilogy by Tamsyn MuirMurderbot Diaries by Martha WellsRumiko TakahashiTerry PratchettGrendel by John GardnerCirce by Madeline MillerLet the Right One In by John Ajvide LindqvistMongrels by Stephen Grahame JonesClytemnestra Costanza CasatiMedea by Eilish QuinHera by Jennifer SaintDracula by Bram StokerOscar WildeVampire Chronicles by Anne Rice Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby DixonFifty Shades by EL JamesDowry of Blood by ST GibsonDuskwalker Brides series by Opal ReyneCity in Glass by Nghi Vo

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.In this What to Read Next podcast episode, we welcome Victoria from Biblio Lifestyle back to discuss her Minimalist Fall Reading Guide. Victoria shares six to eight top picks for the fall season, offering a preview of her full reading guide, which includes 33 books across eight categories, from literary fiction to gothic horror.Books Mentioned:Literary Fiction:Entitlement by Rumaan Alam https://amzn.to/4gL6r5MNonfiction:Roman Year by André Aciman https://amzn.to/4gxHOJAHistorical Fiction:The Empusiium by Olga Tokarczuk https://amzn.to/3MY91YpFamily & Friendship:Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner https://amzn.to/3zugF9FMystery & Thriller:You Can't Hurt Me by Emma Cook https://amzn.to/3XVkLkNRomance:Best Hex Ever by Nadia El Fassi https://amzn.to/4eeMKBvScience Fiction & Fantasy:City in Glass by Nghi Vo https://amzn.to/4dbZTdrGothic & Horror:The Night Guest by Hildur Knutsdottir https://amzn.to/3XD8kbWAdditional Information: For the complete list of 33 books in Bibliolifetyle's Fall Reading Guide, visit fallreadingguide.com.Tune In to Novel Nights: This episode was originally recorded as part of Novel Nights, a live show on YouTube every Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. EST. Join us on YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, and Facebook for more bookish discussions.Thank You for Listening! We hope you enjoyed these recommendations. Be sure to check out the full guide for more fall reading inspiration!Want to check out more book recommendations?Visit What to Read Next Blog for reader tips, popular books like recommendations, and many more posts. Join our What to Read Next Blog Community to get bonus book recommendations, listen to podcasts, and connect with other readers. As a podcast listener, you'll get 20% off your membership forever. Click here to sign up. (

In this episode, library staff Jana, Jimmy, and Amber discuss what they're reading, and loving, now including the following titles: Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley, The Fiancé Dilemma by Elena Armas, Fresh Hell by Cameron Chaney, Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk,The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo, Swimming in Paris: A life in three stories by Colombe Schneck, and Turn Left at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the lost city one step at a time by Mark Adams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for our Summer Media Update! We're talking about podcasts, videos, books, comics, games and more that we've recently enjoyed! We discuss Balatro, Carter Vail, Catwoman, and beading! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray

This week we discussed The Brides of High Hill, book 5 of the Spring Hills Cycle series, written by Nghi Vo and narrated by Cindy Kay. We also shared some of our recent short fiction listens in our Short Fiction Spotlight. The Brides of High Hill [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Short Fiction Spotlight: ”Chug the Tea Leaves, Chuck the Ads” written by Tim Chawaga, narrated by James Kaku Pierson [Escape Pod 938] ”The Last Oracle of Atlantic City” written by C.H. Irons, narrated by Elie Hirschman [Escape Pod 922] ”Why Don't We Just Kill the Kid In the Omelas Hole” written by Isabel J. Kim, narrated by Kate Baker [Clarkesworld] - Issue 209 ”Geminoid” written by Malena Salazar Maciá, narrated by Kate Baker [Clarkesworld] - Issue 210 ”Variant Cover: Pantone Sunset” written by Marie Vibbert, narrated by Rebecca Wei Hsieh [Escape Pod 939] ”Binomial Nomenclature and the Mother of Happiness” written by Alexandra Munck, narrated by Kate Baker [Clarkesworld] - Issue 208

This week, we're joined by the wonderful Nghi Vo, whose The Brides of High Hill is out this week. It's the fifth of her ongoing “Singing Hills” sequence of novellas about the peripatetic Cleric Chih and their sharp-tongued companion hoopoe, Almost Brilliant. We discuss how Nghi has made use of different storytelling modes throughout the series, her novels The Chosen and the Beautiful and Siren Queen, a forthcoming novella (again alluding to the world of F. Scott Fitzgerald, and a very intriguing novel due in the fall, The City in Glass, which involves doing very interesting things with libraries. There are also, as usual, some totally irrelevant digressions involving everything from writing blurbs to The Clan of the Cave Bear.

This week, Natalia, Shannon, Stacy, Georgina, Melissa, Robin, and Kristeen are sharing some of their most anticipated May releases. Titles mentioned include: Linwood Barclay, I Will Ruin You Lindsay King-Miller, The Z Word Kristan Higgins, Look on the Bright Side Harlan Coben, Think Twice (Myron Bolitar #12) Jenn McKinlay, Love at First Book Cat Sebastian, You Should Be So Lucky Fiona McPhillips, When We Were Silent Kate White, The Last Time She Saw Him Samira Ahmed, This Book Won't Burn Lia Louis, Better Left Unsent Brigid Hunt, Fake Dating a Witch (Bewitching Billionaires #1) Greg Iles, Southern Man (Penn Cage #7) Nghi Vo, The Brides of High Hill (The Singing Hills Cycle #5) Alison B. Hart, April May June July Samantha Young, Skies Over Caledonia (The Highlands #4) Jas Hammonds, Thirsty Kate Tamberelli & Danny Tamberelli, The Road Trip Rewind Nora Roberts, Mind Games Alex Finlay, If Something Happens To Me Skye Quinlan, Don't Be a Drag Tanya Byrne, In the Shallows You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

Summary   "I come from a long line of stubborn idiots!" This week guest host Joseph Clark joins us to watch the film that defined the romantic comedy: It Happened One Night, starring Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable.  Also discussed: Girls5Eva, Siren Queen, and camping.     Show notes:   News Parade: The American Newsreel and the World as Spectacle by Joseph Clark    The Time of My Life: Dirty Dancing by Andrea Warner    The Rom-Com Tropes Popularized by It Happened One Night (Curzon)     Recommendations:   Lisa: 3 Body Problem (TV)   Andrea G.: Girls5Eva (TV)   Joe: Siren Queen by Nghi Vo (book)   Music credits  "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   "Good Times" by Podington Bear From:  Free Music Archive Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License     Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Intro voiced by Morgan Brayton Pop This! is a podcast featuring three women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin.  

It's Library Lovers' Month! Let's celebrate with books written by Wisconsin authors. Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "Siren Queen" by Nghi Vo with readalike "The Chosen and the Beautiful" by the same author. "American Dervish" by Ayad Akhtar with readalike "Homeland Elegies" by the same author. "Hello, Transcriber" of the "Dark Harbor" series by Hannah Morrisey with readalike "Figure 8" of the "Northern Lakes Mystery" series by Jeff Nania. "The Wisconsin Road Guide to Haunted Locations" by Chad Lewis with readalikes "The Wisconsin Road Guide to Mysterious Creatures" and "The Wisconsin Road Guide to Gangster Hostpots" by the same author. "The Goblin Emperor" by Katherine Addison with readalike "Nettle and Bone" by T. Kingfisher. "Worse than the Devil: Anarchists, Clarence Darrow, and Justice in a Time of Terror" by Dean A. Strang. To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

We explore John Gurda's Milwaukee, the latest book by the Milwaukee historian. Then we speak with local author Nghi Vo, one of this year's additions to the Wisconsin Writers Wall of Fame. Plus, we meet the Milwaukee siblings who are finalists on the show Lego Masters, and learn about recent trends in romantic holiday movies.

This week we discussed Mammoths at the Gates, written by Nghi Vo and narrated by Cindy Kay. We also shared some of our favorite recent short fiction listens in our audio short fiction spotlight. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. Mammoths at the Gates [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Light From Uncommon Stars [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 141]  Starling House [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 225] ”Destination Star” written by Gregory Marlow, narrated by LeVar Burton [Levar Burton Reads] - 20 Feb 23 ”All Summer in a Day” written by Ray Bradbury ”The Breaks” written by Scott King, narrated by Alicia Atkins [Cast of Wonders 552] - 24 Sep 23 ”There's Magic in Bread” written by Effie Seiberg, narrated by Gigi Yelen [Fantasy Magazine] - Mar 2023 (Issue 89) ”The Tenth Life” written by Sheryl R. Hayes, narrated by Alethea Kontis [CatsCast - Ep 15] - Ep 15 (May 2023) ”The Adoration of Random Strangers” written by Azure Arther, narrated by Tonia Ransom [Nightlight - 622] Nine Goblins written by T Kingfisher, narrated by Katherine Inskip [Cast of Wonders] - Ep 544 (13 Aug 23) “A Man Walks Into a Bar: In Which More Than Four Decades After My Father's Reluctant Night of Darts on West 54th Street I Finally Understand What Needs to be Done.” written by Scott Edelman, narrated by Stefan Rudnicki [Lightspeed] - Jan 2023

Bethany and Liene will discuss Godkiller by Hannah Kaner. Did it live up to the beautiful cover? No, unfortunately we were not fans. Join us for the book discussion.   Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here! *Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast   Book Godkiller by Hannah Kaner: https://amzn.to/3Pybiu6 Books from On My Radar The Spirit Bares its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White: https://amzn.to/3ruHB56 The Death I Gave Him by Em X. Liu: https://amzn.to/46eyjsS Mammoths at the Gates by Nghi Vo: https://amzn.to/3Zsk2X8 The Fragile Threads of Power by VE Schwab: https://amzn.to/3RsCTj2     Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @Chapter3Podcast or watch episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6yRiktWbWRAFpByrVk-kg Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon!  Co-Hosts  Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany Liene: https://www.youtube.com/c/LienesLibrary Izzy: https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyforNow

“… this was a book about beauty, and I wanted it to be very honest.”  In Mona Awad's Rouge, gothic family-drama meets fairy tale (with a hint of horror) as a young woman navigates the world of youth and beauty in the aftermath of her mother's death.   Awad joins us to talk about how her obsession with skincare led to writing this book, creating a mother and daughter dynamic, the importance of writing with a distinct voice and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Madyson.      This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.            New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.           Featured Books (Episode):  Rouge by Mona Awad  Bunny by Mona Awad  13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl by Mona Awad  American Psycho Bret Easton Ellis  Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys  Good Morning, Midnight by Jean Rhys  Featured Books (TBR Topoff):  Maeve Fly by CJ Leede  Siren Queen by Nghi Vo 

Sharifah dives into "rich people problems" in SF/F, with two favorites. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! Wanna escape the Dog Days of summer with purrfect book recommendations? Let Tailored Book Recommendations pick awesome books to keep you entertained. Touch grass, grab some lemonade, and enjoy TBR's picks. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo (tw: abortion scene, racism, homophobia) The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson (tw: intimate partner violence, harm to children, addiction) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 145, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I dive into micro genres — the niches within niches that we've come to adore. Over the past year, we've discovered even more unique themes and types of books that consistently captivate us. Today, we're thrilled to present a special episode where we share an abundant list of our favorite micro genres, the books that define them, and the reasons why we find them so irresistible.  This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Get Even More Summer Reading Recommendations with Summer Shelves: In addition to my annual 2023 Summer Reading Guide, I'm once again offering Superstars Patrons ($7/mo) exclusive access to Summer Shelves, featuring even more recommendations for the season. Summer Shelves features BACKLIST summer reading recommendations from 17 former podcast guests, our team members, and — for the first time — 20 Superstars patrons! The Summer Shelves design is clean, crisp, and unique and you'll receive it in a PDF file format via Patreon. If you'd like to get the Summer Shelves companion guide, you can sign up to be a Superstars patron here. You'll also get access to a monthly bonus podcast series called Double Booked (where Catherine or Susie and I share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show) and my Rock Your Reading Tracker. Get Summer Shelves Micro Genres We Love Romances that Deal with Fame [3:47] Sarah The View Was Exhausting by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:08] Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:15] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:18] How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilder | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:23] The Idea of You by Robinne Lee | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:31] Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:44] Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:52] Susie Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org[6:06] Speculative Fiction that Involves Climate Change(a.k.a. Cli-Fi) [7:02] Susie The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:34]  The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:40] American War by Omar El Akkad | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:48] Greenwood by Michael Christie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:18] Bewilderment by Richard Powers | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:57] Migrations by Charlotte McConaughey | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:05] Other Books Mentioned: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [7:31] The Power by Naomi Alderman [7:32] Novels about the Dynamics of the Creative Process [11:35] Sarah Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:28] The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:31] If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:34] The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:40] Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson | Amazon | Bookshop.org[14:47] The Art of Scandal by Regina Black (August 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[14:52] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:08] Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org[15:17] The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton | Amazon | Bookshop.org[15:21] The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:47] Seven Days in June by Tia Williams | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:50] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:53] The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:55] A Likely Story by Leigh Abramson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:57] The Wife by Meg Wolitzer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:01] Susie City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:30] Tuesday Nights in 1980 by Molly Prentiss | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:41] Fake by Erica Katz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:44] Writers and Lovers by Lily King | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:12] Groundskeeping by Lee Cole | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:16] No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:19] Other Books Mentioned: The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [12:40] Novels With a Focus on Found Family [17:11] Susie The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:42]  A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:47] We Are the Light by Matthew Quick | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:08] The Measure by Nikki Erlick | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:12] The Celebrants by Steven Rowley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:33] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:39] The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:45] Hunting and Gathering by Anna Gavalda | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:53] Other Books Mentioned: The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue [20:49] Literary Authors Leaping into Genre Writing [22:07] Sarah When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:16] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[23:26] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:46] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead | Amazon | Bookshop.org[24:17] Susie On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:35] Other Books Mentioned: The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [23:29] The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead [24:27] The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff [26:04] Watergate by Garrett M. Graff [26:04] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe [26:54] The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne [27:22] A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne [27:32] The Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett [27:54] Retellings of Classics or Beloved Books [29:10] Susie Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:45]  Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:00] Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:06] The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:08] Circe by Madeline Miller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:16] The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:19] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:22] Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:25] Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:32] Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:55] The Girls at the Kingfisher Club by Genevieve Valentine | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:58] Wicked by Gregory Maguire | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:05] Sarah Anna K by Jenny Lee | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36] The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:48] Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:11] Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:44] Be spoiler warned: The murders and endings of The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie, Strangers on a Trainby Patricia Highsmith, The Red House Mystery by A.A. Milne, Malice Aforethought by Francis Iles, Double Indemnity by James M. Cain, The Drowner by Robert Drewe, The Secret History by Donna Tartt, and Deathtrap by Ira Levin are discussed in detail as noted in the book.  But many readers have lamented that the endings and main plots were also spoiled for The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and And Then There Were None, both by Agatha Christie. Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson | Amazon| Bookshop.org [37:56] Other Books Mentioned: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen [30:58] Little Women by Louisa May Alcott [32:15] The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald [33:03] Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy [36:38] Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith [36:54] Emma by Jane Austen [37:02] Character Twists [38:38] Sarah The One by John Marrs | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:51] The Marriage Act by John Marrs | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:53] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson | Amazon| Bookshop.org [40:01] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue | Amazon | Bookshop.org[40:07] Susie The Family by Naomi Krupitsky | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:00] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:07] Stories Taking Place in a Single Day (a.k.a. Circadian Novels) [41:24] Susie Atomic Family by Ciera Horton McElroy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:55]  Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:04] I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:16] All Stories Are Love Stories by Elizabeth Percer | Amazon | Bookshop.org[43:51] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:06] Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister | Amazon | Bookshop.org[44:32] Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:51] Sarah One Day by David Nicholls | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:53] The Dinner by Herman Koch | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:04] Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org[45:19] If We're Being Honest by Cat Shook | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:38] Other Books Mentioned: Ulysses by James Joyce [42:40] Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf [42:43] The Hours by Michael Cunningham [42:46] Foe by Iain Reid [43:41] Intense, (Sometimes) F-ed Up Love Stories, that Most Definitely Are Not Romances  [46:00] Sarah I Could Live Here Forever by Hanna Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop.org[46:37] White Fur by Jardine Libaire | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:23] Like a House on Fire by Lauren McBrayer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:36] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:41] Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:47] Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:03] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:13] Normal People by Sally Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:17] Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org[48:28] Susie The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue | Amazon | Bookshop.org[49:14] The Most Fun We've Ever Had by Claire Lombardo | Amazon | Bookshop.org[49:25] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:33] Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:47] Big Swiss by Jen Beagin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:53] Everything's Fine by Cecilia Rabess | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:58] Novels Where Musicians or the Music Industry Play a Dominant Role [50:15] Susie Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org[51:39]  The Ensemble by Aja Gabel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:50] The Storyteller by Dave Grohl | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:15] The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez | Amazon | Bookshop.org[52:42] How to Build a Girl by Caitlin Moran | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:55] The People We Keep by Allison Larkin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:20] Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:33] Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:35] The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton | Amazon | Bookshop.org[54:34] Other Books Mentioned: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner [54:00]

In this episode, co-hosts Sara Dixon and Daniel Pewewardy celebrate Pride Month by doing a deep dive into category 8: a book featuring a LGBTQIA+ protagonist. Joining them on the podcast is author Nghi Vo, who has authored multiple books featuring queer characters. She discusses her most recent novel, Siren Queen, which tells the story of a Chinese American actress in an alternate Hollywood during its Golden Age, featuring monsters both real and imagined. In this novel, she explores themes of mythology, power dynamics, colorism in Hollywood and the importance of support networks in marginalized communities, and how this impacts us today just as much as it did during the time period in which the novel was set. Episode Transcript and Show Notes: http://wichitalibrary.org/BooksMore/Podcast/Pages/rrr_s3e5.aspx New to #ReadICT? Join the challenge! For more information visit wichitalibrary.org/readict.

In this week's episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Nghi Vo's 2022 novel Siren Queen. Topics include the Hollywood studio system, fame vs. art, and our upcoming  movie podcast “Films and Focaccia” (just kidding!).This week's drink: Corpse Reviver No. 2 via liquor.comINGREDIENTS:Absinthe, to rinse¾ oz London dry gin¾ oz Lillet blanc¾ oz orange liqueur¾ oz lemon juice, freshly squeezedINSTRUCTIONS:Rinse the inside of a chilled coupe or cocktail glass with absinthe, discard the excess and set the glass aside.Add the gin, Lillet blanc, orange liqueur, and lemon juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.Strain into the prepared glass.Current reads and recommendations:Tune in next week for our episode on more Hollywood books to add to your TBR!Follow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at literatureandlibationspod@gmail.com.Please leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we discuss Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters.Here is the beverage recipe for the upcoming episode if you want to drink along with us!the Torrey Peters via BuzzworthyINGREDIENTS:1 ½ shots hibiscus-infused white rum1 shot coconut water½ shot orgeat syrup½ shot fresh lime juice½ shot pineapple juice1 shot aquafabaGarnish: pineapple leaves and orchidINSTRUCTIONS:Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously, strain into a coupe glass, and garnish.

In this week's episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss two seminal Montana-set novellas: Legends of the Fall by Jim Harrison and A River Runs Through It by Norman MacLean. Topics include whiskey vs. bourbon, the beauty of nature, and how pleasantly surprised we were at how the women were written!For this episode, pour a glass of your favorite whiskey or bourbon, on the rocks. Kayla will be drinking Blackfoot River Bourbon from Montana Whiskey Co.Current/recommended readsA Really Big Lunch: The Roving Gourmand on Food and Life by Jim HarrisonJim Harrison: Complete PoemsYoung Men and Fire by Norman MacleanHome Waters: A Chronicle of Family and a River by John N. MacleanThe Last Best Place: A Montana AnthologyFor more Montana book recommendations: https://wildmontana.org/2020/03/20/community/our-picks-15-montana-books-to-keep-you-busy/Follow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at literatureandlibationspod@gmail.com.Please leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we discuss Siren Queen by Nghi Vo.Here is the beverage recipe for the upcoming episode if you want to drink along with us!Corpse Reviver No. 2 via liquor.comINGREDIENTS:Absinthe, to rinse¾ oz London dry gin¾ oz Lillet blanc¾ oz orange liqueur¾ oz lemon juice, freshly squeezedINSTRUCTIONS:Rinse the inside of a chilled coupe or cocktail glass with absinthe, discard the excess and set the glass aside.Add the gin, Lillet blanc, orange liqueur, and lemon juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.Strain into the prepared glass.

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/author/editor Xueting C. Ni and authors Nghi Vo, Wesley Chu, Amélie Wen Zhao, Tao Wong and Alice Poon for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "Wuxia, Xianxia & Asian-Inspired Fantasy." 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: 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. Nghi Vo is the author of the acclaimed novellas The Empress of Salt and Fortune and When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain, as well as Siren Queen, The Chosen and the Beautiful and more. Find Nghi on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website. Wesley Chu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twelve published novels, including The Art of Prophecy, Time Salvager, The Rise of Io, The Walking Dead: Typhoon and more. Find Wesley on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website. Amélie Wen Zhao is the New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night and the Blood Heir trilogy. Find Amélie on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website. Tao Wong is the author of the System Apocalypse post-apocalyptic LitRPG series, A Thousand Li, a Chinese xianxia fantasy series, and more. Find Tao on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website. Alice Poon is is the author of The Heavenly Sword, The Green Phoenix and Tales of Ming Courtesan. Find Alice 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

Nghi Vo's novels Siren Queen and The Chosen and the Beautiful have gotten widespread critical acclaim, which was a pleasant surprise to her because she only started expanding beyond short story writing in the last several years. Both novels are set in the same magical early 20th century America where a Hollywood studio or Jay Gatsby's mansion could be places of treachery and wonder. I talk with Nghi about the inspiration for her main characters, who are both queer Asian American women navigating white spaces with style and attitude. And she explains why in her world, magic is just another form of power. Also featuring readings by the actress Shannon Tyo. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you're interested in advertising on Imaginary Worlds, you can contact them here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Bethany, Liene, and Izzy as they look back at the best and worst books of 2022! We talk about our favorites that we read, and the books we hated.   Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here! *Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast   Books BEST The Paper Menagerie by Ken Liu: https://amzn.to/3Vb7Mqw Skip & Loafer by Misaki Takamatsu: https://amzn.to/3FPKIrM Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer: https://amzn.to/3BOURni The Cuckoo by Leo Carew: https://amzn.to/3G4MMNQ Again by J.L. Seegars: https://amzn.to/3POyzYv Siren Queen by Nghi Vo: https://amzn.to/3v6Ruo0 Jade City by Fonda Lee: https://amzn.to/3WyqKZi Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake: https://amzn.to/3YAaXuG A Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana Herrera: https://amzn.to/3G2Mi9R Carry On by Rainbow Rowell: https://amzn.to/3BP4u5w The Vicious Lost Boys series? Nikki St. Crowe: https://amzn.to/3v2BDqm All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir: https://amzn.to/3HR4XI8   WORST Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff: https://amzn.to/3FKQlaj Taken by the Snowmen by Maggie Alabaster: https://amzn.to/3BMz5Ra Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir: https://amzn.to/3PDX0I8 Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami: https://amzn.to/3PEMhx8 Under One Roof Novellas by Ali Hazelwood: https://amzn.to/3hH78TK Verity by Colleen Hoover: https://amzn.to/3hD8TRW Darling Girl by Liz Michalski: https://amzn.to/3YAIh4O Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton: https://amzn.to/3Wd9A3z Zodiac Academy: The Awakening by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti: https://amzn.to/3Wwo3qV   Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @Chapter3Podcast or watch episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6yRiktWbWRAFpByrVk-kg Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon!  Co-Hosts  Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany Liene: https://www.youtube.com/c/LienesLibrary Izzy: https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyforNow

Although Nghi Vo published her first short story all the way back in 2007, it's only been in the last five years that she's really grabbed everyone's attention, first with the 'Singing Hills' cycle of novellas, then with her stunning debut novel, The Chosen and the Beautiful. This year she has two books among the year's very best: 'Singing Hills' novella Into the Riverlands and her fabulous sophomore novel, Siren Queen. Today for the Coode Street Advent Calendar Gary sits down to talk to Nghi about what she's been reading, what she'd recommend, her holiday reads, and what she's got coming out. As always, our thanks to Nghi for making the time. We hope you all enjoy the episode.

Join us as we discuss the sumptuous, sexy, and speculative adaptation of The Great Gatsby: The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo. We adored Vo's language, voice, and inventive storytelling and will give you a heads up for brief spoilers [20:35-25:00]. In addition to classic themes with a contemporary twist, we also discuss what we've learned over the course of this adaptation-themed semester in Novel Pairings University.  We are not offering pairings for this episode, but we highly recommend checking out our popular bonus episodes on classic literature from the 1920s Part One and Part Two.   If you've enjoyed our eclectic and educational content this season, we would love for you to join us for our exciting December and January events in our Patreon community. You can find calendars and details in our newsletter or on our Patreon page.  To support Novel Pairings: Write a review in Apple Podcasts.  Subscribe to our newsletter at novelpairings.substack.com Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/novelpairings. Follow Novel Pairings on Instagram or Twitter.  Send this episode to a bookish friend! Books & Links mentioned: The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor Nghi Vo on the Poured Over podcast Was Gatsby Black? Deconstructing the American Dream: Identity and Illusions in Nghi Vo's The Chosen and the Beautiful

“I loved it more than everybody. And afterwards, I thought for the first time, whatever I do, I've got to get as close to that as I can. Not the noise or the music or being a rock star, but the creativity of it and the energy of it and the way that you affect people, and I knew that my life wouldn't be the same. And it's kind of always been like that.” Nick Hornby (High Fidelity, Fever Pitch, About a Boy and Juliet, Naked, among others) returns with Dickens and Prince: A Particular Kind of Genius — a very funny, very "Nick Hornby" look at music, books, fandom and creativity. Nick joins us on the show to talk about how a newly issued deluxe edition of Sign ‘O' the Times jumpstarted his latest book, why perfectionism is terrible, how an early Springsteen show put Hornby on his path, why Dickens shouldn't be taught before the age of 18, why test screenings are a good thing and much more with Poured Over's host, Miwa Messer. And we end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc, Jamie and Madyson.   Featured Books (Episode): Dickens and Prince: A Particular Kind of Genius by Nick Hornby High Fidelity by Nick Hornby David Copperfield by Charles Dickens Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin   Featured Album (Episode): Sign ‘O' the Times [Super Deluxe] by Prince   Featured Books (TBR Topoff): Bowie's Bookshelf by John O'Connell The Lyrics by Paul McCartney The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo   Poured Over is produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays with occasional Saturdays.

Hey friends! This week we're talking about Nghi Vo's Siren Queen! Siren Queen is a multi year story that follows Luli Wei as she transforms from a young girl, into a silver screen actress in pre-Code Hollywood. Along the way Luli learns about the deep magic and blood bonds that tie people to Hollywood and the hungry studios that want to own every piece of their stars. As Luli becomes the titular Siren monster, she learns hard lessons; monsters are real and they're running the studios she wanted so much to be a part of. Theme Song by Man With Roses.

Readers, today we are taking it way back to September 2020 (a lifetime ago!) when we discussed The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This month's book club is The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo (a Gatsby retelling) so we're taking this opportunity to refresh our memories about the plot, characters, and themes of Fitzgerald's iconic work. We hope you enjoy this blast from the past, and we're so excited to discuss Vo's novel with you next week!     Books mentioned: Chelsey's Pairings:Let Us Dream by Alyssa Cole The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo VillavincencioThe Diviners by Libba Bray Sara's Pairings:The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell The Affairs of the Falcons by Melissa RiveroSeverance by Ling Ma Coming UpNext Week: The Chosen and The Beautiful by Nghi VoTo support Novel Pairings: Write a review in Apple Podcasts.  Subscribe to our newsletter at novelpairings.substack.com Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/novelpairings. Follow Novel Pairings on Instagram or Twitter.  Send this episode to a bookish friend!

“Intimate and profound.” Torie, David, “Bath Haus” author P.J. Vernon, and awesome storyteller Nghi Vo kick around Dan Snyder selling the Commanders (finally!), whither Twitter and the future of social media. Torie shares yet another Dolly tribute, this time a $100 million award for courage and civility. Then they (finally) turn to books. Hugo award winner and epic storyteller, Nghi shares “Into the Riverlands,” her physically small but thematically huge novella.

In anticipation of this month's book club read, we're sharing a whole stack of novels set in the 1920s. We are giving you a little bit of everything in this list: historical fiction, romance, mystery, backlist books, and new releases to help you step back in time and witness the opulence and turbulence of the Roaring 20s. We hope you find the perfect glittering, scandalous, or suspenseful novel to escape into.  Pairings Chelsey: The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo  Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear Let Us Dream by Alyssa Cole The Master Butchers Singing Club by Louise Erdrich Sara: The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis Vile Bodies by Evelyn Waugh Jazz by Toni Morrison The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters   Coming Up November: The Chosen and The Beautiful by Nghi Vo   To support Novel Pairings: Write a review in Apple Podcasts.  Subscribe to our newsletter at novelpairings.substack.com Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/novelpairings. Follow Novel Pairings on Instagram or Twitter.  Send this episode to a bookish friend!

Sharifah and Jenn discuss some happy news (the Kindred adaptation! Interior Chinatown!), some less happy RPG news, recommend creepy SF/F for Halloween season, and more. Follow the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! Follow-Up: Black No More by George S. Schuyler Get your SF/F gifting questions in to sffyeah@bookriot.com by November 10! Check out the Reading the Stars giveaway, in collaboration with Obvious State. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Butler's Kindred Series will premiere Dec 13 [The Root] Wizards of the Coast going to court to stop racist, transphobic RPG from being sold [Them] Fiona Apple writes LOTR song [EW] Interior Chinatown going to Hulu with Taika Waititi [Variety] Harvey Awards SFF highlights [Book Riot] Books Discussed Siren Queen by Nghi Vo (cw: self-harm, domestic violence, homophobia, mention of sexual assault) Lana Harper's Witches of Thistle Grove series We Have Always Been Here by Lena Nguyen (cw: use of ableist language around mental health) Solaris by Stanislaw Lem The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson (cw: sexual abuse, pedophilia, animal sacrifice, grooming, racism) House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice (cw: racism) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we are toppling your TBR with Shakespeare-inspired stories, retellings, and adaptations. We have ten books for you today, but there are so many more we could have discussed. Join our community over on  Patreon for three additional recommendations from each of us!    Pairings   Chelsey: If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio Exit, Pursued by a Bear by E.K. Johnston That Way Madness Lies, edited by Dahlia Adler Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel All's Well by Mona Awad   Sara: The Third Witch by Rebecca Reiser A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler New Boy by Tracy Chevalier Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin   Coming Up October (next week!): Macbeth by William Shakespeare November: The Chosen and The Beautiful by Nghi Vo   To support Novel Pairings: Write a review in Apple Podcasts.  Subscribe to our newsletter at novelpairings.substack.com Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/novelpairings. Follow Novel Pairings on Instagram or Twitter.  Send this episode to a bookish friend!

Bethany and Liene are back with more First Law Content! In this episode we discuss The Trouble with Peace by Joe Abercrombie. Spoilers begin around the 20min. mark.   Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here! *Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast   Books Mentioned The Trouble With Peace by Joe Abercrombie: https://amzn.to/3TruRVv Books from On My Radar Paris Daillencourt is About to Crumble by Alexis Hall: https://amzn.to/3rWIYpP Lavender House by Lev A.C. Rosen: https://amzn.to/3CXriRb Into the Windwracked Wilds by A. Deborah Baker: https://amzn.to/3TdoTr4 Into the Riverland's by Nghi Vo: https://amzn.to/3S4otSG The Atlas Paradox by Olivia Blake: https://amzn.to/3Ti6NnI   Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @Chapter3Podcast or watch episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6yRiktWbWRAFpByrVk-kg Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon!  Co-Hosts  Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany Liene: https://www.youtube.com/c/LienesLibrary Izzy: https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyforNow

A pair of novellas, both of which have the word Tiger in their title, even though only one of them has real tigers in it.  We had some audio issues with this one, but it does feature us discovering the work of Nghi Vo, who has since become one of our favorite authors.

We talk to Nghi Vo, author of The Chosen and the Beautiful, one of the Great Gatsby adaptations that have been released since the book entered the public domain, about getting our grubby fingerprints all over the classics.  She talks to us about her inspiration, her writing process, and the strange customs of the American Midwest.  (She also shares a little secret info about upcoming projects!)  Topics include: sushi bakes, Jackie's chosen family, explicit bisexuality, costumed baby acts, chosen one mythologies, moderately caged eggs, building a magic system, coastal grandmother aesthetic, experimental corn, raccoons, and Latino Dracula. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

THROWBACK (Originally released on July 19, 2021): On this week's episode, we're talking ~dreams~ (after we discuss Emily's inappropriate summer attire). Come hear all about our dreams, recurring and otherwise, before we get into the book talk. Speaking of books, we're discussing a thriller, folklore, a heavy romcom, and a Gatsby retelling, Thank you for listening!! Join our fan club at: https://www.patreon.com/booksandthecitypod. Grab your BATC merch (and stay tuned for a summer addition): https://www.booksandthecitypod.com/merch. Browse and shop all the books we've discussed on this episode and past episodes at bookshop.org/shop/booksandthecity. Subscribe to our newsletter on our website, and send us an email at booksandthecitypod@gmail.com-------------> Libby just read: Honey Girl by Morgan Jerkins (14:48-25:49) https://www.harpercollins.com/products/honey-girl-morgan-rogers?variant=39308755796002 Up next for Libby: Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters Becky just read: The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo (25:50-36:43) https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250784780 Up next for Becky: The Happiest Girl in the World by Alena Dillon Emily just read: The Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (36:44-46:34) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/577066/gods-of-jade-and-shadow-by-silvia-moreno-garcia/ Up next for Emily: Certain Dark Things Raybearer by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Kayla just read: The Stranger in the Mirror by Liv Constantine (46:35-52:56) https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-stranger-in-the-mirror-liv-constantine?variant=32257225031714 Up next for Kayla: The American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin Music by EpidemicSound, logo art by @niczollos, all opinions our own.

Natalie Naudus's skilled narration adds to the luminous and otherworldly qualities of Nghi Vo's historical fantasy. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Emily Connelly discuss this absorbing story of ambition, glamor, and power in old Hollywood—except here, it's full of magic. To succeed, actors must make dangerous pacts, trade away years of their lives for insider secrets, and fend off terrifying monsters. Naudus enlivens the ambitious and bold Luli Wei, the captivating women she falls for, and the roaring executives looking to own her, and her soul. There is so much magic woven into the story, but it's not just an otherworldly threat that Luli faces—she also faces racism, sexism, and homophobia as she fights for stardom. It's a surreal and spellbinding story of the Golden Age of Hollywood, one that's steeped in ancient magic. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Macmillan Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE AUDIO, dedicated to producing top-quality fiction and nonfiction audiobooks written and read by the best in the business. Visit penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/audiofile now to start listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Malorie Blackman's win of the PEN Pinter Prize, Miles Morales, exciting news for vampires, some favorite recently published books, and more. Follow the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Discussed Malorie Blackman wins PEN Pinter Prize [The Guardian] The history of queer vampires and a look at First Kill [Them] Racism in Miles Morales/Thor “What If?” comic [Indy100] Dune 2 Casting Update [Gizmodo] Books Discussed Siren Queen by Nghi Vo (cw: self-harm, domestic violence, mention of sexual assault) War for the Oaks by Emma Bull The City Inside by Samit Basu (cw so far: rape, violent racism) Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood (cw: child abuse) This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub (cw: chronic illness, loss of a parent) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the Spring 2022 Book Preview, Catherine (Gilmore Guide to Books) and I shared our most anticipated books that released April – May 2022.  In today's episode, we're circling back to update you on the books we've had a chance to read — or at least attempted.  Given my ongoing success rate with spring releases, I'm starting to wonder if that is just the best season for my type of books!  This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Introducing Summer Shelves (a companion to my Summer Reading Guide)… In addition to my annual 2022 Summer Reading Guide, I'm introducing Summer Shelves, a companion exclusively for Superstars Patrons ($7/mo). Summer Shelves features BACKLIST summer reading recommendations from over 25 former podcast guests and our team members. The Summer Shelves design is clean, crisp, and unique and is available in a PDF file format via Patreon. If you'd like to get the Summer Shelves companion guide, you can sign up to be a Superstars patron here. You'll also get access to a monthly bonus podcast series called Double Booked (where Catherine or Susie and I share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show) and my Rock Your Reading Tracker. Get Summer Shelves! Highlights Catherine and Sarah continue with fairly high success rates for 2022 so far. Sarah had three 5-star spring releases! Catherine and Sarah share their best and worst picks from the Spring 2022 Book Preview. Spring Books Read Before the Preview [5:08] Sarah's Picks: Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott (April 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:12] Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez (April 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:13]  Catherine's Pick: The Candy House by Jennifer Egan (April 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:55] Spring Circle Back [3:34] April Sarah's Picks: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (April 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:52] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett (April 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:32] When We Fell Apart by Soon Wiley (April 26) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:22] Catherine's Picks: Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang (April 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:55] An Unlasting Home by Mai Al-Nakib (April 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:39]  May Sarah's Pick: The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz (May 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:06]  Catherine's Picks: Dark Circles by Caite Dolan-Leach (May 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:39] Elektra by Jennifer Saint (May 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:01]  Siren Queen by Nghi Vo (May 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:24] Other Books Mentioned The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne [12:27] What Comes After by JoAnne Tompkins [13:58]  Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [18:46] Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson [21:28] Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett [22:13] Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders [22:42] The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini [28:13] Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner [30:42] Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson [31:02] Dead Letters by Caite Dolan-Leach [34:14]  The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz [36:11]  You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz [36:26]  Circe by Madeline Miller [41:14] Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid [45:36] Other Links Smithsonian Magazine | The Transcontinental Railroad Wouldn't Have Been Built Without the Hard Work of Chinese Laborers Smithsonian Magazine | What Archaeologists Are Learning About the Lives of the Chinese Immigrants Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.

In this episode, we get excited about two new book releases: Siren Queen by Nghi Vo and Every Good Boy Does Fine: A Love Story in Music Lessons" by Jeremy Denk. Then we talk about an exhibit at the New York Public Library featuring art from a new graphic novel. BOOKS Siren Queen by Nghi Vo - https://bookshop.org/a/1240/9781250788832 Every Good Boy Does Fine: A Love Story in Music Lessons - https://bookshop.org/a/1240/9780812995985 DISTRACTION OF THE WEEK Watch a quick video about the INterSECTS exhibit -https://twitter.com/nypl/status/1513951186075979776 Get more info on the New York Public Library website - https://www.nypl.org/events/exhibitions/intersects Take the excellent online audio tour of the exhibit - https://www.nypl.org/events/tours/audio-guides/intersects/item/6050 Download the free coloring sheets. One of them shows butterflies in the Rose Reading Room! - https://legacynyplorg-live.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/intersects_-_peter_kuper_coloring_pages.pdf The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.com Do you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplace As always, you can follow us at: Our web site at Strong Sense of Place Patreon Twitter  Instagram Facebook YouTube  

Amanda and Jenn discuss emotionally devastating fiction, entertaining history, Old Hollywood, and more in this week's episode of Get Booked. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Feedback Tweet Cute and When You Get the Chance by Emma Lord (rec'd by Lauren) Read Between The Lines by Rachel Lacey (rec'd by Kady) Tiger Honor by Yoon Ha Lee (rec'd by Cara W.) Books Discussed Leap of Faith by Queen Noor The Language of Baklava by Diana Abu-Jaber The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa, transl by Stephen Snyder  Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki (cw: child abuse, sexual assualt, transphobia) The Wordy Shipmates by Sarah Vowell Music Is History by Ahmir Questlove Thompson with Ben Greenman Tana French, In the Woods (cw: harm to children) Edna O'Brien, Saints and Sinners Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri (tw violence against women, harm to children) The Poppy War series by R.F. Kuang (cw: all of them)  The Masquerade series by Seth Dickinson (also all the CW) Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures by Emma Straub Siren Queen by Nghi Vo, out May 10 (cw: gore, coercion) A Hatchet by Gary Paulsen The I Survived Series Julián Is a Mermaid by Jessica Love for children's library The Season of Styx Malone by Kekla Magoon For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Spring 2022 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! In this episode, Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out in April – May 2022. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements In conjunction with my upcoming 9th annual Summer Reading Guide, I will be releasing a companion for Superstars Patrons ($7/mo)! The companion is called Summer Shelves and will feature backlist reading recommendations from former podcast guests.  Plus, both Catherine and Susie will be contributing book recommendations! Both the 2022 Summer Reading Guide and Summer Shelves will launch on Tuesday, May 17.  Sign up here, and select the Superstars tier to get this guide and more bonus content. Join our Patreon Community ($5/mo) to get our bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here! Highlights Catherine and Sarah share the key to their recent high success rate and try to go in cold to new books. Sarah's second 5 star book of 2022! Catherine and Sarah share their #1 spring release picks. Spring 2022 Book Preview [3:34] April Sarah's Picks: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (April 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:06] Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott (April 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:03] Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez (April 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:54]  Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett (April 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:48] When We Fell Apart by Soon Wiley (April 26) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:24] Catherine's Picks: The Candy House by Jennifer Egan (April 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:54] Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang (April 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:24]  An Unlasting Home by Mai Al-Nakib (April 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:09]  Dark Circles by Caite Dolan-Leach (May 10*) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:15] May Sarah's Pick: The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz (May 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:37]  Catherine's Picks: Elektra by Jennifer Saint (May 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:34]  Siren Queen by Nghi Vo (May 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:47] Other Books Mentioned A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan [10:23]  I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott [15:34]  The Bohemians by Jasmin Darznik [19:35]  A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum [28:09] Honor by Thrity Umrigar [28:18] Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett [29:37] Dead Letters by Caite Dolan-Leach [33:02]  The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin [33:35]  We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter [34:05]  If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha [38:14]  Ariadne by Jennifer Saint [38:55]  The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz [40:57]  You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz [41:03]  Fleishman Is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner [43:19] The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo [44:00]  *Book's release date changed since the time of recording. About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.