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Brea and Mallory recommend books with unique structures! Plus, they solve a reader problem about offensive audiobook narrators, and recommend horror graphic novels. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsor - Gilded Teaflingwww.thegildedteafling.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership! Join us here!   Books Mentioned -  I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman, translated by Ros SchwartzThe Lesbian Bar Chronicles by Rachel Karp Long Division by Kiese Laymon All This & More by Peng Shepherd No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood Remember You Will Die by Eden Robins The Supernatural Enhancements by Edgar Cantero Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman The Yield by Tara June Winch Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu Strange Houses and Strange Buildings by uketsu, translated by Jim Rion Clara & the Devil by Olivie Blake and Little Chmura The Hills of Estrella Roja by Ashely Robin Franklin Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinglasses

In Episode 232, Sarah is joined by returning guest Anderson McKean of Page & Palette Bookstore for the 2026 edition of Micro Genres! Each year, this series gives us a chance to niche down even further into the kinds of books we love — spotlighting those very specific sub-sub-genres that capture a particular reading taste. This year, Sarah and Anderson have 10 all-new Micro Genres to share, along with standout books for each. With more than 80 books mentioned, you're bound to find a few new additions to your TBR — and maybe recognize a Micro Genre or two of your own. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Politically-Adjacent Stories (Sarah) The Hopefuls by Jennifer Close (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [3:00]  Charlotte Walsh Like to Win by Jo Piazza (2018) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:11]  American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld (2008) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [3:36] Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [3:38]   Vantage Point by Sara Sligar (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [3:47] The Emperor of Ocean Park (Elm Harbor, 1) by Stephen L. Carter (2002) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [4:48]   Palace Council (Elm Harbor, 3) by Stephen L. Carter (2008) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [4:49]  The Boomerang by Robert Bailey (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [5:23] State of Terror by Louise Penny and Hillary Clinton (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [6:14]  The Situation Room by George Stephanopoulos (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [6:55]  Becoming by Michelle Obama (2018) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [8:18]  From the Corner of the Oval by Beck Dorey-Stein (2018) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [8:53]  Retellings that Are NOT Mythological (Anderson) Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser (2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [10:41]  The Beheading Game by Rebecca Lehmann (2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:58]  Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:55]  Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [12:23]  Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell (2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [12:55]  Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [14:03]  Anna K (Anna K, 1) by Jenny Lee (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [14:08]  Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:20]  The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:36]  The Favorites by Layne Fargo (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [14:48]  Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [14:57]  Wasp's Nest by Kat Stoddard (2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [15:26]  A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley (1991) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [15:39]  Other Books Mentioned The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1850) [12:32]  James by Percival Everett (2024) [12:36]  Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813) [14:07]  Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (1878) [14:11]  David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (1850) [14:24]  Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith (1950) [14:41]  Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë (1847) [14:55]  The Go-Between by L. P. Hartley (1953) [15:03]  The Philadelphia Story by Philip Barry (1939) [15:32]  King Lear by William Shakespeare (1608) [15:45]  Ministers Behaving Badly (Sarah) Dominion by Addie E. Citchens (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [16:36] Awake by Jen Hatmaker (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [16:45] God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:19] The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman by Deesha Philyaw (Sep 29, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [17:36] The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall (2019) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [17:51] The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (1998) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:16] Dear Reader / Love Letters to Books (Anderson) This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page (2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [19:14] The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern (2019) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [19:53] The Borrower by Rebecca Makkai (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [20:22] Dear Fahrenheit 451 by Anne Spence (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [22:24] Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan (2012) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [22:37] The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin (2014) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [22:56] Other Books Mentioned I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai (2023) [20:29] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai (2018) [20:31] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang (2023) [22:15] Dark Humor (Sarah) Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [23:52] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [23:53] The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:55] Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [24:41] Cleo Dang Would Rather Be Dead by Mai Nguyen (2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [25:42] Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash (2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [25:51] The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:00] Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [26:47] Other Books Mentioned Real Americans by Rachel Khong (2024)  [24:44] Fantasy Even Sarah Might Like / Fantasy-Lite (Anderson) Conform (Conform Series, 1) by Ariel Sullivan (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:54] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [30:13] The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [30:39] The Atlas Six (The Atlas Trilogy, 1) by Olivie Blake (2022)* | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [30:53] A Darker Shade of Magic (Shades of Magic, 1) by V. E. Schwab (2015) | Amazon| Bookshop.org  [31:57] Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [32:02] The Midnight Train (The Midnight World, 2) by Matt Haig (2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [32:04] The Midnight Library (The Midnight World, 1) by Matt Haig (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [32:05] The Measure by Nikki Erlick (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [32:20] The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [32:25] The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:28] Other Books Mentioned The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, 1) by Suzanne Collins (2008) [29:03] The Handmaid's Tale (The Handmaid's Tale, 1) by Margaret Atwood (1985) [29:04] Like Friday Night Lights, But Book Form (Sarah) a.k.a. Sports Books That Are About Far More Than Sports The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [35:06]  The Slip by Lucas Schaefer (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [35:15]  The World According to Garp by John Irving (1978) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:51] In One Person by John Irving (2012) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [35:53]   Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:12]  The Flock by Ellen Bar (Apr 27, 2027) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [36:41]  The Last Days of Vic & Coco by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Mar 2, 2027) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [38:31]  Other Books Mentioned The Amateur by Chris Bohjalian (2026)  [37:29]  The Double Bind by Chris Bohjalian (2007)  [37:48]  Women Rule the World (Anderson) The Romanov Empress by C. W. Gortner (2018) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [40:16]  Mademoiselle Chanel by C. W. Gortner (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [40:41] Marlene by C. W. Gortner (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [40:43] The Woman with the Cure by Lynn Cullen (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:07]  Mrs. Poe by Lynn Cullen (2013) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:28]  Twain's End by Lynn Cullen (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:31] Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:36]  The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:53] The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict (2019) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:47] Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen by Sarah Bird (2018) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [42:03] Other Books Mentioned Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler (2013) [43:13]  Isola by Allegra Goodman (2025) [43:32]  Royals (Sarah) The Royal We (The Royal We, 1) by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [45:04]  Red, White & Royal Blue (Red, White & Royal Blue, 1) by Casey McQuiston(2019) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [45:06]  American Royals (American Royals, 1) by Katharine McGee (2019) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [45:09]  Spare by Prince Harry (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [45:19] The Force of Such Beauty by Barbara Bourland (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [45:29] The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:48]   The Windsor Affair by Melanie Benjamin (2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:03]  This Land is Your Land (Anderson) Land by Maggie O'Farrell (2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [46:34]  Damnation Spring by Ash Davidson (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [47:33]  I Will Send Rain by Rae Meadows (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [47:52]  The Well and the Mine by Gin Phillips (2007) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:07]  Greenwood by Michael Christie (US Release 2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:03]  The Islanders by Lewis Robinson (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [49:32]  The Shark House by Sara Ackerman (2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [49:40]  *Publication year reflects the later traditionally published edition for a book originally self-published.

Watch as a full video interview on YouTubeOlivie Blake is the New York Times bestselling author of speculative fiction for adults, including The Atlas Six trilogy, Alone with You in the Ether, Masters of Death, the short story collection Januaries, Girl Dinner, and her most recent novel, Dreamland. With Little Chmura, she is the co-creator of the graphic series Clara and the Devil. As Alexene Farol Follmuth, she is also the author of the young adult novels My Mechanical Romance and Twelfth Knight. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and son.We loved speaking with Olivie about her writing career, hearing how she started with fan fiction and self-publishing, what really happened when The Atlas Six took off, and why trad publishing was always her ultimate goal. We talk about how writers need to be both resilient and adaptable, talk about books as art vs books as products (and when you should think about them as each), and chat about her new book, DREAMLAND.Links:Buy Dreamland nowFollow Olivie on InstagramVisit Olivie's websiteSupport us on Patreon and get the podcast early and ad-free, along with other great benefits, including a bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ukpageonePage One - The Writer's 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 FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on BlueskyFollow us on ThreadsPage One - The Writer's Podcast is part of STET Podcasts - the one stop shop for all your writing and publishing podcast needs! Follow STET Podcasts on Instagram and Bluesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I welcome Olivie Blake to the show to discuss her new Hollywood set Gothic novel, DREAMLAND. You might know her from her fantasy sensation, THE ATLAS SIX, but she writes Horror as well, with an intelligence and depth that I am delighted to highlight here. We chat about everything from her use of identity for Gothic isolation to her use of fires as eco-horror. It's a great conversation and it was my honor to have her on the show. All links and show notes are at https://www.sheworeblackpodcast.com/

Olivie Blake shares DREAMLAND, a tantalizing story of power, seduction, and the omens you’ll ignore when everything you’ve dreamed of feels just within reach.

We're back from summer break just in time to help you prepare for the new school year. Check out what we talked about: The series “Crave" by Tracy Wolff with readalike series "Zodiac Academy" by Caroline Peckham. The "Atlas" trilogy by Olivie Blake with readalike "Vicious" by V.E. Schwab. "Girl in Ice" by Erica Ferencik with readalike "The Archivist" by Martha Cooley. The series "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Random Riggs with a graphic novel duology and a film adaption of the same name. "What You Wish For" by Katherine Center with readalike "Teach Me" by Olivia Dade. "Cat Among the Pigeons" by Agatha Christie. 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 wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

Philippa has just received the most exciting email of the year: her holiday hotel has offered to receive a box of books in advance and put them in her room on arrival. The result? An unstoppable 12-book, 4-graphic-novel holiday TBR — and an episode dedicated entirely to sharing it.In this episode, Philippa runs through every book she's packing (plus the first line of each!), covering a wonderfully eclectic mix of:The Confessions – Paul Bradley Carr (AI thriller)Roman Mornings – Matson Taylor (historical fiction, Rome)The Scandalous Ladies Football Club – Frances Quinn (Victorian women's football)It Could Have Been Her – Lisa Jewell (domestic thriller)Getting Away – Kate Sawyer (family saga across decades of holidays)The Ark – Haruo Yuki (translated Japanese locked-room thriller)How to Get Away With Murder – Rebecca Philipson (cat-and-mouse crime)The Favourite – Fran Littlewood (family secrets, holiday implosion)The Corfe Castle Murders – Rachel McLean (Dorset detective series, book one)Against the Tide – G.D. Wright (crime series, book three)This Can Never Not Be Real – Sera Milano (YA terrorism survivor testimonies)Under the Hammer – Samantha Dooey-Miles (very angry woman, very bad landlords)Plus four graphic novels — including the only authorised manga adaptation of Anne of Green Gables, The Bad Doctor by Ian Williams, I Shall Never Fall in Love by Hari Conner, and Clara and the Devil Vol. 1 by Olivie Blake & Little Chmura — many discovered at Hay on Wye Comics, a brand new graphic novel bookshop in Hay-on-Wye.

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Episode 190 May 21, 2026 On the Needles 2:45 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Vesna Tee by Ksenia Naidyon/Life is Cozy, Shel Designs Finito Fingering in Tutti Frutti and Shel Designs Suri Silk Lace in seafoam   Cuff Club Vol. 2 Socks (march) by Summer Lee, Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks Butter Sock in why did the frog cross the road and mini: To see what the chicken was doing    Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit, AVFKW Floating in Current and Wild Bloom in Raincloud– DONE!! On the Easel 7:19 Oil studies! On the Table 16:08 Buffalo Salad with Blue Cheese Toasts from I Dream of Dinner by Ali Slagle Buffalo Crudités With Blue Cheese Dip Recipe   A Great "Happens to Be Vegan" Korean Meal at Home Sundays with Julia video library KIMCHI FRIED RICE WITH SCALLION SALAD from Small Victories DUBU JORIM (BRAISED TOFU)  GARLIC-SESAME SPINACH    Successful strawberry shortcake with buttermilk biscuit Unsuccessful sweet potato waffle Pan-fried tofu on repeat: marinate firm tofu sticks in 1/4c tamari or soy sauce, ¼ c sake, 3T rice wine vinegar, a splash or yuzu hot sauce (optional) for at least an hour or so. Pat dry. Coat with corn starch & corn meal (¼ corn starch + 3T corn meal). Pan fry. On the Nightstand 32:17 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   Go Gentle by Maria Semple Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook by Matt Dinniman (audio) On the Calculation of Volume IV by Solvej Balle, trans by Sophia Hersi Smith and Jennifer Russell The Other Half by Charlotte Vassell (audio)  Once and Again by Rebecca Serle Beheading Game by Rebecca Lehmann How to Commit a PostColonial Murder by Nina McConigley Last Night in Brooklyn by Xóchitl González We Do Not Part by Han Kang, trans by E. Yaewon and Paige Aniyah Morris  Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov, trans by Angela Rodel Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke The Reservation by Rebecca Kauffman Gifted & Talented by Olivie Blake  

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.She wrote her debut novel at 18, self-published it, went viral on TikTok — and now she's a Simon & Schuster author with a dramatized audiobook. Lauren Roberts is living proof that passion plus scrappiness can take you very, very far.In this episode, Lauren breaks down the wild origin story behind Powerless — from pitching the idea live on TikTok to Googling her way through ISBN numbers and copyright filings. We talk about what makes the Powerless trilogy so addictive (enemies to lovers! forbidden romance! high-stakes trials!), the incredible new dramatized audiobook of Powerless, and the literary fiction authors who are quietly shaping Lauren's writing voice.Whether you're a romantasy superfan or just looking for your next unputdownable series, this one's for you.

Host Jo Reed and contributor Leslie Fine kick off their discussion of rule-breaking new thrillers with Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino, performed by Cia Court, in which a competitive housing market becomes the breeding ground for obsession. They turn to The Sunshine Man by Emma Stonex, narrated by Edward Rowe and Meg Salter, a tense story of revenge that widens into an exploration of class, trauma, and the moments that define a life. Finally, they consider Girl Dinner by Olivie E. Blake, a sorority-set satire with sharp dialogue and darker implications, told through the alternating performances of Stephanie Nameth-Parker and Rita Amparita. Across all three titles, the conversation underscores how the right voices can amplify a thriller's tension, humor, and emotional stakes. Audiobooks Discussed: Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino, read by Cia Court (Macmillan Audio) The Sunshine Man by Emma Stonex, read by Edward Rowe and Meg Salter (Penguin Audio) Girl Dinner by Olivie Blake, read by Stephanie Nemeth-Parker and Rita Amparita (Macmillan Audio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: A new bookish metaphor and book moms in the wild Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: Explaining a Currently Reading literary society Before We Go: our new segment featuring bookish friend posts and a sleeper hit you should read. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 1:28 - Bookish Moments of the Week 5:56 - Current Reads 6:23 - A Violent Age by Sarah Blake (Meredith, amazon link) 7:25 - Clean Air by Sarah Blake 13:08 - Partners in Crime by Alisha Rai (Kaytee) 15:28 - Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan 16:41 - Currently Reading Website 17:59 - Speedy Death by Gladys Mitchell (Meredith) 23:34 - A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid (Kaytee) 23:52 - History Lessons by Zoe B. Wallbrook 24:05 - The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid 26:27 - The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake 26:28 - Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust 26:32 - House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig 26:42 - Sing Me To Sleep by Gabi Burton 26:50 - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett 28:59 - The Witch's Orchard by Archer Sullivan (Meredith) 33:18 - Booktenders 33:37 - Everyone Is Lying To You by Jo Piazza (Kaytee) 38:40 - Currently Reading Style Book Clubs 42:49 - A Violent Age by Sarah Blake 50:16 - Before We Go Kaytee highlights a bookish friend post 50:34 - Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi 50:36 - The Traveling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa 50:37 - Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata 50:40 - The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji 51:22 - The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai 51:39 - Confessions by Kanae Minato Meredith's Sleeper Hit: 52:34 - Sphere by Michel Crichton 52:39 - Timeline by Michael Crichton 54:06 - Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. February's list is a special romance curated list from Open Door Romance, The Novel Neighbor's Romance adjacent bookstore in Plainville, MA. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads | Substack | Youtube The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

We're wrapping up 2025 with a big, bookish bow! In this year-end celebration, Joe is joined by Carmen, Cece, Jananie K. Velu, Kayla, and Meara as everyone brings two of their favorite reads of the entire year. From unforgettable characters to gasp-worthy plots, these are the books that rose straight to the top of our 2025 lists.   Whether you're building your 2026 TBR or reliving your favorite reads of the year, settle in — this is the coziest way to close out the season.    ✨ Don't forget to take our podcast survey!  Running now through January 5. We want to hear from you!  Survey link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8564187/2025-Book-Lounge-Listener-Survey   Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Guest host recommendations:  Carmen  Poppy State: A Labyrinth of Plants and a Story of Beginnings - Myriam Gurba  The Possession of Alba Diaz - Isabel Canas  Cece  Listen to Your Sister – Neena Viel  The Luis Ortega Survival Club – Sonora Reyes  Jananie  Dust Settles North – Deena ElGenaidi  Immaculate Conception – Ling Ling Huang  Kayla  Julie Chan is Dead- Liann Zhang  The Compound- Aisling Rawle  Meara  Girl Dinner – Olivie Blake  Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng - Kylie Lee Baker  Joe   When the Wolf Comes Home – Nat Cassidy   Victorian Psycho – Virginia Feito  Hungerstone – Kat Dunn   Follow the guests & guest hosts:   Carmen – link  Cece - link  Jananie K. Velu – link  Kayla - link  Meara – link   Time stamps:  00:00:00 Title  00:01:07 Intro  00:03:54 Best Reads of 2025  00:03:22 The Summer Book on KANOPY  00:31:52 Best Reads of 2025  01:03:01 Outro  Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today's episode!  Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!  We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram!   Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is a "Good Woman"? What is power? Olivie Blake takes on these questions and more in "Girl Dinner". It includes some hard to digest themes. Pun intended. Bon appétit. Video: https://youtu.be/QzWivjs4F0w

Marie Lu, Olivie Blake & Alix E HarrowPhilippa interviews 3 leading fantasy writers about their new books.Marie Lu about her book Red City and you can buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035079414Olivie Blake about her book Girl Dinner and you can buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035011421Alix E Harrow about The Everlasting and you buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529061178You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BYOB is back from hiatus and today we're chatting with New York Times bestselling author Olivie Blake to discuss her latest book, Girl Dinner!In this episode of BYOB, hosts Kelly and Nikki welcome New York Times bestselling author Olivie Blake to discuss her latest book, Girl Dinner. Olivie shares the inspiration behind the book and explores themes of femininity, motherhood, and societal expectations. The conversation delves into her writing process, the emotional challenges of creating this type of narrative, and the role everyone plays (including men) in feminist discourse. ---Good girls deserve a treat.After a freshman year she would rather forget, sophomore Nina Kaur knows being one of the chosen few accepted into The House is the first step in her path to the brightest possible future. Every member of The House, the most exclusive sorority on campus, and all its alumni, are beautiful, high-achieving, and universally respected.Meanwhile, adjunct professor Dr. Sloane Hartley is struggling to balance returning to work after spending 18 months at home with her newborn daughter and accepting a demotion to support her partner's new position at the University, when she's invited to be The House's academic liaison.As Nina and Sloane each get drawn deeper into the arcane rituals of the sisterhood, they learn that living well comes with bloody costs. And when they are finally invited to the table, they will have to decide just how much they can stomach in the name of solidarity and power.---Socials:Tiktok: @bringyourownbookpodcastInstagram: @byobookpodcastFacebook: @byobookpodcastYoutube: @bringyourownbookpodcastSend Nikki & Kelly a message! :)

Publication Day Special Edition from On The Shelf, featuring a chat with Olivie Blake about her new novel "Girl Dinner"Happy Tuesday! To celebrate the release of Olivie Blake's latest novel, Girl Dinner, I had to chance to have her back on OTS!Follow OlivieFollow OTSOTS SubstackMap of Indie BookstoresGet Girl Dinner (out now!)Village Well Books and Coffee Diesel Books Novel Neighbor Parnassus BooksOdyssey Books

Send us a textYou may know Olivie Blake is the New York Times bestselling author of speculative fiction for adults, including The Atlas Six trilogy, Alone with You in the Ether, Masters of Death, the short story collection Januaries.  Her new book is Girl Dinner, a darkly fun novel about power, lust, and eating your fill, as wealthy moms and sorority girls practice a sinister new wellness trend. OLIVIE BLAKE is the New York Times bestselling author of sci-fi and fantasy for adults, including The Atlas Six trilogy, Alone with You in the Ether, Masters of Death, the short story collection Januaries, and her most recent novel, Girl Dinner. With Little Chmura, she is the co-creator of the graphic series Clara and the Devil. As Alexene Farol Follmuth, she is also the author of the young adult novels My Mechanical Romance and Twelfth Knight. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and son.

We're three weeks into Dark Academia month and pivoting from the lack of new adaptations to the ones we want. From Ninth House and The Atlas Six to The Maidens, Bunny (plus its sequel), These Violent Delights, and The Honeys, we map the smartest book-to-screen plays—plus some spicy reader confessions (DNFs, trophy shelves, and the dusty corner).We dig into:Leigh Bardugo's Alex Stern/Ninth House: Yale, secret societies, class tension, and occult edges tailor-made for prestige TV.Mona Awad's Bunny (+ the new sequel): cult-classic campus horror with a tone that could swing from satire to nightmare.Olivie Blake's The Atlas Six: found-family frenemies, the Library of Alexandria, and character-driven magic—screaming “ensemble show.”Alex Michaelides' The Maidens: Cambridge, a too-charming professor, and a one-and-done thriller film.Micah Nemerever's These Violent Delights: 1970s queer psychological spiral—two knockout leads could carry a festival-circuit hit.Ryan La Sala's The Honeys: boarding-school hive-minds and identity; YA-leaning horror with sharp claws. Subscribe on your favorite platform!SpotifyApple PodcastAmazon MusiciHeart RadioPodchaserYoutubeDon't forget to follow us on socials too!InstagramThreadsTikTokBlueSkyFacebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Now this is a subject that I really enjoy covering: books. In this episode I chat with a teenager who is a voracious reader — and does she ever know death-themed books! She gives us the run-down on her six favorite books about death, and by the end of it, I challenge you to choose one to read. From settings of fantasy worlds, to cemetery plots; from characters who are the Son of Death, to terminally ill people falling in love… these books are exploring this theme in all kinds of innovative ways. Listen as we discuss: They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera, Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas, You've Reached Sam by Dustin Thao, I Fell in Love with Hope by Lancali, Masters of Death by Olivie Blake, The Ghosts We Keep by Mason Deaver.

This week on From the Front Porch, it's another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the April releases they're excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 524), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie's books: Passion Project by London Sperry (4/8) When the Harvest Comes by Denne Michele Norris (4/15) Ordinary Time by Annie B. Jones (4/22) Olivia's books: Gifted & Talented by Olivie Blake (4/1) Midnight in Soap Lake by Matthew Sullivan (4/15) The Trouble with Heroes by Kate Messner (4/29) Erin's books: A Change of Habit by Sister Monica Clare (4/29) The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner (4/29) The Eights by Joanna Miller (4/15) From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading Annie is reading Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green.  Olivia is reading Candle Island by Lauren Wolk.  Erin is listening to Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Beth, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, and Amanda Whigham.

A full cast of narrators, including the author, delivers this enchanting collection of short stories about love, magic, and betrayal. AudioFile's Alex Richey and host Jo Reed discuss how each of the 14 stories is tenderly delivered by an emotionally committed narrator. Some standouts include Stephanie Németh-Parker as a woman who grants wishes at a bridge during the full moon and David Monteith portraying a man who accidentally kills the woman he intends to marry, only for her to come back and haunt him.  Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read/256526/ Published by Macmillan Audio. Discover thousands of audiobook reviews and more at AudioFile's website https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We caught up with Olivie Blake to chat about JANUARIES, a perfectly gorgeous book of short stories that explore our need for fairy tales and heartbreak alike.

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 episode, Laura chats with author Cat Sebastian about magical libraries and librarians, a fascinating niche in fiction. This conversation was initially recorded in 2022 while Cat was promoting her book The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes, a queer historical romance with a dash of crime and adventure. The episode highlights Cat's recommendations for books centered around magical libraries and librarians, just in time for 'Get a Library Card' month!Books Mentioned:The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes by Cat Sebastian https://amzn.to/3ZYEt0iA queer historical romance about two disaster bisexuals who fall in love via blackmail letters, leading to a thrilling adventure involving murder and a road trip.The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake https://amzn.to/3YdQdL8A story where a group of people gain access to the hidden Library of Alexandria, filled with arcane knowledge. As they lock themselves up for a year, they face moral dilemmas and make questionable choices.The Midnight Library by Matt Haig https://amzn.to/3BDqqTKThe main character explores alternate versions of their life in a mystical library, offering a poignant reflection on the choices we make and the lives we lead.A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske https://amzn.to/3XXwn5lThe first in a series blending historical fantasy romance with a charming dynamic between a large, good-natured himbo and a prickly, reserved librarian/archivist.In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan https://amzn.to/3zH1V7JA comfort read where children from our world are chosen to go to a magical school in another realm. The main character, Elliot, is skeptical about this concept and prefers to find clever diplomatic solutions in the magical library.Where to Find Cat Sebastian:Twitter and Instagram: @catSWritesWebsite: Catsebastian.comWant to check out more book recommendations?Visit What to Read Next Blog for reader tips, popular books like recommendations, and many more posts. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: IP29FC0QKB6DV2UE

Veggie tales, Veggie porn, and Vageggies, oh my! Calling all smuts for a very special surprise bonus episode! Who knew fanfiction could be this hot? Mikayla sure didn't. RIP Max Goof and may Natalie Dormer spare us all. Join us this week as NYT bestselling author Olivie Blake tells us what makes a man hot and why we need more bitches, while your mistresses tell you what veggies we would put in our holes. Fun times.

In this episode we are joined by NYT Bestselling author Olivie Blake! She is also known as Alexene Farol Follmuth. Her love for writing and literature shows in this enthusiastic episode. We find out many of her inspirations old and new. As well as get a look inside how she builds her stories and worlds. We go on a journey of her life from writing fan fiction all the way to publishing multiple novels. https://www.olivieblake.com/ https://www.alexenefarolfollmuth.com/

Today I had to absolute honor of talking with Alexene Farol Follmuth, the NYT best selling author of The Atlas Six under the name Olivie Blake, about her brand new novel TWELFTH KNIGHT. A YA romance that brings Shakespeare into the world of fandom culture and highschool. I had a blast reading this book and I loved getting to talk with Alexene! Follow Alexene Follow OTS Get TWELFTH KNIGHT: The Ripped Bodice Village Well Sunnys Bookshop Meet Cute The Last Chapter  Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books

Alexene Farol Follmuth shares her journey from writing fan fiction under a pseudonym (Olivie Blake) to publishing young adult novels like “Twelfth Knight,” the summer YA pick for Reese's Book Club. She delves into her passion for adapting Shakespeare and infusing personal experiences — such as dealing with bipolar disorder and societal expectations of women — into her works. Alexene's insights offer a refreshing perspective on creativity, identity, and empowerment in literature. You can find “Twelfth Knight” on Apple Books or wherever you get your books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week, we're discussing The Atlas Paradox, the second installment in the Atlas series by Olivie Blake. Initiation to the Society comes with a price, one that each of the magicians in this story will pay in different ways. Attachments that formed in the Atlas Six will be tested—some will deteriorate and new relationships will form but all will ask themselves how far they'll go to obtain power and knowledge from the world's greatest library. Join us this week!

Olivie Blake is the massively prolific and impressive New York Times best-selling fantasy and young adult author of The Atlas Six, and it's sequel, The Atlas Paradox, Alone with You in the Ether, My Mechanical Romance, and many more books. Her newest book, The Atlas Complex, released on January 9th, concludes the Atlas trilogy. SHELF TALKERS is a podcast from Village Well Books & Coffee in downtown Culver City, CA, where we interview authors on their books, writing process, and what they are themselves reading. We release bi-weekly. Need to reach out or have questions? Feel free to email us at podcast@villagewell.com Village Well Books & Coffee is an independent book and coffee-shop in the heart of downtown Culver City. Come through, grab a drink, and read a book! Books mentioned by Olivie Blake: I Never Promised You a Rose Garden by Joanne Greenberg An Impossible Thing to Say by Arya Shahi Recommended by Amri: Finding Fish by Antwone Fisher Follow us on Instagram Our Website Our Events This episode of Shelf Talkers is brought to you by Village Well Books & Coffee. It was produced, edited, and hosted by Jared Kassebaum and Julia Elizabeth Evans, and our theme music is from Noah Viklund.

Two Marxist discussing Book-Tok book Masters of Death by Olivie Blake, where we talk about, mutual aid, philanthropy and human connections. This one gets pretty existential. FOLLOW US! Twitter: https://twitter.com/LitLibPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/literaryliberation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@literaryliberation?lang=en Kristen Twitter: https://twitter.com/krxxtxn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krxxtxn/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@krxxtxn?lang=en Mariah Twitter: https://twitter.com/hungryrye Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hungryrye/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hungryrye?lang=en

This week on From the Front Porch, it's another New Release Rundown! Annie and Olivia are sharing the November releases they're excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! Are you ready to get in the holiday spirit? Cross everyone off your holiday shopping list at The Bookshelf's super-popular virtual holiday events! Tickets are $15. Each event takes place online via Zoom. If you can't join us live, you'll have access to a recording after the event. Get your tickets to the virtual events here: Adult Holiday Literary First Look ticket – You'll find the perfect books to give everyone on your holiday shopping list: from your hard-to-buy-for dad, to your best friend who's read everything, to your mother-in-law. Whether you're shopping for friends and fam or a treat for you, Annie has tried-and-true recommendations! Kid's Holiday Literary First Look ticket – You'll find the perfect books to give the kids in your life this holiday season at our virtual Holiday Literary First Look for kids! From board book readers to middle-grade readers, our resident kids' lit expert, Olivia, has tried-and-true recommendations. Plus, you'll get first dibs on our Countdown to Christmas kids' picture book bundles! Holiday Market ticket – You'll find unique, bookish gifts items for everyone on your holiday shopping list at our virtual Holiday Market! Annie will walk you through the delightful gift items she selected with you and yours in mind. Plus, you'll get first dibs our Bookshelf Advent Calendar for adults! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website (type “Episode 449” into the search bar and tap enter to easily find the books mentioned in this episode): Annie's books: The Happy Couple by Naoise Dolan (releases 11/7) Dolls of Our Lives by Mary Mahoney and Allison Horrocks (releases 11/7) The Last Love Note by Emma Grey (releases 11/28) Olivia's books: 15 Secrets to Survival by Natalie D. Richards (releases 11/7)  The Professor by Lauren Nossett (releases 11/14) The Other Half by Charlotte Vassell (releases 11/21) Thank you to this week's sponsor, Visit Thomasville. Fall is a wonderful time to see Thomasville, Georgia!  If it's time to hit the road for a quick getaway, we're exactly what you're looking for! You can rekindle your spark, explore historical sites, indulge in dining out, shop at amazing independent stores, and finally relax and unwind. There's no better getaway than Thomasville!  Whether you live close by or are passing through, we hope you'll visit beautiful Thomasville, Georgia – it's worth the trip! Plan your visit at ThomasvilleGa.com. From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here.  Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading Play for Me by Libby Hubscher. Olivia is reading Masters of Death by Olivie Blake. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Cammy Tidwell, Chanta Combs, Chantalle C, Kate O'Connell, Kristin May, Laurie Johnson, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stacy Laue, Stephanie Dean, Susan Hulings, and Wendi Jenkins.

Steve West gives a lively performance of this romantic fantasy audiobook, voicing each mortal, immortal, and undead character with the humor, sarcasm, and sinister whispers required. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Emily Connelly discuss the fun of diving into this fantasy world from Olivie Blake. Fox D'Mora is a bit of a rake posing as a medium, though as the godson of Death he has an unusual connection to those beyond the veil. When Viola Marek, a vampire and real estate agent, calls on him with a poltergeist problem, Fox is alarmed to find Death no longer answering his summons. They soon find themselves players in a deadly game alongside angels, demons, werewolves and, much to Fox's dismay, his ex lover. West voices the narrative with a rich British accent, and shifts smoothly into each character's voice making for a marvelous listening experience. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Macmillan. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from Dreamscape Publishing. Dreamscape is an award-winning independent publisher and multimedia studio that is committed to producing a diverse catalog of high-quality audiobooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us this week for The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake. When six brilliant magicians are approached to be candidates for entry into the Alexandrian Society, and granted access to the wealth of knowledge in the library of Alexandria, they all accept, knowing one of them will be eliminated at the end of the year. Developing greater power may come with a great and terrible cost—one they may not be willing to pay.

On this episode, we sit down with bestselling author Olivie Blake to chat about the revised release of her first self-published novel, Masters of Death, a genre-bending contemporary fantasy about an aswang real estate agent and the godson of death just trying to get by in the modern world as anomalous beings. We chat with Olivie about not only her own journey as an author, but the journey of her first self-published novel as its re-emerges as a bestseller.Follow Olivie on instagram at @olivieblake and check out her novel, Masters of Death, available now on the Books & Boba bookshop!*Support the podcast by supporting our new Patreon*Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:FacebookTwitterGoodreads GroupThe Books & Boba September 2023 pick is The Family Chao by Lan Samantha ChangThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are looking back on our literary lineup episodes! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.  Literally Reading: The Bartender's Cure by Wesley Straton Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune  Crack the Book Open: The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake  Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult  Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett  

Happy Saturday, book clubbers! This month, we read ‘Alone With You in the Ether' by Olivie Blake. The book follows our two main characters, Regan and Aldo, who meet by chance at the Art Institute. Prior to the meeting, he is a doctoral student who manages his destructive thoughts with compulsive calculations about time travel; she is a bipolar counterfeit artist, undergoing court-ordered psychotherapy. And then, well, they fall in love. But, like all good romance books, their love story is complicated, and we're taken on the ride.  Join us in the all the book chat over on our Insta, @theshamelessbookclub, and our TikTok, @theshamelessbookclub. Or, if you're after some variety, here's a link to record a voice message via our website, too. You can browse the eBook and audiobook versions of past book club picks in our room on Apple Books! Have a look-see right here. (You might spot our little baby, The Space Between, in the mix there, too.) Want to support our show? We are sending air kisses, air tea, and air hugs (too far?) to anyone who clicks ‘subscribe' on Apple (bonus hugs for anyone who leaves a five-star review, too) or ‘follow' on Spotify.  Still not enough? Well! Our hearts! See below for everything else. Click here to subscribe to ShameMore: http://apple.co/shamelesspod Subscribe to the weekly ‘ASK SHAMELESS' newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gFbYLT  Join our book club: https://www.instagram.com/theshamelessbookclub/  Check out our website: https://shamelessmediaco.com/ Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are deciding who did it better. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.  Literally Reading: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (Ellie) Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal (Traci) Open the Book: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson  The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore  The Duke and I by Julia Quinn Tweet Cute by Emma Lord  A Pho Love Story by Loan Le A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson  The Night Swim by Megan Goldin The Midnight Library by Matt Haig  This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls  Educated by Tara Westover The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins  Ayesha, at Last by Uzma Jallaluddin  The Maidens by Alex Michaelaides  The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake  The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh  The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty  

Happy Saturday, book clubbers! This month, we read ‘Alone With You in the Ether' by Olivie Blake. The book follows our two main characters, Regan and Aldo, who meet by chance at the Art Institute. Prior to the meeting, he is a doctoral student who manages his destructive thoughts with compulsive calculations about time travel; she is a bipolar counterfeit artist, undergoing court-ordered psychotherapy. And then, well, they fall in love. But, like all good romance books, their love story is complicated, and we're taken on the ride.  Got some thoughts on our April pick, ‘Vladimir' by Julia May Jones? We're allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta, @theshamelessbookclub. Or, if you're after some variety, here's a link to record a voice message via our website, too. CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE LISTENER SURVEY! As you'll have heard in this episode, season three of ‘everybody has a secret' has just launched and we'd love for you to check it out. Head here to listen to ‘the brother' on Spotify, and here to find it on Apple. You can browse the eBook and audiobook versions of past book club picks in our room on Apple Books! Have a look-see right here. (You might spot our little baby, The Space Between, in the mix there, too.) Want to support our show? We are sending air kisses, air tea, and air hugs (too far?) to anyone who clicks ‘subscribe' on Apple (bonus hugs for anyone who leaves a five-star review, too) or ‘follow' on Spotify.  Still not enough? Well! Our hearts! See below for everything else. Click here to subscribe to ShameMore: http://apple.co/shamelesspod Subscribe to the weekly ‘ASK SHAMELESS' newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gFbYLT  Join our book club: https://www.instagram.com/theshamelessbookclub/  Check out our website: https://shamelessmediaco.com/ Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

In Olivie Blake's The Atlas Six, only the most talented magical users are selected to compete for spots in the Alexandrian Society, or as we know it, the Library of Alexandria. The problem? While there are six competitors, only 5 spots are open each decade. This is a twisty, turny, sexy book that left us arguing over its structure and the true purpose of its characters. We hope you enjoy! Don't forget, March 20th - March 27th is the Trans Rights Readathon!  Want to grab your own copy? Check out our store! We've partnered with Bookshop.org and opened our own little Pages Unknown shop where we will list the books we've reviewed as well as books from our Queer Book Bans series. ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We will continue to raise money for the Trans Health Legal Fund all year round. Donate here to help protect those seeking gender affirming care! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to support our podcast? Here's three ways you can right now! #1. Leave us a rating wherever you get your podcasts. #2. Write a short review of the podcast along with your rating. #3. Support us over on Ko-Fi with a one time or monthly donation! This helps to offset the costs of our recording software, buying the books to review, etc. You can go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/pagesunknownpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to send us a $$ tip!  All of these greatly help the podcast grow and we appreciate your support! As a reminder, new episodes of Pages Unknown air every week! You can find us on ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodReads⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and wherever you get your podcasts! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More about us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Happy listening!

Hello, book club friends! This month, we read ‘The Thursday Murder Club' by Richard Osman. This number one best-seller takes place in a peaceful retirement village, where four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved murders. But when a brutal killing takes place on their very doorstep, the Thursday Murder Club find themselves in the middle of their first live case. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron might be pushing eighty but they still have a few tricks up their sleeves. Can this unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer before it's too late? Got some thoughts on our March pick, ‘Alone With You In The Ether' by Olivie Blake? We're allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc)  - join in the convo over on our Insta, @theshamelessbookclub. Or, if you're after some variety, here's a link to record a voice message via our website, too. Big thanks to Penguin Books Australia and ‘Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?' by Dr Julie Smith for making this episode possible. To grab yourself a copy, head to the Penguin website and search ‘Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?'. Or, follow this link. You can browse the eBook and audiobook versions of past book club picks in our room on Apple Books! Have a look-see right here. (You might spot our little baby, The Space Between, in the mix there, too.) Want to support our show? We are sending air kisses, air tea, and air hugs (too far?) to anyone who clicks ‘subscribe' on Apple (bonus hugs for anyone who leaves a five-star review, too) or ‘follow' on Spotify.  Still not enough? Well! Our hearts! See below for everything else. Click here to subscribe to ShameMore: http://apple.co/shamelesspod Subscribe to the weekly ‘ASK SHAMELESS' newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gFbYLT  Join our book club: https://www.instagram.com/theshamelessbookclub/  Check out our website: https://shamelessmediaco.com/ Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

Literary agent Sarah Landis joins me for a deep dive into the Speculative Fiction / Fantasy genre.  Sarah breaks down these terms, shares popular books in these genres, and discusses the trends she's seeing in the publishing industry.  Also, Sarah shares both her book recommendations and her go-to books for those looking to dive into these genres! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Differentiating between genres: Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Sci-Fi, Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic, Climate Fiction. The genres that scare publishers and the toughest genre to define! The sub-genres of fantasy: High / Epic, Grounded, and Historical. How the term ‘Speculative' is actually a broader umbrella term. The trends and performance in publishing for Speculative Fiction and Fantasy.  Why many fantasy books are written as a series. How the “Harry Potter” generation seems to be shaping both readers and authors. Sarah's go-to recommendations for those new to these genres! Sarah's Book Recommendations [30:31] Two OLD Books She Loves The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:56] The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:18] Two NEW Books She Loves Babel by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:16] Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:12] One Book She Didn't Love The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:58] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About House of Cotton by Monica Brashears (April 4, 2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:33] Last 5-Star Book Sarah Read The Cloisters by Katy Hays | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:08] Other Books Mentioned The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood [5:59] Red Clocks by Leni Zumas [6:11] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [6:56] The Measure by Nikki Erlick [7:15] The One by John Marrs [7:33] The Passengers by John Marrs [7:38] The Road by Cormac McCarthy [9:25] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [9:51] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam [10:01] After the Flood by Kassandra Montag [10:52] Wanderers by Chuck Wendig [11:45] Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn [12:19] A Game of Thrones by James R. R. Martin [12:52] The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien [12:54] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern [13:13] The Magicians by Lev Grossman [13:15] The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman [13:22] Circe by Madeline Miller [16:00] Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead [16:31] One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez [17:00] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab [18:58] Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo [19:04] The Midnight Library by Matt Haig [19:06] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens [21:12] The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins [21:15] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [22:05] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [22:10] Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo [26:40] The Change by Kirsten Miller [27:24] The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman [28:52] The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley [29:18] Beauty by Robin McKinley [29:21] Spindle's End by Robin McKinley [29:22] The Peripheral by William Gibson [30:16] In Five Years by Rebecca Serle [30:23] The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang [37:41] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang [37:49] The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake [40:15] Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton [47:09] Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak [47:19] Cover Story by Susan Rigetti [47:28] About Sarah Landis Website | Twitter | Instagram Sarah Landis represents a wide range of fiction from middle grade to adult. Sarah is particularly drawn to high-concept plots, big hooks, speculative fiction, twisty thrillers, novels with a strong emotional core, and sweeping fantasy. She is always on the lookout for new talent and narrative risk-takers. Her clients' novels have received a variety of accolades, including Barnes and Noble book club selections and Reese's Book Club, and have appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists as well as international bestseller lists around the globe. Before joining Sterling Lord Literistic in 2017, Sarah worked as an editor for fifteen years, holding roles at G.P. Putnam's Sons, Hyperion Books, HarperCollins Children's Books, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers. Sarah graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of Virginia.

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Donna Tartt's The Secret History turned 30 this year. Since the book's release, the novel has sold millions of copies and become a classic - the blueprint for a cluster of aesthetic and literary works under the label "dark academia." Host Brittany Luse and culture writer Alice Vincent examine the novel's long shelf life and why it's still relevent to young people today. Then she sits down with author Olivie Blake, who shares how authors are bringing new perspectives to the genre.Then, Brittany is joined by Avery Trufelman, host of the podcast Articles of Interest. In her latest season, Trufelman explores the classic look of ivy style, and its journey from the hallowed halls of academic institutions to retail stores near you.You can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at ibam@npr.org.

In the Fall 2022 Book Preview, Catherine (Gilmore Guide to Books) and I shared our 16 most-anticipated books that released mid-August – December 2022.  In today's episode, we're going to circle back to update you on the books we've had a chance to read — or at least attempt.   This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights We discuss how the types of books released in the fall seem to have changed. Sarah comes back with two 5-star books! Catherine and Sarah share their Fall 2022 reading stats and success rates. The reading experience was a roller coaster ride from stellar picks, to middling reads, and 3 DNFs between the two of us. The best and worst picks from the Fall 2022 Book Preview. Books We Read Before the Preview [5:14] Sarah's Picks: Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid (August 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:56] Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson (November 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:14] Fall 2022 Circle Back [9:43] August Catherine's Picks: American Fever by Dur e Aziz Amna (August 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:49] The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton (August 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:42] September Sarah's Pick: The Two Lives of Sara by Catherine Adel West (September 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:27] Catherine's Picks: The Fortunes of Jaded Women by Carolyn Huynh (September 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:04] The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell (September 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:06] How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz (September 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:24] October Sarah's Picks: Keep It in the Family by John Marrs (October 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:05] Anywhere You Run by Wanda M. Morris (October 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:47] Catherine's Pick: The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake (October 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:26] November Sarah's Picks: Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli (November 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:04] Winterland by Rae Meadows (November 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:08] Catherine's Pick: The Cloisters by Katy Hays (November 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:57] December Sarah's Pick: The Ingenue by Rachel Kapelke-Dale (December 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:55] Catherine's Pick: The Book of Everlasting Things by Aanchal Malhotra (December 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:52] Other Books Mentioned Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid [6:14]  Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro [8:45] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West [12:43]  The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton [16:01]  When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain [20:34] Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan [23:35]  All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris [25:10]  Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell [27:17]  Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [33:01]  The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake [41:36]  The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale [45:02]  My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell [46:05]  The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger [49:30] Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton [49:52] Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak [49:55] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 10 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle, WA.

Welcome to the Fall 2022 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books!  In this episode, Catherine and I share 16 of our most anticipated books releasing mid-August through December.   This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements 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 This episode marks the 3-year anniversary of the seasonal previews!   Catherine brings in some variety with her fall picks, including 3 debuts and 3 return authors. Sarah's picks include 3 sophomore novels and 2 debut novels. Two 5-star books from Sarah's selections. Catherine and Sarah share their #1 picks for fall release. Fall 2022 Book Preview [4:07] August Sarah's Pick: Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid (August 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:55] Catherine's Picks: American Fever by Dur e Aziz Amna (August 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[10:26] The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton (August 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[16:05]  September Sarah's Pick: The Two Lives of Sara by Catherine Adel West (September 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:41] Catherine's Picks: The Fortunes of Jaded Women by Carolyn Huynh (September 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:04]  The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell (September 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:41] How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz (September 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:00]  October Sarah's Picks: Keep It in the Family by John Marrs (October 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[18:55] Anywhere You Run by Wanda M. Morris (October 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:00]  Catherine's Pick: The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake (October 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[40:51] November Sarah's Picks: Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli (November 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[28:45]  Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson (November 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:07] Winterland by Rae Meadows (November 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[43:16]  Catherine's Pick: The Cloisters by Katy Hays (November 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:18] December Sarah's Pick: The Ingenue by Rachel Kapelke-Dale (December 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[48:35]  Catherine's Pick: The Book of Everlasting Things by Aanchal Malhotra (December 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:10] Other Books Mentioned The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid [5:47]  Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid [6:03]  Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West [12:47]  The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton [17:07]  The One by John Marrs [19:34]  The Passengers by John Marrs [19:45]  Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews [20:48]  Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman [22:16]  Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan [23:31]  All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris [24:10]  Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell [26:45]  Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [30:52]  Dominicana by Angie Cruz [32:23]  Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson [36:05]  The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson [40:25] The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake [40:55]  We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter [45:20]  The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale [48:46]  My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell [49:45]  The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis [49:47]  About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 10 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle, WA.

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading to a new generation and an online event Current Reads: six books we read over the summer that we want you know to about Deep Dive: slow but steady reading, what works in this format and where do we fit it in? The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes over our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:38 - Bookish Moment of the Week 2:45 - Stanley's Library by William Bee  3:54 - @teenybookshelf on Instagram 4:36 - Fabled Bookshop 6:24 - Current Reads 7:09 - American Predator by Maureen Callahan (Meredith) 12:47 - I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara 13:00 - The Amityville Horror Jay Anson 13:32 - The Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Kaytee) 13:40 - Brilliant Books 13:40 - Brilliant Books Monthly 14:21 - Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 16:21 - Circe by Madeline Miller 16:22 - Lobizona by Romina Garber Russell 16:41 - Scorpica by G.R. McCallister 18:08 - The Search by Nora Roberts (Meredith) 23:14 - The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake (Kaytee) 23:33 - Libro FM ALC program 25:10 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 25:23 - The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune 25:44 - The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake (pre-order) 26:13 - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldtree 27:00 - The Shell Seekers by Rosamund Pilcher (Meredith) 33:06 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 33:45 - Upgrade by Blake Crouch (Kaytee) 36:57 - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 37:00 - Recursion by Blake Crouch 37:15 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 38:17 - Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson 39:17 - Deep Dive: The Slowest and the Steadiest 39:21 - @Marys_bookish_musings on Instagram 41:26 - Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 41:34 - War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy 41:48 - Daughters of Africa by Margaret Busby (Amazon link)  41:49 - The New Daughters of Africa by Margaret Busby 42:22 - Les Miserables by Victor Hugo 42:49 - Roots by Alex Haley 45:34 - The Eighth Life by Nino Haratischvili  45:45 - Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke 45:48 - Piranesi by Suzanna Clarke 48:11 - It by Stephen King 48:13 - 11/22/63 by Stephen King 48:37 - The Shell Seekers by Rosamund Pilcher 48:56 - Meet Us At The Fountain I wish I could implement a family reading time in the evenings. (Kaytee) I wish everyone could experience what we experience with the Indie Press List (Meredith) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading