Podcasts about Ruta Sepetys

In this episode, SCPL staff-favorite crossover novelist Ruta Sepetys talks with Jenn and Kelsey about her debut adult novel, A Fortune of Sand--a book that explores how far wealthy dynasties will go to keep their secrets. We discuss what determines how history is preserved and recalled, how women of the time struggled to find agency, and the fragile tension of writing about things once vital but now vanished. It's a vibe!

This week on the KPL podcast we spoke with bestselling author Ruta Sepetys about her latest novel, A Fortune of Sand. Set in 1920s Detroit, about Marjorie Lennox, the youngest daughter of a wealthy automotive family, who joins a mysterious arts program and uncovers dark secrets about her family and the program itself, inspired by real events.Author ReadsWhistler by Ann PatchettScar Island by Dan Gemeinhart

Ruta Sepetys talks about her ninth book and first adult novel, A FORTUNE OF SAND, with Carol Fitzgerald. Set in 1920s Detroit during the Prohibition era, the story is centered on the wealthy Lennox automotive dynasty behaving badly and accumulating power. The youngest daughter, Marjorie, uncovers a web of family secrets. The book is rooted in deep historical research, and explores themes of power, impermanence, control, and the fragility of constructed legacies in Detroit during this time period. Ruta discusses the control exerted over women during the era, often framed as "safeguarding" but functioning as suppression of creative and personal autonomy. She and Carol have a longstanding professional relationship dating back to her debut YA novel, BETWEEN SHADES OF GRAY. Ruta notes that the cover design — Honolulu Blue and silver — is a nod to Detroit. She also shares that the "Dear Coco" interstitial letters throughout were part of the original manuscript and come together meaningfully at the end. Our Latest "Bookreporter Talks To" Interviews: Kathryn Stockett: https://youtu.be/-mNe-Y9CctQ Susan Patterson: https://youtu.be/jvZjwDq_dUw Jane Harper: https://youtu.be/PTqqPXbbX8A Devi S. Laskar: https://youtu.be/FR-6fGxBUS4 Allison Pataki: https://youtu.be/5I4q_OFCiTg Patricia Finn: https://youtu.be/QhZagqICgU4 Sadeqa Johnson: https://youtu.be/ED0LOkAarVE Wendy Walker: https://youtu.be/y-2G5AC9heU Ashley Elston: https://youtu.be/Yb_ig0leaQA Our Latest "Bookaccino Live" Book Group Events: Wally Lamb: https://youtu.be/-eMtMznKoVE Laura Dave: https://youtu.be/RRWrSjdxyrc Lisa Ridzén: https://youtu.be/dleYdLoh0bY Patrick Ryan: https://youtu.be/keazeWK1lto Lily King: https://youtu.be/_yo2x2ZA0B0 Allen Levi: https://youtu.be/tELDtaqsD7g Sign up for newsletters from Bookreporter and Reading Group Guides here: https://tbrnetwork.com/newsletters/ FOLLOW US on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookreporter Website: https://www.bookreporter.com Art Credit: Tom Fitzgerald Edited by Jordan Redd Productions

A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys is a gripping tale of power and corruption inspired by true events. Ruta joins us to talk about Detroit, research, the 1920s, eccentricity and more with cohost Jenna Seery.  This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin Ford: We Never Called Him Henry by Harry Bennett The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton West with the Night by Beryl Markham The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

#1 New York Times bestselling author, Ruta Sepetys, returns to speak with us about her 12 years of research, ragtime music, and the “fortune and facade” of 1920s Detroit in her adult historical fiction debut, A FORTUNE OF SAND.  Ruta Sepetys is the award-winning and internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction published in over sixty countries and forty languages. Her acclaimed “crossover” YA literature includes the Carnegie Medal-winning Salt to the Sea.  Her latest, A Fortune of Sand (available May 26th), is described as F. Scott Fitzgerald's Great Gatsby and Amor Towles' Rules Of Civility meets Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums. The novel follows a wealthy, eccentric family in Detroit's booming automobile industry and includes a plot twist around stolen jewels.   A Booklist starred review called the book, “A richly detailed portrait of the glittering city and [Detroit's] dark underbelly. . . . This will appeal to fans of Kate Atkinson's Shrines of Gaiety and Jennifer Egan's Manhattan Beach.” Ruta's books have won or been shortlisted for more than 50 book prizes, and are currently in development for film and television. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Ruta Sepetys, Milena, and I discussed: Why she still gets nervous before every book release Finding a writing structure to mimic the volatile energy of The Roaring ‘20s Why she filed FOIA requests and worked with former FBI agents to interpret her research How she co-authored a YA historical mystery with Steve Sheinkin Why she prefers the term "investigation" over "research" Her creative fuel And a lot more! Show Notes: rutasepetys.com You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory by Ruta Sepetys (Amazon) Ruta Sepetys Amazon Author Page Ruta Sepetys on Facebook  Ruta Sepetys on Instagram Ruta Sepetys on Twitter Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1 New York Times bestselling author, Ruta Sepetys, spoke to me about what she learned in the music industry, the secrets to strong, vivid writing, and her non-fiction debut YOU: THE STORY: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory. Ruta Sepetys is an award-winning and internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction published in over sixty countries and forty languages. Her acclaimed “crossover” YA literature includes the Carnegie Medal-winning Salt to the Sea.  Her latest is the creative guide to writing, You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory (available May 16, 2023), which “... provides aspiring writers with a roadmap to crafting compelling stories by encouraging them to look inward and excavate their own memories in order to discover authentic voices and compelling details.” In a starred review Booklist said of the book, “Part writing guide, part memoir, Sepetys' fresh, fun handbook is all inspiration.” [Discover ⁠The Writer Files Extra⁠: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at ⁠writerfiles.fm⁠] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please ⁠click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews⁠. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file, Ruta Sepetys and I discussed:  What she learned about storytelling working in the music industry Why she's drawn to underrepresented stories and “history in hiding” How to discover the Four Hs of the "excitement of life" Her intensive research process for each book Why writers need to examine their own lives for authenticity And a lot more! Show Notes: ⁠rutasepetys.com⁠ ⁠You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory⁠ by Ruta Sepetys (Amazon) ⁠Ruta Sepetys Amazon Author Page⁠ ⁠Ruta Sepetys on Facebook⁠ ⁠Ruta Sepetys on Instagram⁠ ⁠Ruta Sepetys on Twitter⁠ ⁠Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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You might want your planner, a highlighter, and maybe your teacher bestie for this one, because we're not limping our way to summer...we're finishing strong! In this team meeting episode, I'm walking you through exactly how I plan the end of the school year, starting with real instructional days, mapping out the non-negotiable musts, and then making space for the wants. I'm also sharing a surprisingly simple Canva hack, celebrating new books from T.J. Klune and Ruta Sepetys, and giving you some of my favorite end-of-year ideas!Resources:BNT UniversityWe Burned So Bright, by T.J. KluneA Fortune of Sand, by Ruta SepetysShop Our Faves.Related Episodes:Episode 10, To Make This Year End CountEpisode 152, Giving a Voice to the Voiceless: An Interview With Ruta Sepetys (Part 1)Episode 153, Giving a Voice to the Voiceless: An Interview With Ruta Sepetys (Part 2)Episode 269, TJ Klune: A Conversation about The House in the Cerulean Sea✨ SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode296"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University!Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we are having a Preview Party...and you are invited!  In fact, you are the guest of honor! Your red carpet awaits...Featured Books and Their Release Dates:A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys 6/2 (LH)Liberty Street by Heather Marshall 6/16 (LH)The Top of the World by Ethan Joella 6/30 (LH)Getting Away with Murder by Shari Lapena 7/16 (LH)Love By the Book by Jessica George 4/7 (LP)Last One Out by Jane Harper 4/14 (LP)Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth 4/21 (LP)Books Mentioned in This Episode:Looking for Jane by Heather MarshallA Quiet Life by Ethan JoellaSalt to the Sea by Ruta SepetysThe Couple Next Door by Shari LapenaMaame by Jessica GeorgeAdditional Books That Go Along with Our Stack:April Releases:Mrs. Benedict Arnold by Emma Parry 4/28The Unforgettable Mailman by April Howells 4/21May Releases:Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel 5/5Five by Ilona Bannister 5/5Ways to contact us:Join us on Patreon for extra content: https://www.patreon.com/c/BookBumblePodcastFollow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook:  Book BumbleOur website:  https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail:  bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comSupport the showPlease rate and review us, subscribe, follow us on Insta, and join our Team Patreon!  It won't be the same without you!

Novelists Maggie O'Farrell, Stacey Halls, and Ruta Sepetys on turning research into living scenes, building non-linear structure that still feels clear, and writing voice and dialogue that make the past feel immediate. Timestamps:00:01:30 Maggie O'Farrell00:26:14 Stacey Halls00:49:33 Ruta Sepetys You'll learn:The importance of "reading like a writer" to reverse-engineer time, tense, and technique from books you love.How to structure a non-chronological narrative using flowcharts and “breadcrumb trails” so readers never feel lost.Where to look for small, specific historical details that unlock character, scene, and momentum.A practical way to treat research as idea-generation, not “homework you must finish” before you start drafting.A simple plotting method (index cards + one-sentence scenes) that helps you see the whole book at a glance.Why a first draft is allowed to be rough, and how that mindset can help you write faster and finish.How “writing toward a feeling” can guide structure when you can't see the whole plot in advance.Ways to keep going through the long middle by focusing on the work itself, not external noise.How to use collaboration and expert readers to pressure-test cultural and historical authenticity. Resources & Links:Join our LWS community!Maggie's full episode and notesStacey's full episode and notesRuta's full episode and notes About the authors:Maggie O'Farrell is the bestselling author of Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait, noted for lyrical prose and inventive structure; her craft insights span sentence-level cadence, non-linear timelines, and historically grounded voice.Note: Our episode with Maggie was done in collaboration with Arvon, the UK's leading creative writing charity. Arvon believes everyone can benefit from the transformative power of creative writing. It hosts residential, online and community-based writing courses and events, embracing over 6,000 people each year, tutored by some of the most respected writers in the UK today. Find out more at arvon.orgStacey Halls is the UK author of The Familiars, The Foundling, and Mrs England, known for vivid period settings, propulsive plotting, and character-driven suspense; she outlines with index cards and drafts quickly before deep revision.Ruta Sepetys is a Lithuanian-American novelist (Between Shades of Gray, Salt to the Sea) whose work uncovers suppressed histories with YA-accessible clarity; she emphasizes collaboration, ethical research, and a clear “why” for every project. For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com.For free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com.*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you're enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!

Today we have the pleasure of sharing an episode from one of our favorite podcasts, the Lit Ladies Podcast. Here is more about their show: We are three writers and moms exploring how to live out our faith in our literary lives. We span the country—from the coasts to the Midwest—and with different stages of life, careers, and favorite genres, we are sure to cover the literary landscape. In every episode, we'll discuss books we love, reading life, and writing craft, using the Bible as our guide for beauty, goodness, and truth. New episodes drop every other Friday! Historical Fiction, War Stories, and What We Sip While We Read This Lit Ladies Podcast crossover with the Historical Bookworm team covers why historical fiction matters, how war settings shape stories, and what everyone is reading right now. Key takeaways Historical fiction makes history personal, which helps you see how everyday people lived. Accuracy matters most when it grounds the characters and the social pressures of the era. War settings work best when the focus stays on human cost, resilience, and the ripple effects on families. Reading older books can mean meeting older blind spots, which calls for discernment instead of reflexive dismissal. Lesser-known conflicts can add fresh perspective, especially when anchored in solid research. Welcome to the crossover Karissa: Hello and welcome to the Lit Ladies Podcast. Today we’re doing a special crossover episode with our friends KyLee Woodley and Darcy Fornier and their historical fiction podcast. We’re so excited to have you here today. Darcy: So excited to be here. We have so much fun hanging out with you guys. KyLee: Thanks for the invite. Glad to be here. Karissa: KyLee Woodley is a podcaster and author of the Outlaw Hearts series, adventure romances set in the American Wild West. Darcy Fornier is a podcaster and author of The Crown and the Axe, and they are both the hosts of the Historical Bookworm podcast, which is in its fifth season. It’s for lovers of inspirational historical fiction, and the show features author interviews, bookish and historical segments, and a wide variety of guests, from Christy Award-winners to high-quality indie authors. Favorite reading beverages Karissa: Before we jump in today, I want to know what is everyone’s favorite reading beverage of choice? Christie: I usually drink water, or else I don’t really drink anything because I’m too busy speed reading. But today for the podcast, since we’re doing it in the morning, I get to drink coffee. Darcy: Usually coffee. If I said anything else, my sisters would say I was lying. But I also enjoy hot chocolate or tea. Anything hot. I’m not going to be drinking lemonade even in the summer. KyLee: The nice thing about being in the South is that the AC is always blasting. So it’s hot cocoa, coffee, soup, any time of the day. My current favorite beverage to go with my reading, which I seldom read, but audiobooks, big on audiobooks these days, is the Iced Pecan Crunch Oat Milk Latte. I don’t usually go to Starbucks. I find their coffee very bitter, but this is a blonde espresso. I get it without the foam. It’s too sweet and it takes up too much in my cup. Karissa: I like to drink herbal tea. That’s my main comfort drink. Why historical fiction Karissa: What draws you to historical fiction? KyLee: For me, I like the nostalgia. I grew up very sheltered. We didn’t have a TV until I was 12. My mom would just drop us off at the library, then go shopping, then pick us up whenever. We always had audiobooks or books on tape. When we did get a TV, it was black and white. We watched a lot of black and white shows. For me, I remember those good times with old classic films and literature. There’s also this idea of, “What was.” Historical and fantasy are best friends because there’s that sense of wonder. But historical is like, this really did happen. This was really true. I like to dig into history and see who someone was, and go back to where they were if that’s possible. I love to research the way people lived and thought, the things they invented, and how resourceful they were. Darcy: Mine is similar. It’s about the people that came before, and how their stories influenced our lives today. You can go to historical sites and almost touch the lives that they had there. We tend to study history as the big overview. This person was king, these wars happened, all this stuff. Historical fiction lets you dive into what it was like for the day-to-day person. Even if you’re writing about a king, you’re asking what motivated him and what it felt like. People are people as long as they’ve lived. Karissa: That’s my favorite part too. How did people actually live, what challenges did they face, and what did they wear? KyLee: I also like when an author challenges what we accept as historical norms. Bring out something different that we wouldn’t expect. Like a female rancher who ran a ranch with hundreds of cowboys. I heard on a podcast that there was an African-American college in Waco in the 1860s. I had never heard of that. I want to learn the things that go against what people believe as a whole. I want to see the people who were counterculture in their time. Christie: Whoever wins writes the history book. There’s so much that was lived and done that you don’t know about because it was shut down, or the history books made it seem nice and clean. Favorite eras and the appeal of time travel Karissa: Christie, do you have a favorite era to read or write about? Christie: I haven’t read much historical in a while. I used to read a lot of Jen Turano because her voice is funny, witty, and sharp. For an era, late 1800s to 1940s. If there’s too much work to live, it pulls me out. I’m modern. I don’t want to learn about churning butter. Darcy: A few modern conveniences is okay. Christie: I would do a castle, like medieval, every now and then. KyLee: That’s what’s fun about time travel or slip time. You get the comparison. Especially time travel, when someone modern comes into the past and you see how they react to everything. Karissa: I just discovered Gabrielle Meyer. It’s sort of time travel. KyLee: In those books, the women exist in two timelines until a certain age. Then they have to choose which timeline they’ll live in. What’s fun is that she explores different eras. You get contrast between two past timelines, like the Civil War and the 1920s. Christie: I’d choose the ’20s, not the war. Karissa: I love the Victorian era and the Regency era. I also love reading classics written in the period. You get the perspective of someone who lived in that era and took so much for granted. Darcy: If you read Jane Austen, she doesn’t explain everything because her readers would understand it. Then you read a Regency novel by a modern author, and they explain everything. It’s cool to do both. Karissa: Darcy and KyLee, do you have favorite time periods? Darcy: Medieval is my favorite to read in and write in. Then the Regency era, then the American West. I probably read mostly Westerns. Some people say cowboys are the truest heirs to medieval knights. There are similarities in how unlawful it could feel. There was law in both places, but it only extended so far. Christie: I watch black and white westerns with my mom. The body count is wild. They’re just shooting people in the street and it’s cool. I would never want to live back then. KyLee: I overanalyze it too. It’s set in the 1800s, but it was made in the ’40s or ’50s. So I’m thinking about their worldview and ideologies, and how that shaped what they presented. Christie: They’re pretty racist. Sometimes I’m like, how is this still on TV? Darcy: Everything we write is a product of our time. It’s just more glaring the further back you go. KyLee: I started Gone with the Wind. It’s too long for my taste. Some language made me pause. Karissa: We never see the sins of our own era. Our descendants will look back and see the sins of today. Darcy: Grace Livingstone Hill wrote in the late 1800s and early 1900s. You see elements of racism and classism, and ideas like bloodline influencing character. Looking through modern eyes, it’s horrible. She’s still one of my favorites because her stories are sweet and encouraging in faith, but you see how even a good person is a product of their time. KyLee: That’s why it’s important to be kind. I’m not going to stop reading her because I can see flaws. Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. Karissa: That comes up in English teaching too. How do you teach classics responsibly without canceling them completely? War settings in historical fiction Karissa: I wanted to talk about books set during wars. We see a lot set with the backdrop of World War II. Do you have a favorite war setting to read about, and any favorite books? KyLee: I’ve always been drawn to the Civil War. When I was growing up, there were quite a few Civil War movies and books in the Christian genre. The brother against brother aspect pulls me in. As an adult, I look at the events that led up to it and grimace, hoping history doesn’t repeat itself. More recently, the Franco-Prussian War, partly because some of my ancestors' sisters came over during that time. It only lasted about a year. France declared it, and France lost. Their people suffered. Germany demanded huge remunerations in gold. By today’s standards, I did the math before we started, it was about 84 to 95 billion dollars. (FACT CHECK – In today’s purchasing power, estimates for that 5 billion francs generally range between $80 billion and $100 billion USD.) France had promised not to tax people during the war, but afterward they charged back taxes. There was a civil uprising in Paris, and a week-long massacre called the Bloody Week. That history comes into book one of the Outlaw Heart series. It’s lesser known French history. My people were German, and my characters are French, but I was fascinated by it. You don’t hear about that war as much. Darcy: That’s obscure for Americans because it didn’t affect us directly, so it doesn’t make it into our history books. But it made a huge difference in Europe. KyLee: My dad’s side always wrote Prussia on census records, not Germany. That led me to dig into where Prussia was and how that history unfolded. Writing trauma and war without being gratuitous Karissa: What challenges did you find writing about something so difficult in a way that worked for your story? KyLee: The main character in book one, Lorraine, lived through the Bloody Week. She’s in America now. I looked at where she is as an immigrant and how she tries to settle when there is nothing left for her in France. People were rounded up, imprisoned, and shipped off to New Caledonia, a penal colony near Australia, I believe. No trial. Later, there were pardons, but many people were still imprisoned because they were never tried, and their names were never even taken down. Lorraine is haunted by the past and has post-traumatic stress disorder. She refuses to speak English even though she understands it. She holds tightly to French roots, clothing, and food, and stays close to other French people. Jesse challenges her to put down roots in a country where she feels like an alien. That Bible phrase kept coming up to me, be kind to the immigrant, the alien, the foreigner. Remember when you were in Egypt and you were a stranger in a strange land. For research, I relied on as many documents as I could find, plus academic papers written about the Bloody Week and why it happened. I want to respect history and the people who lived it. Karissa: I love how you included the war because we feel the weight she carries without putting everything on the page in an overly graphic way. Christie: The Bandit’s Redemption is the first in the series. It has such a pretty cover too. Darcy: It’s such a good one. Darcy's pick: World War II Karissa: Darcy, do you have a favorite war setting? Darcy: Probably World War II, because it’s so vast. You have the European theater and the Pacific theater, plus the home front in America and Britain. Every time I pick up a World War II book, it’s like, “I did not know that.” The Civil War is hard for me. I grew up in Georgia, and in some places it feels like it happened this century. It was my country. World War II lets me detach a bit more. I did read one Civil War book by Rosanna M. White that was fabulous, Dreams of Savannah. It handled the loyalty conflict very gracefully. Karissa: What makes a good war book? Christie: Accuracy doesn’t matter much to me because I’m not going to catch mistakes. I want characters and their journeys, battles and close calls, romance, and a happy ending. Darcy: I appreciate historical facts because I want to be grounded in the setting. But if I’m reading fiction, I’m there for story and characters. I want to see what the war is doing to them, to their society, to their family, and how it changes their lives. KyLee: I want it at the character level too. I also like seeing people on both sides. I want everyday heroes, and small choices that mattered. I also love surprising historical technology I didn’t know about. Karissa: Accuracy matters to me, but not at the expense of story. I just want what happens to feel believable for the era. In Regency romances, for example, two people being alone in a room can be a big deal. A kiss behind a barn could ruin lives. Darcy: Historical characters in books sometimes have a modern disregard for societal pressure, which is inaccurate. We all feel societal pressure today too. It’s just different pressures. When classics meet modern retellings Christie: Karissa, you like reading the Brontës because they wrote in that time. Do they have stolen kisses, or is it different because they were writing then? Karissa: If it’s Emily and Wuthering Heights, it’s more dramatic and Gothic. With Jane Eyre, I think it’s more bound by the era. Darcy: If someone did a modern retelling, I think they’d put stolen kisses in. KyLee: It depends on the character and how they were raised. There were orphanages and homes for widows who were pregnant, and women who had gotten pregnant outside marriage. There are records showing pregnancies starting before marriage dates in some places in the 1700s. On the whole, the societal expectation mattered. So you need to look at your character. If she’s proper and ladylike, she probably won’t have modern levels of physical intimacy. Karissa has proofread my stuff and told me, this would never happen. She was right. It pushes you to be creative. Make the little things special too. Karissa: What might seem small to us might be very steamy to someone in the Regency era. Like touching a hand without a glove. Darcy: He’ll be proposing within the week. War book recommendations and lesser-known conflicts Christie: I read The Ice Swan by J'nell Ciesielski. That was during the Russian Revolution in 1917. I remember really liking that one. Darcy: Rosemary Sutcliff does this well in her books about Britain after Rome officially withdrew. It spans generations. The first is The Eagle of the Ninth. It’s technically YA and she wrote in the 1950s or ’60s. Sword at Sunset is an adult book with some adult content. She personalizes the conflict and shows conflicting loyalties, and friendships across cultures. It’s history, not fantasy. Karissa: Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys. Not to be confused with anything else. It’s YA historical set during World War II, but it focuses on Stalin’s reign and deportations to Siberia. It takes place in Lithuania and the Baltic states, where there were multiple occupations. It’s about a girl whose family is sent to a prison camp. I studied abroad in Lithuania, so that history sticks with me. Ruta Sepetys researches a lot and her books are well done. Kelly mentioned The Women by Kristin Hannah, set during the Vietnam War. Darcy: I had someone tell me she read The Women three times because it was so good. It's on my list. My sister highly recommends Kristin Hannah. She read The Nightingale and said it was worth the pain. Christie: I need happy ones. I can only do one super tearjerker a year. What everyone is currently reading KyLee: I borrowed The Dark of the Moon by Fiona Valpy. I’ve read The Dressmaker’s Gift and The Beekeeper’s Promise by her. They're World War II, like French resistance. Melanie Dobson does this well too, like The Curator’s Daughter, a time slip about a woman married to a Nazi soldier. I like books that feel sobering, like they changed my life. I also borrowed Angel from the East by Barbara A. Curtis. I borrowed The Winter Rose by Melanie Dobson, a World War II story about a lady who helps rescue Jewish children. Darcy: I just finished The Bounty Hunter’s Surrender by KyLee Woodley. I had never read it cover to cover. I helped brainstorm, and apparently the villain is my fault. I enjoyed it so much. I’m also reading a contemporary by Becky Wade, Turn to Me, in her Misty River romance series set in Northeast Georgia. I know exactly what she’s describing. Christie: I’m reading The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena. Karissa: I'm listening to the audiobook of Long Bright River by Liz Moore. It’s about a police officer in Philadelphia. Her sister struggles with addiction, then goes missing. There are flashbacks and a modern timeline, plus mysterious murders. I can't stop listening. Where to find Historical Bookworm and Lit Ladies KyLee: You can connect with us at HistoricalBookworm.com. You can find me at KyLeeWoodley.com and Darcy at DarcyFornier.com Darcy: I’m most active on Instagram, DarcyFornierWriter Karissa: Thank you for joining us today on our literary journey. If you love the podcast, share it with a friend and rate and review. And don’t forget to follow us on social media at Lit Ladies Pod. Our quote today is from Barbara Tuchman: “Books are the carriers of civilization. Without books, history is silent, literature dumb, science crippled. Thought and speculation are at a standstill.”

Today, I review The Fountains of Silence, by Ruta Sepetys!TikTok/Insta: @hookofabookEmail: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.comGoodreads/Fable: Ellie Mano

Welcome to the 107th Episode of the ABC Pod the Adult Book Club where we drink and we read things. This episode features I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys. Discussion of the book starts at the 11th minute. Spoilers are between the 48 and 1:28 minute marks. We dig into what we learned about communist Romania through this historical fiction and how much it shocked us. We spend a lot of time discussing how our main character of Christian gave us a full picture of what life was like in 1989. In spoilers we discussion the shocking revelations about who was actually an informant and how we thought Christian handled finding this out and the revolution as a whole. We finish with our usual segments and a fantasy fairytale for next time. Enjoy!

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments: bookish get togethers and bookish connection events Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: the ins and outs of a virtual reading retreat The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:32 - Ad For Ourselves 1:45 - Currently Reading Patreon 3:41 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 4:33 - Mystery to Me bookstore 9:56 - Our Current Reads 10:10 - Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian by Tim Probert (Mary) 16:38 - The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon (Meredith) 21:22 - Set Piece by Lana Schwartz (Mary) 25:15 - Lord Edgware Dies by Agatha Christie (Meredith) 26:20 - The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie 27:57 - Poirot by Mark Aldridge 29:08 - Three Apples Fell from the Sky by Narine Abgaryan (Mary) 33:16 - The Farm by Tom Rob Smith (Meredith) 34:48 - Cold People by Tom Rob Smith 37:38 - Virtual Reading Retreats 51:26 - Meet Us At The Fountain 51:38 - I wish everyone would try a buddy read with an unexpected buddy reader. (Mary) 51:50 - The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys 54:33 - I wish everyone would consider putting a virtual reading retreat on their calendar. (Meredith)   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. June's IPL is brought to us by one of our anchor stores, Schuler Books in Michigan Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

A new year brings new opportunities to refresh and refocus in the classroom! In this episode, we're sharing strategies to help you simplify your teaching and make a big impact, from encouraging critical thinking to refining routines that work.Let's start with critical thinking—it's the foundation for preparing students to navigate today's fast-paced, information-packed world. We're talking about moving beyond content delivery and creating spaces where students ask questions, explore ideas, and think for themselves.We also dig into the power of reliable routines and consistency. These simple but essential practices keep your classroom running smoothly and stress-free. Plus, sticking with what works saves you time and helps your students feel secure and supported.If you're ready to approach 2025 with clarity and purpose, this episode has everything you need to get started!

Teachers, it's the home stretch to winter break and we hope you're hanging in there! It's hard to believe, but this is the LAST Brave New Teaching episode of 2024. It's been quite a year, and we want to take a moment to reflect on the challenges and triumphs from the year. You'll hear about our favorite podcast highlights and personal highlights from 2024, including interviewing incredible authors, featuring our kids on the podcast, and traveling to schools to offer PD to teachers. Plus, we're sharing three big changes regarding this podcast and Happy Hour that will start in 2025.We can't wait to support you in the best ways possible in the upcoming months by giving you more of what you need to make your jobs easier and less “stuff” that feels overwhelming. We would love you to join us in Happy Hour, our teacher work club. Cheers to all the good things coming your way in the new year!

As the year comes to a close, we're reflecting on the incredible Juvenile, Middle Grade, and Young Adult books that shaped our reading journeys in 2024!

The Mamas hit their 100th podcast episode! They are in full celebration mode, sharing their favorite memories from the past four years, including special episodes, favorite books and authors, and the many laughs. Listen in to hear what the Mamas are most grateful for during this season of Thanksgiving—spoiler alert, it's naked pilgrims.  Book Chat: The Mamas' Favorite BooksMiddle Grade (ages 8-12) BooksWe're Not From Here by Geoff RodkeySchool for Whatnots by Margaret Peterson HaddixPlanet Earth is Blue by Nicole PanteleakosSong for a Whale by Lynne KellyStarfish by Lisa FippsChristmas Dinner of Souls by Ross MontgomeryPoisoned Water by Candy J Cooper and Mark AronsonForgotten City by Michael Ford 96 Miles by J.L. EsplinThe Creativity Project edited by Colby SharpThe Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve SheinkeinThe War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker BradleyRoot Magic Eden RoyceThe Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly BarnhillIcefall by Matthew KirbyFenris & Mott by Greg Van EekhoutInternational House of Dereliction by Jacqueline DaviesStand Up, Yumi Chung by Jessica KimA Rover's Story by Jasmine WargaArea 51 Files by Julie BuxbaumNot Nothing by Gayle FormanEat Your Heart Out by Kelly deVos (YA)Grown Up BooksThursday Murder Club series by Richard OsmanClytemnestra by Costanza CasatiLast Murder at the End of the World by Stuart TurtonZero Stars Do Not Recommend by MJ WassmerThe Mamas' Favorite Authors:Middle Grade AuthorsMargaret Peterson HaddixJames PontiStacy McAnultyLynne KellyLindsay CurrieRajani LaRoccaRobin StevensGrown Up Book AuthorsTJ KluneMargaret AtwoodChristopher MooreDavid SedarisRichard OsmanJesse Q. SutantoRachel HarrisonAlice Hoffmanwww.twolitmamas.com

This week on Off the Books with B&S, Bethann and Samantha are joined by #1 New York Times Best Selling Historical Fiction Author Ruta Sepetys and her longtime friends and KHCPL librarians Trisha and Lori. Ruta Sepetys discusses her life before becoming a writer, her writing and research process, and even some details about upcoming projects. If you enjoy this interview, be sure to register for the author visit event coming up on Wednesday, December 18 from 7-8 p.m. at KHCPL South. Registration is free and can be done online or by calling 765-457-3242: https://khcpl.libnet.info/event/12083466

In this episode of Brave New Teaching, Amanda and Marie launch a three-part series on teaching literary analysis, focusing on close reading and personification. Amanda, a former English teacher from Illinois, leads the discussion, sharing insights from a summer training session. She emphasizes the importance of breaking down texts to understand how authors use personification to convey deeper meanings.  The episode includes a detailed analysis of a passage from "I Must Betray You" by Ruta Sepetys, illustrating how personification enhances emotional depth in literature."Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Check out Curriculum Rehab here! Support the show

Today, I review I Must Betray You, by Ruta Sepetys! Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com

The Mamas read new releases in their favorite genres for the 98th episode. Can you guess which genre each Mama picked? Yes, Heather was drawn to middle grade historical fiction, no surprise there. And, dark, dark Margie went for adult dystopian. After discussing how their reading interests have changed over the years, the Mamas gush over books that don't disappoint even if they give them zero stars. It's an enigma. Book Chat:Middle GradeThe Bleckley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve SheinkenAdultZero Stars, Do Not Recommend by MJ Wassmer www.twolitmamas.com

Beth Golay recently spoke with Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin about "The Bletchley Riddle," their first collaboration with each other.

Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin, authors of The Bletchley Riddle, discuss their collaboration and the inspiration behind their middle grade novel set in Bletchley Park during World War II. The book features two main characters, Jacob and Lizzie, who are involved in codebreaking and unraveling a family mystery. They talk about the challenges and joys of writing for young readers, the importance of curiosity and awareness in historical fiction, and the process of working together as co-authors. For bonus content and info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: Newsletter, and follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter.I love audiobooks! If you do, too, consider switching to Libro.fm, a platform that supports indy bookstores.If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave a rating and review (thank you!).

We love hosting authors on this podcast, and today we have a repeat guest. It's the one and only Ruta Sepetys, only this time she's joined by author, Steve Sheinkin! Ruta and Steve had teamed up and co-authored a new book called The Bletchley Riddle. The Bletchley Riddle is a historical mystery for middle grades and we're so honored to have the opportunity to hear all the details from the authors themselves. Ruta and Steve share how this collaboration came to be, what the co-writing process was like, and how they envision students interacting with the text.Not only is this a great episode for ELA teachers, but it would also be a fun one to share with your students. It brings important yet underrepresented history to light in an exciting and engaging way for young readers. Be sure to check Ruta's website for an educator's guide to The Bletchley Riddle!Resources:The Bletchley Riddle, by Ruta Sepetys and Steve SheinkinSteve's YouTube Channel: Author-Fan Face-OffShop Ruta's booksShop Steve's booksSHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode227"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Check out Curriculum Rehab here! Support the show

Get in the spirit for the City of Oak Creek's upcoming cultural festival with these great reading recommendations featuring books by authors from all over the world. Learn more about C.A.F.E. - A Celebration of Culture: https://www.oakcreekwi.gov/visitor/events/farmers-market/cafe-a-cultural-event Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida" by Shehan Karunatilaka with readalike "Someone Else's Bucket List" by Amy T. Matthews. "A Wild Sheep Chase" by Haruki Murakami with readalike "The Elephant Vanishes" by the same author. "Prophet Song" by Paul Lynch with readalike "The Bee Sting" by Paul Murray. "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy with readalike "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness" by the same author. "Between Shades of Grey" AKA "Ashes in the Snow" by Ruta Sepetys with readalike "Only the Beautiful" by Susan Meissner. "The Sound of Things Falling" by Juan Gabriel Vásquez with readalikes "Retrospective" and "The Shape of the Ruins" by the same author. 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

Release date 10/8/24. Jakob, 19, works the night shift at Bletchley, near London, with other brilliant minds and complex machines all working toward deciphering German messages during WWII. While his sister, Lizzie, 14, is deciphering messages potentially written by their mother proving Lizzie's belief that their mother is still alive despite being told she died in a bomb blast. Timing is everything. Plenty of suspense with relatable sibling banter and serious riddles and puzzles will keep readers involved. Transcript here

Send us a Text Message.We absolutely love hearing real life stories and examples of how you are implementing Brave New Teaching strategies and tools to make a bigger impact on your students and make your life easier! High school English teacher, Lannette Story, is back with us to walk us through what semester two looks like for her classes after she did a complete curriculum rehab last summer. This week, Lannette is sharing how she kicks off second semester with Romeo and Juliet in an engaging and meaningful way, what her Ruta Sepetys unit looks like, and how she wraps up the school year with a Socratic seminar based on the year-long essential question.If you've embarked on a curriculum rehab or have designed your curriculum to be more inquiry based and driven, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us on Instagram, send us an email, or leave us a podcast review. We want to hear more stories from you and have you share them on the podcast so feel free to reach out - we are open ears and excited to hear your journeys! RESOURCES MENTIONED:Follow Lannette on Instagram @Lanney220Teaching Shakespeare: Basics with the BardTeaching Shakespeare: The Modern Classroom ApproachSHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode203Sign up for the FREE Down With the Reading Quiz Masterclass: https://shop.bravenewteaching.com/masterclassSupport the Show.

In this episode, Jodi, with guests Ginny Krauss and Elli Runkles of Supported CEO, explore the concept of capacity for business owners, particularly when it comes to book writing. Jodi, Ginny, and Elli discuss what it really means to manage your time, energy, and headspace while running a business. Ginny and Elli get real about bouncing back from burnout and share how to tell if you're taking on too much (and what to do about it).   Time Stamps: 00:00 Closed businesses, discovered selves, now helping others 05:29 No time doesn't just mean lack of time 07:32 Entrepreneurship led to burnout, balance is crucial 11:59 Balancing work life and personal priorities 14:11 Prioritize tasks, identify energy drains, and re-evaluate 18:14 Recommend prioritizing and organizing tasks intentionally 19:44 Review obligations, adjust expectations, make space intentionally 25:25 Rest, recharge, and prioritize self-care in small moments 29:25 Reevaluating priorities and facing fear for growth 31:14 Normalize conversation about support for writing projects 34:50 Book for entrepreneurs and creatives, with exercises 36:56 Discover more on book publishing - join!   Keywords: podcast, entrepreneurs, burnout, Supported CEO, Ginny Krauss, Elli Runkles, capacity planning, energy levels, support systems, brain dump, acknowledgment sections, personal well-being, business goals, "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone", Lori Gottlieb, "You the Story", Ruta Sepetys, mentorship, Author Entrepreneurs Lab, societal pressure, rest, intentional tasks, self-trust, personal stories, writing routine, ready, set, write challenge, making space, obligations, creative support, increasing capacity   Resources Mentioned: The Author-Entrepreneurs Lab: https://bit.ly/A-ELAB Ready Set Write Challenge: www.jodibrandoneditorial.com/readysetwrite Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb You: The Story by Ruda Sepetys About Our Guests: Ginny Krauss & Elli Runkles are marketers turned alignment coaches and Co-Founders of Supported CEO. Their mission is to help busy entrepreneurs thrive in both life and business without burning out, by becoming more supported versions of themselves. Ginny & Elli have 15+ years of entrepreneurial experience both having previous businesses prior to coming together to co-found Supported CEO in 2023. They are both Americans who have had the unique experience of living abroad for over a decade, Ginny lives in Germany and Elli lives in Portugal. They also are the hosts of the Supported CEO podcast!   Learn how to 2x your capacity with our 20 minute free training: www.supportedceo.com/capacity   Listen to the Supported CEO podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/supported-ceo-podcast/id1696108460   Connect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/supported_ceo    LINK TO FULL EPISODE (RAW) TRANSCRIPT:   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VCEDj0AXgFuch7EYjW8xsfdx79zaF3kfVTzy0U36JfM/edit?usp=sharing  

Ruta Sepetys' finely crafted WWII novel, Salt to the Sea, is a gem. It was inspired by the real-life tragedy of the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff which claimed over 9,000 lives making it the greatest maritime disaster in history. The story is told in four voices, each from a different homeland, Readers will meet: Emilia, a 15 year old blond Polish girl with unbelievable perseverance and resilience. Joana, a smart young woman with some medical training that abounds with kindness. Florian, a handsome wounded German that saved Emilia from a Russian soldier. Florian is holding secrets, he was once a restoration assistant. Alfred, a Nazi sailor on the Gustloff, concentrates on the people he hates, thinking of getting rid of Jews, Poles, and disabled as a disinfecting. In the group of refugees, there was a cobbler, nicknamed the shoe poet for his gift with words. “The shoes always tell the story…Your boots, they are expensive, well made. That tells me that you come from a wealthy family. But the style is one made for an older woman. That tells me they probably belong to your mother. That tells me you are loved, my dear. And your mother is not here, so that tells me that you are sad, my dear. The shoes tell the story.” “Yet amidst all that , life has spit in the eye of death.” The shoe poet's wise words after a baby is born in the chaos of war. “You're a blister, Ava, a sour little blister.” The colorful way he described the negative lady in the group. How do these lives connect? Sepetys depicts the rawness of war and the kindness of caring at the same time in this remarkable book! “Just when you think this war has taken everything from you, you meet someone and realize you still have more to give.” Thanks so much for joining us. Happy reading!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recapbookchat/message

In this episode, Alix and Kelly look back on their years of book clubs and share the books that lent themselves to interesting and deep conversations! Reading can be such a solitary experience, but books remain one of the most impactful tools for connecting with others! Let's discuss!Topics Discussed:[0:45] Why we chose the books we did[2:45] Dark Matter by Blake Crouch "Are you happy with your life?" audiobook[7:35] The Midnight Library by Matt Haig audiobook [10:31] Are we living in a simulation??[12:03] The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah "Nobody wins in war." audiobook [17:10] Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand audiobook [17:42] Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys audiobook [20:41] Ready Player One by Ernest Cline "A nerds dream!" audiobook [24:54] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel "I have to talk about this with someone!" audiobook[28:30] The Giver by Lois Lowry audiobook [33:18] The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield "Creaky floor vibes." audiobook [39:00] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern "It's an experience!" audiobook [44:05] Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. "WELLCUM" audiobookWhat's New?Shop the ACOTAR Velaris Bookshelf Alley: www.litjoycrate.com/velarisNew Year, New Reading Goals! Check out The Reading Journal: litjoycrate.com/products/reading-journalJoin Us!We deeply appreciate your support in creating community around stories!Make sure to follow The LitJoy Podcast here.Subscribe to our email list at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-emailJoin our Lunacorns private membership group at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacornsFollow us on Instagram @litjoycrateFollow us on TikTok @litjoycrateUse the code PODCAST10 at litjoycrate.com/podcast for a 10% off discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Must Betray You by Ruta SepetysEveryday things are getting worse. Everyday, some new restrictions are happening. Less food, more time waiting in line for little to nothing, school isn't safe, home doesn't feel safe, and now Christian has been targeted - targeted to spy. To spy on everyone in his life, it seems and he has no idea who he can trust in Romania in 1989.Recommended for grade 8 and up. 

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Salt to the Sea, by Ruta Sepetys! This YA historical fiction highlights a historical event that is barely talked about. It's an absolutely amazing book! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Ellie-Mano/message

In this special edition of our podcast This Is the Author, we're celebrating Library Card Sign-up Month by asking authors to share their favorite thing about their local library. Listen to Ruta Sepetys, Aurora James, Russell Moore, Hakeen Oluseyi, Esmerelda Santiago, Najwa Zebian, Warren Zanes, Susan Casey, Timothy Egan, Christian Cooper, and Torrey Maldonado share why libraries are so special to them. Ruta Sepetys: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/702455/you-the-story/ Aurora James: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/672115/wildflower/ Russell Moore: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/709965/losing-our-religion/ Hakeem Oluseyi: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/690545/a-quantum-life-adapted-for-young-adults/ Esmerelda Santiago: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/222921/las-madres/ Najwa Zebian: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/721788/the-only-constant/ Warren Zanes: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/647205/deliver-me-from-nowhere/ Susan Casey: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/612438/the-underworld/ Timothy Egan: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/558306/a-fever-in-the-heartland/ Christian Cooper: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/671722/better-living-through-birding/ Torrey Maldonado: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/653875/hands/

Guest host Julie Chavez interviews #1 New York Times bestselling author Ruta Sepetys about her nonfiction debut, a powerful how-to book for aspiring writers, You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory. Ruta reveals what inspired her to write this guide (and why she felt so vulnerable recording her own audiobook). The two then talk about stories: how everybody has them and what it takes to put them on paper–revisiting memories, reframing perspectives and regret, finding our authentic voice, writing to comprehend (not condemn), being open to criticism, and lots of revisions. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/486vr2UShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raizel and Malya discuss Hannah Reynolds' "The Summer of Lost Letters." "Perfect for fans of Morgan Matson and Ruta Sepetys, this sweet, summery romance set in Nantucket follows seventeen-year-old Abby Schoenberg as she uncovers a secret about her grandmother's life during WWII."

Born as the daughter of a Lithuanian refugee, best-selling author Ruta Sepetys has harnessed the power of story to highlight the lives of those who would otherwise become lost in the cracks of history. Her impact goes far beyond the pages of her novels. She was honored by the President of Lithuania for her contributions to education and memory preservation. And she has received her own commemorative postage stamp. She says she is extremely proud of her Baltic heritage, even if that means she has a name no one can pronounce. (Incidentally, it rhymes with spaghettis.) Though she is best known for historical novels, after numerous requests from readers about how one would go about recording their own history, she has turned her pen to non-fiction. Her new book: "You: the Story: - A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory" provides aspiring writers with a roadmap to crafting compelling stories by encouraging them to look inward and excavate their own memories. This week on Watching America, she joins host Dr. Alan Campbell to explore the power of history, story, and self-reflection. https://rutasepetys.com

Join us as we discuss All the Bad Apples, by Moira Fowley-Doyle;   One of Us is Lying,  by Karen M. McManus; One of Us is Next,   by Karen M. McManus;  One of Us is Back,  By Karen M. McManus;   A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, by Holly Jackson;  Good Girl, Bad Blood,  by Holly Jackson;  As Good as Dead, by Holly Jackson;  I Must Betray You, by Ruta Sepetys;  Salt to the Sea,  by Ruta Sepetys;  The Fountains of Silence, by Ruta Sepetys;  Between Shades of Gray, by Ruta Sepetys.    We are joined by a special guest, Sydney, an avid YA reader.To learn more about the books or to purchase - click below!https://bookshop.org/shop/youvegottoreadthisVisit us on our Instagram Page - Click below!https://www.instagram.com/youvegottoreadthispodcast/Visit us on our Facebook Page - Click below!https://www.facebook.com/Youve-Got-to-Read-This-100997165428924Please note - we receive a percentage of each purchase you make on our Bookshop page that goes to support the production of our podcast.

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading on certain dates and galley homework Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we are bookish travel agents, choosing books to match your travels The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about 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!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is 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!*   . . . . 1:15 - Bookish Moment of the Week 1:24 - The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles 2:05 - Fable App 4:31 - Beneath the Swirling Sky by Carolyn Leiloglou (pre-order. Release date September 12, 2023) 6:16  - Current Reads 6:23 - Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfield (Mary) 10:24 - CR Season 5: Episode 33 10:44 - The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett (Kaytee) 11:19 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 12:54 - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcet  13:52 - Royal Blood by Aimee Carter (Mary) 15:04 - Storygraph 15:44 - American Royals by Katharine McGee 15:47 - The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot 15:56 - Spare by Prince Harry 16:19 - Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson 16:20 - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson 17:02 - A Beginner's Guide to America by Roya Hakakian (Kaytee) 20:00 - What Looks Like Bravery by Laurel Braitman (Mary) 21:55 - Go As A River by Shelley Read (Kaytee) 25:39 - Deep Dive: Books To Take You Around the World 25:51 - CR Season 4: Episode 44 26:14 - CR Season 4: Episode 5 27:15 - A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson 27:58 - Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center 28:00 - Wild by Cheryl Strayed 28:43 - Bluebird Bluebird by Attica Locke 29:46 - Murder at the Mena House by Erica Ruth Neubauer 30:56 - How The Word is Passed by Clint Smith 31:57 - The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles 32:50 - Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid 34:57 - Happy Place by Emily Henry 35:43 - The Cider House Rules by John Irving 35:46 - A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving 36:10 - The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser 36:29 - City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert 37:20 - Gods of Jade and Shadow by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia 37:35 - Beartown by Fredrik Backman 37:48 - Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys 38:17 - Violeta by Isabel Allende 38:26 - Storygraph 39:07 - City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab 39:32 - Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cooke 39:44 - Love and Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch 39:45 - Love and Luck by Jenna Evans Welch 40:08 - The Dry by Jane Harper 40:31 - The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough 40:57 - Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane 41:00 - Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen 42:00 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 42:01 - The Martian by Andy Weir 42:05 - An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hadfield 42:03 - ANY J. Ryan Stradal book  42:37 - Meet Us At The Fountain 44:12 - I wish all libraries did adult summer reading programs. (Mary) 45:06 - I wish parents would buy their kids Kindle Fires and turn them into reading only machines. (Kaytee) 45:14 - Kindle Fire (but wait until Prime Day to get a discount!) 45:45 - Hoopla 45:56 - Libby 45:57 - Libro.fm 45:58 - Instructions to download Libro.FM (Libby should have no issues) Connect With Us: *Please note the change in Meredith's Instagram handle. This was recorded prior to the change. We apologize for any inconvenience.* Meredith is @meredithmondayschwartz on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks 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

Authors are always saying to "write what you know." But what's the best way to incorporate your life experience into your writing? Bestselling author Ruta Sepetys joins us to discuss her new book, You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory, and take calls from listeners about how to include their memories in their work.

Did you catch our two part interview series with New York Times Bestselling Author, Ruta Sepetys? If not, you can check out part one in episode 152 and part two in episode 153. (Quick update: I, Amanda, have since met Ruta in real life on her book tour!)Now that the interview is over, we are dedicating this episode to two main things - a full debrief and to strategize how you can practically integrate her texts into your curriculum.We'll share what our big takeaways were from our conversation with Ruta. Then, we'll dig into how you can makeover one of your units specifically using her latest novel, I Must Betray You or Between Shades of Gray. However, these ideas can really be used with all of her historical fiction novels. Sign up for Camp BNT (FREE!): https://bravenewteaching.podia.com/campbntShow Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode154 Get $10 off any BNT Workshop! Use the code TEACHERSUMMER at bravenewteaching.com/shopSupport the show

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Have you ever wondered how authors research and organize their ideas before writing a book? In part two of our conversation with Ruta Sepetys, we're getting a glimpse into her writing process and so much more. If you missed part one, you can catch it here!Ruta shares how she gets her inspiration, how much time she spends researching, and even admits that her rough drafts are exactly that…rough! You'll also hear recommendations straight from Ruta on how her books can be used in your classroom. There's even more to this conversation that you can hear inside Brave New Teaching Happy Hour! Sign up here to gain immediate access.Curriculum Rehab: https://www.curriculumrehab.com/Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode153 Get $10 off any BNT Workshop! Use the code TEACHERSUMMER at bravenewteaching.com/shopSupport the show

In this episode meet owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team Jesse Cole, correspondent and NPR host at-large Elise Hu, and bestselling author Ruta Sepetys. Press play to learn which two of these authors describe their recording experience as “thrilling”, and whose studio must-haves are out of the ordinary. Banana Ball by Jesse Cole https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/723072/banana-ball/ Flawless by Elise Hu https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/667034/flawless/ You: The Story by Ruta Sepetys https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/702455/you-the-story/

We cannot even begin to contain the excitement we have to share this episode with you. We had the pleasure of interviewing author Ruta Sepetys about her journey as a writer and her latest novel, I Must Betray You.The interview begins with Ruta reading an excerpt from I Must Betray You. This is the perfect clip to play for your students if you practice “First Chapter Friday”! Then we delve into Ruta's decision to write for young adults and her choice to focus on historical fiction. She believes that this genre has the power to bring fading pieces of history to life and connect readers to the human experiences of the past - and we couldn't agree more. We hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did. If you do, please share with a teacher friend! Don't forget to tune into episode 153 for part two of this conversation. Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode152Curriculum Rehab: https://www.curriculumrehab.com/Teach Graphic Novels with Confidence: Camp CreativeSupport the show

Ruta Sepetys is known for creating vivid characters and harrowing plots. After five award-winning works of historical fiction and countless hours of meticulous research, she can affirm that the secret to strong writing is embedded within your life experience."You: The Story" is a powerful how-to book for aspiring writers that encourages you to look inward and excavate your own memories in order to discover the authentic voices and compelling details that are waiting to be put on the page.

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Ruta Sepetys to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss the new book YOU THE STORY.

#1 New York Times bestselling author, Ruta Sepetys, spoke to me about what she learned in the music industry, the secrets to strong, vivid writing, and her non-fiction debut YOU: THE STORY: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory. Ruta Sepetys is an award-winning and internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction published in over sixty countries and forty languages. Her acclaimed “crossover” YA literature includes the Carnegie Medal-winning Salt to the Sea.  Her latest is the creative guide to writing, You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory (available May 16, 2023), which “... provides aspiring writers with a roadmap to crafting compelling stories by encouraging them to look inward and excavate their own memories in order to discover authentic voices and compelling details.” In a starred review Booklist said of the book, “Part writing guide, part memoir, Sepetys' fresh, fun handbook is all inspiration.” [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file, Ruta Sepetys and I discussed:  What she learned about storytelling working in the music industry Why she's drawn to underrepresented stories and “history in hiding” How to discover the Four Hs of the "excitement of life" Her intensive research process for each book Why writers need to examine their own lives for authenticity And a lot more! Show Notes: rutasepetys.com You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory by Ruta Sepetys (Amazon) Ruta Sepetys Amazon Author Page Ruta Sepetys on Instagram Ruta Sepetys on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notes:The Verbivore references a YouTube video that talks about challenging the view of history as “great men doing great things”, by sitting with the awkward truth that the victor goes the ability to tell the story. That video is “Author Learnig Center - Tips for Researching and Writing Historical Fiction”.The Verbivore references a YouTube video where historical fiction writer Ruta Sepetys talks about her book Fountains of Silence. That video is titled “Bradford Literature Festival - Hidden Histories with Ruta Sepetys”.In this episode, we touch on the following previous podcast episodes:- Episode 17: Being kind to your readers and writing subtle character growth (Sherry Thomas' Lady Sherlock Series) - Episode 58: Let's talk about Mexican Gothic - Episode 104: Reader conversation about Sister Heart- Episode 179: The Bridgerton series- Episode 184: Historical fiction part 1 - Episode 185: Historical fiction part 2Here are a few articles and videos we referenced for this conversation:- MasterClass Article “What is Historical Fiction? Definition of the Historical Fiction Genre and Tips for Writing Your Historical Novel”- CeladonBooks.com Article “What Is Historical Fiction?”- IAPWE.org Article “The Subgenres of Historical Fiction”- HistoryThroughFiction.com Article “The History of Historical Fiction, in brief”- TCKPublishing.com Article “8 Most Popular Historical Fiction Tropes”Books and Films Mentioned:- A Study In Scarlet Women (The Lady Sherlock Series Book 1) by Sherry Thomas - Beloved by Toni Morrison - Kindred by Octavia Butler - Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia - Daisy Jones & The Six: A Novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia - Circe by Madeline Miller - The Iliad by Homer - The Odyssey by Homer - Clytemnestra: A Novel by Costanza Casati - Henry V by Williams Shakespeare - The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys - Sister Heart by Sally Morgan Music from: https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

#1 New York Times bestselling author Ruta Sepetys joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel, I Must Betray You. Ruta explains why she was drawn to tell Romania's under-discussed history, what she found as she began to conduct her research, and how she carries on with her daily life while writing about such heavy subjects. The two also talk about how to write good historical fiction and what Ruta is working on next.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3z2HbTuBookshop: https://bit.ly/3vasPiBSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.