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2 episodes with sangu mandanna
3 episodes with sangu mandanna
2 episodes with sangu mandanna
2 episodes with sangu mandanna
2 episodes with sangu mandanna
2 episodes with sangu mandanna
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. This week we have Sam Miller, manager at Carmichael's Bookstore in Louisville, with us to chat about books readers might want to consider for their summer reading. It is always fun to hear what is new and notable from Sam. This is our last episode of the season. We will be back in July after our summer hiatus with all new episodes. Happy Reading! Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- The Sweet Life in Paris by David Lebowitz 2- Northern Spy by Flynn Berry 3- Big Girl Small Town by Michelle Gallen 4- Factory Girls by Michelle Gallen 5- Cat's People by Tanya Guerrero 6- The View from Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani 7- Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani 8- Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid 9- Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter 10- So Far Gone by Jess Walter 11- A Language of Limbs by Dylin Hardcastle 12- A Lesser Light by Peter Geye 13- Murder Takes a Vacation by Laura Lippmann 14- El Dorado Drive by Megan Abbott 15- Big Bad Wool by Leonie Swann 16- Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann 17- First Gentleman by Bill Clinton and James Patterson 18- King of Ashes by SA Cosby 19- Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by VE Schwab 20- Katabasis by RF Kuang 21- Country Under Heaven by Frederic Durbin 22- A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna 23- Isabella Nag and the Pot of Basil by Oliver Darkshire 24- The Magician of Tiger Castle by Louis Sachar 25- Baldwin: A Love Story by Nicholas Boggs 26- Plato and the Tyrant by James Romm 27- Turning to Birds by Lili Taylor 28- Is A River Alive? by Robert McFarlane 29- Mark Twain by Ron Chernow 30- Charlottesville by Deborah Baker 31- Prairie Fires by Caroline Fraser 32- Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers by Caroline Fraser 33- Fulfillment by Lee Cole 34- If You Love It, Let it Kill You by Hannah Pittard 35- The Fire Concerto by Sarah Landenwich 36- Black Cohosh by Eagle Valiant Brosi 37- Big Swiss by Jen Beagin 38- I Am the Arrow: The Life and Art of Sylvia Plath in Six Poems by Sarah Ruden 39- Red Comet by Heather Clark 40- Bad Badger : A Love Story by Maryrose Wood Media mentioned-- 1- Derry Girls (Netflix, 2018-2022) 2- Christoph Waltz on Jimmy Fallon --https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0jr-HQeT74 3- Floyd Collins Broadway show--https://floydcollinsbroadway.com
Identity theft, talking fox, not one but two Legendborn comparisons, eyes, heists, and more. Just some of our favourite things showing up in some upcoming releases we are looking forward to this summer. Books mentioned on this episode: A Twist of Fate by by Se-Ah Jang, translated by S. L. Park, A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna, We are Green and Trembling by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara, translated by Robin Myers, The Peepshow: The Murders at Rillington Place by Kate Summerscale, A Mastery of Monsters by Liselle Sambury, I Gave You Eyes and You Looked Toward Darkness by Irene Solà, translated by Mara Faye Lethem, The Art of Exile by Andrea Max, The Great Chinese Art Heist: Imperialism, Organized Crime, and the Hidden Story of China's Stolen Artistic Treasures by Ralph Pezzullo, and Tamangur by Leta Semadeni, translated by Tess Lewis.
This week on The Writing Life, we're diving into the world of romantasy — a genre that blends the best of romance and fantasy. Romantasy novels have taken the publishing world by storm in recent years, with sales expected to hit a staggering $610 million in 2024. And on TikTok, the #Romantasy tag has amassed over 800 million views. What is it about these stories that captivate readers? And what makes romantasy such a rewarding genre to write? To help answer these questions, we're thrilled to welcome novelist Sangu Mandanna to the podcast. Sangu is the author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom, and several other enchanting novels filled with magic, monsters, and myth. The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches is a heartwarming and uplifting fantasy about an isolated witch who finds the chance to build a new family — and maybe even a new love. Her upcoming romantasy novel, A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping, will be published in July 2025.
Jess and Trisha discuss what might be coming in 2025, including book club, trends, and romances they can't wait to read. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! A new year means a new Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons. To get recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. All Access subscribers get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. You can become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year to get unlimited access to all members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies of knowing you are supporting independent media. To join, visit bookriot.com/readharder. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Book club is back!! We're reading Even if The Sky is Falling edited by Taj McCoy, probably in late February! Or early March! And Jess was on Rebel Ever After with Ella Dawson. Check it out! Books Discussed One for the Team by Aria Daze A Shore Thing by Joanna Lowell I Think I'm In Love With an Alien by Ann Aguirre (6/17/25) There's Something About Mira by Sonali Dev (2/1/25) I Got Abducted By Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Romcom by Kimberly Lemming (2/25/25) Rules for Ruin by Mimi Matthews (5/20/25) The Broposal by Sonora Reyes (1/21/25) A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna (7/15/25) Losing Sight by Tati Richardson (2/11/25) Dream On Ramona Riley by Ashley Herring Blake (5/13/25) Let us know what you're reading, what you're thinking, and what you're thinking about what you're reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, We decided to read a book off Sam's TBR list, which happens to be a comfy witchy story called The Very Secret Society Of Irregular Witches. Also int his episode, Morgan may have read the wrong book. Anyways we hope you enjoy this episode! About The Novel: As one of the few witches in Britain, Mika Moon knows she has to hide her magic, keep her head down, and stay away from other witches so their powers don't mingle and draw attention. And as an orphan who lost her parents at a young age and was raised by strangers, she's used to being alone and she follows the rules...with one exception: an online account, where she posts videos pretending to be a witch. She thinks no one will take it seriously. But someone does. An unexpected message arrives, begging her to travel to the remote and mysterious Nowhere House to teach three young witches how to control their magic. It breaks all of the rules, but Mika goes anyway, and is immediately tangled up in the lives and secrets of not only her three charges, but also an absent archaeologist, a retired actor, two long-suffering caretakers, and...Jamie. The handsome and prickly librarian of Nowhere House would do anything to protect the children, and as far as he's concerned, a stranger like Mika is a threat. An irritatingly appealing threat. As Mika begins to find her place at Nowhere House, the thought of belonging somewhere begins to feel like a real possibility. But magic isn't the only danger in the world, and when a threat comes knocking at their door, Mika will need to decide whether to risk everything to protect a found family she didn't know she was looking for... Check Out Our Socials Here!
HURRY! We only have 300 seconds to talk about Sangu Mandanna's THE VERY SECRET SOCIETY OF IRREGULAR WITCHES. Do you think we can fit in all of our thoughts and feelings for this adult magical realism story in just 5 minutes? Listen to find out! (NON-SPOILER) Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Holly Black, Marissa Meyer, Leigh Bardugo, and more. Curious about us? Keimi (the Kiwi) works at the local library and has a passion for gummy sweets, parkour, and soft bois. Taylor (the Bird) is an aspiring author who secretly loves romance, chocolate milkshakes, and stoic, brooding love interests. Shoutout to the wonderful ERIN ARMSTRONG for editing this podcast! Explore Erin's portfolio at www.erinarmstrong24.com and follow on Instagram: @migrantsnorer. Follow Kiwi and the Bird! Instagram: @kiwiandthebird TikTok: @kiwiandthebird Twitter: @kiwiandthebird www.kiwiandthebird.com Thanks for supporting us nerdy book lovers. If you'd like, donate to our show via Venmo! @kiwiandthebird Please kindly send business inquiries to kiwiandthebirdpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiwiandthebird/support
It's time to get SPOILERY! No holes are barred in today's episode. We're getting into the nitty gritty with Sangu Mandanna's THE VERY SECRET SOCIETY OF IRREGULAR WITCHES. Dare to listen? Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Holly Black, Marissa Meyer, Leigh Bardugo, and more. Curious about us? Keimi (the Kiwi) works at the local library and has a passion for gummy sweets, parkour, and soft bois. Taylor (the Bird) is an aspiring author who secretly loves romance, chocolate milkshakes, and stoic, brooding love interests. Shoutout to the wonderful ERIN ARMSTRONG for editing this podcast! Explore Erin's portfolio at www.erinarmstrong24.com and follow on Instagram: @migrantsnorer. Follow Kiwi and the Bird! Instagram: @kiwiandthebird TikTok: @kiwiandthebird Twitter: @kiwiandthebird www.kiwiandthebird.com Thanks for supporting us nerdy book lovers. If you'd like, donate to our show via Venmo! @kiwiandthebird Please kindly send business inquiries to kiwiandthebirdpodcast@gmail.com. Keywords: A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, Fourth Wing, The Cruel Prince, Shatter Me, Victoria Aveyard, Bookworm, Book Nerd, Bookish, Book, Books, Bookstagram, BookTok, Rick Riordan, Cassandra Clare, Young Adult, New Adult, Read, Reads, Reading, Reader, Readers, ACOTAR, TOG, Percy Jackson, Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiwiandthebird/support
On a unique scale from 1 - 7, how much did Keimi and Taylor love THE VERY SECRET SOCIETY OF IRREGULAR WITCHES by Sangu Mandanna? Find out in this 15 minute book recommendation! (NON SPOILER) Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Holly Black, Marissa Meyer, Leigh Bardugo, and more. Curious about us? Keimi (the Kiwi) works at the local library and has a passion for gummy sweets, parkour, and soft bois. Taylor (the Bird) is an aspiring author who secretly loves romance, chocolate milkshakes, and stoic, brooding love interests. Shoutout to the wonderful ERIN ARMSTRONG for editing this podcast! Explore Erin's portfolio at www.erinarmstrong24.com and follow on Instagram: @migrantsnorer. Follow Kiwi and the Bird! Instagram: @kiwiandthebird TikTok: @kiwiandthebird Twitter: @kiwiandthebird www.kiwiandthebird.com Thanks for supporting us nerdy book lovers. If you'd like, donate to our show via Venmo! @kiwiandthebird Please kindly send business inquiries to kiwiandthebirdpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiwiandthebird/support
Summary "Let's make a zombie podcast horror film." Zombie Month continues with the meta indie zombie comedy One Cut of the Dead (warning: this episode contains spoilers). Also discussed: Vancouver Writers Fest, Troll 2, and rain-appropriate clothing. Show notes: One Cut of the Dead review (RogerEbert.com) Recommendations: Lisa: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (book) Andrea G.: Korean American by Eric Kim (cookbook) Andrea W.: Vancouver Writers Festival Music credits "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License "Good Times" by Podington Bear From: Free Music Archive Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Intro voiced by Morgan Brayton Pop This! is a podcast featuring three women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin.
If you've ever walked into a HomeGoods, passed a hand towel that says, "100% That Witch," and thought, "I NEED that!" then this is the episode for you. Magda and Lindsay discuss The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and its themes of found family, acceptance, and the adorable side of spooky. It's no secret that our hosts love this cozy read by Sangu Mandanna. Email us! Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok
Ellen and Mom discuss the fantastical, friendlessness, and found family in The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. Plus, the third best Jane Austen and stupid things kids say. Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast
“The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches" by Sangu Mandanna is a captivating tale about Mika Moon, one of the few witches in Britain who has lived her life under strict rules to hide her magic and avoid other witches to preventing their powers from mingling and drawing attentuon. Despite her solitary existence, Mika breaks one rule by sharing videos online, masquerading as a witch, believing it to be harmless. However, this leads to an unexpected invitation to teach magic to three young witches at the secluded Nowhere House. Breaking all her rules, Mika accepts and finds herself intertwined with the house's eclectic residents, including a surly yet intriguing (aka HOT) librarian named Jamie. As Mika grows closer to this newfound family, she faces a dilemma of whether to risk everything for the sake of belonging against the dangers that lurk beyond the wards of Nowhere house.How does Mika's status as an orphan and a witch shape her character and her actions throughout the novel? How does this author's depiction of witches challenge traditional witch stereotypes? Join us as we discuss these questions and more in this episode of our spoiler-filled podcast.Our spooky season music is from a song titled “Horror Background Music” by Lesfm from Pixabay.Coming up next: Just Like Home by Sarah GaileyInterested in starting your own podcast? Sign up with Buzzsprout using our referral code and we'll both get a $20 amazon gift card! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1894341
Hat hier jemand Herbstanfang gesagt??! Wir sind dabei! Packt die Kerzen aus, kuschelt euch in die (Heiz)decken ein, schnappt euch ein Buch plus eine schöne Tasse Tee und los geht es mit der Muckeligkeit! BUCHEMPFEHLUNGEN: Gillian Anderson “Want” (dtv, 2024) - https://tidd.ly/3Bp14bY * Sangu Mandanna “Miss Moons höchst geheimer Club für ungewöhnliche Hexen” ( Penhaligon, 2024) - https://tidd.ly/4gzWU1e * HIER FINDET IHR UNS: Spotify Bewertung - https://tinyurl.com/24voda5d Apple Bewertung - https://apple.co/2NX1rBW YouTube Kanal - https://tinyurl.com/277fkhcm Buchempfehlungen - https://bit.ly/2Z7wb9r Musik-Playlist - https://tinyurl.com/2cnd34jq Kat - https://instagram.com/katcomatose Zora - https://instagram.com/ichbinszora Email-Kontakt: londoncallingpodcast (at) googlemail (dot) com *Affiliate Link (Thalia)
Summary: Welcome to spooky season (nerd edition) friends! Today Holly and Devin explore a joint favorite career through grim and gleeful stories - librarians. While both our hosts fantasized about working in libraries and being able to read all the time surrounded by thousands of books, they'll settle today for a chat about when librarians can use books for good, or for evil. Listen in to hear how librarians have important roles to play in any genre and are always a worthwhile addition to a good story. Topics Discussed: The Dagger (4:21): Holly discussed How Can I Help You by Laura Sims, a psychological suspense novel following Margot, a librarian in a small town public library. No one has any reason to suspect that Margot is in fact Jane, a nurse with a trail of premature deaths in her wake. Enter Patricia, a new reference librarian who starts working with Margot and gets curious about her past. Holly's key takeaways were: The suspense and writing of this novel stand out. Sims alternates between staggered timelines from Margot's and Patricia's points of view, with Margot's voice being especially crystal clear and unique. Sims explores themes of obsession and addiction; Margot is obsessed with and addicted to feeling as if she's “helping others” (in a very twisted way) and we watch Patricia become obsessed with Margot who acts as her muse (in a very twisted way). If you enjoy dark, almost so dark it's funny, character-driven suspense stories, especially involving libraries and medical malpractice, this story is for you. The Heart (14:28): Devin discussed The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna, a novel following Mika Moon, one of the few witches in Britain, as her solitary life is upended by an invitation to tutor three young witches in the remote and mysterious Nowhere House in Norwich. Finding community she's never had, Mika must also navigate her simmering dynamic with the handsome (if standoffish) librarian of the house, Jamie. Devin's key takeaways were: Everything about this book screams “cozy” and sparkles and safety and joy. Even when a dead body is uncovered it's somehow beautiful. Magic in this book floats around like gold dust and Mika can see it around her; it's rambunctious and well-meaning but gets up to tomfoolery. The biggest struggle Mika, Jamie and the other characters in this book must confront is their own loneliness. Mandanna does an incredible job articulating this complicated emotion and how it can impact adults and children alike; it's a manifesto on the importance of human connection. Nowhere House has a special collection of very rare books and Jamie presides over this unique and beautiful section of an otherwise chaotic house. The importance of books, reading, and the physical space Jamie guards and protects plays a major role in the story. Hot On the Shelf (35:23): Devin: The Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer Holly: Amari and the Despicable Wonders by B.B. Alston What's Making Our Hearts Race (38:31): Devin: Veep on HBO Max Holly: Pachinko season 2 Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.
Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.In this What to Read Next Podcast episode, Laura interviews Kieran Scott, a prolific author known for her YA and middle-grade novels. Kieran discusses her transition to writing adult fiction, her latest book, "People Will Talk" (https://amzn.to/4cXf76P), and shares some of her favorite book recommendations. Tune in to hear about Kieran's writing journey, her thoughts on character development, and why she loves crafting mysteries with a twist.Recommended reads:“People Will Talk” by Kiera Scott - https://amzn.to/4cXf76P"The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches" by Sangu Mandanna - https://amzn.to/4c9x94d"Dial A for Aunties" by Jesse Q. Sutanto- https://amzn.to/3WFUEgX"Finlay Donovan" series by Elle Cosimano - https://amzn.to/3WnkdSA"Thursday Murder Club" series by Richard Osman https://rstyle.me/+YBO9daYMRsmtXdOpsvCNSAConnect with Kieran Scott Instagram @kieranscottauthorWebsite: https://www.kieranscott.com/adult-novels/Want 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: IP29FC0QKB6DV2UEBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.
This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 1 of this week's episode. SPONSOR: citybeauty.com code BOOKTALK for 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 2024 Solicits (DC and Image) Comic Reviews: DC Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age 1 by Andy Diggle, Leandro Fernandez, Dave Stewart Marvel Giant-Size Daredevil 1 by Saladin Ahmed, Paul Davidson, Matt Hollingsworth Scarlet Witch 1 by Steve Orlando, Jacopo Camagni, Frank William X-Men: Blood Hunt – Jubilee 1 by Preeti Chhibber, Enid Balam, Elisabetta D'Amico, Jim Campbdell X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse 1 by Steve Foxe, Netho Diaz, JP Mayer, Alex Sinclair Marvel Unlimited Marvel Mutts 7 by Mackenzie Cadenhead, Takeshi Miyazawa Dark Horse Into the Unbeing Part One 1 by Zac Thompson, Hayden Sherman Image Plastic: Death and Dolls 1 by Doug Wanger, Daniel Hillyard, Michelle Madsen Remote Space 1 by Cliff Rathburn Rifters 1 by Brian Posehn, Joe Trohman, Chris Johnson, Mark Englert IDW Godzilla: Skate or Die 1 by Louie Joyce My Little Pony: Maretime Mysteries 1 by Stephanie Williams, Abigail Bulmer, Valentina Pinto Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Usagi Yojimbo: Saturday Morning Adventures 1 by Erik Burnham, Jack Lawrence, Luis Antonio Delgado Boom Lawful 1 by Greg Pak, Diego Galindo, Irma Kniivila Titan High on Life 1 by Alec Robbins, Kit Wallis, JP Jordan Fantagraphics Hate Revisited 1 by Peter Bagge Archie Wicked Trinity 1 by Sam Maggs, Lisa Sterle, Ellie Wright OGN Countdown Inventor Vol 1: Dangerous Discovery by Lars Henrik Eriksen Peculiar Woods Vol 2: The Mystery of the Intelligents by Andres J. Colmenares Straight On Till Morning: A Twisted Tale by Liz Braswell, Stephanie Kate Strohm, Noor Sofi Camp Prodigy by Caroline Palmer Mighty Bite: Walrus Brawl at the Mall by Nathan Hale Jupiter Nettle and the Seven Schools of Magic by Sangu Mandanna, Pablo Ballesteros Bunnybirds by Natalie Linn Brownstone by Samuel Teer, Mar Julia Wolfpitch by Balazs Lorinczi Additional Reviews: Something Crawled Out, Inside Out 2, Acolyte ep3, Doctor Who ep7, My Adventures with Superman News: more Gravity Falls?, Deathlok 50th Anniversary by Priest/Justina Ireland/Denys Cowan, Arcane ending with season 2, live-action Moana casting, Blade loses second director, more DC AI controversy, adaptation of the Institute, Ram V/Joelle Jones DSTLRY, Williamson leaving Green Arrow and Batman/Robin, Iron Man ending Trailers: Paddington in Peru, Watchmen animated movie Comics Countdown (12 June 2024): 1. Deviant 6 by James Tynion IV, Josh Hixson 2. Green Lantern 12 by Jeremy Adams, Xermanico, Romulo Fajardo Jr. 3. Spider-Man: Shadow of the Green Goblin 3 by J.M. DeMatteis, Michael Sta. Maria, Chris Sotomayor 4. Crocodile Black 2 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Somnath Pal, Patricio Delpeche 5. Ain't No Grave 2 by Skottie Young, Jorge Corona, Jean-Francois Beaulieu 6. Lawful 1 by Greg Pak, Diego Galindo, Irma Kniivila 7. Usagi Yojimbo: Crow 3 by Stan Sakai 8. Geiger 3 by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Brad Anderson 9. Suicide Squad: Dream Team 4 by Nicole Maines, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Adriano Lucas 10. Dick Tracy 2 by Michael Moreci, Alex Segura, Geraldo Borges, Mark Englert
In this episode, I joyously ramble about one of my favorite books I've ever read, The Very Secret Society Of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/imperfectanswers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/imperfectanswers/support
Brea and Mallory recommend gateway fantasy books, talk about using multiple book tracking apps, and answer a question about reading honkers. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Factorwww.factormeals.com/GLASSES50CODE: GLASSES50Dipseawww.dipseastores.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Mallory's BookBooks Mentioned - Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum, translated by Shanna TanGrief in the Fourth Dimension by Jennifer YuThe Golden Compass by Philip PullmanThe Girl Who Speaks Bear by Sophie AndersonThe Women Could Fly by Megan GiddingsThat Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly LemmingThe Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon ChakrabortyUprooted by Naomi NovikA Song Below Water by Bethany C MorrowThe Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
In the fourth episode of Season Six we continue our individual six degrees of separation to lead us back to a joint book in the final episode. This week Jessica's choice was Beastly and Bookish by Catrina Bell and Emma's choice was The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. Click on the author names for links to their website or for details of further books in the series and additional work. There will be some small plot point spoilers in our discussion of the book but we always try to warn you so you can skip ahead. As always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episodes aim to share the joy we take in following the characters on their journey towards it and prompt conversations exploring why SFF romance is so fantastic. These are adult romances, so warning for explicit language and please check content/trigger warnings for the book before listening if there are topics that you might find upsetting to hear about. If you'd like to watch via our YouTube channel (where subtitles available) you can find it a link here: https://linktr.ee/SFFRomCast along with our social media details. We'd love to hear from you! All our music has been taken from the following track: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales (License code: 43DIFSVAZ90MEEQ8) Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)
En este programa, hablamos de nuestras nominaciones a los Ignotus y de series de animación occidental, desde lo más moderno hasta volver a nuestra infancia ¡No os lo perdáis! Tripulantes: Presenta Virginia, con Andrea y Darkor_LF Minireseñas: Four Leaf, de Lumaga. The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches (La sociedad secreta de brujas rebeldes), de Sangu Mandanna. Recomendaciones: The Owl House (Dana Terrace). Algunos capítulos de Hora de aventuras (Fiona and Cake, de Nathasa Allegri). Steven Universe (Rebeca Sugar). She-Ra y las Princesas del poder (ND Stevenson). Bee and Puppycat (Nathasa Allegri). Algunos capítulos de Ducktales (2017). Hellaverse (Hazbin Hotel y Helluva Boss). Rugrats, Pepper Ann, My Little Pony (Lauren Fast), Las Tres Mellizas, Código Lyoko, Ladybug, Monster Allergie, serie de las WITCH, Total Spies, Canción de créditos: Rollin at 5 - 210 - full by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.
Book Besties Season 6, Episode 11: Very Secret Society of Irregular WitchesThis week the Besties are completely off track as they make their way to Nowhere House and talk about this week's book, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. Join them as they talk about cozy fantasy, orphan witches, and a witch in love. Things talked about in this episode:Bookables: https://www.youtube.com/@BookablesSangu Mandanna: https://sangumandanna.com/Meg's Tea Room: https://www.tiktok.com/@megstearoom?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcAltamira Cave: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_of_Altamira Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.
Special guest, Meg's Tea Room, joins the girlies and brings the cozy, found family gem The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. Jillian recommends (with a caveat) Hollen the Soulless by Denali Day. And then Maggie brings fae bachelor romantasy, Frost C.N. Crawford.The trio talks about how they are listening and learning, discuss the importance of smut to the narrative, and get very excited about Meg's new ventures into cozy book publishing!Go show Meg some love @megstearoom on all platforms!Leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @apodcastofsmutanddragonsMaggie: @themargaretlibraryJillian: @jillian.reads.smut (instagram)@jilliankiechlinart (tiktok)Business inquiries and/or say hi: apodcastofsmutanddragons@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Show notes: When you're reading a book, do you ever find yourself struck by the profound beauty of the writing? Because we definitely do. You can find us jotting down quotes that speak to us in some way and saving them for later. In this episode, we're sharing 16 of those notable book quotes with you. Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow, new books episodes, and Life Through Reading episodes, our private Facebook group, and more. Plus, supporting us in this way just shows that you love what we do! Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned. Something Bookish: [02:33] M: Check out our RTL merch shop. [02:53] S: The Humans by Matt Haig Books Featuring Our Notable Quotes: [05:52] M: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara [06:59] S: The Idea of You by Robinne Lee [08:24] M: Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune [09:26] S: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano [10:09] M: More Than You'll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez [10:54] S: Shark Heart by Emily Habeck [11:59] M: After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid [12:36] S: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna [13:18] M: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [13:53] S: The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker [14:39] M: The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams [15:31] S: Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi [16:16] M: Delicious! by Ruth Reichl [16:38] S: Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors [18:01] M: Write for Life by Julia Cameron [18:44] S: The Door-to-Door Bookstore by Carsten Henn Want our show notes delivered right to your inbox? Join our RTL Substack so that you'll get a link for every single book we mention with no extra work. It's free! Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahhartleyco Follow Mia on Instagram: @fastlifeinslowlane * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.
Episode summary:In this episode, Kelly and Alix continue their most anticipated reads for 2024!Topics discussed in this episode:Funny Story by Emily Henry [0:28] audiobookThe Familiar by Leigh Bardugo [1:30] audiobook A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna [2:50] audiobook The Prisoner's Throne by Holly Black (Stolen Heir duology, book 2) [3:45] audiobook Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey [4:30] audiobook Bride by Ali Hazelwood [6:05] audiobook Bonus! Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood [6:55] audiobook House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas (Crescent City series, book 3) [7:32] audiobook The Fury by Alex Michaelides [8:45] audiobook Somewhere Beyond the Sea by T.J. Klune (Cerulean Chronicles, book 2) [9:30] audiobook A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal (Blook and Tea series, book 1) [11:00] audiobook We deeply appreciate your support in creating community around stories! Make sure to RATE & REVIEW us!Subscribe to our email list at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-email Join our Lunacorns private membership group at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacorns Check out our officially licensed author collections!Follow 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.
Happy new year, book worms and dragons! In this episode, we wrap-up 2023 and look forward to what 2024 has in store for us. We also discuss the surplus of popular book clubs, along with recent reads and acquisitions. Here are the 2024 new releases mentioned this episode: The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins- 1/9 House of Sky and Breath by SJM- 2/15 A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen- 2/27 One of Our Kind by Nicola Yoon- 6/11 Bride by Ali Hazelwood- 2/6 A Whisper in the Walls by Scott Reintgen- 4/23 The Women by Kristin Hannah- 2/6 The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson- 2/30 Funny Story by Emily Henry- 4/23 Fate Breaker by Victoria Aveyard- 2/27 The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo- 4/9 The Fury by Alex Michaelides- 1/16 Middle of the Night by Riley Sager- 6/18 A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher- 8/20 The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes- 7/30 Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose- 4/30 End of Story by A.J. Finn- 2/20 How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin- 3/26 The Honey Witch by Sydney J Shields- 5/14 A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna 9/10 Lady MacBeth by Ava Reid- 8/6
This Winter Solstice, Dane and Jacqui bring you a witchin special! A dive into the magical world of "The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches" by Sangu Mandanna. It's a cozy departure from our regular Inheritance Cycle journey, perfect for this festive season. In this extended episode, we unwrap the many beautiful layers of Sangu Mandanna's narrative, exploring themes of love, belonging, and totally gushing on angular jaw lines. Whether you're curled up by the fireplace or out braving the winter chill, this episode is our winter solstice gift to you. We hope you enjoy this special Winter Solstice episode as much as we enjoyed creating it. Happy holidays, and here's to more magical journeys in the episodes to come! How to support us: Get some of our merch Support us on Patreon Where to find us: Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod Contact us: You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com Credits: Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company
Does it surprise anyone that Victoria, Kiara, and Katalyn's neverending TBRs have books onthem that haven't even been released yet? Well it really shouldn't if it does becuase who else would we be if the list just stopped. Make sure to have your own list ready as you are going to want to add some of these upcoming releases to your own list! Books mentioned: A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle Jensen, The Prisoner's Throne by Holly Black; Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett; The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers; House of Flame and Shadow by SJM; An Education in Malice by ST Gibson; An Heir of Frost by Elise Kova; A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal; Bloodguard by Cecy Robson; A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna; To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Molly X. Chang; The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields: A Crane Among Wolves by June Hur; Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi; A Dawn with the Wolf Knight by Elise Kova; Kingdom of the Forgotten by Charissa Weaks; Bridge by Ali Hazelwood Please be sure to check for any trigger warnings you may have with the recommendations made. Please be sure to rate us and leave a review! It helps us across the platforms in more ways than you know! Want to reach out to us other than on social media? Send us an e-mail at tbp.staythirsty@gmail.comMake sure to check out our linktree!thirstybitchespodcast - Listen on YouTube, Spotify - LinktreeJoin us every Tasty Tuesday and Thirsty Thursday for a new episode and be sure to follow us on our socialsTiktok: thirstybitchespodcastInstagram: thirstybitchespodcastTwitter: TheThirstyCollective (thirsty_co) Or join the conversation in our discord!Intro/Outro License Code: TV2K4NHZREHTQFGJ
Show notes: The life of a bookworm is a surprisingly busy one. Aside from all the actual reading we do, we're also always thinking about books - ones we've read previously, ones we're reading now, and ones we want to read in the future. Today's episode is all about those future books. We're taking a look ahead to early 2024 and sharing some upcoming releases that we're really excited to check out. Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow and new books episodes, our private Facebook group, and more. Plus, supporting us in this way just shows that you love what we do! Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned. Something Bookish: [03:49] M: A Classically Good Time book club with Mia [04:13] S: Human Feelings Substack Early 2024 Books We're Excited About: [07:08] M: The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard (Feb 2024) [8:35] S: Family Family by Laurie Frankel (Jan 2024) This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel [10:07] M: Fervor by Toby Lloyd (Feb 2024) [11:38] S: Splinters: Another Kind of Love Story by Leslie Jamison (Feb 2024) [13:24] M: The Book of Love by Kelly Link (Feb 2024) [14:34] S: The Divorcées by Rowan Beaird (Mar 2024) [16:06] M: Diavola by Jennifer Marie Thorne (Mar 2024) [17:38] S: Funny Story by Emily Henry (Apr 2024) [19:21] M: Real Americans by Rachel Khong (Apr 2024) [20:36] S: A Witch's Guide to Magical Inkeeping by Sangu Mandanna (Apr 2024) The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna More Early 2024 Books We Want to Read: [22:25] M: The Breakup Tour by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka (Jan 2024) Brooklyn ‘76 by Anthony Ausiello (Feb 2024) - full review in ep 115 Memory Piece by Lisa Ko (Mar 2024) Immortal Pleasures by V. Castro (Apr 2024) You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World edited by Ada Limón (Apr 2024) [23:04] S: Ready or Not by Cara Bastone (Feb 2024) - full review in ep 106 Leaving by Roxana Robinson (Feb 2024) Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle (Mar 2024) The Morningside by Tea Obreht (Mar 2024) The Rule Book by Sarah Adams (Apr 2024) Want our show notes delivered right to your inbox? Join our RTL Substack so that you'll get a link for every single book we mention with no extra work. It's free! Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahhartleyco Follow Mia on Instagram: @fastlifeinslowlane * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.
Happy Holidays, everyone! We're excited to announce not one, but two special holiday episodes! First up, releasing next Tuesday, we have an Eragon-themed holiday special. Join Jax and me as we cozy up by the fireside to share our thoughts on gift-giving in Alagaësia. It's a unique take on the festive season, infused with the magic of Eragon's world and a dash of our unhinged conversation. Then, on December 21st, we're diving into a delightful cozy fantasy read - "The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches" by Sangu Mandanna. This episode will be a special extended one, where we explore the enchanting world Sangu has created. If you're looking for a holiday read that's a bit different from the usual Eragon fare, this is the perfect book for you. Want to read along with us? Here's a link to "The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches" so you can join in the fun this holiday season. Get ready for a heartwarming, magical journey!
Sharifah and Jenn talk a little bit of news (that Avatar: The Last Airbender teaser!!), and then give recommendations for a listener question and general holiday gifting. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. You can also gift it (and the holidays, they are coming). Get all the details at mytbr.co. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Avatar: The Last Airbender Live Action Teaser [Tor.com] New SFF trilogy from Expanse writers [Gizmodo] Books Discussed The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean (cw: sexual assault; child abuse and endangerment) The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd Where Peace is Lost by Valerie Valdes Midsolar Murders Series by Mur Lafferty Legends & Lattes series by Travis Baldree The Archive Undying by Emma Mieko Candon (all the content warnings) The Monk and Robot books by Becky Chambers The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (cw: partner/caregiver abuse, racism) Bad Cree by Jessica Johns (cw: alcohol addiction, death of a sibling) Chain-Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah (cw: racism and racial slurs, sexual assault) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we're diving into spooky season with a fellow fall fanatic, Ashley Winstead! We talk about her newest book Midnight Is the Darkest Hour, our enthusiasm for fall, 12-foot skeletons, and we all share some Halloween-season book recs! Psychological Thriller Book Recs Olivia - None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell Ashley - If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio, Bad Habits by Amy Gentry Books Too scary to read with the lights out Ashley - Delicate Condition by Danielle Valentine Olivia - Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam Cozy but Still Autumnal Books Ashley - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna, The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling, Go Hex Yourself by Jessica Clare, Payback's a Witch by Lana Harper, Here on Earth by Alice Hoffman, Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman, Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen, Becca - A Million Junes by Emily Henry, The Cloisters by Katy Hays Wildcard Fall Reads Olivia - Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Ashley - Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas, Savage Appetites: True Stories of Women, Crime, and Obsession by Rachel Monroe Becca - Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland, Playing the Witch Card by Kj Dell'antonia, A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness Obsessions Becca - Blake Rose's Album You'll Get it When You're Older Olivia - New York Times White Chicken Chili What we read this week! Becca - The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella This Month's Book Club Pick - The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com) Sponsors Cozy Earth - Take 35% off at cozyearth.com with code BOP StitchFix - Get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix at StitchFix.com/BOP Betterhelp - Visit BetterHelp.com/BADONPAPER today to get 10% off your first month. Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Preorder Becca's Book! Like and subscribe to RomComPods and Bone Marry Bury! Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.
The monthly roundup is in for THE VERY SECRET SOCIETY OF IRREGULAR WITCHES by SANGU MANDANNA, THE UNFORTUNATE SIDE EFFECTS OF HEARTBREAK AND MAGIC by BREANNE RANDALL, and ONE DARK WINDOW by RACHEL GILLIG. Join Kate and Megan as they reflect on these seasonal reads, discuss which spooky season movies they'll be watching, and muse over how this month's characters would embrace Halloween!Support the showWant to explore the world of book series with us? Become a PATRON and experience the high and lows of devouring series long stories!Looking for more bookish talk? Follow us on IG and TikTok!
In this episode, Jessica tells listeners about her favourite genre: the cosy fantasy. The cosy favourites discussed include: Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett, Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree, and The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. Find these titles in the FVRL collection: Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1885636 Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes by Travis Baldree https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1870372 The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1867727
This week we cover this lovely cozy urban fantasy with witches!! Come join in on this very funny conversation where the Betches talk about this book the girls were SURE Erica would hate! As always, there will be plenty of book banter and chaos! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content! @books_n_betchesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this very irregular (actually completely regular) episode, Kate and Megan jump into their fall reads with THE VERY SECRET SOCIETY OF IRREGULAR WITCHES by SANGU MANDANNA. Tune in for their thoughts on this heartwarming story, the magic in finding your family, and why Mika is Megan's favorite heroine so far.Haven't read The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches yet? Get your copy HERE Ready to read next week's book? Find your copy of The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic HERE Support the showWant to explore the world of book series with us? Become a PATRON and experience the high and lows of devouring series long stories!Looking for more bookish talk? Follow us on IG and TikTok!
Show notes: Spooky season is almost upon us and we cannot wait! In this episode, we have books for wherever you fall on the spooky spectrum: from fall vibes and witchy tales to outright scary and nightmare-inducing stories and everything in between. There's something for every spooky soul and we can't wait to hear which ones you add to your TBR. Let's get spooky! Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Monthly Overflow Books, Backlist Book Club, The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you're going to love being a part of our Patreon. Not only that, but you're helping to support our show by saying I LOVE WHAT YOU DO. Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned. Something Bookish: [03:15] S: Substack: Feeling My Shelf by Alex Reliford [4:29] M: Video: Most Anticipated Books for the Rest of the Year Spooky Books We've Already Read and Loved: [9:06] M: Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton [9:54] S: Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak [10:47] M: Strange Weather by Joe Hill [11:23] S: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna [11:57] M: The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias [12:38] S: Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern [13:10] M: Mothered by Zoje Stage [13:43] S: The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean [14:42] M: River Woman, River Demon by Jennifer Givhan [15:10] S: The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston Books We're Planning to Read This Spooky Season: [16:04] S: Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth [17:53] M: In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead [18:47] S: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer [20:02] M: There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins [20:52] S: Weyward by Emilia Hart [22:10] M: Survive the Night by Riley Sager [23:08] S: Beasts and Beauty by Soman Chainani [24:40] M: Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez [25:34] S: A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik [27:07] M: Cursed Bunny: Stories by Bora Chung [28:05] S: The Witches of New York by Ami McKay [29:47] M: Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan Auxier Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahhartleyco Follow Mia on Instagram: @fastlifeinslowlane + @miamanagementco * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.
The Book Cougars are thrilled to welcome Laurie Lico Albanese, author of HESTER, our second readalong for Scarlet Summer. Laurie dishes on Hawthorne, shares her inspiration for Isobel, and talks about her writing process. Don't miss our Author Spotlight with Laurie at the end of the episode. Other highlights include: In our “Just Read” segment we talk about DEER SEASON by Erin Flanagan, THE VERY SECRET SOCIETY OF IRREGULAR WITCHES by Sangu Mandanna, THE RED GARDEN by Alice Hoffman, THE WITCHES OF MOONSHYNE MANOR by Bianca Marais, and two short stories: “The Profile” by Willa Cather and “The Wehrwolf” by Alma Katsu. We recap our two-day Biblio Adventure to the Berkshires that included finding Hawthorne's Little Red Cottage, a tour of The Mount, a visit with librarian Nynke Dorhout, an author event with Stacy Schiff in conversation with André Bernard, and a truncated hike up Monument Mountain. In Upcoming Jaunts, we're heading to Salem, Massachusetts to visit The House of the Seven Gables and other Hawthorne historic sites on Wednesday, 8/30. We're also planning on attending a conference on our home turf here in New Haven, Popular Romance Fiction: The Literature of Hope at Yale University on September 8-9th. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Caroline, Cierra, and Dannelle are at it again in another installment of the TBR series! Join us as we cross more books off of our Goodreads "To Be Read" lists. Books read and discussed in this episode include The Lovely War by Julie Berry, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna, Deep Waters by Patricia Highsmith, and Dear Teen Me: Authors Write Letters to Their Teen Selves by E. Kristin Anderson.
Grab your caldron and your familiar for this witchy discussion of found family, romance, and magic.
This year's collaborative summer library program theme is ‘All Together Now'. The theme focuses on friendship, unity, kindness, and togetherness. We've asked various MLC staff to give a quick overview of a book or movie they love that they feel fits the theme. Want to hear seven different recommendations? Then stay tuned! Books and films mentioned in the episode: Calendar Girls, directed by Maria Loohufvud & Love Martinsen. Dress-Up Day by Blanca Gómez. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. Hello Bookstore, directed by A.B. Zax. The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune. Lala's Words by Gracey Zhang. Madhouse at the End of the Earth by Julian Sancton. Still Life by Sarah Winman. The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna.
Explore some favourite tropes of ours in this episode: found families, secret magic, unreliable narrators, and fake dating. Books mentioned on this episode: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna, The Dark Days Club by Alison Goodman, Too Much Like Lightning by Ada Palmer, True Love at the Lonely Hearts Bookshop by Annie Darling, and Frankly in Love by David Yoon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepitfictional/message
K-12 school experiencesWe share the highs and lows of our experiences in elementary, middle, and high school.Life latelyAbby has poison ivy.Sarah just got back from the SEC gymnastics championships in Georgia.Reading latelyAbby enjoyed the cozy fantasy The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna.Sarah read Jennette McCurdy's memoir I'm Glad My Mom Died.Eating latelySarah's family is having pancakes for breakfast nearly every day.Abby's enjoying hearty salads for lunch at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
¿Conoces el Dark Academia y el Cozy Fantasy? 👀 Hoy, en este nuevo episodio de The Book Nook os contamos todo lo que necesitáis saber sobre estos dos subgéneros que están haciéndose cada vez más y más visibles en el mundo literario 👉🏼 📖 ¿Qué libros fueron los propulsores? ¿Como empezaron ambas estéticas? ¿Qué libros recomendamos? ¿Y cuáles nos morimos de ganas de leer? 🤔 Todo esto y mucho más en el episodio de hoy 🥳 A continuación os dejamos la lista de libros de los que hemos hablado en el episodio: 👉🏼 The Sense of an Ending, Julian Barnes 👉🏼 The House on Mango Street, Sandra Cisneros 👉🏼 Los Claustros, Katy Hays 👉🏼 The Grace of Wild Things, Heather Fawcett 👉🏼 Cuando ellas fueron dragones, Kelly Barnhill 👉🏼 La novena casa, Leigh Bardugo 👉🏼 El secreto, Donna Tart 👉🏼 Todos somos villanos, M.L. Rio 👉🏼 Babel, R.F. Kuang 👉🏼 Una educación mortal, Naomi Novik 👉🏼 Los seis de Atlas, Olivie Blake 👉🏼 El café de las leyendas, Travis Baldree 👉🏼 Flowerheart, Catherine Bakewell 👉🏼 The very secret society of irregular witches, Sangu Mandanna 👉🏼 Half a Soul, Olivia Atwater 👉🏼 The House of Witch, Delemhach
This week, Robin, Brooke, and Shannon are recommending more books by authors of color. Titles mentioned include: Kosoko Jackson, Yesterday Is History Gloria Chao, When You Wish Upon a Lantern Nisha Sharma, Dating Dr. Dil (If Shakespeare was an Auntie #1) Sangu Mandanna, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches S.L. Choi, Bad Girls Drink Blood (Blood Fae Druid #1) Balli Kaur Jaswal, Now You See Us Joshua Whitehead, Jonny Appleseed Kyla Zhao, The Fraud Squad Jumata Emill, The Black Queen Cole McCade, The Cardigans (Criminal Intentions #1) Jessica Khoury, The Forbidden Wish Sarah Lyu, I Will Find You Again You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro
Sharifah and Jenn discuss adaptation news including a deal for Kiese Laymon's Long Division, AI-proof fashion, and dodos, and recommend new-ish books they love. Follow the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! We're hiring for a full-stack web developer! Get all the details here. NEWS Kindred adaptation is canceled [Tor.com] Bringing back the dodo??? [Gizmodo] Long Division adaptation in the works [Deadline] All hail Angela Bassett! [CNN] AI-confusing fashion [Peta Pixel] This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. BOOKS DISCUSSED Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson (cw: animal death, transphobia, graphic violence) The Genesis of Misery by Neon Yang (cw: mention of child abuse, graphic violence) The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (cw: partner/caregiver abuse, racism) A Prayer for the Crown Shy by Becky Chambers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stacy, Shannon, and Kristin start off 2023 by discussing some things they have recently read and loved. Titles mentioned include: Megan Bannen: The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy Sonali Dev, The Emma Project (Rajes #4) Stacey Reynolds, Hawick (O'Brien Tales #9) Olivia Dade, Shipwrecked (Spoiler Alert #3) Ashley Flowers, All Good People Here Pippa Grant, Master Baker Adrienne Lecter, Survival (World of Anthrax #1) Kyla Stone, The Light We Lost (Lost Light #1) Sangu Mandanna, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches Chloe Liese, Two Wrongs Make a Right (Wilmot Sisters #1) Jas Hammonds, We Deserve Monmunets Catherine Cowles, Tattered Stars (Tattered & Torn #1) You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro
On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are sharing our top ten reads of 2022! Can you guess where we overlap? This is a GREAT stack of books and we are so thrilled to share it with you. 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!* . . . . 2:31 - Currently Reading Patreon 6:41 - Send your questions for Meredith and Roxanna to currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com by JANUARY 4 7:09 - Our 2022 Reading Recap 13:00 - CR Season 5: Episode 20 18:11 - NetGalley 25:23 - Kindle Oasis 27:25 - Book Darts 29:02 - Murder at Black Oaks by Philip Margolin (Meredith's lowest rated read) 29:13 - The Harbor by Katrina Engberg (Meredith's 2nd lowest rated read) 29:58 - Children of the New World by Alexander Weinstein (Kaytee's lowest rated read) 30:05 - PangoBooks 30:36 - The Turtle of Oman by Naomi Shihab Nye (Kaytee's 2nd lowest rated read) 33:50 - Our Top Ten Ranked Reads of 2022 33:58 - Death in the Family by Tessa Wegert (Meredith) 35:04 - Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel (Kaytee) 35:21 - Circe by Madeline Miller 35:22 - Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 35:23 - The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd 36:11 - The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen (Meredith) 37:21 - World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil (Kaytee) 38:37 - The Appeal by Janice Hallett (Meredith) 40:59 - Breathe and Count Back From Ten by Natalia Sylvester (Kaytee) 41:04 - CR Season 5: Episode 14 42:41 - The Shell Seekers by Rosamund Pilcher (Meredith) 46:14 - The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles (Kaytee) 48:09 - The Anomaly by Herve Le Tellier (Meredith) 48:17 - The Popcast 51:11 - Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots (Kaytee) 52:57 - In This House of Brede by Rumer Godden (Meredith) 55:58 - I Take My Coffee Black by Tyler Merritt (Kaytee) 57:32 - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree (Meredith) 1:00:06 - Love and Saffron by Kim Fay 1:00:07 - A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers 1:00:08 - A Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna 1:00:13 - Downton Shabby by Hopwood DePree 1:01:15 - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (Kaytee) 1:02:10 - An Unlikely Story 1:03:05 - A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny (Meredith) 1:04:53 - The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb (Kaytee) 1:07:20 - Babel by RF Kuang (Meredith #2, Kaytee #1) 1:14:32 - An Immense World by Ed Yong (Kaytee #2) 1:16:13 - The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow (Meredith #1) 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
On this episode we have a very special guest, Sangu Mandanna the author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches who is joining us to discuss her magical adult debut. There will be some slight spoilers so if this one is still on your to be read list we'd skip to another episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Our 2022 year-end reading roundup continues today with our Best Books of 2022 Genre Awards with Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits). We reveal our Overall Best Books (Fiction and Nonfiction) and we have a full breakdown by genre, including: Best Literary Fiction, Best Backlist Read in 2022, Best Romance, Best Brain Candy, Best Genre Mash-Up, and more! Plus, this year I'm sharing the winners for these same genres as chosen by the Sarah's Bookshelves Live Patreon community! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements Check out my 2022 Holiday Gift Guide! My 2023 Reading Tracker is out! This year, the Tracker will ONLY be available to $7/month Superstars patrons (i.e., I will no longer be selling it for $14.99 here on my website). Learn more about the Tracker here and become a Superstars Patron to purchase here! Highlights My thoughts on 2022 for the podcast — including top episodes based on download stats. Overview of Susie's and Sarah's 2022 year in reading — including trends and stats. Favorite books of the year: overall and by genre, including the SBL Patreon Community's picks. 2022 Genre Awards [18:13] Sarah The Measure by Nikki Erlick | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:42] Finding Me by Viola Davis | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:18] The Golden Season by Madeline Kay Sneed | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:39] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:19] Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:36] Dilettante by Dana Brown | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:35] Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:27] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:53] Bad City by Paul Pringle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:27] Never Simple by Liz Sheier | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:20] The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:01] Upgrade by Blake Crouch | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:52] More Than You'll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:22] The One by John Marrs | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:51] Susie Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:04] Solito by Javier Zamora | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:53] Vladimir by Julia May Jonas | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:15] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:53] Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:10] Cover Story by Susan Rigetti | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:21] Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:16] Trust by Hernan Diaz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:16] Dilettante by Dana Brown | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:45] Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:57] The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:24] The Measure by Nikki Erlick | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:59] The Change by Kirsten Miller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:07] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:57] Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:48] All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:44] We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:49] The Storyteller by Dave Grohl | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:08] Patrons Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:06] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:14] Finding Me by Viola Davis | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:41] Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:11] Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:21] Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:17] Bad City by Paul Pringle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:53] Finding Me by Viola Davis | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:33] Book Lovers by Emily Henry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:06] Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:36] The Measure by Nikki Erlick | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:31] Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:46] Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:23] Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:43] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:00] All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:04] Beartown by Fredrik Backman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:54] Other Books Mentioned Love & Saffron by Kim Fay [9:41] People Person by Candice Carty-Williams [9:51] Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley [11:09] Flight by Lynn Steger Strong [11:12] Trespasses by Louise Kennedy [11:13] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab [20:45] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller [20:53] Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid [23:36] The Winners by Fredrik Backman [23:47] Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott [25:50] I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy [25:57] Honor by Thrity Umrigar [29:40] Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson [29:50] The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka [29:53] Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid [30:44] Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt [35:47] The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb [39:17] The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell [42:04] These Precious Days by Ann Patchett [43:38] How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis, LPC [44:42] Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid [47:13] Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez [49:19] The Bodyguard by Katherine Center [49:22] Dark Matter by Blake Crouch [50:02] Recursion by Blake Crouch [50:03] The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger [51:50] How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu [52:22] Babel by R. F. Huang [52:42] A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross [53:55] The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna [54:03] Hide by Kiersten White [54:25] Hello, Molly! by Molly Shannon [55:38] Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez [57:54] The Cartographers by Peng Shepard [58:14] The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes [1:00:27] The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes [1:00:31] Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow [1:02:24] These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant [1:04:20] Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh [1:04:36] Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer [1:04:44]
Sangu Mandanna, author of the cozy fantasy romance The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, sat down with us to discuss the worlds she creates as well as all things writing and authorship. We each dove in her backlist of books and were excited to find some new books to recommend to all of you! 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!
Sangu Mandanna was four years old when an elephant chased her down a forest road and she decided to write her first story about it. Seventeen years and many, many manuscripts later, she signed her first book deal. Sangu now lives in Norwich, a city in the east of England, with her husband and kids.The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches is her most recent release. How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing. Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers: https://join.slack.com/t/onwardwriters/shared_invite/zt-7a3gorfm-C15cTKh_47CEdWIBW~RKwgRachael can be YOUR mini-coach, and she'll answer all your questions on the show! http://patreon.com/rachael Join my scribe of writers and get access to my 7-minute video that will tell you if you're writing the right book! Only for my writing community! And yes, scribe is (or should be) the right term for a collection of awesome writers! CLICK HERE➡️ How to Know If You're Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sharifah and Jenn answer listener requests and give their favorites for gifting this holiday season in an extra-long episode! Follow the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! LISTENER QUESTIONS 1. Hi there, I heard you were looking for holiday recommendation requests. I would like to ask for readalikes for books like Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell or A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland. (I've been really enjoying the “Red White & Royal Blue but make it fantasy/scifi” trend lately.) Thank you, Morgan 2. Hi Sharifah and Jenn, I'm looking for SF/F gifting advice for my dad. He used to be a big fantasy reader when he was younger (some of his favorite authors were Ursula K. Le Guin and Terry Pratchett) but doesn't read as much now. The last SF/F he read and loved was the Murderbot series. Do you have any SF/F recommendations that are fast-paced, on the shorter side, and possibly reminiscent of classic fantasy? I love the podcast and particularly love that you recommend excellent new and backlist titles. Thank you, Emma This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. BOOKS DISCUSSED Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho (cw: racism, misogyny) The Tensorate Series by Neon Yang (cw: harm to children including medical experimentation and death) Spear by Nicola Griffith (cw: mention of rape) Light Years from Home by Mike Chen (cw: dementia, loss of a parent) The Dawnhounds by Sascha Stronach (cw: so many, espec homo/trans phobia and body horror) The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (cw: child neglect) The Way Spring Arrives And Other Stories, edited by Yu Chen and Regina Kanyu Wang (cw: many, depending on story) The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, has always loved to unwind after a busy day. Her favorite way to do so involves the simple, repetitive tasks of pointing and clicking. She first remembers playing with tamagotchi before graduating to the computer games of her youth that she would play with her father. Adam and Sangu discuss their shared love of the King's Quest games from Sierra gaming, Sangu's love of older games like The Last Express and Fantasy Life as well as the joy she now finds in the soothing world of Stardew Valley. Sometimes we all need an escape, be it books, video games, or anything else! Books mentioned in this episode: The Lido by Libby Page Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher Kill the Farm Boy by Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne Enjoyed this episode? Be sure to rate and review us on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts and send your feedback to passionsandprologues@gmail.com. If you email us proof of your review, Adam will send you a personalized book recommendation via email! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week's guest is the breathtakingly glamorous Gabriela Rosales, aka The Stylist Witch. We talk about Self-Loving Ritual of Adornment, and all the little ways we can introduce a little more glamour magick into our lives... The book review this week is The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-very-secret-society-of-irregular-witches/sangu-mandanna/9781399709859 You can find out more about Gabriela and her work via her website and socials: Website: https://www.thestylistwitch.com/ Instagram: @thestylistwitch You can find out more about Witchology and the magazine at witchologymagazine.com The Witchology Podcast is hosted, recorded and edited by Christie Beauchamp, Creative Director of Witchology (@thejournalsupreme) Music by Iain Kerr (@iainkerrmusic)
In which Caroline and Hannah discuss their spooky, scary, sexy Halloween recs, debate the men of Lord of the Rings, and daydream about giant pumpkin head(s). Caroline also demands that Hannah put a dollar in the Twilight tax jar.Show notes:- The four founding fathers of sexual awakenings: Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn; LOTR), Karl Urban (Éomer; LOTR), Richard Armitage (Thorin; The Hobbit), Aidan Turner (Kili; The Hobbit)Books we read:Jack - (00:00)Abducted by the Pumpkin King: An Erotic Paranormal Romance, Cassie Idol - (14:55)A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark #1), Kresley Cole - (15:57)After Midnight & The Vampire Who Loved Me, Teresa Medeiros - (16:28)Pumpkin Pounder, Laura Lovely - (18:00)Blood Moon, Jillian Graves - (22:05)That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon, Kimberly Lemming - (26:30)Payback's a Witch & From Bad to Cursed, Lana Harper - (31:20)How to Get a Girlfriend (When You're a Terrifying Monster), Marie Cardno - (36:05)Love in the Time of Serial Killers, Alicia Thompson - (39:52)Plain Bad Heroines, Emily M. Danforth - (40:26)Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match, Sally Thorne - (40:58)The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy, Megan Bannen - (41:24)Soulless, Gail Carriger - (41:56)The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, Sangu Mandanna - (44:20)The Stalking Jack the Ripper Series, Kerri Maniscalco - (44:58)Witcha Gonna Do, Avery Flynn - (53:03)Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail, Ashley Herring Blake - (55:15)Our Spooky Szn TBR (46:30):- Firelight (Darkest London #1), Kristen Callihan- Hedging His Bets, Celia Kyle- A Certain Wolfish Charm, Lydia Dare- Bite Me, Your Grace, Brooklyn Ann- Too Wicked to Kiss & Too Sinful to Deny, Erica Ridley- The Magpie Lord, K.J. Charles- Charming Your Dad. Sarah Blue- The Widow of Rose House & The Brightest Star in Paris, Diana Biller- Sinister Desires, Faedra Rose- Pleasured by the Pumpkin (House of Halloween Erotica No. 1), Callie Snow- Mating the Huntress, Talia Hibbert- Halloween Boo, Sarah Spade- Bewitching, Jill Barnett- Damned if You Do, Olivia Waite- Sleepless at Midnight, Jacquie D'Alessandro- Dead Collections, Isaac Fellman- After Hours on Milagro Street, Angelina M. LopezSocials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Logo Image Attribution: Image by Freepik)
Join the roommates for the third episode of the Booktober Read Along! This week, we are discussing The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. This episode DOES contain spoilers for the book! We will give an overview of the characters and plot, and then dive in to our own reviews of the book. The drink for this episode is the Skeleton in the Backyard and you can find the full recipe on our Instagram: @roommates.who.read The next (and final) book in our Booktober Read Along is the Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling. That episode will be coming out on October 27th. You can find the schedule for our read along in a highlight on our Instagram! Don't forget to leave us a 5 star review wherever you are listening so that our podcast continues to grow! Connect with us on Social Media here! Check us out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RWReadPodcast Check us out on Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@rwread.pod Check us out on StoryGraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/roommateswhoread?redirect=true Check us out on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/154240931-roommates-who-read
Join the roommates for the second episode of the Booktober Read Along! This week, we are discussing Payback's a Witch by Lana Harper. This episode DOES contain spoilers for the book! We will give an overview of the characters and plot, and then dive in to our own reviews of the book. The drink for this episode is the Thorn Orchard Mule and you can find the full recipe on our Instagram: @roommates.who.read The next book in our Booktober Read Along is The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. That episode will be coming out on October 20. You can find the schedule for our read along in a highlight on our Instagram! Don't forget to leave us a 5 star review wherever you are listening so that our podcast continues to grow! Connect with us on Social Media here! Check us out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RWReadPodcast Check us out on Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@rwread.pod Check us out on StoryGraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/roommateswhoread?redirect=true Check us out on Goodreads:
A Witchy Tale About Embracing New Family In Sangu Mandanna's New Novel, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.
Allie and Rach discuss the book, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna.
About Sangu Mandanna Sangu was four years old when an elephant chased her down a forest road and she decided to write her first story about it. Seventeen years and many manuscripts later, she signed her first book deal. She joins me today to talk about her latest novel, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. In this episode, Mike and Sangu discuss: Sangu's lifelong love of writing and her path to being a novelist. The timing of writing a book and getting it published. The importance of persistence and encouragement. Embracing the lessons from children's books and movies as an adult. Key Takeaways: You don't need to have a degree to be a writer. Books are written and reflect who you, as an author, are at that point in time. Encouragement and critique do not need to come from someone in the industry, they could be from a trusted friend or family member. Let your imposter syndrome work for you. You have made it to where you are by pushing through, and you will make it to where you are going by pushing through. “No matter how blank the page is, it never stays blank.” – Sangu Mandanna Buy The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches Amazon: https://amzn.to/3OO5dXZ Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9780593439357 Connect with Sangu Mandanna: Website: https://sangumandanna.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SanguMandanna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sangumandanna/ Connect with Mike Carlon: Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Happy Spooky Season y'all!!!!! We are kicking it off with this little gem of a book, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna! House in the Cerulean Sea meets Practical Magic, this book is guaranteed to give you the all the warm and fuzzies! We had such a blast diving into this Fall read and talking about Mika's journey. So snuggle up with your favorite fall drink and get ready for this cozy episode, stick around till the end to hear a very important announcement. Bookish Impulse Buys: Book Babe Designs, Monsters and Muscles by Ashley Bennett, Hold it There (LLAMA10), Ivy and Thicket, Story Designs Co, Shop August Alchemy, and Book of the Month This episode is sponsored by Audible by Amazon, click here to try Audible for free! Our pick for the September Book Club Pick is Gallant by V.E. Schwab, click here to join the discord and follow along! Please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind the scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Message us with any episode requests or if you just want to say hi! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok and follow Kearsten on Instagram @KearstenKeepsReading and Tiktok. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookishbanterpodcast/support
This week Sangu Mandanna joins us to talk about her newest book, THE VERY SECRET SOCIETY OF IRREGULAR WITCHES, out now! Find out more at https://sangumandanna.com and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SanguMandanna and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sangumandanna/. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for supporting us over the years, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Jane Austen JUPITER NETTLE AND THE SEVEN SCHOOLS OF MAGIC by Sangu Mandanna and Pablo Ballesteros The Wheel of Time (Book Series) by Robert Jordan, completed by Brandon Sanderson Stephen King
Episode two hundred ten - part three A cozy found family story with a little witchy magic for everyone! Sangu Mandanna's THE VERY SECRET SOCIETY OF IRREGULAR WITCHES will charm the coldest of hearts. Sangu chats with Jessikah about how the isolation of the pandemic inspired this book, and shares some of her favorite witchy novels for all to enjoy.
Magic is certainly in the air...or is it love? Join Maggie as she chats with Sangu Mandanna all about her adult debut novel 'The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.' This book is all about the magic in the every day and follows a lonely witch as she navigates a new world and a big romance! There's laughter, fun, and nowhere near enough conversation about romantic comedy books and films.As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.For more on Sangu, follow the link to her website: https://sangumandanna.com/She's also on Twitter and Instagram @sangumandanna
Today's guest is Sangu Mandanna. Her adult debut fantasy is The Very Secret Society Irregular Witches. We chat about the writing process for writing fantasy, books that she enjoyed reading, and why asking for your favorite book is such a hard question to ask. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXR
On this episode, we welcome author Sangu Mandanna to chat about her new novel The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, a cozy story about a lonely witch named Mika who finds herself in charge of educating three young witches in the English countryside. We chat with Sangu about her inspirations for this story of found family, generational trauma, and romance.Follow Sangu on instagram at @sangumandanna and check out her latest novel The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches on sale now!*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop *---This episode was sponsored by the Ma-Yi Theater Company:From Ma-Yi Theater Company (The Chinese Lady, Teenage Dick) comes a generation-spanning new journey through the historical and fantastical. Mixing traditional Korean fables with the horrors of the Korean War, Daniel K. Isaac's epic new play is a funny and deeply moving analog for the experiences of the Korean American diaspora. Isaac deftly moves his characters through time, tracing the legacies of trauma that are passed from one generation to the next, and the various coping mechanisms each one uses to soldier on.Playing August 23 - September 18 at the La Mama's Ellen Stewart Theater in New York CityTickets on sale now at:ma-yitheatre.org - use promo code BOOKSANDBOBA for discounted tickets.---Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:FacebookTwitterGoodreads GroupThe Books & Boba August 2022 pick is Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba JaigirdarThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
She found magic in the most unlikely of places. A cosy, heartwarming and uplifting magical romance about an isolated witch whose opportunity to embrace a quirky new family—and a new love—changes the course of her life. As one of the few witches in Britain, Mika Moon has lived her life by three rules: hide your magic, keep your head down, and stay away from other witches. An orphan raised by strangers from a young age, Mika is good at being alone, and she doesn't mind it...mostly. But then an unexpected message arrives, begging her to travel to the remote and mysterious Nowhere House to teach three young witches, and Mika jumps at the chance for a different life. Nowhere House is nothing like she expects, and she's quickly tangled up in the lives and secrets of its quirky, caring inhabitants...and Jamie, the handsome, prickly librarian who would do anything to protect his charges, and who sees Mika's arrival as a threat. An irritatingly appealing threat. As Mika finds her feet, the thought of belonging somewhere starts to feel like a real possibility. But magic isn't the only danger in the world, and soon Mika will need to decide whether to risk everything to protect the found family she didn't know she was looking for....
Kate [f26] and Edwina [f21] Sharma are freshly arrived from India to launch Edwina into society and land her a wealthy and doting husband. Just so happens that Anthony [m30ish] is both wealthy and wanting - though the ‘doting' will have to take a backseat to the practical, pleasant marriage that he has planned. Still, no reason why he and Edwina can't make a real go of it…if only Kate will offer her approval. It's Bridgerton S2, and Anthony is about to be handed his ass… This episode of What Would Danbury Do? is brought to you by Unstable, the latest romantic suspense from Alexandra Ivy, from Kensington Books. You can find out more about Unstable and the rest of the series on Alexandra's website here: alexandraivy.com Featuring: - A somewhat disastrous debut - Anthony making plans - *The* diamond - A tiny, little, very miniscule, basically token nod to class consciousness - The growth and evolution of Penelope Featherington - The growth and evolution of Anthony Bridgerton Lady Danbury making plans - Kate making plans - We're making art, we're getting high, and we're fucking Here are is the media we talk about in this episode: - Bridgerton, Season One - Bridgerton Prequel show - Stay Away, by Nirvana - A Vindication of the Rights of Women, by Mary Wollstonecraft - Ever After, a film - Pride & Prejudice, 1995 television mini-series - Pride & Prejudice, 2005 film - Material Girl, by Madonna - Debrett's many publications, including Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage - The Viscount Who Loved Me, by Julia Quinn - An Offer from a Gentleman, by Julia Quinn Diamonds, by Rihanna - Twilight, a film - A Spark of White Fire, by Sangu Mandanna - Clueless, a film This episode in What Would Danbury Do, Lady Danbury receives a missive from Esmae, the protagonist of A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna. You can find out more about A Spark of White Fire here. If you would like to send us a What Would Danbury Do, simply record a voice memo on your phone with the letter and send it to us at bridgertonpod@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you and can't wait to offer up some Danbury advice to help other romance characters on their rocky road to true love. Don't forget you can find us on twitter and facebook @bridgertonpod and instagram @wwddpod and join the conversation using the hashtag #WWDDpod. You can also leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast provider. Leaving a review will make your hair full and bouncy. This episode was recorded on the traditional and unceded land of the Gadigal, Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people and edited by Rudi Bremer on Gadigal country. What Would Danbury Do is a proud member of Frolic Media. You can find great romance content and other fantastic podcasts by visiting the Frolic site.
As the dust settles, Asala finally finds a way forward without leaving anyone behind. Episode written by Sangu Mandanna. The Vela: Salvation is a Realm Production. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Ann's picks: Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama by Bob Odenkirk (releases March 1) (buy from Bookshop) – Mr. Show with Bob and David (TV) – David Cross filmography – Saturday Night Live (TV) – Breaking Bad (TV) Atomic Anna by Rachel Barenbaum (releases April 5) (buy from Bookshop) The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas (releases May 5) (buy from Bookshop) – Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (buy from Bookshop) – Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier (buy from Bookshop) Renovated to Death by Frank Anthony Polito (releases May 31) (buy from Bookshop) – The Grinder (TV) The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill (releases June 7) (buy from Bookshop) – Sulari Gentill books The Crane Wife by CJ Hauser (releases July 12) (buy from Bookshop) – “The Crane Wife” (essay by CJ Hauser) – From the Front Porch (podcast) – Family of Origin by CJ Hauser (buy from Bookshop) Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson (releases August 16) (buy from Bookshop) The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (releases August 23) (buy from Bookshop) – The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (buy from Bookshop) Halle's picks: Memphis by Tara Stringfellow (releases April 5) (buy from Bookshop) The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa (releases April 5) (buy from Bookshop) – The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa (buy from Bookshop) – Mia Sosa books Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez (releases April 12) (buy from Bookshop) – The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot (buy from Bookshop) – Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez (buy from Bookshop) – Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain (buy from Bookshop) Book Lovers by Emily Henry (releases May 5) (buy from Bookshop) – Emily Henry books – As Seen on TV by Meredith Schorr (buy from Bookshop) – Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan (buy from Bookshop) – The Chicken Sisters by K.J. Dell'Antonia (buy from Bookshop) This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub (releases May 17) (buy from Bookshop) – Emma Straub books Acts of Violet by Margarita Montimore (releases July 5) (buy from Bookshop) – Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore (buy from Bookshop) Upgrade by Blake Crouch (releases July 12) (buy from Bookshop) – Blake Crouch books Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier (releases July 19) – Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier (buy from Bookshop) What We're Reading This Week: Ann: Love and Saffron by Kim Fay (buy from Bookshop) – Julia Child – Sunset Magazine Halle: Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi (buy from Bookshop) Well-Read on Facebook Well-Read on Twitter Well-Read on Instagram Well-Read on Bookshop
A trek through the wilderness, mysterious spores, and strange dreams. Is something wrong with Salvation? Episode written by Sangu Mandanna. The Vela: Salvation is a Realm Production. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We have another episode of retellings for you. This time, we have chosen books that are inspired by non-Western mythology and stories. Books mentioned in this episode: A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna, The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen, Love in Colour: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold by Bolu Babalola, Strange Beasts of China by Yan Ge, and The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepitfictional/message
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom by Sangu Mandanna. Written for: 4th-6th Grade Genre: Fantasy, mythology Themes: Anxiety, Indian mythology, drawing Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28kiki%20kallira%20breaks%20a%20kingdom%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
There aren't too many new books this week, but we still have a whole slew of events! Tune in for this week in the galaxy! Events this week: Tuesday, June 15th: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegria Hudes, and Jeremy McCarter Wednesday, June 16th: Lori M. Lee, in conversation with Rena Barron Thursday, June 17th: Rachel Griffin Thursday, June 17th: Maureen Johnson, in conversation with Kemper Donovan and Catherine Brobeck Friday, June 18th:Cindy Baldwin, in conversation with Cory Leonardo Monday, June 21st: John Shirley, in conversation with Greg Bear New this week: In the Heights: Finding Home by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegria Hudes, and Jeremy McCarter Broken Web by Lori M. Lee The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson The Stars of Whistling Ridge by Cindy Baldwin Hairpin Bridge by Taylor Adams The Damage by Caitlin Wahrer The Cruelest Mercy by Natalie Mae I Is for Immigrants by Selina Alko Kitty Quest by Phil Corbett The Legend of Auntie Po by Shing Yin Khor Mellybean and the Wicked Wizard by Mike White The Secret Garden: A Graphic Novel, adapted by Mariah Marsden, illustrated by Hanna Luechtefeld A War of Swallowed Stars by Sangu Mandanna You can now find us on Patreon! Unlock exclusive content by subscribing today! Special thanks to Austin Farmer for letting us use the track "Kill the Farm Boy", from his album Bookshelf Symphony Orchestra! Send us your questions to podcast@mystgalaxy.com Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok! And support the store by ordering books at mystgalaxy.com!
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