Podcast appearances and mentions of Sarah Dessen

A quick reminder that your responses to Sarah Dessen's Just Listen is due Friday, June 20.And also: the announcement of our July 2025 selection, which is Kacen Callender's Felix Ever After (2018). If you wanna read along, the due date for responses for July is Friday, July 18.Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com Theme music: Letra “Like A Bird” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connor and Jordan learn the value of love (even if it's just for a little while) as they discover how to deal with dead boyfriends, DJ dads, and "just friends" who don't dance in the 2003 film adaptation based off of Sarah Dessen's books, How to Deal, starring Mandy Moore.

At the request of Miriam, we're re-starting Book Club! Our first pick is Sarah Dessen's Just Listen (2006), which concerns rape and eating disorders (C/W). In order to proceed, we need your thoughts! Send us an email response at hkhspod@gmail.com before June 20th! Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com Theme music: Letra “Like A Bird” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW: g*n violence, brief mention of SAWelcome back! This week, we're talking about The OC and Once And For All by Sarah Dessen chapter 5!

Welcome back! This week, Bethany and Mikelanne are talking about Hailee Beiber, Gwen Stefani, and Once and For All chapters 2&3! Enjoy the chaos.

We cover everything from John Green to The Vampire Diaries to Sarah Dessen and more!

Welcome back!Link to Sarah Dessen article in Seventeen magazine: https://www.seventeen.com/love/a30557/sarah-dessen-dating-an-older-guy/

Emma chats with one of her favorite authors of all time, Sarah Dessen. They discuss Sarah's writing career, the magic of libraries, the teenage years, book recommendations, and so much more. If you want to hear Emma live out some of her teenage dreams by asking her favorite author questions, listen to this delightful conversation. Books mentioned in this episode: Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen Just Listen by Sarah Dessen This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen Lock & Key by Sarah Dessen The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen Dreamland by Sarah Dessen That Summer by Sarah Dessen Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen Once and For All by Sarah Dessen Not Nothing by Gayle Forman Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“In the summer, the days were long, stretching into each other. Out of school, everything was on pause and yet happening at the same time, this collection of weeks when anything was possible.” (Sarah Dessen, "Along for the Ride")Come outside with me and let's savor this collection of weeks when anything is possible. Let yourself be engulfed in the sensations of summer: the sights, the sounds, the sultry breezes. As always, you'll have a chance to completely immerse yourself in our natural surroundings during a nature break, when the earth itself becomes the protagonist. Together, we'll witness what's going on outside in the height of summer. Are you ready to take a walk with me?ANNOUNCEMENTS:**Coming in October: The Magic, Medicine and Mayhem MonthlyPaid subscribers will receive:-4 Sunday Witchuals (short but sweet rituals/spells/Tarot spreads)-Reflections for nature-based monthly theme-A handcrafted guided meditation-Podcast reminders, updates, printable fill-in-the-blank moon affirmationsLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Join the Crescent Moonletter SOCIAL:@sylva_florence @magicmedicineandmayhem www.sylvaflorence.comwww.magicmedicineandmayhem.comMMM FB page

WELCOME BACK!! Today, we're talking about The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen chapters 12+13Want to join our community and talk all things Dessen with us? Become a Patreon member now! By becoming a member, you gain access to our Discord channel where we can dive even deeper into all the books and movies with all of you. Join the Gwendolyn Rodgers fan club by following this link patreon.com/hatespinnerbaitpod

WELCOME BACK!! This week, we're talking about The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen, chapters 10&11.Want to join our community and talk all things Dessen with us? Become a Patreon member now! By becoming a member, you gain access to our Discord channel where we can dive even deeper into all the books and movies with all of you. Join the Gwendolyn Rodgers fan club by following this link patreon.com/hatespinnerbaitpod

That's right, this week we're finally heading into the Dessen-verse. Sarah Dessen is one of Young Adult Literature's best, and in this episode, we are talking about her 1998 novel Someone Like You. This is a coming-of-age classic, with just about every single high school experience packed into something really heartfelt and special. We're about to take you back through the nostalgia of being a teenager with falling in love, heartbreak, and arguing with your mom at a Pizza Hut buffet.  This week's episode has it all: best friend talk, the (somehow common) experience of dating boys who refuse to wear socks, and lots of advice on what NOT to do when it comes to dating in your teens and twenties. Plus, we introduce the Crush Scale into To All the YA lore to keep track of the best (and worst) love interests the genre has to offer. We found a highly relatable pairing with Sarah Dessen and Taylor Swift, which we explore in a comparative study on Someone Like You and “I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can)” from The Tortured Poets Department.  Season 8, The Tortured YA Lit Department, is fueled by angst and some good Taylor Swift song dissection. If you're only here for a discussion of this week's book, Taylor Talk begins 1:08:00 minutes into the episode.  Follow us on Instagram @toalltheya www.instagram.com/toalltheya You can find citations, notes, and further reading on this episode at our website  kayceeracer.com/toalltheya Theme Music “Brat Pack”  https://get.slip.stream/cI6gXL

Hi welcome back! We're talking about Sarah Dessen's piece of flash fiction, Registry. And then a bunch of other random things!

Chapter 1 What's Dreamland Book by Sarah Dessen"Dreamland" is a young adult novel written by Sarah Dessen. It follows the story of a teenage girl named Caitlin who is dealing with the emotional aftermath of her sister running away from home. As Caitlin tries to cope with her family's dysfunction and her own feelings of guilt and responsibility, she finds solace in an unexpected friendship with a boy named Rogerson. The novel explores themes of family dynamics, abuse, and self-discovery.Chapter 2 Is Dreamland Book A Good BookMany people have enjoyed reading "Dreamland" by Sarah Dessen and consider it to be a good book. The novel explores themes such as love, loss, and self-discovery, and has been praised for its well-developed characters and emotional depth. However, it ultimately comes down to personal preference and individual taste whether or not someone might enjoy the book. It is recommended to read reviews or a summary of the book to determine if it aligns with your interests.Chapter 3 Dreamland Book by Sarah Dessen Summary"Dreamland" by Sarah Dessen is a young adult novel that follows the story of Caitlin O'Koren, a high school student who feels overshadowed by her older sister Cass. When Cass runs away from home, Caitlin is left feeling lost and alone. In her search for a sense of identity, she becomes involved with Rogerson Biscoe, a mysterious and charismatic boy who introduces her to a world of danger and excitement.As Caitlin becomes more deeply involved with Rogerson, she finds herself drawn into a dangerous and abusive relationship. Despite the warning signs, Caitlin becomes increasingly isolated from her friends and family as she tries to hide the truth about her relationship from those around her.As the abuse escalates, Caitlin must come to terms with the reality of her situation and find the strength to break free from Rogerson's control. With the help of her friends and family, Caitlin begins to rebuild her sense of self and learn to trust in her own worth and resilience.Through Caitlin's journey, Sarah Dessen explores themes of love, identity, and the complexities of abusive relationships. "Dreamland" is a poignant and powerful novel that offers a candid and empathetic portrayal of the challenges faced by young women in navigating the complexities of love and self-discovery. Chapter 4 Dreamland Book AuthorSarah Dessen is an American author known for writing young adult novels. She released Dreamland in 2000. Some of her other popular books include: 1. Someone Like You (1998)2. Keeping the Moon (1999)3. This Lullaby (2002)4. Just Listen (2006)5. The Truth About Forever (2004)Among these, The Truth About Forever is often considered one of her best works in terms of editions and popularity. It has been well-received by readers and critics alike.Chapter 5 Dreamland Book Meaning & ThemeDreamland Book Meaning"Dreamland" is a young adult novel by Sarah Dessen that follows the story of Caitlin O'Koren, a teenage girl who struggles to cope with the aftermath of her older sister's sudden disappearance. As Caitlin navigates her own feelings of loss and abandonment, she begins to seek solace in a destructive relationship with a charismatic but dangerous boy named Rogerson.The title "Dreamland" likely refers to the complicated and escapist world that Caitlin finds herself in as she tries to escape the pain of her reality. It may also allude to the idea of chasing after an idealized version of life or love, only to realize that it often

Brenna and Joe squeeze in one final Mailbag for the year. At the request of listener Tea, Books and Chocolate, we're talking about the juiciest of YA scandals from recent years, including John Green leaving Tumblr, Maggie Stiefvater vs Halsey, Sarah Dessen's Twitter mob, Lauren M Davis vs Marvellous Michael Anson (unfolding *right* now) and Kathleen Hale stalking a Goodreads reviewer. Happy holidays everyone!Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray (BlueSky/Instagram)> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Twitter/Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com Theme music: Ben Fox "Think About the Lights" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girls live up to the description "Horny English Majors" this week as they challenge themselves to sort all their favorite AEW feuds into romance tropes!  Is Roddy Strong a Sarah Dessen romance hero?  Is Adam Cole addicted to drama? Are Eddie and Claudio reenacting our favorite Georgette Heyer? Are Kenny and Ibushi operating their romance on an eternal timeline that's hard to even comprehend? All that and some honestly pretty disturbing appreciation of the Jericho/Sammy promo discussed this week on Tunnel Talk!

In this episode Megan and Roxie talk about grief and how it relates to our chakra system. Megan and Roxie share common ground when it comes to grief; they have both lost a parent(s) at a young age. As Megan worked through her grief journey she noticed how it affected each of her spiritual and physical energy centers. She got the inspiration to explore grief as it relates to the chakras and came up with interview questions based on her research and personal experience. In this episode Megan interviews Roxie about the recent loss of her mother. Crystals of the week: Roxie - Rose quartz and amethyst  Megan - Black obsidian (see our socials for more details) Card of the week: Louise Hays Heart Thought oracle deck- I have an infinite supply of love to give. The more I give, the more there is to give. (see our socials for details) Quote of the week: Quote: Grief can be a burden, but also an anchor. You get used to the weight, how it holds you in place. - Sarah Dessen from book The Truth about Forever Find us on the socials! insta & facebook: @woowoowonderhour Woowoowonderhour.wordpress.com Want a chance for your question to be featured on one of our shows? Drop us an email! woowoowonderhour@gmail.com

We discuss Sarah Dessen's first novel.Book talk starts at 21:00.LINKS:PatreonOur merchGLU TwitterGLU InstagramDiscordWebsiteSuggest topicsOur theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com.Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

WELCOME BACK YA'LL! It has been a while since we've been able to chat, we missed you! This week we're talking about meeting Sarah Dessen, Taylor Swift's new album, and chapter 1 of Lock and Key. Jump in our time machine and join us back in 2008!Want to join our community and talk all things Dessen with us? Become a Patreon member now! By becoming a member, you gain access to our Discord channel where we can dive even deeper into all the books and movies with all of you. Join the Gwendolyn Rodgers fan club by following this link patreon.com/hatespinnerbaitpod

Welcome back everyone! Today we are INTERVIEWING SARAH DESSEN! This was an absolute dream come true, Sarah Dessen is beyond wonderful, we cannot say enough good things. Thank you to Sarah for chatting with us and special thank you to Kristen Chavez our sound operator for this episode!!

Welcome back to Razzlefrat! This week, Ashtin is still hurtling through the ACOTAR universe and dreading the impending book hangover she'll have at the end, and Allie is cultured AF with concerts and Broadway shows. Then we compare our reading tastes as children to the most popular books of the time and, in a shocking non-upset, we find out that we were always… this way. Be sure to follow us in between episodes on our booksta accounts @grapes_of_ash and @theresinkonmyhands and also our joint account @razzlefratpod! Until next time, we bid you farewell. xoxo, Razzlefrat Yearly Lists Mentioned in this episode:  Redbook Children's List 1999-2006 GoodReads 2007 GoodReads 2008 GoodReads 2009 GoodReads 2010 GoodReads 2011 GoodReads 2012 GoodReads 2013 GoodReads 2014 Books mentioned this episode: Sarah Dessen (author) Roald Dahl (author) Stephen King (author) PS I Still Love You by Jenny Han  The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han To All The Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han Forever by Judy Blume Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas Touch of Jen by Beth Morgan All's Well by Mona Awad If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff Marvin K Mooney Will You Please Go Now by Dr. Seuss The Amber Spyglass by Phillp Pullman The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein Junie B Jones by Barbara Park Amelia Tells All by Marissa Moss Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish The Nightingale by Jerry Pinkney Geronimo Stilton series by Elisabetta Demi Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz The Eternity Code by Eoin Colfer Magic Treehouse by Mary Pope Osbourne The Doll People by Anne M. Martin The People Could Fly: The Picture Book by Leo and Diane Dillion Harry Potter series by JK Rowling A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket Fancy Nancy by Jane O'Connor Ink Heart by Cornelia Funke Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? By Bill Martin Jr., Eric Carle  Stargirl by Jerri Spinelli Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson The Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer I Am the Wallpaper by Mark Peter Hughes Book Thief by Marcus Zusak The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins  Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand Spirit Bound (Vampire Academy, #5) by Richelle Mead Macbeth by William Shakespeare War & Peace by Leo Tolstoy City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments, #4) by Cassandra Clare The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien Insurgent (Divergent, #2) by Veronica Roth The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck Beloved by Toni Morrison Matched by Ally Condie Delirium by Lauren Oliver Wither by Lauren DeStefano Allegiant (Divergent, #3) by Veronica Roth  The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood Anna Karenina by Tolstoy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/razzlefratpodcast/support

TW: domestic abuse, drug use, eating disordersJoin us as we finish up one of the most important but challenging Sarah Dessen novels. We make detours along the way to discuss Prince Harry, the problem with our justice system, and how Cass "frosts our flakes."Resources for Victims of Domestic AbuseThe National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) www.ndvh.orgNational Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9474 www.loveisrespect.orgNational Resource Center on Domestic Violence 1-800-537-2238 www.nrcdv.org and www.vawnet.orgFutures Without Violence: The National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence 1-888-792-2873 www.futureswithoutviolence.orgNational Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health 1-312-726-7020 ext. 2011 www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org

Where are the Swifties? Jordy and Berkley publicist, Kristin Cipolla, sit down to discuss two of their favorite things: Taylor Swift and books. If you're looking for book recommendations based on each of Taylor's eras, you're in the right place.    In the second segment, Alana speaks with Nino Stratchey, of the infamous Stratchey family. They talk about her new and upcoming book, “Young Bloomsbury: The Generation That Reimagined Love, Freedom, and Self-Expression.” Through conversation Alana and Nino discuss Virginia Woolf's true colors, queer culture across borderlines, and the importance of queer historical writing.    Books mentioned:    Jordy's recommendations: Taylor Swift – Love & Gelato by Jenna Evan Welch Fearless (TV) – To All the Boys I Loved Before by Jenny Han Speak Now – The Bromance Bookclub by Lyssa Kay Adams Red (TV) – The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab 1989 – A Rogue of One's Own by Evie Dunmore Reputation – Payback's a Witch by Lana Harper Lover – The Brown Sisters trilogy by Talia Hibbert Folklore – Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney Evermore – The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Midnights – All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers   Kristin's recommendations: Taylor Swift – The Truth About Forever, The Rest of the Story, and Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen (anything by her) Fearless (TV) – The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han Speak Now – The Rewind by Allison Winn Scotch Red (TV) – Every Summer After by Carley Fortune 1989 – Icebreaker by Hannah Grace  Reputation – A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sara J. Maas Lover – Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn Folklore – The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Evermore – Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A True (as Told to Me) Story by Bess Kalb Midnights – Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman   Books mentioned by Alana and Nino Stratchey: Young Bloomsbury: The Generation That Redefined Love, Freedom, and Self-Expression in 1920s England by Nino Strachey   Bad Gays: A Homosexual History by Huw Lemmey & Ben Miller  After Sappho by Selby Wynn Schwartz The Transgender Issue by Shon Faye  Support our hosts & guests:   Follow Kristin Cipolla: Instagram Follow Jordy: Instagram   Follow Nino Satchey: Website // Instagram // Twitter  Follow Alana Amore: Instagram // Youtube // Twitter // TikTok Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday   Check out our online community here!    This episode was edited by Niba and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.   Original music by @iam.onyxrose   Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.

For our last episode of the season, please enjoy our first time recording via zoom! (We have already been told by our producer this is the last time we are allowed to record with airpods! Kate would like to ask you to please ignore the annoying bit at the beginning, it is the worst part.) Luckily our guest is a true professional (who also has a F1 podcast called Choosing Sides) with a real mic and a perfect newsletter:It's a long one, so pull on your fireproof balaclava, buckle up (KATE ARE THERE SEATBELTS IN AN F1 CAR? I FEEL LIKE I SHOULD KNOW THIS), and welcome to the pod, Lily Herman! She was a wealth of information and here are the things she taught us:How she got into romance and F1 (the power of Sarah Dessen and Netflix as gateway drugs).Don't be a Ferrari fan if you don't have time for therapy.Everything we ever wanted to know about TYRES. How Pirelli became the sole supplier (all Hanna heard was the word CONSPIRACY!)They purposely create compounds that degrade to force tyre strategy!Tyres are someone's entire job (KATE CAN WE FIND A ROMANCE WHERE ONE OF THE MCS IS A TYRE DOULA?)The importance of fuel testing.There have been rampant eating disorders among drivers!Gene Haas (“a hundreds millionaire”) is a white-collar criminal!Drive to Survive is perfect reality television filled with fun characters.The reason Hanna doesn't like Esteban Ocon might be related to this video (min1:45).Her thoughts on the possibility of a Vex redemption arc and as a possible perfect romance hero. (Stay tuned for her F1 romance series BIG-EYES EMOJI) The rush of Red Bull's implosion in Bahrain was universal.Her top-three requirements for an F1 romance:Basic knowledge of the carsNuance in character type (fewer angry drivers)A CRASH!Why Priest is giving Toto Wolff. Why the heroes of Heated Rivalry would make perfect F1 drivers.Her theory that Jonah from The Simple Wild is Kevin “Suck My Balls, Mate” Magnussen. (Also! He wrote a memoir! It is not in English but here are some quotes.)Which drivers are gonna vibe to Taylor Swift Midnights. (This is a video of Charles Leclerc singing.)Can we expect more drivers from the Canadian Billionaire Charity Program? What it would take to get a female driver on the grid.Thanks for listening to Season One of Racy Books–we hope to see you around the internet some time!

This week we're talking about the books we loved when we were growing up! We highlight our favorite books from Elementary, Middle, and High School, and hear from listeners about their favorites!    Elementary School Olivia: Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt, Nancy Drew, The Dear America Series, Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery Becca: Bridge to Terabithia, Island of the Blue Dolphins, Walk Two Moons, Babysitters Club Little Sisters Books, American Girl Doll books, and Choose Your Own Adventure Books. Listeners: Ghost in the Garden, The Ramona Books, Cam Jansen Mysteries, Ella Enchanted & Matilda, The Chronicles of Narnia, and The Fudge Books by Judy Blume.    Middle School Becca: Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul, The Giver by Lois Lowry  Olivia: The Giver by  Lois Lowry, Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech, Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes, and The Care and Keeping of You.  Listeners: Sweet Valley High, The Clique, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes, and The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot.   High School  Olivia: Twilight by Stephanie Meyer, Lord of the Flies by William Golding, Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, Pride & Prejudice, Emma, and The Awakening by Kate Chopin. Becca: Sloppy Firsts, and a Book about The Skulls and Keys Listeners: The Myth of You and Me, Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen, and The Summoning by Kelly Armstrong.   Two more recent books that discuss our favorite books from growing up: Paperback Crush by Gabrielle Moss and We are the Baby-Sitters Club by Marisa Crawford and Megan Milks   Obsessions Olivia - Being Home Becca - 2248 Number Puzzle Game    What we read this week! Becca: The Talented Miss Farwell by Emily Gray Tedrowe, November 9 by Colleen HooverOlivia: Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett   This Month's Book Club Pick: When We Were Bright And Beautiful by Jillian Medoff     Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Like and subscribe to RomComPods. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.

Today's meditation comes from The Book Of First Kings in The Old Testament and from the writings of Sarah Dessen, with music by Moments.

Welcome to Hate Spinnerbait with your hosts, Bethany and Mikelanne! In this episode, we travel back in time to 1996 to introduce ourselves, see whats happening in the world, and dive into Sarah Dessen's debut novel, "That Summer."So, grab a cozy blanket and a warm cup of tea, and join us on our first day in Lakeview.P.s. please bear with us as we figure out how to use technology. Mikelanne will learn to speak closer to her mic in the future.

We're talking about our fourth lesson of loving well in this episode: Learning to Listen Deeply. Listening well is a skill and a superpower that makes us better colleagues, friends, and parents. It's also a skill that goes both ways; as you practice listening well, you'll also gain the skill of listening to yourself. As you listen, you'll start to tap into what you really want, need, and connecting with more meaning and purpose in your life. Tune in to learn more about this skill and how you can quickly apply into your own life. Key Takeaways: Listening well is a superpower and a skill that you can get better at. As you listen more to others, you'll listen more to yourself. When we listen well, there is no responsibility to "fix" the situation.  We often hide the truth from ourselves. Those who listen well to us can help us uncover these truths. As we listen well to ourselves, we can also uncover these truths. Sarah Dessen quote:  “This is the problem with dealing with someone who is actually a good listener. They don't jump in on your sentences, saving you from actually finishing them, or talk over you, allowing what you do manage to get out to be lost or altered in transit. Instead, they wait, so you have to keep going.” Kevin Kelly's "Rule of 3" in conversation:  “To get to the real reason, ask a person to go deeper than what they just said. Then again, and once more. The third time's answer is close to the truth…keep asking them Is there more? Until there is no more.” Paulo Coelho quote:  “All wisdom was the result of listening to one's own soul.” Dr. Carl Menniger quote: "Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force. The friends who listen to us are the ones we move toward. When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand.” Links Mentioned: Joy Lab Program Joy Lab Podcast episode #6 (5 Lessons of Loving Well) Joy Lab Podcast episode #21 (Love Yourself First)  Joy Lab Podcast episode #22 (See the Innocence in Others) Joy Lab Podcast episode #23 (Be Permeable) Kevin Kelly's website Chemistry of Joy by Henry Emmons, MD Parker Palmer's Center for Courage and Renewal Sarah Dessen's website.  Paulo Coelho's website. About Dr. Karl Menninger (Kansas Historical Society) Full transcript available at: https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/blog/learning-to-love-well-listen-deeply-pod-24

This week, Kadi and Teffer talk about movie adaptation, romance tropes & the people they exclude, beach loving, terrible parents, and naturally, who can get it in Along For the Ride by Sarah Dessen and its Netflix adaptation. This baby has no redeeming qualities... Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @kadi_d Eunice Hong: @theeunicornreadsabook Great Bear Music! greatbearmusic.bandcamp.com/ www.andrewvannorstrand.com www.upfordnetwork.com

Welcome back, Literary Slummers! This week, we're starting a brand new listener slubmitted unit on sad girl books. We're diving into a YA contemporary featuring classic teen issues such as: teen pregnancy, a strained relationship with your parents, a boyfriend who is pressuring you for sex, and an ex-boyfriend who comes to your house every Friday night and pouts on your couch because you parents are BFFs and have weekly Friday night movie nights and he doesn't have enough of a social life to come up with alternate plans. Recommend Reading: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyeme That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming Bear & Breakfast Join us next week for another Meow Meow Monday! Twitter: @shelfawarecast, @amdeebee, @emnoteliza Instagram: @shelfawarecast Email: shelfawarecast @ gmail Ben Cope: youtube.com/user/fretwiz

Today's episode is a special double feature! Joe, Emma and Rachel are joined by Christian from Kanopy to offer up some book and movie recommendations. Titles mentioned in this episode: Joe's Titles True Biz by Sara Novic  Born This Way Presents: Deaf Out Loud  Recitatif by Toni Morrison  Toni Morrison The Pieces I Am  Freak Show by James St. James  Party Monster by James St. James  Freak Show   Party Monster  Rachel's Titles Sound City: One of the Greatest Unsung Recording Studios  The Storyteller by Dave Grohl   The Other F Word: Punk Rock Fathers  Sellout by Dan Ozzi  NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories  Strike a Pose  The House of Impossible Beauties by Joseph Cassara   Election  Tracy Flick Can't Win by Tom Perrotta   Emma's Titles Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid   The Bling Ring by Nancy Jo Sales Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen   Echo in the Canyon Sleeping with Other People  Lady Bird The Bling Ring Christian's Titles Nosferatu Brighton Rock Girl With the Dragon Tattoo We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. You can find Kanopy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @Kanopy. Happy Reading! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast review comes from this blog review of Once and For All. 

On today's episode, Emma chats with Abbey and Kate about their favorite Young Adult reads from the early 2000s. They also discuss how much YA lit has changed over the last 30 years, what books they remember most fondly, all things Sarah Dessen, and more! Content warning: These books from the early 2000s talk about a range of topics that we want listeners to be aware of before they listen; eating disorders, anger issues, drug use, assault, etc. YA books mentioned in this episode: Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins The Twilight Saga series by Stephenie Meyer Divergent Trilogy by Veronica Roth The Clique by Lisi Harrison Gossip Girl series by Cecily von Ziegesar The Princess Diaries series by Meg Cabot 1-800-Where-R-U by Meg Cabot The Mediator series by Meg Cabot All American Girl by Meg Cabot The Calypso Chronicles by Tyne O'Connell The IT Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar The Gallagher Girls series by Ally Carter The Girl's Guide to Hunting and Fishing by Melissa Bank A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray Lurlene McDaniel The Babysitters Club by Ann M. Martin The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton  The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chobsky Just Listen by Sarah Dessen Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen That Summer by Sarah Dessen Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson TTYL by Lauren Myracle (The Internet Girls series)  Confessions of Georgia Nicholson series by Louise Rennison Crank by Ellen Hopkins Sweet Valley High by Francine Pascal The A-List by Zoey Dean Adult fiction mentions: Every Summer After by Carley Fortune Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren Royal Wedding by Meg Cabot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cue the confetti and the champagne, because it's SSR's TWO-HUNDREDTH episode!To celebrate, Alli and her guest have a fun, thoughtful conversation about Sarah Dessen's Just Listen. Tune in to hear them talk about appearances vs. reality, main character Annabel's experiences in the modeling industry, the misplaced expectations readers can place on books, delicate treatment of heavy subjects, anger, and the power of knowing you're not alone. They also discuss what makes Sarah Dessen's work so special across the board.TW: rape, assault, eating disorders, racism, traumaLeah Johnson is an eternal midwesterner and author of award-winning books for children and young adults, including You Should See Me in a Crown and Rise to the Sun. Her debut middle grade novel, Ellie Engle Saves Herself, is forthcoming from Disney-Hyperion in 2023. Follow Leah on Instagram (@byleahjohnson) and Twitter (@byleahjohnson).

I'm not much of a romance reader, but I always love reading books that challenge my preconceived notions and break down boundaries. It's why I started this podcast in the first place. My guest is Kristina Forest, who writes romance for adults and young people alike, and today we talk about all things writing craft, summer reading experiences, and so much more. Kristina chose a well-loved Sarah Dessen book, THIS LULLABY, for our discussion and it proved to be a great first foray into Dessen's work for me. As always, no spoilers, although I bet many of you have read THIS LULLABY long before I have! Buy Kristina's book: https://bookshop.org/books/zyla-kai/9780593407240 Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter @yfbpodcast Short Story Book Club for June: The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

If you haven't seen Netflix's new movie Along for the Ride yet and are as obsessed with teen romantic movies as I am, prepare to fall in love with the movie and its star, Emma Pasarow who joins me today! Along for the Ride - based on the book by Sarah Dessen, the much loved author of To All The Boys I've Loved Before - follows Emma's character, Auden, who in the summer before college meets the dreamy, yet mysterious Eli (played by the equally dreamy Belmont Cameli). Whilst Auden spends the summer away from her somewhat intense Mum (played by the legendary Andie MacDowell) with her Dad (played by another romcom legend Dermort Mulroney) and Stepmom (Kate Bosworth), in a sleepy seaside town, the two insomniacs bond during night time excursions and Auden ditches books to find a new carefree way of life. It's beyond cute and so is Emma! Today Emma talks about the wild circumstances that led to her jetting off to film Along For The Ride, her first movie role (can you believe?!) and open up about her journey with social anxiety, something that is so rarely spoken about. Plus, she tells me about how journaling has helped her process her mental health, something which I was inspired to take up after this candid chat with Emma, who is a star of the future. We love to support the future queens on this podcast! It was so inspiring to hear Emma talk so openly and honestly about the struggles she has overcome with anxiety, so I hope this helps you in the tougher moments you might face. I also hope you keep on listening and finding the power to Reign in your own lives. If you love this episode, please get in touch (follow me across social media @joshsmithhosts), I love hearing from you. Love, Josh xxx

I'm tired of the grown-up world! Give me whipsmart, funny teens having adventures, falling in love and exploring how to navigate young adulthood — teaching the grown-ups in their lives a few lessons along the way. They're the inspiration I need right now.https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.comAlong for the Ride is the most warm-hearted, tender story about one of the biggest milestones in a teen's life. It's based on the best-selling novel by Sarah Dessen and written by screenwriter Sofia Alvarez, who also adapted the YA novel To All the Boys I've Loved Before for the screen.Yeah I'm all grown up but I was thoroughly sucked into the story of Dash and Lily. The clue treasure hunt! The diary entries! Dash's distraction from his lonely Christmas! Lily finding her intellectual equal! The will they or won't they like each other in person! This is my idea of a perfect holiday story.Sex Education has gotten a green light for a fourth season, which is good news because I feel like these students are my friends — despite the fact that they get lucky more than I ever have in my entire life.High school sophomore Devi has a newly awakened libido that she's dying to try out in the hilarious Never Have I Ever. Co-created and co-written by Mindy Kaling, loosely based on her teen years, the series is full of her trademark vulnerable, warm-hearted hilarity. The third season debuts this summer. I've covered Cyrano de Bergerac retellings in previous episodes and The Half of It, from writer-director Alice Wu, is one of the very best.What do you do when you're a teen angry about the gender status quo? If you're the daughter of a former punk activist, you create your own radical feminist zine at your high school. That's Moxie! Directed by and starring Amy Poehler, with a screenplay adapted from the 2015 novel of the same name by Jennifer Mathieu, this show is comedy, a takedown of patriarchy and social commentary in one.Enola Holmes is the teen sister of Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes, and she's inherited the family talent for solving whodunnits. When her eccentric mother goes missing, she enlists her brothers' help in tracking her down. Millie Bobby Brown as Enola is a smart, spirited wonder, and Henry Cavill in 19th century coats and cravats is pure hotness.Support the show

Major spoiler alert: The Truth About Forever is officially Alli's favorite of the Sarah Dessen books she's read so far for the pod. The main character is relatable, the love interest is the swooniest, the emotions are real and nuanced, and all of the summer details are *chef's kiss*. Plus, the book inspires a fantastic conversation on Episode 194 — a conversation that explores perfectionism, toxic relationships, terrible boyfriends, the realities of working in a library, the way our collective approach to grief has shifted in the last 20 years, intense moms, our suggestions for a future adaptation of The Truth About Forever, and Sarah Dessen's masterful craft and world-building.Martha Waters is the author of To Have and To Hoax, To Love and to Loathe, and To Marry and to Meddle. Follow her on Instagram (@marthabwaters) and Twitter (@marthabwaters).

Join Tirzah and Erica as they discuss YA news and Queen of the Tiles in a special book club episode. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Links and Books: Book Riot Survey Jenny Han, author of To All The Boys I've Loved Before has signed an overall deal with Amazon Prime — the trailer for The Summer I Turned Pretty has been released on Amazon Prime. It's out June 17. Adaptation of Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen is now available on Netflix Queen of the Tiles by Hanna Alfa

Nicole did her homework this week and tells all about her audiobooks coming to shelves soon! New titles include mystery and thriller reads, some romance, and other fiction and nonfiction titles. Tori talks about some young adult and nonfiction titles that have caught her attention this week. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below: Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell; Feeding the Soul (Because it's My Business): Finding Our Way to Joy, Love, and Freedom by Tabitha Brown; Something to Hide by Elizabeth George; Seasonal Work: Stories by Laura Lippman; American Housewife by Helen Ellis; Stronger Than You Know by Lori Foster; How Much I Love by Marie Force; The Sentence by Louise Erdrich; The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Miller; The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen; Ain't Burned All the Bright by Jason Reynolds and Jason Griffin; The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Pérez; MetaMaus by Art Speigelman; Maus by Art Speigelman; Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen

This week I sit down with Rachel Baldwin (aka @fitteacherrachel) to talk about finding her love of reading again, why self-care is so important, a cover we're all grateful for, and duke it out over whether Archer or Kody were the better boyfriend in the Madison Kate series. Find Rachel on TikTok and Instagram at @FitTeacherRachel https://www.instagram.com/fitteacherrachel/ www.underthecoverspodcast.com Your Next Reads: Honey Trap (The Guild #1) by Tate James: https://amzn.to/3sgI4nO 5 Rounds (The Fight Game Book 1) by Nikki Castle: https://amzn.to/3sqOYXE 2 Fights(The Fight Game Book 2) by Nikki Castle: https://amzn.to/3B1edE4 Featured Series: Madison Kate Series by Tate James Hate: https://amzn.to/3owzhgG Liar: https://amzn.to/34gLHm1 Fake: https://amzn.to/3LgpuVx Kate: https://amzn.to/34sMEaG Links to the other books mentioned in this week's episode: The Stopover by TL Swan: https://amzn.to/34oAwaP Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer: https://amzn.to/3J6GTyg Crave by Tracy Wolff: https://amzn.to/3sp9tnS From Blood & Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout: https://amzn.to/3JaZdGm The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen: https://amzn.to/3sqQ7OW Den of Vipers by K.A. Knight: https://amzn.to/3J8ccsl 50 Shades of Grey by E.L. James: https://amzn.to/3HBqYHI Boys of Brayshaw by Meagan Brandy: https://amzn.to/3LdR9GN Hannaford Prep by J Bree: https://amzn.to/3B886Oq Queen Crow by J Bree: https://amzn.to/3gvY5B2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/underthecoverspodcast/message

Our secret is out! We're expecting our first child come January 2022 and we are over the moon! At the suggestion of one of our close friends & listeners, we're talking about Parenting this week with two stories that have grown up with us since the 90's. Adam Sandler's 1999 hit Big Daddy shows us a lot about growing up in a short period of time, and Sarah Dessen's 1998 novel Someone Like you teaches us what a new baby will bring, and how to (try) and prepare. We had a lot of fun in this episode, and are candid about our hopes and dreams for our little one to come. Take a listen with us and feel free to shower us in any pro-tips you've come across if you're a parent already! Enjoy

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Sometimes having premarital sex has consequences, like getting pregnant or dying in a fiery motorcycle accident the next day. This is what happens to Halley's best friend Scarlett (getting pregnant) and her boyfriend Michael (dying in a fiery motorcycle accident) just weeks before the start of their junior year. While Halley's trying to help Scarlett navigate the weird world of teen motherhood, she starts dating Michael's best friend Macon, a dangerous bad boy with a mysterious past and serious accountability issues. If you've ever wanted to read a Degrassi plot line in novel form, this is the book for you.  Mary wants to warn people that there is a Fullmetal Alchemist spoiler in this episode but Renee thinks that series is old enough for spoilers not to matter. Episode Source Material: Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen

Welcome back friends! This week is National Waitstaff Day, so we're honoring these awesome people who make our life easier. Especially with the world the way it is now, the service industry definitely needs our support and business. Our two stories today take place in different parts of the industry, but we can all agree that the folks in the service industry are over worked and underpaid. As former Waitstaff ourselves, we have a different outlook on the struggles these workers face today and this episode hits home for us. Join us this week & help support waitstaff/service industry when you can!

Welcome to the very special tenth episode! Topics include President Biden's climate proposal, Space-X amping up its work flow, Emilia Clarke's newest endeavor, and Sarah Dessen's venture to Netflix!

We're talking about the prolific YA author, Sarah Dessen! Dessen published her first novel in 1996 and as of 2019 has published 14* novels (*in the intro to this episode I mistakenly say 20- apologies!). She's won numerous awards for her work, had two of her novels combined into the film How to Deal, and in 2019 Netflix purchased the rights to adapt 3 of her novels (This Lullaby, Along for the Ride, and Once and for All) into films. // This podcast is produced by Chelsee Bergen. The theme music is ‘I Dunno' by grapes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chelsee-bergen/message

Kat and Phoebe discuss the controversy over a "vitriolic, violent" Twitter thread that resulted in a YA author's cancellation (no, not the worms guy), before answering burning questions from listeners about who's causing all this drama, the impact of young adult fiction shenanigans on the culture at large, and the craziest MeTooing Kat ever witnessed in her years on the YA beat.Links:The inaugural article on all things YA Twitter:  The Toxic Drama on YA TwitterKat in Refinery29: How The OwnVoices Movement Is Changing YA LiteratureAnother rundown of the Jessica Cluess/ Lorena German beef: What is #DisruptTexts?The Sarah Dessen controversy: Sarah Dessen & Brooke Nelson Twitter Controversy, ExplainedOne book blogger's writeup on the Tristina Wright debacle:  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit femchaospod.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Parallel Fiction, Heather and Jeff run down two of Heather's favorite works.  To commemorate Heather's big 30th birthday, she took the liberty of picking what Jeff will cover.  This episode doubles as Heather's guilty pleasures, as these stories are connected by 1 thing: Heather likes them a lot!  Jeff covers the 2002 drama A Walk To Remember staring Mandy Moore and Shane West.  Going through the triumphs and heart brakes of characters Landon & Jamie, Jeff gives his opinions on the cringey early 2000's music and some of the best scenes. Did you know?  Mandy Moore also appeared in the movie How To Deal, a novel by Heather's writer Sarah Dessen who wrote This Lullaby Heather follows up with her summary of This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen.  Another early 2000's romp, This Lullaby follows the adolescence of main character Remy, who is being courted by the hyperactive Dexter, all while managing her responsibility avoiding mother.  Heather notes that even though Remy is juggling a lot, she is able to find out the important things in life and come around to people she may have written off.   Fun Fact! Sarah Dessen won the Margaret A. Edwards award for Significant and Lasting Contribution to Young Adult Literature in 2017. Following these reviews, Heather and Jeff dive into commonalities between the two works such as personal growth, true love, and building positive relationships.   Listen in to hear Jeff and Heather's candid thoughts on the masterpiece scenes of each story, how This Lullaby, Trains, and A Walk To Remember compare, and how Jeff and Heather relate to aspects of each with some interesting facts and opinions about Heather's Favorites/Guilty Pleasures. Share this episode with anyone who you think would enjoy it and let us know what some of your favorite guilty pleasures are! Heather's Rating of This Lullaby: Super Nice – A must-read.  A phenomenal story that hits every emotion.Jeff's Rating of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Nice – A fun 2000's movie & good date night flick.  Some characters are insanely stereotypical and dated though, keep an open mind.  Watch A Walk to Remember Here: https://www.netflix.comPick up This Lullaby here: https://sarahdessen.com/book/this-lullaby/ About Parallel Fiction:Parallel Fiction is the perfect supplemental companion to all of the stories you consume. We will be covering movies, television, books, graphic novels, video games, and music whenever it applies. Learn more about things you love, and get to know us a little bit better as we give you a peak into our lives and opinions. Connect with us:Email Jeff & Heather: Parallelfictionpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ParallelfictionFollow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ParallelfictionConnect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Parallelfictionpod

Sarah Dessen is a YA queen, the beloved author of over a dozen contemporary YA novels exploring themes of loss, first love, assault, family ties, and all the confusing, heartbreaking, thrilling moments when things change forever for her young protagonists. Her new book, The Rest of the Story, centers on a lakefront town divided between the working-class families who live there year round, and the wealthy families who just summer there, and the girl whose fraught family history straddles both. We talked to Dessen about her teen years, her long career, and how the YA landscape has changed since her debut.