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Welcome to the Spring 2025 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 12 of their most anticipated books releasing in April and May. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcement Sarah's Bookshelves has joined Substack! Please note, we're not MOVING to Substack, we're simply adding Substack to the places we already put out content. On our FREE Substack feed, Sarah's Bookshelves is offering all the content you already find on the blog, my Instagram account, public podcast, On our PAID feed, we're offering all the content we also offer on Patreon. If you're interested in becoming a paying subscriber on Substack, visit sarahsbookshelveslive.substack.com for all the details and a full list of benefits. If you're already on Substack, please consider following the FREE feed and sharing with your reader friends to help support the show. One of the many benefits to joining as a paying member of either our Patreon or Substack Communities is gaining access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and Sarah share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that were not shared in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all Superstar patrons here and all Substack paid subscribers here! Highlights Catherine and Sarah share some big releases coming this spring (lightning round style). With a theme this season of “change,” Catherine focuses on lighter fiction and thrillers. Sarah's choices are evenly split between debut authors, new to her authors, and repeat authors. Food novels, rom-coms, thrillers (two with a mistaken identity element), and lighter reading are the picks for spring! Sarah has already read one of her picks — and one of Catherine's! And, Catherine has already started reading one of hers. Plus, their #1 picks for the spring. Big Spring Releases [5:15] The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong (May 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:43] The Dark Maestro by Brendan Slocumb (May 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:47] Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:56] Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson (May 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:03] Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:18] The Maid's Secret by Nita Prose (Apr 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:26] Audition by Katy Kitamura (Apr 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:29] My Documents by Kevin Ngyuen (Apr 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:44] Backlist Titles Mentioned The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb (2022) [5:51] Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb (2023) [5:53] Spring 2025 Book Preview [6:51] April Sarah's Picks The Family Recipe by Carolyn Huynh (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:40] I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[14:49] The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (Apr 22) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:15] Gold Coast Dilemma by Nana Malone (Apr 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[29:28] The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (Apr 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:42] Catherine's Picks Cat's People by Tanya Guerrero (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:46] Heartwood by Amity Gaige (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:23] Other Books Mentioned The Fortunes of Jaded Women by Carolyn Huynh (2022) [9:44] Talk to Me by John Kenney (2019) [14:53] About a Boy by Nick Hornby (1998) [16:48] The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (2024) [18:30] The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean (2024) [18:32] Sea Wife by Amity Gaige (2020) [22:47] The Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner (2024) [24:45] The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall (2019) [26:18] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane (2019) [26:20] We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange (2021) [26:22] The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo (2019) [26:25] Yours, Eventually by Nura Maznavi (2025) [30:58] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett (2022) [33:47] The Guncle by Steven Rowley (2021) [38:04] May Sarah's Picks Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle (May 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:16] Catherine's Pick Home of the American Circus by Allison Larkin (May 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:48] The Man Made of Smoke by Alex North (May 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:29] Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding by Lian Dolan (May 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:56] Storybook Ending by Moira Macdonald (May 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[45:36] Other Books Mentioned The People We Keep by Allison Larkin (2021) [28:23] The Angel Maker by Alex North (2023) [31:39] Lost and Found in Paris by Lian Dolan (2022) [41:25] Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain (2000) [43:42] The Husbands by Holly Gramazio (2024) [43:54] Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler (2016) [44:36] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (2022) [44:40] Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (2020) [44:42] Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune (2021) [44:45] The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (2020) [44:53] Storybook Ending by Poppy Alexander (2024) [47:32]
In this episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli dive into Goodreads' Most Anticipated Reads of 2025 in the Mystery/Thriller and Horror categories. They break down the most buzzed-about books, from Ande Pliego's You Are Fatally Invited, a sinister locked-room mystery, to Alice Feeney's Beautiful Ugly, a psychological thriller exploring beauty and betrayal.They also discuss Stephen King's Never Flinch, Freida McFadden's The Crash, and Neena Viel's Listen to Your Sister—each packed with suspense and chilling twists. Plus, they dive into Gillian McAllister's Famous Last Words and Alex North's The Man Made of Smoke, promising unreliable narrators and supernatural tension.On the horror side, Silvia Moreno-Garcia's The Bewitching and Stephen Graham Jones' The Buffalo Hunter Hunter bring dark folklore and gothic chills, while Lisa Jewell's Don't Let Him In keeps the paranoia high.Which of these thrillers and horror tales will live up to the hype? Tune in to hear Yajaira and Cheli's thoughts based on the summaries!
E mais uma vez nos reunimos aqui para apresentar as nossas melhores e piores leituras de 2024, onde houve espaço para livros memoráveis e outros que nos fizeram questionar muita coisa. Partilhem connosco as vossas listas, também! Livros mencionados neste episódio: - Holiday Romance (Romance de Férias), Catherine Walsh (05:31) - Não Fossem as Sílabas do Sábado, Mariana Salomão Carrara (06:33) - A Cicatriz, Maria Francisca Gama (09:02) - Stoner, John Williams (09:21) - Revolução, Hugo Gonçalves (09:45) - Clytemnestra, Costanza Casati (10:01) - Dear Edward (Querido Edward), Ann Napolitano (10:38) - Torto Arado, Itamar Vieira Júnior (10:52) - Corte & Costura: As Maiores Fofocas da Nossa Realeza, Márcia Gil Pedroso (11:06) - Coisas de Loucos, Catarina Gomes (12:21) - Blue Sisters (Irmãs Blue), Coco Mellors (13:22) - In Memoriam, Alice Winn (14:55) - The Dutch House (A Casa Holandesa), Ann Patchett (16:06) - Funny Story (Uma Boa História), Emily Henry (17:40) - True Biz, Sara Nović (18:38) - The Seven Year Slip, Ashley Boston (21:11) - Boys Don't Cry, Fíona Scarlett (22:44) - How to End a Love Story (Como Acabar uma História de Amor), Yulin Kuang (25:12) - For the Love of Men: A New Vision for Mindful Masculinity, Liz Plank (29:27) - Grief is for People, Sloane Crowley (32:06) - Soldier Sailor, Claire Kilroy (34:44) - The Bee Sting (A Picada de Abelha), Paul Murray (37:22) - Small Worlds (Pequenos Mundos), Caleb Azumah Nelson (39:33) - Just Last Night, Mhairi McFarlane (42:08) - A Malnascida, Beatrice Salvioni (44:22) - Intermezzo, Sally Rooney (46:20) - Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead (Conduz o Teu Arado Sobre os Ossos dos Mortos), Olga Tokarczuk (47:16 & 01:09:11) - There Are Rivers in the Sky, Elif Shafak (49:08) - Stay True (Lealdade), Hua Hsu (53:55) - The List, Yomi Adegoke (54:52) - White Nights (Noites Brancas), Fyodor Dostoevsky (56:02) - Britt-Marie was Here (Britt-Marie Esteve Aqui), Fredrik Backman (57:48) - The Perfect Find (O Achado Perfeito), Tia Williams(58:36) - Silver Nitrate, Silvia Moreno-Garcia (59:50) - The End of the Moment We Had, Toshiba Okada (01:00:41) - Mile High, Liz Tomforde (01:02:06) - Savor it (Quando o Verão Terminar), Tarah DeWitt (01:02:48) - Night Shift, Annie Crown (01:03:53) - Argyle, Elly Conway (01:04:31) - I Have Some Questions for You, Rebecca Makkai (01:06:46) - By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept, Elizabeth Smart (01:08:20) - Must I Go, Yiyun Li (01:09:58) - The Burnout (O Burnout), Sophie Kinsella (01:11:07) - The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry, Gabrielle Zevin (01:11:44) - Western Lane, Chetna Maroo (01:13:48) - Lear Wife, J. R. Thorp (01:15:08) - The Co-Op, Tarah DeWitt (01:16:35) - A Maldição de Rosas, Diana Pinguicha (01:17:11) ________________ Enviem as vossas questões ou sugestões para livratepodcast@gmail.com. Encontrem-nos nas redes sociais: www.instagram.com/julesdsilva www.instagram.com/ritadanova twitter.com/julesxdasilva twitter.com/ritadanova Identidade visual do podcast: da autoria da talentosa Mariana Cardoso, que podem encontrar em marianarfpcardoso@hotmail.com. Genérico do podcast: criado pelo incrível Vitor Carraca Teixeira, que podem encontrar em www.instagram.com/oputovitor.
The Buddies unearth the horror section this week with Silvia Moreno-Garcia's, Mexican Gothic. The Buddies didn't… love this one per say. They got to talking about the Get Out similarities, Eminem's lyric connection, and “atmospheric writing”. So light yourself a cigarette, we needed a few whilst reading this one. And Join us as we discuss/attack Mexican Gothic. Intro/Book Report(0:00-3:03)Stock Up/Down (3:04-22:33)Favorite Scene/Character (22:34-27:12)Love/Hate (27:13-37:20)Conclusion (37:21-39:05) NEXT BOOK: Before the Fall by Noah Hawley
The Buddies sadly close out their epic pilgrimage into the Harry Potter world with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Parts 1 & 2. In this episode, they discuss a wide range of topics, including fearing death, goblin-wizard relations, and casting couches. Plus, they tackle the age-old question: Is it okay to slow dance with your best friend's girlfriend alone in your room? So, grab your popcorn and tissues as we watch the final movies of this epic, life-changing series.Intro (0:00-1:55)Stock Up/Down (1:56-46:45)Favorite Scene/Character (46:46-53:59)Love/Hate (54:00-1:04:14)Lingering Questions (1:04:15-1:08:25)Conclusion (1:08:26-1:10:14) NEXT BOOK: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Mexican Gothic Author Comes to Jacksonville Silvia Moreno-Garcia, the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic, is coming to Jacksonville for Hispanic Heritage Month. Her latest novel is a historical drama set in Hollywood, following three different point of view characters all tied to the production of a movie inspired by the Biblical story of Salome. FEATURED BOOK: The Seventh Veil of Salome 1950s Hollywood: Every actress wants to play Salome, the star-making role in a big-budget movie about the legendary woman whose story has inspired artists since ancient times. So when the film's mercurial director casts Vera Larios, an unknown Mexican ingenue, in the lead role, she quickly becomes the talk of the town. Vera also becomes an object of envy for Nancy Hartley, a bit player whose career has stalled and who will do anything to win the fame she believes she richly deserves. Two actresses, both determined to make it to the top in Golden Age Hollywood—a city overflowing with gossip, scandal, and intrigue—make for a sizzling combination. Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the author of a number of critically acclaimed novels, including Gods of Jade and Shadow (Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic, Ignyte Award), Mexican Gothic (Locus Award, British Fantasy Award, Pacific Northwest Book Award, Aurora Award, Goodreads Award), Velvet Was the Night (finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the Macavity Award), and her newest book, The Seventh Veil of Salome, which was a Good Morning America Book Club pick for August 2024. Mexican by birth, Canadian by inclination. Cachanilla and Canuck, originally from Baja California, Silvia now resides in Vancouver. She has an MA in Science and Technology Studies from the University of British Columbia. Interviewer Michelle Lizet Flores is a graduate of the FSU and NYU creative writing programs. She currently works as a Creative Writing Instructor at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and co-hosts the What's in a Verse Poetry Open Mic at Rain Dogs. Publications include The NCTE English Journal, Salt Hill Journal, and The Talon Review. A finalist for the Juan Felipe Herrera Award for Poetry, she wrote the chapbooks Cuentos from the Swamp and Memoria, and the picture book, Carlito the Bat Learns to Trick or Treat. Her short fiction is in the anthology, Places We Build in the Universe. Invasive Species, her first full-length collection of poetry, is currently available from Finishing Line Press. READ Check out Silvia's work from the Library! THE LIBRARY RECOMMENDS The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzales James The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones Piñata by Leopoldo Gout Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova Malas by Marcela Fuentes The Death of Vivek Oji by Awkaeke Emezi Bad Fruit by Ella King Black Candle Women by Diane Marie Brown The Queen of the Cicadas by V Castro River Woman, River Demon by Jennifer Givhan --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net
The Buddies close out J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series with book 7: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. It was a sad episode for the Buddies as they finished the last chapter in their favorite book series, and got to talking about: Snape the “good guy”, Unforgivable Curses basically being magical jaywalking, and "kids" fairytales. Per usual, the Buddies got into some conspiracy theories that would make Xenophilius Lovegood look like a mainstream journalist. So grab your wands, brooms, and Deathly Hallows, for the last time and join us on our Harry Potter nostalgic farewell tour. Intro (0:00-1:19)Stock Up/Down (1:20-38:33)Favorite Scene/Character/Magical Elements (38:34-51:40)Love/Hate (51:41-1:04:05)Lingering Questions (1:04:06-1:10:17)Conclusion (1:10:18-1:16:53) NEXT Episode: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by - MOVIE NEXT BOOK: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Aus einer Schnapsidee geboren und als eine von vielen Aktionen im Rahmen des 10-jährigen Vereinsjubiläums gestartet ist der Book Club, der Lesezirkel der Deutschen Lovecraft Gesellschaft. Der Book Club liest moderne lovecraftsche Literatur und tauscht sich dann bei entspannter Atmosphäre in virtuellen Treffen auf dem Discord-Server der dLG über ihre Leseerfahrungen aus, spekuliert gemeinsam darüber, wie es weitergehen könnte und verliert sich manchmal auch in unerwartete und spannende Diskussionen rund um das Gelesene. Laura hat in dieser Folge die dLG-Mitglieder Antonia und Jens zu Gast, die den Book Club ins Leben gerufen haben. Zusammen sprechen sie über das Konzept und die Entstehung des Book Clubs, über Diversität bei moderner lovecraftscher Horror-Literatur und über Zukunftspläne (denn obwohl das Jubiläumsjahr sich dem Ende zuneigt, ist beim Book Club kein Ende in Sicht). Außerdem haben Antonia und Jens zwei bestimmte Bücher mitgebracht, die im Laufe dieses Jahres beim Book Club gelesen wurden und für Begeisterung sorgten: “Winter Tide” von Ruthanna Emrys und “Mexican Gothic” von Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Die beiden geben einen (relativ) spoiler-freien Einblick in diese Werke und sprechen gemeinsam mit Laura über die darin aufkommenden Themen und darüber hinaus. Ist das vielleicht der Beginn einer ganzen Book-Club-Buchgespräch-Serie im dLG-Radio? Wer weiß… ;) Links: Infoseite zum Book Club Anstehende Termine des Book Clubs im dLG-Kalender Discord-Server der dLG Credits: Intro gesprochen von Jenny Seewald Outro von Huan Vu mit freundlicher Genehmigung Ambiances/Musik von http://tabletopaudio.com (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
Bloody Book Club, our monthly series of interviews with horror authors, welcomes Silvia Moreno-Garcia, author of the novels Silver Nitrate, Mexican Gothic and The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, amongst others. We talk about cursed films and taking inspiration from classic horror movies, weaving in Lovecraftian influences, dark magic and Nazi history into her novel-homage to horror fandom and film history. Silver Nitrate is available in all bookshops. ***Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. Artwork by Ewa FerdynusMusic: "Time to Leave" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio.***The Final Girls is a weekly podcast exploring the history of horror film.→ Support us on Patreon for bonus content.→ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk
Over a 100 years after The Island of Doctor Moreau is published, Silvia Moreno-Garcia has extended the conversation. Now including the female perspective, mental health, different types of love, colonization, and many more perspectives to the original tale, is the book ready to shoulder this weight, or is it overburdened? Follow the Author: Website: https://silviamoreno-garcia.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smorenogarcia/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silviamg.author/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/silviamg?lang=en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/silviamg 00:00 Intro 00:42 Background 02:35 Age Level & Content Warning 03:05 Judge a Book by It's Cover 03:41 HG Wells - Island of Doctor Moreau 10:42 Daughter of Doctor Moreau 53:03 General Thoughts 59:33 One Question for the Author 01:00:57 Rating 01:01:48 Read Again? 01:02:32 Outro TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ewm-bookclub/support
In this episode, the four ladies dive into the chilling mystery of Mexican Gothic, following Noemí Taboada as she ventures to the eerie High Place to save her cousin from an unknown doom. With her striking debutante style clashing against the haunting secrets of a wealthy, troubled family, we explore themes of resilience, allure, and the darker sides of legacy. Join us as we unravel the captivating blend of horror and glamour in this gothic tale.
Victoria Villarreal and an ensemble cast narrate a thrilling epic set in 1950s Hollywood. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Emily Connelly discuss this lush historical novel based around a Biblical sword-and-sandal film. When an unknown actress from Mexico is cast to play Salome in the latest picture, tempers flare. Villarreal capably narrates the three main storylines: Vera Larios, the unknown Mexican ingénue; Nancy Hartley, a bit player who feels cheated out of a starring role; and Salome herself. Additional narrators voice brief interviews and gossipy articles to give listeners further insight into the tragic tale. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Random House Audio. Discover thousands of audiobook reviews and more at AudioFile's website. The sponsor for today's podcast is Hachette Audio, the publisher of CONNIE, a witty memoir about legendary journalist Connie Chung's experience as the first Asian woman to break into the overwhelmingly white male dominated news industry--read by Connie Chung! Find out more at Hachette Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, we're setting up Mariah Oller! Mariah is a cell biologist turned tarot reader, artist, and educator. Her clients include celebrities, surgeons, therapists, professors, attorneys and more. Her work has been featured in Bustle, Oprah Daily, and the Today Show. Mariah is Gemini Sun / Libra Moon / Scorpio Rising, and loves to garden in the spring. She's a self-proclaimed snob about textures and loves the show Broad City. She recently read and loved Circe and The Cloisters, and doesn't like books with disempowered women. Bookstore Wordsworth Bookstore in Little Rock, Arkansas Books Mentioned Little, Big by John Crowley Siren Queen by Nghi Vo Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo American Mermaid by Julie Langbein The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler The Daughter of Dr. Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
It's our 150th episode! Very fittingly, it's a book club episode, which is the entire reason this podcast exists. In this episode, we're talking about Jette's pick, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and we loved reading more of Moreno-Garcia's work. Show NotesWe can't believe we've recorded 150 episodes of book content! Of those episodes, 38 have been book club discussions. That's...a lot of books. And somehow our TBRs are still threatening to topple over. It was way back in Episode 59 that we talked about Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. This book is loosely based on The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells, which was published in 1896. The film of the same name starring Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer came out in 1996. Our next episode is another instalment of Page to Screen and we'll be discussing Under the Bridge by Rebecca Godfrey and the series adaptation of the same title. Our next book club pick is Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo. Other Books MentionedBy Silvia Moreno-Garcia — Silver Nitrate, Certain Dark Things, Velvet Was the Night, The Seventh Veil of SalomeBy H.G. Wells — The Invisible Man, The Time Machine, The War of the WorldsHorror Movie by Paul Tremblay Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter or email us at hello@anotherbookontheshelf.com. We'd love to hear from you! Sign up for our newsletter and add us to Pinterest!
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In Episode 149, Gen and Jette continue to celebrate Pride Month with Tony Kushner's award-winning play, Angels in America. We had to cut ourselves off eventually because we could talk about this play forever.Show NotesWe went to see this play last December at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre in Toronto. It was produced by That Theatre Company and directed by Craig Pike. (Yes, Torontonians, Craig Pike of Craig's Cookies.) It was phenomenal and we knew we had to read the play and dedicate an episode to it. The play runs about 7 hours long in total and is technically two separate plays: Millennium Approaches and Perestroika.HBO made a mini series, adapted for the screen by Tony Kushner, in 2003.In 2017, The National Theatre produced a revival starring Andrew Garfield and Nathan Lane and it eventually went to Broadway. This play has won a lot of awards and it's very clear why. We'll definitely make it a point to see any production of this that we can get to.This spring, Gen went to see another 7-hour long play called The Inheritance, put on by Canadian Stage Company. It's a reimagining of E.M. Forester's novel Howard's End and also deals with AIDS and being gay in America, but in a contemporary setting that takes place before and after the election of Donald Trump. Our next episode is our 150th! Appropriately, it is a book club episode. We'll be talking about Jette's pick, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno Garcia. Other Media MentionedThe Inheritance by Matthew LopezCaroline, or ChangeMunich (2005)Lincoln (2012)West Side Story (2021)The Fabelmans (2022) Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter or email us at hello@anotherbookontheshelf.com. We'd love to hear from you! Sign up for our newsletter and add us to Pinterest!
Lindsay and Barbara reminisce about all 100 books they've read so far and decide on an official top 10: 1. The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones 2. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 3. Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill 4. Sundial by Catriona Ward 5. Lone Women by Victor LaValle 6. NOS4A2 by Joe Hill 7. The Troop by Nick Cutter 8. The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty 9. Misery by Stephen King 10. The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia blends together Mexican horror movies and dark occultism. We follow Montserrat, who has always been overlooked. She's a talented sound editor, but she's left out of the boys' club running the film industry in '90s Mexico City. And she's all but invisible to her best friend Tristán, a charming if faded soap opera star, even though she's been in love with him since childhood.Then Tristán discovers his new neighbor is the cult horror director Abel Urueta, and he has a way to change their lives - even if his tales of a Nazi occultist imbuing magic into highly volatile silver nitrate stock sounds like sheer fantasy. The magic film was never finished, which is why, Urueta swears, his career vanished overnight. He is cursed.Now the director wants Montserrat and Tristán to help him shoot the missing scene and lift the curse . . . but Montserrat soon notices a dark presence following her.MJ talks about the occult history that is mentioned in the book, Carmen recaps the book and then they all go through diiscussion questions.Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People: https://substack.com/@espooky?utm_source=profile-page Listen to Carmen and Cristina's other podcast Historias Unknown The next book club read is Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Canas, if you want to purchase the book, check out the Espooky Tales bookshop link https://bookshop.org/lists/espooky-book-club-listIf you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at the Espooky Hot Line (360)836-4486. You can also submit it on Discord!For more spooky stories, check out the Tiktok! https://www.tiktok.com/@espookytalesInstagram https://www.instagram.com/espookytales/Want to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen before they are released to anyone else, get bonus episodes, exclusive stickers, additional and more! Support Espooky Tales. Learn more by visiting https://www.patreon.com/EspookytalesGet Espooky Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/espooky-tales/Find us on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@espookytalesThank you for listening!Mailing AddressEspooky TalesPO BOX 3234Vancouver, WA 98668
We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you an interview with Silvia Moreno-Garcia, author of Mexican Gothic, in anticipation of her visit to El Paso on Thursday, May 2nd 2024! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/literallyliterary/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/literallyliterary/support
We've got another book club! This month we read 2019's 'Gods of Jade and Shadow' by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Before all that, we catch up on some of the stuff we've been playing, watching, and thinking about. Book discussion begins around 25:15. Playing: Pokémon Y (3DS) Final Fantasy VII (PS5) Watching: Kung Fu Panda Movie Series (Dreamworks) Imaginary (Blumhouse Productions & Tower of Babble) Game Changer: Sam Says 3 (Dropout) Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (Netflix) Thinking About: 2024 Mario Day Direct Find us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod Send us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.com Logo by: Katie! Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux
Happy Spring and welcome to Season 5: ‘The Tarot Minors & The Zodiac'! A special shout-out to all the Aries in our lives: Eliza's niece Aliya, her grandmother Bea, Mazzy pup, Sarah's mom Nancy, and both her in-laws, Megan and Brian. That's a lot of fire energy in our midst!Although we parted from the airwaves last December, having completed The Fool's Journey through the Tarot majors, inspiration struck- we're back to cover the minor arcana and their astrological associations. First up is the sign of Aries, which represents the cardinal fire element and corresponds to the minor suit of wands, cards 2-4, and the queen.We hope you'll bear with us as the first half of the episode involves much reflecting and reacclimating after our long winter's absence. We talk about everything from dream visitations to Silvia Moreno-Garcia's book, Gods of Jade and Shadow, to Eliza's MSW capstone on autism in adults, to her mom's memoirs, (https://a.co/d/dzkMzx8), to Eliza's new deck collaboration with Maria Vaccarino of Concertina Art and everything in between. (See acknowledgements for more details).Because the content gets somewhat complicated to explain, we have laid out the twelve zodiac signs and their corresponding Tarot cards in the order they will appear in our upcoming series below. A massive thank you to Susie Chang (36 Secrets) and her work in this area.Pictured: Esmerlize TarotMarch/ Aries Decans 1-3 (Cardinal): Wands 2-4, QueenApril/ Taurus Decans 1-3 (Fixed): Pentacles 5-7, KnightMay/ Gemini Decans 1-3 (Mutable): Swords 8-10, KingJune/ Cancer Decans 1-3(Cardinal): Cups 2-4, QueenJuly/ Leo Decans 1-3 (Fixed): Wands 5-7, KnightAugust/ Virgo Decans 1-3 (Mutable): Pentacles 8-10, KingSeptember/ Libra Decans 1-3(Cardinal): Swords 2-4, QueenOctober/ Scorpio Decans 1-3 (Fixed): Cups 5-7, KnightNovember/ Sagittarius Decans 1-3 (Mutable): Wands 8-10, KingDecember/ Capricorn Decans 1-3(Cardinal): Pentacles 2-4, QueenJanuary Aquarius Decans 1-3 (Fixed): Swords 5-7, KnightFebruary/ Pisces Decans 1-3 (Mutable): Cups 8-10, KingAcknowledgements & Mentions: Gods of Jade and Shadow, Silvia Moreno-Garcia; 36 Secrets: A Decanic Journey through the Minor Arcana of the Tarot, (also see Tarot Correspondences) T. Susan Chang, https://www.tsusanchang.com; Carmen Sorrenti (Pholarcos Tarot) https://www.carmensorrenti.com; The Jungian Tarot, Robert Wang; ‘“Resilient” Isn't the Compliment You Think It Is', Simran Jeet Singh; Maria Vaccarino/Concertina Art https://www.instagram.com/concertina.art; Bluejoy: Memoirs of a Dangerous Bang-Up, Deb Guerdat https://a.co/d/dzkMzx8 8th House Healers Podcast is Eliza Harris and Sarah Cole-McCarthy. All rights reserved. Find us on Facebook and Instagram, purchase Eliza's Tarot on her Etsy shop. We'd love to hear from you! Send your questions, comments & suggestions to us at: 8thhousehealers@gmail.com. Podcast cover photography, ‘The Lovers', by Eliza/ Esmerlize (esmerlize.com). Original podcast theme music, ‘Languid Stars', by Dylan McCarthy (dylanmccarthymusic.com). Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/8th-house-healers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This time around, it's my pleasure to welcome longtime friend of the show Laura Blackwell! Laura reads to us from her very very trunked story, “Poor Prisoners,” which leads us into a wide-ranging discussion of things we wish we'd learned sooner, writers whose work we admire, and kindness to our past selves. Things we mention in this episode: Story Hour LiveJournal Dreamwidth Macey's Murderboard episode All Our Yesterdays, by Hilary B. Bisenieks Quaker Spec Fic issue AO3 Omegaverse The Iliad and Odyssey, by Homer, translated by Emily Wilson Beowulf translated by Seamus Heaney and Maria Dahvana Headley Grimms' Fairy Tales Lattimore, Fitzgerald, Fagles Homers The Aeneid, by Virgil, translated by Robert Fagles Paradise Lost, by John Milton Translation State and the Imperial Radch trilogy, by Ann Leckie The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years, by Shubnum Khan Archival Quality, by Ivy Noelle Weir and Steenz The Mütter Museum Ivy's episode Just Like Home, by Sarah Gailey The Death of Jane Lawrence, Last to Leave the Room, Yellow Jessamine, and The Luminous Dead, by Caitlin Starling Megan E. O'Keefe Megan's first episode Steve Toase Amanda Cook Jo Miles SFWA HWA Premee Mohamed She Walks in Shadows, edited by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Paula R. Stiles Beneath the Rising, And What Can We Offer You Tonight, The Annual Migration of Clouds, and The Butcher of the Forest, by Premee Mohamed System Collapse, by Martha Wells Yuletide (fic exchange) The Red River of the north Lake Agassiz Marie Brennan Martha Wells Ursula Vernon Chuck Tingle Sarah Gailey Hugo Awards thing Stoker Awards Edenville, by Sam Rebelein Camp Damascus, by Chuck Tingle Hellraiser Death Note manga, netflix, and anime Potato chip eating scene Death Note: The Musical Laura's website, bluesky, twitter, insta, mastodon Join me next month when I'll be talking to John Wiswell and Ivy Fox
Show notes: Still need to complete a few more books to meet your reading goals for the year? Don't worry, we got you! In this episode, we're sharing our favorite short books with you, so take your pick and smash those goals. 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: [2:36] S: Christmas book collection: Gift Wrapped Romance [3:42] M: 20 Epistolary Novels That Will Sweep You Away by Modern Mrs Darcy Short Books to Help You Meet Your Reading Goals: [8:31] S: I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman [9:01] M: Aloha Vietnam by Elizabeth Nguyen [9:37] S: Second Best by David Foenkinos [10:23] S: Nothing But the Rain by Naomi Salman [10:50] M: Emergency by Kathleen Alcott [11:30] S: Pete and Alice in Maine by Caitlin Shetterly [12:03] M: The Lottery by Shirley Jackson [12:27] S: The Door to Door Bookstore by Carsten Henn [12:54] S: Love and Saffron by Kim Fay [13:26] M: The Lover by Silvia Moreno-Garcia [13:51] S: The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka [14:29] M: Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica [15:03] S: The Cat Who Saved Books by Sōsuke Natsukawa [15:44] M: Ghost 19 by Simone St. James [16:08] S: We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman Short Books We Plan to Read Before the End of the Year: [16:52] M: Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia [17:48] S: Reproduction by Louisa Hall [18:47] M: The Pram by Joe Hill [19:24] S: Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson 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.
This week Kelly and Katai read "Silver Nitrate" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, the story of a director, actor, and sound editor who restart a Nazi occultist's film spell in 1990s Mexico City. They talk repetitive narrative, nonsense root race theory, great characterization, tedious lore, and more!SUBSCRIBE TO THE TEEN CREEPS PATREON to get ad free episodes, bonus episodes, merch, and more:https://www.patreon.com/teencreepsCONNECT W/ TEEN CREEPS:https://twitter.com/teencreepspodhttps://www.instagram.com/teencreepspodhttps://www.facebook.com/teencreepspodBUY TEEN CREEPS MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/teen-creepsTEEN CREEPS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/teen-creeps*All creepy opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for ad free and video episodes, bonus episodes, and more:https://www.patreon.com/teencreeps CONNECT:https://discord.com/invite/FYp4QNhruEhttps://www.instagram.com/teencreepspodhttps://www.facebook.com/teencreepspod MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/teen-creeps TEEN CREEPS IS AN INDEPENDENT PODCAST. *All creepy opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Kelly and Katai read "Silver Nitrate" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, the story of a director, actor, and sound editor who restart a Nazi occultist's film spell in 1990s Mexico City. They talk repetitive narrative, nonsense root race theory, great characterization, tedious lore, and more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE TEEN CREEPS PATREON to get ad free episodes, bonus episodes, merch, and more: https://www.patreon.com/teencreeps CONNECT W/ TEEN CREEPS: https://twitter.com/teencreepspod https://www.instagram.com/teencreepspod https://www.facebook.com/teencreepspod BUY TEEN CREEPS MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/teen-creeps TEEN CREEPS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/teen-creeps *All creepy opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this "Ladies Only" episode, Tananarive talks to bestselling author Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Mexican Gothic, Silver Nitrate) about her about genre, her rise to the New York Times bestseller list, and the love of writing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Ghoul Gals, the podcast that brings you the possibly true stories of weird little creatures and unearthly happenings! Today in honor of Halloween, we're sharing two scary short stories. The first is "Lacrimosa" written by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, read by Cassandra. The second is "A Rose for Emily" written by William Faulkner, read by Julie. Happy Halloween! Ghoul Gals is hosted by your favorite ghouls, Julie Smyth and Cassandra Litten. Help us keep the night lights on by supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/ghoulgals Edited by: Julie Smyth Music by: Kevin Macleod (public domain) Logo by: Kyle Parker Follow us on social media by searching for Ghoul Gals. Subscribe to stay updated on the latest episodes.
"Welcome to Mexico City, an oasis in a sea of vampires. Domingo, a lonely garbage-collecting street kid, is just trying to survive its heavily policed streets when a jaded vampire on the run swoops into his life. Atl, the descendant of Aztec blood-drinkers, is smart and beautiful - and very dangerous. Domingo is mesmerised."There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network!Listen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast format! Listen now at Feast, Sheath, Shatter: A Book Chat PodcastLove Movies, TV Shows and Books in the Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror genre and want to hear more? Check us out at The Strange and Beautiful Book Club where Rachel and her husband Matt discuss all things genre related.Longing for a simpler time in the police procedural genre AND love Vampires? Matt and Rachel also review the classic television show Forever Knight on their podcast, Come in 81 Kilo.You can also:Join us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulbookclub/Join us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/strangeandbeautifulbookclubFind us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9ENwKdHrm57Qmu8L4WXwQ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Nina Yndis narrates a bewitching short story about a girl, Judith, who longs for adventure and romance in her quiet life. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Emily Connelly discuss this atmospheric tale from Silvia Moreno-Garcia that reads like an enchanting—and slightly sinister—fairy tale. Judith dreams of the world beyond her small village, and resents her lot working for her beautiful and cruel older sister. Listeners hear her thrill as a handsome stranger comes to town—and devastation when he chooses her sister over her. The winter brings snow and hungry wolves to the village, and Judith falls into sensuous entanglements in the wintery woods. Yndis's light Norwegian accent and engaging voice will draw listeners into this romantic tale. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Brilliance Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from Dreamscape Publishing. Dreamscape is an award-winning independent publisher and multimedia studio that is committed to producing a diverse catalog of high-quality audiobooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Cultural Manifesto we'll celebrate Halloween with Karl Hofstetter from the Indianapolis label Joyful Noise Recordings. Karl will share tracks from "Joyful Noise Halloween Party, Vol. 1,” a new holiday-themed compilation featuring music from Fred Armisen, Swamp Dogg, Deerhoof, Magic Sword, Danielson and others. We'll also have a Halloween edition of Rebel Music with Karla Lopez-Owens. Karla's guest will be the best-selling author Silvia Moreno-Garcia, known for her gothic horror novels.
On this edition of Rebel Music Karla López Owens speaks with the Mexican-Canadian writer Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Silvia has written in many styles – including fantasy, noir, and speculative fiction — but some of her best known works are in the horror genre – including the novels Mexican Gothic and Silver Nitrate. Activism has also been a theme in Silvia's work, her 2021 novel Velvet Was the Night is against the backdrop of the 1971 Corpus Christi Massacre in Mexico City - where over 120 protesters were killed.
On this edition of Rebel Music Karla López Owens speaks with the Mexican-Canadian writer Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Silvia has written in many styles – including fantasy, noir, and speculative fiction — but some of her best known works are in the horror genre – including the novels Mexican Gothic and Silver Nitrate. Activism has also been a theme in Silvia's work, her 2021 novel Velvet Was the Night is against the backdrop of the 1971 Corpus Christi Massacre in Mexico City - where over 120 protesters were killed.
This week on Cultural Manifesto we'll celebrate Halloween with Karl Hofstetter from the Indianapolis label Joyful Noise Recordings. Karl will share tracks from "Joyful Noise Halloween Party, Vol. 1,” a new holiday-themed compilation featuring music from Fred Armisen, Swamp Dogg, Deerhoof, Magic Sword, Danielson and others. We'll also have a Halloween edition of Rebel Music with Karla Lopez-Owens. Karla's guest will be the best-selling author Silvia Moreno-Garcia, known for her gothic horror novels.
Ramon left his home in Mexico a long time ago, settling first in California and then in Vancouver. But now, he worries that his past may have followed him, in the form of a homeless woman, a woman he is convinced is a La Llorona. Read the story here. Recommended in this episode: CJ Leede's Maeve Fly UP NEXT: A Halloween special episode Buy Toil and Trouble here!
What if H.G. Well's classic tale of humanimals created by a mad scientist were recontextualized in southeast Mexico? Would you find yourself saying that the Yucatan is less an island and more of a peninsula? Sure, you might say that - but why waste time on pedantry when you can engage with Moreno-Garcia's themes of colonialism, paternalism, and class conflict! Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.Advertise on OverdueSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sharifah and Jenn discuss a handful of the amazing books that came out in the last quarter, some interesting awards lists, Alan Moore, Goosebumps, and more! 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! Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you find the perfect books for your fall reading, with options curated to your specific reading tastes. Visit mytbr.co to find out more and sign up — it only takes a few minutes! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News 2023 Elgin Awards (SFF Poetry) [Locus] 2024 Bard Fiction Prize [Locus] Alan Moore sending all comic adaptation royalties to BLM [AV Club] Making Formulas Fresh Again [LitHub] Goosebumps Trailer [Tor.com] Books Discussed The Book of Witches, edited by Jonathan Straham, stories from so many of our favorite authors including P. Djèlí Clark, Amal El Mohtar, Tochi Onyebuchi, Darcie Little Badger, Sheree Renee Thomas, and more, illustrated by Alyssa Winans Where Peace is Lost by Valerie Valdes Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (cw: racism, colorism, Nazism, addiction, mention of suicide) The Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei (cw: maternal harm/death, child harm/death, infertility, racism, miscarriage) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, we are doing things a little differently. Since this is our first episode in October–the best month of the year if you ask us–we thought we'd do an extended recommendations episode, all with the intent of getting you ready for spooky season. UP NEXT: “Lacrimosa” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Read it here at Nightmare Magazine Buy Toil and Trouble here!
A creepy mansion, shifty family, burgeoning romance and a determined heroine. Come join us as we get to the roots of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's 2020 horror novel Mexican Gothic in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Book Club concludes its reading of the Hugo and Nebula shortlist novels with “The Daughter of Doctor Moreau” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and “The Spare Man” by Mary Robinette Kowal. One’s an homage to H.G. Wells (sort of?) and the other plays like “The Thin Man” in space. Plus: We debate the meaning of star-rating systems, and what else are we reading? Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Scott McNulty.
Ragon and Kelly boldly go where few podcasters have gone before – deep into Anne of Windy Poplars! Join us as we recap the 4th book in the Anne series--you probably missed this book or have forgotten it so let us help you find the humor and tragedy hidden in the pages. Listeners, be sure to count how many grumps Anne has to win over while presiding over Sunnyside High School. Also, back-to-school vibes, Anne's meddling era and enough people with dysfunctional families to keep a whole practice of therapists busy for years. Inspired By: Ragon is inspired by the 2001 movie Amelie. Kelly is inspired by Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram.
Our Book Club concludes its reading of the Hugo and Nebula shortlist novels with “The Daughter of Doctor Moreau” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and “The Spare Man” by Mary Robinette Kowal. One’s an homage to H.G. Wells (sort of?) and the other plays like “The Thin Man” in space. Plus: We debate the meaning of star-rating systems, and what else are we reading? Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Scott McNulty.
Poet and Kirkus Prize winner Saeed Jones unpacks his newest collection Alive at the End of the World and why Billie Holiday had a bone to pick with Maya Angelou; writer Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Mexican Gothic) explains how her love of horror at a young age found its way into her latest book The Daughter of Doctor Moreau; and indie folk duo The Lowest Pair perform "Pear Tree" from their first record 36 Cents. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello discuss our strange childhood obsessions.
Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People: https://substack.com/@espooky?utm_source=profile-pageListen to Carmen and Cristina's other podcasts Historias Unknown and Novelas Con CafecitoThe next book club read is Silver Nitrate by SIlvia Moreno-Garcia, if you want to purchase the book, check out our bookshop link https://bookshop.org/lists/espooky-book-club-listIf you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at the Espooky Hot Line (360)836-4486. You can also submit it on Discord!For more spooky stories, check out the Tiktok! https://www.tiktok.com/@espookytalesInstagram https://www.instagram.com/espookytales/Chat with us on Discord! https://discord.gg/4zVbvd7HekWant to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen before they are released to anyone else, get bonus episodes, exclusive stickers, additional and more! Support Espooky Tales. Learn more by visiting https://www.patreon.com/EspookytalesGet Espooky Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/espooky-tales/Find us on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@espookytalesThank you for listening!Mailing AddressEspooky TalesPO BOX 3234Vancouver, WA 98668This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5931957/advertisement
Gisela Chípe's skilled narration captivates in this immersive novel set in ‘90s Mexico City. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Emily Connelly discuss this thrilling mystery with a supernatural bent. Montserrat and Tristán have been friends since childhood, and now both are struggling in their film careers. When they meet a cult favorite horror director, Abel Urueta, he convinces them to help complete his decades-old film that he says was cursed by the death of the Nazi occultist behind it. Chípe conveys all of their mounting dread and fear as they're drawn into a world of sinister magic and dangerous cultists and discover the true powers of silver nitrate film. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Random House Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from A Soul of Ash and Blood. #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout revisits Poppy and Casteel's epic love story in the next installment of the Blood and Ash series. Learn more at Audible.com/ASoulOfAshAndBlood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's podcast episode, Katie Williams and I delve into the complex questions surrounding motherhood, marriage, and society's fixation on a certain type of murder victim that she explores in My Murder. We discuss the romanticization of white female victims, serial killers and guilt, and the integration of video games and virtual reality into this story. As a bonus, Katie also gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming horror comedy and shares her books recommendations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Katie shares a spoiler-free summary of My Murder. How the narrator of My Murder (Lou) subverts the public's fascination with the murder of white women. Katie's take on whether she'd want to come back as a clone after her death. The romanticization of this type of death and victim. Lou's ambivalence about her life before her death and the complex way she examines this after returning as a clone. Katie's research on motherhood and her process that shaped her nuanced approach. The integration of video games and virtual reality into her novel. Pulling together the experience of guilt and serial killers. How Katie crafted her surprising, but earned, ending. Riding the line between writing by the seat of her pants (pantser) and planning everything out ahead of time (planner). A little bit about Katie's next book — a horror comedy! Katie's Book Recommendations [27:36] Two OLD Books She Loves This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:50] A Study in Scarlet Women (The Lady Sherlock Series, Book 1) by Sherry Thomas | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:34] Other Books Mentioned: A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle [30:58] Two NEW Books She Loves Beware the Woman by Megan Abbott | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:30] Killingly by Katharine Beutner | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:24] Other Books Mentioned: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia [35:12] The Turnout by Megan Abbott [35:27] NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Family Meal by Bryan Washington (October 10, 2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:50] Other Books Mentioned: Memorial by Bryan Washington [41:01] Last 5-Star Book Katie Read Lone Women by Victor LaValle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:57] Other Links Ep. 144: John Marrs (Author of The One, The Passengers, and The Marriage Act) Ep. 90: Megan Abbott (Author of The Turnout) Other Books Mentioned Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [21:04]
In this episode, we're excited about two new books — ‘Silver Nitrate' by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and ‘The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale' by Jon Klassen — then Dave shares a fascinating art project about phantom islands. Links Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Visit Silvia Moreno-Garcia's website, Twitter, and Instagram. Gods of Jade and Shadow by by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale by Jon Klassen Follow Jon Klassen on Instagram. Jon Klassen's Hat Box by Jon Klassen (the trilogy) I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen We Found a Hat by Jon Klassen This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen The scoop on phantom islands from Wikipedia, Atlas Obscura, and Explorers Web. Andrew Peckler's Phantom Islands — A Sonic Atlas. The album Sounds from Phantom Islands. (The vinyl is sold out, but mp3s are available.) Andrew Peckler's new musical release Cue. Transcript of this episode. The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.com Do you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplace As always, you can find us at: Our site Instagram Facebook Twitter Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices