Podcast appearances and mentions of Soman Chainani

The Mamas are once again surprised by the awesomeness of graphic novels, geeking out over middle grade (ages 8-12) and YA (ages 13-17) books that are so engaging they can't stop gushing about them. If you're looking for great fantasy, historical fiction, realistic fiction, informational text, and memoir graphic novels that make perfect gifts or additions to the classroom, the Mamas have several to add to your lists.   Book Chat:K is in Trouble by Gary ClementVisitations by Corey EgbertCoven by Soman Chainani and Joel GennariThe Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloudwww.twolitmamas.com

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Roxanna are discussing: Bookish Moments: shifts in our reading and brain farts Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: reading Canadian elbows up style The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:55 - Ad For Ourselves 2:01 - Currently Reading Patreon 7:03 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 7:25 - CR Season 7: Episode 24 12:21 - CR Season 7: Episode 36 12:26 - Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri 12:51 - Song of Blood and Stone by L. Penelope 14:18 - Our Current Reads 14:24 - Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu (Roxanna) 18:57 - Coven by Soman Chainani (Kaytee) 19:10 - The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani 23:32 - The Hum and the Shiver by Alex Bledsoe (Roxanna) 28:55 - The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight (Kaytee) 29:17 - Fabled Bookshop 33:28 - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 34:03 - The Gurkha and the Lord of Tuesday by Saad Z. Hossain (Roxanna) 38:26 - Someone You Can Build A Nest In by John Wiswell (Kayee) 38:40 - Schuler Books 44:56 - Reading Canadian 48:48 - Canada Reads 48:51 - The Giller Prize 49:21 - The Push by Ashley Audrain 50:06 - Room by Emma Donoghue 50:18 - The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue 50:29 - The Lotterys Plus One by Emma Donoghue 52:01 - The Fabulous Zed Watson! by Basil Sylvester 53:18 - Women Talking by Miriam Toews  55:00 - Run Towards the Danger by Sarah Polley 55:08 - Finding Me by Viola Davis 55:57 - Washington Black by Esi Edugyan 56:49 - Ayesha At Last by Uzma Jalaluddin 56:53 - Three Holidays and A Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley 57:02 - Much Ado About Nada Uzma Jalaluddin 57:32 - Five Little Indians by Michelle Good 1:02:20 - The Unquiet Dead by Ausma Zehanat Khan 1:03:40 - Lucky by Marissa Stapley 1:06:24 - Meet Us At The Fountain 1:07:05 - I wish there was an easier way to export and download kindle notes and highlights. (Roxanna) 1:08:57 - I wish to press Happy Place by Emily Henry. (Kaytee) 1:09:00 - Happy Place by Emily Henry   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. May's IPL is a new indie to the rotation - Dog Eared Books in Ames, Iowa. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Soman Chainani is on a mission to get kids to read. And not just one of the millions of books he's sold as a children's author – he wants to get kids into any book. As he shared with Laura Spencer from the Kansas City Public Library, the St. Louis author's debut graphic novel taps into a childhood passion for horror.

Today's debate throws two timeless tales into the ring for a clash of the classics. It's Jack and the Beanstalk vs. The Ugly Duckling! In this epic showdown, author and “Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest” podcast host Adam Gidwitz climbs to the top for Jack and the Beanstalk, while author Soman Chainani helps The Ugly Duckling soar to new heights! Who will be crowned the Smash Boom Best? Head on over to smashboom.org and vote to tell us who YOU think won!This week's sponsor is:Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit Greenlight.com/inclined.Also… do you have your Smarty Pass yet? Get yours today for just $5/month (or $45/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today. As an added bonus, your Smarty Pass will grant you access to a super special debate starring Sanden and Molly!

Join us for a captivating episode of Unlock Your Potential, where we sit down with the brilliant Soman Chainani, the mastermind behind the bestselling "School for Good and Evil" series. In this eye-opening interview, Soman shares his incredible journey from artistic struggles and business failures to becoming a successful writer. In this episode, you will discover: Artistic Talent: Discover how Soman honed his creative skills and turned them into a thriving career. Business Failure: Learn about the setbacks Soman faced in the business world and how he turned those failures into stepping stones for success. From Failure to Successful Writer: Uncover the secrets behind Soman's transformation from struggling artist to bestselling author. Going Against the Market: Find out why Soman chose to defy conventional market trends and carve his unique path to success. Dealing with Rejection: Gain valuable insights on handling rejection and using it as motivation to persevere. Trusting Yourself: Hear Soman's advice on the importance of self-belief and staying true to your vision. This interview is packed with inspiring stories and practical advice for anyone facing challenges in their creative or professional journey. Soman Chainani's resilience and determination will inspire you to trust yourself, embrace failure, and pursue your passions with unwavering confidence.

Soman Chainani is the bestselling author of The School for Good & Evil book series, which has sold more than 4 million copies, been translated into 35 languages across six continents, and been adapted into a major motion picture from Netflix that debuted at #1 in more than 80 countries. Visit SomanChainani.com to learn more and follow Soman on Instagram (@somanc).Please enjoy!Timestamps for this episode are available below.Sponsors:Wealthfront high-yield savings account: https://wealthfront.com/tim (Start earning 5% interest on your savings. And when you open an account today, you'll get an extra fifty-dollar bonus with a deposit of five hundred dollars or more.)AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://drinkag1.com/tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.)Eight Sleep's Pod Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: https://eightsleep.com/Tim (Save $250 on the Pod Cover by Eight Sleep this winter.)Timestamps:00:00 Start04:54 Intro07:31 Follow the flow24:02 “Your bull might be gay”36:37 The work of visual artist Christopher Marley40:36 Coaching Generation Alpha59:31 Experience with ketamine01:08:13 “Shadow Self” vs "The Double"01:13:53 “Quarterback”01:17:35 Career lessons from Taylor Swift01:29:55 Cross-collar dating01:35:15 Language of couples01:36:59 Hookups01:41:37 St. Louis01:43:00 Allergies01:48:41 Parting thoughts*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey Pluckies! In our series of re-listening in on some beautiful Plucking Up episodes from the past, today we're replaying my conversation with Soman Chainani. Soman Chainani is an insanely successful fantasy novel series that would become, first, a New York Times bestseller and second, a soon-to-be major motion picture on Netflix! He is behind “The School For Good and Evil,” a book series that has sold more than 2.5 million copies and has been translated into 30 languages across 6 continents.In this episode, we talked about Soman's two biggest influences, Walt Disney and Madonna! But of course, we go beyond Soman's highlight reel. Let's re-listen together!

Hey Pluckies! In our series of re-listening in on some beautiful Plucking Up episodes from the past, today we're replaying my conversation with Soman Chainani. Soman Chainani is an insanely successful fantasy novel series that would become, first, a New York Times bestseller and second, a soon-to-be major motion picture on Netflix! He is behind “The School For Good and Evil,” a book series that has sold more than 2.5 million copies and has been translated into 30 languages across 6 continents.In this episode, we talked about Soman's two biggest influences, Walt Disney and Madonna! But of course, we go beyond Soman's highlight reel. Let's re-listen together!

Polly Lee is an award winning actress and narrator of over 200 fiction and non-fiction books. She has also narrated over 200 romance novels under the name Ashford McNab/MacNab. Raised in the UK, she has lived in the US now for 25 years working equally in both her British and American dialects. Today she tells us about some of the books that have stayed with her, including Soman Chainani's School for Good and Evil series, and the voices she would have done differently if she'd known how the series would play out.  Other books mentioned:  A Place to Hang the Moon, by Kate Albus Better Late than Never: Understand, survive and thrive a midlife diagnosis of ADHD, by Emma Mahony and Sari Solden Members' Choice Award To vote for your favourite audiobook to win the Members Choice Award, visit https://www.listening-books.org.uk/extra/members-choice-award We'd love to hear from you!  If you're enjoying this podcast, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, can help others find us (and makes us feel good, too). You can also give us a shout on X (formerly Twitter) or Instagram: @ListeningBooks Or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ListeningBooks12 We also have more content on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ListeningBooks Who Are We?  The Listening Books Podcast is hosted by audio producer Jessica Stone and is a production of Listening Books, a UK charity that provides an audiobook lending service for over 120,000 members who find that an illness, mental health, physical or learning disability affects their ability to read the printed word or hold a book. It's simple to join. Visit https://www.listening-books.org.uk for more information. To purchase a gift membership, go directly to https://www.listening-books.org.uk/gift-membership   

Show notes: Spooky season is almost upon us and we cannot wait! In this episode, we have books for wherever you fall on the spooky spectrum: from fall vibes and witchy tales to outright scary and nightmare-inducing stories and everything in between. There's something for every spooky soul and we can't wait to hear which ones you add to your TBR. Let's get spooky!   Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Monthly Overflow Books, Backlist Book Club, The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you're going to love being a part of our Patreon. Not only that, but you're helping to support our show by saying I LOVE WHAT YOU DO.    Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.   Something Bookish: [03:15] S: Substack: Feeling My Shelf by Alex Reliford [4:29] M: Video: Most Anticipated Books for the Rest of the Year   Spooky Books We've Already Read and Loved: [9:06] M: Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton [9:54] S: Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak [10:47] M: Strange Weather by Joe Hill [11:23] S: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna [11:57] M: The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias [12:38] S: Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern [13:10] M: Mothered by Zoje Stage [13:43] S: The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean [14:42] M: River Woman, River Demon by Jennifer Givhan [15:10] S: The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston   Books We're Planning to Read This Spooky Season: [16:04] S: Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth [17:53] M: In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead [18:47] S: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer [20:02] M: There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins [20:52] S: Weyward by Emilia Hart  [22:10] M: Survive the Night by Riley Sager [23:08] S: Beasts and Beauty by Soman Chainani  [24:40] M: Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez [25:34] S: A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik [27:07] M: Cursed Bunny: Stories by Bora Chung [28:05] S: The Witches of New York by Ami McKay [29:47] M: Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan Auxier Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahhartleyco  Follow Mia on Instagram: @fastlifeinslowlane + @miamanagementco    * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.  

Two brothers. One Good. One Evil. In exchange for power and immortality, they watch over the Endless Woods and rule the School for Good and Evil. Yet all School Masters must face a test. Theirs is loyalty. But what happens when loyalty is corrupted? When the bonds of blood are broken?Who will survive? Who will die? And what will become of the school and its students?The journey that started a hundred years ago throttles toward its end. This final chapter in the duology that began with the Rise of the School for Good and Evilbrings the tale of the twin School Masters to the brink of war and a shocking conclusion that will change the course of the school forever.- HIGH-STAKES CONCLUSION TO AN EPIC DUOLOGY: Rise of the School for Good and Evil introduced us to School Masters Rhian and Rafal as their rule over the School for Good and Evil was tested, and left readers on a shocking cliff-hanger. In Fall of the School for Good and Evil, we come to the Great War, when brother battles brother, students' loyalties and courage are tested, and the school is changed forever, just in time for the arrival of two best friends named Sophie and Agatha and the new future they bring.- PERFECT BRIDGE FROM NETFLIX MOVIE TO BELOVED SERIES: Rise of the School for Good and Evil and Fall of the School for Good and Evil cast a wide net to draw in movie fans as well as devotees of the series and bring a new generation of readers to the world of the School for Good and Evil. Speak with Soman about his experience having his book made into a movie starring Charlize Theron and Kerry Washington.- SUMMER READING: Every year, Soman visits schools around the world to speak to kids and share his secret: that reading is the path to a better life. Soman can give summer reading tips and recommendations to kids and parents!Soman Chainani's debut series, THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL, has sold more than 3.5 million copies, been translated into 32 languages across six continents, and has been adapted into a major motion picture from Netflix that debuted at #1 in over 80 countries. His book of retold fairytales, BEASTS & BEAUTY, also debuted on the New York Times Bestseller List, his seventh book in a row to do so, and is slated to be a limited television series from Sony 3000, with Soman writing and executive producing. Together, his books have been on the New York Times Bestseller List for 44 weeks.

Two brothers. One Good. One Evil. In exchange for power and immortality, they watch over the Endless Woods and rule the School for Good and Evil. Yet all School Masters must face a test. Theirs is loyalty. But what happens when loyalty is corrupted? When the bonds of blood are broken?Who will survive? Who will die? And what will become of the school and its students?The journey that started a hundred years ago throttles toward its end. This final chapter in the duology that began with the Rise of the School for Good and Evilbrings the tale of the twin School Masters to the brink of war and a shocking conclusion that will change the course of the school forever.

The Henrico School Board voted unanimously Thursday to follow the recommendation of its Instructional Materials Review Committee and keep a book in elementary school libraries that had been challenged by parents who believe it is inappropriate. Several parents had challenged The School for Good and Evil, by Soman Chainani, telling committee members that it contained too much “glorified violence” to be appropriate for elementary school students. Prior to the committee's March 15 hearing about the book, the parents had discussed their concerns about it with the principal and librarian of their student's elementary school and also with the school system's...Article LinkSupport the show

Bestselling fantasy authors Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue discuss the Middle Grade / Young Adult fairy tale retelling The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani and the 2022 Netflix adaptation of the same name.WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about The School for Good and Evil, both the book and the film.BOOK RECS:Tales, You Win by Bea PaigeBlack Magic Sanction by Kim HarrisonHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingSHOW RECS:The Last of UsThe Rings of PowerFringeLP's Romance Pen Name:Scarlet St. Jameshttps://www.authorscarletstjames.com/CURRENT FREEBIES (at the time of episode airing):The Darkest Winter by Lindsey Pogue--Lindsey Sparks' Discord:https://discord.gg/smTeDHQBhTLindsey Pogue's Discord:https://discord.gg/fexSbTh2zTLindsey Pogue's website:https://www.lindseypogue.com/Lindsey Sparks' website:https://www.authorlindseysparks.com/Support the show

The first chapter can make or break a reader's engagement with a story. We as writers must craft brilliant opening pages in order to hook those picky readers, so let's study the stories of others to see how they do it! I had originally planned a mystery for today, but once I saw my selection directly tied back to a previous book without much context, I took my daughter Blondie's offer to read Beasts and Beauty by Soman Chainani instead. I'm so glad I did! The illustrations of the first story, "Red Riding Hood," are stark and bleak--a perfect balance with the vivid yet succinct prose that describes the story-world. Just look at this first sentence: "On the first day of spring, the wolves eat the prettiest girl." That right there is intense and violent while also providing a sense of time and action. Even though the story is written in third-person omniscient, we as readers feel like we are a part of the story, watching the girl who never thought herself beautiful be chosen by the wolves for their meal. We watch her discard fear, take up her red cloak and knife, and enter the forest. We have heard this tale a thousand times, yet we cannot help but read on, for we don't know where Chainani's unique tellings will take us. His control over language is pure magic, and I cannot wait to see his imagination play with the story-worlds of Snow White, Peter Pan, and other classic fairy tale folk. And what will you learn from these opening pages? Let's find out! Cheers!

Hello friends :) Below are the show notes for episode 21 of the podcast! We were so glad to finally be back and recording regular episodes together! Fingers crossed nobody gets sickly again! We miss each other too much and we missed our other Kindred Spirits too much! Be sure to let us know what you think of our shows, and send us your comments and concerns, any friendly advice would be appreciated, and thanks again for listening! Until next week, we hope you keep yourself Happily Booked! 14:08 - Run, Rose, Run by Dolly Parton & James Patterson 14:22 - Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling  14:49 - DragonKnight by Donita K. Paul 17:45 - Mountain Monsters 2013 Series on Discovery+19:35 - Psych 2006 TV Show20:44 - Getaway Driver 2021 Show on Discovery+21:24 - Taskmaster 2015 British Game Show, Streamed On Youtube 21:53 - Wednesday 2022 Netflix Original / The Addams Family 1964 Sitcom/ The Addams Family 1991 & 1993 Movies24:40 - The Watcher 2022 Netflix Original 27:51 - Betrayed 2016 TV Show29:27 - The 12 Dates Of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss 30:50 - The Hobbit & The Lord Of The Rings Paperback Box Set 31:21 - The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis32:18 - Frankenstein by Mary Shelley33:44 - First 3 Books In The School For Good & Evil Series by Soman Chainani 34:55 - The Dinosaur Lords by Victor Milan 35:40 - The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle 36:15 - Heaven by Mieko Kawakami 38:11 - The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin39:10 - Knives Out 2019 Movie + Ready Or Not 2019 Movie  39:48 - Figgs & Phantoms by Ellen Raskin 41:15 - ACOTAR - A Court Of Thorns & Roses by Sarah J. Maas / Crown Of Midnight: A Throne Of Glass #2 by Sarah J. Maas 43:09 - The Library At Mount Char by Scott Hawkins45:13 - The Last by Hanna Jameson46:27 - The Clockwork Reader Reading Journal by Hannah Azerang - Content Creator on Youtube53:56 - My Reading Life A Book Journal by Anne Bogel 1:01:59 - Beartown by Fredrik Backman 1:03:47 - My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman 1:08:00 - The Stand by Stephen King1:08:10 - The Living Dead by Daniel Kraus & George A. Romero1:08:30 - The Walking Dead 2010 TV Show1:09:13 - Night Of The Living Dead Films by George A Ramero, Original in 1968 & Remake in 19901:10:48 - Lobizona by Romina GarberSupport the showBe sure to keep yourself Happily Booked! Instagram/ TikTok - happilybookedpodcastFacebook - Happily Booked PodcastLikewise - BrookeBatesHappilyBookedGoodreads - Brooke Lynn Bates Storygraph - brookebatesratesbooks THE Sideways Sheriff - Permanent Sponsor Insta/ TikTok - Sideways_sheriffFacebook - Sideways SheriffYoutube - Sideways Sheriff

Tim & Taylor discuss Soman Chainani's collection of modernized and retold fairy tales. They share their personal reactions to the book as well as their professional opinions  on whether or not kids would like it, their ideas for using it in an English Language Arts classroom, and their recommendations for further reading. WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS! 

In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we give all of our opinions about this year's Goodreads Choice Awards. We talk about the books we think will win in each category and what books we've read that made it into the first round of the awards. What We've Read and What We Are Reading: In an Absent Dream (Wayward Children #4) by Seanan McGuire and narrated by Cynthia Hopkins Come Tumbling Down (Wayward Children #5) by (and narrated by) Seanan McGuire Juice Like Wounds (Wayward Children #4.5) by Seanan McGuire Heart of the Sun Warrior (The Celestial Kingdom Duology #2) by Sue Lynn Tan. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review Heat Wave by TJ Klune and narrated by Michael Lesley Where the Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire and narrated by Whitney Johnson The Man from the Train: The Solving of a Century-Old Serial Killer Mystery by Bill James & Rachel McCarthy James and narrated by John Bedford Lloyd Additional Book Mentions: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus and narrated by Miranda Raison and Pandora Sykes Hell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph White Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas and narrated by Avi Roque Lost in the Neverwoods by Aiden Thomas and narrated by Avi Roque Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Cursed by Marissa Meyer Our Predictions: Morgan (M) and Sophia (S) Fiction: M=Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin or Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng S= Remarkably Bright Creature by Shelby Van Pelt or The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand Mystery & Thriller: M & S= The Maid by Nita Prose Historical Fiction: M= Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus S= Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid Fantasy: M & S= House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City #2) by Sarah J Maas Romance: M & S= The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas Science Fiction: M= Upgrade by Blake Crouch S= The Measure by Nikki Erlick Horror: M= The Children on the Hill by Jennifer McMahon S= Gwendy's Final Task by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar Humor: M & S= All About Me!: My Remarkable Life in Show Business by Mel Brooks Nonfiction: M= Unmasked by Paul Holes S= Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown Memoir & Autobiography: M= Finding Me by Viola Davis S= I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy History & Biography: M & S= We weren't sure what to choose…. Graphic Novels & Comics: M & S= Heartstopper: Volume 4 by Alice Oseman Poetry: M & S= Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman Debut Novel: M & S= Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Young Adult Fiction: M= See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon S= Loveless by Alice Oseman Young Adult Fantasy: M & S= The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas Middle Grade & Children's: M= No prediction S= Rise of the School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani & Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston Check out Pages n' Pages on Instagram. These opinions are entirely our own. Image by Kapona via Vector Stock.

Today Julie and Chad are joined by The School For Good And Evil author Soman Chainani. Soman shares his unlikely journey from Harvard to pharmaceutical sales to the New York Times bestselling list to Netflix. Soman opens up about realizing his gifts for writing, finding inspiration, and life growing up as a gay Indian American in mostly white environments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we speak to bestselling children's author Soman Chainani about working in the film industry, overcoming failure and rejection, working as a tutor to make ends meet and how he wrote and pitched his first book series 'The School For Good And Evil' that sold 3 million copies and is now a Netflix film. Plus how he balances deep creative work with life and the power of myth and fairytale. Plus why you should never believe anything anyone tells you in Hollywood.*ABOUT SOMAN CHAINANISoman Chainani's debut series, The School for Good and Evil, has sold more than 3 million copies, been translated into 30 languages across 6 continents, and is a Netflix film starring Charlize Theron and Kerry Washington. He has made films that have played all over the world, and his writing awards include honors from Big Bear Lake, the CAPE Foundation, and the Sun Valley Writers' Fellowship. His latest book, Beasts & Beauty: Dangerous Tales, Soman reimagines old stories into fresh fairy tales for a new era.*RESOURCES:The School for Good and EvilBeasts & Beauty: Dangerous Tales*For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.comFor free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you're enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!

Welcome back for another episode of your favourite podcast! We stay firmly cemented in the fantasy realm this week, opting for the magical School for Good and Evil; a Netflix adaptation of Soman Chainani's novel. Everything about this, from the fairy tale tropes, wardrobe, casting, twists, and most notably storyline that's arguably for children, are everything we look for in a film worth discussing, so buckle up, enjoy and good luck.Follow us!Instagram, TikTok & YouTube @waitrewindthetapeTwitter @waitrewindtapeSend your messages to waitrewindthetape@gmail.com

Dutch & Tena review the Netflix film "The School for Good & Evil. The School for Good and Evil is a 2022 fantasy film based on the novel of the same name by Soman Chainani.Essentially, the movie is about satan and masonic duality Twin brothers Rhian and Rafal could represent satan as an angel of light and satan in his true evil form The story of the brothers can also be viewed as a perverse version of Yah & satan; where satan saw himself as equal to Yah and wanted to take over and be in charge.https://www.therealistthevisionary.com/

Paul Feig AGAIN!Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know EVEN MORE about three-time guest Paul Feig. In this episode we get caught up on how he spent his Covid quarantine time, we talk about his new Artingstall's gin, he tells us about a cocktail book he has coming out next month called "Cocktail Time: The Ultimate Guide to Grown Up Fun". We briefly discuss some of his past films, and then jump into his latest film: The School for Good and Evil, which came out last week on Netflix. Based on the popular young adult fantasy series of the same name, written by Soman Chainani, the film stars Charlize Theron, Michelle Yeoh, Kerry Washington, Lawrence Fishburn, Patti LuPone, Sophia Anne Carusso, Sofia Wylie, Jamie Flatters, and is narrated by Cate Blanchett. Lastly, what Paul Feig interview would be complete if we didn't talk about what he is wearing! Paul is so much fun to talk to each and every time. Thanks again Paul, you are a mensch!Follow Paul on social media:Twit: @PaulFeigInsta: @PaulFeigFB: Paul FeigCheck out Paul's gin at:www.ArtingstallsGin.comFollow the film on social media: Insta: @TheSchoolForGoodAndEvilFilmSpecial Thanks to sponsor of this episode:Ice Shaker.Visit them at www.IceShaker.com and enter promo code FSP at checkout for $5 off your first order.

The School for Good and Evil is a 2022 fantasy film directed by Paul Feig. It is based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Soman Chainani, with the screenplay is written by David Magee and Feig. The film stars Sophia Anne Caruso, Sofia Wylie, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Flatters, Kit Young, Peter Serafinowicz, Kerry Washington, and Charlize TheronBest friends Sophie and Agatha find themselves on opposing sides of an epic battle when they're swept away into an enchanted school where aspiring heroes and villains are trained to protect the balance between good and evil. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We're hard at work developing season 2 of Creative Control coming this fall. In the meantime, enjoy this throwback episode to keep your creative juices flowing!

SEASON FINALE EP 10! Author and Screenwriter Soman Chainani's YA book series THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL has been on the New York Times best-seller list for over 36 weeks and has sold more than 3 million copies, been translated into 30 languages across six continents, and will be a major motion picture from Netflix in October 2022, starring Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, and other major stars. Listen to find out more! Watch the SGE Trailer here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aftysDQ4hpI  This episode is brought to you by Podca$h as a collaboration between Racket and Stir! podcash.com - Thank you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sunil-sadarangani/support

Interview with Soman Chainani, author of RISE OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL. You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Becoming a best selling author requires sacrifice. For Soman it required essentially having two full time jobs to support himself until his break.   Adam Schroeder and Naresh Vissa talk with Soman Chainani about his journey and what drove him to where he is today.   Soman Chainani is the #1 New York Times' bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil series, which has sold more than three million copies, been translated into 30 languages across six continents, and was developed into a film by Netflix. His new New York Times' bestselling book is RISE OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL.   Website:   www.SomanChainani.com

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 453 With Soman Chainani His debut fiction series, The School for Good and Evil, has sold more than 3 million copies, has been translated into more than thirty languages across six continents, and will soon be a film on Netflix. In his stand-alone new novel. RISE OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL, Chainani takes us back in time to the early days of Evers and Nevers, the rift between School Masters to the arrival of the first Readers from an ordinary town called Gavaldon—all told through the adventures of its most legendary students from fairytale lore. Here, for the first time, we have the never-before-told story of the events leading up to Sophie and Agatha's dramatic arrival to the school and the beginning of their epic fairy tale.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 453 With Soman Chainani His debut fiction series, The School for Good and Evil, has sold more than 3 million copies, has been translated into more than thirty languages across six continents, and will soon be a film on Netflix. In his stand-alone new novel. RISE OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL, Chainani takes us back in time to the early days of Evers and Nevers, the rift between School Masters to the arrival of the first Readers from an ordinary town called Gavaldon—all told through the adventures of its most legendary students from fairytale lore. Here, for the first time, we have the never-before-told story of the events leading up to Sophie and Agatha's dramatic arrival to the school and the beginning of their epic fairy tale.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 453 With Soman ChainaniHis debut fiction series, The School for Good and Evil, has sold more than 3 million copies, has been translated into more than thirty languages across six continents, and will soon be a film on Netflix. In his stand-alone new novel. RISE OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL, Chainani takes us back in time to the early days of Evers and Nevers, the rift between School Masters to the arrival of the first Readers from an ordinary town called Gavaldon—all told through the adventures of its most legendary students from fairytale lore. Here, for the first time, we have the never-before-told story of the events leading up to Sophie and Agatha's dramatic arrival to the school and the beginning of their epic fairy tale.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 453 With Soman Chainani His debut fiction series, The School for Good and Evil, has sold more than 3 million copies, has been translated into more than thirty languages across six continents, and will soon be a film on Netflix. In his stand-alone new novel. RISE OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL, Chainani takes us back in time to the early days of Evers and Nevers, the rift between School Masters to the arrival of the first Readers from an ordinary town called Gavaldon—all told through the adventures of its most legendary students from fairytale lore. Here, for the first time, we have the never-before-told story of the events leading up to Sophie and Agatha's dramatic arrival to the school and the beginning of their epic fairy tale.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 453 With Soman Chainani His debut fiction series, The School for Good and Evil, has sold more than 3 million copies, has been translated into more than thirty languages across six continents, and will soon be a film on Netflix. In his stand-alone new novel. RISE OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL, Chainani takes us back in time to the early days of Evers and Nevers, the rift between School Masters to the arrival of the first Readers from an ordinary town called Gavaldon—all told through the adventures of its most legendary students from fairytale lore. Here, for the first time, we have the never-before-told story of the events leading up to Sophie and Agatha's dramatic arrival to the school and the beginning of their epic fairy tale.

School might be out for some, but we're still in session! This week we have a couple of different interviews to take you to class. The writers and executive producers of Fairfax join us this week Matthew Hausfater, Aaron Buchsbaum, and Teddy Riley to talk Season 2. Who has the most interesting story this season? Who is the most fun to write? Could we see a brand war brewing? We ask that and so much more! WATCH SEASON 2 OF FAIRFAX NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO! We're also taking you to The School For Good And Evil with author Soman Chainani! He's talking about his new book Rise of the School For Good And Evil, which is a prequel to the popular novel series. He talks about the new characters that we'll meet, the challenge of writing a prequel with so much story already established and maybe even a few surprises along the way! THE RISE OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL IS NOW AVAILABLE WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD FROM HARPERCOLLINS! We also share a SPOILER FILLED review of the Ms. Marvel premiere. We also recap Netflix's Geeked Week! That means we'll talk about Wednesday, Manifest, Resident Evil, The Sandman, Masters of the Universe: Revolution, The Sea Beast and so much more! Don't worry, we didn't forget about the Black Adam and Prey trailers either! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW us wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soman Chainani is an American author and filmmaker, best known for writing the children's book series The School for Good and Evil. Soman's first novel, The School for Good and Evil, debuted on the New York Times Bestseller List, has sold more than 3 million copies, been translated into 30 languages across 6 continents, and will soon be a film from Netflix directed by Paul Feig

Sizzling Samachar of the day - 8th June 2022Welcome to OTTplay Sizzling Samachar, I'm your host NikhilNews first up,Todd Phillips announces sequel to JokerDC's iconic supervillain Joker is set to have his second standalone film. Joaquin Phoenix will return as the titular character in the sequel to the critically acclaimed 2019 film. Director Todd Phillips took to social media to announce the sequel which has been titled Joker: Folie à Deux. Phillips and Scott Silver have penned the screenplay of the film. The 2019 film Joker earned Phoenix his first Academy Award for Best Actor, and he is the second actor since the late Heath Ledger to win an Oscar for essaying the role of the Joker. Jason Bateman exits Project ArtemisActor and filmmaker Jason Bateman, best known for directing and starring in the sitcom Arrested Development and crime drama series Ozark, has exited the film Project Artemis owing to creative differences. The film features Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson in lead roles. Johansson also produces the film along with Jonathan Lia and Keenan Flynn. Project Artemis made headlines a few months ago when Apple acquired the rights of the film for a whopping $100 million.George Clooney to produce documentary on sexual abuse scandalActor George Clooney is teaming up with HBO to produce a feature-length documentary on the sexual abuse scandal at Ohio State University. Directed by Oscar and Emmy winner Eva Orner, the documentary is based on a story published in Sports Illustrated that brought to light the sexual abuse of hundreds of male athletes at the hands of former sports physician Richard Strauss. Carol Brunett to star in Mrs. American PieAcclaimed actor and comedian Carol Burnett is set to return to television with Apple TV+'s comedy series Mrs American Pie. Created by Abe Sylvia, the series is set in the 70s and is centered on a woman named Maxine Simmons who attempts to secure a place in the high society of Palm Beach. Burnett essays the role of Norma, the grande dame of the Palm Beach high society, while Kristen Wiig plays Simmons in the series. The series also features Ricky Martin, Alison Janney, Leslie Bibb, and Laura Dern.Awkwafina and Sandra Oh to star in Hulu filmThe Farewell actress Awkwafina and Killing Eve star Sandra Oh are teaming up for an untitled comedy film. The production of the Hulu Original film, directed by Jessica Yu, has commenced, and it is centered on two estranged sisters who must join hands to pay off their mother's debts.  Jason Schwartzman, Holland Taylor, Tony Hale, and Will Ferrell also star in the film. Netflix drops The School for Good & Evil teaserThe teaser for Netflix's upcoming fantasy film The School for Good & Evil gives a glimpse of Sophia Anne Caruso and Sofia Wylie as a flying creature takes them to the School for Good & Evil where students are trained to become either heroes or villains. Caruso and Wylie play best friends Sophie and Agatha in the film. Directed by Paul Feig, the film is based on Soman Chainani's novel of the same name. Meanwhile, the trailer for the upcoming Predator film Prey showcases Amber Midthunder's character Naru, a skilled Comanche warrior who tries to hunt down a beast. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the film also stars Michelle Thrush, Julian Black Antelope, Stormee Kipp, and newcomer Dakota Beavers. Well, that's the OTTplay Sizzling news from the world of movies and entertainment for today, until the next podcast it's your host Nikhil signing out.Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poochoWritten By Arya Harikumar

Dark Side of the Library Podcast Episode #57: Dark Children's Books Coming Out May 2022 Show Notes: (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you)     Hide and Don't Seek: And Other Very Scary Stories, by Anica Mrose Rissi  (Author)  – May 10, 2022 https://amzn.to/3w31lwq   The Art of Magic, by Hannah Voskull (May 3) https://amzn.to/3K96hn6   The Castle of Tangled Magic, by Sophie Anderson  (Author) – May 17, 2022 https://amzn.to/3hI0KrX   Freddie Vs. The Family Curse, by Tracy Badua  (Author) – May 3, 2022 https://amzn.to/3hAEjF4   Hawkins Horrors (Stranger Things) A Collection of Terrifying Tales, by Matthew J. Gilbert  (Author)   – May 3, 2022 https://amzn.to/3KiYQKs   Layla, the Last Black Unicorn, by Tiffany Haddish  (Author), Jerdine Nolen (Author), & 1 more - May 10, 2022 https://amzn.to/3Mq84q2   Let the Monster Out, by Chad Lucas  (Author) – May 17, 2022 https://amzn.to/3sGI81C   Monsters in the Mist, by Juliana Brandt  (Author)  – May 3, 2022 https://amzn.to/3MmPTSg   No Bad Ghosts, by Daniel Meyer (Author), Amanda Riff (Illustrator) https://amzn.to/3vKq7Qw   Rise of the School for Good and Evil, by Soman Chainani  (Author) – May 31, 2022 https://amzn.to/3Mofiew   Shadow Grave, by Marina Cohen (May 3) https://amzn.to/3vM1hzy   A Tale of Two Brothers, by Eveline Hasler (Author), Käthi Bhend (Illustrator) - May 3, 2022 https://amzn.to/3786FEN   Vampire Vacation, by Laura Lavoie  (Author), Micah Player (Illustrator) (May 10) https://amzn.to/3kmcQII   Sorceline, by Sylvia Douyé  (Author), Paola Antista (Illustrator) – May 17, 2022 https://amzn.to/3M5HUbF --------- Follow Dark Side of the Library on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram! Check out our Amazon Live Shop! Dark Side of the Library Website

Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triumph, truths that free hearts long kept tame, truths that explore life, and death. A prince has a surprising awakening. A beauty fights like a beast. A boy refuses to become prey. A path to happiness is lost, then found again. New York Times bestselling author Soman Chainani respins old stories into fresh fairy tales for a new era and creates a world like no other. These stories know you. They understand you. They reflect you. They are tales for our times. So read on, if you dare. This title is intended for tweens and is suitable for most audiences. Recorded with permission of HarperCollins. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library catalog.

In episode 16 Olga and Sunny discuss children's book categories. What are the specs for each, the target audience and they show a few examples of their favorites. To see the books discussed in this episode you can watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/38gKjmI1Mow Thanks for listening.  Books we discuss BOARD BOOKS: The Mitten by Jan Brett Guess How Much I Love you by Sam McBratney illustrated by Anita Jeram The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister Bath! Bath! Bath! by Douglas Florian, Illustrated by Christiane Engel First 100 words In English and Spanish by Ana Godinez PICTURE BOOKS: When Pencil Met Eraser by Karen Kilpatrick and Luis O. Ramos, JR., illustrated by German Blanco Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman Oak Leaf by John Sandford Ocean Meets Sky by Terry Fan and Eric Fan New In Town by Kevin Cornell The Pop-up Book of Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet and Wil Huygen EARLY READERS A Friend for Dragon by Dav Pilkey Clifford Makes The Team (Level 1) Norman Bridwell Moo Dog (Level 1) by David Milgrim Ninja In the Kitchen: Moby Shinobi (Level 1) by Luke Flowers  EARLY CHAPTER BOOKS: Didi Dodo Future Spy: Recipe for Disaster by Tom Angleberger, illustrated by Jared Chapman Kitty Tales: Nerma and Blueberry's Staycation by Ariana B. Farina illustrated by Sunny Duran The Last Kids on Earth series by Max Brallier, illustrated by Douglas Holgate Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne, illustrated by Salvatore Murdocca and later AG Ford Ivy and Bean series by Annie Barrows, illustrated by Sophie Blackall Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park, illustrated by Denise Brunkus CHAPTER BOOKS: Mary poppins in the park by P.L. Travers 2016 Edition GRAPHIC NOVELS: A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel by Madeleine L'Engle, Adapted and illustrated by Hope Larson Sisters by Raina Telgemeier The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag A Cat Story by Ursula Murray Husted MIDDLE GRADE: The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani, illustrated by Iacopo Bruno Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan Beyonders series by Brandon Mull The Missing series by Margaret Peterson Haddix YA: Thunder Head by Neal Shusterman OUR WEBSITE: https://www.illochat.com/ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/5uRvSHNgBsU ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran  https://www.sunnyduran.com/ Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/

This episode's genre: children's fantasy Join us each episode as we pull more books down from the shelves of the infinite library! During a ‘Main Quest', we run you through a spoiler-free synopsis, followed by a spoiler-filled review, of our current buddy read! Look out for our ‘Side Quest' episodes, where we do spoiler-free reviews of our solo reads! Consider supporting us on Patreon for only $1 a month! This also grants access to all episodes two days earlier than the normal drop! https://www.patreon.com/paperquest Our podcast is available wherever you prefer to listen! Our full upcoming release schedule is pinned on our Facebook! Check us out on: YouTube: Paper Quest: A Book Review Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYJ6Qs54YEBCmdP-MeHc3w Facebook: Paper Quest Podcast https://www.facebook.com/PaperQuestPodcast Instagram: @paperquestpodcast https://www.instagram.com/paperquestpodcast/ Feel free to email us at paperquestpod@gmail.com for any questions, comments, thoughts, recommendations, and more! All feedback is welcome.

We wish we were there to go bowling with you. Sometimes it's so sad to be far away from our loved ones. We hope you had a FANTASTIC day!!!In other news, Dillon got a new book, 'The School for Good and Evil' by Soman Chainani. On World Book Day, he got a voucher so we trotted down to Waterstone's on this beautiful, sunny Sunday and that's what he chose. Sadly, it was not one of the free books. But he got a discount! And as you'll hear in this episode, he can't stop talking about it. In fact, while Jenn posts all this blah de blah, his nose is back in it.In other news, if you're one of our listeners in India, we need to know if people there sometimes sleep on the roof. I don't think so, but somehow somewhere, Dillon has heard this to be true. Our final news is that Dillon and Daddy worked on creating him a Ravenclaw Easter Bonnet, and I must say, it's looking very spiffy.

Hi Evers and Nevers! In this episode, Sam and Gale discuss the 27th chapter of The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani entitled Promises Unkept (or Unkempt, if you so prefer). Over the course of the episode, Sam and Gale go on various tangents ranging from Harry Potter (Dumbledore comics linked below) to unsolicited (but honestly pretty good) life advice (please do take anything and everything we say with a grain of salt, however!). Topics of discussion include relationship dynamics and the extinction of the fairy population in addition to defending the presence of souls in vampires (#TeamEdward). ❤️

This fall, the master at upending classic tropes offers his first book outside The School for Good and Evil universe in a decade: BEASTS AND BEAUTY: Dangerous Tales. To be published by Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers in hardcover on September 21, 2021, it's a collection of twelve wildly inventive and surprising stories which reimagine Grimm's classic fairy tales for modern readers. These new renderings offer a diversity of cultures and perspectives as they push boundaries and pose provocative questions that will appeal to a wide range of ages and audiences. Readers will discover “Red Riding Hood,” in which the prettiest girl in town is marked for death by wolves each spring, as well as “Snow White,” the story of the only Black girl in the kingdom. “Sleeping Beauty” features a young prince who is consumed by a demon's nocturnal visits, “Bluebeard” reveals a predator who takes boys from orphanages, and “Peter Pan” looks at a grown Wendy after her adventures in Neverland. New York Times bestselling author Soman Chainani has enthralled readers of all ages with his School for Good and Evil series, which has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide and been translated into 29 languages. And anticipation is at a fever pitch for the upcoming Netflix feature film adaptation, with an all- star cast including Charlize Theron and Kerry Washington as the Deans of Evil and Good, Laurence Fishburne as The Schoolmaster, Michelle Yeoh as Professor Anemone, with Paul Feig directing and Chainani executive producing.

I'm thrilled to share an episode today with author Soman Chainani. I've seen firsthand the way his School for Good and Evil series hooked kids on reading and young people will be excited to pick up his new collection of fairy tales, Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales.  Soman Chainani's debut series, The School for Good … Continue reading Ep. 89: Soman Chainani, Author of Beasts and Beauty →

We are joined by the wild and wonderful Soman Chainani, who tells us all about his latest book, Beasts and Beauty. We talk about what drew him to fairytales in the first place, the core philosophy that inspired his best selling series The School for Good and Evil, the upcoming Netflix adaptation and how he approaches storytelling.

⭐ Welcome to Episode 3! This episode is all about one of my favorite pastimes: reading! I'll go through a list of my favorite books, giving a short summary from Goodreads and my own commentary along the way. In this episode, I cover a ton of genres: everything from action to romance to sci-fi, and even a bit of historical fiction! *To my Muslim listeners: Ramadan Mubarak (even though we're almost halfway, haha)!

Today's guest, Soman Chainani, is an insanely successful fantasy novel series that would become, first, a New York Times bestseller and second, a soon-to-be major motion picture on Netflix! He is behind “The School For Good and Evil,” a book series that has sold more than 2.5 million copies and has been translated into 30 languages across 6 continents.We'll talk about Soman's two biggest influences, Walt Disney and Madonna! But of course, we'll go beyond Soman's highlight reel. In this episode, Soman generously shares his HUGE pluck ups and the big bets he lost, namely the multiple jobs he got fired from, including one job that involved his own freakin' book!--Join our podcast and send a voice memo/audio recording for our new segment "I Plucked Up!" :Anchor Voice Message: anchor.fm/pluckingup/messageEmail: liz@lizbohannon.co--Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review!Follow Liz on Instagram:@lizbohannon@ssekodesignsThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on @sincerelyhueman.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soman Chainani on how a year spent lost in the wilderness (of New York) saves him and put him on the path to writing the best selling School For Good and Evil series.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices