Podcasts about We Were Liars

It's a YA blast-from-the-past meets popular-still-for-a-reason this week. Kelly talks with E. Lockhart about the We Were Liars adaptation, and Erica talks with Rioter Danika Ellis about the 10th anniversary of Nimona. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What's Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart Family of Liars by E. Lockhart We Fell Apart by E. Lockhart Hey YA Interview with Gayle Forman We Were Liars on Prime Instagram My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han Again, Again by E. Lockhart Nimona by N.D. Stevenson Nimona on Netflix 10 Years Later, We Need Nimona More Than Ever by Danika Ellis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Fully-Booked literary podcast, we're back in the room with Meaghan, Shirin, and Arthur, though Arthur gets plenty of playful shade right out of the gate. The energy is chaotic in the best way, and we all seem to embrace it.This time around, we're not doing a structured game or typical author discussion. Instead, we've decided to have a casual roundtable where we toss out book recommendations based on popular titles.Think of it as a “if you liked this, try this” style chat, the kind of stuff you might scroll through on BookTok, but with more tangents, more laughs, and a whole lot more coffee shop banter.So, yes, it's a podcast version of one of those aesthetic recommendation reels, but longer and full of personality. We're hoping it helps listeners find their next favorite read, whether they're winding down for bed or commuting with earbuds in. Along the way, we make plenty of jokes, toss in personal stories, and keep things as relatable as ever.Cozy Fantasy And Twisty YA PicksMeaghan kicks things off with Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree. It's a standout in cozy fantasy, a genre that's all about lower stakes and high charm. This one's about a retired assassin who just wants to run a coffee shop. We love it because it's charming without the constant doom that high fantasy sometimes leans into. If you're tired of watching your favorite characters die dramatically, this is your safe space.From there, we get three recommendations to follow that cozy vibe:This Will Be Fun by E.B. Asher offers more of an epic twist, following four heroes who reunite years after saving the world to stop another evil. It's got humor, sarcasm, and a nostalgic team-up energy.Forged by Magic by Jenna Wolfhart includes orcs, elves, and romance, much like Legends and Lattes, but kicks the fantasy world-building up a notch.Dreadful by Caitlin Rosakus is quirky and a bit chaotic. A man wakes up in an evil wizard's lair and slowly realizes… he's the wizard. It's got dark magic with a comedic undertone that keeps things from getting too heavy.Next, Shirin brings up We Were Liars by E. Lockhart, a twisty, emotional YA mystery that clearly divides readers. Some of us saw the ending a mile away. Others (hi, Shirin) were shocked. Either way, it sparks strong reactions. From there, the recommended reads are:One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus, a classic high school murder mystery.A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson, which begins as a school project but morphs into a full-on whodunit.Both offer those unreliable narrators and layers of secrets that make for great binge reads (and binge-worthy shows, too).Sci-Fi Sarcasm and Robots with FeelingsArthur (yes, we're letting him talk now) shifts us into sci-fi territory. He spotlights The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells, which is being adapted into a TV show. The series centers around a sarcastic AI bot who's pretending not to be sentient while dealing with messy human feelings. It's funny, sharp, and dives into questions about identity and autonomy.The companion picks for Murderbot are:Neuromancer by William Gibson, the cyberpunk classic full of noir and hacking vibes.Autonomous by Annalee Newitz, a gritty, emotional dive into freedom and biotech ethics.Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie features a starship AI stuck in a single human body, trying to cope and also seek revenge.This whole section sparks a thoughtful conversation about how sci-fi is evolving to focus more on questions of self, ethics, and AI rights, especially as real-world conversations about artificial intelligence ramp up.From Gothic to Gruesome: Creepy Houses and Haunting PastsMeaghan circles back with another strong pick: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. This gothic classic inspires a group of haunting and eerie recommendations:The September House by Carissa Orlando, where every September, the house goes full horror mode with blood on the walls and something lurking in the basement.The Only One Left by Riley Sager, another gothic mystery involving a secluded cliffside mansion and a historical murder case.We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson delivers that same psychological tension and sense of dread found in Rebecca.We also detour briefly into House of Leaves territory, a book so bizarre in structure it's basically unreadable in audiobook form. Everyone agrees it's an experience, not just a novel.Court of Thorns, Shadow Daddies, and Fae RomanceThen we dive into a big one: A Court of Thorns and Roses (or ACOTAR, because who has time for long titles) by Sarah J. Maas. This fantasy romance gets a lot of love and some side-eye, depending on who you ask. It starts like Beauty and the Beast but quickly turns into something much more plot-heavy and twisty.Meaghan recommends:Quicksilver by Callie Hart, where the heroine gets dragged into the fae realm after trying to save her family. It's rich in world-building and dramatic romantic tension.Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco, a witchy, demon-summoning fantasy with Italian vibes, mouthwatering food descriptions, and yes—another shadowy love interest.We joke a lot about the term shadow daddy, which is hilarious and weirdly accurate for some of these characters. The group shares a good laugh about imagining their dads lurking in shadows. Totally normal podcast behavior...One-Person Sci-Fi Adventures (and Existential Crisis Fuel)Back in sci-fi land, Arthur brings us to Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, which is getting a film adaptation with Ryan Gosling. The book features a lone scientist in space trying to save Earth, accompanied only by an alien rock creature named Rocky. The humor and heart between the human and the alien make it surprisingly emotional.The suggested read-alikes:The Martian, also by Weir. Obviously.Beacon 23 by Hugh Howey has that isolated, losing-your-sanity-in-space vibe.Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke, a classic of alien exploration and big questions.We get into the emotional toll of reading too much sci-fi. Some of us find it uplifting and full of imagination. Others (Shirin) find it deeply depressing. Fair enough.Vampires, Book Clubs, and Dark HumorShirin wraps things up with The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix. It's part horror, part comedy, and all about strong women who take matters into their own hands. Think housewives turned vampire hunters. The book doesn't shy away from gruesome details, especially involving rats and face tentacles. But it's also heartfelt and hilarious.Similar reads include:The Honeys by Ryan La Sala, a genre-bending YA horror story about identity, loss, and hive-mind weirdness.So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison, another vampire tale that's more about the women fighting their way through chaos than the monsters themselves.We end with another surprise: Arthur picks something non-sci-fi for once. Catabasis by R.F. Kuang gets mentioned as a dark academia fantasy with two rival scholars traveling to hell. Yep. Hell. To save a professor. Talk about dedication.Recommendations here include:The Atlas Six by Olivie BlakeThe Secret History by Donna TarttIf We Were Villains by M.L. RioThey all explore dark magic, academic rivalries, and blurred lines between performance and reality. By the end, our TBR piles are towering, and we're all a little overwhelmed in the best way.Wrapping UpWe went through a ton of books in this episode: cozy fantasies, murder mysteries, sci-fi sagas, dark academia, and good old-fashioned horror. Some are funny. Some are terrifying. Some make you question your life choices. And some just make you feel seen as a reader who wants something a little different.We hope at least one of these picks piqued your interest or gave you something new to add to your list. And if your TBR just grew five feet taller, well… same. Until next time, keep on reading. We'll be here, figuring out how to read all of these before next week.

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they're digging into ‘where their lore started', the pop culture moments, shows, movies, and books that formed them into the humans they are today. Plus they chat Christine's new book Thirty Flirty and Forever Alone, the casting news for Reminders of Him, Sunrise on the Reaping, We Were Liars, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Voice of the Ocean, Thunderbolts, and more. Main discussion starts at: Starts at 45:00 Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. (STARTS AT 1:37:56) Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls  Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls   Preorder Christine's new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156 Check out Natasha's sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/ Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes! Come to Romance Con September 5-6, 2025! Use code FANGIRL to get 15% off your tickets: https://www.romance-con.com/  Get Christine's new novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy  Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/  Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls

Scared? Got questions about the continued assault on your reproductive rights? THE FBK LINES ARE OPEN! Just call or text (201) 574-7402, leave your questions or concerns, and Lizz and Moji will pick a few to address on the pod! Your Buzzkills are BACK with a brand new episode and to remind you that in space, no one can you hear you scream… that your (Jeff Bezos) feminism sucks! Lizz and Moji bring you this week's WTF moments of a Catholic hospital system suing because… a fetus isn't a person! Plus, they break down the Grand Damn of abortion bills that was proposed in North Carolina. THANKFULLY it got royally flushed, but you know how these things go. They are evil energizer bunnies who never give up. WE'VE GOT A TRIPLE THREAT LINEUP OF GUESTS! The star of The Vampire Diaries, badass activist Candice King is buzzkilling it as she talks about her upcoming new show, We Were Liars, and the sexist shit storms currently raging in Tennessee. Super creepy preview: They have an AI fetus they're trying to present in schools to talk about sex ed. DON'T MISS IT! ANDDDD! Considered some of the top researchers and experts in abortion care, Dr. Carole Joffe and Law Professor David Cohen join to talk about their incredible new book, After Dobbs: How the Supreme Court Ended Roe but Not Abortion. Their research and reporting on the resilience and innovation in our movement post-Dobbs is the inspiring glimmer of hope we can all use right now. Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.  OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our OpSave pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.socialMoji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social SPECIAL GUESTS:Candice King IG: @Candiceking TikTok: @itscandicekingDr. Carole Joffe Bluesky: @carolejoffe.bsky.socialDavid Cohen IG: @dsc250 Bluesky: @dsc250.bsky.social  GUEST LINKS:Candice King LinktreeBUY BOOK: “After Dobbs: How the Supreme Court Ended Roe but Not Abortion”DONATE: Keep Our Clinics NEWS DUMP:East Texas Lawmaker Files Bill to Test Drinking Water For, um, Abortion Medication?How Antiabortion Extremists Stopped a Beverly Hills Clinic From Opening … With Help From City OfficialsBurial, Cremation Requirement for Procedural Abortions in Nebraska AdvancesAiming to Limit Damages, Catholic Hospital Argues a Fetus Isn't the Same as a ‘Person'A Harsh New Abortion Ban Won't Pass in NC, but You Still Should Be Alarmed EPISODE LINKS:Our Feelings on the Space WomenADOPT A CLINIC: Charlotte For Choice Volunteer Wish ListNE Abortion Resources (NEAR) The Stigma Relief FundOur Justice WebsiteBUY AAF MERCH!Operation Save AbortionSIGN: Repeal the Comstock ActEMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist SHOULD I BE SCARED? Text or call us with the abortion news that is scaring you: (201) 574-7402 FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast Instagram ~ @AbortionFrontBluesky ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!When BS is poppin', we pop off!

We begin the podcast with Meaghan and Arthur playfully addressing the confusion brought on by a long weekend and busy schedules, setting a casual and conversational tone for the episode. They remind listeners that this is the last week of their series focused on unreliable narrators, tricksters, and deceptive perspectives in storytelling.They recap their previous episode, where they explored the various kinds of unreliable narrators, ranging from innocent children to substance abusers, pathological liars, and mentally unstable individuals. The hosts stress that the term “unreliable narrator” is often used as a catch-all, but it actually encompasses a broad range of narrative techniques and psychological complexities.Introducing Shutter Island and Its OriginsTo build on the theme, they examine a well-known adaptation - Shutter Island, a 2010 book adaptation directed by Martin Scorsese and based on Dennis Lehane's 2003 novel of the same name. They provide background on Lehane's literary career, his recurring themes, and his reputation for gritty, Boston-based crime thrillers. His stories often feature morally complex characters and psychological twists. Other adaptations of his work include Mystic River, Gone Baby Gone, and Live by Night.We learn that Lehane got the idea for Shutter Island after reading about psychological experiments in the 1950s, specifically post-World War II. The novel was intended as a tribute to Alfred Hitchcock, which helps explain its psychological tone and noir-style mystery. Meaghan and Arthur point out that while the film is visually distinct from Hitchcock's style, the story shares similar thematic undercurrents, such as paranoia, identity, and trauma.Dissecting the Plot and Narrative MechanicsThe hosts go on to recount the storyline of Shutter Island, set in 1954 and centered on U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his partner Chuck (Mark Ruffalo), who travel to a remote island to investigate the disappearance of Rachel Solando, a patient at a hospital for the criminally insane. Although the facility is heavily guarded and geographically isolated, Rachel appears to have vanished.From the beginning, Meaghan and Arthur highlight how the film uses subtle cues to raise suspicion. The guards are overarmed, the staff is evasive, and files are withheld. Everything contributes to the sense that something is deeply wrong. DiCaprio's character experiences disturbing dreams, hallucinations, and flashbacks to his military service during World War II, especially his role in liberating a concentration camp. These visions hint at trauma and establish Teddy as someone whose perception may not be entirely reliable.As the narrative progresses, Teddy becomes increasingly convinced that the hospital is performing secret psychological experiments on patients and that the missing Rachel may be part of a larger conspiracy. Meaghan and Arthur note that these beliefs are intensified when Teddy finds a woman in a cave who claims to be the real Rachel Solando - a former psychiatrist who was institutionalized after uncovering illegal experiments.The hosts express mixed feelings about this particular scene. Meaghan feels it is unnecessary and muddles the story, while Arthur argues that it reinforces the central theme: in an institution where authorities can label someone insane, any truth-teller can easily be discredited.The Big Reveal and Thematic WeightEventually, the story builds to its climactic reveal: Teddy Daniels is actually Andrew Laeddis, a patient at the asylum. He was once a U.S. Marshal but suffered a complete psychological break after his wife, Dolores, killed their three children. In response, Andrew killed her and was institutionalized.The entire investigation, including the missing patient and the conspiracy theories, was a therapeutic roleplay orchestrated by the facility's staff in a desperate attempt to cure Andrew without resorting to a lobotomy. Mark Ruffalo's character is revealed to be Dr. Lester Sheehan, Andrew's primary psychiatrist. Ben Kingsley's Dr. Cawley was overseeing the operation, hoping that by reenacting the narrative Andrew constructed, he might be able to confront reality and accept the truth.Meaghan and Arthur analyze the storytelling methods used to reflect Andrew's delusions. The use of water and fire imagery, disjointed conversations, and dream-like sequences all reinforce his fragile mental state. Arthur appreciates how the film mirrors the unreliable narration used in the book, where language and perspective conceal the truth until the very end.They also discuss how Andrew briefly regains lucidity, acknowledging what happened to his wife and children. However, in the final scene, he appears to relapse, again referring to Chuck as his partner and insisting they need to "get off the island."Meaghan suggests that this might be a conscious choice - Andrew possibly pretends to have relapsed to avoid living with the overwhelming pain of his past. His final line supports this interpretation.Which would be worse: to live as a monster, or to die as a good man?This final twist was not part of the book but was added during filming. Both hosts agree it deepens the emotional impact of the story and elevates the film's ending.Reflections on the Film and Comparisons to Other WorksThe hosts have a nuanced discussion on their personal responses to the film. Arthur enjoys Shutter Island for its suspense and atmosphere, while Meaghan admits she found it predictable, having guessed the twist early on during her first viewing. She expresses frustration that knowing the reveal made the film drag for her, given its lengthy runtime and misleading scenes that felt unnecessary.Still, both agree that Shutter Island benefits from rewatching. Knowing the ending allows viewers to pick up on subtle cues and better appreciate the layered performances, particularly DiCaprio's emotionally intense portrayal of Andrew.They also compare Shutter Island to other media that use unreliable narrators, such as American Psycho, Mystic River, and Gone Baby Gone. They find American Psycho especially effective, as it leaves viewers permanently unsure of what is real.Meaghan shares that Leonardo DiCaprio reportedly experienced nightmares while filming due to the emotional toll of the role, and they admire his dedication to playing such a psychologically demanding character.Reading Recommendations and Final ThoughtsTo wrap up the episode, the hosts offer several book recommendations for those interested in similarly themed stories:The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides: A psychological thriller involving a psychiatrist trying to understand a patient who has refused to speak since allegedly killing her husband.We Were Liars by E. Lockhart: A young adult novel about a privileged teen with amnesia after an accident. Meaghan admits she didn't enjoy it, mainly because she predicted the twist and disliked the poetic prose style.Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough: A domestic thriller that morphs into psychological horror, famous for its divisive and unexpected ending.The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides: A psychological thriller involving a psychiatrist trying to understand a patient who has refused to speak since allegedly killing her husband.They encourage listeners to revisit Shutter Island with fresh eyes, particularly to appreciate its themes, symbolism, and how its structure embodies the unreliable narrator technique. The episode ends with a teaser for next week's content and hints at surprises coming in May.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review a haunting thriller book, We Were Liars. This story will stick with you long after you read it! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com. Goodreads username: Ellie Mano --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Ellie-Mano/message

“A premissa era incrível, mas a concretização desiludiu.” — quantas vezes já nos ouviram dizer isto? Tantas, que aproveitámos a sugestão de uma ouvinte e decidimos falar de premissas e concretizações. Trouxemos exemplos de boas premissas e execuções não tão boas, mas também há boas surpresas. Livros mencionados neste episódio: - Coisas de Loucos, Catarina Gomes (1:55) - Love in the Big City, Sang Young Park (2:52) - The Fair Botanists, Sara Sheridan (3:24) - Notes on an Execution, Danya Kukafka (9:53) - Black Cake, Charmaine Wilkerson (11:14) - Love in the time of Serial Killers, Alicia Thompson (13:10) - The School for Good Mothers, Jessamine Chan (15:03) - The Roughest Draft, Emily Wimberley e Austin Siegmund-Broka (18:16) - The Midnight Library, Matt Haig (19:54) - The Final Girl Support Group, Grady Hendrix (22:30) - You've Reached Sam, Dustin Tao (25:23) - The Power, Naomi Alderman (27:16) - All the Light We Cannot See, Anthony Doerr (29:30) - Romantic Comedy, Curtis Sittenfeld (32:00) - I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki, Baek Se-hee (33:50) - Cursed Bread, Sophie Mackintosh (36:32) - The Starless Sea, Erin Morgenstern (38:43) - The Prisioner, B. A. Paris (40:22) - Girl in White, Sue Hubbard (42:28) - Sharp Objects, Gillian Flynn (43:48) - To the Wedding, John Berger (45:36) - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Gail Honeyman (48:01) - We Have Always Lived in the Castle, Shirley Jackson (50:18) - Mayflies, Andrew O'Hagan (52:18) - We Were Liars, E. Lockhart (54:27) - Piranesi, Susanna Clarke (55:38) - The Flatshare, Beth O'Leary (56:57) - Sinopse de Amor e Guerra, Afonso Cruz (58:20) - Attachments, Rainbow Rowell (59:47) - Tom Lake, Ann Patchett (1:00:58) - Ready Player One, Ernest Cline (1:02:18) ________________ 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.

My guest this week is my beautiful daughter Ella. Ella just finished a semester at the University of Leicester, where she studied the novels of Jane Austen, and we have been talking nonstop about the books versus the movie adaptations, as well as feminism in Jane Austens books, and whether or not Harry Styles can smolder. It's a journey. Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram   Guest: Ella Strauss   Join the Best Book Ever Newsletter HERE!   Subscribe for FREE to receive weekly emails with complete show notes, photos of our guests, and updates on what Julie is reading on her own time.   Support the podcast for just $5/month and you'll receive the weekly newsletter AND a monthly themed curated book list.   Become a Founder for $100 and you'll receive the weekly newsletter, the monthly curated book list, AND a personal thank you on the podcast AND a Best Book Ever T-Shirt in your favorite color and style.     Discussed in this episode:   1st Annual Kids/YA Episode when Ella told me about Kate Atkinson Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Mansfield Park by Jane Austen Emma by Jane Austen Persuasion by Jane Austen Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Clueless Movie Bride and Prejudice Sense and Sensibility Movie A Vindication of the Rights of Woman by Mary Wollstonecraft Here comes the smolder – from “Tangled” Derek Zoolander's “Blue Steel” Here is the Mr. Darcy hand flex scene that all the kids are weirdly obsessed with We Were Liars by E. Lockhart The End of Men by Christina Sweeney-Baird Eve Ensler Colleen Hoover Life After Life by Kate Atkinson Bunny: A Novel by Mona Awad   (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links. If you shop using my affiliate link on Bookshop, a portion of your purchase will go to me, at no extra expense to you. Thank you for supporting indie bookstores and for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss novels nominated for the Edgar Awards! Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter to get even more mystery/thriller recs and news! Looking for fascinating stories, informed takes, useful advice, and more from experts in the world of books and reading? Subscribe to Book Riot's newest newsletter, The Deep Dive, to get exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe and choose your membership level today at bookriot.substack.com. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. NEWS “Oscar Isaac will play a sexy Kurt Vonnegut in a new crime series.” (Hey, I'm just quoting the experts here!) Amazon has canceled Three Pines after just one season. Amazon is adapting E. Lockhart's We Were Liars as a series. BOOKS DISCUSSED The Woman in the Library – Sulari Gentill Slenderman: Online Obsession, Mental Illness, and the Violent Crime of Two Midwestern Girls – Kathleen Hale Shutter – Ramona Emerson Devil House – John Darnielle A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America and the Woman Who Stopped Them – Timothy Egan House of Cotton by Monica Brashears If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at readordead@bookriot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Kendra on Instagram and Twitter @kdwinchester Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss novels nominated for the Edgar Awards! Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter to get even more mystery/thriller recs and news! Looking for fascinating stories, informed takes, useful advice, and more from experts in the world of books and reading? Subscribe to Book Riot's newest newsletter, The Deep Dive, to get exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe and choose your membership level today at bookriot.substack.com. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. NEWS “Oscar Isaac will play a sexy Kurt Vonnegut in a new crime series.” (Hey, I'm just quoting the experts here!) Amazon has canceled Three Pines after just one season. Amazon is adapting E. Lockhart's We Were Liars as a series. BOOKS DISCUSSED The Woman in the Library – Sulari Gentill Slenderman: Online Obsession, Mental Illness, and the Violent Crime of Two Midwestern Girls – Kathleen Hale Shutter – Ramona Emerson Devil House – John Darnielle A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America and the Woman Who Stopped Them – Timothy Egan House of Cotton by Monica Brashears If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at readordead@bookriot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Kendra on Instagram and Twitter @kdwinchester Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back friends! On this episode of Book Swap fun Sam and Louise talk about Sam's two picks, YA title We Were Liars by E. Lockhart and the NF title Dear White Peacemakers: Dismantling Racism with Grit and Grace by Osheta Moore. Additional titles for reading: The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness- Rhonda V. Magee The Abolitionist's Handbook: 12 Steps to Changing Yourself and the World by Patrisse Cullors Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist by Eli Saslow The Other Talk: Reckoning With White Privilege by Brendan Kiely The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander Between the World and Me: by Ta-Nehisi Coates White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Race by Robin D'Angelo Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man by Emmanuel Acho Theme music by Wolves Incidental music by Colorfilm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/book-prose/message

What is the BookTok phenomenon? Is it making reading cool? And how is it affecting book sales? There's been a big surge in book sales, and publishers are putting it down to a new phenomenon called BookTok. BookTok is where young people on TikTok, typically in their teens or early twenties post about their favourite books in emotional videos racking up millions of views. BookTok has been responsible for the resurgence of several books on the New York Times' bestseller list, including E. Lockhart's "We Were Liars." We speak with E. Lockhart about BookTok and how it's encouraged her to write its prequel "Family of Liars."   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

92 – Books Are My People – Just Jennifer – Back in time to 2015click here to sign up for my newsletter!  Books Recommended:Fates and Furies by Lauren GroffThe First Bad Man by Miranda JulyBetween the World and Me by Te Nehisi-CoatesThe Argonauts by Maggie NelsonThe Sellout by Paul BeattyOther Books Discussed:Shadow and Bone by Leigh BardugoThe Lemon by S.E. BoydWe Were Liars by E. LockheartBluets by Maggie NelsonBeatlebone by Kevin BarryThe Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro A Little Life by Hanya YanagiharaH is for Hawk by Helen McDonaldClick here to read about my Favorite Books of 2022Learn more about Workshop Club Learn more about my Intermediate Novel Writing Course Click on my LinktreeSupport the showI hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!

Book Besties Season 3, Episode 15- We Were LiarsThis week the Besties discuss the YA mystery, We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. This episode features a book April picked for spooky season that is outside her normal genre of choice, that she knew Molly would love. Turns out, she was right. Join us as we talk about our love of unreliable narrators, problems of wealthy white people, and family secrets. Things talked about in this episode:Eat, Poop, Sleep: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6811128-eat-sleep-poop?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=JaUmSEXj0h&rank=1 Paperback edition with additional content: https://www.amazon.com/We-Were-Liars-Lockhart/dp/0385741278/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=we+were+liars&qid=1665859266&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjE1IiwicXNhIjoiMS40MyIsInFzcCI6IjEuNDMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=we+were+l%2Caps%2C469&sr=8-1 Audiobook narrator Ariadne Meyers: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/narrator/44415/ariadne-meyers/We Were Liars potential movie: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/narrator/44415/ariadne-meyers/ Cruel Intentions: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0139134/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3 Family of Liars: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59586261-family-of-liars?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=lNoY0VWaYh&rank=1 Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

"We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart has the most epic plot twist, but saying much more would ruin the whole book.

What is the BookTok phenomenon? Is it making reading cool? And how is it affecting book sales? There's been a big surge in book sales, and publishers are putting it down to a new phenomenon called BookTok. BookTok is where young people on TikTok, typically in their teens or early twenties post about their favourite books in emotional videos racking up millions of views. BookTok has been responsible for the resurgence of several books on the New York Times' bestseller list, including E. Lockhart's "We Were Liars." We speak with E. Lockhart about BookTok and how it's encouraged her to write its prequel "Family of Liars."   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode I share the first 13 books that I read this year which cover a wide variety of topics like fiction, non-fiction, psychology, etc. In this episode, you'll see what the best psychology books are, what makes a good book as well as 13 different book and reading recommendations to add to your repertoire or TBR. The books in this episode include: What We Talk About When We Talk About Love by Raymond Carver, Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie, Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham, Dear Martin by Nic Stone, The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell, The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica, Beautiful World Where Are You by Sally Rooney, Ikigai, Verity by Colleen Hoover, Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl, Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers, Anything You Want by Derek Sivers, We Were Liars by E. Lockhart, and It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here (some of these links may be affiliate links) The Book Basement is a five times weekly podcast that discusses and breaks down everything related to books. Whether you're looking for book summaries, book recommendations, book reviews, author interviews, and book quotes then this is your podcast! I cover a wide variety of books, both fiction and nonfiction and I compress some of their quotes and teachings into short, digestible episodes that you can listen to as a part of your daily morning routine. I have talked about books such as Atomic Habits by James Clear, The Psychology of Money, by Morgan Housel, Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl, The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg, Steal like an Artist by Austin Kleon as well as other, fiction books such as A Good Girls Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson, Verity by Colleen Hoover and It Ends With Us by the same author. If you're looking to reach your reading goals and learn more about the genre of self-help, philosophy, psychology, and fiction books of the sort, then check out some of our other episodes!

E Lockhart is the author of We Were Liars, Genuine Fraud, The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks and a number of other novels. She joins me today to talk about her latest book, Family of Liars. What is the importance of community when it comes to writing a book? Why do authors seek institutional validation of talent? What advice would she give her younger self? Listen in to uncover the answers to these questions as well as learn why The Haunted Mansion is her favorite Disney attraction. Buy Family of Liars Amazon: https://amzn.to/3nop19d Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9780593485859 Connect with E. Lockhart Twitter: https://twitter.com/elockhart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elockhartbooks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/10154068084943083 Website: http://www.emilylockhart.com/ Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @uncorkingastory.

Alisa's daughter Ella, and Lauren's daughter Ana gave us a list of YA titles we hadn't read yet.  Aileen read We Were Liars by E. Lockheart, a thriller with a blow-your-mind twist at the end. Though classified as YA, we all felt like this book was just as suitable for adults also.Lauren read The Book Thief by Markus Zusak after years of her daughter Ana telling her to. Ana has a special connection to this book and briefly joins us to talk about how books she read and loved when she was in middle school have a particular place in her heart. Alisa read Conversations With Friends by Sally Rooney, a well-told story about two couples who swing, which had the same characteristic “Rooney” style that Alisa loved so much in Normal People. And Josie read The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, and she can't believe it took her so long to read this excellent book. Important, timely, and just a fine story in and of itself, Josie believes that it should be required reading in high schools.

Alisa's daughter Ella, and Lauren's daughter Ana gave us a list of YA titles we hadn't read yet. Aileen read We Were Liars by E. Lockheart, a thriller with a blow-your-mind twist at the end. Though classified as YA, we all felt like this book was just as suitable for adults also. Lauren read The...

On this very special episode of Complicated Conversations, Carinn's co-host is her son! They are joined by Kate Williams, author of NEVER COMING HOME. A modern twist on Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, this novel is a satisfying YA that has the crossover appeal of The Hunger Games and We Were Liars. Don't fight your kids for this one, just buy multiple copies -- you won't regret it. Both Carinn and her son declare it one of their favorite books ever. ** Kate tells us about Never Coming Home and the inspiration she took from Agatha Christie, who she notes has a sharp eye for unlikeable characters. (02:28) ** Kate shares some of the other inspirations for this book. (04:48). ** We discuss the “First Ten” and how Kate kept all these characters straight. (06:39) ** We discuss why Kate wanted to explore social media influencers and the threats to their privacy and safety. (09:40) ** Kate talks about the original and surprising deaths in this novel and how her own views of the characters changed while writing. (13:37) **  Without spoilers, we discuss the killer and who our culture thinks is capable of being a villain. (16:28) ** Kate shares other recommendations for fans of her book. (18:12) ** We learn when Kate first knew she wanted to be a writer. (21:09) ** Kate gets personal and discusses attraction, love and true partnership.  (22:21)

In this episode we travel across to the USA where we chat  to New York times best selling Women's Fiction author Jane Green from her home in Westport, Connecticut, about her new novel Sister Stardust in which she  re-imagines the life of troubled icon Talitha Getty in this transporting story from a forgotten chapter of the Swinging '60s. We then talk to young adult fiction writer E. Lockhart from her home in New York, about her latest novel "Family of Liars" which is a thrilling prequel to the TikTok phenomenon and #1 New York Times bestseller "We Were Liars" and takes readers back to the story of another summer, another generation, and the secrets that will haunt them for decades to come. 

I came across Kat McKenna's name in an article written by Alison Flood in The Guardian last year. I'd googled Tik Tok's "Book-Tok" because I'd heard it was moving a lot of YA books and wanted to learn more. Kat was quoted in Alison's piece. It was clear she knew what made BookTok tick. I contacted her and now she's on the show.   Kat has worked in UK publishing for almost 15 years specialising in children's and teen/YA marketing and brand strategy, and "delivers exciting and audience driven marketing campaigns to most of the major publishers as a freelancer, working on brands including World Book Day, Jacqueline Wilson, Supertato and more." She bills herself as an early innovator of digital and social media in publishing, and today she's still very much on top of what's going on.   She sent me a list of links to various examples of how young people are using Book Tok these days, here:   Books that made me cry: (@justmemyselfandi) Here   They Both Die At the End moodboard (@emmyslibrary): here   Convincing you to read We Were Liars (@alifeofliterature): here   If you like  this Harry Styles song, read this book (@sophiebooks): here   Want to work in books? (@hotkeybooks - publisher account!) here   Why do books smell like they do (@hotkeybooks)  here   Translations of my book by country (@Caseymcquiston - author) here   Aesthetic of The Inheritance  Games (@.bookobsessed)  here   A book Tiktok made me read that was not good (@emdobereading - based on a sound trend - we can talk more about those tomorrow!) here   Convincing you to read books based on  their first line (@jennajustreads) here   Heartstopper - page to screen love (@rafept)  here       So, lots to talk about.    Re: my question about who owns Tik Tok: results are pretty murky. Yes, the Chinese government has a stake in it. How much control it has over operations is open to question. Lots, is what its American competitors would like people to believe. Relatively little it seems if you're a Tik Tok spokesperson.  The Guardian again, here. 

Pedimos desde já desculpa pelo ✨caos✨ deste episódio, mas não sabemos o que nos deu. Talvez seja o excitex de irmos a Barcelona ver o Conan Gray, motivo pelo qual vos trazemos livros inspirados nas músicas dele. Livros mencionados neste episódio: - Her Villains, Jade Presley (01:07) - Conversations on Love, Natasha Lunn (01:34) - Firekeeper's Daughter, Angeline Boulley (03:20) - Where Rainbows End, Cecelia Ahern (06:34) - We Were Liars, E. Lockhart (07:50) - Snowflake, Louise Nealon (10:16) - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Gail Honeyman (11:00) - The Best Laid Plans, Cameron Lund (12:29) - Open Water, Caleb Azumah Nelson (14:02) - The Dating Dare, Jayci Lee (15:13) - The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Stephen Chbosky (16:02) - Heartstopper, Alice Oseman (18:17) - Real Life, Brandon Taylor (19:00) - Verity, Colleen Hoover (22:47) - Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn (23:46) - Queenie, Candice Carty-Williams (24:29) - Revolutionary Road, Richard Yates (27:20) - Normal People, Sally Rooney (28:28) - To Love Jason Thorn, Ella Maise (29:45) - The Score, Elle Kennedy (29:51) - Ghosts, Dolly Alderton (30:05) - The Two Lives of Lydia Bird, Josie Silver (32:40) - Seven Days in June, Tia Williams (34:40) - Better than the Movies, Lynn Painter (36:08) - Travessuras da Menina Má, Mario Vargas Llosa (37:52) ________________ 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 [a imagem do podcast é da autoria da maravilhosa, incrível e talentosa Mariana Cardoso, que podem encontrar em marianarfpcardoso@hotmail.com]

TW: Sexual Assault discussion in back half of episodeWe kick off New Release May with our coverage of the "We Were Liars" sequel.LINKS:PatreonOur merchGLU TwitterGLU InstagramDiscordWebsiteSuggest topicsOur theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com.Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

We discuss We Were Liars and others, exploring what the different kinds of unreliable narrators are, where the term came from, and our opinions on complicated villains! *trigger warning: we briefly discuss the idea of the "madman" trope: how this term is offensive, and out of line with current understandings of mental health. https://www.instagram.com/on_the_shelf_podcast/

A friend recommended this book and I'll be honest it frustrated me a little. It was a caveat that fire safety is very important

Lisa and her guest Molly Shea discuss,  We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. This is a mystery about the ultra-wealthy family the Sinclairs. Cadence Sinclair Eastman is the eldest daughter of the Sinclair family. The entire family spends each summer on the island and one summer a mystery occurs.  As a result of this mystery, we meet Cadence who suffers from extreme migraines and takes painkillers daily. Lisa and her guest talk about the characters, and whether the “surprise twist,” at the end is believable. There will be major plot spoilers at 20 minutes into the show. In the New York Times piece, the publication says the novel didn't dig deep into the characters' actual personalities. In this Youtube video, E. Lockhart talks about taking the ferry to Martha's vineyard as a child and seeing the tiny islands owned by uber-wealthy people.  Books mentioned on the PodcastWhistle, A New Gotham City Hero by E. LockhartCounting Down With You by Tashie BhuiyanIn Five Years by Rebecca SerleThe Queen of Hearts by Kimmery MartinLaundry Love by Patric Richardson and Karin B. Miller For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website. *The book titles include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives a small commission.  

Please help me get the attention of @elockhart. I just finished her book, We Were Liars on karlareadstheclassics, and she has a new book coming out on May 2022. It would be a dream come true if I could do the official narration. Please reply to her Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc & share your fave chapter of We were Liars from my podcast. It's a long shot but I want to try. Thanks for all your support! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karla3507/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/karla3507/support

Os vossos amigos lêem os livros que vocês lhes recomendam? É que nesta amizade isso é uma regra que deve ser cumprida. A Joana recomenda excelentes livros de pipi (para o, na realidade) e a Rita recomenda livros para chorar – podemos garantir que levam bons conselhos destas vossas duas amigas. Livros mencionados neste episódio: - Mr. Salary, Sally Rooney (2:43) - Big Little Lies, Liane Moriarty (4:21) - The Husband's Secret, Liane Moriarty (4:36) - Nine Perfect Strangers, Liane Moriarty (4:39) - Star-Crossed, Minnie Darke (6:32) - This is Going to Hurt, Adam Kay (8:00) - The Hating Game, Sally Thorne (10:43) - Daisy Jones & The Six, Taylor Jenkins Reid (13:10) - Writers & Lovers, Lily King (15:47) - Autumn, Ali Smith (16:51) - Verity, Colleen Hoover (17:16) - A Little Life, Hanya Yanagihara (19:19) - The Black Flamingo, Dean Atta (21:51) - Fósforos e Metal sobre Imitação de Ser Humano, Filipa Leal (23:45) - O Retorno, Dulce Maria Cardoso (24:14) - A Man Called Ove, Fredrik Backman (26:49) - We Were Liars, E. Lockhart (29:54) ________________ Enviem as vossas questões ou sugestões para livratepodcast@gmail.com. Encontrem-nos nas redes sociais: https://www.instagram.com/julesdsilva https://www.instagram.com/ritadanova/ https://twitter.com/julesxdasilva https://twitter.com/RitaDaNova [a imagem do podcast é da autoria da maravilhosa, incrível e talentosa Mariana Cardoso, que podem encontrar em marianarfpcardoso@hotmail.com]

In this episode, we discuss e. lockhart's novel We Were Liars.

On today's ALL NEW nerdtastically newsworthy episode of #NerdORama we welcome New York Times bestselling author E. Lockhart (Genuine Fraud, We Were Liars) who joins the program to introduce her DC Comics Young Adult graphic novel, “Whistle: A New Gotham City Hero”; which introduces readers to Willow Zimmerman…A courageous sixteen-year-old superhero with big aspirations, and something to say!!!

DC comics new Jewish teen girl superhero and activist is fighting to save a VERY Lower East Side Gotham neighborhood from gentrification. Of course I had to have the co-creator of this new character, Whistle, on my podcast-- New York Times Best Selling author E. Lockhart!  Whistle: A New Gotham City Hero, is a young adult graphic novel from DC written by New York Times best-selling author E. Lockhart (Genuine Fraud, We Were Liars) with art by Manuel Preitano (The Oracle Code). Featuring the debut and origin story of a brand new hero, Whistle takes a closer look at the daily life of Gotham teen Willow Zimmerman and her dog Lebowitz in the unexplored neighborhood of Down River. Follow E. Lockhart on twitter- https://twitter.com/elockhart  and her website http://www.emilylockhart.com/ 

On this episode of Books and Bevvies, Sarah and Cat tackle a book with a top secret ending. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart is one of the most popular books on "BookTok". Don't worry they don't spoil the ending but still manage to give an honest review of the book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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New York Times bestselling author Emily Lockhart of "We Were Liars" has written children's picture books, young adult novels, and adult fiction. "Genuine Fraud," was also a Times bestseller and LA Times Book Prize finalist and her novel, "The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks" was a National Book Award finalist. Emily's latest work, "Whistle: A New Gotham City Hero," is a graphic novel about a Jewish teenage activist who gets superpowers and infiltrates the city's criminal underworld. Lots to talk about? You bet!

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*SPOILERS* In this episode I will be giving my review along with a synopsis of We Were Liars by e. Lockhart. follow us! https://www.instagram.com/bookishciara https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCURa-bICCiZz0XnjXniFENg New book reviews on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Support Podcast Here: https://anchor.fm/whatisthisbookabout Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-is-this-book-about/id1497467663 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Amanda and Jenn discuss talking cats, dog books for toddlers, defeating internalized racism and sexism, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Feedback Moloka‘i by Alan Brennert (rec’d by Lauren) The Moon–Spinners by Mary Stewart (rec’d by Kelly) A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes and Ariadne by Jennifer Saint (rec’d by Hannah) Questions 1. Let me preface by stating, for the record, that I fully realize how ridiculous this question is. :-p  I adopted a senior cat not too long ago, and after many years of thinking I was a dog person I’ve realized that, in my heart of hearts, I am absolutely a cat person.  I love that they have moods, and can be a total sweetheart one moment and a complete butthead the next. Anyway, on your recommendation I recently read Sabriel. I really enjoyed it, and hands down my favorite character was Mogget (because of course it was).  Can you recommend any other books in which a cat is one of the main characters? Especially if a) they are a talking cat and b) they are kind of snarky or a smart aleck/jerk?  Mimi Lee Gets a Clue is already on my TBR list, but any other recs in any genre are welcome. Thank you! -Diane 2. Hi guys, I’m currently in the process of curating my book list for summer. I just finished We Were Liars and am honestly devastated. I was entranced the whole way through. The setting, dialogue and characters were vivid. The writing had an air of poetry that I loved. The plot was wildly intriguing, slowly unfolding piece by piece. I am wanting something else like it. Other books I’ve read that I’ve enjoyed are The Mothers, Ask Again, Yes and Little Fires Everywhere. Please help me find something like this! Thanks! -Emily 3. I am going to Michigan for vacation in July with my two best friends. I would love a book set there. We will be going to Mackinac Island and Frankenmuth in particular. If you know of any fiction or non fiction set in those areas or around. I am aware of the movie / novel Somewhere in Time as that is a large reason I am going there -Lauren 4. Hi! I’m looking for a book series for a 7 year old who’s really digging the Princess in Black and the Princess Pulverizer books (she’s been toting them around like pirate booty). I’m pretty sure you guys have answered a similar question in the past and I dug through about 20 past episodes, but can’t seem to find it! Any help would be much appreciated!! -Kristi 5. My toddler is currently obsessed with dogs.  She seeks them out on our walks, wants to help do ALL of the doggy chores for our pups at home, etc.  I am looking for books featuring dogs to get for her.  We have read most of the Good Dog Carl books, Pig the Pug, Skippy Jon Jones, and also a board book called Doggies.  Do you have any other dog books that you think a 13 month old would enjoy?   -Marelis 6. I have a friend who grew up loving vampire books but doesn’t read them any more because the relationships are always *problematic*. Any recs for more recent vampire books that avoid or undermine the bad tropes, specifically creepy age differences, iffy coercion and consent issues and lots of gaslighting and manipulation? She really liked how those issues were handled in the Daevabad series and she also loves the Greta Helsing books, Good Omens, and anything Witchy. Steampunk vibes, queer characters and F/F romance is always a plus.  -Margot 7. Hi! I’ve been looking for books specifically on internalized misogyny and internalized racism to help my family understand how they’ve absorbed harmful ideals and aren’t immune to perpetrating white supremacy, anti-blackness, and sexism. We’re a hispanic family, but I can tell some of my family members don’t quite understand how entrenched they are in white supremacist beliefs. I haven’t seen anything just yet on this particular topic in books about race so if anyone has any suggestions I’d be super grateful! -Ashley Books Discussed Chilling Adventures of Sabrina comics by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Robert Hack The Song of the Lioness Quartet (Alanna: The First Adventure #1) by Tamora Pierce If We Were Villains by ML Rio (tw: domestic violence) The Walls Around Us by Nova Ren Suma (tw: death by suicide, lots of body-shaming) Snowed In by Rachel Hawthorne Once Upon A River by Bonnie Jo Campbell (tw: violence against women and children including rape, graphic violence, drug abuse) Mia Mayhem series (#1 Mia Mayhem is a Superhero) by Kara West and Leeza Hernandez Chronicles of Claudette (Giants, Beware! #1) by Jorge Aguirre and Rafael Rosado et al Stormy by Guojing Zorro and Mister Bud (Say Hello to Zorro!) by Carter Goodrich Better Off Red by Rebekah Weatherspoon Iron & Velvet by Alexis Hall For the Love of Men by Liz Plank Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with Robin Stevenson, author of 29 books for young readers, including board books, picture books, middle-grade novels, young adult novels, and non-fiction for all ages. Hear about her experiments with narrative voice, her experience of losing and finding her way through most of the books she's written, and the early days of her writing journey, when a short story unexpectedly morphed into a teen novel. 20 minutes. All ages. A full transcript is available at CabinTales.ca. Show Notes [0:00] Intro [1:20] Interview with Robin Stevenson   CA: Do you have any favourite plot twists…? RS: … E. Lockhart's We Were Liars,… Patrick Ness More Than This, …. Adam Silvera More Happy than Not… I haven't written a book that I would say has a major plot twist.   [2:30] CA: …. Do you have any techniques that you use yourself for building tension? RS: … tension actually is largely related to creating really believable compelling characters that the reader cares about. And then you know, whether the stakes are very high in a particular scene or smaller but more personal and matter to that character, I think you have tension because the reader cares about that character.   [3:15] CA: Do you have any advice that you might give to young writers who are sort of stuck in the middle of a story?   RS: … I get stuck in the middle of every single story. … That does seem to be part of my writing process. …. So it's just a question of needing to push through that middle section and … at least getting a finished first draft before I make a decision about it. … when I go back and read it, the scenes that were really easy and fun to write are not necessarily better than the scenes, I had to grind out one word at a time, that felt terrible. … So not to give that self-doubt too much weight or too much power to actually stop me from finishing the story.   [5:40] CA: …You've written so many books, do you find that that helps…you know it's part of your process? RS: … it doesn't make it any more pleasant or enjoyable when you're stuck in it… it doesn't seem to be helpful in the sense of figuring out a better writing process…   [6:20] CA: And do you ever write short stories? RS: …When I first started writing I was writing short stories. … my first novel actually grew from a short story. … I hadn't really planned to write for teens or, you know, thought of what I was writing as teen fiction. So I kind of fell into it. But loved it, and so just kept going.   [7:15] CA: Do you have any variance in how long it takes to do a first draft? RS: … my books vary in length so that's always a bit of a tricky question, … a board book or a picture book doesn't take nearly as much time as a longer novel. … I've had some where the first draft I've written in two or three months, and others where I have rewritten it over several years. … But on average I've published about two books a year. …   [8:10] CA: Do you know when you're writing whether it's going to be middle grade or teen? RS: … the age of the protagonist is usually fairly clear to me and that generally determines whether it's going to be middle grade or YA. …. The one I'm working on right now is actually a little tricky because my protagonist is 13. …. I could go either way. …   [9:05] CA: Did you do a collaborative book? RS: Yeah, I've done two. I did Blood on the Beach with Sarah Harvey. …And a collaborative YA novel with Tom Ryan called When you Get the Chance. … it's now coming out in May 2021. CA: And how did that process work? Did you have separate characters? RS: We did, yeah…. We wrote with alternating chapters. … that takes advantage of having two distinct voices rather than having that be a challenge or problem.     [10:20] CA: Do you often write in first person? RS: Most of my books are in first person. … I have one right now that's in third person that I'm debating whether I should try rewriting it in first person….   [10:45] CA: You purposely experiment with point of view. Would you advise young writers to do the same if they're not sure what narrative voice to use? RS: Yeah. … Try writing some journal entries in your character's voice or write a letter from your character to someone else so that you're kind of in their head. Try rewriting your first chapter in first person …   [11:20] CA: Do you have any favorite narrators, narrative voices that are still stuck in your head? RS: Barbara Kingsolver's Poisonwood Bible is one that I often recommend because … the voices are so individual and so distinct that you can you can pick up that book and open it on any page and you can tell who's speaking. …   [11:55] CA: Do you have any favorite settings from fiction…? RS: … In my own stories setting generally is not a huge part of the book. …   [12:45] CA: And do you have any favorite fictional characters …? RS: Too many to name specific ones…I think in terms of my own books, usually the character that I'm currently writing about… But certainly, you know, I'm attached to many of the characters that I have written about…although I've never gone back and reread any of my books.   [13:30] CA: And do you use your own children as characters? RS: Definitely…I did two early chapter books, Ben's Robot and Ben the Inventor …. I wrote those when my son was five or six, and lots of his interests and hobbies and favourite things made their way into those stories. …   [14:25] CA: Do you have any recommendations for setting or character exercises? RS: I would link the two… For character, I would encourage people to do some side writing… writing letters from your character to other people, pretending that your character has a journal …free writing from that character's POV …   [16:20] CA: Did you tell stories around a campfire as a kid? RS: Not at all. I'm still not really a storyteller in a verbal sense….   [16:45] CA:  And do you have a favorite scary story or scary movie? RS: No. …I avoid scary movies. Books I have a little higher tolerance for scary. Not horror but… I like suspense. I guess one recent one that I really enjoyed was Station Eleven. …   [17:15] CA: You have no phobias? RS: I really dislike flying …. But I wouldn't call a phobia. I think it's entirely realistic not to want to be 30,000 feet in the air.   [17:35] CA: Do you have a writing practice? Are there certain times of day that you write regularly? RS: … I've always kind of worked around parenting. … And now of course, with the pandemic, he's home, my partner's working from home. I just fixed up the shed in the backyard … so that I have a quiet place where I can go in and write … I used to use coffee shops for that. …   [18:50] CA: That's great. And that's everything I need…. Thanks again so much. … RS: A pleasure. Take care…. [19:20] Robin Stevenson introduces herself   RS: Hi. My name is Robin Stevenson. And I live on the west coast of Canada on Vancouver Island. And I write books for kids and teens. My books range from board books up through picture books and middle-grade and teen fiction, and also middle-grade and young-adult nonfiction. So I write in multiple genres and for multiple age groups. [19:55] Find out more about Robin Stevenson   You can hear more creative writing advice from Robin Stevenson on Cabin Tales Episode 3.5: “Author Interviews about Inspiration”; on Episode 4: “Bad Things Happen,” about Plotting; and on Episode 8, “The Never-ending Story,” about revision. You can learn a whole lot more about Robin Stevenson from her website at RobinStevenson.com.   [21:00] Thanks and coming up on the podcast   I'll be back next week with leftovers from my interview with Kari-Lynn Winters, picture book author from Ontario. Thanks for listening.   Credits Music on the podcast is from “Stories of the Old Mansion” by Akashic Records, provided by Jamendo (Standard license for online use). Host: Catherine Austen writes books for children, short stories for adults, and reports for corporate clients. Visit her at www.catherineausten.com. Guest Author: Robin Stevenson is the award-winning author of 29 books for all ages. She lives on the west coast of Canada. Robin is launching three new books in 2021: a picture book, PRIDE PUPPY, a middle-grade non-fiction book, KID INNOVATORS, and a young adult novel, WHEN YOU GET THE CHANCE. Find her online at https://robinstevenson.com .    

In the mood to cry? Listen to Kiwi and the Bird's fifteen minute NON-SPOILER rundown of "We Were Liars" 's premise, characters, setting, and writing style to decide if this book is the one for you. Curious about what Keimi and Taylor think, too? Keep on listening until the end of the episode to hear what unique rating Kiwi and the Bird give "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart. And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We had to jump on the #booktok train and fit in We Were Liars! Here is the summary episode. If you haven't read this one yet you definitely should! Stay tuned for they full length episode to hear what we thought of the book! BRB for now! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Maya talks about a new fav book of hers, We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. Maya also goes on to talk about tips to help you say no and her opinion on "cancel culture".

SHOW NOTES The book of the moment for today’s episode is We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. Just a forewarning for those of you listening, this is NOT a spoiler-free zone. We will be discussing this book in all of its glory, which of course includes revealing the ending. Readers of We Were Liars understand what it’s like to have an unreliable narrator lead you directly to an unexpected ending, which is one of the biggest reasons we have decided to discuss it at length in today’s episode. That, and the fact that this book actually received a wide variety of opinions from the three of us, making for an interesting conversation. The author of We Were Liars, E. Lockhart is an American writer of children's picture books, young-adult novels, and adult fiction who is originally from Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Seattle, Washington. She is known best for the Ruby Oliver quartet (which begins with The Boyfriend List), The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks, and We Were Liars. If you have any further questions regarding topics discussed throughout the episode feel free to join our Hardcover Hoes Discord Server, or send us an email at hardcoverhoespod@gmail.com and we will be sure to get back to you. Feel free to recommend books to cover in future episodes as well! Need a copy of our next read? Order it from our favorite bookstore. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today’s show, I quickly go over my top 10 favorite books of 2020—and the one I absolutely hated—before listing out my most anticipated books of 2021. The 2021 list will include several nonfiction books that could help you as you think about your freelance business.   For more in-depth descriptions and information on my top 10 list for 2020, read my blog post “The Best—and Worst—Books I Read in 2020.”   My Top 10 Books (listed in the order I read them) of 2020:   “Daisy Jones and The Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid “Long Bright River” by Liz Moore “Evvie Drake Starts Over” by Linda Holmes 4. “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett “The Family Upstairs” by Lisa Jewell 6. “The Warmth of Other Suns” by Isabel Wilkerson 7. “We Were Liars” by E. Lockhart 8. “Eight Perfect Murders” by Peter Swanson 9. “Mexican Gothic” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia “Know My Name” by Chanel Miller   Honorable mention: “The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires” by Grady Hendrix My most hated book in 2020: “Leave the World Behind” by Rumaan Alam   My Most Anticipated Books of 2021   12 Fiction: “Hour of the Witch” by Chris Bohjalian — available April 20 in the U.S.   “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah — available February 2   “The Survivors” by Jane Harper — available February 2   “Malibu Rising” by Taylor Jenkins Reid — available June 1   “The Whispering House” by Elizabeth Brooks — available March 16   “The House on Vesper Sands” by Paraic O’Donnell — published January 12   “Before She Disappeared” by Lisa Gardner — published January 19   “What Comes After” by JoAnne Tompkins — available April 13   “My Year Abroad” by Chang-rae Lee — available February 2   “The Wife Upstairs” by Rachel Hawkins — published January 5   “Ring Shout” by P. Djèlí Clark — published October 13, 2020   “The Women in Black” by Madeleine St. John — paperback published February 11, 2020   9 Nonfiction: “A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload” by Cal Newport — available March 2   “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind” by Dr. Judson Brewer — available March 9   “Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It” by Ethan Kross — published January 26   “Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting” by Lisa Genova — available March 23   “Unbound: A Woman's Guide to Power” by Kasia Urbaniak — available March 9   “Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019” edited by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain — available February 2   “The Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal About Identity, Race, Wealth, and Power” by Deirdre Mask — paperback published January 26, 2021   “The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart” by Alicia Garza — published October 20, 2020   “Once I Was You: A Memoir of Love and Hate in a Torn America” by Maria Hinojosa — hardback published September 15, 2020; paperback available August 31, 2021   Biz Bite: No Talk Mondays   Resources:   MelEdits blog post “The Best—and Worst—Books I Read in 2020.”   Episode #51 of Deliberate Freelancer: Reading and Book Recommendations during Coronavirus   Episode #69 of Deliberate Freelancer: 9 Nonfiction Books that Improved My Freelance Business   Read in January 2021: “The Promised Land” by Barack Obama

1. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart; 2. Salt to the Sea by Rita Sepetys; 3. The Putsiders by S.E. Hinton; 4. Caraval by Stephanie Garber; 5. Enchanted Creatures Don’t Exist by Smriti Datta

Kat & Cass discuss We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. Listen to Kat and Cass debate the finer details of committing crime and why kids have absolutely no chill. Find out Cass' feelings about Trader Joe's and who Kat kept picturing as Cadence. Discover what it takes to be "private island rich" and why the patriarchy is the root cause of all problems. Delight in a world filled with silver spoons and ivory statues. Finally, grab your caviar and your lobster tails for this wealthy and tragic episode. Tune in next time for the start of a new series: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. Thanks for listening! We'd love to hear from you! Please consider leaving a review and subscribing. Website: www.twobookbitches.com Email: twobookb.tches@gmail.com Twitter: @2bookbitchespod Instagram: @twobookbitchespodcast Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/117056291-kat-cass Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twobookbitchespodcast TikTok: @twobookbitchespodcast Disclaimer: Spoilers ahead & sometimes we like to swear and talk about raunchy things. Check it Out: We got a mailbox! Two Book Bitches 678G Sheppard Avenue East Unit #401 North York, Ontario M2K 1B7

Kat & Cass discuss Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. Listen to Kat and Cass proclaim this book delightful, delicious, and damn charming. Cry with Cass again as Kat wonders who the real Hufflepuff is. Be confused over the concept of a turkey pardon and discover the insane world of political fanfiction. Find out how Henry is a prince in the streets and a freak in the sheets, and whether or not Alex considers the royal dungeons a good time. Finally, knock over a wedding cake and get ready to get low in this absolutely royal episode. Tune in next time for the continuation of "A Very Contemporary Christmas" with our last book: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. Thanks for listening! We'd love to hear from you! Please consider leaving a review and subscribing. Website: www.twobookbitches.com Email: twobookb.tches@gmail.com Twitter: @2bookbitchespod Instagram: @twobookbitchespodcast Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/117056291-kat-cass Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twobookbitchespodcast TikTok: @twobookbitchespodcast Disclaimer: Spoilers ahead & sometimes we like to swear and talk about raunchy things. Check it Out: We got a mailbox! Two Book Bitches 678G Sheppard Avenue East Unit #401 North York, Ontario M2K 1B7

Kata "liburan" sering kali diasosiasikan dengan perasaan menyenangkan. Bagaimana jika "liburan" menjadi sebuah kata yang malah membawa kesan suram? Itulah yang dihadirkan oleh E. Lockhart melalui novelnya berjudul "We Were Liars." Bergenre young adult, "We Were Liars" membawa pembaca pada sebuah musim panas di suatu pulau dengan empat anak remaja tanggung. Siapa yang sangka, di antara remaja itu ada kebohongan yang dengan rapi disusun. Liburan memang tidak selamanya menyenangkan.

Welcome to the I Love You So Much podcast with Kenzie Elizabeth. Today Kenzie sits down and gives her holiday survival guide- dealing with family drama, holiday blues, routines etc and THEN sits down with Lauren Elizabeth for book club no. 3 discussing We Were Liars! Enjoy!  SECRET FACEBOOK PAGE: https://bit.ly/2zEx3BM JOIN THE MAILING LIST: https://bit.ly/2uumkus Kenzie's Channel: https://youtube.com/kenzieelizabeth Kenzie's IG: https://bit.ly/298RzRn Kenzie's Twitter: https://bit.ly/2RdtJsE ILYSM IG: https://bit.ly/2vlwxXy Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/laurenelizabeth/ Lauren Elizabeth Collection: https://lacollective.com/pages/lauren-elizabeth December's Book Club Pick: https://bit.ly/3fCwi0F Visit www.threadwallets.com/discount/kenzie15 for 15% off your first purchase! Produced by Dear Media

In this episode, Olivia Grace and Lilly Hope discuss their thoughts on the mind-blowing ending from the award-winning short novel 'We Were Liars' by E. Lockhart. They also react to the brand new 'A Court of Silver Flames' cover for Sarah J Mass' next ACOTAR series book for the first time.

In this episode we cover We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. This book has a MAJOR plot twist. Make sure you have a drink on hand while we come up with the craziest conclusions, while being utterly hammered. Get ready to get Booked and Boozy. Find us here: https://linktr.ee/bookedandboozy Please send all listener stories to bookedandboozy@gmail.com.

In this episode we discuss The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas, Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson, We Were Liars by E. Lockhart and A Good Girls Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. If you have requests be sure to email us at 3talkbooks@gmail.com !!!

We are finally finished with We Were Liars! Can we please never talk about this book ever again? Have a listen if you want to find out the "twist ending." I hope you enjoy disappointment but I bet you will laugh at my overview..You are welcome to read this monstrosity yourself.https://amzn.to/3LbD9hmIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Enjoy listening to my frustrated summary of my least favorite book ever. We Were Liars by e. lockhart. Even though I am not fully convinced this book is a mystery or murder, I promise you will laugh at my description of the events that occur in the first half.You are welcome to read this monstrosity yourself.https://amzn.to/3LbD9hmIf you need a good laugh you can find me on social media:www.tiktok.com/@thejollyreaderpodcastwww.instagram.com/thejollyreaderpodcast/www.facebook.com/thejollyreaderpodcastIf you want to support The Jolly Reader you can donate, which goes towards buying new books and allows me to keep making new episodes. Thanks Crew!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jolly-reader/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Enjoy our presentation of We Were Liars written by E. Lockhart and published by Random House.  Cady is a privileged teenager who was born into the wealthy Sinclair family. They bask in the lap of luxury during the summers on their private island in Martha's Vineyard. But, on one summer retreat, deep secrets break the surface of their perfect image, and a mystery unfolds.This title won the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fiction.We Were Liars is recommended for ages 13 and up. Please see common sense media for more information and reviews: https://bit.ly/WeWereLiarsReviewsThis title is available in the following formats:Libby Ebook: https://bit.ly/WeWereLiarsLibbyEbookLibby Audiobook: https://bit.ly/WeWereLiarsLibbyAudiobookPlease visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information.Music: Sad Clown (excerpt) by Orquesta Arrecife. Licensed under CC BY-SA 1.0 http://www.opsound.org/artist/orquestaarrecife/

First Draft Episode #232: Maureen Johnson Maureen Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of several YA novels, including 13 Little Blue Envelopes, Suite Scarlett, The Name of the Star, and Truly Devious: A Mystery. She has also done collaborative works, such as Let It Snow (with John Green and Lauren Myracle), and The Bane Chronicles (with Cassandra Clare and Sarah Rees Brennan). Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle The Something Queer series, written by Elizabeth Levy and illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein, included Something Queer is Going On (A Mystery), Something Queer at the Library, Something Queer in Outer Space, and more The Encyclopedia Brown series by Donald J. Sobol One day Maureen plans to pursue writing non-fiction and humorous essays, like David Sedaris, author of Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and When You Are Engulfed in Flames Maureen’s friend and agent is Kate Testerman with KT Literary Janklow & Nesbit Associates is the literary agency where Kate worked her way up before moving and forming her own agency Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashears and Sarah Dessen books, including Saint Anything, Once and For All, and her newest, The Rest of the Story  (hear Sarah Dessen’s episode of First Draft here) were the only YA books around when Maureen started watching After John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars was turned into a movie by the same name, his other books Paper Towns and Looking for Alaska were also optioned and turned into a movie and TV show. Then came Let It Snow with Lauren Myracle and Maureen Jonhson, now available on Netflix! Some of the crew of YA writers who wrote with Maureen in New York when they were beginning their careers included: John Green; Emily Jenkins a.k.a. E. Lockhart, author of The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks; We Were Liars, and the forthcoming Again Again; Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mortal Instruments series, The Dark Artifices series, and the forthcoming Chain of Gold, which kicks off the Last Hours series; Robin Wasserman, author of Girls on Fire, and the forthcoming Mother Daughter Widow Wife (listen to her First Draft episode here); Holly Black, author of The Cruel Prince series, The Coldest Girl in Coldtown and more (listen to her First Draft episode here); Scott Westerfeld, author of Uglies and Leviathan; Justine Larbalestier, author of Liar. I can’t miss an opportunity to dig at the ending of Lost Knives Out is a great example of a mystery. Go watch Knives Out! I want to hear from you! Have a question about writing or creativity for Sarah Enni or her guests to answer? To leave a voicemail, call (818) 533-1998. Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; Linda Holmes, author and host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast; Jonny Sun, internet superstar, illustrator of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Gmorning, Gnight! and author and illustrator of Everyone’s an Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too;  Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free! Rate, Review, and Recommend How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Please share this episode on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or via carrier pigeon (maybe try a text or e-mail, come to think of it). Just click the Share button at the bottom of this post! Thanks again!

Books that got overlooked on my TBR but I finally got to them! And I’m so glad I did! Listen to hear what I thought about Three Dark Crowns and We Were Liars.

We Were Liars By E. LockhartWhat happened? That is what circles around and around in Cadence’s mind. What happened the summer when she was 15, along with all the other liars? Something that left Cadence in the water, almost drown, and no one will talk about it. What could have possibly happened on the family island that everyone feels the need to hide from her?Recommended for mature 8th graders and up.

Kaytee and Meredith are back in your earbuds with strong opinions and bookish concoctions! You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each host, and we are TEASES this week. We both have books that we cannot wait to talk about… but we’re not telling you what they are! Next, we’ll remind you about our Bookshelf Thomasville coupon code for you: CURRENTLYLOVING will get you 10% off from our friends over there through the month of August! You’ve got just a few days left before this code expires, so get on it! Moving forward, we discuss our current reads for the week. We are mostly GLOWING about our books this week, and we have lots of words about each of them. We’ve got an update for you on our Slow But Steady reads as well, and we’ve loved having you chime in for what you’re reading for this challenge. Today, we’re also rethinking what Slow But Steady means in terms of content. For our deep dive, we are discussing book clubs. All the different kinds of book clubs there are. How we feel about them personally. What we enjoy about the idea of book clubs. And some other weird tangents. What are your thoughts on book clubs? Finally, this week, we finish the episode by Bellying Up to the Book Bar! Our drinking buddy this week is Angie Dawson, and we have LOTS of titles to throw her way. The show notes for this episode are bananas, friends. B-A-N-A-N-A-S. As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  . . . . . 5:39 - Save Me The Plums by Ruth Reichl 5:56 - Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl 9:50 - The Jane Austen Project by Kathleen Flynn 10:02 - Want to get in on the Patron action? Patreon! 15:04 - The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna by Juliet Grames 20:34 - The Whisper Network by Chandler Baker 20:39 - Reese Witherspoon Book Club 24:18 - The Bookshop on the Shore by Jenny Colgan 24:36 - The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan 29:35 - Lock Every Door by Riley Sager 29:44 - Final Girls by Riley Sager 34:29 - Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry 35:03 - North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell 35:16 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 36:04 - The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt 36:05 - The Stand by Stephen King 36:20 - 11/22/63 by Stephen King 36:27 - War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells 36:49 - The Complete Stories of Flannery O’Connor 37:32 - Les Miserables by Victor Hugo 37:36 - War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy 37:42 - Stamped From the Beginning: A Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibraham Kendi 38:33 - Middlemarch by George Eliot 38:36 - The Fiery Cross (Outlander #5) by Diana Gabaldon 40:35 - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot 43:13 - Silent Book Club 45:04 - Episode 14 with Amy Allen Clark 45:48 - Have opinions about a CR buddy read? Join the Patreon 47:19 - Us Against You by Fredrick Backman 47:33 - Red Rising by Pierce Brown 47:37 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 47:39 - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 47:46 - Twilight by Stephanie Meyer 47:58 - Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys 48:08 - Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys 48:10 - Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah 48:23 - The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan 48:24 - The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang 48:25 - The Bride Test by Helen Hoang 48:26 - The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren 48:27 - Joshilyn Jackson Books 48:38 - The Line That Held Us by David Joy 48:39 - The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir 48:41 - A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams 48:46 - We Were Liars by E. Lockhart 49:02 - Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert 49:03 - Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 49:05 - The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger 49:37 -This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel 50:19 - A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman 50:54 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 51:07 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 51:35 - The Paper Magician (series) by Charlie Holmberg 52:01 - The Jane Austen Project by Kathleen Flynn 52:09 - Scythe by Neal Schusterman 53:00 - The Red Tent by Anita Diamant 53:52 - A Bridge Across the Ocean by Susan Meissner 53:57 - The Girl Who Came Home by Hazel Gaynor 54:05 - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 54:17 - Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly 54:18 - Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly 55:02 - Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston 55:17 - The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai 55:23 - Christina Lauren books 55:37 - Jasmine Guillory books 56:05 - Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson 56:30 - The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare 57:23 - Want some extra Belly Up to the Book Bar? Patreon! *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*  

Amanda and Amber discuss We Were Liars by E. Lockhart, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.

We talk about our most anticipated pop culture coming up in the next few months. And cite a few potential trainwrecks. Pop Culture this Week: Andy Warhol at the Whitney, Goodbye Christopher Robin, Darkest Minds, We Were Liars, Neko Case, Crazy Ex Girlfriend, Escape at Dannemore, Enemies: Justice, the FBI and the President, Dirty John Preview: Roma, Capernaum, Destroyer, Drag Race, Umbrella Academy, SMILF, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Brooklyn 99, A Discovery of Witches, Pedro the Lion, Sharon Van Etten, The Vanishing Star, On the Come Up, Welcome to Marwen, The Passage

E. Lockhart is a New York Times bestselling author of ten novels, including We Were Liars, which was a New York Times bestseller and Zoella Book Club pick, and the novel Genuine Fraud, soon to be a film produced by Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner of HBO series Girls.In this episode we talk about writing, writing writing! The art of writing novels, how to keep your momentum when writing, how to study the books you love and how to manage your ego and ignore reviews, good and bad.Favourite quote from the episode:"The me who can write a novel is not the same me who goes to the grocery stores and swimming pool and does things with my family. That person doesn't know how to write a novel." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 53, Heather and Bennett discuss the novel Made You Up by Francesca Zappia and the Boots Riley film Sorry To Bother You. Other topics include: Matt Bellassai, Spinning Silver, Harry Potter, palm pilots, Billy Hughes, YA book boxes, The Foxhole Court, We Were Liars, Get Out, I, Tonya, Hey There Delilah, To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Alex Garland, and Sonic the Hedgehog.

In Episode 50, Heather and Bennett talk about "Bittersweet" by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore and the TBS show The Detour. Other topics include: MLB, Wimbledon, the World Cup, Tamora Pierce, Billy on the Street, Toto, Weezer, Emmy nominations, Sandra Oh, Whole Foods, Ratatouille, Jane Unlimited, We Were Liars, Doug, Hey Arnold, Boy Meets World, Wrecked, Voltron, The Cruel Prince, The Dragon Prince, and The Miseducation of Cameron Post.

In today's episode, we're talking about all things reading slumps—and how we get out of them. We also chat about starting our BookTube channels and some of our challenges/fears with that bookish adventure!  Books mentioned:  How to Walk Away by Katherine Center  Emily's Quest by L. M. Montgomery Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple Whichwood by Tahereh Mafi  Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett  We Were Liars by E. Lockhart  Bookish friends mentioned: Kayla from Books and Lala Julie from A Girl and a Book Follow us all over the internet! Twitter: @nothxwerebooked Instagram: @nothxwerebooked Facebook: @nothxwerebooked Website: nothankswerebooked.com

E. Lockhart is the author of the New York Times bestseller We Were Liars, discusses her latest novel Genuine Fraud, a story told backward. Get the inside scoop on how she crafted this unique story. Host Steven James: www.stevenjames.net www.thestoryblender.com Steven James is a national bestselling novelist whose award-winning, pulse-pounding thrillers continue to gain wide critical acclaim and a growing fan base. Suspense Magazine, who named Steven's book THE BISHOP their Book of the Year, says that he "sets the new standard in suspense writing." Publishers Weekly calls him a "master storyteller at the peak of his game." And RT Book Reviews promises, "the nail-biting suspense will rivet you." Equipped with a unique Master's Degree in Storytelling, Steven has taught writing and storytelling on four continents over the past two decades, speaking more than two thousand times at events spanning the globe. In his podcast "The Story Blender," he interviews leading storytellers in film, print, and web.

E. Lockhart settles into the Damn Library for a long chat about Genuine Fraud, her new novel, as well as touching on her other works, like Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks, and We Were Liars. Then John Green's new book, Turtles All the Way Down is considered, along with his depiction of a mental spiral, and what he taught us this time around, amongst many other topics. 15 seconds of a song: France Gall - Teenie Weenie Boppie support the show! patreon.com/smdb for drink recipes, book lists, and more, visit somanydamnbooks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E. Lockhart is the author of the New York Times bestseller "We Were Liars".  In this episode, we dig deep into her newest novel, "Genuine Fraud", where you’ll learn about the inspiration behind the book and its main characters. She walks us through how she structured her novel and tackled the challenging timeline, and how she wrote her first action sequence by studying other great action sequences. Further into our conversation, we discuss how E. creates effective and realistic story settings, and how she creates emotional resonance in her writing. Craft-focused writers will love our chat about unreliable narrators and why it’s crucial to never lie to the readers. On a more personal note, E. walks us through one of the most difficult times in her career and how it became a blessing in disguise that navigated her way to success. We wrap up the episode with actionable advice for you to achieve your writing goals. This episode is packed with some fantastic knowledge bombs and I’m excited for you to dive in.  Say 'Hi' to E. Lockhart on Twitter! and check out the books/resources mentioned in her episode by clicking here! Happy listening! Xo, Yin PS. Do you know anyone who would love our conversation? Please share this episode to help spread the word! --- If you enjoyed this episode, I’d really love your support in growing our community by subscribing to us on iTunes, and leaving a rating and review. These specific steps help to increase our visibility on iTunes which really helps new listeners discover us. A huge heartfelt thank you for your time and support! You can click here to go directly to our iTunes page! --- Would you love to support our show with some 88 Cups of Tea swag? Grab our limited edition mug (signed by yours truly) here! --- Meet fellow members in our community and check in about your WIP, and join in on other bookish talks and 88 Cups of Tea related things! You can really feel the love and support in our Facebook community. You also get the opportunity to submit your questions for upcoming guests on the show. Click here to join our private Facebook group! IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to have a clear profile picture of yourself. If not, send over links to either your Twitter or Instagram. Fill out the 3 questions that pop up as soon as you join. To protect our group's safe space, these steps help us weed out any spam/fake profiles/creepers. Can't wait to meet you! --- Warm welcome to our new listeners, be sure to check out our archive of episodes by clicking here! --- “If they [the characters] feel very close to people, it’s because they’re close to me.” -E. Lockhart (Click to tweet) “Sometimes the door opens but it’s not the door you thought you were knocking on, but it’s still a door.” -E. Lockhart (Click to tweet) “I’m not going to create my best work if I stay in totally familiar territory.” -E. Lockhart (Click to tweet) --- WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN TODAY'S EPISODE:  We deep-dive into the writing inspiration and process behind "Genuine Fraud" and the main characters  Learn how she structured her novel and tackled the challenging timeline in “Genuine Fraud” How E. wrote her first action sequence by studying other great action sequences Learn how she challenges herself as a writer by shifting genres Creating emotional resonance in your writing Writing effective and realistic story settings  Learn who and what was edited out of “Genuine Fraud” E. shares details about one of the most difficult times in her career and how it became a blessing in disguise Learn what it’s like for her to shift between from lighter contemporary novels to darker thrillers  We discuss what makes a narrator unreliable and how E. writes truthfully for all her characters E. walks us through actionable advice for you to achieve your writing goals

In this episode we salvage an old discussion of The Leaving by Tara Altebrando. (Don't worry, it sounds totally natural—and theme appropriate— when Kim and Molly suddenly disappear during our Random Comments from the Internet segment, are replaced by Katie, and then suddenly reappear for Read-a-likes. Don't worry; they were not kidnapped, and their memories were not erased by morally flexible scientists.) Kim suggests We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. Nate suggests The Dead Zone by Stephen King. (Then after the end credits roll, Nate also suggests the film I Know What You Did Last Summer, the actor Ryan Phillipe, and the alternative rock band Bush.) Nathan suggests Bone Gap by Laura Ruby. Lindsey suggests Emmy and Oliver by Laura Benway and Picture Me Gone by Meg Rosoff. Cash Money suggests the television program The Leftovers. Molly suggests The Cellar by Natasha Preston and The Bunker Diaries by Kevin Brooks. We've included a clip of LilyCReads' review of The Leaving in our Random Comments from the Internet segment (hope that's cool, Lily). Check out the full review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYuvoGtLdbo

Jenn and guest Eric Smith discuss all things young adult in this week's episode of Get Booked! This episode is sponsored by Landscape With Invisible Hand by M.T. Anderson, The Golden House by Salman Rushdie, and A Conspiracy in Belgravia by Sherry Thomas.   Questions 1. I have a feeling you guys are going to look down on me for this, but one of my favorite things to read about is rich people (mainly teenagers and young adults) and their problems. I'm not really sure why, but I really like that. I think I like looking at worlds that are supposed to be 'perfect' and glimpsing into all the terrible things going on beneath the surface. The Secret History for example, is my favorite book of all time, and I think that encapsulates what I love perfectly. Intellectual (and snooty), pretty rich kids, with LOTS of issues (and murder!). I tried reading We Were Liars, and I didn't dislike it, but I just forgot about it and never finished it. Sometimes I have that problem with YA fiction, I can never say what I don't like about a lot of the books, but I just can't make myself finish them a lot of the time. --Camilla   2. Hi there! I am currently obsessing over the TV show "How To Get Away With Murder" and I was wondering if you had book recommendations for fans of the show? I'm particularly interested / looking for a book that has a diverse set of characters, smart/academic poc adults or young adults (of different ethnic backgrounds, sexualities, etc.) who share a professional and personal relationship. It doesn't have to be murder related, but maybe a cool plot that brings them all together. Thanks and keep doing whatcha doing, love this podcast! :) --Joanna   3. I am in a YA book club for adults. I've loved many of the "1st in a series" books we've read, but the number of sequels on our TBR lists keep adding up as we move onto other selections. Can you recommend some stand-alone YA books for the group? We've already read The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, The Darkest Part of the Forest, Ready Player One, We Were Liars, Paper Towns, and Imaginary Girls. Bonus points for male main character or POV. Thanks! --Christine   4. I'm looking for YA recommendations for my 13-year old daughter who is dealing with an anxiety disorder. She is a good reader with a strong feminist bent, and likes well-written realistic fiction with quirky characters. So many YA novels seem to deal with pretty heavy subjects, (suicide, a sibling or parent's death, dystopian futures, etc.) and those are not great for her right now. Favorite authors have included Rainbow Rowell and Jandy Nelson. Recently she has read Everything, Everything and Simon vs the Homosapiens Agenda and enjoyed them both. Any suggestions? Thanks! --Helen   5. Dear Jenn and Amanda, My younger sister (12) has never been much of a reader, and I've recently decided I wanted to try and find her some books to help her get into reading. She's read and loved Harry Potter and A Series of Unfortunate Events when she was younger. Recently I gave her my old copy of Inkheart and she absolutely loved it. She's reading the sequel right now, but when she finishes the series I'd love to have some books to recommend her right after, while she's still in the spirit of reading. I feel like 12 is a weird age because your not quite old enough for YA and a little too old for middle grade, and when I was her age I was reading Dickens. So as you can see I'm way out of my element here, as I don't think giving Dickens to a reluctant reader is a good idea. Please please please help! --Taylor   6. I'm in my mid-twenties and read a lot of YA fiction. I tend to struggle with adult fiction as I feel I can't relate to some of the characters. I'm always looking for books with characters closer to my age, though they seem to be few and far between. I've enjoyed books with characters in this age range such as Attachments by Rainbow Rowell (I love all her books), The Royal We by Heather Cocks, Someday Someday Maybe by Lauren Graham, Brooklyn by Colm Toibin, Me Before You by Jojo Moyes, and The Help by Kathryn Stockett. I'd like to start branching out into more adult fiction. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! --Joslyn   7. Hi Amanda and Jenn! I am working on my Master's in Education and am currently in a class about students of diverse backgrounds. You Book Riot ladies and Jeff must live in my head because every discussion the class has about how to make the curriculum more inclusive or your classroom more welcoming to all people, I always say, "Have books about people who are like them in your room". I know you all understand the importance of showing kids that people like them did or are doing cool or important things so they believe that they can too. I plan to teach high school biology and I was wondering if you could give me some recommendations for books about biologists who are not already part of the science cannon a.k.a. the rich, white, sometimes Christian men. I am not 100% sure on the grade level I will be teaching and may teach 7th grade life science, so a mix of middle level, YA, and adult would be nice. Thank you so much for helping me to add to my TBR list and I look forward to hearing your recommendations. --Bobbi   8. I have a friend with a 12-year-old daughter who fell in love with shapeshifter fantasy after reading Twilight. In her quest to find more shapeshifter novels (with a little romance), she's ventured into some territory that's a little more adult than her mom is comfortable with. Can you recommend any YA shapeshifter novels for her? I read a lot of YA, but haven't read many that fit the bill. Another friend recommended Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater, but I'm sure there are others out there. Thanks! --Stacy   Books The End of the World Running Club by Adrian J. Walker Warcross by Marie Lu Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore The New Guy by Amy Spalding Want by Cindy Pon This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner Dumplin' by Julie Murphy Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia Terrier by Tamora Pierce (Beka Cooper) The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin The Awkward Path to Getting Lucky by Summer Heacock Headstrong by Rachel Swaby Relativity by Cristin Bishara The Epic Crush of Genie Lo by F.C. Yee Seraphina by Rachel Hartman Firelight by Sophie Jordan

In episode 11, Heather and Bennett rank the characters on the TV show Friends and discuss E. Lockhart's book "We Were Liars." Other topics include: Flawed, Gemina, Waitress, Come From Away, 1984, Lego Batman, Lorde, Skam, Frank, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, David Ortiz, Jimmy Kimmel, Sega, Uber, Ryan O'Callaghan, Whole Foods, Spotify, Trevor Noah, Philando Castile, Gone Girl, Made You Up, Leftovers, John Green, Tamora Pierce, N.K. Jemisin, Pitch Perfect 3, and Netflix Choose Your Own Adventure.

Ever wondered what it's like to have your own family island? According to E. Lockhart in her 2014 book We Were Liars it's not all it's cracked up to be. She takes us behind the scenes in the lives of the mega-rich social elite, but is it accurate? If you can confirm let us know, and invite us to your island already. We also examine the proliferation of mental health issues in the Seeking Tumnus library before Bri sparks a spirited conversation that quickly takes a detour via a distant galaxy. Pat diagnoses a case of metaphoric haemophilia and Laurie and Keith both agree and disagree. All this and more Whoopi Goldberg than ever before!

These kids have the IQ of a bag of rocks. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. https://ia801509.us.archive.org/20/items/WeWereLiars/We%20Were%20Liars.mp3

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Jane talks her reading week and some more thoughts on the next three Chapters of Soulless by Gail Carriger. Books mentioned: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, Written in My Own Hearts Blood by Diana Gabaldon, Landline by Rainbow Rowell, We Were Liars by E. Lockhart, Yes Please by Amy Poehler, Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham, The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johanssen. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

In this week's episode, Jennifer and Sara discuss The Little Friend, We Were Liars, and All the Light We Cannot See.  The ladies also discuss a recent tragedy in their community and talk about how teachers deal with the loss of a student.   Music:  "Firecracker" by Ryan Adams Books Discussed:  The Little Friend by Donna Tartt, We Were Liars by E. Lockhart, and All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.