Podcasts about ya lit

We did it, y'all! We made it to the end(?) of our Hunger Games deep dive with SUNRISE ON THE REAPING by Suzanne Collins (until the movie release, of course) and the gang is all here! How does one even summarize this book/episode? It was so much more traumatic than I think any of us were expecting, but what a journey. We talk major lore, complex character arcs, trauma, recontextualizing the Hunger Games universe, unending despair, potential movie adaptation choices, more trauma, how President Snow can catch these hands, and yet more despair! Whew. Honestly, we're still not over it. REMINDER: Obvious spoilers for the entire Hunger Games universe, including speculation about the forthcoming movie adaptation of SUNRISE ON THE REAPING. If you haven't read this series yet -- babe, what are you even doing here?? Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes, and if you have any suggestions for future episodes/books to cover, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via email or DM or carrier pigeon or raven or whatever method you prefer. We love to hear from you, and honestly we have no idea what we want to do next, so we'd love to know what YOU want to hear us talk about! As always, an enormous thanks to DJempirical for our fabulous theme music. Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com actyaage@gmail.com facebook.com/actyaage Find Corinne at instagram.com/rinne_reads Find Tasia at instagram.com/rageycakes Find Jessie at instagram.com/bookjessieisbetter Find Aubrey at instagram.com/aubsbobs Find Melissa at instagram.com/mellooyellowxx Find Liz at instagram.com/lizbistline17 Mentions: Fan Service by Rosie Danaan Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare Ana and the Din series by Robert Jackson Bennett Wheel of Time (TV show) on Amazon Prime Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven Vanderpump Rules on Bravo Summer House on Bravo Fetch Phillips Archives by Luke Arnold

We're back for our final episode covering the original THE HUNGER GAMES trilogy with Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins, as well as the 2014 and 2015 films directed by Francis Lawrence! What a journey! What a time! We talk about the bleak realities of war, trauma and PTSD, the continuing failures of humanity, love triangles (just to mix it up), and more trauma. Is this book a rousing good time? No. Is it exactly as bleak as it should be? Yes. REMINDER: We are in full spoiler-mode for this series, so if you haven't read the books and/or watched the movies and if you don't want to hear us speculate about the forthcoming SUNRISE ON THE REAPING, save this one for another time. Join us next time for the aforementioned SUNRISE ON THE REAPING by Suzanne Collins, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes and wherever you get your podcasts. Want more episodes, more consistently? RATE AND REVIEW US

The whole crew is back, and we are continuing our THG deep-dive with CATCHING FIRE by Suzanne Collins, as well as the 2013 film directed by Francis Lawrence! We talk Victor trauma, budding rebellions, new characters (brb proposing marriage to both Finnick Odair and Johanna Mason) and so much more! REMINDER: We are in full spoiler mode for this series, so if you haven't read the books and/or watched the movies, save this one for later unless you want to be spoiled. Join us next time for the rollicking good time that is MOCKINGJAY, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes and wherever you get your podcasts. Your reviews fuel us! And as always, a huge thank you to Djempirical for our fabulous music. Side note: Zuckerberg hates us and our Instagram page got permanently banned (for what, you ask? Excellent question. I tried asking it myself, but was ignored.) so find us on Facebook for now, and maybe we'll start a Bluesky or something in the future? TBD Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com actyaagepod@gmail.com facebook.com/actyaage Find Corinne at: instagram.com/rinne_reads Find Tasia at: instagram.com/rageycakes Find Jessie at: instagram.com/bookjessieisbetter Find Melissa at: instagram.com/mellooyellowxx Find Aubrey at: instagram.com/aubsbobs Find Liz at: instagram.com/lizbistline17

We are once again joined by some friends of the pod to continue our coverage of The Hunger Games series with THE HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins, as well as the 2012 film directed by Gary Ross! We talk Panem politics, love triangles, series implications, and so much more! Don't forget we're going full spoiler mode for this series, so if you haven't read the books and/or watched the movies, save this one for later unless you want to be spoiled. Join us next time for CATCHING FIRE, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes and wherever you get your podcasts - they really help us! As always, a huge thanks to Djempirical for our amazing music. Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com actyaagepod@gmail.com instagram.com/actyaage Find Corinne at: instagram.com/rinne_reads Find Tasia at: instagram.com/rageycakes Find Jessie at: instagram.com/bookjessieisbetter Find Melissa at: instagram.com/mellooyellowxx Find Aubrey at: instagram.com/aubsbobs

This week, acclaimed authors Samira Ahmed and Jas Hammonds discuss their recent books, the state of young adult literature today, and the importance of young people seeing themselves in the stories they read. Ahmed’s latest, This Book Won't Burn, is a timely and gripping social-suspense novel about book banning, activism, and standing up for what [...]

This week, acclaimed authors Samira Ahmed and Jas Hammonds discuss their recent books, the state of young adult literature today, and the importance of young people seeing themselves in the stories they read. Ahmed's latest, This Book Won't Burn, is a timely and gripping social-suspense novel about book banning, activism, and standing up for what you believe. From Hammonds comes Thirsty, an unflinching novel about addiction that bestselling author Courtney Summers called "sensitively wrought and gorgeously written."This conversation originally took place May 19, 2024 and was recorded live at the American Writers Festival.AWM PODCAST NETWORK HOMEAbout the writers:SAMIRA AHMED is the bestselling author of Love, Hate & Other Filters; Internment; Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know; Hollow Fires; and the Amira & Hamza middle-grade duology, as well as a Ms. Marvel comic book mini-series. Her poetry, essays, and short stories have appeared in numerous publications and anthologies including the New York Times, Take the Mic, Color Outside the Lines, Vampires Never Get Old, and A Universe of Wishes.JAS HAMMONDS was raised in many cities and between the pages of many books. They have received support for their writing from Lambda Literary, Baldwin for the Arts, and the Highlights Foundation. They are also a grateful recipient of the MacDowell James Baldwin Fellowship. Their debut novel, We Deserve Monuments, won the 2023 Coretta Scott King John Steptoe Award for New Talent, among many other accolades.

We hope you've missed us, because we are BACK for a new series and this time we are finally covering one of the most culturally significant YA series of all time: THE HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins - with some special returning guests! This series will take place over the next few months (release schedule TBD) and each episode will focus on one book and its accompanying movie(s). We've decided to go full spoiler-mode on this series so we can really get into the nitty-gritty, so if you haven't read or seen any of these books and/or movies consider this your spoiler warning! We've decided to start chronologically (from the current releases, at least) with THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES. In this episode we talk villain origins, the current political landscape (yikes), toxic boys with Eminem haircuts, and so much more. Join us next time for THE HUNGER GAMES, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes and everywhere you get your podcasts. Reviews fuel us! And as always, a huge and eternal thanks to Djempirical for our incredible music. Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyage.com actyaagepod@gmail.com instagram.com/actyaage Find Tasia at: instagram.com/rageycakes Find Jessie at: instagram.com/bookjessieisbetter Find Melissa at: instagram.com/mellooyellowxx Find Aubrey at: instagram.com/aubsbobs Find Liz at: instagram.com/lizbistline17

Hello and welcome to this week's episode where my guest is Sue Reed. Sue's background is varied and she's worn a variety of hats, including teacher, museum guide, upcycler of waste wool knitwear and published author. Her most recent creation is the fictional character Molly McFlynn, a quirky and courageous character who comes to terms with the concept of being an outsider against the backdrop of covid and a rugged Northern landscape. Listen on to find out how nature factors into the rewilding of Molly… About Sue Reed Sue Reed lives in rural Northumberland with her husband, Tim where their love of wild places and nature can be realised. They have three grown-up children and two granddaughters who mean the world to them. Born in Worthing, Sussex, Sue migrated steadily north and has worn a variety of hats in her professional life from teacher, museum guide, upcycler of waste wool knitwear as The Woolly Pedlar to published author. It was in 2019 that she decided to go to Newcastle University to do an MA in Creative Writing, which is where the idea for the Molly McFlynn books started. When not writing, Sue divides her time with her husband in the garden, travelling in their converted campervan or looking after the grandchildren. They try to live as sustainably as possible, leading gentle lives in tune with the seasons, and growing their own fruit and vegetables. Sue also writes about organic gardening, seasonal eating and foraging at The Bridge Cottage Way. Links www.suereedwrites.co.uk  Sue on Facebook  On Instagram  Sue's Substack: Down Clarty Lonnen  Other episodes if you liked this one: Can Women Save the Planet? - This week I'm speaking to Dr Anne Karpf. Anne is Professor of Life Writing and Culture at London Metropolitan University and is a writer, sociologist and award-winning journalist. In 2021 she released the book ‘How Women Can Save the Planet', where she looks at how there is gender inequality across the board from how we experience the climate crisis to our ability to effect change. 
Magical Plants & Flowers - This week's episode, my guests are Chris Young and Susan Ottaviano. Chris and Susan are better known as the 2 Green Witches. Chris Young is a lifelong gardener whose acclaimed garden, Tiny Sur is a certified wildlife habitat and Susan is an artist, performer, songwriter, and food stylist. Their new book is The Green Witch's Guide to Magical Plants & Flowers: Love Spells from Apples to Zinnias and together we take a light-hearted look at the power of plants to help you manifest your deepest desires.  Please support the podcast on Patreon

How did we fall for men who don't like us? How often did I wake up and realize I was in a love triangle? Natalie is joined by the hosts of the podcast To All the YA I've Loved Before for this week's episode! Kaycee and Ashley explore the young adult literature millenials consumed such as Sweet Valley High, Gossip Girl, Dear America, and other young adult literature that was aimed specifically at young girls. Natalie and her two guests will have some fun reminiscing about their favorite teen book series while also deep diving on the weird messages those books gave them as young pre-teen girls. There will also be some recommendations of some YA Lit you can check out to see how the genre has evolved to be more inclusive and less misogynistic. Make sure you have subscribed to us on Patreon! Every tier has a 7-day free trial and it is the only place to find our free blog posts, Tolerator Check-In episodes, and The Misogyny Meltdown. Follow us at @menivetoleratedpod on Instagram! All ways to support the show can be found at https://linktr.ee/menivetoleratedpod. Join the newsletter so you never miss any update we have on Team Tolerator!Support Kaycee and Ashley:WebsiteInstagramPodcast

We made it!!! Chapter 38 is about four pages long and mostly contains said character so we've lumped it with the final chapter of the book.  Tune in to see how Veronica Roth wraps it all up and how we think it ends!

We get re-introduced to Tris's dad and brother in a bunker and who else could be there but Marcus!  Tris makes some mental leaps that are too big for her and we discuss ~Identity~

And the second after we learn of the twist the plot pops off!  We compliment Veronica Roth on her pacing, we once again get lost in the IMDB page of the Divergent movie, and we go on lots and lots of tangents.

This one's beefy, ladies, theydies, and gentlemen.  Buckle up for the next act to kick off and for five million things to happen in one chapter in order for that to happen!This club has everything - cult talk, dtr, jokes at Four's expense, inconsistent characterization of Tris and so much more.

tw: suicide and suicidal ideation for the entirety of the episodeIn this chapter we talk about Al, his incredibly fucked up memorial service and we touch on our favorite topic - cults.  We also talk about how Colleen's dad invented a boyfriend for her whole-cloth over Christmas so it's not all doom and gloom.

We tackle a couple of behemoths (in both page count and pop culture impact) as we discuss FOURTH WING and its sequel IRON FLAME by Rebecca Yarros! We talk character arcs, sassy dragons, Xaden and Violet's romantic evolution, what the future might hold for this ongoing series, and more! Stick around til the end to hear what we have in our tentative lineup for the next few episodes, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes and everywhere you get your podcasts. It really does help! As always, an eternal thanks to Djempirical for our fabulous music. Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com actyaagepod@gmail.com instagram.com/actyaage Find Corinne at instagram.com/rinne_reads Find Tasia at instagram.com/rageycakes Mentions: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins Beach Read, People We Meet on Vacation, Book Lovers, and Happy People by Emily Henry Charming Young Man by Eliot Schrefer The Buccaneers on Apple TV The Shepard King duology by Rachel Gillig The Elements of Cadence series by Rebecca Ross

Thank you for your patience with our getting this episode up a day late - we battled end of year stresses and a migraine to bring you this delightful entertainment today!In this episode we finally get more (but not better) information about being ~Divergent~ from both Four and Tori!  We also have more information about how deep the cult programming in this compound runs!  We get introduced to another character who's not like other girls because he's a dolphin!Also notable, fun, and relevant fact - today I, Rebecca, learned that Joseph R McCarthy died in 1957.  Tune in to see how we connect those dots.

The whole Squad is back together and on a hunt for CAMP of any sort in our discussion of Chuck Tingle's Camp Damascus. Put a pink bag over your head and join us as we talk about the novel's plot and pacing, YA vs. adult fiction, religious trauma, autism, and of course, CAMP. Then we catch up with what's on the (still alive, we swear) Book Squad Blog. Join us for what will probably be a Hatepisode as we discuss Riley Sager's The Only One Left with returning guest Jayce on 12/12. Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode on Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward on 12/26! Don't forget to leave us a rating and review, and if you're feeling extra generous, support us on Patreon at patreon.com/booksquadgoals.TOC: :30– Icebreaker11:30- Book intro and Tingle Intro23:16– Where's the camp? Plotting/Pacing issues43:00– YA Lit and standards48:29– Religious trauma: the novel56:27– Autism in the novel1:03:10– Ratings1:10:00–What's on the blog? What's up next?

We sit down to discuss the second season of Netflix's hit show HEARTSTOPPER, based on volume 3 of the graphic novel by Alice Oseman! We talk adaptation choices, queer found family (shocker, I know), moms of all sorts, and so much more! Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes, and shoot us an email or a DM with suggestions for future books. We'd love to hear from you! As always, a huge thanks to DJempirical for our incredible theme music. Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com actyaagepod@gmail.com instagram.com/actyaage Find Corinne at instagram.com/rinne_reads Find Tasia at instagram.com/rageycakes Mentions: The Vampire Diaries on Max The Lady Sherlock series by Sherry Thomas

In this episode we get more "Teaching" from Four and we explore how he may in fact be an undercover feminist icon.  As always we have thoughts on cult programing and how Tris doesn't understand The System(TM) that she's in well enough to play it. Thank you to everyone for sticking through our two week hiatus as life happens all the time.

In this episode, Egyptian children's author Miranda Beshara talks about her transition from finance to storytelling.  Miranda is the co-founder of Hadi Badi Children & YA Lit in Arabic.She also talks about her first children's book, Tata and Babcha, and how it's a vessel for preserving her family's culture and identity.  We also discussed tackling the labyrinth that is Arabic publishing and the complexities of sourcing books for young kids. Miranda's insightful perspective on the disjunction between classical and colloquial Arabic will leave you intrigued. Tune in to learn about the intricate world of Arabic children's literature.Support the show****************************************************************************➡️ If you enjoyed this episode, you might want to check out my newsletter, The Writing Goldmine, for more tips and info on the storytelling craft and monetizing your writing skills.

Colleen and I had Big Life Events!!  As the title suggests we'll be back next week!

We are back again (so soon!) to discuss the film adaptation of one of our favorite books we've ever covered, Casey McQuiston's RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE, written and directed by Matthew Lopez for Amazon Studios! We talk casting, changes, adaptation choices, and so much more! Honestly, it was hard not to just sit here and gush, but we did our best to throw some critical analysis in there too. Stick around til the end where we may or may not drop hints about what might be coming next, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! As always, a huge thanks to Djempirical for our fabulous theme music. Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com actyaagepod@gmail.com instagram.com/actyaage Find Corinne at instagram.com/rinne_reads Find Tasia at instagram.com/rageycakes Find Tasia's TRUE BLOOD rewatch pod at instagram.com/fangbangerzpod

Time for the very famous capture the flag scene!  So famous, in fact, that Rebecca forgot it existed.  We talk about Tris girlbossing her way to a master tactician as well as the very poorly done chemistry that Veronica Roth is attempting to build between Four and Tris.  Tune in to see who Four has even more chemistry with, in our humble and very correct opinions!

This week, Shannon and Robin discuss reading young adult literature through the lens of their adult experiences. It's a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from representation to book bans to what makes YA lit appealing to adult readers. You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

We are once again returning after an extended absence, and we are so excited to finally get to discuss GREYWAREN by Maggie Stiefvater! We talk multiple-series arcs, plots that run on vibes and vibes only, and Margaret making fools of us all. SPOILER WARNING: We talk pretty in-depth about all of the books in Maggie's connected RAVEN CYCLE and DREAMER books, so if you haven't finished both series and you wish to remain unspoiled, we recommend you wait on this one and come back when you're done. As always, a big thanks to DJ Empirical for our amazing theme music. Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com actyaagepod@gmail.com instagram.com/actyaage twitter.com/actyaage Find Corinne at instagram.com/rinne_reads Find Tasia at instagram.com/rageycakes Mentions The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Happy Place by Emily Henry Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

Maya MacGregor is an author, singer, and artist based in Glasgow, Scotland. A fluent Gaelic speaker, Maya is active in many community activities in Gaelic music as well as writing contemporary YA and adult fiction (as Emmie Mears and M Evan MacGriogair). Maya has a degree in history and is passionate about writing the stories for teens they wish had existed when they were younger and fills them with the type of people who have always populated their world. Their pronouns are they/them.THE MANY HALF-LIVED LIVES OF SAM SYLVESTER is Maya's first YA novel and is a finalist for the Andre Norton Nebula award. THE EVOLVING TRUTH OF EVER-STRONGER WILL, Maya's next YA, comes out in 2023.Maya MacGregor Something Rather Than Nothing

On this episode of the podcast Jeff and Tricia speak with Allie Cornejo who is a High School Librarian/Lead Librarian in Harlingen, TX. She is chair of the TLA Public Relations and Marketing Committee, as well as chair for TASL's Legislative and Advocacy Committee, and co-hosts the Libraries Transform Texas Podcast. She is an enthusiast of YA lIt and graphic novels, and can often be found reading them late into the night with her booklight. Ready to connect with this week's guest? Twitter - @allie_cornejo, Instagram & Facebook - @alliethelibrarian More about Libraries Transform Texas: https://txla.org/tools-resources/libraries-transform-texas/ Books recommended on this episode Miss Quinces: A Graphic Novel The Weight of Blood Indivisible BookTubers Recommended Hailey in Bookland Jesse The Reader Learn more about Shifting Schools www.shiftingschools.com

In today's episode, I sit down with children's author Tonya Duncan Ellis to delve into the world of literature that tells interesting stories but also educates. We talk about her immensely popular YA book series, Sophie Washington, and her journey to publication. We'll also get a sneak peak at her upcoming children's picture book, "They Built Me for Freedom," which explores the significance of Juneteenth. From heartfelt discussions about Juneteenth to the exploration of racism in literature, Tonya Duncan Ellis shares her passion for crafting stories that resonate with young readers, foster empathy, and inspire positive change. Join us for an engaging conversation that celebrates the power of words, diversity, and the transformative impact literature can have on shaping young minds. Books Mentioned: The Sophie Washington SeriesThirst by Varshah Bajaj From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae MarksOn the Air with Zoe Washington by Janae MarksThe Harry Potter Series by JK RowlingPrairie Lotus by Linda Sue ParkBetsy-Tacy Series by Maud Hart LovelaceThe Artists Way by Julia CameronThe Davenports by Krystal Marquis The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:30 What have you been reading lately 05:18 Being an Avid Reader and Libraries06:50 Authors who have inspired you?08:25 Her Journey to Publication15:15 The Sophie Washington Series21:00 Forthcoming book “They Built Me For Freedom”, discussing Juneteenth and racism in literature39:12 Writing Tips and the joys and challenges of writing____________ There are 4 ways you can help support the channel! -Like and subscribe!-I'm now a bookshop.org affiliate - check out my shop and find your next great read! https://bookshop.org/shop/bookshelfodyssey -Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bookshelfpod - My Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PTGNQWISVZE/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3 _____________ Find Me Online: Podcast: https://bookshelfodyssey.buzzsprout.com/ Voxer: @artbookshelfodyssey Discord: https://discord.gg/8MFceV2NFe Facebook Group Page: @thebookshelfodyssey Twitter: @odyssey_podcastInstagram: @bookshelfodysseypodcast

We are back with a new Camp BNT interview with the author of Furia, Yamile Saied Méndez.Yamile discusses the importance of representation in literature and why she created a strong female protagonist who defies expectations in her book. We found it so inspiring to hear about Yamile's journey to becoming an author and how she draws from her personal history to create compelling stories that resonate with her young readers. We hope that this interview makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. Most of all, we hope you feel inspired to not only read some new books, but really think about how we can widen the experience that our students have in their curriculums, and include more voices in our conversations!Join Camp BNT: https://bravenewteaching.podia.com/campbnt Down with the Reading Quiz: https://www.curriculumrehab.com/masterclassShow Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode155 Get $10 off any BNT Workshop! Use the code TEACHERSUMMER at curriculumrehab.com/storeSupport the show

Ian loses quite a lot of rights and gets his character absolutely assassinated in the process.Relevant links: Dear Prudie - https://slate.com/human-interest/2016/11/dear-prudence-i-told-my-wife-ive-been-more-attracted-to-other-women.html (The letter we reference is the first! CW for emotional manipulation and threatening suicide in one letter further down in this link)Gotta Go My Own Way (Star Wars Edition) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXowfha2dTE (a classic, always relevant)

THE GANG'S BACK, Y'ALL! After a VERY long hiatus, we are thrilled to be back with our Grishaverse pals Jessie and Aubrey to sit down and discuss everything SHADOW AND BONE Season 2 on Netflix! We talk new characters, our favorite (and least favorite) adaptive choices, plot convergences and that breakneak pacing, and everything in between. SPOILER WARNING: The same rules that applied to our coverage of the first season will apply here as well; we decided that the only way we can properly analyze how the show fits into the entire Grishaverse was to include the entire written Grishaverse into our analysis - this includes everything from the SHADOW AND BONE trilogy, the SIX OF CROWS duology, the KING OF SCARS duology, and of course the first season of the Netflix show. That said, we don't get too spoilery, but if you want to remain completely unspoiled on everything from the books we recommend that you come back and listen when you're done reading. As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art and Djempirical for our music. Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com actyaagepod@gmail.com instagram.com/actyaage twitter.com/actyaage Find Corinne at instagram.com/rinne_reads Find Tasia at instagram.com/rageycakes Find Jessie at instagram.com/bookjessieisbetter Find Aubrey at instagram.com/aubsbobs Mentions Yellowjackets on Showtime Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo Shrinking on Apple TV Sanditon Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Kate Clayborn books

"Will You Be My VAMPentine" concludes with a trip back to one of our most dreaded genres - the YA Lit adaptation! But this time, we weren't willing to do it alone. We're joined by our friend Jackie, an ardent fan of the Vampire Academy book series, to discuss its 2014 big screen adaptation. With the director of Mean Girls and the writer of Heathers(!!) in charge, what could have possibly gone wrong? Well...about that. We're taking a look at Vampire Academy's place in a post-Twilight world, a questionable romance, a strange protagonist, and a perhaps inappropriate tone, so sink your teeth into this one! (see what I did there?) Our Twitter Our Facebook Our Instagram Our YouTube Trev's Letterboxd Chris' Letterboxd

This episode has everything; a late publish time (I'm so sorry), the "Captain America Argument," human experimentation, and a mini Science Time with Rebecca on treating infected wounds without antibiotics.

Happy 200th Episode!!  This week Rebecca and Colleen talk about how spoilers aren't always bad, horror done to it's natural conclusion and the ethics of violence from people who've been colonized.

Rebecca and Colleen discuss the ethics of when it's ok to send a child on a raid, and dig into some Stephanie Meyer Tension™️ As a reminder we're taking next week off to celebrate Honda Days, we'll be back on 12/29 with Chapter 40.  Please forgive Rebecca's audio situation, it does get fixed by next episode we promise! 

In a special tribute show to guest author Henry I. Magee this week, triumph on a woodwind and relax with a shelled friend. *** Purchase Sonbol e-book or paperback. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts. Subscribe via Google Play. Support via Patreon Subscribe via Stitcher. Subscribe via RSS Feed. Check out the official Prose website. Follow on Instagram.  

Become an Ivory Tower Boiler Room Café subscriber to watch the live podcast video: patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom On Oct. 29th, Andrew and Mary had the pleasure of interviewing NY Times bestselling author Tonya Hurley, known for writing the hit series ghostgirl! And yes, this is our first ever live podcast so you'll hear an audience and get to hear questions from them. Thanks so much to Pen + Brush for hosting us at their art gallery space in Manhattan. If you are nostalgic for the Halloween season, this episode is for you! Tonya explains the origin story for how her YA Lit. series came to be, its impact on so many high schoolers/middle schoolers, how it explores deep themes like bullying, life vs. death, and of course we talk about her love of Poe, Evanescence's song "Bring Me to Life," and so many more gothic artists. Tonya explains why she knew Parker Posey needed to be the voice actor for the ghostgirl audiobook series. And when we learn that Tonya worked with Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Andrew reveals his love for their film Double, Double Toil and Trouble. Learn more about Tonya's work on her website: https://www.tonyahurley.com/ Get your hands on Tonya's ghostgirl series here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/ghostgirl-tonya-hurley/16437852 You definitely don't want to miss out on listening to Parker Posey's mesmerizing performance of ghostgirl here: https://www.audible.com/pd/Ghostgirl-Audiobook/B002V8MP5M Learn more about Pen + Brush here: http://www.penandbrush.org/ To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR to receive a free copy with any print or digital subscription. Follow Ivory Tower Boiler Room on Instagram, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and Twitter, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Many thanks to the Ivory Tower Boiler Room podcast team: Andrew Rimby, Executive Director; Mary DiPipi, Chief Contributor; Kimberly Dallas, Editor --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ivorytowerboilerroom/support

Rebecca and Colleen somehow link Bella, Jacob, Edward, Wanderer, Melanie AND Jesus Christ.  We also to stick to theme continue to rag on Jared because he's the WORST

We're back, and this time we're sitting down to catch up and talk about everything we've been into lately, and read some great listener emails and reviews! Stick around next time for a book deep-dive, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art and Djempirical for our music. Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com actyaagepod@gmail.com instagram.com/actyaage twitter.com/actyaage Find Corinne at instagram.com/rinne_reads Find Tasia and instagram.com/rageycakes Mentions The Ravenals series by Lisa Kleypas The Wallflowers series by Lisa Kleypas The Hathaways series by Lisa Kleypas The Murder of Mr Wickham by Claudia Gray The Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy The Blood Traitor by Lynette Noni These Hollow Vows/These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan Unwritten Rules by K.D Casey Fire Season by K.D. Casey

Marissa chats with Rachel Menard about her debut Greek Myth-inspired fantasy - GAME OF STRENGTH AND STORM - as well as making the tough decision to put a novel on the backburner, which is not the same thing on giving up on it entirely; how imagining your story in a totally different genre can lead to unique and unexpected developments in your worldbuilding; writing a retelling that will surprise readers, even those who know the original story; some things to consider when it comes to including multiple points of view, and how to decide which POV to use for each chapter; why motive plays such a huge role in characterization and can help to make your unlikeable characters relatable and your antagonists redeemable; and crafting a magic system with rules and limitations that will constantly challenge your protagonist. Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at  https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer

Special guest and benevolant book club overlord, Aubrey, returns to help us wrap up the THRONE OF GLASS series with KINGDOM OF ASH by Sarah J Maas! We talk final arcs, ships, trauma, torture, some more trauma, character deaths, even more trauma, and so much more! I hope y'all like crying, because we do a whole lot of it in this episode. We've included spoiler sections for all of our THRONE OF GLASS episodes so far, and even though this is the last book in the series, this episode is no exception. If you've read all the books in the expanded Maas universe (ACOTAR and Crescent City), stick around for a spoiler section that will dive into possible connections and implications between those books and these! Don't worry, if you need to bail we'll give you plenty of warning before we wade into spoiler territory. Stick around til the end where we announce what we have planned for the future, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art and Djempirical for our music. And a big thanks to Aubrey for joining us! Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com actyaagepod@gmail.com instagram.com/actyaage twitter.com/actyaage Find Corinne at instagram.com/rinne_reads Find Tasia at instagram.com/rageycakes Find Aubrey on Instagram and Twitter @aubsbobs Mentions Sea of Tranquility by Emily St John Mandel The Prison Healer series by Lynette Noni My Mechanical Romance by Alexene Farol Follmuth The Ravenals series by Lisa Kleypas Some Mistakes Were Made by Kristin Dwyer Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren Every Summer After by Carley Fortune Heartbreaker by Sarah MacLean

Returning guest and noted Chaol stan Jessie is back to discuss all things Chaol, I mean TOWER OF DAWN by Sarah J Maas! We talk disability representation, big character arcs, endgame setup, and the absolute balls of steel it took for Ms Sarah J Maas to release a Chaol-focused book in a completely different setting with completely different supporting characters after the game-changing ending of EMPIRE OF STORMS. While we are talking about this book spoiler-free, please note that we will be including a spoiler section at the end to discuss how the eents of this book fit into the rest of the ToG series, so if you're reading along for the first time, this is wher eyou want to leave us until you finish the series. We'll give you plenty of warning before we wade into spoiler territory. Stick around til the end where we announce what we're covering next time, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art and Djempirical for our music. And a big thanks to Jessie for joining us! Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com actyaagepod@gmail.com instagram.com/actyaage twitter.com/actyaage Find Corinne at instagram.com/rinne_reads Find Tasia at instagram.com/rageycakes Find Jessie at instagram.com/bookjessieisbetter Mentions: Cursebreakers series by Brigid Kemmerer Forging Silver Into Stars by Brigid Kemmerer Some Mistakes Were Made by Kristin Dwyer Game Changers series by Rachel Reid Everything For You by Chloe Liese A Lady For A Duke by Alexis Hall Yellowjackets on Showtime

Surprise! We sit down with Casey McQuiston's YA debut (that they definitely wrote just for us, we're sure) I KISSED SHARA WHEELER! We talk hot mean girls (shocker, I know), theatre kids, Shakespeare gays, religious trauma, Casey's magical powers, and so much more! Stick around til the end to find out what we're covering next time, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art and Djempirical for our music. Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com actyaagepod@gmail.com instagram.com/actyaage twitter.com/actyaage Find Corinne at instagram.com/rinne_reads Find Tasia at instagram.com/rageycakes Mentions: Book Lovers by Emily Henry The Game Changers series by Rachel Reid Thank You For Listening by Julia Whelan

We sit down to discuss the first two volumes of HEARTSTOPPER, Alice Oseman's graphic novel sensation, as well as the adaptation on Netflix! We talk adaptation choices, casting, the importance of queer joy stories, and more! Stick around til the end where we announce what we're covering next time, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art and Djempirical for our music. Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com actyaagepod@gmail.com instagram.com/actyaage twitter.com/actyaage Find Corinne at instagram.com/rinne_reads Find Tasia at instagram.com/rageycakes Mentions: Our Flag Means Death on HBO Max Black Sails on Starz/Hulu The No Show by Beth O'Leary The Long Game by Rachel Reid

Marissa chats with J.C. Cervantes about her YA contemporary romance - FLIRTING WITH FATE - as well as coming up with five "pinch points" in your story to build suspense and challenge your protagonist; surprising your readers by always looking for places to turn the story on its head, and how sometimes you just need a little more thinking time to let the story unfold; why main characters are so much harder to write than secondary characters; the strange overlap between writers and runners, and how it's super important to treat ourselves and our bodies well; and mining your own experiences to write dynamic family relationships. (No siblings? No worries! Try consuming books and media with the sorts of relationships you're aiming for.)Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at  https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer

We sit down with Tiktok's favorite book boyfriend brawler, Cat, to discuss EMPIRE OF STORMS - book 5 in Sarah J Maas's THRONE OF GLASS series! We talk magic hands, plot twists, storyline convergences, and did we mention magic hands? We talk a lot about magic hands. While we are talking about this book spoiler-free, please note that we will be including a spoiler section at the end to discuss how the events of this book fit into the rest of the ToG series, so if you're reading along for the first time, this is where you want to leave us until you finish the series. We'll give you plenty of warning before we wade into spoiler territory. Stick around til the end where we announce what we're covering next time, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! As always, thanks to Martha Riley and Djempirical for our music. And a big thanks to Cat for joining us! Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com actyaagepod@gmail.com instagram.com/actyaage twitter.com/actyaage Find Corinne at instagram.com/rinne_reads Find Tasia at instagram.com/rageycakes Find Cat at instagram.com/see.cat.read and tiktok.com/see.cat.read Mentions: Bridgerton season 2 on Netflix A Week To Be Wicked by Tessa Dare The Dragon's Bride by Katee Robert American Queen by Sierra Simone The Power of Five by Alex Lidell Fortuna Sworn by KJ Sutton "My Ass Is A Dumptruck (My Thighs Are Also Dumptrucks)" by Narcissist Cookbook

Marissa chats with Hanna Alkaf about her new YA murder mystery - QUEEN OF THE TILES - as well as some challenges that are unique to the mystery genre, and how writing a mystery plot is a bit like conducting an ongoing excavation; what to do when your craft skills aren't yet to the point where you feel you can do your story justice, and how it's okay to set a project aside in order to focus on developing your craft and confidence (remember, you can always come back to it!); the difference between reading for pleasure and reading with the intent of uncovering another author's secrets; and how self-doubt can lead us to limit our creativity and our careers. Plus: You should totally bookmark this episode for the next time you need an encouraging pep talk and a reminder to trust your intuition. (You're not the only one!)Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at  https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer 

We continue our THRONE OF GLASS journey with QUEEN OF SHADOWS by Sarah J Maas, with special guest and reigning queen of Throne of Glass TikTok, Allie! We talk female friendships, long-awaited reunions, backsliding characters, and so much more! While we are talking about this book spoiler-free, please note that we will be including a spoiler section at the end to discuss how the events of this book fit into the rest of the ToG series, so if you're reading along for the first time, this is where you want to leave us until you finish the series. We'll give you plenty of warning before we wade into spoiler territory. Stick around til the end where we announce what we're covering next time, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art and Djempirical for our music. And a big thanks to Allie for joining us! Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com actyaagepod@gmail.com instagram.com/actyaage twitter.com/actyaage Find Corinne at instagram.com/rinne_reads Find Tasia at instagram.com/rageycakes Find Allie at tiktok.com/bigallieg Mentions: Bridgerton on Netflix To Marry and to Meddle by Martha Waters A Lady For A Duke by Alexis Hall

Marissa chats with Joy L. Smith about her debut YA contemporary - TURNING - as well as finding ways to relate to your protagonist in order to capture raw, authentic emotions on the page, and using humor to balance out your book's really intense moments; choosing first person point of view as a way to manipulate what your readers will see and feel throughout the story; how both YouTube and sensitivity readers can help you get the details right when writing about unfamiliar experiences; developing complex relationships between your characters, and how they often change and deepen over the course of revisions; the simple yet effective advice we should all have posted in our writing space; and some strategies for protecting your own emotions and well-being when delving into difficult topics (musical theater, anyone?). Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at  https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer

We continue our THRONE OF GLASS journey with HEIR OF FIRE by Sarah J Maas! We talk mental health journeys, romantic entanglements, hot mean girls, and the most horrifying thing SJM has ever written! Strap in, because this is where this series starts to get really crunchy. While we are talking about this book spoiler-free, please note that we will be including a spoiler section at the end to discuss how the events of this book fit into the rest of the ToG series, so if you're reading along for the first time, this is where you want to leave us until you finish the series. We'll give you plenty of warning before we wade into spoiler territory. Stick around til the end where we announce what we're covering time, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art and Djempirical for our music. Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com actyaagepod@gmail.com instagram.com/actyaage twitter.com/actyaage Find Corinne at instagram.com/rinne_reads Find Tasia at instagram.com/rageycakes Mentions: Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake Only A Monster by Vanessa Len