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Send us a textTara and EmKay are thrilled to be joined by Will Taylor, author of Scholastic's new children's paranormal fantasy series "The School for Wicked Witches"! Will shares his relationship to Oz, his process of creating Ava Heartstraw, Oz references to keep an eye out for, and more!Show notes:Will TaylorA 6-song study guide for watching ‘Wicked' with your kidsDrawn by Bryan InstagramDrawn by Bryan RedBubbleDrawn by Bryan TeePublicInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz
Lynn Bohart is a mystery writer that probably has the BEST author newsletter for crime and mystery writers that exists, but she has switched to YA. Why? Let's find out in this episode!Get her latest book, Case of the Missing Will: A Teen Mystery Adventure, here: https://www.lynnbohart-author.com/booksFind out more about Lynn and sign up for her amazing newsletter here: https://www.lynnbohart-author.com/Like Substack? Find me at Lessons In Story. https://lessonsinstory.substack.comContact me at https://katcaldwell.com and let me know who you want on the show!Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I'm reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @katcaldwell_writing
Send us a textIt's hard to overstate how popular writer John Green is. His most famous book, The Fault in Our Stars – a novel about teenagers with cancer, young love, and fate – has sold tens of millions of copies. The film based on the book brought in more than $300 million and it's still popular to this day.Green has become a YouTube star and leader of online communities of fans including Nerdfighteria, as well as a co-host of an annual fundraiser for Project for Awesome. He's also passionate about public health. Green is a member of the board of trustees for Partners in Health and posts regular videos about it.A trip to Sierra Leone in west Africa got Green interested in tuberculosis. Now he's written a book about that ancient disease: Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection.There are more characters than numbers in the book – from Henry, the charismatic young man John met who appears throughout the story, to the thin and pale women who once made people perceive TB as sexy (really). The book brings a star quality to an often-forgotten infection. Green hopes he can focus the attention of his dedicated audience on this leading global killer. His work to bring attention to TB comes at a dire time, as the incidence of drug-resistant TB grows and the U.S. government slashes funding for global TB care and research.In this episode of One World, One Health, John Green chats with host Maggie Fox about the book, why he wrote it, and what he hopes its publication will accomplish.
Today I am chatting with NY Times Bestselling author Jason June! We are going to be chatting about his brand new holiday rom com, Flopping in a Winter Wonderland.Flopping in a Winter Wonderland is a deliciously fun YA Queer romance set during the Christmas season. It is reminiscent of all your favorite Hallmark Christmas movies, is full of all kinds of holiday antics, boasts a wonderful setting, and will give you all the feels! Join Jason June and me as we chat about his writing, Jason June's love for Christmas, his inspiration for Flopping in a Winter Wonderland, what it means to be a hopeless romantic, the fantastic characters in this book, the storyline, and so much more! A little about Flopping in a Winter Wonderland: All Aaron wants for Christmas is for his brother, Casey, to get over his ex, Raquel. He'd prefer not to be at Winter Wonderland, the island north of Alaska that's home to a year-round Christmas theme park. But Casey loves Christmas, so here they are. Unfortunately for Aaron, Casey's determined to do anything to win Raquel back.All Kris wants for Christmas is for his uncle to move back to Winter Wonderland to be the first gay Santa. To make that happen Kris needs to win the Race, his grade's annual competition to see who can get a guest to fall in love with them first. Winning means a trip to New York, where Kris would be able to plead his uncle's case to the founder of Winter Wonderland himself.After some slippery ice sends Aaron and Kris literally flopping into each other, Kris agrees to help Aaron with his plan to keep Casey single. But in all their scheming, both can't stop thinking about kissing the other, and it's not just because of the mistletoe around every corner. Too bad true love isn't on either of their Christmas lists. . . .I'd like to say a special thank you to Jason June for coming on the podcast and chatting with me today! And a special thank you to Martha Kiley for setting up the interview. Check out Jason June's websiteFollow Jason June on Instagram, and X.comPurchase Flopping in a Winter WonderlandSend us a textHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!
Hello Spoopies! We did an episode share with Reading Isn't For Kids! We really love that podcast here on Grim Encounters (not biased at all) and this is one of ours and the Dear Readers favorite episodes. Come listen to Nort rant about his spreadsheet and enjoy this insane trip down Fear Street. This morning's episode Anna and Austin review and discuss the 1990 YA chapter book Fear Street book #8: Halloween Party. The invitation arrived in a black-bordered envelope. Inside, the card showed a coffin with the inscription “Reserved For You.” It was perfectly fitting for an all-night Halloween party on Fear Street. But Terry and his girlfriend Niki wondered why they had been invited. They barely knew Justine Cameron, the beautiful and mysterious transfer student who was throwing the party. RIFK is a comedy children's books club podcast where twice a month Anna and Austin read & review children's books and sometimes comics like they are the works of art they are! Tune in almost every other Saturday to this comedy book club podcast! Support the lovely people who created stuff for the show:Artwork created by UmangihIntro Music created by Gianlu_composes Join our Patreon to support the show and get ad-free podcast episodes, exclusive voting power on upcoming episodes, full access to our exclusive Patron Discord, and get access to a secret podcast called Ask Anna & Austin where we take Patron questions or read questions off the internet! You get all of that for the low price of $5! We are a part of The Encounter Co. network! Check out all the other awesome shows on the network! Get our Merch here you will find the RIFK stuff if you scroll down the page! There is a DARE style RIFK hoodie and a RIFK Logo Tee! Follow us on Twitter at:Show: @RIFKpodAustin's Twitter @NortSauwceAnna's Twitter @AnnaNortSauwce If you liked the show be sure to leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so we can get the word out about our show! Thank you for listening and remember Reading Isn't For Kids! If you want to check out Nort's actual play podcast click this link! The show is called Grim Encounters and it is a campy horror actual play podcast using the Chill 3rd Edition ruleset for seasons 1-3 and season 4 is a campy sci-fi Fallout setting. Best place to start is Season 1, Season 2, or Season 4. Austin has another podcast called So, You Finally Watched with his friend Matthew! They take turns watching & reviewing movies that one of the hosts hasn't seen! Come check it out!
Today I am chatting about The Dangerous Ones by Lauren Blackwood. Joining me to chat about this wonderful YA Historical Fantasy, is first time guest Rebecca Ahola. You'll want to take a listen to this episode because I have finally found a YA book with vampires in it that I LOVE! Vampires set in the Civil War...and it's sooooo good! Take a listen as Rebecca and I chat all about the plot, characters, the American civil war, slavery, the fabulous audiobook narrators, Lauren Blackwood's powerful and beautiful writing, gorgeous vampires, a hot power couple, a love for cute little snails, and more! Trigger warning: This episode does include talk of slavery, rape, death, and graphic visuals that are portrayed in the book. A little about The Dangerous Ones: One vampire to kill. Another to love.War doesn't scare Jerusalem. She's a Saint. Thanks to powerful demigod-style reflexes, endurance, and strength, she's fearless. And she has one goal - revenge.But she never expects to team up with the handsome, arrogant Alexei to accomplish it. He's one of those Ancient Vampires. And ever since her family was enslaved and murdered by one, Jerusalem hates vampires.But in the year they've been fighting alongside one another against the Confederate Army and the vampires who benefitted off slavery, Alexei's never done anything but prove he's on the Union's side and hers. She may know the enemy better, hate the enemy more than anyone in her battalion, but so does he. And she'll use that to her advantage. Because if she can get her revenge by helping Black people gain freedom and equality without having to steal it for themselves like she had to, then all the better.Together, she and Alexei set out to change the course of the war, risking their hearts and themselves as they attempt to take down the vampire who destroyed everyone Jerusalem held dear. But for Jerusalem, it's about more than love and justice.It's about killing a god.Send us a Text Message.Have a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!
Today I am chatting with NY Times Bestselling author Marie Lu! We will be chatting all about her new book, Icon and Inferno; the sequel to Stars and Smoke. Take a listen as Marie and I chat about her writing process, what inspired her to take a break from writing fantasy and write a thriller instead (it'll surprise you!), the research she did for these two books, how Starbucks gift cards can be used as spy tech, the romance between Sydney and Winter, what's up next for Marie, and more! The entire episode is spoiler FREE!A little about Icon and Inferno: A year has passed since superstar Winter Young last saw secret agent Sydney Cossette. After barely surviving their first assignment together in London -- and their intense chemistry – the two haven't spoken at all. Though they're never far from the other's thoughts, or fantasies.So when Syndey shows up at Winter's studio one day with a new mission from Panacea, he has no choice but to accept. With the clock ticking, the duo prepares to head to Singapore to rescue an operative in danger -- only to learn he's none other than Sydney's ex, a rogue agent known as the Arsonist.Of course, nothing is ever simple when it comes to Winter and Sydney. Especially not with the glamorous Gavi Ginsburg, a globe-trotting socialite and Winter's one-time girlfriend, in the mix. Is she back for Winter's heart – or does she have her eye on another prize?The smoldering sequel to New York Times bestselling Stars and Smoke follows Winter and Sydney on yet another treacherous mission that grows more sinister with each twist and turn. To make it out alive, they'll have to figure out how to be partners again -- and if they can resist the burn of something more.Thank you so much to Marie Lu for being my guest today and thank you also to Tatiana Merced-Zarou at Macmillan for setting up the interview. Lastly, thank you to Macmillan audio for both the Stars and Smoke and Icon and Inferno audiobooks! Check out Marie Lu's website. Follow Marie Lu on social media: Instagram, Facebook, XPurchase Icon and Inferno.Send us a Text Message.Have a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!
Links Mentioned: Today I want to talk about a fantastic podcast for you to use in class if you teach Shakespeare. With dozens of intriguing episodes like "Shakespeare and Game of Thrones," "Shakespeare and YA Novels," and "Pop Sonnets," The Shakespeare Unlimited Podcast, by the Folger Shakespeare Library, is a great way to bring in modern connections and relevancy to whatever play you're studying. Today I'll give you a quick rundown on four fun episodes, and then I hope you'll go exploring on your own to find more episodes that could help your students make connections between your chosen Shakespearean text and modern life. In “Akala and Hip Hop Shakespeare,” Akala explores how the rhyme and rhythm of Shakespeare as well as the deep meaning relates to the same components of hip hop. He talks about the traditions of music flowing out of Africa and into the diaspora, and also brings up questions of who education is for and how Shakespeare came to be associated with elite society. In “Shakespeare and YA Novels,” two novelists talk about how they have used Shakespeare's work to inspire their own, and how they felt connecting themselves to someone so renowned. In “William Shakespeare's Star Wars,” one author explains how and why he came to rewrite the Star Wars series in Shakespearean language. Bet you didn't see that one coming! And in “Pop Sonnets,” a popular online writer shares the story of how he came to rewrite pop songs as Shakespearean sonnets. And spoiler alert, they sure did become a sensation! When integrating episodes like this into class, try giving students a sketchnotes template to provide a little loose structure as they listen. Let them know how you'll be using the text moving forward, so they have a reason to pay attention. Maybe it's going to lead into a writing activity, a silent discussion, or a mini-podcast project of your own! Shakespeare can sometimes feel far away to students, but Shakespeare Unlimited helps bridge the gap. That's why this week I want to highly recommend you hit follow on their feed and see what wonders you discover. Sign up for Camp Creative Here: https://sparkcreativity.kartra.com/page/camppodcasting2024 Explore the Shakespeare Unlimited Podcast: https://www.folger.edu/podcasts/shakespeare-unlimited/ Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!
Today I am chatting with my friend Dani about Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross.Divine Rivals is a beautiful fantasy set in an old fashioned war-torn world where two journalistic rivals form a connection that will be tried and tested. This book is a sweet enemies/rivals to lovers romance where are main characters are drawn together through writing letters. It's a book that could be considered Greek Mythology meets You've Got Mail, meets a Hallmark movie. It's sweet and timeless and will give you ALL the feels!Take a listen as Dani and I chat all about the plot, characters, Greek mythology, how men shouldn't start a war in order to get a woman's attention, and more! We might even discuss a little of the sequel, Ruthless Vows...just maybe... First 15 minutes are spoiler free!A little about Divine Rivals: After centuries of sleep, the gods are warring again. But eighteen-year-old Iris Winnow just wants to hold her family together. Her mother is suffering from addiction and her brother is missing from the front lines. Her best bet is to win the columnist promotion at the Oath Gazette.To combat her worries, Iris writes letters to her brother and slips them beneath her wardrobe door, where they vanish―into the hands of Roman Kitt, her cold and handsome rival at the paper. When he anonymously writes Iris back, the two of them forge a connection that will follow Iris all the way to the front lines of battle: for her brother, the fate of mankind, and love.Send us a Text Message.Have a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!
Today I am chatting with NY Times Bestselling author of fiction for all ages, Jennifer Donnelly! Today Jennifer and I are chatting about her brand new fairy tale retelling, a gender swapped reimagining of Beauty and the Beast, Beastly Beauty. Beastly Beauty is Jennifer's third fairy tale retelling. Her others are Stepsister and Poisoned, which tell the tales of Cinderella's "ugly" stepsister, and Snow White. Take a listen as Jennifer and I chat all about her writing style, her inspiration for these fairy tale reimagining's, the messages society sends young women and how we can combat them, pulling inspiration from Grimm's fairy tales, and so much more! You won't want to miss it!A little about Beastly Beauty: What makes a girl "beastly?" Is it having too much ambition? Being too proud? Taking up too much space? Or is it just wanting something, anything, too badly?That's the problem Arabella faces when she makes her debut in society. Her parents want her to be sweet and compliant so she can marry well, but try as she might, Arabella can't extinguish the fire burning inside her -- the source of her deepest wishes, her wildest dreams.When an attempt to suppress her emotions tragically backfires, a mysterious figure punishes Arabella with a curse, dooming her and everyone she cares about, trapping them in the castle. As the years pass, Arabella abandons hope. The curse is her fault -- after all, there's nothing more "beastly" than a girl who expresses her anger -- and the only way to break it is to find a boy who loves her for her true self: a cruel task for a girl who's been told she's impossible to love.When a handsome thief named Beau makes his way into the castle, the captive servants are thrilled, convinced he is the one to break the curse. But Beau -- spooked by the castle's strange and forbidding ladies-in-waiting, and by the malevolent presence that stalks its corridors at night -- only wants to escape. He learned long ago that love is only an illusion. If Beau and Arabella have any hope of breaking the curse, they must learn to trust their wounded hearts, and realize that the cruelest prisons of all are the ones we build for ourselves.A special thank you to Jennifer Donnelly for coming on the podcast and chatting with me today! And a special thank you to Amanda Trautmann at Scholastic, Inc. for setting up the interview!Moonkarta***The Guardian - Best Podcasts of the Week******Radio Times - Pick of the Best...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!
Today I am chatting with New York Times Bestselling author F. T. Lukens. Take a listen as F. T. and I chat all about their latest queer speculative fiction young adult novel, Otherworldly. You'll hear us chat not just about this fantastic supernatural story, but about F. T. Lukens' writing process, what it would be like to live in a never ending winter for five years, mythology, meet cutes vs. meet disasters, how M. Night Shyamalan scared the heck out of both of us, and how both F. T. and I worked as dish washers at one point (just like our main character, Ellery). Otherworldly is a sweet cozy fantasy filled with magic, mythology, supernatural characters, and more! You'll travel into Ellery and Knox's worlds, discover their found family, hope along with them as they go on this incredible journey. And, while there are definitely creepy magical moments in this book, Otherworldly will leave you feeling like you just received a warm hug. This is one young adult fantasy you don't want to miss!About Otherworldly:Seventeen-year-old Ellery is a non-believer in a region where people swear the supernatural is real. Sure, they've been stuck in a five-year winter, but there's got to be a scientific explanation. If goddesses were real, they wouldn't abandon their charges like this, leaving farmers like Ellery's family to scrape by.Knox is a familiar from the Other World, a magical assistant sent to help humans who have made crossroads bargains. But it's been years since he heard from his queen, and Knox is getting nervous about what he might find once he returns home. When the crossroads demons come to collect Knox, he panics and runs. A chance encounter down an alley finds Ellery coming to Knox's rescue, successfully fending off his would-be abductors.Ellery can't quite believe what they've seen. And they definitely don't believe the nonsense this unnervingly attractive guy spews about his paranormal origins. But Knox needs to make a deal with a human who can tether him to this realm, and Ellery needs to figure out how to stop this winter to help their family. Once their bargain is struck, there's no backing out, and the growing connection between the two might just change everything.Thank you to F. T. Lukens for coming on the podcast and chatting with me today! And a special thank you to Alex Kelleher at Simon and Schuster for setting up the interview. Check out F. T. Lukens websiteFollow F. T. Lukens on InstagramPurchase OtherworldlyHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!
Today I am chatting about These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong. Joining me as my guest is Rachel from the Barely Bookish podcast. If you love the story of Romeo and Juliet, you will love this re-imagining of Shakespeare's classic story. Chloe Gong takes the story of Romeo and Juliet and plunges it into 1926 Shanghai. This story has it all; warring gangster families, a forbidden romance, war in the city, and a monster who wants to destroy them all. And in the midst of it all, is the classic star-crossed lovers story of Romeo and Juliet, complete with a vast amount of Easter eggs from Shakespeare's original story. Join Rachel and me as we chat all about the story, characters, Romeo and Juliet Easter eggs, 1926 Shanghai and U.S. fashion, monsters, and more!A little about These Violent Delights:The year is 1926, and Shanghai hums to the tune of debauchery.A blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red, leaving the city helpless in the grip of chaos. At the heart of it all is eighteen-year-old Juliette Cai, a former flapper who has returned to assume her role as the proud heir of the Scarlet Gang—a network of criminals far above the law. Their only rivals in power are the White Flowers, who have fought the Scarlets for generations. And behind every move is their heir, Roma Montagov, Juliette's first love…and first betrayal.But when gangsters on both sides show signs of instability culminating in clawing their own throats out, the people start to whisper. Of a contagion, a madness. Of a monster in the shadows. As the deaths stack up, Juliette and Roma must set their guns—and grudges—aside and work together, for if they can't stop this mayhem, then there will be no city left for either to rule.Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple ThingsGet a six week suggestion box of things to note and notice this spring.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!
This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida, Carlee, and Robert go deep with the question of what makes a genre a genre? Discover the nuances of crafting stories and targeting the right readership. We dissect the concept of genre as both a craft and marketing tool. It's far more useful to us writers than just a marketing category. Writing to market is often confused with marketing. And what about those of us who strive to be "pure artists," putting categories at the end of the process? Whether you aim to meet or subvert reader expectations, there's more to your genre than meets the eye. "Genre determines what the story is trying to do." "If you get lost in a story and you're not quite sure where you're taking it, it's often because you're not clear on genre." This is an episode from our library, formerly published as #184. Are you ready to get more out of your writing, to grow your writing skills, and get that novel done faster? Do you want community, feedback, and mentoring? Check out group coaching for novelists. New Summer Session begins at the end of May. Get details & schedule your free discovery call today at www.wordessential.com/fictioncoaching Get Alida's musings on life, writing, and the writing life in A Room Full of Books & Pencils. booksandpencils.substack.com
Today I am joined by debut author Emily Locker to chat about her YA Rom Com, Running Mates!Take a listen as Emily and I chat about her journey to becoming a traditionally published author, romance novels, our love for independent bookstores, the fantastic characters and plot line, our swoony cinnamon role love interest, youth activism, star-crossed love, and more! The entire episode is spoiler free!A little about Running Mates: In the quaint yet politically charged town of Edgartown, North Carolina, two worlds are about to collide. Meet Annabelle Morningstar, an impassioned, quirky high school activist raised by her news anchor and surgeon mothers, both champions of progressive ideals. Across town, there's Gabe Delgado, the quintessential all-American boy, molded by his conservative, Cuban senator father. Edgartown is a town literally divided―the Liberal East and the Conservative North coexisting as neighbors but rarely as friends. But what happens when the two sides meet in the least likely of places: a local bookstore?When employees at Annabelle's favorite literary haven decide to unionize, she finds her path unexpectedly crossing with Gabe's. And then they're tossed together weekly as they get special training help for their beloved cross-country competitions. With their worlds thrown into disarray, the two high schoolers must navigate their complex feelings for each other while wrestling with their polarized upbringings. Can love bloom in the crossfire of political discord?A special thank you to Emily for coming on the podcast today. And a special thank you to Kathleen Carter at Kathleen Carter Communications for setting up the interview. Check out Emily's websiteFollow Emily on InstagramPurchase Running MatesThe Happy Writer with Marissa MeyerAuthors, from debuts to bestsellers, chat about books, writing, publishing, and joy. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!
Dark Side of the Library Podcast Episode #176: Dark Young Adult Books Coming Out February 2024 (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you) The Bad Ones, by Melissa Albert (February 20) https://amzn.to/46KvBLF Clarion Call (The Ravensong Series), by Cayla Fay (February 6) https://amzn.to/3RRP5d5 Daughter of the Bone Forest (Witch Hall Duology, 1), by Jasmine Skye ( February 27) https://amzn.to/3RpRlYH Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear, by Robin Wasley (February 13) https://amzn.to/41SKbj4 The Diablo's Curse, by Gabe Cole Novoa (February 20) https://amzn.to/4b2ybjv Heartless Hunter: The Crimson Moth: Book 1, by Kristen Ciccarelli (February 20) https://amzn.to/3RpQmrs Infinity Alchemist (Infinity Alchemist, 1), by Kacen Callender (February 6) https://amzn.to/3sYY8PJ Out of Body, by Nia Davenport (February 6) https://amzn.to/498AboA Snowglobe (Snowglobe, 1), by Soyoung Park (Author), Joungmin Lee Comfort (February 27) https://amzn.to/47czDMO A Tempest of Tea (Blood and Tea), by Hafsah Faizal (February 20) https://amzn.to/48ra6kH Tender Beasts, by Liselle Sambury (February 27) https://amzn.to/4bbDQnp My Throat an Open Grave, by Tori Bovalino (February 20) https://amzn.to/47Tl5CQ Where the Dark Stands Still, by A. B. Poranek (February 27) https://amzn.to/4a8a6Hi Dark Side of the Library Amazon Live Channel: https://www.amazon.com/live/darksideofthelibrary/ Dark Side of the Library Podcast: https://www.darksideofthelibrary.com/ Dark Side of the Library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darksideofthelibrary Dark Side of the Library on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darksideofthelibrary
Today I am chatting with one of my best friends, Bethanie Finger, about her debut YA Historical Fantasy novel, More Than Life!Take a listen as Bethanie and I chat all about her journey to get her book traditionally published, her motivation behind writing this story, how writing this book helped her process the grief of losing her own father, the plot line, characters, world building, Taylor Swift, and more! The entire episode is spoiler free! A little about More Than Life:As the daughter of a high-ranking sea captain, nineteen-year-old Cordelia Kimbal lives a life of luxury in the sea faring kingdom of Mikiria. But when her father dies unexpectedly, she is stripped of her title and home, and forced to join the working class in order to survive.Determined to rise above her losses, Cordelia is eager to prove her worth and stand on her own. But four months after her father's passing, a mysterious letter arrives, revealing the secret location of the mythical island of Qualaris. Known for concealing the secrets of magic and eternal life, Qualaris is often dismissed as mere legend, but Jaspar, Cordelia's father's enigmatic apprentice, is convinced of its existence and is harboring its secrets—secrets that the dark enchanter, Janus would stop at nothing to obtain.For generations, Jaspar and his ancestors have pursued the discovery and rescue of Qualaris while battling a curse of nonexistence, and he believes that Cordelia is the island's true protector, the one who can save it and its people from Janus's impending threat.Faced with the daunting task of defending Qualaris and its people, Cordelia embarks on a quest to locate the island, embrace her birthright, and take on the darkest enchanter in history. If she doesn't, the island and its people won't be the only casualties of Janus's war.Join Cordelia on her journey as she navigates a world of magic, mystery, and danger, discovering her true self and the strength within her.A special thank you to Bethanie for chatting with me on the podcast today and sharing your story!Follow Bethanie on Instagram.Check out Bethanie's website.Purchase More Than Life!Have a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!
To celebrate Valentine's Day I am chatting with my good friend Victoria Koops about the swoony YA Rom Com, The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway by Ashley Schumacher. This is such a fun book! If you enjoy Renaissance Festivals, Shakespearean things, Medieval Times, adorable singing bards (like Jaskier from The Witcher), a plus-sized protagonist, theatre, LGBTQ+ representation, and teen romance, this book is for you! Join Victoria and me as we chat all about Renaissance festivals, theatre kids/theatre life, the swoony romance between our two main characters, grief/grieving, relating to a plus-sized protagonist, believing in fate, our dream to quit our jobs and travel to all the Renaissance festivals in the States, and so much more! The first 30 minutes are spoiler free! A little about The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway:Since her mother's death, Madeline “Gwen” Hathaway has been determined that nothing in her life will change ever again. That's why she keeps extensive lists in journals, has had only one friend since childhood, and looks forward to the monotony of working the ren faire circuit with her father. Until she arrives at her mother's favorite end-of-tour stop to find the faire is under new management and completely changed.Meeting Arthur, the son of the new owners and an actual lute-playing bard, messes up Maddie's plans even more. For some reason, he wants to be her friend - and ropes her into becoming Princess of the Faire. Now Maddie is overseeing a faire dramatically changed from what her mother loved and going on road trips vastly different from the routine she used to rely on. Worst of all, she's kind of having fun.Ashley Schumacher's The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway is filled with a wise old magician who sells potion bottles, gallant knights who are afraid of horses and ride camels instead, kings with a fondness for theatrics, a lazy river castle moat with inflatable crocodile floaties, and a plus-sized heroine with a wide open heart... if only she just admits it.Check out Victoria's websitePurchase Victoria's debut novel: Who We Are in Real LifeHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!
It's the finale! In this episode, I share a couple of my favourite young adult (YA) novels that I've read in the last four years and I hope I'm able to convince you to pick one or two titles. This episode also includes my new TMI segment. Enjoy! In Case You Missed It A Guide To The 2024 #SomethingBookishReadingChallenge An Easy Guide To NetGalley Get Everand HERE If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by buying me a digital cup of coffee. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com Instagram | Twitter | Newsletter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message
We're watching Ella Enchanted this week! Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy and the ever-delightful Cary Elwes star in this 2004 film. Ella of Frell was blessed with the gift of obedience as a baby and she's sick of it. Deciding enough is enough, she embarks on a quest to find her fairy godmother, Lucinda, the only person capable of removing the spell. She makes new friends on her journey, including the handsome Prince Char and an elf who wants to be a lawyer.Tune in to hear our thoughts today!Email us at MadeMePodcast@gmail.comFind us on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/MadeMePodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/myhusbandmademedoit/ Podcast artwork by Anna Eggleton of Treehouse Lettering & Design: https://www.treehouseletteringanddesign.com/
Dark Side of the Library Podcast Episode #157: Dark Young Adult Books Coming Out November 2023 (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you) Godly Heathens: A Novel (The Ouroboros, 1), by H.E. Edgmon (November 28) https://amzn.to/48Qzd0I Gorgeous Gruesome Faces, by Linda Cheng (November 7) https://amzn.to/3QYunYJ The Hunting Moon (Luminaries, 2), by Susan Dennard (November 7) https://amzn.to/45LYvuv Last Girl Breathing, by Court Stevens (November 7) https://amzn.to/3QC6fuj Nightbane (The Lightlark Saga Book 2), by Alex Aster (November 7) https://amzn.to/46QTstz Only She Came Back, by Margot Harrison (November 14) https://amzn.to/3MmpO7C Powerless (The Powerless Trilogy), by Lauren Roberts (November 7) https://amzn.to/3OSPSaP The Rosewood Hunt, by Mackenzie Reed (October 31) https://amzn.to/49g7mHn A Ruinous Fate, by Kaylie Smith (November 28) https://amzn.to/3ZX76Jo Swarm, by Jennifer Lyle (November 7) https://amzn.to/3ONuDIK To Kill a Shadow, by Katherine Quinn (November 28) https://amzn.to/46rcKWA Two Truths and a Lie, by April Henry (November 7) https://amzn.to/3QejUYh Where He Can't Find You, by Darcy Coates (November 7) https://amzn.to/3QxDtvx Wish of the Wicked (A Fairy Godmother Novel), by Danielle Paige (November 7) https://amzn.to/44uCEqk Dark Side of the Library Amazon Live Channel: https://www.amazon.com/live/darksideofthelibrary/ Dark Side of the Library Podcast: https://www.darksideofthelibrary.com/ Dark Side of the Library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darksideofthelibrary Dark Side of the Library on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darksideofthelibrary
Today I am chatting with Adult, Middle Grade, and Young Adult fiction author Kate Alice Marshall about her newest book, The Narrow. The Narrow is a haunting ghost story that will give you chills down your spine...Join Kate and I as we chat about the challenges of writing a ghost story with a mystery element, the complicated characters, Kate's writing style, and the hauntingly dangerous river that inspired it all.The entire episode is spoiler free!A little about The Narrow:Everyone has heard the story of the Narrow. The river that runs behind the Atwood School is only a few feet across and seemingly placid, but beneath the surface, the waters are deep and vicious. It's said that no one who has fallen in has ever survived.Eden White knows that isn't true. Six years ago, she saw Delphine Fournier fall into the Narrow—and live.Delphine now lives in careful isolation, sealed off from the world. Even a single drop of unpurified water could be deadly to her, and no one but Eden has any idea why. Eden has never told anyone what she saw or spoken to Delphine since, but now, unable to cover her tuition, she has to make a deal: her expenses will be paid in return for serving as a live-in companion to Delphine.Eden finds herself drawn to the strange and mysterious girl, and the two of them begin to unravel each other's secrets. Then Eden discovers what happened to the last girl who lived with Delphine: she was found half-drowned on dry land. Suddenly Eden is waking up to wet footprints tracking to the end of her bed, the sound of rain on the windows when the skies are clear, and a ghostly silhouette in her doorway. Something is haunting Delphine—and now it's coming for Eden, too.A special thank you to Kate for chatting with me on the podcast today. And a special thank you to Kaitlin Kneafsey at Penguin Young Readers/Penguin Random House. Check out Kate's website.Follow Kate on Instagram and Goodreads.Support the showHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!Check out my Patreon! Join now for some great benefits and perks!
Dark Side of the Library Podcast Episode #155: Dark Young Adult / Teen Fiction Novels Coming Out October 2023 (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you) All That Consumes Us, by Erica Waters (October 17) https://amzn.to/45Kora3 All These Sunken Souls: A Black Horror Anthology, by Circe Moskowitz (Editor), (October 17) https://amzn.to/44umb5L Bad Medicine, by Christopher Twin (October 24) https://amzn.to/3EmA6Qt Before the Devil Knows You're Here, by Autumn Krause (October 3) https://amzn.to/3OSepwB Beholder, by Ryan La Sala (Oct 3) https://amzn.to/3rHpmJV Bittersweet in the Hollow, by Kate Pearsall (October 10) https://amzn.to/3L1Zsad Curious Tides (The Drowned Gods Duology), by Pascale Lacelle (October 3) https://amzn.to/3R3LDvX Curses and Other Buried Things, by Caroline George (Oct 10) https://amzn.to/3Q1prBy The Forest Demands Its Due, by Kosoko Jackson (October 3) https://amzn.to/3L1hvgR Hatchet Girls, by Diana Rodriguez Wallach (October 10) https://amzn.to/3YQXdfD Here Lives Olive, by Kate Anderson (Oct 20) https://amzn.to/48Iaz28 Dark Side of the Library Podcast Episode #155: Dark Young Adult / Teen Fiction Novels Coming Out October 2023 (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you) The Night Fox, by Ashley Wilda (Oct 10) https://amzn.to/3ROCg3o Night of the Witch (Witch and Hunter, 1), by Sara Raasch (Author), Beth Revis (October 3) https://amzn.to/3qlYVcb Nightweaver, by RM Gray (Oct 13) https://amzn.to/48GI4lJ The Scarlet Alchemist, by Kylie Lee Baker (October 3) https://amzn.to/3L1DcNQ Thin Air, by Kellie M. Parker (Oct 17) https://amzn.to/3Q1xoGW Too Scared to Sleep, by Andrew Duplessie (October 10) https://amzn.to/3Eh6h3Y Unholy Terrors, by Lyndall Clipstone (Oct 17) https://amzn.to/44uRT2A The Voice Upstairs, by Laura E. Weymouth (October 3) https://amzn.to/3P0lahq When Ghosts Call Us Home, by Katya de Becerra (October 3) https://amzn.to/3QYks5v Wrath Becomes Her, by Aden Polydoros (October 10) https://amzn.to/48FXyGl Dark Side of the Library Amazon Live Channel: https://www.amazon.com/live/darksideofthelibrary/ Dark Side of the Library Podcast: https://www.darksideofthelibrary.com/ Dark Side of the Library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darksideofthelibrary Dark Side of the Library on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darksideofthelibrary
Today I am chatting with NY Times Bestselling author and NAACP Image Award Nominee J. Elle about her brand new YA Fantasy, House of Marionne!Take a listen as we chat about this spellbinding story, J. Elle's worldbuilding, her extensive magic system, representation in YA novels, how power corrupts, the amazing characters and plot, enemies to lovers, the world of social elites, how the idea for this story started with a tiara growing out of a head, and more! This is a YA fantasy like no other, and you won't want to miss it!Entire episode is spoiler free!A little about House of Marionne:17 year-old Quell has lived her entire life on the run. She and her mother have fled from city to city, in order to hide the deadly magic that flows through Quell's veins.Until someone discovers her dark secret.To hide from the assassin hunting her, and keep her mother out of harm's way, Quell reluctantly inducts into a debutante society of magical social elites called the Order that she never knew existed. If she can pass their three rites of membership, mastering their proper form of magic, she'll be able to secretly bury her forbidden magic forever.If caught, she will be killed.But becoming the perfect debutante is a lot harder than Quell imagined, especially when there's more than tutoring happening with Jordan, her brooding mentor and— assassin in training.When Quell uncovers the deadly lengths the Order will go to defend its wealth and power, she's forced to choose: embrace the dark magic she's been running from her entire life or risk losing everything, and everyone, she's grown to love.Still, she fears the most formidable monster she'll have to face is the one inside.A special thank you to J. Elle for coming on the podcast today! And a special thank you to Kaitlin Kneafsey and Jaleesa Davis at Penguin Random House/Penguin Young Readers for setting up the interview!Check out J. Elle's websiteFollow J. Elle on Instagram, TikTok, and TwitterPurchase House of MarionneSupport the showHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!Check out my Patreon! Join now for some great benefits and perks!
Welcome to Off the Table, our (normally) Patreon exclusive show where we can talk about anything and everything under the sun! With all of our preparation for our September special, we're skipping out on the food talk and instead are gathering round the table to talk books, books, books! If you like reading, this one is for you! So tune in as Dylan cheats his way through English class, Carlos and John have it out for Charles Dickens, Sophie 'lets us in' on a Christian horror novel, and Joy has a soft spot for Greek mythology! This is Off the Table: All About Books! Support the show on Patreon for access to unedited episodes, exclusive shows, and more! Find us at patreon.com/mouthfulpodWant more TWYMF content? You can check us out on our social media accounts for behind-the-scenes videos, pictures from the episodes, cocktail recipes, listener polls, and much more!Twitter: @MouthfulpodTikTok: TalkWithYourMouthfulInstagram: mouthful_podThreads: mouthful_pod
Today my friend Morgan and I are chatting about Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray. Take a listen as Morgan and I rehash this fantastic YA fantasy filled with magic, secrets and lies, enemies to lovers, a dangerous forest filled with mythical creatures, the poor tragic life of one of our main characters, the celebration of Black excellence, and more! First 15 minutes are spoiler free!A little about Beasts of Prey:There's no such thing as magic in the broken city of Lkossa, especially for sixteen-year-old Koffi, who indentured to the notorious Night Zoo, knows the fearsome creatures in her care and paying off her family's debts to secure their eventual freedom can be her only focus. But the night those she loves are gravely threatened by the Zoo's cruel master, Koffi unleashes a power she doesn't fully understand, upending her life completely.As the second son of a decorated hero, Ekon is all but destined to become a Son of the Six—an elite warrior—and uphold a family legacy. But on the night of his final rite of passage, Ekon encounters not only the Shetani—a vicious monster that has plagued the city for nearly a century and stalks his nightmares—but Koffi who seems to have the power to ward off the beast. Koffi's power ultimately saves Ekon, but his choice to let her flee dooms his hopes of becoming a warrior.Desperate to redeem himself, Ekon vows to hunt the Shetani and end its reign of terror, but he can't do it alone. Koffi and Ekon form a tentative alliance and together enter the Greater Jungle, a world steeped in wild, frightening magic and untold dangers. The hunt begins. But it quickly becomes unclear whether they are the hunters or the hunted.Support the showHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!Check out my Patreon! Join now for some great benefits and perks!
In this episode, I chat with Deborah Crossland about her new YA novel, The Quiet Part Out Loud, teaching, landing her dream agent, and mythology!Deborah Crossland teaches English and mythology at her local community college, studies mythology and depth psychology in her Ph.D. program, and writes myth-based, contemporary novels for young adults. She is also a founding board member of the nonprofit Fernweh Collective, which focuses on cultural education through experiential learning. You can find her talking all things myth on Fernweh Collective's happy hour video on YouTube. She lives in Northern California with her husband and her daughter's very spoiled retired service dog.Deborah CrosslandThe Quiet Part Out Loud, Deborah CrosslandPacifica InstituteThe Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway, Ashley SchumacherWomen Who Run With The Wolves, Clarissa Pinkola Estés, PhDThe Heroin's Journey: Woman's Quest for Wholeness, Maureen MurdochChristine Downing, BooksSupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links
Join us as we discuss All the Bad Apples, by Moira Fowley-Doyle; One of Us is Lying, by Karen M. McManus; One of Us is Next, by Karen M. McManus; One of Us is Back, By Karen M. McManus; A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, by Holly Jackson; Good Girl, Bad Blood, by Holly Jackson; As Good as Dead, by Holly Jackson; I Must Betray You, by Ruta Sepetys; Salt to the Sea, by Ruta Sepetys; The Fountains of Silence, by Ruta Sepetys; Between Shades of Gray, by Ruta Sepetys. We are joined by a special guest, Sydney, an avid YA reader.To learn more about the books or to purchase - click below!https://bookshop.org/shop/youvegottoreadthisVisit us on our Instagram Page - Click below!https://www.instagram.com/youvegottoreadthispodcast/Visit us on our Facebook Page - Click below!https://www.facebook.com/Youve-Got-to-Read-This-100997165428924Please note - we receive a percentage of each purchase you make on our Bookshop page that goes to support the production of our podcast.
Today I am chatting about the book City of Shattered Light by Claire Winn.Joining me today is my friend and Patreon member, Dani. Take a listen as Dani and I dive into this fast paced sci-fi novel! We discuss the fun storyline, fantastic characters, futuristic world building, love triangle and enemies to lovers tropes (Yes! Two love tropes!), our thoughts on what happens in the sequel, our fear of AI taking over the world...and more!First 15 minutes are spoiler free!Here's a little about City of Shattered Light:As darkness closes in on the city of shattered light, an heiress and an outlaw must decide whether to fend for themselves or fight for each other. As heiress to a powerful tech empire, seventeen-year-old Asa Almeida strives to prove she's more than her manipulative father's shadow. But when he uploads her rebellious sister's mind to an experimental brain, Asa will do anything to save her sister from reprogramming—including fleeing her predetermined future with her sister's digitized mind in tow. With a bounty on her head and a rogue AI hunting her, Asa's getaway ship crash-lands in the worst possible place: the neon-drenched outlaw paradise, Requiem. Gunslinging smuggler Riven Hawthorne is determined to claw her way up Requiem's underworld hierarchy. A runaway rich girl is exactly the bounty Riven needs—until a nasty computer virus spreads in Asa's wake, causing a citywide blackout and tech quarantine. To get the payout for Asa and save Requiem from the monster in its circuits, Riven must team up with her captive. Riven breaks skulls the way Asa breaks circuits, but their opponent is unlike anything they've ever seen. The AI exploits the girls' darkest memories and deepest secrets, threatening to shatter the fragile alliance they're both depending on. As one of Requiem's 154-hour nights grows darker, the girls must decide whether to fend for themselves or fight for each other before Riven's city and Asa's sister are snuffed out forever.Check out Dani's Bookstagram!Check out the sequel to City of Shattered Light: City of Vicious NightHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!Check out my Patreon! Join now for some great benefits and perks!
Today I am thrilled to be chatting with author Rebecca Mahoney about her new book, The Memory Eater. Take a listen as Rebecca and I chat all about The Memory Eater, Rebecca's first book, The Valley and the Flood, Rebecca's writing process (find out if she's a plotter or a pantser), Japanese ghost stories, horror movies, and so much more! Entire episode is spoiler free!A little about The Memory Eater:For generations, a monster called the Memory Eater has lived in the caves of Whistler Beach, Maine, surviving off the unhappy memories of those who want to forget. And for generations, the Harlows have been in charge of keeping her locked up—and keeping her fed.After her grandmother dies, seventeen-year-old Alana Harlow inherits the family business. But there's something Alana doesn't know: the strange gaps in her memory aren't from an accident. Her memories have been taken—eaten. And with them, she's lost the knowledge of how to keep the monster contained.Now the Memory Eater is loose. Alana's mistake could cost Whistler Beach everything—unless she can figure out how to retrieve her memories and recapture the monster. But as Alana delves deeper into her family's magic and the history of her town, she discovers a shocking secret at the center of the Harlow family business and learns that tampering with memories always comes at a price.A special thank you to Rebecca for coming on the podcast today! Thank you also to Layne Mandros at Books Forward for setting up the interview!Check out Rebecca's websiteFollow Rebecca on Instagram and TwitterPurchase a signed copy of The Memory Eater from Porter Square BooksHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!Check out my Patreon! Join now for some great benefits and perks!
Tirzah and Erica discuss some YA novels in verse for National Poetry Month. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Show Notes: The Deep Dive newsletter News: Two more Heartstopper graphic novels The history of YA novels in verse: Sonya Sones, Stop Pretending (1999), What My Mother Doesn't Know (2001), One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies (2004), Crank by Ellen Hopkins (2004) The Most Dazzling Girl in Berlin by Kip Wilson Nothing Burns as Bright as You by Ashley Woodfolk We Are All so Good at Smiling by Amber McBride Me (Moth) by Amber McBride Enter the Body by Joy McCullough Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L. Browne Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo Dear Medusa by Olivia A Cole The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today I am chatting about Gloria Chao's brand new book When You Wish Upon A Lantern. Joining me is my friend Morgan. When You Wish Upon A Lantern is my favorite read of 2023 so far! It is the most adorable YA Contemporary Romance I have ever read! I couldn't stop gushing over it. The whole time I was reading this book I kept thinking, "Awww...that's so cute!" So, join Morgan and me as we chat all about this swoon worthy book! You'll get to hear me pronounce Chinese names correctly for the first time ever. HA! And there's a very specific reason why I actually know how to pronounce these ones...take a listen to find out why! A little about When You Wish Upon A Lantern: Liya and Kai had been best friends since they were little kids, but all that changed when a humiliating incident sparked The Biggest Misunderstanding of All Time—and they haven't spoken since.Then Liya discovers her family's wishing lantern store is struggling, and she decides to resume a tradition she had with her beloved late grandmother: secretly fulfilling the wishes people write on the lanterns they send into the sky. It may boost sales and save the store, but she can't do it alone . . . and Kai is the only one who cares enough to help.While working on their covert missions, Liya and Kai rekindle their friendship—and maybe more. But when their feuding families and changing futures threaten to tear them apart again, can they find a way to make their own wishes come true?Follow Morgan on InstagramHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!Check out my Patreon! Join now for some great benefits and perks!
Braden and Sydney are back on the set to watch one of the best book-to-film adaptations in recent history, the Hunger Games series. We explore several avenues including the excellent worldbuilding from Suzanne Collins, specifics on why James Newton Howard's score elevates the series, why we are supposed to hate Gale, starting the President Snow fan club and so much more. The in-depth look at four films is preceded by an erratic news segment that jumps between several topics, including another Last of Us discussion.
Today I am chatting about Shadow of the Fox by Julie Kagawa. Joining me is my friend Amanda from Fictional Hangover podcast. Take a listen as Amanda and I chat about the characters, plot line, crazy weird man-eating centipedes, hear Leah mispronounce pretty much every Japanese name and word in the story, and more! First 15 minutes are spoiler free!A little about Shadow of the Fox: Every millennium, whoever holds the Scroll of a Thousand Prayers has the power to call the great Kami Dragon from the sea and ask for one wish. The time is near...and the missing pieces of the scroll will be sought throughout the land of Iwagoto.When demons kill half-kitsune Yumeko's adoptive family, she's forced to flee her home with one part of the ancient scroll. Fate thrusts her into the path of mysterious samurai Kage Tatsumi, who is Yumeko's best hope for survival. But he's under orders to retrieve the scroll. An uneasy alliance forms, and Yumeko begins the deception of a lifetime, knowing her secrets are more than a matter of life or death―they're the key to the fate of the world.Check out Fictional HangoverFollow Fictional Hangover on Instagram, Twitter, and FacebookHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!Check out my Patreon! Join now for some great benefits and perks!
Today I am chatting about the book Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. Joining me today is one of my fabulous Patreon members, Dani!Beautiful Creatures is the story of two star-crossed lovers, who meet and fall in love in a small southern town, where nothing exciting ever happens. But Lena Duchennes is about to change all of that...Join Dani and I as we chat all about the plot, the fun characters, the portrayal of southern life in the story, and more! A little about Beautiful Creatures...Lena Duchannes is unlike anyone the small Southern town of Gatlin has ever seen, and she's struggling to conceal her power, and a curse that has haunted her family for generations. But even within the overgrown gardens, murky swamps and crumbling graveyards of the forgotten South, a secret cannot stay hidden forever. Ethan Wate, who has been counting the months until he can escape from Gatlin, is haunted by dreams of a beautiful girl he has never met. When Lena moves into the town's oldest and most infamous plantation, Ethan is inexplicably drawn to her and determined to uncover the connection between them. In a town with no surprises, one secret could change everything. Have a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!Check out my Patreon! Join now for some great benefits and perks!
Today's episode covers two YA novels centered around Black youth and the portrayals they receive – or don't – in coming-of-age literature. First, NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Talia Hibbert about her new romantic comedy, Highly Suspicious And Unfairly Cute, which follows an unapologetically nerdy heroine reconciling with the ex-best friend jock that ditched her. Then, NPR's Ayesha Rascoe gets to talking with author Nick Brooks about his new mystery, Promise Boys, which revolves around how a group of Black students are blamed for the murder of their prestigious school's principal.
Join NY Times Bestselling Author Maureen Johnson and me as we chat about her brand new book, Nine Liars. Nine Liars follows Johnson's teen sleuth, Stevie Bell, as she tries to solve a cold case murder from 1995. In this episode, Maureen and I chat all about Maureen's writing process, what it was like bringing Stevie in for another book, life in college theatre, what it's like having an English husband who have friends with amazing English country homes, how to craft a murder mystery, and more! You'll even get to hear a little bit about Maureen's good friend and fellow author, Holly Black. Entire episode is spoiler free!About Nine Liars: Senior year at Ellingham Academy for Stevie Bell isn't going well. Her boyfriend, David, is studying in London. Her friends are obsessed with college applications. With the cold case of the century solved, Stevie is adrift. There is nothing to distract her from the questions pinging around her brain—questions about college, love, and life in general.Relief comes when David invites Stevie and her friends to join him for study abroad, and his new friend Izzy introduces her to a double-murder cold case. In 1995, nine friends from Cambridge University went to a country house and played a drunken game of hide-and-seek. Two were found in the woodshed the next day, murdered with an ax.The case was assumed to be a burglary gone wrong, but one of the remaining seven saw something she can't explain. This was no break-in. Someone's lying about what happened in the woodshed.Seven suspects. Two murders. One killer still playing a deadly game.*A special thank you to Maureen Johnson for coming on the podcast and chatting with me. And thank you to Megan Beatie at MB Communications for setting up the interview.Check out Maureen's websiteFollow Maureen on Instagram, Twitter, and FacebookHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!Check out my Patreon! Join now for some great benefits and perks!
Dark Side of the Library Podcast Episode #104: Dark YA Novels Coming Out January 2023 (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you) Another Dimension of Us, by Mike Albo (Jan 17) https://amzn.to/3FfBBjR The Arc of a Scythe Collection (Boxed Set): Scythe; Thunderhead; The Toll; Gleanings by Neal Shusterman (January 24) https://amzn.to/3XOOXMg Breakup from Hell, by Ann Davila Cardinal (Jan 3) https://amzn.to/3GYnPo6 City of Nightmares, by Rebecca Schaeffer (Jan 10) https://amzn.to/3FfvSLT Dream to Me, by Megan Paasch (Jan 31) https://amzn.to/3gKrzyK Hex You: Sisters of Salem #3, by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast (Jan 31) https://amzn.to/3UlGoFL Live Your Best Lie (Like Me Block You), by Jessie Weaver (January 24) https://amzn.to/3Chzone Mysteries of Thorn Manor, by Margaret Rogerson (January 17) https://amzn.to/3FhKzhC Queen Among the Dead, by Lesley Livingston (Jan 17) https://amzn.to/3Gcb5Iw A Ruinous Fate, by Kaylie Smith (Jan 3) https://amzn.to/3P1zRPt The Stranded, by Sarah Daniels (Jan 3) https://amzn.to/3H4iMT3 Unraveller, by Frances Hardinge (Jan 10) https://amzn.to/3ufzEi4 The Wicked Ones (Dark Ascension #1/Disney Villains), by Robin Benway (Jan 10) https://amzn.to/3iCXDFy
Today I am chatting about the final book in Holly Black's The Folk of the Air series, The Queen of Nothing. Joining me today is Elise from the Novel Feelings podcast.The Queen of Nothing wraps up Jude Duarte's story. We finally find out how her and Cardan truly feel about each other, discover if those rumors about him being nursed by a cat are true or not, find out what Jude's been up to in the human world, see what happens when a fae curse comes about, get immersed in faerie politics (again), and get to experience more of our favorite troublemaking faerie, Cardan. It's a fantastic ending to this great series! So, join Elise and I as we chat all about it!First 15 minutes are spoiler free!A little about The Queen of Nothing:Power is much easier to acquire than it is to hold onto. Jude learned this lesson when she released her control over the wicked king, Cardan, in exchange for immeasurable power.Now as the exiled mortal Queen of Faerie, Jude is powerless and left reeling from Cardan's betrayal. She bides her time determined to reclaim everything he took from her. Opportunity arrives in the form of her twin sister, Taryn, whose life is in peril.Jude must risk venturing back into the treacherous Faerie Court, and confront her lingering feelings for Cardan, if she wishes to save her sister. But Elfhame is not as she left it. War is brewing. As Jude slips deep within enemy lines she becomes ensnared in the conflict's bloody politics.And, when a dormant yet powerful curse is unleashed, panic spreads throughout the land, forcing her to choose between her ambition and her humanity . Find out more about Novel Feelings Pod HERECheck out Novel Feelings on InstagramHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!Check out my Patreon! Join now for some great benefits and perks!
Dark Side of the Library Minisode #76: "This Vicious Grace: A Novel (The Last Finestra, Book 1)" by Emily Thiede (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you) This Vicious Grace: A Novel (The Last Finestra, Book 1): https://amzn.to/3j4AYC4 Emily Thiede: https://www.instagram.com/ektwrites https://twitter.com/ektwrites https://www.greenhouseliterary.com/authors/emily-thiede/ Follow Dark Side of the Library on Facebook and on Instagram! And our Amazon Live Channel! Dark Side of the Library Website
Erica talks about a few new, fantastical YA novels that were inspired by Shakespeare plays. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What's Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. BOOKS DISCUSSED: An Arrow to the Moon by Emily X.R. Pan Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dark Side of the Library Podcast Episode #93: Dark Young Adult Books Coming Out November 2022 (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you) The 9:09 Project, by Mark H. Parsons (November 15) https://amzn.to/3szY3hj Cursed (Gilded Duology, 2), by Marissa Meyer (November 8) https://amzn.to/3fP7Tta Five Survive, by Holly Jackson (Author) (November 29) https://amzn.to/3B4fJFP Friends Like These, by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez (November 1) https://amzn.to/3TAdv9h Luminaries, Susan Dennard (Author) (November 1) https://amzn.to/3Qt2EeR Muse, by Brittany Cavallaro (November 8) https://amzn.to/3BHIjwU The Ones We Burn, by Rebecca Mix (November 1) https://amzn.to/3DdResk Reader, I Murdered Him, by Betsy Cornwell (November 15) https://amzn.to/3dI5XSh Some Kind of Hate, by Sarah Darer Littman (November 1) https://amzn.to/3eydset Sugaring Off, by Gillian French (November 1) https://amzn.to/3WcsYy6 Wait for Me, by Sara Shepard (Author) (November 1) https://amzn.to/3N4ROM0 A Wilderness of Stars, by Shea Ernshaw (November 29) https://amzn.to/3L1OAYB The Vermilion Emporium, by Jamie Pacton (November 1) https://amzn.to/3TXm9zd Follow Dark Side of the Library on Facebook and on Instagram! And our Amazon Live Channel! Dark Side of the Library Website
Genalea Barker is an author, freelance editor, and full-time mom with an Associate's Degree in English Literature. Her award-winning short fiction has appeared in Gemini Magazine, Bookends Review, Grande Dame Literary, Writers in the Attic: Rupture, and others. She is the author of two young adult novels: Life After, debuting February 2023 with Immortal Works, and Lovehurts, releasing in July 2024 with Vine Leaves Press. She resides in Southern Idaho with her husband, four children, and two dogs, where she enjoys small town living, playing music with her family, and occasionally getting caught behind farm equipment on the highway.Enjoy today's episode.https://genalea.wordpress.comhttps://twitter.com/genalea_barkerhttps://instagram.com/genalea_barkerhttps://facebook.com/genaleabarkerSupport the showFollow Moms Who Create on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/momswhocreatepodcast/
Today I am joined by author M.T. Zimny to chat about her series The Apex Cycle! Join us as we chat about books one and two in the series, and give you a sneak peek at book three (coming December 2022!). If you are a fan of the Renegades trilogy by Marissa Meyer, enjoy reading about superheroes and anti-heroes, these books are for you! A little about Beta (Book 1): Samantha Havardson is not an Apex.Seriously. She's completely ordinary with a totally normal family that just happens to be moving to the Apex epicenter of the world- the manmade island city of New Delos. Although she thinks her lack of super Apex abilities will keep her out of the limelight, it quickly becomes apparent that the city has different plans, sweeping Samantha up in a world of secret identities and super powers where anyone, even those closest to her, might be an Apex.Plagued by missing students, secret Apex teams, and a mysterious man named Adrestus, Samantha searches for answers, causing secrets to unravel about her classmates, her family, and herself that drag her deeper into the secret world of the Apex.Thank you so much to M.T. Zimny for being on the show today! Check out her websiteFollow her on InstagramHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!Check out my Patreon! Join now for some great benefits and perks!
In today's episode I'll be chatting with my friend Bethanie of the Prince Kai Fan Pod about the book Zyla & Kai by Kristina Forest. Zyla and Kai is the story of how two teens meet and fall in love. But theirs is not an easy love story. There are plenty of bumps along the way. Join Bethanie and me as we chat all about the teen drama, complicated relationships, what it's like for a teen in therapy, the mean girls we all encounter in high school, and so much more! A little about Zyla & Kai: While on a school trip to the Poconos Mountains (in the middle of a storm) high school seniors, Zyla Matthews and Kai Johnson, run away together leaving their friends and family confused. As far as everyone knows, Zyla and Kai have been broken up for months. And honestly? Their break up hadn't surprised anyone. Zyla and Kai met while working together at an amusement park the previous summer, and they couldn't have been more different. Zyla was a cynic about love. She'd witnessed the dissolution of her parents' marriage early in life, and it left an indelible impression. Her only aim was graduating and going to fashion school abroad. Until she met Kai. Kai was a serial dater and a hopeless romantic. He'd put a temporary pause on his dating life before senior year to focus on school and getting into his dream HBCU. Until he met Zyla. Alternating between the past and present, we see the love story unfold from Zyla's and Kai's perspectives: how they first became the unlikeliest of friends over the summer, how they fell in love during the school year, and why they ultimately broke up... Or did they? Check out Bethanie's podcast: Prince Kai Fan PodFollow Bethanie on InstagramThank you to Penguin Random House for sending me this book!Have a question about Zyla & Kai? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!Check out my Patreon! Join now for some great benefits and perks!
Welcome to Season 3 of YA Book Chat! For my first episode of the new season, I am bringing you an interview with author Sara Bennett Wealer about her brand new YA Contemporary Romance with a paranormal twist, Grave Things Like Love! Sara is also the author of Now and When, Rush, and Rival. If you enjoy contemporary romance, ghost hunting, and complicated relationships, this book is for you! Sara takes us on a ghost hunt through the eyes of a teenage girl who lives above a funeral home. This book also explores what it's like for a teenager with anxiety, what it means to stand on your own two feet, and what it looks like as a teenager trying to figure out who they are and where they want to go in life. Grave Things Like Love is a fantastic story you won't want to miss! Entire episode is 100% spoiler free!A little about Grave Things Like Love: Elaine's home is a bit...different. It's a funeral home that has been in her family since the 1800s - and it's why everyone calls her Funeral Girl. And even though she's lived there her whole life, there are still secrets to be found.When Xander, a cute new boy with a penchant for ghost hunting, arrives in town, Elaine feels an instant spark. His daring and spontaneous ways help her go from Funeral Girl to Fun Girl. Then there's Miles, Elaine's oldest friend, who she's starting to see in a completely new light.After Xander convinces her to stage a seance one night, Elaine discovers that her home might be haunted by a kindred spirit - the daughter of the funeral home's original owner. But who wants to be haunted by the dead when there are boys to spend time with? After all, you only live once....Check out Sara's websiteFollow Sara on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterPurchase Grave Things Like LoveThank you to Sara Bennett Wealer for chatting with me. And thank you to Layne Mandros at Books Forward for setting up the interview.Have a question about Grave Things Like Love? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!Check out my Patreon! Join now for some great benefits and perks!
In this Artpop Talk, we are joined by author and writer Erin Fuller (aka E.C. Fuller). We ask Erin about her relationship with art, BookTok, the pros of social media, and her young-adult fiction trilogy. Our visual learners will love this writer's hot take on “judging books by their covers” and learning about her working relationship with book illustrators.Keep up with Erin by following @Longhandhabits on TikTok. For all of Artpop Talk's resources, click HERE.
Today I am chatting with author Katie Keridan about her debut YA Fantasy novel, Reign Returned. Reign Returned is book one of The Felserpent Chronicles. In today's episode, Katie and I chat about her transition from being a doctor to becoming a full time author, her amazing world building for Reign Returned, the fantastic characters, the challenges she faced in writing this story, and so much more. Join us!This entire episode is100% spoiler FREE!A little about Reign Returned: Kyra Valorian is the most gifted Astral healer the golden-blooded realm of Aeles has seen in ages. When tragedy strikes, Kyra discovers she possesses a life-changing gift: she's a Recovrancer, able to enter the realm of the dead and recover those who've died before their time. Unfortunately, recovrancy is outlawed in her realm. Desperate for answers, Kyra will do anything to get them . . . even partner with a dangerous enemy.Check out Katie's websiteBuy Reign ReturnedFollow Katie on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTokThank you to Katie Keridan for taking the time to chat with me today. And thank you to Hanna Lindsley at Spark Press for setting up the interview.Have a question about Reign Returned? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!Check out my Patreon! Join now for some great benefits and perks!
Today I am chatting with author Margot Harrison about her brand new book, We Made It All Up.Margot is the author of The Glare and The Killer in Me. You won't want to miss this episode, as we chat all about her brand new thriller! This murder mystery will keep you on the edge of your toes, questioning who the killer could be. Not only that, Harrison tackles some strong themes that are important for young adult readers. So, join Margot and me as we chat all about We Made It All Up!Episode is 100% spoiler free!A little about We Made It All Up: Celeste is the talk of the town when she moves to Montana from Montreal, but the only friend she makes is Vivvy, the heir to the town's founder and a social pariah. Inspired by a passion-fueled school incident, they begin writing a love-story fanfic between the popular guy and the school stoner, one that gradually reveals Celeste's past. While her bond with Vivvy makes Celeste feel safe and alive again, Vivvy keeps prodding Celeste to turn fantasy into reality. When they finally try, one drunken night on a dark mountainside, Celeste is the one who ends up kissing golden boy Joss. And Joss ends up dead.Celeste doesn't remember the end of that night and can't be sure she didn't deliver the killing blow. Could she still be that scared of getting close to a boy? Secrets are hard to keep in a small town, and even Vivvy seems to suspect her. Exploring the winding passages of the cave where Joss died, Celeste learns he had his own dark secrets, as does Vivvy. The town isn't as innocent as it appears.Check out Margot Harrison's websiteFollow Margot on Instagram and TwitterPurchase We Made It All UpThank you to Margot for being a guest today! And thank you to Cassie Malmo at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for setting up the interview!Have a question about We Made It All Up? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!Check out my Patreon! Join now for some great benefits and perks!
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