A weekly podcast about young adult literature, their film and television adaptations and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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AshleyDannie's biggest passion since she was a kid (other than Disney) is reading and writing. Join her every week as she dives into young adult literature as she looks at already written books and shares her own writing adventure. Take a break from reality with her every week on Fridays! You can find my show on the Limitless Podcast Network! For more information please visit www.LimitlessBroadcasting.com!
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A girl perpetually stuck in books, reviewing and recommending books to get you perpetually stuck in books. This podcast will be highlighting fiction books across all genres from mainly Black authors. If you're struggling finding or deciding what books to read written by Black authors with Black characters and dope storylines, you've found the right place! For those who love reading, those who don't love reading, and those yet to find their love of reading. This is a safe space, sis, so don't ...
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a podcast dedicated to young adult literature and rockin' music
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Join us in this read-along podcast where we cover all the books in the beloved Redwall series by Brian Jaques. Books & Badgers is a celebration of epic quests, whimsical woodland animals, and courageous mouse warriors! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Find your next great read. Book recommendations, book news and guests, including top authors and other book enthusiasts who discuss what’s happening in the world of books with a focus on frontlist and backlist fiction including literary fiction, suspense, historical, memoir and nonfiction.
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Follow along as two adults dive into young adult books and series in order to unpack the universal appeal of the genre that transcends age and gender barriers.
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Jarrett J. Krosoczka's audio diary that he kept while creating his graphic memoir; HEY, KIDDO. Listen along from the intense initial brainstorming sessions all the way up to publication day.
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Writer's Block? Rejection? Impostor Syndrome? Writing is full of ups and downs, but we can still find plenty of joy on this creative journey! Bestselling author Marissa Meyer interviews writers and industry professionals about books, craft, and publishing, to find out how we can all bring more joy to our writing process and career.
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Icons. Genres. 10 Amazing Books. One YA All-Star. Bookgirl Wasted is a review of teen books and their status in the hierarchy of YA Lit. Each episode pits two titles against each other to see how they hold up under pressure.
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A podcast for fans of YA. Listen to Hannah, Katlin, and Leah discuss the merits of a selected book of the month, suggest read-a-likes, and chat about other things they're reading and enjoying.
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Clear Eyes, Full Shelves is a blog and podcast for readers and fans of pop culture and strong opinions. Visit us at cleareyesfullshelves.com for book reviews, opinion, recommendation and chatter about reading, television and more. You can also follow us on Twitter at @FullShelves.
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A book podcast where two friends talk about the book they've read before deciding whether they'd take it to a desert island if they were stranded. However, to add a twist, the hosts are only able to have ten books each on their shelf at any given time.
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Dark and gothic reads for goths, lovers of the macabre, horror fans, and the morbidly inclined. We bring you news about creepy and unsettling reads every Wednesday.
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What’s Your Why? I know, I know. You’ve heard this before. It’s not a NEW question, but the answer IS always evolving… So. We. Can’t. Stop. Asking! This show explores the human experience by way of our natural and diverse DNA through storytelling. We bring to life the many pillars of our humanity: Culture, community, history, literature, and art. Our purpose is to expand your vision of the world, educate, inspire, and give you critical thinking skills needed to apply to your own journey and ...
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From great new books to favorite classic reads, from news to the latest in on-screen adaptations, Hey YA is here to elevate the exciting world of young adult lit.
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Hello there! We are your hosts, Laura Marie and Jessica Marie and this is A Court of Fandoms and Exploration: A Podcast. Every Monday, we discuss the epic highs and lows of YA literature, fantasy/sci-fi, and the tv shows (old and new) that made us the slightly-damaged young millennials we are today. Experience the life-altering realizations and unresolved trauma that only YA and sci-fi/fantasy can soothe as we explore the worlds of Sarah J. Maas in Prythian, Crescent City, and Erilea, and he ...
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The story of a plucky, optimistic newsboy, Michael O’Halloran, who has been orphaned from a young age and asks nothing of the world but to “Be Square!” This is a warm and joyous story of how Michael makes life sunnier for those around him, bringing joy to all who know him.
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A frank and personal discussion of sexuality and young adult books between two authors who are friends.
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This novel introduces the characters Mike Jackson and Psmith, who are featured in several of Wodehouse’s later works. It shows how the two characters first met each other as teenagers at boarding school. As Psmith doesn’t appear until about halfway through this book, it was later released as two separate books, Mike at Wrykyn and Mike and Psmith. There’s lots of cricket, but you don’t need to understand the game to enjoy the antics of these public school boys as they "rag" each other and the ...
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Interesting conversations with scholars and practitioners in the field of Children's and Young Adult Literature
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The sequel to Plague Ship, Voodoo Planet finds the Solar Queen banned from trade and starting her supposed quiet two-year stint as an interstellar mail carrier. But instead her crew accepts a visit to the safari planet of Khatka, where they find themselves caught in a battle between the forces of reason and the powers of Khatka’s mind-controlling wizard.
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James Curwood wrote many adventures of the far north. By 1909 he had saved enough money to travel to the Canadian northwest, a trip that provided the inspiration for his wilderness adventure stories. The success of his novels afforded him the opportunity to return to the Yukon and Alaska for several months each year that allowed him to write more than thirty such books. The Canadian North is often referred to as “God’s Country” God’s Country is a tale of adventure, mystery and romance!
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At one time Race Cargill had been the best Terran Intelligence agent on the complex and mysterious planet of Wolf. He had repeatedly imperiled his life amongst the half-human and non-human creatures of the sullen world. And he had repeatedly accomplished the fantastic missions until his name was emblazoned with glory. But that had all seemingly ended. For six long years he’d sat behind a boring desk inside the fenced-in Terran Headquarters, cut off there ever since he and a rival had scarred ...
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Harry Burton, salesman of white-goods, bachelor of twenty-eight leads a charmed existence. A letter from his sister, Helen changes his life forever. She and her husband have been invited for a holiday but they can't find anyone to baby-sit their two toddlers, five-year-old Budge and three-year-old Toddie. Ever the gallant helpful, Harry steps in, foreseeing nothing but a relaxed vacation with lots of books to read and thinks baby-sitting's a breeze. But destiny has other plans. Harry has lon ...
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The book tells the story of the quest for Captain Grant of the Britannia. After finding a bottle cast into the ocean by the captain himself after the Britannia is shipwrecked, Lord and Lady Glenarvan of Scotland decide to launch a rescue expedition. The main difficulty is that the coordinates of the wreckage are mostly erased, and only the latitude (37 degrees) is known.Lord Glenarvan makes it his quest to find Grant; together with his wife, Grant’s children and the crew of his yacht the Dun ...
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Pretty, charming, but impoverished Sally Nicholas' humdrum life is turned upside down when fate decides to step in. In this breezy, romantic comedy, PG Wodehouse delights readers with his portrayal of a charming young American girl who unexpectedly inherits a fortune which changes her life forever. The story follows Sally's fortunes and is told in Wodehouse's typical humorous style and keeps the reader thoroughly entertained to the very end. First published in 1921 as a serial in Collier's M ...
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Stories from 1896 to 1901. Lucy Maud Montgomery was born at Clifton (now New London), Prince Edward Island, Canada, on November 30, 1874. She achieved international fame in her lifetime, putting Prince Edward Island and Canada on the world literary map. Best known for her "Anne of Green Gables" books, she was also a prolific writer of short stories and poetry. She published some 500 short stories and poems and twenty novels before her death in 1942.
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Travel along as Mike Vendetti aka miketheauctioneer narrates an outstanding true account of a trip made in 1909 by Zane Grey and a plainsman, Buffalo Jones, through the Grand Canyon to lasso a cougar. That’s right lasso. Throw a rope around. That’s equivalent to catching one by the tail. As I narrated this book, I found fact to be as exciting as fiction. This part of the west was relatively wild and untamed at this time. Wolves, wild horses, buffalo and other wildlife were quite prevalent, a ...
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Enjoy Public Domain Young Adult Stories to relax and go to sleep.
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Join author Megan O'Russell in this candid, humor-filled glimpse into the creation of a new book series, starting at page one. You're invited to step into the real-time writing process* as Megan weaves fae, shifters, witches, and seers into her latest young adult fantasy novel: Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer No second drafts allowed. No untwisting love triangles. No bringing characters back to life. *Warning: Writing this paranormal romance may cause drama, laughter, panic, and the use of craf ...
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We’re Shannon and Nievita, and we’re the Ravin’ Girls! Welcome to our Raven Cycle podcast, where we analyze Maggie Stiefvater’s Raven Cycle as a cycle, taking a look at the connections and foreshadowing running throughout the series. We dissect the themes of the books, discuss the arcs of the wonderfully complex characters, and take “Deep Dives” on the origins, folklore, mythology, history, and fandom that surrounds this iconic young adult series. Each episode covers 3-5 chapters worth of ma ...
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Elnora Comstock is a sixteen year old girl who lives on the edge of the famous Limberlost swamp in Indiana. Her widowed mother is a cold and bitter woman who deprives Elnora of all that a young girl's heart desires. The mother lives in a fog of depression caused by Elnora's father's tragic death on the night Elnora was born. She ekes out a living from a small poultry business, but refuses to exploit the resources of the forest land around her like the rest of their neighbors. Elnora is a bri ...
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Warlord of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs was first published in 1913. It was the third book in an eleven part series known as the Barsoom Chronicles which relate to a sequence of exciting adventure tales set on the fictional planet of Barsoom. In the Barsoom series, Mars, assumed to be older than Earth, is a dying planet. “Barsoom” is the native word for Mars in the Martian language. The stories first appeared in serialized form in various magazines like All-Story, Argosy, Amazing Stories and ...
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An epistolary novel, Lady Susan is an early work by Austen that was posthumously published in 1871. The short novel focuses on the self-serving eponymous anti-heroine, as she cunningly maneuvers her way through society in search of a wealthy husband for both her daughter and herself. Disregarding anything but her own selfish goals, Susan employs her charms to lure men and draw them into her web of deceit, no matter their age or status. Exploring issues including morals, manners, self-indulge ...
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Improv actors do their best to act out the plot of a book with only the front cover, back cover, and genre. Then our library staff talk about what they got right but mostly wrong. Don't forget to rate and review! If you would like to contact us you may do so ImprovablyBad@gmail.com or Info@myepl.org
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First published in 1915, The Sea Hawk follows the adventures of its protagonist Sir Oliver Tressilian, as he is unjustly betrayed and left to the mercy of others by his selfish brother, who seeks only to save his own skin no matter the cost. Exploring various themes including betrayal, vengeance, sacrifice, injustice, and tormented love, the novel successfully demonstrate Sabatini’s exceptional flair for adventure. Set in the late 16th century, the tale begins with the introduction of Sir Ol ...
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One of the earliest examples of literature written in the science fiction genre, From the Earth to the Moon is a part of the Voyages Extraordinaires series by French novelist Jules Verne. Written more than a century before the Apollo mission, Verne’s classic is somewhat a prophetic novel of man’s travel to the moon with its thorough and descriptive detail. A remarkable blend of action, humor, science, and audacious schemes, the timeless classic is sure to fascinate with its unique vision of ...
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Welcome to "Inkspiration Calling," the podcast where creativity meets craft, and authors find that inkspiration. Join your expert host, Abigail Horne, as she unravels the enchanting world of children's chapter books. Abigail, an expert in publishing and a seasoned storyteller, takes you on a journey into the heart of storytelling for young minds. Throughout this season, she shares her wealth of knowledge, providing invaluable insights and practical tips for aspiring writers. Discover the mag ...
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MindVox is a podcast all about the human mind, with the aim to educate, support and empower. A fully inclusive space that explores mental health, neurodivergence, self-care and wellbeing without judgement. Guests openly discuss their personal journeys with trauma, grief, mental health, neurodivergence and more. Hosted by Claire Jacobs, writer of SingleParentPessimist.co.uk *Warning* We cover topics that can be of a sensitive or triggering nature, and always highlight these on each episode's ...
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A young, but not too brilliant writer is conscripted by a ne'er-do-well friend to help out on a chicken farm in remote Dorset. While traveling to the country, the writer encounters a lovely young girl and her academician father on the train. He is delighted to discover that she is reading a copy of his latest book. In the countryside, he also discovers that the professor and his daughter are neighbors. However, over dinner one night, he gets into an acrimonious debate with the elderly schola ...
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The Evolution of Young Adult Literature and Representation with Traci Jones
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It's almost like someone telling you that your child is wrong - I mean, she'd be really perfect if you would just change her hair and add some freckles and then make her taller. - Traci Jones Traci Jones, an accomplished young adult novelist, brings a unique blend of creativity and insight to her writing, enriching the literary landscape with diver…
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Ep 8 | A Love Song for Ricki Wilde: The Fated Mates Trope
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Welcome back to episode 8 of Flip the Page. I’m your host Zo and today we’re going to be talking about a popular trope in romance: Fated Mates. The book I’m going to be submitting in as evidence to frame my breakdown of this trope around is A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams. Set against the backdrop of modern Harlem and Renaissance glamou…
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Hey YA Extra Credit: Exciting Fall 2024 YA Nonfiction Releases
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Kelly highlights some of the most exciting YA nonfiction hitting shelves this fall, including several works of graphic nonfiction. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Make this your most bookish summer yet with personalized reading re…
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Brenna and Joe close in on the end of S01 of Skins with episodes on Michelle and Effy (kinda) as the show becomes a wild fever dream! Up for discussion: cheering on Michelle and Sid, hating Tony, critiques about the depiction of mental illness, more laments about Chris, and what we want from the finale. Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Twi…
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The Bellmaker - Book Three: Southsward
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In this episode, hosts Trevor and Collin wrap up The Bellmaker with Book Three: Southsward! We discuss the incredibly fast pace and the grand battle at Castle Floret. We discuss Blaggut's importance to the Redwall series and speculate widely on Jaques intended commentary. We wrap up the episode with a glimpse of our thoughts on the book as we prepa…
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Romance, Family Dynamics, & Disability Rep with Anna Sortino - On the Bright Side
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Marissa chats with Anna Sortino about her latest YA romance, ON THE BRIGHT SIDE. Also discussed in this episode: who is the ‘real’ audience we write for, deciding on a single vs dual POV and where the points of view intersect, leaving space in outlines for exploration, layering in character traits and details during revision, writing family dynamic…
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171. The Fifth Element: "Of course it would take a woman to save the Universe."
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Fifth Element: "Of course it would take a woman to save the Universe." It's apparently also the summer of Bruce Willis on ACOFAE as they, plus a special guest, dive into the science fiction cult classic The Fifth Element. A 90's joyride that stands out from the pack thanks to stand out performances by Chris Tucker, Gary…
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Mailbag 39: Revolutionary Recommendations and Pregnancy Pauses
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Before providing an update on future programming (in anticipation of Brenna's new baby!), we list listener Tea, Books, and Chocolate's recommendations for texts that deal with sexism and classism, including: > Protector of the Small quartet by Tamora Pierce > The Farsala Trilogy by Hilari Bell > A Matter of Profit by Hilari Bell Wanna connect with …
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Ep 7 | They All Fall Down: My LEAST Favorite Mystery Book Subgenre
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Welcome back to episode 7 of Flip the Page! In today's episode, I'll be diving into one of my least favorite mystery book genres in Rachel Howzell Hall's, "They All Fall Down". Miriam Macy sails off with six strangers to a private island off the coast of Mexico, believing she’s about to partake in a reality competition show, in a remote island para…
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Erica and Kelly highlight some of the best new YA releases hitting shelves in July. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Make this your most bookish summer yet with personalized reading recommendations from Tailored Book Recommendation…
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Ready to cry? Brenna and Joe discuss Patrick Ness' surprising A Monster Calls (2011) and J.A. Boyana's 2016 film adaptation. These texts are both beautiful and emotionally devastating, which means we both cried A LOT. Plus: Sigourney Weaver as a British grandma, Tom Holland's secret role, Jim Kay's beautiful illustrations, and debating why the film…
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The Bellmaker - Book Two: The Pearl Queen
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In this weeks episode, hosts Trevor and Collin discuss the best book two so far - The Pearl Queen. We laugh at the dibbuns antics with Blaggut and Cap'n Slipp, gush over Jaques "cool" writing, and make our case for Captain Finnbarr to be the next Dominic Toretto. It's as action packed as a Fast & Furious movie! Don't believe me? Tune in to find out…
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7 Tips for Balancing Multiple Writing Projects with Marissa Meyer
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In this bonus craft episode, Marissa shares her seven best tips and strategies for balancing multiple writing projects. Discussed in this practical episode: how many projects she works on at any given time and what stage in the process they are at, how she prioritizes, what she does in the times when she isn’t or can’t be drafting, and so much more…
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170. Death Becomes Her: "Wrinkle, wrinkle, little star."
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Death Becomes Her: "Wrinkle, wrinkle, little star." The theme of SummerWeen '24 continues with Jessica Marie's first time experiencing the cultural touchstone Death Becomes Her. A movie that is as much about the quest for eternal youth as it is about frenemies, Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep are magical. Truly. Bruce Willis (…
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Ep 6 | D'Vaughn and Kris: The Sapphic Romance That Changed My Life
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Welcome back to another episode of Flip the Page! In today's episode, we'll be discussing "D'Vaughn and Kris Plan A Wedding" by Chencia H. Higgins. 'Instant I Do'. The hit reality show where strangers are paired together and must convince their families they're getting married in six weeks, in hopes to win $100,000. D'Vaughn Miller knows her relati…
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SPOILERS!!! Fourth Wing & Iron Flame Ramblings
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SPOILERS!!! AshleyDannie wanted to talk Fourth Wing and Iron Flame with spoilers or don't listen if you don't want to hear things that happen! If you have read them - join Ashley as she gives her thoughts on the books! Follow AshleyDannie on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok & now Youtube. Her handle for all is @byashleydannie. Follow AshleyDannie on Goo…
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Brenna and Joe respond to listener Tea, Books, and Chocolate about how "filing the serial numbers off" of source material can lead to more successful fan fiction (see: our episode on Like Real People Do). Plus: listener Miriam's disappointment in that episode, and a few more responses to To Kill A Mockingbird. Wanna connect with the show? Follow us…
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Hey YA Extra Credit: Celebrate Disability Pride Month With Righteous Fury and Changelings
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Erica offers up some YA books led by disabled characters to celebrate Disability Pride Month. There's a queer Greek retelling, autistic changelings, and a little polyamory, as a treat. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Make this you…
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Our summer series on Skins continues and Brenna & Joe are ready to call it: Tony is irredeemable. Between his public show of embarrassing Michelle in episode five and then sexually manipulating Maxxie in episode six, there's no saving this character. Plus: Maxxie and Anwar's relationship, Russian stereotypes, girls punching people, and a swear-y Pe…
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The Bellmaker - Book One: The Dream
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In this episode, hosts Collin and Trevor discuss book one of The Bellmaker. We dive right into the confusing introduction of this book, groan about Dandin, gush about a shifty pirate and learn more about Collin's childhood. There is no way we get off topic in this episode, right? Give a listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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169. Hell Bent: "Have we become desensitized? Because that was hot."
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Hell Bent: "Have we become desensitized? Because that was hot." Sometimes during the hottest days of Summer it can feel like you are in hell. The heat, the humidity, the demons of your past misdeeds coming to haunt you, it can all seem like too much. Bring on SummerWeen! Let's go back to school, back to Yale specifically, a…
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Dark Books Coming Out in July 2024 part 2 of 2
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Memories of the Lost, by Barbara O’Neal (Lake Union Publishing, July 30, 2024) Months after her mother dies, an artist sees a painting in a gallery that makes her lightheaded and dizzy. A handsome stranger comes over to help her. She later discovers a document in her mother’s papers that makes her realize her whole life has been a lie. She enters i…
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Ep 5 | Outdrawn: A Sapphic Rivals to Lovers Book Rec
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Welcome back to episode 5 of the podcast! Our book for today's episode is "Outdrawn" by Deanna Grey; a slow burn, sapphic, rivals to lovers centered around two webcomic artists, Noah Blue and Sage Montgomery. As the Sage and Noah are forced to work together on a classic comic set to relaunch, they find themselves struggling to work together and str…
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My Lake House - Summer Roots: A Reading by AshleyDannie
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AshleyDannie is wearing her heart on her sleeve in this episode. She is doing a reading of her own work today. Enjoy! Follow AshleyDannie on Instagram, Facebook, & Tiktok. Her handle for all is @byashleydannie. Follow AshleyDannie on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/ashleydannie Want to read her work more? Go to byashleydannie.wordpress.com! Wa…
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Adult Fiction July 2024 part 1 (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 Astrology House, by Carinn Jade (Atria Books, July 16, 2024) A group of wealthy, successful Manhattanites goes to an astrology…
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This week, Erica talks about YA from earlier in 2024 you may have missed and Kelly talks with author Hope Jahren about remixing classic literature for YA readers, writing for multiple audiences, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsl…
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Joe is on the struggle bus as he and Brenna tackle a classic text: Harper Lee's 1960 book To Kill A Mockingbird and director Robert Mulligan's 1962 adaptation. Issues include the shifting narration, the simplistic moral message, and the egregious use of the N word. Plus: censorship vs contextualizing, why the book isn't more studied, and Brenna's v…
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Ep 4 | The Violin Conspiracy: A Story of Black Heritage and White Supremacy
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In today's episode, we'll be discussing Brendan Slocumb's, "The Violin Conspiracy". A riveting mystery thriller novel, centered around a Black classical musician prodigy and the theft of his violin. Send Me A ShoutBy Zo
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168. We Shall be Monsters: "Shocked. I didn't see either one of the twists coming."
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: We Shall be Monsters: "Shocked. I didn't see either one of the twists coming." Frankenstein retelling meets Indian mythology? Say. Less. Surprising no one Laura Marie and Jessica Marie dove in head first to this delicious reimagining of a tale we know very well and one that we probably don't. You would do anything to get yo…
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Ep 3 | Yinka: Antiblackness, Desirability, and the Patriarchy Princess
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In today's episode of the podcast, I'll be reviewing a contemporary romance novel by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, "Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?". The novel follows Yinka, a 32-year-old Black woman living in the UK, as she faces the compounding pressures of the patriarchy, an overbearing mother and aunties, and colorism, in her quest to secure hersel…
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Ep 2 | Aphrodite and the Duke: Steamy Regency For Bridgerton Lovers
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Bridgerton fans! COME. GET. Y'ALL. JUICE! Welcome back to another episode of Flip the Page! Since it's Bridgerton season, I have a special treat for all my Bridgerton babes and regency romance lovers. In this episode of the podcast, I'll be discussing Aphrodite and the Duke, a steamy historical romance with a dash of revenge plot, written by James …
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Ep 1 | Queenie: A Case Study of Low Self-Esteem
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Plug into the first episode of Flip the Page, where I'll be deep diving into the contemporary adult fiction novel, "Queenie" by Candace Carty-Williams. In this episode, we'll unravel Queenie's self-journey through a case study on low self-esteem; examining how childhood trauma impacts Queenie's relationships and self-worth. Send Me A Shout…
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Typical Summer Book Formulas - Writing Style
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Did you ever notice books have a formula to them? Listen while Ashley breaks down what she notices is a very popular summer book formula for the story. Follow AshleyDannie on Instagram, Facebook, & Tiktok. Her handle for all is @byashleydannie. Follow AshleyDannie on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/ashleydannie Want to read her work? Go to bya…
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Brenna and Joe are dismayed to hear from listener Dann that (of course!) the Muzak we're been hearing on Skins isn't what originally aired. And when we find out what we *could* be hearing, it's even more galling. Grrrr! Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod: > Brenna: @brennacg…
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Hey YA Extra Credit: 50 Years of THE CHOCOLATE WAR
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Kelly talks about the history and legacy of Robert Cormier's The Chocolate War for its 50th anniversary, including its long-running favor among book banners. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Learn something new, sharpen your skills…
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Joe and Brenna's journey through the first series of Skins continue with extremely different episodes: an underwhelming episode on Jal that doesn't even put her front and center, and a harrowing episode about Chris that nearly broke Joe's husband. Plus: a ratings discrepancy, hatred for Michelle, and Brenna finally confesses why her mothering insti…
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Martin the Warrior Review - w/ Brandon Applegate
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It's review time! In this special episode, the Books & Badgers crew welcomes Brandon Applegate of Hungry Shadow Press to join in the review of Martin the Warrior. We cover all the good in this book, our beloved characters, and what was a miss in this book and give our final review for this book! It's a packed episode and a packed couch! Hosted on A…
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Owning Your Writing Career with Tomi Adeyemi - Children of Anguish and Anarchy - The Legacy of Orisha
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Marissa chats with award-winning author of CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE, Tomi Adeyemi, about her new third book in the Legacy of Orisha series, CHILDREN OF ANGUISH AND ANARCHY. Also discussed in this episode: the inspiration for Tomi creating The Writer’s Roadmap courses for writers, feeling like you’re finally a career writer, transitioning from a l…
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167. Jessica's Genre: "You undersold it."
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Jessica's Genre: "You undersold it." Sometimes one birthday a year just doesn't cut it. Sometimes those half birthdays really hit hard. And sometimes on ACOFAE those half birthdays mean a little something new and different. Sometimes. This week is our very own Jessica Marie's half birthday and to celebrate her, ACOFAE is re…
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AshleyDannie has an interesting TBR list this summer. Check it out! Follow AshleyDannie on Instagram, Facebook, & Tiktok. Her handle for all is @byashleydannie. Follow AshleyDannie on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/ashleydannie Want to read her work? Go to byashleydannie.wordpress.com! Want to get some great ByAshleyDannie Merch? Go to: https…
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