Cover Up is a series of investigative stories that take us on a journey into a world of subterfuge and secrecy—a world where the truth is concealed under a blanket of lies. From corrupt individuals to clandestine institutions, Cover Up exposes deceit, deception, and the abuse of power. Season one uncovers the story of The Ministry of Secrets, one of the great unsolved mysteries of the Cold War. At its heart is a missing person — a wartime hero and international celebrity. But that’s just the ...
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Indie author Sarah Marie Page and traditionally published author Alexandra Kennington discuss the crazy journey that is publishing and everything they learn along the way.
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Located in midtown Manhattan, Page Publishing is a traditional New York based full-service publishing house who rolls out the red carpet for every one of our authors.
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Books Are Magical is a weekly podcast featuring three friends chatting about books. We cover multiple genres, including fantasy, science fiction, nonfiction, and contemporary fiction. Want to connect? We would love to hear from you! Our email is booksaremagicalpodcast@gmail.com, and our Insta is @booksaremagicalpod. Thank you for listening!
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The Lost Story: Interview with Author Meg Shaffer
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Send us a Text Message. We're calling it - this book is going to be the summer blockbuster of 2024! Our interview with Meg Shaffer, author of The Lost Story, reveals the heart, research, and worldbuilding that went into this novel and make it absolutely worthy the hype.
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Illusion of Stars by Sarah M. Page (Author Interview)
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Send us a Text Message. Join me as I sit down and talk to Sarah M. Page, an amazing indie author with an up and coming slow-burn roman-tasy with a bit of spying, deception, heart, and so much more. This book comes out in e-book and in paperback on July 16th, so I hope you've go out and give it a chance.…
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Send us a Text Message. I don't know why I put off reading this book for so long but it was such a unique read. With humor and gothic horror intertwining; necromancers try to solve the mystery of how to become an immortal. This locked door mystery hit me in all the best ways and I was able to share the conversation with my guest cohost Emily.…
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Doctor Miracle - Inside the Luxury Wellness Ranch With a Dark Secret
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The twisted truth behind one doctor's 'miracle' methods. A wellness center known as Miracle Ranch, nestled in the scenic mountains of Southern California, promised a luxurious escape and a path to wellness through clean, alkaline living. Its leader, Dr. Robert O. Young, attracted wealthy clientele with his “groundbreaking” health protocols and frie…
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Send us a Text Message. From The Honey Witch to A Marvelous Light and Gideon the Ninth, all three hosts bring their rapid recs for reads to carry on the conversation of inclusion and Pride. Please listen as we recommend some of the books we've read recently, books we have on our To Be Read list and some of the favorites we constantly go back to whe…
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When the Moon Hatched & Interview w/ Sarah A Parker
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Send us a Text Message. This week Analicia and Rachael dive into an interview with bestselling author Sarah A Parker on her romantasy book When the Moon Hatched. Let's explore the world of dragons and other mythical creatures while we work through some mental health issues with the characters, talk a bit about the writing process and what else may …
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Interview with Marie Lu - Icon and Inferno
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to another episode and this week we are are interviewing New York Times Best Selling author Marie Lu about her sequel, Icon and Inferno. Join in as we reconnect wit characters Sydney and Winter on their new adventure and talk a little about writing and hobbies. Thank you for joining us on this journey!…
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Send us a Text Message. It's time to add some titles to your To Be Read list! To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Hannah and Rachael highlight their favorite novels written by Asian American authors, spanning genres such as fantasy, romance, YA, and more.By Rachael & Hannah
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Send us a Text Message. Bones are discovered on the site of an old foster home. Whose bones are they and what do they tell us about the history at Wild Meadows? Nora, Alicia, and Jessica, girls who grew up in there, now have to revisit old memories of their traumatic childhood. Listen to Analicia and Rachael discuss this new mystery thrill. It's a …
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A Fate Inked In Blood by Danielle L Jensen
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Send us a Text Message. What more can you ask for in a romantasy? Vikings, battles, magic, fate? Yes, Please. We've seen this book everywhere and we wanted to hop on the bandwagon and share our thoughts with you. Join all three of us as we share our feelings about Freya and Bjorn and A Fate Inked in Blood.…
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Interview with Jen Comfort, author of What Is Love?
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Send us a Text Message. This might be our most "charmingly bonkers" interview yet! Hannah is joined by author Jen Comfort for a happy roller coaster ride of laughing, talking about ADHD, and sharing how love at first sight is a very real thing. Oh - and duh, we talk about Jen's amazing new book What Is Love?, set on a Jeopardy-style game show. What…
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Episode 2 - Genre Defying Brands and Introducing Characters
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In this episode, Alex shares her theory behind how Taylor Swift and V.E. Schwab create a cohesive brand (it's genius) and Sarah talks about how to create characters your audience will fall in love with right off the bat. If you liked this show, please be sure to rate and review so more people can find us. Also connect with us over on Instagram: htt…
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Interview with Sarah Adler, author of Happy Medium
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Send us a Text Message. Laugh with us as we chat with special guest Sarah Adler about her newest romance, Happy Medium! Sarah gives us an inside look behind writing complicated characters, what it looks like to be a full-time writer, and how a pun about goats turned into the hilarious, swoon-heavy novel you can't help but love.…
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Send us a Text Message. We are flashing back to one of our favorite YA writers, Tamora Pierce, and focusing on her duology for Aly, Daughter of the Lioness. This episode covers both Trickster's Choice and Trickster's Queen, and if you haven't read them, my guest cohost, Emily, may come try to find you to share the word of Tortall.…
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Send us a Text Message. What sort of books do you read when you're stressed and overwhelmed with life? Hannah and Rachael delve into their favorite genres and authors to give you some options for your TBR. Let us know your favorites on Instagram: @booksaremagicalpod or email booksaremagicalpodcast@gmail.com…
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Interview with Courtney Deane, author of When Happily Ever After Fails
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, Hannah and Rachael had the incredible opportunity to talk to Courtney Deane about her new book When Happily Ever After Fails, the inspiration, mental health, and favorite genres to dive into when not writing. The book is a rom-com with heart, so give us a listen and add this book to your TBR!…
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Interview with Ciera Burch, author of Something Kindred
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Send us a Text Message. This interview comes with a lot of laughs - as well as Ciera Burch's insightful perspectives on grief, death, and connecting with the past as we chatted about her new YA novel, Something Kindred. This book has the perfect balance of mystery and magical realism and character growth that will make you emotional in all the righ…
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Send us a Text Message. Rachael and guest cohost Lee dive into the 1989 Sci-Fi world of Hyperion and the pilgrims each with their own reason to visit the planet. As they voyage through space, each traveler will tell their own tale as the momentum builds towards reaching their destination.By Analicia, Rachael, & Hannah
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Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
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Send us a Text Message. Laugh with us as we book club this delightfully funny novel that allows you to imagine what it would be like to work for an evil overlord.
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Send us a Text Message. To celebrate Black History Month, discussing one book just isn't enough. So Rachael and Hannah span multiple genres and share their favorites written written by black authors or starring African American MC's.By Rachael & Hannah
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Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
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Send us a Text Message. Analicia is back! For one episode, but we'll take it! Analicia joins Rachael to explore the newly released sequel to Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries. You won't want to miss this episode (or this book, for that matter).By Analicia & Rachael
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Send us a Text Message. We jumped on the hype train early this time, and y'all, this one's worth the hype! We kept this one as spoiler-free as possible, because the twists and turns of this mystery/con story are too good to miss.By Rachael & Hannah
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That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf by Kimberly Lemming
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Send us a Text Message. The second book of Kimberly Lemming's Mead Mishaps series is out, and we're in love! In this episode we discuss the juicy and hilarious details of Brie and Felix's romance, as well as all the lovable side characters of the series.By Rachael & Hannah
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Send us a Text Message. Rachael and Hannah discuss the thought-provoking questions raised by this 2024 new release that portrays an all-woman society at the end of the world.By Rachael & Hannah
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Send us a Text Message. Rachael and guest co-host Emily dive into The Starless Sea by Erin Morganstern, author of podcast favorite The Night Circus!By Rachael & Emily (guest)
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Send us a Text Message. If you like dark academia, snarky characters, or survival-of-the-fittest stories - or if a darker, grittier version of Harry Potter sounds up your alley - then this is the book for you! Hannah and Rachael explore the first book in Naomi Novik's Scholomance series.By Rachael & Hannah
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That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming
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Send us a Text Message. We're kicking off 2023 with a hilarious, sassy, steamy book - perfect for breaking out of the post-holiday slump! This romantic fantasy book has plenty of spice and laughs for whenever you need a lighter read.By Rachael & Hannah
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Send us a Text Message. We've had a lot of favorites this year, but only one can be the best! Join Rachael and Hannah as we pit our 2023 reads head-to-head and decide which book deserves to be our "Book of the Year."By Rachael & Hannah
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Send us a Text Message. Rachael and guest co-host Paula explore the Mitch Albom's beloved novel Tuesdays with Morrie.By Rachael & Paula (guest)
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Send us a Text Message. Rachael is joined by friend and special guest John for an in-depth discussion of Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology.By Rachael & John (guest)
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Send us a Text Message. Where have we been for the past two weeks? Reading Iron Flame, of course! Rachael and Hannah take a deep dive into Fourth Wing's just-released sequel. *SPOILERS start at 18:20*By Rachael & Hannah
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Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree (Legends and Lattes #0.0)
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Send us a Text Message. Many thanks to NetGalley and Tor for arcs of the e- and audiobook versions of the prequel to Legends and Lattes, Bookshops and Bonedust! If you need to relax, this is the book for you! Please connect with us! We'd love to hear from you! Discord: tinyurl.com/Booksaremagicalpod Email: booksaremagicalpodcast@gmail.com Thank you…
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Send us a Text Message. Join Analicia and Rachael as they discuss Alix E Harrow's latest Gothic delight, The Starling House!By Analicia, Rachael, & Hannah
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Interview with Ashley Herring Blake, Author of Iris Kelly Doesn't Date
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Send us a Text Message. Ashley Herring Blake, author of the Bright Falls series, joins us to discuss her newest release, Iris Kelly Doesn't Date!By Analicia, Rachael, & Hannah
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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas
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Send us a Text Message. Hannah reads the first book in the ACOTAR series for the first time! We discuss this Beauty and the Beast retelling and share our likes and dislikes. There are spoilers for only book one of the series in this episode. Write to us and let us know what other books you'd like us to cover! booksaremagicalpodcast@gmail.com Instag…
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Send us a Text Message. What happens after Hansel and Gretel escape the witch's gingerbread house? The gang gathers to discuss Kell Woods's novel, After the Forest.By Analicia, Rachael, & Hannah
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Interview with Thea Guanzon, author of The Hurricane Wars
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Send us a Text Message. Many thanks to Thea Guanzon, author of The Hurricane Wars, for coming on our show! The trio and Thea chat about her debut novel as well as learn more about her Filipino culture. Check out The Hurricane Wars if you like enemies-to-lovers fantasy with strong worldbuilding!
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Send us a Text Message. The entire gang is here, and we're discussing one of Hannah's top reads of 2023, Happy Place by Emily Henry. We hope you enjoy!
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Send us a Text Message. Is this viral book worth the hype? Listen now to find out! Analicia, Rachael, and Hannah swap impressions and theories of the action-packed fantasy that's selling out everywhere. Listen out for spoiler warnings, because we dive deep into Fourth Wing.By Analicia, Rachael, and Hannah
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Send us a Text Message. We may have recorded this in May for Mental Health Awareness Month, but we're sharing it with you now because mental health never stops being important! Rachael shares a pivotal book in her mental health journey: The Atlas of the Heart by renowned author and researcher Brené Brown.…
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Interview with Ally Carter, author of The Blonde Identity
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Send us a Text Message. Laugh with us as we chat with Ally Carter about her latest release, The Blonde Identity! Check this book out if you love thrillers with a rom-com twist and want a guaranteed mood boost. Thank you so much to Ally Carter for joining us on this episode!
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She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
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Send us a Text Message. Hannah guides us through this sweeping historical fantasy set in 14th century China, full of political intrigue, gender politics, and main characters grappling with destiny. Listen now to hear about this unique take on the founding emperor of the Ming dynasty - as well as the morally grey characters you won't be able to stop…
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Send us a Text Message. Rachael explores this action-packed, surprising new release from S.L. Huang! Inspired by ancient martial arts literature, this book will delight fantasy lovers as well as readers looking for queer representation.By Analicia, Rachael, & Hannah
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Interview with Lauren J.A. Bear, author of Medusa's Sisters
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Send us a Text Message. We had an absolute blast chatting with Lauren J.A. Bear, author of Medusa's Sisters. This feminist retelling of the Gorgons is sure to be an instant favorite of those who love mythology, so be sure to check it out!By Analicia, Rachael, & Hannah
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Send us a Text Message. Analicia & Hannah gush over Genevieve Gornichec's debut novel, The Witch's Heart. This is the perfect book for you if you love Norse mythology, queer representation, and strong themes of motherhood and family.
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Send us a Text Message. What if Marie Antoinette and Charlotte of Naples had access to magic? How could it change history? Analicia explores this lengthy yet delightful historical novel with Rachael and Hannah. Thank you for joining us, and as always, please feel free to reach out! We'd love to hear from you!…
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Send us a Text Message. Greek mythology holds a special place in our hearts, and this new retelling of the Trojan War is an instant favorite! Hannah delves into this heart-wrenching, feminist tale focusing on the women of the Troy: Andromache, Helen, Cassandra, and Rhea (an original character).
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Send us a Text Message. We love a good sequel, and House of Roots and Ruin is no exception. Rachael explores the twists and turns and whirlwind romance of this new release from Erin A. Craig.By Analicia, Rachael, & Hannah
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Author Interview: To Poison a King with S.G. Prince
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Send us a Text Message. Author S.G Prince joins us to share the inspiration and writing process behind her 2023 release, To Poison a King! This fantasy standalone will enchant you with its fairy tale-like story, achingly authentic characters, and slow burn romance.By Hosts: Analicia, Rachael, & Hannah, Guest: S.G. Prince
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Alchemy of a Blackbird by Claire MacMillan
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Send us a Text Message. Join Analicia, Hannah, and Rachael as we discuss the tarot, the occult, and feminism amongst the surrealists in the historical new release, Alchemy of a Blackbird.By Rachael, Analicia, & Hannah
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