Novel Finds: Recent Episodes
Maggie Dickinson and Julia Steudle
A podcast where we, Maggie Dickinson and Julia Steudle, delve into our favorite books, your favorite books, or a novel find! Follow our Instagram @novelfindspodcast for more bookish content and email us at novelfindspodcast@gmail.com with questions or book recommendations. For mini episodes and more - subscribe to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/novelfindspod Artwork: Keara Callahan Music: Brady Dunn
Happy Pride 2024! Today there are back-to-back author chats with Lilah Sturges, author of Science of Ghosts (available June 18th), and Philip Ellis, author of We Could Be Heroes (available now)!
Author Info:
Lilah's Favorite Books: Tana French's Dublin Murder Squad series and Dune by Frank Herbert
Lilah's Go-To Indie Bookstores: BookPeople and Books with Pictures
Her socials: Telegram, Carrier Pigeons, Sky Writing, Blue Sky, and her website
Phil's Favourite Books: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon, The Secret History by Donna Tartt, The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood, Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, and Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly
Phil's Go-To Indie Bookstores: Gay's the Word, The Heath Bookshop, and Books are Magic
His socials: Twitter, Instagram, TikTok
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Follow Alexene Farol Follmuth (sometimes known as Olivie Blake) and Julia on a journey through so many different topics that magically all pull together into the neat package that is her newest YA book, Twelfth Knight. In Twelfth Knight, Vi Reyes is just trying to live her life to the highest standard, but she always seems to come in second next to Jack "Duke" Orsino. The only respite she can find is through her favorite online gaming platform, Twelfth Knight, but when Jack suddenly is out of commission for the rest of the football season, he suddenly finds himself playing an incredibly addicting and popular online game...
Twelfth Knight comes out on May 28th! Grab it from one of Alexene's favorite independent bookstores: The Ripped Bodice, Village Well, The Novel Neighbor, Brookline Booksmith, or Harvard Book Store
Follow Alexene (Olivie) on Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Spotify, and YouTube
Interested in reading her fanfiction? Find Divination for Skeptics here and her Ao3 here
Want to read some of Alexene's favorite books? Try You Should Be So Lucky, We Could Be So Good, Our Share of Night, Legendborn, and Gwen and Art are Not in Love
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Meet the last animal...well, she's the first and also the last cold-adapted elephant. Jane and her daughters, Eve and Vera, embark on a chance of a lifetime to find and bring back the wooly mammoth to Earth. Ramona Ausubel brings the readers on a journey through life at its most tumultuous, and expertly guides them through to the other side. The Last Animal is available now!
Ramona's Favorite Books: Shards by Ismet Prcic and Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino
Workshops with Ramona:
June 11-16 Writing Workshops Paris and September 18-22 Writing by Writers
Ramona's Favorite Indie Bookshops: Boulder Book Store, The Read Queen, Books Inc, Collected Works Bookstore, Garcia Street Books
Follow Ramona Ausubel on Instagram and check out her website
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Taleen is back with her next queer Armenian romance! Ellie is beckoned to Chicago to help her parents with a food conference that may help put their amazing Armenian-Lebanese food on the map, but when she gets there, her parents' bitter rivals are also vying for the same spot of recognition. Despite the feud, their daughter Vanya catches Ellie's eyes and a sweet secret summer romance ensues. Featuring amazing foods and Chicago landmarks, this book is such a fun read. It's available May 7, 2024.
Real Life Chicago places to go: The Aviary & Aire Ancient Baths
Taleen's Fave Queer Books: Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake & In the Dreamhouse by Carmen Maria Machado
Find Lavash at Taleen's fave indie bookstores: Christopher's Books, Book Passage, and Books Inc
Follow Taleen on the socials: Twitter and IG, and sign up for her newsletter here
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In conversation with award-winning author Adib Khorram, we discuss his young adult romantic comedy The Breakup Lists.
Jackson Ghasnavi is a lot of things—a techie, a smoothie afficionado, a totally not obsessive list-maker—but one thing he’s not is a romantic. Until he meets Liam Coquyt, that is. The downside? His sister likes him too. Will Jackson be forced to write another breakup list, or will love finally prevail? The Breakup Lists is available now! Find it at one of Adib's favorite indie bookstores:
Rainy Day Books
Under the Cover
Books Inc
Little Shop of Stories
East City Bookshop
Loudmouth Books
Women & Children First
Follow Adib Khorram on Instagram, Tumblr, Bluesky, TikTok, and and check out his website
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In conversation with debut author Sara Koffi, we discuss her domestic thriller While We Were Burning.
Taking place in Memphis, Tennesee, this explosive dual POV narrative examines the intersection between race, class, and female friendship...and the devastating consequences of everyday actions. While We Were Burning is available on April 16, 2024.
Pre-order the book and find the info about Sara's launch event @ novel. here!
Follow Sara Koffi on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter and check out her website
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In conversation with Bookstagram's own Rachel of @TheMenuscript covering one of her favorite books, Remarkably Bright Creatures written by Shelby Van Pelt. This is a lovely debut novel about a Giant Pacific Octopus, a woman just trying to live her life, and a young man trying to find his. It's a triple POV set in a sleepy Washington town, that will make you want to visit!
Trigger Warning: Death of a child mentioned
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We're kicking off season four with a Regency Era double feature! In this episode, we have two modern reimaginings of two classic Jane Austen novels.
First up: Melodie Edwards with Once Persuaded, Twice Shy,Jane Austen's Persuasion reimagined. You can find Melodie on Instagram and through her website. Her book is available now! Grab it from her favorite indie bookstores: Old Niagara Bookshop, Thistle Bookshop and Cafe, or TYPE Books
Followed by: A.H. Kim with Relative Strangers a retelling of Sense and Sensibility. AH can be found on Instagram and through her website. Relative Strangers is available for pre-order, and comes out on April 2, 2024. Grab it from her favorite indie bookstores: Literati, Booksweet, Schuler Books, or Green Apple Books on the Park
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We did it! We made it through season three! Thank you to all the friends and family that have joined us on this crazy season. In this final episode we recap all our favourite moments, silliest episodes, and books we read in 2023 that we will never stop thinking about. Oh, and one of us has an incredibly bittersweet announcement.
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Happy Holidays from your two favorite Novel friends!! We sit down to spread some holiday cheer and giggle over two marvelous LGBTQ+ Christmas reads. Sit down with a cup of cocoa and join us for our penultimate episode.
Our internet connection was WILD while recording. So the episode hops around a bit, and the sound isn't perfect, but it's still an enjoyable episode, I promise!
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Today is the very last author interview of season three! Maggie sits down with Margarita Barresi to chat all about her debut novel, A Delicate Marriage. This book is a historical fiction piece following the marriage between Marco and Isa, and deals with class and oppression in Puerto Rico 40 years after it became a U.S. colony. We discuss research, how Margarita's family inspired the novel, and the balance of romance and politics in the book.
For more on Margarita Barresi, check out her website: https://www.margaritabarresi.com/about
To purchase A Delicate Marriage from Brookline Booksmith: https://www.brooklinebooksmith.com/search/site/a%20delicate%20marriage
Or purchase on Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/categories/m/fiction
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BURN IT DOWN. God bless Rebecca Yarros and Basgiath War College and the absolute drama that is dragon riding.
Our episode on the second book in the Empyrean series is here and we loved getting to talk all about Iron Flame. We delve into a bit of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame comparison, talk about all our favorite moments and lines, and the all new Gryphon Fliers! The second half of this episode is positively filled with spoilers including theories, signets, and all the twists and turns we never saw coming (or did we???). We hope you enjoy this episode filled with all the best dragon content around!
Please excuse Maggie's monotone voice as she was healing from a bit of a cold whilst recording.
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Adventure Romance is at an all-time high with Rosie Danan's newest novel! If you enjoy The Mummy, The Lost City, curses, and Brendan Fraser this is definitely the book (and episode!) for you. Do Your Worst is a smart, sexy, and hilarious book with enemies-to-lovers set in the Scottish Highlands.
Join us for our latest author interview with Rosie Danan as we chat all about favorite tropes, the Highlands, and her book's steamiest scene. We delve into real world magic and historical curses. Click play for thirty minutes of romance and escapism and the sound of my constant laughter because Rosie is hilarious and simply too much of a delight. I tried to cut out all my giggles, I really did.
For more on Rosie, including special edition books and updates, check out her website: rosiedanan.com
To purchase Do Your Worst: https://www.townebc.com/book/9780593437148
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Join us for a very fun fantasy filled author interview as Julia sits down to chat with the one and only Jennifer L. Armentrout all about her latest novel, A Fire in the Flesh, the third installment of the Flesh and Fire series.
The only thing that can save the realms now is the one thing more powerful than the Fates.
After a startling betrayal ends with both Sera and the dangerously seductive ruler of the Shadowlands she has fallen madly in love with being held captive by the false King of the Gods, there is only one thing that can free Nyktos and prevent the forces of the Shadowlands from invading Dalos and igniting a War of Primals.
Convincing Kolis won’t be easy, though – not even with a lifetime of training. While his most favored Revenant is insistent that she is nothing more than a lie, Kolis’s erratic nature and twisted sense of honor leave her shaken to the core, and nothing could’ve prepared her for the cruelty of his Court or the shocking truths revealed. The revelations not only upend what she has understood about her duty and the very creation of the realms but also draw into question exactly what the true threat is. However, surviving Kolis is only one part of the battle. The Ascension is upon her, and Sera is out of time.
But Nyktos will do anything to keep Sera alive and give her the life she deserves. He’ll even risk the utter destruction of the realms, and that’s exactly what will happen if he doesn’t Ascend as the Primal of Life. Yet despite his desperate determination, their destinies may be out of their hands.
But there is that foreseen unexpected thread—the unpredictable, unknown, and unwritten. The only thing more powerful than the Fates…
Julia and Jennifer chat about fantasy worlds, Bramble romance, book events, and favorite characters. We hope you enjoy, and, as always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
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Happy Halloween! (almost). We're here with our annual Halloween episode and we're delving into A Discovery of Witches and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Very different, but both perfect for the autumnal season in their own way. So, grab a warm cup of tea and join us for an hour of laughs and spookiness!
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In the third installment following Sarah J Maas' bestselling series, we sit down with the wonderful Shelby Van Rossum to discuss A Court of Wings and Ruin! Like with ACOTAR and ACOMAF, Shelby shares all her insights and opinions on the series. There's talk of theories, plenty of spoilers, and deep dives into all your favorite (and least favorite) ACOTAR characters! So, what are you waiting for? Press play and spend the next hour amongst the fae in the Night Court.
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!
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In today's episode we delve into Belladonna, the YA Gothic Mystery by Adalyn Grace. There is talk of love triangles, plot twists, and good antagonists. With autumnal weather finally in the air, sit down with a warm drink and join us as we talk about your next spooky read!
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Kicking off the autumnal season is an author interview with Logan Steiner! Julia and Logan sit down and chat all about After Anne, a book detailing the life of LM Montgomery. Delve into the world of Anne of Green Gables, favourite characters, and a reading from Logan's book! It's a sweet episode you don't want to miss.
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!
In today's interview, Maggie sits down to chat with Pim Wangtechawat about her debut novel, The Moon Represents My Heart, a family drama with time travel.
This has been one of my favourite reads of the year, and had me sobbing on the train to Inverness earlier this year. Pim was an absolute delight, and I will genuinely be surprised if this episode doesn't convince you to go out and purchase two copies of her book (one for you and one for a friend). I have already purchased two for upcoming Christmas gifts.
We spoke on the research she did, what era she'd love to travel to, and the inspirations for her characters. Pim also shared what actors she'd love to see in the adaptation of her book!
If you're interested in purchasing her book, you can do so at one of her favourite independent bookshops:
https://lighthousebookshop.com/
https://www.primrosehillbooks.com/
https://www.bookbaruk.com/the-booklist
https://www.toppingbooks.co.uk/
If you're interested in following Pim's writing journey, you can do so through her website: https://pimwangtechawat.net/
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!
Holy mother of dragons it's here...an episode on the iconic Fourth Wing! We DEVOURED this book and absolutely loved it. Tune in for our takes on the dragons, political intrigue, and the sexy romance. What kind of dragon would you want? Why does Dain have Gale energy? Did we perfectly cast Tairn, Sgaeyl, and Andarna? Give it a listen to find out!
Happy Sunday! We're back with an author interview, this time with romance author and enthusiast Pernille Hughes. Maggie and Pernille sit down and talk about her book, Ten Years, an enemies-to-lovers romance spanning a decade. They chat favourite romance tropes, the best part of falling in love, gin busses, and play a round of Shag, Marry, Avoid.
This episode is some of the best fun I've had! Pernille is so lovely, and I so enjoyed getting to chat with her. I hope you enjoy and, as always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
For more on Pernille, follow her on Instagram @pernillehughes or her website: https://pernillehughes.com/
To purchase one of her books from her local independent bookshop, check out this link: https://chilternbookshops.co.uk/
We're back after a two week hiatus with an author interview with the brilliant Sophie Keetch! Julia and Sophie dive into Sophie's debut novel 'Morgan is my Name,' and discuss all things Camelot, favorite Arthurian adaptations, and future installments of the series. It's certainly an episode you won't want to miss.
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
Lovers of myths, fantasy and dystopian novels rejoice! Today Julia sits down with Kika Hatzopoulou to discuss her YA Fantasy, Threads that Bind. A gripping tale of modern myth, fated romance, and dark storytelling, this book is a must-read. Julia and Kika talk favorite books, complicated characters, and inspiration!
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
If you're interested in following Kika's writing journey: https://www.instagram.com/kikahatzopoulou/
Today's guest is debut fantasy author, Gabriela Romero Lacruz! We sit down to talk about her book The Sun and the Void - a gripping, dark, and gorgeous epic fantasy. We chat all about the complicated characters, the inspiration behind the story, Game of Thrones, and the magic system in the book. Gabriela even shares her dream fantasy animal sidekick...and it's the greatest answer I have ever heard.
I had a lovely time chatting with Gabriela - she's sweet, funny, and incredibly smart. Oh, and she's an amazing artist! Head to her instagram @themoonborn for all her art and her personal instagram for all her The Sun and the Void art.
If you are interested in purchasing Gabriela's book, we encourage you to check out her favorite independent bookshops: https://kindredstorieshtx.com/ and https://www.murderbooks.com/
Look to her website, and Murder by the Book for pre-order gifts !
For more on Gabriela, including her writing and artwork, check out her website here: https://www.gabriela-romero.com/about
We're off on a mini summer holiday, and we'll be gone for the next two weeks! Do not panic, we will be back soon. As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
It's officially summer, and we are kicking off the season with an episode with the wonderful Ashley Poston! Julia and Ashley sit down and discuss all things romance - swoon-worthy leads, what makes a rom-com really sparkle, and most romantic settings. Ashley tells us a bit about her newest book, her cats, reminiscing about her life in the big city, and what Marvel characters would make the best couple. Ashley is hilarious and
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
To follow Ashley and see where she's at on her upcoming tour, check out her instagram: @heyashposton
To purchase Ashley's new book, The Seven Year Slip: https://www.oblongbooks.com/
This week Ali Hazelwood's new romance book Love, Theoretically hit the shelves and we had the honor of hosting her to chat all about it! Maggie and Ali sit down and talk about romance books, Women in STEM, and the art of subverting romance tropes. Ali shares which of her romantic interests she would fall for, and which ones would have her considering murder. There's even a special guest (aka Maggie's dog, Matilda). This episode is a bundle of laughs, lots of fun, and we cannot thank Ali enough for joining us!
If you're interested in purchasing Love, Theoretically (or any of Ali's other books) check out her local, independent bookshop: https://larkandowlbooksellers.com/
Delilah Green doesn't care you guys! At all. Or...maybe she does? In today's episode we delve into the brilliant, funny, sapphic romance Delilah Green Doesn't Care. We share some of our favorite sections, the sexiest characters, and our dream casting - including some of the best casting we've ever done for the role of Delilah's stepmother Isabel. Join us for pride month as we celebrate love and joy and LGBTQ+ romance!
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
Lovers of the romcom rejoice, for today we sit down with the wildly intelligent and ridiculously funny, Emily Henry to chat about her newest novel Happy Place. It was a delight to dive into romantic comedies as a genre, rant about the importance of love and female characters, and even talk about the Mother of romance herself...Jane Austen. Oh, and stay tuned to the very end for when we play Shag, Marry, Avoid (Emily Henry Male Protagonist Edition).
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!
If you're interested in purchasing Emily's books, you can do so here: https://www.josephbeth.com/search/site/Emily%20Henry
To follow Emily's writing and current reads you can find her on Instagram @emilyhenrywrites
Join us for a romance filled episode in which Julia interviews Laura Kay on her romance novel Wild Things! This warm-hearted and hilarious queer rom-com follows a group of friends as they leave city life to start a commune in the country. Sexy lumberjacks! Favorite tropes! Love! Join us for thirty minute of joy with the wonderful Laura Kay.
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!
For more on Laura, head to her website: https://www.laurakayauthor.co.uk/
Maggie and Julia have reunited to talk about The Song of Achilles! We chat about myths, Percy Jackson, and what spice we think best relates to the romance of the book. Oh, and we share some dream casting - BBC give us a call if you need any tips. She's a short little episode but loads of fun!
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
Mystery and intrigue are in full force in this coastal English town! Maggie and Kate delve into Kate's Donna Morris Crime series, which follow a perimenopausal woman solving cases in Scarborough. Kate talks about her inspirations, the sea, and developing the twists and turns of her novels. There are loads of laughs and plenty of conversation about murder (for crime novels, not real life). I had such a lovely time speaking with Kate - she was an absolute gem and I cannot wait for the third book in the Donna series!
If you're interested in following Kate's writing journey, follow the link to her website: https://scarboroughmysteries.com/
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
Today Julia sits down with fantasy extraordinaire, and author of one of our all-time favorite books The House in the Cerulean Sea, TJ Klune!
Julia and TJ chat all about his newest book, In the Lives of Puppets, a queer retelling of Pinocchio. The two chat all about science fiction, LGBTQ representation in books, and favorite fantasy stories. What a joy to hear from the mind of a genius. It's an episode you absolutely do not want to miss!
For more on TJ Klune: https://www.tjklunebooks.com/
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
In this, the day of Fantasy Authors, Maggie sits down with Travis Baldree, the author of the bestselling Legends and Lattes! A Hallmark-esque story set in a magical realm, this books if perfect for fans of high fantasy, Dungeons and Dragons, and happiness (I'm serious). We talk all about favorite pastries and characters, career changes, and found family. There's plenty of laughs, a brief Ant-Man interlude, and lots of coffee chat.
I had such a wonderful time sitting down and delving into the world of one of my new favorite fantasy books. I hope you enjoy Viv & the gang as much as I did.
For more on Travis: https://travisbaldree.com/
You can also find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis_baldree/?hl=en
To purchase Legends and Lattes: https://www.auntiesbooks.com/book/9781250886088
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!
It's a busy day for the Novel Finds gals with TWO episodes all about the fantasy genre. I (Maggie) sat down for a wonderful chat with Hannah all about her brilliant debut novel Godkiller. This is one of my favorite books of the year, and a must read for all fantasy fans! We chatted all about villains, quests, and favorite fantasy realms. I loved talking with Hannah, and can't wait for you all to listen to her thoughts on all things fantasy, badass female characters, and Skedi.
To purchase Godkiller from Hannah's favorite, and my local, bookshop visit this link: https://argonautbooks.co.uk/product/godkiller/
For more on Hannah: https://www.hannahkaner.com/
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!
After a week off we are thrilled to be back and in conversation with Dr. Joe Sutliff Sanders from Lucy Cavendish College at Cambridge University. Joe and his team are assembling a collection of Graphic Novels and Comics to be kept and preserved at the University. We loved learning more about this project, talking about favorite graphic novels, and deep diving into the world of Batman!
If you're interested in donating to the Lucy Cavendish College, follow this link: https://www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/blog/graphic-novels-collection-cambridge-university
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!
Join us for Julia's first interview of the season! She sits down with food enthusiast and romance author Amanda Elliot to chat all about her new book Best Served Hot. Sit back, relax, and enjoy thirty minutes of enemies to lovers, good eats, and VE Schwab.
You can find Amanda on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amandapanitch/?hl=en or her website https://www.amandapanitch.com/ !
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend. Please note that we will be off next Sunday, but join you again on April 9th!
Well...well...well....the time has come to delve into some YA Fantasy Romance. Written by the author of the Caraval trilogy, Stephanie Garber, Once Upon a Broken Heart is a tale of fate, love, and sacrifice. Join us for a very fun and rant-heavy discussion on Evangeline Fox, villains, and the magical North.
While we do not spoil OUABH, this episode is a bit spoiler heavy for the Caraval series. If you are interested in the second and third in the trilogy (Legendary and Finale) and hate spoilers, this might not be the episode for you yet!
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
We are so excited to be kicking off our Season Three Interviews with Krystal Marquis! The Davenports is fun, romantic, and a deep look at the gender and race relations in 1910s Chicago. A YA Historical Fiction and Romance that is sure to sweep you off your feet and leave you desperate for the sequel! I had a blast chatting with Krystal - we delve into her characters and the history behind her novel.
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
To purchase Krystal's book, The Davenports: :https://www.riverbendbookshop.com/book/9780593463338
For more on Krystal Marquis:
https://krystalmarquis.com/
https://www.instagram.com/krystabelle_reads/?hl=en
Well...well...well...it's season three!!! We are so excited to be back for our third season - it's going to be our most fun (and bookish) season yet! We sit down to talk about two books we cannot stop thinking about - Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, and Psalm for the Wild-Built. Join us for an hour of deep-diving into these two worlds and find out why we love them as much as we do!
In the final episode of our Author January, Maggie chats with romance author Elle Cook about her novel 'The Man I Never Met.' Elle Cook (also known as Lorna Cook) has previously written historical fiction novels and TMINM is her debut romance. When Hannah picks up the phone and meets Davey, a man who has dialed the wrong number, the two have a connection unlike any other. But when illness keeps Davey in America, it seems their relationship has ended before it really began. A story of missed connections and true love, this is a kind, witty, and sweet novel about the people destined to be in our lives. Lorna (Elle) discusses her writing techniques and we delve into the big themes of compassion and survival present in her book!
If you're wanting more from Lorna Cook, you can follow her here: https://www.lornacookauthor.com/
To purchase her book in the USA: https://www.bethanybeachbooks.com/
To purchase her book in the UK: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-man-i-never-met/elle-cook/9781529157741
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!
It's a double feature Sunday with two author interviews about new romance novels! First up, Julia interviews Taleen all about her debut novel 'Sorry, Bro.' They chat about bisexual and Armenian representation in literature (and romance), the highs and lows of writing with a baby, and Taleen's favorite Armenian dishes. We think this witty rom-com is a must-read and we already cannot wait for Taleen's next book!
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
In today's episode Maggie joined by Academy award nominated screenwriter Iris Yamashita to chat all about her debut novel 'City Under One Roof.' This chilling thriller is set in an Alaskan town so isolated that everyone lives in one building. We delved into multiple protagonist stories, Alice in Wonderland, and setting as a character. I could not put down this mystery novel, and am already looking to see if there will be a second Detective Cara thriller.
Wanting more from Iris Yamashita? Follow her here: https://www.irisyamashita.com/
You can purchase 'City Under One Roof' from Iris' favorite (and Southern California's oldest) bookshop here: https://www.vromansbookstore.com/search/site/city%20under%20one%20roof
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
Our second Author Interview chat this month is with Alena Dillon to talk all about her new historical fiction novel, Eyes Turned Skyward. This incredible story is all about generational pain, mother daughter relationships, and the first female pilots in the US military during WWII. Maggie and Alena talk a LOT about these incredible themes, Alena's favorite writing snacks, and future projects!
If you're interested in hearing more from Alena Dillon, here is a link to her website: https://www.alenadillon.com/
Additionally, support her favorite independent bookshop by purchasing a copy of her books here: https://bookshopofbeverlyfarms.com/
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
We might be on holiday break, but we are extremely excited for our Author Chat January! First up is a conversation with Jennifer Herrera to talk all about her new book 'The Hunter,' a dark and thrilling new crime novel. Julia and Jennifer talk theories, small towns, and creating a new type of female detective. Jennifer even gives us a sneak peak of 'The Hunter' and it is incredibly mysterious and gripping. This is an exciting, mysterious episode you don't want to miss!
For more on Jennifer Herrera, follow the link to her website: https://www.jenniferherrerabooks.com/
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
Season two has officially come to a close! Maggie and Julia chat all about their books of the year, favorite episodes, and future goals for the podcast. Join them for one more week of bookish fun before their short hiatus until spring 2023!
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
Tis the season for romance, cheesy Netflix films, and holiday cheer! In today's episode, Julia and Maggie delve into Christina Lauren's 'In A Holidaze' to unpack this sweet Christmas book. It's Groundhog Day-esque premise makes it a doozy, so get ready! We chat about Christmas films and tropes, the dreaded third act break-up, and alternate timelines. We hope you enjoy, and Merry Christmas!
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
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The episode that Julia and Maggie have been SO excited to release is finally here! We have been aching to talk about 'The Starless Sea' since we first started the podcast. This book means a lot to the both of us and we loved diving into a fantasy all about the importance, the intricacy, and the art of stories. We also talk about secret menus, literary masquerades, and Dame Judi Dench! If that doesn't intrigue let me also just say...Owl King. Was that mysterious enough? Are you ready to join us for an hour of sweet sorrows and tales from an enchanted world?
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
Are you ever curious as to what Maggie and Julia chat about behind the golden gates of their Patreon? Are you interested in becoming a Novel Friend on the Patreon, but keep forgetting? Well, today's episode is a small preview into the exclusive content our Patrons receive. These are unedited, unfiltered episodes where we ask questions, answer your questions, or chat about what we are currently reading. We also do video episodes, blog posts, and we even have a holiday gift guide! It is the place to be (in our opinion).
If you are interested in joining our community on Patreon, follow the link in our bio!
Maggie and Julia celebrate Native American Heritage Month by reading the YA sensation - The Firekeeper's Daughter. This incredible dramatic thriller follows Daunas as she goes undercover for the FBI to save the people on her reservation. There's romance and murder...what more do you want? We talk about culture, family, and the relationships present in the book! Maggie gives her best recommendations yet and Julia also shares some spicy secrets!
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
TW: Sexual Assault
This week's episode is absolutely perfect as the winter chill begins setting in. Join Julia as chats with Rachel Harrison about her new novel 'Such Sharp Teeth.' This horror novel is all about transformation and change, following a young woman's life after being bitten by a werewolf. This gripping tale will leave you on the edge of your seat and also make you wonder why there are so few female driven werewolf stories. Julia and Rachel discuss feminism, fantasy, and tarot. It's an episode you don't want to miss!
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
For more on Rachel, follow her in Instagram @rachelharrisonsghost
We are celebrating Halloween with this spooky, paranormal fairytale by the infamous V.E. Schwab. As you might have guessed, this episode is full of fangirling (by Julia) and awkward laughing (by Maggie). We dig into fairytale retellings, what makes this book frightening, and all things Halloween! As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
Join Maggie as she delves into a work of secrets, a haunted past, and summer camp...this is the world of Ginny Myers Sain's new book 'Secrets So Deep.' We had a blast chatting about theatre and the paranormal and everything in between! This is a perfect YA novel for those chilly autumnal evenings...be sure to pick up a copy and a mug of cider and settle in for a paranormal thriller you don't want to miss!
Interested in purchasing Ginny's book? Buy it from her local shop and get it signed: https://magiccitybooks.com/
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
In today's episode, Maggie joins rom com author Sophie Cousens to chat all about her new book 'Before I Do.' Sophie's books are all about fate and missed connections (her first even being the GMA Book Club pick!) and not to be missed. Join us as we talk about love triangles, what it means to choose a relationship, and Graham Norton. Sophie also shares the cocktail that MUST be paired alongside 'Before I Do' as well as a few songs that remind her of the book.
Interested in hearing more from Sophie? Follow her on Instagram: @sophie_cousens and at her website: https://www.sophiecousens.com/
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
It's an absolutely remarkable thing...or is it? Today your Novel Finds gals are joined by Nichole to chat all about one of her favorite novels An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green. It's a Sci-Fi novel all about robots, fame, and ambition. We loved sitting down to chat about the choices we'd make, Carls, Hank Green's marvelous use of tone, and how social media can both help and harm our self-image and friendships. There's also talk of fame...are we famous? What fame tier are we a part of? (this makes sense after listening to the episode...I promise). It's a fun one, and it might be one of our all time favorites! We hope you enjoy and, as always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
Could you fall in love with someone if you thought he was a serial killer? In Alicia Thompson's romantic comedy 'Love in the Time of Serial Killers' a true crime fanatic begins having feelings for her handsome neighbor...while simultaneously becoming more and more convinced he's a serial killer. Julia and Alicia chat about writing a book in a month...or two months, romance tropes, true crime, and cozy characters.
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!
Join Julia for an interview with Daniel Paisner all about balloons and dogs...well...not exactlybut they do talk about ghostwriting, art, and all about Daniel Paisner's new novel 'Balloon Dog.' It's a brilliant novel about legacies and living a life you aren't sure you wanted. For more information on Daniel, including the very book we chat about, follow this link: https://www.danielpaisner.com/balloon-dog
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
This week we're turning to the pictures! Well, the pictures in graphic novels. Maggie and Julia delve into two of their favorite graphic novels: 'Sheets' and 'Lore Olympus.' We've both (semi) recently fallen in love with this bookish art form and had SUCH a fun time chatting about them...and Tom Hiddleston...and Brendan Fraser...we stayed on track for the most part! I swear! You don't believe me? I guess you'll just have to listen to find out!
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
Magic is certainly in the air...or is it love? Join Maggie as she chats with Sangu Mandanna all about her adult debut novel 'The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.' This book is all about the magic in the every day and follows a lonely witch as she navigates a new world and a big romance! There's laughter, fun, and nowhere near enough conversation about romantic comedy books and films.
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
For more on Sangu, follow the link to her website: https://sangumandanna.com/
She's also on Twitter and Instagram @sangumandanna
Breakfast, Sweden, and Chris Evans, OH MY! Julia sits down with Mark Greany, the legendary author behind 'The Gray Man' books to chat about his new release 'Armored.' They delve into his creative process including his intense training, travelling, and his time as a ghostwriter. His action packed, espionage thrillers are taking over bookshelves and the big screen, as 'Armored' has already been optioned by Sony! We hope you enjoy this author chat with the brilliant Mark and your favorite, sassy co-host Julia. As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
For more on Mark Greany, follow him on Instagram @markgreanybooks.
Maggie and Julia are BACK and this week they are joined by the wonderful Elise Tollefsen! Join us as we delve into the world of 'Red Rising' and chat all about our favorite moments, characters, and dystopian societies. We geek out over Harry Potter houses, competitions, and the author Pierce Brown himself. Elise also patiently listens to our (most likely) very correct theories as to what will happen next in the series. It's an hour you don't want to miss! As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
Loved this week's guest? You can follow the NYC based actor on Instagram @elisetollefsen
Herstory certainly has its eyes on Zoe Sivak (yes, I made a Hamilton pun, I can't help myself). Her new book 'Mademoiselle Revolution' is a beautiful and riveting debut novel about a young biracial woman and her experiences during the Haitian Revolution and, more specifically, the French Revolution. We had way too much fun chatting together about her book, the romanticism of revolution, favorite snacks, women in history, Emily Dickinson, and the infamous TJR novel 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.' I cannot recommend Zoe's book enough, and know you will have a lovely time listening to this episode! As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
Interested in buying Mademoiselle Revolution? Follow the link or head to your local bookstore for a copy: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/672375/mademoiselle-revolution-by-zoe-sivak/
Join Maggie for the sweetest author interview with Ashley Poston! We chat all about her new book 'The Dead Romantics' which is about a ghostwriter that falls in love with the ghost of her editor...and is the GMA Book Club pick...and is overall a perfect cozy romantic comedy. We also chat about Jack Black, Brendan Fraser, Lee Pace, and Adam Driver. Join us for thirty minutes of fun, romance, and ghosts. As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
For more on Ashley Poston, follow her on Instagram @heyashposton . She's also on Twitter and Tiktok!
Interested in purchasing her book? You can find it here:
https://www.oblongbooks.com/ashley-poston-signed-books
Mystery! Pandemic! Missing children! Small town living! 'The Potrero Complex' has it all. Join Julia as she sits down with author Amy Bernstein for the second time to chat all about her new novel. Set in a post-pandemic world, this novel is a dark mystery following an exhausted journalist trying to find a missing teenager in a town drenched in paranoia. It was such a treat to have Amy on again!
If you're interested in her book, shoot her a message or check out her website: https://amywrites.live/. She's currently doing a giveaway and has graciously invited our Novel Friends to reach out for a copy! Thank you Amy!
For more on Amy you can give her a follow on Instagram @amylbernstein or her website in the link above. She's also on Twitter and Tiktok because she is way more hip than we are (note the use of the word hip...am I hip and happening yet?).
Seriously, thank you Amy for joining us again! And a huge thank you to all our Novel friends for supporting our podcast!
Join Maggie for an author interview as she chats with the incredible NYT bestselling author KJ Dell'Antonia all about her new book 'In Her Boots.' This book is ALL about returning home and navigating relationships between your mom, friends, and yourself. I could NOT put down this book and loved getting to chat with KJ all about her writing process, how she builds her characters, and small town living. We hope you enjoy!
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!
For more information on KJ, follow her in Instagram @kjda
Maggie and Julia are REUNITED for an episode all about fun and sexy summer reads. Looking for your next book to take to the beach? Look no further! In today's episode we talk all about two fabulous rom-coms 'The Unhoneymooners' and 'The Love Hypothesis.' Two books with a protagonist named Olive. Coincidence? Maybe! Probably? If you love romantic tropes and spicy times, check it out! As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
Mystery! Water! Island! Murder! Whodunit?! Join our fabulous host Julia as she chats with Sarah Pearse all about 'The Retreat' which is the second in novel following detective Elin Warner. We know what you're thinking and yes, this is the same Elin Warner from 'The Sanatorium' which was a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick! (Very exciting). 'The Retreat' starts with Elin ready for some rest and relaxation on an island that is rumored to be cursed. Julia and Sarah chat all about her novel, her writing process, Reaper's Rock, and the only and only Reese Witherspoon. As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
For more content from Sarah Pearse, follow her in Instagram @sarahpearseauthor
Sarah's books are available wherever books are sold!
Author Interview! Join us today for a short but absolutely brilliant and lovely conversation with Jamie Brenner. Jamie is known for her incredible books that focus on the complex relationships between women, romance, and family. We talked about her newest release, Gilt, which focuses on the women involved in the Pavlin jewelry dynasty and the rare pink diamond. I couldn't put this book down! It was so much to chat with Jamie about her inspiration, female characters, and her personal favorite book. As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
For more information on Jamie follow the link below:
https://www.jamiebrenner.com/
Or, follow her on Instagram @jamiebrennerwrites
Jamie's books can be found wherever books are sold. However, if you're looking for a signed copy and to support a small, local business, follow the link:
https://provincetownbookshop.com/
For the jewelry that inspired it all:
https://www.lulufrost.com/
Happy Episode Day! Today Maggie and Julia discuss the New York Times Bestseller and Bookstagram famous novel 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.' Join us as we discuss the incredible book about old Hollywood, relationships, and the bisexual icon that is Evelyn. Between discussing the complex characters and relationships we also obsess over the outfits and Laura Dern. Oh, and current revelation...can we talk about how PERFECT Ana De Armas would be in the film adaptation of Evelyn Hugo? Just saying.
We also recommend sticking to the end of this episode for a special surprise of an outro.
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
It's Indie Bookshop Week here in Edinburgh and I had the lovely opportunity to chat with a few of my favorites in the city! Join me as I chat about the first bookstore I went to when I moved to the city, the bookstore across the street from my flat, and the shop that is rumored to be Tom Hanks' favorite bookstore in Scotland. Not only that but...board game nights? Independent publishing? Zines??? I had a blast and hope you guys check them out if you're in the area!
Typewronger Books: @typewronger
Portobello Bookshop: @portybooks
https://theportobellobookshop.com/events/
https://portybypost.com/
Argonaut Books: @argonautbooks
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend. Independent Bookshop Week will continue as I chat with McNaughton's Bookshop (a rare and old books shop in Edinburgh). This lovely chat will be posted on our Patreon and available for all to enjoy!
It's an Author Interview! Julia chats with Amy Bernstein about her novel 'The Nighthawkers.' The book is an archeological romance meets swashbuckling adventure! The Mummy meets the Lost City! Julia and Amy had a blast chatting all about adventure, love, writing, and time (is it a construct?). How does Amy organize her books? As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!
For more information on Amy - from her plays, novels, and her Non-Fiction writing assistance - check out her website: https://amywrites.live/
Today's episode is all about those unlikeable protagonists. The antihero. The villain. The bad guy that also might be a good guy. The complicated, morally grey character. Maggie brings "My Year of Rest and Relaxation" and Julia brings "Vicious" to today's episode! What makes these characters bad? Are they redeemable? Tune in to hear Maggie spend 30 minutes saying "but she's going through a hard time!!!" and find out Julia's opinion on this villainous VE Schwab book. As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
TW: Books deal with mental health, self harm, and suicide.
Author Episode! In today's episode Maggie sits down with author Marie Wishert to talk about her book - Ignite! Marie Wishert has written a raw and honest story about a very complex woman and it is absolutely stunning. I'm excited to pick up the sequel in the trilogy, Wildfire. I loved, loved, LOVED getting to chat with her. Marie is so funny and (truly!!) so cool. I hope you enjoy this little episode. If you want more from Marie check her out on Instagram! You can also purchase her book on Amazon or Barnes and Noble, for our UK listeners, her book is available online at Waterstones.
As always, thanks for being a Novel Friend!
Instagram: @maries_world_of_writing
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ignite-Marie-Wishert/dp/1636495680
Guest episode! We are once again joined by the brilliant and lovely Dr. Shelby VanRossum to talk about all things faeries, Feyre, and fantasy. The sequel book to ACOTAR, we believe that ACOMAF is the best in the series. We delve into the relationships, character arcs, and emotional journeys that Feyre has along the way! We also attempt to cast the Inner Circle AND we take a quiz to find out which character would be our mate. This is such a fun episode that really reflects our love and enjoyment of the series!
Julia would like to comment that after recording she thought of the perfect actor to play Amren: Meng'er Zhang. Both Maggie and Shelby support this casting.
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend. We hope you enjoy!
TW: We chat quite a lot about emotional trauma and PTSD in this episode.
Today's episode is all about the novel She Who Became the Sun. A book that has lived on bestselling lists and has been shortlisted for multiple book awards, SWBTS is a re-imagining of of the rise to power of the Hongwu Emperor in 14th century China.
We loved reading this book and, as you'll find out, we have many, many opinions on it. We hope you enjoy!
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
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Let's go back to a time when people were loyal to Team Edward or Team Jacob. Vampire vs. Werewolf. Mortality vs. Immortality. Well, the time has come, young Novel Friends....we're here to finally do a deep dive into the world of Twilight (and New Moon and Eclipse and Breaking Dawn). Tune in for ALL thoughts on Renesmee, Alice, Stephenie Meyer, and Charlie. Today's special guest episode with the brilliant Emma Kiel is one you don't want to miss!
Hey hey hey! In today's episode Maggie and Julia talk all about the bestselling novel 'Mexican Gothic.' This book has made a home on the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling lists and we wanted to find out why. A creepy and haunting story that shadows the genre most well known in novels such as Wuthering Heights and Rebecca, Mexican Gothic is a ghost story you don't want to miss! And, even though Maggie says she doesn't want to spoil it...there are many spoilers. But you will be warned ahead of time! Enjoy this short episode with multiple tangents including Maggie's dog, actors that play teens even when they are 30, and Kelly Rippa's potentially handsome husband.
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!
Guest Episode! It's our first guest episode of Season 2 and we are delighted to be in conversation with Olivia Grady! She's an actor, director, producer, and overall brilliant artist! Join us in a chat all about her favorite book: Normal People! We delve deep into the novel and discuss Sally Rooney's writing style, her characters, Normal People's portrayal of mental health and....we go off on a few tangents. This is a wonderful, fun, and insightful episode you won't want to miss!
Looking for more content from Olivia Grady? Follow her on instagram @oliviaagrady
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!
TW: Mental Health and Sexual/Familial Abuse in Normal People
WE’RE BAAAAACK!!! The long-awaited return of your favorite Novel Finds cohosts has finally arrived. Julia and Maggie are back for Season 2 and ready to talk all about books. But, to start, their second favorite book! Maggie chats all about a wonderful romantic comedy, and Julia dives into the world of magic! So…typical Novel Finds business. There’s also talk of Disney princes, steamy scenes in fantasy novels, and post-it notes. If that doesn’t make you want to press play immediately, we don’t know what will!
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As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!
Bonus Episode! We had to pop back in with an author interview after we were contacted by Jasami publishing company to read Catherine Grace's novel 'The Intersection.' It takes place in both Scotland and California and is an absolutely thrilling mystery!
We had such a lovely time chatting with Catherine all about her book, good food and wine, her writing process, and different ways to commit murder (in fictional writing, of course)! If you liked what you heard and want to hear more from Catherine feel free to check out her website: https://catherinegraceauthor.co.uk/ or her Instagram @CatherineGrace_Author
For a direct link to 'The Intersection' clink here: https://jasamipublishingltd.com/bookstore
As always, thank you for listening and being a Novel Friend!
The season of cheer is upon us! And we are about to close out on our very first season. We have loved every single episode and cannot believe that we have recorded twenty one episodes (wow...I'm getting sappy...). Please enjoy this episode all about our favorite episodes, books we've read this year, and books we just couldn't get through. Oh, and we have some pretty fun plans for next season!
Check it out and, as always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!
GUEST EPISODE! Julia sits down to talk with Jonathan Edward Durham all about his novel 'Winterset Hollow.' A genre blending novel filled with magical realism, a dash of horror, and gorgeous prose - this book is the perfect thing to cozy up to this winter. Jonathan talks about his journey as a writer, his biggest inspirations, and hints at a few future projects!
We hope you enjoy! And, as always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
For more Jonathan Edward Durham content, you can follow him on instagram @thisone0verhere .
For 'Winterset Hollow' check out the following links:
https://www.waterstones.com/book/winterset-hollow/jonathan-edward-durham/9781625862082
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09F9YKSRT/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Guest Episode! Maggie and Julia sit down with the illustrious and Instagram famous Classic Jane Austen. She's taken the social media world by storm as a proprietor of regency era memes and the herald of all things romance! Oh, and she's an absolute delight to talk to! Join us as we talk about Half a Soul - a book that blends the historical regency society with magical elements. And of course there is a discussion on the works of Jane Austen (specifically Pride and Prejudice).
Download, enjoy, and share this episode with your friends and family! As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.
You can find our guest on Instagram @classicjaneausten
A dystopian book battle! Hunger Games vs. Divergent! Strong female leads! Literary crushes! Teenagers dismantling governments! This episode has it all, and yet somehow only the surface was scratched on these two incredible trilogies. Our discussions also include: Julia's obsession with YA heartthrob Tobias Eaton (aka Four), Maggie's confusion as to why Katniss' mom doesn't have a name, and very stubborn protagonists.
As always, thank you for listening and being a Novel Friend!
Guest episode! We sit down with renowned doctor Shelby VanRossum to talk all things fantasy. Shelby loves ALL things fantasy and finally convinced us to read the notorious serious A Court of Thorns and Roses. We had such a lovely discussion, and we hope you enjoy all our opinions on faeries, fantasy, and spicy scenes.
This episode is only about the first book in the series! As always, thank you for listening and being a wonderful novel friend.
Halloween! Halloween! Maggie and Julia take a turn down spooky lane and dive into two classic novels - Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. There's nothing quite like looking to the past for some autumnal chills.
Luckily, Maggie talks about the potential REAL LIFE Mr. Hyde, allows her true English degree spirit to shine, and is thankful she didn't have to reread Frankenstein for the 5th time. And Julia is certain that Mary Shelley is a gothic icon, a queen, and a personal hero. Overall, a successful day of podcasting for them both.
As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!
Guest Episode! Join Maggie and Julia as they chat with Kimberly Bright and delve into the world of Nancy Drew. October is the perfect month to cozy up with a cup of tea and your favorite mystery novel, which is hopefully one involving Nancy Drew. But, the biggest mystery is...why is Nancy dating someone named Dirk? Where is Ned??? Tune in to find out if we crack this case!
Fun drinking game: Take a shot every time Maggie says "Thank you so much."
Today's episode is in two parts! During the first half Maggie and Julia chat about Scotland and the notorious VE Schwab while discussing the novel City of Ghosts.
During the second half, Maggie sits down with Margreit Maitland and Stephanie Rabell to talk all about Maitland's novel Runaway at Sea. The book follows the true story of her great-great-great grandfather and is an epic tale of bravery and adventure.
For more information about Margreit and her books, be sure to visit runawayatsea.com.
To take part in the essay contest and win copies of 'Runaway at Sea' for your school copy and paste the following link: https://redpenguinbooks.com/runaway-at-sea-essay-contest/
For more information about Stephanie Rabell and her Bookstagram, be sure to visit her page @bookandwinelovers.
Thank you so much for listening and being a Novel Friend!
Guest Episode! Maggie and Julia sit down with Karly Boettcher to discuss her favorite book series: Uglies. Written by Scott Westerfield, this YA Dystopian is a world where you are either Ugly, Pretty, or Special. We delve into its ideology and heavily discuss its pros and cons, the flaws of important characters, and where we'd find ourselves in this futuristic society.
This episode is chalk full of spoilers...but it's a book written for teenagers in 2005. So we apologize in advance if its just been in your TBR for a few years.
If you liked today's guest, you can find more of her content on Instagram @kdevon186.
Thanks for listening!
Part two of our lovely guest Katie! We dig a little deeper into the Wizarding World discussing head canons, theories, magical transportation and we disclose just how far we've gone for our love of Harry Potter. And let me say...one of us is a real bad ass.
More information about Katie can be found on Instagram @katiecbowler.
As always, thank you for listening.
Expelliarmus! Maggie and Julia simply couldn't take it any more. It was time for a Harry Potter episode. But...when they sat down with fellow Harry Potter fanatic Katie Bowler, that one episode turned into two. We just can't help ourselves. And, quite honestly, thinking we could discuss seven books in one hour was pretty ridiculous. So, enjoy part one of this magical duology!
Happy listening Novel Friends. As always, thanks for listening!
Did we have a blast? Yes! Yes we did! Join us for our shortest episode yet while we bask in sunlight, romance, and pretend we know anything about astrology. Maggie and Julia unpack two popular romance novels - Beach Read and Safe Haven. Also, find out who has seen move Nicholas Sparks movies...the answer may surprise you.
Guest episode! Today we sit down with popular Bookstagram lady Tina Rae. We chat all about the wonderful world of books, thrifting, and she gives us the inside scoop on ARCs. If you are interested in those advanced reader copies (or listener copies!) check out the sites listed. And if you want more Tina Rae content, give her a follow @wellreadladies
As always, thanks for listening!
Netgalley
https://www.instagram.com/harperperennial/
https://libro.fm/alcprogram
Tin House
Today we sit down and chat about the romantic comedy 'Red, White, and Royal Blue' which is a new favorite for both of us! We talk about the author and the importance of LGBTQ stories. Oh, and we laughed SO much while recording this episode. Like...so much. AND Maggie shares a big surprise! We hope you enjoy!
Father's Day! Sci-fi! Station Eleven! Cults and a traveling symphony!
Today we recommend books for our dads and then delve into the world of 'Station Eleven' by Emily St. John Mandel. Join us and our special guest, Griffin Baer, as we chat all about Shakespeare, pandemics, and leaving a legacy!
Julia's show 'The Gospel of Friar Tuck' can be found by following this link: https://www.pcshakespeare.com/current-season . Thanks for supporting our podcast and Julia's artistry.
Today Maggie and Julia discuss their all time favorite quaranreads: 'The 10,000 Doors of January' and 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.' They also take a moment to ask the most important question of June 2021 - is Jude Law still hot? As always, thanks for listening!
GUEST EPISODE! Maggie and Julia sit down with Tatyana Arrington - an actor, reader, and co-author of the children's book 'The Adventures of Summer and Winter: I Got a Puppy.' Tatyana spills a few of her writing and publishing secrets and we even chat about her all time favorite book. Oh, and we talk about Twilight, The Vampire Diaries, and Harry Potter. How did we fit it all in? Be sure to listen and find out!
Loved today's guest? Tatyana Arrington can be found on instagram @xotatyana and @theadventuresofsummerandwinter. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of 'The Adventures of Summer and Winter' be sure to look online on Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Her non-gendered clothing line can be found at stixunlimited.com.
Thanks for listening!
On today's special episode, we sit down with Uncharted Books and talk all about the life of a bookstore, rare books, and the exclusive Adventure Club!
If you want to learn more about the bookstore or check our their rare book collection, you can find them at https://www.unchartedbooks.com/. For more Uncharted Books content follow them on Instagram @unchartedbooks.
As always, thanks for listening! We hope you enjoy this extra episode!
Happy Mother's Day! We are celebrating with an episode all about our mom's favorite reads. We'll take a dive into the world of twelfth century architecture and a romantic trip with Nicholas Sparks. We also answer all your Patreon questions!
GUEST EPISODE! Join Julia and Maggie as they host their very first guest and learn all about Amy's favorite quarantine read...The House by the Cerulean Sea. Amy also shares her all-time favorite novel and discovers that not everything ages like a fine wine.
Introducing...us! Join your book-loving hosts as they delve into a discussion about their all-time favorite book: The Night Circus!
TW: Book content including parental abuse
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