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Rogue Librarians54. Eleanor and Park (Part 1 : Why It's Banned)In this episode, we discuss Rainbow Rowell’s book Eleanor & Park, why it’s banned, and the controversy over Korean-American representation in the novel. Our banned bit today is about the Department of Education’s Press Release entitled, “U.S. Department of Education Ends Biden’s Book Ban Hoax.” Other articles referenced during our discussion include: “The importance of representation,” by Krystal Jagoo from Verywellmind.com “The Problem with Eleanor & Park,” by Chantal Cheung from the Northeastern University Political Review “Is 'Eleanor & Park' racist? Movie announcement renews criticism” by Saul Marquez from bookstacke...
2025-02-1958 min
Our Home LibrariesA Court of Wings and RuinWe pick up in book three a few weeks after the events at the end of book two. Feyre is now acting as a spy in the Spring Court, with intentions of getting some revenge of her own by destroying Tamlin’s court from the inside.Do we view Feyre’s actions in the beginning as a departure from her true character? How did we feel about some of the deaths that resulted from the war with Hybern? What is our reaction to the conclusion of this initial trilogy in this world? Join us as we discuss thes...
2023-06-0644 min
Bookmarked: A YA Book PodcastSo longIt's the final episode!
The Bookstacked Team reunites for the last time to reflect on some of their favorite memories from running the website and podcast while also diving into what they learned after covering YA books for almost a decade.
Thank you to everyone who's joined us on our journey — whether you were here for a short while or a long time, you've been appreciated. Books are better together.
2022-12-2934 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastBook Club: 'Bloodmarked' by Tracy DeonnIt's our final YA book club discussion!
In this episode, Saul and Brigitte return to the world of Tracy Deonn's Legendborn in the exciting sequel, Bloodmarked. We're excited to report that the followup is just as exciting and profound as its predecessor. We dive into how Tracy Deonn uses every aspect of storytelling to reinforce themes of ancestral bonds while also exploring the dark corners of familial and colonial heritage.
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2022-12-2329 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastBook Club: 'Squad' by Maggie Tokuda-Hall (Writer) and Lisa Sterle (Artist)The YA book club returns with this Halloween-themed graphic novel from author Maggie Tokuda-Hall and artist Lisa Sterle.
When Becca starts at a new school, the last thing she expects is to make friends with a pack of cool-girl werewolves. Entering their vicious world brings confidence and power, but it also sets Becca on a slippery slope that leaves her questioning her decision to join the pack at all.
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2022-10-3131 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastFall 2022: What we're readingFall doesn't only provide the best aesthetic (brightly colored leaves! sweaters! ghostly vibes!) but it often provides some of the best reads too.
Bookstacked writers Saul Marquez and Spencer Miller discuss the recent and upcoming novels that have caught their attention. There's plenty to choose from whether it be a spooky Halloween read, fantasy with epic stakes or even cozy a story next to the fire.
Which YA books are you reading this fall?
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2022-10-2123 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastJoin our Halloween-themed book club!The podcast might be winding down at the end of the year, but we're still planning to fit in a couple more book club discussions, starting with a special Halloween-themed pick!
This month we're reading a graphic novel: Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall, illustrated by Lisa Sterle.
Here's what you need to know from the blurb:
Pretty Little Liars meets Teen Wolf in this sharply funny, and patriarchy-smashing graphic novel from author Maggie Tokuda-Hall and artist Lisa Sterle.
When the new girl is invited to join her high school’s most popular cl...
2022-10-1605 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastBookstacked is closing at the end of 2022To learn more about the closure of the website and podcast, click here.
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2022-10-0313 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastSelf-love and inspiring the next generation of writers with Kacen Callender ('Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution')In Kacen Callender's latest, self-love is its own type of revolution. Lark Winters is on the path to being a writer, but when they cover up a social media accident for a past friend, they find themselves under the scrutiny of hordes of online strangers. Finding a way out of this mess is going to require an inner struggle of self-discovery.
Kacen joins Bookstacked writer Spencer Miller to discuss their personal ties to the story and the intersection of shame and accountability.
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2022-09-2324 min
First Five ChaptersA Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. LinOn this week's First Five Chapters, Luke Kerr is joined by Bookstacked and Bookmarked podcast founder Saul Marquez to dive into A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin.
Volume 1 in The Book of Tea duology, A Magic Steeped in Poison entices readers with its rich imagery. Ning's motivation to save her sister is clear. Lin is a master of dropping breadcrumbs and beautifully succinct sentences , which keeps readers turning pages.
If A Magic Steeped in Poison has one "fault," it is that its first five chapters seem too short and readers could have b...
2022-08-1843 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastExpanding the universe of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' with F. C. Yee ('The Dawn of Yangchen')There's no exaggeration in saying that Nickelodeon's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' is one of the most popular animated shows of all time. For the generations that grew up with the show, it's a great time to be a fan. With more television series and movies on the horizon, there's a massive demand for Avatar content.
YA book author F. C. Yee knows all about it.
Yee has been part of the Avatar universe expansion since 2019, starting with the YA novel The Rise of Kyoshi. He joins us on this episode of the podcast to discuss...
2022-07-2031 min
Bookmarked: A YA Book PodcastSummer camps and whodunnits with Jessica Goodman ('The Counselors')Jessica Goodman is no stranger to YA thrillers, and with the release of her third novel, The Counselors, it's clear to see that she has cemented her place as a master of the genre. In her latest novel, Jessica tells the story of Goldie as she returns to summer camp with her two best friends. Dark secrets begin to wash up on the shore of Alpine Lake — along with the body of someone from Goldie's very recent past.
Jessica joins us this week to discuss her own history with summer camps, as well as why she is dr...
2022-06-0124 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastBook Club: 'All My Rage' by Sabaa TahirWe're re-introducing our YA book club!
Sabaa Tahir's latest novel, All My Rage, is the first book we're kicking our 2022 book club off with. This newly-released contemporary might as well be crowned a YA classic. It's easily one of the best books we've read on the show. Exploring the lives of a Pakistani community through the eyes of two young protagonists, this book confronts trauma, grief, family and forgiveness in a way that rings authentic. We love this book!
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2022-05-2743 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastRaw and honest storytelling with Candice Iloh ('Break This House')Despite their novel, Break This House, being written in prose, Candice Iloh's history of writing poetry is woven into the book's fabric. On top of being beautifully written, Minah's story of confronting her past — almost literally by traveling back to her hometown after learning of a family tragedy — is one that is sure to inspire and encourage young adults everywhere to be open with who they are and how they feel.
We are delighted to welcome Candice onto the show this week to talk about their writing and the inspirations behind Break This House.
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2022-05-2430 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastCan we talk about 'Heartstopper'? (Spoilers!)Netflix's 'Heartstopper' is taking the YA world by storm — and rightfully so!
The series, based on the popular webcomic-turned-graphic novel by Alice Oseman, is both enlightening and uplifting. The show highlights the love story between Charlie Spring and his classmate Nick Nelson while also diving into their wonderful cast of friends.
This charming show is too good! So the Bookstacked team had to turn on the mics to record a quick episode and geek about all things 'Heartstopper.'
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2022-05-1338 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastLong-distance relationships and young romance in YA with Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka ('With and Without You')By the time this YA novel begins, Siena and Patrick have already been dating for three years. With college in the near future, Siena is ready to let go and move on — to give herself a chance to grow. But before she can break up with Patrick, he breaks the news that he's moving out of state. Hoping that their relationship will break apart over time, Siena agrees to date long-distance ... which might have her re-thinking her feelings for Patrick altogether.
YA author duo Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka (#Wibbroka) explore the complexities of long-distance dating and young...
2022-05-0735 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastChronic illness and authenticity with Heather Kamins ('The Moth Girl')Anna isn't unlike the other girls her age, except for her recent diagnosis: the fictional disease of lepidopsy. Suddenly, the life she once knew begins to drift away — literally. Her disease causes her to physically float, amidst other moth-like symptoms such as craving light. Now Anna is forced to come to terms with her new reality, while still trying to hold onto the life she's always known.
Such is the story found in the new YA novel The Moth Girl by Heather Kamins. Heather drew from her own experience with Lupus to write Anna's story — a story she s...
2022-04-1431 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastQueer love and boybands with Adib Khorram ('Kiss & Tell')Author Adib Khorram explores the complexities of being queer in the public eye in his latest YA book, Kiss & Tell. Hunter is a role model for queer teens — a boy band star currently touring North America. But with that stardom comes a lot to juggle, especially when his love life is under the microscope of public pressure.
Adib joins Chelsea Regan to discuss writing his novel and all things boy bands, including the eternal question: NSYNC or Backstreet Boys?
This episode contains an instance of mild swearing.
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2022-04-0638 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastThe power of representation with Deborah Falaye ('Blood Scion')Deborah Falaye waited years to find a book that represented her culture and identity, but "that never happened," she said. Now she's making it happen.
Bookstacked writers Chelsea Regan and Spencer Miller sit down with Deborah to talk about her fantasy/sci-fi debut, Blood Scion, which follows the harrowing story of fifteen-year-old Sloane, a descendant of the ancient Orisha gods.
Deborah talks about the importance of representation, diversity and her experience entering the YA book community.
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2022-03-2043 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastOur spring 2022 YA book readsAre you ready to pack up your heavy coats and scarves? It's time for the weather to warm up, which means we're looking for YA books to read during this springtime season!
The Bookstacked Team shares which books they think are perfect for spring in this panel discussion. We're recommending newer releases as well as some classics, with genres spanning across fantasy, contemporary and even graphic novels.
We want to know what your spring recommendations are too! Drop us a note in the Spotify app and we'll share your recommendations with other listeners. And stay...
2022-03-1423 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastWhere crime, court drama and magic meet with Astrid Scholte ('League of Liars')In League of Liars, 17-year-old Cayder Broduck has sights on becoming a prosecutor. He wants to see illegal magic users punished. What follows is a magical court drama and a process that leaves Cayder rethinking his black and white mindset. Maybe the legal system he knows isn't as clean-cut as he used to believe?
Magical crime. Teenage criminals. Twists and turns!
Astrid Scholte joins us on the podcast to dive into her new YA fantasy novel.
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2022-03-0225 minBookmarked: A YA Book Podcast2022 YA book adaptations to keep on your radarYoung adult books are getting something of a renaissance when it comes to film and TV adaptations these days. While the silver screen has seen something of a YA "drought" in recent years, studios are snatching up book rights once again — often for streaming and television — which means there's plenty that should be on your radar!
Bookstacked writer Spencer Miller walks us through some of the YA book adaptations he's looking forward to the most in 2022. There's plenty in the comic and graphic novel space to gush about. And some big titles from Angie Thomas and other popul...
2022-02-2030 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastChasing the Olympic dream with Jennifer Iacopelli ('Finding Her Edge')Adriana Russo has her eyes set on the Olympics. While that dream is still at least four years away, she's dedicated to ice dancing — a dynamic winter sport where the competition is fierce. But when her skating partner, Brayden, suggests they play up their relationship, a fake-dating plot ensues and threatens to knock Adriana off balance.
Jennifer Iacopelli's novel, Finding Her Edge, is perfect for anyone who loves the world of winter sports and is the perfect novel to pick up if you're chasing those Winter Olympic vibes.
Jennifer joins Chelsea Regan to dive into th...
2022-02-1446 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastShining a light on the dark corners of history with Ruta Sepetys ('I Must Betray You')In I Must Betray You, Ruta Sepetys' characters face a dark world of strict obedience. When seventeen-year-old Cristian Florescu is forced to become an informer for the secret police, he risks his life and tries to undermine the dictatorship he lives under. It might sound like another dystopian novel, but this one is set against the backdrop of a real historical period: the dictatorship of Nicolae Ceaușescu.
Ruta Sepetys writes historical fiction. She shares the experience of writing I Must Betray You, and historical fiction in general, on this episode of the podcast.
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2022-01-3141 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastModernizing 'My Fair Lady' with Jennieke Cohen ('My Fine Fellow')When author Jennieke Cohen sat down to write her new novel, she knew she was going to take inspiration from the classic musical, 'My Fair Lady.' She also knew she wanted to bring the story into the modern age.
Stripping away the misogyny. Crafting British history to make it more inclusive. Adding a gender-swapped twist.
Jennieke gives us insight into how she tackles historical fiction in this episode of the podcast.
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2022-01-2128 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastGender swapped fairytales and combating destiny with Leslie Vedder ('The Bone Spindle')Fairytale retellings are still going strong in 2022, which is proven by Leslie Vedder's debut, The Bone Spindle. This gender-flipped take on Sleeping Beauty adds so much to the original story readers know and love. From exploring concepts of destiny, to marrying the fairytale genre with exciting elements from favorites like Indiana Jones — this is a YA book to have on your radar this year.
Related: ‘The Bone Spindle’ by Leslie Vedder turns a classic fairytale on its head (Review)
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2022-01-1126 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastBest of 2021 YA Book RecommendationsHappy New Year! It's time to say hello to 2022, but not without a quick retrospective on some of our favorite YA books from 2021.
Join us in this episode as we discuss which YA books from 2021 surprised and delighted us most. We also share some of the upcoming books we can't stop thinking about.
By the way, if you have recommendations for our book club selections next year, let us know! We're looking for books that have been written by authors from underrepresented groups. Check out the links below to reach out.
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2021-12-3132 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastYA books and activism with Veronica Chambers of The New York Times ('Call and Response')The summer of 2020 was different. Against the backdrop of the pandemic, millions of individuals from around the world took to the streets to make a statement: Black Lives Matter. In many ways, young adults led the charge.
The history of the Black Lives Matter movement is documented in Call and Response: The Story of Black Lives Matter by Veronica Chambers, an editor at The New York Times. This book is an incredible resource for young readers, teachers, librarians and parents who are looking to better understand the movement and open discussions about the importance of activism.
2021-12-2937 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastCrafting a holiday romance with Tif Marcelo ('The Holiday Switch')An original romance with a bookish girl in a charming holiday town? Sounds like the perfect winter read.
Author Tif Marcelo joins us for this episode of the podcast to discuss her new novel, The Holiday Switch. There's fangirling, book blogging, a swoony love interest and lots of holiday cheer. You're not going to want to miss this special holiday episode!
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2021-12-1432 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastBook Club: 'Iron Widow' by Xiran Jay ZhaoAre you ready for Bookstacked's final book club discussion of the year?
Xiran Jay Zhao's debut novel, Iron Widow, rocked the YA book world at the beginning of the fall season which gave us plenty of reason to choose it as our third book club pick for 2021. An exciting sci-fi fantasy, this book challenges readers' expectations by adding exciting twists to tired YA tropes while challenging the problematic aspects of today's society, especially where patriarchal systems and misogyny are concerned.
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2021-12-0335 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastMeet Adrian, the final Montague sibling, with Mackenzi Lee ('The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks')The story that started with Monty's swashbuckling adventure, finally comes to a close, as we meet his little baby brother, all grown up and headed off on a quest of his own. We talk to bestselling author Mackenzi Lee about everything from how she developed her beloved books to how she feels about where she leaves our favorite siblings.
This series finale is both vividly exciting and deeply personal, and we were so excited to get to hear about creating it from this excellent author.
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2021-11-2148 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastBoys will be held accountable with Carrie McCrossen and Ian McWethy ('Margot Mertz Takes It Down')This YA detective takes on revenge porn in this debut that's being billed as Veronica Mars meets Moxie!
Carrie McCrossen and Ian McWethy introduce readers to Margot Mertz in their debut YA book, Margot Mertz Takes It Down. Margot is known for hunting down and erasing embarrassing digital content that others don't want online. When Margot discovers a secret revenge porn site, she makes it her mission to "take it down."
The authors join us in this episode to dish out how they brought Margot to life.
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2021-11-1441 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastLiving with grief and developing film with Kate Sweeney ('Catch the Light')Kate Sweeney's debut novel, Catch the Light, is a YA contemporary that explores grief and love — and the ways they can change a person. After the death of her father, Marigold and her family move across the country. For Marigold, this means leaving everything she knows behind and starting a new life. How will she reconcile the change?
Memory. Photography. Grief. Love. Kate Sweeney takes us behind the scenes of her novel.
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2021-11-0828 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastNaNoReeeeeRyeMoEvery year thousands of writers around the world challenge themselves to write a 50,000-word novel in a month. This event, National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo), is a favorite of ours!
Bookstacked writer Chelsea Regan took on the challenge last year, blogging about her experience for Bookstacked. Fellow team members Michael Burns and Saul Marquez have also attempted the challenge.
We hope you don't mind if we turn our focus to writing instead of reading this month, as we discuss some of the challenges and benefits of participating in NaNoWriMo!
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2021-10-3127 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastAnd our final book club pick of the year is …We're closing out the year with a final book club pick: Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao.
As with all our book club picks, we're focusing on books that highlight underrepresented authors, characters and issues. We've already read two powerful books in 2021: Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas and Legendborn by Tracy Deonn.
We're excited to continue with this science-fiction YA novel from a debut author.
About Iron Widow:
The boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up with girls to pilot Chrysalises, giant transforming robots that can battle the mecha aliens that...
2021-10-2604 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastBringing reality TV to YA with Sarah J. Schmitt ('Where There's a Whisk')Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to compete in a reality TV show? Sarah J. Schmitt's new release, Where There's a Whisk, introduces readers to Peyton Sinclaire, a young waitress who gets the opportunity of a lifetime when she becomes a competitor of a teen reality TV show. If Peyton wants to win a scholarship to her dream culinary school, she'll need to navigate through harsh judges, aggressive competitors — and even a love triangle.
Sarah J. Schmitt joins Chelsea Regan and takes us behind the scenes of Where There's a Whisk.
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2021-10-1332 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastExploring female friendships with Hayley Krischer ('The Falling Girls')What happens when you fall out of sync with your best friend — the person you've shared everything with? Friendships evolve over time, and Hayley Krischer's latest novel, The Falling Girls, doesn't shy away from this reality. In The Falling Girls, best friends Shade and Jadis drift apart when Shade takes on cheerleading and finds new friendships within the squad. Things only become tenser when one of the cheerleaders dies under mysterious circumstances.
Hayley Krischer joins us to discuss this thriller and her take on writing female friendships.
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2021-10-0540 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastDo audiobooks count as reading?We're bringing the great debate to our podcast and asking the question, do audiobooks count as reading? Bookstacked writer Michael Burns dived into the history and culture around audiobooks in a recent article, and we decided to dissect it on the show.
When's the best time to listen to audiobooks? Is the audiobook ever better than the book itself? How much of an impact does a narrator have on an audiobook? What audiobook recommendations do we have? There's plenty to discuss in this episode!
Related: Do audiobooks count as reading? by Michael Burns
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2021-09-2929 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastGender bending in King Arthur’s Court with Robyn Schneider ('The Other Merlin')Robyn Schneider is best known for her contemporary novels like The Beginning of Everything and Extraordinary Means. Now she's venturing into the realm of young adult fantasy in her latest book, The Other Merlin — a feminist retelling of King Arthur with a couple of twists up its sleeve.
We welcome Robyn to the podcast where she gives us all the details on her newest book and explores what it's like to write in the vein of YA fantasy and King Arthur lore.
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2021-09-2135 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastA Conversation with Lemony Snicket ('Poison for Breakfast')The story of the Baudelaire orphans has been explored in books, a television show and even a movie. While the final pages of A Series of Unfortunate Events were penned years ago, the story of Lemony Snicket continues in his latest book, Poison for Breakfast.
In this episode, Bookstacked writer Chelsea Regan chats with author Daniel Handler—the man behind Lemony Snicket—to dive into his writing approach and the inspiration behind his latest novel.
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2021-09-0642 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastIt's time for back to school fall-ish book recommendationsFreshly sharped pencils, old and new faces, sweater weather and — of course — lots and lots of books. It's time to jump into fall, and what better way than with some great reads to dive into?
From old and new releases, there are several books on our mind that strike us as perfect for the season, whether you're actually returning to school or not. This year, we're digging strong female friendships, finding love at university and thrilling mysteries.
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2021-08-3019 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastBook Club: 'Legendborn' by Tracy DeonnBookmarked's YA Book Club is back, and this time we're venturing headfirst into one of last year's biggest fantasy novels: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn.
Legendborn has been at the top of numerous best-of lists and we're happy to report that the hype is real. This layered story breathes new air into Arthurian lore. With twists and turns at every corner, it's no wonder the book was a hit among the Bookstacked Team.
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2021-08-0436 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastYA book recs for your Summer TBRBust out the sunglasses, beach towels and books!
With summer well underway, we sat down to discuss some of our favorite YA book reads for the season. We hit on new and old titles, discussing why each should be on your TBR (we apologize in advance for adding to it).
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2021-06-2838 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastIntroducing our Summer YA book club pickBy way of information, we want to announce to our readers and listeners that we are continuing the Bookmarked YA Book Club we started earlier this year!
In February, we read Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas. We posted our status updates on Twitter and Instagram and then got members of the Bookstacked Team together to discuss the book on our podcast, Bookmarked. The podcast will continue as the home of the book club. We've settled on selecting four book club picks every year — one for each season. We missed out on Spring this year, but we're excited to...
2021-06-2304 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastFinding the perfect blend of magic and humor with Natalie Mae ('The Cruelest Mercy')The Kinder Poison was an unforgettable race across the desert, complete with rival rulers, inventive magic and a very relatable, potential human sacrifice. Now, all the characters you fell in love with are back in the sequel, The Cruelest Mercy.
This episode includes minor spoilers for The Kinder Poison and The Cruelest Mercy!
We talked to Natalie about everything from how she adds humor to the most unlikely situations, to her surprise and delight at the rise of the #TeamKasta movement. Come listen in, as we dive deep into the magic and intrigue of her...
2021-06-1423 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastI'd like you to meet my fake girlfriend — with Misa Sugiura ('Love and Other Natural Disasters')Misa Sugiura's new novel Love and Other Natural Disasters isn't just a great twist on the fake dating trope, it's also a great novel to kick off Pride Month. Misa joins us for a bonus episode of Bookmarked to talk about her new novel and how she's offering a refreshing twist on the YA book rom-com.
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2021-06-0726 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastIs Netflix's 'Shadow and Bone' better than the book? (Shadow and Bone Review)Netflix's adaptation of 'Shadow and Bone' might be one of those rare occasions where the show turned out to be better than the book. *GASP!* We know, we know — it's blasphemy! But we still appreciated many of the changes to the source material, especially when those changes mean more screen time for our favorite Crows.
In this super-packed episode, we unravel all our feelings about 'Shadow and Bone.'
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2021-05-2043 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastYA dystopia and climate change with Joan He ('The Ones We're Meant to Find')This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm. Buy audiobooks while supporting your local bookstore. Libro.fm has a special offer for Bookstacked readers. Get TWO audiobooks for the price of one with your first month of membership when using the code Bookstacked. Click here to get started.
Joan He's captivating novel, The Ones We're Meant to Find, is a story of sisters against the backdrop of a world shaped and transformed by climate change. The book, which releases May 4, is already one of the top selections in YA this year. We're super excited to welcome author Joan He...
2021-04-3034 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastRebellion, romance and dragon riding with Rosaria Munda ('Flamefall')SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes minor spoilers for 'Fireborne' and 'Flamefall'!
In 2019, Fireborne introduced us to Lee and Annie, two young dragon riders struggling to come to terms with their pasts as they competed to see who would lead their newly rebuilt society.
Now, their story continues in Flamefall, where the political intrigue gets messier, the alliances become murkier and a brand new group of riders flies off the page. This is the book Fireborne fans have been waiting for and it does not disappoint.
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2021-03-1944 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastBook Club: 'Concrete Rose' by Angie ThomasConcrete Rose is Bookstacked's first YA book club pick — and we all agree it was a good one. Angie Thomas' Concrete Rose is an emotional journey that packs a punch. It's a relevant and needed book in today's world, one that further explores what it means to be Black in America while also being so relatable to absolutely anyone who picks it up.
In this episode of the podcast, we sit down to discuss what's sure to be one of our favorite books of the year.
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2021-02-2651 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastIntroducing the Bookmarked YA Book ClubWe’re excited to announce the launch of the Bookmarked YA Book Club, which will be a new addition to our flagship podcast, Bookmarked.
The Bookstacked Team already meets monthly to discuss the bookish life alongside the latest news and updates in YA as part of our podcast. We figured we should throw some actual reading into the mix!
Our book club selection is Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas
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2021-01-1208 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastThe biggest YA book takeaways from 2020There's a lot to say about 2020. Like every other industry, publishing wasn't spared from the pandemic. Readers and authors around the world reckoned with the current events that shaped our lives.
As we say goodbye to 2020, we look back at some of the biggest changes and themes we saw in YA books and publishing as a whole. One thing is for certain: things definitely changed this year.
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Thank you for...
2020-12-3148 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastRetelling Cinderella ... but with Quidditch, with Anna Meriano ('This is How We Fly')Quidditch is a real thing ... sort of. It might not be the magical experience many know, but athletes across the world have transformed the once-fictional activity into a real and authentic sport. It's behind that backdrop that author Anna Meriano has penned her young adult novel, This Is How We Fly.
Meriano sits down with Bookstacked writer Chelsea Regan to discuss her new book in this special bonus episode of the podcast. There's lots of talk about Quidditch (including how the Harry Potter fandom has evolved beyond J.K. Rowling) as well as the importance of self-discovery...
2020-12-1139 minBookmarked: A YA Book Podcast'Midnight Sun' — the good and the bad (SPOILERS!)After so many incredibly long years of waiting (seriously, if you don't know the history behind this book, you need to read up on it), Twihards have finally consumed Stephenie Meyer's Midnight Sun — and we're finally up to talking about it on this podcast.
The new Twilight novel offers new perspectives on many of Meyer's iconic characters, most of all Edward Cullen. In this episode of the podcast, we share our thoughts on Midnight Sun and talk about the good and the bad that's come from Twilight since its publication 15 years ago.
SPOILERS AHEAD!
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2020-10-2940 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastFierce feminism with author Sarah Henning (‘The Princess Will Save You’)Why does the prince always save the princess? That's the question author Sarah Henning asked herself when she penned her latest novel, The Princess Will Save You, a story that turns the tired damsel-in-distress trope on its head.
We spoke with Sarah about her new book as well as her approach to feminism in YA. She even shared a bit about her career as a journalist!
The Princess Will Save You is now available in bookstores. Purchase a copy!
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2020-07-1030 minBookmarked: A YA Book Podcast'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' — let's discussEveryone's been talking about it — and now we can too! The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes kicked off the summer in YA books. The reception has been mostly mixed throughout the community, but we were surprised to find that most of us enjoyed it in some way! While it's certainly very different from the previous Hunger Games books, the story of Coriolanus Snow has a lot to offer and teach us.
As part of our initiative to do more, we're donating 100% of our ad earnings from the month of June to the Trevor Project. We donated 100% of ou...
2020-06-2343 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastWe freak out about 'Midnight Sun' and Percy Jackson on Disney PlusYou can go ahead and say it: it's a great time to be a YA fan ... especially if you have a longing for nostalgic days.
Two massive news stories dropped in May: Stephenie Meyer is releasing Midnight Sun (finally!) and Rick Riordan has somehow convinced the "powers-that-be" (aka Disney Plus) to adapt the Percy Jackson novels as a TV show.
Naturally, we had to sit down and discuss the new developments in this impromptu Bookmarked bonus episode!
Note: Our promised Harry Potter discussion is still coming. Look for it in your feeds next...
2020-05-2229 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastWhy 'Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' has some of us worriedThere's been so much hype leading up to Suzanne Collins' Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes — but has a lot of the hype already died down?
Since the revelations about President Snow have hit the web, many fans are unsure about their feelings toward the upcoming Hunger Games prequel. Browsing the social media channels, many just don't seem eager to see President Snow cast as a hero.
We talk about our feelings toward the book and the controversy in this quick Bookmarked bonus episode!
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2020-05-1513 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastLet's talk about adults reading YAWhile it's sometimes a touchy subject, we can all at least agree that adults have a massive impact on how YA is written and discussed. All of us at Bookstacked started reading YA books as teenagers but now that we're adults, we ask ourselves why we're still reading YA? In this episode, we dive into the good and the bad when it comes to adults reading YA.
In this episode:
So why are so many adults reading YA anyway?
Most of us started reading YA when we were teenagers. What's kept us tied to YA books...
2020-04-2334 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastNora Shalaway Carpenter on writing mental health in YANora Shalaway Carpenter, author of the Kirkus starred YA debut The Edge of Anything, joins us this week to talk about her book, her experiences, and the struggles faced by those experiencing issues with mental health. We also talk about the importance of friendships and of having people around who you can turn to for help.
In this episode …
Michael takes over hosting duties, but don’t worry, it’s only for this week!
Nora shares some frightening statistics about mental health in teens.
We’d love to see more sports in YA books.
Do close friendsh...
2020-03-2034 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastThe biggest young adult book takeaways from the last decadeA decade has closed on YA. Recent years saw young adult books grow in leaps and bounds. In our latest episode, we explore some of the ways YA books surprised us. We also talk about what we think YA has in store for us in the next 10 years.
In this episode ...
We're changing the format of the show (again)
What were some of the biggest surprises from the last decade?
Is it just us or was nostalgia huge?
Were there too many reboots?
The past decade saw the rise and fall off the big YA blockbusters
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2020-03-0139 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastWhen you dislike (but actually love) romance in YA booksOk, real talk: Romance in YA isn't great ... but actually it is.
In our first bonus podcast episode ever, we sit down in the spirit of Valentines to hash out our feelings about romance in YA books! We talk what doesn't work but also the romantic tropes we absolutely adore and love.
This one's for all of you romantics out there!
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2020-02-1419 minBookmarked: A YA Book Podcast2019 End of the Year Book Tag!2019 has come and gone which means we’re in total reflection mode in this episode of the podcast. We talk about our favorite reads from 2019, the state of YA adaptations and also what we have to look forward to in 2020!
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First thing’s first: We’ve been gone for a while but hope to get back into the swing of things this year!
Luna Lovegood gave Saul a haircut (sort of).
We welcome Spencer to the podcast!
Michael is brave enough to begin The Wheel of Time series...
2020-01-0634 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastEverything we know about The Hunger Games prequelA Hunger Games prequel? It's happening! And naturally, we've got a lot to say about it. We dive into everything we know about Suzanne Collins' upcoming prequel and explore a couple of theories circulating the YA book community. We also take a look at what this means for the series as a whole and how Lionsgate may be in the background pulling some of the strings.
Follow us on our brand new Twitter account: @BookmarkedYA
Also, if you're wanting to listen to that Writing Excuses episode suggested by Saul, you can check it out here.
2019-07-1238 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastIs 'Eleanor & Park' racist? And more YA book newsControversy struck the YA community with the announcement of the 'Eleanor & Park' movie, based on the popular novel by Rainbow Rowell. Does the book perpetuate harmful and racist stereotypes and ideas? We dive into the discussion surrounding the announcement in this latest episode while also asking how authors should approach inclusivity in YA books.
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In this episode...
We're making changes to our show and we want your feedback!
We've got a mini book review of Broken Throne by Victoria Aveyard in this month's segment of...
2019-06-1239 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastHow to thrive in YA through indie publishing with bestselling author Aileen ErinIndependent publishing is changing the game and people like USA Today bestselling author Aileen Erin are part of that wave. In this episode, Aileen -- who writes fantasy and sci-fi YA novels -- sits down with Michael and Saul to share her experiences with independent publishing and how the freedom to be her own publisher has allowed her to thrive in the YA book market. She also talks about the fluctuating trends in the market and how they can both be a blessing and a curse for authors.
In this episode...
Aileen shares her story about...
2019-04-3030 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastDo spin-offs add to or ruin a good book series?It seems to be that just about every book series is getting a spin-off these days -- that includes modern classics like Harry Potter all the way down to YA mega franchises like the Shadowhunters Chronicles. We love some of them. Others make us upset. And we thought it'd be relevant to discuss the dangers (and upsides) of adding too much to an already established world. Keep in mind, we recorded this episode before the J.K. Rowling controversy hit the internet earlier this week. It just goes to show you that this is on everyone's mind.
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2019-03-2036 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastHow do you overcome reader burnout?Do you ever feel like you're in a reading slump? It's the sort of terrible feeling where you want to read books but it feels like homework or doing chores. It sucks and we suspect it's something a lot of people in the YA community feel from time to time -- we know we do! So what causes reader burnout and how do we combat it? We dive into that discussion in this month's episode of Bookmarked. We've also got some big news developments to cover, including some not-so-great Fantastic Beasts 3 news and some exciting updates in the world...
2019-02-2843 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastThe shocking and polarizing 'Crimes of Grindelwald' (Crimes of Grindelwald Review)There’s a lot to be said about this movie and we’re diving right in! The twists and turns, as well as that shocking ending, has made this a polarizing film for fans of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World. As far as the Bookstacked podcast crew is concerned, most of us loved it — but one of us hated it. In this episode… Saul decides that ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ is better than ‘Crimes of Grindelwald.’ Did Newt have a proper character arc in this movie? What role will the blood pact play in future movies? We...
2018-12-311h 11Bookmarked: A YA Book PodcastWhy 'The Hate U Give' movie and book are important today (Hate U Give Movie Review)Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give has been a powerhouse from the moment of its publication and in many ways, it's marked a significant change in the books we see being published today. And the passion behind Hate U Give only seems to keep growing, especially now that its movie adaptation has hit theaters. In this episode, we look at the movie and how it stacks up to the book. We also talk about why the book and movie have struck a chord with so many readers. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR BOTH THE BOOK AND MOVIE....
2018-11-1042 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastLexa Hillyer on YA Books and Publishing (Author Interview)The YA book industry has grown and grown over the years -- and YA author Lexa Hillyer has been along for the ride since 2003! An editor and book entrepreneur, Lexa's knowledge of the industry is expansive and insightful. We had the opportunity to pick her brain about the behind-the-scenes happenings of the books we love to read. In this episode, Lexa shares how she got her start in the industry, how she became a YA author herself and the state of YA today. In this episode... We learn some of the ins and outs of the...
2018-09-2351 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastCrimes of Grindelwald Trailer ReviewThere's a brand new Crimes of Grindelwald trailer out -- and we're diving in to learn everything we can about J.K. Rowling's upcoming movie! In this episode... A friendly reminder: Don't pirate your books! The new trailer brings back all the Harry Potter feels! There are a lot of Harry Potter easter eggs in this trailer. People blew the whole Dumbledore-Defense Against the Dark Arts thing waaaay out of proportion. Why does Dumbledore specifically choose Newt to go after Grindelwald? WHAT IS GRINDELWALD DOING IN THE MIRROR OF ERISED!?! (Okay, we know what he's doing. W...
2018-08-0944 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastBook Cons, Shadowhunters Canceled, and Children of Blood and Bone!It's been a while, but we've been busy! We had the chance to check out YallWest, BookExpo, and BookCon this year. We share and compare our experience with books cons in this episode. We also tackle the latest piece of news: Freeform canceling Shadowhunters. Did anyone expect the show to last this long? In this episode... Saul talks about his new podcast, About the Author. Addie gives us a review of The Harry Potter Studios tour, Butterbeer, and YallWest! Saul shares his experience at BookExpo and BookCon. We lament that there aren't more book conventions near...
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NewtCast: A Harry Potter PodcastEpisode 15: Saul is a SeerAlexis and Mallory catch up on the last few months' worth of Wizarding World news, focusing on the more disappointing of the bunch in the Suitcase. We kick off with an excerpt from "Harry Potter and the Portrait of What Looked Like a Large Pile of Ash," or the AI-generated Harry Potter chapter that had us rolling around laughing. If you have no patience for frivolity, skip to minute 3. There's a film title! Locations! Casting! And confirmation that yes, Saul Marquez of bookstacked.com fame is, indeed, a seer! A hilarious snafu in the house editions, probably due...
2018-02-2159 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastThe Death Cure Movie ReviewThat's it for Thomas and his friends! The Maze Runner movie trilogy has come to a close and we have a lot of thoughts about the closing chapter, The Death Cure. Saul, Kristy and Michael sit down to discuss what they loved about the movie and also what they felt it was lacking. The ending of the Maze Runner franchise also begs the question: Is this the end of blockbuster YA film adaptations? We discuss it all in this latest episode of Bookmarked. What to expect in this episode: This movie is action, action, action! Did...
2018-02-0146 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastThe One That Was Really LateThis episode is late (like, really late). It was recorded in November. But rather than trashing the episode, we're releasing it because we had some good discussion. We share our thoughts on the final Maze Runner movie (before its release), our thoughts on Nicholas Flamel in Fantastic Beasts, a Pokemon Go-style Harry Potter game and whether or not the Red Queen movie is still happening. So while it's late, we hope you'll enjoy this episode of Bookmarked! What to expect in this episode... We say hello to Bookstacked writer Britani, who's joining the show for the...
2018-01-3042 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastThat Harry Potter Podcast, Part 2Harry Potter again? We saw some big developments in the Wizarding World this last month. The folks at Warner Bros. unveiled many new details concerning Fantastic Beasts 2 -- and we're here to dissect and discuss everything we've learned. On top of that, June marked the 20 year anniversary of the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the beginning of the Harry Potter series. July marked the 10 year anniversary of the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the end of the Harry Potter series. We reminisce on what Harry Potter has meant to us. What...
2017-07-3152 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastSarah Dessen on 'Once and For All' and YAIt's a first for Bookmarked! We sit down with New York Times Bestselling author Sarah Dessen to talk about her experience writing her latest book. We've brought on Bookstacked writer Amicha to conduct the interview and talk about Once and For All, writing, and -- of course -- YA! What to expect in this episode... Sarah Dessen joins us to talk about her latest novel, Once and For All. We learn about some of the inspiration behind Sarah's book. What are some of the challenges of writing 13 novels? How does Sarah approach some of the darker the...
2017-06-0827 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastYA Books Galore at YallWest!It's safe to say that YallWest 2017 was a huge success! The YA book festival, taking place in Santa Monica, CA, was filled with great authors and interesting panels. We had the opportunity to attend the festival, and there's so much good to say about it! We give you our recap of our experience at YallWest, including the authors we did (and didn't) meet as well as some of our favorite highlights from the weekend. What you'll find in this episode: YALLWEST does not believe in free tacos (but that's okay). Saul shares his experience at Fierce...
2017-05-0548 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastSeries of Unfortunate Goodreads WormholesWe're back -- and spoiler free! Bookmarked is two years old and we're heading into the year looking forward to new books to read and more Divergent drama to tackle. In this episode, we share our thoughts on Netflix's 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' as well as Veronica Roth's latest stories, Carve the Mark and We Can Be Mended. Saul can't tell time and tells everyone it's our three year anniversary when it's actually our two year anniversary. Addie is stuck in a never-ending Goodreads wormhole. pls send help. We talk Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events. Was it...
2017-03-1853 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them ReviewFantastic Beasts! After years of waiting, we've finally seen it! J.K. Rowling's 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' roared into theaters this last weekend and we sat down to talk about all the amazingness in our 18th episode. Join us as we share our favorite characters, beasts and scenes in the film. We also hit on some of the things the movie could have done better and we -- of course -- throw a bit of speculation in as well. After the many months of anticipation, there's no denying it: this is one episode we looked forward to r...
2016-11-2342 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Pre-Show!We're a week away from J.K. Rowling's 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' and we are EXCITED! (Also a bit nervous, but mostly excited). With our strong love of Harry Potter, we couldn't help but sit down and discuss our feelings leading up to next week's big reveal. In this episode we talk about the things we're excited to see, we ask what some of the largest news items could mean for the future of the series and we hearken back to the good old days of Harry Potter speculation. In this episode... We o...
2016-11-1143 minBookmarked: A YA Book Podcast#DivergentgateIt's no secret that we've had a love-hate relationship with the Divergent movies. While fans of the books, we've been sorely disappointed with the last couple of installments in the film franchise, and we let that all out in this episode. A lot has happened since we last discussed Divergent and there appears to be a lot of drama behind the scenes. All of this has left fans wondering if they'll see the conclusion to Tris's story on screen at all? SPOILER WARNING! We talk details about the Divergent series in this episode, this includes the ending t...
2016-10-221h 00Bookmarked: A YA Book PodcastHarry Potter and the Cursed Child Review (Spoilers!)The eighth Harry Potter story has been released! Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is now open to the public and millions of readers around the world have already devoured and studied the play's script. There's a lot to be said about this installment in the Harry Potter series and we're throwing our hat into the ring! From the experience of reading it to all of its flaws, we talk Cursed Child -- the good, the bad and the ugly -- during this special episode of Bookmarked. SPOILERS: Be warned, this episode of the podcast is LOADED wit...
2016-08-081h 05Bookmarked: A YA Book PodcastFantastic Beasts Trailer!(Note: This episode was recorded a few weeks ago! Sorry for taking so long to get it to you! -Saul) The 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' trailer has dropped and we're BEYOND excited about it! The trailer has us theorizing about what we might see in J.K. Rowling's upcoming film (we feel like we're in 2007 again!) On top of that, we talk Shadowhunters and give our final thoughts on how Season 1 went. Was it everything fans hoped for or was it another dud? Also, cats. In this episode... We g...
2016-05-0750 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastAllegiant Movie ReviewBookmarked is a YA Book podcast brought to you by Bookstacked.com.
SPOILER WARNING: There are Allegiant Movie AND BOOK spoilers in this episode! You have been warned!
After months of speculation, rumors, trailers, and talk the 'Allegiant' movie finally hit theaters! And was it good? Well, that's what we're talking about in this episode! All in all, the movie left a bad taste in everyone's mouth and it's got us wondering about the final movie in the series, 'Ascendant'.
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2016-03-261h 07Bookmarked: A YA Book PodcastThat Harry Potter PodcastBookmarked is brought to you by Bookstacked.com.
We've got two GIANT news stories to talk about this month and it kicks off with the increasingly controversial 'Allegiant' and 'Ascendant' movies--just what is going on over there at Summit/Lionsgate?! But even more importantly, Pottermore announced the publication of the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child script! We're ridiculously excited about this and (be warned) once we start talking Potter, we can't stop talking Potter.
What you'll find in this episode:
'Insurgent' and 'Allegiant' director Robert Robert Schwentke is leaving the series!
We ask ou...
2016-02-1855 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastThe 5th Wave Movie ReviewWavers have been counting down to the release of The 5th Wave Movie, the film based on the novel of the same name by Rick Yancey! It's no secret that we love The 5th Wave and so we were extra excited to see the movie hit theaters! But did we like the movie? That's the question we ask (among many others) in this episode of Bookmarked!
What you'll find in this episode:
It's a smaller panel this time!
Addie--as someone who has never read the books--joins the show to give us her take on the movie.
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2016-01-3045 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastShadowhunters ReviewMortal Instrument fans have been given a second chance! Cassandra Clare's popular YA book series The Mortal Instruments hit the screen for the second time on ABC Family Freeform. But just how was the pilot episode? Some fans loved the show while others were left feeling disappointed. Our own reactions range from loving it to meh--and that's exactly what we sat down to discuss in our TENTH episode of Bookmarked!
In this episode:
We made it to our tenth episode ever! (It only took a year...)
We have a full panel of Bookstacked writers to talk...
2016-01-1941 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastMockingjay, Part 2 Review - Goodbye, Hunger Games! (SPOILERS)SPOILER WARNING: We're talking in detail about 'Mockingjay, Part 2' in this episode! So if you haven't seen the movie or read the book, then you might want to come back later!
It's over! After nearly four years of movies, we've reached the ending of The Hunger Games franchise. We've loved the books and we've been incredibly impressed with the movies. So we can say that our excitement for the final movie, 'Mockingjay, Part 2', was definitely over-the-top. But how was the movie itself? In this episode of Bookmarked, we sit down and discuss how the movie sta...
2015-11-2456 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastDivergent to Allegiant to AscendantSPOILER WARNING: There are obviously major spoilers of Veronica Roth's Allegiant, the final book in the Divergent trilogy.
Everyone likes surprises, right? Heh. No. Lionsgate and Summit pulled a fast one on Divergent fans last week when they announced that the final Divergent movie, originally 'Allegiant, Part 2' is being renamed as 'Ascendant'. When they made the announcement, the world basically blew up. It was both splendid and horrifying. And we decided--hey, why not talk about this? So that's what we did. In this episode of Bookmarked, we talk about what the name "Ascendant" is supposed to m...
2015-09-1531 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastThat 5th Wave PodcastSPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for The 5th Wave and The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey, as well as some allusions to a major spoiler in Allegiant by Veronica Roth.
The 5th Wave movie trailer was leaked a couple of days ago and now everybody's seen it... Except for those of us in this episode. A few days before the leak, we got together to talk about the movie trailer and what we hoped to see in it. But fear not! This entire episode didn't go to waste! We also sat down and talked about our fir...
2015-09-0332 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastCharacter Deaths for Veronica Roth's BirthdaySPOILER WARNING: Major Harry Potter, Uglies, Fault in Our Stars, Scorch Trials, Mockingjay, and Allegiant spoilers are discussed during the second half of this episode!
The Battle of Hogwarts and the Red Wedding--what do they have in common? DEATH! It's what authors and readers alike dread: character deaths! From the innocent to the deserving, we talk in-depth about some of the worst (and best) character deaths in our favorite YA books! We ask why some of the deaths are more tragic than others and discuss how readers should respond to deaths. And yes, we talk about THAT de...
2015-08-201h 11Bookmarked: A YA Book PodcastGo Set a Mockingjay at Comic-ConSPOILER WARNING: Some Go Set a Watchman, Scorch Trials, and Mockingjay book details are discussed in this episode!
We're back and more excited than ever! With all of the recent buzz surrounding Comic-Con, we sit down and talk about the newest development in The Maze Runner and Mockingjay worlds! While none of us were present for Comic-Con, we couldn't help but feel the hype surrounding our favorite book-to-film adaptations. From the awesome new posters to the brand new trailers that were screened at the convention, we're getting more and more eager to see these movies!
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2015-07-2444 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastThat Shadowhunters PodcastSPOILER WARNING: Mortal Instruments and Allegiant spoilers are briefly discussed in this episode. Listen at your own risk!
Shadowhunters fans are abuzz with the latest casting announcements of The Mortal Instruments television show! In our fourth episode, we talk about the hype surrounding the show and our thoughts and feelings about each cast member (this was recorded before the actress for Jocelyn was announced). We also go into the controversy surrounding some of the casting choices and talk about the diversity crisis seen in YA books.
Also in this episode...
Addie attended YALLWEST and...
2015-05-2158 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastThe Thrills and Woes of Book RecommendationsBook recommendations. Anyone who loves books deals with these things on a near daily basis. Whether you're recommending books or receiving book recommendations, we've all had experiences with recommendations. In this episode, we sit down and talk about where we get most of our recommendations and how things like BookTube are changing the ways we used to learn about new books. Also discussed in this episode...
Ariana is back and she gives us her review of 'Insurgent'!
Veronica Roth has a new book series coming out that's said to be like Star Wars! Is this the beginning of...
2015-04-3055 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastInsurgent's Divergent Storyline ('Insurgent' Movie Review)Warning: This episode contains major spoilers of the 'Insurgent' movie as well as several Allegiant spoilers. We advise you watch 'Insurgent' and read Allegiant before listening. The ENTIRE EPISODE is devoted to the latest Divergent movie! It's been a week since 'Insurgent' hit theaters and we've got a lot to say about it! We sit down and talk about the book to movie differences and how they either made the story better or worse.
Discussed in this episode...
Did we like the movie? One of us says yes, another says no, and someone's not so sure.
We...
2015-03-2636 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastJeanine's Special BoxBook-to-film adaptations. You either love them, or you hate them. You’ve got masterpieces like ‘Catching Fire’, and then you’ve got headaches like ‘The Mortal Instruments’. In this episode, we take time to share our thoughts on book-to-film adaptations. What makes a good adaptation? What makes a bad one? We share a few experiences concerning our favorite adaptations and learn that getting into a premiere screening is harder than you think… and that Saul says “adaptions” over “adaptations.” Also discussed in this episode… The Last Star, the title of the third 5th Wave book was leaked! What/who is the...
2015-03-0554 min