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BackStory PodcastGet Back Up: InterviewIn this episode of the Backstory Podcast, Jennifer A. Nielsen interviews Brodi Ashton, a New York Times bestselling author known for her works like the Everneath series and My Lady Jane. They discuss Brodi's upbringing influenced by Greek mythology, her experiences in school, the challenges of procrastination, and the impact of COVID-19 on her creativity. Brodi shares her journey from education to writing, the importance of accepting limitations, and the collaborative process of co-writing. The conversation highlights the resilience required to navigate personal and professional challenges, ultimately emphasizing the importance of storytelling. 2025-07-0444 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 42: Replant Your Reading + How To Talk About Books In The WildOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: reading slumps and how to replant your reading lifeCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: how to talk about books “in the wild”The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 2025-05-2600 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 42: Replant Your Reading + How To Talk About Books In The WildOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading slumps and how to replant your reading life Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: how to talk about books “in the wild” The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . . . 2025-05-2659 min
Books In the Middle PodcastMy Salty Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows (Fantasy and Adventure)Send us a textMy Salty Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows She was devastated! How could he NOT be in love with her? She saved his life, gave up her tail for him, and he wanted to marry someone else? Mary couldn't believe it was happening to her. And why hadn't she turned into sea foam. Any Mer person that had their heartbroken always did! Mary decides to throw herself overboard, but even then, no sea foam....and she doesn't drown either. In fact, she gets picked up by a ship, a...2024-12-1605 min
On The Shelf with Honora QuinnHistory, Fantasy, and The Enduring Power of Creative Teamwork - The Lady Janies and My Lady JaneHappy Tuesday! Today on OTS I got to chat with the legendary Lady Janies (Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton) about MY LADY JANE, a historical fantasy/romance that gives Lady Jane Grey a new, and more magical, ending. I talk with the trio about why Lady Jane spoke to them, what it was like bringing the series to the small screen, and how co-writing works for the team. This was an absolutely FASCINATING discussion with some incredible authors so I really hope you enjoy!
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2024-10-1537 min
Ready to Be Romanced: A Romance Novel PodcastMy Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brody Ashton, and Jodi Meadows (and TV Adaptation Review)In chapter 32, Torry (she/her) and Mariah Burchell (she/her), a photographer and author, in the making recap My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows (4:52). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:06:51). Next they discuss season 1 of the tv adaptation of My Lady Jane (1:17:16). Next, Torry and Guest get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop of the tv show (1:49:46). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (2:03:28).
Spoiler Warning: While we explore My Lady Jane in detail, rest assured that there won't be a...2024-09-252h 11
Get Lost In Your Day With A Addictive Full Audiobook.My Salty Mary by Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia HandPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/730890to listen full audiobooks.
Title: My Salty Mary
Series: Part of The Lady Janies
Author: Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand
Narrator: Nneka Okoye
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 54 minutes
Release date: August 20, 2024
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
A Kirkus Best Young Adult Book of 2024 My Lady Jane fixed Jane Grey’s tragic past—and now My Salty Mary will do the same for the infamous pirate Mary Read! Perfect for fans of The Princess Bride and A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, New York Times bestselling authors Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton...2024-08-2010h 54Download Top Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Fairy Tales & FolkloreMy Salty Mary by Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia HandPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/730890to listen full audiobooks.
Title: My Salty Mary
Series: Part of The Lady Janies
Author: Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand
Narrator: Nneka Okoye
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 54 minutes
Release date: August 20, 2024
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
A Kirkus Best Young Adult Book of 2024 My Lady Jane fixed Jane Grey’s tragic past—and now My Salty Mary will do the same for the infamous pirate Mary Read! Perfect for fans of The Princess Bride and A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, New York Times bestselling authors Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton...2024-08-2010h 54Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, RomanceMy Salty Mary by Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia HandPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/730890to listen full audiobooks.
Title: My Salty Mary
Series: Part of The Lady Janies
Author: Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand
Narrator: Nneka Okoye
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 54 minutes
Release date: August 20, 2024
Genres: Romance
Publisher's Summary:
A Kirkus Best Young Adult Book of 2024 My Lady Jane fixed Jane Grey’s tragic past—and now My Salty Mary will do the same for the infamous pirate Mary Read! Perfect for fans of The Princess Bride and A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, New York Times bestselling authors Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Me...2024-08-2010h 54Discover the Best Audio Stories in Teen & YA, Action & AdventureMy Salty Mary by Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia HandPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/730890to listen full audiobooks.
Title: My Salty Mary
Series: Part of The Lady Janies
Author: Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand
Narrator: Nneka Okoye
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 54 minutes
Release date: August 20, 2024
Genres: Action & Adventure
Publisher's Summary:
A Kirkus Best Young Adult Book of 2024 My Lady Jane fixed Jane Grey’s tragic past—and now My Salty Mary will do the same for the infamous pirate Mary Read! Perfect for fans of The Princess Bride and A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, New York Times bestselling authors Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jod...2024-08-2010h 54
Hook of a BookMy Lady JaneToday, I review My Lady Jane, by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows! This is a YA historical fantasy that will have you hooked!
Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com
Goodreads: Ellie Mano
Instagram: @hookofabook2024-08-1709 min
Books and BitesHybrid Genres: Books and Bites Podcast, Ep. 92On this episode, we discuss books that are hybrids of at least two genres, one of the prompts on the Summer-Fall Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge. Jacqueline's favorite romantasy novels are a good example. They combine elements of romance and fantasy. Other books mash up elements of science fiction and horror or, in the case of both Michael's and Carrie's picks, Westerns and dystopian fiction.Some nonfiction titles blend different genres, too, such as A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa or The Paper Garden by Molly Peacock. Both mix the authors' per...2024-08-0922 min
Escape into Period PiecesAmazon Prime Video's "My Lady Jane"Amazon Prime Video's latest show "My Lady Jane" is everywhere! Is it worth the watch?
The show is based on the novel, My Lady Jane, by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows, and retells the story of historical figure Lady Jane Grey with a fantasy twist. Lots of romance and humor fills this show and is definitely a good time.
Episode Breakdown:
Opening & Messages: 0:03
Historical Context: 6:13
Overall Show Thoughts: 11:55
Book Comparisons: 28:14
Recommendations: 43:36
Closing: 54:10
References & Recs:
Amazon Prime Video's "My Lady Jane"
Historical Figure Lady Jane Grey
My Lady Jane by Hand...2024-07-2856 min
Keep It FictionalTwo Authors Are Better Than One?Are two heads always better than one? Today, Corene, Emma, Sadie, and Virginia finds out by reading a book that is co-written by two or more authors. Books mentioned on this episode: Bury the Lead by Kate Hilton and Elizabeth Renzetti, Dayswork by Chris Bachelder and Jennifer Habel, My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadows, and Brodi Ashton, and Ghost Roast by by Shawnee Gibbs and Shawnelle Gibbs, illustrated by Emily Cannon.2024-07-0954 min
The LitJoy Podcast with Kelly and AlixA Romp Through Absurd and Funny Books with Alix and KellyEpisode Summary: In this episode, Kelly and Alix take us on a romp through absurd, witty, nonsensical, and funny books that will add a delightful touch of comedic relief to your life.Topics Discussed:[2:45] Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams[8:25] Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett[14:52] Infernal Devices Series by Cassandra Clare[18:48] Bossypants by Tina Fey[26:38] The Princess Bride by William Goldman[33:02] My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows[38:40] Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir[43:27] Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery[47:42] Flavia de Lu...2024-05-0755 minEscape into Period PiecesHistorical Fiction Recommendations Pt. 1Today's episode is changing it up and discussing books!
Come listen to some of Stephanie's favorite historical fiction books, classics, and what she's currently reading. Plus, a surprise for something up and coming for a future episode!
Mentioned in this episode:
My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton & Jodi Meadows
Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
The Gilded Girl by Alyssa Colman
Till Tomorrow Mr. Marsworth by Sheila O'Connor
Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
...2024-05-0542 min
The LitJoy Podcast with Kelly and AlixBook Club Series: How to Start a Book Club - Part 1Episode Summary:In this episode, Kelly and Alix discuss how to start a book club and keep it running.Topics Discussed:[0:07] Cassandra Clare LitJoy Collection[1:10] About Lunacorns[2:12] Why Kelly Started Her Book Club[6:00] Types of Book Clubs[10:10] Get Feedback[13:30] Creating Structure & Setting[19:16] Online Meetings with Authors[21:13] Inviting Members[28:10] Recognition from Publishers[29:36] Roles[40:48] The Creation of LitJoy[42:43] Food & Leadership[48:33] Book Selection Books & Authors Mentioned:The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch AlbomLeigh BardugoBrodi AshtonJay KristoffAmie KaufmanTina FeyRecursion by Blake CrouchDark Matter by Blake CrouchThe Night Circus b...2024-03-261h 00
Novel PairingsBookish pairings for our favorite period dramasReading The Custom of the Country this winter has felt like stepping into the most lush, dramatic, and marathon-worthy period piece–so today we’re sharing some of our favorite period dramas and pairing them with excellent books for cozy winter reading. We discuss the appeal of watching historical fiction versus reading it, the throughline from reading Dear America books to watching Downton Abbey as a comfort show, and the complex nature of colorblind casting. We hope you find a new, or old, TV series or novel to enjoy after listening to today’s episode. PS: if you hea...2024-02-131h 02
Raven Bookery PodcastMy Plain Jane DiscussionIt's book club time! I hope you all read and enjoyed My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows because we sure did! Join us as we share our favorite parts of the story. Be aware, we are talking about the WHOLE book so take this as your spoiler warning. :)2023-10-2639 min
Liefteratuur#10 - Karin Quint over historische feelgood (S01)In aflevering 10 van Liefteratuur spreek ik met feelgoodauteur Karin Quint over historische feelgood. Karin is auteur van de Landgoed Rosaville-serie en weet als geen ander hoe je in het verleden duikt.We hebben het over historische feelgood in het algemeen, maar ook over hoe je erachter komt wat voor bloemen er in november 1903 te koop waren, waarom Karin zo verknocht is aan dit genre én hoe Landgoed Rosaville is ontstaan.En natúúrlijk hebben we het over de moeder aller feelgood: Jane Austen. Hoe kan het dat haar boeken ruim 200 jaar na haar dood nog ste...2023-07-0756 min
The Bookshelf Odyssey PodcastReading the Classics with guest author Mimi MatthewsSend us a textToday we're talking about the classics, and I have a special guest to join with me: Mimi Matthews. She's the author of such works as "The Belle of Belgrave Square" and the gender swapped retelling mashup of Jane Eyre and another gothic horror classic, entitled "John Eyre". This was a wonderful interview that easily could have been a million hours long - we chat a little bit about our pets, give book recommendations, and writing tips, but the majority of the episode we talk about her books and the joy of reading the c...2023-04-0447 min
Novel PairingsCatherine, Called Birdy by Karen CushmanCatherine, Called Birdy has been a surprise hit with our listeners and book club community, and today Chelsey and Sara share their experience with Karen Cushman’s award-winning work of middle grade historical fiction. We share what we remember about the book from childhood, why we connected with it more now, and why a book about a girl trying to avoid marriage in the 13th-century feels so relevant today. We also go down a couple of rabbit holes of our own this episode, including a discussion about how we teach and model gender for children and the role of li...2023-03-2859 min
Broken Spines at the End of the WorldEp 30: We're Back!! Big Multi-Month Wrap-up + Reading Plans for DecemberIn this episode:
I'm glad my mom died - Jennette McCurdy
I'm Thinking of Ending Things - Iain Reid
Once Upon a Broken Heart - Stephanie Garber
The Ballad of Never After - Stephanie Garber
If we were villains - M.L. Rio
My Plain Jane - Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadows
Mother for dinner - Shalom Auslander
Tender is the flesh - Agustina Bazterrica with Sarah Moses (Translator)
Devotion - Hannah Kent
Wintering - Katherine May
Cemetery Boys - Aiden Thomas
Lanny - Max Porter
Into the wild - Jon Krakauer
Parable of the Sower - Octavia E...2022-11-191h 51
For RealMiddle Grade NonfictionThis week Alice and Kim talk middle grade nonfiction reads.Follow For Real using RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.For more nonfiction recommendations, sign up for our True Story newsletter, edited by Kendra Winchester and Kim Ukura.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.NONFICTION IN THE NEWSLeonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese are Creating a Devil in the White City Series for Hulu [Town and Country]NEW NONFICTION The Mamas: What I Learned About...2022-08-3044 min
Get Top Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Sci-Fi, Fantasy & ParanormalMy Imaginary Mary by Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia HandPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/555808 to listen full audiobooks. Title: My Imaginary Mary Series: Part of The Lady Janies Author: Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand Narrator: Morag Sims Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 15 minutes Release date: August 2, 2022 Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Paranormal Publisher's Summary: It’s aliiiiiiiive! The New York Times bestselling authors of My Lady Jane present an electric, poetic, and (almost) historical tale of the one and only Mary Shelley—perfect for YA fantasy and romance readers. Mary may have inherited the brilliant mind of her late mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, but she lives a drab life above...2022-08-0205 min
Get Top Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Sci-Fi, Fantasy & ParanormalMy Imaginary Mary by Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia HandPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/555808to listen full audiobooks.
Title: My Imaginary Mary
Series: Part of The Lady Janies
Author: Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand
Narrator: Morag Sims
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 15 minutes
Release date: August 2, 2022
Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Paranormal
Publisher's Summary:
It’s aliiiiiiiive! The New York Times bestselling authors of My Lady Jane present an electric, poetic, and (almost) historical tale of the one and only Mary Shelley—perfect for YA fantasy and romance readers. Mary may have inherited the brilliant mind of her late mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, but she lives a drab life above her f...2022-08-021h 15Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Fairy Tales & FolkloreMy Imaginary Mary by Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia HandPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/555808to listen full audiobooks.
Title: My Imaginary Mary
Series: Part of The Lady Janies
Author: Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand
Narrator: Morag Sims
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 15 minutes
Release date: August 2, 2022
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
It’s aliiiiiiiive! The New York Times bestselling authors of My Lady Jane present an electric, poetic, and (almost) historical tale of the one and only Mary Shelley—perfect for YA fantasy and romance readers. Mary may have inherited the brilliant mind of her late mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, but she lives a drab life above her f...2022-08-021h 15Get Latest Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, RomanceMy Imaginary Mary by Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia HandPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/555808to listen full audiobooks.
Title: My Imaginary Mary
Series: Part of The Lady Janies
Author: Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand
Narrator: Morag Sims
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 15 minutes
Release date: August 2, 2022
Genres: Romance
Publisher's Summary:
It’s aliiiiiiiive! The New York Times bestselling authors of My Lady Jane present an electric, poetic, and (almost) historical tale of the one and only Mary Shelley—perfect for YA fantasy and romance readers. Mary may have inherited the brilliant mind of her late mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, but she lives a drab life above her father’s books...2022-08-021h 15
BookTok PodcastWriters & Lovers - Part 4 (pg. 251-end!) ft. Emily from @dontbullymybookclubThis is the last episode about Writers & Lovers by Lily King! Next week, we will have a special, one-off episode about Funny You Should Ask, the buzziest romance book of the summer!
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Other books mentioned in this episode:
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler
Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay
2022-06-261h 04
FriendlierPets in our livesPets in our livesWe share our history with pets, our current pet situations, the best and worst parts of having (or not having) pets, and our future pet dreams.Life latelyAbby's planned lots of short trips for the upcoming months and Sarah is loving all the outdoor play happening in the neighborhood.Reading latelyAbby enjoyed the second Bellinger Sisters' novel by Tessa Bailey: Hook, Line, and Sinker.Sarah loved My Lady Jane, a young adult novel that re-imagines the life of Lady Jane Grey...2022-05-1726 min
Swords & StarshipsLady Authors & CharactersSend us a textJoin Brittney and Joshua as they talk about some fantastic authors and their characters in honor of Women's History Month!Brittney's Picks:- The Mediator by Meg Cabot- My Calamity Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi MeadowsJoshua's Picks:- Among Others by Jo Walton- She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-ChanThings We Mentioned:Meg Cabot FAQsHoopla Gods & Interlibrary Loan Ghosts EpisodeThe Mary SeriesJodi Meadows' Instagram account, @unicornwarlordHistorical...2022-03-0447 min