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Book Club with BenefitsChapter 40 - The Mollys Lock InIn this week’s book club, the Mollys try to talk about A Taste of Red by Stephanie Lee! Join the Mollys as they catch up on the books they’ve been reading and loving lately, check in on their updated reading goals, and discuss some of their thoughts on fanfiction! The good, the bad, the Dramione! Which Molly DNFd this book? The answer is SURE to surprise you. All that and more in Chapter 40 of the pod! P.S. - This episode was supposed to come out last week during the 2025 Trans Rights Read-a-thon (which you’ll hear...
2025-04-021h 03
Begin A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Best-Selling.We Are Villains by Kacen CallenderPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/68336to listen full audiobooks.
Title: We Are Villains
Author: Kacen Callender
Narrator: Qamar Yochanan, André Santana, Lee Osorio, Allegra Verlezza, Petey Gibson, Z Infante, m
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
Release date: 03-25-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Literature & Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Ari’s death was ruled an accident, but for her best friend Milo, it’s shrouded in mystery. Why was she in the woods on the night of the fire? Had she been alone? Figuring out what happened the night Ari died is the only reason Milo returns to Yates...
2025-03-256h 27
The Skiffy and Fanty Show764. Kacen Callender (a.k.a. The Alchemist) — Infinity AlchemistRoving hypocrisy, legacy admissions, and magical hierarchies, oh my! Shaun Duke and Brandon O’Brien are joined by Kacen Callender to discuss their newest novel, Infinity Alchemist. Together, they explore the novel’s treatment of magical schools, its themes of wealth and power, the weirdness of alchemy, and so much more!
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2024-03-2354 min
The Skiffy and Fanty Show764. Kacen Callender (a.k.a. The Alchemist) — Infinity AlchemistRoving hypocrisy, legacy admissions, and magical hierarchies, oh my! Shaun Duke and Brandon O’Brien are joined by Kacen Callender to discuss their newest novel, Infinity Alchemist. Together, they explore the novel’s treatment of magical schools, its themes of wealth and power, the weirdness of alchemy, and so much more!
Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Show Notes:
Send us your comments, questions, and suggestions!
Kacen Callender’s Things:
Website
Infinity Alchemist (BUY THE BOOK)
Transcript (generated and edited by Trish Matson)
If you have a question you’d like us...
2024-03-2354 min
The Incoherent FangirlA Nap is What’s NextSend us a text2024 is the year of the repeat offender! The Fangirls welcomed back Kacen Callender to talk about their YA fantasy debut, INFINITY ALCHEMIST! Keep up to date with the overwhelming amount of things Kacen has going on (seriously, they need a nap!) by visiting their website!List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Facebook: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/facebookInstagram: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/instagram
2024-02-0945 min
Immerse Yourself In The Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook Now, Knowledge Hunters!Infinity Alchemist by Kacen CallenderPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/69614to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Infinity Alchemist
Series: Infinity Alchemist, Book 1
Author: Kacen Callender
Narrator: Wes Haas
Format: mp3
Length: 13 hrs and 19 mins
Release date: 02-06-24
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 24 ratings
Genres: Romance
Publisher's Summary:
Only an elite few are legally permitted to study the science of magic—so when Ash is rejected by Lancaster College of Alchemic Science, he takes a job as the school’s groundskeeper instead, forced to learn alchemy in secret. When he’s discovered by the condescending and brilliant apprentice Ramsay Thorne, Ash is sure he's about to be arr...
2024-02-061h 19
Libro.fm PodcastInterview with Kacen Callender (Author of Stars in Your Eyes, Felix Ever After)In this episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we were lucky enough to interview award-winning author Kacen Callender about their new book, "Stars in Your Eyes." We also discuss the importance of finding community and connection in their work, their experience in publishing, book banning, and more!
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Kacen Callender is a Saint Thomian author of children's fiction and fantasy, best known for their...
2023-11-2800 minThe Incoherent Fangirl“Allegedly”Send us a textDid you hear some incoherent screaming? Don’t worry about it, that’s just The Fangirls freaking out about talking to not one, but TWO amazing and talented authors this week! They sit down with New York Times and internationally bestselling author Adrienne Young to discuss her latest novel THE UNMAKING OF JUNE FARROW as well as multi-award winning author Kacen Callender to discuss their latest novel STARS IN YOUR EYES - both of which are available now and live permanently rent-free in both Fangirls’ minds. Keep up to date w...
2023-10-2055 min
Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Romance, LGBTQ+Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen CallenderPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/665567 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Stars in Your Eyes Author: Kacen Callender Narrator: Dani Martineck, Vyvy Nguyen, Avi Roque, Sarah Mollo-Christensen, George Newbern, Patryce Williams, André Santana, Hannah Church, Aj Beckles Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 54 minutes Release date: October 10, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: LGBTQ+ Publisher's Summary: The National Book Award-winning author of Felix Ever After delivers a beautifully tender story of two grumpy/sunshine, fake-dating actors navigating their love story both on and offscreen—perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Alexis Hall. Logan Gray i...
2023-10-1103 min
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernStars in Your Eyes by Kacen CallenderPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/665567 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Stars in Your Eyes Author: Kacen Callender Narrator: Aj Beckles, Hannah Church, Patryce Williams, André Santana, Avi Roque, Dani Martineck, Vyvy Nguyen, Sarah Mollo-Christensen, George Newbern Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 54 minutes Release date: October 10, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: The National Book Award-winning author of Felix Ever After delivers a beautifully tender story of two grumpy/sunshine, fake-dating actors navigating their love story both on and offscreen—perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Alexis Hall. Logan Gray i...
2023-10-1003 min
Carnet de lecture PODCASTEpisode 6 : Felix Ever After de Kacen CallenderBonjour et bienvenue dans Carnet de lecture. Aujourd'hui je vous parle du roman de Kacen Callender : Felix ever After, un roman young adult qui parle de transidentité. Quête de soi, relations amicales, amoureuses et familiale. Transphobie et affirmation de soi... On va suivre Félix en pleine recherche de lui mêmeLe récit vibrant d'émotion d'un adolescent en quête d'amour, d'identité et de reconnaissance. Felix cumule les étiquettes –; noir, queer, trans –; mais son identité reste trouble. Comment avancer dans la vie quand on n'arrive pas même à savoir...
2023-10-0709 min
The Reading CultureInner Section: Kacen Callender on Trauma, Healing, and MagicOn Today's Show"I think that has a lot to do with why I was so interested in writing for children. It's like, I was trying to heal. I was trying to heal my childhood experiences through writing, through these characters.” - Kacen CallenderJust as books provide readers with a space to learn, see themselves, reflect, and cope with their inner thoughts, writing has served as a means for Kacen Callender to process and heal from their own trauma. Throughout their writing journey, Kacen has traversed the various stages and ages of their life, op...
2023-10-0337 min
doyanutangREAD [PDF] This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story by Kacen Callender READ [PDF] This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story by Kacen Callender Read Online This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story by Kacen Callender is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://jangkrikbossa.blogspot.com/36203673-this-is-kind-of-an-epic-love-story **Download Book Here ==> https://jangkrikbossa.blogspot.com/36203673-this-is-kind-of-an-epic-love-story Book Synopsis : A fresh, charming rom-com perfect for fans of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda...
2023-09-0100 min
suket uripRead [EPUB] Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender Read [EPUB] Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender Read Online Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Felix Ever After for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://jaranmlaku.blogspot.com/51931067-felix-ever-after **Download Book Here ==> https://jaranmlaku.blogspot.com/51931067-felix-ever-after Book Synopsis : From Stonewall and Lambda Award-winning author Kacen Callender comes a revelatory YA novel about a transgender teen grappling with identity and self-discovery while falling in love for the first...
2023-09-0110 min
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2023-09-0100 min
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2023-09-0100 min
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Romance, Modern[German] - How do I tell them I love them? (Ungekürzt) by Kacen CallenderPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/668080 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - How do I tell them I love them? (Ungekürzt) Author: Kacen Callender Narrator: Lukas Von Horbatschewsky Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 17 minutes Release date: March 24, 2023 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: 'Ich weiß, dass du Angst hast. Aber diese Angst könnte verhindern, dass wir etwas richtig Gutes erleben' Lark Winters größter Traum ist es, Autor*in zu werden. Aber dey erhält eine Agenturabsage nach der anderen. Zu jung, zu queer, zu emotional - niemand will die Relevanz der Geschichte für nichtbinäre Menschen wie Lark...
2023-03-2403 min
Book Chatter PodcastS3, E3: Lark & Kasim start a revolution by Kacen CallenderThis month members of the Children and Teen Services team will discuss the YA book Lark & Kasim start a revolution by Kacen Callender. Next month, Josie, Devon, and Denise will discuss Did ye hear mammy died: a memoir by Seamas O'Reilly. What did you think of the podcast? We'd love to know. Submit your questions, reactions, or comments about the month's book in one of these ways:By emailing us at longmontadult.programs@longmontcolorado.gov, Facebook comments, or by leaving a recorded voicemail message at 303-774-4875. Or stop by the Reference desk on t...
2023-03-1050 min
Vulgar GeniusesKacen CallenderLARK & KASIM START A REVOLUTION is the recent release from bestselling author Kacen Callender. Lark is a Black, queer, nonbinary, and neurodivergent teen who hopes to snag thousands of Twitter followers and a book deal for an unfinished novel. Kasim accidentally uses Lark's phone to send tweets from their account confessing unrequited love. When they go viral, Lark takes credit for the tweets and uses them to their advantage to get a date with their crush. However, the tweets Kasim made were all about his love for Lark.
Stay with us as we speak with Kacen speaks a...
2022-12-2141 min
Books That BurnHighlight 24: Queen of the Conquered by Kacen CallenderThis fortnight we’re discussing “Queen of the Conquered” by Kacen Callender, the first book in the Islands of Blood and Storm duology.
PUBLISHER: Orbit
YEAR: 2019
LENGTH: 400 pages
AGE: Adult
GENRE: Fantasy, Mystery
RECOMMENDED: Highly
Topic 1: Rape. Begins at (1:35), CW for rape, slavery.
Topic 2: Torture. Begins at (13:56), CW for torture, slavery.
Topic 3: Social Isolation. Begins at (25:26), CW for slavery, death.
Promo for CPOV - RobCast; Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (43:18).
Book TW for sexual content (brief), gaslighting (graphic), mental illness, grief (graphic), racism (graphic), alcohol, fire/fire injury, pregnancy, excrement, blood, violence, child abuse (graphic), sexual assault, rape...
2022-12-121h 06
Tune In To The Full Audiobook That Keeps Busy Professionals Hooked.Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution by Kacen CallenderPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/238713to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution
Author: Kacen Callender
Narrator: Qamar Yochanan
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
Release date: 11-30-22
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Bullying & Abuse
Publisher's Summary:
Lark Winters wants to be a writer, and for now that means posting anything and everything on their social media accounts - just to build their platform. When former best friend Kasim accidentally posts a thread on Lark's Twitter declaring his love for a secret, unrequited crush, Lark's tweets are suddenly the talk of the school. To protect...
2022-11-308h 41
Try Reading Podcast21. Writing the Perfect Happily Ever Afters with Kacen CallenderToday, the National Book Award-Winning and Bestselling author; Kacen Callender, joined me for episode 21! I learn about Kacen's beginning to the world of writing, their first published book, and what their advice for writing is. Our main topic is Kacen's most recent releases; Moonflower and Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution. I learn about the inspiration for these amazing books, what the writing process was like and what changes the books went through before they could be sold to the public. Kacen was so inspirational to talk to and they are full of amazing stories.
If...
2022-10-2832 min
The Happy Writer with Marissa MeyerFollowing Your Writer Intuition with Kacen Callender - Lark and Kasim Start a RevolutionMarissa chats with Kacen Callender about their new contemporary YA - LARK AND KASIM START A REVOLUTION - as well as the challenge of falling in love with your original work after getting your start writing fanfiction; figuring out which ideas you're genuinely excited about by listening to your emotions, following your joy, and not always trying to meet the expectations of others; a few different ideas for what to include in your idea file; humanizing your characters through the use of trauma in their backstory or family history; writing authentic arguments from a variety of perspectives, and using...
2022-10-1743 min
Danisa[Read Online] Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution BY : Kacen CallenderEPUB & PDF Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution | EBOOK OR PDF ONLINE DOWNLOAD by Kacen Callender L Ebook PDF Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution | EBOOK ONLINE DOWNLOAD If you want to download free Ebook, you are in the right place to download Ebook. Ebook/PDF Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution DOWNLOAD in English is available for free here, Click on the download LINK below to download Ebook After You 2020 PDF Download in English by Jojo Moyes (Author). Download Link : [Downlload Now] Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution Read More : [Read Now] Lark & K...
2022-10-1300 min
All the Books!All the Backlist! September 30, 2022This week, Liberty talks about a couple of fabulous backlist titles she loves related to upcoming new releases!Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher and never miss a beat book. And don’t forget to check out our new podcast Adaptation Nation! Subscribe on your podcatcher of choice.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Lark & Ka...
2022-09-3012 min
Get Hooked On An Captivating Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Lark and Kasim Start a Revolution by Kacen CallenderPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/268119to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Lark and Kasim Start a Revolution
Author: Kacen Callender
Narrator: Qamar Yochanan
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
Release date: 09-27-22
Ratings: 4.6 out of 5 stars, 7 ratings
Genres: Coming of Age
Publisher's Summary:
Lark Winters wants to be a writer, and for now that means posting on their social media accounts–anything to build their platform. When former best friend Kasim accidentally posts a thread on Lark's Twitter declaring his love for a secret, unrequited crush, Lark's tweets are suddenly the talk of the school—and beyond. To protect Kasi...
2022-09-278h 41
One More Thing with Jaye & RobertBOOK CLUB: Lark and Kasim Start a Revolution (with Kacen Callender)It’s everyone’s favorite episode: the book club! Lark and Kasim Start a Revolution comes out tomorrow (9/27), so go get it and then listen! Or, listen before you buy it, because there are no spoilers in this episode. We have a great chat with the author, Kacen Callender, who is maybe our favorite author? They are so fun and smart, and we loved talking to them.
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2022-09-2632 min
Bookmarked: 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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Let your voice be heard! There are several wa...
2022-09-2324 min
Be a Better Ally: critical conversations for K12 educatorsEpisode 96- The Author's Journey With Kacen CallenderKacen Callender is a bestselling and award-winning author of multiple novels for children, teens, and adults, including the National Book Award-winning King and the Dragonflies and the bestselling novel Felix Ever After.
Kacen enjoys playing RPG video games, practicing their art, and focusing on healing and growth in their free time. They currently reside in Los Angeles, California.
Learn more about Kacen Callender:
https://www.kacencallender.com/
https://twitter.com/kacencallender
Links discussed in this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqWGiiAl_VQ
https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a35939082/kacen-callender-against-coming-out/
https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/kacen-callender-lark-kasim-start-a-revolution-cover-quotes
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2022-09-1518 min
Misshelved: a podcast for book loversBlack Joy with Isis Asare & Kacen Callender (4.3)When Sistah Sci-Fi's Isis Asare was invited to Misshelved, she knew at once who she wanted to talk with: the legendary Kacen Callender.
In this week's Misshelved, listen in as they do a deep dive into what it's like to navigate the digital side of the book world as Black creators and what brings them joy.
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2022-09-0539 min
Millennial: Pretend Adulting, Real TalkLGBTQ+ Representation in Media (feat. Kacen Callender), Uvalde and What Happens Now, Andrew's Wild Weekend
#Millennial is back in time for PRIDE month y'all! Time for some pretend adulting, gay talk.
To kick off Pride Month, we speak with Kacen Callender, author of bestselling novel 'Felix Ever After.'
Kacen tells us how they got started as a writer, and we chat about the increase in popularity of LGBTQ romance in mainstream media.
Kacen's new book is titled Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution and will be released this September!
Follow Kacen on Twitter and check out their website here!
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2022-06-011h 25
All Queer Here - A Podcast About LGBTQ+ BooksFelix Ever AfterJoin us in discussing Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender (they/he). We laugh, we cry, we get outraged, but we are Felix #stans for life! We adore Kacen and their fight for equality in literary representation and holding others responsible for harmful practices. YASSSS MY LEIGE!
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2022-05-021h 19
UpperPen PodcastKacen Callender author of Queen of the ConqueredBorn and raised in St. Thomas of the US Virgin Islands, Kacen Callender is a bestselling and award-winning author of the middle-grade novels Hurricane Child and King and the Dragonflies, the young-adult novels This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story and Felix Ever After, and the adult novel Queen of the Conquered and its forthcoming sequel King of the Rising. They enjoy playing RPG video games in their free time. Kacen currently resides in Philadelphia, PA. Queen of the
Conquered synopsis: An ambitious young woman with the power to control minds seeks vengeance against the royals wh...
2022-03-2828 min
YA Podcast162. Felix Ever After by Kacen CallenderWe’re back!! This February we continue our tradition of reading romances by Black authors all month, and we’re kicking it off with Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender. Bailey and Teffer talk about trans joy, self love, art therapy, and what cis parents of trans kids need to know.
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2022-02-0952 min
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Romance, Modern[German] - Felix Ever After (Ungekürzt) by Kacen CallenderPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/639339 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Felix Ever After (Ungekürzt) Author: Kacen Callender Narrator: Lukas Von Horbatschewsky Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 32 minutes Release date: January 31, 2022 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: Eine schonungslos ehrliche und tiefgründige Geschichte über das Suchen und Finden der eigenen Identität und der Liebe, die absolut jede:r verdient hat! Der siebzehnjährige Felix Love war noch nie verliebt - die Ironie daran geht ihm selbst ziemlich auf die Nerven! Seine größte Angst ist es, dass sich niemand in ihn verlieben wird, weil er einfach zu viel...
2022-01-3103 min
A Bookish AffairEpisode 41: Don't Hide Your Pun Light Under A BushelHello out there, all you captivating computer programmers and sexy secret agents! In this week's episode, we'll continue the lack of chill with our recap of the club's discussion of The Boyfriend Project...joined by none other than author Farrah Rochon! Plus, cabin chatter, smashing segues, and more shangents than you can shake a stick at. For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat, find us here or email us directly at ssedell@lakeoswego.city (Shannon) or sdickinson@lakeoswego.city (Shandy). Our next meeting i...
2021-09-1054 min
A Bookish AffairEpisode 40: Zero Chill Shannons UniteHello out there, all you foxy firefighters and sassy social media influencers! In this episode, you'll experience our complete lack of chill as we talk to and about famous romance authors in our Island Affair book club recap. Plus, category romance, cyborgs in love, and shangents galore! For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat, find us here or email us directly at ssedell@lakeoswego.city (Shannon) or sdickinson@lakeoswego.city (Shandy). Our next meeting is Sunday, September 12 at 11:00 a.m. PST. We'll be r...
2021-08-1951 min
Maya's Reviews15 // YA LGBTQ+ Romance // Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender // ReviewToday's episode is an emotional one, though maybe it's less emotional because of Poppy's appearance. Felix Ever After is one of my favorite novels because I can relate so much to some of the struggles that Felix deals with. I am so excited for today's ep.
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// Content warning: queerphobia, transphobia, internalized transphobia, deadnaming, misgendering, biphobia, internalized biphobia, racism, mentions of emotional parental and domestic abuse, parental abandonment, alcohol, drug use, bullying, cyberbullying, cyberharassment //
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2021-08-0621 min
Ш(чи)тецьПрочитане у лютому: янґ-едалт, сучукрліт та любовний романКнижки, які рекомендую читати, коли читати не дуже то й хочеться, але дуже хочеться хотіти читати. Багато космосу і пригод, різних халеп в Україні та за її межами, а ще багато дуже різної любові, до себе та до інших, і дрібка ненависті, ну, загалом до всього.
З 02:58 хвилини про книжку "Felix Ever After" Kacen Callender.
З 10:35 хвилини про серію "The Illuminae Files" Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff.
З 19:02 хвилини про книжку "Рік розпусти Клауса Отто Баха" Ярослава Литвин.
З 26:39 хвилини пауза на особисті історії-халепи в моєму житті за кордоном.
З 34:11 хвилини про книжку "This Time Next Year" Sophie Cousens.
Книжки, які згадувалися в епізоді і посилання, де їх можна купити:
1. "Felix Ever After" Kacen Callender – bit.ly/3gfTq5K
2. "The Illuminae Files" Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff – https://bit.ly/34WkKAy
3. "Рік розпусти Клауса Отто Баха" Ярослава Литвин – https://bit.ly/3z8hBvh
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2021-06-0741 min
Unlock A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Award-Winning.Felix Ever After by Kacen CallenderPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/198259to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Felix Ever After
Author: Kacen Callender
Narrator: Logan Rozos
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
Release date: 05-18-21
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Multicultural
Publisher's Summary:
Felix Love has never been in love - and, yes, he's painfully aware of the irony. He desperately wants to know what it's like and why it seems so easy for everyone but him to find someone. What's worse is that, even though he is proud of his identity, Felix also secretly fears that he's one marginalisation too many - Black...
2021-05-188h 23
Queery with Cameron EspositoKacen CallenderAuthor Kacen Callender sits down with Cameron to discuss finding Black LGBTQ+ representation in fan fiction, learning to love yourself, and being introverted vs extroverted.
2021-04-2656 min
Write Or Die PodcastS3 E18: N.G. Peltier & Self Publishing HybridClaribel and Kat discuss the misperception that all authors need to be doing a lot of promotion for their own books and constantly be on social media. Then they interview N.G. Peltier about her decision to self-publish her debut romance but how their agent worked on their behalf to create a unique hybrid situation.
N.G. PELTIER BIO:
N.G. Peltier is an anime watching, book reading, video-game playing, story writing kinda girl.
A devourer of words and books from a young age, she enjoys writing romance and creeping people out with...
2021-04-181h 08Truer WordsTziporah CohenTzippy is the author of the Sydney Taylor Honor middle grade novel, NO VACANCY, and the upcoming picture book biography ON THE CORNER OF CHOCOLATE AVENUE: HOW MILTON HERSHEY BROUGHT MILK CHOCOLATE TO AMERICA. Tzippy can be found on Twitter @tzippymfa. Her website is tziporahcohen.com. Mentioned in this Episode: Not Great, Bob! Good Trouble The Fosters Judas and the Black Messiah Fred Hampton The Lucas Brothers Minari The House on the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune A...
2021-03-151h 17
All the Books!All the Backlist! February 19, 2021This week, Patricia talks about a couple great backlist titles including some fiction that blew her mind!Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher and never miss a beat book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Books discussed on the show:I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Br...
2021-02-1911 min
Writers, After DarkWriters, After Dark #82: Kacen CallenderFantasy and middle grade author Kacen Callender stops by to talk about their Caribbean fantasy duology, "Islands of Blood and Storm"
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2021-01-3133 min
Literary Lain PodcastBetween Kacen and Literary LainThe SEASON FINALE!!! Literary Lain discusses Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender. Ri is now a permanent co-host!Lightning Round Question: What are your top 3 books of all time so far?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-01-2616 min
Literary Lain PodcastBetween Kacen and Literary LainThe SEASON FINALE!!! Literary Lain discusses Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender. Ri is now a permanent co-host!Lightning Round Question: What are your top 3 books of all time so far?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alaina-latham/support
2021-01-2616 min
Booklist's Shelf CareEpisode #12: Editors' ChoiceEvery year, Booklist editors pull together the most noteworthy books of the year for the Editors’ Choice, and every year, Susan Maguire chases them down to talk about those books. This year was both no different and completely different, as each of our fine editors sent in a voice note featuring favorites from the list, books that deserve an additional shout out, hot trends, etc. Please enjoy these bookish testimonials. Wow!
Find the full show notes on www.booklistonline.com/shelf-care.
Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots. By Morgan Jerkins.
These Ghosts Are Fa...
2021-01-1235 min
The Library Coven45. Queen of the Conquered by Kacen CallenderIn this episode we’re discussing Queen of the Conquered Kacen Callender (they/them), the first book in the Islands of Blood and Storm series. The book takes place in a Caribbean-inspired fantasy world and follows our main character, Sigourney, as she makes a bid for power as the only Black person in contention to rule the islands that have been colonized by the white Fjern. When all those in line to the throne are gathered for the storm season and start to be killed off one by one, chaos ensues. As it does.
Content warning for di...
2021-01-1246 minA Bookish AffairEpisode 25: Same Nerds, Different YearHappy 2021, all you beleaguered dukes and spirited mistresses! In this week's episode (which, as you may be able to guess, we recorded on Wednesday morning!), join the mayor and deputy mayor of Nerdville as we tell you way more than you ever wanted to know about our 2020 reading stats and 2021 reading resolutions. Plus, we'll talk Bridgerton, rereads, grownup onesies, and feminist chickens. You know, the usual. For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat, find us here or email us directly at ssedell@lakeoswego.ci...
2021-01-0857 min
Another Book on the Shelf058 - 2020 Holiday Wrap UpGen and Jette talk about some of their favourite books of 2020. We chat about writing through the pandemic, reading slumps, and what we're looking forwards to in 2021. We know things won't magically be better on New Year's Day, but making it through the year still feels like a reason to celebrate!
Thank you to all of our listeners! We hope you all have a wonderful holiday and Happy New Year! We'll be back in January, kicking off 2021 with a discussion of Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. In the meantime, keep an eye out for our next blog...
2020-12-2332 min
3d8plus4Notre Dame du Port SûrDans cet épisode de 3d8plus4 nous célébrons un événement mémorable! Dan a finalement terminé DOOM Eternal! Une fois resaisis, nous parlons de Cyberpunk 2077 puis de Pillars of Eternity et Tyranny (gratuits sur le EPIC store) puis de Ys Origin sur Switch. Luis a fini UoC2 Blitzkrieg et déambule tranquilement dans l'expansion de Warcraft. Côté livres on parle (encore) du gagnant du World Fantasy Award (Queen of the Conquered). On parle longuement du bijou qu'est The Mandalorian ensuite Dan nous exprime son dégoût pour la merde incompétente qu'est Tenet; puis on jase briève...
2020-12-091h 03
YOU HAVE TO READ THIS BOOK!!You Have To Read Felix Ever After by Kacen CallenderY’all we actually recorded an episode! Come listen to Payton and Bailie ask each other questions so you can get to know us and chat about about a book you have to read- Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender.
2020-11-281h 04
Turn the Page!S1 Ep. 11: Art School, Catfishing, and Love Triangles...Oh My! | Discussing FELIX EVER AFTER by Kacen CallenderIn this episode, we talk about Kacen Callender's latest YA contemporary novel, FELIX EVER AFTER. Topics include: the complexity of identity, why we love complicated queer teens, the recurring theme of love, the reality of art school, and more. Join us for a fun chat about this fantastic book!
Content Warnings for the Book: Strong language, transphobia, a character’s dead name and photos from before their transition being shared publicly without their consent, bullying, and cyberbullying
Episode Cast: Wendy Waltrip, Jackie Balbastro, Hannah Miller
Trans Women of Color Collective Co...
2020-11-2151 min
Be a Better Ally: critical conversations for K12 educatorsEpisode 29: Leverage the Library@katyvance
https://twitter.com/katyvance
Malinda Lo: https://www.malindalo.com/
Cemetery Boys
https://www.aiden-thomas.com/cemetery-boys
Snapdragon:
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250171122
Clap When You Land
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52516332-clap-when-you-land
Gender Queer
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/42837514-gender-queer
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40864841-laura-dean-keeps-breaking-up-with-me
They Them Their
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44428763-they-them-their
Reverie
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52061964-reverie
Felix Ever After
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/felix-ever-after-kacen-callender?variant=32280909578274
Death Prefers Blondes
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/39073399-death-prefers-blondes
You Should...
2020-11-181h 07A Bookish AffairEpisode 20: Let's Just Invent A New MonthGreetings, all you bear changelings and romantic A.I.s! For our twentieth (!) episode, we'll take you to the room where it happens as we hash out our 2021 book club picks. For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat with us about romance, find us here or email us directly at ssedell@lakeoswego.city (Shannon) or sdickinson@lakeoswego.city (Shandy). Our next meeting is Sunday, November 8, at 11:00 a.m. PST. We'll be discussing Silver Silence by Nalini Singh, and we would love to have yo...
2020-11-051h 013d8plus4What the H-E Double FuckDans cet épisode de 3d8plus4, alors que nous attendons avec angoisse les résultats de l'élection américaine, nous parlons du nouveau event de Apple, de l'annonce de Disgaea 6 avant de couvrir l'expansion de DOOM Eternal (Ancient Gods part 1), Mortal Shell, Disgaea 4 et Hades. Côté littérature nous parlons de 'Secret History' de Donna Tartt, de 'Battle of Britain' de Len Deighton et du nouveau gagnant du World Fantasy Award 2020 : Queen of the Conquered. Sur le front TV et Cinéma, nous parlons de Black Hawk Down, des films Ip Man, du bénéfice de regarder S...
2020-11-041h 10Another Book on the Shelf054 - Another Cup of Tea - 2nd Anniversary HangoutIt's our two year anniversary! It's hard to believe it's been two years since we sat at Page One cafe and decided we'd make a podcast. Since then, we recorded 53 episodes (almost 7 days worth of minutes) and had over 3500 listens in 52 different countries. We have a shiny new website with multiple blog posts every month. We've worked with wonderful publishers, like House of Anansi Press, Coach House Books, and Wattpad Books. We can't wait for what is next to come!
Show Notes
Jette is drinking Cinnamon Bun Chai from David's Tea and Gen is drinking Alpine Punch, also from David's...
2020-10-2854 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesOne Fame-O, PleaseThis week, the Hotties talk about civility –– who deserves it? Who doesn't? And what does it all meaaaaaaan?? [2:08] Next, they bravely pull tarot cards on air and talk about the ways they use tarot for self-reflection [25:06]. They wrap up with a deep-dive into the latest season of Hulu's PEN15 [34:59], and share some culture for your involvement [1:04:09]. Join them, won't you? This episode contains swearing and the N-word. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find links, sources, and other goodies at theblackhotties.com. Follow CT & KW on Twitter jointly @theblackhotties, and individually @c_gracet & @thatblasiangirl. Send your long form com...
2020-10-071h 17
Do The Kids Know?...About Race in Sci-Fi?Transcript available here.We talk about the importance of having diversity within the science fiction genre and then offer some recommendations of things to read, watch, and listen to that we cosign as bringing the much desired representation we crave. Recommendations: To ReadBlack Girl Unlimited - Echo BrownAkata Witch - Nnedi OkoraforLilith's Brood - Octavia ButlerQueen of the Conquered - Kacen CallenderHow Long 'Till Black Future Month - N.K. Jemisin...
2020-09-3029 min
Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real TimeMagnifying Voices: An Interview with Suzanne van RooyenIn this episode of A Book and A Dream, Megan O'Russell speaks to author Suzanne van Rooyen on topics ranging from the struggle of switching from writing short stories to novels to the importance of LGBTQ+, genderqueer, and transgender representation in books.
From finding a book that reflects your journey to using fiction to become a better ally, this interview is one you will not want to miss.
Links from episode:
Myth and Storm: https://amzn.to/3ibatVr
Suzanne van Rooyen: https://www.amazon.com/Suzanne-van-Rooyen/e/B0061NT89E
FB: https://w...
2020-09-2844 min
Between The Pages7. BOOK CLUB: The Miseducation of Cameron Post (with The Bookstagays)IT’S BOOK CLUB DAY! Caitlin discusses The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth with Alex and Sam from The Bookstagays podcast! We chat about how The Bookstagays came to be, Alex and Sam’s favorite queer books, what we want to see more of in the LGBTQ+ literary world...the gay screaming is real. Then we launch into discussing Cameron Post, which broke our hearts a little in the best way. It’s a coming of age story set in rural Montana in the 90’s, and there’s lots of first love...
2020-09-241h 13
Kosher Queers46 — Ki Tavo: Curse MountainFILL OUT OUR HIGH HOLIDAYS SURVEY!This week, we talk about manga Jaz read in middle school, whether it's better or worse to read blessings and curses as gendered, and the possibilities of lesbian separatists. Plus there are wombs that are also minds. Transcript available here; it may not be fully completed this week, and if not, that will be fixed ASAP. The books Lulav read, courtesy of Jaz's bookshelf, were Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender, Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli, and Full Disclosure by Camryn Garrett, all queer YA...
2020-09-0348 minTurn the Page!S1 Ep. 5: Exploring Intersectionality in Young Adult LiteratureIn this episode, we discuss intersectionality in YA literature by examining how it's depicted in several specific books. We look at the portrayal of characters, the complexities of writing outside of the scope of one's identities, how the characters' identifies affect their roles in the book, what effect reading about the intersection of multiple identities had on us, and more. Books discussed include: UNDER A PAINTED SKY by Stacy Lee, FELIX EVER AFTER by Kacen Callender, AVATAR: THE RISE OF KYOSHI by F.C. Yee, ANGER IS A GIFT by Mark Oshiro, and THIS IS MY AMERICA by Kim...
2020-08-271h 03Kosher Queers43 — Re'eh: G-d Doesn't Like Your ExesThis week, we use an extended metaphor about monogamy and knowing G-d, raise some questions about Wicca, and have a good time with rubber ducks. Plus, cool historical info about Karaites and the Talmud, how to figure out if a prophet is just a fake, and why bats are not the same as eagles. Also, if you're into Elder Scrolls Three, apparently this episode is for you. Full transcript here.Here's the picture of chai written in rubber ducks! This week Jaz read Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender and The Talmud: A Biography by...
2020-08-1358 min
Imaginary WorldsDumbledore's Army (Updated)In 2016, I put out an episode about how JK Rowling’s themes in the Harry Potter series inspired a generation of progressive activists including Jackson Bird, who was the spokesperson for the Harry Potter Alliance. Jackson is also trans. Recently, JK Rowling has alienated many of her fans and supporters with her views on transgender rights. I catch up with Jackson Bird to discuss how he’s handling the cognitive dissonance of being inspired by the messages in the Harry Potter books while feeling profound disappointment in JK Rowling.Jackson Bird’s Op-Ed response to JK Rowling in The...
2020-08-0643 min
We're Doing Fine (with Robbie and Lisa)Book Club: Felix Ever AfterJoin us for book club! Our selection for July was Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender. It brought up several interesting and necessary conversations about allyship, privilege, and the labels we use for ourselves ad others.
Join us next month, our selection is announced at the end of the episode!
Find our book club selections from independent book shops, shipped to you at: https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine
Have questions about our book club books, suggestions for future reads, or maybe want a postcard from your favorite bookworms? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.co...
2020-08-0145 minWe're Doing Fine (with Robbie and Lisa)Episode 65: A Very Niche DislikeThis week: Robbie is a tired boy, Lisa rehashes #goosegate, we learn a little something about airplanes, discuss the continuing saga of a children author's downfall, full English Breakfasts, Folklore, and much more!
Join us for book club! This month we are reading Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender.
Have questions, suggestions, or want a postcard or a sticker? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com
2020-07-2831 min
The DTALKS PodcastEpisode 136 - Felix Ever After (ft. Kacen Callender) - Do your kids have books that accurately reflect them? - Are you consuming literature which has a different perspective from your own? - Are you fostering an empowering environment so you can raise inclusive kids? On this week's episode Joe digs into these topics and more when Kacen Callender stops by to discuss their latest book "Felix Ever After". Kacen discusses writing the books they wish they had when they were a kid. If you haven't picked up your copy of this fantastic book be sure to do so now...
2020-07-2745 minThe DTALKS PodcastEpisode 136 - Felix Ever After (ft. Kacen Callender) - Do your kids have books that accurately reflect them? - Are you consuming literature which has a different perspective from your own? - Are you fostering an empowering environment so you can raise inclusive kids? On this week's episode Joe digs into these topics and more when Kacen Callender stops by to discuss their latest book "Felix Ever After". Kacen discusses writing the books they wish they had when they were a kid. If you haven't picked up your copy of this fantastic book be sure to do so now...
2020-07-2745 minA Bookish AffairEpisode 7: You Had Us At BookmobileAhoy, romantics! In this episode, we'll discuss our favorite and least favorite traits in a romance hero. Vicars and nannies and step-princes, oh my! Plus, we'll enthuse about our recent and upcoming reads and offer our plea to the universe for some slightly less muscular heroes. For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, or to learn more about attending a book club meeting, find us here: https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/online-bookish-affairBooks mentioned in this episode:Forbidden to the Gladiator by Greta GilbertSweet Disorder by Rose Lerner
2020-07-211h 00We're Doing Fine (with Robbie and Lisa)Episode 64: Snot FountainsThis week: Robbie gets a haircut, Lisa brings up politics, we discuss the comet going over Earth, drinking horns, bisolation, and much more! We laugh, we discuss the lows, it's a roller coaster as always!
Join us for book club! For July, we are reading Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender!
Want a sticker, a postcard, or want to share your thoughts and feelings? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com
2020-07-2139 min
A Story Of SortsA Story Of Sorts S1 E06 Books by Trans Authors & Why You Should Stop Supporting She-Who-Must-Not-Be-NamedOn this sixth episode I bring you a short list of books written by trans authors.To support and donate to trans people, please visit: https://www.allabouttrans.org.uk/about/support-organisations/*Books mentioned on this episode:If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo Felix Ever After by Kacen CallenderCemetery Boys by Aiden ThomasPet by Akaweke EmeziRedefining Realness by Janet MockLetters For My Sisters by...
2020-07-2009 minWe're Doing Fine (with Robbie and Lisa)Episode 63: ConsequenchesThis week: We hint at the upcoming book club episode, Robbie has a cute work story, Lisa tries to read Scottish tweets, we discuss people who won't wear masks, Giuseppe Stromboli, cancel culture, and much more!
Join us for book club, July 15 we are discussing The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, and on August 1 we will be talking about Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender.
Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard from our California host (she will send them anywhere), or want to buy a logo sticker? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com
2020-07-1439 minWe're Doing Fine (with Robbie and Lisa)Episode 62: Cat Womb JuiceThis week: Lisa is sleepy, Robbie's back is sore from carrying the episode, we discuss the documentary "Disclosure" on Netflix, kittens, context clues, Eurovision (the movie and the song contest), and much more!
Join us for book club! July 15 we will be discussing The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and our selection for the month of July is Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender!
Have questions, suggestions, or want a postcard? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com
2020-07-0743 min
Judging Book CoversJBC Book Challenge: A Queer Romance BookIn this episode, Stephanie and Meghan read This is Kind of an Epic Love Story by Kacen Callender! This book has a great realistic teenage love story, and never once feels like a book trying to make a statement, which makes us love it more! We discuss a little bit of our outlooks from when we were teenagers, as well as how we can still get advice from a sixteen year old boy. We also close with a discussion of bookstores to support, since libraries are still (mostly) closed. Judging Book Covers Podcast stands with the Black Li...
2020-07-061h 26
The Novel UniverseJune 2020 Wrap UpTime Stamps and full length podcasts:
Damsel by Elena K. Arnold :43
Blood of Elves by Andrzej Sapkowski- 14:53
Bared To You by Silvia Day- 18:17
Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A Brown- 19:53
Red Sister by Mark Lawrence- 21:29
House of Dragons by Jessica Cluess- 27:38
You Should See Me in a Crow by Leah Johnson- 30:00
Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender- 32:00
Chain of Gold by Cassandra Claire- 36:22
2020-07-0639 min
Care and Feeding | Amazon (DNU)Goes Right Through Him EditionOn this week’s episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Dan answer a question about a 3-year-old who forces himself to pee immediately after drinking water. We also have a follow-up question from a parent whose child recently came out to her as trans. Slate’s Evan Urquhart joins the hosts to help advise the parent on how to best support her son. In Slate Plus: We have a plethora of fun, achievable outdoor DIYs for you to try with your family this summer. Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up no...
2020-07-0245 min
SFF Yeah!Most Anticipated Series of 2020Sharifah and Jenn discuss a new podcast about Octavia Butler, some adaptation news, their most anticipated series books, and more.
This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life, Scarlet Odyssey by C. T. Rwizi, and The Harbinger Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout, published by Inkyard Press.
Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here.
To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords an...
2020-07-0156 minWe're Doing Fine (with Robbie and Lisa)Book Club: A Boy's Own StoryWelcome to Book Club! For June, 2020, we read A Boy's Own Story by Edmund White.
Up next: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (which will be discussed on July 15th, as an extra book club selection).
Our Selection for July: Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender!
Have book club questions or suggestions? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com
2020-07-0136 min
The Laydown PodcastRead with Pride! (Recorded Remotely)As we wrap up the month of June, Ryan, Hillary, and Kelso chat about what they've been reading recently, and celebrate some of their recent favorite LGBTQIA+ books!
Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the "Libro.fm" link to get the Audiobook on Libro.fm. Thanks for shopping local!
Books Mentioned During This Episode
Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/ryan-elizabeth-clark
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing - Hank Green (Libro.fm)
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - VE Schwab (10/06/2020) (Libro.fm)
A Song Below Water - Bethany C...
2020-07-0151 min
SuperLit PodcastEP 61; Felix Ever After by Kacen CallenderHey Friends! This week we read Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender! Felix Ever After follows Felix Love, who understands the irony of never having fallen in love before. He's afraid he's one marginalization too many- Black, Queer and Transgender, to ever get his happy ending. What's worse is when an anonymous student at his school starts sending wildly transphobic messages to him on instagram, after putting up a gallery with Felix's deadname included underneath each photo, stolen from his instagram. And what starts off as a revenge plot, lands Felix smack dab in the middle of a quasi love...
2020-06-301h 24
The Book JunkieEpisode #7 - Interview With Kacen Callender ft. Felix Ever AfterFelix Ever After is the heart-wrenching story of a trans, black, and queer, teenage boy. The author, Kacen Callender, takes the reader on an emotional journey through their words and descriptive language. I had a chance to talk to them for an interview an dI can honestly say it was a great experience! We discussed, several topics such as; the discrimination within the queer community, why it's important to not pass judgement on others, and how to be confident in yourself despite what others say.
You can find Felix Ever After on Amazon or Barnes and Noble!
2020-06-2722 min
The Worst Thing We Read This Week24. Restore Me- Tahereh MafiSEQUEL: (Previous eps. 6, 12, 18) The nonsensical dystopian government to end all dystopias. Welcome back, y’all! This week family secrets are revealed, Juliette gets The Big Mad, and Warner's in the abyss dissolving in the acid of his own emotion. Why use diplomacy when you’ve got murder skin?TW: Violence, anxiety, depression, references to suicide, references to child abuseThank you to anyone who donated to Black Lives Matter or Pride organizations! It’s never too late to send us your receipts in exchange for our buckwild vampire bonus episode. If you like The Worst Thing We Read, help us grow by spr...
2020-06-251h 09
Hey YA70.5: Extra Credit: Queer YA With Leah JohnsonKelly and YA author Leah Johnson highlight excellent backlist queer YA books you should pick up ASAP.
This episode is sponsored by TBR: Book Riot’s service for Tailored Book Recommendations, now available as a gift!
Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.
To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter!
SHOW NOTES
You Should See Me In A Crown by Leah Johnson
If It Makes You Happy by Claire Kann
The Henna...
2020-06-1730 min
Check Us OutJune 2020 PodcastIn the June edition of Check Us Out, we share upcoming virtual programs, how your library card can access Consumer Reports, and interview Nancy Star about her new book, "Rules for Moving."
Access Consumer Reports: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=qakinfo&profile=crcro
Virtual program calendar: https://montclairlibrary.libnet.info/events?r=thismonth
Book recommendations:
Devolution by Max Brooks
Interlibrary Loan by Gene Wolfe
Her Last Flight by Beatriz Williams
Liberation by Imogen Kealey
Love by Roddy Doyle
Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert
Stay Gold by Tolby McSmith
Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender
The...
2020-06-1500 min
A Story Most QueerS2 Bonus: Reading and Supporting Black Queer AuthorsThis isn’t a standard episode - instead it’s but a miniscule sampling of queer works by black queer authors. We want to highlight them. There’s no need to press play, unless you want to listen to these titles and authors being read aloud. We just wanted to get your attention. To begin, all links are through http://bookshop.org - an organization that allows you to order online and support your local indie bookstore. We suggest also looking to see if your purchase can support a black owned bookseller or initiative. ...
2020-06-0506 min
NancySamantha Irby + Brandon TaylorIt's a book filled episode as Tobin and Kathy chat with authors Samantha Irby and Brandon Taylor.
— Samantha Irby is the author of Wow, No Thank You., as well as Meaty, We Are Never Meeting in Real Life., and New Year, Same Trash.
— Brandon Taylor is the author of Real Life.
— Matt Ortile is the author of The Groom Will Keep His Name.
— Rachel Matlow is the author of Dead Mom Walking: A Memoir Of Miracle Cures And Other Disasters.
— Meredith Talusan is the author of Fairest.
— Alok Vaid-Me...
2020-06-0135 min
The Sensitivity Reader PodcastSex and Sexuality in YA Fiction with Jesaka LongIn this episode, I am joined by Jesaka Long for a discussion on sex and sexuality in YA fiction. How explicit is too explicit? When is it okay to "fade to black" on a sex scene? Get answers to these questions and more as well as practical tips to improve your writing craft when it comes to sex for the next generation on this week's episode! Stay up to date with Jesaka Long: jesakalong.com Media mentioned: Jack of Hearts (and Other Parts) by: Lev A.C. Rosen Judy Blume
2020-03-2700 min
YA Podcast76. This is Kind of an Epic Love Story by Kacen CallenderNOTE: we use the wrong name for Kacen in this episode!! We're very sorry about that. The book is by KACEN Callender!
For Black History Month, we’re doing a series on romances by black authors! This week, we’re digging into “This is Kind of an Epic Love Story” by Kacen Callender. We’re talking about on again off again romance,writing sex, and teens practicing polyamory. We also talk about the importance of representation in countering gentrification, in a little rabbit trail talking about Seattle.
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2020-02-2100 min
Power-Up With The Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook Now, Busy Professionals!King and the Dragonflies (Scholastic Gold) by Kacen CallenderPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/107964to listen full audiobooks.
Title: King and the Dragonflies (Scholastic Gold)
Author: Kacen Callender
Narrator: Ron Butler
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins
Release date: 02-04-20
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 133 ratings
Genres: Difficult Discussions
Publisher's Summary:
Twelve-year-old Kingston James is sure his brother Khalid has turned into a dragonfly. When Khalid unexpectedly passed away, he shed what was his first skin for another to live down by the bayou in their small Louisiana town. Khalid still visits in dreams, and King must keep these secrets to himself as he watches grief transform his...
2020-02-045h 03
WhatchYA Readin?Most Anticipated LGBTQAI+ Reads for 2020In this episode we chat about the twenty-three books queer-centric books I am SUPER eagerly looking forward to reading in 2020. Check out the list in written form on my blog here and / or in the show notes below: 1// “Dark and Deepest Red” by Anna-Marie McLemore#OwnVoices (queer author)PUBLISHED BY: Feiwel & Friends ANTICIPATED RELEASE: 14th, January 2020GENRE: YA / Magical Realism 2// “Upright Women Wanted” by Sarah Gailey#OwnVoices (queer author) PUBLISHED BY: Tor.com / Tor/Forge (Macmillan imprint) ANTICIPATED RELEASE: 4th, February 2020 GENRE: YA / Adult? / Fantasy 3...
2020-01-0433 min
Kidlit These DaysHosting a Mock Book AwardKarina and Matthew talk about the Youth Media Awards, educators doing mock book awards with their students, and we look back on some of our favorite Kidlit These Days episodes of the year. Joining is special guest Colby Sharp, 5th grade teacher, co-host of The Yarn podcast, editor of The Creativity Project, An Awesometastic Story Collection, and the co-author with Donalyn Miller of Game Changer: Book Access for All Kids.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot's Read Harder Journal and by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify...
2019-12-1248 min
SFF Yeah!SF/F For The HolidaysSharifah and Jenn recommend their favorite science fiction and fantasy for holiday gift-giving this year.This episode is sponsored by Extraneous, Tor Books, and Supernova by Marissa Meyer, with Fierce Reads.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here.To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter!BOOKS DISCUSSEDThe King’s Peace by Jo Walton (tw: rape, unwanted pregnancy)Every Heart a Doorway by S...
2019-11-2257 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 94: Interview with Kacen Callender[Please note this interview was conducted via Google Hangouts. Audio quality may vary.] Jenn speaks with author Kacen Callender (Queen of the Conquered, Hurricane Child, This is Kind of an Epic Love Story) about their background as an editor, the perils of privilege for the protagonist in their adult debut, and the ways in which they pursue storytelling and outcomes for different readerships from their education to decolonizing their reading. Transcription for this interview will be available on the Episodes tab on the podcast Tumblr.
2019-11-1235 min
Book Lounge by LibbyEp, 392: Kacen Callender, Author of Queen of the ConqueredOn today's episode, Adam sits down with Kacen Callender to discuss their new adult fantasy novel Queen of the Conquered. They also discuss writing for marginalized readers and helping people see themselves in stories. This episode is sponsored by https://scandigital.com/. Use our promo code BOOKNERDS for 50% off your order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-11-1129 min
What Book Hooked You?154 Author Kacen Callender Returns
In a return visit to the podcast Kacen Callender reflects on the last year of their author life, and we discuss the future books including QUEEN OF THE CONQUERED.
Episode Mentions:
* Kacen’s last podcast visit (#100)* Hurricane Child* Felix Ever After* King and the Dragonflies* Queen of the Conquered* This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story* Fire Emblem* Wicked Fox
2019-11-0730 min