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JediCast - Der Podcast für Star Wars-LiteraturAusgelesen #90 – The Book BatchMit Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel gelingt Autor Lamar Giles etwas, was selten geworden ist: Er überrascht uns. Schon bei der Ankündigung als Erwachsenenroman hoben sich die ersten Augenbrauen. Wie passt das zu The Bad Batch? Dann auch noch mitten in der Serie angesiedelt? Dann passt das ja noch weniger zum Erwachsenengenre. Nun ja, weit gefehlt. Giles schafft es in Die Zuflucht: ein Bad-Batch-Roman, wie der Roman auf Deutsch heißt, erwachsene Themen zu erzählen und dabei durchgehend den Ton der Klontruppe zu treffen. Humor und Ernst wechseln sich ab, spannende Anta- und Protagonisten kommen hinzu und das...
2025-10-031h 34
Friends of the Force: A Star Wars PodcastInterview with Lamar Giles: Author of “Sanctuary (A Bad Batch Novel)”We dive into “Star Wars: Sanctuary (A Bad Batch Novel)” with author Lamar Giles — how Lamar got his start in writing, his favorite character to write, centering Pabu in the story, and more!Check out more from Lamar at his website: https://www.lamargiles.com/Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.comBluesky: https://tinyurl.com/36zwf8ayTwitter: https://x.com/FriendsOfForceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/FriendsOfTheForceLinktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforceThank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn...
2025-09-0932 min
Youtini Canon Book ClubRoundtable: Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel by Lamar GilesWelcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, Hannah, and JG break down their thoughts on Santcuary: A Bad Batch Novel by Lamar Giles. We get into our thoughts on how this story fits into the overal Bad Batch story, how the villains continue to shine in Star Wars literature, and what we thought of this book as the author's debut Star Wars novel. Pour yourself a hot cup of caf and enjoy!
2025-09-0240 min
Tarkin's Top ShelfBook Reiew: SANCTUARY: A Bad Batch Novel by Lamar GilesJoin your hosts as they dive into SANCTUARY: A BAD BATCH Novel by Lamar Giles in this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf. Mark and Becca also cover Star Wars news: Pedro Pascal praises Andor and Elizabeth Dulau, Ewan McGregor remains eager to reprise Kenobi, and Billie Lourd's recent Instagram story. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music Feedback and Promotion F...
2025-08-2847 min
Star Wars News NetInterview with Lamar Giles: Author of Sanctuary: A Bad Batch StoryJoin for a special episode on Star Wars News Net where we chat with Lamar Giles! Giles recently authored Sanctuary: A Bad Batch story. Just an FYI I had to cut off our spoiler discussion of the interview as Disney asked us to wait before releasing that part of the conversation.
2025-08-2840 min
The Youtini ShowLamar Giles Talks Found Family in 'Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel'Author Lamar Giles (The Getaway, FACPOV: Return of the Jedi) joins The Youtini Show for a non-spoiler chat about his full length Star Wars debut, Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel. Join Eric and Lamar as they discuss his journey to becoming a Star Wars writer thanks to Stephen King and his uncle's VHS collection, his ability to create a tonally perfect episode of The Bad Batch in novel form, and the lightbulb moment that made the entire story come together.
2025-08-2026 min
Now This Is Lit: A Star Wars PodcastLamar Giles Brought the Bad Batch Back to LifeNow This Is Lit host Meg Dowell sits down with Star Wars author Lamar Giles to discuss his new book, Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel.Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/Subscribe to the Now This Is Lit newsletter on Substack:: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating St...
2025-08-1929 min
Press Play On This Uplifting Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Star Wars: Sanctuary by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/262943to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Star Wars: Sanctuary
Series: Star Wars
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Marc Thompson
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
Release date: 08-05-25
Ratings: 4.7 out of 5 stars, 183 ratings
Genres: Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins
Publisher's Summary:
A good soldier knows that life is all about change—whether it’s on or off the battlefield. Surviving, living, means adaptation. Hunter is well acquainted with this lesson. He’s on the run from the Empire, Echo’s off on a mission with Captain Rex, and Crosshair is . . . still Crosshair, but amidst all the chan...
2025-08-0511h 46
Hey YAInterview with Frederick Joseph (THIS THING OF OURS), Plus Queer YA Graphic NovelsErica talks queer YA graphic novels you should read and Kelly speaks with author and activist Frederick Joseph.
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2025-07-301h 01
Jammed Transmissions: A Star Wars PodcastPaper Jams XXX - The Bad Batch: SanctuaryThe Bad Batch returns in this thrilling new novel from writer Lamar Giles! Sanctuary is out August 5th. Here's my spoiler free review. Preorder the book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/761124/star-wars-sanctuary-a-bad-batch-novel-by-lamar-giles/All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.com/
2025-07-2821 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 33: The Perfect Reading Ambiance + Finding Hidden GemsOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Roxanna are discussing:Bookish Moments: the perfect reading experience and hearing others talk about booksCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: how we find those hidden gem booksThe 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). . . ...
2025-03-2400 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 33: The Perfect Reading Ambiance + Finding Hidden GemsOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Roxanna are discussing: Bookish Moments: the perfect reading experience and hearing others talk about books Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: how we find those hidden gem books 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) . . .
2025-03-241h 02
The Bookshelf at the End of the UniverseRuin Road and The Last Last-Day-of-Summer by Lamar GilesWe're back! Elliott and Kristen sit down to talk about two books by Lamar Giles, Ruin Road and The Last Last-Day-of-Summer. They also discuss this year's Librarypalooza, which Lamar Giles will be at to discuss his work! Check out the link below for more details about Librarypalooza.
https://www.librarypaloozasa.org/
Thanks for listening!
2025-01-1326 min
Power-Up With Into A Immersive Full Audiobook Between Meetings.Overturned by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/198720to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Overturned
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Angel Pean
Format: mp3
Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
Release date: 12-03-24
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Action & Adventure
Publisher's Summary:
Nikki Tate is infamous, even by Las Vegas standards. Her dad is sitting on death row, convicted of killing his best friend in a gambling dispute turned ugly. And for five years, he's maintained his innocence. But Nikki wants no part of that. She's been working on Operation Escape Vegas: playing in illegal card games so she can save up enough money to...
2024-12-0310h 09Hey YANYPL Launches Teen Banned Book Club and Lamar Giles Talks About New Book RUIN ROADErica speaks with Caitlyn Colman-McGaw, Associate Director for Young Adult Programs and Services at the New York Public Library, about the launch of their Freedom to Read Campaign, which includes their Teen Banned Book Club and a contest.Then, Kelly joins Lamar Giles to discuss his new book Ruin Road, writing cross genre, and the growth of Black horror YA.It's all very exciting, really.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.To get even more...
2024-09-2559 min
Book Squad GoalsOthersode #97: Latex Paint and a Dream / Nightmare on Elm Street with Lamar GilesWhatever you do, don’t go to sleep while listening to this episode…because we’re talking about A Nightmare on Elm Street with special guest Lamar Giles, author of the new novel Ruin Road! We talk about the icon himself Freddy Krueger, horror tropes, potential alternate endings, and how this movie stacks up to other slasher franchises. Then we have a fun and spoiler-free conversation with Lamar about Ruin Road, which is out TODAY! Tune in on October 1 for part two of Eyeball Fall when we discuss The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim. Then join us for an...
2024-09-181h 49
Press Play On The Sensational Full Audiobook Now, Curious Minds!Ruin Road by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/788753to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Ruin Road
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: J.D. Jackson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 27 minutes
Release date: September 17, 2024
Genres: Tough Topics
Publisher's Summary:
'My twin, Lamar, is a phenomenal innovative storyteller... A true king!' -- Tiffany D. Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Grown and The Weight of Blood Sometimes a little fear is a good thing... Cade Webster lives between worlds. He's a standout football star at the right school but lives in the wrong neighborhood--if you let his classmates tell it. Everywhere but home, people...
2024-09-179h 27
Step Inside A Breakthrough Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Ruin Road by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/239578to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Ruin Road
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: J. D. Jackson
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
Release date: 09-17-24
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 4 ratings
Genres: Racism & Discrimination
Publisher's Summary:
Cade Webster lives between worlds. He's a standout football star at the right school, but lives in the wrong neighborhood—if you let his classmates tell it. Everywhere but home, people are afraid of him for one reason or another. Afraid he's too big, too fast, too ambitious, too Black.
2024-09-179h 27
WCTV PodcastingBook Stew Episode 129 - Lamar GilesEileen welcomes YA author Lamar Giles back for his SEVENTH appearance and his new supernatural thriller Ruin Road.
2024-09-0126 min
Black Authors Matter TVJuly 16th 2024 - Full ShowBlack Authors Matter TV - July 16th Guests: Lamar Giles, Kathy Greggs, E.K. Powers, Pamela Samuels Young, Dwayne Alexander SmithLamar Giles, Y.A. Fiction Author. Latest release: Static: Up All NightKathy Greggs, Memoir Author. Latest release: The Mother The Soldier The ActivistE. K. Powers, Mystery/Suspense Author. Latest release: Hidden RevengePamela Samuels Young and Dwayne Alexander Smith, Mystery/Thriller Authors. Latest release: Sounds Like A Plan
2024-07-192h 01
Absorb A Sensational Full Audiobook On Your Commute.The White Guy Dies First: 13 Scary Stories of Fear and Power by Naseem Jamnia, Karen Strong, Terry J. Benton-Walker, Kalynn Bayron, Faridah àbíké-íyímídé, H.E. Edgmon, Chloe Gong, Alexis Henderson, Adiba Jaigirdar, Mark Oshiro, Tiffany D. Jackson, Lamar Giles, Kendare BlakePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/712530to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The White Guy Dies First: 13 Scary Stories of Fear and Power
Author: Naseem Jamnia, Karen Strong, Terry J. Benton-Walker, Kalynn Bayron, Faridah àbíké-íyímídé, H.E. Edgmon, Chloe Gong, Alexis Henderson, Adiba Jaigirdar, Mark Oshiro, Tiffany D. Jackson, Lamar Giles, Kendare Blake
Narrator: Alejandro Antonio Ruiz, Joy Ofodu, Terry J. Benton-Walker, Nicky Endres, Kausar Mohammed, André Santana, Angel Pean, Torian Brackett, Samara Naeymi
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 12 minutes
Release date: July 16, 2024
Genres: Mystery & Thriller
Publisher's Summary:
'This Young Adult book is a scream to listen t...
2024-07-1612h 12Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Mystery & ThrillerThe White Guy Dies First: 13 Scary Stories of Fear and Power by Naseem Jamnia, Karen Strong, Terry J. Benton-Walker, Kalynn Bayron, Faridah àbíké-íyímídé, H.E. Edgmon, Chloe Gong, Alexis Henderson, Adiba Jaigirdar, Mark Oshiro, Tiffany D. Jackson, Lamar Giles, Kendare BlakePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/712530to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The White Guy Dies First: 13 Scary Stories of Fear and Power
Author: Naseem Jamnia, Karen Strong, Terry J. Benton-Walker, Kalynn Bayron, Faridah àbíké-íyímídé, H.E. Edgmon, Chloe Gong, Alexis Henderson, Adiba Jaigirdar, Mark Oshiro, Tiffany D. Jackson, Lamar Giles, Kendare Blake
Narrator: Alejandro Antonio Ruiz, Joy Ofodu, Terry J. Benton-Walker, Nicky Endres, Kausar Mohammed, André Santana, Angel Pean, Torian Brackett, Samara Naeymi
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 12 minutes
Release date: July 16, 2024
Genres: Mystery & Thriller
Publisher's Summary:
'This Young Adult book is a scream to listen t...
2024-07-1612h 12
Get Hooked On The Most Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook Today!The White Guy Dies First by Terry J. Benton-Walker - editor, Faridah J. Àbíké-Íyímídé, Kalynn Bayron, Kendare Blake, H.E. Edgmon, Lamar Giles, Chloe Gong, Alexis Henderson, Tiffany D. Jackson, Adiba Jaigirdar, Naseem Jamnia, Karen Strong, Mark OshiroPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/195200to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The White Guy Dies First
Author: Terry J. Benton-Walker - editor, Faridah J. Àbíké-Íyímídé, Kalynn Bayron, Kendare Blake, H.E. Edgmon, Lamar Giles, Chloe Gong, Alexis Henderson, Tiffany D. Jackson, Adiba Jaigirdar, Naseem Jamnia, Karen Strong, Mark Oshiro
Narrator: Alejandro Antonio Ruiz, André Santana, Angel Pean, Joy Ofodu, Kausar Mohammed, Nicky Endres
Format: mp3
Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
Release date: 07-16-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 24 ratings
Genres: Anthologies & Short Stories
Publisher's Summary:
Killer clowns, a hungry hedge maze, and rich kids who got bored. F...
2024-07-1612h 12
Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)29. Writing for All Ages with Lamar GilesYou guys know I'm a huge fan of the Dakota Universe. But Lamar Giles and Paris Alleyne's Static: Up All Night nearly slipped out of my radar entirely. When I noticed my mistake, I ended up reading the whole book in one sitting, and it leapfrogged into my Top Books of 2023 list. Somehow, my video review landed on the screen of the man himself, so we set up this fun conversation.Listen as we talk about Lamar's lifelong love of reading, Middle Grades authors that inspired him, his exploration of genre fiction, and why diverse storytelling matters...
2024-05-301h 03
Dummies in the DesertDummies in the Desert: 22 Top 20 AlbumsDo you need some albums recommendations? We got you covered. Join us as we talk about our favorite albums from The Beatles and Prince to Kayne West and Kendrick Lamar to Spoon and Daft Punk.
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2024-05-151h 28
The News MeetingNews Meeting: Russian advances and Drake versus Kendrick LamarJames Harding and three guests debate what they think should lead the news.In this episode he’s joined by businesswoman and campaigner Gina Miller, Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whittell and reporter Stephen Armstrong. Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Gina Miller, businesswoman and campaignerGiles Whittell, Tortoise’s deputy editorStephen Armstrong, Tortoise reporterHost: James Harding, founder and editor of TortoiseProducers: Rebecca Moore and Casey MagloireExecutive producer: Jasper CorbettTo find out more about Tortois...
2024-05-1332 min
Lifewriting: Write for Your Life!Guest Lamar Giles! Ruin Road - On Writing YA (Horror)In this episode, award-winning YA author Lamar Giles talks about writing YA horror aimed at Black boys -- his road from self-publication to fighting his way into mainstream publishing with FAKE ID and THE GETAWAY. His upcoming novel, RUIN ROAD, is a great read blending a demon's curse with true-life issues facing Black teens. On his secret to success and how he distinguishes YA horror from adult horror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-03-1752 min
The Books en Vogue PodcastS2 | E2: The Getaway x Lamar GilesIn this podcast episode, the host introduces the book "The Getaway" by Lamar Giles. The book is set in a near future where the world outside of a vacation resort called Karloff Country is in chaos. The rich people who built the resort flee to it as a luxury doomsday bunker, expecting the protagonist, Jay, and others to continue providing service even as society breaks down. The host and author discuss techniques for setting the reading mood, including engaging the senses with music, visuals, food, and aromas. They also reenact a scene from the book. The author also mentions...
2024-02-0609 min
The Books en Vogue PodcastS2 | E2: The Getaway x Lamar GilesIn this podcast episode, the host introduces the book "The Getaway" by Lamar Giles. The book is set in a near future where the world outside of a vacation resort called Karloff Country is in chaos. The rich people who built the resort flee to it as a luxury doomsday bunker, expecting the protagonist, Jay, and others to continue providing service even as society breaks down. The host and author discuss techniques for setting the reading mood, including engaging the senses with music, visuals, food, and aromas. They also reenact a scene from the book. The author also mentions...
2024-02-0609 min
Words, Images, & WorldsWords, Images, & Worlds with Lamar GilesLamar Giles ushers in a new age of episodes for the show with a talk about DC's Static and his work in young adult/middle grades fiction. You can read more about Lamar's work at https://www.lamargiles.com/
2023-12-1817 minWCTV PodcastingBook Stew Episode 120 - Lamar GilesEileen greets YA author Lamar Giles for his sixth appearance and is thrilled by Lamar's new Hollywood connection
2023-12-0132 min
The Reading CultureRevisit - The Gift of Fear: Lamar Giles on How Horror Helps Kids CopeWe revisit our Halloween special episode with Lamar Giles.******On Today's Show"The fear is like the ramp on the roller coaster. It's that build-up of adrenaline intention that you're having in that moment when that roller coaster is cranking. It's not the same fear of you walking through a dark alley at night and you sense someone's behind you in real life. That's a different type of fear that I don't know that anybody really wants. This is controlled fear. This is me going into it saying, Okay, I know this part's gonna be...
2023-10-3129 min
Keeping TABs14 - Lamar Giles on Pacing Compelling Plots and Cultivating Each Protagonist's Unique VoiceThis week, we spoke with Lamar Giles, the Edgar Award-nominated author of the YA thriller novels Fake ID, Endangered, Spin, and Overturned; the YA contemporary novel Not So Pure and Simple; and the YA horror novel The Getaway. Lamar Giles is also a founding member of the nonprofit We Need Diverse Books and the author of the A Legendary Alston Boys Adventure middle grade series.
Tune in to hear him talk about pacing the plots of his novels in a way that makes them compelling without feeling rushed, how he raises the stakes in...
2023-09-1727 min
Our First Fears8 - A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors with Lamar GilesToday, rockstar author Lamar Giles joins me to explore one of the most notorious neighborhoods in all of horror cinema. Elm Street! With this episode, we've begun Our First Fears's first discussion of Wes Craven's classic film series, but with the second sequel, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Wait . . . What? We talk about how we both came to discover the lore of Freddy Krueger long after the first film came out, about the horrors of working in video rental shops, and about what it means to have a supportive crew while navigating difficult...
2023-09-131h 06
The Traffic Sales and Profit Show49: Maximizing Profit While Helping Others: Service-Based Business Strategies with Tronda GilesIs life feeling like a series of obstacles you cannot overcome? What if you could navigate life’s challenges knowing every circumstance is temporary? Today on The TSP Show, we hear from Tronda Giles, co-founder of The Healthcare Game Plan. She shares her story of overcoming homelessness with dignity and how she never doubted that she would become a millionaire. Tronda gives insight into her childhood experience as a homeless teenager in California. Although she lived in traumatic circumstances, she remained resilient and never faltered in her education. Tronda’s story will inspire you to see beyond the c...
2023-05-1033 min
Tune In To The Full Audiobook That Keeps Knowledge Hunters Hooked.Epic Ellisons: Cosmos Camp by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/616321to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Epic Ellisons: Cosmos Camp
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Bahni Turpin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 30 minutes
Release date: May 9, 2023
Genres: Action & Adventure
Publisher's Summary:
An Edgar Allan Poe Award Nominee! From Edgar Award nominee and WNDB cofounder Lamar Giles, this middle grade adventure stars the Epic Ellison twins as they race to solve the mystery of Cosmos Camp for young geniuses in a stand-alone companion to the Legendary Alston Boys series. School’s out, and Wiki and Leen Ellison are facing a new challenge…their first summer apart. Genius inve...
2023-05-096h 30
Power-Up With This Inspiring Full Audiobook — Perfect This Weekend.Epic Ellisons: Cosmos Camp by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/115385to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Epic Ellisons: Cosmos Camp
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Bahni Turpin
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
Release date: 05-09-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Science Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
School’s out, and Wiki and Leen Ellison are facing a new challenge… their first summer apart! Genius inventor Leen has been accepted to Petey Thunkle’s world-famous summer training program for STEM prodigies with their eyes on the stars. Meanwhile, Wiki is looking forward to her first summer on her own, running the family corn stand and outclassing Otto a...
2023-05-096h 30Get Best Full Audiobooks in Kids, Action & AdventureEpic Ellisons: Cosmos Camp by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/616321to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Epic Ellisons: Cosmos Camp
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Bahni Turpin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 30 minutes
Release date: May 9, 2023
Genres: Action & Adventure
Publisher's Summary:
An Edgar Allan Poe Award Nominee! From Edgar Award nominee and WNDB cofounder Lamar Giles, this middle grade adventure stars the Epic Ellison twins as they race to solve the mystery of Cosmos Camp for young geniuses in a stand-alone companion to the Legendary Alston Boys series. School’s out, and Wiki and Leen Ellison are facing a new challenge…their first summer apart. Genius inve...
2023-05-096h 30The Traffic Sales and Profit Show33: Learning to Pivot in Entrepreneurship with Brad GilesWant to build a million-dollar business with no overhead that you manage from anywhere with a wifi connection? Today’s guest, Brad Giles, did just that. He started his home healthcare empire with less than $200 and a handmade poster. After the real estate market crashed, instead of retreating to a 9-5, Brad saw the opportunity to forge a new enterprise and created GHI Life Sharing. He created a multimillion-dollar business from scratch in just 6 months despite the naysayers.In this episode, Brad teaches you how to effectively manage a multimillion-dollar company from home. With the right online to...
2023-01-1852 min
The Reading CultureThe Gift of Fear: Lamar Giles on How Horror Helps Kids CopeOn Today's Show"The fear is like the ramp on the roller coaster. It's that build-up of adrenaline intention that you're having in that moment when that roller coaster is cranking. It's not the same fear of you walking through a dark alley at night and you sense someone's behind you in real life. That's a different type of fear that I don't know that anybody really wants. This is controlled fear. This is me going into it saying, Okay, I know this part's gonna be scary, but this part's gonna be fun and I want all of...
2022-10-3128 min
WCTV PodcastingBook Stew - Ep. 106: Lamar GilesLamar Giles shares his first dystopian horror novel in episode 106 of Book Stew!
2022-10-0132 min
Embrace Your Day With A Immersive Full Audiobook.The Getaway by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/615760to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Getaway
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Karl T. Wright, P. J. Ochlan, Imani Parks
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 15 minutes
Release date: September 20, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Tough Topics
Publisher's Summary:
'Timely, thrilling, and gripping from start to finish. An absolute page-turner.' --Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying Jay is living his best life at Karloff Country, one of the world's most famous resorts. He's got his family, his crew, and an...
2022-09-2010h 15Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Tough TopicsThe Getaway by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/615760to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Getaway
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Karl T. Wright, P. J. Ochlan, Imani Parks
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 15 minutes
Release date: September 20, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Tough Topics
Publisher's Summary:
'Timely, thrilling, and gripping from start to finish. An absolute page-turner.' --Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying Jay is living his best life at Karloff Country, one of the world's most famous resorts. He's got his family, his crew, and an...
2022-09-2010h 15Download Top Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Mystery & ThrillerThe Getaway by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/615760to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Getaway
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Karl T. Wright, P. J. Ochlan, Imani Parks
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 15 minutes
Release date: September 20, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Mystery & Thriller
Publisher's Summary:
'Timely, thrilling, and gripping from start to finish. An absolute page-turner.' --Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying Jay is living his best life at Karloff Country, one of the world's most famous resorts. He's got his family, his crew, and an...
2022-09-2010h 15
First Draft with Sarah EnniWorkshop of Joy With Lamar GilesFirst Draft Episode #337: Lamar Giles Lamar Giles, author of the acclaimed novels Fake ID, Endangered, Overturned, Spin, Not So Pure and Simple. He joins us to talk about his middle-grade series The Last Last-Day-of-Summer, Last Chance for Logan County, and and The Last Mirror on the Left. The presenting sponsor for this episode is Sips By, a multi-brand, personalized monthly tea subscription box. Use offer code "draftsips" for 50% off your first Sips By box! Links to Topics Mentioned In This Episode: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norman The Bunnicula series by James...
2022-01-061h 10
Here Wee Read30 - Practice Finishing: An Intimate Conversation with Lamar Giles About Books, Staying the Course, and FatherhoodLamar Giles is a well-published author and a founding member of We Need Diverse Books. His most recent novels include NOT SO PURE AND SIMPLE his first Contemporary Coming-of-Age Story (HarperTeen/HarperCollins) and Middle-Grade Fantasy THE LAST MIRROR ON THE LEFT (Versify/HMH), the sequel to his 2019 hit THE LAST LAST-DAY-OF-SUMMER.Lamar is a two-time Edgar Award finalist in the YA category, for his debut YA thriller FAKE ID (HarperCollins, 2014), and his second YA thriller, ENDANGERED (HarperCollins, 2015). His third and fourth YA thrillers, OVERTURNED (Scholastic, 2017) and SPIN (Scholastic, 2019), as well as his middle-grade debut THE LAST LAST-DAY-OF-SUMMER...
2021-11-0246 min
Unlock A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Soul-Stirring.The Last Chance for Logan County by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/525431to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Last Chance for Logan County
Series: #3 of Legendary Alston Boys
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Ruffin Prentiss
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 10 minutes
Release date: October 19, 2021
Genres: Mystery & Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
Otto and Sheed are back!With their last otherworldly adventure behind them, cousins Otto and Sheed are definitely ready for things to get back to normal—or as normal as it can ever be in Logan County. But when Sheed develops a weird talent that makes it storm frogs, Otto’s mom and Sheed’s dad are drawn back ho...
2021-10-196h 10Find Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in Kids, Mystery & FantasyThe Last Chance for Logan County by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/525431to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Last Chance for Logan County
Series: #3 of Legendary Alston Boys
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Ruffin Prentiss
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 10 minutes
Release date: October 19, 2021
Genres: Mystery & Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
Otto and Sheed are back!With their last otherworldly adventure behind them, cousins Otto and Sheed are definitely ready for things to get back to normal—or as normal as it can ever be in Logan County. But when Sheed develops a weird talent that makes it storm frogs, Otto’s mom and Sheed’s dad are drawn back ho...
2021-10-196h 10
Power-Up With The Immersive Full Audiobook Experience!The Last Chance for Logan County by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/112115to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Last Chance for Logan County
Series: Legendary Alston Boys, Book 3
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Ruffin Prentiss
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins
Release date: 10-19-21
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 11 ratings
Genres: Multicultural Stories
Publisher's Summary:
2021-10-196h 10
NIGHTLIGHT: A Horror Fiction Podcast421: Interview with Lamar GilesToday, an interview with Lamar Giles, author of "Power and Purpose" (episode 420), and "Wilson's Pawn and Loan" (episode 103).Listen to Lamar’s first NIGHTLIGHT episode, Wilson’s Pawn and Loan.Produced by Jen Zink.Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-10-1931 min
NIGHTLIGHT: A Horror Fiction Podcast420: Power and Purpose by Lamar GilesThis week, a story from New York Times Bestseller Lamar Giles that mixes religion with deadly premonitions.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Listen to Lamar’s first NIGHTLIGHT episode, Wilson’s Pawn and Loan.Narrated by Tonia Ransom.Produced by Jen Zink.Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-10-1253 min
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2021-08-2724 min
Upon Further ReviewBradley Bozeman on Ravens Season, NBC Sports Boston's Tom Giles on Julian Edelman's Retirement and Offseason StorylinesRavens star Bradley Bozeman joins the show to catch up, on the wild 2020 season, playing through the pandemic, the COVID outbreak the team had, being the Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee, Lamar Jackson's "cramps" and more, THEN, Tom Giles joins the show to talk about the Celtics crappy season, the Patriots signing everyone in free agency, Julian Edelman retiring, whether the Pats will trade up for a QB, how much longer Bill Bellichick has left in the tank, and more (00:15:53)
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2021-04-1435 min
It's Personal Podcast#ItsPersonal III 83. Lamar Giles shares his family history, past schooling and Black nerdsLamar Giles writes for teens and adults across multiple genres, with work appearing on numerous Best Of lists each and every year. He is the author of the acclaimed novels Fake ID, Endangered, Overturned, Spin, The Last Last-Day-of-Summer, Not So Pure and Simple, and The Last Mirror on the Left as well as numerous pieces of short fiction. He is a founding member of We Need Diverse Books and resides in Virginia with his wife.
On this podcast, Lamar chats in detail about his grandparents (specifically) his grandfather. He talks about fixing washing machines, watching old TV shows, and reading...
2021-04-1127 min
Calvert Library's Book Bites for KidsThe Last Last-Day-of-Summer by Lamar GilesEnjoy our presentation of The Last Last-Day-of-Summer by Lamar Giles, published by Versify. Otto and Sheed are the local sleuths in their zany Virginia town, masters of unraveling mischief using their unmatched powers of deduction. And as the summer winds down and the first day of school looms, the boys are craving just a little bit more time for fun, even as they bicker over what kind of fun they want to have. That is, until a mysterious man appears with a camera that literally freezes time. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer is recommended for readers age 10 and up. P...
2021-03-2408 min
Tasteful Tuesday's First ChaptersOverturned by Lamar GilesOverturned by Lamar Giles is a mystery book. Lamar Giles is an Black Author whose mysteries inspire all readers. Nikki Tate's father has been on death row for killing his best friend in a gambling dispute, but he has always maintained his innocence. Now his conviction has been overturned and he is back at the casino, where high school junior Nikki has been operating illegal poker games in the hopes of saving enough money to get out of Vegas after graduation. Nikki's dad is determined to find the real killer and she is inevitably drawn into his dangerous search...
2021-02-2313 min
NWP RadioThe Write Time with Author Lamar Giles and Educator Kearstin JacobsIn this episode of The Write Time we visit with award-winning author Lamar Giles and middle-school educator Kearstin Jacobs. Lamar writes for teens and adults across multiple genres, with work appearing on many “Best Of” lists every year. He is the author of the acclaimed novels Fake ID, Endangered, Overturned, Spin, The Last Last-Day-of-Summer, Not So Pure and Simple, and The Last Mirror on the Left as well as numerous pieces of short fiction. He is a founding member of We Need Diverse Books and resides in Virginia with his wife.
2021-01-3043 min
NWP RadioThe Write Time with Author Lamar Giles and Educator Kearstin JacobsIn this episode of The Write Time we visit with award-winning author Lamar Giles and middle-school educator Kearstin Jacobs. Lamar writes for teens and adults across multiple genres, with work appearing on many "Best Of" lists every year. He is the author of the acclaimed novels Fake ID, Endangered, Overturned, Spin, The Last Last-Day-of-Summer, Not So Pure and Simple, and The Last Mirror on the Left as well as numerous pieces of short fiction. He is a founding member of We Need Diverse Books and resides in Virginia with his wife.
2021-01-0643 min
The Children's Book PodcastLamar Giles - The Legendary Alston Boys AdventuresLamar Giles shares the LEGENDARY ALSTON BOYS ADVENTURES and THE LAST MIRROR ON THE LEFT, the most recent book in the series. I connected hard with the Alston Boys and am all-in for every page turn with Otto and Sheed and the memorable cast of characters that seem to threaten the very existence of time itself at every turn. Each book passes at breakneck speed and the stories, akin to what would happen if The Hardy Boys series crashed into The Phantom Tollbooth, remind readers that the small things you do can have a big affect on your future. You...
2021-01-0142 min
The Fearless StorytellerFind Your Voice with Lamar Giles
Lamar Giles is a two-time Edgar Award Finalist and a founding member of We Need Diverse Books.
Between reading Stephen King’s On Writing and discovering books by black authors in his favorite genres, Lamar realized there was a route to making money writing fiction.
At first, his stories emulated the voices of the authors he grew up admiring. He even sold a few short stories that way, yet it was when he found his unique voice that his career truly started to shift.
“Success is the life I’m living right now,” says Lamar...
2020-12-141h 07
Calvert Library's Book Bites for TeensNot So Pure and Simple by Lamar GilesEnjoy our presentation of Not So Pure and Simple, written by Lamar Giles and published by HarperCollins. Del has had a crush on Kiera Westing since kindergarten. And now, during their junior year, she’s finally available. So when Kiera volunteers for an opportunity at their church, Del’s right behind her. Though he quickly realizes he’s inadvertently signed up for a Purity Pledge.Not So Pure and Simple is recommended for ages 15+ for language and sexuality. Please visit Common Sense Media for more information and reviews: http://bit.ly/NotSoPureReviewsThis title i...
2020-11-0414 min
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Kids, Mystery & FantasyThe Last Mirror on the Left by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/455241to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Last Mirror on the Left
Series: #2 of Legendary Alston Boys
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Ruffin Prentiss
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 6 minutes
Release date: October 20, 2020
Genres: Mystery & Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
Now that Logan County is safe from an eternal freeze, cousins Otto and Sheed Alston are back to their normal lives as the town’s most celebrated detectives. Well … almost normal. Otto stillremembers what his future self said about Sheed getting sick. And Otto plans to stop that from happening … even if it means keeping a suspicious Sheed in the...
2020-10-206h 06
Embrace Your Ears To A Uplifting Full Audiobook.The Last Mirror on the Left by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/101857to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Last Mirror on the Left
Series: Legendary Alston Boys, Book 2
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Ruffin Prentiss
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
Release date: 10-20-20
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 13 ratings
Genres: Science Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Unlike the majority of Logan County's residents, Missus Nedraw of the Rorrim Mirror Emporium remembers the time freeze from The Last Last-Day-of-Summer and how Otto and Sheed took her mirrors without permission in order to fix their mess. Usually that's an unforgivable offense, punishable by a million-year sentence. However, she's willing to...
2020-10-206h 06
Kidlit These DaysCalling on the Strength of Our AncestorsNicole and Matthew talk about the ancestral strength and the ability to look ahead knowing who and what has already come before you. Joining us is special guest Tami Charles, author of All Because You Matter, illustrated by Bryan Collier.
This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s mystery thriller podcast, Read or Dead, Frankie and the Creepy Cute Critters by Caitlin Rose Boyle from Oni Lion Forge Publishing Group, and Spark and the League of Ursus by Robert Repino from Quirk Books.
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2020-10-1550 min
Literaticast45: Heroes, Villains, Sidekicks and Kryptonite with guest author Lamar GilesToday we're talking pop culture! If you insert specific pop culture references in your work, how do you walk the line between seeming current now, and possibly making your book seem dated a couple years from now... and how DOES a grownup stay current, anyway? How can 1980's TV inform the way you structure your book, and what can superhero stories teach us about crafting a short pitch? All this and more with my special guest, MG and YA novel writing superstar Lamar Giles!
2020-09-1538 min
Even the TrunchbullEpisode 9 - Back to School (Sumi's First Day of School Ever and The Last-Last Day of Summer)
(CN: discussion of an Asian child's experience of racism in school during the section about the picture book)
We're back in time for the new school year, our pencils are sharpened and our backpacks are heavy with a new season's books!
Our picture book this week is Sumi's First Day of School Ever by Soyung Pak and illustrated by Joung Un Kim. We talk about how scary it can be to start a new school, especially in a new country, and how drawing can be a bridge between people even in the absence of a common language.
Our chapter...
2020-09-0338 min
What Should I Read Next?Ep 238: Windows, mirrors, and why We Need Diverse BooksToday’s guest Lamar Giles credits his love of reading to his mom who was always willing to buy him a book. Today Anne and Lamar chat about children’s books, horror novelist Stephen King, great novels where the setting is a character in its own right, and the importance of mirrors on the bookshelf.This episode was recorded and aired last year as Episode 186: Finding the book that feels like it was written just for you. This is the perfect listen for early summer, when you might have young readers at home looking for something to keep...
2020-06-0947 min
WCTV PodcastingBook Stew - Ep 78: Lamar GilesAuthor Lamar Giles presents his new YA novel "Not So Pure and Simple."
2020-02-2830 min
88 Cups of TeaGrace Lin On Pursuing A Viable Creative CareerWarm welcome to our new listeners, be sure to follow us on Instagram @88CUPSOFTEA to keep up with our latest posts and Instagram stories where we announce new episodes and essays, feature our favorite quotes, and host Instagram Story takeovers by some of your favorite authors. So make sure to head over to https://www.instagram.com/88cupsoftea/ so you don't miss out on the next takeover! --------------------------------------- Diggin the books you're discovering from our podcast episodes? You'll love learning about Lamar Giles and his debut novel Epic Reads at the top of this episode an...
2020-01-231h 04
Discover The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Uplifting!Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/381210to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Not So Pure and Simple
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Korey Jackson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 1 minute
Release date: January 21, 2020
Genres: Tough Topics
Publisher's Summary:
''Hysterical. I couldn’t put it down.” (Nic Stone) ''I laughed, I gasped, I church grunted through every chapter.'' (Tiffany D. Jackson) ''Heartfelt and hilarious on every page!'' (Justin A. Reynolds) 4 starred reviews! * An Indie Next List Pick! * Named one of Bank Street College of Education's Best Children’s Books of the Year! Two-time Edgar Award finalist Lamar Giles spotlights the consequences of soci...
2020-01-2111h 01Download Incredible Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Tough TopicsNot So Pure and Simple by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/381210to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Not So Pure and Simple
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Korey Jackson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 1 minute
Release date: January 21, 2020
Genres: Tough Topics
Publisher's Summary:
''Hysterical. I couldn’t put it down.” (Nic Stone) ''I laughed, I gasped, I church grunted through every chapter.'' (Tiffany D. Jackson) ''Heartfelt and hilarious on every page!'' (Justin A. Reynolds) 4 starred reviews! * An Indie Next List Pick! * Named one of Bank Street College of Education's Best Children’s Books of the Year! Two-time Edgar Award finalist Lamar Giles spotlights the consequences of soci...
2020-01-2111h 01
Embrace The Breakthrough Full Audiobook Experience!Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/239777to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Not So Pure and Simple
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Korey Jackson
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs
Release date: 01-21-20
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 59 ratings
Genres: Dating & Sex
Publisher's Summary:
Del has had a crush on Kiera Westing since kindergarten. And now, during their junior year, she’s finally available. So when Kiera volunteers for an opportunity at their church, Del’s right behind her. Though he quickly realizes he’s inadvertently signed up for a Purity Pledge. His dad thinks his wires are crossed, and his best friend, Qwan, doesn’...
2020-01-2130 min
What Book Hooked You?163 Author Lamar Giles Returns
The fantastic writer, Lamar Giles is back on the podcast to catch up and talk about this latest release NOT SO PURE AND SIMPLE.
Episode Mentions:
* Lamar’s 1st podcast visit* Spin* The Last Last Day of Summer* Not So Pure and Simple* The Usual Suspects* Old Dominion MFA* #MeToo* Fake ID* Endangered* Overturned* Stephen King* The Hate U Give* NCTE* The Body* Different Seasons* Fresh Ink* Skeleton Crew* Nightmares & Dreamscapes* Three Sides of a Heart* Natalie C. Parker’s episode* Kwame Alexander’s imprint Versify* We Need D...
2020-01-1626 min
Ink in Your VeinsEp. 142: Lamar Giles and His Brilliant Dialogue Craft TipLamar Giles writes novels and short stories for teens and adults. He is the author of the Edgar Award nominees Fake ID and Endangered, as well as the novels Overturned, Spin, The Last Last-Day-of-Summer, and the forthcoming Not So Pure and Simple. He is a founding member of We Need Diverse Books and resides in Virginia with his wife.How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in...
2019-09-0625 min
Experience Into A Immersive Full Audiobook This Weekend.The Hero Next Door by Cynthia Leitich, Anna Dobbin, R.J. Palacio, Mike Jung, Hena Khan, Juana Medina, Lamar Giles, Ellen Oh, William Alexander, Joseph Bruchac, Linda Sue ParkPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/359592to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Hero Next Door
Author: Cynthia Leitich, Anna Dobbin, R.J. Palacio, Mike Jung, Hena Khan, Juana Medina, Lamar Giles, Ellen Oh, William Alexander, Joseph Bruchac, Linda Sue Park
Narrator: Various
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 14 minutes
Release date: July 30, 2019
Genres: Action & Adventure
Publisher's Summary:
From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behind Flying Lessons & Other Stories, comes another middle-grade short story collection--this one focused on exploring acts of bravery--featuring some of the best own-voices children's authors, including R. J. Palacio (Wonder), Rita Williams-Garcia (One Crazy Summer), Linda Sue...
2019-07-306h 14Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionThe Hero Next Door by Cynthia Leitich, Anna Dobbin, R.J. Palacio, Mike Jung, Hena Khan, Juana Medina, Lamar Giles, Ellen Oh, William Alexander, Joseph Bruchac, Linda Sue ParkPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/359592to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Hero Next Door
Author: Cynthia Leitich, Anna Dobbin, R.J. Palacio, Mike Jung, Hena Khan, Juana Medina, Lamar Giles, Ellen Oh, William Alexander, Joseph Bruchac, Linda Sue Park
Narrator: Various
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 14 minutes
Release date: July 30, 2019
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behind Flying Lessons & Other Stories, comes another middle-grade short story collection--this one focused on exploring acts of bravery--featuring some of the best own-voices children's authors, including R. J. Palacio (Wonder), Rita Williams-Garcia (One Crazy Summer), Linda Sue Park...
2019-07-306h 14Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Kids, Action & AdventureThe Hero Next Door by Cynthia Leitich, Anna Dobbin, R.J. Palacio, Mike Jung, Hena Khan, Juana Medina, Lamar Giles, Ellen Oh, William Alexander, Joseph Bruchac, Linda Sue ParkPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/359592to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Hero Next Door
Author: Cynthia Leitich, Anna Dobbin, R.J. Palacio, Mike Jung, Hena Khan, Juana Medina, Lamar Giles, Ellen Oh, William Alexander, Joseph Bruchac, Linda Sue Park
Narrator: Various
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 14 minutes
Release date: July 30, 2019
Genres: Action & Adventure
Publisher's Summary:
From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behind Flying Lessons & Other Stories, comes another middle-grade short story collection--this one focused on exploring acts of bravery--featuring some of the best own-voices children's authors, including R. J. Palacio (Wonder), Rita Williams-Garcia (One Crazy Summer), Linda Sue...
2019-07-306h 14
What Should I Read Next?Ep 186: Finding the book that feels like it was written just for you
Lamar Giles joins Anne to chat about his two great literary loves: children’s books, and... horror novelist Stephen King? If you don’t think those things go together, Lamar is prepared to talk you into changing your mind, and maybe about more than just that.Get ready for a great chat about transcending stereotypes, how books can build up the self-worth of young readers, great novels where the setting becomes a character in its own right, and so so much more. Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this...
2019-05-2848 min
Jamie Greene – GeekDadGBBP 217: Lamar Giles
The Great Big Beautiful Podcast, Episode 217: Lamar Giles
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Welcome back! This week, we’re chatting with author Lamar Giles about his newest book, The Last Last Day of Summer, and the brand-new Versify imprint it’s helping launch. Versify is the brainchild of Kwame Alexander, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is giving him an open door to personally acquire and...
2019-05-1700 min
The Great Big Beautiful PodcastEpisode 217: Lamar GilesWelcome back! This week, we're chatting with author Lamar Giles about his newest book, The Last Last Day of Summer, and the brand-new Versify imprint it's helping launch. Giles has written several YA books (Fake ID, Overturned, Spin), and The Last Last Day of Summer is his first go at middle grade fiction. And he knocks it out of the park. On this episode, we chat about The Last Last Day of Summer (and its unique twists), Versify, We Need Diverse Books (he's a cofounder), Hong Kong, LEGO obsessions, and... Grumpy Cat?
2019-04-241h 05
Don’t Miss The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Immersive!The Last Last-Day-of-Summer by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/370217to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Last Last-Day-of-Summer
Series: #1 of Legendary Alston Boys
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Ruffin Prentiss
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 48 minutes
Release date: April 2, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Mystery & Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
Otto and Sheed are the local sleuths in their zany Virginia town, masters of unraveling mischief using their unmatched powers of deduction. And as the summer winds down and the first day of school looms, the boys are craving just a little bit more time for fun, even as they b...
2019-04-026h 48Download Top Full Audiobooks in Kids, Mystery & FantasyThe Last Last-Day-of-Summer by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/370217to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Last Last-Day-of-Summer
Series: #1 of Legendary Alston Boys
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Ruffin Prentiss
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 48 minutes
Release date: April 2, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Mystery & Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
Otto and Sheed are the local sleuths in their zany Virginia town, masters of unraveling mischief using their unmatched powers of deduction. And as the summer winds down and the first day of school looms, the boys are craving just a little bit more time for fun, even as they b...
2019-04-026h 48
Start The Full Audiobook That Keeps Curious Minds Hooked.The Last Last-Day-of-Summer by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/101231to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Last Last-Day-of-Summer
Series: Legendary Alston Boys, Book 1
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Ruffin Prentiss
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins
Release date: 04-02-19
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 71 ratings
Genres: Mystery & Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
2019-04-026h 47
Middle Grade Ninja14 Author Lamar GilesLamar Giles and I discuss his newest middle grade adventure novel, THE LAST LAST-DAY-OF-SUMMER, his young adult thrillers, and our mutual love for Stephen King. We also talk about the founding of We Need Diverse Books, his transition from self published author to traditionally published author (and the advantages of each publishing model), and also Stephen King. We actually talk about Stephen King a lot. If you'd like to support We Need Diverse Books, head to: https://diversebooks.org/our-programs/ And to apply for the grant Lamar mentioned, head to: https://diversebooks.org/our-programs/walter-grant/ And to read my open...
2019-03-131h 41
All the Books!All the Backlist! February 1, 2019This week, Liberty discusses a few great older books, including All the Missing Girls.This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s new subscription service offering tailored book recommendations for readers of all stripes.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS or Apple Podcasts 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:...
2019-02-0111 min
Press Play On This Uplifting Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Spin by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/198664to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Spin
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Bahni Turpin, Shawana Carter, Sisi Aisha Johnson
Format: mp3
Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
Release date: 01-30-19
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 25 ratings
Genres: Action & Adventure
Publisher's Summary:
When rising star Paris Secord (aka DJ ParSec) is found dead on her turntables, it sends the local music scene reeling. No one is feeling that grief more than her shunned pre-fame best friend, Kya, and ParSec's chief groupie, Fuse - two sworn enemies who happened to be the ones who discovered her body. The police have...
2019-01-3010h 50
Discover: This Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook For Knowledge Hunters.Spin by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/374015to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Spin
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Shawana Carter, Sisi Aisha Johnson, Bahni Turpin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 50 minutes
Release date: January 29, 2019
Genres: Mystery & Thriller
Publisher's Summary:
Even in murder, the music lives on. When rising star Paris Secord (aka DJ ParSec) is found dead on her turntables, it sends the local music scene reeling. No one is feeling that grief more than her shunned pre-fame best friend, Kya, and ParSec's chief groupie, Fuse -- two sworn enemies who happened to be the ones who discovered her body. The police...
2019-01-2910h 50Discover The Full Audiobook That Keeps Curious Minds Hooked.Spin by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/374015to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Spin
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Shawana Carter, Sisi Aisha Johnson, Bahni Turpin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 50 minutes
Release date: January 29, 2019
Genres: Tough Topics
Publisher's Summary:
Even in murder, the music lives on. When rising star Paris Secord (aka DJ ParSec) is found dead on her turntables, it sends the local music scene reeling. No one is feeling that grief more than her shunned pre-fame best friend, Kya, and ParSec's chief groupie, Fuse -- two sworn enemies who happened to be the ones who discovered her body. The police...
2019-01-2910h 50Get Latest Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Tough TopicsSpin by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/374015to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Spin
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Shawana Carter, Sisi Aisha Johnson, Bahni Turpin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 50 minutes
Release date: January 29, 2019
Genres: Tough Topics
Publisher's Summary:
Even in murder, the music lives on. When rising star Paris Secord (aka DJ ParSec) is found dead on her turntables, it sends the local music scene reeling. No one is feeling that grief more than her shunned pre-fame best friend, Kya, and ParSec's chief groupie, Fuse -- two sworn enemies who happened to be the ones who discovered her body. The police...
2019-01-2910h 50Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Mystery & ThrillerSpin by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/374015to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Spin
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Shawana Carter, Sisi Aisha Johnson, Bahni Turpin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 50 minutes
Release date: January 29, 2019
Genres: Mystery & Thriller
Publisher's Summary:
Even in murder, the music lives on. When rising star Paris Secord (aka DJ ParSec) is found dead on her turntables, it sends the local music scene reeling. No one is feeling that grief more than her shunned pre-fame best friend, Kya, and ParSec's chief groupie, Fuse -- two sworn enemies who happened to be the ones who discovered her body. The police...
2019-01-2910h 50
Write Or Die PodcastS1E24: Lamar Giles & Puddles Can’t Host PodcastsLamar Giles is a well published author and a founding member of We Need Diverse Books. Lamar has two novels forthcoming in 2019: his debut middle grade fantasy THE LAST LAST-DAY-OF-SUMMER (Versify / HMH) and his fourth YA thriller SPIN (Scholastic).
Lamar Giles is a two-time Edgar Award finalist in the YA category, for his debut YA thriller FAKE ID (HarperCollins, 2014), and his second YA thriller, ENDANGERED (HarperCollins, 2015). His third YA thriller, OVERTURNED (Scholastic, 2017) received this glowing New York Times review, and was named a Kirkus Best Book of 2017. You can see the book trailer for OVERTURNED here. FAKE ID has been...
2019-01-2857 min
Don’t Miss A Thrilling Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Black Enough by Ibi Zoboi, Tracey Baptiste, Coe Booth, Dhonielle Clayton, Brandy Colbert, Jay Coles, Lamar Giles, Leah Henderson, Renée WatsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/195189to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Black Enough
Author: Ibi Zoboi, Tracey Baptiste, Coe Booth, Dhonielle Clayton, Brandy Colbert, Jay Coles, Lamar Giles, Leah Henderson, Renée Watson
Narrator: Bahni Turpin, Ron Butler
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins
Release date: 01-08-19
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 152 ratings
Genres: Anthologies & Short Stories
Publisher's Summary:
Edited by National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi and featuring some of the most acclaimed best-selling black authors writing for teens today - Black Enough is an essential collection of captivating stories about what it’s like to be young and bla...
2019-01-0811h 14
Writer, Writer, Pants On FireOverconfidence As An Aspiring Writer & The Disparaging of Genre Fiction: Lamar GilesToday’s guest is Lamar Giles, a two-time Edgar Award finalist for his YA thrillers FAKE ID and ENDANGERED His third YA thriller, OVERTURNED received a glowing New York Times review. Lamar is a contributor to the YA anthology THREE SIDES OF A HEART and the editor of the forthcoming We Need Diverse Books YA short story anthology FRESH INK.
Lamar joins host Mindy McGinnis to talk about the over confidence he had as a young writer, and how he took the time to reflect on 8 years worth of rejection before landed his agent in 2010 with his six...
2018-08-2035 min
YA CafeFresh Ink feat. Lamar GilesThis week we feature the Fresh Ink anthology, a collection of diverse short stories for a YA audience. Joining us is editor and YA author Lamar Giles. (transcript) In today’s episode… Fresh Ink: An Anthology is a collection of short stories, a graphic novella, and a never before published play by the legendary Walter Dean Meyers. Thirteen voices, some brand new and some you already know and love (including YA authors Nicola Yoon, Jason Reynolds, and Malinda Lo) come together to share their perspectives. This incredible anthology was edited by Lamar Giles, YA author and co-founder of We Need D...
2018-08-1627 min
Tune In To A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Addictive.Fresh Ink: An Anthology by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/341659to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Fresh Ink: An Anthology
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Schuyler Bailar, Aminah Mae Safi, Guy Lockard, Donnabella Mortel, Eric Gansworth, Sara Farizan, Ron Butler, J. B. Adkins, Bahni Turpin, Dominic Hoffman, Henry Levya, Kim Mai Guest, Dion Graham, Various
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 5 minutes
Release date: August 14, 2018
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1
Genres: Tough Topics
Publisher's Summary:
All it takes to rewrite the rules is a little fresh ink in this remarkable YA anthology from thirteen of the most recognizable, diverse authors writing today including Nicola Yoon, Jason...
2018-08-145h 05
Dive Into The Full Audiobook That Keeps Book-Lovers Hooked.Fresh Ink by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/195217to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Fresh Ink
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Guy Lockard, Kim Mai Guest, Bahni Turpin, Aminah Mae Safi, Dominic Hoffman, Dion Graham, Ron Butler, J. B. Adkins, Sara Farizan, Henry Levya, Donnabella Mortel, Schuyler Bailar, Various
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins
Release date: 08-14-18
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 15 ratings
Genres: Anthologies & Short Stories
Publisher's Summary:
Thirteen of the most accomplished YA authors deliver a label-defying anthology that includes 10 short stories, a graphic novel, and a one-act play about topics like gentrification, acceptance, untimely death, coming out, and poverty, and...
2018-08-145h 04
NIGHTLIGHT: A Horror Fiction Podcast103: Wilson's Pawn and Loan by Lamar GilesWhat happens when the devil comes to collect on a soul he was promised? This week's story is from author Lamar Giles. Narrated by Rodney Blu.You can find more of Lamar's work by visiting lamargiles.com.If you want to pre-order his YA mystery, SPIN, visit https://amzn.to/2u3yebR To pre-order his YA anthology, Fresh Ink, go to https://amzn.to/2NEmR21 And if you're like us, and can't wait to read more of Lamar's work, why not grab a copy of Fake ID, his YA Thriller? https://am...
2018-07-0956 min