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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
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
The Currently Reading PodcastSeason 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
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
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/
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2025-01-1326 minHey 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
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
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
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 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
Authors & Audiences#3 - YA bestseller, Tiffany D Jackson faces the A&A Q&ATiffany D. Jackson is the NYT Bestselling, award-winning author of YA novels Monday’s Not Coming, Allegedly, Let Me Hear A Rhyme, Grown, White Smoke, Santa in The City, The Weight of Blood, and co-author of Blackout. A Coretta Scott King — John Steptoe New Talent Award-winner and the NAACP Image Award-nominee, she received her bachelor of arts in film from Howard University and has over a decade in TV/Film experience. The Brooklyn native is currently splitting her time between the borough she loves and the south, most likely multitasking.In this Bonus episode featuring the A&A Q...
2022-10-2811 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
Discover Thousands of Digital Audiobooks for Your LibraryThe Getaway - Lamar GilesPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/615760 to 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...
2022-09-2010h 15Stream Complete Digital Audiobooks in High QualityEnjoy The Getaway from Lamar GilesPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/615760 to 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...
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
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
the black bibliophile'Not So Pure and Simple' by Lamar GilesThis episode is my review of 'Not So Pure and Simple' by Lamar Giles.
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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
The Big Kids Book Club PodcastEpisode 37: Big Kids Book Club - Mid-Week Review: The Last Last Day of SummerHey, hey, hey!
Welcome to our Mid-Week review 📚🎙🎧
Each week, we're going to be reviewing a Middle Grade or Young Adult novel and giving you the scoop on whether it's any good!
Our rating system is out of 5 stars with the following categories being looked at:
Plot, Pacing, Characters, Style, Setting
All the categories are ranked from five, added together, and divided by 5 to give a final rating!
This week's episode features:
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The Last Last Day of Summer by Lamar Giles
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2021-02-2414 min
Chapter One with HPL"The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles; Read by JasmineOtto and Sheed are used to solving mysteries in their quirky Virginia town and as the summer comes to an end they wish for one more adventure. Then a mysterious man shows up with a camera that can stop time. Can Otto and Sheed save their town before time stops...permanently? This title is intended for tweens and is suitable for most audiences. Recording made with permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Click here to see this title in Houston Public Library's catalog.
2021-02-2308 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
Hey YAThe Romance ElephantHannah and Kelly dive into YA books without romance, then highlight excellent romance YA books.
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2021-02-1756 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
First Chapter Friday at DaySpin by Lamar GilesSixteen-year-old Paris Secord's (aka DJ ParSec) career--and life--has come to an untimely end, and the local music scene is reeling. No one is feeling the pain more than her shunned pre-fame best friend, Kya, and Paris's chief groupie, Fuse. But suspicion trumps grief, and since each suspects the other of Paris's murder, they're locked in a high-stakes game of public accusations and sabotage.Everyone in the ParSec Nation (DJ ParSec's local media base)--including the killer--is content to watch it play out, until Kya and Fuse discover a secret: Paris was on the verge of major deal that would've catapulted...
2020-12-0206 min
Hey YAThe Holiday All-Request Recommendation ShowKelly and Hannah answer listener requests for book recommendations.
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SHOW NOTES
Short story collection. Preferably fiction and/or fun/uplifting
Meet Cute: Some People Are Destined to Meet; Tales from the Inner City by Shaun Tan; Take the Mic edited by Bethany C. Morrow; Snow in Love; Hope Nation edited by Rose Brock; The Radical Element edited by Jessica Spotswood.
A gift for my brother who isn’t a big reader. He’s in co...
2020-11-2500 min
Hey YAOops/You're WelcomeHannah and Kelly record a podcast during the longest week ever and talk about under the radar 2020 reads and books they plan to read before the year ends.
This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life; Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer with Fierce Reads; and Kingdom of Sea and Stone by Mara Rutherford, published by Inkyard Press.
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2020-11-1150 min
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
Chambers FMFirst Chapter Friday: SpinThis episode of First Chapter Friday includes Mr. Chambers reading the first chapter of the novel Spin by Lamar Giles.
2020-10-2707 min
A Galaxy Not So Far AwayMysterious Mini 25: Tangentially SpeakingBecca and Gary are back for another Tuesday minisode! We only have a few events this week to discuss, before delving into some new books and some distracting tangents about adaptations! Events This Week: Tuesday, October 20th: D.P. Lyle Wednesday, October 21st: David Slayton Friday, October 23rd: YA Book Club Monday, October 26th: Isaac Butler, Patrick Nielsen Hayden, and Beth Meacham New This Week: Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth, illustrated by Sara Lautman Among the Beasts and Briars by Ash...
2020-10-2038 min
Book Club for Masochists: a Readers' Advisory PodcastEpisode 111 - Happy Birthday DraculaIt's Halloween! And in this very special episode we're playing the game Happy Birthday Dracula! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | RJ Edwards Games We Played This Month Happy Birthday Dracula! We're streaming visual novel games on Twitch! Were|House (Matthew and RJ trying to date a kelpie) Speed Dating for Ghosts Which BC4M podcast co-host are you most like?
2020-10-201h 19
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.
To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The...
2020-10-1550 min
Unabridged: A Book PodcastOur 2020 Spooky Reads Recommendations
This week, Unabridged Podcast is launching into the Halloween spirit with some spooky recommendations. After our Bookish Check-in—featuring a guest appearance by Unabridged Ambassador Talie—each of shares a perfect October pick, and then (for our Give Me One) we talk about our autumn favorites.
Bookish Check-in
Ashley - Nic Stone’s Shuri
Jen - V. E. Schwab’s The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
Sara - Lamar Giles’s Not So Pure and Simple and Tommy Orange’s There There (listen to our Book Club episode, 146)
Talie - Hench (find Talie at taliesadventures.com or @talielovesboo...
2020-10-1428 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
Book BistroAuthors of ColorIn this episode, Brooke, Stacey, Quira and Shannon discuss some of their favorite books written by authors of color.
Books mentioned are:
"Confessions" By Kanae Minato
"Real Men Knit" By Kwana Jackson
"Dawn" By Octavia E. Butler
"I'll Be the One" By Lyla Lee
"We Set the Dark On Fire", We Set the dark On Fire, Duology, book 1 By Tehlor Kay Mejia
"The Last Train to Key West" By Chanel Cleeton
"Angels' Blood", Guild Hunter Series, Book 1 By Nalini Singh
"The...
2020-09-1153 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 minUnabridged: A Book PodcastPatreon Preview - Book-to-Film Adaptation, Discussion of Stephenie Meyer's TWILIGHTIn this Unabridged episode, we give listeners a sneak peek into some of the content that we share on Patreon each month. In this one, after our bookish check-in, we share Jen and Sara's book-to-film adaptation discussion of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight. Don't miss the fun trivia! Stick around for the give me one where we share the best concerts we've ever attended!
Bookish Check-in
Ashley - Brandy Colbert’s The Voting Booth
Jen - Nadia Hashimi’s The Pearl that Broke Its Shell (@readwithtoni buddy read; check out our episode with Toni)
Sara - Lamar Giles’s Not So...
2020-08-2654 min
Book Lounge by LibbyA social justice conversation with Kimberly Jones and Gilly SegalEp. #464 - Last week, we held a special social justice event via Zoom with Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal, the New York Times bestselling co-authors of I'm Not Dying With You Tonight. We wanted to make sure as many people as possible could listen in so we decided to release the full conversation and Q&A here as well. We discuss what's going on in the world related to the Black Lives Matter movement and Covid-19, having difficult conversations with those you're close with and those you aren't, performative brand management, white fragility and much more. We end with...
2020-07-231h 23
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
The Novel UniverseFebruary 2020 Reads: You Can't Have 2 Quirky Characters in YA: That's the RuleJoin Dawn and Ashley as we review:
Be Not Far From Me by Mindy McGinnis
Thorn by Intisar Khanani
Bent Heavens by Daniel Kraus
Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles
Red Hood by Elena K. Arnold
On a Wicked Dawn by Stephanie Laurens
2020-03-021h 00
WCTV PodcastingBook Stew - Ep 78: Lamar GilesAuthor Lamar Giles presents his new YA novel "Not So Pure and Simple."
2020-02-2830 min
Hey YACatching Feels for YA DadsEric and Kelly talk about P.S., I Still Love You, swoony fathers in YA, and what YA rom-coms they’re itching for in 2020.
This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s Read Harder 2020 Challenge, Wednesday Books, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
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SHOW NOTES
Don’t forget to see us live at The Book Stall in Winnetka, Illinois, on February 25 at 6:30!
Be Not Far F...
2020-02-1941 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
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
Hazel & Katniss & Harry & StarrJan 2020 ForecastJan 2020 is now firmly underway, so it's time to update those library hold lists! Brenna and Joe have poured over the month and selected their top 3 picks, along with a few honourable mentions, to start the year off strong. Joe Deep and Darkest Red by Anna-Marie McLemoreWe Used To Be Friends by Amy SpaldingYou Too? Edited by Judith GurtlerPlus: Spellhacker by M.K. England,Tweet Cute by Emma Lord and Freeform's Party of Five rebootBrennaThe Hand on the Wall by Maureen JohnsonNot So Pure and Simple by Lamar GilesThe Gr...
2020-01-0736 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
As I GrowMADD Music Friday! With LyriqsMusic has gotten me through good times and also those not so good times. A good playlist before a championship game could have you pumped all game long! Sad music after a break can have you...well you know Blue. This is why I had to incorporate music; it’s important to me. For the first episode of MADD Music Fridays I have a man who is more than an artist; Lyriqs...he leaves some gems for anyone trying in this industry so tune in.
Follow Lyriqs on Instagram: Lyriqs
Twitter: @Lyriqs and also check out the website http://www.ly...
2019-08-1628 min
Middle Grade Ninja1st MGN Clip Show 2018It’s the first ever Middle Grade Ninja clips show, featuring snippets from each of the podcast’s first 30 episodes. This is the perfect place for new listeners to start.
New episodes are scheduled to return August 13th.
Until then, enjoy this compilation of clips from conversations with AUTHORS Laura Martin, Barabra Shoup, Jeff Norton, Darby Karchut, Susan Kaye Quinn, Jacqueline West, Daniel Kenney, Tommy Greenwald, Steven K Smith, Lamar Giles, Kathi Appelt, Padma Venkatraman, Jessica Lawson, Daniel José Older, Dustin Brady, Amber Smith, Marie Miranda Cruz,M.G. Hennessey, Debbie Dadey, LITERARY AGENTS John Cusick, Jennifer March Soloway, Holly Root...
2019-08-023h 33
Get Thousands of Audiobook Collection for Your LibraryCynthia Leitich, Anna Dobbin, R.J. Palacio, Mike Jung, Hena Khan, Juana Medina, Lamar Giles, Ellen Oh, William Alexander, Joseph Bruchac, Linda Sue Park - The Hero Next DoorPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/359592 to 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...
2019-07-316h 14Connect to Premium Digital Audiobooks on Any DeviceCynthia Leitich, Anna Dobbin, R.J. Palacio, Mike Jung, Hena Khan, Juana Medina, Lamar Giles, Ellen Oh, William Alexander, Joseph Bruchac, Linda Sue Park - The Hero Next DoorPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/359592 to 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...
2019-07-316h 14
Read or DeadHitting All My Terrifying ButtonsKatie and Rincey talk about controversy around the Staunch Prize, James Patterson's book about Jeffrey Epstein and pick up some 2019 release that they haven't gotten to yet. This episode is sponsored by Everything Trying to Kill You, Book Riot Insiders, Libro.fm. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspectsnewsletter!Show NotesAuthor James Patterson on Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Unbelievable’ CrimesFilm adaptation for Baby Teeth by Zoje StageOrganisers...
2019-07-1946 min
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
You can find us online at www.thegbbpodcast.com! You can listen on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher, and YouTube; you can follow the RSS feed; or you can listen right here!
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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
Stream Complete Audiobook Collection TodayThe Last Last-Day-of-Summer : Lamar GilesPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/370217 to 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...
2019-04-026h 48
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
Hey YA#36: The Backstreet Boys Have A New Album, GuysEric and Kelly offer up book recommendations when you don’t want to read a love story for Valentine’s Day, then they share awesome YA gift ideas for your Galentine.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s TBR, The Me I Meant to Be and HMH Teen, and The Deceivers.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter!(Our apologies, there were technical difficulties and the sound is a little off this...
2019-02-0641 min
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
Connect to Your Favorite Audiobooks with Easy AccessSpin (Authored by Lamar Giles)Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/374015 to 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...
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
YA Cafe2018 Recommendation Round-Up Pt. 2This is part 2 of our 2018 round-up with recommendations from 15 guests. Today we hear from Lamar Giles, Amanda K. Morgan, Hannah Moskowitz, and more! (Transcript) In today’s episode… Today’s episode will be a little different, this is part 2 of a two-part year in review. We’ve called up some of our writer, reader, and teacher friends to make some recommendations of books we didn’t cover this year on the podcast. If you missed part 1 last week, be sure to check it out! Our friend and recurring podcast guest, Anna (@hayinas7) is kicking off this episode by sharing her love of...
2018-12-2726 min
Hey YA#28: Can We Even Say That Word?Eric and Kelly dive into the big, wide world of YA anthologies and shout about excellent YA books from small and indie presses.Hey YA is sponsored by Confessions of a Teenage Leper by Ashley Little, Vesuvian Books, and Flatiron Books, publishers of Unstoppable Moses by Tyler James Smith.Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot.Show Notes:Black Enough by Ibi ZoboiWhen You Were Everything by Ashley WoodfolkA Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Ma...
2018-10-0350 min
Hey YA#25: Are You Or Someone You Know Suffering From Romance?Eric and Kelly talk about the soap incident, then delve into great YA romances, must-read YA comics, and wrap up the show sharing the books they’re still planning to read before the summer ends. Sponsored by Seafire by Natalie C. Parker and Book Riot Insiders.Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot. Show Notes:I Am Still Alive by Kate Alice MarshallAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottForeshadow YAFresh Ink by Lamar...
2018-08-221h 00
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 minYA 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
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
Hey YA#17: The YA Reading SandwichEric and Kelly talk about indie bookstores that do YA lit really well, explore the growth of YA thrillers over the last few years, and finally, highlight a bunch of great books to read in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Sponsored by Summer Constellations by Alisha Sevigny from KCP Loft and Bookish Boyfriends: A Date With Darcy by Tiffany Schmidt from Amulet. Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot. Show notes:Honor Code by K...
2018-05-021h 09
Get BookedGruesome But FunnyAmanda and Jenn discuss independent ladies, fantasy short stories, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel reading comps, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked.This episode is sponsored by The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton and The Birthday Girl by Sue Fortin.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, or via Apple Podcasts here.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website.
2018-02-2046 minWhat Book Hooked You?013 Author Lamar Giles
In this episode writer Lamar Giles discusses the book that would influence his reading preferences and writing style. We also discuss how Lamar’s role in founding the We Need Diverse Books organization.
Episode Mentions
* It
* The Celery Stalks at Midnight
* The Monster Squad
* Dean Knootz
* F Paul Wilson
* Steven Barnes
* Tananarive Due
* Brandon Massey
* Dark Dreams
* Unwind
* Twilight
* Harry Potter
* Hunger Games
* Fake ID
* Endangered
* Overturned
* NYT Review
* On Writing
* We Need Diverse Books
* Ellen Oh
2017-06-2633 min
Check It OutEpisode Twenty-Six (April 2017)In this episode, Silvia Schuh talks May arts and crafts (7:41); Julia Cozad-Callighan explains the library's Lunchtime Yoga program (2:49); and Kristi Cates recommends some YA novels full of murder and mayhem (18:14). Please fill out our survey! It's anonymous and it will only take a couple minutes. Promise. Kristi recommends: Fake ID by Lamar Giles White Cat by Holly Black The Caged Graves by Dianne K. Salerni Tell us what you think! Complete our short survey, email us at ask@normalpl.org, or tweet us @NPLTweets!
2017-04-2736 min