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Fully Booked by Kirkus ReviewsBest Young Adult Books of 2025 with Libba BrayWe conclude our Best Books of 2025 coverage with a special episode dedicated to young adult. First, Libba Bray joins us to discuss Under the Same Stars (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Feb. 4). Then young readers’ editor Laura Simeon highlights some more of the year’s best YA.Thanks to our sponsors:The Tale of the Wicked Old Woman and the Very Nice 'Beast' of Crouch End by Lance Lee, illus. by Nathalie T. RetivoffA Widow’s Fire by Diane Pike HeilerFuture-Focused Wealth by Melissa CoxSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...
2025-12-091h 00
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: WomanifestoEpisode TitleMidweek Pause for Peace: "Womanifesto" by Libba Bray - A Call to ActionEpisode DescriptionJoin Laura Davis for a special edition of Midweek Pause for Peace that breaks from the usual gentle reflections to deliver something designed to rouse and awaken. This week, Laura features "Womanifesto," a fierce and unapologetic poem written by bestselling novelist Libba Bray in 2017.Unlike the typical pairing of nature imagery with contemplative poetry, this episode presents a powerful call for activism - a rallying cry that demands we not look away, but instead...
2025-08-2708 min
Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School TeachersLIBBA BRAY: A Conversation about Under the Same Stars [Ep 267]Some conversations leave a mark, and this one with author Libba Bray is exactly that. From the first few minutes, we found ourselves completely pulled in by her honesty, humor, and the kind of insight that makes you pause and say, “Yes, that’s it.” What started as a chat about books quickly turned into a rich, winding conversation about creativity, teaching, storytelling, and the way young people show up in the world with fierce hope and resilience. We dive into Libba’s newest novel, Under the Same Stars—a multigenerational story inspired by a real-life matchmaking tree—explor...
2025-07-1755 min
Plans Are BookedChapter 70: Under the Same Stars by Libba BrayThis week we discuss a story about resistance. Bray's novel includes three timelines and three character duos, each trying to make sense of the political environments they're living in. We discuss how YA often tackles hard topics, how strange it is to read about the pandemic, the power of first love, the themes of not being complicit and remaining hopeful, and how deeply relevant this book is to the current state of our country. In our catch up, Kaitlin recaps her trip to Charleston, Steph educates us on septic testing, and Molly shares about her vacation to Mexico. In...
2025-04-171h 05
Relish This Uplifting Full Audiobook — Perfect In The Car.Under the Same Stars by Libba BrayPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/68480to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Under the Same Stars
Author: Libba Bray
Narrator: January LaVoy, Jeremy Carlisle Parker, Major Curda
Format: mp3
Length: 16 hrs and 31 mins
Release date: 02-04-25
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 47 ratings
Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
In 1940s Germany, Sophie is excited to discover a message waiting for her in the Bridegroom's Oak from a mysterious suitor. Meanwhile, her best friend, Hanna, is sending messages too—but not to find love. As World War II unfolds in their small town of Kleinwald, the oak may hold the key to re...
2025-02-044h 31Unlock: This Thrilling Full Audiobook For Busy Professionals.Under the Same Stars by Libba BrayPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/69462to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Under the Same Stars
Author: Libba Bray
Narrator: January LaVoy, Jeremy Carlisle Parker, Major Curda
Format: mp3
Length: 16 hrs and 31 mins
Release date: 02-04-25
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 47 ratings
Genres: Romance
Publisher's Summary:
In 1940s Germany, Sophie is excited to discover a message waiting for her in the Bridegroom's Oak from a mysterious suitor. Meanwhile, her best friend, Hanna, is sending messages too—but not to find love. As World War II unfolds in their small town of Kleinwald, the oak may hold the key to resistance against th...
2025-02-044h 31Step Inside The Best Masterset In Audiobooks Today.Audiobook: Under the Same Stars by Libba BrayPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/68480 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Under the Same Stars
Author: Libba Bray
Narrator: January LaVoy, Jeremy Carlisle Parker, Major Curda
Format: mp3
Length: 16 hrs and 31 mins
Release date: 02-04-25
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 47 ratings
Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
In 1940s Germany, Sophie is excited to discover a message waiting for her in the Bridegroom's Oak from a mysterious suitor. Meanwhile, her best friend, Hanna, is sending messages too—but not to find love. As World War II unfolds in their small to...
2025-02-044h 31
Through the PagesTTP SPECIAL: 30 Books for 30 YearsWe turned 30! Aaand we have now known each other for 15 years. To celebrate both these milestones we thought it would be fitting to share 30 books that have moved us, shaped us and inspired us through the years!
Have you read any of the books we shared?
Fanny's Picks:
The Penderwicks / Jeanne Birdsall
The Remarkable Life and Times of Eliza Rose / Mary Hooper
Before I Fall / Lauren Oliver
A Great and a Terrible Beauty / Libba Bray
Daddy-Long-Legs / Jean Webster
Ruby Red / Kerstin Gier
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo...
2024-09-051h 36
Well-ReadEpisode 141 - Auto-Buy AuthorsDo you have a list of authors who are auto-buys when they release a new book? We’re delving into some of ours!
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Ann Patchett books
Emily Henry books
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Abby Jimenez books
Ali Hazelwood books
Liz Moore books
Kate Morton books
Tana French books
Leigh Bardugo books
Celeste Ng books
Anthony Horowitz books
Sarah Dessen books
Sarah MacLean books
Ruth Ware books
Ann’s picks:
The Littl...
2024-08-1656 min
Our First Fears4 - Rosemary's Baby with Libba BrayIn Episode 4 of Our First Fears, No. 1 New York Times Bestselling author Libba Bray takes my hand to ring the doorbell of the Bramford Apartments in New York City, where Rosemary Woodhouse lives with her husband Guy and, possibly, a cabal of evil cultists, in Roman Polanski’s 1968 film, Rosemary’s Baby. Our chat ranges from recent US supreme court decisions, to the cultural impact this film had over the following decades, from witch hunts, to satanic-panic, and the repetition of atrocities against women throughout history, as well as the pervasiveness and popularity of the “religious horror” sub-genre...
2023-08-171h 22
Bookmarked PodcastThe Diviners by Libba BrayOur book club recently read The Diviners by Libba Bray for our October read. It makes the perfect Halloween read with its supernatural themes! Have a listen to this episode by Abby and Rebeka who discuss how they felt about the book!
2022-11-0208 min
Bring Your Own Book"The Diviners" by Libba BrayBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 2 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki, Kelly, and Tilly! Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and pair it with a drink inspired by the book.In this episode, we’re talking about one of Nikki's favourite books, the popular paranormal mystery YA novel, “The Diviners” by Libba Bray, which was published in 2012.The drink we’ve chosen to pair with this episode is called The Bee’s Knees, and it’s made with gin, lemon, and honey. A classic Prohibition-era cocktail with a fabulous 192...
2022-02-241h 13
The Book JamSeason 2, Episode 14: Historical Fiction With A Fresh PerspectiveMarisa and Mary are back with a new episode of The Book Jam! Winter has just begun and it makes us want to read historical fiction books-but these aren’t your typical historical fiction titles. Both titles we talk about today give voice and fresh perspectives to this genre. Marisa talks about So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix by Bethany C. Morrow; this book was set in 1863 in the Freedmen's Colony of Roanoke Island and centers on the binding love of a family of four black sisters each finding their own way. Mary talks about The City Beautiful by...
2022-01-0249 min
Judging Book CoversLair of Dreams by Libba BrayStephanie and Meghan take a small break this episode and rather than leave listeners without an episode, friends of the podcast Tim Lowe and Ollie Brady decided to put together an episode on the second book of The Diviners series by Libba Bray! Here is a bonus episode with just the guys, diving back into our favorite 1920s paranormal books! Judging Book Covers Podcast is now part of Certain POV Network! Please check out our sister podcasts and give us all some love! Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge Judging Book Covers Podcast stands wit...
2021-06-2827 min
The More Than Books PodcastMy Favorite Books Episode 4: The Gemma Doyle Trilogy by Libba BrayWelcome to the fourth episode of the My Favorite Books podcast!
In this episode, Sierra provides a mini-review of the Gemma Doyle Trilogy by Libba Bray!
You can listen to the latest episode here.
Now available on iTunes!
Synopsis from Goodreads:
“In this debut gothic novel mysterious visions, dark family secrets and a long-lost diary thrust Gemma and her classmates back into the horrors that followed her from India.
It’s 1895, and after the suicide of her mother, 16-year-old Gemma Doyle is shippe...
2021-05-3100 min
Books and the CityIt's a YA Wonderland!One of the hazards of co-hosting a podcast with a super-genius is sometimes her obligation to science and research is sliiiightly more important. But, guest hosting in Emily's place today, you may recognize the voice of our very own Nicole Zollos, who creates all of our beautiful BATC art! She joins us today to discuss blindly switching current reads with other cohosts, and some fantastic works of YA literature. Thank you for listening, and enjoy! Make sure you're following Nicole's bookstagram @see_nic_read! You can join our fan club (and book club) here: https://www.patreon.com/booksandthecitypod...
2021-05-1754 min
Judging Book CoversThe Diviners by Libba BrayTo celebrate our 100th episode, we are putting aside our read harder challenge in order to read a book about the 1920s and GHOST MURDERERS! We read The Diviners by Libba Bray, with two of our favorite all time guests, Ollie Brady and Tim Lowe! Tim dresses up in fashionable pilgrim clothes 1920s clothes and Ollie lectures Meg about her book choices! Next Book: Buffy Fanfic! Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge Judging Book Covers Podcast stands with the Black Lives Matter movement, and if you are looking for black owned bookshops, please check ou...
2021-04-012h 00
Book RetortsBeauty Queens - Part 1
This week Danielle brings Sam the start of a truly weird novel in Beauty Queens by Libba Bray. When a plane loaded with beauty pageant contestants decides to crash land on a deserted island, the surviving contestants must fend for themselves until rescue comes. Unfortunately, the sinister Corporation that runs the pageant has no interest in their rescue, as the island is planned to be used as the site for an arms deal between The Corporation and MoMo B. ChaCha, an eccentric dictator with a pet stuffed lemur. The stranded beauty pageant contestants soon learn that there’s something of...
2021-01-201h 08
Rebel Girls Book ClubBite-Sized Bits Through the Ages 2010: VirginsHappy 2021! Maggie and Harmony ring in the new year by finishing out the Bite-Sized Bits Through the Ages series. They examine the short story "Virgins" by Danielle Evans as in the book Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self. They discuss the construct of virginity and coming of age.
What we're reading:
The once and future witches by Alix E. Harrow
https://bookshop.org/a/9908/9780316422048
The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray
https://bookshop.org/a/9908/9780440237778
In this episode:
https://schoolofsexed.org/blog-articles/2020/04/2/virginity
...
2021-01-0456 min
The Fantasy Inn Podcast65: Our Favorite Books of 2020`Tis the season... for Best Of lists! We'll be posting a separate blog post for our collective favorite reads of the year later, but for now we have Sara, Jenia, and Travis sharing their favorites with you here.
To get the standard disclaimers out of the way, these are simply the books we read during 2020 that we enjoyed the most. We don't pretend this list is objective or comprehensive in any way. After all, what list is?
What We're Reading:
Travis: We Could Be Heroes by Mike Chen
Jenia: The Trojan War Museum: and...
2020-12-2953 minRebel Girls Book ClubThe Sweet Far ThingThis week a new guest joins Harmony for a discussion on The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray. They delve into the joys of fantasy and its potential for dealing with real-world issues, social domination theory, the shadow self, and philosophical anarchism.
In this episode:
https://digitalcollections.saic.edu/islandora/object/islandora%3A75841#page/2/mode/2up
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_dominance_theory
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anarchism#:~:text=Anarchism%20is%20a%20political%20philosophy,undesirable%2C%20unnecessary%2C%20and%20harmful
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/anarchism/
2020-12-281h 09
Dear Literature006: 2020 Wrap-UpIn this episode, Vanessa and Alyssa review their 2020 in books and writing.
Music by Ben Sulzinsky
Instagram: @dearlitpod | @sea_of_sirens (Vanessa)
Vanessa's Shop: https://seaofsirens.bigcartel.com/
Books Mentioned:
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson (Penguin Classics)
The Invisible Life of Ivan Isaenko by Scott Stambach (Wednesday Books)
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell (St. Martin’s Griffin)
Lais of Marie de France by Marie de France
The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates (One Wo...
2020-12-2251 minRebel Girls Book ClubRebel AngelsIn this episode, Maggie and Harmony dive into Foucaultian power theory in Rebel Angels by Libba Bray. They explored the different power relationships and knowledge of Anne, Gemma, Felicity, Ms. Moore, and Kartik.
In this episode:
Michel Foucault’s theory of power
https://www.powercube.net/other-forms-of-power/foucault-power-is-everywhere/
Relationship to feminism
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/feminist-power/
To follow our episode schedule go here https://medium.com/rebel-girls-book-club/read-along-with-the-show-bde1d80a8108 Follow our social media pages at Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rgbcpod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com...
2020-12-211h 25
Using our Library VoicesUsing our Library Voices: Holiday Traditions Episode 2On this episode of Using Our Library Voices, librarians talk about and explore different holiday traditions. We will chat about favorite books and movies about the holidays, we countdown the best Christmas carols, we learn about Hanukkah from Rabbi Dan and we bring back an old Christmas tradition of ghost stories, with some slightly creepy children's books.With a special bonus storytime of a seasonal classic-T'was the Night Before ChristmasMedia mentioned in this podcast include: Are you Afraid of the Stacks:Creepy Carrots - Aaron ReynoldsCreepy Underwear - A...
2020-12-1748 minRebel Girls Book ClubI really have to-- I smell rotten eggs: An RGBC Blooper episodeThis week Maggie and Harmony are on a break, but tune in next week for our analysis of A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray.
To follow our episode schedule go here https://medium.com/rebel-girls-book-club/read-along-with-the-show-bde1d80a8108 Follow our social media pages at Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rgbcpod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RebelGirlsBookClub/ Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/101801516-rebel-girls and Twitter https://twitter.com/RebelGirlsBook1 Or you can email us at RebelGirlsBookClub@gmail.com. Our theme song is by The Gays and our image is by Mari Talor Renaud-Krutulis.
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2020-12-0710 minRebel Girls Book ClubPersepolis Volume 2Last week we dived into the Iranian Iraq war from the perspective of Marjane Satrapi. This week we narrow our focus and learn about her personal journey to find her identity after leaving and coming back to her homeland.
What we're reading:
The Lost Coast by A. R. Capetta
https://bookshop.org/a/9908/9781536200966
Before the Devil Breaks You by Libba Bray
https://bookshop.org/a/9908/9780316126069
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
https://bookshop.org/a/9908/9781250313225
To follow our episode schedule go here https...
2020-11-301h 18The Fantasy Inn Podcast56: What Makes a Great Character?It's all in the title really: what makes a great character? This week, the Fantasy Inn tries to work out their feelings on the topic.
Things Mentioned:
The Magnus Archives by Rusty Quill
The Tyrant Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson
Hollow Knight by Team Cherry
Hades by Supergiant Games
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
Discworld by Terry Pratchett
BoJack Horseman
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Captain Marvel
Nevernight...
2020-10-2753 minDear Literature001: Who We Are (As Readers & Writers)In this week's episode, Vanessa and Alyssa introduce who they are as humans, readers, and writers.
Music by Ben Sulzinsky.
Books Mentioned:
Circe by Madeline Miller (Little, Brown and Company)
Epic of Gilgamesh, translated by David Ferry (Farrar, Straus, and Giroux)
Contemporary Life and Witchcraft: Magic, Divination, and Religious Ritual in Europe by Alexandra Tartan (Ibidem Press)
Get in Trouble by Kelly Link (Random House Trade Paperbacks)
Bluets by Maggie Nelson (Wave Books)
The Tempest by William...
2020-10-0657 minRebel Girls Book ClubRed Clocks: part 2Maggie and Harmony read page 188 to the end of Red Clocks by Leni Zumas. They dig into the weeds on wife and motherhood, and what it feels like to be trapped in circumstances and the ways in which women weaponize their societal roles against each other.
Action Resources:
Justice for Breonna Taylor
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFhfh4chNjo/?hl=en
https://www.standwithbre.com/
https://action.justiceforbreonna.org/sign/BreonnaWasEssential/
Prevent Trump from appointing a conservative Supreme Court Justice
https://www.usa.gov/confirm-voter-registration
2020-09-281h 33The Fantasy Inn Podcast47: How We Talk About BooksIf you are reading this, there is a good chance you enjoy reading fantasy books. You may also like talking about fantasy books... or at least listening to others talk about them.
This week, Calvin Park (from Under a Pile of Books) and David Walters (from Authors on a Podcast Talking Books) stopped by the Fantasy Inn to talk about how they talk about books. How exactly does one write a review? And how does the relatively formal structure of written book reviews differ from a podcast or BookTube format?
Things Mentioned:
Ring Shout...
2020-09-0154 min
Calvert Library's Book Bites for TeensBeauty Queens by Libba BrayEnjoy our presentation of Beauty Queens written by Libba Bray and published by Scholastic.In today’s story, fifty contestants in the Miss Teen Dream pageant crash land on an island. What ensues is a hilarious and satirical tale of survival, consumerism, and just maybe love. Beauty Queens has received various awards and honors, including YALSA's Best Fiction of 2012, and Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award. Beauty Queens is recommended for ages 15+ for language, violence, and sex. Please see Common Sense Media for more information and reviews: https://bit.ly/BeautyQueensReviewsThis titl...
2020-08-1208 min
The SSR PodcastEpisode 100: A Great and Terrible BeautyIt’s Episode 100 of SSR — and Week 3 of Pride Month! There’s so much to celebrate on the podcast this week!Episode 100 is all about Libba Bray’s A Great and Terrible Beauty, the 2003 YA novel that kicked off the Gemma Doyle Trilogy. Megan Tripp joins Alli to discuss everything from world-building and problematic othering of BIPOC to subtle hints at queerness and young women claiming their agency! You don’t want to miss it.Follow Megan on Instagram (@booksnblazers). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-161h 08Well-ReadWell-Read Episode #70 - Our Favorite Audiobook NarratorsFrequent listeners of the podcast will know that we’re both big audiobook listeners, and we’re sharing some of our favorite narrators and the books that represent their work. As always, we’ll end with what we’re reading this week.
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Audie Awards
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James, narrated by Emma Thompson
Authorized: Love and Romance (podcast)
Reese Witherspoon filmography
Jim Dale audiobooks
Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
Ann’s pick:
Rosalyn Landor
– The Mis...
2020-05-0855 min
SOAR(Spread of Active Reading)The DivinersBook: The DivinersWritten by Libba BrayDescription: Story of people with magical abilities who must save New York and perhaps the rest of the world. Recommended for ages 12+Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed by Yajat Gupta on the piano.)SOAR Logo by Ritu JindalTo leave feedback /requests please connect with SOAR at Facebook or Youtubehttps://www.facebook.com/Soar-Initiative-102175058097745/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBARPFjwtCkn91RQ3dJN3CQ/videoshttps://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c...
2020-04-1902 min
88 Cups of TeaAkemi Dawn Bowman On The Permission To Slow DownWarm welcome to our new listeners! Head over to https://www.instagram.com/88cupsoftea/ to watch Libba Bray's Instagram takeover filled with exciting behind-the-scenes footage of her writing life! --------------------------------------- Curious to discover how leaning into your emotions can strengthen your writing? How about the actionable steps to reach your writing goals? Or tips for creating a financially viable marketing plan for your novel? We talk about it all and much more with Akemi Dawn Bowman. Akemi is the award-winning author of "Starfish", "Summer Bird Blue", and her newly released novel "Har...
2020-03-191h 18
Brown Taboo ProjectSeason 2, Episode 1 // Bend it like an ABCDStarting off this season, we dive into a topic that’s touched us all: Desi-American pop culture! Listen in to learn more about the kinds of things that we were listening to, reading, and watching as we grew up that explored South Asian-American identity in whatever way it might be. Among our recommendations name dropped in this episode, we have:- Bend it like Beckham (2002 Movie)- Born Confused, by Tanuja Desai Hidier (novel)- A Great and Terrible Beauty, by Libba Bray (novel)- The Namesake, by Jhumpa Lahiri (novel an...
2020-03-0446 min88 Cups of TeaLibba Bray On Discovering A Sense Of Place In The WorldWarm welcome to our new listeners! Head over to https://www.instagram.com/88cupsoftea/ to watch Libba Bray's Instagram takeover filled with exciting behind-the-scenes footage of her writing life! --------------------------------------- Curious to discover how to productively take feedback to help you reach your writing goals? Or how to know when it's time to let go of a project? Or strategies to help push yourself out of your comfort zone? How about ways to balance finances as an artist? We talk about it all and more with Libba Bray. Libba is the Ne...
2020-02-201h 07
Get Lost In The Full Audiobook That Keeps Busy Professionals Hooked.The King of Crows by Libba BrayPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/67260to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The King of Crows
Series: The Diviners, Book 4
Author: Libba Bray
Narrator: January LaVoy
Format: mp3
Length: 22 hrs and 20 mins
Release date: 02-04-20
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 736 ratings
Genres: History & Culture
Publisher's Summary:
After the horrifying explosion that claimed one of their own, the Diviners find themselves wanted by the US government, and on the brink of war with the King of Crows. While Memphis and Isaiah run for their lives from the mysterious Shadow Men, Isaiah receives a startling vision of a girl, Sarah Beth Olson, who...
2020-02-0410h 20
Shelf Aware PodcastHatchet by Gary PaulsenWelcome back, Literary Slummers, to another episode of Shelf Aware, the podcast where we delve into books outside our comfort zones. This fortnight, we’re starting a brand new unit on the survival genre. First up: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, a book Anna last read in elementary school. Is it still just as boring as she remembers?
We’ll be back next Monday with another Animorphs book!
Reading Recommendations:
Huntress by Malinda Lo
Beauty Queens by Libba Bray
A very special thank you to Ben Cope for our theme song! Check out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/fretwiz.
Twitter: @shelfawarecast, @amde...
2020-02-031h 03
The Hobby Shelf16. 2020 ReleasesIt's a new year, and there are tons of new books and boardgames coming out. In this episode, we share a few of our anticipated 2020 releases.
We'd also like some feedback so we can make the podcast even better. What do you like about our show? What books and/or boardgames would you like us to talk about? What are your top recommendations? Let us know on Twitter or Instagram (@thehobbyshelf) or send us an email at thehobbyshelfpodcast@gmail.com.
All of the books and boardgames we mention in the show are in the show...
2020-01-1449 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniLibba BrayFirst Draft Episode Re-release: Libba Bray (Eps (#18 and 19) Libba Bray, author of New York Times best-selling series A Great and Terrible Beauty, Printz award-winner Going Bovine, and genuinely terrifying historical paranormal The Diviners, among others, joins me to talk about having her rock collection stolen as a kid, that one time Wes Anderson helped stage a play she wrote, and how growing up in Texas set her head at a certain tilt. The episode originally released on Nov 3, 2014, and Nov 6, 2014. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Seven Samurai, directed by Akira Kurosawa C...
2019-12-241h 00The Hobby Shelf11. Favourite Mechanics and Tropes*Some spoilers* We love gushing about our favourite things, and on today's episode we talk about our favourite game mechanics and book tropes! You can find all of the books and games we mentioned in the show notes along with our recommendations of the week. Keep expanding your shelf!
Games:
Quirkle
Clank! In! Space!
Charterstone
Lords of Waterdeep
Dice Forge
Dominion
Legendary
Scythe
Small World
Villainous
Gloomhaven
Final Flicktier
2019-12-0259 min
Rádio Companhia#99 - Maria Semple - "Cadê você, Bernadette?" - Clube Rádio CompanhiaNeste episódio, a apresentadora Marina Pastore conversa sobre “Cadê você, Bernadette?”, de Maria Semple, com Bruna Brito, do departamento de projetos digitais; Fernanda Dias, do departamento de direitos autorais; Antonio Castro, do editorial dos selos Seguinte e Letrinhas; Enrico Sera, do departamento de divulgação; e Helen Claro, do departamento de negócios digitais.
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Recentemente adaptado para os cinemas por Richard Linklater e com Cate Blanchett no papel principal, o romance é uma contundente comédia de costumes sobre uma família americana em crise. Sem sentimentalismos, mas com muita empatia, "Cadê você, Bernadette?" trata do amor incondicional de uma filha por sua m...
2019-11-2854 min
LB School & Library PodcastLibba Bray on THE DIVINERS seriesThe breath-taking finale to the epic New York Times bestseller, The Diviners, from Printz winner and beloved author Libba Bray hits shelves on February 4, 2020. Here she speaks to Victoria Stapleton about the series.
2019-11-2635 min
OutrageousOutrageous Dialogue 4.11 - Young Adult Literature with DeborahEvery other week, the Outrageous Crew has an informational chat with an exciting person about exciting topics. This week, we chat with Deborah about young adult literature and authors. She's fascinating! Check it out!
Deborah's Recommendations: Libba Bray's Blog, Poet X, Spin
2019-11-2532 min
Bookful ThoughtsThe one where they talk about picking booksWelcome back listeners! Welcome to our first full real episode! In this episode, Leo and Lissy will dive into how they pick the books they read and keep reading. (They may also talk about DNFing).Enjoy this episode!
Books Mentioned:
Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
Watership Down by Richard Adams
The Diviners by Libba Bray
*note some books may have been left out due to human error being increased by procrastination
Contact us:
Instagram: @bookful_thoughts
Email: bookfulthoughts@gmail.com
Cover Art:
Rebecca Seifert: @oi.fishface.industries
2019-11-1329 min
The Eclectic ReaderEpisode 41: He Rec'd She Rec'd, recommending books with multiple perspectives and a strong sense of place for Holly and BrandonToday we’re recommending books for Holly and her husband Brandon. Holly enjoys historical fiction books that are a good mixture of character and plot driven, fantasy series where the setting is so strong it almost becomes a character itself, and books where the story is told from different characters’ perspectives. Brandon is just starting to become a reader and really enjoys plot driven stories, thrillers that lean towards horror, and sports. Tune in to find out which books we recommend for this bookish couple, plus what we’re currently reading. Email us here Follo...
2019-11-1222 min
The Plot FictionsEpisode 9: A Coyote PriestThe Plot Fictions is a podcast about literature and film. In each episode Sean will attempt to describe the plot of a book he hasn't read and Jess will attempt to describe the plot of a film she hasn't seen.
In our ninth episode Sean attempts to describe Going Bovine by Libba Bray and Jess attempts to describe Mandy by Panos Cosmatos (starring Nicolas Cage for a second episode in a row) . Also, Jess is drinking sake.
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2019-11-041h 02
Book BistroCreepy BooksIt's the perfect time of year to curl up with a creepy book. Stacy, Shannon, and Natalia are sharing some of their favorites. Books mentioned in this episode include:
Joe Hill, NOS4A2
Jennifer McMahon, The Night Sister
Chevy Stevens, Still Missing
Cherie Priest, The Family Plot
Alma Katsu, Hunger
Dean Koontz, Intensity
Karen White, The House on Tradd Street (Tradd Street #1)
Libba Bray, The Diviners (The Diviners #1)
Karin Slaughter, Blindsided (Grant County #1)
Tananarive Due, The Good House
2019-11-011h 03
YA Podcast62. A Great & Terrible Beauty by Libba BrayTo round out our spoooooky month, Hannah and Teffer discuss the Gemma Doyle trilogy by Libba Bray. We’re talking about witchcraft, boarding school, ambiguous laws of magic, colonialism, generational trauma, and oh boy SO much more. Pour yourself a cup of tea and charge your crystals in the moonlight, because we are getting WITCHY.
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2019-10-2847 minThe Hobby Shelf6. Favourite SettingsIf you could step into your favourite fictional setting, where would you go? On this episode, Brenna and Orin discuss their favourite book and boardgame settings! You can find all of the books and games we mentioned in the show notes along with our recommendations of the week. Keep expanding your shelf!
Games:
D&D
Wingspan
Sagrada
Dice Forge
Tidal Blades
Terraforming Mars
Tang Garden
Ishtar: Gardens of Babylon
Gloomhaven
Black Angel
...
2019-10-2849 minThe Hobby Shelf4. Spooky Books and GamesHalloween is our favourite event of the year, so it’s time to talk about spooky books and games! You can find all of the books and games we mentioned in the show notes along with our recommendations of the week. Keep expanding your shelf!
Games:
Welcome To
Wingspan
Eldritch Horror
King of Tokyo
Mysterium
Last Night On Earth
Tiny Epic Zombies
Zombicide
Betrayal at House on the Hill
Tang Garden
Dread...
2019-10-1445 minThe Hobby Shelf3. How We Experience StoriesOn this episode, we talk about how we experience stories. We talk about what stories are, what we find interesting in stories, and how stories are important for creating empathy. You can find all of the books and games we mentioned in the show notes along with our recommendations of the week. Keep expanding your shelf!
Games:
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Scythe
Abyss
Underwater Cities
Dungeons and Dragons
Gloomhaven
Pathfinder
Books:
Harry Potter...
2019-10-0745 minTruer WordsSpecial Episode: Intro to The Artist's Way Julia Cameron Julia Cameron Wants You to Do Your Morning Pages by Penelope Green, The New York Times The Artist’s Way in an Age of Self-Promotion by Carrie Battan, The New Yorker Our interview with Christina Bryza Micol Ostow Viacom Permalance Slave System from Gawker (R.I.P.) The Artist’s Way Every Day: A Year of Creative Living by Julia The Right to Write by Julia Finding Water by Julia Elizabeth Gilbert Facebook post about The Artist’s Way
2019-08-2652 min
Love YA Like CrazyPodX Episode 7: Allegra Frank on Andrew Clements's 'Things Not Seen'Welcome to Love YA Like Crazy! You're listening to a special episode recorded by one of the two hosts, Jacob Haller, while he was at PodX in Nashville. This is the last episode in the series, which I think goes out on a high note! For this one, Jake talked to Vox Media's Allegra Frank, who is also a cohost of 'The Polygon Show', about Andrew Clements's 'Things Not Seen', and we were also joined by past guest Simone de Rochefort, which was very excellent! Note that the discussion includes spoilers for 'Things Not Seen', as well as Clements's 'Frindle...
2019-07-3127 min
Love YA Like CrazyAllegra Frank on Andrew Clements's 'Things Not Seen'Welcome to Love YA Like Crazy! You're listening to a special episode recorded by one of the two hosts, Jacob Haller, while he was at PodX in Nashville. This is the last episode in the series, which I think goes out on a high note! For this one, Jake talked to Vox Media's Allegra Frank, who is also a cohost of 'The Polygon Show', about Andrew Clements's 'Things Not Seen', and we were also joined by past guest Simone de Rochefort, which was very excellent! Note that the discussion includes spoilers for 'Things Not Seen...
2019-07-3127 minLove YA Like CrazySimone de Rochefort on Libba Bray's 'A Great and Terrible Beauty'Welcome to Love YA Like Crazy! You're listening to a special episode recorded by one of the two hosts, Jacob Haller, while he was at PodX in Nashville. For this episode, Jake talked to Simone de Rochefort of 'The Polygon Show' about Libba Bray's 'A Great and Terrible Beauty'. Note that the discussion includes spoilers for A Great and Terrible Beauty. A video of Simone's interview with Aisha Tyler can be found at https://youtu.be/mOwnt8wbe4w. This discussion was recorded in a space provided by Netflix, for which...
2019-07-2410 minLove YA Like CrazyPodX Episode 6: Simone de Rochefort on Libba Bray's 'A Great and Terrible Beauty'Welcome to Love YA Like Crazy! You're listening to a special episode recorded by one of the two hosts, Jacob Haller, while he was at PodX in Nashville. For this episode, Jake talked to Simone de Rochefort of 'The Polygon Show' about Libba Bray's 'A Great and Terrible Beauty'. Note that the discussion includes spoilers for A Great and Terrible Beauty. A video of Simone's interview with Aisha Tyler can be found at https://youtu.be/mOwnt8wbe4w. This discussion was recorded in a space provided by Netflix, for which we thank them. This episode has post-credits MCU-style foreshadowing...
2019-07-2410 min
Book Lounge by LibbyEp. #348 - All about audiobooks!Today's episode is sponsored by The Great Courses Plus. To get a free month of access to their incredible online courses just visit: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/probooknerds Get your headphones ready because today Jill and I are offering up a big pile of audiobook recommendations! A cool new update in Libby that just came out lets you enjoy your audiobooks through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so it's perfect timing! Enjoy! Books mentioned in this episode La Belle Sauvage (Book of Dust) by Philip Pullman...
2019-06-2035 minLove YA Like CrazyPodX teaserJake recently went to the PodX podcasting conference in Nashville, and talked to some of the podcasters there about YA books, or books that were important to them when they were young. Starting tomorrow, and continuing every week until we run out of interviews, we'll be posting these in the feed. This episode gives you a little sneak peek at these discussions. Here's what you can look forward to: Lee LeBreton of 'Within the Wires' discussing Madeleine L'Engle's 'Many Waters' Jeffrey Cranor, also of 'Within the Wires', on Sarah Maria Griffin's 'Spare and Found Parts' and...
2019-06-1803 min
The Girls Who Came to Sugarbakers (A Designing Women Podcast)5x22 Friends and HusbandsJumanji Naps
Umbrella Academy, The series on Netflix that Erin has watched Twice
And Five, who “grows up” in another time, is her favorite character (segwaaaaaay):
Has anyone read the book series? Erin is on the waitlist from LAPL.
What kinds days? Giant Days is an incredibly pleasant series.
Russian Doll is NOT Groundhog Day (Spoilers) and also on Netflix
2019-04-0952 min
The Easy Chair with Laura HurwitzEpisode 170: Reflections on the Eve of TomorrowToday on The Easy Chair, I read two essays about what I believe is our ongoing moral imperative to remember the past and learn from it, and to the safeguard the health and richness of our collective national future. It’s a whole lot of important territory to cover in one short podcast, but the eloquent words of Elie Weisel and Libba Bray make it soul-stirring and resonant. The focus of this week's podcast is not about listening to my voice but using yours for the greater good. The takeaway: GET OUT THERE AND VOTE. This is a time for ho...
2018-11-0614 min
No Thanks We're BookedHappy Halloween with Books in the FreezerHAPPY HALLOWEEN FRIENDS! We hope you’re having a very spooky day! Today, we are so excited to talk with our friend Stephanie from Books in the Freezer - a podcast dedicated to horror books. We talk about the fact that Mollie and Katie are big scaredy cats and don’t read much horror (well, Mollie never, and Katie rarely) and how to dip your toes into the genre if you never have before. Stephanie is SO much fun and SO articulate. We hope you enjoy listening to her talk about this particular branch of fiction and why she find...
2018-10-3142 min
All the Books!All the Backlist! October 5, 2018This week, Liberty discusses a few great older books, including Mrs. Queen Takes the Train.This week’s episode was sponsored by Kill the Queen (A Crown of Shards Novel) by Jennifer Estep.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:Mrs. Queen...
2018-10-0509 min
UNGpodden - podden för dig som älskar ungdomslitteratur!Vänskap!I detta avsnitt tar vi upp ett klassiskt ämne, vänskap!Böcker som vi tipsar om i detta avsnitt är: "Ögat över månskäran" av Libba Bray"Spegel, spegel" av Cara Delevingne"Tillsammans" av Denise Rudberg"Mina smala axlars längtan" av Maria Frensborg"Född till hjälte" av Rick Riordan"Så långt vi kan följas" av Susanna Martelin
2018-10-0336 minBook BistroIt's Time to Go Back to SchoolIn this episode, Stacey, Shannon and Jen talk about some of their favorite books that center around schools. The books discussed are:
Simone St. James, The Broken Girls
Libba Bray, A Great and Terrible Beauty: Gema Doyle Trilogy, book 1
Carol Goodman, The Lake of Dead Languages
A.G. Howard, Roseblood
Sona Charaipotra and Dhonielle Clayton, Tiny, Pretty Things
Teresa Toten, Beware That Girl
Carol Goodman, The Blithewood Trilogy
Michelle Campbell, She Was the Quiet One
Angela Marsons, Dying Truth: DI Kim Stone, book 8
Juliet Dark, The Fairwick Trilogy
Fiona Davis, The Masterpiece
Tana French, The Secret Place: Dublin Murder Squad...
2018-09-2148 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniJessica SpotswoodJessica Spotswood, author of the CAHILL WITCH CHRONICLES, WILD SWANS, and THE LAST SUMMER OF THE GARRETT GIRLS, as well as editor of A TYRANNY OF PETTICOATS, THE RADICAL ELEMENT, and of TOIL & TROUBLE: 15 TALES OF WOMEN AND WITCHCRAFT, which comes out August 28! Jessica Spotswood Show Notes Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Michele Volanksy, Dean of Dramaturgy at Washington College The Laramie Project (play) Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
2018-08-211h 08
Psychic TeachersBack to Basics Part 4: Reading CardsDeb and Samantha discuss how to choose a deck and prepare it for use. They also discuss the types of questions you should ask the cards and how to get the best reading possible.Crystal of the Week: Enhydro QuartzAnimal of the Week: RabbitAudible Book: The Diviners by Libba Bray
2018-05-071h 00Love YA Like Crazy'Beauty Queens' by Libba BrayFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss Libba Bray's 'Beauty Queens'. Jake also references James Nicoll's review of the book, and Libba Bray's essay in Entertainment Weekly about attempts to make a Beauty Queens movie. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! We spend a lot of time reading jokes from the book, such as the names of hit songs from the nonexistent band Boyz Will B Boyz, and also find some points where this 2011 novel is uncomfortably close to 2017's political reality. We meditate on wild women, volcanoes, stuffed lemurs, and how Carrie wishes this book...
2017-12-2651 minLove YA Like Crazy'Beauty Queens' by Libba BrayFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss Libba Bray's 'Beauty Queens'. Jake also references James Nicoll's review of the book, and Libba Bray's essay in Entertainment Weekly about attempts to make a Beauty Queens movie. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! We spend a lot of time reading jokes from the book, such as the names of hit songs from the nonexistent band Boyz Will B Boyz, and also find some points where this 2011 novel is uncomfortably close to 2017's political reality. We meditate on wild women, volcanoes, stuffed lemurs, and how Carrie...
2017-12-2651 min
Three BooksEpisode 2: Booksgiving! (Part 2 - Teen, Children, Babies, & Literary Themed Gifts)Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. This month is a two part special to celebrate Booksgiving! Part two features book recommendations and gift experiences for teen fiction and nonfiction, children's fiction and nonfiction, as well as bonus book themed gifts.
Introduction 0:00 to 0:25
What To Expect In Booksgiving Part 2 0:25 to 0:42
Teen Fiction 0:42 to 2:11
Teen Nonfiction Blurb 2:11 to 3:17
Back to Teen Fiction 3:17 to 7:18
Teen Nonfiction 7:18 to 8:25
3rd to 5th Grade Fiction 8:25 to 13:01
Children’s Nonfiction 13:01 to 15:53 ...
2017-12-0643 min
The Easy Chair with Laura HurwitzEpisode 115: Mightier Than the Sword #16 (with Stephanie Spaulding)This week, on Mightier Than the Sword, Steph and I talk about letters. Letters have a long and newly relevant (we’ve got a letter story that resonates with a modern political scandal) history, as Steph reveals. From self-expression to storytelling, letters are revealing and informative, and we are fervently hoping our listeners will share their letters with us! In this podcast I also read a snarkily hilarious string of faux letters by author Libba Bray. Writers everywhere will laugh along as they feel her pain. This episode is for lovers of classical history and modern humor. Tune in. And pl...
2017-10-1719 min
HypeHype #163 - Justified!Hype Podcast tackles this week’s biggest entertainment stories including Will and Grace, Riverdale, The Bold Type, Lorde, Avatar and more.
If you like what you hear, consider supporting Hype Podcast on Patreon for even more pop culture content and special features! This week, we’re talking about our favorite Halloween-themed movies and TV show episodes. Thanks to everyone who’s supported us so far!
*Hey guys, so I accidentally call this episode 164 but it is, in fact, 163! Whoops! -S
How We Hype:
– Following up on our conversation about an all-female Lord of the Flies, Selina read Beauty Queens by Libba Br...
2017-10-071h 09
Indulge In Your Ears To A Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook.Before the Devil Breaks You by Libba BrayPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/196661to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Before the Devil Breaks You
Series: The Diviners, Book 3
Author: Libba Bray
Narrator: January LaVoy
Format: mp3
Length: 21 hrs and 26 mins
Release date: 10-03-17
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 1,009 ratings
Genres: Historical Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
2017-10-039h 26Love YA Like CrazyHOT TAKE SPECIAL: 'There's Someone Inside Your House' by Stephanie PerkinsCarrie and Jake read the brand-new Stephanie Perkins novel, so it's time for another HOT TAKE SPECIAL in which we talk about her 'There's Someone Inside Your House', a YA horror/thriller novel! There's definitely a lot of spoilers, so you might want to read the book first! Jake also revels himself to be a million years old, Carrie gives a capsule review of corn pits, and we talk about authors we would like to be friends with. In the next episode, we'll be discussing 'Beauty Queens' by Libba Bray (for real this time...
2017-09-2848 min
Judging Book CoversEpisode 13: Once and For All with Millena Silva and Carson LongThis week we have new guests: Millena Silva and Carson Long of Kennesaw State University's podcast: Book Club Soda! We discussed our first of two YA books: Once and For All by Sarah Dessen! Meghan and Carson have some serious feelings about this book, but both agree that they will give Sarah Dessen books another try. Millena and Carson take a moment to talk Taylor Swift lyrics, all three kind of roll their eyes at the main character's first love, discuss YA tropes and major series, and explain that there is a difference between red heads and gingers.
2017-09-171h 42
Book Riot - The Podcast#226: Everyone is WrongIn this episode, Jeff and Amanda consider a conservative publisher giving the NYT bestseller list the brush off, worry over Barnes & Noble's continued slide, anticipate Roxane Gay's forthcoming advice column, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: The Nocturnal Journal by Lee Crutchley CopyCat by Alex Lake A Conspiracy in Belgravia by Sherry Thomas Links discussed in this episode: Follow-up: Libba Bray on the all-girl remake of Lord of the Flies Roxane Gay gets NYT advice column Conservative publisher bouncing from caring about NYT bestseller list Barnes & Noble continues to fade even as publishing grows New Emily Mandel book co...
2017-09-111h 00Love YA Like Crazy'The Selection' by Kiera CassFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss 'The Selection' by Kiera Cass. Jake enumerates all the times he swore at the book, Carrie is intrigued to learn that there's an official Selection Coloring Book, and in general we probably spend more time dissecting the sociological underpinnings of the book than we do talking about the plot. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! In the next episode, we'll be discussing 'Beauty Queens' by Libba Bray -- check it out if you want to get a jump on things! If you have any...
2017-08-3152 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniKayla OlsonKayla Olson, debut author of THE SANDCASTLE EMPIRE, out June 6, on writing secret songs in middle school, hearing the rhythm of books, words as a puzzle, writing to the same thunderstorm for years and years, and the closest she ever came to quitting. Kayla Olson Show Notes Sara Zarr's episode of First Draft The Babysitter's Club by Ann M. Martin Full House (TV show) Fuller House (TV show) Patty Griffin (musician) Sandra McCraken (musician) NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) MyW...
2017-05-231h 00
First Draft with Sarah EnniMargaret Stohl 2.0Join me for a second go-round with Margaret Stohl, New York Times best-selling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures series and the YA adaptations of Marvel's Black Widow, whose most recent novel, Royce Rolls, is out now! We discuss writing this book as a joke, the Kardashians as a delivery system, the reverse-outlining method, and overcoming inherited ways of thinking. Margaret Stohl 2.0 Show Notes "Los Angeles I'm Yours" by The Decemberists The Kardashians new Zelda, Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Arden Rose (listen to her Fi...
2017-04-1858 min
Check It OutEpisode Twenty-Two (February 2017)tIn this episode, Tori Lieggi recommends a memoir that comes to terms with family and mental illness with sharp wit and a lot of heart (8:02); Silvia Schuh gives us the lowdown on February (and some March) arts and crafts (6:43); and Kristi Cates recommends a handful of books for teens and adults that serve as funny diversions during the doldrums of February (14:55). Plus, we invite young writers to the Teen Writer's Workshop. Tori recommends: Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson Silvia recommends: Brainfuse Help Now Brain...
2017-02-0737 min
Writing in Real LifeEpisode 67: The One with Another One on the WayBarry and Morgan (and Leia!) survive their move! Barry surrenders to day care, with plenty of guilt. A rant about professionalism. Giving up on a manuscript. New projects for Morgan and Barry. Links: Eugene’s comment on Leia’s sleeping and baby nightmares Pregnancy Brain: Myth or Reality? On Being an Aging Children’s Writer - Just Thinking Morgan Recommends: The Diviners by Libba Bray | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound Morgan is Reading: Lair of Dreams by Libba Bray | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound Morgan is Also Reading: Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound Barry...
2016-07-2835 min
Smart Girls in the YA StacksA Great and Terrible BeautyOnly the most beautiful girl in the book gets violet eyes.
A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray.
https://ia801500.us.archive.org/6/items/AGreatAndTerribleBeauty/A%20Great%20and%20Terrible%20Beauty.mp3
2016-07-2700 min
Get BookedHeart FeelsAmanda and Jenn recommend fun history books, fairytale retellings for adults, and more!This episode is sponsored by The Fireman by Joe Hill and Book Riot Live.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.Books MentionedHow To Be a Victorian by Ruth GoodmanWhite Trash by Nancy IsenbergA People’s His...
2016-06-091h 02
Immerse Yourself In An Spellbinding Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Summer Days and Summer Nights by Stephanie Perkins, Nina LaCour, Libba Bray, Francesca Lia Block, Leigh BardugoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/195273to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Summer Days and Summer Nights
Author: Stephanie Perkins, Nina LaCour, Libba Bray, Francesca Lia Block, Leigh Bardugo
Narrator: Cherise Boothe, Christopher Gebauer, Michael Bakkensen, Jessica Almasy, Erin Moon, Stina Nielsen
Format: mp3
Length: 16 hrs and 2 mins
Release date: 05-19-16
Ratings: 3.5 out of 5 stars, 69 ratings
Genres: Anthologies & Short Stories
Publisher's Summary:
Summer Days and Summer Nights: Twelve Love Stories, written by 12 best-selling young adult writers and edited by international best-selling author Stephanie Perkins, will have you dreaming of sunset strolls by the lake. So set out your beach chair...
2016-05-194h 02
Book Club for Masochists: a Readers' Advisory PodcastEpisode 002 - Gothic LiteratureIn a podcast where we set out to read every genre (regardless of our actual interest) our second episode features: Gothic Literature. Listen to hosts Anna Ferri, Meghan Whyte, Amanda Wanner, and Matthew Murray discuss dread, castles, fear of foreigners, just what exactly counts as "gothic" literature, and all the vampires. (With a slightly lower sound quality than the first; our apologies!) Your Hosts This Episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Amanda Wanner | Matthew Murray Gothic Literature We Read (or kinda): Recommended Marina by Carlos Ruiz Zafón...
2016-04-0554 min
Writing in Real LifeEpisode 41: The One where They Argue about "Blazing Saddles"Why we hate Libba Bray. What special guests would you like to see on the show? Morgan starts a new project. Barry wants to start five new projects. Scheduling time to talk to your spouse. How do you critique something that’s in a genre you don’t like? Plus: A nanny for Leia??? Links: OnBeing.org: "The Breaking and The Blessing of Motherhood" by Courtney E. Martin "And I'm back in the game!" from 10 Things I Hate About You Lifehacker: "You May Actually Fall Asleep Faster If You Try to Stay Awake" Fast Company: "Balance Two Care...
2015-11-1836 min
Writing in Real LifeEpisode 40: The One with LibbaSpecial guest Libba Bray joins the show! We discuss being married to your agent and when your kid wants to be a writer. Texting edits to authors. The glory and the danger of research. Plus: Outlining — threat or menace? Also, the title to the third Diviners book! Links: BGLiterary.com: Home of Barry Goldblatt Literary Earth-3 - DC Comics Database - Wikia Mirror universe - Memory Beta - Wikia The Sweet, Far Thing by Libba Bray | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound Fulcrum Barrylyga.com: This Week in Rejection! Harlem Nights (1989) - IMDb The Rutles Supergirl - CBS.co...
2015-11-1048 min
The Bookrageous PodcastBookrageous Episode 83; Banned BooksBookrageous Episode 83; Banned BooksWhat We’re ReadingPaulStar Wars Aftermath by Chuck WendigSmuggler's Run: A Han Solo Adventure by Greg Rucka and Phil NotoUndermajor Domo Minor by Patrick DeWittThe Beautiful Struggle by Ta-Nehisi CoatesMarvel and a Wonder by Joe MenoJoshThe Brothers Cabal by Jonathan HowardAsking For It by Kate HardingCinderella Ate My Daughter by Peggy OrensteinMissoula by Jon KrakauerPreetiBoys Don't Knit in Public by T. S. EastonIf I Was Your Girl by Meredith RussoHot Pterodactyl Boyfriend by Alan CumynGoing Bovine by Libba Bray---The most frequently challenged and banned book...
2015-10-0500 min
Enjoy A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Riveting.Lair of Dreams by Libba BrayPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/197021to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Lair of Dreams
Series: The Diviners, Book 2
Author: Libba Bray
Narrator: January LaVoy
Format: mp3
Length: 20 hrs and 13 mins
Release date: 08-25-15
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 1,321 ratings
Genres: Horror
Publisher's Summary:
Audie Award, Young Adult, 2016. After a supernatural showdown with a serial killer, Evie O'Neill has outed herself as a Diviner. Now that the world knows of her ability to "read" objects and therefore read the past, she has become a media darling, earning the title, "America's Sweetheart Seer". But not everyone is so accepting of the Diviners...
2015-08-258h 13
CYAPodcastMy Shining Dishonesty: Indi ReviewsOur indie reviews are completely honest. Promise! We talk Libba Bray's "A Great and Terrible Beauty," Remy Simard's "Gustave," and video YA book blogger "Katytastic" who really is fantastic.
2015-04-1500 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniLibba Bray (Part 2)The conversation continues, with Libba Bray, Printz award-winning YA author of THE DIVINERS and GOING BOVINE, discussing how she came to children's literature, the struggle to balance honesty with self-preservation, and writing with depression. Libba Bray Part 2 Show Notes Laurie Halse Anderson David Levithan Rachel Cohn Francesca Lia Block Angela Johnson Aaron Zimmerman, New York Writers Coalition Ann Brashares Sweet Sixteen Cecily von Ziegesar Holly Black SAVE THE CAT by Blake Snyder Save T...
2014-11-071h 00
First Draft with Sarah EnniLibba Bray (Part 1)The only thing better than getting to chat with YA icon Libba Bray (author of New York Times best-selling series A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY, Printz award-winner GOING BOVINE, and genuinely terrifying historical paranormal THE DIVINERS, among others) about writing was getting to chat with her about life. Libba is as hilarious as she is wise, and our conversation was so fun, I decided to cut it into two parts rather than leave an hour or more on the cutting-room floor. In this episode, Libba talks about having her rock collection stolen as a kid, that one time Wes A...
2014-11-041h 07Bookslingers BlogThe Bookslingers Bookslinging Podcast #19: Twisty and wonderful minds of Oceania J.K. Rowling, AKA basically in control of everyone's imaginations for the past, um, how long? Ten years? Fifteen? Million? has a new book coming out, but this one is for adults: The Casual Vacancy comes out September 27th in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Australia, New Zealand and Germany. August 28th is Women Read Comics in Public Day! One of these days this sort of thing is going to fall when I can legitimately take the day off work and sit on the steps of the library all day, surrounded by...
2013-02-2200 min
2011-05-1900 min
Absorb The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Immersive!The Eternal Kiss by Rachel Caine, Dina James, Libba Bray, Holly Black, Nancy HolderPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/195271to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Eternal Kiss
Author: Rachel Caine, Dina James, Libba Bray, Holly Black, Nancy Holder
Narrator: Jessica Almasy, Cassandra Morris, Eileen Stevens, Bryan Kennedy, Karen Bjornsti
Format: mp3
Length: 12 hrs and 8 mins
Release date: 10-15-09
Ratings: 3.5 out of 5 stars, 130 ratings
Genres: Anthologies & Short Stories
Publisher's Summary:
2009-10-1512h 08
Indulge In Into A Eye-Opening Full Audiobook At Home.Going Bovine by Libba BrayPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/197503to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Going Bovine
Author: Libba Bray
Narrator: Erik Davies
Format: mp3
Length: 15 hrs and 8 mins
Release date: 09-22-09
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 160 ratings
Genres: Humor
Publisher's Summary:
2009-09-223h 08
Escape To Your Day With A Game-Changing Full Audiobook.Rebel Angels by Libba BrayPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/196726to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Rebel Angels
Series: Gemma Doyle, Book 2
Author: Libba Bray
Narrator: Josephine Bailey
Format: mp3
Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins
Release date: 12-26-04
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 618 ratings
Genres: Historical Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
2004-12-262h 04
Start A Breakthrough Full Audiobook On Your Commute.A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba BrayPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/196890to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Great and Terrible Beauty
Series: Gemma Doyle, Book 1
Author: Libba Bray
Narrator: Josephine Bailey
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins
Release date: 07-23-04
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 897 ratings
Genres: Historical Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
2004-07-2311h 13
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Title: A Great and Terrible Beauty
Author: Libba Bray
Narrator: Jo Wyatt
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins
Release date: 07-21-04
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 49 ratings
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
2004-07-214h 55