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Queens of Fantasy PodcastSide Quest - Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki, Part 2 – Chapter 19-28The Queens finish their very first side quest by completing Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki! In the finale of this chaotic alien-demon-violin-donut-shop novel, your favourite Queens learn new facts about koi fish, converse about the technological limits of toad-faced demons, and discover what it means to be comfortable in one's own skin. Queen Tay is shocked at a teenager's night on the town, Queen Alix judges, just a bit, an alien mother, and Queen Marissa shares all her newest favourite quotes, as we see the twists and turns of this truly chaotic story come to their conclusion...2025-04-212h 35Queens of Fantasy PodcastSide Quest - Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki, Part 1 – Chapter 1-18The Queens embark on their very first side quest! In this episode, we're reading Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki. We're also finding out everything we ever wanted to know about violins, devils, aliens, and donut shops in California. As we follow the twists and turns of this truly chaotic story, expect Queen Marissa to nerd out about violins, Queen Tay discuss an impactful moment, and Queen Alix fall deeply in love with aliens. In other words, join your favourite Queens on this side quest as they read Chapter 1 to the end of Chapter 18 of Light from Uncommon...2025-04-112h 06
Narrated240: Author Interviews from ArisiaThis week, Lisa shared her experiences at Arisia including discussions with Ryka Aoki (Arisia guest of Honor), Randee Dawn, and Micaiah Johnson. Additional author interviews to follow in next week’s episode. Arisia We also briefly discussed the recent release of nomination statistics for the 2023 Hugo Award, Lodestar Award, and Astounding Award; and the ongoing discussion of the concerns the released information poses. 2023 Nominating and Final Ballot Statistics “The 2023 Hugo nomination statistics have finally been released – and we have questions” - Cora Buhlert2024-01-2353 min
Tales From The BridgeA Chat with Ryka AokiIn this episode, Sam and Tristan sit down with Ryka Aoki to talk art, music, writing, and personal journeys. Ryka is a poet, composer, teacher, and novelist. If you enjoyed ‘Light From Uncommon Stars’ you’ll be as excited as we are about this one. ‘Light From Uncommon Stars’ was an Alex, and Otherwise Award winner, and a finalist for the Hugo, Locus, and Ignyte Awards. You can check out our review of "Light From Uncommon Stars" in Episode 74 of TFTB. Ryka is also a two-time Lambda Literary Award finalist for her collections “Seasonal Velocities” and “Why Dust Shall Never Set...2023-11-1635 min
Tales From The BridgeTFTB Book Club: Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka AokiWe start things off with chatting about suburban delivery drones and the likelihood of your icy mocha frappuccino dropping right on your doorstep from above. We discuss the other books we've been reading and TV & film we've been watching. Ryka Aoki's Light from Uncommon Stars was the book of the month and it seems that everyone on the bridge was very happy with this pick. We end things with Kevin's book pick of the month. It's a good one....You can also find more Tales From The Bridge on Apple Podcasts or our website, and...2023-05-1840 min
Fiction FansLight from Uncommon Stars by Ryka AokiYour hosts discuss Light From Uncommon Stars, a definitely-not-magical-realism novel by Ryka Aoki. They talk about misleading expectations, immigrant experiences told through food, and how the book really is as sweet as people say it is but you have to get to the ending for that payoff. Special features include Donuts, Lesbian Flirting, and Sex Positivity.Content warning, this episode includes conversation about transphobia but no specific descriptions.Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:- Amarià for the use of “Sérénade...2023-05-0342 min
If This Goes On (Don't Panic): Science Fiction, Fantasy & Progressive PoliticsFresh Doughnuts with Ryka AokiIn this episode, Alan and Cat talk with author, professor, and marital artist Ryka Aoki about AI (in writing and other art forms), doughnuts, the importance of diversity, martial arts, and her book Light from Uncommon Stars. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.2023-03-061h 09
You're Making Me Read What?!Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka AokiEnjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Jessica selects Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki. Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for the next episode about A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving.2023-03-0100 min![[Working Title]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo/11202098/11202098-1607736199688-7973e4473fb0a.jpg)
[Working Title]Light From Uncommon Stars - Ryka AokiThis week on [Working Title] we talk about the only novel with donut-making space aliens, cursed violins, and fierce trans pride: LIGHT FROM UNCOMMON STARS by Ryka Aoki! Join Dana, Leah, and special guest Mackenzie as we explore the ultimate genre mash-up, emotionally resonant food scenes, and prose as brutal as it is hopeful.
You can find Mackenzie over on Instagram at @bookish_black_hole, read their blog at colourmeread.com, or connect on Twitter at @itnotMackenzie2023-03-011h 13
Shared Pages# 15 Ryka Aoki’s: Light from Uncommon StarsThis month's pick was Ronnie's and she choose Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki. Ronnie was looking for something similar to Clark's: Piranesi and this book moved us in ways we didn't expect. Katrina Nguyen is a transgender violinist looking for a safe place to live, Shizuka Satomi has made a deal with a devil, and Lan Tran is an alien fleeing with their family from an interstellar plague. There's so much to talk about in this book! Make sure to chat with us about the story over at Twitter.Com/SharedPagesPod!
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t4tepisode 13: Ryka AokiI talk to Ryka Aoki about everything from Béla Bartók and Dolly Parton to writing works with the underlying message of "I love you." Books by Ryka Aoki: Light From Uncommon StarsHe Mele a HiloWhy Dust Shall Never Settle Upon This SoulSeasonal Velocities Some of the works/people/etc. mentioned in this episode: Rykaworld (her newsletter) Béla BartókPass with Care by Cooper Lee BombardierYoko OnoDolly Parton The episode transcript will be uploaded in the not-too-distant future. (Sorry!)The podcast theme song is "Tall Girl" by Wares from the album...2022-10-271h 07
Miriam's MeditationsThe Harvest is BeautyOpen your breathing space, tone your diaphragm and abdominal muscles and clear your mind and emotions with this week's return to our sadhanna breath practice. A luminous cascade of light helps us clear our field, rising in Light to higher energies. We then bear witness to our own Harvest—what beauty comes to you as you engage in changing from within? How does your inner being flow into your life on a daily basis? Clarity and stillness are the fruits of our practice. A short quote from Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki. The violinist Katr...2022-09-1938 min
To The Moon, AllisonTO THE MOON, ALLISON with Hugo Nominee RYKA AOKI, author of LIGHT FROM UNCOMMON STARSRyka Aoki is the author of Seasonal Velocities, He Mele a Hilo (A Hilo Song), Why Dust Shall Never Settle Upon This Soul and The Great Space Adventure. Her latest novel is Light from Uncommon Stars, which was nominated in 2022 for a HUGO. Ryka’s work has appeared or been recognized in Vogue, Elle, Publisher’s Weekly, Bustle, Autostraddle, PopSugar, The Daily Dot, The Guardian, Buzzfeed, The San Francisco Bay Times, and the Huffington Post. Her latest poetry was part of “Are you okay?” curated by Franny Choi at Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, and she was honored by the Califo...2022-09-151h 07
Hugonauts: The Best Sci-Fi Books of All TimeAuthor interviews from the Hugo Awards - Seanan McGuire, Ryka Aoki, and Joe Haldeman!We had a great time rolling out the red carpet in Chicago, and we're excited to release the first set of interviews!The Seanan McGuire interview starts at 2:10. Seanan is a multiple Hugo award winning fantasy and sci fi author, most well known for her Wayward Children series and her Newsflesh zombie series (published under her pseudonym Mira Grant). We talked with her about how she manages to create so much content, what made her want to write about zombies, and her approach to researching her stories (she once gave herself a tapeworm to prep for a...2022-09-131h 04
Rebel Girls Book ClubLight From Uncommon StarsWelcome to Season Four! We're kicking this season off with Ryka Aoki's Light From Uncommon Stars. We talk about art, personal agency, how to face down the end plague, and so much more!
In this episode:
Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
To follow our episode schedule, go herehttps://rebelgirlsbook.club/the-syllabus Follow our social media pages on 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...2022-09-1238 min
A Thousand Lives LivedWorldbuilding: Creating Magic SystemsWriting a fantasy novel featuring a magic system? Need some guidance? Podcast hosts Tamara Linse and Hazel Dains discuss the various laws proposed by best-selling sci-fi/ fantasy author Brandan Sanderson. Linse and Dains will be discussing author devices such as foreshadowing, fulfilling promises, rate of revelation and more.
Brandon Sanderson is a best-selling fantasy/ sci-fi author of "The Way of Kings," "Skyward" and "Oathbringer" amongst many others. Be sure to check out his youtube lecture series. Here is the link to the particular lecture that this podcast is based on: https://youtu.be/-6HOdHEeosc
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Poured OverRyka Aoki on LIGHT FROM UNCOMMON STARS“But when I write, that's when I feel I can take part in society, I can contribute to ideas, and to teach and to share, and to say, I love you to society—to maybe talk about some of the difficult things in life, but to affirm that these experiences only serve to make life what it is.” From space aliens and cursed violins to a Queen of Hell with a heart, to found family, coming-of-age and living in your truest self, Ryka Aoki’s Light from Uncommon Stars is our latest Speculative Fiction Monthly Pick and it’s an absolute bl...2022-08-0445 min
SFF AddictsEp. 22: Queerness & Gender in SFF (with C. L. Clark, Ryka Aoki, Khan Wong & Al Hess)Join host Adrian M. Gibson and authors C. L. Clark, Ryka Aoki, Khan Wong and Al Hess as they explore the intersection of queerness, gender and sexuality in sci-fi and fantasy. During the panel they discuss what queerness means to each of the participants, their personal journeys with sexuality and gender, why sci-fi and fantasy are so well-suited for queer stories, the supportive nature of the SFF community, sensitivity readers, romance and much more.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Unfortunately, we had numerous technical issues during the recording of this episode. As a result, a large section of Ryka's audio...2022-07-121h 35
The Book Jar PodcastBooks with the Best Worldbuilding w/ Alix Calfa | Mistborn, Wheel of Time, Tolkein's Middle Earth & MorePlaces of magic, wonder, and realism: we're talking about worldbuilding! Marissa and not-Megan are back in this episode with the best worldbuilding in novels. Alix Calfa fills in for Megan this week and together Marissa and Alix discuss a number of books, including novels by Brandon Sanderson, J.R.R. Tolkein, Dan Brown, and so many more. They also discuss books they have recently finished and finish the episode with a look ahead to next week's topic. Marissa starts off the podcast by discussing John Green's The Anthropocene Reviewed, which she just recently finished. We also introduce...2022-05-271h 19
SFF Yeah!Comfort Reads In SF/FJenn and guest Kim Ukura discuss SF/F comfort reading, talk about Locus Award Finalists and Percy Jackson casting, pay their respects to Patricia McKillip, and more.Follow the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here.To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.NewsLocus Awards Finalists...2022-05-1851 min
Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & FolkloreMexican Gothic w/ Isabel CañasWe’re joined by author Isabel Cañas to talk about her debut novel, The Hacienda, and all things postcolonial gothic! And along the way we chat about Latinx Mirkwood elves, the haunted house book boom, and holding the door open for others. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of murder, storms, rejection, isolation, colorism, racism, and colonization. GuestIsabel Cañas is a Mexican-American speculative fiction writer. After having lived in Mexico, Scotland, Egypt, and Turkey, among other places, she has settled (for now) in New York C...2022-05-0450 min
KPL PodcastKPL Podcast April 2022 Week 5 with Special Guest HE EdgmonWe're with back with another great episode featuring special guest HE Edgmon and his novels, The Witch King and The Fae King. The interview is followed by a book recommendation section for transgender books with a fantasy element. 1. Out of Salem by Hal Schrieve2. Pet by Akwaeke Efmezi3. Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki4. She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Park-Chan5. Gideon the Ninth by Tansym Muir6. Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega7. I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston2022-04-2934 minThe Book Jar PodcastWho Are Your Fave Go-To Authors? | John Green, Susan Dennard, Ruth Ware & MoreWe start off this week, as always, by talking about our most recent reads. Marissa discusses Grand Union: Stories by Zadie Smith and Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki. Megan takes her turn to discuss The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante. From there, the readers dive into this week's topic: Who are your favourite, go-to authors? These are the authors who you always buy no matter what. Marissa starts off, as usual, by breaking down the topic. This leads her to discuss an author who was previously a go-to read of hers until the author lost h...2022-04-2859 min
Get BookedWhat A Glow-UpAmanda and Jenn discuss emotionally devastating fiction, entertaining history, Old Hollywood, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked.Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.FeedbackTweet Cute and When You Get the Chance by Emma Lord (rec’d by Lauren)Read Between The Lines by Rachel Lacey (rec’d by Kady)Tiger Honor by Yoon Ha Lee (rec’d by Cara W...2022-04-1443 min
Olivia's Book ClubErika Krouse, "Tell Me Everything"Erika Krouse is a writer of both fiction and nonfiction, who joins the podcast to discuss her book, TELL ME EVERYTHING: THE STORY OF A PRIVATE INVESTIGATION. This is a memoir focused on a tale of true crime which parallels the narrator's personal history. This is a moving, painful story of power, powerlessness, and the way lives are left shattered when the system doesn't protect those who need it. In her book, Erika describes herself as simultaneously "forgettable" and "familiar," but ultimately she's the kind of person others will share their secrets with. This quality, paired with...2022-04-1240 min
Books and BobaLight from Uncommon Stars by Ryka AokiOn this episode, we discuss our March 2022 Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki, a genre-spanning novel about a music teacher seeking souls to pay back a demonic pact, a trans girl runaway who might also be a violin prodigy, a family of interstellar refugees running a donut shop, and their intertwining stories taking place in the San Gabriel Valley (where Marvin and Reera also happen to live). Listen to our sprawling discussion about this equally sprawling story about love, healing, and the power of music (and food).*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop *2022-04-0457 min
Rebel Girls Book ClubMexican GothicThis week Maggie and Harmony read Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. We dive into colonialism, eugenics, and the craft of creating a character whose activism feels authentic to their historical time period.
In this episode:
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
What We're Reading:
A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
The Bone Shard Emperor by Andrea Stewart
Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
To follow our episode schedule, go here https://reb...2022-03-2841 min
Books and BobaMarch 2022 Book NewsOn this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our March 2022 mid-month check-in! New books mentioned in our publishing news:A Quitter’s Paradise by Elysha ChangThe Storm We Made by Vanessa ChanThe Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy TanTrue Love and Other Impossible Odds by Christina LiAngelica and the Bear Prince by Trung Le NguyenCooking with Monsters: The Beginners Guide to Culinary Combat by Jordan Alsaqa and Vivian TruongThe Story Factory by Jam DongThe House Before Falling into the Sea by Ann Suk Wang and illustrated by Hanna ChaI Wil...2022-03-2644 min
Books and BobaAuthor Chat w/ Abigail Hing WenOn this episode, we welcome back Abigail Hing Wen, to chat about her latest novel Loveboat, Reunion, the sequel to her hit debut novel Loveboat, Taipei (now an upcoming Netflix feature film). We catch up with Abigail on what she's been up to since we last talked, her thoughts on the new novel, and some small tidbits from the set of the Loveboat, Taipei film.Follow Abigail on instagram at @abigailhingwen and check out her book Loveboat, Reunion on sale now!*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop *Follow our hosts:2022-03-1241 min
Books and BobaGood Talk: A Memoir in Conversations by Mira JacobOn this episode, we discuss our February 2022 book club pick Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations by Mira Jacob , a graphic memoir about growing up Indian in New Mexico and raising a child in the age of Trumpism. Joining us this time is fellow Potluck host Raman Sehgal (co-host of Modern Minorities & Quarantined Comics) who is a Good Talk superfan, having read the book 5 times. You can listen to more from our guest Raman on his podcasts Modern Minorities & Quarantined Comics and check out more of his thoughts on Good Talk at:Modern Minorities - EP 70: Mir...2022-03-0553 min
Narrated141: Light from Uncommon StarsLight From Uncommon Stars, written by Ryka Aoki and narrated by Cindy Kay; adeptly weaves together science fiction and fantastical story elements into an enjoyable and multifaceted story. Discussion with Lisa and Scott Light From Uncommon Stars [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] 2022 Audie Awards - March 22nd at 8:30pm ET [Finalists] / [Live Stream] Project Hail Mary [Audible] / [Episode 101] The Storyteller [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Rhythm of War [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 87: Narrators Kate Reading & Mic...2022-03-0118 min
Book Club (from The Incomparable Mothership)Witness for the Airship (The Incomparable Mothership 603)
This episode features a book with fantasy zombies and a book with alien hive minds. Talk about range! Our Book Club reconvenes to discuss the fantasy mystery “Witness for the Dead,” a standalone book set in the world of “The Goblin Emperor”, and “A Desolation Called Peace,” the conclusion of the duology begun in the award-winning “A Memory Called Empire.” Plus: What are we reading?
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...2022-02-251h 21The Incomparable MothershipWitness for the AirshipThis episode features a book with fantasy zombies and a book with alien hive minds. Talk about range! Our Book Club reconvenes to discuss the fantasy mystery “Witness for the Dead,” a standalone book set in the world of “The Goblin Emperor”, and “A Desolation Called Peace,” the conclusion of the duology begun in the award-winning “A Memory Called Empire.” Plus: What are we reading?
Book Club: "A Desolation Called Peace" and "Witness for the Dead"
Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, Scott McNulty and Erika Ensign
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SFF Yeah!Foodie SF/F And Sourdough Starters With PersonalitySharifah and Jenn dive into all the new details about Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, some Jurassic Park news, favorite foodie SF/F, and more.
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS - We're Going To Ruin It with Literature & LoFi (She Who Became the Sun)We are wrapping up the month of February by celebrating #FebruarySheWrote with our friend, Ben, of Literature & LoFi! We read and discussed She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan.Disclaimer: Technical issues with Laura's internet connection made for a bit of a delay and made things "wonky" at times. We apologize, but hope you still enjoy the episode!Media Mentions:Literature & LoFi---YouTubeShe Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-ChanLight From Uncommon Stars by Ryka AokiThe Wheel of Time series by Robert JordanThe Wheel of...2022-02-231h 14
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 47- Pretty People Are in Chicago (Light From Uncommon Stars)Send us a textLOVE IS IN THE AIR! We recorded on Valentine's Day, so Laura accidentally got really into the "love theme" and talked about a recent romance read and a horrible reality "love" tv show. Hannah had thoughts on some recent reads and made a great point that we still need to push ourselves outside of our comfort zones even if the books we read are excellent. Then Then it's time to discuss the characters of OWWR Stand-alone Showdown Winner and we are sad, but also so glad to have read and talked a...2022-02-161h 18
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 46- We Believe A Rat Got In...Because A Rat Got In (Light From Uncommon Stars)Send us a textLaura has found a new love in Superstore and Hannah shared that she was retweeted by Jon Barinholtz for something hilarious. Hannah has some good new TV recs and Laura is so excited to watch them. We also discuss our past lives as members of a sorority and how we are so glad to have grown as people. Then we finish up the plot coverage of Light From Uncommon Stars and gush over how much we love this book and the characters. Media Mentions: Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka...2022-02-091h 13
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 45- I Could Believe It, I'm An Alien (Light From Uncommon Stars)Send us a textGrab some donuts and your headphones! It's February! Which means it's time to talk about the winner of the Standalone-Showdown! But first---Laura keeps telling Hannah to watch Ozark, but she won't do it and Laura really wants to talk about this show with her. Laura also thinks Laura Linney just deserves an Emmy for that show. Just give it to her. Hannah feels really conflicted about some shows that she's been watching, rightfully so, and gives us her book list of "February Hopefuls." Then we dive into our discussion of Light Fro...2022-02-021h 21
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 44- Michigan Has Many Beaches (Knife of Dreams)Send us a textMajor SPOILERS for What We Do In The Shadows 15:40-18:25Someone has a crush on Henry Cavill and it's unclear who it is. Laura says she has too many different styles/colors of face masks, but will probably continue to acquire them. Hannah claims to have hit a "certain amount of bitter" when it comes to romance, but we aren't sure what that amount is. We also talk about Knife of Daggers and how we feel confused by many of the writing choices that Robert Jordan made.Also, be su...2022-01-261h 02
All Stars Book ClubEpisode 18 - Ryka Aoki, author | Light from Uncommon Stars | Sapphic & LGBTQ storiesJoin us as we talk to Ryka Aoki, author of Light from Uncommon Stars. Find out what inspired the story and the characters, and get some deeper insights into the story arcs in the book. Ryka also talks about world-building, her favourite scenes to write, and if we are likely to get any future books set in the same universe.
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 43- What Did He Do? HE LOST A HAND! (Knife of Dreams)Send us a textLaura is annoyed when science books don't "stick to the science," and thinks that hyenas deserve more positive screen time. Hannah is the resident TikTok expert, and also loves Ronan Farrow's relationship with Jon Lovett. I mean, who doesn't? At some point, we DO discuss the men in Knife of Daggers (or Dreams), but we are still at a point where we are frustrated with the way things are going with a lot of these characters, although we do have some hope. We also ask a very big question so many times, like "I...2022-01-191h 00
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 41- THAT'S NOT A SECRET (Knife of Dreams)Send us a textIt's a new year, a new Robert Jordan book, and we're back! Laura is losing her voice because she's been singing the Encanto soundtrack nonstop. Hannah has read a TON and also had some good book hauls. We talk supporting small businesses, our favorite songs in Encanto, and the first half of the plot of Knife of Dreams. We are glad that things actually happen in this installment to the series, but still question a lot of the things that happen. Hannah reveals that she blacks out during points in the books and L...2022-01-051h 34
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)TV Tuesday Ep. 7- Watch Me Walk! And We All Did. (The Dark Along The Ways-The Wheel of Time TV Series)Send us a textFor the penultimate episode of Amazon Prime's The Wheel of Time, we talked with our number one fan, Veronica of @RonnieReadsRegularly !! Summary: Hannah is all in on a relationship in the series and wants to see more of a certain bartender; Veronica has her sexual awakening and thinks that all the characters should be in love with Egwene; and Laura wants to see a grandfather in the series and thinks Perrin should be more interesting. So many feelings. Main takeaway: Veronica has been following along with OWWR podcast journey sin...2022-01-041h 46
So Novel PodcastSUMMER SERIES// TOP 3 OF 2021- Authors/Publishers Edition- Part 2Here is Part 2 of the Summer Series!!!
Listen to some of my fave Aussie authors and some of our Aussie publishers share their top reads of 2021.
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Honeybee- Craig Silvey
Malibu Rising- Taylor Jenkins Reid
Ghosts- Dolly Alderton
Jordanna Levine-
The Last Thing He Told Me- Laura Dave
Malibu Rising- Taylor Jenkins Reid
Who Is Maud Dixion- Alexandra Andrews
Anna- HarperCollins Australia-
The Hush - Sarah Foster
You Need To Know- Nicola Moriarty
Here In The After- Marion Firth
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Edit Your DarlingsEpisode 28: “A Collaboration” (Feat. Maggie Tokuda-Hall)@emteehall on twitter@maggietokudahall on ig and tiktokThe Mermaid, the Witch, and the SeaSquadLove in the Library: https://www.mrsdalloways.com/book/9781536204308prettyokmaggie.comMartha Mahalick, editor at Harper Collins: https://twitter.com/marthamihalickInterview with We Need Diverse Books: https://diversebooks.org/qa-with-maggie-tokuda-hall-the-mermaid-the-witch-and-the-sea/Jon Klassen, I Want My Hat Back: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11233988-i-want-my-hat-backYas Imamura: https://yasimamura.tumblr.com/Kate DiCamillo: https://www.katedicamillostoriesconnectus.com/Sarah Gailey, Just Like...2021-12-3036 min
Booklist's Shelf CareEpisode 18: Editors' Choice 2021In this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, Booklist’s editors look back on the year in reading and talk about some of their fave titles from the Editors’ Choice list, which is the main feature of our January issue. Here’s what everyone talked about:
Donna Seaman, Editor, Adult Books
Chasing Me to My Grave: An Artist’s Memoir of the Jim Crow South, by Winfred Rembert and Erin I. Kelly
The Sentence, by Louise Erdrich
The Book of Form and Emptiness, by Ruth Ozeki
Martita, I Remember You, by Sandra Cisneros, translated by Liliana Valenzuela
Below the Edge of Darkn...2021-12-2730 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 40- Spike with the Spikey Hair (Crossroads of Twilight)Send us a textLaura has been consuming vast amounts of Christmas content and recommends Jingle Jangle make it on your holiday watchlist. Hannah loves it when worlds collide and has been watching lots of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. We discuss some of our favorite reads of 2021. Then we finally finish up our discussion on Robert Jordan's Crossroads of Twilight by taking a look at where the women characters are at in the series. We also take some time to discuss what we will be reading next year!Media Mentions:The Wheel of T...2021-12-2254 min
Behind the Mic with AudioFile MagazineLIGHT FROM UNCOMMON STARS by Ryka Aoki, read by Cindy KayCindy Kay masterfully narrates this unique audiobook, which combines a variety of genres to tell a moving story of self-acceptance and finding safety even in the bleakest of times. AudioFile’s Emily Connelly tells host Jo Reed about getting completely absorbed in Ryka Aoki’s audiobook featuring interstellar wars, a violinist’s deal with a demon, and donuts. Listeners dip into the minds of many characters over the course of the audiobook, but Kay keeps listeners on track with her melodic voice, spot-on pacing, and respectful, authentic accents. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Macmi...2021-12-1708 min
Reading GlassesEp 232 - Pulling Books Out of a Hat - What Makes a Good Book EventBrea and Mallory discuss what makes a good bookish event, recommend puzzle novels and talk about playlists for books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -BetterHelpwww.betterhelp.com/GLASSESSoylentwww.soylent.com/GLASSESCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmGirly Drinks Events!Virtual with the Detroit...2021-12-0238 min
t4tepisode 8: Morgan M PageI talk with Morgan M Page about everything from creative collaborations and her trans history podcast One From the Vaults to writing mtf4ftm noir-influenced fiction and the desire to have writer/filmmaker Virginie Despentes spit in your face.Links and works related to Morgan M Page that are mentioned or relevant to the conversation: her website her Twitterher InstagramOne from the Vaults, particularly the Valentine's Day episode (OFTV 4) on trans man Michael Dillon and his doomed romance with trans woman Roberta CowellValley of the D (her substack)Framing Agnes (forthcoming feature film co-written with Chase Jo...2021-12-022h 16
The Restricted SectionMad-Eye Moody feat. Ethan Edghill from Bacon and EggsIn this chapter, we settle into the first week back at Hogwarts, and it's all pretty normal UNTIL MAD-EYE MOODY SHOWS UP.
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SFF Yeah!SF/F For Holiday GiftingSharifah and Jenn discuss the World Fantasy Award Winners for 2021, PW’s Best of the Year, that Station Eleven trailer, and recommend their picks for gifting this holiday season.
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ThresholdsRyka AokiJordan talks donuts, taking big leaps, and writing with/for/about pleasure with Ryka Aoki, author of Light from Uncommon Stars.Ryka Aoki is a poet, composer, and teacher and author of Seasonal Velocities, He Mele a Hilo (A Hilo Song), Why Dust Shall Never Settle Upon This Soul and The Great Space Adventure. Her latest novel, Light from Uncommon Stars, is out now from Tor Books. Ryka is also a former national judo champion and the founder of the International Transgender Martial Arts Alliance. She is also a professor of English at Santa Monica College, a...2021-11-1743 min
Well-ReadWell-Read Episode 96 - Books We Can‘t Wait to ReadWe didn’t get a chance to do a publishing preview this season, but we wanted to share some books we’re excited to read soon. Ann picks three forthcoming titles and Halle went with books she didn’t have time for this year. And we end with what we’re reading this week!
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Ann’s picks:
The Maid by Nita Prose (buy from Bookshop)
– Florence Pugh movies
– Little Women (film)
Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour (buy from Bookshop)
– Nina LaCour books
Body and Soul Food by Abby Co...2021-11-1337 min
Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorHopeful speculative fiction with Ryka AokiThe incredible Ursula K. Le Guin won the National Book Foundation medal for distinguished contribution to American letters in 2014. In her much-shared speech, she noted that “hard times are coming, when we’ll be wanting the voices of writers who can see alternatives to how we live now, can see through our fear-stricken society and […]
The post Hopeful speculative fiction with Ryka Aoki first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2021-11-1150 minBreaking the Glass SlipperHopeful speculative fiction with Ryka AokiThe incredible Ursula K. Le Guin won the National Book Foundation medal for distinguished contribution to American letters in 2014. In her much-shared speech, she noted that “hard times are coming, when we’ll be wanting the voices of writers who can see alternatives to how we live now, can see through our fear-stricken society and […]
The post Hopeful speculative fiction with Ryka Aoki first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2021-11-1150 minReading GlassesEp 227 - Horny Werewolves and Candlesticks in Books - Halloween 2021 with Maggie Tokuda-HallBrea and Mallory talk about werewolf books for Halloween! And interview SQUAD author Maggie Tokuda-Hall! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -SoylentCode:GLASSESDipsea Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmReading Glasses ReadathonSunday 11/149-5pm PTGirly Drinks Virtual LaunchLibrary ExtensionMaggie T...2021-10-2855 min
NerdetteNerdette Book Club: ‘Light From Uncommon Stars’The Nerdette Book Club unpacks Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki with book nerds Jenn Northington and Christina Orlando.2021-10-2639 min
Be The SerpentEpisode 97: A Symphony of SerpentsOn this week's episode, we're discussing music! Musicians! Being gripped by the madness of creation! Selling one's soul for art! The tentpoles this week are the film Amadeus, the fanfic "String Theory" by toft, and Ryka Aoki’s Light from Uncommon Stars.
What We’re Into Lately
The Hellion’s Waltz by Olivia Waite
Peter Cabot Gets Lost by Cat Sebastian
The Angel of the Crows by Katherine Addison
Symphony for the City of the Dead by M. T. Adderson
The Dawnhounds by Sascha Stronach
Compass of thy Soul by U...2021-10-201h 00
New Books in LiteratureRyka Aoki, "Light From Uncommon Stars" (Tor Books, 2021)Ryka Aoki’s new novel, Light from Uncommon Stars (Tor Books, 2021), is packed with as much variety as a box of lovingly prepared assorted donuts from your favorite, funky-but-long-standing neighborhood donut shop.One of the book’s primary settings is, in fact, a donut shop, but unlike other Los Angeles donut shops it is run by a family of refugees from a faraway galaxy.The story revolves around three women—the matriarch of the outer space family, Lan Tran; Shizuka Satomi, a world famous violin teacher, who is also contractually obliged to deliver souls to hell; an...2021-10-1443 min
New Books in Science FictionRyka Aoki, "Light From Uncommon Stars" (Tor Books, 2021)Ryka Aoki’s new novel, Light from Uncommon Stars (Tor Books, 2021), is packed with as much variety as a box of lovingly prepared assorted donuts from your favorite, funky-but-long-standing neighborhood donut shop.One of the book’s primary settings is, in fact, a donut shop, but unlike other Los Angeles donut shops it is run by a family of refugees from a faraway galaxy.The story revolves around three women—the matriarch of the outer space family, Lan Tran; Shizuka Satomi, a world famous violin teacher, who is also contractually obliged to deliver souls to hell; an...2021-10-1441 min
Big Gay Fiction PodcastMega Recommendation Spectacular!Jeff & Will preview 14 books that are coming before the end of October, including titles by Ariella Zoelle, Max Walker, Kai Butler, J.R. Gray, Edie Montreux, Roe Horvat, Sam Burns & W.M. Fawkes, Keira Andrews, Alice Winters, EM Lindsey & Marina Vivancos, Merry Farmer, Noah Steele, Joanna Chambers & Sally Malcolm, and Lauren Blakely. The guys also review books they've recently read: "Light from Uncommon Stars" by Ryka Aoki, "Head to Head" by Eli Easton & Tara Lain, "A Lord to Love" by Sara Dobie Bauer, and "Brook Street: Thief" by Ava March. Complete shownotes for episode 339 along...2021-10-1434 min
Booklicious PodcastUnder the Whispering Door: By TJ Klune | Book Review PodcastUnder the Whispering Door By TJ Klune | Book Review Podcast
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“There is so much to enjoy in Under the Whispering Door, but what I cherish the most is its compassion for the little things―a touch, a glance, a precious piece of dialogue―healing me, telling me that for all the strangenesses I hold, I am valued, valid―and maybe even worthy of love.” ―Ryka Aoki, Light from Uncommon Stars
“A warm hug of a book about a Grinch of a man who dies...2021-10-1302 min
The Avid Reader ShowRyka Aoki - Light From Uncommon StarsShizuka Satomi made a deal with the devil: to escape damnation, she must entice seven other violin prodigies to trade their souls for success. She has already delivered six. When Katrina Nguyen, a young transgender runaway, catches Shizuka's ear with her wild talent, Shizuka can almost feel the curse lifting. She's found her final candidate. But in a donut shop off a bustling highway in the San Gabriel Valley, Shizuka meets Lan Tran, retired starship captain, interstellar refugee, and mother of four. Shizuka doesn't have time for crushes or coffee dates, what with her very so...2021-10-121h 07NerdetteNerdette Book Club: Ryka Aoki on ‘Light From Uncommon Stars’We discuss deals with the devil, intergalactic warfare, and defiant joy with author Ryka Aoki.2021-10-0524 minNerdetteNerdette Book Club: Ryka Aoki on ‘Light From Uncommon Stars’We discuss deals with the devil, intergalactic warfare, and defiant joy with author Ryka Aoki.2021-10-0524 min
Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast477. “Faust Meets Galaxy Quest”- Light from Uncommon Stars with Ryka AokiMy guest this week is author Ryka Aoki, whose new book Light from Uncommon Stars is out this week! We cover transgender identity, found family, space opera & The Brady Bunch, the liminal state of The Olive Garden, Chonky books, and what, and where, is the best donut? I really want to hear your donut recs: sbjpodcast@gmail.com! ...Music: purple-planet.comShow Notes: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-0147 minSmart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast477. “Faust Meets Galaxy Quest”- Light from Uncommon Stars with Ryka AokiMy guest this week is author Ryka Aoki, whose new book Light from Uncommon Stars is out this week! We cover transgender identity, found family, space opera & The Brady Bunch, the liminal state of The Olive Garden, Chonky books, and what, and where, is the best donut? I really want to hear your donut recs: sbjpodcast@gmail.com! ...Music: purple-planet.comShow Notes: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-0147 minSmart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast477. “Faust Meets Galaxy Quest”- Light from Uncommon Stars with Ryka AokiMy guest this week is author Ryka Aoki, whose new book Light from Uncommon Stars is out this week! We cover transgender identity, found family, space opera & The Brady Bunch, the liminal state of The Olive Garden, Chonky books, and what, and where, is the best donut? I really want to hear your donut recs: sbjpodcast@gmail.com! ...Music: purple-planet.comShow Notes: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-0147 min
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Title: Light from Uncommon Stars
Author: Ryka Aoki
Narrator: Cindy Kay
Format: mp3
Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins
Release date: 09-28-21
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 1,061 ratings
Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
Shizuka Satomi made a deal with the devil: To escape damnation, she must entice seven other violin prodigies to trade their souls for success. She has already delivered six. When Katrina Nguyen, a young transgender runaway, catches Shizuka's ear with her wild talent, Shizuka can almost feel the curse lifting. She's found her final candidate. But in a...2021-09-281h 13
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Title: Light From Uncommon Stars
Author: Ryka Aoki
Narrator: Cindy Kay
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 13 minutes
Release date: September 28, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 7
Ratings of Narrator: 4.33 of Total 3
Genres: Science Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
'Cindy Kay masterfully narrates this unique audiobook, which combines a variety of genres to tell a moving story of self-acceptance and finding safety even in the bleakest of times.' - AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award review Good Omens meets The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet in Ryka Aoki's Light From Uncommon Stars...2021-09-281h 13Indulge In This Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka AokiPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/495213to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Light From Uncommon Stars
Author: Ryka Aoki
Narrator: Cindy Kay
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 13 minutes
Release date: September 28, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 7
Ratings of Narrator: 4.33 of Total 3
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
'Cindy Kay masterfully narrates this unique audiobook, which combines a variety of genres to tell a moving story of self-acceptance and finding safety even in the bleakest of times.' - AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award review Good Omens meets The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet in Ryka Aoki's Light From Uncommon Stars, a...2021-09-281h 13
All the Books!New Releases and More for September 28, 2021This week, Liberty and Patricia discuss Cloud Cuckoo Land, Light from Uncommon Stars, The Matzah Ball, and more great books.Pick up an All the Books! shirt, sticker, and more right here.Follow All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify 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.For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit o...2021-09-2851 minStart The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Breakthrough!Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka AokiPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/34285to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Light from Uncommon Stars
Author: Ryka Aoki
Narrator: Cindy Kay
Format: mp3
Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins
Release date: 09-28-21
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 1,061 ratings
Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
Shizuka Satomi made a deal with the devil: To escape damnation, she must entice seven other violin prodigies to trade their souls for success. She has already delivered six. When Katrina Nguyen, a young transgender runaway, catches Shizuka's ear with her wild talent, Shizuka can almost feel the curse lifting. She's found her final candidate. But in a...2021-09-281h 13
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Title: Light From Uncommon Stars
Author: Ryka Aoki
Narrator: Cindy Kay
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 13 minutes
Release date: September 28, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 7
Ratings of Narrator: 4.33 of Total 3
Genres: Science Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
'Cindy Kay masterfully narrates this unique audiobook, which combines a variety of genres to tell a moving story of self-acceptance and finding safety even in the bleakest of times.' - AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award review Good Omens meets The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet in Ryka Aoki's Light From Uncommon Stars...2021-09-281h 13Immerse Yourself In Into A Transformative Full Audiobook On A Rainy Day.Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka AokiPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/34285to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Light from Uncommon Stars
Author: Ryka Aoki
Narrator: Cindy Kay
Format: mp3
Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins
Release date: 09-28-21
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 1,061 ratings
Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
Shizuka Satomi made a deal with the devil: To escape damnation, she must entice seven other violin prodigies to trade their souls for success. She has already delivered six. When Katrina Nguyen, a young transgender runaway, catches Shizuka's ear with her wild talent, Shizuka can almost feel the curse lifting. She's found her final candidate. But in a...2021-09-281h 13KPL PodcastKPL Podcast September 2021 Week 4 with Special Guest Ryka AokiAn amazing episode and author is in store for you this week on the KPL Podcast! Jigisha and Ryan are joined by poet, composer, teacher, and bestselling novelist, Ryka Aoki! They will be discussing her latest powerful release, Light From Uncommon Stars. Then Ryan shares some must read "own voices" transgender titles in our readers advisory segment. All this, a poetry reading, and much more on this week's KPL Podcast! 1. Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune2. She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan3. If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo4. Dreadnought by A...2021-09-2441 min
SFF Yeah!Fall Reading VibesSharifah and Jenn discuss some very weird science news, Y: The Last Man, robot unicorns, and their picks for Fall vibes.
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Tor Presents: Voyage Into GenreRyka Aoki / Andrea HairstonITINERARY:
Ryka Aoki talks about why Light From Uncommon Stars blends genres, about how writing poetry helps with writing food, and why Lindsey Stirling is awesome.
Andrea Hairston talks about finding hope in Master of Poisons, the genius of Michael Ende, and how theater (and physics) affect her writing.
Tor Books Editorial Director Claire Eddy talks about the past and the future of the genre and why a bigger tent is always better.
For a full episode transcript, click here.Thank you for listening! See you again soon!2021-09-2255 min
Sew QuestEpisode 10: Your local politician is there to do your biddingThis week, we make some corrections, talk about grading seams (the other definition), voting, mac and cheese, and driving standard (or not). grading seams tutorialbatch sewing tipsWhat are we making?wool ironing matsGrainline Field bagPekka Ready to Sewthe example I saw of a pieced backmore Melody Dolmansgoogly eye catsWhat are we excited aboutCaroline: Mandy from Wordsworth Books on our next podcastFostering catsgoing back to schoolErin:B...2021-09-1758 min
SFF Yeah!Our Fall Most Anticipated SF/FSharifah and Jenn discuss a Tolkien-ian cryptocurrency, adaptation news for Witchmark and Game of Thrones, a Book Club episode, their most anticipated Fall releases, and more.
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Keep It FictionalMost Anticipated Reads of Fall 2021 Part OneThese are the books that are going to be part of our reading life this Fall. What titles are you looking forward to reading? Books mentioned in this episode: The Village of Eight Graves by Seishi Yokomizo, A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix by C. B. Lee, Ski Weekend by Rektok Ross, The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker, Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki, A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske, Fan Fiction: A Mem-Noir: Inspired by True Events by Brent Spiner, The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki, The Vanished Days by...2021-09-071h 10
From the Front PorchEpisode 336 || September New Release RundownIn this week’s episode, Annie talks with Olivia and Lucy about the new releases you don’t want to miss this month
The books mentioned in this week’s episode can be purchased from The Bookshelf:
Matrix by Lauren Groff
Fault Lines by Emily Itami
Beautiful World, Where Are You? by Sally Rooney
A Play for the End of the World by Jai Chakrabarti
Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen2021-09-0251 minBe The SerpentEpisode 90: ExtravaganzaOn this week's episode, we are once again answering YOUR burning questions, dear listeners!
What We’re Into Lately
The Hands of the Emperor by Victoria Goddard
When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole
Bareknuckle Bastards series by Sarah MacLean
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
Women, Race & Class by Angela Davis
The Untamed fanfic
“vinculum” by Skadiseven
Heaven Has A Road But No One Walks It by Silvestris
The Return of Fitzroy Angursell by Victor...2021-07-141h 05Rebel Girls Book ClubPortable Poetry: "A Song of Someplace Yet to Fall"This week maggie and Harmony read "A Song of Someplace Yet to Fall" by Ryka Aoki from the book Why Dust Shall Never Settle Upon This Soul.
Check out the book here:
https://bookshop.org/a/9908/9780991900855
What we're reading:
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
https://bookshop.org/a/9908/9780062882769
Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers
https://bookshop.org/a/9908/9780778311027
Females by Andrea Long Chu
https://bookshop.org/a/9908/9781788737371
One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake
https://bookshop.org/a...2021-06-071h 13
t4tepisode 6: Torrey PetersI talk with Torrey Peters about everything from writing about shame and bodies to Hemingway and commas. Works by Torrey that we discuss: Detransition, BabyInfect Your Friends and Loved OnesThe MaskerSome of the works/writers/etc. mentioned in this episode: Rainer Werner Fassbinder's essay “Six Films by Douglas Sirk" (New Left Review, no. 91, May/June 1975)Topside PressKarl Ove KnausgårdT Fleischmann’s Time is the Thing a Body Moves ThroughAli Blythe’s HymnswitchJordy Rosenberg's Confessions of the FoxJames Joyce's story "The Dead" (Here is its final sentence: "His soul swooned slowly as he heard the...2021-05-261h 34
Traverse Talks With Sueann Ramella11. Ryka AokiIn this episode of Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella, author Ryka Aoki shares how growing up in the U.S., she has a hard time seeing what happens on a societal… Continue Reading 11. Ryka Aoki2021-05-2543 min
t4tepisode 5: McKenzie WarkI talk with McKenzie Wark about a range of topics, including writing, editing (her superpower), glimpsing yourself in works by other writers, and writing about sex. Books by McKenzie that we discuss: I'm Very into You: Correspondence 1995–1996 [with Kathy Acker] (2015)Reverse Cowgirl (2020)Philosophy for Spiders: On the Low Theory of Kathy Acker (forthcoming, Sept 2021)Articles written by McKenzie that are mentioned: Girls Like UsThe Many-handed Hunger of Transsexuality: On T. FleischmannReality Cabaret: On Juliana HuxtableCommitment to the Bit: On Andrea Long ChuPaper PrincessBooks by other writers that come up (in approximate order of ap...2021-05-121h 53
The Colored Pages Book ClubEpisode 58: Akwaeke Emezi's "The Death of Vivek Oji" Part 2Welcome back, literary listeners, to another episode of the Colored Pages Book Club! Join us as we finish the second half of Marci’s wonderful, amazing, and tragic pick, The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi! Yes, tune in as we talk about the crown jewel of Crayola crayon packs, our Sesame Street/Netflix young adult television pitch, “Juxtaposition and Friends”, as well as the intersection of affection, attraction, expectations, and shame!Intro: 00:20 – 17:15Summary: 17:30 – 58:15Discussion: 58:25 - 1:43:00 In the discussion section, we briefly mentioned "She of the Mountains" by Vivek Shraya and "He Mel...2021-04-0800 min
Colored Pages Book ClubAkwaeke Emezi’s “The Death of Vivek Oji” Part 2Welcome back, literary listeners, to another episode of the Colored Pages Book Club! Join us as we finish the second half of Marci’s wonderful, amazing, and tragic pick, The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi! Yes, tune in as we talk about the crown jewel of Crayola crayon packs, our Sesame Street/Netflix young adult television pitch, “Juxtaposition and Friends”, as well as the intersection of affection, attraction, expectations, and shame!
Intro: 00:20 – 17:15
Summary: 17:30 – 58:15
Discussion: 58:25 - 1:43:00
In the discussion section, we briefly mentioned "She of the Mountains" by Vivek Shraya and "He Mel...2021-04-081h 42
Colored Pages Book ClubCori Bratby-Rudd's "Under the Belly of the Beast"The dynamic duo is coming at you this Thursday with an Anthology! "Under the Belly of the Beast" is the first work out of the Afterschool and Dissonance Press. The Afterschool is a writers collective that works to emphasize the living, breathing, communal nature of story telling. It is the brain child of the talented, Ryka Aoki, and with the first edition contributed to by many talented writers and edited by Cori Bratby-Rudd, this anthology "Under the Belly of the Beast" asks the reader to examine the nature of all things...beastly.
Join Ako and Marci as...2020-01-161h 15
The YourShelf Podcast#1 The Poetic Pop Premiere with Florence Welch and Rebecca Lucy TaylorTo support our work and listen to additional content, see here: https://patreon.com/yourshelf and follow us on social media @_yourshelf_. In the debut episode of The YourShelf Podcast, The Poetic Pop Premiere, our chief curator Juliano Zaffino (Jay) sits down with Florence Welch (of Florence and the Machine) and Rebecca Lucy Taylor (of Self Esteem) to discuss books and the music industry, all through the lens of their personal brands of poetic pop. For full show notes, see here: https://podcast.yourshelf.uk/episodes/1. Thanks for listening. LinksPatreonInstagramTwitterPodcastYourShelfEpisode NotesJay q...2019-09-131h 11
Colored Pages Book ClubInterview w/ Ryka Aoki, Author of "He Mele A Hilo: A Hilo Song"Hai-hai!!!! This week, the dynamic duo interviews the insightful, talented, and hilarious Ryka Aoki. In true book club fashion, we talk about everything from life, family, and identity to the best time of day to write poetry or fiction. Enjoy!
"Get Plenty Stuff to See" an Excerpt From He Mele A Hilo: 51:03 - 55:20
Checkout more from Ryka Aoki on Twitter @ryka_aoki and on her website rykaryka.com
Join the club and get in touch with us through our website (thesecoloredpages.com), Twitter (@TheColoredPages), and our email (thesecoloredpages@gmail.com)!
2019-06-201h 01Colored Pages Book ClubRyka Aoki's "He Mele A Hilo: A Hilo Song" Part 2Hai-hai!!! This week, your scrumptious hosts return to finish their discussion on Ryka Aoki's "He Mele A Hilo: A Hilo Song". We start with a discussion of the nature of utopias, finish the book's plot summary, and later discuss the politics of community integration, divinity as commonplace, and who or what tf Harry is lol.
Initial Convo: 0:35-10:59
Plot Summary: 11:16 - 44:39
Discussion: 44:49 - 1:15:50
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2019-06-061h 16Colored Pages Book ClubRyka Aoki's "He Mele A Hilo: A Hilo Song" Part 1What's good?! This week, your favorite literary hosts sit down to discuss "He Mele A Hilo: A Hilo Song" by Ryka Aoki. Get comfortable as we start with a conversation about the classic love triangle, move to discuss the plot of the first half, and finish by discussing Hawaiian Pidgin English, Nona's bomb ass chicken, and of course, the legendary queen, Eva.
~NEW SEGMENT~: 0:33-6:45
Plot Summary: 7:02 - 36:14
Discussion: 36:23 - 1:16:05
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Skylight Books Podcast SeriesNIA KING AND ELENA ROSE PRESENT QUEER & TRANS ARTISTS OF COLOR VOLUME 2 WITH SPECIAL GUESTSQueer & Trans Artists of Color Vol 2
A celebration of queer and trans black and brown genius...building on the groundbreaking first volume, Queer and Trans Artists of Color: Stories of Some of Our Lives, Nia King is back with a second archive of interviews from her podcast We Want the Airwaves. She maintains her signature frankness as an interviewer while seeking advice on surviving capitalism from creative folks who often find their labor devalued.
In this collection of interviews, Nia discusses biphobia in gay men's communities with Juba Kalamka, helping border-crossers find water in the d...2017-03-141h 43
We Want the Airwaves: QPOC Artists on the Rise7: Ryka AokiChemist. Poet. Fifth-degree black belt. Meet Ryka Aoki, author of the new Lamba Literary Award-nominated book of poetry (and more), Seasonal Velocities. In this interview, we discuss her previous job doing weird science (really, really weird science), publishing her book with a brand-new DIY all-trans press, and her Lamba Literary Award nomination. Highlights include how judo prepared her for a life in the social justice movement, how being an abuse victim helped prepare her for an MFA in poetry, why your "movement" work doesn't have to end in becoming jaded and burning out.
This interview was originally...2013-05-1114 min
Barnard Center for Research on WomenStaking Our Claim: Trans Women's Literature in the 21st CenturyCelebrating the release of The Collection: Short Fiction
from the Transgender Vanguard (Topside Press, 2012), four of the
volume's contributors, Ryka Aoki, Imogen Binnie, Red Durkin, and Donna
Ostrowsky come together to read from their work. Following the readings,
the writers discuss future of literature, the complex
ways that literary trans narratives will evolve in years to come, and
their own stories of characters navigating relationships, gender,
family, work, race, and more. This panel, co-sponsored by Barnard
Library, Topside Press, and the Barnard Center for Research on Women, is
moderated by Reina Gossett.2012-10-1900 min