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The End of the World Book ClubEmbracing hope in post-apocalyptic fiction | with Sarah Jean HorwitzThe alternative title for this episode was ‘post-apocalyptic fiction for readers who don’t like sad books’. This week’s guest is middle-grade author Sarah Jean Horwitz and our mission is to find some great recommendations in the realm of apocalyptic fiction that aren’t filled with dread and disaster. We turn to the genre of Hopepunk and sample a selection to discover what’s out there!
Spoiler level: no heavy spoilers for any of the books mentioned
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A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
Wayfarers Series by Becky Chambers (+ The Long way to a Sma...2024-03-2050 min
Listen With Your Imagination, Free Audiobook Are Your DestinationDemon Sword Asperides Audiobook by Sarah Jean HorwitzListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 642682
Title: Demon Sword Asperides
Author: Sarah Jean Horwitz
Narrator: Mark Sanderlin
Format: Unabridged
Length: 07:08:39
Language: English
Release date: 07-11-23
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Humor
Summary:
A scheming demon sword and a wannabe knight band together on a (possibly wicked) quest in this fantasy, perfect for fans of Diana Wynne Jones and Terry Pratchett.
For the past two hundred years, the demon sword Asperides has led a quiet life. While his physical form has been tasked with guarding the body of an evil...2023-07-117h 08
The Bookish Society PodcastBookish Live: Sarah Jean HorwitzListen in as our Advanced Kids Class Ages 6-9 absolutely inundates Sarah with questions!2021-09-2836 min
The Bookish Society PodcastSarah Jean HorwitzI know lots of kids who will love Clementine! Her story is dark (of course, as an evil warlord) but also caring. That’s why I invited Sarah on the podcast to chat about it.The Dark Lord Clementine has everything you need in a modern fairy tale:A bird made out of a book lays eggs that turn into spells.Hair that changes color according to your mood- handy for avoiding cranky people.Unicorns and Night MaresHedge Witches (my second encounter with them this year!)It...2021-04-1643 min
RecommendedJami Attenberg and Valerie ValdesIn this episode, Jami Attenberg recommends Patti Smith and Valerie Valdes recommends Diana Wynne Jones.
This episode is sponsored by The Dark Lord Clementine by Sarah Jean Horwitz, new from Algonquin Young Readers, and William Morrow Paperbacks.
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BOOKS DISCUSSED
All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg
Just Kids by Patti Smith
Chilling Effect by Valerie Valdes
Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
See omnystudio.com/policies/lis...2019-10-2316 min
SFF Yeah!64.5: Backlist to the Future On The RoadThis week, Sharifah discusses traveling in science fiction and fantasy.This episode is sponsored by The Dark Lord Clementine by Sarah Jean Horwitz, new from Algonquin Young Readers.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here.To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter!BOOKS DISCUSSEDThe Passage by Justin CroninHuntress by Malinda LoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...2019-10-1611 min
All the Books!E229: New Releases and More for October 8, 2019This week, Liberty and Kelly discuss Tuesday Mooney Talks To Ghosts, The Grace Year, How We Fight for Our Lives, and more great books.
This episode was sponsored Book Riot's Blind Date with a Book; Ritual Essential Vitamins for Women; and The Dark Lord Clementine by Sarah Jean Horwitz, new from Algonquin Young Readers.
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Books discussed on the show:
Tuesday...2019-10-0834 min
All the Books!New Releases and More for October 8, 2019This week, Liberty and Kelly discuss Tuesday Mooney Talks To Ghosts, The Grace Year, How We Fight for Our Lives, and more great books.This episode was sponsored Book Riot’s Blind Date with a Book; Ritual Essential Vitamins for Women; and The Dark Lord Clementine by Sarah Jean Horwitz, new from Algonquin Young Readers.Pick up an All the Books! 200th episode commemorative item here.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify and never miss a beat book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more...2019-10-0835 min
Booked All NightAn Interview with Sarah Jean HorwitzThis episode we're joined by Sarah Jean Horwitz to talk about her new book The Dark Lord Clementine.
The new face of big evil is a little . . . small.
Dastardly deeds aren’t exactly the first things that come to mind when one hears the name “Clementine,” but as the sole heir of the infamous Dark Lord Elithor, twelve-year-old Clementine Morcerous has been groomed since birth to be the best (worst?) Evil Overlord she can be. But everything changes the day the Dark Lord Elithor is cursed by a mysterious rival.
Now, Clementine must n...2019-10-0341 minBooked All NightAn Interview with Sarah Jean HorwitzThis episode we're joined by Sarah Jean Horwitz to talk about her new book The Dark Lord Clementine.
The new face of big evil is a little . . . small.
Dastardly deeds aren’t exactly the first things that come to mind when one hears the name “Clementine,” but as the sole heir of the infamous Dark Lord Elithor, twelve-year-old Clementine Morcerous has been groomed since birth to be the best (worst?) Evil Overlord she can be. But everything changes the day the Dark Lord Elithor is cursed by a mysterious rival.
Now, Clementine must n...2019-10-0341 min
Ignite Your Mind With Free AudiobookDark Lord Clementine Audiobook by Sarah Jean HorwitzListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 398465
Title: Dark Lord Clementine
Author: Sarah Jean Horwitz
Narrator: Merissa Czyz
Format: Unabridged
Length: 07:24:47
Language: English
Release date: 10-01-19
Publisher: Recorded Books
Genres: Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore
Summary:
The new face of big evil is a little . . . small. Dastardly deeds aren't exactly the first things that come to mind when one hears the name 'Clementine,' but as the sole heir of the infamous Dark Lord Elithor, twelve-year-old Clementine Morcerous has been groomed since birth to be the best (worst?) Evil Overlord she can be. But everything...2019-10-017h 24
Get Latest Full Audiobooks in Kids, Mystery & FantasyThe Crooked Castle by Sarah Jean HorwitzPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/330786 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Crooked Castle Series: #2 of Carmer and Grit Author: Sarah Jean Horwitz Narrator: Suzy Jackson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 49 minutes Release date: April 10, 2018 Genres: Mystery & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Carmer and Grit investigate a mysteriously magical flying circus in the follow-up to'a fun and frolicking middle grade adventure full of enough fantasy, humor and heart to make giddy even the most finicky reader.' (BookPage) Shortly after saving the faeries of Skemantis, magician's apprentice Felix Carmer III and his faerie companion, Grit, head out to see the world. T...2018-04-1003 min
Unlock the Magic of Words with Free AudiobookCrooked Castle Audiobook by Sarah Jean HorwitzListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 330786
Title: Crooked Castle
Author: Sarah Jean Horwitz
Narrator: Suzy Jackson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 08:49:00
Language: English
Release date: 04-10-18
Publisher: Recorded Books
Genres: Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore
Summary:
Carmer and Grit investigate a mysteriously magical flying circus in the follow-up to'a fun and frolicking middle grade adventure full of enough fantasy, humor and heart to make giddy even the most finicky reader.' (BookPage) Shortly after saving the faeries of Skemantis, magician's apprentice Felix Carmer III and his faerie companion, Grit, head out to see the world. They...2018-04-108h 49
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Kids, Fairy Tales & FolkloreThe Crooked Castle by Sarah Jean HorwitzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/330786to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Crooked Castle
Series: #2 of Carmer and Grit
Author: Sarah Jean Horwitz
Narrator: Suzy Jackson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 49 minutes
Release date: April 10, 2018
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
Carmer and Grit investigate a mysteriously magical flying circus in the follow-up to'a fun and frolicking middle grade adventure full of enough fantasy, humor and heart to make giddy even the most finicky reader.' (BookPage) Shortly after saving the faeries of Skemantis, magician's apprentice Felix Carmer III and his faerie companion, Grit, head out to see the world. T...2018-04-108h 49
Unwind and Indulge in the World of Literature With Full Audiobook LuxuryWingsnatchers Audiobook by Sarah Jean HorwitzListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 321962
Title: Wingsnatchers
Author: Sarah Jean Horwitz
Narrator: Suzy Jackson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 09:17:57
Language: English
Release date: 04-25-17
Publisher: Recorded Books
Genres: Kids, Mystery & Fantasy
Summary:
A stunning debut about a magician's apprentice and a one-winged princess who must vanquish the mechanical monsters that stalk the streets and threaten the faerie kingdom. Aspiring inventor and magician's apprentice Felix Carmer III would rather be tinkering with his latest experiments than sawing girls in half on stage, but with Antoine the Amazifier's show a tomato's throw away from going under...2017-04-259h 17
Get Latest Full Audiobooks in Kids, Mystery & FantasyThe Wingsnatchers by Sarah Jean HorwitzPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/321962 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Wingsnatchers Series: #1 of Carmer and Grit Author: Sarah Jean Horwitz Narrator: Suzy Jackson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 17 minutes Release date: April 25, 2017 Genres: Mystery & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A stunning debut about a magician's apprentice and a one-winged princess who must vanquish the mechanical monsters that stalk the streets and threaten the faerie kingdom. Aspiring inventor and magician's apprentice Felix Carmer III would rather be tinkering with his latest experiments than sawing girls in half on stage, but with Antoine the Amazifier's show a tomato's throw away from g...2017-04-2505 min
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Kids, Fairy Tales & FolkloreThe Wingsnatchers by Sarah Jean HorwitzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/321962to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Wingsnatchers
Series: #1 of Carmer and Grit
Author: Sarah Jean Horwitz
Narrator: Suzy Jackson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 17 minutes
Release date: April 25, 2017
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
A stunning debut about a magician's apprentice and a one-winged princess who must vanquish the mechanical monsters that stalk the streets and threaten the faerie kingdom. Aspiring inventor and magician's apprentice Felix Carmer III would rather be tinkering with his latest experiments than sawing girls in half on stage, but with Antoine the Amazifier's show a tomato's throw away from g...2017-04-259h 17