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In this episode, Kelly and Alix interview bestselling author Sabaa Tahir upon the release of her new fantasy novel, Heir.
Sabaa Tahir is a former newspaper editor who grew up in California's Mojave Desert at her family's eighteen-room motel. There, she spent her time devouring fantasy novels, listening to thunderous indie rock, and playing guitar and piano badly. Her #1 New York Times bestselling An Ember in the Ashes series has been translated into more than thirty-five languages, and the first book in the series was named one of TIME's 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time. Tahir's most recent novel, All My Rage, won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, the Printz Award, and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction and Poetry.
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Thank you so much for watching the LitJoy Podcast! It has been an honor to bring you author interviews, bookish conversations, and more—we have loved every minute of it! While this is our last episode, we will continue to bring you all the bookish news and fun you can handle via our social media, the Lunacorns page, and, of course, with articles, interviews, and more in the LitJoy Lounge! Thank you for listening!
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In this Fun Friday Book Recommendations, Alix and Kelly ask author Chelsea Abdullah which books had the biggest impact on her life.
[0:29] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
[1:04] Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
[2:01] She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
[3:06] A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark
[4:14] Gods of Jade and Shadowby Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Chelsea Abdullah is the award-winning author of The Sandsea Trilogy, an epic fantasy series that begins with The Stardust Thief. An American-Kuwaiti writer born and raised in Kuwait, she grew up listening to stories about mysterious desert creatures and wily (only sometimes likable) heroes.
Consumed by wanderlust, she has put down roots in various states. After earning her MA in English at Duquesne University, she moved to the East Coast, where she currently lives. When not immersed in her own fictional worlds, she spends her free time playing video games, doodling characters, and hoarding books she doesn’t have the shelf space for.
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix interview The Stardust Thief author Chelsea Abdullah.
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Chelsea Abdullah is the award-winning author of The Sandsea Trilogy, an epic fantasy series that begins with The Stardust Thief. An American-Kuwaiti writer born and raised in Kuwait, she grew up listening to stories about mysterious desert creatures and wily (only sometimes likable) heroes.
Consumed by wanderlust, she has put down roots in various states. After earning her MA in English at Duquesne University, she moved to the East Coast, where she currently lives. When not immersed in her own fictional worlds, she spends her free time playing video games, doodling characters, and hoarding books she doesn’t have the shelf space for.
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix interview dark romance author Monty Jay about their writing, influences, and love of morally grey characters!
Monty Jay is a dark romance author with titles published in multiple countries. Their books are for hopeless romantics with wicked hearts looking for their next morally grey hero. They call the Appalachian mountains home, along with their two furry friends, Poe and Maeve. When they aren’t writing you can find them reading anything Stephen King, in a tattoo chair, or bingeing a new true crime documentary.
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix continue sharing their favorite book-to-movie adaptions.
[2:25] The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
[11:01] Dune by Frank Herbert
[17:44] Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
[26:07] Silo by Hugh Howey
[31:32] Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
[36:12] Austenland by Shannon Hale
[39:58] A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
[42:00] Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
[46:37] It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
Correction: Rebecca Fergeson stars in Silo.
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix continue sharing their recommendations for nonfiction books that are not focused on self-help.
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In this "Fun Friday Book Recommendations", Alix and Kelly ask cosplaying couple, Michael and Hayley Burson, which books impacted their lives.
Hayley Burson is a full time public librarian and part time cosplayer. She began cosplaying with her husband, Michael, in 2016, and the two of them have shared many adventures with their love of creating together. Hayley specializes in hand embroidery and beading, wig styling, and creating silly videos. She especially loves cosplaying from Fantasy, Marvel, Disney, and Game of Thrones. When she isn't cosplaying, she enjoys playing the Sims, doing yoga, thrifting, and playing with her rescued mixed poodles, Bilbo and Basil.
Michael with a self-taught cosplayer and sewist with 9 years creating costumes and fashion pieces that inspire him. Audience Choice winner of the Her Universe Fashion Show at San Diego Comic-Con in 2022, Michael has a passion for education and showing the "behind the seams" process of his builds to help others create their own art as. He cosplays from Marvel, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, Disney, Star Wars, and much more.
[0:45] My Life in France by Julia Child
[2:50] Game of Thrones: The Costumes, the official book from Season 1 to Season 8 by Michele Clapton
[4:22] A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
[5:58] Batman: The Long Halloween by Jeph Loeb
[8:02] The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
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In this Fun Friday episode, Kelly and Alix get reading recommendations from Twin Crown authors Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber.
Katherine Webber is from Southern California and spent much of her childhood in the Palm Springs desert. She is the author of Only Love Can Break Your Heart and The Revelry. For younger readers, she cowrites the Sam Wu Is Not Afraid and Dragon Realm series with her husband, Kevin Tsang. She is currently based in London with her husband and young daughters.
Catherine Doyle lives in the West of Ireland with her husband Jack, and their dog, Cali. She holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in Publishing. Her award-winning and bestselling work, which includes middle grade and young adult fiction, has been published in over 25 languages.
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In this "Fun Friday Book Recommendations", Alix and Kelly ask author Monty Jay which books had an impact on their life.
Monty Jay is a dark romance author with titles published in multiple countries. Their books are for hopeless romantics with wicked hearts looking for their next morally grey hero. They call the Appalachian Mountains home, along with their two furry friends, Poe and Maeve. When they aren’t writing you can find them reading anything Stephen King, in a tattoo chair, or bingeing a new true crime documentary.
[0:39] Lord of the Flies by William Golding
[1:24] Maeve Fly by C.J. Leede
[2:58] Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King
[6:12] The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
[9:37] The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
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In this "Fun Friday Book Recommendations", Alix and Kelly talk with author Brandon Mull about which books have most greatly impacted on his life.
Brandon Mull is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Fablehaven, Dragonwatch, Beyonders, and Five Kingdoms series. A kinetic thinker, Brandon enjoys bouncy balls, squeezable stress toys, and popping bubble wrap. He lives in Utah in a happy little valley near the mouth of a canyon with his wife, Erlyn, their eleven children, and three mischievous cats. Brandon loves meeting his readers and hearing about their experiences with his books.
[0:45] The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis
[1:15] The Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien
[2:47] The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
[4:03] Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
[4:52] Dune by Frank Herbert
[6:47] Bonus Books
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While we take a break from posting full episodes this summer, check out our Fun Fridays Reading Recommendations for books to add to your summer TBR! We'll be sharing Fun Fridays throughout the summer.
Season three of the LitJoy podcast premieres this September, we'll be returning with exclusive interviews, themed reading lists, and more!
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In this episode, Alix and Kelly interview content creator Cherry Wallis and discuss her entrance into content creation, creating community in a virtual space, her new brick and mortar store, a very witchy collaboration we have coming up, and more!
With a following of over 1M across her social channels, Cherry is a content creator with a magical twist. She's a YouTuber with a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award to her name, and an engaged magical online family tuning in for her positivity and subscription box reviews.
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix interview Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber.
Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber are both bestselling and award-winning writers of YA and children’s books. In addition to cowriting the Twin Crowns series, they are sisters-in-law.
Katherine Webber is from Southern California and spent much of her childhood in the Palm Springs desert. She is the author of Only Love Can Break Your Heart and The Revelry. For younger readers, she cowrites the Sam Wu Is Not Afraid and Dragon Realm series with her husband, Kevin Tsang. She is currently based in London with her husband and young daughters.
Catherine Doyle lives in the West of Ireland with her husband Jack, and their dog, Cali. She holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in Publishing. Her award-winning and bestselling work, which includes middle grade and young adult fiction, has been published in over 25 languages.
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix interview cosplay enthusiasts Michael and Hayley Burson. They talk fandoms, favorites, and all the fun that comes with taking part in the cosplay community!
Hayley Burson is a full time public librarian and part time cosplayer. She began cosplaying with her husband, Michael, in 2016, and the two of them have shared many adventures with their love of creating together. Hayley specializes in hand embroidery and beading, wig styling, and creating silly videos. She especially loves cosplaying from Fantasy, Marvel, Disney, and Game of Thrones. When she isn't cosplaying, she enjoys playing the Sims, doing yoga, thrifting, and playing with her rescued mixed poodles, Bilbo and Basil.
Michael with a self-taught cosplayer and sewist with 9 years creating costumes and fashion pieces that inspire him. Audience Choice winner of the Her Universe Fashion Show at San Diego Comiccon in 2022, Michael has a passion for education and showing the behind the seams process of his builds to help others create their art as well. He cosplays from Marvel, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, Disney, Star Wars, and much more.
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix continue sharing their most influential self-help books, this time diving into Human Design and honing in on how to show courage and be unapologetically ourselves.
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix interview Brandon Mull, author of the beloved Fablehaven series. Listen in as they discuss inspirations, characters, writing, and more!
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Thank you for joining us for this special interview! We've loved collaborating with Brandon Mull for the first two Fablehaven books, and we can't wait for you all to see the magic we have in store for the rest of the series. Come back next week when Alix and Kelly will return to their discussion on self-help book recs!
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix discuss some of their most influential self-help books. From sexuality and the sleep cycle, to stress and then science of breathing, they take a look at books that have had an impact on the way they live their lives.
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Thank you for listening to this week's podcast! We have an amazing interview with Brandon Mull, author of the Fablehaven series, that you won't want to miss next week. Then we'll be back the following week for Part 2 of Alix and Kelly's Most Influential Self-Help Book Recs... see you then!
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix talk with Natalie Sue about five books that have impacted her life.
Natalie Sue is a Canadian author of Iranian and British descent. She spent her formative years moving around western Canada with a brief stint in Scotland, where she discovered her passion for storytelling and the comfort of reading. She’s served her country in the Tim Hortons drive-through, been a bartender and an assistant, and worked in criminal justice, but through it all she’s been a writer. She lives in Calgary with her husband, daughter, and dog.
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix share all the hot new beach reads releasing this spring and summer to add to your TBR! Prepare for a summer filled with romance, humor, and a bit of fantasy, too.
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix take us on a romp through absurd, witty, nonsensical, and funny books that will add a delightful touch of comedic relief to your life.
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix delve deeper into the Sarah J. Maas phenomenon and share books like ACOTAR to help remedy your bookish hangover!
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Kelly and Alix dive into conversation on book to movie adaptations, sharing thoughts about whimsical recreations of beloved classics. They delve into the wonder of recreating well-known works, as well as handling more problematic aspects.
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In this "Fun Friday Book Recommendations", Alix and Kelly discuss various non-fiction books. From aliens to, "Alright, alright, alright," this TBR list is sure to make an impact on your reading.
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[3:05] UFO of God: the Extraordinary True Story of Chris Bledsoe by Chris Bledsoe
[6:39] Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
[7:43] The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the Worldby Melinda French
[10:52] Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
[12:35] Becoming by Michelle Obama
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix delve into the Sarah J. Maas phenomenon and share books they recommend reading if you loved Throne of Glass.
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Correction: According to Publisher's Weekly, sales of romance titles grew 52.4% from 2021 to 2022.
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In this episode, the discussion continues on book-to-movie adaptations! Alix and Kelly take a look at beloved classics, talk ACOTAR rumors, and discuss the world of Cassandra Clare!
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In this episode, Alix and Kelly continue sharing tips on how to start a book club and maintain it long-term.
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix discuss how to start a book club and keep it running.
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In this episode, Alix and Kelly interview author Marissa Meyer.
Marissa Meyer is the host of The Happy Writer Podcast and the New York Times-bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, The Renegades Trilogy, Heartless, the Wires & Nerve graphic novels, Instant Karma, Gilded, and Cursed. She lives in Tacoma, WA, with her husband and twin daughters.
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In this "Fun Friday book recommendations" episode, Alix and Kelly talk with author Marissa Meyer about the five books that impacted her life.
Marissa Meyer is the host of The Happy Writer Podcast and the New York Times-bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, The Renegades Trilogy, Heartless, the Wires & Nerve graphic novels, Instant Karma, Gilded, and Cursed. She lives in Tacoma, WA, with her husband and twin daughters.
Books Discussed in This Episode:
1. Uglies by Scott Westerfeld (Uglies trilogy, book 1) audiobook
2. Sailor Moonby Naoko Takeuchi (Sailor Moon series, volume 1) book
3. The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien The Hobbit Lord of the Rings
4. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen audiobook
5. Antique Fairy Tales Illustrated by Judy Mastrangelo book
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix continue to discuss their favorite book-to-movie adaptations featuring science thrillers and regency romance.
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Alix and Kelly interview Laini Taylor—one of their favorite fantasy authors of all time—to discuss her books, inspiration, and what she's working on next!
Laini Taylor is the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy, the Strange the Dreamer duology, and other books. She’s been translated into over thirty languages, shortlisted for the National Book Award, and won a Printz Honor. You can find more about writing and a warm and active community of writers at all stages at her Patreon and Discord, where she meets with members on Zoom every week.
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix discuss their favorite book-to-movie adaptations.
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In this episode Alix and Kelly discuss books that made them nostalgic for travel!
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In this episode Alix and Kelly continue to discuss book club books that lend to deep and interesting conversations! Reading can be such a solitary experience, but books remain one of the most impactful tools for connecting with others! Let's discuss!
Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez, audiobook
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In this "Fun Friday book recommendations" episode, writer, reader, and book influencer Kimberly Christenson gives us her top 10 must-read contemporary romance reads!
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Kim is a writer, book-matchmaker, and grad student in creative writing. She shares her best book recs and bits of her writing journey online at Talk Wordy to Me and is a book reviewer for the lifestyle show Good Things Utah. Kim is a former audiobook narrator, magazine editor, and small-press publicist. When she's not working on her next novel, you can find her wrangling her three kids, listening to an audiobook at the gym, or curled up in bed with a BBC drama.
10 Must-Read Contemporary Romances:
1. Snowed In by Catherine Walsh audiobook
2. Beach Read by Emily Henry audiobook
3. The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman audiobook
4. One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid audiobook
5. A Season for Second Chances by Jenny Bayliss audiobook
6. The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty (and What Alice Forgot) audiobook
7. My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan audiobook
8. Float Plan by Trish Doller audiobook
9. To All the Boys I've Loved Before By Jenny Han audiobook
10. Every Summer After by Carley Fortune audiobook
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix discuss what a reading slump is, what can cause them, and some recommendations on how to get out of them. Listen in as they reveal their top 10 books that have helped them get out of a reading slump!
[2:37] Reading slumps: what are they? what causes them?
[10:05] Tips to help get over a reading slump
[22:28] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab - audiobook
[28:28] The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood - audiobook
[29:51] The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune - audiobook
[35:40] Ready Player One by Ernest Cline - audiobook
[38:11] Beach Read by Emily Henry - audiobook
[39:34] Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - audiobook
[43:27] Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros - audiobook
[46:53] A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson - audiobook
[49:20] Lore Olympus Graphic Novels by Rachel Smythe - book
[50:59] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - audiobook
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey audiobook
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood audiobook
Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune audiobook
The Illuminae Filesby Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff audiobook
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides audiobook
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In this episode, Alix and Kelly welcome Devin Ryann, romance reader and viral "can this character find the g-spot" influencer onto the podcast to discuss Devin's most anticipated romance reads of 2024! Hairstylist, makeup artist, wife, mother of three, and self-proclaimed Smutty Book Kween, reader Devin Ryann is a woman of many talents! Devin loves making women feel beautiful, liberated, and empowered, all while getting some laughs along the way.
Topics discussed in this episode:
[4:23] Throne of Glass series discussion by Sarah J. Maas: "It's a lot, but also, not enough." audiobook
[5:26] House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas (Crescent City series, book #3): "It's Miami Zootopia!" audiobook
[7:50] A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas (A Court of Thorns and Roses series, book #4): "A book where Nesta and Cassian have a lot of sex." audiobook
[18:00] Xaden from Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (The Empyrean series, book #1): "Ever visited to a frat house before?" audiobook
[24:14] Play Along by Liz Tomforde(The Windy CitySeries, book #4): I'd be shook!" audiobook
[30:41] Wrath of an Exile by Monty Jay (The River Styx Heathen series, book #1): "To the Styx!"
[41:43] The Rule Book by Jennifer Blackwood (The Rule Breakers series, book #1): "The doors are wide open in this book!" audiobook
[43:20] Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver (The Ruinous Love Trilogy, book #2): "I may have a thing for serial killers." audiobook
[52:20] Bride by Ali Hazelwood: "Sink your teeth into in this new paranormal romance!" audiobook https://amzn.to/3vT31Li
[58:35] Daydream by Hannah Grace (The Maple Hills Series, book #3): "The new novel from the author of Icebreaker and Wildfire!" audiobook
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix continue their most anticipated reads for 2024!
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In this episode Alix and Kelly continue to discuss books that lend to deep and interesting conversations! Reading can be such a solitary experience, but books remain one of the most impactful tools in connecting with others! Let's discuss!
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In this episode, Alix and Kelly look back on their years of book clubs and share the books that lent themselves to interesting and deep conversations! Reading can be such a solitary experience, but books remain one of the most impactful tools for connecting with others! Let's discuss!
Topics Discussed:
[0:45] Why we chose the books we did
[2:45] Dark Matter by Blake Crouch "Are you happy with your life?" audiobook
[7:35] The Midnight Library by Matt Haig audiobook
[10:31] Are we living in a simulation??
[12:03] The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah "Nobody wins in war." audiobook
[17:10] Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand audiobook
[17:42] Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys audiobook
[20:41] Ready Player One by Ernest Cline "A nerds dream!" audiobook
[24:54] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel "I have to talk about this with someone!" audiobook
[28:30] The Giver by Lois Lowry audiobook
[33:18] The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield "Creaky floor vibes." audiobook
[39:00] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern "It's an experience!" audiobook
[44:05] Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. "WELLCUM" audiobook
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix continue their list of top 2023 book recommendations! They discuss some themes found in each book, the spice level, and why they recommend it.
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Guest Bio:
Kim is a writer, book-matchmaker, and grad student in creative writing. She shares her best book recs and bits of her writing journey online at Talk Wordy to Me and is a book reviewer for the lifestyle show Good Things Utah. Kim is a former audiobook narrator, magazine editor, and small-press publicist. When she's not working on her next novel, you can find her wrangling her three kids, listening to an audiobook at the gym, or curled up in bed with a BBC drama.
In this interview, LitJoy owners Kelly and Alix interview writer, reader, and book influencer Kimberly Christenson. They discuss the reading recommendations to battle the winter blues and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Join us for some hygge chit-chat!
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In this episode Kelly and Alix interview one of their favorite authors, Jay Kristoff. They discuss Jay's writing process, his design experience, and what it's like co-writing a book. Jay also shares insight behind his plots and characters and what works by other authors he adores.
Jay Kristoff is a #1 international, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of fantasy and science fiction. He is the winner of eight Aurealis Awards, an ABIA, has over two million books in print, and is published in over 35 countries, most of which he has never visited. He is as surprised about all of this as you are. He is 6’7" and has approximately 11,000 days to live. He does not believe in happy endings. To learn more about Jay’s books, click here.
Topics Discussed:
[2:05] When did you know that you wanted to be a writer?
[5:18] How did working at an ad agency play a part in your books?
[9:28] Do you have a say in the design of your book covers?
[11:30] What was it like co-writing the Illuminae Files series with Amie Kauffman? How did you two meet?
[16:40] "Plotter or Pantser" writer?
[17:30] When did you know who the Nevernight narrator was going to be?
[19:20] Jay and Amie's writing process; the story of when "mom and dad" fought
[26:55] Fangirling over Stephen King
[29:00] Jay's favorite Stephen King book of all time
[36:14] Let's talk about the Nevernight footnotes, lol!
[41:44] Defacing a Nevernight ARC
[43:50] Elevator pitch for Empire of the Vampire
[49:40] The three novels Jay studied before writing The Empire of the Vampire
[54:20] Favorite scenes that Jay's ever written
[1:00:12] Fans, the best part of the job
[1:06:00] Three final questions
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix share their top 2023 book recommendations! They discuss some themes found in each book, the spice level, and why they recommend it.
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In this episode, LitJoy owners Kelly and Alix discuss one of our favorite reads from 2023, Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross.
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LitJoy owners Kelly and Alix interview two powerhouse New York Times best-selling authors and best friends, Cassandra Clare and Holly Black!
Cassandra Clare is the author of the #1 New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly bestselling Shadowhunter Chronicles. She is also the co-author of the bestselling fantasy series Magisterium with Holly Black. Her books have sold more than fifty million copies in print worldwide. Cassandra lives in western Massachusetts with her husband and three fearsome cats. Find her at cassandraclare.com
Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of fantasy books, including the novels of Elfhame, The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, the Spiderwick Chronicles, and her adult debut, Book of Night. She has been a finalist for an Eisner Award and the Lodestar Award, and the recipient of the Mythopoeic Award, a Nebula, and a Newbery Honor. She lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret library. She invites you to visit her online at blackholly.com.
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In this episode, hosts Alix and Kelly interview prominent literary agent Suzie Townsend. They discuss Suzie's journey in becoming a literary agent—her decision to move across the country and work her way up from intern to agent! They also explore what it's like working in the publishing industry, signing book deals and film deals, and wearing all the hats for their authors and clients.
Prior to joining New Leaf, Suzie graduated film school, earned her Masters of Education, taught high school English, and coached a swim team. In her spare time, she read everything she could, which prompted her move to publishing. She got her start as an intern at FinePrint Literary Management where she was hired as an assistant before making the move to literary agent. She’s been part of the team at New Leaf Literary & Media since its inception in 2012.
Suzie represents all brands of children’s and adult fiction. She loves women’s fiction, narrative non-fiction, memoir, and debut fiction. On the children’s side, she is interested in select YA and MG.
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix give book recommendations for readers who loved Fourth Wing! They discuss themes in each book, the spice level, and why they recommend it.
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix continue to answer questions from our community! Be sure to catch Episode 5 for Part 1 of this discussion. All the questions in this episode are focused on what it's like to work with authors, agents, and publishers. We discuss LitJoy Special Edition books and the process of creating beautiful books and fan art.
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix discuss some of their top holiday book recommendations for you to add to your reading list.
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In this episode, Kelly and Alix discuss some of their top romance book recommendations for you to add to your reading list! They discuss some themes found in each book, the spice level, and why they recommend it!
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Guest Bio:
Rebecca Ross is the #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of fantasy books for teens and adults. She has written multiple highly acclaimed duologies, including LETTERS OF ENCHANTMENT, ELEMENTS OF CADENCE, and THE QUEEN’S RISING as well as two standalone novels: Dreams Lie Beneath and Sisters of Sword and Song.
When not writing, she can be found in her garden where she plants wildflowers and story ideas. She resides in Northeast Georgia with her husband and her dog.
Episode Summary:
In this interview, LitJoy owners Kelly and Alix interview author Rebecca Ross about her novels, her writing process, and her hit duology, Letters of Enchantment, featuring novels Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows. Ruthless Vows comes out December 26, 2024!
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!!!SPOILER WARNING!!! THIS EPISODE HAS SPOILERS FROM FOURTH WING!!!
In this episode, LitJoy owners Kelly and Alix discuss the very popular and best selling new adult fantasy novel, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. They discuss Fourth Wing spoilers, Fourth Wing theories, and predictions for Iron Flame and the rest of the The Empyrean series. They also geek out about Fourth Wing charactersand, of course, those steamy moments throughout the book
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Hair stylist, makeup artist, wife, mother of three, and self-proclaimed Smutty Book Kween, reader Devin Ryann is a woman of many talents! Devin absolutely loves making women feel beautiful, liberated, and empowered, all while getting some laughs along the way.
LitJoy owners, Alix and Kelly, welcome Devin onto the podcast to discuss romance reads, book recommendations, sexual health, women's empowerment, and spicy book ratings!
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Welcome to the LitJoy Podcast with Kelly & Alix!!
In this first ever episode, LitJoy owners Kelly and Alix compare their lists of the TOP 10 BOOKS that have influenced their lives! And for an added twist, Kelly and Alix have NOT seen or shared their lists with one another! Make sure to listen and watch this episode to find out which books made their lists and why!
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