Bookmarked: A YA Book Podcast
94 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsFrom the writers of Bookstacked.com comes 'Bookmarked: A YA Book Podcast'. Tune in for monthly discussions about the YA reading life. Stay up to date on the latest in popular young adult books and authors. We talk about Harry Potter, Shadowhunters, Fantastic Beasts, The Hunger Games and more!
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'Midnight Sun' — the good and the bad (SPOILERS!)
October 28, 2020 23:57 - 40 minutes - 22.9 MBAfter so many incredibly long years of waiting (seriously, if you don't know the history behind this book, you need to read up on it), Twihards have finally consumed Stephenie Meyer's Midnight Sun — and we're finally up to talking about it on this podcast. The new Twilight novel offers new perspectives on many of Meyer's iconic characters, most of all Edward Cullen. In this episode of the podcast, we share our thoughts on Midnight Sun and talk about the good and the bad that's come from Twi...
Fierce feminism with author Sarah Henning (‘The Princess Will Save You’)
July 10, 2020 04:15 - 30 minutes - 17.6 MBWhy does the prince always save the princess? That's the question author Sarah Henning asked herself when she penned her latest novel, The Princess Will Save You, a story that turns the tired damsel-in-distress trope on its head. We spoke with Sarah about her new book as well as her approach to feminism in YA. She even shared a bit about her career as a journalist! The Princess Will Save You is now available in bookstores. Purchase a copy! Get in touch … Let your voice be heard! There ar...
'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' — let's discuss
June 23, 2020 03:29 - 43 minutes - 25.1 MBEveryone's been talking about it — and now we can too! The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes kicked off the summer in YA books. The reception has been mostly mixed throughout the community, but we were surprised to find that most of us enjoyed it in some way! While it's certainly very different from the previous Hunger Games books, the story of Coriolanus Snow has a lot to offer and teach us. As part of our initiative to do more, we're donating 100% of our ad earnings from the month of June to...
We freak out about 'Midnight Sun' and Percy Jackson on Disney Plus
May 22, 2020 04:57 - 29 minutes - 17 MBYou can go ahead and say it: it's a great time to be a YA fan ... especially if you have a longing for nostalgic days. Two massive news stories dropped in May: Stephenie Meyer is releasing Midnight Sun (finally!) and Rick Riordan has somehow convinced the "powers-that-be" (aka Disney Plus) to adapt the Percy Jackson novels as a TV show. Naturally, we had to sit down and discuss the new developments in this impromptu Bookmarked bonus episode! Note: Our promised Harry Potter discussion is s...
Why 'Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' has some of us worried
May 14, 2020 23:39 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MBThere's been so much hype leading up to Suzanne Collins' Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes — but has a lot of the hype already died down? Since the revelations about President Snow have hit the web, many fans are unsure about their feelings toward the upcoming Hunger Games prequel. Browsing the social media channels, many just don't seem eager to see President Snow cast as a hero. We talk about our feelings toward the book and the controversy in this quick Bookmarked bonus episode! Related L...
Let's talk about adults reading YA
April 23, 2020 03:39 - 34 minutes - 19.7 MBWhile it's sometimes a touchy subject, we can all at least agree that adults have a massive impact on how YA is written and discussed. All of us at Bookstacked started reading YA books as teenagers but now that we're adults, we ask ourselves why we're still reading YA? In this episode, we dive into the good and the bad when it comes to adults reading YA. In this episode: So why are so many adults reading YA anyway? Most of us started reading YA when we were teenagers. What's kept us tied ...
Nora Shalaway Carpenter on writing mental health in YA
March 20, 2020 03:54 - 34 minutes - 19.5 MBNora Shalaway Carpenter, author of the Kirkus starred YA debut The Edge of Anything, joins us this week to talk about her book, her experiences, and the struggles faced by those experiencing issues with mental health. We also talk about the importance of friendships and of having people around who you can turn to for help. In this episode … Michael takes over hosting duties, but don’t worry, it’s only for this week! Nora shares some frightening statistics about mental health in teens. We...
The biggest young adult book takeaways from the last decade
March 01, 2020 01:27 - 39 minutes - 22.3 MBA decade has closed on YA. Recent years saw young adult books grow in leaps and bounds. In our latest episode, we explore some of the ways YA books surprised us. We also talk about what we think YA has in store for us in the next 10 years. In this episode ... We're changing the format of the show (again) What were some of the biggest surprises from the last decade? Is it just us or was nostalgia huge? Were there too many reboots? The past decade saw the rise and fall off the big YA blo...
When you dislike (but actually love) romance in YA books
February 14, 2020 04:25 - 19 minutes - 10.9 MBOk, real talk: Romance in YA isn't great ... but actually it is. In our first bonus podcast episode ever, we sit down in the spirit of Valentines to hash out our feelings about romance in YA books! We talk what doesn't work but also the romantic tropes we absolutely adore and love. This one's for all of you romantics out there! Follow us on our brand new Twitter account: @BookmarkedYA Get in Touch ... Let your voice be heard! There are several ways you can get in touch with us and inter...
2019 End of the Year Book Tag!
January 06, 2020 02:35 - 34 minutes - 19.9 MB2019 has come and gone which means we’re in total reflection mode in this episode of the podcast. We talk about our favorite reads from 2019, the state of YA adaptations and also what we have to look forward to in 2020! Follow us on our brand new Twitter account: @BookmarkedYA First thing’s first: We’ve been gone for a while but hope to get back into the swing of things this year! Luna Lovegood gave Saul a haircut (sort of). We welcome Spencer to the podcast! Michael is brave enough to ...
Everything we know about The Hunger Games prequel
July 12, 2019 19:10 - 38 minutes - 22 MBA Hunger Games prequel? It's happening! And naturally, we've got a lot to say about it. We dive into everything we know about Suzanne Collins' upcoming prequel and explore a couple of theories circulating the YA book community. We also take a look at what this means for the series as a whole and how Lionsgate may be in the background pulling some of the strings. Follow us on our brand new Twitter account: @BookmarkedYA Also, if you're wanting to listen to that Writing Excuses episode sugge...
Is 'Eleanor & Park' racist? And more YA book news
June 12, 2019 06:16 - 39 minutes - 22.6 MBControversy struck the YA community with the announcement of the 'Eleanor & Park' movie, based on the popular novel by Rainbow Rowell. Does the book perpetuate harmful and racist stereotypes and ideas? We dive into the discussion surrounding the announcement in this latest episode while also asking how authors should approach inclusivity in YA books. Follow us on our brand new Twitter account: @BookmarkedYA In this episode... We're making changes to our show and we want your feedback! We...
How to thrive in YA through indie publishing with bestselling author Aileen Erin
April 30, 2019 17:39 - 30 minutes - 17.6 MBIndependent publishing is changing the game and people like USA Today bestselling author Aileen Erin are part of that wave. In this episode, Aileen -- who writes fantasy and sci-fi YA novels -- sits down with Michael and Saul to share her experiences with independent publishing and how the freedom to be her own publisher has allowed her to thrive in the YA book market. She also talks about the fluctuating trends in the market and how they can both be a blessing and a curse for authors. In t...
Do spin-offs add to or ruin a good book series?
March 20, 2019 18:55 - 36 minutes - 21 MBIt seems to be that just about every book series is getting a spin-off these days -- that includes modern classics like Harry Potter all the way down to YA mega franchises like the Shadowhunters Chronicles. We love some of them. Others make us upset. And we thought it'd be relevant to discuss the dangers (and upsides) of adding too much to an already established world. Keep in mind, we recorded this episode before the J.K. Rowling controversy hit the internet earlier this week. It just goes ...
How do you overcome reader burnout?
February 28, 2019 19:01 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBDo you ever feel like you're in a reading slump? It's the sort of terrible feeling where you want to read books but it feels like homework or doing chores. It sucks and we suspect it's something a lot of people in the YA community feel from time to time -- we know we do! So what causes reader burnout and how do we combat it? We dive into that discussion in this month's episode of Bookmarked. We've also got some big news developments to cover, including some not-so-great Fantastic Beasts 3 ne...
The shocking and polarizing 'Crimes of Grindelwald' (Crimes of Grindelwald Review)
December 31, 2018 17:43 - 1 hour - 41 MBThere’s a lot to be said about this movie and we’re diving right in! The twists and turns, as well as that shocking ending, has made this a polarizing film for fans of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World. As far as the Bookstacked podcast crew is concerned, most of us loved it — but one of us hated it. In this episode… Saul decides that ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ is better than ‘Crimes of Grindelwald.’ Did Newt have a proper character arc in this movie? What role will the blood pa...
Why 'The Hate U Give' movie and book are important today (Hate U Give Movie Review)
November 10, 2018 19:32 - 42 minutes - 24.2 MBAngie Thomas's The Hate U Give has been a powerhouse from the moment of its publication and in many ways, it's marked a significant change in the books we see being published today. And the passion behind Hate U Give only seems to keep growing, especially now that its movie adaptation has hit theaters. In this episode, we look at the movie and how it stacks up to the book. We also talk about why the book and movie have struck a chord with so many readers. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR...
Lexa Hillyer on YA Books and Publishing (Author Interview)
September 23, 2018 18:01 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBThe YA book industry has grown and grown over the years -- and YA author Lexa Hillyer has been along for the ride since 2003! An editor and book entrepreneur, Lexa's knowledge of the industry is expansive and insightful. We had the opportunity to pick her brain about the behind-the-scenes happenings of the books we love to read. In this episode, Lexa shares how she got her start in the industry, how she became a YA author herself and the state of YA today. In this episode... We learn some...
Crimes of Grindelwald Trailer Review
August 09, 2018 03:50 - 44 minutes - 25.7 MBThere's a brand new Crimes of Grindelwald trailer out -- and we're diving in to learn everything we can about J.K. Rowling's upcoming movie! In this episode... A friendly reminder: Don't pirate your books! The new trailer brings back all the Harry Potter feels! There are a lot of Harry Potter easter eggs in this trailer. People blew the whole Dumbledore-Defense Against the Dark Arts thing waaaay out of proportion. Why does Dumbledore specifically choose Newt to go after Grindelwal...
Book Cons, Shadowhunters Canceled, and Children of Blood and Bone!
July 01, 2018 03:27 - 57 minutes - 32.8 MBIt's been a while, but we've been busy! We had the chance to check out YallWest, BookExpo, and BookCon this year. We share and compare our experience with books cons in this episode. We also tackle the latest piece of news: Freeform canceling Shadowhunters. Did anyone expect the show to last this long? In this episode... Saul talks about his new podcast, About the Author. Addie gives us a review of The Harry Potter Studios tour, Butterbeer, and YallWest! Saul shares his experience at ...
The Death Cure Movie Review
February 01, 2018 07:00 - 46 minutes - 26.4 MBThat's it for Thomas and his friends! The Maze Runner movie trilogy has come to a close and we have a lot of thoughts about the closing chapter, The Death Cure. Saul, Kristy and Michael sit down to discuss what they loved about the movie and also what they felt it was lacking. The ending of the Maze Runner franchise also begs the question: Is this the end of blockbuster YA film adaptations? We discuss it all in this latest episode of Bookmarked. What to expect in this episode: This movie ...
The One That Was Really Late
January 30, 2018 19:44 - 42 minutes - 24.4 MBThis episode is late (like, really late). It was recorded in November. But rather than trashing the episode, we're releasing it because we had some good discussion. We share our thoughts on the final Maze Runner movie (before its release), our thoughts on Nicholas Flamel in Fantastic Beasts, a Pokemon Go-style Harry Potter game and whether or not the Red Queen movie is still happening. So while it's late, we hope you'll enjoy this episode of Bookmarked! What to expect in this episode... W...
That Harry Potter Podcast, Part 2
July 31, 2017 19:11 - 52 minutes - 30.2 MBHarry Potter again? We saw some big developments in the Wizarding World this last month. The folks at Warner Bros. unveiled many new details concerning Fantastic Beasts 2 -- and we're here to dissect and discuss everything we've learned. On top of that, June marked the 20 year anniversary of the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the beginning of the Harry Potter series. July marked the 10 year anniversary of the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the end of t...
Sarah Dessen on 'Once and For All' and YA
June 08, 2017 17:14 - 27 minutes - 15.7 MBIt's a first for Bookmarked! We sit down with New York Times Bestselling author Sarah Dessen to talk about her experience writing her latest book. We've brought on Bookstacked writer Amicha to conduct the interview and talk about Once and For All, writing, and -- of course -- YA! What to expect in this episode... Sarah Dessen joins us to talk about her latest novel, Once and For All. We learn about some of the inspiration behind Sarah's book. What are some of the challenges of writing...
YA Books Galore at YallWest!
May 05, 2017 01:50 - 48 minutes - 38.5 MBIt's safe to say that YallWest 2017 was a huge success! The YA book festival, taking place in Santa Monica, CA, was filled with great authors and interesting panels. We had the opportunity to attend the festival, and there's so much good to say about it! We give you our recap of our experience at YallWest, including the authors we did (and didn't) meet as well as some of our favorite highlights from the weekend. What you'll find in this episode: YALLWEST does not believe in free tacos (bu...
Series of Unfortunate Goodreads Wormholes
March 18, 2017 19:32 - 53 minutes - 30.4 MBWe're back -- and spoiler free! Bookmarked is two years old and we're heading into the year looking forward to new books to read and more Divergent drama to tackle. In this episode, we share our thoughts on Netflix's 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' as well as Veronica Roth's latest stories, Carve the Mark and We Can Be Mended. Saul can't tell time and tells everyone it's our three year anniversary when it's actually our two year anniversary. Addie is stuck in a never-ending Goodreads wor...
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Review
November 22, 2016 23:22 - 42 minutes - 24.5 MBFantastic Beasts! After years of waiting, we've finally seen it! J.K. Rowling's 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' roared into theaters this last weekend and we sat down to talk about all the amazingness in our 18th episode. Join us as we share our favorite characters, beasts and scenes in the film. We also hit on some of the things the movie could have done better and we -- of course -- throw a bit of speculation in as well. After the many months of anticipation, there's no denying i...
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Pre-Show!
November 11, 2016 05:17 - 43 minutes - 25.1 MBWe're a week away from J.K. Rowling's 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' and we are EXCITED! (Also a bit nervous, but mostly excited). With our strong love of Harry Potter, we couldn't help but sit down and discuss our feelings leading up to next week's big reveal. In this episode we talk about the things we're excited to see, we ask what some of the largest news items could mean for the future of the series and we hearken back to the good old days of Harry Potter speculation. In th...
#Divergentgate
October 22, 2016 21:04 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBIt's no secret that we've had a love-hate relationship with the Divergent movies. While fans of the books, we've been sorely disappointed with the last couple of installments in the film franchise, and we let that all out in this episode. A lot has happened since we last discussed Divergent and there appears to be a lot of drama behind the scenes. All of this has left fans wondering if they'll see the conclusion to Tris's story on screen at all? SPOILER WARNING! We talk details about the D...
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Review (Spoilers!)
August 08, 2016 18:23 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBThe eighth Harry Potter story has been released! Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is now open to the public and millions of readers around the world have already devoured and studied the play's script. There's a lot to be said about this installment in the Harry Potter series and we're throwing our hat into the ring! From the experience of reading it to all of its flaws, we talk Cursed Child -- the good, the bad and the ugly -- during this special episode of Bookmarked. SPOILERS: Be warne...
Fantastic Beasts Trailer!
May 06, 2016 23:15 - 50 minutes - 22.9 MB(Note: This episode was recorded a few weeks ago! Sorry for taking so long to get it to you! -Saul) The 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' trailer has dropped and we're BEYOND excited about it! The trailer has us theorizing about what we might see in J.K. Rowling's upcoming film (we feel like we're in 2007 again!) On top of that, we talk Shadowhunters and give our final thoughts on how Season 1 went. Was it everything fans hoped for or was it another dud? Also, cats. In this epi...
Allegiant Movie Review
March 26, 2016 19:17 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBBookmarked is a YA Book podcast brought to you by Bookstacked.com. SPOILER WARNING: There are Allegiant Movie AND BOOK spoilers in this episode! You have been warned! After months of speculation, rumors, trailers, and talk the 'Allegiant' movie finally hit theaters! And was it good? Well, that's what we're talking about in this episode! All in all, the movie left a bad taste in everyone's mouth and it's got us wondering about the final movie in the series, 'Ascendant'. You might also be i...
That Harry Potter Podcast
February 18, 2016 08:00 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBBookmarked is brought to you by Bookstacked.com. We've got two GIANT news stories to talk about this month and it kicks off with the increasingly controversial 'Allegiant' and 'Ascendant' movies--just what is going on over there at Summit/Lionsgate?! But even more importantly, Pottermore announced the publication of the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child script! We're ridiculously excited about this and (be warned) once we start talking Potter, we can't stop talking Potter. What you'll find...
The 5th Wave Movie Review
January 30, 2016 07:50 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBWavers have been counting down to the release of The 5th Wave Movie, the film based on the novel of the same name by Rick Yancey! It's no secret that we love The 5th Wave and so we were extra excited to see the movie hit theaters! But did we like the movie? That's the question we ask (among many others) in this episode of Bookmarked! What you'll find in this episode: It's a smaller panel this time! Addie--as someone who has never read the books--joins the show to give us her take on the m...
Shadowhunters Review
January 19, 2016 08:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MBMortal Instrument fans have been given a second chance! Cassandra Clare's popular YA book series The Mortal Instruments hit the screen for the second time on ABC Family Freeform. But just how was the pilot episode? Some fans loved the show while others were left feeling disappointed. Our own reactions range from loving it to meh--and that's exactly what we sat down to discuss in our TENTH episode of Bookmarked! In this episode: We made it to our tenth episode ever! (It only took a year...)...
Mockingjay, Part 2 Review - Goodbye, Hunger Games! (SPOILERS)
November 24, 2015 20:10 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBSPOILER WARNING: We're talking in detail about 'Mockingjay, Part 2' in this episode! So if you haven't seen the movie or read the book, then you might want to come back later! It's over! After nearly four years of movies, we've reached the ending of The Hunger Games franchise. We've loved the books and we've been incredibly impressed with the movies. So we can say that our excitement for the final movie, 'Mockingjay, Part 2', was definitely over-the-top. But how was the movie itself? In thi...
Divergent to Allegiant to Ascendant
September 15, 2015 04:30 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBSPOILER WARNING: There are obviously major spoilers of Veronica Roth's Allegiant, the final book in the Divergent trilogy. Everyone likes surprises, right? Heh. No. Lionsgate and Summit pulled a fast one on Divergent fans last week when they announced that the final Divergent movie, originally 'Allegiant, Part 2' is being renamed as 'Ascendant'. When they made the announcement, the world basically blew up. It was both splendid and horrifying. And we decided--hey, why not talk about this? So...
That 5th Wave Podcast
September 03, 2015 04:49 - 32 minutes - 18.5 MBSPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for The 5th Wave and The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey, as well as some allusions to a major spoiler in Allegiant by Veronica Roth. The 5th Wave movie trailer was leaked a couple of days ago and now everybody's seen it... Except for those of us in this episode. A few days before the leak, we got together to talk about the movie trailer and what we hoped to see in it. But fear not! This entire episode didn't go to waste! We also sat down and talk...
Character Deaths for Veronica Roth's Birthday
August 20, 2015 07:38 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBSPOILER WARNING: Major Harry Potter, Uglies, Fault in Our Stars, Scorch Trials, Mockingjay, and Allegiant spoilers are discussed during the second half of this episode! The Battle of Hogwarts and the Red Wedding--what do they have in common? DEATH! It's what authors and readers alike dread: character deaths! From the innocent to the deserving, we talk in-depth about some of the worst (and best) character deaths in our favorite YA books! We ask why some of the deaths are more tragic than oth...
Go Set a Mockingjay at Comic-Con
July 24, 2015 18:37 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBSPOILER WARNING: Some Go Set a Watchman, Scorch Trials, and Mockingjay book details are discussed in this episode! We're back and more excited than ever! With all of the recent buzz surrounding Comic-Con, we sit down and talk about the newest development in The Maze Runner and Mockingjay worlds! While none of us were present for Comic-Con, we couldn't help but feel the hype surrounding our favorite book-to-film adaptations. From the awesome new posters to the brand new trailers that were sc...
That Shadowhunters Podcast
May 21, 2015 07:32 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBSPOILER WARNING: Mortal Instruments and Allegiant spoilers are briefly discussed in this episode. Listen at your own risk! Shadowhunters fans are abuzz with the latest casting announcements of The Mortal Instruments television show! In our fourth episode, we talk about the hype surrounding the show and our thoughts and feelings about each cast member (this was recorded before the actress for Jocelyn was announced). We also go into the controversy surrounding some of the casting choices and ...
The Thrills and Woes of Book Recommendations
April 30, 2015 06:36 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBBook recommendations. Anyone who loves books deals with these things on a near daily basis. Whether you're recommending books or receiving book recommendations, we've all had experiences with recommendations. In this episode, we sit down and talk about where we get most of our recommendations and how things like BookTube are changing the ways we used to learn about new books. Also discussed in this episode... Ariana is back and she gives us her review of 'Insurgent'! Veronica Roth has a ne...
Insurgent's Divergent Storyline ('Insurgent' Movie Review)
March 26, 2015 04:03 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBWarning: This episode contains major spoilers of the 'Insurgent' movie as well as several Allegiant spoilers. We advise you watch 'Insurgent' and read Allegiant before listening. The ENTIRE EPISODE is devoted to the latest Divergent movie! It's been a week since 'Insurgent' hit theaters and we've got a lot to say about it! We sit down and talk about the book to movie differences and how they either made the story better or worse. Discussed in this episode... Did we like the movie? One of u...
Jeanine's Special Box
March 05, 2015 01:41 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBBook-to-film adaptations. You either love them, or you hate them. You’ve got masterpieces like ‘Catching Fire’, and then you’ve got headaches like ‘The Mortal Instruments’. In this episode, we take time to share our thoughts on book-to-film adaptations. What makes a good adaptation? What makes a bad one? We share a few experiences concerning our favorite adaptations and learn that getting into a premiere screening is harder than you think… and that Saul says “adaptions” over “adaptations.” ...