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Hey YA

336 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★ - 154 ratings

From great new books to favorite classic reads, from news to the latest in on-screen adaptations, Hey YA is here to elevate the exciting world of young adult lit.

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Hey YA Extra Credit: The Magic of Teen Writers

March 06, 2024 12:10 - 12 minutes

Erica explores some YA books that center teen girls who find their voices through writing, just in time for Women's History Month. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Want to make your book club the best club? Sign up for our In the Club newsletter. In the Club will deliver recommendations for the best books to discuss in your book clubs. From buzzy new releases to brilliant thr...

Hotties, Hauntings, and Heists: Black YA Books to Get Into

February 28, 2024 12:10 - 57 minutes

Vanessa and Erica discuss the latest YA book news and some great books they've read by Black authors. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! 2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We...

Hey YA Extra Credit: Queer YA Classics Retellings

February 21, 2024 12:10 - 8 minutes

This week, Tirzah talks about two great queer YA classics retellings! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! 2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed about...

When the Milkshake isn’t Milkshaking Like It Used To: Romantic YA across Genres

February 14, 2024 12:10 - 59 minutes

Tirzah and Erica discuss romantic YA books of different genres — from mystery to fantasy and beyond. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! 2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’...

Hey YA Extra Credit: Standing on Business With New Historical Fiction

February 07, 2024 12:10 - 17 minutes

Erica talks about a new book out this week, as well as new historical fiction she's excited about. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! 2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll...

I Do What I Want — YA Anthologies

January 31, 2024 12:10 - 1 hour

Tirzah and Erica discuss the ALA Youth Media Awards and some great YA short story collections. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! 2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll als...

Hey YA Extra Credit: Madcap Mysteries

January 24, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes

This week, Tirzah recommends two funny madcap YA mysteries for your TBR! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! 2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed ab...

Nonfiction YA Books to Usher in Your New Era

January 17, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour

Tirzah and Erica discuss YA nonfiction books that help with different avenues of self-improvement — from becoming more informed to money management. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! 2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each t...

Hey YA Extra Credit: Here Be Dragons

January 10, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes

Erica chops it up with a few new YA books with dragons. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! 2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed about other cool re...

Justice for Bertha!: Anticipated Books for 2024 and Book Trend Predictions

January 03, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour

Tirzah and Erica discuss some of their most-anticipated books for 2024 and make some book trend predictions. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you (or a reader you know and love) hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get ...

Rerun: Most Anticipated YA Books for 2023

December 27, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes

Tirzah and Erica are off this holiday week, but we thought it would be fun to share a rerun of our most anticipated books of 2023, which originally aired on January 4, 2023. Tirzah and Erica discuss some YA books coming out in the first half of 2023 that they're super excited about. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through t...

Our Favorite Books of 2023

December 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour

Tirzah and Erica take a look at the best YA books they've read this year, talk adaptation news, and discuss a few things they want to watch for the holidays. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you (or a reader you know and love) hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recom...

Hey YA Extra Credit: Grumpy/Sunshine Pairings

December 13, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes

This week, Tirzah recommends two books with grumpy/sunshine pairings in YA romance! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you b...

YA Cozy Mysteries

December 06, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour

Tirzah and Erica discuss the state of YA cozy mysteries and mention a few to TBR. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you (or a reader you know and love) hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription fr...

Hey YA Extra Credit: Holiday Reads for December

November 29, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes

This week, Tirzah recommends two backlist YA titles to get you in the holiday spirit this December! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curate...

All Pretty and Extra: The Best Books to Gift This Holiday Season

November 22, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes

Tirzah and Erica discuss some of the prettiest and most extra YA books to gift others (or yourself!) this holiday season. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscri...

Hey YA Extra Credit: Indigenous Books for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond

November 15, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes

Erica discusses some new-ish YA books by Indigenous authors that should be on your radar. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for...

The Ultimate Winter Survival Kit

November 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour

Tirzah and Erica share the books, movies, shows, food, self-care items, and games that are going to get them through the winter season. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a pap...

Hey YA Extra Credit: The Magical Girl Genre

November 01, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes

Erica discusses the magical girl manga genre, giving a brief history and a few magical girl book recommendations. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription fr...

YA Romantasy

October 25, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes

Tirzah and Erica talk book news and discuss some great YA romantasy. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you find the perfect books for your fall reading, with op...

Hey YA: New Elizabethan YA

October 18, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes

This week, Tirzah shares two new YA releases that are set in Elizabethan times. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you find the perfect books for your fall readi...

Book Gremlins and Spooky Graphic Novels

October 11, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes

Erica and Tirzah discuss a few YA graphic novels perfect for spooky season. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you find the perfect books for your fall reading, ...

Hey YA Extra Credit: In Our Witchy Bag

October 04, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes

Erica discusses some witchy YA books as well as a few fall traditions. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Show Notes Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy...

Great YA Reads to Celebrate Latine Heritage Month!

September 27, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes

Tirzah and Erica discuss some interesting news stories and celebrate Latine Heritage Month with some fab YA books by Latine authors. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Book Riot's editorial team is writing for casual and power readers alike over at The Deep Dive! During the month of September, all new free subscribers will be entered to win Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butle...

Hey YA Extra Credit: A Note About Soft Censorship

September 20, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes

This week, Tirzah talks about the impact of soft censorship on indie presses like Levine Querido and how you can help. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Book Riot's editorial team is writing for casual and power readers alike over at The Deep Dive! During the month of September, all new free subscribers will be entered to win Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler, plus 5 myst...

Fix Your Broken Heart, Blah Blah Blah — Indie YA Publishers

September 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

Erica and Tirzah discuss some Indie publishers that publish YA books that you should know about. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News:  Illustrator of A Wrinkle in Time cover gets their due 23 Covers of A Wrinkle in Time Ranked Sign up for a free trial of The Deep ...

Hey YA Extra Credit: Start Off Back-to-School Season With These Dark Academia Novels

September 06, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes

Erica discusses a few recent YA dark academia novels to help get into the spirit of fall. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Book Riot's editorial team is writing for casual and power readers alike over at The Deep Dive! During the month of September, all new free subscribers will be entered to win Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler, plus 5 mystery books from The Deep Dive....

The Best Book Recommendations: AI vs. Humans

August 30, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes

Tirzah and Erica go up against ChatGPT to see who gives the best book recommendations. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Wanna escape the Dog Days of summer with purrfect book recommendations? Let Tailored Book Recommendations pick awesome books to keep you entertained. Touch grass, grab some lemonade, and enjoy TBR's picks. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy ...

Hey YA Extra Credit: September YA Adaptions for Your Watch List

August 23, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes

This week, Tirzah talks about two backlist YA books that have been adapted into movies releasing this September. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Wanna escape the Dog Days of summer with purrfect book recommendations? Let Tailored Book Recommendations pick awesome books to keep you entertained. Touch grass, grab some lemonade, and enjoy TBR's picks. This content contains affi...

Book Club: A Song of Salvation by Alechia Dow

August 16, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes

Tirzah and Erica have a very non-spoilery discussion of Alechia Dow's A Song of Salvation. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Wanna escape the Dog Days of summer with purrfect book recommendations? Let Tailored Book Recommendations pick awesome books to keep you entertained. Touch grass, grab some lemonade, and enjoy TBR's picks. This content contains affiliate links....

Hey YA Extra Credit: A Witchy Fast and Furious and Other YA Fantasies to TBR

August 09, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes

Erica discusses some new YA fantasy novels that you should TBR ASAP (no Rocky). Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Wanna escape the Dog Days of summer with purrfect book recommendations? Let Tailored Book Recommendations pick awesome books to keep you entertained. Touch grass, grab some lemonade, and enjoy TBR's picks. This content contains affiliate links. When you b...

Kitten Camaraderie and a Backlist Bonanza

August 02, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes

Erica and Tirzah discuss some backlist YA titles you should check out. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Wanna escape the Dog Days of summer with purrfect book recommendations? Let Tailored Book Recommendations pick awesome books to keep you entertained. Touch grass, grab some lemonade, and enjoy TBR's picks. News: Heartstopper Season Two Trailer Dropped New App Give...

Hey YA Extra Credit: Graphic Novel Adaptations

July 26, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes

This week, Tirzah recommends great graphic novel adaptations of popular YA books. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! What do S.A. Cosby, Khaled Hosseini, Sarah Bakewell, and Yahdon Israel have in common? They've been guests on Book Riot's newest podcast, First Edition where BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O'Neal explores the wide bookish world. Subscribe to hear them and...

Debut Novels from Some of Our Fave YA Authors

July 19, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes

Tirzah and Erica look back at some well-established YA authors' debuts. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! What do S.A. Cosby, Khaled Hosseini, Sarah Bakewell, and Yahdon Israel have in common? They've been guests on Book Riot's newest podcast, First Edition where BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O'Neal explores the wide bookish world. To subscribe, search "First Edition"...

Hey YA Extra Credit: Tropic Like It's Hot — YA Books With Tropical Settings

July 12, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes

Erica highlights some interesting YA books with tropical settings, full of folklore and history. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! What do S.A. Cosby, Khaled Hosseini, Sarah Bakewell, and Yahdon Israel have in common? They've been guests on Book Riot's newest podcast, First Edition where BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O'Neal explores the wide bookish world. Subscribe t...

Our Favorite Books of the Year So Far

July 05, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes

Erica and Tirzah discuss the YA books they've read so far this year that they've loved. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Looking for fascinating stories, informed takes, useful advice, and more drawn from our collective experience as power readers, teachers, librarians, booksellers, and bookish professionals? Subscribe to The Deep Dive, a biweekly newsletter featuri...

Hey YA Extra Credit: Creepy Summertime Horror

June 28, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes

This week, Tirzah recommends three creepy horror novels set during summer, perfect for reading around the campfire! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Looking for fascinating stories, informed takes, useful advice, and more drawn from our collective experience as power readers, teachers, librarians, booksellers, and bookish professionals? Subscribe to The Deep Dive, a...

Most Anticipated Books for the Second Half of 2023

June 21, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes

Tirzah and Erica discuss some YA books they are super excited about that are coming out the second half of 2023. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Sign up for our new newsletter The Deep Dive. Your first read (The Power Reader's Guide to Reading Logs & Trackers) is free. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News College Board Defends LGBTQ+ Lessons Against Florida ...

Hey YA Extra Credit: Queer Graphic Novels

June 14, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes

Erica discusses a few graphic novels she's read lately that highlight and center queer characters. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Subscribe to The Deep Dive! Your first read is free (The Power Reader's Guide to Reading Logs & Trackers). Sign up here bookriot.substack.com. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affil...

Yay, Pride!

June 07, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes

Tirzah and Erica discuss some recent queer YA reads for Pride and beyond. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Sign up for our new newsletter The Deep Dive. Your first read (The Power Reader's Guide to Reading Logs & Trackers) is free. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News: Inaugural Poem by A...

Hey YA Extra Credit: Austen Retellings That Aren't Pride and Prejudice

May 31, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes

This week, Tirzah recommends three YA Austen retellings that aren't Pride and Prejudice. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O'Neal explores the wide bookish world. Interviews, lists, rankings, retrospectives, recommendations, and much more, featuring people who know and love books. Subscribe to First Edition on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or ...

YA Books to Celebrate Jewish Heritage Month and Beyond

May 24, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes

Tirzah and Erica discuss some fabulous YA books by Jewish authors for Jewish Heritage Month and beyond. Subscribe to 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. Show Notes: First Edition podcast News: PEN America and Penguin Random House Sue Florida School District The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros My Fine Fellow by Jennieke Cohen The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Rom...

Hey YA Extra Credit: YA Books with the Best Summery Vibes

May 17, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes

This week, Erica gets into a manga that takes place on a rural island in Japan and a book where the main character is down bad for her bestie. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Also, check out First Edition! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. BOOKS DISCUSSED Barakamon by Satsuki Yoshino The S...

YA Books by AAPI Authors

May 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

Tirzah and Erica talk about some great books by AAPI authors for AAPI Heritage Month and beyond! Subscribe to 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. Show Notes: First Edition podcast News: Seattle Public Library Grants Free Access to Banned Books The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He She Is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran This Time Will Be Different by Misa Sugiu...

Hey YA Extra Credit: Books to Read for Mer-May

May 03, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes

This week, Tirzah recommends three YA books about mermaids and merfolk to get you excited for the release of Disney’s live action The Little Mermaid and to celebrate Mer-May! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O’Neal explores the wide bookish world. Interviews, lists, rankings, retrospectives, recommendations, and much more, featuring peop...

YA Fantasy Worlds We’d Live In vs Ones We Wouldn’t

April 26, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes

Tirzah and Erica discuss some fantastical worlds in YA they’d want to live in versus ones they’d rather not. Subscribe to 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. Show Notes: The Deep Dive newsletter News: Twilight TV Series announced Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko Tortall series by Tamora Pierce Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger Lum...

Extra Credit: We Stan a Warrior Queen — Arab American YA

April 19, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes

Erica celebrates Arab American History month by sharing some YA books by Arab American authors. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Show Notes: The Deep Dive newsletter Mirage by Somaiya Daud Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faiza...

I Want That On My Headstone: YA Novels In Verse

April 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

Tirzah and Erica discuss some YA novels in verse for National Poetry Month. Subscribe to 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. Show Notes: The Deep Dive newsletter News: Two more Heartstopper graphic novels The history of YA novels in verse: Sonya Sones, Stop Pretending (1999), What My Mother Doesn’t Know (2001), One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies (...

Hey YA Extra Credit: New YA Novellas

April 05, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes

This week, Tirzah talks about the trend of YA novellas and some recent novellas releases that should be on your radar! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed: Love, Creekwood by Becky Albertalli The Gentleman’s Guide to Getting Lucky by Mackenzi L...

Book Club: All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir

March 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

Tirzah and Erica discuss the book All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir. Subscribe to 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. Show Notes: The Deep Dive newsletter We Were Liars adaptation  Kodansha launching a manga app this year All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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