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Recommended By The Numbers

November 14, 2019 11:00 - 3 minutes

In this bonus episode of Recommended, producer Jenn Northington takes us through the numbers of the past five seasons. BOOKS & AUTHORS DISCUSSED Samantha Irby Jeanette Winterson Ursula Le Guin (Changing Planes, The Left Hand of Darkness) Terry Pratchett (Small Gods) Sarah Waters (Tipping the Velvet, Fingersmith) Dominick Dunne (People Like Us, An Inconvenient Woman) Charlotte Bronte (Jane Eyre, Villette) Octavia Butler (Wild Seed, Lilith’s Brood, Parable of the Sower) Alexandre Dumas (Three M...

S5E13: Recommended By The Numbers

November 14, 2019 11:00 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MB

In this bonus episode of Recommended, producer Jenn Northington takes us through the numbers of the past five seasons. BOOKS & AUTHORS DISCUSSED Samantha Irby Jeanette Winterson Ursula Le Guin (Changing Planes, The Left Hand of Darkness) Terry Pratchett (Small Gods) Sarah Waters (Tipping the Velvet, Fingersmith) Dominick Dunne (People Like Us, An Inconvenient Woman) Charlotte Bronte (Jane Eyre, Villette) Octavia Butler (Wild Seed, Lilith’s Brood, Parable of the Sower) Alex...

Wendy Xu and Tommy Pico

November 13, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes

In this episode, Wendy Xu recommends Claudia Gray and Tommy Pico recommends A.R. Ammons. This episode is sponsored by Lanternfish Press and HMH. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS DISCUSSED Mooncakes by Wendy Xu and Suzanne Walker Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray Lost Stars by Claudia Gray Uprooted by Naomi Novik Pluto by Naoki Urasawa Feed...

S5E12: Wendy Xu and Tommy Pico

November 13, 2019 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode, Wendy Xu recommends Claudia Gray and Tommy Pico recommends A.R. Ammons. This episode is sponsored by Lanternfish Press and HMH. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS DISCUSSED Mooncakes by Wendy Xu and Suzanne Walker Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray Lost Stars by Claudia Gray Uprooted by Naomi Novik Pluto by...

Jeanette Winterson and Nafiza Azad

November 06, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes

In this episode, Jeanette Winterson recommends Virginia Woolf and Nafiza Azad recommends Shailja Patel. This episode is sponsored by Lerner Books and Wednesday Books. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS DISCUSSED Frankissstein by Jeanette Winterson Orlando by Virginia Woolf The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall The Candle and the Flame ...

S5E11: Jeanette Winterson and Nafiza Azad

November 06, 2019 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

In this episode, Jeanette Winterson recommends Virginia Woolf and Nafiza Azad recommends Shailja Patel. This episode is sponsored by Lerner Books and Wednesday Books. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS DISCUSSED Frankissstein by Jeanette Winterson Orlando by Virginia Woolf The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall The Can...

S5E10: Garth Nix and Silvia Moreno-Garcia

October 30, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

In this episode, Garth Nix recommends Alexandre Dumas and Silvia Moreno-Garcia recommends Charles Williams. This episode is sponsored by OwlCrate Jr, a subscription box for middle grade readers, and Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu, with Fierce Reads. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS DISCUSSED Angel Mage by Garth Nix The Three ...

Garth Nix and Silvia Moreno-Garcia

October 30, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes

In this episode, Garth Nix recommends Alexandre Dumas and Silvia Moreno-Garcia recommends Charles Williams. This episode is sponsored by OwlCrate Jr, a subscription box for middle grade readers, and Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu, with Fierce Reads. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS DISCUSSED Angel Mage by Garth Nix The Three Musketeers by Al...

Jami Attenberg and Valerie Valdes

October 23, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes

In 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. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS DISCUSSED All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg Just Ki...

S5E9: Jami Attenberg and Valerie Valdes

October 23, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

In 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. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS DISCUSSED All This Could Be Yours by Jami At...

S5E8: Sonali Dev and Maris Kreizman

October 16, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

In this episode, Sonali Dev recommends Kate Clayborn and Maris Kreizman recommends Dominick Dunne. This episode is sponsored by Tor Teen and Change is the only Constant by Ben Orlin, in Hardcover from Black Dog and Leventhal. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS DISCUSSED Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev Lov...

Sonali Dev and Maris Kreizman

October 16, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes

In this episode, Sonali Dev recommends Kate Clayborn and Maris Kreizman recommends Dominick Dunne. This episode is sponsored by Tor Teen and Change is the only Constant by Ben Orlin, in Hardcover from Black Dog and Leventhal. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS DISCUSSED Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev Love Lettering by K...

Kristen Lepionka and Kekla Magoon

October 09, 2019 13:33 - 21 minutes

In this episode, Kristen Lepionka recommends Carol Anshaw and Kekla Magoon recommends Pamela F. Service. This episode is sponsored by Queer: The Ultimate LGBT Guide for Teens by Kathy Belge and Marke Bieschke and By Any Means Necessary by Candice Montgomery. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS DISCUSSED The Stories You Tell by Kristen Lepi...

S5E7: Kristen Lepionka and Kekla Magoon

October 09, 2019 13:33 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

In this episode, Kristen Lepionka recommends Carol Anshaw and Kekla Magoon recommends Pamela F. Service. This episode is sponsored by Queer: The Ultimate LGBT Guide for Teens by Kathy Belge and Marke Bieschke and By Any Means Necessary by Candice Montgomery. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS DISCUSSED The Stories You Tell ...

S5E6: Alexis Hall and Maika and Maritza Moulite

October 02, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Alexis Hall recommends Terry Pratchett, Maika Moulite recommends Elizabeth Acevedo, and Maritza Moulite recommends Maria Semple. This episode is sponsored by The Stranger Inside by Lisa Unger and Motherhood So White by Nefertiti Austin. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS DISCUSSED The Affair of the Mysterious Letter by Alex...

Alexis Hall and Maika and Maritza Moulite

October 02, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes

Alexis Hall recommends Terry Pratchett, Maika Moulite recommends Elizabeth Acevedo, and Maritza Moulite recommends Maria Semple. This episode is sponsored by The Stranger Inside by Lisa Unger and Motherhood So White by Nefertiti Austin. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS DISCUSSED The Affair of the Mysterious Letter by Alexis Hall Small G...

Jackson Bird and Kim Scott

September 25, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes

In this episode, Jackson Bird recommends Stephen Chbosky and Kim Scott recommends Elizabeth Knox. This episode is sponsored by The Future of Another Timeline by Annalee Newitz and The Infinite Noise by Lauran Shippen. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS DISCUSSED Sorted by Jackson Bird The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Tab...

S5E5: Jackson Bird and Kim Scott

September 25, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

In this episode, Jackson Bird recommends Stephen Chbosky and Kim Scott recommends Elizabeth Knox. This episode is sponsored by The Future of Another Timeline by Annalee Newitz and The Infinite Noise by Lauran Shippen. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS DISCUSSED Sorted by Jackson Bird The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Ste...

Jen Wang and Courtney Maum

September 18, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes

In this episode, Jen Wang recommends Wilson Rawls and Courtney Maum recommends Aja Gabel. This episode is sponsored by Pretty Guilty Women by Gina Lamanna and The Years That Matter Most by Paul Tough. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S5E4: Jen Wang and Courtney Maum

September 18, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

In this episode, Jen Wang recommends Wilson Rawls and Courtney Maum recommends Aja Gabel. This episode is sponsored by Pretty Guilty Women by Gina Lamanna and The Years That Matter Most by Paul Tough. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here.

Tamsyn Muir and Keah Brown

September 11, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes

In this episode, Tamsyn Muir recommends Peter Høeg and Keah Brown recommends Casey McQuiston. This episode is sponsored by The Truth Is by NoNieqa Ramos and Yale Needs Women by Anne Gardiner Perkins. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS DISCUSSED Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir Miss Smilla’s Feeling For Snow by Peter Høeg Name of the Rose b...

S5E3: Tamsyn Muir and Keah Brown

September 11, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

In this episode, Tamsyn Muir recommends Peter Høeg and Keah Brown recommends Casey McQuiston. This episode is sponsored by The Truth Is by NoNieqa Ramos and Yale Needs Women by Anne Gardiner Perkins. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS DISCUSSED Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir Miss Smilla’s Feeling For Snow by Peter Høeg N...

S5E2: Samantha Allen and Lauren Wilkinson

September 04, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

In this episode, Samantha Allen recommends Ursula K. Le Guin and Lauren Wilkinson recommends Nicholas Mancusi. This episode is sponsored by Stage Dreams by Melanie Gillman and Dear Haiti, Love Alaine by Maika and Maritza Moulite. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS DISCUSSED: Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States ...

Samantha Allen and Lauren Wilkinson

September 04, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes

In this episode, Samantha Allen recommends Ursula K. Le Guin and Lauren Wilkinson recommends Nicholas Mancusi. This episode is sponsored by Stage Dreams by Melanie Gillman and Dear Haiti, Love Alaine by Maika and Maritza Moulite. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS DISCUSSED: Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States by Samantha All...

Nicole Dennis-Benn and Dr. Jen Gunter

August 28, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes

In this episode, Nicole Dennis-Benn and Dr. Jen Gunter each recommend a personal favorite read. This episode is sponsored by The Lymond Chronicles by Dorothy Dunnett and Circe by Madeline Miller. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS Patsy by Nicole Dennis-Benn Here Comes the Sun by Nicole Dennis-Benn The Yellow House by Sarah Broom Heavy by...

S5E1: Nicole Dennis-Benn and Dr. Jen Gunter

August 28, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

In this episode, Nicole Dennis-Benn and Dr. Jen Gunter each recommend a personal favorite read. This episode is sponsored by The Lymond Chronicles by Dorothy Dunnett and Circe by Madeline Miller. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher. A transcript of this episode is available here. BOOKS Patsy by Nicole Dennis-Benn Here Comes the Sun by Nicole Dennis-Benn The Yellow House by Sar...

S4E12: #12: Nicky Drayden and Helen Ellis

April 24, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

In this episode, Nicky Drayden and Helen Ellis talk about books that captured their attention in big ways. This episode is sponsored by William Shakespeare’s Get Thee Back to the Future! and William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Mean Girls by Ian Doescher. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here. Books Discussed: Temper by Nick...

#12: Nicky Drayden and Helen Ellis

April 24, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes

In this episode, Nicky Drayden and Helen Ellis talk about books that captured their attention in big ways. This episode is sponsored by William Shakespeare’s Get Thee Back to the Future! and William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Mean Girls by Ian Doescher. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here. Books Discussed: Temper by Nicky Drayden Niger...

S4E11: #11: Lori Gottlieb and Nikesh Shukla

April 17, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

In this episode, Lori Gottlieb and Nikesh Shukla join us to talk about books that have shaped their own craft. This episode is sponsored by The Five by Hallie Rubenhold and The Fall of Crazy House by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here.   Books Discussed: Maybe You Should Talk To ...

#11: Lori Gottlieb and Nikesh Shukla

April 17, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes

In this episode, Lori Gottlieb and Nikesh Shukla join us to talk about books that have shaped their own craft. This episode is sponsored by The Five by Hallie Rubenhold and The Fall of Crazy House by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here.   Books Discussed: Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori ...

S4E10: #10: Elizabeth McCracken and Rincey Abraham

April 10, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

In this episode, Elizabeth McCracken and Rincey Abraham talk about favorites that are hard to categorize. This episode is sponsored by In the Key of Nira Ghani by Natasha Deen and Caterpillar Summer by Gillian McDunn. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here.   Books Discussed: Bowlaway by Elizabeth McCracken The Stone Diarie...

#10: Elizabeth McCracken and Rincey Abraham

April 10, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes

In this episode, Elizabeth McCracken and Rincey Abraham talk about favorites that are hard to categorize. This episode is sponsored by In the Key of Nira Ghani by Natasha Deen and Caterpillar Summer by Gillian McDunn. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here.   Books Discussed: Bowlaway by Elizabeth McCracken The Stone Diaries by Carol Shield...

#9: Swati Teerdhala and Mary Norris

April 03, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes

In this episode, Swati Teerdhala recommends Alanna: The First Adventure and Mary Norris recommends The War That Killed Achilles. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here.   Books Discussed: The Tiger at Midnight by Swati Teerdhala Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce Greek to Me by Mary...

S4E9: #9: Swati Teerdhala and Mary Norris

April 03, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

In this episode, Swati Teerdhala recommends Alanna: The First Adventure and Mary Norris recommends The War That Killed Achilles. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here.   Books Discussed: The Tiger at Midnight by Swati Teerdhala Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce G...

#8: Jean Kwok and Sarah Enni

March 27, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes

In this episode, Jean Kwok and Sarah Enni talk about books that have influenced their own writing. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here.   Books Discussed: Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok Tell Me Everything by Sara...

S4E8: #8: Jean Kwok and Sarah Enni

March 27, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

In this episode, Jean Kwok and Sarah Enni talk about books that have influenced their own writing. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here.   Books Discussed: Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok Tell Me...

#7: Laurie Halse Anderson and Mikki Kendall

March 20, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes

In this episode, Laurie Halse Anderson and Mikki Kendall talk about books that have shaped how they write. This episode is sponsored by Internment by Samira Ahmed and TheNOVL, and The Fifth Doctrine by Karen Robards. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here.   Books Discussed: SHOUT by Laurie Halse Anderson The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron S...

S4E7: #7: Laurie Halse Anderson and Mikki Kendall

March 20, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

In this episode, Laurie Halse Anderson and Mikki Kendall talk about books that have shaped how they write. This episode is sponsored by Internment by Samira Ahmed and TheNOVL, and The Fifth Doctrine by Karen Robards. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here.   Books Discussed: SHOUT by Laurie Halse Anderson The Artist’s Way b...

#6: G. Willow Wilson and Zen Cho

March 13, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes

In this episode, G. Willow Wilson and Zen Cho talk about two of their favorite unreliable narrators. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and  CHENDELL: A Natural Warrior by Leslie Landis. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here.   Books Discussed: The Bird King by G. Willow Wilson The Hunters by Claire Messud The True Queen by Zen Cho Vill...

S4E6: #6: G. Willow Wilson and Zen Cho

March 13, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

In this episode, G. Willow Wilson and Zen Cho talk about two of their favorite unreliable narrators. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and  CHENDELL: A Natural Warrior by Leslie Landis. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here.   Books Discussed: The Bird King by G. Willow Wilson The Hunters by Claire Messud The True Que...

S4E5: #5: Susan Choi and Peter Mendelsund

March 06, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

In this episode, authors Susan Choi and Peter Mendelsund each talk about a classic that influenced their own work. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and TBR. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here.   Books Discussed: Trust Exercise by Susan Choi The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark Moby Dick by Herman Melville...

#5: Susan Choi and Peter Mendelsund

March 06, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes

In this episode, authors Susan Choi and Peter Mendelsund each talk about a classic that influenced their own work. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and TBR. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here.   Books Discussed: Trust Exercise by Susan Choi The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark Moby Dick by Herman Melville Same Same by Pete...

S4E4: #4: Dhonielle Clayton and Roxanne Coady

February 27, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

In this episode, author Dhonielle Clayton and bookstore owner Roxanne Coady talk about the books that have stuck with them. This episode is sponsored by Beautiful Bad by Annie Ward and The Huntress by Kate Quinn. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here.   Books Discussed: The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton Passing by Nella Lars...

#4: Dhonielle Clayton and Roxanne Coady

February 27, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes

In this episode, author Dhonielle Clayton and bookstore owner Roxanne Coady talk about the books that have stuck with them. This episode is sponsored by Beautiful Bad by Annie Ward and The Huntress by Kate Quinn. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here.   Books Discussed: The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton Passing by Nella Larsen Don’t Let Me D...

#3: Francis Vallejo and Mia Sosa

February 20, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes

In this episode, illustrator Francis Vallejo and romance author Mia Sosa talk about works that have shaped their own craft. This episode is sponsored by our $100 gift card giveaway for Swords & Spaceships and The Chef by James Patterson. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here.   Books Discussed: Zoom by Istvan Banyai Sula by Toni Morrison B...

S4E3: #3: Francis Vallejo and Mia Sosa

February 20, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

In this episode, illustrator Francis Vallejo and romance author Mia Sosa talk about works that have shaped their own craft. This episode is sponsored by our $100 gift card giveaway for Swords & Spaceships and The Chef by James Patterson. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here.   Books Discussed: Zoom by Istvan Banyai Sula b...

#2: Waubgeshig Rice and Janssen Bradshaw

February 13, 2019 11:00 - 21 minutes

Today on Recommended, author Waubgeshig Rice and blogger Janssen Bradshaw each talk about a favorite teen novel. This episode is sponsored by our $100 gift card giveaway for Swords and Spaceships. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here. Books Discussed: Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice The Lesser Blessed by Richard Van Camp To Al...

S4E2: #2: Waubgeshig Rice and Janssen Bradshaw

February 13, 2019 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

Today on Recommended, author Waubgeshig Rice and blogger Janssen Bradshaw each talk about a favorite teen novel. This episode is sponsored by our $100 gift card giveaway for Swords and Spaceships. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here. Books Discussed: Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice The Lesser Blessed by Richar...

#1: Preeti Chhibber and Sarah Gailey

February 06, 2019 11:00 - 19 minutes

In this episode, authors Preeti Chhibber and Sarah Gailey tell us about discovering new favorite novels while judging books by their covers. This episode is sponsored by The Familiars by Stacey Halls and 99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here. Books Discussed: Lilith’s Brood by Octavia Butler The Wheel of Ti...

S4E1: #1: Preeti Chhibber and Sarah Gailey

February 06, 2019 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

In this episode, authors Preeti Chhibber and Sarah Gailey tell us about discovering new favorite novels while judging books by their covers. This episode is sponsored by The Familiars by Stacey Halls and 99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here. Books Discussed: Lilith’s Brood by Octavia Butler ...