Parhaat Bookstacked.com Podcastit (2024)

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So long 34:40

2y ago34:40

34:40

It's the final episode! The Bookstacked Team reunites for the last time to reflect on some of their favorite memories from running the website and podcast while also diving into what they learned after covering YA books for almost a decade. Thank you to everyone who's joined us on our journey — whether you were here for a short while or a long time…

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Book Club: 'Bloodmarked' by Tracy Deonn 29:22

2y ago29:22

29:22

It's our final YA book club discussion! In this episode, Saul and Brigitte return to the world of Tracy Deonn's Legendborn in the exciting sequel, Bloodmarked. We're excited to report that the followup is just as exciting and profound as its predecessor. We dive into how Tracy Deonn uses every aspect of storytelling to reinforce themes of ancestral…

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Book Club: 'Squad' by Maggie Tokuda-Hall (Writer) and Lisa Sterle (Artist) 31:54

2y ago31:54

31:54

The YA book club returns with this Halloween-themed graphic novel from author Maggie Tokuda-Hall and artist Lisa Sterle. When Becca starts at a new school, the last thing she expects is to make friends with a pack of cool-girl werewolves. Entering their vicious world brings confidence and power, but it also sets Becca on a slippery slope that leave…

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Fall 2022: What we're reading 23:15

2y ago23:15

23:15

Fall doesn't only provide the best aesthetic (brightly colored leaves! sweaters! ghostly vibes!) but it often provides some of the best reads too. Bookstacked writers Saul Marquez and Spencer Miller discuss the recent and upcoming novels that have caught their attention. There's plenty to choose from whether it be a spooky Halloween read, fantasy w…

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Join our Halloween-themed book club! 5:46

2y ago5:46

5:46

The podcast might be winding down at the end of the year, but we're still planning to fit in a couple more book club discussions, starting with a special Halloween-themed pick! This month we're reading a graphic novel: Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall, illustrated by Lisa Sterle. Here's what you need to know from the blurb: Pretty Little Liars meets Tee…

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Bookstacked is closing at the end of 2022 13:19

2y ago13:19

13:19

To learn more about the closure of the website and podcast, click here. To send Saul your questions, email him at: saul [at] bookstacked.com.

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Self-love and inspiring the next generation of writers with Kacen Callender ('Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution') 24:10

2y ago24:10

24:10

In Kacen Callender's latest, self-love is its own type of revolution. Lark Winters is on the path to being a writer, but when they cover up a social media accident for a past friend, they find themselves under the scrutiny of hordes of online strangers. Finding a way out of this mess is going to require an inner struggle of self-discovery. Kacen jo…

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Expanding the universe of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' with F. C. Yee ('The Dawn of Yangchen') 31:58

2y ago31:58

31:58

There's no exaggeration in saying that Nickelodeon's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' is one of the most popular animated shows of all time. For the generations that grew up with the show, it's a great time to be a fan. With more television series and movies on the horizon, there's a massive demand for Avatar content. YA book author F. C. Yee knows all…

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Summer camps and whodunnits with Jessica Goodman ('The Counselors') 24:25

2+ y ago24:25

24:25

Jessica Goodman is no stranger to YA thrillers, and with the release of her third novel, The Counselors, it's clear to see that she has cemented her place as a master of the genre. In her latest novel, Jessica tells the story of Goldie as she returns to summer camp with her two best friends. Dark secrets begin to wash up on the shore of Alpine Lake…

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Book Club: 'All My Rage' by Sabaa Tahir 43:09

2+ y ago43:09

43:09

We're re-introducing our YA book club! Sabaa Tahir's latest novel, All My Rage, is the first book we're kicking our 2022 book club off with. This newly-released contemporary might as well be crowned a YA classic. It's easily one of the best books we've read on the show. Exploring the lives of a Pakistani community through the eyes of two young prot…

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Raw and honest storytelling with Candice Iloh ('Break This House') 30:46

2+ y ago30:46

30:46

Despite their novel, Break This House, being written in prose, Candice Iloh's history of writing poetry is woven into the book's fabric. On top of being beautifully written, Minah's story of confronting her past — almost literally by traveling back to her hometown after learning of a family tragedy — is one that is sure to inspire and encourage you…

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Can we talk about 'Heartstopper'? (Spoilers!) 38:36

2+ y ago38:36

38:36

Netflix's 'Heartstopper' is taking the YA world by storm — and rightfully so! The series, based on the popular webcomic-turned-graphic novel by Alice Oseman, is both enlightening and uplifting. The show highlights the love story between Charlie Spring and his classmate Nick Nelson while also diving into their wonderful cast of friends. This charmin…

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Long-distance relationships and young romance in YA with Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka ('With and Without You') 35:18

2+ y ago35:18

35:18

By the time this YA novel begins, Siena and Patrick have already been dating for three years. With college in the near future, Siena is ready to let go and move on — to give herself a chance to grow. But before she can break up with Patrick, he breaks the news that he's moving out of state. Hoping that their relationship will break apart over time,…

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Chronic illness and authenticity with Heather Kamins ('The Moth Girl') 31:13

2+ y ago31:13

31:13

Anna isn't unlike the other girls her age, except for her recent diagnosis: the fictional disease of lepidopsy. Suddenly, the life she once knew begins to drift away — literally. Her disease causes her to physically float, amidst other moth-like symptoms such as craving light. Now Anna is forced to come to terms with her new reality, while still tr…

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Queer love and boybands with Adib Khorram ('Kiss & Tell') 38:26

2+ y ago38:26

38:26

Author Adib Khorram explores the complexities of being queer in the public eye in his latest YA book, Kiss & Tell. Hunter is a role model for queer teens — a boy band star currently touring North America. But with that stardom comes a lot to juggle, especially when his love life is under the microscope of public pressure. Adib joins Chelsea Regan t…

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The power of representation with Deborah Falaye ('Blood Scion') 43:24

2+ y ago43:24

43:24

Deborah Falaye waited years to find a book that represented her culture and identity, but "that never happened," she said. Now she's making it happen. Bookstacked writers Chelsea Regan and Spencer Miller sit down with Deborah to talk about her fantasy/sci-fi debut, Blood Scion, which follows the harrowing story of fifteen-year-old Sloane, a descend…

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Our spring 2022 YA book reads 23:52

2+ y ago23:52

23:52

Are you ready to pack up your heavy coats and scarves? It's time for the weather to warm up, which means we're looking for YA books to read during this springtime season! The Bookstacked Team shares which books they think are perfect for spring in this panel discussion. We're recommending newer releases as well as some classics, with genres spannin…

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Where crime, court drama and magic meet with Astrid Scholte ('League of Liars') 25:25

2+ y ago25:25

25:25

In League of Liars, 17-year-old Cayder Broduck has sights on becoming a prosecutor. He wants to see illegal magic users punished. What follows is a magical court drama and a process that leaves Cayder rethinking his black and white mindset. Maybe the legal system he knows isn't as clean-cut as he used to believe? Magical crime. Teenage criminals. T…

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2022 YA book adaptations to keep on your radar 30:56

2+ y ago30:56

30:56

Young adult books are getting something of a renaissance when it comes to film and TV adaptations these days. While the silver screen has seen something of a YA "drought" in recent years, studios are snatching up book rights once again — often for streaming and television — which means there's plenty that should be on your radar! Bookstacked writer…

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Chasing the Olympic dream with Jennifer Iacopelli ('Finding Her Edge') 46:23

2+ y ago46:23

46:23

Adriana Russo has her eyes set on the Olympics. While that dream is still at least four years away, she's dedicated to ice dancing — a dynamic winter sport where the competition is fierce. But when her skating partner, Brayden, suggests they play up their relationship, a fake-dating plot ensues and threatens to knock Adriana off balance. Jennifer I…

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Shining a light on the dark corners of history with Ruta Sepetys ('I Must Betray You') 41:55

2+ y ago41:55

41:55

In I Must Betray You, Ruta Sepetys' characters face a dark world of strict obedience. When seventeen-year-old Cristian Florescu is forced to become an informer for the secret police, he risks his life and tries to undermine the dictatorship he lives under. It might sound like another dystopian novel, but this one is set against the backdrop of a re…

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Modernizing 'My Fair Lady' with Jennieke Cohen ('My Fine Fellow') 28:35

2+ y ago28:35

28:35

When author Jennieke Cohen sat down to write her new novel, she knew she was going to take inspiration from the classic musical, 'My Fair Lady.' She also knew she wanted to bring the story into the modern age. Stripping away the misogyny. Crafting British history to make it more inclusive. Adding a gender-swapped twist. Jennieke gives us insight in…

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Gender swapped fairytales and combating destiny with Leslie Vedder ('The Bone Spindle') 26:19

2+ y ago26:19

26:19

Fairytale retellings are still going strong in 2022, which is proven by Leslie Vedder's debut, The Bone Spindle. This gender-flipped take on Sleeping Beauty adds so much to the original story readers know and love. From exploring concepts of destiny, to marrying the fairytale genre with exciting elements from favorites like Indiana Jones — this is …

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Best of 2021 YA Book Recommendations 32:31

3y ago32:31

32:31

Happy New Year! It's time to say hello to 2022, but not without a quick retrospective on some of our favorite YA books from 2021. Join us in this episode as we discuss which YA books from 2021 surprised and delighted us most. We also share some of the upcoming books we can't stop thinking about. By the way, if you have recommendations for our book …

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YA books and activism with Veronica Chambers of The New York Times ('Call and Response') 37:27

3y ago37:27

37:27

The summer of 2020 was different. Against the backdrop of the pandemic, millions of individuals from around the world took to the streets to make a statement: Black Lives Matter. In many ways, young adults led the charge. The history of the Black Lives Matter movement is documented in Call and Response: The Story of Black Lives Matter by Veronica C…

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So long 34:40

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Book Club: 'Bloodmarked' by Tracy Deonn 29:22

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Book Club: 'Squad' by Maggie Tokuda-Hall (Writer) and Lisa Sterle (Artist) 31:54

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Fall 2022: What we're reading 23:15

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Join our Halloween-themed book club! 5:46

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Bookstacked is closing at the end of 2022 13:19

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Self-love and inspiring the next generation of writers with Kacen Callender ('Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution') 24:10

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Expanding the universe of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' with F. C. Yee ('The Dawn of Yangchen') 31:58

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Summer camps and whodunnits with Jessica Goodman ('The Counselors') 24:25

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Book Club: 'All My Rage' by Sabaa Tahir 43:09

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Raw and honest storytelling with Candice Iloh ('Break This House') 30:46

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Can we talk about 'Heartstopper'? (Spoilers!) 38:36

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Long-distance relationships and young romance in YA with Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka ('With and Without You') 35:18

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Chronic illness and authenticity with Heather Kamins ('The Moth Girl') 31:13

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Queer love and boybands with Adib Khorram ('Kiss & Tell') 38:26

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The power of representation with Deborah Falaye ('Blood Scion') 43:24

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Our spring 2022 YA book reads 23:52

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Where crime, court drama and magic meet with Astrid Scholte ('League of Liars') 25:25

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2022 YA book adaptations to keep on your radar 30:56

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Chasing the Olympic dream with Jennifer Iacopelli ('Finding Her Edge') 46:23

1
Shining a light on the dark corners of history with Ruta Sepetys ('I Must Betray You') 41:55

1
Modernizing 'My Fair Lady' with Jennieke Cohen ('My Fine Fellow') 28:35

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Gender swapped fairytales and combating destiny with Leslie Vedder ('The Bone Spindle') 26:19

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Best of 2021 YA Book Recommendations 32:31

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YA books and activism with Veronica Chambers of The New York Times ('Call and Response') 37:27

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