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Bookmarked: A YA Book Podcast

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From 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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Bookmarked: A YA Book PodcastFeb 14, 2020

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So long

So long

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, you've been appreciated. Books are better together.

Dec 29, 202234:40
Book Club: 'Bloodmarked' by Tracy Deonn
Dec 23, 202229:22
Book Club: 'Squad' by Maggie Tokuda-Hall (Writer) and Lisa Sterle (Artist)
Oct 31, 202231:55
Fall 2022: What we're reading
Oct 21, 202223:15
Join our Halloween-themed book club!

Join our Halloween-themed book club!

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 Teen Wolf in this sharply funny, and patriarchy-smashing graphic novel from author Maggie Tokuda-Hall and artist Lisa Sterle.

When the new girl is invited to join her high school’s most popular clique, she can’t believe her luck—and she can’t believe their secret, either.

When Becca transfers to a high school in an elite San Francisco suburb, she’s worried she’s not going to fit in. To her surprise, she’s immediately adopted by the most popular girls in school. At first glance, Marley, Arianna, and Mandy are perfect. But at a party under a full moon, Becca learns that they also have a big secret.

Becca’s new friends are werewolves. Their prey? Slimy boys who take advantage of unsuspecting girls. Eager to be accepted, Becca allows her friends to turn her into a werewolf, and finally, for the first time in her life, she feels like she truly belongs.

But then things get complicated. As their pack begins to buckle under the pressure, their moral high ground gets muddier and muddier—and Becca realizes that she might have feelings for one of her new best friends.

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The book club discussion will be released at the end of next week — just in time for the Halloween weekend!

Click here to read Squad's Storygraph entry.

Oct 16, 202205:47
Bookstacked is closing at the end of 2022
Oct 03, 202213:20
Self-love and inspiring the next generation of writers with Kacen Callender ('Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution')
Sep 23, 202224:10
Expanding the universe of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' with F. C. Yee ('The Dawn of Yangchen')

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

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 about it.

Yee has been part of the Avatar universe expansion since 2019, starting with the YA novel The Rise of Kyoshi. He joins us on this episode of the podcast to discuss his third Avatar novel, The Dawn of Yangchen. He shares some behind-the-scenes details about how the books came to be as well as his process of creating the characters and worldbuilding that fill the pages of his books.

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Jul 20, 202231:58
Summer camps and whodunnits with Jessica Goodman ('The Counselors')
Jun 01, 202224:26
Book Club: 'All My Rage' by Sabaa Tahir
May 27, 202243:09
Raw and honest storytelling with Candice Iloh ('Break This House')
May 24, 202230:46
Can we talk about 'Heartstopper'? (Spoilers!)

Can we talk about 'Heartstopper'? (Spoilers!)

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 charming show is too good! So the Bookstacked team had to turn on the mics to record a quick episode and geek about all things 'Heartstopper.'

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May 13, 202238:36
Long-distance relationships and young romance in YA with Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka ('With and Without You')

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

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, Siena agrees to date long-distance ... which might have her re-thinking her feelings for Patrick altogether.

YA author duo Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka (#Wibbroka) explore the complexities of long-distance dating and young romance in their new YA novel, With and Without You. Being high school sweethearts who survived a long-distance relationship, you could call them experts on the subject!

Wibbroka sits with Chelsea Regan to dive into their latest YA novel in this episode of Bookmarked.

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May 07, 202235:19
Chronic illness and authenticity with Heather Kamins ('The Moth Girl')

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

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 trying to hold onto the life she's always known.

Such is the story found in the new YA novel The Moth Girl by Heather Kamins. Heather drew from her own experience with Lupus to write Anna's story — a story she started writing in 2012. For Heather, staying authentic to the true experiences of chronic illness was front and center of her mind.

Heather joins Bookstacked writer Chelsea Regan to discuss how she approached such an important topic.

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Apr 14, 202231:14
Queer love and boybands with Adib Khorram ('Kiss & Tell')
Apr 06, 202238:26
The power of representation with Deborah Falaye ('Blood Scion')

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

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 descendant of the ancient Orisha gods.

Deborah talks about the importance of representation, diversity and her experience entering the YA book community.

Related: ‘Blood Scion’ by Deborah Falaye had me on the edge of my seat (Book Review)

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Mar 20, 202243:25
Our spring 2022 YA book reads
Mar 14, 202223:52
Where crime, court drama and magic meet with Astrid Scholte ('League of Liars')
Mar 02, 202225:26
2022 YA book adaptations to keep on your radar
Feb 20, 202230:57
Chasing the Olympic dream with Jennifer Iacopelli ('Finding Her Edge')

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

Feb 14, 202246:24
Shining a light on the dark corners of history with Ruta Sepetys ('I Must Betray You')
Jan 31, 202241:56
Modernizing 'My Fair Lady' with Jennieke Cohen ('My Fine Fellow')
Jan 21, 202228:36
Gender swapped fairytales and combating destiny with Leslie Vedder ('The Bone Spindle')

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

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 a YA book to have on your radar this year.

Related: ‘The Bone Spindle’ by Leslie Vedder turns a classic fairytale on its head (Review)

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Jan 11, 202226:20
Best of 2021 YA Book Recommendations

Best of 2021 YA Book Recommendations

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 club selections next year, let us know! We're looking for books that have been written by authors from underrepresented groups. Check out the links below to reach out.

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Dec 31, 202132:31
YA books and activism with Veronica Chambers of The New York Times ('Call and Response')
Dec 29, 202137:28
Crafting a holiday romance with Tif Marcelo ('The Holiday Switch')
Dec 13, 202132:26
Book Club: 'Iron Widow' by Xiran Jay Zhao
Dec 03, 202135:37
Meet Adrian, the final Montague sibling, with Mackenzi Lee ('The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks')
Nov 21, 202148:55
Boys will be held accountable with Carrie McCrossen and Ian McWethy ('Margot Mertz Takes It Down')

Boys will be held accountable with Carrie McCrossen and Ian McWethy ('Margot Mertz Takes It Down')

This YA detective takes on revenge porn in this debut that's being billed as Veronica Mars meets Moxie!

Carrie McCrossen and Ian McWethy introduce readers to Margot Mertz in their debut YA book, Margot Mertz Takes It Down. Margot is known for hunting down and erasing embarrassing digital content that others don't want online. When Margot discovers a secret revenge porn site, she makes it her mission to "take it down."

The authors join us in this episode to dish out how they brought Margot to life.

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Nov 14, 202141:18
Living with grief and developing film with Kate Sweeney ('Catch the Light')
Nov 08, 202128:42
NaNoReeeeeRyeMo
Oct 30, 202127:58
And our final book club pick of the year is …

And our final book club pick of the year is …

We're closing out the year with a final book club pick: Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao.

As with all our book club picks, we're focusing on books that highlight underrepresented authors, characters and issues. We've already read two powerful books in 2021: Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas and Legendborn by Tracy Deonn.

We're excited to continue with this science-fiction YA novel from a debut author.

About Iron Widow:

The boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up with girls to pilot Chrysalises, giant transforming robots that can battle the mecha aliens that lurk beyond the Great Wall. It doesn't matter that the girls often die from the mental strain.

When 18-year-old Zetian offers herself up as a concubine-pilot, it's to assassinate the ace male pilot responsible for her sister's death. But she gets her vengeance in a way nobody expected—she kills him through the psychic link between pilots and emerges from the cockpit unscathed. She is labeled an Iron Widow, a much-feared and much-silenced kind of female pilot who can sacrifice boys to power up Chrysalises instead.​

To tame her unnerving yet invaluable mental strength, she is paired up with Li Shimin, the strongest and most controversial male pilot in Huaxia​. But now that Zetian has had a taste of power, she will not cower so easily. She will miss no opportunity to leverage their combined might and infamy to survive attempt after attempt on her life, until she can figure out exactly why the pilot system works in its misogynist way—and stop more girls from being sacrificed.

Oct 26, 202104:39
Bringing reality TV to YA with Sarah J. Schmitt ('Where There's a Whisk')
Oct 13, 202132:31
Exploring female friendships with Hayley Krischer ('The Falling Girls')
Oct 05, 202140:13
Do audiobooks count as reading?

Do audiobooks count as reading?

We're bringing the great debate to our podcast and asking the question, do audiobooks count as reading? Bookstacked writer Michael Burns dived into the history and culture around audiobooks in a recent article, and we decided to dissect it on the show.

When's the best time to listen to audiobooks? Is the audiobook ever better than the book itself? How much of an impact does a narrator have on an audiobook? What audiobook recommendations do we have? There's plenty to discuss in this episode!

Related: Do audiobooks count as reading? by Michael Burns

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Sep 29, 202129:01
Gender bending in King Arthur’s Court with Robyn Schneider ('The Other Merlin')

Gender bending in King Arthur’s Court with Robyn Schneider ('The Other Merlin')

Robyn Schneider is best known for her contemporary novels like The Beginning of Everything and Extraordinary Means. Now she's venturing into the realm of young adult fantasy in her latest book, The Other Merlin — a feminist retelling of King Arthur with a couple of twists up its sleeve.

We welcome Robyn to the podcast where she gives us all the details on her newest book and explores what it's like to write in the vein of YA fantasy and King Arthur lore.

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Sep 20, 202135:23
A Conversation with Lemony Snicket ('Poison for Breakfast')

A Conversation with Lemony Snicket ('Poison for Breakfast')

The story of the Baudelaire orphans has been explored in books, a television show and even a movie. While the final pages of A Series of Unfortunate Events were penned years ago, the story of Lemony Snicket continues in his latest book, Poison for Breakfast.

In this episode, Bookstacked writer Chelsea Regan chats with author Daniel Handler—the man behind Lemony Snicket—to dive into his writing approach and the inspiration behind his latest novel.

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Sep 06, 202142:05
It's time for back to school fall-ish book recommendations
Aug 30, 202119:23
Book Club: 'Legendborn' by Tracy Deonn

Book Club: 'Legendborn' by Tracy Deonn

Bookmarked's YA Book Club is back, and this time we're venturing headfirst into one of last year's biggest fantasy novels: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn.

Legendborn has been at the top of numerous best-of lists and we're happy to report that the hype is real. This layered story breathes new air into Arthurian lore. With twists and turns at every corner, it's no wonder the book was a hit among the Bookstacked Team.

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Aug 04, 202136:55
YA book recs for your Summer TBR
Jun 28, 202138:58
Introducing our Summer YA book club pick

Introducing our Summer YA book club pick

By way of information, we want to announce to our readers and listeners that we are continuing the Bookmarked YA Book Club we started earlier this year!

In February, we read Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas. We posted our status updates on Twitter and Instagram and then got members of the Bookstacked Team together to discuss the book on our podcast, Bookmarked. The podcast will continue as the home of the book club. We've settled on selecting four book club picks every year — one for each season. We missed out on Spring this year, but we're excited to jump into Summer with a new book club pick.

For the month of July, our book club pick is Legendborn by Tracy Deonn.

Here's how it works:

  • Members of the Bookstacked Team are already reading Legendborn. They'll be sharing their thoughts on the book via social media posts using #BookmarkedYA.
  • If you want to join our conversations, you can also post on Twitter and Instagram using #BookmarkedYA.
  • At the end of July, we'll drop a book club discussion episode in the Bookmarked podcast feed. #BookmarkedYA comments and posts from listeners and readers will be incorporated in the discussion (so be sure to post if you want your voice included in the episode!)

We'll see you in July!

About Legendborn:

After her mother dies in an accident, sixteen-year-old Bree Matthews wants nothing to do with her family memories or childhood home. A residential program for bright high schoolers at UNC–Chapel Hill seems like the perfect escape—until Bree witnesses a magical attack her very first night on campus.

A flying demon feeding on human energies.

A secret society of so called “Legendborn” students that hunt the creatures down.

And a mysterious teenage mage who calls himself a “Merlin” and who attempts—and fails—to wipe Bree’s memory of everything she saw.

The mage’s failure unlocks Bree’s own unique magic and a buried memory with a hidden connection: the night her mother died, another Merlin was at the hospital. Now that Bree knows there’s more to her mother’s death than what’s on the police report, she’ll do whatever it takes to find out the truth, even if that means infiltrating the Legendborn as one of their initiates.

She recruits Nick, a self-exiled Legendborn with his own grudge against the group, and their reluctant partnership pulls them deeper into the society’s secrets—and closer to each other. But when the Legendborn reveal themselves as the descendants of King Arthur’s knights and explain that a magical war is coming, Bree has to decide how far she’ll go for the truth and whether she should use her magic to take the society down—or join the fight.

Jun 23, 202104:55
Finding the perfect blend of magic and humor with Natalie Mae ('The Cruelest Mercy')

Finding the perfect blend of magic and humor with Natalie Mae ('The Cruelest Mercy')

The Kinder Poison was an unforgettable race across the desert, complete with rival rulers, inventive magic and a very relatable, potential human sacrifice. Now, all the characters you fell in love with are back in the sequel, The Cruelest Mercy.

This episode includes minor spoilers for The Kinder Poison and The Cruelest Mercy!

We talked to Natalie about everything from how she adds humor to the most unlikely situations, to her surprise and delight at the rise of the #TeamKasta movement. Come listen in, as we dive deep into the magic and intrigue of her fantastic fantasy series.

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Jun 13, 202123:59
I'd like you to meet my fake girlfriend — with Misa Sugiura ('Love and Other Natural Disasters')

I'd like you to meet my fake girlfriend — with Misa Sugiura ('Love and Other Natural Disasters')

Misa Sugiura's new novel Love and Other Natural Disasters isn't just a great twist on the fake dating trope, it's also a great novel to kick off Pride Month. Misa joins us for a bonus episode of Bookmarked to talk about her new novel and how she's offering a refreshing twist on the YA book rom-com.

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Jun 06, 202126:36
Is Netflix's 'Shadow and Bone' better than the book? (Shadow and Bone Review)

Is Netflix's 'Shadow and Bone' better than the book? (Shadow and Bone Review)

Netflix's adaptation of 'Shadow and Bone' might be one of those rare occasions where the show turned out to be better than the book. *GASP!* We know, we know — it's blasphemy! But we still appreciated many of the changes to the source material, especially when those changes mean more screen time for our favorite Crows.

In this super-packed episode, we unravel all our feelings about 'Shadow and Bone.'

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May 20, 202143:05
YA dystopia and climate change with Joan He ('The Ones We're Meant to Find')

YA dystopia and climate change with Joan He ('The Ones We're Meant to Find')

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Joan He's captivating novel, The Ones We're Meant to Find, is a story of sisters against the backdrop of a world shaped and transformed by climate change. The book, which releases May 4, is already one of the top selections in YA this year. We're super excited to welcome author Joan He to the podcast to discuss the ins and outs of her captivating book.

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Apr 30, 202134:57
Rebellion, romance and dragon riding with Rosaria Munda ('Flamefall')
Mar 19, 202144:25
Book Club: 'Concrete Rose' by Angie Thomas
Feb 26, 202151:27
Introducing the Bookmarked YA Book Club

Introducing the Bookmarked YA Book Club

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Bookmarked YA Book Club, which will be a new addition to our flagship podcast, Bookmarked.

The Bookstacked Team already meets monthly to discuss the bookish life alongside the latest news and updates in YA as part of our podcast. We figured we should throw some actual reading into the mix!

Our book club selection is Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas

Here's How It Works

  • The Bookstacked Team will be discussing the book on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #BookmarkedYA — you're welcome to join us by using this hashtag!
  • In about month, we'll release a special episode discussing the book. Posts made using the #BookmarkedYA hashtag will be featured in the show!

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Jan 12, 202108:41
The biggest YA book takeaways from 2020

The biggest YA book takeaways from 2020

There's a lot to say about 2020. Like every other industry, publishing wasn't spared from the pandemic. Readers and authors around the world reckoned with the current events that shaped our lives.

As we say goodbye to 2020, we look back at some of the biggest changes and themes we saw in YA books and publishing as a whole. One thing is for certain: things definitely changed this year.

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In this episode:

  • Thank you for the kind reviews and comments we've received in recent months!
  • Are we seeing less YA book movie adaptations? Are television adaptations the new endgame?
  • Book marketing has really transformed this year. There are some upsides and downsides.
  • Authors seem more accessible to international readers.
  • This was a tough year for anyone who loved BookCon and BookExpo. Will we ever see book conventions like these again?
  • Readers have been holding authors and publishers accountable — but that was even more true this year.
  • Everyone should reflect on the books they choose to promote and give prominence to.

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Dec 31, 202048:01
Retelling Cinderella ... but with Quidditch, with Anna Meriano ('This is How We Fly')
Dec 11, 202039:56