Books Are Magical

Oct 02 2024 114 ep. 40 mins
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Books Are Magical is a weekly podcast featuring three friends chatting about books. We cover multiple genres, including fantasy, science fiction, nonfiction, and contemporary fiction. 

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The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

Oct 02 2024 50 mins  
Send us a text Joining me this week is John to help give insight into some of the adaptations of the classic gothic horror The Haunting of Hill House. It's been out a while but we still tried not to spoil it too much.

Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White

Sep 19 2024 34 mins  
Send us a text A 16-year old trans-boy, Benji, is on the run from the gul that raised him. They also infect him with something which could wipe out the remaining portion of civilization, if they are able to harness it for their own use. However, Benji does not want to be used... he wants to survive. This is a moving and hard hitting book about transgender and LGBTQ+ kids trying to

People Will Talk: Interview with Author Kieran Scott

Jul 29 2024 43 mins  
Send us a text Soak up the last weeks of summer with this addictive new release from Kieran Scott! Rachael and Hannah chat with Kieran about the twists and turns of People Will Talk, book festivals, caring too much about grammar, and more.

The Lost Story: Interview with Author Meg Shaffer

Jul 15 2024 42 mins  
Send us a text We're calling it - this book is going to be the summer blockbuster of 2024! Our interview with Meg Shaffer, author of The Lost Story, reveals the heart, research, and worldbuilding that went into this novel and make it absolutely worthy the hype.

Illusion of Stars by Sarah M. Page (Author Interview)

Jul 08 2024 39 mins  
Send us a text Join me as I sit down and talk to Sarah M. Page, an amazing indie author with an up and coming slow-burn roman-tasy with a bit of spying, deception, heart, and so much more. This book comes out in e-book and in paperback on July 16th, so I hope you've go out and give it a chance.

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Jul 03 2024 41 mins  
Send us a text I don't know why I put off reading this book for so long but it was such a unique read. With humor and gothic horror intertwining; necromancers try to solve the mystery of how to become an immortal. This locked door mystery hit me in all the best ways and I was able to share the conversation with my guest cohost Emily.

Rapid Recs: Pride Month

Jun 25 2024 48 mins  
Send us a text From The Honey Witch to A Marvelous Light and Gideon the Ninth, all three hosts bring their rapid recs for reads to carry on the conversation of inclusion and Pride. Please listen as we recommend some of the books we've read recently, books we have on our To Be Read list and some of the favorites we constantly go back to when we want to feel all of the feeling that m

When the Moon Hatched & Interview w/ Sarah A Parker

Jun 18 2024 38 mins  
Send us a text This week Analicia and Rachael dive into an interview with bestselling author Sarah A Parker on her romantasy book When the Moon Hatched. Let's explore the world of dragons and other mythical creatures while we work through some mental health issues with the characters, talk a bit about the writing process and what else may be on the horizon for us. This book is gett

Interview with Marie Lu - Icon and Inferno

Jun 10 2024 42 mins  
Send us a text Welcome back to another episode and this week we are are interviewing New York Times Best Selling author Marie Lu about her sequel, Icon and Inferno. Join in as we reconnect wit characters Sydney and Winter on their new adventure and talk a little about writing and hobbies. Thank you for joining us on this journey!

Rapid Recs: Books by AAPI Authors

May 27 2024 46 mins  
Send us a text It's time to add some titles to your To Be Read list! To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Hannah and Rachael highlight their favorite novels written by Asian American authors, spanning genres such as fantasy, romance, YA, and more.