What to Read Next Podcast l Book Recommendation Show

Bookish Gossip Session: Oscars Snubs, Book Bans, and Controversial Authors


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Welcome to this episode of Novel Hour Live Gossip Edition, where we break down all the latest happenings in the bookish world, pop culture, and beyond! In this episode, we’re covering:

📖 Topics Covered:🏆 Oscar Wins & Snubs: The Book-to-Screen Adaptations
  • Emelia Perez led with 13 nominations but only took home two awards.
  • Wicked secured wins for Best Costume and Best Production Design.
  • Conclave won Best Adapted Screenplay.
  • Dune and Anora also made waves.
  • A deep dive into Zoe Saldana’s win, Demi Moore’s snub, and what’s next for Wicked Part Two at the Academy Awards.

📚 Supreme Court & Book Bans
  • A Maryland case could reach the Supreme Court, challenging LGBTQ+ books in schools.
  • Discussion on the larger implications of censorship, religious beliefs, and public education.

📝 Controversial Authors & Publishing Industry Drama
  • Due to problematic content, Sophie Lark's Pulled Book: Sparrow and Vine was removed from Amazon and other platforms.
  • B. Celeste’s Genre Controversy: Past the Broken Bridge marketed as romance—but is it really?
  • The ongoing issue of books being mislabeled as romance vs. women's fiction.

🎧 Listen & Join the Conversation!

If you love bookish gossip, Oscar recaps, and discussions on the book industry, this episode is for you! Let us know in the comments:

  • Did your favorite book-to-screen adaptation win?
  • How do you feel about the Maryland book ban case?
  • Do you think Sophie Lark’s apology was genuine?

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🔗 Find us at: What to Read Next (wtrnblog.substack.com), Under the Covers Book Blog, and Biblio Lifestyle.

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! See you next time for more bookish gossip!

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