In today's episode we delve into Belladonna, the YA Gothic Mystery by Adalyn Grace. There is talk of love triangles, plot twists, and good antagonists. With autumnal weather finally in the air, sit down with a warm drink and join us as we talk about your next spooky read!

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.

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Kicking off the autumnal season is an author interview with Logan Steiner! Julia and Logan sit down and chat all about After Anne, a book detailing the life of LM Montgomery. Delve into the world of Anne of Green Gables, favourite characters, and a reading from Logan's book! It's a sweet episode you don't want to miss. 

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!

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In today's interview, Maggie sits down to chat with Pim Wangtechawat about her debut novel, The Moon Represents My Heart, a family drama with time travel. 
This has been one of my favourite reads of the year, and had me sobbing on the train to Inverness earlier this year. Pim was an absolute delight, and I will genuinely be surprised if this episode doesn't convince you to go out and purchase two copies of her book (one for you and one for a friend). I have already purchased two for upcoming Christmas gifts. 
We spoke on the research she did, what era she'd love to travel to, and the inspirations for her characters. Pim also shared what actors she'd love to see in the adaptation of her book!
If you're interested in purchasing her book, you can do so at one of her favourite independent bookshops: 
https://lighthousebookshop.com/
https://www.primrosehillbooks.com/
https://www.bookbaruk.com/the-booklist
https://www.toppingbooks.co.uk/

If you're interested in following Pim's writing journey, you can do so through her website: https://pimwangtechawat.net/

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!

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Holy mother of dragons it's here...an episode on the iconic Fourth Wing! We DEVOURED this book and absolutely loved it. Tune in for our takes on the dragons, political intrigue, and the sexy romance. What kind of dragon would you want? Why does Dain have Gale energy? Did we perfectly cast Tairn, Sgaeyl, and Andarna? Give it a listen to find out!

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Happy Sunday! We're back with an author interview, this time with romance author and enthusiast Pernille Hughes. Maggie and Pernille sit down and talk about her book, Ten Years, an enemies-to-lovers romance spanning a decade. They chat favourite romance tropes, the best part of falling in love, gin busses, and play a round of Shag, Marry, Avoid. 

This episode is some of the best fun I've had! Pernille is so lovely, and I so enjoyed getting to chat with her. I hope you enjoy and, as always, thank you for being a Novel Friend. 

For more on Pernille, follow her on Instagram @pernillehughes or her website: https://pernillehughes.com/

To purchase one of her books from her local independent bookshop, check out this link: https://chilternbookshops.co.uk/

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We're back after a two week hiatus with an author interview with the brilliant Sophie Keetch! Julia and Sophie dive into Sophie's debut novel Morgan Is My Name, and discuss all things Camelot, favorite Arthurian adaptations, and future installments of the series. It's certainly an episode you won't want to miss.

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend. 

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Lovers of myths, fantasy and dystopian novels rejoice! Today Julia sits down with Kika Hatzopoulou to discuss her YA Fantasy, Threads That Bind. A gripping tale of modern myth, fated romance, and dark storytelling, this book is a must-read. Julia and Kika talk favorite books, complicated characters, and inspiration!

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend. 

If you're interested in following Kika's writing journey: https://www.instagram.com/kikahatzopoulou/

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Today's guest is debut fantasy author, Gabriela Romero Lacruz! We sit down to talk about her book The Sun and the Void - a gripping, dark, and gorgeous epic fantasy. We chat all about the complicated characters, the inspiration behind the story, Game of Thrones, and the magic system in the book. Gabriela even shares her dream fantasy animal sidekick...and it's the greatest answer I have ever heard.

I had a lovely time chatting with Gabriela - she's sweet, funny, and incredibly smart. Oh, and she's an amazing artist! Head to her instagram @themoonborn for all her art and her personal instagram for all her The Sun and the Void art. 

If you are interested in purchasing Gabriela's book, we encourage you to check out her favorite independent bookshops: https://kindredstorieshtx.com/ and https://www.murderbooks.com/
Look to her website, and Murder by the Book for pre-order gifts ! 

For more on Gabriela, including her writing and artwork, check out her website here: https://www.gabriela-romero.com/about

We're off on a mini summer holiday, and we'll be gone for the next two weeks! Do not panic, we will be back soon. As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend. 

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It's officially summer, and we are kicking off the season with an episode with the wonderful Ashley Poston! Julia and Ashley sit down and discuss all things romance - swoon-worthy leads, what makes a rom-com really sparkle, and most romantic settings. Ashley tells us a bit about her newest book, her cats, reminiscing about her life in the big city, and what Marvel characters would make the best couple. Ashley is hilarious and

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.

To follow Ashley and see where she's at on her upcoming tour, check out her instagram: @heyashposton 

To purchase Ashley's new book, The Seven Year Slip: https://www.oblongbooks.com/

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This week Ali Hazelwood's new romance book Love, Theoretically hit the shelves and we had the honor of hosting her to chat all about it! Maggie and Ali sit down and talk about romance books, Women in STEM, and the art of subverting romance tropes. Ali shares which of her romantic interests she would fall for, and which ones would have her considering murder.  There's even a special guest (aka Maggie's dog, Matilda). This episode is a bundle of laughs, lots of fun, and we cannot thank Ali enough for joining us!

If you're interested in purchasing Love, Theoretically (or any of Ali's other books) check out her local, independent bookshop: https://larkandowlbooksellers.com/

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