Well...well...well....the time has come to delve into some YA Fantasy Romance. Written by the author of the Caraval trilogy, Stephanie Garber, Once Upon a Broken Heart is a tale of fate, love, and sacrifice.  Join us for a very fun and rant-heavy discussion on Evangeline Fox, villains, and the magical North.

While we do not spoil OUABH, this episode is a bit spoiler heavy for the Caraval series. If you are interested in the second and third in the trilogy (Legendary and Finale) and hate spoilers, this might not be the episode for you yet! 

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend. 

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We are so excited to be kicking off our Season Three Interviews with Krystal Marquis! The Davenports is fun, romantic, and a deep look at the gender and race relations in 1910s Chicago. A YA Historical Fiction and Romance that is sure to sweep you off your feet and leave you desperate for the sequel! I had a blast chatting with Krystal - we delve into her characters and the history behind her novel.

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.

To purchase Krystal's book, The Davenports:  :https://www.riverbendbookshop.com/book/9780593463338

For more on Krystal Marquis: 
https://krystalmarquis.com/
https://www.instagram.com/krystabelle_reads/?hl=en

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Well...well...well...it's season three!!! We are so excited to be back for our third season - it's going to be our most fun (and bookish) season yet! We sit down to talk about two books we cannot stop thinking about - Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, and Psalm for the Wild-Built. Join us for an hour of deep-diving into these two worlds and find out why we love them as much as we do!

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In the final episode of our Author January, Maggie chats with romance author Elle Cook about her novel 'The Man I Never Met.' Elle Cook (also known as Lorna Cook) has previously written historical fiction novels and TMINM is her debut romance. When Hannah picks up the phone and meets Davey, a man who has dialed the wrong number, the two have a connection unlike any other. But when illness keeps Davey in America, it seems their relationship has ended before it really began. A story of missed connections and true love, this is a kind, witty, and sweet novel about the people destined to be in our lives.  Lorna (Elle) discusses her writing techniques and we delve into the big themes of compassion and survival present in her book! 

If you're wanting more from Lorna Cook, you can follow her here: https://www.lornacookauthor.com/

To purchase her book in the USA: https://www.bethanybeachbooks.com/

To purchase her book in the UK: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-man-i-never-met/elle-cook/9781529157741

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!

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It's a double feature Sunday with two author interviews about new romance novels! First up, Julia interviews Taleen all about her debut novel 'Sorry, Bro.' They chat about bisexual and Armenian representation in literature (and romance), the highs and lows of writing with a baby, and Taleen's favorite Armenian dishes. We think this witty rom-com is a must-read and we already cannot wait for Taleen's next book!

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend. 

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In today's episode Maggie joined by Academy award nominated screenwriter Iris Yamashita to chat all about her debut novel 'City Under One Roof.' This chilling thriller is set in an Alaskan town so isolated that everyone lives in one building. We delved into multiple protagonist stories, Alice in Wonderland, and setting as a character. I could not put down this mystery novel, and am already looking to see if there will be a second Detective Cara thriller. 

Wanting more from Iris Yamashita? Follow her here: https://www.irisyamashita.com/

You can purchase 'City Under One Roof' from Iris' favorite (and Southern California's oldest) bookshop here: https://www.vromansbookstore.com/search/site/city%20under%20one%20roof

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend. 

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Our second Author Interview chat this month is with Alena Dillon to talk all about her new historical fiction novel, Eyes Turned Skyward. This incredible story is all about generational pain, mother daughter relationships, and the first female pilots in the US military during WWII. Maggie and Alena talk a LOT about these incredible themes, Alena's favorite writing snacks, and future projects! 

If you're interested in hearing more from Alena Dillon, here is a link to her website: https://www.alenadillon.com/

Additionally, support her favorite independent bookshop by purchasing a copy of her books here: https://bookshopofbeverlyfarms.com/

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.

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We might be on holiday break, but we are extremely excited for our Author Chat January! First up is a conversation with Jennifer Herrera to talk all about her new book 'The Hunter,' a dark and thrilling new crime novel. Julia and Jennifer talk theories, small towns, and creating a new type of female detective. Jennifer even gives us a sneak peak of 'The Hunter' and it is incredibly mysterious and gripping. This is an exciting, mysterious episode you don't want to miss!

For more on Jennifer Herrera, follow the link to her website: https://www.jenniferherrerabooks.com/

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.

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Season two has officially come to a close! Maggie and Julia chat all about their books of the year, favorite episodes, and future goals for the podcast. Join them for one more week of bookish fun before their short hiatus until spring 2023!

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.

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Tis the season for romance, cheesy Netflix films, and holiday cheer! In today's episode, Julia and Maggie delve into Christina Lauren's 'In A Holidaze' to unpack this sweet Christmas book. It's Groundhog Day-esque premise makes it a doozy, so get ready! We chat about Christmas films and tropes, the dreaded third act break-up, and alternate timelines. We hope you enjoy, and Merry Christmas!

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend. 

JUSTICE FOR THEO. 

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