The episode that Julia and Maggie have been SO excited to release is finally here! We have been aching to talk about 'The Starless Sea' since we first started the podcast. This book means a lot to the both of us and we loved diving into a fantasy all about the importance, the intricacy, and the art of stories. We also talk about secret menus, literary masquerades, and Dame Judi Dench! If that doesn't intrigue let me also just say...Owl King. Was that mysterious enough? Are you ready to join us for an hour of sweet sorrows and tales from an enchanted world? 

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.

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Are you ever curious as to what Maggie and Julia chat about behind the golden gates of their Patreon? Are you interested in becoming a Novel Friend on the Patreon, but keep forgetting? Well, today's episode is a small preview into the exclusive content our Patrons receive. These are unedited, unfiltered episodes where we ask questions, answer your questions, or chat about what we are currently reading. We also do video episodes, blog posts, and we even have a holiday gift guide! It is the place to be (in our opinion). 

Additionally, we chat about a program that we are excited and passionate about and hope you'll consider donating to! The Lucy Cavendish College at Cambridge University is working to build  the collection of graphic novels in their library to continue preservation and maintain their importance as a medium. If you are interested in learning more or donating, please follow the link below: https://www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/single-donation

We are so excited to continue our friendship with Dr. Joe Sutliff Sanders and chat about the genre next season on the podcast!

If you are interested in joining our community on Patreon, follow the link in our bio!

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Maggie and Julia celebrate Native American Heritage Month by reading the YA sensation - Firekeeper's Daughter. This incredible dramatic thriller follows Daunas as she goes undercover for the FBI to save the people on her reservation. There's romance and murder...what more do you want? We talk about culture, family, and the relationships present in the book! Maggie gives her best recommendations yet and Julia also shares some spicy secrets! 

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend. 

TW: Sexual Assault

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This week's episode is absolutely perfect as the winter chill begins setting in. Join Julia as chats with Rachel Harrison about her new novel 'Such Sharp Teeth.' This horror novel is all about transformation and change, following a young woman's life after being bitten by a werewolf. This gripping tale will leave you on the edge of your seat and also make you wonder why there are so few female driven werewolf stories. Julia and Rachel discuss feminism, fantasy, and tarot. It's an episode you don't want to miss!

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend. 

For more on Rachel, follow her in Instagram @rachelharrisonsghost

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We are celebrating Halloween with this spooky, paranormal fairytale by the infamous V.E. Schwab. As you might have guessed, this episode is full of fangirling (by Julia) and awkward laughing (by Maggie). We dig into fairytale retellings, what makes this book frightening, and all things Halloween! As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.

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Join Maggie as she delves into a work of secrets, a haunted past, and summer camp...this is the world of Ginny Myers Sain's new book 'Secrets So Deep.' We had a blast chatting about theatre and the paranormal and everything in between! This is a perfect YA novel for those chilly autumnal evenings...be sure to pick up a copy and a mug of cider and settle in for a paranormal thriller you don't want to miss!

Interested in purchasing Ginny's book? Buy it from her local shop and get it signed: https://magiccitybooks.com/

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend. 

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In today's episode, Maggie joins rom com author Sophie Cousens to chat all about her new book 'Before I Do.' Sophie's books are all about fate and missed connections (her first even being the GMA Book Club pick!) and not to be missed. Join us as we talk about love triangles, what it means to choose a relationship, and Graham Norton. Sophie also shares the cocktail that MUST be paired alongside 'Before I Do' as well as a few songs that remind her of the book. 

Interested in hearing more from Sophie? Follow her on Instagram: @sophie_cousens and at her website: https://www.sophiecousens.com/

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend. 

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It's an absolutely remarkable thing...or is it? Today your Novel Finds gals are joined by Nichole to chat all about one of her favorite novels An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green. It's a Sci-Fi novel all about robots, fame, and ambition. We loved sitting down to chat about the choices we'd make, Carls, Hank Green's marvelous use of tone, and how social media can both help and harm our self-image and friendships. There's also talk of fame...are we famous? What fame tier are we a part of? (this makes sense after listening to the episode...I promise). It's a fun one, and it might be one of our all time favorites! We hope you enjoy and, as always, thank you for being a Novel Friend. 

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Could you fall in love with someone if you thought he was a serial killer? In Alicia Thompson's romantic comedy 'Love in the Time of Serial Killers' a true crime fanatic begins having feelings for her handsome neighbor...while simultaneously becoming more and more convinced he's a serial killer. Julia and Alicia chat about writing a book in a month...or two months, romance tropes, true crime, and cozy characters. 

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!

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Join Julia for an interview with Daniel Paisner all about balloons and dogs...well...not exactly but they do talk about ghostwriting, art, and all about Daniel Paisner's new novel 'Balloon Dog.' It's a brilliant novel about legacies and living a life you aren't sure you wanted. For more information on Daniel, including the very book we chat about, follow this link: https://www.danielpaisner.com/balloon-dog

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.

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