We discuss ch.1-24 of SONG FOR A WHALE by Lynne Kelly! This story follows Iris, a Deaf middle schooler who feels isolated at school because there aren’t any other kids she can sign to. When iris hears about Blue 55, a whale that can’t communicate with other whales, she wants to find a way to reach out and let him know she’s listening, and might understand what he’s going through. This story is full of ambition, adventure, building community, and strengthening relationships! A great way to wrap up our first season! ~~~ for transcriptions, social media, and our Spotify book playlist: https://linktr.ee/some_old_some_debut

We discuss part two of A.S.King’s Still Life with Tornado where Chet is worse than we thought and the Sarahs take a heartwarming group photo. Also, Bruce is kind of a badass. ~~~ for transcriptions, social media, and our Spotify book playlist: https://linktr.ee/some_old_some_debut

We discuss the first half of STILL LIFE WITH TORNADO by A.S. King! This literary novel follows 16 year old Sarah, who has stopped going to school, her explanation being that she’s realized nothing original ever happens. In her pursuit of originality, she runs into her 23 year old self, then her 10 year old self, and later even her 40 year old self. Sarah begins to remember a lot of family trauma she’s been locking away, and the other Sarah’s past and future want to help... this book is as wild as it sounds, and a beautiful and devastating exploration of depression, school and family trauma, and what it means to be an artist. ~~~ for transcriptions, social media, and our Spotify book playlist: https://linktr.ee/some_old_some_debut

We discuss LOVELESS by Alice Oseman with the hosts of Sounds Fake But Okay! LOVELESS is an asexual aromantic coming out story full of great queer friendship and a journey of self acceptance. Sounds Fake But Okay is an asexual & aromantic podcast where an aroace girl and a demisexual girl talk about love, sexuality, and anything they don’t understand! We all had a great time discussing this book and sharing stories from our own lives on the aromantic and asexual spectrums! ~~~ for transcriptions, social media, and our Spotify book playlist: https://linktr.ee/some_old_some_debut ~~~ To follow Sounds Fake But Okay: https://linktr.ee/soundsfakepod

We discuss the ch.21-end of Axiom’s End by Lindsay Ellis! This book is simultaneously chilling and heartwarming in a way few are and you will fall in love with a strange large dangerous alien — or your money back! “If you enjoy first-contact tales, alien cultures, inexplicable found families, beautiful chaos, and elegantly constructed stories [this book is for you]” - Seanan McGuire ~~~ Sound editing by Annaliese ~~~ TRANSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE on Medium.com! Links on social media! ~~~~ Contact us! Tumblr: somethingoldsomethingdebut ~~~ Twitter: @Debutold ~~~ IG: @some_old_some_debut

We discuss the first 188 pages (ch.1-20) of Axiom’s End by Lindsay Ellis! After an alien breaks into her house, Cora stumbles into the role of Earth’s first alien-to-human language interpreter. “If you enjoy first-contact tales, alien cultures, inexplicable found families, beautiful chaos, and elegantly constructed stories [this book is for you]” - Seanan McGuire ~~~ Sound editing by Annaliese ~~~ TRANSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE on Medium.com! Links on social media! ~~~~ Contact us! Tumblr: somethingoldsomethingdebut ~~~ Twitter: @Debutold ~~~ IG: @some_old_some_debut

We talk to Jessica Warman about her book Beautiful Lies, as well as her MFA experience, her chaotic travels and... THE SECRET TUNNELS UNDER HER HOUSE!? ~~~ Sound editing by Annaliese ~~~ TRANSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE! Links on social media! ~~~~ Contact us! Tumblr: somethingoldsomethingdebut ~~~ Twitter: @Debutold ~~~ IG: @some_old_some_debut

We discuss ch 15-the end of Sherri L. Smith's FLYGIRL. We follow a white-passing Black female protagonist as she makes her way into the Women's Airforce Service Pilots during WWII. FLYGIRL is full of thought-provoking commentary of racism and misogyny as well as daring female pilots, wing-walkers, and beautiful friendships. ***We list trigger warnings before diving into the discussion. If any concern you, we also suggest looking into them yourself online. If you have concerns about potentially triggering content feel free to send us a message in IG or Twitter!! No questions asked!! ***~~~ Sound editing by Annaliese ~~~ Contact us! Tumblr: somethingoldsomethingdebut ~~~ Twitter: @Debutold ~~~ IG: @some_old_some_debut

We discuss ch 1-14 of Sherri L. Smith's FLYGIRL. We follow a white-passing Black female protagonist as she makes her way into the Women's Airforce Service Pilots during WWII. FLYGIRL is full of thought-provoking commentary of racism and misogyny as well as daring female pilots, wing-walkers, and beautiful friendships. ***We list trigger warnings before diving into the discussion. If any concern you, we also suggest looking into them yourself online. If you have concerns about potentially triggering content feel free to send us a message in IG or Twitter!! No questions asked!! ***~~~ Sound editing by Annaliese ~~~ Contact us! Tumblr: somethingoldsomethingdebut ~~~ Twitter: @Debutold ~~~ IG: @some_old_some_debut

We discuss ch 11-end of Bethany C. Morrow’s SONG BELOW WATER. This story follows two sisters (one of whom happens to be a siren!) as they navigate the difficult realities of racism and the trauma that comes with it. SONG BELOW WATER mixes serves up important and heavy social commentary with a large dollop of Black Girl Magic! ***We list trigger warnings before diving into the discussion. If any concern you, we also suggest looking into them yourself online. If you have concerns about potentially triggering content feel free to send us a message in IG or Twitter!! No questions asked!! ***~~~ Sound editing by Annaliese ~~~ Contact us! Tumblr: somethingoldsomethingdebut ~~~ Twitter: @Debutold ~~~ IG: @some_old_some_debut