We're back with a new episode of Swoony Boys Podcast. This time we've got something brand-spankin' new for you: FicNews! You know we're chatting with our favorite twinnies, Jaime and Erin, from Fiction Fare and in this episode, we'll bring you the latest and greatest book and fiction-related news, including cover reveals, author deals, bookish hot topics, books made into movies and TV, special promotions, pre-order deals, and books we think you must have on your shelfies.

Show Notes

• [00:49]Jaime starts us off talking about all of the book promotions, special editions of our favorite books and series, books to look for coming out in paperback, and everything you need to curate that perfect shelfie.
• Illumicrate has a bunch of beautiful special edition young adult fantasy books being released.
• We also talk about all the special editions available, bonus content and how many is too many. What happens when a new reader finds the book or series long after publication?
• [16:24]Jaime mentions some new tiny books from Simon and Schuster as well as some (slightly larger) miniature books, which will make perfect Easter Basket goodies or stocking stuffers for those planning ahead for the Christmas holidays.
• [18:15]We have a few paperbacks to look out for, including a color change and a couple of movie tie-ins.
• [19:03]Kassiah lists some of our most-anticipated book releases for March and April, along with [23:49] some can't-miss pre-order deals with some pretty cool incentives.
• Meg keeps us in the loop with fascinating book Cover Reveals, Author and Publishing Deals, and Bookish Hot Topics.
• [26:33]We start this segment with four cover reveals that have us super excited.
• [32:21]Next, Meg gives us the 411 on the latest Publishing Book Deals.
• [38:07]We wrap up Book News with our thoughts on virtual book conferences and trade shows as well as the increase in print book sales.
• [46:10]Erin clues us in with everything going on in book-related Movie and TV world, beginning with casting news for Steven Moffat’s adaptation of The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume, and Cherry by Nico Walker.
• [50:18]We talk about binge watching and subscription services and why we have to sign up for all of them.
• [53:12]We discuss the influx of books-to-movies and books-to-TV deals.
• [58:48]Then things get real as we watch and gush about the official trailer for Shadow & Bone (some of us for the first time).
• We pick our jaws up off the floor and wrap things up with a discussion of the upcoming The Underground Railroad and The Handmaid’s Tale, coming to Hulu.
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