Try Reading Podcast

Try Reading Podcast

By Gabriel TorresArtsBooks
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Try Reading Podcast episodes

  • 33. THAT ONE'S A TISSUE BOOK | Try Reading Podcast ft. Melanie Conklin

    I am so honored to be joined by the award-winning middle grade author, Melanie Conklin! On today's episode we talk all about Melanie's shift from product design to writing, her middle grade novels, what middle school was like for Melanie, and so much more!


    Melanie’s Website: https://www.melanieconklin.com/


    Add Crushed on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61926462-crushed?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_15


    Melanie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanieconklinauthor/?hl=en


    Melanie’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLConklin


    Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

    1 hr 12 min
  • 32. YOU MURDEROUS LITTLE MAN | Try Reading Podcast ft. @zoranne_

    I am so honored to be joined by the fabulous Zoranne!! Today, Zoranne (or better known as @zoranne_ on BookTok) joins me to chat about her experiences as a BookToker! We talk all things reading as a young kid, what being a book content creator is like, which scenes from The Last of Us made us cry the most, which Schitt's Creek scenes play through our heads rent-free and so much more!


    Zoranne’s Links: https://linktr.ee/zoranne_host


    Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

    1 hr 9 min
  • 31. IS THAT A DINOSAUR? | Try Reading Podcast ft. Page Powars

    On episode 31, I am joined by the debut author, Page Powars! Page is the author of his debut novel, The Borrow a Boyfriend Club. Today Page and I talk all about his novel, what writing a book is like, how anime helped him become a writer, and best of all, dinosaurs, and so much more!


    Page’s Website: https://www.pagepowars.com/

    Add The Borrow a Boyfriend Club on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59594706-the-borrow-a-boyfriend-club

    Preorder The Borrow a Boyfriend Club: https://bookshop.org/shop/tryreading

    Add And They Were Roommates on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59594718-and-they-were-roommates

    Page’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pagepowars/

    Page’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/pagepowars

    Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

    59 min
  • 30. WHIMSICAL, GAY, AND TROPEY | Try Reading Podcast ft. @billreads

    On today's episode, I am joined by the wonderful @billreads! Bill is a BookToker but also the author of some amazing fantasy books. Join Bill and I as he talks about his beginnings on BookTok, the ups and downs of self-publishing, getting through your TBR and much more! Plus, Bill answers some rapid fire bookish questions!


    And if you were wondering why I didn't mention my current read in this episode, it's because my head was in the clouds and I forgot. But at the time of this recording I was reading Giles Ashby Needs a Nanny which was so kindly sent to me by the author herself, K. Sterling!

    Bill’s Links: https://instabio.cc/BILLREADS

    Purchase Bill’s Books: https://bookshop.org/shop/tryreading

    Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

    42 min
  • 29. I PROMISE THE PIZZA WILL BE ILLUSTRATED | Try Reading Podcast ft. Edward Underhill

    In this wonderful episode, I am joined by debut author and composer, Edward Underhill! Edward joins me to talk about his debut novel, Always the Almost, which is a celebration of queer and trans joy! We talk all things writing, book covers, being a New Yorker and more! Don't forget to read Always the Almost, it's out now!


    Edward’s Website: https://www.edward-underhill.com/

    Purchase Always the Almost: https://bookshop.org/lists/episodes-26-29

    Edward’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edwardunderhill/

    Edward’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edwardunderhillauthor

    Edward’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/edwardunderhill

    Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

    54 min
  • 28. LEARNING TO BE YOUR OWN HERO | Try Reading Podcast ft. Rod Pulido

    This week I am joined by the wonderful debut author, Rod Pulido! Rod joins me to talk about his debut novel; Chasing Pacquiao, writing your truth, the best ube treats and more! Don't forget to read Chasing Pacquiao when it releases on May 2nd, 2023!


    Rod’s Website: https://www.rodpulido.com/

    Add Chasing Pacquiao on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61897970-chasing-pacquiao

    Preorder Chasing Pacquiao: https://bookshop.org/lists/episodes-26-28

    Rod’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodapulido/

    Rod’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/rodapulido

    Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

    44 min
  • 27. I LOVE A COMEDIC STRAIGHT MAN | Try Reading Podcast ft. Elle Gonzalez Rose

    The fabulous debut author and host of her own podcast, Elle Gonzalez Rose joins me today! We talk all about Elle's debut book, Caught in a Bad Fauxmance, releasing Fall 2023. Elle also talks about the inspiration for her novel, the marvelous world of fanfiction, and the importance of sharing a queer Latine story with the world.


    Elle’s Website: https://www.ellegonzalezrose.com/



    Add Caught in a Bad Fauxmance on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60645436-caught-in-a-bad-fauxmance


    
Elle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellegonzalezrose/

    Elle’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/egonzalezrose

    Elle’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellegonzalezrose

    My First Fanfiction Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-first-fanfiction/id1419640136

    Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading


    48 min
  • 26. NO DRAMA MAMA | Try Reading Podcast ft. @franksforeword

    We're back for a new season of Try Reading! And today I am joined by the fantastic bookstagrammer Frank Socha, aka, @franksforeword! Frank talks about being a bookstagrammer, making content, how to stay away from the drama, and of course, we talk about some queer lit faves!


    Frank’s Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/franksforeword/

    Frank’s Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/140706953

    Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

    40 min
  • 25. Mythics, Mischief, and Lauren Magaziner!

    Today I am joined by the super awesome and inspiring middle-grade author, Lauren Magaziner! We talk about her life as an author and really get into the process of writing her fantastic books. There even happens to be a special guest cameo on this finale!


    Thank you everyone for supporting this podcast and I cannot believe how amazing these experiences have been. Fingers crossed for season 2! 


    Lauren’s Website: http://laurenmagaziner.com/


    Subscribe to Lauren’s Newsletter: laurenmagaziner.substack.com


    Lauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmagaziner/


    Lauren’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenmagaziner


    Lauren’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurenmagazinerbooks


    Find Lauren on Hive Social: @laurenmagaziner


    Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

    59 min
  • 24. Reader Things and Book-To-Screen Adaptations

    Today I am joined by a friend of mine, a reader, and a lover of film, Emma Patalano. We talk about Emma's start to the book world, but our main focus is upcoming and already released book-to-screen adaptations. You don't want to miss this film and book-filled episode.


    If you are enjoying season one of Try Reading, spread the word! It helps the chances of there being a season two!


    Emma’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmabubly9/


    The Newspaper Emma works with: The GW Chronicle of the Yawp: https://gwchronicle.com/


    Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

    1 hr

About Try Reading Podcast

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Try Reading is a bookish podcast hosted by Gabriel Torres that features interviews with people in the book world to learn all about their love for books and reading. The guests on this podcast share…