Try Reading Podcast

Maddie, aka, @pages.and.quills is back for another episode! Today, we talk all about Heartstopper. We delve into the show, the books, the cast, Alice Oseman, and more! Maddie is such an amazing person and they share so many wise words on today's episode and they also explain why Heartstopper is such an important type of media. I loved recording this long-awaited episode and I am so happy everyone can listen to Maddie's stories! 

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Maddie’s Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pages.and.quills/?hl=en

Maddie’s BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUuIlBUd7vLIqro1yBzPWWg

Maddie’s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/dap54asvibbw0b2c72796yhvb?si=d2e12260658c4d56

Read Heartstopper: https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/heartstopper/list?title_no=329660

Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading / My Bookish Instagram: https://instagram.com/gabriel.reads?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y

Ahh!! I am so flicking excited to talk with today's guest. Maybe you've found out from my mer pun or the title, but it's the effervescent Jason June! Jason is the New York Times Bestselling Author of Jay's Gay Agenda, some adorable picture books and chapter books, and the finstant favorite- Out of the Blue! We talk about Jason's start to the writing world and how he decided to go from journalism to picture book writing, we gush over romances, some spectacular mer characters, and gay agendas. You are going to L-O-V-E JJ's beautiful stories full of love and lust, just like the queen herself!

Today, the National Book Award-Winning and Bestselling author; Kacen Callender, joined me for episode 21! I learn about Kacen's beginning to the world of writing, their first published book, and what their advice for writing is. Our main topic is Kacen's most recent releases; Moonflower and Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution. I learn about the inspiration for these amazing books, what the writing process was like and what changes the books went through before they could be sold to the public. Kacen was so inspirational to talk to and they are full of amazing stories. 

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Kacen’s Website: https://www.kacencallender.com/

Kacen’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/kacencallender

Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading / My Bookish Instagram: https://instagram.com/gabriel.reads?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y

Ann Zhao is a college student, a debut author, and the latest guest on the Try Reading Podcast! Today, Ann joins me to discuss her debut novel, publishing in Winter of 2024; Dear Wendy. Dear Wendy is a YA contemporary novel about two college first-years who fued over who gives the best relationship advice on Instagram, only to meet in real life and discover, they both identify as aromantic and asexual. Ann's book already sounds amazing and I was so fortunate to have her on the podcast to talk about the process of writing this book, how the idea came about, how long it took for Dear Wendy to be picked up by a publisher and so much more! Ann's stories will get you even more excited for Dear Wendy's release. 

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Ann’s Website: https://annzhaowrites.com/

Add Dear Wendy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60716860-dear-wendy

Ann’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annzhao_/

Ann’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/annzhao_

Ann’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annzhao_

Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading / My Bookish Instagram: https://instagram.com/gabriel.reads?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y

Will Taylor, the author of some spectacular middle-grade novels, such as Slimed, Maggie and Abby's Neverending Pillow Fort, The Language of Seabirds and more, joins me for episode 18! Will talks about his entry to being a writer and how he didn't always want to be one. He shares the process of publishing his first novel, and we talk a lot about his most recent release, The Language of Seabirds, which is a beautiful middle-grade novel. Will talks about his inspiration and how the title came from Netflix, what the process of writing this book was like and what he might work on next! 

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Will’s Website: https://www.willtaylorbooks.com/

Will’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/willtaylorbooks?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Will’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/WillTaylorBooks

Will’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@willtaylorbooks?lang=en

Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading / My Bookish Instagram: https://instagram.com/gabriel.reads?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y

It's been a while since a reader has been on the show. So today, I invited my good friend since second grade and avid reader, Laura Chin! Laura and I delve into her beginning to the world of books and reading, but our main focus is taking a stroll down memory lane. We talk about a lot of popular middle-grade novels from our time and what we thought about them. We also take a look at some middle-grade book-to-screen adaptations. Laura also talks about the amazing experiences books have given her and what books and reading mean to her. Do I even have to mention that we gush over Heartstopper?

If you are enjoying Try Reading or if you enjoyed this episode, you can rate and review the podcast, and follow or subscribe. I can't believe we are on episode 17! Thank you to the amazing listeners, and I'll catch y'all on episode 18!

Laura’s favorite Ella Enchanted character that we couldn’t remember the name of: Areida

Update: Since recording this episode, Laura has seen Wonder and LOVED it! 

Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading / My Bookish Instagram: https://instagram.com/gabriel.reads?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y

Another BookToker and Bookstagrammer joins me today! Cam Prince, best known as, @paperbackprince on TikTok and @the_paperbackprince on Instagram sits with me to talk about his intro to BookTok, what it's been like, his reading upbringing as a young child, what reading means to him and so much more! He is such a cool person, and you'll love his stories. We even talk about some authors and titles that we think should be seen more on BookTok! Did I mention he loves Heartstopper? 

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Cam’s BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paperbackprince?lang=en

Cam’s Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_paperbackprince/

Cam’s Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13092544-cameron-p

Cam’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/paperbckprince

Cam’s BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2n7N6NUB53FPls5qaVTNiw

Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading / My Bookish Instagram: https://instagram.com/gabriel.reads?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y

What would you do if you found a letter from the early 1900's in your wall? Let Eileen Grace Brill, today's guest, answer that for you! Eileen is a debut author, who's book; A Letter In The Wall, a historical fiction and thriller, which published on May 24th 2022, was inspired by an actual letter that was found in the walls of her home! Eileen talks about the process of writing her novel and what it was like telling the story of someone who was once a real person. She also talks about her book and reading experiences as a young girl and where her writing journey might take her next!

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Eileen’s Website: https://www.eileenbrill.com/

Eileen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/EileenGraceBrill/

Eileen’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EileenBrillAuthor

Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading / My Bookish Instagram: https://instagram.com/gabriel.reads?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y

Have you ever wondered what BookTok is like? How the community works? Who makes all of these amazing book videos? Today's guest, Caroline Chen, can answer that! Caroline, otherwise known as @bookswithcaro on TikTok and Instagram, joins me for episode 14. I learn so much about BookTok from her, from, when she started on BookTok, to, what the community of Booktokers is like, to, what are their thoughts on Heartstopper? Caroline is such an amazing content creator and you won't want to miss their fantastic stories. And we play a really fun bookish game! 

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Caroline’s BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookswithcaro?lang=en

Caroline’s Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookswithcaro/

Caroline’s Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/131186803-caroline

Caroline’s Blog: https://mismatchedmemories.wixsite.com/home

Podcast Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tryreading2022 / Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tryreadingpodcast/?hl=en / My Bookish Instagram: https://instagram.com/gabriel.reads?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=