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The Mamas hit their 100th podcast episode! They are in full celebration mode, sharing their favorite memories from the past four years, including special episodes, favorite books and authors, and the many laughs. Listen in to hear what the Mamas are most grateful for during this season of Thanksgiving—spoiler alert, it’s naked pilgrims.
Book Chat:
The Mamas’ Favorite Books
Middle Grade (ages 8-12) Books
Grown Up Books
The Mamas’ Favorite Authors:
Middle Grade Authors
Grown Up Book Authors
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The Mamas have made their list and checked it twice to ensure you have the perfect book gifts for all the readers in your life, from ages 2 to 107. Now, snuggle up with your favorite pup, open your bookshop app, and start your holiday shopping.
Picture Books:
Middle Grade Books:
Young Adult Books:
Grown Up Books:
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The Mamas read new releases in their favorite genres for the 98th episode. Can you guess which genre each Mama picked? Yes, Heather was drawn to middle grade historical fiction, no surprise there. And, dark, dark Margie went for adult dystopian. After discussing how their reading interests have changed over the years, the Mamas gush over books that don’t disappoint even if they give them zero stars. It’s an enigma.
Book Chat:
Middle Grade
The Bleckley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinken
Adult
Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend by MJ Wassmer
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If you’d live in a town that celebrates Halloween everyday, then you’ll enjoy the latest book chat with the Mamas. They cover new Middle Grade (ages 8-12) books that will get you in the mood for spooky season with ghosts, haunted houses and towns named Samhain where kids only wear costumes. As always the Mamas have the perfect recs for gathering the family for a reading by the Jack-o’-lantern light, if you dare.
Book Chat:
Middle Grade
The Creepening of Dogwood House by Eden Royce
A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall by Jasmine Warga
A Bite Above the Rest by Christine Virnig
Grown Up
A House With Good Bones by T. Kingfisher
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Witches, gorgons, and sea nymphs, oh my! The Mamas explore modern interpretations of ancient Greek myths in their 96th episode with books about Medea and Medusa. Are these characters the monsters we have always believed them to be? The Mamas say, “hard no,” but listen in and decide for yourselves.
Book Chat:
Grown up book
Medea by Eilish Quin
Middle Grade books
Medusa from the Myths and Monsters series by Katherine Marsh
The Curse of Medusa, a Modern Graphic Greek Myth from Mythology Graphics
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Get a peek behind the scenes as the Mamas fall straight into conversation before starting the show, then gear up for happy fall vibes from Heather and surly vibes from You-Know-Who. The book chat includes a cornucopia of books that are perfect for fall reading, from stories for kids about acorns, bears, and popcorn to one for grown ups about lazy bones. The Mamas will help you get ready for leaf peeping season.
Book Chat:
Picture Books (3-5 year olds)
Because of an Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer and Adam Shaefer with the art by Frann Preston-Gannon
Sometimes We Fall by Randall de Seve and art by Kate Gardiner
Middle Grade Book (8-12 year olds)
Popcorn by Rob Harrell
Grown Up Book
Chaos at the Lazy Bones Book Shop by Emmeline Duncan
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The Mamas kick off the new school year with books set in the hallowed halls of academia. From Mrs. Z’s third grade class to boarding school Misfits and lunar mages, the Mamas review books for all age groups, including grown ups. They also hold a short coffee klatch on a new genre, dark academia. FYI, these teaching Mamas would like an apple for their efforts, unless it’s poisoned.
Book Chat:
Chapter Book
The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class series (book #1) Emma McKenna, Full Out by Kate Messner
Middle Grade Book
The Misfits a Royal Conundrum by Lisa Yee
Young Adult Books
Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington
Curious Tides by Pascale Lacelle
Grown Up Books
Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian
Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes
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The Mamas are back from break and ready to gab about what they read over the summer. They review several middle grade books and grown up books as part of their “What Did You Do Over the Summer” sharing – teachers, you get it. And, at this point the Two Lit Mamas podcast wouldn’t be complete without sporty talk for some unknown reason, so The Mamas give their obligatory takes on the Summer Olympics, covering highlights like hot Turkish sharp-shooting dads. Skip to minute 11, if you’re over the sports.
Summer Reading:
Middle Grade Books
Tree. Table. Book. By Lois Lowry
Olivetti by Allie Milligan
Grown Up Books
The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp by Leonie Swann and Amy Bojang
One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner
Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati
Wait by Gabriella Burnham
The Pisces and Death Valley by Melissa Broder
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It’s Sci-fi week and the Mamas are going where no Mamas have gone before. After a deep dive into our AI overlords, the Mamas share some great dystopian, post-apocalyptic, Frankenstein-ish, cozy mysteries. And, that’s all in one book! Once again, the Mamas cover all ages with alien picture books, post-apocalyptic middle grade (ages 8-12) and dystopian grown up recommendations. Don’t worry, Margie talks about sports for only a few minutes. Feel free to fast forward.
Book Chat:
Middle Grade
Alebrijes by Donna Barba Higuera
Picture Books
Dalmartian by Lucy Ruth Cummins
The Spaceman by Randy Cecil
Grown Up
The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton
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The Mamas are headed to the library to kick off summer right with books set in their favorite public space. After fangirling over cherished library memories, the Mamas chat about Middle Grade books (for ages 8-12) where, in one school library, fictional villains jump out of books and, in another school library, books are banned until a secret library is created by kid heroes. Then Heather shares new picture books that will get little ones excited for summer library programs. And, of course, Margie has a grown up book set in a small town library where a serial killer is hiding out. It’s always murder with her (insert eye roll - wait, maybe don't roll your eyes at Margie, might not be safe).
If you’re a fan of libraries and librarians, check out this episode!
(pun intended)
Book Chat:
Picture Books
Middle Grade Books
Grown Up Book
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