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  • 9. Clockwork Angel (Cassandra Clare)

    SPOILER ALERT! We reveal all the plot details; thou hast been warned. 

    Skip ahead to 00:32 minutes if you don't want to hear our lengthy summary because you've read the book four times or something.  Please take the time to leave us a five-star review, share with fellow book-lovers, and subscribe. It'll help us out! 

    Next episode we will be reading Clockwork Prince (Cassandra Clare), the second book in the Infernal Devices series. Feel free to read ahead and share your thoughts with us; we'll feature you on the episode if possible. 

    Voicemail: anchor.fm/why-a-book/message 

    Check out our blog: https://whyabookpodcast.wordpress.com 

    We also have a Spotify account for playlists: open.spotify.com/user/316o3mls265vcgdif5d5odibhboq?si=6234fa4d51244096 

    And a Goodreads forum: https://www.goodreads.com/group/1187351-the-why-a-book-forum  

    Theme music: Camagüey - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/qPm0Cq4FUbU 

    Cover from Pinterest.

    Thanks for listening. Happy reading!

    1 hr 3 min
  • Interview - Kanako Okiron (author of Not Like In The Movies)

    In this week's bonus episode, we interview Kanako Okiron, a 15-year-old Australian indie author, about her debut novel, Not Like In The Movies. 

    We discuss themes like an unwanted spotlight and the importance of family, and Kanako shares some valuable advice for young writers who want to be published. 

    Follow Kanako on social media:

    Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @okironkanako

    You can find Not Like in the Movies on Amazon,  Barnes and Noble and Kobo in paperback and as an eBook.

    Please take the time to leave us a review, share with fellow book-lovers, and subscribe. It'll help us out!

    Next episode we'll be discussing Clockwork Angel, by Cassandra Clare.

    Email us with your thoughts on next episode's book, any recommendations, or literally anything else book-related: [email protected]

    Check out our blog: https://whyabookpodcast.wordpress.com

    We also have a Spotify account for playlists: open.spotify.com/user/316o3mls265vcgdif5d5odibhboq?si=6234fa4d51244096

    Theme music: Camagüey - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/qPm0Cq4FUbU

    Thanks for listening. Happy reading!

    P.S. For anyone interested, here are the books Kanako mentioned at the beginning of the episode:

    - Mindwandering by Moshe Bar
    - Banksy: Completed by Carol Diehl

    25 min
  • Recommendations - Time Based

    In this episode Urvi and Anika recommend a ton of books {mostly Urvi though, cause Anika doesn't venture much out of her comfort zone:)}

    Here are the books we recommended: 

    The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips (Michael Morpurgo)

    A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens)
    A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder (Holly Jackson)
    Moon Over Manifest (Clare Vanderpool)
    When You Reach Me (Rebecca Stead)
    One Last Stop (Casey Mcquiston) {for mature readers}
    Echo (Pam Munoz Ryan)
    The Accidental Time Traveller (Janis Mackay)
    The Lucky List (Rachel Lippincott)
    A Long Walk To Water (Linda Sue Park)
    Around The World In Eighty Days (Jules Verne)
    A Thousand Boy Kisses (Tillie Cole)
    Truly, Devious (Maureen Johnson)
    Restart (Gordon Korman)
    Station Eleven (Emily St. John Mandel)
    And Then There Were None (Agatha Christie)
    Mrs Dalloway (Virginia Woolf)
    We Were Liars (e. lockhart)

    Cover art by Bored Panda on Pinterest


    42 min
  • 8. The Astonishing Color of After (Emily X. R. Pan)

    SPOILER ALERT! You have been warned.

    Heads up, too. This book has suicidal themes, depression and other dark themes.

    Please take the time to leave us a review, share with fellow book-lovers, and subscribe. It'll help us out!

    Next episode we will be recommending time-based books. Feel free to mail us your recommendations!

    Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on this book, or other books you liked: anchor.fm/why-a-book/message

    Or email us: [email protected]

    Check out our blog: https://whyabookpodcast.wordpress.com

    We also have a Spotify account for playlists: open.spotify.com/user/316o3mls265vcgdif5d5odibhboq?si=6234fa4d51244096

    Theme music: Camagüey - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/qPm0Cq4FUbU

    Thanks for listening. Happy reading!

    Cover art uploaded by Wendy Mcdonald on Pinterest

    38 min
  • 7. They Both Die At The End (Adam Silvera)

    SPOILER ALERT! You have been warned.

    Heads up, too. This book has suicidal themes, death and other dark themes.

    Please take the time to leave us a review, share with fellow book-lovers, and subscribe. It'll help us out!

    Next episode we will be talking about The Astonishing Colour of After by Emily X R Pan, so read ahead if you want!

    Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on this book, or other rom-coms you liked: anchor.fm/why-a-book/message

    Or email us: [email protected]

    Check out our blog: https://whyabookpodcast.wordpress.com

    We also have a Spotify account for playlists: open.spotify.com/user/316o3mls265vcgdif5d5odibhboq?si=6234fa4d51244096

    Theme music: Camagüey - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/qPm0Cq4FUbU

    Cover Art uploaded by KieraM on Pinterest

    Thanks for listening. Happy reading!


    46 min
  • 6. Time Travelling With A Hamster (Ross Welford)

    SPOILER ALERT! You have been warned.

    Other books by the author:

    • The 1000-year-old Boy
    • What Not To Do If You Turn Invisible
    • The Dog Who Saved The World
    • The Kid Who Came From Space
    • Into The Sideways World

      • Please take the time to leave us a review, share with fellow book-lovers, and subscribe. It'll help us out!

      Next week we will be talking about They Both Die At The End by Adam Silvera. Be sure to read ahead if you want!

      Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on this book, or other time related books you liked: anchor.fm/why-a-book/message

      Or email us: [email protected]

      Check out our blog: https://whyabookpodcast.wordpress.com

      We also have a Spotify account for playlists: open.spotify.com/user/316o3mls265vcgdif5d5odibhboq?si=6234fa4d51244096

      Theme music: Camagüey - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/qPm0Cq4FUbU

      Thanks for listening. Happy reading!


      31 min
    • Recommendations - Rom-coms

      In this episode, Urvi and Anika recommend a ton of books, but only about half of them are actually rom-coms. (Who cares, anyway?)

      Here are the books we recommend:

      • Pulp (Robin Talley)
      • Birthday (Meredith Russo)
      • I Wish You All The Best (Mason Deaver)
      • A Suitable Boy (Vikram Seth)
      • Felix Ever After (Kacen Callender)
      • Turtles All The Way Down (John Green)
      • The Smile Series (Raina Telgemeier)
      • Fangirl (Rainbow Rowell)
      • Carry On (Rainbow Rowell)
      • The Princess Diaries Series (Meg Cabot)
      • Recommended For You (Laura Silverman)
      • The Holiday Switch (Tif Marcelo)
      • She Drives Me Crazy (Kelly Quindlen)
      • Dash And Lily’s Book Of Dares (David Levithan and Rachel Cohn)
      • Red, White and Royal Blue (Casey Mcquiston) (for older readers)
      • Meet Cute: Some People Are Destined To Meet (edited by Jennifer L. Armentrout)
      • Serendipity: Ten Romantic Tropes, Transformed (edited by Marissa Meyer)
        • 46 min
      • 5. Love and Gelato (Jenna Evans Welch)

        SPOILER ALERT! You have been warned.

        Heads up, too. This book contains alcohol, romance, and everything else in your typical young adult novel.

        Please take the time to leave us a review, share with fellow book-lovers, and subscribe. It'll help us out!

        Next episode we will be recommending various rom-coms. Send us your recommendations via email or voicemail so we can have a wider, more nuanced list!

        Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on this book, or other rom-coms you liked: anchor.fm/why-a-book/message

        Or email us: [email protected]

        Check out our blog, on which we post weekly: https://whyabookpodcast.wordpress.com 

        We also have a Spotify account for playlists: open.spotify.com/user/316o3mls265vcgdif5d5odibhboq?si=6234fa4d51244096

        Theme music: Camagüey - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/qPm0Cq4FUbU

        Cover art uploaded by anna ♡ on Pinterest

        Thanks for listening. Happy reading!

        37 min
      • 4. To All The Boys I've Loved Before (Jenny Han) w/ Anvi

        SPOILER ALERT! You have been warned.

        Heads up, too. This book has alcohol, romance, and everything else that your typical young adult novel contains.

        Please take the time to leave us a review, share with fellow book-lovers, and subscribe. It'll help us out!

        Next episode we will be talking about Love and Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch, so read ahead if you want!

        Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on this book, or other rom-coms you liked: anchor.fm/why-a-book/message

        Or email us: [email protected]

        Check out our blog: https://whyabookpodcast.wordpress.com

        We also have a Spotify account for playlists: open.spotify.com/user/316o3mls265vcgdif5d5odibhboq?si=6234fa4d51244096

        Theme music: Camagüey - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/qPm0Cq4FUbU

        Cover art from Pinterest

        Thanks for listening. Happy reading!

        33 min
      • 3. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (Becky Albertalli)

        SPOILER ALERT! You have been warned.

        Heads up, too. This book has alcohol, romance, and everything else that your typical young adult novel contains.

        Please take the time to leave us a review, share with fellow book-lovers, and subscribe. It'll help us out!

        Check out our website: https://whyabookpodcast.wordpress.com

        Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on this book, or other murder mysteries you liked: anchor.fm/why-a-book/message

        Or email us: [email protected]

        Theme music: Camagüey - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/qPm0Cq4FUbU

        Cover art uploaded to Pinterest by ethan

        Thanks for listening. Happy reading!

        34 min

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