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. 

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

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

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

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)

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SPOILER ALERT! You have been warned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SPOILER ALERT! You have been warned.

Other books by the author:

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

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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:

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!

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

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SPOILER ALERT! You have been warned.

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

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

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

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Thanks for listening. Happy reading!

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!

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

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Thanks for listening. Happy reading!

In this surprise bonus episode, we're talking about our top ten reads of the year. 

Our next genre is rom-coms, and we're kicking off the new year with Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda, by Becky Albertalli. Send us your thoughts on anything in the book!

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We have a blog now, or will soon! Our lists will be on there as soon as we recover from the shock of 2021 being over already. 

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Happy New Year!