In this episode, our hosts discuss Janelle's favorite childhood book, the fairy tale retelling of Cinderella, Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly.

We have a new co-host joining us in this episode, and she brought us a new book to discuss, Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler.

In this episode, Sean and Janelle talk about the legacy of the gothic horror novel, Frankenstein.

In this magical episode, Sean and new co-host Janelle talk about the highs and lows of the fantasy genre.

In this episode, Sean delves into the mystery novel "Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone" by Australian author Benjamin Stevenson. Listen in to see why this novel contributes to the ever-changing genre of mystery.

The third time is the charm! Wolves of the Written Word is back with a Season Three Premiere. Your lovely host, Sean, is back to talk about more books and new surprises for the season.

Sean takes a stand against censorship and explores the history of banned books. He discusses their significance, shares recommendations, and celebrates the freedom of expression through literature.  

Articles

https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10/archive

Struggling to fit reading into your busy life? Sean offers practical tips for making time to read and keeping books a priority in your daily routine.  

Articles

https://witanddelight.com/2022/03/make-time-for-reading/

https://www.verywellhealth.com/benefits-of-reading-8723145

Sean unpacks the common tropes in young adult literature and how they shape the genre. He explores both their popularity and the downside of overuse in YA books. 

Article

https://soyouwanttowrite.org/blogs/syww/top-10-ya-tropes-and-how-to-avoid-them?srsltid=AfmBOopV_GTyei27h9UnWhBRYxtqoaIjslEij1eBpK--VB0VHJXPF0Te

Sean delves into *The Lightning Thief*, the first book in Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series. He talks about its ties to Greek mythology, what makes it special, and why he’s a fan of the series.