Booked All Night

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 We're writers! That's why we're here! What else would we be doing, except procrastinating and fighting laggy internet connections? Oh wait, we're doing that, too. Week 2 of the Final Chapter Games brings back authors Lindsey Miller and Kara M. Zone, and fellow podcaster Megan from Cantina Book Club. This week, we trade quips, make up words, and flirt with...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 You've read "Chocolat", right? Maybe seen the star-studded film? Joanne Harris - yes, THAT award-winning Joanne Harris - recently published a new book as part of the story of Chocolat, and is here to hype it! Join us for a discussion of "Vianne", its characters and secrets, and the craft that goes into such a lauded career.* This was a live recording...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 Let the games begin! A terrible gauntlet of knowledge challenges, clever wordplay and... okay, we invited some other podcasts and a few of our favorite guests over to goof around with Jackbox.  This week, Authors Lindsey Miller and Kara M. Zone, and fellow podcaster Megan from Cantina Book Club join us for trivia and deranged word reuse.  Hosts: Jessica Mary, K. Leigh, Magda...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 Sometimes, the ending of a book leaves you begging for more. Sometimes, it has you pouring back through the pages, looking for all of the hints to the big reveal that were hidden along the way. And sometimes, the ending leaves you so flabbergasted that you wind up inventing a rubric system to describe your frustration because words aren't working. Join Jess and Katy as...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 We're getting close to the end of These Vengeful Gods by Gabe Cole Novoa, and Jess and Katy have some strong opinions on the tropes and writing devices that could (or should) lead us into the finale. They're sure they know who's under the mask... but they're not agreed on which character is wearing it. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ BUY IT ON BOOKSHOP.ORG ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Jessica Mary,...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 There's pacing your sentence structure, and there's pacing your story, and the difference between the two has Jess and Katy pacing the room as they connect this aspect of craft with the power of detail, early morning rage text messages, and the... Cousins-Who-Aren't-Really-Cousins to Lovers trope? Is that a thing? It's more of These Vengeful Gods by Gabe...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 We're at the halfway point of These Vengeful Gods by Gabe Cole Novoa, and what have we learned? That there are tools (and big words for them!) that a good author can use to intentionally draw reader to their world and characters! Also, three minutes is not fifteen minutes. Join Jess and Katy as they break down lore, storytelling craft, and the impact that publishing tre...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 Have a little trailer with some of our past sound bites! Support the show Support the pod with bookish merch from our Redbubble ! Buy the book on BOOKSHOP.ORG Join THE PILLOW FORT , our FREE TO JOIN discord server where you can ask any of our upcoming guests a question: https://discord.gg/TD9SbDvJCn Take a look at BookedAllNight. CO to see a list of our upcoming guests and r...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 There are no hard rules in craft, but These Vengeful Gods by Gabe Cole Novoa has certainly given us plenty to talk about when it comes to effectively communicating consistent ideas to your audience. Also, Jess is stuck on a '90s kick, and Katy is totally here for the ride. ⁠ BUY IT ON BOOKSHOP.ORG ⁠ Hosts: Jessica Mary, K. Leigh, Magdalyn Ann. Booked All Night is produc...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 Zeus in swishies?? It's definitely not in the book, but it got brought up, and we still can't get the image out of our heads! As Jess and Katy explore the first part of These Vengeful Gods by Gabe Cole Novoa, discussion focuses on "worlds like ours" as a setting device, and what constitutes a consistent narrative voice. BUY IT ON BOOKSHOP.ORG Hosts: Jessi...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 There's a first time for everything and THIS is Molly's very first interview ever. We were honored to have this distinction for them. BEYOND THE BORDER FOREST comes out September 30, 2025 (WHICH IS SOON), make sure to pre-order from the BookShop. ORG link below to support indie authors, bookstores, and this podcast! BEYOND THE BORDER FOREST Two kings rule the woods...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 Who's corrupting whom, anyway? As Jess and Katy break down The Corruption of Hollis Brown by K. Ancrum, they find themselves at the crossroads of good pacing, bad pacing, good touching, bad touching, the relationship between sex and shopping, red flags, maternal instincts, and much more. ⁠⁠⁠ BUY IT ON BOOKSHOP.ORG ⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Jessica Mary, K. Leigh, Magdalyn Ann, and spe...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 As Katy and Jess discuss worldbuilding, bad teachers, bad students, and the underrepresentation of grotesque death in YA lit, they find themselves driven by the same question that drives That Devil, Ambition by Linsey Miller - Was it worth it? ⁠⁠ BUY IT ON BOOKSHOP.ORG ⁠⁠ Hosts: Jessica Mary, K. Leigh, Magdalyn Ann. Booked All Night is produced by Rob Cook and edited by Rob...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 The question is as much for plumbers and art majors as it is for the folks in the Honors Class... except for Euphemia; she's sus. Join Jess and Katy as they dive into Part 2 of That Devil, Ambition by Linsey Miller, and try to wrap their heads around worldbuilding, class struggles, Batman, and the potential for Christ figures. ⁠ BUY IT ON BOOKSHOP.ORG ⁠ Hosts: Jessica M...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 If you've ever been frustrated by academia, student loans, or general societal ennui, this one is for you! We're tackling academic deals, examining lethal motives, and ranting more than a little about our own college experiences for That Devil, Ambition, recently released by regular podcast guest Linsey Miller. BUY IT ON BOOKSHOP.ORG Hosts: Jessica Mary, K. Leigh,...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 You know what happens when nerds grow up? They write nerdy books with all their nerdy knowledge. Enter stories about American presidents heckling performances of Hamlet and your soon to be found knowledge of the mating habits of oak trees.  THE ELF, THE DWARF, AND THE TELEGRAPH Why are Nonani's ancient forests being razed for charcoal, when everybody knows trees can tal...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 This episode has it all: heartbreak, tropes, potatoes, craft discussion, decapitation, Edgar Allen Poe, a little hope, and rants about story structure. We're wrapping up Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, and you don't want to miss it! BUY IT ON BOOKSHOP.ORG Hosts: Jessica Mary, K. Leigh, Magdalyn Ann. Booked All Night is produced by Rob Cook and edited by...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 🐿️ We are never going to look at squirrels the same way again. Or ladybugs. Butterflies might get a pass, depending on how they're labeled. Join Jess and Dan as they continue to break down the craft, narrative, and cultural relevance of the latest set of chapters in Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins.  ⁠ BUY IT ON BOOKSHOP.ORG ⁠ Hosts: Jessica Mary, K. Leigh, Mag...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 Have you ever pondered the importance of chronology? The ethics of partaking in popular franchises? How are middle schoolers so good at hurling burning insults at strangers? And what is a "berm", anyway? Join Jess and Dan as they cover these topics and more in our second session in Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins.  BUY IT ON BOOKSHOP.ORG Hosts: Jessica Ma...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 Suzanne! Suzanne! You've done it a million times, and it's only chapter seven! Holy Hoot! Long-absent host Davis volunteers as tribute to join Jessica Mary in examining... and sobbing at... the latest entry in Hunger Games canon. That's right, this week’s book: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins. You thought we'd pass it up? BUY IT ON BOOKSHOP.ORG...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 Some authors do it all themselves, like Brooklyn Quintana. From ideas, to art, to marketing, it's all on her shoulders.  Adventure, swordfights, plagues, growing pains and more, you can find it in Fynneas's stories. BUY IT ON BOOKSHOP.ORG Hosts: Jessica Mary Guest: Brooklyn Quintana Booked All Night is produced by Rob Cook and edited by Rob Cook & Jessica Mary...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 Just an absolute onslaught of THINGS and STUFF and ACTION! So much to talk about and so much to look out for in the shadows. Like Jessica. Who is gong to pummel Katy and Maggie for NOT TAKING NOTES. This week’s book: Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao BUY IT ON BOOKSHOP.ORG Hosts: Jessica Mary, K. Leigh, Magdalyn Ann Booked All Night is produced by Rob Cook and edited by Rob...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 Listen, Katy and Maggie are super excited to talk about these chapters, ok? This week’s book:Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao BUY IT ON BOOKSHOP.ORG Hosts: Jessica Mary, K. Leigh, Magdalyn Ann Booked All Night is produced by Rob Cook and edited by Rob Cook & Jessica Mary Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LNK.BIO/BookedAllNight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to follow us everywhere and join our Discord community.  Them...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 This week, Katy and Maggie deep dive into the intricate world of Heavenly Tyrant , with a focus on chapters 11-21. Talking points include: the complex politic landscape character dynamics Zetian's battle with her evolving identity and the weight of her decisions They also discuss themes like loyalty and betrayal and move onto Zetian as an unreliable narrator. As they na...

📚Send us Fan Mail! 💖 We're back to talking about books with Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao as we continue into Wu Zetian's epic story. There's big robots, intrigue, and absolutely no love because this book is NOT enemies to lovers. It's enemies to still very much enemies. Join Maggie and Katy as they dive in without Jess (who is recording a separate series) and fail to pro...