After the Bookmark

In this episode I review the first book in The Naturals series, by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (author of Inheritance Games). If you like mysteries or thrillers, check out this YA series.

In this episode, I show my TBR list for the summer of 2026. Looking for your next great read this summer? Listen to this episode, a list of popular young adults books, for inspiration, or to any of my other book recommendation episodes for ideas to curate your perfect TBR.

In this special Reader's Edition, my dad and I yap about The Martian, by Andy Weir. The Martian is an adult survival novel, but I read the The Martian Classroom Edition (edited for middle/high schoolers). Andy Weir has many popular books, check out https://andyweirauthor.com/ https://andyweirauthor.com/ .

In this episode I review Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. This young adult mystery book is the first in one of my favorite series. Listen to the episode, read it, then check out the special readers edition of the podcast! Check out Jennifer Lynn Barnes' website

In this episode, I review A Pirate's Pact by Sarah Branson. To learn more about her or her books, you can visit her website: https://www.sarahbranson.com/

In this episode I review Olivetti, a middle grade fantasy/realistic fiction (or magical realism) book by Allie Millington. This book receives rave reviews from our middle grade readers. Check out the author's site at https://www.alliemillingtonbooks.com/books

In this episode, me and a few friends get together to talk about our recent book hauls and discuss Inheritance Games, by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, talking about theories and characters. This episode contains spoilers!

In this special Reader's Edition of Olivetti, by Allie Millington, I talk with a HUGE fan of the book, discussing our thoughts, feelings, theories, and more. Read this middle grade book and then come listen to the Reader's Edition!

In this episode I review Reckless, the second book in Lauren Roberts' Powerless trilogy.

In this episode I review Powerful by Lauren Roberts. Powerful is a novella following Powerless, which I reviewed in episode 17. To learn more about Lauren Roberts and her books, you can visit her website: https://www.laurenrobertslibrary.com/

In this episode, I review Powerless, a young adult fantasy by Lauren Roberts. To learn more about Lauren Roberts and her books, you can visit her website: https://www.laurenrobertslibrary.com/books/powerless/.

In this episode, I review Heroes by Alan Gratz. To learn more about Alan Gratz and his books, you can visit his website: https://www.alangratz.com/

In this episode I review book 2 of Dusti Bowling's Cactus Series, Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus. If you loved reading about Aven and her friends in Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, be sure to give this episode a listen and read the book to find out what they're up to next. Check out Dusti Bowling's site for all of her great books.

In this episode I review Nothing Else But Miracles by Kate Albus. To learn more about Kate Albus and her books, you can visit her website: https://www.katealbus.com/nothing-else-but-miracles

In this episode I review middle-grade novel, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein. If you like the sound of this mystery, check out the other Mr. Lemoncello's Library books on Chris Grabenstein's website - https://chrisgrabenstein.com/

In this episode, I talk about Better Than Revenge by Kasie West with a special guest. This episode contains *SPOILERS* - if you haven't read it yet, check out episode 11 for the review and come back when you've read it.

In this episode, I review the young adult book Better Than Revenge by Kasie West. To learn more about Kasie West and her books, you can go to her website: https://kasiewest.com/# If you've read this book already, you can listen to the Reader's Edition. If you have a request for a book I should review, leave it in the comments. If you like this podcast, make sure to leave a review, share it...

In this episode I review Rivals, by Tommy Greenwald. To learn more about Tommy Greenwald and his books, you can go to his website: https://www.tommygreenwald.com/books/

In this episode, I talk about A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga with a special guest. This episode contains *SPOILERS* - if you haven't read A Rover's Story yet, check out episode 8. Be sure to follow the podcast and share with friends! Comment with a book you'd like us to feature.

In this episode, I review A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga. To learn more about Jasmine Warga and her books, you can visit her website: https://jasminewarga.com/a-rovers-story To learn more about Mars rovers, you can visit NASA's website: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/mars-exploration-rovers-spirit-and-opportunity/ If you have a request for a book I should review, leave it in the commen...

In this episode, I review Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling. To learn more about Dusti Bowling, and her books, you can visit her website: https://www.dustibowling.com/ Thank you to @Ngmorley for this book recommendation! Do you have a recommendation for a book I should review? Leave a comment with the title and I will mention it on my podcast! If you like this podcast,...

Normally I'd say don't judge a book by its cover, but in this episode, that's exactly what I'm doing! Listen as I rank my top 10 book covers. Comment below - what's your favorite book cover?

In this episode, I review Starfish by Lisa Fipps. To learn more about Lisa Fipps and her books, you can go to her website: https://authorlisafipps.com/about/ \ If you like my podcast, make sure to follow, leave a comment, and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation for a book I should review, leave a comment!

In this episode, I review One Wrong Step by Jenifer A. Nielsen. This episode is spoiler free! If you have a book you'd like me to review, leave it in the comments!

In this episode I review Two Degrees, by Alan Gratz