Genre Junkies | Book Reviews

This week we go deep. Deep Time, that is! Sci-fi meets horror – plus mystery/thriller with a dash of crime! Spoiler-free first half as always. To learn more about our unique scoring system, go to  genrejunkies.com/scores . Subscribe to our podcast on  iTunes  or  RSS . Want to become a patron of the show? Head on over to  www.patreon.com/genrejunkies Intro/Outro Theme “Where Did She Go?” by...

Our friends at The Spooky Slumber Party join us to discuss Kate William’s YA novel,  The Babysitter’s Coven , and hijinks ensue! Enjoy our spoiler free first half, followed by a full discussion. And check out some bonus content on Friday at The Spooky Slumber Party! To learn more about our unique scoring system, go to  genrejunkies.com/scores . Subscribe to our podcast on  iTunes  or ...

We celebrate Women in Horror Month with a brand new anthology of harrowing tales. The first half is (as always) spoiler free! To learn more about our unique scoring system, go to  genrejunkies.com/scores . Subscribe to our podcast on  iTunes  or  RSS . Want to become a patron of the show? Head on over to  www.patreon.com/genrejunkies Intro/Outro Theme “Where Did She Go?” by Jay Man  www.ourmusicbo...

Better late than never! Scott was sick last week, so we present a belated sci-fi extravaganza! SPOILER FREE 1st half, as always.

Modern day fantasy and science fiction meet in a feel god story of a woman who finds herself through a mysterious and precocious sourdough starter. To learn more about our unique scoring system, go to  genrejunkies.com/scores . Subscribe to our podcast on  iTunes  or  RSS . Want to become a patron of the show? Head on over to  www.patreon.com/genrejunkies Intro/Outro Theme “Where Did She Go?” by J...

It’s that time of year, again! Sandra and Scott present their most memorable books of 2019 and pair cocktails with them. Happy New Year!

Last book review of 2019!! We are honored to have the author herself, Jennifer Leigh, on tonight’s episode! Join us for the spoiler free first half as we discuss and review the fantasy novel, Feeding the Wolf. To learn more about our unique scoring system, go to  genrejunkies.com/scores . Subscribe to our podcast on  iTunes  or  RSS . Want to become a patron of the show? Head on over to  www...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SANDRA! This episode was so much fun. Sandra, Scott, and author Jimmy Cojoleas talk their favorite movies featuring cults! But first – John Boden’s novella Walk the Darkness Down , a truly unique and fascinating read. Sandra, on Walk the Darkness Down : “I always like to find horror fans something different, and this book is something different. If you’re fe...

Special guest Amanda returns to the show to chat about the queen of faerie herself, Holly Black! The 1st half is, as always, SPOILER FREE! As we all get ready to binge read Holly’s latest, let’s keep celebrate our love of The Folk together! To learn more about our unique scoring system, go to  genrejunkies.com/scores . Subscribe to our podcast on  iTunes  or  RSS . Want to become a pat...

We are proud to present our SPOILER FREE Halloween* episode! We decided to end the season right right by talking about a true master of horror – the beloved, Joe Hill! *Our home state of California has been on fire recently. Hence the delay in getting this out. To learn more about our unique scoring system, go to  genrejunkies.com/scores . Subscribe to our podcast on  iTunes  or  RSS . Want...

It’s still October, so we are still doing HORROR exclusively! We read Unbury Carol by Josh Malerman. The first half of our discussion on this period piece of Western horror is SPOILER FREE, as always! To learn more about our unique scoring system, go to  genrejunkies.com/scores . Subscribe to our podcast on  iTunes  or  RSS . Want to become a patron of the show? Head on over to  www.patreon....

HAPPY HALLOWEEN MONTH!! It’s our tradition here at GJ to only talk spooky stuff in October. We kick things off with a SPOILER FREE 1st half & interview with tonight’s author, Jimmy Cajoleas! (stay tuned for the whole episode & play this fun little drinking game. Take a shot every time we say “corrupt”. (Your liver will not survive) To learn more about our unique sco...

The Genre Junkies call on one of the fiercest horror gals they know for this one! Kelly Hitman joins the conversation as we tackle this genre defying collection! Welcome to Betty Bites Back: Stories To Scare The Patriarchy edited by Mindy McGinnis, Demitria Lunetta, & Kate Karyus Quinn. To learn more about our unique scoring system, go to  genrejunkies.com/scores . Subscribe to our podcast on ...

All the excitement of going to the most amazing concerts from the warm confines of a book! In her debut novel “A Song For a New Day”, Author Sarah Pinsker explores the question: how do you continue in a world where public gatherings are illegal? Join us as we discuss the novel and have a discussion with the author herself! See Sandra on The Cult Show ! To learn more about our unique sc...

Join us as we bid farewell to the Queens of Fennbirn with a special guest interview of the author herself – Kendare Blake! 5 dark fates, 1 killer interview, 2 devastated bookworms. To learn more about our unique scoring system, go to  genrejunkies.com/scores . Subscribe to our podcast on  iTunes  or  RSS . Want to become a patron of the show? Head on over to  www.patreon.com/genrejunkies Int...

It’s not all singing crabs and forks for combs, people! This week Scott & Sandra dive back into the mysterious, magical and watery depths of Sarah Henning’s Sea Witch world with Sea Witch Rising. To learn more about our unique scoring system, go to  genrejunkies.com/scores . Subscribe to our podcast on  iTunes  or  RSS . Want to become a patron of the show? Head on over to www.patr...

Join Sandra & Scott as they hop a train to jazz age Mexico! Final stop? Xibalba! This week’s novel is the beautiful and frightful fantasy novel Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. To learn more about our unique scoring system, go to  genrejunkies.com/scores . Subscribe to our podcast on  iTunes  or  RSS . Want to become a patron of the show? Head on over to  www.patreon.com/...

We have two books to discuss! Sandra and Scott both read separate novels and present them to you for your consideration! Thank you to our amazing listeners for being so understanding while we are moving! You’re encouragement has meant a lot to us and we’ll be back to a regular schedule soon. To learn more about our unique scoring system, go to  genrejunkies.com/scores . Subscribe to ou...

You may want to double check that those doors are locked… What’s better than a review of Riley Sager’s new novel, Lock Every Door? How about an interview WITH Riley AND a review?? Spoiler free until after the break! To learn more about our unique scoring system, go to  genrejunkies.com/scores . Subscribe to our podcast on  iTunes  or  RSS . Want to become a patron of the show? He...

The master behind “Dark Matter” is back for another mind and genre bending thriller! Sandra & Scott are along for the ride, bit will they survive?? Spoiler-free until after the break. To learn more about our unique scoring system, go to  genrejunkies.com/scores . Subscribe to our podcast on  iTunes  or  RSS . Want to become a patron of the show? Head on over to  www.patreon.com/gen...

Get ready for a sci-fi sequel! We review Wildcard by Marie Lu. Need a refresher? We reviewed the first book, WarCross , last year! To learn more about our unique scoring system, go to  genrejunkies.com/scores . Subscribe to our podcast on  iTunes  or  RSS . Want to become a patron of the show? Head on over to  www.patreon.com/genrejunkies Intro/Outro Theme “Where Did She Go?” by Jay Man  www.ourmu...

What’s better than reviewing David Sodergren’s new horror novel, “Night Shoot”? Well, how about an interview with the author himself? We are honored and humbled to bring David (and Boris) to you this week. The first half & interview are SPOILER free! To learn more about our unique scoring system, go to  genrejunkies.com/scores . Subscribe to our podcast on  iTunes  or ...

We have a lot to celebrate! Not only is this Scott’s birthday, but this is actually our 50th episode! We decided to make this episode a party, specifically, a bookish cocktail party! We have 10 novels with cocktails to match! Thanks for being on this geeky journey with us! Cheers!

You may think that you are prepared for Ania Ahlborn’s “Brother”, but you probably aren’t. As always, our review is SPOILER FREE until after the break – assuming you could stomach the book in the first place! Join us – Sandra and Scott want to chat about the gut-wrenching glory that is “Brother”. To learn more about our unique scoring system, go to ...

We are proud to showcase female horror authors this month! We kick things off with Molly Tanzer’s Creature’s of Want & Ruin. Demons and Diabolists during the Great Depression? What could go wrong? *Spoiler Free Until the Break!* To learn more about our unique scoring system, go to  genrejunkies.com/scores . Subscribe to our podcast on  iTunes  or  RSS . Want to become a patron of t...