Novel Finds: A literary podcast

In this episode, Julia chats with author (and professor) Aimee Phan about her first young adult novel, The Lost Queen . The first in the duology, The Lost Queen is a beautiful story following Jolie as she takes on the challenges of high school and reincarnated siblings. Pre-order her book now from her favorite indie bookstores: Mrs. Dalloway's , and East Bay Booksellers or find it in stores on May...

In this episode, Julia chats with the wonderful author & illustrator Venessa Vida Kelley about their upcoming novel, When the Tides Held the Moon . This beautifully crafted book is full of two-toned illustrations and a story of love and found family in the most surprising of places. It isn't one you'll want to miss! Pre-order it now from one of (or all of) Venessa's favorite indie bookstores:...

In this short and sweet episode, Julia chats with debut author Veronika Dapunt about her upcoming book, Death and Other Occupational Hazards ! Available in the UK on April 10th, and in the US on January 6th, 2026! She'll be having a release event at her favorite independent bookstore: Queens Park Books (named Independent Bookshop of the Year!) Read Veronika's favorite books: The Neverending Story...

In this episode, Julia chats with Kate Pearsall, author of Bittersweet in the Hollow and Lies on the Serpent's Tongue . This episode is full of folklore, local legends, cryptids, magic, and more! Find both her books at her fave indie bookstores: Schuler Books , Sidetrack Bookshop , or Between the Covers Want to read some of Kate's formative books? Check out the works of Jane Austen , the Brontë Si...

In this episode, Julia sits down with New York Times bestselling author J.C. Cervantes to chat about her upcoming companion novel to The Enchanted Hacienda , The Anatomy of Magic ( in stores March 11th)! Love writing? J.C. recommends Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert for inspirational tips! J.C.'s Favorite Books and Authors: C.S. Lewis' Narnia series, Little Witch by Anna Bennett, Roald Dahl, Judy Bl...

Welcome to season 5 of Novel Finds! This season is full of amazing authors, and I'm so excited to kick it off with Emily J. Taylor author of Hotel Magnifique and upcoming novel, The Otherwhere Post ! In this episode, Emily and Julia chat about crafting magic systems, historical quills and ink, Holly Black, and more! Read Emily's favorite books/authors: Rebecca by Daphne Du Morier, Victoria Holt, T...

In this episode, Julia and her partner, Jonah, wrap up season 4 and talk about books, analytics, goals for next year, more books... and did we mention he has an English accent? Helpful Links from things we discussed: The Menuscript episode Julia was a guest on to talk about The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab Fourth Wing (Xaden's POV) Ao3 by belle_beebee You Know Who Podcast Host: Julia...

In this episode our recurring special guest, Dr. Shelby VanRossum, chats all things ACOFAS with Julia! THIS EPISODE IS FULL OF SPOILERS, and once they get past the book and into new theories, it's alllllllll about MOR. We stan an LGBT icon and her three fae himbos. Other holiday books we think you may enjoy: Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake, The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasc...

In today's episode, bestselling author Ashley Herring Blake chats with Julia all about Ashley's queer Hallmark-inspired Christmas standalone, Make the Season Bright ! We sled through a tangential snow covered forest filled with Halloween, music, hair care, and more--while also talking about the book, of course! Find her newest book now at some of her fave indie bookstores: Parnassus Books , The No...

In this episode, Abigail Owen and Julia chat all about Abigail's newest release: The Games Gods Play. A mythic story that weaves modern and ancient Greek together in a wholy new story following a heroine who is thrust into... the games gods play! Read Abigail's favorite books: Star Wars, Admiral Thrawn trilogy and her paranormal inspiration, Twilight ! Find her books at her fave indie bookstores:...

In this episode, authors Sung-il Kim and Anton Hur chat about their combined fantasy adventures on the smooth roller coaster (iykyk) of Blood of the Old Kings , written by Sung-il and translated by Anton, and available now! Check out Sung-il's favorite books: The Analects , Thus Spake Zarathustra , and Neuromancer and find him on Bluesky and Instagram Find Anton's book Toward Eternity and his favo...

In this episode the wonderful Angeline Boulley chats with Julia about her current two novels in the Firekeeper Chronicles: Firekeeper's Daughter and Warrior Girl Unearthed . These books are written for young adult and older, and our conversation spans many topics! CW: Kidnapping/abduction, death, and violence are discussed. Listeners who may be sensitive to these topics, please take note. SPOILER...

In this episode, Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin chat with Julia about their YA historical mystery, The Bletchley Riddle (out October 8th)! We chat about co-writing, investigating history, what makes a great book, and much more! Want more from the authors? Check out Steve's favorite books: The Great Train Robbery and Treasure Island from his fave hometown bookstore Northshire Bookshop in Saratoga...

In today's episode, Julia and Shawntelle chat about her newest book The Fallen Fruit ! It's a time-travelling sensation that explores generational trauma through a curse that is doomed to repeat itself at least once in every generation. Can Cecily stop it before it's too late? This episode contains minor spoilers. Shawntelle's most useful writing helper: Aeon Timeline Check out her favorite Books:...

In this episode Julia chats with bestselling author TJ Klune about his upcoming sequel in the Cerulean Chronicles: Somewhere Beyond the Sea. They discuss the importance of voting, Trans rights, LGBT activism, his next few years in publishing, and tons more! This episode has No Spoilers for Somewhere Beyond the Sea , so just sit back and enjoy the ride (and also pre-order his book before it comes o...

In this episode, Julia chats with debut author Ivy Fairbanks about her novel Morbidly Yours ! Initially independently published, now re-released through a traditional publisher and with two more to follow! In her book, Lark (an animator and recently widowed Texan) picks up and moves across the world to Galway, Ireland, where she meets Callum (an undertaker and socially anxious mess) and the two be...

In this episode, Julia chats with bestselling author Kika Hatzopoulou about the sequel in her dystopian duology, Hearts That Cut. (If you haven't listened to her previous episode on NF about the first in her duology, go check it out!) Read Kika's current favorite book, Off With Their Heads , and grab her books from her fave indie bookstore: Books of Wonder Follow Kika on Instagram , TikTok , and s...

In today's episode, Julia and bestselling author Kirsty Greenwood chat about her upcoming romance The Love of My Afterlife ( available now! ) You can find her book in the UK and the US at any of her tour stops: The Ripped Bodice (Brooklyn) , Novel Neighbor (St Louis) , Blue Willow Bookshop (Houston) , and Zibby's Bookshop (LA) Also, check out her favorite book and the books she's binging on tour:...

In this episode, Julia chats with author Sarah Beth Durst about her upcoming novel, The Spellshop! It is a cozy fantasy full of joy, patience, fun, and lots of jam. The Spellshop is available to buy on July 9th, 2024 and available for pre-order now. Grab it from one of Sarah's favorite indie bookstores: The Ripped Bodice (Brooklyn) and Books of Wonder Want to read some of Sarah's favorite books? C...

In today's episode, Julia and debut author O.O. Sangoyomi discuss her book, Masquerade! This fast-paced alternate history of pre-colonial African culture has love, lust, abduction, betrayal, murder, and so much more. Masquerade comes out on July 2, and is available for pre-order now! Check out O.O.'s favorite book: Jazz by Toni Morrison And grab her book (and a ticket to her event) from Brave and...

Happy Pride 2024! Today there are back-to-back author chats with Lilah Sturges, author of Science of Ghosts (available June 18th), and Philip Ellis, author of We Could Be Heroes (available now)! Author Info: Lilah's Favorite Books: Tana French's Dublin Murder Squad series and Dune by Frank Herbert Lilah's Go-To Indie Bookstores: BookPeople and Books with Pictures Her socials: Telegram, Carrier Pig...

Follow Alexene Farol Follmuth (sometimes known as Olivie Blake) and Julia on a journey through so many different topics that magically all pull together into the neat package that is her newest YA book, Twelfth Knight. In Twelfth Knight , Vi Reyes is just trying to live her life to the highest standard, but she always seems to come in second next to Jack "Duke" Orsino. The only respite she can fin...

Meet the last animal...well, she's the first and also the last cold-adapted elephant. Jane and her daughters, Eve and Vera, embark on a chance of a lifetime to find and bring back the wooly mammoth to Earth. Ramona Ausubel brings the readers on a journey through life at its most tumultuous, and expertly guides them through to the other side. The Last Animal is available now! Ramona's Favorite Book...

Taleen is back with her next queer Armenian romance! Ellie is beckoned to Chicago to help her parents with a food conference that may help put their amazing Armenian-Lebanese food on the map, but when she gets there, her parents' bitter rivals are also vying for the same spot of recognition. Despite the feud, their daughter Vanya catches Ellie's eyes and a sweet secret summer romance ensues. Featu...

In conversation with award-winning author Adib Khorram, we discuss his young adult romantic comedy The Breakup Lists . Jackson Ghasnavi is a lot of things—a techie, a smoothie afficionado, a totally not obsessive list-maker—but one thing he’s not is a romantic. Until he meets Liam Coquyt, that is. The downside? His sister likes him too. Will Jackson be forced to write another breakup list, or will...