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Today I got to speak with the legendary Andrea Hairston about her newest novel Archangels of Funk. A 'hope-punk' sci-fi novel set in Massachusetts's Pioneer Valley! I had a lovely conversation with Andrea and hope you check out the episode! Follow Andrea Follow OTS Get Archangels of Funk: Broadside Books Northampton Book Moon Easthampton Quail Ridge Books Odyssey Books

After Sunday's Interview with Alexene Farol Follmuth are you in search of another swoon worthy YA romance to read this summer? Look no further than Adriana Mather's THE BREAKUP ARTISTS! In today's episode Adriana and I talk all things TBA, friendship, romance, and grief all within the stressful time of the summer before college. And we also touch up topics like her unusual path to the...

Today I had to absolute honor of talking with Alexene Farol Follmuth, the NYT best selling author of The Atlas Six under the name Olivie Blake, about her brand new novel TWELFTH KNIGHT. A YA romance that brings Shakespeare into the world of fandom culture and highschool. I had a blast reading this book and I loved getting to talk with Alexene! Follow Alexene Follow OTS Get TWELFTH KNIGHT: The Ripp...

Charlotte Illes rides again! You may recall that I got to talk with Katie Siegel about her debut novel Charlotte Illes Is Not A Detective back in 2023 and we covered A LOT. Her unique road to publishing, our mutual love of kid detectives and so much more so I am extremely honored to be speaking with her YET again, this time about her sophomore book and sequel CHARLOTTE ILLES IT NOT A TEACHER. Chec...

Today on our special Tuesday bonus episode I got to speak with Natalie Naudus, the Audiobook Narrator Extraordinaire about her debut novel Gay The Pray Away, a sapphic YA romance that draws a lot from Naudus' own past. Follow Natalie Follow OTS Get GAY THE PRAY AWAY Bluestockings Meet Cute Odyssey Bookshop Quail Ridge Books

This week I got to interview with wonderful Jas Hammonds about her brand new book THIRSTY. A beautiful queer YA that delves into the intricacies of addiction, especially as a young person, set against the sharp and sparkling back drop of sorority pledging. Jas and I touch upon all of this AND more, on this week's episode of OTS. And be sure to check back on Tuesday with the release of another...

To day on OTS I have had the good fortune of speaking with Joan Cohen about her extremely timely novel THE DEEPFAKE which sets a rich romantic plot against the backdrop of AI. Joan and I get into all of this and more in this week's episode. Joan's Website Follow OTS Get The Deepfake The BookStore Odyssey Bookstore Quail Ridge Books

Today on OTS, I got to talk with Michael Hingston and take a tour through the history of Calvin and Hobbes, perhaps the most influential comic strip we've seen so far, and talk about its perennial appeal, the journey of writing long form nonfiction and so so much more. Michael's Website Follow OTS Get LET'S GO EXPLORING Magpie Audreys Paper Birch (used bookstore) The Edmonton Bookstore...

Today on OTS I got to talk with debut author Emily Locker about her modern day 'Romeo and Juliet' inspired YA rom-com. We talk about her writing journey and some full circle publishing moments thus far and of course so. much. more. Follow Emily Follow OTS Map of Indie Bookstores Get RUNNING MATES Politics and Prose novel. Lake Forest Books Athena Quail Ridge Books Odyssey Books

On today's episode of On The Shelf I speak with author Aida Salazar about her newest middle-grade novel, ULTRAVIOLET. Like all of her books this novel touches on elements of identity and social justice. ULTRAVIOLET follows Elio and the ever present ordeal of growing up. Aida and I touch on all of this AND MORE. Follow Aida Follow OTS Get ULTRAVIOLET Mrs. Dalloway's Books Odyssey Books Quai...

For our last May episode I am so excited to welcome back to the show Tess Sharpe! Last March I talked with her about her sapphic YA romance 6 TIMES WE ALMOST KISSED (AND ONE TIME WE DID) (linked below!) and today I get to get the inside scoop about her new (and perhaps her last ever) sequel to THE GIRLS I'VE BEEN, THE GIRL IN QUESTION. Tess' Instagram OTS' Instagram Listen to Our Other...

Welcome back to the show I.S. Belle! I have previously talked with her twice each about her shared universe containing Zombabe and the Babylove Novellas (and now even more!) but today we're talking about something a little different... her trad pub ya debut, Girls Night! But that's not all, while the fight club novel is the star of the show we also cover how Belle might be fighting fellow...

Today on OTS I got to speak with the one and only Lisa Gardner about her newest novel STILL SEE YOU EVERYWHERE. While being the 3rd book in the FRANKIE ELKIN series you can dive right into this book (and this interview) with little information. In this installment Frankie is at her most conflicted, she is sent out looking for a missing girl but the one sending her on this job is a serial killer wi...

Today on what has become the unofficial Birthday Special (thank you all for the support the last few years btw!) I talk with Christina Bacilieri about her debut novel (and book 1 in her debut STEALING SANCTUARY trilogy) THE LAST REFUGE. I had a lot of fun learning about Christina and her novel especially its rather unique origins! Follow Christina Follow OTS Map Of Indie Bookstores (with BookPeopl...

Today I had the absolute pleasure of talking with T.L. Simpson about his debut YA novel STRONG LIKE YOU. We discuss how his previous work in journalism, especially on the crime beat, impacted and helped form the story and how he set out to to write this story for those who need it most. Follow T.L. Simpson! Follow OTS get STONG LIKE YOU! Dogear Books AK Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books

Almost two years ago I got the honor of talking with Camille about her novel THE GODMOTHERS, a book a devoured, and since that day I have been waiting for her next novel. Enter THE GIRL FROM THE GRAND HOTEL, set at the first, and doomed, Cannes Film Festival... Follow Camille Follow OTS Previous Interview with Camille from 2022! Map of Indie Bookstores Get THE GIRL FROM THE GRAND HOTEL (out April...

Incoming to a bookstore near you... a YA thriller with layers of the supernatural. THE DARKNESS RISES follows Whitney who can tell when someone is about to die... Follow Stacy Follow OTS Get THE DARKNESS RISES from one of these fine retailers vv Stacy's Shop Small Corner!! vv A Great Good Place for Books OTS favorites Quail Ridge Books Odyssey Bookshop

Tracy and I spoke just over a year ago about THIS IS NOT A PERSONAL STATEMENT, a surprisingly stressful novel about faking your way into college, and she is back again with another stressful tale. Enter WE'RE NEVER GETTING HOME, a story about getting stranded at a music festival on the brink of friendship collapse... I love talking with Tracy once again and hope you check out her work! Follow...

Today on OTS I talk with John Be Lane about his novel The Future Lies. A Dystopian sci-fi novel that at is core is about love. West Side Books The Dundee Book Company

This week I got to talk with author and artists Sarah Mai about her graphic novel Freshman Year! We discuss what goes into creating a book from both the art and writing sides as well as delving deep into one's own history. Follow Sarah Follow OTS Get Freshman Year! Wild Rumpus Books

Today I got to talk with YA author of both prose and poetry (in the same book no less!) Patrick Flores-Scott about his newest novel NO GOING BACK. A book that jumps through time and takes readers through one wild weekend that can and will change everything for our protagonist. Follow Patrick Follow On The Shelf Get No Going Back! Schuler Books Literati Bookstore BookSweet Bookstore Book Smitten (P...

Today I got to talk with attorney turned author Jerry Madden about his debut novel STEEL VALLEY: A LOVE STORY. We got into the emotion truths behind the fictional narrative and the love story at the core of it all. An incredibly sweet story and a lovely interview Follow On The Shelf Get STEEL VALLEY Quail Ridge Books (NC) Odyssey Books (MA)

Last Year I had the absolute honor of talking to Kyla Zhao about her debut novel THE FRAUD SQUAD and had an absolute blast so when I found out she had another book coming out in 2024 I just knew I wanted her back on the show! Today on OTS Kyla and I catch up on what's been going on, how she took on book 2 (and the many different titles it could have had) and how she brought together the tech a...

Today, after a mess of scheduling issues I FINALLY sat down with Tisha Marie Reichle-Aguilera about her debut novel BREAKING PATTERN. In which she goes right back to her roots in the rodeo and horse world but through a YA lens. Follow Tisha Follow On The Shelf Map of Indie Bookstores (now with Libromobile) Get BREAKING PATTERN Libromobile (CA) Quail Ridge Books (NC) Odyssey Books (MA)

Today I got to talk with an absolute powerhouse of a young readers writer. Hena Khan has done it all, middle grade, picture books, anthologies, graphic novels... there is no telling what she'll come up with next! Today I got to discuss her newest middle grade novel DRAWING DEENA. It was originally pitched to be a spin-off of one of her other novels (listen to the ep to find out which one...) a...