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Today my friend Kaitlyn and I had the incredible opportunity to interview Kosoko Jackson about his upcoming YA novel 'The Forest Demands Its Due'. Douglas finds himself in the midst of curse breaking, monsters, and the ability to remember those who have died despite no one else doing the same. This incredibly engaging novel is available from Quill Tree on October 3rd and is the perfect nov...

Today for the first time in OTS history we interview a writing duo! Teen writers, Kylie and Liana have been friends for years and when they reconnected during the pandemic they decided to co-write a contemporary book and try to accurately capture the teen experience in a way they felt YA had not done. Stuck in Her Head is now available for preorder! Follow Liana Follow Kylie Check out Liana and Ky...

Today my lovely friend Caroline and I got to talk with Zachary Sergi, author of Major Detours and the upcoming This Pact is Not Ours out from Tiny Ghost Press October 3rd. We both read Major Detours for a book club so we were thrilled about the chance to sit down with Zach! For the perfect blend of a eerie but surprisingly summery halloween book I highly recommend This Pact Is Not Ours! Follow Zac...

Today, ahead of it's 8/22 release date, I got to sit down with Adalyn Grace about books 1 and 2 in her Belladonna trilogy. We discussed an array of topics from her interesting path to prose, to which character she'd most like to bring to a tea party to which important character almost didn't make it into the book! This interview has a bit of it all! Follow Adalyn Follow On The Shelf Ch...

Today my friend Kaitlyn and I had the absolute honor of reading and discussing A Study in Drowning with Ava Reid. It's a dark academia with romance and mystery and is so so good. A Study in Drowning follows Effy, an architecture student but wannabe literature student, as she gets chosen to design a house for the family of her literary idol and gets caught up in the mysteries of the house on th...

This week we dive into facing the uncomfortable parts of history head on and the making of a truly amazing novel. Tune in to me talking about one of my favorite reads of the year with the author herself, Mademoiselle Revolution by Zoe Sivak. If you enjoy complex heroines in the midst of world changing historical events this book (and this episode) may be right up your alley! Stay up to date! Shop...

Dive right into todays episode of On The Shelf where we dive into her unique spin on the vampire lore and how it got from Wattpad to the physical page! Bella was on OTS last week to talk allll about book 1 Belle Morte or the eponymous series. Haven't listened to part one? Never fear here is the link! Follow Bella Follow Us Revelations is available in Hardcover, Paperback, and Digital! Buy Reve...

Want to Learn More?? Dive right into todays episode of On The Shelf where we dive into her unique spin on the vampire lore and how it got from Wattpad to the physical page! Bella will be back next week to talk all thing Revelations (Belle Morte book 2) so stay tuned! Follow Bella Follow Us Belle Morte is available in Hardcover, Paperback, and Digital! Buy Belle Morte Quail Ridge B&N Amazon

We look back on our 3 years as a group and look into the future with this retrospective discussion. While that is acting as our 'finale' for what OTS was we are far from done and have more in store for the summer!

Hello and happy July! This interview has been a longggg time coming and I am so grateful that I got to sit down with Oliva to talk all things Fear the Flames! We talk everything from the characters and dynamics, childhood nostalgia, to what is next in this series. The novel is a New Adult romantasy that is oh-so fun that you won't want to miss out on! Shop Small Map! Follow Olivia Follow On The Sh...

This concludes the 3 Part interview series with Tasha Madison and her Pen Thief book series! listen to part 1 listen to part 2 Listen to last week's interview with K.X. Song Follow OTS Follow Tasha Find and Indie near you! Buy division of destiny! Quail Ridge Barnes and Noble Tasha's Website Amazon

stay tuned for part 3! listen to part 1 Listen to last week's interview with K.X. Song Follow OTS Follow Tasha Find and Indie near you! Buy Chamber of Power! Quail Ridge Barnes and Noble Tasha's Website Amazon

stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 of this interview series! Listen to last week's interview with K.X. Song Follow OTS Follow Tasha Find and Indie near you! Buy Orbit of Uncertainty! Quail Ridge Barnes and Noble Tasha's Website Amazon

K.X. Song's debut novel 'An Echo In The City' comes out in a month! (June 23rd 2023) and you do not want to miss out on this book! Here's a preview: 'Two star-crossed teenagers fall in love during the Hong Kong protests in this searing contemporary debut about coming of age in a time of change' Don't you just want to know more?? Follow K. X.! Follow On The Shelf Map of...

An OTS first we discuss Lost In Taiwan, a graphic novel with author Mark Crilley, out May 23rd from Little, Brown. It's a fun, slice of life adventure that I totally recommend you check out if you enjoy graphic novels! Follow On The Shelf Follow Mark Crilley Listen to Last week's Interview with Ryan Britt Map of Book Sellers Pre Order/Buy Through Links: Quail Ridge (NC) BookBeat (MI) Odyss...

Against The Stars has been out for a month and I got the honor to sit down with Christopher Hartland about his debut novel! We discuss a range of topics from They Both Die At The End to the Return of David Tennent in Doctor Who! Follow Christopher Follow On The Shelf Link to last week's Interview with Ryan Britt Shop Small Corner Map! Purchase Against The Stars! Tiny Ghost Press Quail Ridge Bo...

Whether you've never seen an episode to someone readily awaiting the premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds next month there is lots to enjoy in Ryan Britt's PHASERS ON STUN! and this episode! We talk about lots of topics from Sherlock Holmes' influence on Star Trek all the way to Timothée Chalamet! (yes really) Last week's interview - Riley S. Quinn Follow On The Shelf Follow R...

This interview has been months in the making and I am so happy it is finally here! Follow On The Shelf Follow Riley: The Art Account The Book Account Linktree to allll the good places to get the book Link to last week's interview

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Have you ever wanted a book that's a mix of early 2000's Barbie movies and Pride and Prejudice? Look no further than the Witches of Olderea series by Ireen Chau! On this episode we discuss book 2, The Herbwitch Princess and learn about what goes into writing and publishing a novel! The differences between this book and book 1 and what is in store next! The OTS guide to Indie Bookstores (as...

Have you ever wanted a book that's a mix of early 2000's Barbie movies and Pride and Prejudice? Look no further than the Witches of Olderea series by Ireen Chau! On this episode I discuss book 1, The Herbwitch's Apprentice and learn about what goes into writing and publishing a novel! The OTS guide to Indie Bookstores (as recommended by the author's we've interviewed)  (Shop Sm...

Today I got to talk with NYT bestselling author (of 28 books!!) April Henry. Her newest book Girl Forgotten features teenager Piper Gray who after her mother dies moves in with her father and begins to investigate the town's cold case murder of a girl named Layla Trello through a podcast. If you enjoyed A Good Girl's Guide to Murder you'll enjoy Girl Forgotten! The OTS guide to Indie B...

This week On The Shelf I had the honor of talking with Tracy Badua about her novel THIS IS NOT A PERSONAL STATEMENT. If you enjoy academic fraud and overachievers with spreadsheets of plans you may enjoy this episode and this book! Follow Tracy Follow Us Listen to yesterday’s interview with Tess Sharpe Buy the book Tracy’s Indie Mysterious Galaxy CA Quail Ridge NC Odyssey Books MA Barnes and Noble...

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Today I had the honor of talking with Kate Marchant about her new book Whistleblower (out as of 3/14).  Whistleblower follows, junior in college, Laurel as she discovers a scoop that could change her college forever and is also YA Romance.   We had a great time and we hope you enjoy. Follow Kate Follow On The Shelf Buy the book here! Quail Ridge Odyssey Books Barnes and Noble Books...