Books Are Magical
Books Are Magical is a weekly podcast featuring three friends chatting about books. We cover multiple genres, including fantasy, science fiction, nonfiction, and contemporary fiction.
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Episodes
114 episodes
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
Joining me this week is John to help give insight into some of the adaptations of the classic gothic horror The Haunting of Hill House. It's been out a while but we still tried not to spoil it too much.
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Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White
A 16-year old trans-boy, Benji, is on the run from the gul that raised him. They also infect him with something which could wipe out the remaining portion of civilization, if they are able to harness it for their own use. However, Benji does no...
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People Will Talk: Interview with Author Kieran Scott
Soak up the last weeks of summer with this addictive new release from Kieran Scott! Rachael and Hannah chat with Kieran about the twists and turns of People Will Talk, book festivals, caring too much about grammar, and more.
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The Lost Story: Interview with Author Meg Shaffer
We're calling it - this book is going to be the summer blockbuster of 2024! Our interview with Meg Shaffer, author of The Lost Story, reveals the heart, research, and worldbuilding that went into this novel and make it absolutely worth...
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Illusion of Stars by Sarah M. Page (Author Interview)
Join me as I sit down and talk to Sarah M. Page, an amazing indie author with an up and coming slow-burn roman-tasy with a bit of spying, deception, heart, and so much more. This book comes out in e-book and in paperback on July 16th, so I hope...
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Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
I don't know why I put off reading this book for so long but it was such a unique read. With humor and gothic horror intertwining; necromancers try to solve the mystery of how to become an immortal. This locked door mystery hit me in all the be...
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Rapid Recs: Pride Month
From The Honey Witch to A Marvelous Light and Gideon the Ninth, all three hosts bring their rapid recs for reads to carry on the conversation of inclusion and Pride. Please listen as we recommend some of the books we've read recently, books we ...
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When the Moon Hatched & Interview w/ Sarah A Parker
This week Analicia and Rachael dive into an interview with bestselling author Sarah A Parker on her romantasy book When the Moon Hatched. Let's explore the world of dragons and other mythical creatures while we work through some mental health i...
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Interview with Marie Lu - Icon and Inferno
Welcome back to another episode and this week we are are interviewing New York Times Best Selling author Marie Lu about her sequel, Icon and Inferno. Join in as we reconnect wit characters Sydney and Winter on their new adventure and talk a lit...
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Rapid Recs: Books by AAPI Authors
It's time to add some titles to your To Be Read list! To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Hannah and Rachael highlight their favorite novels written by Asian American authors, spanning genres such as fantasy, romance, Y...
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Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth
Bones are discovered on the site of an old foster home. Whose bones are they and what do they tell us about the history at Wild Meadows? Nora, Alicia, and Jessica, girls who grew up in there, now have to revisit old memories of their traumatic ...
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A Fate Inked In Blood by Danielle L Jensen
What more can you ask for in a romantasy? Vikings, battles, magic, fate? Yes, Please. We've seen this book everywhere and we wanted to hop on the bandwagon and share our thoughts with you. Join all three of us as we share our feeli...
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Interview with Jen Comfort, author of What Is Love?
This might be our most "charmingly bonkers" interview yet! Hannah is joined by author Jen Comfort for a happy roller coaster ride of laughing, talking about ADHD, and sharing how love at first sight is a very real thing. Oh - and duh, we talk a...
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Interview with Sarah Adler, author of Happy Medium
Laugh with us as we chat with special guest Sarah Adler about her newest romance, Happy Medium! Sarah gives us an inside look behind writing complicated characters, what it looks like to be a full-time writer, and how a pun about goats...
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Trickster Duology by Tamora Pierce
We are flashing back to one of our favorite YA writers, Tamora Pierce, and focusing on her duology for Aly, Daughter of the Lioness. This episode covers both Trickster's Choice and Trickster's Queen, and if you haven't read them, my guest cohos...
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Rapid Recs: Stress Management Reads
What sort of books do you read when you're stressed and overwhelmed with life? Hannah and Rachael delve into their favorite genres and authors to give you some options for your TBR. Let us know your favorites on Instagram: @booksaremagicalpod o...
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Interview with Courtney Deane, author of When Happily Ever After Fails
In this week's episode, Hannah and Rachael had the incredible opportunity to talk to Courtney Deane about her new book When Happily Ever After Fails, the inspiration, mental health, and favorite genres to dive into when not writing. The book is...
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Interview with Ciera Burch, author of Something Kindred
This interview comes with a lot of laughs - as well as Ciera Burch's insightful perspectives on grief, death, and connecting with the past as we chatted about her new YA novel, Something Kindred. This book has the perfect ba...
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Hyperion by Dan Simmons
Rachael and guest cohost Lee dive into the 1989 Sci-Fi world of Hyperion and the pilgrims each with their own reason to visit the planet. As they voyage through space, each traveler will tell their own tale as the momentum builds towards reachi...
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Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Laugh with us as we book club this delightfully funny novel that allows you to imagine what it would be like to work for an evil overlord.
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Rapid Recommendations: Diverse Books
To celebrate Black History Month, discussing one book just isn't enough. So Rachael and Hannah span multiple genres and share their favorites written written by black authors or starring African American MC's.
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Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
Analicia is back! For one episode, but we'll take it! Analicia joins Rachael to explore the newly released sequel to Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries. You won't want to miss this episode (or this book, for that matter).
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First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
We jumped on the hype train early this time, and y'all, this one's worth the hype! We kept this one as spoiler-free as possible, because the twists and turns of this mystery/con story are too good to miss.
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That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf by Kimberly Lemming
The second book of Kimberly Lemming's Mead Mishaps series is out, and we're in love! In this episode we discuss the juicy and hilarious details of Brie and Felix's romance, as well as all the lovable side characters of the series.
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