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Welcome back to episode 33 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast.
Today we are talking about Cindy’s latest book, Against the Boards.
We always love getting to hear about the books from the person who imagined them and hearing a little bit about the behind the scenes of the writing process. Against the Boards is a slow-burn, fake dating, low spice hockey romance.
It is about a woman named Emma who finds a driver's license belonging to Tyler Bowen, a hockey player on her brother's team. Emma's brother is overprotective and has warned her to stay away from Tyler, but Emma is tired of being controlled and convinces Tyler to mess with Sean and pretend they're in a relationship for just one night. Little does she know that Tyler has a surprise in his playbook. He needs Emma's assistance to face a formidable opponent: his father, the ultimate player of hearts.
It was supposed to be all fun and games, but when the photography studio Emma works for is sold unexpectedly and Tyler's dad offers her a job, she realizes she may have glided too far into enemy territory.The Book was released last September 19th and is available on Amazon.
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Welcome back to episode 32 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast.
Today we are talking about Red Rising by Pierce Brown with Allison Eisner @allisonsaplusreads
We loved getting to know Allison and learning a little bit more about how she fell in love with books. When she was a child, she disliked reading and viewed it as a tedious chore. However, her perspective changed when she began reading the Warriors cat book series.
And of course, we always get excited about new books. Join us today as we discuss Red Rising by Pierce Brown. Red Rising is a 2014 dystopian science fiction novel, and the first book and eponym of a series. The novel, set in the future on Mars, follows lowborn miner Darrow as he infiltrates the ranks of the elite Golds.
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Welcome back to episode 31 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast.
Today we are talking about Those Left Behind by N.C. Scrimgeour with Neil Williams @NeilTheBookGuy
We loved getting to know Neil and learning a little bit more about how he fell in love with books. Neil has been reading his entire life, thanks to his mom who was a kindergarten teacher who loved reading herself. The book that really inspired him to dive into the fantasy genre was Redwall by Brian Jacques. Ever since then, he hasn't been able to stop.
And of course, we always get excited about new books. Join us today as we discuss Those Left Behind by N.C. Scrimgeour . Those Left Behind is an epic, galaxy-spanning space opera full of exploration, adventure, and ancient alien mysteries. Fans of Mass Effect, The Expanse and Star Wars will love this character-driven science fiction novel—the first installment in the Waystations Trilogy.
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Welcome back to episode 30 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast.
Join Cindy and Amy today as they discuss the books they read this summer.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E Schwab - The story follows a young French woman in 1714 who makes a bargain with the Dark that makes her immortal, but curses her to be forgotten by everyone she meets.
Gallant by V.E Schwab - A darkly magical and thrilling tale of a young woman caught between the world and its shadows, who must embrace her legacy to stop the approaching darkness.
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E Schwab - When a dangerous artifact from a forbidden realm falls into Kell's possession, he and a thief named Lila Bard become entangled in a perilous adventure.
Upgrade by Blake Crouch - After a botched raid, GPA agent Logan Ramsay discovers he's been infected by an unknown virus. A virus that slowly changes his DNA, upgrading his mental and physical prowess and turning him into the kind of anomaly the GPA hunts down.
Red Rising Series by Pierce Brown - set in the future on Mars, Red Rising follows lowborn miner Darrow as he infiltrates the ranks of the elite Golds.
Devil in the White City by Erik Larson - a historical non-fiction book that intertwines the true tale of the 1893 World's Fair and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their death.
House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune - an enchanting fantasy romance novel. It follows a case worker for magical children forced to choose between saving the world or dividing a family when he is sent to a mysterious residence housing half a dozen unique youths.
The Italian Teacher by Tom Rachman - It tells the story of Pinch, a man whose whole life is overshadowed by his father, the great 20th-century artist Bear Bavinsky.
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Welcome back to episode 29 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast.
Today we are talking about The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E Schwab with Kristen and Maddie @kris.and.mads
We loved getting to know sisters Kristen and Maddie and learning a little bit more about how they fell in love with books. They have 4 other siblings and they are all avid readers!
And of course, we always get excited about new books. Join us today as we discuss The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E Schwab. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is a fantasy novel. The story follows a young French woman in 1714 who makes a bargain with the Dark that makes her immortal, but curses her to be forgotten by everyone she meets.
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Welcome back to episode 28 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast.
Join Cindy and Amy today as they discuss the books that they are currently reading.
The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson - Author Erik Larson imbues the incredible events surrounding the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Larson tells the stories of two men: Daniel H. Burnham, the architect responsible for the fair's construction, and H.H. Holmes, a serial killer masquerading as a charming doctor.
Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen - Skin of the Sea is a 2021 young adult fantasy novel by Nigerian Welsh writer Natasha Bowen. Bowen's debut novel follows Simi, a mami wata who travels across sea and land in search of the Supreme Creator after breaking a law that threatens the existence of all mami wata
Unravel Me by Tahereh Maf - A heart wrenching novel about Shadi, a Muslim teen struggling to forge a blurry identity, fall in love, and find hope in the wake of 9/11.
The Italian Teacher by Tom Rachman - A grand and moving family drama set against the pretention, prestige and pomp of the international art world.
The Stolen Heir: A novel of Elfhame by Holly Black - A runaway queen. A reluctant prince. And a quest that may destroy them both. Eight years have passed since the Battle of the Serpent. But in the icy north, Lady Nore of the Court of Teeth has reclaimed the Ice Needle Citadel. There, she is using an ancient relic to create monsters of stick and snow who will do her bidding and exact her revenge.
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert - A laugh-out-loud story about a quirky content creator and a clean-cut athlete testing their abilities to survive the great outdoors—and each other.
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez - A novel of terrible first impressions, hilarious second chances, and the joy in finding your perfect match.
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune - A magical island. A dangerous task. A burning secret. Linus Baker leads a quiet, solitary life. At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. As a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, he spends his days overseeing the well-being of children in government-sanctioned orphanages.
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Welcome back to episode 27 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast.
Today we are talking about If You Still Recognise Me by Cynthia So with Avery @readbyfin
We loved getting to know Avery and learning a little bit more about how she fell in love with books. She always loved to read books as a child. But her love for reading blossomed even more during the pandemic when she had more free time and was able to connect with other book lovers.
And of course, we always get excited about new books. Join us today as we discuss If You Still Recognise Me by Cynthia So. If you loved Heartstopper and need more feel-good LGBTQ+ romance - If You Still Recognise Me is the one for you!
Elsie has a crush on Ada, the only person in the world who truly understands her. Unfortunately, they've never met in real life and Ada lives an ocean away. But Elsie has decided it's now or never to tell Ada how she feels. That is until her long-lost best friend Joan walks back into her life.
In a summer of repairing broken connections and building surprising new ones, Elsie realizes that she isn't nearly as alone as she thought. But now she has a choice to make...
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Welcome back to episode 26 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast.
Today we are talking about Legendborn by Tracy Deonn with Mikah @mikah_mia_reads
We loved getting to know Mikah and learning a little bit more about how she fell in love with books. She fell in love with books as a child, but her passion for reading waned in middle school as she got busy with school. However, her love for books was rekindled when she had her daughter and experienced postpartum anxiety. She turned to books for comfort and escape from the challenges of motherhood.
And of course, we always get excited about new books. Join us today as we discuss Legendborn. Legendborn is a 2020 debut young adult fantasy novel by Tracy Deonn. Called "a modern day twist on Arthurian legend", it follows Bree Matthews, a 16-year-old girl who lost her mother in a car accident. She is sent to a residential program for bright high schoolers at UNC–Chapel Hill. On her first night on campus, she witnesses a magical attack. She learns that there is a secret society of students called the Legendborn who hunt down magical creatures. One of the Legendborn, a teenage mage who calls himself Merlin, attempts to wipe Bree's memory of what she saw, but fails. This unlocks Bree's own unique magic and a buried memory with a hidden connection: the night her mother died, another Merlin was at the hospital.
Bree decides to infiltrate the Legendborn as one of their initiates in order to find out the truth about her mother's death. She recruits Nick, a self-exiled Legendborn with his own grudge against the group. Their reluctant partnership pulls them deeper into the society's secrets—and closer to each other. The Legendborn reveal themselves to be the descendants of King Arthur's knights and explain that a magical war is coming. Bree has to decide how far she'll go for the truth and whether she should use her magic to take the society down—or join the fight.
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Welcome back to episode 25 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast.
Today we are talking about The Housemaid by Freida McFadden with Lindsey @literaturewithlindsey
We loved getting to know Lindsey and learning a little bit more about how she fell in love with books. She used to be a voracious reader in high school, but lost interest in it as she got older. However, when her family went through a difficult time, she turned to reading as a way to cope.
And of course, we always get excited about new books. Join us today as we discuss The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. The Housemaid is An unbelievably twisty read that will have you glued to the pages late into the night. Anyone who loves The Woman in the Window, The Wife Between Us and The Girl on the Train won’t be able to put this down!
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Welcome back to episode 24 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast.
Today we are talking about the Subgenres of Dystopian books with A.E King and Cindy Gunderson.
Join us today as we explore the different subgenres of dystopian books. We'll talk about the classic dystopian novels that have inspired generations of readers, as well as some newer works that are pushing the boundaries of the genre.
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Welcome back to episode 23 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast.
Today we are talking about This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno with Evan Nikolaus @evan_nikolaus
We loved getting to know Evan and learning a little bit more about how he fell in love with books. His love for books started when his father got him a monthly subscription for Scooby doo books when he was young. However, he lost interest in reading when other kids made fun of him for it. That is, until the Hunger Games series came out. He was immediately hooked, and he has been reading voraciously ever since.
And of course, we always get excited about new books. Join us today as we discuss This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno. This Thing Between Us is a A bold, original horror novel about grief, loneliness and the oppressive intimacy of technology.
It was Vera's idea to buy the Itza. The "world's most advanced smart speaker!" didn't interest Thiago, but Vera thought it would be a bit of fun for them amidst all the strange occurrences happening in the condo. It made things worse. The cold spots and scratching in the walls were weird enough, but peculiar packages started showing up at the house—who ordered industrial lye? Then there was the eerie music at odd hours, Thiago waking up to Itza projecting light shows in an empty room.
It was funny and strange right up until Vera was killed, and Thiago's world became unbearable. Pundits and politicians all looking to turn his wife's death into a symbol for their own agendas. A barrage of texts from her well-meaning friends about letting go and moving on. Waking to the sound of Itza talking softly to someone in the living room...
The only thing left to do was get far away from Chicago. Away from everything and everyone. A secluded cabin in Colorado seemed like the perfect place to hole up with his crushing grief. But soon Thiago realizes there is no escape—not from his guilt, not from his simmering rage, and not from the evil hunting him, feeding on his grief, determined to make its way into this world.
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Welcome back to episode 22 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast.
Today we are talking about Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier with Serene Heiner @magicalbooknook
We loved getting to know Serene and learning a little bit more about how she fell in love with books. Serene’s parents are big bookworms, so it’s no surprise that she has been reading for as long as she can remember.
And of course, we always get excited about new books. Join us today as we discuss Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier. Daughter of the Forest is a historical fantasy novel by Juliet Marillier first published in 1999. It is loosely based on the legend of the Children of Lir and "The Six Swans" (a story that has many versions, including one by the Brothers Grimm). A girl (Sorcha) must sew six shirts from a painful nettle plant in order to save her brothers from a witch's enchantment, remaining completely mute until the task is finished. Falling in love complicates her mission.
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Today we are talking about Son of the Storm by Suyi Davies Okungbowa with Jenna @jennaslitpicks
We loved getting to know Jenna and learning a little bit more about how she fell in love with books. Her love for books started when she was in first grade when her friend could read better than her. This sparked a competitive streak in her so she asked her parents to put her on tutoring. From that point on, she was hooked on reading and devouring books!
And of course, we always get excited about new books. Join us today as we discuss Son of the Storm by Suyi Davies Okungbowa. Son of the Storm is a sweeping tale of violent conquest and forgotten magic set in a world inspired by the pre-colonial empires of West Africa.
In the ancient city of Bassa, Danso is a clever scholar on the cusp of achieving greatness—only he doesn’t want it. Instead, he prefers to chase forbidden stories about what lies outside the city walls. The Bassai elite claim there is nothing of interest. The city’s immigrants are sworn to secrecy.
But when Danso stumbles across a warrior wielding magic that shouldn’t exist, he’s put on a collision course with Bassa’s darkest secrets. Drawn into the city’s hidden history, he sets out on a journey beyond its borders. And the chaos left in the wake of his discovery threatens to destroy the empire.
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Welcome back to episode 20 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast.
Today we are talking about Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman.
Join us today as we discuss Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. We always love getting to hear about the books from the person who imagined them and hearing a little bit about the behind the scenes of the writing process. This book is a smart, warm, and uplifting story of an out-of-the-ordinary heroine whose deadpan weirdness and unconscious wit make for an irresistible journey as she realizes the only way to survive is to open your heart.
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Welcome back to episode 19 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast.
Today we are talking about Shardless by Stephanie Fisher with Brittany @listenwithbritt
We loved getting to know Britt and learning a little bit more about how she fell in love with books. Her love for books started when she was already 27 years old. Her husband's love of reading inspired her to start reading herself.
And of course, we always get excited about new books. Join us today as we discuss Shardless by Stephanie Fisher. Shardless is an action-packed fantasy romance novel that is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black.
Taly is a human living on the island of Tempris, where time magic is outlawed and humans are second-class citizens. She has lived a good life, but when she accidentally brushes up against magic, she starts seeing ghostly apparitions that give her small glimpses into the future. This has deadly consequences, as the Sanctorum, a group of time mages who hunt down suspected time mages, has returned to the island. Taly must now protect herself and those she loves from the Sanctorum, even if it means sacrificing everything, including her heart.
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Welcome back to episode 18 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast.
Today we are talking about Written in the Oceans: A love Story by Jeannie Choe with Danielle Moore @daniellereadsdaily
We loved getting to know Danielle and learning a little bit more about how she fell in love with books. She has been an avid reader eversince when she was young. But she fell in love with books when she started reading Jodi Picoult’s books.
And of course, we always get excited about new books. Join us today as we discuss Written in the Oceans: A love Story by Jeannie Choe. Written in the Oceans is a beautiful romance about grief and survival when your mind is telling you to give up. Rhylan Matthews is Hollywood's hottest 'it' star but underneath all the glitz and glamor, Rhylan Matthews is dealing with his own slew of demons making him realize how lonely stardom can really be.
As a typical college student and on the cusp of entering the real world once she graduates, Ellie doesn’t understand why her future doesn’t hold the same expectations as it does for others. With her grief pulling her down along with the heavy baggage of her past, moving on feels almost impossible.
When their two worlds crash, it's like discovering a new way to breathe after skimming below the surface for so long, always on the verge of drowning. Until they’re pushed back into the depths of the ocean and they realize that maybe sinking into oblivion is the only way to live. Unless they give each other a chance.
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Welcome back to episode 17 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast.
Today we are talking about The Blood Trials by N.E. Davenport with Allison @bookswithallison
We loved getting to know Allison and learning a little bit more about how she fell in love with books. Her love of books began in the sixth grade when she received the Trylle series by Amanda Hocking for Christmas.
And of course, we always get excited about new books. Join us today as we discuss The Blood Trials by N.E. Davenport. Blending fantasy and science fiction, N. E. Davenport's fast-paced, action-packed debut kicks off a duology of loyalty and rebellion, in which a young Black woman must survive deadly trials in a racist and misogynistic society to become an elite warrior.
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Welcome back to episode 16 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast.
Today is book launch week and we are talking about the Blessing Giver series by Cindy Gunderson.
Join us today as we discuss Cindy’s new series, The Blessing Giver. We always love getting to hear about the books from the person who imagined them and hearing a little bit about the behind the scenes of the writing process. The Blessing Giver series is a fantasy romance series. It is an enemies-to-lovers, tantalizing forbidden romance. For fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer Armentrout, this new fantasy series will leave you breathless.
The Book will be available on June 19! Preorder The Blessing Giver: Book one on Amazon .
Can’t wait for the book to be available? You can get a free copy of the prequel novella here:
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Welcome back to episode 15 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast.
Today we are talking about the upcoming books by your hosts, A.E King and Cindy Gunderson.
Join us today as we discuss the Black Protocol by A.E. King and The Blessing Giver series by Cindy Gunderson. We always love getting to hear about the books from the person who imagined them and hearing a little bit about the behind the scenes of the writing process. Black Protocol is an adult dystopian romantic thriller that is a spin-off from the Insurrection series. The Blessing Giver series is a fantasy romance series. It is an enemies-to-lovers, tantalizing forbidden romance. For fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer Armentrout, this new fantasy series will leave you breathless.
Join us again next week and be sure to check out our previous episodes. Join us again next week and be sure to check out our previous episodes. The new books are coming out soon! Stay tuned for more details.
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Welcome back to episode 13 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast.
Today we are talking about Falling Inn Love by Erin Branscom with the Blonde Bookworms @blonde_bookworms
We loved getting to know Court and Stina and learning a little bit more about how they fell in love with books. Court and Stina have been working together for 11 years. Their TikTok all started when they were both awkwardly explaining a story plot of the same book to each other at work one day.
And of course, we always get excited about new books. Join us today as we discuss Falling Inn Love by Erin Branscom with Blonde Bookworms. Falling Inn Love is the first book in the Freedom Valley series by Erin Branscom. Beth is a struggling romance author who is trying to escape her past. When her car breaks down in a small town in New Hampshire, she is forced to stay there and make a new life for herself. She meets a local innkeeper named Evan, who helps her get back on her feet. As they spend more time together, Beth begins to fall in love with Evan and the town. However, she is still haunted by her past, and she is not sure if she is ready to let go of it. Evan is determined to help her heal, and he is sure that they can build a future together.
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