YA Book Chat
Do you enjoy reading YA books? Are you dying to talk about them and hear what others think about your favorite books? Are you outside of the YA age bracket (like myself) but still enjoy them? Then this is the podcast for you! Join me and my friends, as we discuss our favorite YA books and authors! We’ll chat spoiler-free at the start of each episode, just in case you haven’t read the book yet. Then I’ll give a warning before heading into our spoiler zone. I'll also have special episodes where I'll interview YA authors! I’ll be discussing books by Victoria Aveyard, Holly Black, Neal Shusterman, Veronica Roth, Pierce Brown, Marissa Meyer, Suzanne Collins, Veronica Roth, Stephanie Garber, Melissa de la Cruz, and many more!Have questions on your favorite books? Want to know my thoughts on them? Have a book you love that you want me to discuss? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.com. I’d love to hear from you!
Episodes
129 episodes since 2019
Author Interview: Rachel A. Greco (The Hope of Dragons)
Today I am chatting with young adult author Rachel A. Greco! Rachel is no stranger to the podcast, as she has been on previously to discuss her first book, The Gift of Dragons. Today we are chatting about its sequel, The Hope of Dragons...
September 16, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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38:29
All Roads Lead to Rome
Today I'm chatting about a wonderful new YA Rom Com, All Roads Lead to Rome by Sabrina Fedel. Take a listen as my friend Dani and I chat all about the romance, hot Scottish guys, old Hollywood movies, trips to Italy, tropes we ...
September 02, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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1:13:39
The Dangerous Ones
Today I am chatting about The Dangerous Ones by Lauren Blackwood. Joining me to chat about this wonderful YA Historical Fantasy, is first time guest Rebecca Ahola. You'll want to take a listen to this episode because I have fin...
August 19, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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1:15:34
The Breakup Artists
Today I am chatting about a fabulous YA Rom Com, The Breakup Artists, by Adriana Mather. Joining me today is my friend Morgan, lover of all things Rom Com.Take a listen as Morgan and I chat all about the plot, characters (inclu...
July 29, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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1:26:21
Author Interview: Amber Chen (Of Jade and Dragons)
Today I am chatting with debut author Amber Chen about her brand new YA Silkpunk Fantasy novel, Of Jade and Dragons. Take a listen as Amber and I chat about what it's like being a debut author, her journey from writing for Watt...
July 08, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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37:59
The Infinite Noise
Today I am chatting about The Infinite Noise by Lauren Shippen. This is the first book in her Bright Sessions novels. Joining me today is Priscilla from the Novel Feelings podcast. Take a listen as Priscilla and I chat all about what it...
June 24, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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1:12:03
Author Interview: Marie Lu (Icon and Inferno)
Today I am chatting with NY Times Bestselling author Marie Lu! We will be chatting all about her new book, Icon and Inferno; the sequel to Stars and Smoke. Take a listen as Marie and I chat about her writing process, w...
June 10, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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48:00
Author Interview: Trish Lundy (The One That Got Away With Murder)
Today I am chatting with debut author Trish Lundy about her brand new YA thriller, The One That Got Away With Murder.Join us as Trish and I chat all about our hometown of Rochester, NY, (Yes! We grew up in the same place!), wha...
May 29, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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51:50
Divine Rivals
Today I am chatting with my friend Dani about Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross.Divine Rivals is a beautiful fantasy set in an old fashioned war-torn world where two journalistic rivals form a connection that will be tried and test...
May 13, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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1:09:04
Author Interview: Jennifer Donnelly (Beastly Beauty)
Today I am chatting with NY Times Bestselling author of fiction for all ages, Jennifer Donnelly! Today Jennifer and I are chatting about her brand new fairy tale retelling, a gender swapped reimagining of Beauty and the Beast, Beast...
April 29, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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33:53
Author Interview: F. T. Lukens (Otherworldly)
Today I am chatting with New York Times Bestselling author F. T. Lukens. Take a listen as F. T. and I chat all about their latest queer speculative fiction young adult novel, Otherworldly. You'll hear us chat not just about thi...
April 15, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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50:22
These Violent Delights
Today I am chatting about These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong. Joining me as my guest is Rachel from the Barely Bookish podcast. If you love the story of Romeo and Juliet, you will love this re-imagining of Shakespeare'...
April 01, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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1:20:18
Author Interview: Emily Locker (Running Mates)
Today I am joined by debut author Emily Locker to chat about her YA Rom Com, Running Mates!Take a listen as Emily and I chat about her journey to becoming a traditionally published author, romance novels, our love for independe...
March 25, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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39:43
Author Interview: Abigail Morrison (The Yochni’s Eye)
Today I am joined by YA Indy author Abigail Morrison to chat about her YA adventure fantasy novel, The Yochni's Eye.Abigail is a self-published author, who has worked hard to create this amazing adventure story full of incredib...
March 11, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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1:08:56
Author Interview: Bethanie Finger (More Than Life)
Today I am chatting with one of my best friends, Bethanie Finger, about her debut YA Historical Fantasy novel, More Than Life!Take a listen as Bethanie and I chat all about her journey to get her book traditionally published, h...
February 19, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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52:02
The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway
To celebrate Valentine's Day I am chatting with my good friend Victoria Koops about the swoony YA Rom Com, The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway by Ashley Schumacher. This is such a fun book! If you enjoy Renaissance Festiv...
February 14, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:34:09
Author Interview: Victoria Koops (Who We Are In Real Life)
Today I am interviewing a debut author who also happens to be one of my very dear friends. I am so excited for all of you to listen to today's episode, where I chat with my friend, and frequent podcast guest, Victoria Koops about her debut YA R...
February 05, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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1:29:20
Author Interview: Lauren Munoz (Suddenly A Murder)
Today I am chatting with author Lauren Munoz about her debut YA Murder Mystery novel, Suddenly A Murder. If you love a good murder mystery, you will love Suddenly A Murder! This story follows seven high school friends who are c...
January 22, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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51:51
Author Interview: Ayana Gray (Beasts of Prey/Ruin/War)
Today I am chatting with NY Times Best Selling author Ayana Gray! Ayana and I will be chatting about her Beasts of Prey trilogy. We discuss all three books in the trilogy; Beasts of Prey, Beasts of Ruin, and the final ...
January 08, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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48:09
Assistant to the Villain
Today I am chatting with my friend Morgan about Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer. Take a listen as Morgan and I chat all about this hilarious grumpy vs. sunshine New Adult Fantasy Rom-Com! You'll hear us chat a...
December 20, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:15:04
The Inheritance Games
Today I am chatting with my friend Abigail about The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes.Join Abigail and me as we chat all about this enthralling book! We will not only be chatting about the plotline, but about all the c...
December 04, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:10:48
Author Interview: Susan Dennard (The Luminaries & The Hunting Moon)
Today I am chatting with New York Times Bestselling author Susan Dennard! Susan is the author of the Witchlands series as well as The Luminaries series. Today, Susan and I are chatting about book two ...
November 13, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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46:30
Author Interview: Kate Alice Marshall (The Narrow)
Today I am chatting with Adult, Middle Grade, and Young Adult fiction author Kate Alice Marshall about her newest book, The Narrow. The Narrow is a haunting ghost story that will give you chills down your spine......
October 30, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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31:30
Author Interview: Kayvion Lewis (Thieves' Gambit)
Today I am interviewing YA author Kayvion Lewis about her brand new book Thieves' Gambit!Join Kayvion and me as we chat all about this heart-pounding, high-octane, thrill ride! You'll hear us talk about Kayvion's writing proces...
October 16, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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36:02