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
135 episodes
Author Interview: Jason June
Today I am chatting with NY Times Bestselling author Jason June! We are going to be chatting about his brand new holiday rom com, Flopping in a Winter Wonderland.Flopping in a Winter Wonderland is a deliciously fun YA Quee...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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39:05
The Stones of Burren Bay
Today I am chatting with my friend Rebecca about YA magical realism novel, The Stones of Burren Bay, by Emily De Angelis. Take a listen as Rebecca and I chat about the plot, characters, Irish/Celtic spiritualism, Native America...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:32:46
Author Interview: Kayvion Lewis (Heist Royale)
Today I am chatting with YA Heist Thriller author Kavion Lewis! Kavion previously joined me to chat about her debut novel, Thieves' Gambit, and today we are chatting about the second book in that duology, Heist Royale. Take a listen as ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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48:47
Author Interview: Ellen Hopkins (Sync)
Today I am chatting with New York Times Bestselling author Ellen Hopkins about her new Young Adult novel, Sync. Written in verse, Sync is the story of twins Storm and Lake as they are shuffled through the foster care s...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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45:21
Author Interview: Sarah Henning (The Lies We Conjure)
Today I am chatting with award winning author, and fellow Princess Bride lover, Sarah Henning! Sarah is no stranger to YA Book Chat, as she has been here previously to discuss her Kingdoms of Sand and Sky series (The Princess Will S...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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52:40
Author Interview: Nancy McCabe (Vaulting Through Time)
Today I am chatting with author Nancy McCabe about her debut YA novel, Vaulting Through Time, a story that follows a teen gymnast as she travels through time to learn about her family and discover who she is. Ta...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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47:29
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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39:10
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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1:14:21
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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1:16:15
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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1:27:02
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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'...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:34:10
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...
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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...
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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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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48:09