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Teen Reads Podcast

Book reviews by teen readers across the country! Narrated by young adult author, Stacy Padula, the Teen Reads podcast shares honest reviews about Padula's book series written by young adult readers in high school and college. Stacy Padula is the award-winning author of the Gripped book series and the Montgomery Lake High book series. She is also co-authoring the On the Right Path book series with NBA Coach Brett Gunning. You can learn more about Stacy Padula on her website: www.stacyapadula.com.

  1. How Do Good Kids Become Drug Addicts?

    26/02/2021

    How Do Good Kids Become Drug Addicts?

    Author Stacy Padula explains her mission behind "Gripped" Learn more at www.teenreads.org

    6 min

  2. 25/02/2021

    "Why I Do It" by Stacy Padula

    Why Gripped?

    4 min
  3. Isabelle Semas: Y.A. Book Teaches Teens the Importance of Choosing Relationships Wisely

    23/02/2021

    Isabelle Semas: Y.A. Book Teaches Teens the Importance of Choosing Relationships Wisely

    Fourteen-year-old Chris Dunkin is known for being the life of the party and everyone’s favorite friend. Despite his amicable nature, he carries around deep-seated pain from his childhood that he frequently numbs with alcohol and drugs. After hosting a party, Chris wakes up with a strange vibe running through his body and no recollection of the previous night. When he learns the horrifying truth of what his night entailed, the trajectory of his life is changed forever. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://stacyapadula.com/2021/01/13/young-adult-book-teaches-teens-the-importance-of-choosing-relationships-wisely/

    2 min
  4. Isabelle Semas Reviews "Gripped Part 3: The Fallout"

    23/02/2021

    Isabelle Semas Reviews "Gripped Part 3: The Fallout"

    Eighteen-year-old Marc Dunkin has received word from a detective that his oldest brother Taylor is a person of interest in a highly confidential case headed by the Boston Police Department. They know Taylor’s clean; they know he wants out of the game; and they want to help make that happen. However, their “help” will come at a cost—one that may put Taylor and his entire family in grave danger. Twenty-three-year-old Taylor Dunkin is trying to get his life back in order after an opiate addiction wreaked havoc on his once promising athletic future. Getting clean was a difficult feat, but breaking free from the Bilotti crime ring will present an even greater challenge. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://stacyapadula.com/2021/01/17/isabelle-semas-reviews-gripped-part-3-the-fallout/

    2 min
  5. Jennifer O'Sullivan Recommends "Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors" by Stacy Padula

    23/02/2021

    Jennifer O'Sullivan Recommends "Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors" by Stacy Padula

    Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors by Stacy Padula Taylor Dunkin is used to high stakes. As an NCAA star quarterback, he performed under pressure to lead his team to victory, but his football career came to an abrupt halt when an injury sent him spiraling down a dark hole of pain, depression, and addiction. Now he finds himself playing a game with even higher stakes because his life, his reputation, and the safety of everyone he loves are all on the line. Taylor’s two younger brothers, Jordan and Marc, have been at odds for years, but they are brought together to decipher the mysterious clues Taylor is leaving regarding his whereabouts. As secrets are revealed, the Dunkin boys’ relationships will be changed forever. In Taylor’s weakest moment, he made a deal with the devil, and now there is a reckoning. But who will pay the price? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://stacyapadula.com/2021/02/01/jennifer-osullivan-recommends-gripped-4-smoke-mirrors-by-stacy-padula/

    3 min
  6. Jenna Finnerty Reviews "Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors"

    23/02/2021

    Jenna Finnerty Reviews "Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors"

    Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors by Stacy Padula Taylor Dunkin is used to high stakes. As an NCAA star quarterback, he performed under pressure to lead his team to victory, but his football career came to an abrupt halt when an injury sent him spiraling down a dark hole of pain, depression, and addiction. Now he finds himself playing a game with even higher stakes because his life, his reputation, and the safety of everyone he loves are all on the line. Taylor’s two younger brothers, Jordan and Marc, have been at odds for years, but they are brought together to decipher the mysterious clues Taylor is leaving regarding his whereabouts. As secrets are revealed, the Dunkin boys’ relationships will be changed forever. In Taylor’s weakest moment, he made a deal with the devil, and now there is a reckoning. But who will pay the price? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://stacyapadula.com/2021/02/09/jenna-finnerty-reviews-gripped-4-smoke-mirrors/

    2 min
  7. Oliver Ames Senior Emily Han Recommends "Gripped 4" to Teens & Parents

    23/02/2021

    Oliver Ames Senior Emily Han Recommends "Gripped 4" to Teens & Parents

    Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors by Stacy Padula Taylor Dunkin is used to high stakes. As an NCAA star quarterback, he performed under pressure to lead his team to victory, but his football career came to an abrupt halt when an injury sent him spiraling down a dark hole of pain, depression, and addiction. Now he finds himself playing a game with even higher stakes because his life, his reputation, and the safety of everyone he loves are all on the line. Taylor’s two younger brothers, Jordan and Marc, have been at odds for years, but they are brought together to decipher the mysterious clues Taylor is leaving regarding his whereabouts. As secrets are revealed, the Dunkin boys’ relationships will be changed forever. In Taylor’s weakest moment, he made a deal with the devil, and now there is a reckoning. But who will pay the price? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://stacyapadula.com/2021/02/02/oliver-ames-senior-recommends-young-adult-novel-to-teens-parents/

    3 min
  8. Sophia Karnolt Reviews "The Battle for Innocence" by Stacy Padula

    23/02/2021

    Sophia Karnolt Reviews "The Battle for Innocence" by Stacy Padula

    Montgomery Lake High #4: The Battle for Innocence by Stacy A. Padula Jon Anderson and Chantal Kagelli are trying to live moral lives, but temptations are plaguing them in and out of school. Will they continue to be lights in their best friends’ lives or will they get pulled into the darkness? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://stacyapadula.com/2021/02/03/sophia-karnolt-reviews-the-battle-for-innocence-by-stacy-padula-2/

    3 min
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Book reviews by teen readers across the country! Narrated by young adult author, Stacy Padula, the Teen Reads podcast shares honest reviews about Padula's book series written by young adult readers in high school and college. Stacy Padula is the award-winning author of the Gripped book series and the Montgomery Lake High book series. She is also co-authoring the On the Right Path book series with NBA Coach Brett Gunning. You can learn more about Stacy Padula on her website: www.stacyapadula.com.

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  • Creator
    Stacy Padula
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stacy Padula

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