
266 episodes

Hey YA Book Riot
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4.4 • 149 Ratings
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From great new books to favorite classic reads, from news to the latest in on-screen adaptations, Hey YA is here to elevate the exciting world of young adult lit.
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YA Cozy Mysteries
Tirzah and Erica discuss the state of YA cozy mysteries and mention a few to TBR.
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It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you (or a reader you know and love) hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. The holidays are here, and we've got three different levels for gifting to suit every budget. Get all the details at mytbr.co.
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News
The best YA audiobooks of 2023
Books and Articles Discussed
Diverse Cozy Mysteries
Make Room for the New Cozy Mysteries— We Want More
The Apothecary Diaries by Natsu Hyuuga and Nekokurage
A Spy in the House by Y.S. Lee
Duels & Deception by Cindy Anstey
The Marvelous by Claire Kann
Goldie Vance by Hope Larson, illustrated by Brittney Williams
Lucy Clark Will Not Apologize by Margot Rabb
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
The Secret Key by Lena Jones
Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price
Other authors mentioned: Ally Carter, Nancy Springer, Olivia Twist, Aya de León
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Hey YA Extra Credit: Holiday Reads for December
This week, Tirzah recommends two backlist YA titles to get you in the holiday spirit this December!
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Books Discussed
Eight Nights of Flirting by Hannah Reynolds
The Christmas Clash by Suzanne Park
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All Pretty and Extra: The Best Books to Gift This Holiday Season
Tirzah and Erica discuss some of the prettiest and most extra YA books to gift others (or yourself!) this holiday season.
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It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. You can also gift it (and the holidays, they are coming.) Get all the details at mytbr.co.
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News
A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature
My Life with the Walter Boys adaptation hits Netflix December 7, trailer just dropped.
Pink gives away 2,000 banned books at Florida concerts
No Shadow and Bone season 3 *crying forever*
Books Discussed
The Davenports by Krystal Marquis
Eragon illustrated edition by Christopher Paolini, illustrated by Sidharth Chaturvedi
Sleepless in Dubai by Sajni Patel
Finding My Elf by David Valdes
Emmett by L.C. Rosen
The Do-Over by Lynn Painter (Barnes & Noble edition)
Love in Winter Wonderland by Abiola Bello
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell, 10th anniversary edition
Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price
Coloring Cuteness Claire Belton
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Hey YA Extra Credit: Indigenous Books for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond
Erica discusses some new-ish YA books by Indigenous authors that should be on your radar.
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It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. You can also gift it (and the holidays, they are coming.) Get all the details at mytbr.co.
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News
We Need Diverse Books' new Indigenous Reads Rising site
Books Discussed
Rez Ball by Byron Graves
Man Made Monsters by Andrea L. Rogers, illustrated by Jeff Edwards
To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose
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The Ultimate Winter Survival Kit
Tirzah and Erica share the books, movies, shows, food, self-care items, and games that are going to get them through the winter season.
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It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. You can also gift it (and the holidays, they are coming.) Get all the details at mytbr.co.
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News
Publishers Weekly names the best YA books of the year
Erica and TIrzah's 2023 Winter Survival Kit
Books
Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed by Abi Balingit
Finding My Elf by David Valdes
Coloring Cuteness by Claire Benton
Eight Nights of Flirting by Hannah Reynolds
Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami
What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
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Hey YA Extra Credit: The Magical Girl Genre
Erica discusses the magical girl manga genre, giving a brief history and a few magical girl book recommendations.
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It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. You can also gift it (and the holidays, they are coming). Get all the details at mytbr.co.
Books Discussed
Emily Martin's article on the magical girl genre in manga and anime
Princess Knight by Osamu Tezuka
Himitsu no Akko-chan by Fujio Akatsuka
Sally the Witch by Mitsuteru Yokoyama
Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi
Cardcaptor Sakura by CLAMP
Alice 19th by Yuu Watase
Little Witch Academia by Yoh Yoshinari, Trigger, Keisuke Sato
Hurricane Heels by Isabel Yap (out of print, but the story is part of a collection that has other stories that aren't YA titled Never Have I Ever: Stories)
Magical Boy by The Kao
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Customer Reviews
Very informative
I like this pod a lot because I want to know what to read next. V informative with all the recommendations but... I wish there was more substance! Maybe do a couple episodes every quarter digging deep into a single book or two, with guests and a spoiler disclaimer?
Also, a small note: Paper Girls is by Brian K Vaughn, rather than Bryan Lee O’Malley as the podcast and episode notes say.
I’m sorry what?!?!
Not gonna lie used really enjoy this podcast…. But just heard an episode where they said conservative Christians were “the enemy”. Not cool. I’m both those things and I don’t mind you having your views so why do you have to demonize mine? Kind of frustrated with this.
We are people too. Just trying to enjoy reading and be in a community of readers.
Recommendations you won’t find anywhere else
I am an avid YA reader, and sometimes I get sick of BookTube, Epic Reads, and other online bookish spaces because they recommend the same, mostly white, books on rotation. When I discovered this podcast, I found so many new recommendations in the first episode I listened to alone. Kelly and Eric (and now Kelly and Sarah) KNOW YA, and they KNOW indie books. In every episode, I find new reads that not only fit my reading tastes but are fantastic titles that are not getting nearly enough attention. For example, I picked up The Last Summer of the Garrett Girls a few years ago based on Kelly’s recommendation, and I still swoon over the book to this day. If Kelly hadn’t recommended it, I wouldn’t have picked it up and I would have missed out on my favorite read of that summer. If you are looking for recommendations that aren’t the 5 “hot” new titles being publicized that you’ve already read, PLEASE listen to this phenomenal podcast. Also, and this won’t persuade you to listen, but the hosts and I have similar reading tastes and bookish-sphere topics that interest us and it makes me happy :)