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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.

Hey YA Book Riot

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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.

    YA Cozy Mysteries

    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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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Hey YA Extra Credit: Holiday Reads for December

    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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    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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    Books Discussed
    Eight Nights of Flirting by Hannah Reynolds
    The Christmas Clash by Suzanne Park
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    • 7 min
    All Pretty and Extra: The Best Books to Gift This Holiday Season

    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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    • 57 min
    Hey YA Extra Credit: Indigenous Books for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond

    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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    • 10 min
    The Ultimate Winter Survival Kit

    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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    To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter!
    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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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Hey YA Extra Credit: The Magical Girl Genre

    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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    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
149 Ratings

149 Ratings

Summerchimera ,

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.

Forsyth4Ever ,

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.

Everyone_And_No-one ,

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 :)

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