What Y’All Reading? A YA Book Review Podcast

Madeline and Alyssa

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Tune in for laughter, fun, and a new YA Book review every week! As both Librarians and Authors, Madeline and Alyssa to gush over writing, characters, and the best ships. Expect frequent comparisons to our millennial childhoods. New episodes released every other Wednesday!

06/17/2021

E. 37 You're The One That I Want or Grease!

Who doesn't love Grease? Truly Kenickie, Rizzo, Frenchie, Danny, and Sandy (In that order) are some of the most loved movie characters of all time. Listen in for our re-cap of the movie, our love for Kenickie, and some awesome YA book and graphic novel recommendations at the end of the episode. Plus, listen in to the very end for a fun fact that may just blow your mind!

46 min
05/26/2021

E. 36 Hidden History or They Called Us Enemy by George Takei et. al

If you are a history nerd who loves graphic novels, listen in to this episode to get hyped about this book! If not, listen anyway to get hyped about this book! It is rare for history to be portrayed in such a raw, personal, digestible way. This comic is truly impeccable. Read it.

32 min
05/13/2021

E. 35 My Sister's Graces or Bone Crier's Dawn by Kathryn Purdie

We read this sequel because the first book was the first episode we recorded-Bone Crier's Moon! We talk a lot about story pacing, structure, plot devices, editing, and traditional publishing. We still love the characters and the concepts! Love triangles and bones galore. Also, very cinematic imagery carries you through. Tune in!

1h 8m
05/01/2021

E. 34 Lady Literati - Author Chat

Listen in to meet two of the six members of Lady Literati (hint: you already know two of us...)! Learn about how we began writing and what we are working on currently, along with our favorite books of the writing craft and some mildly embarrassing childhood anecdotes. If you don't have a writing support group, hopefully this episode will convince you to find your own, and will inspire your own writing journey!

56 min
04/14/2021

E. 33 Wonder Woman's Super Sister or Nubia: Real One by L.L. McKinney and Robyn Smith

The first black woman DC comic superheroine makes her return in Nubia: Real One by L.L. McKinney and Robyn Smith. We were itching for something different, and this comic hit the spot. It gave me Ms. Marvel 2016 vibes and I truly hope we have more episodes. It's everything a good comic should be, entertainment, great storytelling, and an honest reflection of the times we are living in. Pick this up on your library's hoopla app or buy/borrow a copy. It's worth every minute and every cent.

35 min
03/31/2021

E. 32 Made in the Narrows or Namesake by Adrienne Young

We want to let you know that Namesake by Adrienne Young may just be the best sequel ever. We agree that we've never read a sequel with such a smooth transition and that is just as fantastic as the first. Fable's story is full of adventure, vivid imagery, and once again pulls you right onto the sea and the Marigold with the crew. We geek out and swoon over Adrienne's writing, along with our favorite character ships. Alyssa also mispronounces a name, again, and drops a fun sea-faring history fact at the end.

34 min
03/19/2021

E. 31 Revival of the Riot Grrrl or Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu

This episode I read (listened) to the book and Alyssa watched the Netflix version of Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu. Spoiler, they are not as similar as the Lara Jean movies. But this episode is a good throwback to my days making zines in undergrad, and we have important conversations about feminism, along with laughter as always. Apologies for the late release, I lost a mentor last weekend so I took my time editing. Enjoy!

52 min
03/04/2021

E. 30 Love Stories: Preheat to 375 or Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant

This episode was so much fun to record. I (Madeline) am a hardcore romance reader and writer, and Alyssa is a phenomenal writer and also likes to read romance. Elise is on point with so many references in this book, and it is just an overall fun read sprinkled with really rich moments as well as descriptions of baked goods you can almost taste. Pick up this fun read. You'll be glad you did!

27 min

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Tune in for laughter, fun, and a new YA Book review every week! As both Librarians and Authors, Madeline and Alyssa to gush over writing, characters, and the best ships. Expect frequent comparisons to our millennial childhoods. New episodes released every other Wednesday!

Creator

Madeline and Alyssa
Years Active

2020 - 2021
Episodes

39
Rating

Clean
Show Website

What Y’All Reading? A YA Book Review Podcast

What Y’All Reading? A YA Book Review Podcast

E. 37 You're The One That I Want or Grease!

E. 36 Hidden History or They Called Us Enemy by George Takei et. al

E. 35 My Sister's Graces or Bone Crier's Dawn by Kathryn Purdie

E. 34 Lady Literati - Author Chat

E. 33 Wonder Woman's Super Sister or Nubia: Real One by L.L. McKinney and Robyn Smith

E. 32 Made in the Narrows or Namesake by Adrienne Young

E. 31 Revival of the Riot Grrrl or Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu

E. 30 Love Stories: Preheat to 375 or Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant

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