What Ya Reading?

In today's episode, Jay sits down with Bookstagrammer Mysia from BlackGirlBuJos to chat about holiday reading. Tune in to hear them discuss books they are excited to read this holiday season and some of their end-of-year- reading hopes. Mysia also shares her journey to content creation, gives tips on how to connect with book tours, and book suggestions for different types of readers. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 00:44 Immersion reading 5:28 Mysia's content journey 7:04 Reading YA novels 10:05 Creating diverse reading list suggestions 13:37 Joining book promotion tours 17:10 Favorite reading seasons 23:57 Reading set up and annotating 36:29 Holiday book recommendations 39:44 Cozy book recommendations 40:48 End of the year book recommendations 54:12 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 59:08 Final Thoughts 1:03:28 Books mentioned in this episode: I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming Mistlefoe by Kimberly Lemming This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings Chosen by a Vampire by Wynta Tyme The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin Bluford High series Author Tia Williams Author Kennedy Ryan Author Lamar Jones Author Kalynn Bayron Author Kimberly Lemming Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma Monsters Under Mistletoe - Holiday Anthology Second Chance Christmas by Jahquel J Christmas in Spite of You by K.C. Mills Author Beverly Jenkins A Christmas to Remember by Beverly Jenkins Indigo by Beverly Jenkins Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala A Novel Christmas by Charity Shane Only for the Holidays by Abiola Bello The Most Wonderful Time by Jayne Allen I'll Be Gone for Christmas by Georgia K. Boone The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna The House of Frank by Kay Synclaire Author Kennedy Ryan Author Kimberly Lemming Mismatched by Anne Camlin The Terrifying Tales of Vivian Vance by Josh Ulrich Author James Baldwin The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin Weirdo by Tony Weaver Jr. Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair The Grim Reaper's Lawyer by Mea Monique Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi Come Home Safe by Brian G. Buckmire The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna Where Your Eyes Linger by Dani M. Ward Tender Beasts Liselle Sambury Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi Hell's Diva by Anna J. All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: Episode 36. Reading and Exploring YA Novels + Books That Left A Mark Hear Our Voices Book Tour The Nerd Fam Colored Pages Book Tour Black Odyssey Media Episode 31. Writing Graphic Novels & Being a Weirdo With Author Tony Weaver Jr. Connect with today's guest:  Connect with Mysia on Instagram @blackgirlbujos Follow Mysia on TikTok @blackgirlbujos Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join our November buddy read discussion on Instagram for Bitter and Sweet by Rhonda McKnight. For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com . Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with author J.S. Jasper to discuss her journey from a reader to a published author. They also talk about Jasper's latest novel, Perfectly Candid. Tune in to hear how Jasper approaches the writing process, where she draws inspiration, and what we can expect from her next. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 1:03 Author journey 6:29 The writing process 10:25 The editing process 20:56 About Perfectly Candid 26:24 Favorite scene 36:39 The books cover 39:53 What's next - Spring Awakening 42:14 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 45:44 Final thoughts 49:55 Books mentioned in this episode: A Love Most Fatal by Kath Richards Perfectly Candid by JS Jasper Bite Me Twice by JS Jasper Spring Awaking by JS Jasper Diamond Brother Series by Anthony Horowitz Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Connect with today's guest:  Connect with JS Jasper on Instagram @jsjsprwrts Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions  Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join our November buddy read discussion on Instagram for Bitter and Sweet by Rhonda McKnight. For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com . Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Bridget to chat about her thoughts on finding joy in reading. Tune in to hear them discuss how Bridget creates a joyful reading experience and her unique approach to content creation. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 00:41 The joy of reading 12:09 Reading routines 17:00 Balancing heavy reads 23:30 Book expectations 28:59 Thoughts on tropes 32:36 Intention behind content 43:35 Book clubs and buddy reads 47:27 Final recommendations 50:46 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 54:31 Final Thoughts 1:00:47 Books mentioned in this episode: The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable The Attic Child by Lola Jaye Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson Clear Water by Nina The Reformatory by Tananarive Due Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin Author Kennedy Ryan Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen Author Beverly Jenkins Indigo by Beverly Jenkins I Did a New Thing by Tabitha Brown Reel by Kennedy Ryan The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali The Love Songs of W. E. B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers Well Read Black Girl by Glory Edim The Attic Child by Lola Jaye James by Percival Everett Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto Forget Me Not by Julie Soto A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin Finding Me by Viola Davis Wildflower by Aurora James Over the Influence by Joanna Jojo Levesque Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Connect with today's guest:  Connect with Bridget on Instagram @knotabookclub Follow Bridget on Fable Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions  Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join our November buddy-read discussion on Instagram for Bitter and Sweet by Rhonda McKnight. For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com . Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, Jay sits down with fellow content creator Schae Love to chat about romance series and their appreciation for the authors who write them. Tune in to hear them talk about the series that has captivated their hearts and share tips for using rating systems. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 00:43 Thoughts on popular books 19:57 Changes in reading habits 24:51 Introduction to romance reading 28:56 Series and interconnected standalones 41:07 Buddy reading 48:25 Star rating systems 50:32 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 1:02:22 Final Thoughts 1:07:19 Books mentioned in this episode: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Author Cassandra Clare Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rea Around the Way Girl by Taraji P. Henson We're Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle Union Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish The Twisted Series by Ana Huang So Not Meant To Be by Meghan Quinn A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover Verity by Colleen Hoover Author Freida McFadden The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah Disappearing Acts by Terry McMillan Flyy Girl by Omar Tyree Midnight by Sister Souljah A Deeper Love Inside by Sister Souljah Life After Death by Sister Souljah Filthy Rich Vampires by Geneva Lee Artifacts of Ouranos Series (Trials of the Sun Queen) by Nisha J. Tuli Just for The Summer by Abby Jimenez So Not Meant To Be by Meghan Quinn Bridesmaid Undercover by Meghan Quinn Bridesmaid for Hire by Meghan Quinn Twisted Lies by Ana Huang A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson The Brutal Birthright Series (Brutal Prince) by Sophie Lark The Kingmaker Series by Sophie Lark Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn A Love Like the Sun by Riss M. Neilson Seven Days in June by Tia Williams Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett The Rokesby's Series by Julia Quinn So Not Meant To Be by Meghan Quinn I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: Girl What's Up With That Podcast CAWPILE Rating System The Read Joy System Relatability, Enjoyment, Atmosphere, Depth Journey, Originality, Yearning Connect with today's guest:  Connect on Instagram @schaelove Follow on TikTok @schaelove Schae Love social links Final Thoughts:  Shop the Cover Snob's Special Editions Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join our November buddy read discussion on Instagram for Bitter and Sweet by Rhonda McKnight. For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com . Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with debut author O'Junea Brown. They are chatting about her journey to becoming an author and what inspired her first novel, A Fate of Onyx & Ivory. They also discuss O'Junea's writing process and the joys and challenges of self-publishing. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 00:44 Author journey 5:21 Dealing with imposter syndrome 10:05 Authors writing process 14:06 Being a published author 22:39 About A Fate of Onyx & Ivory 24:03 The next books in the series 41:44 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 44:18 Final Thoughts 46:53 Books mentioned in this episode: The Canary Cowards by Jescie Hall Living Legend by Allie Shante A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Mass Spare by Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien Twilight by Stephenie Meyer That Sik Luv by Jescie Hall Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: The Last Chapter Bookshop Sinners and Stardust Book Harvest Boozy Book Tour C2E2 Writers Block  Connect with today's guest:  Connect with O'Junea on Instagram @fit.and.fiction Purchase A Fate of Onyx & Ivory on Amazon, Bookshop.org, or Barnes & Noble Visit the Author's Website  Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join our September buddy read discussion on Instagram or the Geneva App for Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast

In today's episode, you'll be listening to a buddy-read discussion on The Color of Law. This book explores the historical laws and policies that enforced racial segregation in America. Tune in to hear Jay and the other book club members chat about their personal experiences with these types of zoning laws, white flight, and gentrification. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:40 Knowledge and experience with housing segregation 01:53 White Flight 12:02 Proximity to whiteness 20:40 Zoning of Black neighborhoods 23:45 Freeway and transportation segregation 27:12 Housing segregation and the HOA 35:30 2008 Housing Crisis 43:58 Tips for reading & final thoughts 48:34 Closing credits 50:50 Books mentioned in this episode: The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join our September buddy read discussion on Instagram or the Geneva App for Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond. For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast 

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Bree to chat about exploring the different genres of YA novels. Tune in to hear them discuss their thoughts on representation in this category. They also touch on how best to approach reading YA novels and the books that have left a lasting impression on them. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 00:43 Memorable YA reads 12:00 Having empathy for YA characters 15:24 YA author appreciation 25:41 Thoughts on representation in YA novels today 29:52 Bree's favorite YA books 36:17 Annotating in books 41:16 Book recommendations 43:13 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 51:42 Final thoughts 58:00 Books mentioned in this episode: Sleep Like Death by Kalynn Bayron Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron My Dear Henry: A Jekyll & Hyde Remix by Kalynn Bayron You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron Children of Anarchy and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi This Side of Home by Renée Watson Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington City of Bones (Shadow Hunter Series) by Cassandra Clare Love Radio by Ebony Ladelle Author Elise Bryant Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant Reggie and Delilah's Year of Falling by Elise Bryant Author Angie Thomas The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas On The Come Up by Angie Thomas Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi The Revolution of Birdie Randolph by Brandy Colbert All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah Children of Anarchy and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi Nothing Like The Movies by Lynn Painter Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter Finding Me by Viola Davis Legendborn by Tracy Deonn The Davenports by Krystal Marquis Kindred by Octavia Butler The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson You've Been Served by Kristen Alicia All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Connect with today's guest:  Follow Bree on Instagram @breesbookshelf_ Follow Bree on TikTok @breesbookshelf_ Connect with Bree on GoodReads Stay up to date with all Bree's reading and life journey   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join our September buddy discussion on Instagram or the Geneva App for Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond. For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast 

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagramer Aleka from @actbookshelf to talk about the journey of getting back into reading after taking a hiatus. Tune in to hear them discuss the books that reignited Aleka's love of reading and the challenges of finding new authors and genres to explore. They also chat about the inspiration behind her new bookish Instagram account. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 2:51 Dyslexia and Aleka's reading journey 19:05 Exploring different genres 24:03 Thriller book suggestions 27:32 Setting reading goals 35:37 Tracking the books you read 41:47 Historical fiction books 45:16 Reading with book clubs 49:08 Starting a Bookstagram 53:43 Final book recommendations 58:16 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 1:04:53 Final thoughts 1:09:26 Books mentioned in this episode: Author Eric Jerome Dickey Author Sister Souljah Author Zane Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan Block Shot by Kennedy Ryan The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein Power Moves by Sarah Jakes Roberts The Power of Moments by Dan Heath and Chip Heath You Are Always Mine by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy Author Christina Lauren The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray Women Evolve Sarah Jakes Roberts Do The New You by Steven Furtick The Good Ones Are Taken by Taj McCoy Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell by Taj McCoy Outdrawn by Deanna Grey Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D Jackson White Smoke by Tiffany D Jackson When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole 101 Essays That Will Change Your Life by Brianna Wiest Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop The Reformatory by Tananarive Due The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Transcendent Kingdom Yaa Gyasi Hood Feminist by Mikki Kendall Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan Seven Days In June by Tia Williams Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks Do The New You by Steven Furtick Rest Is Resistance by Tricia Hersey Not Without Laughter by Langston Hughes This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)? by Jay Ellis The Babysitters Club by Ann M. Martin Fighting for Our Friendships by Danielle Jackson All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: Podcast Episode - The Personal Librarian Discussion The Photograph movie The Nap Ministry Connect with today's guest:  Aleka's Bookish Instagram account - @actbookshelf Aleka's Instagram account - @naturallyact Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our September buddy read of Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin. For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com . Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode Jay is sitting down with fellow Booksagrammer Shonna to chat about the joy of buddy reading. Shonna is an avid reader with the preferred genres of fantasy, romance, and dark academia and participates in several buddy reads monthly. Tune in to hear their thoughts on how buddy reading and getting different perspectives enhances the reader experience. Shonna also gives fantasy book recommendations for all types of readers. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro 0:58 Reading from your TBR 8:37 Current reads 16:16 Reading with others 21:41 Budding reading Lore of the Wilds 38:18 Giving authors second chances 42:29 Fantasy favorites and recommendations 50:41 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 1:07:45 Final Thoughts 1:16:51 Books mentioned in this episode: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer City of Bones (Shadow Hunter Series) by Cassandra Clare Lord of the Flies by William Golding The Ever King by LJ Andrews Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Rookie Recovery by Lex Easton Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston The City of Brass (The Daevabad Trilogy) by S. A. Chakraborty Red Rising by Pierce Brown Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri An Ember in the Ashes Sabaa Tahir Kaikeyi by Vista Patel Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Elantris by Brandon Sanderson When in Rome by Sarah Adams The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert A Girl Like Her by Talia Hibbert The Three Billy Goats Gruff by P C Asbjornsen Work For It by Talia Hibbert All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Connect with today's guest:  Connect with Shonna on Instagram @shonnareads Follow Shonna on GoodReads Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our September buddy read of Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin. For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com . Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer and dark romance lover, Yaniris. They are chatting about reading romance books with dark and spicy themes. Tune in to hear them talk about how to identify potentially triggering content and books they suggest for all types of readers. Due to the subject matter, this episode is intended for mature audiences (18+). The subjects, books, and themes mentioned in this episode could be potentially triggering for some listeners.  What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Episode content warning 0:55 Guest intro and current reads 1:59 Being a mood reader vs. planned reader 8:10 Thoughts on what dark romance 10:53 Reading why-choose romances 17:51 Genre favorites 28:37 Balancing trigger warnings 31:11 Exploring the term "dark romance" 34:07 Are all dark romances full of smut? 43:14 Reading retellings, paranormal, and monster romances 48:15 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 1:12:40 Final Thoughts 1:21:04 Books mentioned in this episode: Crying in the Bathroom by Erika L. Sánchez Come Out, Come Out by Alexia Onyx Born a Crime by Trevor Noah A Promised Land by Barack Obama This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan Haunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton Industrial November on Tour Series by Ofelia Martinez Heartless Heathens by Santana Knox Give Me More by Sara Cate Author Zane Author Kennedy Ryan Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan The Book of Azrael by Amber Nicole Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti The Vampire Diaries by L. J. Smith The Book of Azrael by Amber Nicole I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St Clair A Touch of Chaos by Scarlett St Clair Author Katee Robert Neon Gods Series by Katee Robert The Dragons Bride by Katee Robert That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming Desperate Measures by Katee Robert Author H.D. Carlton Author Santana Knox The Dark Place by Britney S. Lewis Little Women by Louisa M. Alcott Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron Amari and the Knight Brothers by B. B. Alston The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory The Sacrifice by Rin Chupeco A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks Flowers in the Attic by VC Andrews The Ugly Cry by Danielle Henderson Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Dominicana by Angie Cruz Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Connect with today's guest:  Connect with Yaniris on Instagram @rulerof_booksandfantasy Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our September buddy read of Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin. For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com . Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, you'll be listening to a buddy-read discussion on Ana Maria and the Fox by Liana De La Rosa. Tune in to hear Jay and the other book club members chat about their thoughts on this book, what they learned, and the impression it left on them. Please keep in mind that this episode will contain spoilers. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Reading Historical Romance 2:04 The French Occupation in Mexico 3:10 Liana De La Rosa's writing 4:18 Historical references + feminism themes 8:29 Thoughts on the characters + overall story 13:35 Listing to the story on audio + the next books 30:36 Final thoughts and ratings 39:05 Books mentioned in this episode: Ana Maria and the Fox by Liana De La Rosa Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn Author Beverly Jenkins Isabel and the Rogue by Liana De La Rosa Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Escaping Mr. Rochester (Jane Eyre Remix) by L. L. McKinney A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our September buddy read of Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin. For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com . Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with author Tony Weaver Jr. to talk about his new graphic novel, Weirdo, which tackles bullying and mental health themes. Tune in to hear them chat about Tony's journey to becoming an author and the inspiration behind Weirdo. They also discuss Tony's writing process, the importance of representation in literature, and the impact of storytelling for young readers. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro 1:50 Current reads and shows 6:24 The intention behind Weirdo 14:33 Writing mental health representation for young readers 19:50 Finding your weird community 25:41 Writing a Graphic Novel 28:23 The illustration process 39:56 How to support the release of Weirdo 46:28 Importance of pre-orders 50:20 Final Thoughts 52:35 Books mentioned in this episode: Weirdo by Tony Weaver Jr. Talli, Daughter of the Moon by Sourya This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose Princess Jellyfish by Akiko Higashimura The Bluford Series The War for Art by Steven Pressfield Ouran High School Host Club by Bisco Hatori All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: Weird Enough Productions Nichijou by Keiichi Arawi Connect with today's guest:  Pre-order Weirdo on Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, or Amazon  Connect with Tony on Instagram and TikTok (@TonyWeaverJr) Follow Tony on Youtube (@TonyWeaverJr) Visit online at www.tonyweaverjr.com Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our September buddy read of Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin. For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com . Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

The podcast is back! After a few weeks off, we're back and excited to bring you new episodes every Monday. In today's episode, Jay is chatting with her sister Janette to do a mid-year check-in on their reading goals. Tune in to hear them discuss the books they've loved and what they hope their reading life will look like for the remainder of the year. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 3:55 General thoughts on our reading so far 5:56 Being introduced to new authors and content creators 8:30 Recapping on our reading goals 14:07 Reading nonfiction 21:34 Janette's new Booksatagram account 24:18 Other thoughts on nonfiction books 27:09 Books we hope to read soon 34:55 Lightning Round - Mid-Year Freakout 39:03 Final Thoughts 55:43   Books mentioned in this episode: The Thing About Home by Rhonda McKnight Triple Sec by Tj Alexander The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan All About Love by Bell Hooks Communion by Bell Hooks Salvation by Bell Hooks The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein The Broken Earth Trilogy by N. K. Jemisin The Brothers Curse Saga by Christine M. Germain Blackguard by R. S. Cobb The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter Dracula by Bram Stoker Carmela by Sheridan Le Fanu Author Jane Austin Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez Author Nikki Payne Pride and Protest by Nikki Payne Sex, Lies and Sensibility by Nikki Payne Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé One Week in Paradise by Anise Starre Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi Collide by Bal Khabra Powerless by Lauren Roberts The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi The Hoops Series by Kennedy Ryan Restore Me by J. L. Seegars Revive Me by J. L. Seegars Jade City by Fonda Lee Oathbound by Tracy Deonn Silver Under Nightfall by Rin Chupeco All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: Episode #6 - Reading Goals for the New Year Cover Snob Book Box Follow Shawnaci on Instagram and YouTube Follow Ann Marie on Instagram (AmAboutBooks) Episode #26. Reading LGBTQ+ and Diverse Stories with Ann Marie Follow Shelby on Instagram (BooksWith_Shelby) The Story Wanderer on Instagram (TheStoryWanderer) Follow Jananie on Instagram (ThisStoryAnitOver) Reel - JayJay's TBR cart progress The Ripped Bodice in Brooklyn LA Times Festival of Books Follow Detonation Crenshaw on Instagram Follow Elliot Brooks on YouTube Six Crimson Cranes - UK Cover Satisfiction Book Box Connect with today's guest:  Follow Janette on Instagram (BookishBraggs) Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our September buddy read of Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin. For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com . Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

It's time for our summer podcast break. Don't fear, new epsides will resume in a few weeks. Today, Jay also shares a quick and exciting announcement with you so make sure you listen to full audio clip. Wishing everyone a wonderful reading adventure until we meet again! Links mentioned in this episode: Send Jay podcast suggestions via email (info@jaybraggs.com) Send Jay podcast suggestions on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Grab the Cover Snob special edition of A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams. Follow Satisfiction Box on Instagram Shop Satisfiction's special editions Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our June - July buddy read of The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein. For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com . Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, Jay is joined by her book bestie Brittany to discuss their shared love of reading celebrity books and memoirs. Tune in to hear them chat about what elements they look for in these stories and how they go about rating and recommending them.  What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 2:06 Reading Celebrity Memoirs 11:27 Should we always expect dramatic stories 16:50 Rating celebrity memoirs 24:24 Listening to memoirs on audio 38:56 Favorite memoirs 42:28 Reflection on Obama's books 58:06 Final thoughts and book recommendations 1:03:40 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 1:14:52 Books mentioned in this episode: Bride by Ali Hazelwood Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Levine The Blood Trials by N. E. Davenport The Divergent Series by Veronica Roth Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker Blood Justice by Terry J. Benton-Walker Just as I Am by Cicely Tyson My Name Is Barbra by Barbra Streisand A Promised Land by Barack Obama The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones The Woman in Me by Britney Spears Spare by Prince Harry I'm Glad My Mom Died Jennette McCurdy The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey More Myself by Alicia Keys The Mother of Black Hollywood by Jenifer Lewis Born a Crime by Trevor Noah #Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso Brazen by Julia Heart Life in Motion by Misty Copeland Dear Black Girls by A'Ja Wilson Life in Motion (Young Readers Version) by Misty Copeland Becoming by Michelle Obama More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth I Am These Truths by Sunny Hostin Will by Will Smith Worthy by Jada Pinkett Smith Walking with the Wind by John Lewis A Man Called White by Water White My Own Words by Ruth Bader Ginsburg The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X Bits and Pieces by Whoopi Goldberg I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai Solito by Javier Zamora Votes of Confidence by Jeff FLetcher Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Beverly Daniel Tatum Ana María and the Fox by Liana De La Rosa All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Connect with today's guest:  Follow Brittany on Instagram @britt.kirkland .  Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs . Join us on the Geneva App for our June - July buddy read of The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein. For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com . Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, Jay is chatting with fellow Bookstagrammer Tori from @readnoted. They're talking about the inspiration behind Tori's monthly themed TBR (to be read) list, how she selects books to focus on, and her self-proclaimed title as a Literary Hype Girl. They also discuss the intention behind Tori's monthly newsletter, which includes reading recommendations and book-themed playlists. What we talked about:  Episode intro + housekeeping 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 2:33 Planning monthly TBR lists 20:58 Curating monthly bookish playlists 30:44 Listening to music as you read 33:29 Favorite reading playlists 37:57 Go to reading genre 42:24 Being a literary hype girl 48:31 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 1:00:26 Final Thoughts 1:09:37 Books mentioned in this episode: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Seven Days in June by Tia Williams Author Kennedy Ryan Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin When Crack Was King by Donovan X Ramsey The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa Real Americans by Rachel Khong Goodbye Vitamins by Rachel Khong Biting the Hand by Julia Lee Making a Scene by Constance Wu Author S. A. Cosby Sympathy of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb Gathering of Waters by Bernice L. McFadden Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby Gathering of Waters by Bernice L. McFadden Wildflower by Aurora James When Crack Was King by Donovan X Ramsey Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey How The Word Is Passed by Clint Smith The God of Good Looks by Breanne MC Ivor The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan Hold My Girl by Charlene Carr Three Girls from Bronzeville by Dawn Turner The Upcycled Self by Tariq Trotter The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan Sympathy of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin Author Octavia Butler Dawn by Octavia Butler A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler Kindred by Octavia Butler   All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: Listen to the Read+Noted playlists on Spotify Listen to the Read+Noted playlists on Apple Connect with today's guest:  Follow Tori on Instagram @readnoted Sign up for Tori's newsletter HERE   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our June - July buddy read of The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein. For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com . Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Bri from @briisbooked to chat about reading books that evoke strong emotions. Tune in to listen to them chat about the books that have given them a range of emotions and how those emotions enhance their reading experience. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 1:18 Exploring new genres 5:06 Books that make us emotional 17:06 What makes a 5 star read 19:30 Having strong reactions to books 24:51 Reading historical stories from the Black perspective 27:16 Our favorite emotional books + recommendations 36:20 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 1:00:02 Final thoughts 1:07:45 Books mentioned in this episode: All The Lonely People by Mike Gayle Next of Kin by Kia Abdullah Not So Perfect Strangers by L.S. Stratton One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole The Good Ones Are Taken by Taj McCoy Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse A Love Song For Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates The American Queen by Vanessa Miller Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez All The Lonely People by Mike Gayle All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir An Ember in the Ashes Series by Sabaa Tahir Hurricane Summer by Asha Ashanti Bromfield Author Tracy Brown Hold You Down by Tracy Brown The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers When I Think of You by Myah Ariel Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride Deacon King Kong by James McBride Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston The Attic Child by Lola Jaye Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Black Girl You Are Atlas by Renée Watson All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: The National Book Festival Sybil the movie Split the movie Frankie and Alice the movie The Currently Reading Podcast Connect with today's guest:  Follow Bri on Instagram @briisbooked Follow Bri on Goodreads and/or StoryGraph Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our May - June buddy read of The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast 

Happy Pride Month! In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Ann Marie to talk about LGBTQ+ books, representation, and reading diverse stories. Tune in to hear them chat about Ann Marie's favorite books, authors, and her passion for highlighting these stories on her platform. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 1:47 Books that Ann Marie is excited about 20:12 Being a champion for queer stories 25:02 Reading different types of LGBTQ+ stories 29:47 "Reading diversity is a joy, it's not a chore" 34:21 Finding exciting stories to read 36:11 Utilizing our libraries and requesting diverse stories 41:24 Thoughts on diversifying your shelf 43:46 Discussion on tropes and contemporary romance 53:59 Book recommendations 01:00:42 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 01:09:21 Books mentioned in this episode: A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King Devourer of Men by Nikki St. Crowe The Vicious Lost Boys Series by Nikki St. Crowe Darling Girl by Liz Michalski Napkins & Other Distractions by M. A. Wardell Teacher in Love Series by M.A. Wardell Mistletoe & Mishigas by M.A. Wardell Author TJ Alexander The Shadow Cabinet by Juno Dawson The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston Legondborn by Tracy Deonn Author Emily Henry My Dear Henry by Kalynn Bayron This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa Mistletoe & Mishigas by M.A. Wardell Author Olivia Dade The Spoiler Alert Series by Olivia Dade All the Feels by Olivia Dade Mantras & Minotaurs by Ashley Bennett Author M.A. Wardell Author TJ Alexander Author Ashley Bennett Author Gabe Cole Nova Samantha Allen Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen Outdrawn by Deanna Grey Sundial by Catriona Ward Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne Skater Boy by Anthony Nerada The Truthspoken Heir by Novae Caelum The Chemist Stephenie Meyer Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa Cinder by Marissa Meyer Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: TikToker teaching himself to read Episode 17. Reading BIPOC Stories Bookstagrammer @shonnareads Connect with today's guest:  Follow Ann Marie on Instagram Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our June - June buddy read of The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein. For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com . Join my email list as to be the first to hear about the special project I've been working on for romance lovers. Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

If you are a lover of romance, or looking to read more from the genre, then this episode is for you. Today Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Niah to chat about their shared love of romance books. Tune in to hear them discuss what attracted them to the genre, their favorite books, and what authors they can't get enough of! What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 1:28 Requesting and reading ARCs 8:00 Books that sparked Niah's love of romance 12:14 Reading young adult romances 13:39 Romance elements that we love 21:28 Discussion on tropes 31:37 Reading based on your mood and vibes 39:10 BIPOC romance authors 41:36 Romance book recommendations 46:24 Niah's Etsy store 54:54 Lightning round - There's a book for that 58:56 Books mentioned in this episode: Author Emily Giffin The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux by M. J. Robotham The Good Ones Are Taken by Taj McCoy Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell by Taj McCoy Zora Books Her Happily Ever After by Taj McCoy A Love Song for Riki Wilde by Tia Williams This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert Love Radio by Ebony Ladelle Reggie and Delilah's Year of Falling by Elise Bryant Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks Author Zane Author Eric Jerome Dickey Author Carl Weber Author Mary Monroe Author Beverly Jenkins Destiny's Embrace (The Destiny Series) by Beverly Jenkins Rebel by Beverly Jenkins Indigo by Beverly Jenkins Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan Author Christina Lauren Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren The Paradise Problem - Newest book by Christina Lauren The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez Author Scarlett St Clair A Touch of Darkness (Hades and Persephone retelling) by Scarlett St Clair Clause and Effect by Piper Rayne Forget Me Not by Julie Soto The Brutal Birthright Series by Sophie Lark Broken Vow by Sophie Lark Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark Kingmakers Series by Sophie Lark Author Kristina Forest The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan Women of Good Fortune by Sophie Wan Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen The Partner Plot by Kristina Forest The Bromance Book Club Series by Lyssa Kay Adams Reel by Kennedy Ryan Reggie and Delilah's Year of Falling by Elise Bryant Hold You Down by Tracy Brown Brooklyn by Tracy Brown Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby 32 Candles by Ernessa T. Carter A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini Kiss and Spell by Celestine Martin A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas The House in the Cerulean Sea by Tj Klune The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley It's Elementary by Elise Bryant Author Elizabeth Acevedo All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: Something Borrowed Movie  Connect with today's guest:  Follow Niah on Instagram @niahraereads Check out Niah's Etsy Store Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our May - June buddy read of The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein. For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com . Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Bianca to chat about exploring new and indie authors. Tune in to hear how Bianca has discovered new favorite books and her passion for sharing works from indie authors.   What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 1:59 Our reading taste 8:51 Exploring the library 15:58 Exploring different types of authors and reading ARCs 17:52 Finding similar and indie authors 26:36 Reading epic fantasies 34:36 Bianca's reason for starting a Bookstagram 42:13 New favorite authors 48:22 Final book recommendations 51:49 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 54:06 Final Thoughts 01:06:28   Books mentioned in this episode: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno Dear Vicky by Octavia Grant Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera Bridgerton - The Duke and I (Book 1) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Books by Talia Hibbert An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir Blackguard by R. S. Cobb Rising by Nelle Nikole Ecos of War by Nelle Nikole Living Legend by Allie Shante The Brother's Curse Saga by Christine M. Germain Author John Gwynne The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne The Hunger of the Gods by John Gwynne The Fury of the Gods by John Gwynne Malice - The Faithful and the Fallen Series by John Gwynne The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin Author AJ Kelley The Inevitability Of: Death's Gate by Neka Marie We Are the Origin by C. M. Lockhart Author Jessica Cage In the House of Transcendence by Amanda Ross The Vampire Diaries by L. J. Smith Author Britney S. Lewis The Dark Place by Britney S. Lewis Blood Moon by Britney S. Lewis Sociopath by Patric Gagne The City of Brassy (The Daevabad Trilogy) by S.A. Chakraborty Author Tananarive Due The Reformatory by Tananarive Due The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury Blood Sisters by Vanessa Lillie The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St James Don't Call Me Crazy by Octavia Grant The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang Avatar: The Last Airbender by Bryan Koneitzko All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.    Other links mentioned in this episode: Netgalley Britney S. Lewis on Instagram   Connect with today's guest:  Follow Bianca on Instagram @b.ham.reads Follow on StoryGraph and GoodReads   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our May read of Ana Maria And The Fox by Liana De La Rosa. For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com . Be sure to join the email list. Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.