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What Book Hooked You?
by Brock Shelley
A podcast centered around the books that have had impact in our lives. In each episode Brock asks a creative guest about the work that had a hand in making them the person they are today. Listen in to hear entertaining conversations dedicated to the influence reading has in our lives.
Episodes
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THE LAST EPISODE with Ben Philippe
After 4 and a half years, I've made the decision to bring this podcast to an end. On the last episode, author Ben Philippe makes his 4th visit to the podcast to turn the tables and interview me, Brock, as we look back over the life of the podcast and what the future holds. Thank you all…
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254 Lauren Tarshis
Author of the children's series I SURVIVED, Lauren Tarshis comes on to talk about her entry into books, publishing, and her successful series. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Storyworks* Jennifer Donnelly's Episode #203* Scholastic Art & Writing Awards* Amanda Gorman* Alan Gratz's Episodes (#21) (#214)
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253 Emiko Jean
Author Emiko Jean visits the podcast to talk about her NYT bestseller TOKYO EVER AFTER. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* We Need Diverse Books* Angeline Boulley's Episode #221
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252 Margaret Owen
Author Margaret Owen talks about art, The Merciful Crow duology, and the newest book LITTLE THIEVES. Bookshop.org Episode Page
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251 Hayley Krischer
Author Hayley Krischer visits the podcast to talk about her journalism, her debut Something Happened to Ali Greenleaf, and her newest book THE FALLING GIRLS. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Kirscher's Journalism* Skylar Neese's murder
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250 C. S. Pacat
Author C. S. Pacat joins the podcast to talk about the new book DARK RISE out Sept 28th from Quill Tree Books. * Bookshop.org Episode Page
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249 Jay Coles
Author Jay Coles visits the podcast to talk reading, his experiences as a debut writer, and his sophomore release THINGS WE COULDN'T SAY. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Mason Deaver's Episode #127
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248 Soman Chainani
Bestselling author Soman Chainani talks about discovering Anne Rice, his The School for Good and Evil being adapted into a movie, and his newest book BEASTS AND BEAUTY. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Madonna* Dracula movie* Bluebeard* Malcolm Gladwell podcast about The Little Mermaid* The School…
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247 Alex London
Author Alex London is here this week to talk about the first book in an exciting new MG series, BATTLE DRAGONS. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* How to Train Your Dragon* The Fast & the Furious* Battle Dragon cover artist Yuliya Zabelina* Kwame Mbalia's Episode #231
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246 Kyrie McCauley
Morris Award winner Kyrie McCauley visits the podcast to talk about her newest book, WE CAN BE HEROES. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Pitch Wars* McCauley's Website Resources* Ciannon Smart's episode #225*
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245 Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
Raquel Vasquez Gilliland visits the podcast to discuss her writing journey, her debut Sia Martinez and the Moonlight Beginning with the Universe, and her newest release HOW MOON FUENTEZ FELL IN LOVE WITH THE UNIVERSE, out now. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Green Writer's Press* Contact (movie)*...
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244 Sasha Peyton Smith
Debut author Sasha Peyton Smith shares her early love of books and her journey through publishing that has resulted in her new book THE WITCH HAVEN. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Pitch Wars* Ciannon Smart Episode (#225)
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243 Jessica Lewis
Jessica Lewis takes us through her publishing journey and her debut YA release BAD WITCH BURNING. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Pitch Wars* RevPit* Violet Evergarden* Naruto* Brittney Morris's Episode (#147)* J. Elle's Episode (#213)
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242 Elizabeth Lim
Author Elizabeth Lim is here this week to talk about her NYT bestseller SIX CRIMSON CRANES. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* The Wild Swans animated movie
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241 Tori Bovalino
Debut author Tori Bovalino visits the podcast to talk about her new book THE DEVIL MAKES THREE out Aug 10th from Page Street Kids. Bookshop.org Episode Page
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240 Nafiza Azad
Author Nafiza Azad takes us through her writing journey, her debut release, and the newest book THE WILD ONES. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Brandy Colbert's episodes (#36) (#142)
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239 Jessica Goodman
Author Jessica Goodman comes to talk about her debut They Wish They Were Us, it's forthcoming series on HBOMax, and her newest YA book THEY'LL NEVER CATCH US. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* The Player's Club series announcement
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238 Greg van Eekhout
Author Greg van Eekhout pays the podcast a visit to talk about some of his early influences and his newest book WEIRD KID out July 20th from HarperCollins. Bookshop.org Episode Page
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237 Ryan Douglass
On July 13th, author Ryan Douglass will have his debut THE TAKING OF JAKE LIVINGSTON released from G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers. Listen as Ryan talks about what went into this book. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Occulas (movie)* The Others (movie)* cover artist Corey Brickley
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236 Zoe Hana Mikuta
Debut author Zoe Hana Mikuta is here this week to share her YA mecha sci-fi, GEARBREAKERS. Bookshop.org Episode Page Cassandra Clare's Episode #219
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235 Kara Thomas
Author of YA Thrillers, Kara Thomas, is here this week to discuss her writing journey and her newest book, THAT WEEKEND. Bookshop.org Episode Page
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234 Liselle Sambury
Liselle Sambury stops by to takes through her writing journey and tell us about her debut, BLOOD LIKE MAGIC. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* NaNoWriMo* RevPit* PitMad* her agent Kristy Hunter* Liselle's YouTube page
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233 Maureen Johnson
NYT bestselling author Maureen Johnson comes on the podcast to take about her newest Stevie Bell mystery, THE BOX IN THE WOODS. Bookshop.org Episode Mention Page
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232 Suzanne Park
We welcome author Suzanne Park to the podcast to talk about debuting in the COVID year and her newest YA release, SUNNY SONG WILL NEVER BE FAMOUS Bookshop.org Episode Page
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231 Kwame Mbalia
Excited to have best-selling author Kwame Mbalia as we talk about fiction addict, the 3rd Tristan Strong book, and his newest release, LAST GATE OF THE EMPEROR. Episode Mentions: * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Rick Riordan* Prince Yoel Makonnen* Justin A. Reynolds' episodes (117) (199)* Lamar…
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230 Francisco X. Stork
We welcome author Francisco X. Stork to this week's episode as we explore is path to becoming an author and his newest book ON THE HOOK. Episode Mentions: * Bookshop.org Episode Page* The Way of the Jaguar* Behind the Eyes
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229 Author Kelsey Rodkey
Debut author Kelsey Rodkey visits the podcast to talk about her development as a writer and her book LAST CHANCE BOOKS. Episode Mentions: * The Only Thing Worse Than Me Is You* Bookshop.org Episode Page* Clueless* 10 Things I Hate About You* You've Got Mail* PitMad* her agent Bridget Smith
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228 Author A. S. King
Critically acclaimed author A. S. King pays a visit to the podcast to talk about how she came to writing and her newest book SWITCH. Episode Mentions: * Confessions of a Teenage Baboon* Bookshop.org Episode Page* Nic Stone's Episodes (#40) & (#162)
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227 Author James Sie
Author James Sie visits the podcast to talk about his newest YA release: ALL KINDS OF OTHER . Episode Mentions: * Bookshop.org Episode Page* The Boy Who Could Make Himself Disappear* The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank* The Boy Who Picked the Bullets Up* Family Dancing* Still Life…
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226 Ben Philippe: The Threequel
The podcast has reached its 4th YEAR and I can't think of a better to mark it that to have Ben Philippe back on the podcast for his 3rd appearance to talk about this newest collection of personal essays, SURE, I'LL BE YOUR BLACK FRIEND. Episode Mentions: * Ben's 1st appearance* Ben's 2nd...
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225 Author Ciannon Smart
Debut author Ciannon Smart share her love of books, her writing journey, and her new release WITCHES STEEPED IN GOLD. Episode Mentions: * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Point Horror* Winchester Writing Festival* Pitch Wars* Annie Palmer & Rose Hall Jamaica* Brandon Sanderson's Laws of Magic* Gone…
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224 Author Tirzah Price
Tirzah Price visits to talk about her Jane Austen inspired murder mystery YA story, PRIDE AND PREMEDITATION. Episode Mentions: * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Tirzah's Book Riot Work* All the Books podcast* 10 Things I Hate About You
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223 Author Robbie Couch
Debut author Robbie Couch joins the podcast to talk about his debut THE SKY BLUES. Episode Mentions: * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* Lord of the Rings* Leah Johnson's episode* Phil Stamper's episode* Ryan La Sala's episode
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222 Author Tanya Boteju
Author of Kings, Queens, & In-Betweens, Tanya Boteju visits to the podcast to talk about her newest release BRUISED. Bookshop.org Episode Page LGBTQReads' 5th Anniversary * LGBTQReads* Dahlia Adler's episode (#145)* LGBTQReads Bookshop Page* Patreon Page for LGBTQReads
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221 Author Angeline Boulley
Debut author Angeline Boulley shares her journey in writing her new book, FIREKEEPER'S DAUGHTER. Episode Mentions: * Bookshop.org Episode Page* We Need Diverse Books* Francisco X Stork* Faye Bender
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220 Author Lauren Morrill
Lauren Morrill visits the podcast to talk about her awesome new YA release IT'S KIND OF A CHEESY LOVE STORY. Episode Mentions: * Bookshop.org Episode Page* VH1 Behind the Music* Almost Famous* Sarah Dessen* John Green* Megan McCafferty* Paper Lantern Lit* Agent Stephen Barbara* Vital Story*…
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219 Author Cassandra Clare
A very special episode as we have best-selling author Cassandra Clare to take about her latest shadowhunters installment of The Last Hours series CHAIN OF IRON. Episode Mentions: * Bookshop.org Episode Page* The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (movie)* Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments (TV...
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218 Author Bethany Mangle
Author Bethany Mangle joins the podcast to talk about her early tries to be published and her debut PREPPED. * Bookshop.org Episode Mention* Dune movie* Mindy McGinnis' episode #38* TMI* her agent Nicole Resciniti
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217 Author Louisa Onomé
We welcome debut author Louisa Onomé to the podcast this week as she share her new book LIKE HOME. Episode Mentions: * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Digimon* Gundam Wing* Reply 1988* Romeo + Juliet* Little Women
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216 Author Lynne Bertrand
Lynne Bertrand pays a visit to the podcast to talk about her first YA release CITY OF THE UNCOMMON THIEF Bookshop.org Episode Page
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215 Author Maria E. Andreu
This week author Maria E. Andreu pays a visit to the podcast to talk about her newest release LOVE IN ENGLISH from Balzer + Bray. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Susan Shapiro* Andreu's Newsweek article* The Story of English (documentary)
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214 Author Alan Gratz Returns
Besting selling author Alan Gratz makes a return visit to the podcast to reflect on the success of REFUGEE and take a deep dive into his newest GROUND ZERO. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Alan's First Appearance (21)* His Website* UNICEF*
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213 Author J. Elle
Debut author J. Elle comes on the podcast to talk about her journey and inspiration in writing her new release WINGS OF EBONY. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Nic Stone's Episodes (40) & (162)
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212 Author Melissa Albert Returns
So happy to have Melissa Albert back on the podcast as we catch up on the success of The Hazel Wood and her newest book TALES FROM THE HINTERLAND. Episode Mentions: * Melissa's First Visit (57)* Artist Jim Tierney* BN Teem Blog* B&N YA Podcast* Ben Philippe's Episode (196)
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211 Author Pamela N. Harris
Debut author Pamela N. Harris opens up our episodes for 2021 as she tells us about her journey and her new book WHEN YOU LOOK LIKE US. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Nic Stone's Episodes (40) & (162)* Tiffany D. Jackson's Episode (198)* Brandy Colbert's Episodes (36) & (142)* Boyz n the Hood*…
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210 Author David Yoon
With the last episode of 2020 I can think of no better way to go out than with a visit from David Yoon as we talk about his newest book SUPER FAKE LOVE SONG. Bookshop.org Episode Page
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209 Author Robin Talley
Author of such book as Pulp and Lies We Tell Ourselves, Robin Talley pays the podcast a visit to talk about her newest book THE LOVE CURSE OF MELODY MCINTYRE. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Instagram Post on Rejection Letter* Adib Khorram's Episode #90
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208 Author Diana Pinguicha
Debut author Diana Pinguicha joins us from Portugal to talk about her new book A CURSE OF ROSES. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Resident Evil* Zelda* Neverwinter Night* Tomb Raider* The Miracle of Roses
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207 Author Megan Bannen
* My Friend the Monster* The Lark Ascending* Fantasia on a Theme* Tessa Gratton* Bookshop.org Episode Page Author Megan Bannen is on this week's episode to talk about her writing journey and her sophomore release, SOULSWIFT, out November 17th from Balzer + Bray.
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206 Author Chloe Gong
Debut author Chloe Gong pays a visit to the podcast to discuss her highly anticipated YA fantasy THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS. Bookshop.org Episode Page
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast centered around the books that have had impact in our lives. In each episode Brock asks a creative guest about the work that had a hand in making them the person they are today. Listen in to hear entertaining conversations dedicated to the influence reading has in our lives.
HOSTED BY
Brock Shelley
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What Book Hooked You? currently has 256 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is What Book Hooked You? about?
A podcast centered around the books that have had impact in our lives. In each episode Brock asks a creative guest about the work that had a hand in making them the person they are today. Listen in to hear entertaining conversations dedicated to the influence reading has in our lives.
How often does What Book Hooked You? release new episodes?
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What Book Hooked You? is created and hosted by Brock Shelley.
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