
All the Books!
All the Books! is a weekly show of recommendations and enthusiasm regarding the week's new book releases.
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Nov 8, 2024 • 15min
All the Backlist! November 8, 2024
This week Vanessa discusses some books that she meant to recommend in October! She shares two ghost stories and a witchy book for fall reading and beyond: one middle grade, one YA, and one adult.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.Keep up to date with the world of books and reading with Today in Books, Book Riot's daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Our editors offer commentary, context, and the occasional clap-back to keep you informed and entertained. Visit bookriot.com/todayinbooks to subscribe for free, or become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year and get unlimited access to members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies knowing you are supporting independent media.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Books DiscussedOphie's Ghosts by Justina IrelandThe Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan DouglassWeyward by Emilia Hart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 5, 2024 • 59min
New Releases and More for November 5, 2024
This week, Liberty and Danika discuss The Improvisers, Jamaica Ginger and Other Concoctions, The Teller of Small Fortunes, and more great books!Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.Keep up to date with the world of books and reading with Today in Books, Book Riot's daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Our editors offer commentary, context, and the occasional clap-back to keep you informed and entertained. Visit bookriot.com/todayinbooks to subscribe for free, or become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year and get unlimited access to members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies knowing you are supporting independent media.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Books Discussed On the Show:The Improvisers: A Murder and Magic Novel by Nicole GloverJamaica Ginger and Other Concoctions by Nalo HopkinsonThe First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip by Mac Barnett and Shawn HarrisLonely Planet Hidden Libraries: The World's Most Unusual Book Depositories by DC HelmuthPony Confidential by Christina LynchThe Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie LeongBox Office Poison: Hollywood's Story in a Century of Flops by Tim RobeyAll the Painted Stars by Emma DennyFor a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 1, 2024 • 13min
All the Backlist! November 1, 2024
This week, Danika recommends two of their favorite queer YA horror books.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Books DiscussedInto the Light by Mark OshiroAnger is a Gift by Mark OshiroWhat Stalks Among Us by Sarah Hollowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 2024 • 55min
Drop-In Episode: Author Buy/Sell/Hold 2024 Edition
Liberty is sick so the regular Tuesday episode of All the Books will be coming late this week. In the meantime, here is a recent episode of the Book Riot podcast to tide you over. In it, Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinksy play a round of Author Buy/Sell/Hold, in which we wonder if authors were like stocks, which would be buying, holding, or selling? Hope you enjoy it. If you do, subscribe to the Book Riot Podcast.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This October, Tailored Book Recommendations is giving away a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! TBR is the perfect way to take the guesswork out of finding your next favorite read. To get started with TBR, just fill out a quick survey about your reading likes and dislikes, and we’ll pair you with a professional book nerd— aka bibliologist— who uses their bookish knowledge to match you with three books they think you’ll dig. You can sign up to receive your recommendations via email or have your bibliologist’s picks delivered right to your door as either hardcovers or paperbacks.And if you sign up or gift TBR in the month of October, you’ll be automatically entered to win a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! Current TBR subscribers also have a chance to win by purchasing a drop-in round of recommendations in October. Sign up today at mytbr.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 2024 • 18min
All the Backlist! October 25, 2024
This week, Liberty talks about a couple of amazing books related to the week’s new releases!Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This October, Tailored Book Recommendations is giving away a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! TBR is the perfect way to take the guesswork out of finding your next favorite read. To get started with TBR, just fill out a quick survey about your reading likes and dislikes, and we’ll pair you with a professional book nerd— aka bibliologist— who uses their bookish knowledge to match you with three books they think you’ll dig. You can sign up to receive your recommendations via email or have your bibliologist’s picks delivered right to your door as either hardcovers or paperbacks.And if you sign up or gift TBR in the month of October, you’ll be automatically entered to win a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! Current TBR subscribers also have a chance to win by purchasing a drop-in round of recommendations in October. Sign up today at mytbr.coThis content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Books DiscussedBrothers by Alex Van HalenShot in the Heart by Mikal GilmoreGetting Mother's Body by Suzan-Lori ParksAnywhere You Run by Wanda M. MorrisNo Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthyThe Dog of the South by Charles PortisHandling Sin by Michael MaloneStrange Houses by Uketsu, Jim Rion (translator)Gnome and Rat by Lauren Stohler Grumpy Monkey School Stinks! by Suzanne Lang, Max Lang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 2024 • 49min
New Releases and More for October 22, 2024
This week, Liberty and Patricia discuss The Wood at Midwinter, How To Winter, Thief of the Heights, and more great books!Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This October, Tailored Book Recommendations is giving away a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! TBR is the perfect way to take the guesswork out of finding your next favorite read. To get started with TBR, just fill out a quick survey about your reading likes and dislikes, and we’ll pair you with a professional book nerd— aka bibliologist— who uses their bookish knowledge to match you with three books they think you’ll dig. You can sign up to receive your recommendations via email or have your bibliologist’s picks delivered right to your door as either hardcovers or paperbacks.And if you sign up or gift TBR in the month of October, you’ll be automatically entered to win a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! Current TBR subscribers also have a chance to win by purchasing a drop-in round of recommendations in October. Sign up today at mytbr.coThis content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Books Discussed On the Show:The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna ClarkeHow to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days by Kari Leibowitz, PhDWhere the Dead Brides Gather by Nuzo OnohThief of the Heights by Son M., Robin YaoAbsolution by Jeff VanderMeerA Vile Season by David FerraroIt Will Only Hurt for a Moment by Delilah S. DawsonThe Sweetness Between Us by Sarah Winifred SearleFor a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2024 • 13min
All the Backlist! October 18, 2024
For one more month, Trisha is recommending one book to read if you want to learn more about national election topics and one book to read if you’d rather be in an entirely (or at least mostly) different place and time.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This October, Tailored Book Recommendations is giving away a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! TBR is the perfect way to take the guesswork out of finding your next favorite read. To get started with TBR, just fill out a quick survey about your reading likes and dislikes, and we’ll pair you with a professional book nerd— aka bibliologist— who uses their bookish knowledge to match you with three books they think you’ll dig. You can sign up to receive your recommendations via email or have your bibliologist’s picks delivered right to your door as either hardcovers or paperbacks.And if you sign up or gift TBR in the month of October, you’ll be automatically entered to win a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! Current TBR subscribers also have a chance to win by purchasing a drop-in round of recommendations in October. Sign up today at mytbr.coThis content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Books DiscussedOne Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression is Destroying Our Democracy by Carol AndersonWhat Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 2024 • 49min
New Releases and More for October 15, 2024
Celebrate upcoming book releases with captivating new titles this October! Discover heartfelt stories like 'The Treasure Hunters Club' and a whimsical tale of grief and magic. Explore unique narratives set in Pennsylvania and a thought-provoking journey through identity with 'Tangle Root.' Enjoy humorous insights about quirky businesses alongside exciting audiobooks and innovative reading tech. Plus, dive into the tension of a rescue amidst crumbling buildings and moral dilemmas. Perfect for any book lover!

Oct 11, 2024 • 17min
All the Backlist! October 11, 2024
This week, Sharifah's stepping in for Vanessa to share SFF Yeah's recent Backlist to the Future episode, recommending a couple of great SFF backlist books.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This October, Tailored Book Recommendations is giving away a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! TBR is the perfect way to take the guesswork out of finding your next favorite read. To get started with TBR, just fill out a quick survey about your reading likes and dislikes, and we’ll pair you with a professional book nerd— aka bibliologist— who uses their bookish knowledge to match you with three books they think you’ll dig. You can sign up to receive your recommendations via email or have your bibliologist’s picks delivered right to your door as either hardcovers or paperbacks.And if you sign up or gift TBR in the month of October, you’ll be automatically entered to win a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! Current TBR subscribers also have a chance to win by purchasing a drop-in round of recommendations in October. Sign up today at mytbr.coSharifah talks about some of her favorite backlist SF/F reads.Subscribe to SFF Yeah via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Books DiscussedFrankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi, translated by Jonathan WrightUprooted by Naomi Novik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 8, 2024 • 57min
New Releases and More for October 8, 2024
This week, Liberty and Vanessa discuss Swordcrossed, The Witches of El Paso, Best Hex Ever, and more great books!Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a beat book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This October, Tailored Book Recommendations is giving away a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! TBR is the perfect way to take the guesswork out of finding your next favorite read. To get started with TBR, just fill out a quick survey about your reading likes and dislikes, and we’ll pair you with a professional book nerd— aka bibliologist— who uses their bookish knowledge to match you with three books they think you’ll dig. You can sign up to receive your recommendations via email or have your bibliologist’s picks delivered right to your door as either hardcovers or paperbacks. And if you sign up or gift TBR in the month of October, you’ll be automatically entered to win a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! Current TBR subscribers also have a chance to win by purchasing a drop-in round of recommendations in October. Sign up today at mytbr.co.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Books Discussed On the Show:Swordcrossed by Freya MarskeBest Hex Ever by Nadia El-Fassi This Cursed House by Del SandeenThe Witches of El Paso by Luis JaramilloRed in Tooth and Claw by Lish McBrideThe Book of Witching by C.J. Cooke The Nightmare Before Kissmas: A Royals and Romance by Sara Raasch Solis by Paola Mendoza and Abby SherFor a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices