Bookmarked: A YA Book Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
So long
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final episode! The Bookstacked Team reunites for the last time to reflect on some of their favorite memories from running the website and pod...
Book Club: 'Bloodmarked' by Tracy Deonn
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's our final YA book club discussion! In this episode, Saul and Brigitte return to the world of Tracy Deonn's Legendborn in the exciting sequel, Blo...
Book Club: 'Squad' by Maggie Tokuda-Hall (Writer) and Lisa Sterle (Artist)
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The YA book club returns with this Halloween-themed graphic novel from author Maggie Tokuda-Hall and artist Lisa Sterle. When Becca starts at a new sc...
Fall 2022: What we're reading
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fall doesn't only provide the best aesthetic (brightly colored leaves! sweaters! ghostly vibes!) but it often provides some of the best reads too. Boo...
Join our Halloween-themed book club!
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast might be winding down at the end of the year, but we're still planning to fit in a couple more book club discussions, starting with a spec...
Bookstacked is closing at the end of 2022
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To learn more about the closure of the website and podcast, click here. To send Saul your questions, email him at: saul [at] bookstacked.com.
Self-love and inspiring the next generation of writers with Kacen Callender ('Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution')
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Kacen Callender's latest, self-love is its own type of revolution. Lark Winters is on the path to being a writer, but when they cover up a social m...
Expanding the universe of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' with F. C. Yee ('The Dawn of Yangchen')
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no exaggeration in saying that Nickelodeon's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' is one of the most popular animated shows of all time. For the gener...
Summer camps and whodunnits with Jessica Goodman ('The Counselors')
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Goodman is no stranger to YA thrillers, and with the release of her third novel, The Counselors, it's clear to see that she has cemented her p...
Book Club: 'All My Rage' by Sabaa Tahir
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're re-introducing our YA book club! Sabaa Tahir's latest novel, All My Rage, is the first book we're kicking our 2022 book club off with. This newl...
Raw and honest storytelling with Candice Iloh ('Break This House')
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Despite their novel, Break This House, being written in prose, Candice Iloh's history of writing poetry is woven into the book's fabric. On top of bei...
Can we talk about 'Heartstopper'? (Spoilers!)
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix's 'Heartstopper' is taking the YA world by storm — and rightfully so! The series, based on the popular webcomic-turned-graphic novel by...
Long-distance relationships and young romance in YA with Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka ('With and Without You')
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
By the time this YA novel begins, Siena and Patrick have already been dating for three years. With college in the near future, Siena is ready to let g...
Chronic illness and authenticity with Heather Kamins ('The Moth Girl')
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anna isn't unlike the other girls her age, except for her recent diagnosis: the fictional disease of lepidopsy. Suddenly, the life she once knew begin...
Queer love and boybands with Adib Khorram ('Kiss & Tell')
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Author Adib Khorram explores the complexities of being queer in the public eye in his latest YA book, Kiss & Tell. Hunter is a role model for quee...
The power of representation with Deborah Falaye ('Blood Scion')
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deborah Falaye waited years to find a book that represented her culture and identity, but "that never happened," she said. Now she's making it happen....
Our spring 2022 YA book reads
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to pack up your heavy coats and scarves? It's time for the weather to warm up, which means we're looking for YA books to read during thi...
Where crime, court drama and magic meet with Astrid Scholte ('League of Liars')
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In League of Liars, 17-year-old Cayder Broduck has sights on becoming a prosecutor. He wants to see illegal magic users punished. What follows is a ma...
2022 YA book adaptations to keep on your radar
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Young adult books are getting something of a renaissance when it comes to film and TV adaptations these days. While the silver screen has seen somethi...
Chasing the Olympic dream with Jennifer Iacopelli ('Finding Her Edge')
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adriana Russo has her eyes set on the Olympics. While that dream is still at least four years away, she's dedicated to ice dancing — a dynamic winte...
Shining a light on the dark corners of history with Ruta Sepetys ('I Must Betray You')
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In I Must Betray You, Ruta Sepetys' characters face a dark world of strict obedience. When seventeen-year-old Cristian Florescu is forced to become an...
Modernizing 'My Fair Lady' with Jennieke Cohen ('My Fine Fellow')
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When author Jennieke Cohen sat down to write her new novel, she knew she was going to take inspiration from the classic musical, 'My Fair Lady.' She a...
Gender swapped fairytales and combating destiny with Leslie Vedder ('The Bone Spindle')
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fairytale retellings are still going strong in 2022, which is proven by Leslie Vedder's debut, The Bone Spindle. This gender-flipped take on Sleeping ...
Best of 2021 YA Book Recommendations
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! It's time to say hello to 2022, but not without a quick retrospective on some of our favorite YA books from 2021. Join us in this epis...
YA books and activism with Veronica Chambers of The New York Times ('Call and Response')
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The summer of 2020 was different. Against the backdrop of the pandemic, millions of individuals from around the world took to the streets to make a st...
Crafting a holiday romance with Tif Marcelo ('The Holiday Switch')
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An original romance with a bookish girl in a charming holiday town? Sounds like the perfect winter read. Author Tif Marcelo joins us for this episode ...
Book Club: 'Iron Widow' by Xiran Jay Zhao
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for Bookstacked's final book club discussion of the year? Xiran Jay Zhao's debut novel, Iron Widow, rocked the YA book world at the begi...
Meet Adrian, the final Montague sibling, with Mackenzi Lee ('The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks')
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The story that started with Monty's swashbuckling adventure, finally comes to a close, as we meet his little baby brother, all grown up and headed off...
Boys will be held accountable with Carrie McCrossen and Ian McWethy ('Margot Mertz Takes It Down')
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This YA detective takes on revenge porn in this debut that's being billed as Veronica Mars meets Moxie! Carrie McCrossen and Ian McWethy introduce rea...
Living with grief and developing film with Kate Sweeney ('Catch the Light')
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Sweeney's debut novel, Catch the Light, is a YA contemporary that explores grief and love — and the ways they can change a person. After t...
NaNoReeeeeRyeMo
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every year thousands of writers around the world challenge themselves to write a 50,000-word novel in a month. This event, National Novel Writing Mont...
And our final book club pick of the year is …
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're closing out the year with a final book club pick: Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao. As with all our book club picks, we're focusing on books that hi...
Bringing reality TV to YA with Sarah J. Schmitt ('Where There's a Whisk')
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to compete in a reality TV show? Sarah J. Schmitt's new release, Where There's a Whisk, introduces readers to...
Exploring female friendships with Hayley Krischer ('The Falling Girls')
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you fall out of sync with your best friend — the person you've shared everything with? Friendships evolve over time, and Hayl...
Do audiobooks count as reading?
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're bringing the great debate to our podcast and asking the question, do audiobooks count as reading? Bookstacked writer Michael Burns dived into th...
Gender bending in King Arthur’s Court with Robyn Schneider ('The Other Merlin')
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Schneider is best known for her contemporary novels like The Beginning of Everything and Extraordinary Means. Now she's venturing into the realm...
A Conversation with Lemony Snicket ('Poison for Breakfast')
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The story of the Baudelaire orphans has been explored in books, a television show and even a movie. While the final pages of A Series of Unfortunate E...
It's time for back to school fall-ish book recommendations
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Freshly sharped pencils, old and new faces, sweater weather and — of course — lots and lots of books. It's time to jump into fall, and w...
Book Club: 'Legendborn' by Tracy Deonn
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bookmarked's YA Book Club is back, and this time we're venturing headfirst into one of last year's biggest fantasy novels: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn. ...
YA book recs for your Summer TBR
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bust out the sunglasses, beach towels and books! With summer well underway, we sat down to discuss some of our favorite YA book reads for the season. ...
Introducing our Summer YA book club pick
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
By way of information, we want to announce to our readers and listeners that we are continuing the Bookmarked YA Book Club we started earlier this yea...
Finding the perfect blend of magic and humor with Natalie Mae ('The Cruelest Mercy')
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Kinder Poison was an unforgettable race across the desert, complete with rival rulers, inventive magic and a very relatable, potential human sacri...
I'd like you to meet my fake girlfriend — with Misa Sugiura ('Love and Other Natural Disasters')
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Misa Sugiura's new novel Love and Other Natural Disasters isn't just a great twist on the fake dating trope, it's also a great novel to kick off Pride...
Is Netflix's 'Shadow and Bone' better than the book? (Shadow and Bone Review)
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix's adaptation of 'Shadow and Bone' might be one of those rare occasions where the show turned out to be better than the book. *GASP!* We know, ...
YA dystopia and climate change with Joan He ('The Ones We're Meant to Find')
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm. Buy audiobooks while supporting your local bookstore. Libro.fm has a special offer for Bookstacked readers...
Rebellion, romance and dragon riding with Rosaria Munda ('Flamefall')
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes minor spoilers for 'Fireborne' and 'Flamefall'! In 2019, Fireborne introduced us to Lee and Annie, two young dr...
Book Club: 'Concrete Rose' by Angie Thomas
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Concrete Rose is Bookstacked's first YA book club pick — and we all agree it was a good one. Angie Thomas' Concrete Rose is an emotional journey tha...
Introducing the Bookmarked YA Book Club
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Bookmarked YA Book Club, which will be a new addition to our flagship podcast, Bookmarked. The Bookstack...
The biggest YA book takeaways from 2020
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot to say about 2020. Like every other industry, publishing wasn't spared from the pandemic. Readers and authors around the world reckoned ...
Retelling Cinderella ... but with Quidditch, with Anna Meriano ('This is How We Fly')
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Quidditch is a real thing ... sort of. It might not be the magical experience many know, but athletes across the world have transformed the once-ficti...
'Midnight Sun' — the good and the bad (SPOILERS!)
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After so many incredibly long years of waiting (seriously, if you don't know the history behind this book, you need to read up on it), Twihards have f...
Fierce feminism with author Sarah Henning (‘The Princess Will Save You’)
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why does the prince always save the princess? That's the question author Sarah Henning asked herself when she penned her latest novel, The Princess Wi...
'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' — let's discuss
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone's been talking about it — and now we can too! The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes kicked off the summer in YA books. The reception has been ...
We freak out about 'Midnight Sun' and Percy Jackson on Disney Plus
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You can go ahead and say it: it's a great time to be a YA fan ... especially if you have a longing for nostalgic days. Two massive news stories droppe...
Why 'Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' has some of us worried
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's been so much hype leading up to Suzanne Collins' Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes — but has a lot of the hype already died down? Since the rev...
Let's talk about adults reading YA
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While it's sometimes a touchy subject, we can all at least agree that adults have a massive impact on how YA is written and discussed. All of us at Bo...
Nora Shalaway Carpenter on writing mental health in YA
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nora Shalaway Carpenter, author of the Kirkus starred YA debut The Edge of Anything, joins us this week to talk about her book, her experiences, and t...
The biggest young adult book takeaways from the last decade
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A decade has closed on YA. Recent years saw young adult books grow in leaps and bounds. In our latest episode, we explore some of the ways YA books su...
When you dislike (but actually love) romance in YA books
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ok, real talk: Romance in YA isn't great ... but actually it is. In our first bonus podcast episode ever, we sit down in the spirit of Valentines to h...
2019 End of the Year Book Tag!
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2019 has come and gone which means we’re in total reflection mode in this episode of the podcast. We talk about our favorite reads from 2019, the st...
Everything we know about The Hunger Games prequel
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A Hunger Games prequel? It's happening! And naturally, we've got a lot to say about it. We dive into everything we know about Suzanne Collins' upcomin...
Is 'Eleanor & Park' racist? And more YA book news
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Controversy struck the YA community with the announcement of the 'Eleanor & Park' movie, based on the popular novel by Rainbow Rowell. Does the bo...
How to thrive in YA through indie publishing with bestselling author Aileen Erin
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Independent publishing is changing the game and people like USA Today bestselling author Aileen Erin are part of that wave. In this episode, Aileen --...
Do spin-offs add to or ruin a good book series?
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It seems to be that just about every book series is getting a spin-off these days -- that includes modern classics like Harry Potter all the way down ...
How do you overcome reader burnout?
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you're in a reading slump? It's the sort of terrible feeling where you want to read books but it feels like homework or doing ch...
The shocking and polarizing 'Crimes of Grindelwald' (Crimes of Grindelwald Review)
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a lot to be said about this movie and we’re diving right in! The twists and turns, as well as that shocking ending, has made this a polar...
Why 'The Hate U Give' movie and book are important today (Hate U Give Movie Review)
10 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give has been a powerhouse from the moment of its publication and in many ways, it's marked a significant change in the boo...
Lexa Hillyer on YA Books and Publishing (Author Interview)
23 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The YA book industry has grown and grown over the years -- and YA author Lexa Hillyer has been along for the ride since 2003! An editor and book entre...
Crimes of Grindelwald Trailer Review
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There's a brand new Crimes of Grindelwald trailer out -- and we're diving in to learn everything we can about J.K. Rowling's upcoming movie! In this e...
Book Cons, Shadowhunters Canceled, and Children of Blood and Bone!
01 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a while, but we've been busy! We had the chance to check out YallWest, BookExpo, and BookCon this year. We share and compare our experience ...
The Death Cure Movie Review
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
That's it for Thomas and his friends! The Maze Runner movie trilogy has come to a close and we have a lot of thoughts about the closing chapter, The D...
The One That Was Really Late
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is late (like, really late). It was recorded in November. But rather than trashing the episode, we're releasing it because we had some go...
That Harry Potter Podcast, Part 2
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Harry Potter again? We saw some big developments in the Wizarding World this last month. The folks at Warner Bros. unveiled many new details concernin...
Sarah Dessen on 'Once and For All' and YA
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's a first for Bookmarked! We sit down with New York Times Bestselling author Sarah Dessen to talk about her experience writing her latest book. We'...
YA Books Galore at YallWest!
05 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's safe to say that YallWest 2017 was a huge success! The YA book festival, taking place in Santa Monica, CA, was filled with great authors and inte...
Series of Unfortunate Goodreads Wormholes
18 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We're back -- and spoiler free! Bookmarked is two years old and we're heading into the year looking forward to new books to read and more Divergent dr...
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Review
22 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Fantastic Beasts! After years of waiting, we've finally seen it! J.K. Rowling's 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' roared into theaters this la...
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Pre-Show!
11 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We're a week away from J.K. Rowling's 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' and we are EXCITED! (Also a bit nervous, but mostly excited). With our...
#Divergentgate
22 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that we've had a love-hate relationship with the Divergent movies. While fans of the books, we've been sorely disappointed with the la...
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Review (Spoilers!)
08 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The eighth Harry Potter story has been released! Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is now open to the public and millions of readers around the world...
Fantastic Beasts Trailer!
06 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
(Note: This episode was recorded a few weeks ago! Sorry for taking so long to get it to you! -Saul) The 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' tra...
Allegiant Movie Review
26 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Bookmarked is a YA Book podcast brought to you by Bookstacked.com. SPOILER WARNING: There are Allegiant Movie AND BOOK spoilers in this episode! You ...
That Harry Potter Podcast
18 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Bookmarked is brought to you by Bookstacked.com. We've got two GIANT news stories to talk about this month and it kicks off with the increasingly co...
The 5th Wave Movie Review
30 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Wavers have been counting down to the release of The 5th Wave Movie, the film based on the novel of the same name by Rick Yancey! It's no secret that ...
Shadowhunters Review
19 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mortal Instrument fans have been given a second chance! Cassandra Clare's popular YA book series The Mortal Instruments hit the screen for the second ...
Mockingjay, Part 2 Review - Goodbye, Hunger Games! (SPOILERS)
24 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER WARNING: We're talking in detail about 'Mockingjay, Part 2' in this episode! So if you haven't seen the movie or read the book, then you might...
Divergent to Allegiant to Ascendant
15 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER WARNING: There are obviously major spoilers of Veronica Roth's Allegiant, the final book in the Divergent trilogy. Everyone likes surprises,...
That 5th Wave Podcast
03 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for The 5th Wave and The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey, as well as some allusions to a major spoiler i...
Go Set a Mockingjay at Comic-Con
24 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER WARNING: Some Go Set a Watchman, Scorch Trials, and Mockingjay book details are discussed in this episode! We're back and more excited than ...
That Shadowhunters Podcast
21 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER WARNING: Mortal Instruments and Allegiant spoilers are briefly discussed in this episode. Listen at your own risk! Shadowhunters fans are abu...
The Thrills and Woes of Book Recommendations
30 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Book recommendations. Anyone who loves books deals with these things on a near daily basis. Whether you're recommending books or receiving book recomm...
Insurgent's Divergent Storyline ('Insurgent' Movie Review)
26 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Warning: This episode contains major spoilers of the 'Insurgent' movie as well as several Allegiant spoilers. We advise you watch 'Insurgent' and...
Jeanine's Special Box
05 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Book-to-film adaptations. You either love them, or you hate them. You’ve got masterpieces like ‘Catching Fire’, and then you’ve got headaches ...