Podcasts by Genre Junkies | Book Reviews

123 | Fantasy | “The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina” by Zoraida Córdova from 2022-02-15T07:00:05

121 | Horror | “Such a Pretty Smile” by Kristi DeMeester from 2022-02-01T07:00:33

120 | Sci-Fi Horror | “Dead Silence” by S. A. Barnes – With Interview! from 2022-01-18T07:00:06

119 | Best of 2021 from 2022-01-04T07:00:57

Sandra and Scott do it a litttle different this year! In addition to our usual drink pairings, we are giving award for our top 5's as well!

120 | Fantasy | “House of Hollow” by Krystal Sutherland from 2021-12-21T07:00:48

For the last episode of 2021, we review a deliciously grotesque dark fantasy with special guest, Amanda! Spoiler-free first half.

119 | Horror | “The Last House on Needless Street” by Catriona Ward from 2021-12-07T07:00:42

Sandra’s b-day episode! A spoiler free 1st half of the thrilling, chilling and heart pounding “Last House on Needless Street”

118 | Fantasy | “Senlin Ascends” by Josiah Bancroft from 2021-11-23T07:00:16

To close out our fantasy themed November, Sandra finally brings Josiah Bancroft's steampunk fantasy Senlin Ascends.

117 | Fantasy | “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by T.J. Klune from 2021-11-09T07:00:04

Scott and Sandra want to share a hug for your soul. Let's have a cuddle and a happy cry! First half SPOILER FREE

116 | Horror | “Nothing But Blackened Teeth” by Cassandra Khaw from 2021-10-19T07:00:16

Happy Halloween! Spoiler free first half - Sandra and Scott tackle this fresh and frightening horror novella set in a decrepit Japanese mansion.

115 | Horror | “Kill Creek” by Scott Thomas from 2021-10-05T20:46:38

Welcome to horror month! Sandra & Scott tackle the much loved and hyped haunted house novel, Kill Creek. Spoiler FREE 1st half!

114 | Fantasy | Wayward Children Series 3 & 4 by Seanan McGuire from 2021-09-21T07:00:09

Sandra & Scott tumble back into 2 more of Seanan McGuire’s portal fantasy novellas. A spoiler free start!

113 | Fantasy | “The Broken Earth” Trilogy by NK Jemisin from 2021-09-07T07:00:02

Welcome back guest host Caleb from The Cultshow. Spoilers ensue as we wrap up NK Jemisin’s Broken Earth Trilogy!

112 | Horror | “The Navajo Nightmare” by David Sodergren and Steve Stred from 2021-08-24T07:00:33

Scott and Sandra travel to the old west for this historical horror dripped in blood.

111 | Suspense | “Razorblade Tears” by S. A. Cosby from 2021-08-17T07:00:50

Sandra & Scott discuss this tale of revenge that will both wrench your heart and boil you blood. Spoiler FREE 1st half

110 | Fantasy | “The Fifth Season” by N. K. Jemisin from 2021-07-27T07:00:39

The Genre Junkies are joined by special guest host, Caleb from The Cult Show! Featuring a spoiler free 1st half discussion of The Hugo Award Winning novel.

109 | Horror | “The Final Girl Support Group” by Grady Hendrix – With Interview! from 2021-07-13T07:00:43

Grady Hendrix!! Enjoy Grady’s interview & the 1st half of the episode SPOILER FREE as we talk to one of horror’s leading voices. Bow down! Avert your eyes!

108 | Fantasy | Folk of Air: The End from 2021-06-29T07:00:38

Sandra and special guest Amanda discuss the dramatic conclusion to Holly Black's "Folk of Air" with The Queen of Nothing and How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories.

107 | Short Stories | “Unburied: A Collection of Queer Dark Fiction” from 2021-06-15T07:00:39

Sandra and Scott pay thei respects to Pride Month by sharing this collection of horror, sci-fi and fantasy shorts edited by friend of the show Rebecca Rowland.



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A Beverage and a Book from 2021-06-01T11:00:34

We each pick 5 books we’ve read and reviewed on Genre Junkies to pair with a cocktail/mocktail. Cheers, bookworms!!! Chin chin!

106 | A Beverage and a Book from 2021-06-01T11:00:34

We each pick 5 books we’ve read and reviewed on Genre Junkies to pair with a cocktail/mocktail. Cheers, bookworms!!! Chin chin!

105 | Horror | “Goblin” by Josh Malerman – With Interview! from 2021-05-19T06:09:16

Welcome author Josh Malerman to the Genre Junkies family! Josh popped by to talk about this delightfully creepy collection of stories. SPOILER FREE interview & first half!

104 | Sci-Fi | “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir – With Interview! from 2021-05-04T11:00:09

This week we test the limits of how much awesome one episode can hold. Not only is it’s Scott’s birthday, we interview Andy Weir!! Spoiler FREE 1st half!!

103 | Fantasy | “Spirit Warriors” by Chris C Howard from 2021-04-20T07:00:30

Put in your spirit armor! Sandra and Scott review a fresh new author in urban fantasy. Spoiler free 1st half!

102 | Horror | C.V. Hunt’s “Horrorama” from 2021-04-07T04:54:20

A return to horror! Sandra and Scott review a horror novella collection from Grindhouse Press featuring stories by A.S. Croomer, Lucas Mangum, and Matt Harvey.

101 | Mystery | “The Lamplighters” by Emma Stonex – With Interview! from 2021-03-23T07:00:09

Join Scott and Sandra as they interview tonight's author and discuss her new novel. A real life unsolved mystery comes to life in the haunting and hypnotic tale. First half spoiler free!

Episode 100! from 2021-03-16T07:00:18

Happy 100th episode!! Thank you all for helping us reach this incredible milestone. Sit back, relax and get reacquainted with Scott, Sandra and how we got here.





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99 | Fantasy | “Monkey King: Journey to the West” by Wu Cheng’en from 2021-03-09T07:00:08

The Genre Junkies set off on the road to adventure with one of China’s most beloved, beautiful and significant stories.



This is the Penguin Classics edition translated by Julia...

98 | Horror | “Mexican Gothic” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia from 2021-02-23T07:00:22

Scott and Sandra finish Women in Horror month by presenting this tale of gothic fright. Spoiler free 1st half as always.

97 | Sci-Fi | “A Closed and Common Orbit” by Becky Chambers from 2021-02-10T05:18:56

Tonight we celebrate sci-fi author Becky Chamber’s second standalone novel from the Wayfarer series. Spoiler Free 1st half!

96 | Thriller | “If I Disappear” by Eliza Jane Brazier – With Interview! from 2021-01-26T07:00:34

We are honored to feature an interview with this week's author, Eliza Jane Brazier. We discuss her novel of suspense, murder, podcasting, and isolation in the Northern California wilderness. As alw...

95 | Psychological Thriller | “The Push” by Ashley Audrain from 2021-01-19T07:00:22

We are kicking off 2021 with a psychological thriller sure to keep you reading past your bedtime. This book has a lot of buzz. Is it worth the hype?? SPOILER FREE 1st half.

094 | Genre Junkies Best of 2020 from 2020-12-29T07:00:04

This episode was nearly impossible to make!! We both agree this was one of the best reading years with so many title we loved. Yet, we had to do it! So here it goes... thank you all for listening a...

94 | Genre Junkies Best of 2020 from 2020-12-29T07:00:04

This episode was nearly impossible to make!! We both agree this was one of the best reading years with so many title we loved. Yet, we had to do it! So here it goes... thank you all for listening a...

93 | Fantasy | “House of Salt and Sorrows” by Erin A. Craig from 2020-12-15T07:00:46

Returning guest and Sandra's sister Amanda joins us to discuss Erin A. Craig's dark fantasy novel House of Salt and Sorrows!

92 | Fantasy | “Circe” by Madeline Miller from 2020-12-01T07:00:47

Happy birthday, Sandra! Tonight the Genre Junkies discuss Miller's take on one of Sandra's favorite Goddesses, the ancient Greek Witch, Circe.

91 | A Fireside Chat from 2020-11-17T07:00:08

Hey friends! While November has become a little bit of a break/vacation, we wanted to check in with a fun "getting to know us" episode until we get back to our regular schedule.

90 | Horror | “Clown in a Cornfield” by Adam Cesare from 2020-10-27T07:00:19

For the last episode of this epic month of horror, we are proud to present one last Halloween treat! The ghouls of Spooky Slumber Party guest star t...

89 | Horror | “The Only Good Indians” by Stephen Graham Jones from 2020-10-20T07:00:11

Spooky month continues with another horror episode! Spoiler free until the 2nd half, we talk about one of 2020's most anticipated novels, The Only Good Indians.



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88 | Horror | “Maggie’s Grave” by David Sodergren from 2020-10-13T07:00:10

Tonight's episode is a story of wickedly delicious folk-horror fun. We are happy to once again talk about the delightfully depraved world of David Sodergren by jumping into Maggie's Grave. Spoiler ...

87 | Horror | “Shadowy Natures” Anthology and Interview With the Editor, Rebecca Rowland! from 2020-10-06T07:00:39

Welcome to the high holy season! We kick off the BEST & most horrific month at Genre Junkies by reviewing the psychological horror short collection, Shadowy Natures. Featuring special guest (an...

86 | True Crime | “Hole in the Woods” by Jennifer Graeser Dornbush – with Interview! from 2020-09-15T07:00:03

The Genre Junkies tackle true crime! We are honored to t alk to author Jennifer Graeser Dornbush about this mystery thriller fictionalization of a real-life horrific cold case.



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85 | YA | “The Insomniacs” by Marit Weisenberg – With Interview! from 2020-09-01T07:00:31

Genre Junkies is proud to welcome back author Marit Weisenberg to the show. Scott and Sandra spend a spoiler-free first half and interview with Marit discussing her newest YA novel about missing sl...

84 | Horror Fantasy | “The Year of the Witching” by Alexis Henderson – With Interview! from 2020-08-18T07:00:28

The Genre Junkies sit down with the author of this week's novel, Alexis Henderson! Witches, blood, magic, prophets, feminism, social justice and the deep dark woods combine in The Year of the Witch...

83 | Supernatural | “Sucker Punch” by Laurell K. Hamilton – With Interview! from 2020-08-04T07:00:28

We chat one-on-one with the creator of the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series herself! First half is spoiler free for Laurell K. Hamilton's newest novel of mystery, vampires, shapeshifters and more...

82 | Horror | “Dead Girl Blues” by David Sodergren – With Interview! from 2020-07-21T07:00:21

Welcome to "Slasher-Noir". Friend of the show David Sodergren joins the show yet again to talk about his horrific new giallo novel Dead Girl Blues.

81 | Horror | “Home Before Dark” by Riley Sager – With Interview! from 2020-07-07T07:00:29

We are thrilled and honored to have New York Times Bestselling author Riley Sager back on the show! Join us as we talk about his newest novel of (spine tingling) suspense - one of our most anticipa...

80 | Suspense | “Seven Lies” by Elizabeth Kay from 2020-06-23T07:00:26

1 suspense novel + 1 spoiler free section + 1 author interview + 1 tell all portion. It may not equal 7, but it does equate to a really fun episode about a page turning psychological thriller!

79 | Fantasy | The Wayward Children Series by Seanan McGuire from 2020-06-09T07:00:37

Scott and Sandra dive into one of their favorite sub-genres of fantasy with Seanan McGuire's first two novels in the series: Every Heart a Doorway and Down Among the Sticks and Bones.

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78 | Horror | “Eden” by Tim Lebbon from 2020-05-26T07:00:32

The Genre Junkies tackle the timely and cautionary environmental sci-fi horror novel Eden this week. Spoiler-free first half as always!

77 | Sci-Fi | “The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet” by Becky Chambers from 2020-05-12T07:00:03

Listen to Scott and Sandra bemoan their existence for not having read this sci-fi space opera sooner. First half is spoiler-free, as always!

76 | Fantasy | “The Fantastical Exploits of Gwendolyn Gray” by B.A. Williamson – With Interview! from 2020-04-28T07:00:41

Welcome back, B.A. Williamson! Sandra and Scott catch up with B.A. & Gwendolyn Gray to see what Fantastical Exploits they have been up to.



Spoiler free first half, as always.

75 | Fantasy | “The Night Country” by Melissa Albert – A Hazelwood Novel from 2020-04-21T07:00:05

Back for book 2 of the Hazelwood, and this time we brought a friend! Escape into this dark, cruel, and beautiful fintasy sequel with Scott, Sandra and Amanda.



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74 | Horror | “The Return” by Rachel Harrison – With Interview! from 2020-03-31T07:00:41

Make way horror fans! Meet the new cool kid on the block, Rachel Harrison. Spoiler FREE first half & interview with the woman herself!



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73 | Social Isolation, Bookworm Edition from 2020-03-24T07:00:21

Who would you like to spend your time in isolation with? This week, Sandra and Scot discuss their literary choices to this very question!



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72 | Sci-Fi | “The Gone World” by Tom Sweterlitsch from 2020-03-10T07:00:47

This week we go deep. Deep Time, that is! Sci-fi meets horror - plus mystery/thriller with a dash of crime! Spoiler-free first half as always.



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71 | Horror/Fantasy | “The Babysitters Coven” by Kate Williams – with The Spooky Slumber Party from 2020-02-25T07:00:06

Our friends at The Spooky Slumber Party join us to discuss Kate William's YA novel, The Babysitter's Coven, and hijinks ensue! Enjoy our spoiler fre...

70 | Horror | “Strange Girls: Women in Horror Anthology” Stories Selected by Azzurra Nox from 2020-02-18T07:00:31

We celebrate Women in Horror Month with a brand new anthology of harrowing tales. The first half is (as always) spoiler free!



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69 | Sci-Fi | “Sleeping Giants” by Sylvain Neuvel from 2020-02-04T07:00:15

Better late than never! Scott was sick last week, so we present a belated sci-fi extravaganza! SPOILER FREE 1st half, as always.

68 | Contemporary | “Sourdough” by Robin Sloan from 2020-01-14T07:00:26

Modern day fantasy and science fiction meet in a feel god story of a woman who finds herself through a mysterious and precocious sourdough starter.



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67 | Favorites of 2019 from 2019-12-31T07:00:03

It's that time of year, again! Sandra and Scott present their most memorable books of 2019 and pair cocktails with them. Happy New Year!

66 | Fantasy | “Feeding the Wolf” by Jennifer Leigh with Interview! from 2019-12-17T07:00:18

Last book review of 2019!! We are honored to have the author herself, Jennifer Leigh, on tonight's episode! Join us for the spoiler free first half as we discuss and review the fantasy novel, Feedi...

65 | Horror | “Walk The Darkness Down” by John Boden & Favorite Movies About Cults with Jimmy Cajoleas! from 2019-12-03T08:28:52

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SANDRA! This episode was so much fun. Sandra, Scott, and author Jimmy Cojoleas talk their favorite movies featuring cults! But first - John Boden's novella Walk the Darkness Down, a...

64 | Fantasy | “The Darkest Part of the Forest” by Holly Black from 2019-11-19T07:00:55

Special guest Amanda returns to the show to chat about the queen of faerie herself, Holly Black! The 1st half is, as always, SPOILER FREE! As we all get ready to binge read Holly's latest, let's ke...

63 | Horror | The Joe Hill Appreciation Episode from 2019-11-05T07:00:26

We are proud to present our SPOILER FREE Halloween* episode! We decided to end the season right right by talking about a true master of horror - the beloved, Joe Hill!




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62 | Horror | “Unbury Carol” by Josh Malerman from 2019-10-22T07:00:43

It's still October, so we are still doing HORROR exclusively! We read Unbury Carol by Josh Malerman. The first half of our discussion on this period piece of Western horror is SPOILER FREE, as alwa...

61 | Horror | “Minor Prophets” by Jimmy Cajoleas with Interview! from 2019-10-08T07:00:09

HAPPY HALLOWEEN MONTH!! It's our tradition here at GJ to only talk spooky stuff in October. We kick things off with a SPOILER FREE 1st half & interview with tonight's author, Jimmy Cajoleas! (s...

60 | Horror | “Betty Bites Back” Short Story Collection By Various Authors from 2019-09-24T07:00:33

The Genre Junkies call on one of the fiercest horror gals they know for this one! Kelly Hitman joins the conversation as we tackle this genre defying collection! Welcome to Betty Bites Back: Storie...

59 | Sci-Fi | “A Song For a New Day” by Sarah Pinsker with Interview! from 2019-09-10T07:00:31

All the excitement of going to the most amazing concerts from the warm confines of a book! In her debut novel "A Song For a New Day", Author Sarah Pinsker explores the question: how do you continue...

58 | Fantasy | “Five Dark Fates” by Kendare Blake with Interview! from 2019-09-03T07:00:24

Join us as we bid farewell to the Queens of Fennbirn with a special guest interview of the author herself - Kendare Blake! 5 dark fates, 1 killer interview, 2 devastated bookworms.


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57 | Fantasy | “Sea Witch Rising” by Sarah Henning from 2019-08-20T07:00:40

It's not all singing crabs and forks for combs, people! This week Scott & Sandra dive back into the mysterious, magical and watery depths of Sarah Henning's Sea Witch world with Sea Witch Risin...

56 | Fantasy | “Gods of Jade and Shadow” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia from 2019-08-06T07:00:47

Join Sandra & Scott as they hop a train to jazz age Mexico! Final stop? Xibalba! This week's novel is the beautiful and frightful fantasy novel Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.<...

55 | Sci-Fi & Horror | “The Seclusion” by Jacqui Castle & “The Bedwetter” by Lee Allen Howard from 2019-07-23T07:00:27

We have two books to discuss! Sandra and Scott both read separate novels and present them to you for your consideration!



Thank you to our amazing listeners for being so underst...

54 | Horror/Thriller | “Lock Every Door” by Riley Sager with Interview! from 2019-07-02T07:00:02

You may want to double check that those doors are locked...



What's better than a review of Riley Sager's new novel, Lock Every Door? How about an interview WITH Riley AND a rev...

53 | Sci-Fi | “Recursion” by Blake Crouch from 2019-06-18T07:00:54

The master behind "Dark Matter" is back for another mind and genre bending thriller! Sandra & Scott are along for the ride, bit will they survive??



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52 | Sci-Fi | “Wildcard” by Marie Lu from 2019-06-04T07:00:25

Get ready for a sci-fi sequel! We review Wildcard by Marie Lu. Need a refresher? We reviewed the first book, WarCross, las...

51 | Horror | “Night Shoot” by David Sodergren with Interview! from 2019-05-21T07:00:50

What's better than reviewing David Sodergren's new horror novel, "Night Shoot"? Well, how about an interview with the author himself? We are honored and humbled to bring David (and Boris) to you th...

50 | Scott’s Birthday Episode! from 2019-05-07T07:00:14

We have a lot to celebrate! Not only is this Scott's birthday, but this is actually our 50th episode! We decided to make this episode a party, specifically, a bookish cocktail party! We have 10 nov...

49 | Horror | “Brother” by Ania Ahlborn from 2019-04-24T05:01:23

You may think that you are prepared for Ania Ahlborn's "Brother", but you probably aren't.





As always, our review is SPOILER FREE until after the break - assuming you...

48 | Horror | “Creatures of Want and Ruin” by Molly Tanzer from 2019-04-09T07:00:52

We are proud to showcase female horror authors this month! We kick things off with Molly Tanzer's Creature's of Want & Ruin. Demons and Diabolists during the Great Depression? What could go wro...

47 | Fantasy | The Folk of Air Series – “The Cruel Prince”, “The Lost Sisters”, and “The Wicked King” by Holly Black from 2019-03-28T04:52:29

Special guest Amanda returns to the show so she and Sandra and gush about the newest series by the Queen of Faerie: Holly Black!



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46 | Sci-Fi | “The Tesla Legacy” by K. K. Perez with Interview! from 2019-03-12T11:24:31

We are excited to bring you another author interview this week! We chat with K. K.  Perez, author of this week's selection: The Tesla Legacy.



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45 | Sci-Fi/Satire | “Severance” by Ling Ma from 2019-02-26T07:00:21

Your hosts take a detour to New York City to experience the end of the world - which looks suspiciously like just another day at work. This is Severance: Ling Ma's masterpiece of dark humor, sci-fi...

44 | Horror | “Little Heaven” by Nick Cutter from 2019-02-12T07:00:33

Oh the Horror! This week Sandra and Scott want to share their feelings on Nick Cutter's "Little Heaven". Bonus Nugget! Sandra also tells us about "Kind Nepenthe" by Matthiew V Brockmyer; a contempo...

43 | Sci-Fi | “Resistant” by Rachael Sparks with Interview! from 2019-01-29T07:00:51

Do you like science? How about kick-a** female writers? Or maybe sci-fi written by a real life scientist who is also a great writer? We read Resistant by Rachael Sparks and had the pleasure to inte...

42 | Fantasy | “Deepest Blue” by Mindy Tarquini with Interview! from 2019-01-15T07:00:03

Sandra & Scott go to a fantasy land they thought only Shakespeare could dream up. Deepest Blue is the story of three brothers in a magical version of old world Italia where fate is literally ca...

41 | Favorites of 2018 from 2019-01-01T08:47:43

Happy New Year! Scott & Sandra reflect back on their 4 most memorable books (each) and pair them with cocktails. See ya 2018, it's been real! 



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40 | Horror | “Hark! The Herald Angels Scream” by Blumhouse Books from 2018-12-19T05:33:02

This week the Genre Junkie's are getting hecka festive. We read Hark! The Herald Angels Scream; a horror short collection full of spine-tinglers. Grab a warm beverage and a toasty blanket... to hid...

39 | Fantasy | “Select” and “Select Few” by Marit Weisenberg with Interview! from 2018-12-04T17:39:20

Join us as we discuss "Select" and "Select Few", two "new adult" contemporary fantasy novels. And even more exciting -- we interview the author, Marit Weisenberg!



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38 | Sci-Fi | “The Altered Wake” by Megan Morgan from 2018-11-20T07:00:42

It's Thanksgiving week for us Americans, and we've set the table with some Science Fiction! Join us as we talk super-humans in the context of Megan Morgan's The Altered Wake.



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37 | Horror | “The Forgotten Island” by David Sodergren from 2018-11-06T07:00:55

Talk about a vacation from hell! We couldn't accept that October was over, so we decided to start November off with one more horror read. We travel to David Sodergren's (Listen

36 | Horror | “Campfire” by Shawn Sarles from 2018-10-30T07:00:52

Happy Halloween! This episode -- featuring "Campfire" by Shawn Sarles -- is ideal listening whilst carving pumpkins, eating too much candy, or wandering through a corn maze at night.


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35 | Horror | “Haunted” by Chuck Palahniuk from 2018-10-24T04:56:20

Chuck Palahniuk's Haunted is a disgusting, depraved and horrifying collection of short stories wrapped together by an even more disturbing meta-plot. So of course, Sandra and returning guest Listen

34 | Horror | “The Hunger” by Alma Katsu & More! from 2018-10-09T07:00:26

It's here! October! Horror month! The most magical season of all! We had the chance to preview two short stories by Troy Diffenderfer from his upcoming rock song inspired collection, White Noise. W...

33 | Horror/Fantasy | “The Good Demon” by Jimmy Cajoleas from 2018-09-25T07:00:25

Sandra & Scott announce their October horror TBR! As a nice little appetizer for the month of horror to come, the Genre Junkies read & discuss The Good Demon by Jimmy Cajoleas. The first ha...

32 | Fantasy | “Two Dark Reigns” by Kendare Blake from 2018-09-18T07:00:52

SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE! We are breaking all the rules and decided we couldn't wait to talk about this book any longer. Join us (Sandra & Scott), plus returning guest Amanda as we discuss "Two Da...

31 | Horror | “The Cabin at the End of the World” by Paul Tremblay from 2018-09-11T07:00:27

Is there a better way to end the summer than with a family trip to an utterly isolated cabin? You know, the kind where no one can hear you scream as you cry for help? Join Scott and Sandra as they ...

30 | Interview with Kendare Blake from 2018-08-28T07:00:02

Happy one-year anniversary, Genre Junkies! Our "journalistic integrity" is right out the window when Sandra and Scott get to fawn over Kendare Blake, author of the Three Dark Crown series and the n...

29 | Fantasy | “Sea Witch” by Sarah Henning – With Interview! from 2018-08-17T03:13:55

Book worms, we have a HUGE episode for you! Sandra and Scott got to sit down with Sarah Henning, author of this week's book: "Sea Witch".Stick around while we chat about this Ursula origin story, s...

28 | Horror | “Bad Man” by Dathan Auerbach from 2018-08-03T05:56:18

Calling all horror fans! This week Scott and Sandra work the night shift and discuss David Auerbach and his upcoming horror novel, Bad Man. Out August 7, 2018.



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27 | Fantasy | “Children of Blood and Bone” by Tomi Adeyemi from 2018-07-19T13:58:18

Sandra and Scott are on a fantasy excursion to Tomi Adeyemi's land of Orisha in her smash hit novel, "Children of Blood and Bone". Heroines, magic, and giant felines await...



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26 | Sci-Fi | Better Late Than Never Sci-Fi Double Header from 2018-07-07T06:11:51

Sinus infections and patriotic holidays have put us behind schedule! Sandra and Scott make up for lost time and "face off" with SPOILER FREE previews of two upcoming science fiction novels...
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25 | Horror | “Hex” by Thomas Olde Heuvelt from 2018-06-21T12:14:18

Sandra and Scott set off on a spooky adventure to find the witch in Thomas Olde Heuvelt’s “Hex”. For safety in numbers, (and the chance of a higher body count) they brought Jen along for the ride.<...

24 | Fantasy | “Furyborn” by Claire Legrand from 2018-06-07T07:00:18

Claire Legrand's "Furyborn" - the first book in her upcoming Empirium Trilogy - is certainly a feminist triumph, but do Sandra and Scott think that the story is worth the hype? We answer that, and ...

23 | Interview with B.A. Williamson, Author of “The Marvelous Adventures of Gwendolyn Gray” from 2018-05-31T07:00:26

Sandra, Scott (and Stitches) had the privilege of chatting with author B.A Williamson about Genre Junkies pick, "The Marvelous Adventures of Gwendolyn Gray." Pour yourself a cup of tea, coffee, whi...

22 | Fantasy | “The Marvelous Adventures of Gwendolyn Gray” by B.A. Williamson from 2018-05-24T07:00:59

To say that we were charmed "The Marvelous Adventures of Gwendolyn Gray" would be an understatement. Author B.A. Williamson's new middle-reader novel draws comparisons to Harry Potter, A Wrinkle in...

21 | Sci-Fi | “Annihilation” & The Southern Reach Trilogy by Jeff Vandermeer from 2018-05-11T03:53

Special guest Amanda takes us on a field trip to Area X. Some of us hated it. Some of us loved it. And Scott loses his g*damned mind. Here's the whole Southern Reach trilogy by Jeff Vandermeer. Spo...

20 | Horror | “Birdbox” by Josh Malerman from 2018-04-26T14:00

Amy, founder of TheBloodlust.net, joins Sandra and Scott to discuss the terrifying novel "Bird Box" by Josh Malerman - soon ...

19 | Sci-Fi | “Head On” by John Scalzi from 2018-04-12T14:00

We said the we wanted to get a better feel for John Scalzi, so what better opportunity than with his upcoming novel, "Head On"? Listen in to see if Sandra and Scott's opinion of the acclaimed scien...

18 | Horror | “House of Leaves” by Mark Z. Danielewski from 2018-03-29T14:42

We have special guest, actress and author Kelly Hitman, join Sandra and Scott to discuss a novel so original an...

17 | Fantasy | “The Hazel Wood” by Melissa Albert from 2018-03-15T14:00

Escape your sad, boring reality with the Genre Junkies! We journeyed into Melissa Albert's "The Hazel Wood" and lived to tell the (fairy) tale.



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Sci-Fi | "The Collapsing Empire" by John Scalzi from 2018-03-01T20:08

Who doesn't love a good space opera? Scott convinced Sandra to read Hugo Award winning John Scalzi's 2017 introduction to his new "Interdependancy" series. Listen in to hear our take on "The Collap...

15 | Horror | “The Troop” by Nick Cutter from 2018-02-15T15:00

Sandra and Scott set out with Troop 52 on a horrific and disturbing camping trip. Come listen in as we discuss bestselling author Nick Cutter's "The Troop".



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14 | Fantasy | Series: “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas | Part 2 from 2018-02-08T15:00

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An 1800 page series deserves an equally long spoiler discussion. Join Sandra and Amanda for part 2 as they discuss Sarah J. Maas's entire Court of Thorns and Ro...

13 | Fantasy | Series: “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas | Part 1 from 2018-02-01T15:00

This is the spoiler-free portion of Sandra and Amanda's discussion of Sarah J. Maas's book series, A Court of Thorns and Roses.



Next week we will post the conclusion of their d...

12 | Fantasy/Sci-Fi | “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle from 2018-01-19T03:40:35

Preparing for the upcoming Disney film adaptation, Scott revisits a book he hasn't read in (at least) 20 years and Sandra has never read at all! And they do NOT agree.



Madelein...

11 | Sci-Fi | “Warcross” by Marie Lu from 2018-01-04T15:00

Warcross is the first book in Marie Lu's new virtual reality science fiction series. It draws a lot of comparisons to "Ready Player One", but is that fair? Join as we discuss this and more!
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10 | Horror | “Mask Beneath Her Face” by Rafael Chandler from 2017-12-21T15:00

Rafael Chandler's horror novel "Mask Beneath Her Face" is a thrilling love letter to the slashers of the 1980's. Sandra and Scott delve into this inventive, modern take on the classic sub-genre. Listen

09 | Sci-Fi | “Artemis” by Andy Weir from 2017-12-07T17:00

Sandra and Scott are in complete disagreement on Artemis, yet somehow come to the same final score. It gets a little heated.



Artemis is Andy Weir's first novel after the r...

08 | Fantasy | “Three Dark Crowns” & “One Dark Throne” by Kendare Blake from 2017-11-23T15:00:37

Just in time for your Thanksgiving Gave Noir feast! Sandra and Scott, along with return guest Amanda discuss the first two books in Kendare Blake's fantasy series: Three Dark Crowns and One Dark Th...

07 | Fantasy | “The Book of Dust Vol. 1: La Belle Sauvage” by Philip Pullman from 2017-11-09T23:55:26

Sandra and Scott are so excited to discuss a novel 17 years in the making - the exciting prequel to Philip Pullman's "The Golden Compass / Northern Lights" and the "His Dark Materials" series. Was ...

06 | Halloween | Short Stories and Halloween Favorites from 2017-10-27T14:51

Hey Genre Junkies! Sandra, Scott, and a new guest Jen are closing out the Halloween Season! We discuss the 1820 American folktale "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving, as well as the ...

05 | Horror | “The Fisherman” by John Langan from 2017-10-19T20:00

This week, we are continuing our Halloween season celebration with the horror novel "The Fisherman" by John Langan.



ATTENTION: In the early morning on Monday October 9th, peopl...

04 | Horror | “The Grip of It” by Jac Jemc from 2017-10-05T22:00

Sandra and Scott are celebrating the Halloween season! Join us as we discuss the 2017 horror novel (a novel a novel a novel), "The Grip of It" by Jac Jemc.



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03 | Sci-Fi | “Dark Matter” by Blake Crouch from 2017-09-21T22:00

This time on Genre Junkies, Sandra and Scott discuss 2016 hit, "Dark Matter" by Blake Crouch. It's another long one!



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02 | Star Wars | “Thrawn” by Timothy Zahn from 2017-09-07T22:00

Sandra, Scott, and special guest Amanda discuss the novel "Thrawn" by Timothy Zahn.



And a lot more Star Wars stuff. Really.



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01 | Horror | “The China Pandemic” by A. R. Shaw from 2017-08-24T19:00

In the first episode of The Genre Junkies Book Club, Scott and Sandra discuss The China Pandemic, by A.R. Shaw.



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