Podcasts by What Y’All Reading? A YA Book Review Podcast

E. 37 You're The One That I Want or Grease! from 2021-06-17T01:54

Who doesn't love Grease? Truly Kenickie, Rizzo, Frenchie, Danny, and Sandy (In that order) are some of the most loved movie characters of all time. Listen in for our re-cap of the movie, our love f...

E. 36 Hidden History or They Called Us Enemy by George Takei et. al from 2021-05-26T04:00

If you are a history nerd who loves graphic novels, listen in to this episode to get hyped about this book! If not, listen anyway to get hyped about this book! It is rare for history to be portraye...

E. 35 My Sister's Graces or Bone Crier's Dawn by Kathryn Purdie from 2021-05-13T00:29:44

We read this sequel because the first book was the first episode we recorded-Bone Crier's Moon! We talk a lot about story pacing, structure, plot devices, editing, and traditional publishing. We st...

E. 34 Lady Literati - Author Chat from 2021-05-01T01:00:59

Listen in to meet two of the six members of Lady Literati (hint: you already know two of us...)! Learn about how we began writing and what we are working on currently, along with our favorite bo...

E. 33 Wonder Woman's Super Sister or Nubia: Real One by L.L. McKinney and Robyn Smith from 2021-04-14T04:00

The first black woman DC comic superheroine makes her return in Nubia: Real One by L.L. McKinney and Robyn Smith. We were itching for something different, and this comic hit the spot. It gave me Ms...

E. 32 Made in the Narrows or Namesake by Adrienne Young from 2021-03-31T04:00

We want to let you know that Namesake by Adrienne Young may just be the best sequel ever. We agree that we've never read a sequel with such a smooth transition and that is just as fantastic as the ...

E. 31 Revival of the Riot Grrrl or Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu from 2021-03-19T02:12:03

This episode I read (listened) to the book and Alyssa watched the Netflix version of Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu. Spoiler, they are not as similar as the Lara Jean movies. But this episode is a go...

E. 30 Love Stories: Preheat to 375 or Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant from 2021-03-04T03:31:06

This episode was so much fun to record. I (Madeline) am a hardcore romance reader and writer, and Alyssa is a phenomenal writer and also likes to read romance. Elise is on point with so many ref...

E. 29 LJ & JH, Always and Forever or To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han from 2021-02-17T05:00

In this episode we discuss Jenny Han's YA romance series To All the Boys I've Loved Before, and compare them to the Netflix series, which release the last movie on February 12. Jenny Han is a maste...

E. 28 Dredging for Family or Fable by Adrienne Young from 2021-02-04T02:53:38

Read this book. That’s it. Alyssa and I already officially added it to our best books of the year list, and February just started. Pirates, family, vivid imagery, gems, world building like whoa, an...

E. 27 Gods, Hunters, and DIY Weapons or Lore by Alexandra Bracken from 2021-01-20T05:00

We're Back! Though this episode doesn't review that iconic dinosaur film, it is our first episode of 2021! We will be releasing every two weeks, and instead of dad jokes, you will be getting fun hi...

E. 26 Don't You Forget About Me or The Breakfast Club from 2020-11-25T05:00

Our Season Finale!!! Can you believe it? We certainly cannot. We will have a special holiday episode sometime before we start next season in 2021. Do you also have a penchant for 80s movies...

Ep. 25 History, Huh? or Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston from 2020-11-18T05:00

In order to boost our moods and escape into a land of politics that is happy and full of love and squee, we read Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. This is a romance, and recommended fo...

E. 24 Falling through Time or A Girl Called Echo from 2020-11-11T05:00

This graphic novel was Alyssa's jam. She is all about history, and this one is chock full of the history of The Pemmican Wars. It starts with a bison stampede, then Echo wakes up in her history cla...

E. 23 Once and Future King or Legendborn by Tracy Deonn from 2020-11-04T05:00

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn is truly a legend itself. This book didn't get nearly the hype it deserved. It is freaking fantastic! It mixes two different magic systems that live in one world, there's ...

Ep. 22 Sassy Sandersons or Hocus Pocus from 2020-10-31T04:00

This past weekend Alyssa and I got to spend a blissful long weekend with our dear author friends to focus on writing. For our podcast we decided to watch Hocus Pocus and record us chatting about...

Spooky Preview E. 22 Sassy Sandersons from 2020-10-28T04:00:18

This week we are releasing a special episode on Halloween! Listen in for a preview of just a few of the gems from the episode we recorded with our friends at our writer's retreat in Tennessee, a...

E. 21 Vampire Angst Party or Midnight Sun, etc. Part 2 from 2020-10-21T04:00

How old were you when Twilight first came out? Did you read them? Watch the movies? Have you read the new book? What are your thoughts on the name, 'Renesmee'? Listen in to part 2 of this episode w...

E. 20 Vampire Angst Party or Midnight Sun, etc. Part 1 from 2020-10-14T04:00:24

How old were you when Twilight first came out? Did you read them? Watch the movies? Have you read the new book? What are your thoughts on the name, 'Renesmee'? Listen in to part 1 of a 2 part episo...

Ep. 19 Sickles are a Girls’ Best Friend or Dread Nation from 2020-10-07T04:00:37

If you are in the mood to read historical fiction that includes zombie slaying bad ass ladies, this is your book. In this episode Alyssa gives us all a history lesson on the civil war, Madeline ...

E. 18 Brujx Babes or Cemetery Boys from 2020-09-30T04:00:04

If you are looking for a book with magical realism, spirits, a cat named Purrcasso, and gay/trans pride for days, this one is for you. Alyssa and I can't get over the beauty of how this book was cr...

E. 17 Broken Glass Slippers or Cinderella is Dead from 2020-09-23T04:00

Have you ever wondered if Cinderella's step-sisters were actually evil? This book is a deep dive into the dark side of the Cinderella story. It's not a re-telling, or a twisted fairy tale, it is...

E. 16 Change Your Stars or A Knight's Tale from 2020-09-16T04:00:42

So, we didn't actually read A Knight's Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer. We did however, re-watch A Knight's Tale with Heath Ledger, and boy I wish I had re-watched it sooner. We spend the episode recappin...

E. 15 Reminiscent Reads or Stuff we Read in the 2000's from 2020-09-09T04:00

This episode is a tribute to the books we read and loved in middle and high school. From Alyssa's  fantasy books and basic pumpkin spice latte taste, to Madeline's epistolary books and mind benders...

E. 14 Girls with Gumption or My Calamity Jane from 2020-09-02T04:00:18

Y'ALL! WE LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH! (We even dressed up to record the episode!) It has everything! History, gun slinging, bad ass ladies, werewolves, romance, and fun musical theater easter eggs! Th...

Ep. 13 Preposterous Promposals or You Should See Me in a Crown from 2020-08-26T04:00:14

Did you love prom? Hate it? Did you go? Were you on prom court? While talking about the book You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson, we reminisce on Midwestern childhoods, the absence of prom...

E.12 Magic Hair, Don't Care or Witchy from 2020-08-19T04:00:03

Do you marvel at shampoo commercials, wishing you had shiny long magical hair? Well, in this graphic novel, wish no more. Everyone has magical hair, and the longer it is, the more magic you wield. ...

E.11 Mirror Duet or Kingdom of Back from 2020-08-12T04:00:28

As a musician myself, this book surprised and pleased me. If you are looking to become immersed in a world where music, family dynamics, and a magic world all exist, read this book. Marie Lu seamle...

E.10 Spiders, Shamans, and Spirits, Oh My! or Forest of Souls from 2020-08-05T04:00:58

Do you dream of an epic fantasy with sword play, magic, treason, killer trees, and a spider king? If so, this book is a must for your TBR. It’s so chock full of great ideas it could have honestly b...

E.9 Angst Armada Strikes Back or Don’t Read the Comments from 2020-07-29T04:00:24

Calling All Gamers! This is the book for you! If you have found yourself stuck inside on RPGs during the pandemic, and have been hankering for a bit of flirting, you will find hope here! 😂 Listen ...

E.8 Girl vs. Possum or Be Not Far From Me from 2020-07-22T04:00:48

Love survivalist stories? Was Hatchet your jam? Want a quick read you’ll be thinking about for months after you’ve finished? Maybe this is the book for you. Listen in to decide. (Hint: It’s worth it)

E.7 Magical Killer Books or Sorcery of Thorns from 2020-07-15T04:00:34

If you love libraries and fantasy, this is the book for you. Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson is our book of the week. Listen in as we laugh at hijinks, talk about the amazing magic system in...

E.6 Rights for Riot Grrrls or Music from Another World from 2020-07-08T04:00:41

Did you know cancel culture is not new? Want to learn about how gay bars cancelled the orange juice lady? Want to hear about sweet sweet baby queer girls and their journey through punk to love? Joi...

E.5 Black Girl Magic or A Song Below Water from 2020-07-01T04:00:41

If you are ready to read a book full of magical beings including sirens, eloko, a gargoyle and some serious black girl magic, this is the episode/book for you. Bethany C. Morrow is brilliant. We wi...

E.4 Chess Moves in Life or Clap When You Land from 2020-06-24T04:01:47

If you are waiting for the perfect book that will pull you into your feels, make you think, make you gasp at the imagery Elizabeth Acevedo brilliantly paints with her words in verse, and so much mo...

E.3 Floating with Giant Bugs or Skyward Vol.1-3 from 2020-06-18T19:52:22

Listen to us talk about this amazing graphic novel. There is no gravity, giant bugs, and diversity for days. Don’t miss out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a...

E.2 Feminism Badassery on Horseback aka The Life and Medieval Times of Kit Sweetly from 2020-06-15T17:30:22

If you are a sucker for a badass heroine, jousting, feminism, family issues, and a friends to lovers, this episode/book is for you! Note that this book does contain triggers including underage drin...

E.1 Using Magic Bones to Ferry the Dead and Kill Your True Love or Bone Crier’s Moon from 2020-06-14T18:11:03

In this episode we introduce ourselves, talk about our fave YA books, and gush over the magic that is Bone Crier’s Moon by Kathryn Purdie. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest...

What Y’All Reading? A YA Book Review Podcast (Trailer) from 2020-06-13T18:11:03