Episode Summary: In this episode, the discussion continues on book-to-movie adaptations! Alix and Kelly take a look at beloved classics, talk ACOTAR rumors, and discuss the world of Cassandra Clare! Topics Discussed:[2:30] ACOTAR Rumors[4:28] The Giver by Lois Lowry[14:44] Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë[31:41] The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare[42:42] Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë  Other Books and Media Mentioned in this Episode:Jurassic Park by Michael CrichtonACOTAR series by...

Episode Summary: In this episode, Alix and Kelly continue sharing tips on how to start a book club and maintain it long-term. Tips Shared:[2:16] Tip #1: Get Members Involved & Allow Yourself This Time[15:28] Get Creative with Members[22:04] Create a Food Experience[27:10] Have Time to Socialize[32:47] Allow Change & Flexibility[42:30] Don't Take Things Personally; Members Will Come & Go[48:27] Reasons to Join or Start a Book Club Books Mentioned:Echo by Pam Muñoz RyanMy Life in...

Episode Summary:In this episode, Kelly and Alix discuss how to start a book club and keep it running. Topics Discussed:[0:07] Cassandra Clare LitJoy Collection[1:10] About Lunacorns[2:12] Why Kelly Started Her Book Club[6:00] Types of Book Clubs[10:10] Get Feedback[13:30] Creating Structure & Setting[19:16] Online Meetings with Authors[21:13] Inviting Members[28:10] Recognition from Publishers[29:36] Roles[40:48] The Creation of LitJoy[42:43] Food & Leadership[48:33] Book...

Episode Summary: In this episode, Alix and Kelly interview author Marissa Meyer. Guest Bio:Marissa Meyer is the host of The Happy Writer Podcast and the New York Times-bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, The Renegades Trilogy, Heartless, the Wires & Nerve graphic novels, Instant Karma, Gilded, and Cursed. She lives in Tacoma, WA, with her husband and twin daughters.  Topics Discussed:[3:25] Book Tour[4:40] Becoming an Author[8:24] Writing Fairytale Retellings [15:14] Developing...

Episode summary: In this "Fun Friday book recommendations" episode, Alix and Kelly talk with author Marissa Meyer about the five books that impacted her life. Guest Bio:Marissa Meyer is the host of The Happy Writer Podcast and the New York Times-bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, The Renegades Trilogy, Heartless, the Wires & Nerve graphic novels, Instant Karma, Gilded, and Cursed. She lives in Tacoma, WA, with her husband and twin daughters.  Books Discussed in This Episode: 1....

Episode Summary: In this episode, Kelly and Alix continue to discuss their favorite book-to-movie adaptations featuring science thrillers and regency romance. Topics Discussed:[0:41] LOTR series & The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien book[12:04] Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty book[17:40] Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton book[23:55] The Martian by Andy Weir book[30:21] Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon book[36:44] Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen book[43:57] Emma by Jane Austen book[46:54]...

Episode Summary: Alix and Kelly interview Laini Taylor—one of their favorite fantasy authors of all time—to discuss her books, inspiration, and what she's working on next! Guest Bio:Laini Taylor is the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy, the Strange the Dreamer duology, and other books. She’s been translated into over thirty languages, shortlisted for the National Book Award, and won a Printz Honor. You can find more about writing and...

In this episode, Kelly and Alix discuss their favorite book-to-movie adaptations. Topics Discussed:[0:00] Book-to-movie adaptations: should you read or watch first?[3:33] Harry Potter series by JK Rowling audiobook[10:07] Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer audiobook[18:00] Alix auditions for Harry Potter[24:17] Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins audiobook[31:47] Divergent series by Veronica Roth audiobook[34:27] The Hating Game by Sally Thorne audiobook[38:27] Bridgerton series by Julia...

In this episode Alix and Kelly discuss books that made them nostalgic for travel! Topics Discussed:[4:38] Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - Scotland[10:18] Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert - Italy, India, and Indonesia[15:44] The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer - Guernsey Island in the British Isles[18:07] A Year of Living Danishly by Helen Russell - Denmark[21:09] Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Prince Edward Island, Canada...

In this episode Alix and Kelly continue to discuss book club books that lend to deep and interesting conversations! Reading can be such a solitary experience, but books remain one of the most impactful tools for connecting with others! Let's discuss! Topics Discussed:[3:21] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab, audiobook [9:36] The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates, audiobook [21:03] Educated by Tara Westover, audiobook [30:26] The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by...

In this "Fun Friday book recommendations" episode, writer, reader, and book influencer Kimberly Christenson gives us her top 10 must-read contemporary romance reads! Guest Bio:  Kim is a writer, book-matchmaker, and grad student in creative writing. She shares her best book recs and bits of her writing journey online at Talk Wordy to Me and is a book reviewer for the lifestyle show Good Things Utah. Kim is a former audiobook narrator, magazine editor, and small-press publicist. When she's not...

In this episode, Kelly and Alix discuss what a reading slump is, what can cause them, and some recommendations on how to get out of them. Listen in as they reveal their top 10 books that have helped them get out of a reading slump! Topics discussed in this episode:[2:37] Reading slumps: what are they? what causes them? [10:05] Tips to help get over a reading slump [22:28] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab - audiobook [28:28] The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood -...

In this episode, Alix and Kelly welcome Devin Ryann, romance reader and viral "can this character find the g-spot" influencer onto the podcast to discuss Devin's most anticipated romance reads of 2024! Hairstylist, makeup artist, wife, mother of three, and self-proclaimed Smutty Book Kween, reader Devin Ryann is a woman of many talents! Devin loves making women feel beautiful, liberated, and empowered, all while getting some laughs along the way. Topics discussed in this episode: [4:23]...

Episode summary: In this episode, Kelly and Alix continue their most anticipated reads for 2024! Topics discussed in this episode: Funny Story by Emily Henry [0:28] audiobookThe Familiar by Leigh Bardugo [1:30] audiobook A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna [2:50] audiobook The Prisoner's Throne by Holly Black (Stolen Heir duology, book 2) [3:45] audiobook Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey [4:30] audiobook Bride by Ali Hazelwood [6:05] audiobook Bonus! Not in Love by Ali...

In this episode Alix and Kelly continue to discuss books that lend to deep and interesting conversations! Reading can be such a solitary experience, but books remain one of the most impactful tools in connecting with others! Let's discuss! Topics Discussed: [2:45] The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton: family secrets! Are we capable of keeping secrets? audiobook[9:00] The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde: gushing about our crush, Oscar, "what would my portrait look like?" audiobook...

In this episode, Alix and Kelly look back on their years of book clubs and share the books that lent themselves to interesting and deep conversations! Reading can be such a solitary experience, but books remain one of the most impactful tools for connecting with others! Let's discuss! Topics Discussed: [0:45] Why we chose the books we did [2:45] Dark Matter by Blake Crouch "Are you happy with your life?" audiobook [7:35] The Midnight Library by Matt Haig audiobook [10:31] Are we living in a...

Episode summary: In this episode, Kelly and Alix continue their list of top 2023 book recommendations! They discuss some themes found in each book, the spice level, and why they recommend it. Topics discussed in this episode: The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab [0:30] Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree (Book #0 in Legends and Lattes series) [1:37] Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett [3:00] Starling House by Alix E. Harrow [4:12] A Day of Fallen Night by...

Thank you SO much for following The LitJoy Podcast! We just reached the Top 500 listened-to podcasts and are so thankful to our listeners! Guest Bio:  Kim is a writer, book-matchmaker, and grad student in creative writing. She shares her best book recs and bits of her writing journey online at Talk Wordy to Me and is a book reviewer for the lifestyle show Good Things Utah. Kim is a former audiobook narrator, magazine editor, and small-press publicist. When she's not working on her next novel,...

In this episode Kelly and Alix interview one of their favorite authors, Jay Kristoff. They discuss Jay's writing process, his design experience, and what it's like co-writing a book. Jay also shares insight behind his plots and characters and what works by other authors he adores. Jay Kristoff is a #1 international, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of fantasy and science fiction. He is the winner of eight Aurealis Awards, an ABIA, has over two million books in print, and is...

In this episode, Kelly and Alix share their top 2023 book recommendations! They discuss some themes found in each book, the spice level, and why they recommend it. Topics discussed in this episode:Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros [0:35] audiobook Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo (#2 in the Alex Stern Series) [1:30] audiobook Divine Rivals: A Novel by Rebecca Ross [3:00] audiobook The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi [4:00] audiobook The Stolen Heir: A Novel of Elfhame by Holly Black...

We deeply appreciate your support in creating community around stories! Your ratings and reviews are what make The LitJoy Podcast possible! SPOILERS WARNING! This episode contains spoilers. In this episode, LitJoy owners Kelly and Alix discuss one of our favorite reads from 2023, Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross. Topics discussed in this episode: Book summary [2:35]Trigger warnings [4:45]Fall into the cinematic setting of Divine Rivals! [5:20]Enemies to lovers . . . excuse me while I drool...

LitJoy owners Kelly and Alix interview two powerhouse New York Times best-selling authors and best friends, Cassandra Clare and Holly Black! Cassandra Clare is the author of the #1 New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly bestselling Shadowhunter Chronicles. She is also the co-author of the bestselling fantasy series Magisterium with Holly Black. Her books have sold more than fifty million copies in print worldwide. Cassandra lives in western Massachusetts with...

In this episode, hosts Alix and Kelly interview prominent literary agent Suzie Townsend. They discuss Suzie's journey in becoming a literary agent—her decision to move across the country and work her way up from intern to agent! They also explore what it's like working in the publishing industry, signing book deals and film deals, and wearing all the hats for their authors and clients. Guest Bio: Prior to joining New Leaf, Suzie graduated film school, earned her Masters of Education, taught...

In this episode, Kelly and Alix give book recommendations for readers who loved Fourth Wing! They discuss themes in each book, the spice level, and why they recommend it. Topics discussed in this episode:A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas [0:38] book audiobook e-readerFrom Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout [1:30] book audiobook e-reader The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent [2:20] book audiobook e-readerThrone of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas [3:10]...

In this episode, Kelly and Alix continue to answer questions from our community! Be sure to catch Episode 5 for Part 1 of this discussion. All the questions in this episode are focused on what it's like to work with authors, agents, and publishers. We discuss LitJoy Special Edition books and the process of creating beautiful books and fan art. Topics discussed in this episode:This episode picks up where Episode 5 left offIs reading still fun when you run a book company? [3:57]Would we ever...