Send us a textJoining me this week is John to help give insight into some of the adaptations of the classic gothic horror The Haunting of Hill House. It's been out a while but we still tried not to spoil it too much.

Send us a textA 16-year old trans-boy, Benji, is on the run from the gul that raised him. They also infect him with something which could wipe out the remaining portion of civilization, if they are able to harness it for their own use. However, Benji does not want to be used... he wants to survive. This is a moving and hard hitting book about transgender and LGBTQ+ kids trying to survive through the apocalypse long enough to grow up.

Send us a textSoak up the last weeks of summer with this addictive new release from Kieran Scott! Rachael and Hannah chat with Kieran about the twists and turns of People Will Talk, book festivals, caring too much about grammar, and more.

Send us a textWe're calling it - this book is going to be the summer blockbuster of 2024! Our interview with Meg Shaffer, author of The Lost Story, reveals the heart, research, and worldbuilding that went into this novel and make it absolutely worthy the hype.

Send us a textJoin me as I sit down and talk to Sarah M. Page, an amazing indie author with an up and coming slow-burn roman-tasy with a bit of spying, deception, heart, and so much more. This book comes out in e-book and in paperback on July 16th, so I hope you've go out and give it a chance.

Send us a textI don't know why I put off reading this book for so long but it was such a unique read. With humor and gothic horror intertwining; necromancers try to solve the mystery of how to become an immortal. This locked door mystery hit me in all the best ways and I was able to share the conversation with my guest cohost Emily.

Send us a textFrom The Honey Witch to A Marvelous Light and Gideon the Ninth, all three hosts bring their rapid recs for reads to carry on the conversation of inclusion and Pride. Please listen as we recommend some of the books we've read recently, books we have on our To Be Read list and some of the favorites we constantly go back to when we want to feel all of the feeling that make us human.

Send us a textThis week Analicia and Rachael dive into an interview with bestselling author Sarah A Parker on her romantasy book When the Moon Hatched. Let's explore the world of dragons and other mythical creatures while we work through some mental health issues with the characters, talk a bit about the writing process and what else may be on the horizon for us. This book is getting some really fantastic reviews, so give our episode a listen and then check it out for yourself!

Send us a textWelcome back to another episode and this week we are are interviewing New York Times Best Selling author Marie Lu about her sequel, Icon and Inferno. Join in as we reconnect wit characters Sydney and Winter on their new adventure and talk a little about writing and hobbies. Thank you for joining us on this journey!

Send us a textIt's time to add some titles to your To Be Read list! To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Hannah and Rachael highlight their favorite novels written by Asian American authors, spanning genres such as fantasy, romance, YA, and more.

Send us a textBones are discovered on the site of an old foster home. Whose bones are they and what do they tell us about the history at Wild Meadows? Nora, Alicia, and Jessica, girls who grew up in there, now have to revisit old memories of their traumatic childhood. Listen to Analicia and Rachael discuss this new mystery thrill. It's a bit of an emotional roller coaster for us, so be prepared.

Send us a textWhat more can you ask for in a romantasy? Vikings, battles, magic, fate? Yes, Please. We've seen this book everywhere and we wanted to hop on the bandwagon and share our thoughts with you. Join all three of us as we share our feelings about Freya and Bjorn and A Fate Inked in Blood.

Send us a textThis might be our most "charmingly bonkers" interview yet! Hannah is joined by author Jen Comfort for a happy roller coaster ride of laughing, talking about ADHD, and sharing how love at first sight is a very real thing. Oh - and duh, we talk about Jen's amazing new book What Is Love?, set on a Jeopardy-style game show. What's not to love?

Send us a textLaugh with us as we chat with special guest Sarah Adler about her newest romance, Happy Medium! Sarah gives us an inside look behind writing complicated characters, what it looks like to be a full-time writer, and how a pun about goats turned into the hilarious, swoon-heavy novel you can't help but love.

Send us a textWe are flashing back to one of our favorite YA writers, Tamora Pierce, and focusing on her duology for Aly, Daughter of the Lioness. This episode covers both Trickster's Choice and Trickster's Queen, and if you haven't read them, my guest cohost, Emily, may come try to find you to share the word of Tortall.

Send us a textWhat sort of books do you read when you're stressed and overwhelmed with life? Hannah and Rachael delve into their favorite genres and authors to give you some options for your TBR. Let us know your favorites on Instagram: @booksaremagicalpod or email booksaremagicalpodcast@gmail.com

Send us a textIn this week's episode, Hannah and Rachael had the incredible opportunity to talk to Courtney Deane about her new book When Happily Ever After Fails, the inspiration, mental health, and favorite genres to dive into when not writing. The book is a rom-com with heart, so give us a listen and add this book to your TBR!

Send us a textThis interview comes with a lot of laughs - as well as Ciera Burch's insightful perspectives on grief, death, and connecting with the past as we chatted about her new YA novel, Something Kindred. This book has the perfect balance of mystery and magical realism and character growth that will make you emotional in all the right ways.

Send us a textRachael and guest cohost Lee dive into the 1989 Sci-Fi world of Hyperion and the pilgrims each with their own reason to visit the planet. As they voyage through space, each traveler will tell their own tale as the momentum builds towards reaching their destination.

Send us a textLaugh with us as we book club this delightfully funny novel that allows you to imagine what it would be like to work for an evil overlord.