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Episode 135: Happy Halloween

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The Mamas share spooky reads for all ages just in time for Halloween! Get ready for pumpkins, ghosts and young girls who work for Death. Just beware of bleeding walls and middle-aged flashers.

Book Chat:
Picture Book:
The Very Unusual Pumpkin by Marilyn Singer illustrations by Maya Shleifer
Middle Grade:
Ghost in the Night by Tiffany D. Jackson
The Secret Bookstore Sleuth Society by Lindsay Currie and picture book
Young Adult:
When I was Death by Alexis Henderson
Adult:
The September House by Carissa Orlando
Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cezar
All Hallows by Christopher Golden

Episode Links:
Flashtober author is Emma Hill, writer of contemporary fantasy,
@ehillauthor on Instagram

Episode 133: Summer Reading Review

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Fall is here, but The Mamas’ heads are filled with the stories they devoured over summer break. So slide back into your flip flops and slip on your shades because summer isn’t over until The Mamas sing the praises of their top summer reads.

Heather’s Top Summer Reads:

  • A Letter from the Lonesome Shore by Sylvie Cathrall (Adult Fantasy)
  • Quicksilver by Callie Hart (Spicy Adult Romantasy)
  • Flirting with Murder by Amanda Sellet (YA Cozy Murder Mystery)

Margie’s Top Summer Reads:

  • Nothing Tastes as Good As by Luke Dumas (Adult Sci-Fi/Cozy Horror)
  • Vigil by George Saunders (Cautionary Tale) 
  • Take Immediate Shelter by Vincent Yu (Adult Novel-in-Stories)
  • We are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter (Adult Thriller)
  • Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth (Adult Murder Mystery)

Episode 131: Happy Summerween!

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The Mamas discuss ghost stories in honor of Summerween. If you’ve never heard of Summerween, don’t worry, the Mamas hadn’t either. In this episode, they share what they learned about the new-ish genre along with middle grade recs for spooky summer reading lists. 

Book Chat:

Ghoul Summer by Tracy Badua

The Polter-Ghost Problem by Betsy Uhrig

The Haunting of Walker Pond by Nancy Tandon

It Came from the Trees by Ally Russell

Episode 130: Murders for Mamas

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The Mamas chat about grown up books in the latest episode of the Two Lit Mamas podcast. They chose murdery cozies perfect for summer reading lists of their favorite parents and teachers. So, if you spend too much time watching shady neighbors from your window or would love to tour a creepy library after dark, then the Mamas have books for you. 

Book Chat:

A Field Guide to Murder by Michelle L. Cullen

The Library After Dark by Ande Pliego

Episode 129: Prepping for Summer

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The Mamas are manifesting summer with two new Middle Grade books that will inspire parents and teachers during break. Whether you’re an outdoorsy type or a science geek or both, the Mamas have adventure stories that will keep your kiddos entertained.   

Book Chat:

Wilderness Hacks by Joslin Brorsen

Found Sound by Meg Wolitzer and Charlie Panek

Episode 127: Dystopian Kids Save the Day

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The Mamas discuss Middle Grade books set in hauntingly realistic dystopian worlds, but don’t worry, the kids are okay. In fact, they work together to save themselves and expose the bad guys, a powerful lesson for us all.    

Middle Grade Book Chat:

Beasts by Ingvild Bjerkeland, translated by Rosie Hedger

Away by Megan Freeman, a companion to Alone

Episode 126: Lovable Monsters

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The Mamas have hearts in their eyes for lovable monsters this week. Bigfoot, Frankenstein’s Monster, and Medusa receive much needed empathy and rollicking adventures in the Mama’s middle grade and young adult reads. Ditch your pitchforks, folks, and listen in.

Book Chat:

Stitch by Padraig Kenny (MG)

The Mighty by Judd Winick (MG Graphic Novel)

I, Medusa by Ayana Gray (YA/Adult)

Episode 125: Middle Grade Madness

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The Mamas are a little cranky but they pull it together to bring you one fantastic Middle Grade series, one middle of the road cozy murder mystery, and one skip-it fantasy series in honor of Middle Grade March. They were slightly disappointed with some of their picks but you won’t be disappointed with the delivery. As usual, the episode is a rollicking coffee talk with your besties.

Middle Grade Book Chat:

Last Resort, the Claiming by Jasmine Warga

Liar’s Society series by Alyson Gerber

Secrets of the Broken House by Taryn Sounders