Sun, 22 November 2009 Today we have "Garage Sale", a Thanksgiving-themed story written by Erin Fanning and narrated by Christina Lam. Be sure to check out Undead Crimefighters, an exclusive short story series from us here at YA Lit Review. Music for this episode: "Autumn", by Message to Bears, and "The Sun", by Kris Morris. Comments[0] |
Tue, 17 November 2009 Vilate is joined by Rose and Kristi to review Tithe, by Holly Black. Be sure to visit www.blackholly.com for information about the Faerie trilogy and more. Also visit our website for the newest feature, The Undead Crimefighters story series. Get an excerpt here. Music on this episode is "Downside of Love" by Adrienne Pierce. Comments[0] |
Thu, 22 October 2009 Although this story is for all ages, parents are encouraged to listen to the story before letting young children listen, especially if your children are easily frightened. It's our Halloween episode! Today's story is "The Halloween Dare" by Billy Burgess read by Katie Massa. Music for this episode is from http://www.davidbeardmusic.com/ and I've resurrected "Halloween is Awesome" by Hyper Nonsense. And don't forget to order your copy of the literary magazine! http://www.yaliteraturereview.com/litmag.htm.
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Mon, 12 October 2009 Vilate interviews author Stephanie Kuehnert (Ballads of Suburbia and I Wanna be your Joey Ramone). You can find her at her website: Music for this episode is The Genevieves with "Make them Weep." Comments[0] |
Wed, 7 October 2009 Ragu and I talk about Stephanie Kuehnert's most recent release, Ballads of Suburbia. Music on this episode is "Any Wonder" by Casey Desmond. And be sure to check us out at www.yaliteraturereview.com as well as our blog at http://youngadultlitreviewblog.blogspot.com.
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Sun, 27 September 2009 Vilate interviews Kaleb Nation, author of Bran Hambric: The Farfield Curse. You can find him at www.kalebnation.com and www.branhambric.com. You can also find the music from the show, which is a free download at branhambric.com. While you're there, check out previews of all the music and buy the soundtrack to go along with the book! And check out the book review at http://youngadultlitreviewblog.blogspot.com
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Sun, 20 September 2009 What happens in the last three seconds of a football game? Listen to find out! Story by EJ Krause, narrated by Jeffrey Kafer. Music for this episode is 'Ice Cream Day' by Sputnik. Please visit www.yaliteraturereview.com for information on the writer and the narrator. Comments[1] |
Mon, 24 August 2009 Today's StoryCorner episode features a short story by Wayne Scheer. Music by Ty Hall and the EZ3. Wayne Scheer has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and a Best of the Web. His work has appeared in a variety of publications, including The Christian Science Monitor, Notre Dame Magazine, Eclectica, The Pedestal Magazine, flashquake, Smokelong Quarterly, Pindeldyboz, and Flash Me Magazine. Revealing Moments, a collection of twenty-four flash stories, is available as a free download at http://www.pearnoir.com/thumbscrews.htm. Wayne lives in Atlanta with his wife and can be contacted at wvscheer@aol.com. --Wayne Scheer's Revealing Moments, available as a free download at http://pearnoir.com/thumbscrews.htm http://youngadultlitreviewblog.blogspot.com
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Tue, 18 August 2009 Episode 13! We're finally doing The Book Thief, by Marcus Zusak. Brilliant book... And today we have a new co-host joining us. Featuring music from AJ and the Frozen Tundra Blues Band and "Morning Sun" by Jenny Mayhem Comments[0] |
Thu, 23 July 2009 Recorded at Azkatraz, the HPEF conference, in San Francisco with guest hosts Nicole and Ally! It was really fun to record this. We discuss Harry Potter's affect on the YA market at large. This post is unedited - I just posted it up as is... so consider yourself warned. heh. Be sure to check out the website for my essay on Severus Snape which was almost presented as part of a panel this past weekend. Comments[0] |
Wed, 24 June 2009 In which I speak with the fabulous Bruce Coville! Featuring music from Ryan Schmidt: "Invisible." Comments[1] |
Tue, 2 June 2009 My brother, Garspen, and I discuss Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher by Bruce Coville. Featuring news by Paul Fredericks. Also featuring music from Jason Moss. Comments[0] |
Thu, 14 May 2009 StoryCorner brings you another fabulous piece of fiction by Gay Walker. Narrated by Nicole Borocci. Music by http://www.purevolume.com/rediscover.
Story is rated PG-13 for language and some content. Comments[0] |
Wed, 8 April 2009 Ragu and I discuss An Abundance of Katherines, by John Green. Printz Award winner John Green's book is packed full of good stuff! Check it out, if you haven't already, and tell us what you think. You can find John Green at www.sparksflyup.com.
Music for this episode is by Gentlemen Losers, a song called "Nerd Rock." Comments[0] |
Mon, 30 March 2009 Ragu and I talk news of the industry. Neil Gaiman, book events and more. Twilight beat Harry Potter at the Kids' Choice Awards! Music featured on this episode: Blurp, by Al Phlipp and the Woo Team (http://www.kevinwillis.net/wooteam/albums.php) and I don't know what to tell you, by 100 Year Picnic (http://www.100yearpicnic.com/) Comments[0] |
Mon, 23 February 2009 A minisode of news and pleas for comments. Comments[0] |
Fri, 13 February 2009 Today we have a story by Amber Vilate read by LindZ Reiss. You can find her at www.lindzreiss.com. Music today is provided by http://www.duaneandrews.ca/
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Wed, 11 February 2009 And after a brief hiatus, we're back with Breaking Dawn! The final book in Stephenie Meyers' best-selling book series. On this episode, music from Aaron: http://www.myspace.com/AARONINENGLAND And, if you have a moment, you can find us at yalitreview.googlepages.com. Comments[0] |

