Ladies Of Ya

So, here's our October podcast, sorry for the delay! This time of year always gets a bit hectic, even for ladies like us!This month we missed having Rey with us, but the lovely Shaheen from Speculating on SpecFic joined us. Seeing as Shaheen loves all things specfic related, Trin and Mandee talked about the specfic series they love, and Shaheen mentioned some contemp reads that she's recently enjoyed.October releasesRed - Alison CherryJust One Year - Gayle FormanFault Line - Christa DesirAllegiant (Divergent #2) - Veronica RothTandem - Anna JazarbResist (Breathe #2) by Sarah CrossanWalking on Trampolines by Frances WhitingUnbreakable (The Legion #1) by Kami GarciaThe Last Girl by Michael AdamsSky Run (The Cloud Hunters #2) by Alex ShearerCity of Dark Magic (City of Dark Magic #1) by Magnus FlyteBook of the monthThe Killings Woods by Lucy ChristopherCurrently readingTrin: The Whole of My World by Nicole HayesMandee: The Vanishing Moment by Margaret WildShaheen: Steelheart by Brandon SandersonRey: Rey let

SEPTEMBER please just take my money. Take it all! There is a crazy amount of amazing books coming out this month and to celebrate we have an absolute chocka episode for you! With special guests: Trish Dollar, Sarah Ayoub and Ellie Marney!Books Mentioned:September releases:Every Breath - Ellie MarneyDream Thieves - Maggie SWhere the stars still shine - Trish DollerMore than this - Patrick NessThis song will save your life - Leila SalesVicious  - Victoria SchwabNot a drop to drink - Mindy McGinnisAll the truth that's in me - Julie BerryA wounded name - Dot HutchinsonFangirl - Rainbow RowellAll our yesterdays - Cristin TerrillThe waking dark - Robin WassermanIsla and the happily ever after - Stephanie PerkinsFallout - Todd Strasser Pick of the month:Hate is Such a Strong Word by Sarah AyoubBuy it now at BookworldCurrently Reading:Mandee: Almost English by Charlotte MendlesonRey: The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd Trin: Just Between UsSpecial Guest Ladies:Sarah Ayoub author of Hate i

So, we accidentally took a break...and now we're back! We chat about our fave books of the year so far, play a thrilling round of 'Book Rec Death Match' and catch you up on what we've been up to.  Books Mentioned:July releases:Zac and Mia by AJ BettsDirty Little Secret by Jennifer EcholsTruly, Madly, Deadly by Hannah JayneA Really Awesome Mess by Trish Cook and Brendan HalpinThe Sky So Heavy by Claire ZornPick of the month:The Accident by Kate HendrickBuy it now at BookworldCurrently Reading:Mandee: Zac and Mia by AJ Betts Rey: 17 & Gone by Nova Ren SumaTrin: The Accident by Kate HendrickOur favourite books (so far) of 2013Disclaimer: Girl Defective by Simmone Howell and Wildlife by Fiona Wood top all our lists.Rey: Infinite Sky by CJ FloodOut of the Easy by Ruta SepetysCode Name Verity by Elizabeth WeinCharm & Strange by Stephanie KuehnMandee: Alex as Well by Alyssa BrugmanAll This Could End by Steph BoweThe Zigzag Effect by Lili WilkinsonLife in Outer Space by Melissa KeilTrin: Fall F

Warning: this episode descends into madness.We're all up way past our bedtimes. We discuss scary camp stories, games of match and JTT. Plus the stunning Fiona Wood is on the show talking about her new book Wildlife. We also rather clumsily announce we're going fortnightly! So you can expect two episodes in June!Books Mentioned:June releases:The Moon and More by Sarah DessenWhen You Were Here by Daisy WhitneyAnother Little Piece by Kate Karyus QuinnStar Cursed (The Cahill Witch Chronicles #2) by Jessica SpotswoodPick of the month:Wildlife by Fiona WoodBuy it now at BookworldCurrently Reading:Mandee: Siege and Storm (Grisha #2) by Leigh Bardugo Rey: Cry Blue Murder by Kim Kane and Marion RobertsTrin: Just finished Wildlife by Fiona WoodListener Question:What is your YA confession? Or do you have a traumatising camp story? Listen NowOn iTunes

We have Paula Weston author of The Rephaim series on the podcast. Plus we chat book hangovers, manicures and more.Books mentioned:May releases:Steal My Sunshine by Emily GaleThe Lucy Variations by Sara ZarrGolden by Jessi KirbyThe Book of Broken Hearts by Sarah OcklerThe Fifth Wave by Rick YanceyWild Awake by Hilary T. SmithPick of the month:Haze (The Rephaim book 2) by Paula Weston(cover note: wow May is orange and purple!)Currently reading:We were all between books!Mandee: Just finished Wildlife by Fiona WoodReynje: About to start Steal My Sunshine by Emily GaleTrin: Just reread Shadows by Paula Weston and is awaiting HazeListener question of the month:What was the last book to give you a hangover?Listen NowLinks: Find out more about The Rephaim series on Paula's Website See Mandee's amazing nails on her blog The Bookish Manicurist 

We're back! In this episode we talk about our new favourite TV show My Mad Fat Diary. We also discuss books relating to eating disorders and the intricacies of female friendships.Books mentioned:April releases:The Mimosa Tree by Antonella PretoUnbreakable (Unravelling #2) by Elizabeth NorrisRise (Eve #3) by Anna CareySomeday, Someday Maybe by Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls actor)In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat WintersSweet Damage by Rebecca JamesOur pick of the month:The Zigzag Effect by Lili WilkinsonCurrently reading:Mandee: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeReynje: A Storm of Swords by George RR MartinTrin: 17 & Gone by Nova Ren SumaIn discussion:Notes From the Teenage Underground by Simmone HowellWintergirls by Laurie Halse AndersonEverything Beautiful by Simmone HowellListener question of the month:What is your favourite YA equivalent TV show?Listen Now

Introducing us, what we're reading and a sneaky chat about new adult.Books mentioned:March releases:New Guinea Moon by Kate Constable (AUS)Requiem (Delirium #3) by Lauren OliverPivot Point by Kasie WestOut of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys17 & Gone by Nova Ren SumaGoing Vintage by Lindsay LeavittBruised by Sarah SkiltonOur pick of the month:Girl Defective by Simmone HowellCurrently reading:Mandee: The Prey by Andrew FukudaReynje: Darkest Minds by Alexandra BrackenTrin: Crow Country by Kate ConstableDownload