CW: We briefly discuss Kiersten's experiences growing up with religion and religious trauma about 22 minutes in.

In this episode, host Julia chats with bestselling author Kiersten White about her graphic novel adaptation of Mister Magic. Adapted by Scott Peterson and illustrated by Andy and Veronica Fish! Mister Magic follows a group of adults who are brought back together to reminisce about the television show they starred on as children, but things turn a bit more sinister than expected...find her book at her favorite indie bookshop: Mysterious Galaxy

Check out Kiersten's favorite books: Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery, Redwall by Brian Jacques, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, and Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

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As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!

Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)

Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett (he/him)

Music: Brady Dunn (they/them)

Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)

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In this episode, Novel Finds host Julia chats with popular romance author, Alicia Thompson, about her upcoming novel: In Every Possible Way (order now!) You may remember Alicia from her episode with Julia back in 2022 about her debut novel, Love In the Time of Serial Killers, but if not, it's definitely worth a listen. Alicia says her new book is different from her others, lacking the usual cynicism and ramping up the hope that comes with second chances. If this is something that you want to read (and we highly recommend it), why not order her book from her favorite independent bookstores: Tombolo Books (personalized copies and swag available, while supplies last),

Also, check out Alicia's favorite books and authors: Klara and the Sun and Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella, and The Prospects by KT Hoffman, as well as any book by Regina Black, Kate Claiborne, and Anita Kelly

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As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend. See y'all next time!

Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)

Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett (he/him)

Music: Brady Dunn (they/them)

Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)

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In this episode, Novel Finds host Julia chats with debut author Ama Ofosua Lieb about her new book: Goldenborn! It's an excellent afro-futuristic story set in San Francisco...a place where humans, mages, and those who work to supernatural phenomena a secret live amongst each other, with Akoma Addo at the center. Goldenborn is available now, so why not order it from one of Ama's favorite independent bookshops: Marcus Books, Book Passage, Linden Tree Books, and Keplers. (Shoutout to the unnamed bookshop Julia was talking about: Portal Books in York, UK)

Read Ama's favorite books: An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir, The Free Verse Society by Delali Adjoa, An Ocean Apart by Jill Tew, and She Drinks the Light by Yasmin Angoe

Follow Ama's journey and see her reposts about Ghana on IG, and check out her website

As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!

Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)

Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett (he/him)

Music: Brady Dunn (they/them)

Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)

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