Season 2
Gea and Norah talk about books! Season two has added a new perspective to Book Nerds Podcast (now Teens Talk Books)!
In this episode, Norah and Gea interview Jonathan Edward Durham, author of the fabulous Winterset Hollow.
Horror S2 Eps. 12
In this episode, Norah and Gea discuss horror novels! Also, this is our first episode with the new name and podcast cover art!
The Institute By: Stephen King
Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children By: Ransom Riggs
Serafina and the Black Cloak By: Robert Beatty
Anya’s Ghost By: Vera Brosgol
In this episode, Norah, Annabelle, and Gea discuss novels with royal characters.
American Royals By: Katharine McGee
Prince Charming By: Rachel Hawkins
Her Royal Highness By: Rachel Hawkins
The Heir and the Spare By: Emily Albright
In this episode, Norah and Gea discuss dystopian novels. This is part 2. Check out part 1 with Delaney and Norah!
The Grace Year By: Kim Liggett
Legend By: Marie Lu
Divergent By: Veronica Roth
Scythe By: Neal Shusterman
We Set the Dark On Fire By: Tehlor Kay Mejia
In this episode, Norah and Lena discuss psychological thrillers. If you are looking for a books with plot twists, here they are! Unfortunately, Gea was unable to be in this episode.
We Were Liars By: E. Lockhart
A Flicker in the Dark By: Stacy Willingham
There’s Someone Inside Your House By: Stephanie Perkins
Raising Arcadia By: Simon Chesterman
This Story is a Lie By: Tom Pollock
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder By: Holly Jackson
Freaks Like Us By: Susan Vaught
In this episode, Norah and Gea discuss books that are set in mostly set medieval times, occasionally with elements of fantasy.
List of Books and their Authors that were discussed:
False Prince By: Jennifer Nielsen
The Badger Knight By: Kathryn Erskine
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue By: Mackenzi Lee
Eragon: Inheritance Cycle By: Christopher Paolini
The Priory of the Orange Tree By: Samantha Shannon
A Tale of Magic By: Chris Colfer
In this episode, Norah and Annabelle discuss another round of classics. Gea was unable to record with them so this is utter chaos.
List of Books and their Authors that were discussed:
The Picture of Dorian Gray By: Oscar Wilde
Little Women By: Louisa May Alcott
Jane Eyre By: Charlotte Brontë
Anne of Green Gables By: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Lady Windermere's Fan By: Oscar Wilde
In this episode, Norah and Gea discuss books with main characters who are Deaf. These books offer a unique perspective on our world. Please enjoy!
List of Books and their Authors that were discussed:
Hello, Universe By: Erin Entrada Kelly
Song of A Whale By: Brian Selznick
El Deafo By: Cece Bell
You’re Welcome, Universe By: Whitney Gardner
You Don’t Know Everything Jilly P By: Alex Gino
Song of Summer By: Laura Lee Anderson
In this episode, Norah, Lena, and Gea discuss modern books that are inspired by ancient mythology.
List of Books and their Authors that were discussed:
Song of Achilles By: Madeline Miller
Circe By: Madeline Miller
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard By: Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson Series By: Rick Riordan
In this episode, Norah and Gea discuss classics. This is part 1. We hope these books can provide a challenge and something different in your reading life!
List of Books and their Authors that were discussed:
1984 By: George Orwell
Animal Farm By: George Orwell
The Importance of Being Earnest By: Oscar Wilde
Sherlock Holmes By: Arthur Conan Doyle
In this episode, Norah, Gea, and Annabelle discuss murder mysteries. Please check with your parents if you are younger than 11 before reading these as they are all YA.
List of Books and their Authors that were discussed:
One of Us Is Lying By: Karen M. McManus
Mister Death's Blue Eyed Girls By: Mary Downing Hahn
The Woman in Cabin 10 By: Ruth Ware
The Ivies By: Alexa Donne
In this episode, Norah and Gea discuss stand alone fantasy novels. If you want to read something magical but don't have the time for a series here are some books to get you started! This is our first ever episode that has under gone editing, we hope we did it right!
List of Books and their Authors that were discussed:
The Hazel Wood By: Melissa Albert
In Other Lands By: Sarah Rees Brennan
Afterworlds By: Scott Westerfeld
The Girl Who Drank the Moon By: Kelly Barnhill
In this episode, Norah and Gea -new cohost woo-hoo!!- discuss books that feature advocacy. We are so excited for this second season and hope you feel ready for the new school year with some of these book choices! If you are 11 or under we suggest talking to your parents before reading any of these books. The podcast episode is safe for everyone though!
List of Books and their Authors that were discussed:
The Hate U Give By: Angie Thomas
I am Malala By: Malala Yousafzai, with Patricia McCormick
Rebel Girls By: Elizabeth Keenan
The Black Friend By: Joseph Frederick
Six Angry Girls By: Adrienne Kisner
Yes No Maybe So By: Aisha Saeed, Becky Albertalli