The Modern Bookworm

May Reads

I took a break from uploading so I could heal from reconstructive surgery. Thank you for sticking by me and waiting for the next big thing. This episode contains shoutouts to some fantastic people, all of the books I read in May, and important bookish news. Please enjoy my script-less rambling, and thanks for listening! Books Mentioned in This Episode (in order): Glint by Raven Kennedy Corruption by Jenika Snow Together We Burn by Isabel Ibanez Improbable Magic for Cynical Witches by Kate Scelsa Praise by Sara Cate Eyes on Me by Sara Cate Rose Petal Graves by Olivia Wildenstein Gleam by Raven Kennedy War Storm by Victoria Aveyard To Get to the Other Side by Kelly Ohlert Social Media Accounts: linktr.ee/modernbookworm2022

There Goes April

In this episode of The Modern Bookworm, join me for my book reviews of the books I read in April. The episode begins with a shoutout to a few of my supporters: Katherine (@katfsilver_library), @levira10, Whitney, Tally, and Gabi. I also mention the winner of the giveaway I hosted! If you want to know what books I am planning to read in May, I talk about that here, too. And the episode ends with a segment of In Other Bookish News, where I talk about the important developments occurring in the book world. I am looking to create another survey for book lovers, so if you are interested, please let me know in the Q&A below! Thanks for listening! Social Media Link: https://linktr.ee/modernbookworm2022 App Mentioned in This Episode: Cittart Books Mentioned in the Show (in order): -The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth -Blood, Metal, Bone by Lindsay Cummings -Boss Witch by Ann Aguirre -Witch 13 by Patrick Delaney -How Did Romans Count to 100? by Lucy D. Hayes -Starry-Eyed Love by Helena Hunting -His Saving Grace by Kylie Gopal -Desperate Measures by Katee Robert -Gild by Raven Kennedy -The Raven Spell by Luanne G. Smith -Call Me Daddy by Jade West -War Storm by Victoria Aveyard -Glint by Raven Kennedy -Improbable Magic for Cynical Witches by Kate Sclesa -Together We Burn by Isabel Ibanez -Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo -Learn My Lesson by Katee Robert -A Worthy Opponent by Katee Robert -Gleam by Raven Kennedy -Rose Petal Graves by Olivia Wildenstein -Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Free Book Haul

This episode starts with a shoutout to the following listeners: Zoebee, strictlybookish_kai, Lauren_readsandreads, Caity, Tay.reads.books, Momma (Karla), Tori Garner, Navy Katt, Author Tristin Clark, and Monica Cook. Thank you all so much for your support! This episode is a fun one because I go over my largest book haul to date. The names and authors of these books are listed below! The next episode in this series will be the April Book Reviews episode, so you'll definitely want to come back to hear about what I've read this month. Don't forget: The giveaway for The War of Two Queens ends at 11:50 PM on April 25th, and the winner will be announced on Instagram on April 26th. Thanks for listening! Social Media Link: https://linktr.ee/modernbookworm2022 Books Mentioned in the Show (in order): -Carrion Comfort by Dan Simmons -The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer -Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy -Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov -Utopia by Thomas More -Paradise Lost & Paradise Regained by John Milton -The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo -Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer -Coraline by Neil Gaiman -The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin -Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass -Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein -Orphan Island by Laurel Snyder -Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery -Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman -The Unquiet by Mikaela Everett -Roses by Leila Meacham -The Ward by Jordana Frankel -This Mortal Coil by Emily Suvada -Splintered by A. G. Howard -Conjured by Sarah Beth Durst -The Sellout by Paul Beatty -Outlander by Diana Gabaldon -Atheist Manifesto by Michel Onfrey -The Demonata: Lord Loss by Darren Shan -The Mirror Sisters by V. C. Andrews -The Red Tent by Anita Diamant -The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon -The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje -Song of Blood & Stone by L. Penelope -The Children of Men by P. D. James

The Love Hypothesis

Join me and my mother, Karla, as we talk about The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood! This is a spoiler episode, so if you do not want the book to be spoiled for you, skip ahead to the second part of the episode beginning at the 34-minute mark. This episode also contains a few of my thoughts on Season Two of Bridgerton on Netflix. Bridgerton is based on the book series by Julia Quinn. And lastly, a segment of In Other Bookish News! I apologize for not including any shoutouts in this episode. Next week's episode will include double the shoutouts to make up for this week's blunder. This is also the last week for listeners to enter for a chance to win The War of Two Queens by Jennifer L. Armentrout! The giveaway is hosted on Instagram, so head over there to test your luck. Thanks for listening! Social Media Link: https://linktr.ee/modernbookworm2022

Did Someone Say Giveaway?

In this unique episode of The Modern Bookworm, I go over the results I gained from a questionnaire created for readers. If you would like to participate in the said survey, the link will be provided below. If you want to participate in future surveys, please look at future episode descriptions. I also want to thank the following new listeners: emma_ryder96 Briana G. Salmah Laura G. Hayley_darkblood Thank you all for your support and participation! This episode's segment of "In Other Bookish News" covers the ongoing topic of book bans in public schools and libraries, as well as the death of a popular author. And lastly: a book giveaway! Give the podcast a listen if you wish to know what book I am giving away. If you want to be considered for the giveaway, please head over to Instagram or TikTok for the specifics! Thanks for listening! Social Media Link: https://linktr.ee/moderrnbookworm2022  Survey Link: For the Readers (google.com)(*CLOSED*) Books Mentioned in the Show (in order): -The War of Two Queens by Jennifer L. Armentrout (GIVEAWAY!!!) -The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins -The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood