Sarah A Parker: I Risked Everything

Sarah A Parker: I Risked Everything

Chaya sits down with the author of the moment New York Times, Sunday Times, Australian and New Zealand bestseller Sarah A. Parker for the most emotional, raw and revelatory interview The Bibliofilles has ever recorded. We're diving into When the Moon Hatched and the newly released sequel The Ballad of Falling Dragons in a completely spoiler-free deep dive that will leave you absolutely wrecked (in the best way). In this episode, Sarah opens up about: - The real man who inspired Kahn yes, he exists, and yes, he gave up his entire career for her - Why she built her entire world behind closed eyelids before writing a single word - The devastating personal grief that gave birth to the dragon moon concept - Her powerful stance on female rage, suppressed identity, and protecting your creative bubble - Why she refuses to look at Goodreads and why you probably shouldn't either Super fans join live with burning questions, including: - What is Kaydence actually an allegory for? - Does Elwyn share Raven's complicated relationship with rain? - Will we ever get side character books set in this world? - How many books are left and is book three already written? This is not just a fantasy podcast episode. This is a masterclass in storytelling, trauma, creativity, and what it means to write a legacy. 👇 All books mentioned are linked below 👇 When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0008710333/ The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. Parker 👉https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ballad-Falling-Dragons-romantasy-bestselling-ebook/dp/B0DB3GT6YL #moonfall #romantasy #fantasybooks #booktok #bookpodcast #podcastrecommendations  #newpodcastepisode  #podcastersofinstagram  #bookrecommendations  #currentlyreading #bookobsessed #bookishcommunity #bookboyfriend #books #reading #bookworm #newrelease Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Truth About the Off Campus Obsession

Off Campus has become one of the biggest TV sensations of 2026, taking over streaming charts, BookTok and social media feeds around the world. In this episode we discuss the hit adaptation of Elle Kennedy's bestselling romance series and why audiences have become completely obsessed with Garrett, Hannah, Dean and the Briar University crew. We explore the show's addictive storytelling, its portrayal of consent and healthy relationships, the representation of sexual assault and trauma, and why so many viewers are calling it a cultural turning point for romance on screen. Key topics: • Off Campus review and reaction • Consent and healthy masculinity • Sexual assault representation in television • Romance books vs romance adaptations • The rise of New Adult fiction • Elle Kennedy's publishing journey • BookTok and the romance boom • Why Off Campus has become a global phenomenon • Our favourite characters and storylines Articles discussed: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2026/05/11984138/off-campus-sexual-assault [https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2026/05/11984138/off-campus-sexual-assault] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clypz87rqy1o [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clypz87rqy1o] https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/off-campus-sexual-assault-rom-com/ [https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/off-campus-sexual-assault-rom-com/] https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/may/29/off-campus-tv-show-series-prime-video-global-hit [https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/may/29/off-campus-tv-show-series-prime-video-global-hit] #OffCampus #ElleKennedy #BookTok #RomanceBooks #PrimeVideo #BookPodcast #TheBibliophiles #NewAdultRomance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

How Do You Follow a Global Phenomenon Like Hamnet? | Maggie O'Farrell

Maggie O'Farrell joins The Bibliofilles to discuss her extraordinary new novel, Land. In this wide-ranging conversation, Maggie explores the Irish history, mythology and landscape that inspired the book, the lasting legacy of the Great Hunger, and why the land itself becomes a living character in her fiction. We also discuss historical research, writing authentic historical novels, family, memory, grief, parenthood, and the stories of ordinary people caught inside major historical events. Maggie shares insights into her bestselling novels Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait, reveals how Irish myths shaped her storytelling, and explains the fascinating real-world history behind Ireland's sacred wells and folklore. We also go behind the scenes of adapting Hamnet for the screen, writing a screenplay, collaborating with filmmakers, and experiencing the journey from novel to Oscar-winning adaptation. Topics covered: Land by Maggie O'Farrell Historical fiction writing The Irish Great Hunger Irish mythology and folklore Hamnet adaptation The Marriage Portrait Researching historical novels Family, memory and trauma Writing process and creativity Novel writing vs screenwriting If you enjoy conversations about books, literature, writing, historical fiction and storytelling, subscribe to The Bibliofilles for more author interviews and literary discussions. 👇 All books mentioned are linked below 👇 Land by Maggie O'Farrell 👉 https://amzn.to/4x5CeGF [https://amzn.to/4x5CeGF] Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 👉 https://amzn.to/4vo2hHj [https://amzn.to/4vo2hHj] Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 👉 https://amzn.to/4vlCuj2 [https://amzn.to/4vlCuj2] The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell 👉 https://amzn.to/4x2nF6N [https://amzn.to/4x2nF6N] 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more bookish conversations with Chaya & Sophie. Sponsored by London Nootropics [https://londonnootropics.com/] https://londonnootropics.com [https://londonnootropics.com] #MaggieOFarrell #Land #Hamnet #TheMarriagePortrait #DemonCopperhead #BarbaraKingsolver #HistoricalFiction #LiteraryFiction #BookPodcast #AuthorInterview #BookTube #BookTok #ReadingCommunity #BooksBooksBooks #FictionBooks #IrishHistory #IrishLiterature #WritersLife #BookLovers #TheBibliofilles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

We Read The Most Unhinged Reviews Of Our Favourite Books

When was the last time you read a book… without checking the reviews first? In this episode, we read the funniest, harshest, and most unhinged one-star reviews including brutal takedowns of classic books we love. It’s hilarious… until it isn’t. Because beneath the chaos, there’s a bigger question: Are we still thinking for ourselves or letting the internet decide what we like? 👇 All books mentioned are linked below 👇 Pride and Prejudice 👉 https://amzn.to/4eKSxSn [https://amzn.to/4eKSxSn] The Great Gatsby 👉 https://amzn.to/4eILoSE [https://amzn.to/4eILoSE] Frankenstein 👉 https://amzn.to/4efizx6 [https://amzn.to/4efizx6] Crime and Punishment 👉 https://amzn.to/4n1AbyS [https://amzn.to/4n1AbyS] Wuthering Heights 👉 https://amzn.to/3R79kVS [https://amzn.to/3R79kVS] The Divine Comedy 👉 https://amzn.to/3OGUPaJ [https://amzn.to/3OGUPaJ] 1984 👉 https://amzn.to/48vrC9j [https://amzn.to/48vrC9j] Everything’s Fine 👉 https://amzn.to/4cB4Orf [https://amzn.to/4cB4Orf] A Prayer for Owen Meany 👉 https://amzn.to/4vTHJrc [https://amzn.to/4vTHJrc] Never Let Me Go 👉 https://amzn.to/48Y62dK [https://amzn.to/48Y62dK] Wolf Hall 👉 https://amzn.to/4ud7UaL [https://amzn.to/4ud7UaL] The Bell Jar 👉 https://amzn.to/3OM9KAs [https://amzn.to/3OM9KAs] A Little Life 👉 https://amzn.to/4mZm3Gf [https://amzn.to/4mZm3Gf] A Discovery of Witches 👉 https://amzn.to/4wbQFsm [https://amzn.to/4wbQFsm] Empire of Pain 👉 https://amzn.to/4mTBOyx [https://amzn.to/4mTBOyx] Still Life 👉 https://amzn.to/4tNDJXV [https://amzn.to/4tNDJXV] The Song of Achilles 👉 https://amzn.to/4cTfMr0 [https://amzn.to/4cTfMr0] Penance 👉 https://amzn.to/4ueNNZF [https://amzn.to/4ueNNZF] 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more bookish conversations with Chaya & Sophie. Sponsored by London Nootropics https://londonnootropics.com [https://londonnootropics.com] Discount code for 20% off  Biblio Discount Code For Bubble BIBLIO15: https://bubble.onelink.me/nnib/signup?deep_link_sub2=BIBLIO15.T&Cs [https://bubble.onelink.me/nnib/signup?deep_link_sub2=BIBLIO15.T&Cs] £15 off first childcare booking. Not valid in conjunction with other promo codes or account credit. Valid until 01.11.26. #books #booktok #booktube #bookreview #booklover #bookstagram #bookish #bookrecommendations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Governments Don’t Want You Reading These Books

What happens when society decides certain books are too dangerous to read?  In this episode of the Bibliofilles Podcast, we explore the shocking history of banned books, censorship, moral panic, and the stories that powerful institutions have tried to silence. From 1984 by George Orwell and Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury to The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood and The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison, we discuss the novels that sparked outrage, political fear, religious backlash, and cultural controversy across generations. We unpack why books continue to be banned in schools and libraries, how censorship reflects societal anxieties, and why literature remains one of the most powerful forms of rebellion. Along the way, we explore dystopian fiction, authoritarianism, surveillance culture, feminism, LGBTQ+ book bans, freedom of speech, and the growing debates around what children should and should not be allowed to read. 👇 All books mentioned are linked below 👇 1984 by George Orwell 👉 https://amzn.to/4dD4KaY [https://amzn.to/4dD4KaY] The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood 👉 https://amzn.to/3RVSwSd [https://amzn.to/3RVSwSd] Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood 👉 https://amzn.to/4ubP6rT [https://amzn.to/4ubP6rT] Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 👉 https://amzn.to/4vlrZwf [https://amzn.to/4vlrZwf] Julia by Sandra Newman 👉 https://amzn.to/3Qdw06T [https://amzn.to/3Qdw06T] A Brave New World by Aldous Huxley 👉 https://amzn.to/4vqAndX [https://amzn.to/4vqAndX] The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison 👉 https://amzn.to/4dX8Vx6 [https://amzn.to/4dX8Vx6] Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison 👉 https://amzn.to/4ee0UoN [https://amzn.to/4ee0UoN] I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou 👉 https://amzn.to/4e3jrTQ [https://amzn.to/4e3jrTQ] The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck 👉 https://amzn.to/3RVT2Q9 [https://amzn.to/3RVT2Q9] The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie 👉 https://amzn.to/4xj6FJJ [https://amzn.to/4xj6FJJ] The Red Tent by Anita Diamant 👉 https://amzn.to/4fSGq6l [https://amzn.to/4fSGq6l] Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi 👉 https://amzn.to/4uOnzOG [https://amzn.to/4uOnzOG] Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov 👉 https://amzn.to/4dYYZ6s [https://amzn.to/4dYYZ6s] A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess 👉 https://amzn.to/4uI57Hr [https://amzn.to/4uI57Hr] Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller 👉 https://amzn.to/3REVLxq [https://amzn.to/3REVLxq] Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling 👉 https://amzn.to/4399AXr [https://amzn.to/4399AXr] Charlotte's Web by E.B. White and Garth Williams 👉 https://amzn.to/49ytoXX [https://amzn.to/49ytoXX] Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe 👉 https://amzn.to/3RFZNpg [https://amzn.to/3RFZNpg] All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson 👉 https://amzn.to/4fiRtpo [https://amzn.to/4fiRtpo] This Book Is Gay by Juno Dawson 👉 https://amzn.to/4anvXMD [https://amzn.to/4anvXMD] Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison 👉 https://amzn.to/4dHx5Nq [https://amzn.to/4dHx5Nq] Educated by Tara Westover 👉 https://amzn.to/4nZIbAN [https://amzn.to/4nZIbAN] If you love literary analysis, classic books, dystopian fiction, banned books history, political literature, and conversations about culture through literature, this episode is for you. 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more bookish conversations with Chaya & Sophie. Sponsored by London Nootropics ⁠https://londonnootropics.com⁠ #BannedBooks #BookTok #BibliophilesPodcast #BooksPodcast #LiteraturePodcast #BookLovers #ClassicLiterature #DystopianBooks #1984 #Fahrenheit451 #TheHandmaidsTale #GeorgeOrwell #MargaretAtwood #ToniMorrison #BookDiscussion #ReadingCommunity #BookRecommendations #FreedomToRead #Censorship #BookCensorship #LiteraryPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]