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Maude’s Book Club - The Podcast Episode 5 with Naomi Novik
For episode five of Maude’s Book Club - The Podcast, Maude Garrett interviews Naomi Novik.
You may have heard of Naomi Novik, the author of the popular Temeraire and Scholomance series. She is no stranger to a fairy-tale retelling with her books Uprooted and Spinning Silver. The latter is the book of discussion in this episode of Maude’s Book Club! We talk about tackling fairy tales, her writing process which doesn’t include drafts, and the hardest part of this book to write. There were several connectivity and internet issues, but the episode was too good to not be released.
5 Reasons to Pick Up a Rebecca Ross Novel
We have enjoyed reading Divine Rivals and now Ruthless Vows with our community. The way Rebecca Ross writes her characters with such vulnerability and care is unmatched. She finds so much beauty in the simplest things and she helps readers gain a new appreciation for the life they have. Ross wants to connect readers to her stories by showing how beautiful humanity can be even in the darkest times.
Here are the five reasons why you should pick up a Rebecca Ross duology!
What is The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson?
In case you didn’t know Maude Garrett has been a HUGE fan of his series and we’ve even covered Mistborn for book club. The Way of Kings has been on her TBR for years and she thought it would be a great idea to start this series with our wonderful community. The book was published in 2010 and has 1001 pages. We decided to split this book into two months so everyone has enough time to read it for their leisure.
Sanderson novels are filled with adventure, but there is something special about the Stormlight Archive.
From Book to Screen: Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
For the past couple of years, Netflix has had grand success with the help of this series and the brilliant characters by Julia Quinn. Each season allows for a new couple to take the spotlight. The series has been a reminder that so many of us need love stories in our lives. The dating scene has changed drastically because of technology, so going back to the Regency Era to find romance has been well-needed.
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn is the fourth novel in the Bridgerton series and highlights Penelope Featherington’s marriage to Colin Bridgerton. The longtime friends slowly find themselves at a crossroads as the yearning is now reciprocated. Colin does not know how or why this shift in perspective happened, all he knows is that he needs Penelope by his side at all times.
5 Reasons To Pick Up A Brandon Sanderson Book
Maude Garrett has always been a fan of Brandon Sanderson and we have even covered the Mistborn series for Book Club! There’s something so special about Sanderson’s novels. He brings such charm and wit to his characters.
It’s impossible for any reader not to fall in love with their story. He constructs detailed adventures that help his protagonist become a fully formed person. His characters are fully formed, whether they’re searching for a new perspective or fulfilling their dreams.
Ranking The ‘Bridgerton’ Couples
The Bridgerton siblings all find their spotlight in each novel. Quinn wanted to make her characters memorable, so she named them in order of the alphabet. It’s quite cheeky and very effective. Now with the hype of the Netflix Original Series fans of the show have turned to the books.
Julia Quinn’s ability to write a sweet love story with such character depth and spicy moments between them is unmatched. It’s easy to get through one of her books because of her love for these characters. Of course, some love stories are better than others, but that comes down to romantic preference.
Book Review: ‘Funny Story’ by Emily Henry
Funny Story by Emily Henry shows the beauty in friendships and rediscovering yourself. It’s a refreshing read and there’s a level of honesty that has been hard to find in other romance novels. Henry has always been realistic with her characters and they’ve all felt grounded. It’s never just about romantic relationships, but how everyone can be affected by others in their lives. Where can trauma or loss stem from and how does that manifest into something else?
The ‘Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow’ by Gabrielle Zevin Has Found Its Director!
Maude Garrett even interviewed her and told Zevin how much this book affected her. It’s a beautiful novel that many readers didn’t expect to love as much as they did. Zevin’s writing is a gut punch to the soul as she crafts a stunning relationship between two people.
Paramount Studios had acquired the rights to the book in 2021 before its publishing date in 2022. It has taken quite a bit of time to develop everything, news broke out over the weekend that has fans of the best-selling novel soaring.
Bonus Book of the Month: ‘Ruthless Vows’ by Rebecca Ross
Earlier this year MBC chose to read Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross in February!
The story between Iris Winnow and Roman Kitt placed our readers in a trance. The love letters expressing their innermost thoughts and feelings were magical.
Book of the Month Preview: ‘The Way of Kings’ by Brandon Sanderson
Maude Garrett has been such a fan of Brandon Sanderson over the years. MBC has even covered the Mistborn trilogy in the past. Sanderson has such a strong wit and writes his adventures beautifully. They are fully formed characters with motivations and more importantly dreams. They all overcome obstacles that help improve their perspective about themselves and how they live.
If You Like ‘Dark Age’ By Pierce Brown
We have followed this series for book club and have plenty of HOWLERS in our discord community. Maude Garrett has had in-depth discussions with Pierce Brown for every single book in the series and he has had some well-needed insight.
If you are a fan of the Red Rising Saga, there are more fantasy/sci-fi books out there to pick up. Dark Age may feel like a heavy read because it’s 704 pages, but Brown makes it feel like a breeze. There’s so much to tackle in this fifth instalment.
Celebrating World Book Day
It's World Book Day! Did you know that UNESCO created World Book Day on April 23rd, 1995? As someone born that year, seeing an annual event for readers everywhere after 29 years is amazing.
It is marked in over 100 countries around the globe and the first World Book Day was held in the UK and Ireland in 1997. World Book Day events were held on March 7th. And next year it will be on March 6th.
Join Maude’s Book Club!
We know that the internet can be a tough space to navigate and that’s why we want to create a safe space for everyone in the reading community to be able to discuss their favourite books with other bookworms.
Not only do community members interact with other book lovers and creator Maude Garrett, but Maude connects with the authors of the books directly so the community can also discuss the book with their favoruite authors.
