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YA, We Read It!

Meggie & Laura
Gossip Girl
Twilight
Romance
Friendship
Relationships
Vampires
New Moon
College Admissions
Edward Cullen
Bella Swan
Young Love
High School
Twilight Series
Blair Waldorf
Sex
Hollywood
Met Museum
College Life
Young Adult Literature
Cecily Von Ziegesar

Friendship, adventure, first kisses, first fights, and sometimes supernatural: Young Adult novels are a treasure given to us by authors around the world. Best friends and comedians Laura Petro and Meggie Gates are sitting down for their very own book club to reread the series that shaped their school years in ”YA, We Read It!” because yes. Yes, they did actually read it.This is a podcast on Audio ... more

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Come sit around the fire and let us gaze into the flames as we look back on the 20th season of YA, We Read It!

Rick Riorden's Percy Jackson and the Olympians debuted in 2005 and gave us 5 books about Percy learning he's a demigod, going on quests, a... more

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Meggie and Laura are back at their respective virtual recording studios to regale you with their discoveries after reading the fifth and final Percy Jackson book. Percy is about to be 16 and its time for him to really hear his big prophecy for the fi... more

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Another summer is here and Luke and Kronos are still a threat to Camp Half-Blood. Percy, Annabeth, Grover, and Tyson team up and head way down below into Daedalus' Labyrinth to stop the pending invasion. Tune in as Laura and Meggie navigate their way... more

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Well, well, well, if it isn't another episode of YA, We Read It! (It is!!!!) Meggie and Laura are back in the saddle and Percy is on winter break. Called to assist with some new half-bloods, him, Grover, Thalia and Annabeth spring into action! Things... more

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Lynn Painter
YA romance author known for her humorous and relatable storytelling.
Episode: Interview with Lynn Painter
Stefany Valentine
Author of First Love Language
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Episode: First Love Language (Interview w/ Stefany Valentine)
Krystal Marquis
Author of The Davenports series.
YA, We Read It!
Episode: The Davenports: More Than This (Interview w/ Krystal Marquis)

Hosts

Laura Petro
One of the hosts, she engages humorously and insightfully with Young Adult literature and its narratives, often sharing personal anecdotes related to the themes discussed.
Meggie Gates
The other host, known for her comedic take on YA novels and engaging discussions that blend humor with insightful critiques.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 414 ratings
  • Two thumbs right up

    Love meggie and Laura!!!! Cowabunga baby!!! Two thumbs right up for this podcast!!

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    Cowachungus
    United States6 months ago
  • Sunrise On The Reaping Correction

    Plutarch was part of the team there to document the District 12 Tributes for the Quarter Quell similar to what Cressida was doing with her team in Mockingjay. Plutarch was not a Peacekeeper.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scahearn
    United States8 months ago
  • So fun

    So fun going back to old books! Please cover Jenny Han & Siobhan Vivian’s Burn for Burn series! Used to love that one!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christa262
    United Statesa year ago
  • Nostalgic and hilarious gold

    Letting me relive my childhood/teenage years through mostly cringey books (but occasional good ones!) without actually having to go back and read them- I love it! You guys are hilarious and thank you for making this podcast keep it up!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cassandydandy
    United States2 years ago
  • Like hanging with friends

    I am so happy to be alive at the same time as this podcast. An absolute inspiration to the people who lived through the times of YA’s popularity in the 2000’s. Highly recommend starting off with their Twilight saga.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Lenny-andthejets
    United States2 years ago

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Audience members express gratitude for the personal anecdotes that make literary discussions feel intimate and accessible.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' humorous and relatable approach to discussing YA literature.
The combination of nostalgia with comedic commentary resonates strongly with fans of the genre.

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First Love Language (Interview w/ Stefany Valentine)
Q: How did her upbringing influence her writing?
Stefany shared that her experiences growing up adopted and biracial heavily influenced the characters and themes in her book.
First Love Language (Interview w/ Stefany Valentine)
Q: What inspired the integration of love languages into the plot?
The inspiration came from a desire to explore cultural aspects and communication through the lens of love languages.
The Davenports: More Than This (Interview w/ Krystal Marquis)
Q: What was your choice behind the 1910s as the setting for your novel?
The time period was based during the time where the real Davenport-inspired family lived, focusing on the challenges they faced as a wealthy Black family in America.
The Davenports: More Than This (Interview w/ Krystal Marquis)
Q: How long did it take you to write the first book and then bounce in with a sequel right after it?
The first book took me about two and a half years, and I knew that it sold as two books, so there was no break in between.

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What is YA, We Read It! about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the realms of Young Adult literature, the content features hosts who engage with a variety of books that defined their formative years. Conversations revolve around nostalgic series as well as contemporary novels, where they provide a mix of heartfelt reflections and humorous banter. They dissect character dynamics, plot developments, and thematic elements while inviting listeners to reminisce about their own experiences with these narratives. Each episode often includes critiques of the books' portrayals of youth, societal issues, and the complex emotions tied to adolescence. Notably, the hosts make the discussions relatable, intertwining personal anecdotes with the stories they cover, thus creating a lively atmosphere that keeps... more

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