The Library Coven

A bi-weekly podcast in which two besties read young adult fantasy through a critical lens

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  • Hardcover copy of Raybearer on a white cloth, surrounded by 4 skeins of jewel-toned yarn on each corner
    Episodes

    82. Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko

    June 6, 2023 /

    Episode 82 is dedicated to Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko, which follows Tarisai, a half-ehru half-human, girl who is bound by choices her mysterious and mostly absent mother has made. We discuss empire and the imperative to assimilate, fantasy parenting fails, and ofc we have thoughts about magical travel technologies!  We LOVE a duology (yay brevity!), and the sequel, Redemptor, is already out. Have you read it? Should we read it in a future season? let us know! Drop us a line in the comments or reach out to us onInstagram (@thelibrarycoven) or via email (thelibraycoven@gmail.com). Please consider supporting this work on Patreon for early episodes and a direct line to J &…

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    15. The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

    March 11, 2019
    Lost in the Never Woods rests on a blue marble background between four skeins of variegated blue and purple yarn

    68. Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas

    April 19, 2022
    Bitter on a while cloth surrounded by 4 skeins of teal, red, and multi-colored yarn.

    78. Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi

    April 4, 2023
  • Hardcover version of BoP surrounded by orange, green, and teal skeins of yarn, sits on top of a white cloth and blue marble background
    Episodes

    80. Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray

    May 9, 2023 /

    It’s episode 80!! That means we’ve done 80 of these long-form book reviews and discussions over the past 5+ years. Whether you’re just finding the show or have been here since the early days, we’re glad to be in your orbit.  In this episode, we discuss Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray. Koffi, an indentured beastkeeper with hidden powers, and Ekon, a warrior-in-training with an empathetic side, decide to work together to find the shetani, a dangerous and powerful beast living in the jungle. Of course, what they’ve been told by society is complete BS, and the two teens have to choose between old dreams and their new understandings/relationships. Recommend if…

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    56. A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer

    August 24, 2021
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    94. To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose

    April 9, 2024
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    77. A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger

    February 21, 2023
  • Book cover of Daughters of Nri on a yellowish gold background. Reni. K Amayo is written in calligraphy in the top left, and interview is written 3 times in a circle in the upper right.
    Bonus Episodes,  Interview

    Interview with Reni K. Amayo, author of Daughters of Nri

    May 18, 2021 /

    Final interview episode coming at you with Reni K. Amayo, author of The Return of the Earth Mother series and founder of Onwe! The first book in the series, Daughters of Nri is available now, and you can pre-order the forthcoming book in the series, Decedents of the First, which is available October 5th! You can find Reni on Instagram or Twitter, and we highly recommend checking out her books! Onto the notes! Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman Dorothy Koomson Take the character quiz mentioned in the episode! Check out Onwe’s podcast SUBTEXTing The Read podcast Reni is listening to Game of Thrones audiobook, watching Modern Family and WandaVision, and reading Dream Country…

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    BONUS! Merry Inkmas by Talia Hibbert

    February 1, 2022
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    20. Interview with Kelly

    May 20, 2019
    Front cover of Girl in the Walls on a mauve background

    Interview with Katy Michelle Quinn, author of The Girl in the Walls

    May 4, 2021
  • Bonus Episodes,  Interview

    Interview with Ashaye Brown, author of Dream Country

    April 20, 2021 /

    We’re thrilled to bring you this interview with author Ashaye Brown (she/her) whose debut novel, Dream Country,will be released on April 27, 2021. Aka next week (!!) for those of you listening when the episode drops. This will be the first in a mini-series of three author interviews we will be releasing in the lead up to our next season of the podcast. You can order Dream Country directly from Onwe — do it soon to get a limited edition, signed version!! I mean, behold the beautiful bookplates. Follow Ashaye on twitter @AshayeBrown for amazing content. Really, tho, follow her! (listen to the episode to hear why Jessie and Kelly rave about…

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    Book cover of Daughters of Nri on a yellowish gold background. Reni. K Amayo is written in calligraphy in the top left, and interview is written 3 times in a circle in the upper right.

    Interview with Reni K. Amayo, author of Daughters of Nri

    May 18, 2021
    Kelly smiles with a mug of butter beer in her hand

    20. Interview with Kelly

    May 20, 2019
    Front cover of Girl in the Walls on a mauve background

    Interview with Katy Michelle Quinn, author of The Girl in the Walls

    May 4, 2021

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