Join Jordan and Cori as they discuss and dissect all things bookish! Peek behind the curtain at the inner-workings of OwlCrate and our growing "nest" community!
In this episode Cori is joined by Tara and Cade to dive into the world of spooky books and horror literature as they share their personal experiences, favorite reads, and recommendations for the Halloween season. They discuss their scare tolerances, the first books that gave them the creeps, and their all-time favorite spooky reads.
A little late for this Halloween, but it's never too early to start building the 2025 horror TBR!
BOOKS MENTIONED
Shattered by Dean Koontz
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman
Bird Box by Josh Malerman
Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
Never Whistle at Night by Various Authors
Salem's Lot by Stephen King
All These Bodies by Kendare Blake
Gallant by V.E. Schwab
Small Spaces by Katherine Arden
Doll Bones by Holly Black
Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice
The Exorcist's House by Nick Roberts
The Silver Coin by Various Authors
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Eynhallow by Tim McGregor
My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones
Don't Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones
Verity by Colleen Hoover
Come Closer by Sara Gran
To Be Devoured by Sara Tantlinger
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The Nest Re-Visited: OwlCrate-A-Con Keynote with V.E. Schwab
In this episode Jordan is joined by OwlCrate founder Korrina and New York Times best selling author V.E. Schwab for the Keynote Address of OwlCrate-A-Con 2024.
The trio discuss the origins of their collaborations, dismantling the concept of "fantasy" and expanding your interests both as a reader and a creative. Victoria describes how her approach to writing has changed with success, the significance discovering her sexuality has had on her work and how her path through the industry has informed her creativity.
Date Recorded: August 17th, 2024
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Chapter 20: Carissa Broadbent
In this episode Jordan and Maggie are joined by New York Times Best Selling Author (and longtime OwlCrate collaborator) Carissa Broadbent. The trio discuss the themes and impact of "Serpent and the Wings of Night", what it means for a character to be morally gray, the differences between traditional publishing and self-publishing and the excitement and surrealness of success in the book industry.
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Chapter 19: Post-Apocalypse
In this episode, Jordan and Cade explore the post-apocalyptic subgenre centered around their buddy reading of "Last Light" by Claire Kent. They share their favorite post-apocalyptic media, discuss the appeal of dystopian stories and debate how each would fare in an end of the world scenario.
They also share some big news as they reveal the submission process for the upcoming OwlCrate Press project, "Future States of Stars".
BOOKS MENTIONED
Last Light by Claire Kent
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
Foundation by Isaac Asimov
Sea of Rust by C. Robert Cargill
Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank
On the Beach by Nevil Shute
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
1984 by George Orwell
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Wool by Hugh Howey
The Four Horsemen Series by Laura Thalassa
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Chapter 18: Reflections on OwlCrate-A-Con
Jordan and Maggie get together this week to look back on the recent OwlCrate-A-Con event. The duo touch on some of their favorite moments and inside jokes ("Butter" merch available soon!) plus offer a glimpse at some exciting future plans and projects.
The hosts are also briefly joined by Team OwlCrate member Tara to discuss the recent "Six of Crows" box and the challenges of curating items amid rights restrictions.
Join Jordan and Cori as they discuss and dissect all things bookish! Peek behind the curtain at the inner-workings of OwlCrate and our growing "nest" community!
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