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Here at Genre Junkies we firmly believe that every book deserves to be read by the ones who will enjoy it, and that you are never wrong for loving it.
119 | Best of 2021
Sandra and Scott do it a litttle different this year! In addition to our usual drink pairings, we are giving award for our top 5’s as well! https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies119bestof2021.mp3
120 | Fantasy | “House of Hollow” by Krystal Sutherland
For the last episode of 2021, we review a deliciously grotesque dark fantasy with special guest, Amanda! Spoiler-free first half. https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies120houseofhollow.mp3
119 | Horror | “The Last House on Needless Street” by Catriona Ward
Sandra’s b-day episode! A spoiler free 1st half of the thrilling, chilling and heart pounding “Last House on Needless Street” https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies119lasthouseonneedlessstreet.mp3
118 | Fantasy | “Senlin Ascends” by Josiah Bancroft
To close out our fantasy themed November, Sandra finally brings Josiah Bancroft’s steampunk fantasy Senlin Ascends. https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies118senlinascends.mp3
117 | Fantasy | “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by T.J. Klune
Scott and Sandra want to share a hug for your soul. Let’s have a cuddle and a happy cry! First half SPOILER FREE https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies117thehouseintheceruleansea.mp3
116 | Horror | “Nothing But Blackened Teeth” by Cassandra Khaw
Happy Halloween! Spoiler free first half – Sandra and Scott tackle this fresh and frightening horror novella set in a decrepit Japanese mansion. https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies116nothingbutblackenedteeth.mp3
115 | Horror | “Kill Creek” by Scott Thomas
Welcome to horror month! Sandra & Scott tackle the much loved and hyped haunted house novel, Kill Creek. Spoiler FREE 1st half! https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies115killcreek.mp3
114 | Fantasy | Wayward Children Series 3 & 4 by Seanan McGuire
Sandra & Scott tumble back into 2 more of Seanan McGuire’s portal fantasy novellas. A spoiler free start! https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies114waywardchildren2.mp3
113 | Fantasy | “The Broken Earth” Trilogy by NK Jemisin
Welcome back guest host Caleb from The Cultshow. Spoilers ensue as we wrap up NK Jemisin’s Broken Earth Trilogy! https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies113brokenearth.mp3
112 | Horror | “The Navajo Nightmare” by David Sodergren and Steve Stred
Scott and Sandra travel to the old west for this historical horror dripped in blood. https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies112navajonightmare.mp3
111 | Suspense | “Razorblade Tears” by S. A. Cosby
Sandra & Scott discuss this tale of revenge that will both wrench your heart and boil you blood. Spoiler FREE 1st half https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies111razorbladetears.mp3
110 | Fantasy | “The Fifth Season” by N. K. Jemisin
The Genre Junkies are joined by special guest host, Caleb from The Cult Show! Featuring a spoiler free 1st half discussion of The Hugo Award Winning novel. https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies110thefifthseason.mp3
109 | Horror | “The Final Girl Support Group” by Grady Hendrix – With Interview!
Grady Hendrix!! Enjoy Grady’s interview & the 1st half of the episode SPOILER FREE as we talk to one of horror’s leading voices. Bow down! Avert your eyes! https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies109finalgirlsupportgroup.mp3
108 | Fantasy | Folk of Air: The End
Sandra and special guest Amanda discuss the dramatic conclusion to Holly Black’s “Folk of Air” with The Queen of Nothing and How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories. https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies108folkofair.mp3
107 | Short Stories | “Unburied: A Collection of Queer Dark Fiction”
Sandra and Scott pay thei respects to Pride Month by sharing this collection of horror, sci-fi and fantasy shorts edited by friend of the show Rebecca Rowland. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of…