How We Review
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.
96 | Thriller | “If I Disappear” by Eliza Jane Brazier – With Interview!
We are honored to feature an interview with this week’s author, Eliza Jane Brazier. We discuss her novel of suspense, murder, podcasting, and isolation in the Northern California wilderness. As always, the first half is spoiler-free. Two weeks in a row?…
95 | Psychological Thriller | “The Push” by Ashley Audrain
We are kicking off 2021 with a psychological thriller sure to keep you reading past your bedtime. This book has a lot of buzz. Is it worth the hype?? SPOILER FREE 1st half. https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies095thepush.mp3
094 | Genre Junkies Best of 2020
This episode was nearly impossible to make!! We both agree this was one of the best reading years with so many title we loved. Yet, we had to do it! So here it goes… thank you all for listening and connecting…
93 | Fantasy | “House of Salt and Sorrows” by Erin A. Craig
Returning guest and Sandra’s sister Amanda joins us to discuss Erin A. Craig’s dark fantasy novel House of Salt and Sorrows! https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies093houseofsaltandsorrows.mp3
92 | Fantasy | “Circe” by Madeline Miller
Happy birthday, Sandra! Tonight the Genre Junkies discuss Miller’s take on one of Sandra’s favorite Goddesses, the ancient Greek Witch, Circe. https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies092circe.mp3
91 | A Fireside Chat
Hey friends! While November has become a little bit of a break/vacation, we wanted to check in with a fun “getting to know us” episode until we get back to our regular schedule. https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies091questions.mp3
90 | Horror | “Clown in a Cornfield” by Adam Cesare
For the last episode of this epic month of horror, we are proud to present one last Halloween treat! The ghouls of Spooky Slumber Party guest star to talk clowns in cornfields. Spoiler-free first half, and this episode is explicit. https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies090clowninacornfield.mp3
89 | Horror | “The Only Good Indians” by Stephen Graham Jones
Spooky month continues with another horror episode! Spoiler free until the 2nd half, we talk about one of 2020’s most anticipated novels, The Only Good Indians. We think we’ve bleeped all of Sandra’s swears, but if we missed a couple let…
88 | Horror | “Maggie’s Grave” by David Sodergren
Tonight’s episode is a story of wickedly delicious folk-horror fun. We are happy to once again talk about the delightfully depraved world of David Sodergren by jumping into Maggie’s Grave. Spoiler free 2nd half, as always. https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies088maggiesgrave.mp3
87 | Horror | “Shadowy Natures” Anthology and Interview With the Editor, Rebecca Rowland!
Welcome to the high holy season! We kick off the BEST & most horrific month at Genre Junkies by reviewing the psychological horror short collection, Shadowy Natures. Featuring special guest (and collection editor) Rebecca Rowland. https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies087shadowynatures.mp3
86 | True Crime | “Hole in the Woods” by Jennifer Graeser Dornbush – with Interview!
The Genre Junkies tackle true crime! We are honored to t alk to author Jennifer Graeser Dornbush about this mystery thriller fictionalization of a real-life horrific cold case. No spoilers until the second half, as always. https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies086holeinthewoods.mp3
85 | YA | “The Insomniacs” by Marit Weisenberg – With Interview!
Genre Junkies is proud to welcome back author Marit Weisenberg to the show. Scott and Sandra spend a spoiler-free first half and interview with Marit discussing her newest YA novel about missing sleep, trauma, and mystery. https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies085theinsomniacs.mp3
84 | Horror Fantasy | “The Year of the Witching” by Alexis Henderson – With Interview!
The Genre Junkies sit down with the author of this week’s novel, Alexis Henderson! Witches, blood, magic, prophets, feminism, social justice and the deep dark woods combine in The Year of the Witching. First half spoiler free. https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies084theyearofthewitching.mp3
83 | Supernatural | “Sucker Punch” by Laurell K. Hamilton – With Interview!
We chat one-on-one with the creator of the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series herself! First half is spoiler free for Laurell K. Hamilton’s newest novel of mystery, vampires, shapeshifters and more… https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies083suckerpunch.mp3
82 | Horror | “Dead Girl Blues” by David Sodergren – With Interview!
Welcome to “Slasher-Noir”. Friend of the show David Sodergren joins the show yet again to talk about his horrific new giallo novel Dead Girl Blues. https://media.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/p/content.blubrry.com/genrejunkies/genrejunkies082deadgirlblues.mp3