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In episode 19, we are reviewing the YA Historical Romance, "Lovely War" by Julie Berry. This book is delightful parts history and mythology along with a dramatic backdrop of World War I. Join Jenn and Kayla as we discuss the finer points of the novel, and throw in a bit of toilet humor for good measure.Don't forget! We're having a social media give away! Comment on iTunes, or shout out to us on any of the social media platforms and be entered to win a copy of either The Birds, The Bees, and You and Me or this book! We have lots of fun goodies to go with each, so make sure you get your entry in before 3/31/2019!Support the show

For episode 18, Jenn and Kayla review the YA novel "The Gilded Wolves" by Roshani Chokshi, a layered and sprawling tale set in a fantasy Paris during the World's Fair.Please don't forget the giveaway currently running on all social media! Review the podcast on iTunes and send us proof, or tag the show in a shout out on social media and be entered to win a copy of "The Birds, the Bees, and You and Me" by Olivia Hinebaugh, along with some super exclusive goodies that are too good to share with you until you have this wonderful book in your hands.Support the show

In the latest episode of That's My Story and I'm Sticking to it, Jenn and Kayla discuss Olivia Hinebaugh's debut novel: The Birds, The Bees, and You and Me; the lack of sexual education in our society; and the importance of consentSupport the show

This week, Kayla and Jenn review Laird Hunt's "In the House in the Dark of the Woods" and the film "The Witch". Support the show

We're ringing in the new year and the new season with Shirley Jackson! Support the show

What better way to welcome Halloween than with the king of horror (Stephen King)? Like the music on this week's episode? You can download it here: Track: Stefan Ruesche - No way back (Copyright Free Music by Ruesche-Sounds) Music provided by Copyright Free Music by Ruesche-Sounds. Free Download: http://bit.ly/2QBmExm Video-Link: https://youtu.be/9txn4bJEnfY Channel: https://bit.ly/2Kjpsjj Support the show

In Episode 13, we explore our favorite villains of all shapes and sizes Support the show

In Halloween episode #2, we talk about our shared love of Edgar Allan Poe, and Gothic literature as a whole. Support the show

This week Jenn and Kayla kick off the best time of year: Halloween! In this episode you'll find what we love about the season, and our favorite forms of horror movie and scary story entertainment. Book Recommendations: Shawshank Redemption - Stephen King Eye of the Dragon - Stephen King Support the show

Hello friends! We are back from our brief hiatus to bring you the second half of our War Storm review! It's been an emotional ride for Jenn and Kayla as this series comes to an end. We cry, we scream, we laugh really hard, and we talk about the nature of revenge, loyalty, and why grown ups still read young adult novels. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS. Support the show

(MAJOR SPOILERS) We are back from our brief Labor Day hiatus! In Episode 9, we revisit the Red Queen series by Victoria Aveyard with the first half of our review of the series finale, War Storm. What we loved, what we hated, and what we are most looking forward to! Support the show

This week's episode has a hodgepodge of problems including a thunderstorm and everything we think is wrong with some popular books. Support the show

Welcome to the fairytale and mythology episode! Kayla and Jenn discuss everything wrong with stories told to kids, quote the Disney Hercules movie, and come at you with some awesome reads about this week's subject. WE ARE NOW ON PATREON! Find us at www.patreon.com/thatsmystoryandimstickingtoit You can also find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Book Recs: Jenn Hereos, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths Kayla Celtic Myths and Legends Support the show

We're back from our brief hiatus! This week we cover trends in YA literature and then have spoiler filled review of Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles. There is also an epilogue to our Red Queen discussion from a few weeks ago. Again, if you haven't read the Lunar Chronicles, you will want to skip the second half of this episode. Book Recommendations for this Week: Jenn - Daughter of Smoke and Bone - Laini Taylor I'll Give You the Sun - Jandy Nelson Kayla - Graceling - Kristin Cashore Rebel of the Sands - Alwyn Hamilton Announcements! Get Grimm will be available on Monday, August 20th. Our Dungeons and Dragons podcast is now up and ready to go. Go check out Crit or Die Trying on iTunes. Support the show

This week is all about Game of Thrones. WARNING: This episode IS FULL OF SPOILERS. If you have not watched the series, are behind on the series, or just don't care about GoT, this is not the episode for you. Book Recs: Jenn Slyvia Plath - Colossus Kayla Grimm's Fairytales Support the show

In this episode, we cover the recent decision of the ALSC to change the name of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award to the "Children's Literature Legacy Award", the enduring question of what qualifies as "good progression vs bad progression", and how and why we keep returning to the books of our youth. Don't worry, there's plenty of silly to be found in this episode as well. Jenn and Kayla discuss their shared love of shoplifting books from their elementary school teachers and what about those books led us to want to keep them. This week's book Recs: Jenn: Howl's Moving Castle- Diana Wynne Jones Kayla The Two Princesses of Bamarre - Gail Carson Levine Support the show

In this episode we delve into the worlds of conventions and OTPs (one true pairings). The first half involves reasons why Kayla and Jenn can be considered dumpster fires of fandomness, and the second half is FULL OF SPOILERS for the Red Queen Series by Victoria Aveyard. Seriously, if you haven't read the book then you need to skip until the recommendations at the end. Don't say you weren't warned. Jenn's Media Recs: Carry On - Rainbow Rowell Unnatural Creatures: Stories Selected by Neil Gaiman Kayla's Media Recs: Grimm's Fairytales - translated by Jack Zipes In addition, we are now available on a smattering of social media websites and want to hear from you! Instagram: @thatsmystorypodcast Twitter: @tmsaistipodcast Facebook: That's My Story and I'm Sticking to It Podcast Email: thatismystorypodcast@gmail.com Support the show

Welcome to all things America. This episode circles around all the American things that Jenn and Kayla love to hate and hate to love, as they center around American books, movies, and tv. Jenn becomes a sad hipster and Kayla's socialist side makes an appearance. We also discuss the two different definitions for the word trash. Media Recommendations from this episode: Jenn: Comic - Saga, Brian K Vaughan / I Hate Fairyland, Skottie Young Movie - Deadpool 2 Book - History of Wolves, Emily Fridlund TV - Bob's Burgers Kayla: TV - Handmaid's Tale Movie - Incredibles 2 Book - Stalking Jack the Ripper, Kerri Maniscalco Support the show

Meet Jenn and Kayla, and join them on their somewhat ridiculous and delightfully nerdy journeys through all things literature and pop culture. Support the show