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by Julia Steudle
A podcast where we interview queer and female authors about their upcoming novel! Hear about what made their book come to life, the ups and downs of writing and the publishing industry, and plain ole silly tangents in comfortable conversation that feels like it could be happening between friends at your local book club or from your couch. Hosted by long-time booklover and mid-time podcaster, Julia Steudle, Novel Finds is a place to celebrate diverse voices and read good books. New episodes every first and third Sunday of the month!Artwork: Jonah Kensett (@jonahkensett)Music: Brady Dunn (@bradois) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- 2 weeks ago44 min
To Sleep, Perchance to Dream with Cindy Pham
CW: There is mention of depression, suicidal ideation, and general references to mental health throughout the episode. In this episode, your host Julia chats with debut author and BookTube star, Cindy Pham, about her book The Secret World of Briar Rose, available in the US June 2nd and UK 4th June. The Secret World of Briar Rose takes the classic fairytale we know and asks the question: What if the princess actually wanted to just sleep? It tackles topics of depression, privilege, and grief both with care and without pulling punches. Order her book from one of her fave indie bookstores: Yu & Me Books (signed and personalized copies available here), Books Are Magic, Book Club Bar, or Words on WarrenRead Cindy's favorite books: This is How You Lose the Time War & Know My NameFollow Cindy's journey on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and her website As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett (he/him)Music: Brady Dunn (they/them)Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)Instagram | PatreonSupport indie bookstores through Bookshop.org & Libro.fmNovel Finds is an affiliate of Bookshop.org & Libro.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 3, 202633 min
Pop the Bubble with Silvia Park
Live from London! In this episode, Julia (literally) sits down with award-winning author, Silvia Park, to talk about their novel, Luminous--a science fiction exploration into robots, AI, belonging, and grief. The book is available now wherever you get your books, but why not try Silvia's favorite bookstore: Raven Book Store, located in Lawrence, KansasWhile you're at it, check out Silvia's latest favorite book: Flashlight by Susan ChoiIf you want to see more from Silvia, follow them on Instagram (though they are admittedly not frequent on it)Thank you for being a Novel Friend!---Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett (he/him)Music: Brady Dunn (they/them)Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)Instagram | PatreonSupport indie bookstores through Bookshop.org & Libro.fmNovel Finds is an affiliate of Bookshop.org & Libro.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 19, 202623 min
We Need Three Day Weekends with Shelly Page
In this episode, Julia chats with Shelly Page, author of Brewed with Love and most recently Charmed and Dangerous! She writes stories about Black queer girls conquering their fears and taking the world by storm, and both of her books are available now. Why not order them from one of her favorite indie bookstores, like Annabelle's Book Club, Grand Gesture Books, Underdog Bookstore, or Books of WonderNeed some more to read? Try one of Shelly's faves: House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson, Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. SchwabFollow Shelly's journey on Instagram, Twitter, and through her website*ARC is short for Advanced Reader Copy* --- Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett (he/him)Music: Brady Dunn (they/them)Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)Instagram | PatreonSupport indie bookstores through Bookshop.org & Libro.fmNovel Finds is an affiliate of Bookshop.org & Libro.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 5, 202648 min
The Perfect Place for Nosy Aunts with Olivia Waite
In this episode, long-time book lover and mid-time podcast host Julia chats with Olivia Waite, author of many books spanning various genres, but the one thing that ties them all together? The queer representation. Their conversation covers Olivia's newest book: Nobody's Baby, the sequel to Murder by Memory in her Dorothy Gentleman novellas. You'll also hear thoughts on Heated Rivalry, AI slop, and a scathing review of Jonathan Franzen.Death by TBR (Olivia's favorite books): Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, Night Watch by Terry Pratchett, and After Hours at Dooryard Books by Cat SebastianOrder Olivia's books from her fave indie bookstores: Ballast Books, Third Place Books, Grand Gesture Books, and Charlie's Queer BooksFollow Olivia on Instagram, Bluesky, and her websiteOur episode today is sponsored by Standout Book Box, a queer romance book subscription service! Sign up for yours today by following this link and follow them on Instagram for more news!As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend! We'll see y'all next time--on the first and third Sunday of each month.Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett (he/him)Music: Brady Dunn (they/them)Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)Instagram | PatreonSupport indie bookstores through Bookshop.org & Libro.fmNovel Finds is an affiliate of Bookshop.org & Libro.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 15, 202629 min
Dead Goddess Causes Infrastructure Problems with Hannah Whitten
In this episode, Julia chats with internationally bestselling author, Hannah Whitten about her popular series The Nightshade Crown and also her upcoming book Reliquary! There are no spoilers in this episode, so don't worry if you haven't read all of her books. If you haven't read any of her books yet, find them at her favorite independent bookshops: Parnassus Books, The Novelette, or The Novel NeighborDeath by TBR: Tithe by Holly Black, Lisey's Story by Stephen King, Chronicles of Pyrdain by Llyod Alexander, Midnight Rooms by Donyae Coles, Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino, and Beta Vulgaris by Margie SarsfieldFind Hannah next to Erin Craig at the Third Coast Author & Book Festival inside The Book Cellar on Saturday, March 21, 2026!Follow Hannah on her Instagram and newsletterAs always, thank you for being a Novel Friend! We'll see y'all next time--on the first and third Sunday of each month.Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett (he/him)Music: Brady Dunn (they/them)Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)Instagram | PatreonSupport indie bookstores through Bookshop.org & Libro.fmNovel Finds is an affiliate of Bookshop.org & Libro.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 1, 202649 min
A Lady For Season Six with TJ Alexander
In this episode, Julia chats with TJ Alexander about their newest book, A Lady For All Seasons (available March 10th!) This historical regency romance follows Verbena Montrose through the season as she tries to find a suitable husband to spirit her away from her family home, and instead finds friendship with an alluring poetess. Hijinks ensue, identities are mistaken, and Lord Byron makes a lasting impression! Find a signed copy of TJ's book at their favorite bookstore: Word Up Community Bookshop in Manhattan, NYWant some book recs while you wait? Read some of TJ's current faves: The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow & After Hours at Dooryard Books by Cat SebastianFollow TJ on: IG | Tumblr | Bluesky | NewsletterAs always, thank you for being a Novel Friend! We'll see y'all next time--on the first and third Sunday of each month.Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett (he/him)Music: Brady Dunn (they/them)Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)Instagram | PatreonSupport indie bookstores through Bookshop.org & Libro.fmNovel Finds is an affiliate of Bookshop.org & Libro.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Nov 30, 202555 min
2025 Year In Review
We've made it to the end of our fifth season (no not the N.K. Jemison book)... in this episode, Julia chats with her longtime bff Hannah, content developer & reviewer for Novel Finds about this season. We've got analytics, favorite books and moments, and a bit about where we want to go with season six.Thank you so much for listening to the show! Happy Holidays from the Novel Finds team!Want a beautiful tattoo from Uprooted Ink? Go here!As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend! We'll see y'all next time--on the first and third Sunday of each month.Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett (he/him)Music: Brady Dunn (they/them)Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)Instagram | PatreonSupport indie bookstores through Bookshop.org & Libro.fmNovel Finds is an affiliate of Bookshop.org & Libro.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Nov 23, 202523 min
Extra Special Live(ish) Episode
In this episode, Julia and her partner Jonah head to Harrogate for the 2025 Thought Bubble Festival to interview graphic novelists and comic creators! We had the chance to chat with Sarah Graley, one half of the team for Pizza Witch and Our Super Adventure, Hamish Steele of DeadEndia (both the comic creator and Netflix show) and most recently Go-Man, and Bex Glendining of On Starlit Shores, their debut graphic novel about grief and magic.Comics to read if you want somewhere to start: Chainsaw Man, Scott Pilgrim, Alien vs Predator, Maus, Watchmen, Pokemon Adventures Manga, Brooms, The Gulf, and SnapdragonFollow Sarah Graley & Sarah's fave comic atm: My Sister the WerebeastFollow Hamish Steele & Hamish's fave comics: Beautiful Darkness and BlackjackFollow Bex Glendining & Bex's fave comics: anything with gothic vampires, Hungerstone, I Who Have Never Known Men, The LambAs always, thank you for being a Novel Friend! We'll see y'all next time--on the first and third Sunday of each month.Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett (he/him)Music: Brady Dunn (they/them)Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)Instagram | PatreonSupport indie bookstores through Bookshop.org & Libro.fmNovel Finds is an affiliate of Bookshop.org & Libro.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Novel Finds: A literary podcast
A podcast where we interview queer and female authors about their upcoming novel! Hear about what made their book come to life, the ups and downs of writing and the publishing industry, and plain ole silly tangents in comfortable conversation that feels like it could be happening between friends at your local book club or from your couch. Hosted by long-time booklover and mid-time podcaster, Julia Steudle, Novel Finds is a place to celebrate diverse voices and read good books. New episodes every first and third Sunday of the month!Artwork: Jonah Kensett (@jonahkensett)Music: Brady Dunn (@bradois) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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