The podcast run by Del Rey books, boldly keeping your bookshelf magical since 1977. Tune in every Thursday for exclusive interviews between your favorite authors and their editors, and hear all about the nerdy books, games, and media ephemera that are giving us life this week.
Julie and Ashleigh give a brief overview of how a book finds its editor, then chat with Executive Editor Anne Groell about her unusual path to publishing, her editing process, and knitting sponges. Senior Editor Sarah Peed interviews Micaiah Johnson, author of The Space Between Worlds, to discuss exploring social issues through a speculative lens, balancing an academic and creative life, and groundhogs.
Our audiobook excerpt this week is from The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson, read by Nicole Lewis.
For more nerdy books and discussion, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @DelReyBooks. And be sure to sign up for our newsletter at RandomHouseBooks.com/DelReyNewsletter.
23 Jul 2020
Ep 12: Every Little Detail with Madeleine Roux
This week, Julie and Ashleigh kick off our behind-the-scenes glimpse into the publishing industry with a look at how to get an agent and how to write a query letter. We check in with Assistant Director Daniel Wikey to chat about brand marketing, folklore, and failed Duolingo streaks. Editor Tom Hoeler interviews Madeleine Roux, author of Shadows Rising, to discuss being a part of the World of Warcraft universe (in more ways than one.)
Our audiobook excerpt this week is from Shadows Rising by Madeleine Roux, read by Susan Wokoma.
Got questions about book publishing? Be sure to send them to us @DelReyBooks! We'll answer as many as we can each episode of Del Reydio.
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9 Jul 2020
Ep 11: Birds in a Box with Josh Malerman
Got questions about book publishing? Be sure to send them to us @DelReyBooks! We'll answer as many as we can in a new segment on Del Reydio.
This week, Julie and Ashleigh discuss "Nora from Queens" and watching "Lost" for the first time in 2020. We check in with Daniel Christensen, Director of Online Content Strategy and Optimization, to discuss copyediting for web and the importance of family during uncertain times. Editorial Director Tricia Narwani interviews Josh Malerman, author of Bird Box and its sequel Malorie (coming 7/21) to discuss his writing process, inspirations, and teenage emo poetry.
Our audiobook excerpt this week is from Malorie by Josh Malerman, read by Cassandra Campbell.
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18 Jun 2020
Ep 10: Disaster Pilots with Alexander Freed
After an extended hiatus, Julie and Ashleigh discuss the formative books that taught them empathy. We check in with Senior Art Director Scott Biel on parenting during a lockdown and rediscovering hip-hop. Creative Director Elizabeth Schaefer talks with Alexander Freed, author of Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron (out in paperback) and its sequel, Star Wars: Shadow Fall (out 6/23).
Our audiobook excerpt this week is from Alphabet Squadron by Alexander Freed, read by Saskia Maarleveld.
For more nerdy books and discussion, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @DelReyBooks. And be sure to sign up for our newsletter at RandomHouseBooks.com/DelReyNewsletter.
21 May 2020
Ep 9: Nostradamus-ed This Thing with Chuck Wendig
Julie and Ashleigh talk about Grady Hendrix's new podcast Super Scary Horror Homeschool, as well as a tortilla press. We dial in senior vice president of digital strategy Matt Schwartz to discuss finding catharsis in horror films during uncertain times. Editorial director Tricia Narwani interviews Chuck Wendig to discuss coincidental premonitions and the unique process of writing his novel Wanderers, now out in paperback.
Our audiobook excerpt this week is from Wanderers by Chuck Wendig, read by Dominic Hoffman and Xe Sands.
For more nerdy books and discussion, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @DelReyBooks. And be sure to sign up for our newsletter at RandomHouseBooks.com/DelReyNewsletter.
14 May 2020
Ep 8: Post-Colonial Pokémon with Paul Krueger
Julie and Ashleigh talk about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Charles Yu's newest book Interior Chinatown, and the joy of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" returning to Netflix. We dial in Alex Larned, associate editor and publishing manager, and discuss finding moments of breath through Tolkein and Miyazaki. Editorial director Tricia Narwani talks with author Paul Krueger about how history, food, and anime inspired his novel Steel Crow Saga, out now in paperback.
Our audiobook excerpt this week is from Steel Crow Saga by Paul Krueger, read by Kim Mai Guest.
For more nerdy books and discussion, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @DelReyBooks. And be sure to sign up for our newsletter at RandomHouseBooks.com/DelReyNewsletter.
7 May 2020
Ep 7: The Best of All Worlds with Jenna Glass
Julie and Ashleigh talk about two love stories set in the Pacific Northwest: The Half of It and Twilight. We check in with associate publicist Jordan Pace about finding comfort in the happily ever afters of paranormal romance. Executive editor Anne Groell interviews author Jenna Glass about writing her Women's War series, which continues this summer with Queen of the Unwanted.
Our audiobook except this week is from Kill the Farm Boy by Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne, read by Luke Daniels.
For more nerdy books and discussion, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @DelReyBooks. And be sure to sign up for our newsletter at RandomHouseBooks.com/DelReyNewsletter.
30 Apr 2020
Ep 6: Entertain then Educate with Max Brooks
This week, Julie and Ashleigh step away from screens to do some birdwatching, baking, and cross-stitching. We check in with sales marketing assistant manager Logan Balestrino to talk about video games and otome boyfriends. Senior editor Sarah Peed interviews Max Brooks about his upcoming novel, Devolution, and how his work teaches important lessons about survival.
Our audiobook except this week is from Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett, read by Tara Sands.
For more nerdy books and discussion, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @DelReyBooks. And be sure to sign up for our newsletter at RandomHouseBooks.com/DelReyNewsletter.
23 Apr 2020
Ep 5: I'm Writing Fantasy, Y'all with Robert Jackson Bennett
This week, Julie and Ashleigh talk about The Good Place and staying fit indoors with BollyX. We catch up with senior production manager Erich Schoeneweiss about old films and their echoes in modern movies. Executive editor Julian Pavia interviews Robert Jackson Bennett, author of Foundryside and its sequel Shorefall (out now!)
Our audio excerpt this week is from The Last Human by Zack Jordan, read by Bahni Turpin.
For more nerdy books and discussion, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @DelReyBooks. And be sure to sign up for our newsletter at RandomHouseBooks.com/DelReyNewsletter.
16 Apr 2020
Ep 4: Violent Women with Delilah S. Dawson
Ashleigh and Julie talk about Critical Role and N.K. Jemisin's new book, The City We Became. We dial in Del Rey's deputy publisher Keith Clayton to talk about the Uncharted video games. And for our feature interview, creative director Elizabeth Schaefer interviews author Delilah S. Dawson about Star Wars and what she has coming next.
Our audio excerpt this week is from Emily Skrutskie's Bonds of Brass, read by James Fouhey.
For more nerdy books and discussion, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @DelReyBooks. And be sure to sign up for our newsletter at RandomHouseBooks.com/DelReyNewsletter.
9 Apr 2020
Ep 3: A Human With A Sword with Kevin Hearne
This week on Del Reydio, Ashleigh and Julie talk about anime and check in with editorial assistant Alex Davis on his Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. Editorial director Tricia Narwani interviews author Kevin Hearne about their 16 (!) books together, including the upcoming Ink & Sigil.
And finally, we're excited to mix in some awesome audiobook excerpts! We're kicking things off with the epic Battle of Yonkers scene from World War Z by Max Brooks, as narrated by the one and only Mark Hamill.
For more nerdy books and discussion, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @DelReyBooks. And be sure to sign up for our newsletter at RandomHouseBooks.com/DelReyNewsletter.
2 Apr 2020
Ep 2: Adopted by a Giant Spider with Zack Jordan
This week, Ashleigh and Julie talk about nerdy parenting wins and Bon Appetit. We check in with Megan Tripp, Del Rey's social media manager, and talk about cozy fantasy reads. Our colleague Kathleen interviews author Zack Jordan about his space opera debut, The Last Human, out now!
For more nerdy books and discussion, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @DelReyBooks. And be sure to sign up for our newsletter at RandomHouseBooks.com/DelReyNewsletter.
26 Mar 2020
Ep 1: Spaceboys with Emily Skrutskie
In the inaugural episode of Del Reydio, Ashleigh and Julie talk Animal Crossing and Westworld. We check in with editor Tom Hoeler on his virtual board games. And editor Sarah Peed interviews author Emily Skrutskie about her new book, Bonds of Brass.
For more nerdy books and discussion, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @DelReyBooks. And be sure to sign up for our newsletter at RandomHouseBooks.com/DelReyNewsletter.
20 Mar 2020
Introducing Del Reydio
The first episode of Del Reydio will drop on Thursday, March 26! Tune in for your weekly dose of magic, dragons, and ships!
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