Novel Finds
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<p>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!</p><p>Artwork: Jonah Kensett (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jonahkensett/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@jonahkensett</a>)</p><p>Music: Brady Dunn (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bradois/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bradois</a>)</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 21, 2026
The Unbearable Weight of Wanting with Alicia Thompson
<p>In this episode, Novel Finds host Julia chats with popular romance author, Alicia Thompson, about her upcoming novel: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104235/9798217187218" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">In Every Possible Way</a> (order now!) You may remember Alicia from her episode with Julia back in 2022 about her debut novel, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104235/9780593438657" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Love In the Time of Serial Killers</a>, but if not, it's definitely <a href="https://shows.acast.com/6595af8ae73ad200164959c5/6595af8e9616e6001603f87e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">worth a listen</a>. Alicia says her new book is different from her others, lacking the usual cynicism and ramping up the hope that comes with second chances. If this is something that you want to read (and we highly recommend it), why not order her book from her favorite independent bookstores: Tombolo Books (personalized copies and swag available, while supplies last),</p><p>Also, check out Alicia's favorite books and authors: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104235/9780593311295" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Klara and the Sun</a> and <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104235/9781400078776" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Never Let Me Go</a> by Kazuo Ishiguro, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104235/9780385342070" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I've Got Your Number</a> by Sophie Kinsella, and <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104235/9780593596869" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Prospects</a> by KT Hoffman, as well as any book by Regina Black, Kate Claiborne, and Anita Kelly</p><p>Follow Alicia on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aliciabooks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">IG</a> and subscribe to her <a href="https://aliciabooks.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">newsletter</a>!</p><p>As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend. See y'all next time! </p><p>Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)</p><p>Editor & Artwork: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jonahkensett/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jonah Kensett</a> (he/him)</p><p>Music: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SffpVM--uWk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brady Dunn</a> (they/them)</p><p>Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/novelfindspodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://patreon.com/novelfindspod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a></p><p>Support indie bookstores through <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/novelfinds" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> & <a href="https://tidd.ly/478EQIn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Libro.fm</a></p><p>Novel Finds is an affiliate of Bookshop.org & Libro.fm</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 7, 2026
A New Anansi Story with Ama Ofosua Lieb
<p>In this episode, Novel Finds host Julia chats with debut author Ama Ofosua Lieb about her new book: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104235/9781546147466" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goldenborn</a>! It's an excellent afro-futuristic story set in San Francisco...a place where humans, mages, and those who work to supernatural phenomena a secret live amongst each other, with Akoma Addo at the center. Goldenborn is available now, so why not order it from one of Ama's favorite independent bookshops: <a href="https://marcusbooks.com/book/9781546147466" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marcus Books</a>, <a href="https://www.bookpassage.com/book/9781546147466" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book Passage</a>, <a href="https://www.lindentreebooks.com/goldenborn.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linden Tree Books</a>, and <a href="https://keplers.com/book/9781546147466" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Keplers</a>. (Shoutout to the unnamed bookshop Julia was talking about: <a href="https://the-portal-bookshop.square.site/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Portal Books</a> in York, UK)</p><p>Read Ama's favorite books: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104235/9781595148049" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">An Ember in the Ashes</a> by Sabaa Tahir, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104235/9781682638408" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Free Verse Society</a> by Delali Adjoa, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104235/9780593903940" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">An Ocean Apart</a> by Jill Tew, and <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104235/9781250872685" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">She Drinks the Light</a> by Yasmin Angoe</p><p>Follow Ama's journey and see her reposts about Ghana on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amawritesmagic/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">IG</a>, and check out her <a href="https://amawritesmagic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a></p><p>As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend! </p><p>Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)</p><p>Editor & Artwork: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jonahkensett/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jonah Kensett</a> (he/him)</p><p>Music: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SffpVM--uWk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brady Dunn</a> (they/them)</p><p>Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/novelfindspodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://patreon.com/novelfindspod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a></p><p>Support indie bookstores through <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/novelfinds" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> & <a href="https://tidd.ly/478EQIn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Libro.fm</a></p><p>Novel Finds is an affiliate of Bookshop.org & Libro.fm</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 17, 2026
To Sleep, Perchance to Dream with Cindy Pham
<p>CW: There is mention of depression, suicidal ideation, and general references to mental health throughout the episode. </p><p>In this episode, your host Julia chats with debut author and BookTube star, Cindy Pham, about her book <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104235/9798217113026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Secret World of Briar Rose</a>, 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. </p><p>Order her book from one of her fave indie bookstores: <a href="https://yuandmebooks.com/products/9798217113026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yu & Me Books</a> (signed and personalized copies available here), <a href="https://www.booksaremagic.net/item/uFul1NHY3vDecBY_eYNF4w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Books Are Magic</a>, <a href="https://bookclubbar.com/item/uFul1NHY3vDecBY_eYNF4w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book Club Bar</a>, or <a href="https://www.wordsonwarren.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Words on Warren</a></p><p>Read Cindy's favorite books: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104235/9781668204160" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This is How You Lose the Time War</a> & <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104235/9780735223721" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Know My Name</a></p><p>Follow Cindy's journey on <a href="http://instagram.com/readwithcindy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="http://youtube.com/@readwithcindy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="http://tiktok.com/@readwithcindy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a>, and her <a href="https://www.readwithcindy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a> </p><p>As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!</p><p>Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)</p><p>Editor & Artwork: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jonahkensett/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jonah Kensett</a> (he/him)</p><p>Music: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SffpVM--uWk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brady Dunn</a> (they/them)</p><p>Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/novelfindspodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://patreon.com/novelfindspod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a></p><p>Support indie bookstores through <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/novelfinds" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> & <a href="https://tidd.ly/478EQIn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Libro.fm</a></p><p>Novel Finds is an affiliate of Bookshop.org & Libro.fm</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Novel Finds?
<p>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!</p><p>Artwork: Jonah Kensett (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jonahkensett/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@jonahkensett</a>)</p><p>Music: Brady Dunn (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bradois/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bradois</a>)</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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