Novel Idea Podcast

Liz Mulnix and Athalia Haywood

Liz and Athalia costar in this new podcast about books! What kind of books you ask? All kinds! Comedy, young adult, non-fiction, true crime, and much more! The love for books that these ladies have go all the way back to when they first met in fifth grade. They’ve been sharing book recommendations ever since! Now, they get to bring you along while they discuss books in depth, make real life connections, and decide if they would recommend the book to friends. read less
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Episode 14: TJ Klune back at it again
May 9 2022
Episode 14: TJ Klune back at it again
In this episode, Liz and Athalia discuss another great novel by TJ Klune: The House in the Cerulean Sea

Episodes

Episode 14: TJ Klune back at it again
May 9 2022
Episode 14: TJ Klune back at it again
In this episode, Liz and Athalia discuss another great novel by TJ Klune: The House in the Cerulean Sea
Episode 14: The on pointiest character development
Apr 2 2022
Episode 14: The on pointiest character development
In this episode Liz and Athalia discuss TJ Klune's Under the Whispering door. This episode was a fun one!
Episode 13: I'm 27 with no prospects
Jan 29 2022
Episode 13: I'm 27 with no prospects
In this episode, Liz and Athalia discuss one of the classics: Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
Episode 12: The Time we Loved the CLiffhanger
Dec 3 2021
Episode 12: The Time we Loved the CLiffhanger
Liz and Athalia talk about Xiran Jay Zhao's Iron Widow. Spoiler Alert: WE LOVED IT
Episode 11: The 7 1/2 Deaths of the Final Girls
Nov 6 2021
Episode 11: The 7 1/2 Deaths of the Final Girls
In this episode, Liz and Athalia discuss Grady Hendrix's The Final Girl Support Group and Stuart Turton's The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle.
Episode 10: Super Good Day
Oct 6 2021
Episode 10: Super Good Day
In this episode, Liz and Athalia discuss The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon.
Episode 9: Ectomist Everywhere
Sep 5 2021
Episode 9: Ectomist Everywhere
This episode has everything: ghosts, ghouls, and a kid named Jake Livingston.  Listen along to find out what Liz and Athalia thought about The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass.
Episode 8: Bonkers Yonkers
Jul 30 2021
Episode 8: Bonkers Yonkers
In this episode, Liz and Athalia discuss Megan Giddings'debut novel Lakewood.  Join these ladies as they offer an in depth review of this incredible book.  Don't forget to check us out on Instagram (@novelideapodcast), Twitter (@novelideapod), and our website (www.novelideapodcast.com).
Episode 7: This Was a Bummer
Jun 2 2021
Episode 7: This Was a Bummer
In this episode, Liz and Athalia breakdown an unprecedented event: they were both unable to finish this month's book! Find out why these two were unable to finish Alan Brennert's Moloka'i.
Episode 6: Call Me Nothing
Mar 31 2021
Episode 6: Call Me Nothing
In this episode, Liz and Athalia discuss the book and movie, Perks of Being a Wallflower.  What did we think about the book?  Just listen to find out!
Episode 5: Hot Gossing with Edgar Allen Poe
Feb 28 2021
Episode 5: Hot Gossing with Edgar Allen Poe
In this episode Liz and Athalia discuss Seth Grahame-Smith's book, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.  This one is a doozy!
Episode 4: Back to the Studio!
Jan 31 2021
Episode 4: Back to the Studio!
In this episode, Liz and Athalia discuss Bridget Jones's Diary, written by Helen Fielding.  To make this episode even more enjoyable, these ladies decided to compare and contrast this novel with its own blockbuster success of a movie!
Episode 3: Bad Harold
Dec 30 2020
Episode 3: Bad Harold
In this episode, Liz and Athalia discuss The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan.  Athalia's dog Bimbi is also featured in this episode.
Episode 2: Feces Covered Prolapsed Uterus
Nov 30 2020
Episode 2: Feces Covered Prolapsed Uterus
In this episode, Liz and Athalia discuss the book Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach
Episode 1
Oct 29 2020
Episode 1
Welcome to our first episode! We introduce ourselves, talk about favorite books, least favorite books, and everything in between.