Book Hype hosts Jen, Karen, Marama, and Michal join together to talk about the best and worst of the book world in 2013.

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Show Notes
-What book related things did we do this year?
-Marama once again hates us Americans for going to BEA.
-But not as much as Richard hates us for making him go to the Vampire Academy set.
-What books were our favorites?
-Which movie adaptations did we like best?
-Which ones were the worst?
-Michal is the Marama of this episode.
-Which were our favorite series?
-Which series ended this year?
-We talk about Allegiant. Refrain from hate mail, please.
-Marama is not subtle.
-We’re hiring Marama to read our novels before we publish them.
-Which standalones were our favorites?
-Theo James.
-What can you expect from Book Hype in 2014?

Our favorite books from 2013:
–This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales
–The Fiery Heart by Richelle Mead
–The Dream Thieves by Maggie Steifvater
–The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
–The Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch
–Quintana of Charyn by Melina Marchetta
–Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
–Life in Outer Space by Melissa Keil
–The First Third by Will Kostakis
–House of Hades by Rick Riordan
–Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson
–Fire with Fire by Jenny Han

Gift Guide
Marama’s suggestions:
– Penguin mugs
– Rebound book diaries
– Book lockets
– Pop-up books
– Book iPhone charger

Karen’s suggestions:
– Engraved bookmarks
– Bibliophile bracelet
– Book art
– “I like big books and I cannot lie” shirt
– eReader cover

Kyle’s suggestions:
– Game of Thrones Flask
– Hunger Games pocket watch
– Harry Potter soap bar
– Book Book Macbook case

Michal’s suggestions:
– Litographs
– Map of Westeros scarf
– Crystal LED necklace (er, booklight)
– Literary Lacquer
– Adagio Teas

Jen’s suggestions:
– Customised bookmarks
– Alice in wonderland scarf
– Nerd Book Ends
– “Reading is sexy” mug
– Novel Teas
– Origami Owl jewellery

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