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Malinda Lo and Jason Reynolds Share What Books Shaped Them

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This week, Hannah and Tirzah had a scheduling snafu, so we’re diving into the Book Riot podcast vaults to share an episode in which YA authors Malinda Lo and Jason Reynolds share books that shaped them.

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Books Discussed

Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters

The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin