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Casing the Cover

Mary Harrington

Casing the Cover was born when two library rats started wondering just how misleading, misguided, and mystifying book covers could really be. Hosts Jenn and Mary adventure through weird cover art, absurd titles, and the downright confounding choices publishers make to sell books to try to determine what actually happens when you judge a book by it’s cover.

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00:01:07

December Update

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2020/12/08

Hello lovely listeners, a quick update today. Unfortunately, our regularly scheduled episode will not be going out today due to some technical issues. We hope you forgive us for this lost episode, and tune in later this month for our 2020 wrap up episode. Be well, stay safe, and have a happy holiday season!

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00:58:38

Interrogating Ronald C. Tobin

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2020/11/24

In our last episode you heard us talk all about the covers of Ronal C Tobin's Plaz Seschni Series. This week we are going to talk to the author himself! Ron joins us to discuss his writing, the publishing process, and how the world of politics has influenced his work. To follow Tobin and his works check out the links below and follow Tobin on twitter @ronaldctobin. https://www.facebook.com/The-Plaz-Seschni-Series-78135057838 https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5989634.Ronald_C_Tobin New episodes

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00:47:23

The Plaz Seschni Investigation

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2020/11/10

Feeling some election fatigue? Casing the Cover has the solution! Turn off the news and listen to our all new episode about blood suckers in Washington, and we're not just talking about the politicians. This week we examine the covers of Ronald C Tobin's A Ruby for Victor and Debts of Blood. Together they are books one and two of the Plaz Seschni series, which deals with the supernatural lives of vampires against the backdrop of Washington D.C. politics. In this episode we will discuss the major

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00:43:41

The Case of Alien Virus Love Disaster with AE

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2020/10/27

This week Jenn and Mary welcome friend of the pod AE, from the podcast AE Reads Skiffily, to help us tackle Alien Virus Love Disaster, a short story collection about sciece and sex and sexy science. Join us as we analyse this collection by Abbey Mei Otis, and try to find balance between the stories' serious themes and awkward sex scenes, cause there is plenty of both in this collection. And don't forget to check out AE Reads Skiffily for more fun with short stories with our friend AE! You can find

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00:37:58

The Case of The Grownup

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2020/10/13

It's time for Jenn and Mary to start acting like adults (or at least try to) as they tackle Gillian Flynn's novella The Grownup. This spooky little short story was Jenn's favorite book of the year, so for once, Mary had to read it too to see what all the fuss was about. Join us as we discuss the deceptively deadly cover, the plot twists, the pitfalls of short fiction, and hand jobs. Yup, in just 60 pages, this book really does have all that, and more, so don't miss out on this episode of Casing the

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00:28:51

The Case of Eternal Samurai

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2020/09/22

To continue our discussion of LGBT representation in fiction, Jenn reviews Eternal Samurai by B. D. Heywood, a book that mixes troupes of action films, romance novels, and Japanese anime to make one interesting, genre bending story. How crazy can a romance between a vengeful samurai and a vampire get in futuristic Seattle, you'll have to join us as we dive into Eternal Samurai to find out. You can find out more about Eternal Samurai here: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6617185.B_D_Heywood

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00:24:27

The Case of All the Things We Do In The Dark

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2020/09/08

This month Mary and Jenn discuss LGBT representation in fiction, starting with All the Things We Do In The Dark by Saundra Mitchell. Despite its mediocre cover, and its impossible to remember title, All The Things We Do In The Dark has a lot to offer: a relatable protagonist dealing with traumatic past, a sweet same-sex romance, and a horrific murder mystery. Do all of these elements fuse together to create the perfect YA drama, or do these elements, like the vague cover and title, confuse the

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00:35:04

The Case of Medusa Uploaded

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2020/08/25

It's Jenn's week to let her inner fangirl out as we take a look at Medusa Uploaded by Emily Devenport. After years of running in the same convention circles, Jenn has quite the admiration for Devenport's work and has been dying to discuss one of her books on the pod. Well, the moment has finally arrived! In this episode we compare the Medusa Uploaded's cover to other science fiction covers we've analysed in the past, discuss the use of mythological elements in the cover art, and make predictions for

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00:41:19

From Twilight to Midnight: Covers of The Twilight Saga

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2020/08/11

With the recent release of the newest novel, Midnight Sun, we've decided it's time to finally tackle the covers of the Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer. Say what you will about the series, it is hard to deny that the covers have had an impact on pop culture as we know it. In this episode, Mary admits to her past as a Twihard, we look at what made the Twilight covers so recognizable, and we discuss how each of the Twilight Saga covers ties into the series. We even tackle the cover of Life and Death:

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00:34:29

The Case of Doubt Not the Stars

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2020/07/28

This week, Jenn introduces us to Doubt Not the Stars, a book that plays with the line between science fiction and fantasy, especially with its cover. Jenn and Mary often talk about their dislike of science fiction and fantasy books getting too cozy on bookstore and library shelves, but could this book give us an idea of why these two genres so often intertwine? Let's find out as we dive into Doubt Not the Stars by Susan McElheran. For more information about The Old Sage Bookstore visit

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00:39:09

Covers of the Brothers Green

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2020/07/14

This week, Mary explores the covers of brothers John and Hank Green as she eagerly awaits the release of Hank Green's A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor. In this episode, Mary gives into her fan girl tendencies to give a short history of the careers of the brothers Green, and take a closer look at several of their novel covers. We discuss the evolution of John Green's book covers throughout his publishing career, look at the mysterious covers of Hank Green's novels to see if they hold clues about the

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00:43:22

A Lesson in Film Posters

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2020/06/23

This week, the ladies of Casing the Cover take a deeper dive into the world of movies, and specifically look at troupes of movie posters. We look at how to decode color schemes, body poses, actor billing, and other tools marketing departments use to get you into a theater. Along the way we compare the techniques of the movie world to what we know about book cover techniques, and spoil a few Emilia Clarke movies for good measure. Sources used for research in this

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00:36:52

Magical Mermaid Movie Marathon; or, A Break in The Case

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2020/06/09

Summer is in full swing, and so this month your favorite book cover detectives are on vacation from the book shelves and taking a look at movie posters instead. We start the month with a trip under the sea as Jenn reviews two foreign films with very different takes on mermaids. Listen to this week's episode to find out more about The Mermaid, an adorable rom com about a mermaid assassin, and The Lure, a movie which is going to give Mary nightmares for the rest of her life without ever even watching

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00:50:50

The Case of The Orange Grove

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2020/05/26

For our second blast to the past, Jenn reads The Orange Grove by Kate Murdoch, a historic drama full of intrigue, magic, and many characters. In this episode we delve not only into historical accuracy in period dramas, but also discuss the pitfalls of balancing characters and the difficulty of killing your darlings. New episodes of Casing the Cover are released on the last second and fourthTuesday of each month. New and current episodes available at Spotify:

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00:32:12

The Case of Romanov

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2020/05/12

This month on Casing the Cover, current affairs are too much for us so we're taking a trip to the past. First Mary delves into Nadine Brandes' Romanov, a fantasy young adult novel about the tragedy of the Russian Royal Family. With one of the most beautiful covers we have encountered in our investigations, does Romanov have a story compelling enough to match, and how well does it blend historical and magical elements? Join us for this week's episode as we take a trip back in time with Romanov. To

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00:39:33

Interrogating Avily Jerome

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2020/04/28

In this episode of Casing the Cover, Jenn and Mary are joined by author Avily Jerome. Jerome is the author of The Breeding, The Amulet Saga, and the all new book Swimmer. Join us as we talk with Jerome about her years in the writing industry, including her work as an editor, and her process of writing and publishing her novels. Naturally, we also talk in depth about Jerome's experience with choosing her beautiful cover art and working with cover artists. For more information on Avily Jerome and her

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00:39:18

The Case of The Breeding

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2020/04/14

This week Jenn reviews The Breeding by Aviy Jerome, a science fiction detective novel with a stunning cover. In this episode we also discuss the advantage of science fiction and fantasy novel cover with crossover appeal, the use of religion in fiction, and Jenn's beef with a sword. And stay tuned for our next episode of Casing the Cover where we talk to the author of The Breeding herself, Avily Jerome, all about her work and her cover art. For more information on Avily Jerome and her novels, and to

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00:56:29

The Quarantine Stint: Bonus Episode

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2020/04/07

Like many others, Jenn and Mary are trying to find normalcy in quarantine, and this bonus episode is our attempt to pod long distance. In this episode we discuss how we're spending our time at home and finding new ways to connect with our friends, family, and communities. Join us for a mini review of A Sorceress of His Own by Dianne Duval, and stories of our exploits at Concellation 2020, the best online convention we've never been to. For more information on A Sorceress of His Own:

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00:39:48

The Case of The Chef

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2020/03/24

We finish our month of James Patterson by diving into his 2019 novel The Chef, a novel Mary chose exclusively because she thought the man on the cover was Gordon Ramsey. Join us as we determine whether this novel, written by Patterson and Max DiLallo, is going to give us an insight on the lives of celebrity chefs as the cover implies, or if it is simply another in Patterson's long line of detective dramas. For information about Patterson's extensive career visit https://www.jamespatterson.com/ New

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00:36:48

Running With the Covers of James Patterson

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2020/03/10

James Patterson has published nearly 150 books during his illustrious career, and yet it seems like if you've seen one, you've seen them all.That's right, this month we are tackling the world's most prolific author, James Patterson, and for our first Patterson episode we're going to be taking a look at the covers of his many, many, many works. What will we discover about branding, marketing, and book trends when tackling such as case study? Turns out, quite a lot, so please join us as we take an in

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