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The Hosts
Welcome to The Bookwards Podcast! Meet Sam and his mom, Dana, a dynamic duo who love diving into the world of children's and young adult books. Together, they explore captivating stories, sharing fun and insightful discussions that blend Sam’s curiosity with Dana’s perspective. Whether you're a young reader or a parent looking for great book recommendations, join them on their journey to discover and celebrate amazing stories!
Get to Know Sam
Where do you live?
New York City
Do you have a job?
Nope. Unless you count podcasting as a job.
What is your biggest fear?
Shots
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Steaks
Favorite book of all time?
Percy Jackson, original series, Book 5
Something cool about you
I'm good at sports.
Usually in the middle of how many books
3
Bookwards book that you think about the most
Unplugged, because I go to camp in the summer where you can’t have devices and I sometimes compare it to The Oasis in my head.
The last book you read
The Rise, which is the prequel to The School for Good and Evil.
Let’s say you could go to sleep and wake up in one of the Bookwards books, which book would you want to be in and why?
Percy Jackson, because I know my way around NYC. I could be in the book and go to my real apartment!
Favorite author
James Patterson and Stuart Gibbs. If I got a third, it would be Gordon Korman.
What is your favorite thing about Dana
She is much less strict than my dad!
Top thing you do, aside from reading?
Playing sports. Especially baseball and hockey.
What is your favorite sport and team to watch?
Baseball, the Mets.
What favorite thing do you own?
My Ken Griffey Jr. baseball card with an error. They messed up the photo on the back, which makes it a one-of-one card.
Get to Know Dana
Where do you live?
New York City
Do you have a job?
I do! I’m a lawyer who started a business.
What is your biggest fear?
Sinking on a cruise ship.
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Pizza
Favorite book of all time?
Bleak House, by Charles Dickens.
Something cool about you
I used to have the highest level of security clearance in the country when I worked in government.
Usually in the middle of how many books
5
Bookwards book that you think about the most
Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods, because it takes place in NYC where I live, so I sometimes think about the scenes when I pass by the places where they took place – like Times Square and Madison Square Park.
The last book you read
Wilderlore by Amanda Foody.
Let’s say you could go to sleep and wake up in one of the Bookwards books, which book would you want to be in and why?
School for Good and Evil, but only if I get to be in Good. And specifically I’d love to wake up in the candy classroom.
Favorite author
Jane Austen
What is your favorite thing about Sam
That he decided to podcast with me! And that he is insanely good at Scrabble.
Top thing you do, aside from reading?
My kids would say work. But I say…ya, probably work.
Favorite sport to play
Tennis
Favorite sport and team to watch
Tennis, all the top women players.
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