Bookish Gossip Session: Oscars Snubs, Book Bans, and Controversial Authors

Welcome to this episode of Novel Hour Live Gossip Edition, where we break down all the latest happenings in the bookish world, pop culture, and beyond! In this episode, we’re covering:📖 Topics Covered:🏆 Oscar Wins & Snubs: The Book-to-Screen AdaptationsEmelia Perez led with 13 nominations but only took home two awards.Wicked secured wins for Best Costume and Best Production Design.Conclave won Best Adapted Screenplay.Dune and Anora also made waves.A deep dive into Zoe Saldana’s win, Demi Moore’s snub, and what’s next for Wicked Part Two at the Academy Awards. 📚 Supreme Court & Book BansA Maryland case could reach the Supreme Court, challenging LGBTQ+ books in schools.Discussion on the larger implications of censorship, religious beliefs, and public education. 📝 Controversial Authors & Publishing Industry DramaDue to problematic content, Sophie Lark's Pulled Book: Sparrow and Vine was removed from Amazon and other platforms.B. Celeste’s Genre Controversy: Past the Broken Bridge marketed as romance—but is it really?The ongoing issue of books being mislabeled as romance vs. women's fiction. 🎧 Listen & Join the Conversation! If you love bookish gossip, Oscar recaps, and discussions on the book industry, this episode is for you! Let us know in the comments:Did your favorite book-to-screen adaptation win?How do you feel about the Maryland book ban case?Do you think Sophie Lark’s apology was genuine? 📌 Stay Connected: 📩 Join us on Substack! We’re continuing the conversation there—sharing what we’re reading, watching, and more. 🔗 Find us at: What to Read Next (wtrnblog.substack.com), Under the Covers Book Blog, and Biblio Lifestyle. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! See you next time for more bookish gossip! Mentioned in this episode: Cook Unity Looking for fresh, chef-made meals that are ready in just two minutes? CookUnity is my go-to meal service because it offers high-quality, fresh meals with plenty of variety—including seafood options—and the flexibility to adjust your weekly plan. Unlike other meal kits I’ve tried, CookUnity delivers fresh, not frozen meals straight to your door, with plans ranging from 4 to 12 meals per week that you can pause or skip anytime. Want to try it for yourself? Get $50 off your first week when you use my link in the shownotes and enter my code lya5453649 (https://www.cookunity.com/landing-referral?referral_code=lya5453649) at checkout! Advertise With Us Want to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us