This week, Danielle is chatting with Veronica Roth, who’s fresh off a major announcement: Divergent. Is. Back. The original trilogy has sold over 35 million copies since it debuted 15 years ago. Veronica has been publishing countless novels and short stories ever since, but now she’s ready to revisit the Divergent universe — with a new twist. “The Sixth Faction” is an alternate universe retelling that dares to ask: what if Tris never left Abnegation, and joined Dauntless? Danielle and Veronica talk about hot tubs, dystopian fiction, and learning to love your own work in all its imperfections. And don’t worry — Tris and Four will still have a meet-cute. 

Books Mentioned:

Divergent by Veronica Roth

The Sixth Faction by Veronica Roth 

Four: A Divergent Collection by Veronica Roth

1984 by George Orwell

Allegiant by Veronica Roth

This week, Danielle is chatting with Veronica Roth, who&rsquo;s fresh off a major announcement: Divergent. Is. Back. The original trilogy has sold over 35 million copies since it debuted 15 years ago. Veronica has been publishing countless novels and short stories ever since, but now she&rsquo;s ready to revisit the Divergent universe &mdash; with a new twist. &ldquo;The Sixth Faction&rdquo; is an alternate universe retelling that dares to ask: what if Tris never left Abnegation, and joined Dauntless? Danielle and Veronica talk about hot tubs, dystopian fiction, and learning to love your own work in all its imperfections. And don&rsquo;t worry &mdash; Tris and Four will still have a meet-cute.&nbsp;
Books Mentioned:
<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/divergent/id516531224?at=1000l36qK&amp;itscg=80048&amp;itsct=AB_PT_RBC_POD&amp;campaign_id=AB_PT_RBC_POD">Divergent</a> by Veronica Roth
The Sixth Faction by Veronica Roth&nbsp;
<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/four-a-divergent-collection/id833990217?at=1000l36qK&amp;itscg=80048&amp;itsct=AB_PT_RBC_POD&amp;campaign_id=AB_PT_RBC_POD">Four: A Divergent Collection</a> by Veronica Roth
<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/1984/id1602697097?at=1000l36qK&amp;itscg=80048&amp;itsct=AB_PT_RBC_POD&amp;campaign_id=AB_PT_RBC_POD">1984</a> by George Orwell
<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/allegiant/id602494426?at=1000l36qK&amp;itscg=80048&amp;itsct=AB_PT_RBC_POD&amp;campaign_id=AB_PT_RBC_POD">Allegiant</a> by Veronica Roth

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Welcome to Bookmarked by Reese&rsquo;s Book Club &mdash; the podcast where great stories, bold women, and irresistible conversations collide! Hosted by award-winning journalist Danielle Robay, each week new episodes balance thoughtful literary insight with the fervor of buzzy book trends, pop culture and more. Bookmarked brings together celebrities, tastemakers, influencers and authors from Reese's Book Club and beyond to share stories that transcend the page. Pull up a chair. You&rsquo;re not just listening &mdash; you&rsquo;re part of the conversation.&nbsp;
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New Book, New Faction: Veronica Roth Revives the Divergent Universe

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