About this episode

This bonus episode reveals the winners of the 2026 Finding Fantasy Reads Awards, highlighting the most played and appreciated stories and authors from Season Three.

In this episode you'll hear which stories and authors were most played and most appreciated for Season Three. Award Winners: Most Played Episode Award: Captivated by Roseanna M. White - Find her Awakened series here Narrator's Choice Awards: Paeter - Claws, Collars, and Curses by Daisy Graves - Find more of her books here Karyne - Of Pumpkins and Golden Apples by Hannah Carter - Check out her website here Listeners' Choice Awards: Romantic Fantasy - After Stars Fall by Nicole Wheeler - Check out her website here Fantasy Adventure - The Tinker by Emily Barnett - Check out her website here YA Fantasy - Beyond the Shimmer by Rachel A. Greco - Get her free collection of short stories here Epic/High Fantasy - A Descent of Dragons by Jasmine Young - Snag the first book in the series here Flash Fiction - The Water Hazard on Hole 18 by J.M. Allison - Check out her website here Looking for something else to listen to while waiting for Season 4 to start on August 4th? Check out Karyne's audiobook podcast, where you can listen to her entire debut epic fantasy novel for free: Blood of the Stars . Enjoying the podcast? Consider donating toward podcast expenses or joining our volunteer staff…

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