‘ACOTAR’ author Sarah J. Maas sits down with Jenna Bush Hager

Sarah J. Maas, author of the bestselling series “A Court of Thorns and Roses,” “Throne of Glass” and “Crescent City,” sits down with TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager to discuss her new book, “House of Flame and Shadow,” and the books she has lined up next.
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[@marapereira920]

"No Linda, they were not" I'M DEAD 😂

[@princeofhearts17]

Same🤣

[@Napynthe]

When I was coming out of a very long depression, ACOTAR was the first book I read in a long, long time. Years. I devoured the series in a few days. In ACOMAF, it says "Where all that color and light and texture had once dwelled, there was only a filthy prison cell". And as someone that had lost all creativity when my depression struck, I had never felt more seen. I'm now working on my own fantasy novel.

[@beautifuldreamer0811]

I got choked up reading your comment, we seem to have had a similar experience. Wishing you the best!!!

[@AnnasPagesandReads]

Rooting for you!!!

[@Napynthe]

Thank you both!!! Wishing the best for you all as well ❤️

[@thethriftyfawn]

Congratulations on your recovery, and for your journey as an author 😊

[@alexruiz3008]

I really love that for you!! And so have I. I just got surgery on my knee almost 4 months ago and have been out of work and my depression had spiraled out of control. My sisters always talked about ACOTAR and I was hooked. It had been the first book I picked up in quite some time and I love it. I just finished ACOMAF and started ACOWAR and I cannot wait to continue

[@alexandraspencer7833]

Sarah has re-ignited my imagination & love for reading I had when I was younger. And to see so many others pick up her books and feel the same way. It is so comforting and freeing to be an adult nerd who loves fantasy books. She is an incredible author. Her stories truly are a great escape into beautiful worlds. Thank you Sarah!🫶🏼✨🌙

[@patrycjamonforton7398]

Me too! I used to be an insane reader as a kid … the kid who would read books walking to class. Then around high school, it just kind went away. I’m 29 now and these books like sparked something in me and I’m so excited to write and read again. I love it 😭

[@cassi94]

“For every Nesta out there-- Climb the Mountain.”

[@marielletejada]

She is basically my favorite character

[@AW-xc1xc]

I hated her at first. Three books later I realized it was because I saw myself in her. ACOSF changed my perspective on myself and helped me heal.

[@shivaniemahase6142]

Hadn't read for fun since I was 16 but I picked up ACOTAR about 2 years ago at 28 years old and now I'm not only back into fantasy and romance but reading as a whole. Keep up the amazing work Sarah!

[@AmyraMM]

Okay but the cut to her and her husband. Immediately noticed they look like Rhys and Feyre. Love that.

[@JedionEarth108]

Omg totally!!!

[@rukiasbankaii]

ofc they do, she self inserted

[@MuseMaribethh]

4 more books on her mind. Ugh I can’t wait 😭💛👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kiara4345]

I need more from the Throne of Glass series

[@ceciliale5276]

Yes! I loved ToG! I think it would be so cool if she somehow warped all 3 series together in the end but that’s just me. Aelin is my all time favorite book character ❤

[@kiara4345]

@@ceciliale5276 yes!! Same. And it has been so long since we got anything new from the series. I am craving to see how the kingdom is flourishing, my girl deserves the peace she is getting and I just want to read the happy times even if it's just one chapter.

[@gabrielleholbert1676]

10 more years of me in her grasp

[@amateur_football9751]

Her bucks lack character development, she is just raiding the romance fantasy genre.

[@lillyschehen1398]

“No, Linda, they were not.” 😂 She’s so funny and relatable

[@lilmoka86]

Gramma is our spirit animal! ADORE HER 😀Cheers to getting lost in more books for many years to come! 🥰

[@aaatt268]

The grandma who is actively a part of a genocidal army?

[@freyastar4399]

We need book 6 of a court of thorns and roses.. I want Elaine story, Az story, mor story, and the war with the queen. There is still so much to be told.

[@HaleySmith]

ACOTAR reignited my passion for reading that i had as a little girl and as someone who suffered so greatly from depression it was an incredible story that dealt with mental health and seriously brought me back

[@shelbylynnyork]

"I have a terrible memory" proceeds to write THE MOST intricate series with the most amazing worlds and characters hahah this gives me hope 🤣 I love her so much

[@energygirl9588]

I am 49 and two years ago I began this journey when my 20 (at the time) year old daughter brought me ACOTAR and said, read this. She is a book lover who has 700 plus books in her library. I read it and was hooked. I immediately read the rest and as I finished the 4th book, ACOSF came out. I felt sad it was over when I finished and in researching future books found TOG. A bit out of order but I read all the books in about 3 months. I have now read and reread them all. I can’t express how amazing the writing and stories are. It’s been so enjoyable!

[@ariannacortner6447]

I am absolutely enamoured by her books, I used to hate reading and now all I can ever think of is these books. I loved this video, Sarah is too funny, but I'm starved for any information regarding her or the next books and I need at least an hour video of this interview.

[@umealorkamsiyochukwu5904]

Immediately I saw her in this interview. I screamed Ferye!!!!! She looks exactly how I would have imagined ferye.

[@KristyRadio]

Omg you're right! That makes sense, she probably based it on herself a bit

[@KristyRadio]

Omg you're right! That makes sense, she probably based it on herself a bit

[@KristyRadio]

Omg you're right! That makes sense, she probably based it on herself a bit

[@KristyRadio]

Omg you're right! That makes sense, she probably based it on herself a bit

[@KristyRadio]

Omg you're right! That makes sense, she probably based it on herself a bit

[@TheBookAllie]

I cannot explain how excited I am that the next book on her list is the next ACOTAR book 🙈

[@kayleewhite9356]

I have every single one of her books. She’s amazing and it’s so awesome to actually hear this info. I’m so excited to read the new book

[@meghanelizabeth6710]

What series do you recommend besides ACOTAR?

[@salenawaaka6258]

Cresent city and Throne of Glass ​@@meghanelizabeth6710

[@TheRandoGal]

​@@meghanelizabeth6710 throne of glass ❤❤❤

[@katemurphy4985]

Yes I drove an hour this a.m. to the Bookstore to have House of Flame and Shadow in my hands and can start reading this evening 🙌🙌🙌

[@cordeliacarstairs2796]

Never devoured an extensive book series like Throne of Glass so fast. my faves ❤

[@FangornFantasy]

I'm obsessed with the fact that she mentioned LOTR. Love you so much, SJM.

[@Meris_life]

Reading my first book and loving it! A court of Thorn & Roses.

[@Nanito5]

The sequel to that one is better. Happy reading!

[@The_other_jenny]

Omg just you wait! Book 2 is my favorite!!

[@barbe847]

Loved A court of Thorn and Roses (an umm unpopular opinion) but I was disappointed where she took the characters in the next book.

[@alicegilelach6056]

@@barbe847 you're not alone! i feel the same way

[@thethriftyfawn]

The second one is even better! I'll be starting the third one next week 😊

[@nicolecollins6650]

So happy the book is out its amazing already and I'm so glad we get to see and hear from her more right now i love you sjm

[@qazedc3]

I’m reading ToG and it’s the first fantasy book I’ve read in about 10 years. It’s reigniting my interest and joy in reading fantasy novels because I used to be really into them and they were such a huge source of comfort and escapism. I need that right now, it’s helping me to heal ❤

[@JausTine]

I hope no one thinks these books are just for women (editors of this interview, I'm looking at you) A friend of mine mentioned they were reading ACOTAR and it brought me out of a 10+ year reading slump. Sarah Maas has become my favorite author, I love her worlds and interesting characters.

[@GeorgiaPeachxx]

I just love her so much! I can't believe she's coming out with another ACOTAR book!

[@castmemberadventures]

I discovered Sarah years ago with reading her throne of glass series! I’m currently reading her court of thornes and roses! She’s a crazy fast beautiful writer!! I personally think throne of glass is her TOP! Reading ACOTAR is kind of different for me but I’m slowly liking it so far :) I hear it gets good!

[@maryhenwood7927]

I loved the books before I had any idea who the author was. But let me just say, I love who this woman is. She’s awesome!

[@victoriahinton9869]

Ahhh I love the universe she’s created - both in her books and in her community of fans!!😃

[@TinaTr84]

I was skeptical at first, but her books are really, really good.

[@VanessaDunleavy]

Another acotar book!!! Goosebumps I can’t wait!!!

[@pauplu6390]

ACOTAR is my favourite book series of all time! It's just so magical, romantic and gripping. Thank you Sarah for these and all of the other books you've written. Can't wait for the next ones! Love you

[@rachelchaprnka2004]

I love her. She’s such an amazing inspiration. And her talking about her husband made me tear up bc same.

[@lilegvishiani6680]

any kind of comfort and joy?! her books are EVERYTHING for me. and im saying this from the deep core of my heart

[@4hotpink10]

I wished she asked her about the acotar series😭😭

[@Ayanna_2495]

ACOTAR brought me back into reading two years ago and I'm currently on my second run through TOG (first was through audio-books and I just needed to read it myself). But Crescent City is by far my favourite series and I cannot wait for HOFAS. Unfortunately, as a German, I have to wait two more months for it to come out here (certain stories I need to read in my native language to fully enjoy them) but I'm sure it'll be worth it. Thank you so much Sarah, for your stories. 💕

[@boopfox4396]

Mother feeds us well!!

[@magsguerra]

Currently rereading the entire SJM universe before I crack open CC3. These characters all live rent free in my head!

[@cococalypso9890]

Her books helped me get into the fantasy genre. I started on the ACOTAR series toward the end of last year and I'm starting ACOSF today. I've enjoyed them immensely! I'm excited for the ACOTAR hulu series to come out! 😄 Her newest CC book was just released and I'm experiencing a great deal of FOMO as I still have the Throne of Glass series to read yet.

[@arcsta_rr]

Fantastic interview!

[@ll2323]

Thank u for writing!!! I love the ACOTAR series! It has me drawing and painting again. ❤

[@lunasjade]

we are all so beyond excited SJM! love you!!!!

[@Ashley_e]

I fell in love with her work in October and now almost done with throne of glass I’m so sad because this is the best book series but excited for Cresent City. Please write more throne of glass style!

[@VicandWes]

I just finished Throne of Glass and am now going to start A Court of Thorns and Roses

[@Bee-lp3wj]

I love her books! She has reignited my passion for reading!

[@NylaSilver]

MOTHER 🖤✨

[@Kamitube]

She brought me back to reading and looking forward to new books :) She's fantastic at what she does.

[@princeofhearts17]

I love Sarah and I feel like I’m gonna die waiting for the next books to come out 😭💝🩷🫶 Thank you Sarah!!!!

[@michaelcain9324]

Wonderful parents and teacher. ❤

[@allanahcullen216]

Sarah is the kind of author I have always strived to be and I just ADORE her and her books!!

[@lauren-vl5fc]

ELAIN ARCHERON IS COMING HOME 😭😭😭 i cannot wait to see what elain has in store for us! she’s my favourite archeron sister. her potential is so amazing and the build up for her character is going to be so worth it once her book drops!!! 🩷 also, i can’t wait for her to be with a certain spymaster as her endgame 🤭🌹🗡️ a rejected mating bond, giving elain the choice she deserves! and lucien too. he seems like he’ll be endgame with a sassy fire queen 🫣🧡

[@pinararslan7217]

OMG I have exactly the same thoughts 🫶🏼 fingers crossed that it will be this way 🤞🏼

[@keniastrassner3351]

I want to see Elain and Luciens relationship

[@lauren-vl5fc]

@@keniastrassner3351 they are uncomfortable around each other though. they both deserve the chance to have a choice on who THEY want to be with.

[@Enae353]

​@lauren-vl5fc they do have a choice though. Rhys said himself that Elain will never be forced to accept a bond and that as long as she is in his court, no one will do Blood duels if they feel entitled to her, which Lucien would never do

[@AW-xc1xc]

Yep, my boy Lucien deserves someone who actually wants him.

[@daniellelsogb]

Ive been reading her books since 2015. Its amazing to see how they've exploded in popularity.

[@May-qb3vx]

Right! It’s amazing but so strange at the same time. All because of this thing called tiktok that didn’t exist back then.

[@ThatOneGamer03]

I’ve seen so many of her interviews that two of these questions I already knew the answer to them😂

[@alishakistenmacher944]

Just started CC3 - already SO good!

[@emilykeefe]

Why am I crying !!!! I love her sm 🥹

[@a.b.2405]

I’m crying too!

[@mamaburroughs3016]

omg a new ACOTAR book is in the works??? I'm sooo exciteddd and can't wait

[@DragonLover-ns2dy]

Sarah J. Maas is my favourite author of all time! Can’t wait to read her new books

[@bartholiveira]

she's amazing, i love how creative she is. i love so much her books and i'm literality obssessed 🥰

[@ashleysoulard7397]

I love every Sarah J maas book !! She has such a descriptive way of writing that you can see and touch the scenes

[@FreyaWarr]

I’m halfway through CC3 and I am loving it! So many questions are answered. ⛰️ 🌟 🧚‍♀️🌙

[@kanoelanienfield-ayonayon6299]

Did she say another book for ACOTAR ?!?!!? I could cry 😭 but

[@cordeliacarstairs2796]

well yeah!!! we still need elain's story and i want canon elriel

[@imchristinac]

Throne of glass is genuinely some of the best writing I’ve ever read

[@maroinmybones]

My wife convinced me to read the Acotar series….One of the best series of books I ever read. Her world building and character development is incredible.

[@morgansigg]

LIGHT IT UP SARAH! Light it up light it up!!!!

[@oftheearthbutfromthestars]

your comment gave me goosebumps

[@CandyLuv3r]

Sarah’s books were everything to me back then, I wanted to be a writer myself

[@ashofthewildfire]

Her geeking out over LOTR is my fave part of this interview

[@marissaguajardo6451]

I can’t wait for the HULU series!!! 😭

[@HelpImStuck763]

Her throne of glass books released when I was in high school and got me through school

[@May-qb3vx]

SAME. So strange how many years has past since they started coming out. Feels like only yesterday in so many ways.

[@castmemberadventures]

YES! everyone is on ACOTAR but it’s all about Throne of Glass!!!

[@livingamongpages]

i've been reading Maas books since 2015, ToG got me into reading fantasy and to have a space in social media to talk about the books I love 💖

[@Legendarypotado]

She helped me find my love for books bc before I was one of those people that would say “books are for nerds” now I’m so happy I was wrong!❤

[@maggiepierce2717]

Absolutely LOVE HER. My Literary Queen.

[@hudesr]

I named my puppy Rhysand. Kinda ironic but I love both Rhysands

[@unsolvedcasesandnews]

Great interview with Sarah j mass

[@jackielopez9739]

I love sarah!!! She is such an amazing author!!

[@piper_lori-williams-tudhope]

My 18 year old son gave me ACOMAF for Christmas. He and his sweet girlfriend were perusing down the isles of BAM. He thought I would like this Book because I like Law, Crime, and Detective type books. Upon my research,” Google” I soon realized that #1, it had nothing to do with Court Stuff, Law and Crime, and # 2 it was the second book in the series. 😂 Bless His Heart! Long story short, I bought ACOTAR. Now I’m on ACOMAF. I’m a HUGE fan and there is no going back. And here I am. 😂🧚🏼‍♀️🧚🏽🤗

[@CKV7]

I never liked to read, as a child my parents tried to convince me to read but I didn't like any book they brought me, there were only a few single books that I read and still have, but 6 years ago I bought the first book of THRONE OF GLASS and today I have a small library at home, so thank you Sarah

[@jillianschneider3068]

Thank you for these books ❤

[@BookDragon273]

I love the grandma story lol

[@AelinGalathynius995]

LOVE her books! I was at the book store when they opened and I finished house of flame and shadow in less than a day. The series closest to my heart will always be Throne of glass though. I even named my cat Aelin

[@cassi94]

I’m rereading ToG series now… so good 😭

[@beccac6812]

As a huge fan of her books I can say she 100% brings joy and comfort !! ❤❤❤

[@sugaudacity]

It’s sad to say but I’m 21 yrs old and I don’t remember the last time I truly sat down and was completely CAPTIVATED by a book… until I picked up ACOTAR 5 days ago. I’ve never been a huge fan of reading bc it’s hard for me to stay focused and actually read for a long period of time, BUT I COULD NOT PUT THIS ONE DOWN. Not a fan of feyre lol but its so action packed and exciting

[@bri_r_f]

WAIT I HAD NO IDEA SHE WAS FROM CLINTON, NY 😮i grew up there 😍😍

[@kaylawaters8593]

Sarah, you are everything!!!!! My favorite, soul author 🫶🏼

[@Katiedora122]

She does seem lovely, and god knows I've read through Throne of Glass a few times in my day, but I wish some of her books were edited down a few words.

[@kikimuratore2208]

I haven’t read a book for fun since middle school and I finish the ACOTAR series in 2 weeks ❤️ I love her writing and everything she’s produced. Queen ❤️

[@skylah1299]

So glad to see our Queen get the attention she deserves!!

[@britneyc6050]

Ughhhh I want one of her book series to turn into films or tv shows love her work❤❤❤

[@luvsdizners]

Hulu has the rights

[@pauplu6390]

It would be a dream! Only with the right budget though ;)

[@May-qb3vx]

They’ve been working on writing the Hulu season 1 for ACOTAR with SJM and one of the writers that did Outlander but last I heard it was stalled because there are creative differences between the two writers.

[@whitneypelham]

LOVE Sarah’s books! This was fantastic! So excited for HOFAS!!

[@DarkstarGengar]

Beauty and Brain…..I love her and I love how she speaks. ❤

[@bookclaudy]

Happy release day everyone!!!! 🫶🏼

[@MissArbie]

UGH I just love her!!!

[@zuzu7308]

NECESITO MÁS DE ACOTAR

[@gabeformica838]

QUEEN!!!! I love you Sarah!!

[@Darkntwisty88]

So cool. I enjoy her throne of glass series so much.

[@whitedrum9159]

AH YES PLEASE THE NEXT BOOK OF ACOTAR SERIES

[@violetmroberts]

Sarah! I’m on the last available book of yours. Please hurry! I need more books 😂

[@nicolecollins6650]

I live for her books I am actually trying to narrow down which ones I want buried with me one day cause I'm determined to keep them with me always ❤

[@emilyrae1986]

I’ve read every single book of hers and I have fallen in love EVERY SINGLE TIME!

[@happpyal]

thank you sjm for everything ♥️

[@user-tq7li4tn4z]

A book 4 for Crescent City!! Yay!

[@DarknessOversoul]

She is my IDOL! I too started writing narrative pieces around when I was 14 in 2011 after being introduced to the Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon, and later realized that I wanted a career like Sarah J's at some point within my lifetime as well.