Thoughts from a Page Podcast

Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Reads of January through March 2026

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:50:00 -0000

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in January through March 2026.

Our shared top reads:

Good People by Patmeena Sabit

Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams

Wait for Me by Amy Jo Burns

Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser

Upward Bound by Woody Brown

Kelly’s remaining top reads:

Murder Your Darlings by Jenna Blum

My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney

How to Get Away With Murder by Rebecca Philipson

Where The Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton Harris

A Good Animal by Sara Maurer

Bloom by Robbie Couch

She Fell Away by Lenore Nash

Cindy’s remaining top reads:

Murder at World’s End by Ross Montgomery

Strangers by Belle Burden

Good Guys by Sharon Bala

With Love From Harlem by ReShonda Tate

Imposter by LJ Ross

Blood Relay by Devon MIhesuah

Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi

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Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn - Second Quarter 2026 Recommended Reads

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:47:00 -0000

Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of the second quarter of 2026.

Mary’s Titles:

April

Everything has Happened by T. Greenwood

Love & Other Monsters by Emily Franklin

Moonshine Women by Michelle Collins Anderson

The Drop by SR Masters

Go Gentle by Maria Semple

Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth

May

Homebound by Portia Elan

American Rambler by Isaac Fitzgerald

The Foursome by Christina Baker Kline

Take Me With You by Steven Rowley

June

Marion by Leah Rowan

Carrion Crow by Heather Parry

Pamela’s Titles:

April

A Killer in the Family by Amin Ahmad

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

Break Room by Miye Lee

May

Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel

Five by Iona Bannister

Daytime Moon by Kerri Schletterman

The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett

Pollock's Last Lover by Stephen Kiernan

Ghost Town by Tom Perrotta

The Author Weekend by Laura Zigman

Coyoteland by Vanessa Hua

Mercy Hill by Hannah Thurman

Patient, Female by Julie Schumacher

June

It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell

The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson

Shoutouts at the end of the episode:

The Windsor Affair by Melanie Benjamin

A Murder Most Camp by Nicolas DiDomizio

Whistler by Ann Patchett

Daughter of Sun and Moon by Lisa See

A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys

Dad, Love, Me by Matthew Quick

Beneath a Broken Sky by Joshua Moelling

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Craig Thomas - THAT'S NOT HOW IT HAPPENED

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:51:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Craig Thomas about That's Not How It Happened, having his book selected for Book of the Month, how he decided to write a book, weaving the craziness of Hollywood into his story, Darcy's character and how she is resonating with readers, casting the amazing audiobook, and much more.

Craig's recommended reads are:

The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Election by Tom Perrotta
A Heart That Works by Rob Dulaney
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

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Kelly Hooker - March's Real Time Reading

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:54:00 -0000

Kelly joins me for March's Real Time Reading episode where we discuss our current, past, and upcoming reads.

Kelly's Selections:

Last:

Start at the End by Emma Grey

The Fine Art of Lying by Alexandra Andrews

Now:

Keep Them Close by David Ellis

Leave and Come Back by Lavanya Lakshminarayan

Next:

City of Widows by Nadia Hashimi

Time to Burn by Ellery Lloyd

DNFs:

None

Book Mail highlights:

The Brunswick by Callie Murray

In Deep Water: A True Story of Sharks, Survival, and Courage by Michael Tugias

Cindy's Selections:

Last:

The MASH Up by Laura Marie Meyers

The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout

Now:

Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel

Kin by Tayari Jones

Next:

The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston

A Pair of Aces by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

Didn’t Work/DNFs:

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Hard Times by Jeff Boyd

Book Mail highlights:

Small Town Girls by Jayne Anne Phillips

The Unknown by Riley Sager

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Ross Montgomery - MURDER AT WORLD'S END

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Ross Montgomery about Murder at World's End, weaving Halley's Comet into his story, the late Edwardian period, conspiracy theories and how they have always existed, how hard it was to write a locked room mystery, creating a strong sense of place and time, and much more.

Ross's recommended read is Strange Houses by Uketsu.

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Amy Jo Burns - WAIT FOR ME

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:03:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Amy Jo Burns about Wait for Me, her inspiration for this book and for Elle Harlow, the world of 1960s and 1970s country music and its strong women, drafting lyrics for the novel, her writing process and writing group, selecting the mandolin as Elle's instrument of choice, her beautiful cover, and much more.

Amy Jo's recommended reads are:

Sunlight Finds You by Laura Moriarty
The Seekers of Deer Creek by Thao Thai

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Rachel Hochhauser - LADY TREMAINE

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:23:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Rachel Hochhauser about Lady Tremaine, writing an untelling versus a retelling of a classic fairy tale, tackling such a well-known character, wanting her book to read like historical fiction, how she decided to write this book, her beautiful cover, and much more.

Rachel's recommended reads are:

Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard
Scavengers by Kathleen Boland
One Bad Mother by Ej Dickson

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Devon Mihesuah - BLOOD RELAY

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:08:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Devon Mihesuah about Blood Relay, her desire to depict strong native women, avoiding a trauma story, dispelling myths about native women, her stellar cover, Indian horse relay racing, and much more.

Devon's recommended reads are:

Mountain Man by Keith C. Blackmore
Hell Divers by Nicholas Sansbury Smith
Books by Nelson DeMille
Cry Havoc by Jack Carr
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Cash Blackbear series by Marcie R. Rendon

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Kelly Hooker - February's Real Time Reading

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:02:00 -0000

Kelly joins me for February's Real Time Reading episode where we discuss our current, past, and upcoming reads.

Kelly's Selections:

Last:

Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth

So, I Met This Guy by Alexandra Potter

Now:

Good Joy, Bad Joy by Mikki Bramer

The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff

Next:

Liberty Street by Heather Marshall

Sublimation by Isabel J. Kim

Didn't Work/DNFs:

Love by the Book by Jessica George

Book Mail highlights:

Everything was Beautiful and Nothing Hurts by Ben Reeves

138 Main by Gavin Bell

Cindy's Selections:

Last:

The Great Wherever by Shannon Sanders

The Seekers of Deer Creek by Thao Thai

Now:

The Unselected Journals of Emma M Lion, Volume 3 by Beth Brower

The Half Life by Rachel Beanland

Next:

Hard Times by Jeff Boyd

The Feather Wars: And the Great Crusade to Save America’s Birds by James H. McCommons

Didn’t Work/DNFs:

Missing by EA Jackson

The Pie and Mash Detective Agency by JD Brinkworth

Super Nintendo by Keza MacDonald

Book Mail highlights:

Single Girls by John Searles

The Supper Club Saints by Claire Swinarksi

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Saara El-Arifi - CLEOPATRA

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:56:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Saara El-Arifi about Cleopatra, researching Cleopatra and the time period, how daunting it was to write about Cleopatra and wanting to give her her dignity and her voice back, the stunning cover and her requests for it, deciding what to include and what to leave out, and much more.

Saara's recommended read is The Immortal Heart by Jennifer Saint.

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Elizabeth Heider - CHILDREN OF THE SAVAGE CITY

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:10:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Elizabeth Heider about ⁠Children of the Savage City, her main character's interesting job, the inspiration for Nikki, setting her books in Naples, her stunning covers, why she focused on systemic corruption, her view on friendships, and much more.

Elizabeth's recommended reads are:

A Woman of No Importance by ⁠⁠Sonia Purcell
The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre

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Taylor Adams - HER LAST BREATH

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:29:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Taylor Adams about ⁠⁠Her Last Breath, choosing a cave for the setting, creating a claustrophobic setting, his research for the novel including the police procedural aspects of the story, drafting twists and turns, his title and cover, and much more.

Taylor's recommended reads are:

King Sorrow by ⁠⁠Joe Hill
A Simple Plan by Scott Smith

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Tory Henwood Hoen - BEFORE I FORGET

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:25:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Tory Henwood Hoen about ⁠Before I Forget, tackling Alzheimer's in fiction, making Arthur an oracle, deciding who would tell the story, writing in first person, how the audiobook narrator was selected, having her book selected as a December Book of the Month pick, her title and cover, and much more.

Tory's recommended reads are:

The Correspondent by ⁠Virginia Evans⁠
Heart the Lover by Lily King
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
Good Material by Dolly Alderton

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Libby Page - THIS BOOK MADE ME THINK OF YOU

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:04:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Libby Page about This Book Made Me Think of You, her inspiration for the book, selecting the books she wanted to include, creating the letters from Joe, the title and cover, stories about finding community, and much more.

Libby's recommended reads are:

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
The Lovelight Farms series by B.K. Borison
The Morning Gift by Eva Ibbotson

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Kelly Hooker - January's Real Time Reading

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:02:00 -0000

Kelly joins me for January's Real Time Reading episode where we discuss our current, past, and upcoming reads.

Kelly's Selections:

Last:

Upward Bound by Woody Brown

That’s Not How it Happened by Craig Thomas

Now:

Love by the Book by Jessica George

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

Next:

Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer

The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke

DNFs:

The Survivor by Andrew Reid

Book Mail highlights:

The One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie Walsh

A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys

Cindy's Selections:

Last:

Whistler by Ann Patchett

Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen

Now:

The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn

The Shock of the Light by Lori Inglis Hall

Next:

Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan

Liberty Island by Virginia Hume

Didn’t Work/DNFs:

One & Only by Maureen Goo

The Bookbinder’s Secret by A.D. Bell

Book Mail highlights:

The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff

Kutchinsky’s Egg by Serena Kutchinsky

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ReShonda Tate - WITH LOVE FROM HARLEM

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:19:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with ReShonda Tate about With Love From Harlem⁠⁠⁠, why she decided to write about Hazel Scott, her research and why she stays away from the internet for it, Billie Holiday, her writing process, the title and cover, writing biographical fiction, the setting, and much more.

ReShonda's recommended reads are:

Casualties of Truth by Lauren Francis-Sharma
The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes by Chanel Cleeton
King of Ashes by SA Cosby
A Pair of Aces by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

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Gary J. Walters - WHITE HOUSE MEMORIES 1970-2007

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:09:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Gary J. Walters about White House Memories: 1970-2007⁠, his role as chief usher and what that role entails, planning for inauguration day and evening, his background, his impressions of the various administrations, behind-the-scenes glimpses into life at the White House, reliving his memories at the White House, and much more.

Gary's recommended reads are:

Books by Michel Connally
Books by John Sandford
A White House of Stone by William Seale

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Kelly Hooker - December's Real Time Reading

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:52:00 -0000

Kelly joins me for December's Real Time Reading episode where we discuss our current, past, and upcoming reads.

Kelly's Selections:

Last:

My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney

Good People by Patmeena Sabit

Now:

How to Get Away With Murder by Rebecca Philipson

Meet the Newmans by Jennifer Niven

Next:

Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser

American Han by Lisa Lee

DNFs:

None

Book Mail highlights:

This Book Makes Me Think of You by Libby Page

The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer

Cindy's Selections:

Last:

Good Guys by Sharon Bala

The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet

Now:

Wait for Me by Amy Jo Burns

The Gales of November by John U. Bacon

Next:

Nonesuch by Francis Spufford

London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe

Didn’t Work/DNFs:

A Far-Flung Life by M.L. Stedman

Wreck Your Heart by Lori Rader-Day

Book Mail highlights:

Lavonia Chow Mein by Abigail Savitch-Lew

The Best Dog in the World edited by Alice Hoffman

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Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn - First Quarter 2026 Recommended Reads

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:28:00 -0000

Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of the first quarter of 2026.

Mary’s titles

January:
All The Little Houses by May Cobb
Skylark by Paula McLain
The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave

February:
Imposter by LJ Ross
Saoirse by Charleen Hurtubise
More than Enough by Anna Quindlen
So Old So Young by Grant Ginder
It's Not Her by Mary Kubica

March :
Wait For Me by Amy Jo Burns
Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser
Bloom by Robbie Couch
Murder at 30000 Feet by Susan Walter

Pamela’s titles:

January:
The Jilted Countess by Loretta Ellsworth
How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder by Nina McConigley
Meet the Newmans by Jennifer Niven
Missing Sam by Thrity Umrigar
Murder Your Darlings by Jenna Blum

February:
This Book Reminds Me of You by Libby Page
Family Drama by Rebecca Fallon
A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage by M.K. Oliver
Where Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton Harris

March:
All the World Can Hold by Jung Yun
A Far-Flung Life by M.L. Stedman
The Creek, the Crone and the Crow by Leah Weiss
Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney

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Kelly Hooker - Our Top Reads of 2025

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:15:00 -0000

In this episode, Kelly Hooker and I discuss our top reads of 2025.

Our Top Shared Reads:

Dead Money by Jacob Kerr

This American Woman by Zarna Garg

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey

A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar

Kelly’s Remaining Selections:

Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila Mottley

Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall

Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje

Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild

The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff

Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley

Life & Death & Giants by Ron Rindo

Seeking Shelter by Jeff Hobbs

Cindy’s Remaining Selections:

What Happened to the McCray’s? by Tracey Lange

Nesting by Roisin O’Donnell

Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton

Heartwood by Amity Gaige

No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson by Gardiner Harris

What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown

The Whyte Python World Tour by Travis Kennedy

Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein

Culpability by Bruce Holsinger

Gemini by Jeffrey Kruger

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Matthew Norman - GRACE & HENRY'S HOLIDAY MOVIE MARATHON

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:30:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Matthew Norman about Grace & Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon, writing a holiday romance, choosing which movies to incorporate into the story and the movie that didn't end up in the book, exploring the many faces of grief, holidays as universal experiences, naming the dog Harry Styles, and much more.

Matthew's recommended reads are:

The Faculty Lounge by Jennifer Mathieu
The Holiday Season by Michael Knight

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Beck Dorey-Stein - SPECTACULAR THINGS

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:14:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Beck Dorey-Stein about Spectacular Things, having her book selected as a Reese's Book Club pick, writing about sacrifice and grief, tackling the sister relationship in fiction, writing about soccer, the hardest character for her to write, her title and cover, and much more.

Beck's recommended reads are:

Heart the Lover by Lily King
Wreck by Catherine Newman

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Jayda Justus - Gift Giving for the Holidays 2025

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:48:00 -0000

Jayda Justus of The History Mom recommends books for gift giving this holiday.

Favorite Fiction:

● Nostalgic reading - The Star of Camp Greene by Joy Callaway

● Old favorites made new - The Gatsby Gambit by Claire Anderson Wheeler, The Worlds of Jane Austen: The Influences and Inspiration Behind the Novels by Helena Kelly, and Jane Austen’s Fashion Bible by Ros Ballaster

● Old favorite/new favorite pairing - Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell and The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian.

● Vacation reading - The Lost Baker of Vienna by Sharon Kurtzman

● Sweet reads - Katherine Reay, Kristy Cambron, Sarah Sundin, and Laura Frantz

● Entertaining reads - Destiny of the Republic by Candace Millard

250th for America:

● For guys: fiction - Jeff Shaara and John Jakes, nonfiction - Rick Atkinson and Nathaniel Philbreck

● For women: fiction - King’s Mountain by Sharyn McCrumb, My Dear Hamilton by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie, and Answering Liberty’s Call by Tracy Lawson. Nonfiction - Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts

● Middle grade: Susanna’s Midnight Ride by Libby McNamee

First Lady history:

● Official White House China by William G. Allman

● Jackie Kennedy: Jackie by Dawn Tripp and And They Called it Camelot by Stephanie Marie Thornton (fiction), and Designing Camelot by the White House Historical Society (nonfiction)

Royals watchers:

Nonfiction - Sally Bedell Smith has written many biographies of the Royal family and The Queen: The Life and Times of Elizabeth II by Catherine Ryan

Fiction - Christmas with the Queen by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb, The Gown and Coronation Year by Jennifer Robson, and The Queen’s Faithful Companion by Eliza Knight

Christmas Books:

O. Henry for the Holidays by O. Henry

Cookbooks:

The Southern Kitchen by Ivy Odom

The Pioneer Woman Cooks―The Essential Recipes: 120 Greatest Hits, New Twists, and Perfected Classics by Ree Drummond

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Kelly Hooker - November's Real Time Reading

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:08:00 -0000

Kelly joins me for November's Real Time Reading episode where we discuss our current, past, and upcoming reads.

Kelly's Selections:

Last:

One & Only by Maureen Goo

Orbital by Samantha Harvey

Now:

The Whisper Man by Alex North

You & Me and You & Me and You & Me by Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees

Next:

Kin by Tayari Jones

Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston

DNFs:

None

Book Mail highlights:

Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel

A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James

Cindy's Selections:

Last:

A Guardian and a Thief by Megda Majumdar

Grace and Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman

Now:

A Far-Flung Life by M.L. Stedman

Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson

Next:

Family Drama by Rebecca Fallon

Bumblebee Season by Eileen Garvin

Didn’t Work/DNFs:

A Dark and Deadly Journey by Julia Kelly

The Picasso Heist by James Patterson and Howard Roughan

Book Mail highlights:

Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi

Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online by Fortesa Latifi

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Kelly Hooker - Our Top Reads of 2024 (originally aired 12/9/24)

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:02:00 -0000

In this episode, Kelly Hooker and I discuss our top reads of 2024.

Our Top Shared Reads:

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

We Used to Life Here by Marcus Kliewer

Kelly’s Remaining Selections:

Mercury by Amy Jo Burns

Everyone but Myself by Julie Chavez

Drinker of Ink by Shannon Castleton

Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford

Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra

Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Trafficking by Jason De Leon

How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley

Same as it Ever Was by Claire Lombardo

All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

God of the Woods by Liz Moore

The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella

The Best Lies by David Ellis

The Axeman’s Carnival by Catherine Chidgey

The Sing Sing Files by Dan Slepian

The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston

Cindy’s Remaining Selections:

Family Family by Laurie Frankel

The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate

Dixon, Descending by Karen Outen

The Women by Kristin Hannah

Whiskey Tender by Deborah Taffa

The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

Crow Talk by Eileen Garvin

How to Read a Book by Monica Wood

Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy

When Women Ran Fifth Avenue by Julie Satow

The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby by Ellery Lloyd

The Wedding People by Alison Espach

The Lantern of Lost Memories by Sanaka Hiiragi

The Lightning Bottles by Marissa Stapley

Eddie Winston Is Looking for Love by Marianne Cronin

Honorable mention: Maria by Michele Moran

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Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding - ANNE OF AVENUE A

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:01:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Emily Harding and Audrey Bellezza about ⁠Anne of Avenue A, modernizing Persuasion, the publishing process, co-writing books, setting the book in New York City, and much more.

Audrey's recommended reads are:

The Good Part by Sophie Cousens
The Wedding People by Alison Espach

Emily's recommended reads are:

Backslide by Nora Dahlia
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

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Kelly Hooker - October's Real Time Reading

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:33:00 -0000

Kelly joins me for October's Real Time Reading episode where we discuss our current, past, and upcoming reads.

Kelly's Selections:

Last:

The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow

Dominion by Addie E. Citchens

Now:

Wait for Me by Amy Jo Burns

Bone Valley by Gilbert King

Next:

Good People by Patmeena Sabit

Scavengers by Katherine Boland

DNFs:

Warning Signs by Tracy Sierra

Book Mail highlights:

The Astral Library by Kate Quinn

Ruins by Lily Brooks-Dalton

Cindy's Selections:

Last:

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

Strangers by Belle Burden

Now:

Grace and Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman

A Dark and Deadly Journey by Julia Kelly

Next:

The Method by Matthew Quirk

The Sisters of Book Row by Shelley Noble

DNFs:

The Midnight Taxi by Yosha Gunasekera

Book Mail highlights:

Inside Man by John McMahon

One & Only by Maureen Goo

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Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Reads of July through September 2025

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in July through September 2025.

Our shared top reads:

Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild
Culpability by Bruce Holsinger
Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje
The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey
The Killer Question by Janice Hallett

Kelly’s remaining top reads:

Guess Again by Charlie Donlea
The Grand Paloma Resort by Cleyvis Natura
Life & Death & Giants by Ron Rindo
Everyone Is Lying to You by Jo Piazza
Dominion by Addie E. Citchens
The Mad Wife by Meagan Church

Cindy’s remaining top reads:

Spectacular Things by Beck Dory-Stein
A Flower Traveled in My Blood by Haley Cohen Gilliland
Her Many Faces by Nikki Cloke
Departure 37 by Scott Carson
The Last Assignment by Erika Robuck
The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes by Chanel Cleeton

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Noelle Ihli - ASK FOR ANDREA

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:18:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Noelle Ihli about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask For Andrea⁠ , her inspiration for writing this one, BookTok, her prequel to Ask for Andrea, her ghostwriting career, the publishing process, the various covers for this one, and much more.

Noelle's recommended reads are:

Too Close to Home by Serafina Nova Glass
We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter
Dark Roads by Chevy Stevens

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Pamela Lamp - DO THE NEXT NEW THING

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:06:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Pamela Lamp about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do the Next New Thing, how she came up with the ideas for her book, writing a book, how hard it can be to make friends as an adult, her blog Who I Met Today, and much more.

Pam's recommended reads are:

Let's Call Her Barbie by Renee Rosen
One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune

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Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn - Fourth Quarter 2025 Recommended Reads

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 01:04:00 -0000

Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of the fourth quarter of 2025.

Mary’s Titles:

October

The Bog Queen by Anna North

Heart the Lover by Lily King

A Guardian and A Thief by Megha Mujumdar

November

The Mad Wife by Meagan Church

Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn

The Dinner Party by Viola Van de Sandt

Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino

Next Time Will Be Our Turn by Jesse Q. Sutanto

What Sheep Think About the Weather by Amelia Thomas

December

Canticle by Janet Rich Edwards

Pamela’s Titles:

October

The Missing Pages by Alyson Richman
In a Distant Valley by Shannon Bowring
Let Me Go Mad in My Own Way by Elaine Feeney
November
Where He Left Her by Nicole Baart
The Bird Watcher by Jacquelyn Mitchard
The Bridesmaid by Cate Quinn
December
The Time Hop Coffee Shop by Phaedra Patrick
Ever Day I Read by Hwang Bo-Reum

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Scott Carson - DEPARTURE 37

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:01:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Scott Carson about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Departure 37, categorizing this book, his pseudonym and how it came about, how the rhetoric around AI parallels that of the nuclear arms race, tying his timelines together, our relationship with technology, his research, and much more.

Scott's recommended reads are:

The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
The Devil Reached Toward the Sky: An Oral History of the Making and Unleashing of the Atomic Bomb by Garrett M. Graff

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Kelly Hooker - September's Real Time Reading

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:44:00 -0000

Kelly Hooker joins me for the September's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads.

Kelly’s Selections:

Last:

A Guardian and a Thief by Megan Majumdar

A Good Animal by Sara Mauer

Now:

Indian Country by Shoba Rao

Warning Signs by Tracy Sierra

Next:

The Sunshine Man by Emma Stonex

The Exes by Leodora Darlington

DNFs or Didn't Like:

Adrift by Will Dean

Book Mail Highlights:

The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave

Skylark by Paula McLain

Cindy's Selections:

Last:

Life & Death & Giants by Ron Rindo

The Murder at World’s End by Ross Montgomery

Now:

The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

Next:

The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham

Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn

DNFs or Didn’t Like:

No Rest for the Wicked by Rachel Louise Adams

Book Mail Highlights:

Saoirse by Charleen Hurtubise

Double Shadow by Andrew Luddington

Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my printable 18-page Summer Reading Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a tip of your choice or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for a set price here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via credit card with over 60 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this summer - books you will not see on other guides. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.

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Janice Hallett - THE KILLER QUESTION

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:11:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Janice Hallett about The Killer Question, trivia quizzing, her writing process and how she approaches it, infusing humor into the story, the many discussions around the cover art, her love of travel, and much more.

Janice's recommended reads are:

The Vanishing Place by Zoe Rankin
A Bad, Bad Place by Frances Crawford

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Catherine Chidgey - THE BOOK OF GUILT

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:23:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Catherine Chidgey about The Book of Guilt, how she came up with the ideas for this one, choosing who would tell the story, the hardest part of writing the book, her multiple covers, creating an alternative world, and much more.

Catherine's recommended reads are:

Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood
Haven by Emma Donoghue

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Judithe Little - GLORIOUS RUINS

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:38:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Judithe Little about ⁠Glorious Ruins, why she wanted to tell Misia Sert's story, why she enjoys telling the stories of those who surrounded Coco Chanel, her research, how frequently women are left out of the historical record, what she wants readers to take away from this book, and much more.

Judithe's recommended reads are:

The Wedding People by Alison Espach
Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild
Beach House Rules by Kristy Woodson Harvey

Judithe's Page Turners Q & A and my September Buzz Reads picks.

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Eliana Ramage - TO THE MOON AND BACK

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:02:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Eliana Ramage about To the Moon and Back, writing about the Cherokee Nation and its history, setting a portion of the story in Oklahoma, her research, writing a family saga, Star Trek, how the title and cover came to be, and much more.

Eliana's recommended reads are:

Nothing More of This Land by Joseph V. Lee
Brotherless Night by V. V. Ganeshananthan
Before the Mango Ripens by Afabwaje Kurian

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Kelly Hooker - August's Real Time Reading

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:11:00 -0000

Kelly Hooker joins me for the August's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads.

Kelly’s Selections:

Last:

The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey

59 Minutes by Holly Seddon

Now:

The Tragedy of True Crime by John J. Lennon

The Odds of You by Kate Dramis

Next:

The Mad Wife by Meagan Church

A Good Animal by Sara Mauer

DNFs or Didn't Like:

Saltcrop by Yume Kitasei

Book Mail Highlights:

The Day I Lost You by Ruth Mancini

Where the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton Harris

Cindy's Selections:

Last:

Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben

The Secret Life of a Cemetery: The Wild Nature and Enchanting Lore of Pere-Lachaise by Benoit Gallot

Now:

The Missing Pages by Alyson Richman

Gemini: Stepping Stone to the Moon. The Untold Story by Jeffrey Kluger

Next:

When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzen

Buckeye by Patrick Ryan

DNFs or Didn’t Like:

Photograph by Brian Freeman

The Mires by Tina Makereti

The Ex-Boyfriend’s Favorite Recipe Funeral Committee by Saki Kawashiro

Book Mail Highlights:

The Breath of the Gods: The History and Future of the Wind by Simon Winchester

Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Ace Atkins

Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my printable 18-page Summer Reading Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a tip of your choice or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for a set price here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via credit card with over 60 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this summer - books you will not see on other guides. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.

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Julie Clark - THE GHOSTWRITER

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:44:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Julie Clark about The Ghostwriter, why she chose the 1970s setting, the sprayed edges on her book, why memory is at the heart of the story, how she handles the information reveals, trauma and secrets in fiction, and much more.

Julie's recommended read is The Names by Florence Knapp.

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Ally Carter - THE BLONDE WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:23:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Ally Carter about ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Blonde Who Came in From the Cold, how this is a companion novel versus a sequel, why light mysteries are having a moment, watching spy movies as research, writing realistic dialogue, her title and cover, and much more.

Ally's recommended reads are:

Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood
All Superheroes Need PR by Elizabeth Stephens

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Martha Barnette - FRIENDS WITH WORDS

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:23:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Martha Barnette about Friends with Words, her interest in words and word origins, hosting A Way With Words, what a call-out show is and how it works, her favorite questions she is asked on her show, writing this memoir, her title, and much more.

Martha's recommended reads are:

Orbital by Samantha Harvey
Clear by Carys Davies
Enough is Enuf by Gabe Henry

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Kelly Hooker - July's Real Time Reading

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:28:00 -0000

Kelly Hooker joins me for July's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads.

Kelly’s Selections:

Last:

The Killer Question by Janice Hallett

Heart the Lover by Lily King

Now:

Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein

The Future Saints by Ashley Winstead

Next:

Cape Fever by Nadia Davids

Westward Women by Alice Martin

DNFs or Didn't Like:

None

Book Mail Highlights:

Murder by the Book by Amie Schaumberg

What We Can Know by Ian McKewan

Cindy's Selections:

Last:

The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception and Munchausen by Proxy by Andrea Dunlop

Scythe, Thunderhead, and The Toll by Neal Shusterman

Now:

A Flower Traveled in My Blood by Haley Cohen Gilliland

The Round House by Louise Erdrich

Next:

Matchmaking for Psychopaths by Tasha Corryell

The Mires by Tina Makereti

DNFs or Didn’t Like:

Bug Hollow by Michelle Huneven

We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter

How to Lose Your Mother by Molly Jung-Fast

Book Mail Highlights:

Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in a Fractured America by Beth Macy

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Kelly Hooker - Our Favorites Reads from April through June 2025

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:20:00 -0000

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in April through June 2025.

Our shared top reads:

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
This American Woman by Zarna Garg
My Friends by Fredrik Backman
It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan

Kelly’s remaining top reads:

Abigail & Alexa save the Wedding by Lian Dolan
The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff
Detective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin
The Names by Florence Knapp
The Summer We Ran by Audrey Ingram
The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb
King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby
Home of the American Circus by Allison Larkin
The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison
The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila Mottley

Cindy’s remaining top reads:

The Library of Lost Dollhouses by Elise Hooper
Heartwood by Amity Gaige
The Impossible Thing by Belinda Bauer
No More Tears by Gardiner Harris
The Eights by Joanna Miller
Park Avenue by Renee Ahdieh
We Don't Talk About Carol by Kristen L. Berry
What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown
Welcome to Murder Week by Karen Dukess
The Whyte Python World Tour by Travis Kennedy

Kelly's Favorites of 2025 (so far):

Dead Money by Jakob Kerr⁠
Seeking Shelter by Jeff Hobbs
The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens
Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley
Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
This American Woman by Zarna Garg
The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans⁠
The Names by Florence Knapp
Detective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin
The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila Mottley

Cindy's Favorites of 2025 (so far):

What Happened to the McCrays? by Tracey Lange
Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson
Dead Money by Jakob Kerr
Nesting by Roisin O’Donnell
Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton
Heartwood by Amity Gaige
No More Tears by Gardiner Harris
The Impossible Thing by Belinda Bauer
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
This American Woman by Zarna Garg
What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown
The Whyte Python World Tour by Travis Kennedy

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Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn - Third Quarter 2025 Recommended Reads

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:49:00 -0000

Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of the third quarter of 2025.

Pamela's Selections:

July
A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst
Typewriter Beach by Meg Waite Clayton
The Harvey Girls by Juliette Fay
Ashes to Ashes by Thomas Maltman
August
Joy Moody Is Out of Time by Kerryn Mayne
Just Another Dead Author by Katarina Bivald
The Lies They Told by Ellen Marie Wiseman
Destroy This House by Amanda Uhle
September
Life and Death and Giants by Ron Rindo
Sweet, Tart by Kara Thom
Whatever Happened to Lori Lovely? by Sarah McCoy
The Many Mothers of Dolores Moore by Anika Fajardo

Mary’s Selections:

July
No Lost Causes Club by Lauren McQuistin

The Cleaner by Mary Watson

The Satisfaction Cafe by Kathy Wang

The Lake's Water Is Never Sweet by Giulia Caminito

August

This Happened to Me by Kate Price

Ghosts of Hiroshima by Charles Pellegrino

We Should All Be Birds by Brian Buckbee

Are You Mad at Me by Meg Josephson, MSW

September

Awake by Jen Hatmaker

Hot Desk by Laura Dickerman

Buckeye by Patrick Ryan

Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy

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Nathalia Holt - THE BEAST IN THE CLOUDS

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:57:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Nathalia Holt about ⁠The Beast in the Clouds⁠⁠, how the panda bear was the last large mammal unknown to science, the Roosevelt brothers' unlikely but successful excursion, how they changed the way the world viewed conservation, how she learned about this story, finding a publisher for this tale, and much more.

Nathalia's recommended reads are:

Palace of Deception by Darrin Lunde
On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of U.S. Women Astronauts by Valerie Neal

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Bruce Holsinger - CULPABILITY

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:05:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Bruce Holsinger about Culpability,⁠ why his publishing date moved up by three months (now we know it's an Oprah pick!), the research he conducted for this one, P(doom) numbers, his stunning cover, and much more.

Bruce's recommended reads are:

Dream State by Eric Puchner
Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte
Trust by Hernan Diaz
Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner
Small Rain by Garth Greenwell

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Lidija Hilje - SLANTING TOWARDS THE SEA

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:12:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Lidija Hilje about ⁠⁠⁠Slanting Towards the Sea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, writing about present day Croatia, her father's health and how it inspired this story, writing in her second language and why she chose to write the book in English, her title and cover, and much more.

Lidija's recommended reads are:

The Anthropologists by Aysegul Savas
We Were the Universe by Kimberly King Parsons
Joanna's Room by James Baldwin

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Laura Wood - LET'S MAKE A SCENE

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:45:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Laura Wood about ⁠⁠Let's Make a Scene ⁠⁠, the challenges she faced while writing her first dual timeline and dual POV book, her favorite tropes, her fascination with how fame impacts a person in today's world, referencing her favorite rom-coms in this one, giving cameos to the character from Under Your Spell, the title drama, and much more.

Laura's recommended reads are:

The Slowest Burn by Sarah Chamberlain
Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood

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Kelly Hooker - June's Real Time Reading

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:44:00 -0000

Kelly Hooker joins me for June's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads.

Kelly’s Selections:

Last:

Everything is TB The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green

Everything is Beautiful and Everything Hurts by Josie Shapiro

Now:

Culpability by Bruce Holsinger

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Next:

What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon

Buckeye by Patrick Ryan

DNFs or Didn't Like:

Sunburned by Katherine Wood

Book Mail Highlights:

Heart the Lover by Lily King

A Beautiful Family by Jennifer Trevelyan

Cindy's Selections:

Last:

Mrs. Spy by MJ Robotham

This American Woman: A One-in-a-Billion Memoir by Zarna Garg

Now:

Silver Elite by Dani Francis

The White Octopus Hotel by Alexandra Bell

Next:

Anne of Avenue A by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

DNFs or Didn’t Like:

The Wasp Trap by Mark Edwards

Through an Open Window by Pamela Terry

Book Mail Highlights:

History Lessons by Zoe B. Wallbrook

To the Moon and Back by Eliana Ramage

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Travis Kennedy - THE WHYTE PYTHON WORLD TOUR

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:36:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Travis Kennedy about ⁠⁠⁠The Whyte Python World Tour⁠, his inspiration for this book, creating Rikki Thunder, what surprised him as he wrote this one, screen adaptation plans, determining when during the Cold War to set the book, his research, and much more.

Travis's recommended reads are:

The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne by Ron Currie Jr.
Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live by Susan Morrison
The Boys of Riverside by ⁠Thomas Fuller

Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my printable 18-page Summer Reading Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a tip of your choice or ⁠⁠for a set price here⁠⁠ via credit card with over 60 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this summer - books you will not see on other guides. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.

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Hazel Gaynor - BEFORE DOROTHY

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:23:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Hazel Gaynor about ⁠⁠Before Dorothy, why this story appeals to everyone not just The Wizard of Oz fans, The Wizard of Oz book is celebrating 125 years, how she was a fan of the book first, the title and cover, why she chose the setting she did, and much more.

Hazel's recommended reads are:

Elphie by Gregory Maguire
The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel
Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton

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Karen Dukess - WELCOME TO MURDER WEEK

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:20:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Karen Dukess about ⁠Welcome to Murder Week, writing a mystery versus standard fiction, her trip that inspired this book, the popularity of BritBox mysteries, what surprised her the most, and much more.

Karen's recommended reads are:

The Original by Nell Stevens
Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle

Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my printable 18-page Summer Reading Guide ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a tip of your choice or for a set price here via credit card with over 60 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this summer - books you will not see on other guides. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.

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Renée Ahdieh - PARK AVENUE

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:15:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Renée Ahdieh about Park Avenue, crafting the Park siblings, exploring the Korean American immigrant experience, writing her first adult novel and how it differed from writing YA, the symbolism of the Birkin bag for Jia, the story of her stunning cover, and much more.

Renée's recommended reads are:

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean

Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my printable 18-page Summer Reading Guide ⁠here⁠⁠⁠ with over 60 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this summer - books you will not see on other guides. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.

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Ali Brady - BATTLE OF THE BOOKSTORES

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Ali Brady about Battle of the Bookstores, the You've Got Mail inspiration, writing the steamy scenes, creating a guy who loves romance novels, using Beta readers and how that impacted the original ending, choosing character names, and much more.

Bradeigh's recommended reads are:

Digging Dr. Jones by Olivia Jackson
Code Word Romance by Carlie Walker
Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka

Alison's recommended reads are:

The Last Letter of Rachel Ellsworth by Barbara O'Neal
Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley
The Favorites by Layne Fargo

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Kelly Hooker - May's Real Time Reading

Sat, 31 May 2025 14:06:00 -0000

Kelly Hooker joins me for the May Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past, and upcoming reads.

Kelly’s Selections:

Last:

The Grand Paloma Resort by Cleyvis Natura

When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy

Now:

Four Mothers by Abigail Leonard

Silver Elite by Dani Francis

Next:

Far & Away by Amy Poeppel

Sunburned by Katherine Wood

DNFs or Didn't Like:

Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson

Book Mail Highlights:

Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady

The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey

Cindy's Selections:

Last:

Tilt by Emma Pattee

Matriarch by Tina Knowles

Now:

Conform by Ariel Sullivan

Hunger Like a Thirst: From Food Stamps to Fine Dining, A Restaurant Critic Finds Her Place at the Table by Besha Rodell

Next:

The One and Only Vivian Stone by Melissa O’Connor

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

DNFs or Didn’t Like:

Gracie Harris Is Under Construction by Kate Hash

Book Mail Highlights:

Friends with Words : Adventures in Languageland by Martha Barnette

The Midnight Hour by Eve Chase

Interested in each of our Summer Reading Guides? Grab Kelly’s here and Cindy’s here. You will add so many great books to your TBR from both lists. We have very little overlap so check them both out!

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Kristy Woodson Harvey - BEACH HOUSE RULES

Tue, 27 May 2025 13:56:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Kristy Woodson Harvey about ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beach House Rules, deciding on a format for telling the story, finding the right title for this one, what surprised her the most about writing this one, why she chose a white collar crime and her reasearch on the subject, and much more.

Kristy's recommended reads are:

Happy Land by Dolen Perkins Valdez
The Unraveling of Julia by Lisa Scottoline
The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel

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Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my printable 18-page Summer Reading Guide here⁠⁠ with over 60 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this summer - books you will not see on other guides. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.

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Want to know which new titles are publishing in June - October of 2025? Check out our fourth ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Literary Lookbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.

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Annabel Monaghan - IT'S A LOVE STORY

Tue, 27 May 2025 13:09:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Annabel Monaghan about ⁠⁠⁠It's a Love Story, her inspiration for this book, writing sex scenes, creating Jane's character, reader response to Jane, what surprised her the most when writing this one, and much more.

Annabel's recommended reads are:

Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez⁠
Welcome to Murder Week by Karen Dukess
Far and Away by Amy Poeppel

Looking for some great winter reads? Check out my printable 17-page ⁠⁠⁠⁠2025 Winter Reading Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠ with 45 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this winter. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.

Want to know which new titles are publishing in June - October of 2025? Check out our fourth ⁠⁠⁠⁠Literary Lookbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.

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Mary Alice Monroe - WHERE THE RIVERS MERGE

Tue, 13 May 2025 15:48:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Mary Alice Monroe about ⁠⁠⁠Where the Rivers Merge, setting the book in the ACE Basin, writing a duology, her love of the land and its ecosystems, crafting a strong sense of place, writing her first historical novel, her title and cover, and much more.

Mary Alice's recommended reads are:

The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry
The Alchemist by Paolo Coehlo

Looking for some great winter reads? Check out my printable 17-page ⁠⁠⁠2025 Winter Reading Guide⁠⁠⁠ with 45 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this winter. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.

Want to know which new titles are publishing in June - October of 2025? Check out our fourth ⁠⁠⁠Literary Lookbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.

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Judith Viorst - MAKING THE BEST OF WHAT'S LEFT

Thu, 08 May 2025 15:59:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Judith Viorst about ⁠⁠⁠Making the Best of What's Left, living the fifth fifth of your life, dealing with loneliness and redefining happiness, what surprised her the most when writing this one, her cover, the importance of community, reader response, and much more.

Judith's recommended reads are:

Avid Reader by Robert Gottlieb
The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann
Memoirs of Hadrian by Marguerite Yourcenar

⁠⁠⁠⁠Making the Best of What's Left⁠ can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.

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Elisabeth Dini - BEARER OF BAD NEWS

Tue, 06 May 2025 13:55:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Elisabeth Dini about ⁠⁠Bearer of Bad News, the idea of a bearer of bad news, what surprised her the most when writing this one, how she settled on the format, honoring real women through her character names, her job at the International Criminal Court and how it informed the story, and much more.

Elisabeth's recommended reads are:

Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton
I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue
The Expert of Subtle Revisions by Kirsten Menger-Anderson

Looking for some great winter reads? Check out my printable 17-page ⁠⁠2025 Winter Reading Guide⁠⁠ with 45 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this winter. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.

Want to know which new titles are publishing in June - October of 2025? Check out our fourth ⁠⁠Literary Lookbook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.

⁠Bearer of Bad News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.

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Friends & Fiction - Celebrating 5 Years

Mon, 05 May 2025 13:39:00 -0000

Friends & Fiction authors Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, and Patti Callahan Henry join me to chat about celebrating their fifth anniversary. We discuss how the group formed originally, centering independent bookstores on their platform, impact of Friends & Fiction on their writing, how inclusive they are, how they handle disagreements, and more.

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Subscribe to their PODCAST.
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Kelly Hooker - April's Real Time Reading

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:47:00 -0000

Kelly Hooker joins me for the April's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads.

Kelly’s Selections:

Last:

Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje

King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby

Now:

The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb

This American Woman: A One-in-a Billion Memoir by Zarna Garg

Next:

The Midnight Estate by Kelly Rimmer

The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison

DNFs or Didn't Like:

Notes on Infinity by Austin Taylor

The Marigold Cottage Murder Collective by Jo Nichols

Book Mail Highlights:

Mean Moms by Emma Rosenblum

Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding by Lian Dolan

Cindy's Selections:

Last:

My Friends by Fredrik Backman

Valley So Low: One Lawyer’s Fight for Justice in the Wake of America’s Great Coal Catastrophe by Jared Sullivan

Now:

Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green

The Names by Florence Knapp

Next:

The Passengers on the Hankyu Line by Hiro Arikawa

All the Glimmering Stars by Mark Sullivan

DNFs or Didn’t Like:

Aftertaste by Daria Levelle

Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston

Book Mail Highlights:

A Most Puzzling Murder by Bianca Marais

The Last Assignment by Erika Robuck

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Virginia Evans - THE CORRESPONDENT

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:09:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Virginia Evans about ⁠The Correspondent, how her blurbs helped her encapsulate the book's description, the role Ann Patchett has played in her life, Sybil's story arc, her lengthy cover story, the power of human connection, and much more.

Virginia's recommended reads are:

The Boy From the Sea by Garrett Carr
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman
Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh

Looking for some great winter reads? Check out my printable 17-page ⁠2025 Winter Reading Guide⁠ with 45 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this winter. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.

Want to know which new titles are publishing in June - October of 2025? Check out our fourth ⁠Literary Lookbook⁠⁠ ⁠which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.

The Correspondent⁠⁠ can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.

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Kristin Koval - PENITENCE

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:28:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Kristin Koval about Penitence, why she decided to write about forgiveness, choosing who would tell the story, tackling such a difficult topic, her stunning cover, how the book's title was chosen, and much more.

Kristin's recommended reads are:

Elita by Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum
God of the Woods by Liz Moore

Looking for some great winter reads? Check out my printable 17-page 2025 Winter Reading Guide with 45 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this winter. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.

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Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Reads of January through March 2025

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:29:00 -0000

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in January through March 2025.

Our shared top reads:

Dead Money by Jakob Kerr
Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson

Kelly’s remaining top reads:

More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova
Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
The Favorites by Layne Fargo
Dream State by Eric Puchner
Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley
The Snowbirds by Christina Clancey
The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens
The Mother Next Door by Andrea Weber and Mike Weber
Seeking Shelter by Jeff Hobbs

Cindy’s remaining top reads:

The Unexpected Diva by Tiffany L. Warren
In Gad We Trust by Josh Gad
What Happened to the McCrays? by Tracey Lange
Head Cases by John McMahon
Beartooth by Callan Wink
Nesting by Roisin O’Donnell
Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister
Follow Me to Africa by Penny Haw
Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton (I mistitle this one in the episode- I was clearly having a moment)
Dissolution by Nicholas Binge

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Joanna Miller - THE EIGHTS

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:54:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Joanna Miller about The Eights, creating a strong sense of place, how she decided to write this book, her focus on the small details, including the Timeline, Glossary, and Author's Note at the end of the book, her covers and all of the meaning in them, incorporating eights throughout the book, and much more.

Joanna's recommended read is Mere by Danielle Giles.

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Pamela Klinger-Horn and Mary Webber O'Malley - Second Quarter 2025 Recommended Reads

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:59:00 -0000

Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of the second quarter of 2025.

Pamela's selections:

April:

I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney

May:

Speak to Me of Home by Jeanine Cummins

Shop Girls by Jessica Anya Blau

The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb

It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan

We Live Here Now by Sarah Pinborough

June:

The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark

Far and Away by Amy Poeppel

Hazel Says No by Jessica Berger Gross

Making Friends Can Be Murder by Kathleen West

Welcome to Murder Week by Karen Dukess

Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady

Mary's selections:

April:

The Seven O'Clock Club by Amelia Ireland

Rabbit Moon by Jennifer Haigh

The Edge of Yesterday by Rita Woods

The Guilt Pill by Saumya Dave

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

May:

Austen at Sea by Natalie Jenner

My Friends by Fredrik Backman

The Red House by Mary Morris

The Love Haters by Katherine Center

Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle

June:

How to Lose Your Mother by Molly Jong-Fast

Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild

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Belinda Bauer - THE IMPOSSIBLE THING

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:11:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Belinda Bauer about The Impossible Thing, the world of rare bird egg collecting, how hard it was to find information on this subject matter and why, how she characterizes the book, the title and cover, what surprised her the most when writing this one, and much more.

Belinda's recommended reads are:

There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafuk
Tommy the Bruce by James Yorkston

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Kelly Hooker - March's Real Time Reading

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:49:00 -0000

Kelly Hooker joins me for the March's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads.

Kelly’s Selections:

Last:

Too Old for This by Samantha Downing

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

Now:

Notes on Infinity by Austin Taylor

Beach Reads and Deadly Deeds by Allison Brennan

Next:

Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje

The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb

DNFs or Didn't Like:

The Compound by Aisling Rawle

Book Mail Highlights:

Everyone is Lying to You by Jo Piazza

The Marigold Cottage Murder Collective by Jo Nichols

Cindy's Selections:

Last:

Let’s Make a Scene by Laura Wood

Park Avenue by Renee Adhieh

Now:

Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd

June in the Garden by Eleanor Wilde

Next:

The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff

My Friends by Fredrik Backman

DNFs or Didn’t Like:

Inner Space by Jakob Szamalek

Hazel Says No by Jessica Berger Gross

Book Mail Highlights:

The Summer We Ran by Audrey Ingram

Our Last Vineyard Summer by Brooke Lea Foster

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Elise Hooper - THE LIBRARY OF LOST DOLLHOUSES

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:56:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Elise Hooper about The Library of Lost Dollhouses, how she decided to write about dollhouses, her great-grandmother's dollhouse and what it has taught her, her focus on women lost to history, her research for this novel, connecting timelines together, her title and cover, and much more.

Elise's recommended reads are:

Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton
Storybook Ending by Moira McDonald
California Dreamers by Amy Mason Doan

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Nicholas Binge - DISSOLUTION

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:45:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Nicholas Binge about Dissolution, coming up with his stellar ending, his writing process, pursuing how memory works and what loss of memory can do, balancing the science fiction elements with storytelling, the love story at the heart of the book, his title and cover, and much more.

Nick's recommended reads are:

Playground by Richard Powers
There Is No Antimemetics Division by qntm

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Shara Moon - LET US MARCH ON

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Shara Moon about Let Us March On, highlighting an unsung heroine, her research, bringing Lizzie McDuffie to life, deciding what and what not top include, what surprised her the most when writing this one, and much more.

Shara's recommended reads are:

Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray

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Patti Callahan Henry - THE STORY SHE LEFT BEHIND

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Patti Callahan Henry about The Story She Left Behind, the real life inspiration for this book, exploring how humans deal with the unknowing, digging up literary themes, including Beatrix Potter, how she determined who would tell the story, her title and cover, and much more.

Patti's recommended reads are:

Playworld by Adam Ross
Go As a River by Shelley Read
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

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Chloe Dalton - RAISING HARE

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:41:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Chloe Dalton about Raising Hare, why she decided to write this memoir, her relationship with Hare, how her habits and lifestyle changed as a result of this relationship, our interactions with wild animals, what she learned from these experiences, her working relationship with Angeline Jolie, and much more.

Chloe's recommended reads are:

The Women by Kristin Hannah
The Future by Naomi Alderman
The Glass Maker by Tracy Chevalier
The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami

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Gillian McAllister - FAMOUS LAST WORDS

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:42:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Gillian McAllister about Famous Last Words, subverting the standard thriller tropes, her writing process and how she deletes her entire first draft after she writes it, setting a book in the publishing world, taking a hostage negotiation course, and much more.

Gillian's recommended read is Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra.

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Kelly Hooker - February's Real Time Reading

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:35:00 -0000

Kelly Hooker joins me for the February's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads.

Kelly’s Selections:

Last:

Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild

Nesting by Roisin O’Donnell

Now:

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Jessica Guerrieri

The Names by Florence Knapp

Next:

What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown

The Compound by Aisling Rawle

DNFs or Didn't Like:

None

Book Mail Highlights:

Home of the American Circus by Allison Larkin

The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila Mottley

Cindy's Selections:

Last:

The Safari by Jaclyn Goldis

The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner

Now:

Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes by Sandra Jackson Opoku

The World’s Greatest Detective and Her Just Okay Assistant by Liza Tully

Next:

The Names by Florence Knapp

I See You’ve Called in Dead by John Kenney

DNFs or Didn’t Like:

The Book of Lost Hours by Hayley Gelfuso

Book Mail Highlights:

The Harvey Girls by Juliette Fay

Story of a Murder: The Wives, the Mistresses and Dr Crippen by Hallie Rubenhold

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Penny Haw - FOLLOW ME TO AFRICA

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:55:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Penny Haw about Follow Me to Africa, how and why she decided to write about Mary Leakey, writing about a real person, drafting a dual timeline story, creating a fictional character to help tell Mary's story, a strong sense of place, and much more.

Penny's recommended reads are:

The Trial of Mrs. Rhinelander by Denny S. Bryce
The Kennedy Girl by Julia Bryan Thomas
Happy Is the One by Katie Allen

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Marianne Cronin - EDDIE WINSTON IS LOOKING FOR LOVE

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:04:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Marianne Cronin about Eddie Winston Is Looking for Love, her interesting inspiration for the book, intergenerational friendships, writing her sophomore novel, what surprised her the most about writing this one, why she selected a charity shop for Eddie's job, Eddie's new wardrobe, and much more.

Marianne's recommended reads are:

Sandwich by Catherine Newman
The Divorcees by Rowan Beaird

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Callan Wink - BEARTOOTH

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:20:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Callan Wink about Beartooth, his inspiration for this story, Hazen's name and how he chose it, Hazen's character, his process for writing this book, creating a strong sense of place, his thoughts on the title and cover, and much more.

Callan's recommended reads are:

The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
Prayer for the Dying by Stewart O'Nan
Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead

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Jakob Kerr - DEAD MONEY

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Jakob Kerr about Dead Money, his inspiration for this story, how his work in the tech industry informed this book, how thriller stories follow the money, his writing process, focusing on character development, and much more.

Jakob's recommended reads are:

Longmire by Craig Johnson
What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall
The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett

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Renee Rosen - LET'S CALL HER BARBIE

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Renee Rosen about Let's Call Her Barbie, the story of how Barbie came to be, why Barbie looks like she does, what Renee couldn't include, the editing process, her title and cover, and much more.

Renee's recommended reads are:

The Lost Passenger by Frances Quinn
The Many Lives and Loves of Hazel Lavery by Lois Cahall

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Kelly Hooker - January's Real Time Reading

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:39:00 -0000

Kelly Hooker joins me for the January's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads.

Kelly’s Selections:

Last:

Any Trope But You by Victoria Lavine

Penitence by Kristen Koval

Now:

The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Quest for Freedom by Shari Franke

Dream State by Eric Puchner

Next:

Our Last Resort by Clemence Michallon

The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett

DNFs or Didn't Like:

The Antidote by Karen Russell

Book Mail Highlights:

Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild

Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang

Cindy's Selections:

Last:

Penitence by Kristin Koval

Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping on a Dead Man by Jesse Q Sutanto

Now:

Let Us March On by Shara Moon

On the Grid: Life Behind the Scenes of F1 by Luke Smith

Next:

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Beach House Rules by Kristy Woodson Harvey

DNFs or Didn’t Like:

The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard

Realm of Ice and Sky: Triumph, Tragedy, and History's Greatest Arctic Rescue by Buddy Levy

Book Mail Highlights:

Hang on St Christopher by Adrian McKinty

Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle

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Tracey Lange - WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MCCRAY'S?

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:52:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Tracey Lange about What Happened to the McCray's?, her personal inspiration for this story, reader response to her books, the book's release date, how guilt can overtake us, forgiveness, her title and cover, and much more.

Tracey's recommended reads are:

All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
Penitence by Kirstin Koval
Such Kindness by Andre Dubus III

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Karissa Chen - HOMESEEKING

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:55:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Karissa Chen about Homeseeking, the interesting way she landed on the format for this book, her research, how the trauma of war impacts citizens, the way she handles language in this book, names and they can change over time in certain cultures, and much more.

Karissa's recommended reads are:

The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia by Juliet Grames
We Lived on the Horizon by Erica Zwyler
What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo
The Sense of Wonder by Matthew Salesses

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Fiona Davis - THE STOLEN QUEEN

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:54:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Fiona Davis about The Stolen Queen, how she came up with the ideas for this one, her research in Egypt and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art including the behind-the-scenes storage areas, focusing on women lost to history, her title's multiple meanings, her stunning cover, and much more.

Fiona's recommended reads are:

By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult
The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman

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Kelly Hooker - December's Real Time Reading

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:39:07 -0000

Kelly Hooker joins me for the December's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads.

Kelly’s Selections:

Last:

The Dollhouse Academy by Margarita Montimore

Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney

Now:

Deep Cuts by Holly Blakely

Bluebird Day by Megan Tady

Next:

Blood and the Badge: The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, and a Scandal That Shocked the Nation by Michael Cannell

More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova

DNFs or Didn't Like:

The Fisherman’s Gift by Julia R. Kelly

Book Mail Highlights:

The Lotus Shoes by Jane Yang

Flirting With Disaster by Naina Kumar

Cindy's Selections:

Last:

The Siege: A Six-Day Hostage Crisis and the Daring Special-Forces Operation That Shocked the World by Ben Macintyre

Splinter Effect by Andrew Ludington

Now:

Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall

Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks

Next:

The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard

The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman

DNFs or Didn’t Like:

Maya and Natasha by Elyse Durham

Book Mail Highlights:

The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark

The Impossible Thing by Belinda Bauer

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Joint Episode with Book Bumble - A Strong Sense of Place

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Today, the Book Bumble podcast and Thoughts from a Page come together for a joint episode about books contain a strong sense of place.

Featured Books:

The Lost Man by Jane Harper (CB)

Homecoming by Kate Morton (CB)

The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer (LH)

Celine by Peter Heller (LH)

The Ancients by John Larison (LP)

Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy (LP)

Book In Hand:

Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton (CB)

Books Mentioned in This Episode:

Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy

Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

Whiskey When We’re Dry by John Larison

The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

The Survivors by Jane Harper

The Lightning Bottles by Marissa Stapley

The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable

American Wolf by Nate Blakeslee

The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis

Home Before Dark by Riley Sager

The Last Ranger by Peter Heller

Birdie and Harlow by Taylor Wolfe

Additional Books That Go Along with Our Stack:

The Dog Stars by Peter Heller

Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger

The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

Akmaral by Judith Lindbergh

Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

Bear by Julia Phillips

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

Jane Harper Books - The Dry, Force of Nature, Exiles

Kate Morton Books - The Clockmaker’s Daughter, The Forgotten Garden, The House at Riverton

This Fabled Earth by Kimberly Brock

The Great Transition by Nick Fuller Googins

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Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger Horn - First Quarter 2025 Recommended Reads

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of the first quarter of 2025.

Pamela's selections:

January:

The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis

All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall

More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova

Too Soon by Betty Shamiah

The Favorites by Layne Fargo

February:

A Long Time Gone by Joshua Moehling

Tilda Is Visible by Jane Tara

Isola by Allegra Goodman

March:

Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall

The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry

The Jackal's Mistress by Chris Bohjalian

April:

A Lesser Light by Peter Geye

Mary's selections:

January:

Let's Call Her Barbie by Renee Rosen

The Three Lives of Cate Cay by Kate Fagan

The Lotus Shoes by Jane Yang

Penitence by Kristin Koval

February:

Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks

A Forty Year Kiss by Nick Butler

People of Means by Nancy Johnson

The Snow Birds by Christina Clancy

The Lamb by Lucy Rose

March:

Saving Five by Amanda Nguyen

The Other March Sisters by Linda Epstein, Ally Malinenko and Liz Parker

Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley

Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

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Kelly Hooker - Our Top Reads of 2024

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -0000

In this episode, Kelly Hooker and I discuss our top reads of 2024.

Our Top Shared Reads:

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

We Used to Life Here by Marcus Kliewer

Kelly’s Remaining Selections:

Mercury by Amy Jo Burns

Everyone but Myself by Julie Chavez

Drinker of Ink by Shannon Castleton

Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford

Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra

Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Trafficking by Jason De Leon

How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley

Same as it Ever Was by Claire Lombardo

All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

God of the Woods by Liz Moore

The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella

The Best Lies by David Ellis

The Axeman’s Carnival by Catherine Chidgey

The Sing Sing Files by Dan Slepian

The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston

Cindy’s Remaining Selections:

Family Family by Laurie Frankel

The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate

Dixon Descending by Karen Outen

The Women by Kristin Hannah

Whiskey Tender by Deborah Taffa

The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

Crow Talk by Eileen Garvin

How to Read a Book by Monica Wood

Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy

When Women Ran Fifth Avenue by Julie Satow

The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby by Ellery Lloyd

The Wedding People by Alison Espach

The Lantern of Lost Memories by Sanaka Hiiragi

The Lightning Bottles by Marissa Stapley

Eddie Winston Is Looking for Love by Marianne Cronin

Honorable mention: Maria by Michele Moran

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Jayda Justus - Book Recommendations for Holiday Gift Giving

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:12:21 -0000

Jayda Justus recommends books for gift giving this holiday.

Her recommendations:

Favorite Fiction:

Maria: A Novel of Maria von Trapp by Michelle Moran

What the Mountains Remember by Joy Callaway

Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear

Evelyne Redfern series by Julia Kelly

Shogun by James Clavell

The Turtle House by Amanda Churchill

London or New York by Edward Rutherfurd

A Woman of Intelligence by Karin Tanabe

Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner

Presidential or First Lady history buff:

The Official White House Christmas Ornament: Collected Stories Of A Holiday Tradition by White House Historical Society

Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women by Diana B. Carlin, Anita B. McBride, and Nancy Kegan Smith

Jackie: A Novel by Dawn Tripp

The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created a President by Edward O’Keefe

Classics lovers:

Anne of Green Gables or Pride and Prejudice illustrated by Barbara Heller

Anne, Little Women, and The Secret Garden by Rachel Dodge

Christmas with Louisa May Alcott or Christmas with Charles Dickens

Christmas books:

Christmas Bells by Jennifer Chiaverini

Mr. Dickens and his Carol by Samantha Silva

Always, in December by Emily Stone

Historical cooking:

Eat Like a Heroine by Lorilee Craker and Jenny Williams

Tasting History by Max Miller

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Marybeth Mayhew Whalen - EVERY MOMENT SINCE

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:21:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Marybeth about Every Moment Since, the inspiration for this book, her book dedication, society's current obsession with true crime, changing agents due to writing this book, how she chose who would tell the story, pouring her heart and soul into this one, her title and cover, and much more.

Marybeth's recommended reads are:

The Devil at His Elbow by Valerie Bauerlein
What in the World?! by Leanne Morgan

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Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Books of July - October 2024

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:49:00 -0000

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in July through early October 2024.

Our shared top reads:

The Wedding People by Alison Espach

We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman

Kelly’s remaining top reads:

The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella

Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder by Kerryn Mayne

The Best Lies by David Ellis

Worst Case Scenario by T.J. Newman

The Axeman’s Carnival by Catherine Chidgey

The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston

Exposure by Ava Dellaira

The Sing Sing Files by Dan Slepian

The Small and The Mighty by Sharon McMahon

Cindy’s remaining top reads:

May the Wolf Die by Elizabeth Heider

The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood

The Family Experiment by John Marrs

The Faculty Lounge by Jennifer Mathieu

Maria by Michelle Moran

Elizabeth of East Hampton by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding

The Lightning Bottles by Marissa Stapley

The Lantern of Lost Memories by Sanaka Hiiragi

The Fabled Earth by Kimberly Brock

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Elly Griffiths - THE MAN IN BLACK

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Elly Griffiths about The Man in Black, how this group of short stories came into being, her favorite story in the collection, what surprised her the most when writing them, how the stories are ordered, her covers in the U.K. and the U.S., her work in translation, and much more.

Elly's recommended reads are:

One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter? by Nicci French
Babel by R. F. Kuang

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Kelly Hooker - November's Real Time Reading

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:21:00 -0000

Kelly Hooker joins me for the November's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads.

Kelly’s Selections:

Last:

The Favorites by Layne Fargo

A Very Bad Thing by J.T. Ellison

Now:

The Dollhouse Academy by Margarita Montimore

The Dark Hours by Amy Jordan

Next:

The Fisherman’s Gift by Julia R. Kelly

The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens

DNFs or Didn't Like:

The Garden by Nick Newman

The Family Inside by Katie Garner

Tilt by Emma Pate

Book Mail Highlights:

All The Water in the World by Eiren Caffall

Killer Potential by Hannah Deitch

Cindy's Selections:

Last:

Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson

Nesting by Roisin O’Donnell

Now:

Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray

Vanishing Treasures: A Bestiary of Extraordinary Endangered Creatures by Katherine Rundell

Next:

The Library of Lost Dollhouses by Elise Hooper

We Will Be Jaguars by Nemonte Nenquimo

DNFs or Didn’t Like:

Eden Undone by Abbott Kahler

Mask of the Deer Woman by Laurie L. Dove

The Other People by C.B. Everett

We Are Watching by Alison Gaylin

The Note by Alafair Burke

Book Mail Highlights:

We Rip the World Apart by Charlene Carr

Murder Among the Pyramids by Sara Rosett

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Sy Montgomery - WHAT THE CHICKEN KNOWS

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Sy Montgomery about What the Chicken Knows, her title and cover, why she loves chickens so much, what she wants her readers to take away from this book, how each flock has its own vibe, and much more.

Sy's recommended reads are:

Playing Possum: How Animals Understand Death by Susana Monso
Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton

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Marissa Stapley - THE LIGHTNING BOTTLES

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 22:14:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Marissa Stapley about The Lightning Bottles, her musical muses for Jane and Elijah, including a road trip component in her story, how she approached writing about the drug use of the era, determining who tells the story and why she chose who she did, and much more.

Marissa's recommended reads are:

Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout
How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang

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Podcast Takeover - Chapters and Chats with Chris Whitaker

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:35:28 -0000

For today’s episode, I am running a Chapters and Chats conversation with Chris Whitaker about All the Colors of the Dark. Chapters and Chats is run by Kelly of @kellyhook.readsbooks and Ivana of @beachesbooksnbubbles. You can contact either one of them to be added to their list for a particular chat. Check out their Instagram accounts to learn more!

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Kirsty Greenwood - THE LOVE OF MY AFTERLIFE

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:04:07 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Kirsty Greenwood about The Love of My Afterlife, how popular the romance genre currently is, romance tropes and including them in her book, her favorite trope, her U.S. and U.K. covers, being selected as the GMA July pick, the screen adaptation, and much more.

Kirsty's recommended reads are:

Under Your Spell by Laura Wood
How to End a Love Story by Yulia Huang

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Lynda Cohen Loigman - THE LOVE ELIXIR OF AUGUSTA STERN

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Lynda Cohen Loigman about The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern, the familial inspirations for this book, her title and stunning cover, including humor into the narrative, how hard she worked to get her characters' voices right, the research she conducted, The Thursday Authors, and much more.

Lynda's recommended reads are:

The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
Four Squares by Bobby Finger

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Kelly Hooker - October's Real Time Reading

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:36:00 -0000

Kelly Hooker joins me for the October's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads.

Kelly’s Selections:

Last:

Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall

Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister

Now:

Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley

The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon

Next:

The Family Inside by Katie Garner

One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter

DNFs or Didn't Like:

Isola by Allagra Goodman

Clever Little Thing by Helena Eschlin

Book Mail Highlights:

The Trouble Up North by Travis Mulhauser

The Snowbirds by Christina Clancey

Cindy's Selections:

Last:

We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

Rental House by Weike Wang

Now:

Eden Undone by Abbott Kahler

The Oligarch’s Daughter by Joseph Finder

Next:

Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson

Kills Well with Others by Deanna Raybourn

DNFs or Didn’t Like:

The Way by Cary Groner

The Mesmerist by Caroline Wood

Book Mail Highlights:

Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley

The Mesopotamian Riddle: An Archaeologist, a Soldier, a Clergyman, and the Race to Decipher the World’s Oldest Writing by Joshua Hammer

Literary Lookbook information: Want to know which new titles are publishing in May - October of 2024? Check out our second Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead. Our third Literary Lookbook will be out at the end of October.

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Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger Horn - Fall 2024 Recommended Reads

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:42:00 -0000

Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of Fall 2024.

Mary's selections:

Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte
Eden Undone by Abbott Kahler
The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Loigman
Remember You Will Die by Eden Robbins
American Rapture by CJ Leede
Libby Lost and Found by Stephanie Booth
Hate Follow by Erin Quinn-Kong
Life's Short, Talk Fastbby Ann Hood
The Serviceberry by Robin Kimmermer
The Hidden Life of Trees Illustrated by Peter Wohlleben
What The Chicken Knows by Sy Montgomery

Pamela's selections:

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
The Mesmerist by Caroline Woods
Best Copy Available by Jay Baron Nicorvino
The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel
Where the Forest Meets The River by Shannon Bowring
A Woman Among Wolves by Diane K. Boyd
The Story of a Heart by Dr. Rachel Clarke
Blood Test by Charles Baxter
The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz
The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins
A Rosie Life in Italy by Rosie Meleady
Pony Confidential by Christine Lynch

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Kimberly Brock - THE FABLED EARTH

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Kimberly Brock about The Fabled Earth, how she decided to write about Cumberland Island and how she created her characters, building a strong sense of place, looking back on history through a 2024 lens, what makes us human, her cover and title, and much more.

Kimberly's recommended reads are:

Circe by Madeline Miller
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

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Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Books of April - June 2024

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:56:00 -0000

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in April through June 2024.

Our shared top reads:

How To Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley
Long Time Gone by Charlie Donlea

Kelly’s remaining top reads:

The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
Long After We Are Gone by Terah Shelton Harris
I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue
Assassins Anonymous by Rob Hart
Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kleiwer
Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo
Pearce Oysters by Jocelyn Tacacks
All The Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

Cindy’s remaining top reads:

The Night in Question by Susan Fletcher
Dogland by Tommy Tomlinson
Crow Talk by Eileen Garvin
How to Read a Book by Monica Wood
The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean
Sipsworth by Simon van Booy
When Women Ran Fifth Avenue by Julie Satow
The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby by Ellery Lloyd
What You Leave Behind by Wanda Morris
Under Your Spell by Laura Wood

Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my Summer Reading Guide Preview or my complete printable 12-page 2024 Summer Reading Guide with 45 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this summer.

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Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding - ELIZABETH OF EAST HAMPTON

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 23:51:01 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding about Elizabeth of East Hampton, how they decided to write together, modernizing Jane Austen and the pressure of updating such an iconic author's works, how writing for television is different than writing novels, how they decide which book to tackle and when, and much more.

Audrey's recommended reads are:

You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by Victoria Schwab
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

Emily's recommended reads are:

The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
Shit Cassandra Saw by Gwen E. Kirby

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Gill Paul - SCANDALOUS WOMEN

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 21:08:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Gill Paul about Scandalous Women, how she decided to write about these two women and why she paired them together, what surprised her the most when writing this one, her fascinating research, the changes these authors made in the publishing industry, and much more.

Gill's recommended reads are:

Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie
The Last Light Over Oslo by Alix Rickloff
The Women by Kristin Hannah

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Alison Espach - THE WEDDING PEOPLE

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 19:53:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Alison Espach about The Wedding People, her title and cover, the inspiration for this novel, the role a "stranger" plays in a story, the hardest thing about writing the book, and much more.

Alison's recommended reads are:

Green Dot by Madeleine Gray
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin

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Jennifer Mathieu - THE FACULTY LOUNGE

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:39:08 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Jennifer Mathieu about The Faculty Lounge, how she began writing this book, writing an adult novel versus a YA book and how the two differ, weaving the characters together, what surprised her the most when writing this one, her fun cover, and much more.

Jennifer's recommended reads are:

Rift by Cait West
I'm Wearing Tunics Now by Wendi Aarons

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Flynn Berry - TRUST HER

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:28:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Flynn Berry about Trust Her, why she returned to writing about Tessa and Marian, creating such a strong sense of place, focusing on motherhood, her title and cover, her writing process, Northern Spy's screen adaptation, Reese's Lit Up program, and much more.

Flynn's recommended reads are:

Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly
Roman Stories by Jhumpa Lahiri

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Laura Wood - UNDER YOUR SPELL

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 16:40:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Laura Wood about Under Your Spell, writing an adult novel, how she wrote this one, her title and cover, how writing adult novels varies from Young Adult and children's books, her title and cover, and much more.

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Kristy Woodson Harvey- A HAPPIER LIFE

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Kristy Woodson Harvey about A Happier Life, her title and cover, why this is a very personal story for her, tackling a dual timeline story, unearthing her feelings about traditions, her next book, and much more.

Kristy's recommended reads are:

Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan
A Novel Summer by Jamie Brenner
Seven Summer Weekends by Jane L. Rosen
The Summer Pact by Emily Giffin
A Wedding at Lake Como by Jennifer Probst
Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews

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Julie Satow - WHEN WOMEN RAN FIFTH AVENUE

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:10:22 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Julie Satow about When Women Ran Fifth Avenue, deciding to write about these women, her research, getting the cover right, how her title came about, and much more.

Julie's recommended reads are:

Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan
All the Summers in Between by Brooke Lea Foster
Seven Summer Weekends by Jane L. Rosen
Anna Bright Is Hiding Something by Susie Orman Schnall

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Laura Hankin - ONE-STAR ROMANCE

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Laura Hankin about One-Star Romance, setting the book over a longer period of time than most rom-coms, the publishing world as a backdrop, writing a rom-com versus women's fiction, and much more.

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Clare Pooley - HOW TO AGE DISGRACEFULLY

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:19:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Clare Pooley about How to Age Disgracefully, including a memorable dog in this book, how readers do not like dogs to die in books, Iona Iverson's various covers and titles, the easiest and hardest characters to write in this one, her research into gang behavior, and much more.

Clare's recommended reads are:

Weyward by Emilia Hart
You Are Here by David Nicholls
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

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Susie Orman Schnall - ANNA BRIGHT IS HIDING SOMETHING

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 20:45:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Susie Orman Schnall about Anna Bright Is Hiding Something, how her marketing background helps her as an author, the research she conducted for this one, the Elizabeth Holmes effect, how she decided what invention to use, the Thursday Authors group, and much more.

Susie's recommended reads are:

Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
Funny Story by Emily Henry

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Annabel Monaghan - SUMMER ROMANCE

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:08:49 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Annabel Monaghan about Summer Romance, the term "hard pants", exploring grief as well as what it means to be a mother, multi-tasking, skateboarding, her book title, and much more.

Annabel's recommended reads are:

This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune
Seven Summer Weekends by Jane L. Rosen
Anna Bright Is Hiding Something by Susie Orman Schnall

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Ann Leary - I'VE TRIED BEING NICE

Tue, 28 May 2024 16:01:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Ann Leary about I've Tried Being Nice, why she decided to write this essay collection, how she is trying to no longer be a people pleaser, how hard it can be to get along with people as an introvert, why your priorities change as you get older, and much more.

Ann's recommended reads are:

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
The Collector by John Fowles

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Susan Elia MacNeal - THE LAST HOPE

Wed, 22 May 2024 13:25:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Susan Elia MacNeal about The Last Hope, ending the series, what she plans to do next, how this installment is based on actual events, including Coco Chanel and Kim Philby, the title of the book, and much more.

Susan's recommended reads are:

American Daughters by Piper Huguley
Do What Godmother Says by L.S. Stratton
Missing White Woman by Kelley Garrett

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Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Books of January - March 2024

Tue, 14 May 2024 08:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in January through March 2024.

Our shared top reads:

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
The Turtle House by Amanda Churchill

Kelly’s remaining top reads:

Mercury by Amy Jo Burns
Everyone But Myself by Julie Chavez
Drinker of Ink by Shannon Castelon
Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame by Oliva Ford
Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra
Women of Good Fortune by Sophie Wan
James by Percival Everett
How To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

Cindy’s remaining top reads:

Family, Family by Laurie Frankel
Dixon, Descending by Karen Outen
Everyone On This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson
Whiskey Tender by Deborah Jackson Taffa
Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Perkins
The Hunter by Tana French
What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan
The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan

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Eileen Garvin - CROW TALK

Wed, 08 May 2024 15:16:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Eileen Garvin about Crow Talk, the inspiration for Adam, writing a book during COVID, creating her own field guide, the characters that were the easiest and hardest to write, the title and cover, and much more.

Eileen's recommended reads are:

Solito by Javier Zamora
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Inciting Joy: Essays by Ross Gay

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Michelle Collins Anderson - THE FLOWER SISTERS

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:44:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Michelle Collins Anderson about The Flower Sisters, inspired by an actual event from 1928, her daily family newsletter, how she decided to structure the story, the highlights of writing the book, the title and cover, and much more.

Michelle's recommended reads are:

The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith
Murder Bot by Martha Wells

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Tommy Tomlinson - DOGLAND

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:33:31 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Tommy Tomlinson about Dogland, how he became interested in the world of show dogs and the Westminster Dog Show, following Striker and his handler, creating the interludes throughout the book, what surprised him the most when researching this one, the purple cover, and much more.

Tommy's recommended reads are:

Being a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz
Inside of a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz
Nobody's Fool by Richard Russo

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Amy Lin - HERE AFTER

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:05:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Amy Lin about Here After, writing about the grief she experienced after losing her husband, narrating her audiobook and how that process worked, creating a book that is a mirror versus a guidebook, writing in the present tense and moving around in time, the title and cover, and much more.

Amy's recommended reads are:

The Summer Book by Tove Jansson
State of Paradise by Laura van den Berg
Running in the Family by Michael Ondaatje

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Kelly Hooker - Our Literary Lookbook and Summer Reading Guides

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Kelly Hooker and I discuss our upcoming Literary Lookbook and our Summer Reading Guides and how they are different.

Kelly’s Summer Reading Guide Preview Selections:

All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
Same As It Ever Was by Clare Lombardo

Cindy’s Summer Reading Guide Preview Selections:

How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley
Anna Bright Is Hiding Something by Susie Orman Schnall

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Piper Huguley - AMERICAN DAUGHTERS

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:15:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Piper Huguley about American Daughters, writing about the secret friendship between Portia Washington and Alice Roosevelt, how she learned about their relationship, her research, how her book cover came to be, why she chose the time period she did to write about, and much more.

Piper's recommended reads are:

The Best of Everything by Rona Jaffe
In a League of Her Own by Kaia Alderson

My April Buzz Reads picks.

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Meghan Friedlander and Luca Dotti - AUDREY HEPBURN IN PARIS

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:18:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Meghan Friedlander and Luca Dotti (Audrey's son) about Audrey Hepburn in Paris , how the cover came about, why Luca asked Meghan to write this book, Audrey and her connection to Paris, how Meghan started her blog, getting the rights to the rare photos used in the book, how so many photos in this book have not been published before, and much more.

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Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger Horn - Spring/Summer Recommended Reads

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:23:00 -0000

Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of Spring and Summer 2024.

Mary's selections:

April

Days of Wonder by Caroline Leavitt

Somehow by Anne Lamott

May

Long Island by Colm Toibin

Long After We Are Gone by Terah Shelton Harris

The Klanman's Son by R. Derek Black

June

Bear by Julia Phillips

Service by Sarah Gilmartin

Swift River by Essie Chambers

One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin

All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whittaker

July

The Wedding People by Alison Espach

The Days I Loved You Most by Amy Neff

Pamela's selections:

April

I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger

The Fellowship Of Puzzle Makers by Samuel Burr

May

Brother Do You Love Me by Manni Coe

Loneliness & Company by Charlee Dyroff

Every Time We Say Goodbye by Natalie Jenner

June

The Last Twelve Miles by Erika Robuck

Anna Bright Is Hiding Something by Susie Orman Schnall

Love Letters To A Serial Killer by Tasha Coryell

Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo

Youthjuice by E.K. Sathue

July

The Love Of My After Life by Kirsty Greenwood

The Lion Women Of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

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Holly Gramazio - THE HUSBANDS

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Holly Gramazio about The Husbands , how she came up with the unique premise for The Husbands, creating all of the different husbands and the many more that were left out of the book, why Lauren's life continues moving forward, creating the attic and coming up with how it would work in the novel, and much more.

Holly's recommended reads are:

Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly
Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon

Holly's Husband Generator.

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Jo Piazza - THE SICILIAN INHERITANCE

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:18:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Jo Piazza about The Sicilian Inheritance , how this book is inspired by a family story, Sicily as a setting, why she chose for Sara to be a chef, plotting versus pantsing, what surprised her the most when writing this one, and much more.

Jo's recommended reads are:

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano
The House on the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry

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Jesse Q. Sutanto - THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE AUNTIES

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Jesse Q. Sutanto about The Good, the Bad, and the Aunties , creating and now ending this series, the screen adaptation and its status, the highlight of writing this book, her writing process and how she shares it on Instagram, incorporating the Chinese new Year, infusing humor into her stories, and much more.

Jesse's recommended read is Till Death Do Us Part by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn.

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Allison Pataki - FINDING MARGARET FULLER

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:33:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Allison Pataki about Finding Margaret Fuller, how she learned about Margaret Fuller and decided to write about her, why her goal is to educate and entertain, visiting Concord, her in-depth Author's Note, Fuller's rivalry with Edgar Allen Poe, and much more.

Allison's recommended reads are:

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Husbands and Lovers by Beatriz Williams
Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray

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Cara Hunter - ALL THE RAGE

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 21:15:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Cara Hunter about All the Rage, how the DI Fawley series came about, creating a police procedural series, basing All the Rage on a real-life case, the title and its mutliple meanings, when book 7 will be out, and much more.

Cara's recommended reads are:

What Have You Done? by Shari Lapena
Anna O by Matthew Blake
The Woman on the Ledge by Ruth Mancini

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Rebecca Serle - EXPIRATION DATES

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Rebecca Serle about Expiration Dates, incorporating magic into her books, how magic opens up the world she is creating, how she chooses her characters' names, how her title and cover came about, what surprised her the most when writing this one, and much more.

Rebecca's recommended reads are:

Good Material by Dolly Alderton
Sylvia's Second Act by Hillary Yablon

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Jennifer Ryan - THE UNDERGROUND LIBRARY

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:14:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Jennifer Ryan about The Underground Library, writing a book about books and libraries, how her role as book editor informed her writing, what surprised her the most when writing this one, her stunning cover, and much more.

Jennifer's recommended reads are:

The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller
The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

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Stephanie Dray - BECOMING MADAM SECRETARY

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:55:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Stephanie Dray about Becoming Madam Secretary, why she decided to write about Frances Perkins, her research and how she chose what to include and what to leave out, drafting a comprehensive Author's Note, what she is working on next, and much more.

Stephanie's recommended read is The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang.

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Eliza Knight and Denny S. Bryce - CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Eliza Knight and Denny S. Bryce about Can't We Be Friends, how they learned about the friendship between Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe, writing a book together and how they approached it, using song titles for chapter headings, how the title and cover came about, and much more.

Eliza's recommended read is The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang.

Denny's recommended reads are:

Lone Wolf by Gregg Hurwitz
Endless Vessel by Charles Soule
All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby

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Heather Duncan - Executive Director, MPIBA

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:49:19 -0000

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Heather Duncan and I chat about her role as Executive Director at Mountains and Plains Booksellers Association, what her job entails, FallCon and SpringCon, the states that make up the MPIBA region, Reading the West book awards, and much more.

Heather's recommended reads are:

Gideon the 9th by Tamsyn Muir
Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie
Middlegame by Seanan Maguire

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Clare Mackintosh - I PROMISE IT WON'T ALWAYS HURT LIKE THIS

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Clare Mackintosh about I Promise It Won't Always Hurt Like This, how grief changes your identity, structuring this memoir, how her titles and cover came about, the differences and similarities in writing crime fiction and a memoir, and much more.

Clare's recommended reads are:

A Manual for Heartache by Cathy Rentzenbrink
The Madness of Grief by Richard Coles
The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World by Laura Mai Messina

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Katherine Reay - THE BERLIN LETTERS

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:55:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Katherine Reay about The Berlin Letters, setting a story during the Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall, what surprised her the most when writing this one, why the Cold War is a popular time period to write about now, how her title and cover came about, deciding on the format she used, and much more.

Katherine's recommended reads are:

The Matchmaker's Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

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Deborah Jackson Taffa - WHISKEY TENDER

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Deborah Jackson Taffa about Whiskey Tender, telling an intersectional story, portraying blended backgrounds versus oversimplifying the Native experience, weaving history into her own story, what surprised her the most when she was writing her memoir. her title and cover, and much more.

Deborah's recommended reads are:

Shutter by Ramona Emerson
The Missing Morningstar by Stacie Shannon Denetsosie
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
The Strange Beautiful by Carla Crujido

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Amanda Churchill - THE TURTLE HOUSE

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:51:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Amanda Churchill about The Turtle House, how this story is inspired by her grandmother's life, incorporating a Minogame into the book, deciding on Lia's career path, telling an intergenerational story, Japan before and during World War 2, and much more.

Amanda's recommended reads are:

Chenneville by Paulette Jiles
Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea by Rita Chang-Eppig
A History of Burning by Janika Oza
The Majority by Elizabeth Silver
B.F.F. by Christie Tate

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Robin Oliveira - A WILD AND HEAVENLY PLACE

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:08:31 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Robin Oliveira about A Wild and Heavenly Place, how she set out to write an epic love story, creating a strong sense of place, her title and cover, understanding her characters' motivations, shipbuilding and coal mining, and much more.

Robin's recommended reads are:

The General and Julia by Jon Clinch
The Voyage of the Narwal by Andrea Barrett
On the Way to the End of the World by Adrianne Harun
The Poldark series by Winston Graham

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Brandy Schillace - THE FRAMED WOMEN OF ARDEMORE HOUSE

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:56:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Brandy Schillace about The Framed Women of Ardemore House, writing a mystery series, creating an authentic neurodiverse character, her title and cover, how she named the house in the book, her Peculiar Book Club and why she launched it, and much more.

Brandy's recommended reads are:

Books by Ngaio Marsh, Louise Penny and Donna Leon
Red Rabbit by Alex Grecian
The Kingdom of Bones by Stephen Gallagher
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

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Karen Outen - DIXON, DESCENDING

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:35:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Karen Outen about Dixon, Descending, how she came upon with the idea for this story, the mental component of climbing Mt. Everest, her research and the way she depicts the mountain, having to decide what to leave out, choosing the correct year to set the story, her title and cover, and much more.

Karen's recommended reads are:

Time's Undoing by Cheryl A Head
The Leavers by Lisa Ko

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Jessica Bryant Klagmann - THIS IMPOSSIBLE BRIGHTNESS

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Jessica Bryant Klagmann about This Impossible Brightness, how she came up with the idea for this novel, climate change and incorporating it into the story, focusing on the idea of listening, echoes, genre mashups, and much more.

Jessica's recommended reads are:

The Comet Seekers by Helen Sedgwick
The Bear by Andrew Krivak
All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson (editor) and Katharine K. Wilkinson (editor)

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Adam Vitcavage - Debutiful

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0000

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Adam Vitcavage and I chat about Debutiful, how Debutiful got started, his First Taste Reading series, why he focuses on debuts, why he doesn't believe in spoilers, how he decides who to interview, and much more.

Adam's recommended reads are:

All-Night Pharmacy by Ruth Madievsky
The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
Night Bitch by Rachel Yoder
Real Life by Brandon Taylor
In West Mills by De'Shawn Charles Winslow

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ReShonda Tate - THE QUEEN OF SUGAR HILL

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with ReShonda Tate about The Queen of Sugar Hill, how she became interested enough in Hattie McDaniel to write about her, how Hattie opened doors for others, the research she did for the book, how she decided what years of Hattie's life to focus on for the story, looking at historical events through the lens of the time period versus a 21st-century lens, and much more.

ReShonda's recommended reads are:

The Other Princess by Denny S. Bryce
The Inmate by Freida McFadden
Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter
The First Ladies by Victoria Christopher Murray and Marie Benedict

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Benjamin Stevenson - EVERYONE ON THIS TRAIN IS A SUSPECT

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:30:25 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Benjamin Stevenson about Everyone On This Train Is a Suspect, subverting the unreliable narrator trope, setting this book on the Ghan and his trips on the train, creating homages to Golden Age mysteries, weaving humor into his stories, his screen adaptation news, and much more.

Benjamin's recommended reads are:

The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton
The Hunter by Tana French

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Laurie Frankel - FAMILY FAMILY

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:40:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Laurie Frankel about Family Family, exploring adoption in a positive manner, her research, unpacking the idea of chosen family, infusing humor into her stories, cancel culture, how much the book transformed over time, and much more.

Laurie's recommended reads are:

The Future by Naomi Alderman
We Must Not Think of Ourselves by Lauren Grodstein
Percival Everett's books

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Karl Marlantes - COLD VICTORY

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:01:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Karl Marlantes about Cold Victory, how he came up with the idea for this story, why the Cold War enthralls people even today, his title and cover, educating people about the past because it informs the present, and much more.

Karl's recommended reads are:

The Road to Reality by Roger Penrose
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
Foster by Claire Keegan
The Women by Kristin Hannah

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Julie Chavez - EVERYONE BUT MYSELF

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 23:35:22 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Julie Chavez about Everyone But Myself, her publishing journey including working with Zibby Books, what surprised her the most about writing a memoir, how involved the editing process can be, her title and cover, and much more.

Julie's recommended reads are:

The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley
If You Want to Make God Laugh by Bianca Marais
The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza
Shark Heart by Emily Habeck
The House of Plain Truth by Donna Hemans

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Amy Pease - NORTHWOODS

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Amy Pease about Northwoods, writing about addiction and how her health care background helped her depict it authentically on the page, why she decided to write a mystery, getting the cover right for the book, the Facebook group Cops and Writers, her research, avoiding drug addiction stereotypes, and much more.

Amy's recommended reads are:

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Don't Know Tough by Eli Cranor
The Wager by David Grann
The Paleontologist by Luke Dumas
The Spymaster's Lady by Joanna Bourne

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Podcast Takeover - Book Bumble

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 21:49:38 -0000

For today’s episode, I am running an episode of one of my favorite podcasts, Book Bumble. This is their Episode 7 of Season 2 and focuses on the theme of surprises. Here are their original Show Notes:

"Today, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of surprises! There are many different ways to be surprised while reading a great book. We will also share our Books in Hand. So settle in and enjoy a few surprises we are sending your way!

Featured Books:

North Woods by Daniel Mason (LP)
The Last Lifeboat by Hazel Gaynor (LP)
The Broken Girls by Simone St. James (LH)

Books In Hand:

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas (LH)
Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow (LP)

Other Books Mentioned In This Episode:

When We Were Young and Brave by Hazel Gaynor
The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James
The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James
The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James
Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas
Crescent City Series by Sarah J. Maas

Ways to contact us:

Follow us on Instagram @thebookbumble, Facebook @BookBumble, website: https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.com, and email: @bookbumblepodcast@gmail.com"

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Special Episode with Victoria Wood and Amy Allen Clark

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 18:10:00 -0000

In lieu of my January Behind the Scenes episode, today I am running a joint episode with Victoria Wood, founder of Bibliolifestyle and The Reader’s Couch, and Amy Allen Clark, founder of MomAdvice.com and the Book Gang podcast. We are excited to be launching this collaboration for 2024.

Books mentioned in this episode:

Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene
Trixie Belden The Secret of the Mansion by Julie Campbell
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Six Months to Live by Lurlene McDaniel
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Enid Blyton
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Turn of the Screw by Henry James
A Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure
Shark Heart by Emily Habeck
The Girls We Sent Away by Meagan Church
The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
The Bitter Past by Bruce Borgos
Homecoming by Kate Morton
I Could Live Here Forever by Hannah Halperin
The Last Word by Taylor Adams
The Three of Us by Ore Agbaje-Williams
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
The Dissonance by Shaun Hamill
A Cosmology of Monsters by Shaun Hamill
A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrall
The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez
The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez
Real Americans by Rachel Khong
Goodbye Vitamin by Rachel Khong
Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange
There There by Tommy Orange
The Angel of Indian Lake by Stephen Graham Jones
My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones
Don’t Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
Northwoods by Amy Pease
The Turtle House by Amanda Churchill

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Ashley Elston - FIRST LIE WINS

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 20:50:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Ashley Elston about First Lie Wins, how she came up with the idea for this one, switching to adult fiction from YA, focusing on identity, the screen adaptation of the book, incorporating technology into her book, and much more.

Ashley's recommended reads are:

All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

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Reminiscing About Some of My Favorite 2023 Episodes

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this episode, I reminisce about some of my favorite episodes of 2023:

Amanda Peters about The Berry Pickers
Hugh Howey about Wool
Alice Hoffman about The Invisible Hour
Pip Williams about The Bookbinder
Bruce Borgos about The Bitter Past
Elizabeth Passarella about It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway
Rory Carroll about There Will Be Fire
Rachel Beanland about The House Is on Fire
Shelley Read about Go as a River
Sadeqa Johnson about The House of Eve

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Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Books of 2023

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Kelly Hooker and I discuss our favorite books of 2023.

Kelly’s Selections:

Favorite Book of the Year: Go As a River by Shelley Read
Best Book To Recommend to Anyone: The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise by Colleen Oakley
Most Unique Premise: Shark Heart by Emily Habeck
Most Likely to Feel like a Conversation with a Friend: It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway by Elizabeth Passarella
Most Tense: The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon
Best Time Travel Story: The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
Best Book Club Discussion: One Summer In Savannah by Terah Shelton Harris
The Best Love Story of the Year and My Life: The Last Love Note by Emma Grey
Most Unique Story Structure: A Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter
Most Likely to Keep You Up Past Bedtime: Drowning by T.J. Newman
Most Mysterious Storyline: Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent
Most Darkly Lyrical: On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel
Best Coming of Age Story: The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger
Most Likely to Make You Laugh: Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan
Most Unforgettable Character: How to Be Remembered by Michael Thompson

Cindy’s Selections:

Most Unsettling - Better the Blood by Michael Bennett
Historical Fiction Standout - Go As a River by Shelley Read
Best Book to Get Lost In - Time’s Undoing by Cheryl A. Head
Most Likely to Make You Laugh - Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q Sutanto
Best Book Club Discussion - Hello Beautiful by Ann Naplitano
Most Likely to Re-read - The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley
Best Strong Sense of Place - Homecoming by Kate Morton
Most Likely To Recommend to a Friend - Drowning by T.J. Newman
Most Perfectly Plotted - The Bitter Past by Bruce Borgos
Best Family Saga - The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange
Best Glimpse into a Particular Time Period - The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger
Most Unique Format - Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter
Best Recommendation from a Friend - The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
Most Unforgettable Character - The Madstone by Elizabeth Crook
Best Based On a True Story/Best Book I Didn’t Know I Needed - The General and Julia by Jon Clinch

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Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn - Winter 2024 Recommended Reads

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for Winter 2024.

Mary’s Selections:

Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
You Only Call When You're In Trouble by Stephen McCauley
Mercury by Amy Jo Burns
Family Family by Laurie Frankel
The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett
Splinters by Leslie Jamison
Bunyan and Henry by Mark Cecil
Say Hello To My Little Friend by Jennine Capo Crucet
A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke

Pamela’s Selections:

The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan
True North by Andrew Graff
The Still Point by Tammy Greenwood
Where Rivers Part by Kao Kalia Yang
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
The Flower Sisters by Michelle Collins Anderson
Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth
Days of Wonder by Caroline Leavitt
Clear by Carys Davies

Pamela's Shoutouts: The Young of Other Animals by Chris Cander, The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr, I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger

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Jon Clinch - THE GENERAL AND JULIA

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:08:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Jon Clinch about The General and Julia, how he decided to write about Ulysses S. Grant, the impact Samuel Clemens had on the publishing of Grant's memoirs, how he structured the story, preserving the Mark Twain House, and much more.

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Listener Favorites of 2023

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Thoughts from a Page listeners share their favorite reads of 2023:

Kristen Smith - The wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
Karen McNamara - The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring
Jayda Justus - After Anne: A Novel of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Life by Logan Steiner
Cynthia - Shark Heart
Mary O'Malley - The Book of More Delights by Ross Gay
Sidra Jeffries - The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland
Karen Naughton - Happiness Fall by Angie Kim
Lynette Burnett- Varina Palladino's Jersey Italian Love Story by Terri-Lynne DeFino
Michelle Beckwith - Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
Katie - Hold My Girl by Charlene Carr
Dee Driscole - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Ivana - The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
Janel - The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson
Brenda Rogers - Generations by Jean M. Twenge and The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki
Amy Doolittle - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Meghen Kear - Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent
Nika McKinney - The Sanctuary by Katrine Engberg
Melanie Powers - The Heat Will Kill You First by Jeff Goodell
Deanna Salazar - The Keeper of Hidden Books by Madeline Martin
Pam Lamp - The Second Life of Mirielle West by Amanda Skenandore
Leslie Hopping - Weyward by Emilia Hart
Laura Pleasants - Chenneville by Paulette Jiles
Robin Beard - The Last Love Note by Emma GreyRue Spence - The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley
Heather Green - Dear Mrs. Bird by AJ Pearce

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Best Behind the Scenes Conversations of 2023

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this episode, I revisit some of my favorite Behind the Scenes conversations from 2023:

Davina Morgan-Witts, Founder of Book Browse
Jane Green, Founder and Creative Director of Emerald Audio
Caroline Bleeke, Executive Editor at Flatiron Books
Kristyn Kusek Lewis, Contributing Books Editor at Real Simple Magazine
Jenny Brown, Senior Editor at Shelf Awareness
Sarah High, Senior Partnerships Manager at Bookshop.org
Laura Rossi, Founder of Laura Rossi Public Relations
Victoria Wood, founder of Bibliolifestyle

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Katie Cotugno - MEET THE BENEDETTOS

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Katie Cotugno about Meet the Benedettos, her love of Pride and Prejudice, taking on the challenge of a reimagining of a classic, choosing character names, reality TV and its cultural impact today, and much more.

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Kristyn Kusek Lewis - Book Recommendations for Gift Giving

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:48:00 -0000

Kristyn Kusek Lewis recommends books for gift giving this holiday.

Her recommendations:

Tell Me Everything by Minka Kelly
The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin
Capote's Women by Laurence Leamer
Nothing Is Missing by Nicole Walters
The Book of More Delights by Ross Gay
Call You When I Land by Nikki Vargas
Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Absolution by Alice McDermott
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
The Hike by Lucy Clarke
The Last Love Note by Emma Grey
North Woods by Daniel Mason
The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok
The Good Part by Sophie Cousens
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

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Kelly Hooker - Standout Debut Novels

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about standout debut novels.

Kelly’s selections:

Lucky Girl by Irene Muchemi Ndirtu
How To Be Remembered by Michael Thompson
Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley
Last Summer On State Street by Toya Wolfe
Shadows Of Pecan Hollow by Caroline Frost
Landslide by Susan Conley
Raft of Stars by Andrew J. Graff
Shiner by Amy Jo Burns
A Place For Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza
I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes

2024 preview: Northwoods by Amy Pease

Cindy’s selections:

Banyan Moon by Thao Thai
The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell
The Keeper of Stories by Sally Page
The Local by Joey Hartstone
Dirt Creek by Hayley Scrivenor
Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour
Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore
Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie

2024 preview: The Husbands by Holly Gramazio and The Turtle House by Amanda Churchill

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Mackenzie Funk - THE HANK SHOW

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Mackenzie Funk about The Hank Show, how he first learned about Hank Asher and then decided to write about him, how our personal data is accumulated and used today and how it all began, his research, the initial way that this data collection was put to use, and much more.

Mackenzie's recommended reads are

Subduction by Kristen Millares Young
The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes
The Big Short by Michael Lewis

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Amanda Peters - THE BERRY PICKERS

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Amanda Peters about The Berry Pickers, how she decided to write this story, writing in first person, choosing who would narrate the story, writing a character study, the Barnes and Noble Discover Prize and other accolades, and much more.

Amanda's recommended reads are

Crooked Hallelujah by Kelli Jo Ford
Brother, Sister, Mother, Explorer by Jamie Figueroa
If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English by Noor Naga
When We Were Sisters by Fatima Asghar
Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty

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Celeste Connally - ACT LIKE A LADY, THINK LIKE A LORD

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Celeste Connally about Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord, her new pseudonym and how she selected it, writing historical books instead of contemporary, what it was like for women to live in the Regency Era, setting the stage for a new series, and much more.

Celeste's recommended reads are

A Traitor in Whitehall by Julia Kelly
Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore
To Swoon and to Spar by Martha Waters
Death and Croissants by Ian Moore
The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre by Natasha Lester

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Jen Golbeck and Stacey Colino - THE PUREST BOND

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:26:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Jen Golbeck and Stacey Colino about The Purest Bond, how they came to write this book together, the physical, cognitive, emotional and social benefits of owning a dog, the gorilla basketball video on YouTube, creating the Golden Ratio, the science behind the human/dog relationship, and much more.

Jen's recommended read is Nobody's Fool by Daniel Simons.

Stacey's recommended read is The Soul of All Living Creatures by Vine Varga.

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Elizabeth Crook - THE MADSTONE

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Elizabeth Crook about The Madstone, Texas during Reconstruction, how she wanted to write another book with Benjamin Shreve as a central character, the definition of a madstone and how she chose that as her title, her personal connection to the cover, and much more.

Elizabeth's recommended reads are:

Big Wonderful Thing: A History of Texas by Stephen Harrigan
Remember Ben Clayton by Stephen Harrigan

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Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Books of July - September 2023

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:55:00 -0000

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in July through September 2023.

Our shared top reads:

The River We Remember by William Kent Kreuger
The Six by Loren Grush
Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter

Kelly’s remaining top reads:

One Summer In Savannah by Terah Shelton Harris
Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent
An Honest Man by Michael Koryta
The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin
Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney
Shark Heart by Emily Habeck
The Other Year by Rea Frey
Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll

Cindy’s remaining top reads:

The Bitter Past by Bruce Borgos
The Last Ranger by Peter Heller
The Bookbinder by Pip Williams
The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange
The Great Transition by Nick Fuller Googins
Disneyland on the Mountain by Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer
The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman
Starter Villain by John Scalzi
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

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Victoria Wood - Founder, BiblioLifestyle

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:19:00 -0000

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Victoria Wood and I chat about BiblioLifestyle, how and why she launched her website and her newsletter, creating her podcast and reading guides, how her Epigraph Festival works, why she DNFs, and much more.

Victoria's recommended reads are:

Julia by Sandra Newman
Wifedom by Anna Funder
A Dish Best Served Hot by Natalie Cana
Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark

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Tess Gerritsen - THE SPY COAST

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Tess Gerritsen about The Spy Coast, how she came up with the idea for this one, making it into a series, writing as a pantser, her title and cover, including the foreign locales that she loves best, and much more.

Tess's recommended reads are:

Knife Skills for Beginners by Orlando Murrin
Trailed by Kathryn Miles
The Deadly Rise of Anti-science by Peter J. Hotez

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Matt Singer - OPPOSABLE THUMBS

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:44:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Matt Singer about Opposable Thumbs, writing about Siskel & Ebert, how the two were trailblazers and the legacy they left, where the show can be watched today, whether it is best to read a book before or after watching the screen adaptation, and much more.

Matt's recommended read is Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann.

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Laurence Leamer - HITCHCOCK'S BLONDES

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:27:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Laurence Leamer about Hitchcock's Blondes, why he decided to write this book, his research, interviewing Eva Marie Saint and Kim Novak, the upcoming screen adaptation of Capote's Women, what surprised him the most when writing this one, and much more.

Larry's recommended reads are:

Lou Reed: The King of New York by Will Hermes
Bomber by Len Deighton

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Meg Kissinger - WHILE YOU WERE OUT

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 16:05:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Meg Kissinger about While You Were Out, why she decided to write this book, how the health care system often fails those with mental illness, what surprised her the most when writing this memoir, living with parents who have mental illnesses, her title and its significance, and much more.

Meg's recommended reads are:

Lost and Found by Kathryn Schulz
Never Simple by Liz Scheier
The Scar by Mary Cregan

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Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer - DISNEYLAND ON THE MOUNTAIN

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0000

In this interview, I chat with Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer about Disneyland on the Mountain, how they learned about Mineral King and decided to write about it, Walt Disney's vision for a ski resort, putting the Mineral King project in context within the larger Disney arena and the environmental movement, their research, and much more.

Greg's recommended reads are:

A Chateau Under Siege by Martin Walker
Cosmic Scholar: The Life and Times of Harry Smith by John Szwed

Kathryn's recommended reads are:

Whistleblower: My Journey to Silicon Valley and Fight for Justice at Uber by Susan Fowler
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

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Interview with Ritu Mukerji - MURDER BY DEGREES

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:50:16 -0000

In this interview, Ritu Mukerji and I discuss Murder by Degrees, how this is a start to a new mystery series, the title and cover, incorporating the medical practices of the late 1800s, creating a strong sense of place and time as well as an unconventional investigator, why she set the story in Philadelphia, and much more.

Ritu's recommended reads are:

The Mistress of Bhatia House by Sujata Massey
The Dry by Jane Harper
All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby

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Interview with Julia Kelly - A TRAITOR IN WHITEHALL

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 01:41:43 -0000

In this interview, Julia Kelly and I discuss A Traitor in Whitehall, writing an historical mystery, choosing the books her character loves to read, setting a story in the Churchill War Rooms, the inspiration for Evelyne's early years, and much more.

Julia's recommended read is In Memoriam by Alice Winn.

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Interview with Hugh Howey - WOOL

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Hugh Howey and I discuss Wool, the series' origin story, his unique publishing journey including self-publishing and then publishing deals with Simon and Schuster and subsequently Mariner, his involvement with Silo - the Apple+ TV adaptation of the Wool trilogy, the incredible success of Silo on Apple+, and much more.

Hugh's recommended reads are:

Circe by Madeline Miller
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles

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Interview with Laura Rossi - Founder, Laura Rossi Public Relations

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:33:16 -0000

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Laura Rossi and I chat about her roles in the literary world, how she got started in the book world, launching her own PR firm, her work as a podcast producer, her favorite and least favorite thing about her job, including the audiobook in a book's publishing day promotional events, celebrity book clubs, and much more.

Laura's recommended reads are:

Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
Small World by Laura Zigman
Books by Caroline Leavitt and Jenna Blum.

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Interview with Daniel Sweren-Becker - KILL SHOW

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Daniel Sweren-Becker and I discuss Kill Show, examining the true crime industry and what goes into making that type of show, how real life tragedies are turned into entertainment, using a transcript format to tell this story, examining the unintended consequences of people's actions, and much more.

Daniel's recommended reads are:

I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai
The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
The Wager by David Grann

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Interview with Denene Millner - ONE BLOOD

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 20:34:24 -0000

In this interview, Denene Millner and I discuss One Blood, her own adoption story and why she wanted to write about adoption, her children's book imprint and why she created it, the character she identifies with the most, her stunning cover, and much more.

Denene's recommended reads are:

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Fruit Punch by Kendra Allen
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
On Girlhood curated by Glory Edim

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Interview with S.J. Bennett - MURDER MOST ROYAL

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, S.J. Bennett and I discuss Murder Most Royal, setting a book in Norfolk, her fabulous website, writing about the queen even though Sophia is not a royalist, how varied her book covers are in different countries, what surprised her the most when writing this one, rewilding, the royal family's holiday traditions, and much more.

Sophia's recommended reads are:

Art in the Blood by Bonnie MacBird
Slow Horses by Mick Herron

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Interview with John Scalzi - STARTER VILLAIN

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:01:00 -0000

In this interview, John Scalzi and I discuss Starter Villain, infusing humor into his stories, including talking animals in this book, building on the tropes already existing in certain genres, the importance of book titles, his research, how his role as a film critic influenced Starter Villain, and much more.

John's recommended reads are:

The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal
Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
The Daughter of Dr. Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

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Interview with Cara Hunter - MURDER IN THE FAMILY

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Cara and I discuss Murder in the Family, writing in a multi-media format, the various issues true crime raises and how her book explores those issues, her writing process, how her book went viral on BookTok, and much more.

Cara's recommended reads are:

A Thread of Violence by Mark O'Connell
Everyone Here is Lying by Shari Lapena

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Interview with Tracey Lange - THE CONNELLYS OF COUNTY DOWN

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:34:00 -0000

In this interview, Tracey and I discuss The Connellys of County Down, her interest in reading and writing about family dynamics, the hardest character to write in this book, reader reactions, the title and cover, the fairy tale woven into the story, Geraldine's character, and much more.

Tracey's reading recommendations are:

Trespasses by Louise Kennedy
Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro
Unlikely Animals by Anne Hartnett
Mercury by Amy Jo Burns

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Interview with Elena Armas - THE LONG GAME

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 22:11:00 -0000

In this interview, Elena and I discuss The Long Game, the joy of book events, the parallels of this book to Ted Lasso, publishing myths, how she started out self publishing, how she wrote what she wanted to read, and much more.

Elena's recommended reads are:

The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson
The Nanny by Lana Ferguson

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Interview with Gill Paul - A BEAUTIFUL RIVAL

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:56:00 -0000

In this interview, Gill and I discuss A Beautiful Rival, her research for this book, what surprised her the most when writing this book, the connections between her books, the impact these two women had on the cosmetics industry, and much more.

Gill's reading recommendations are:

Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl by Renee Rosen
Disobedient by Elizabeth Freemantle
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

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Interview with William Kent Krueger - THE RIVER WE REMEMBER

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:21:35 -0000

In this interview, Kent and I discuss The River We Remember, creating a strong sense of place in his stories, how his father was changed by fighting in World War 2, the time period following this war in the U.S., the genre of domestica exotica, his title and cover, and much more.

Kent's recommended reads are books by Fredrik Backman.

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Interview with Peter Heller - THE LAST RANGER

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 19:08:09 -0000

In this interview, Peter and I discuss The Last Ranger, setting the story in Yellowstone National Park, how he became interested in the wolves in the park, his writing process and how his background influences that, the questions he gets from readers, his dearest hope for this book, and much more.

Peter's recommended read is The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

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Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn - Fall 2023 Recommended Reads

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:11:00 -0000

Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for Fall 2023.

Mary’s Selections:

Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood
The Golden Gate by Amy Chua
The Heart Of It All by Christian Kiefer
My Darling Girl by Jennifer McMahon
The Comfort Of Crows by Margaret Renkl
The Museum Of Failures by Thrity Umrigar
Distant Sons by Tim Johnston
The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff

Pamela’s Selections:

The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger
The House Of Doors by Tan Weng Eng
What Wild Women Do by Karma Brown
The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok
Again And Again by Jonathan Evison
A True Account: Hannah Masury's Sojourn Amongst the Pyrates, Written by Herself by Kathrine Howe

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Interview with Irene Muchemi-Ndiritu - LUCKY GIRL

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:02:22 -0000

In this interview, Irene and I discuss Lucky Girl, religion in the novel, mother-daughter relationships, what is resonating with readers the most, how much of her own experience she incorporated into Soila's story, the hardest part about writing this one, and much more.

Irene's recommended reads are:

Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
Blackass by A. Igoni Barrett

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Patreon Preview Episode with Kelly Hooker

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:59:32 -0000

In this Patreon Preview Episode, listeners can sample what my Patreon content is like including this episode with Kelly Hooker where we chat about our Auto-Buy Authors.

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Interview with Alice Hoffman - THE INVISIBLE HOUR

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:35:02 -0000

In this interview, Alice and I discuss The Invisible Hour, why she incorporated Nathanial Hawthorne and The Scarlet Letter into this book, the impact books have had on her life, book banning, mother/daughter relationships, the one author she would want to go back in time to meet, her title and cover, and much more.

Alice's recommended reads are:

Separation Anxiety by Laura Zigman
The Foundling by Ann Leary
Any title by Elizabeth Strout

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Interview with Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray - THE FIRST LADIES

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, we discuss The First Ladies, writing about the relationship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune, their cover and title, how readers are so curious about Marie's and Victoria's friendship, their writing process and research, and much more.

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Interview with Madeline Martin - THE KEEPER OF HIDDEN BOOKS

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:25:14 -0000

In this interview, Madeline and I discuss The Keeper of Hidden Books, how she decided to write this story, her research trip to Poland, writing books about books, and much more.

Madeline's recommended reads are:

Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner
Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See
The Spectacular by Fiona Davis

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Interview with Sarah High - Senior Partnerships Manager, Bookshop.org

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this Behind the Scenes episode, Sarah and I discuss Bookshop.org and its impact on the book world, her role there and what it entails, how Bookshop.org partners with independent bookstores and supports them, what surprises her the most about her job, what is coming next for Bookshop.org, and much more.

Sarah's recommended reads are:

Outline by Rachel Cusk
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philya

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Interview with Sara DiVello - BROADWAY BUTTERFLY

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Sara and I discuss Broadway Butterfly, how it took her nine years to research this book, deciding what to include and what not to include, building the tension as the story progresses, her stunning cover, Mystery & Thriller Mavens, and much more.

Sara's recommended reads are:

The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni
The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok
After That Night by Karin Slaughter
A Likable Woman by May Cobb

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Interview with Pip Williams - THE BOOKBINDER

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Pip and I discuss The Bookbinder, creating the book trailer for this book, actually learning to bind books herself, creating a strong sense of place, her stunning book cover, how she first learned about the subject matter of this book, and much more.

Pip's recommended reads are:

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
Horse by Geraldine Brooks

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Interview with Elizabeth Passarella - IT WAS AN UGLY COUCH ANYWAY

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Elizabeth and I discuss It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway, narrating her audiobook, getting the Prologue right and why she had to rewrite it many times, her favorite essay in the collection, New York City during the pandemic, and much more.

Elizabeth's recommended reads are:

Why We Read by Shannon Reed
How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key

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Interview with Nicole Baart - THE LONG WAY BACK

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Nicole and I discuss The Long Way Back, social media and how it is impacting our lives today, using a multimedia format to write the story, how the title and cover came about, crafting a mother-daughter relationship, and much more.

Nicole's recommended reads are:

Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo
The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni

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Interview with Bruce Borgos - THE BITTER PAST

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:13:19 -0000

In this interview, Bruce and I discuss The Bitter Past, his research, what surprised him the most when writing this book, creating a strong sense of place, the title and cover, how this is the start to a series, and much more.

Bruce's recommended reads are:

The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
The Warsaw Orphan by Kelly Rimmer
All the Broken Places by John Boyne
Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash

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Interview with Kim Wickens - LEXINGTON

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Kim and I discuss Lexington, his impact on the sport of horse racing today, what happened to Lexington after he retired from racing, elk antlers and their significance in racing, horse racing in the 1800s, and much more.

Kim’s recommended reads are:

Moondust by Andrew Smith
The Wager by David Grann
In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick

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Interview with Kristy Woodson Harvey - THE SUMMER OF SONGBIRDS

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:09:00 -0000

In this interview, Kristy and I discuss The Summer of Songbirds, how she came up with the idea for this book, Friends and Fiction, deciding which characters would tell the story, including an independent bookseller, and much more.

Kristy's recommended reads are:

The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
The Paris Daughter by Kristen Harmel
My Magnolia Summer by Victoria Benton Frank
The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh

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Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn - July and August 2023 Recommended Reads

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 18:19:00 -0000

Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for July and August 2023.

Mary’s Selections:

How Can I Help You by Laura Sims
A Likeable Woman by May Cobb
A Twisted Love Story by Samantha Downing
The Sunset Crowd by Karin Tanabe
Little Monsters by Adrienne Brodeur
The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin
Whalefall by Daniel Kraus
Tell Me What I Am by Una Mannion
Under the Tamarind Tree by Niger Alam
Everything/Nothing/Someone by Alice Carriere

Pamela’s Selections:

Do Tell by Lindsay Lynch
The Housekeepers by Alex Hay
Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent
The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye
The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange
A Bakery in Paris by Aimie K. Runyan
The English Experience by Julie Schumacher
Where the Dead Sleep by Joshua Moehling
Mrs. Porter Calling by A.J. Pearce
Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney

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Interview with Jenny Brown - Senior Editor, Shelf Awareness

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Jenny and I chat about her role as Senior Editor at Shelf Awareness and what that entails, supporting independent bookstores, how Shelf Awareness began, submitting content to Shelf Awareness, and much more.

Jenny's recommended reads are:

Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjoin-Brenyah
Let Us Descend by Jessmyn Ward
The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
These Precious Days by Ann Patchett
Stolen Focus by Johann Hari
Smart Brevity by Jim Vandehei
Remote Work Revolution by Tsedal Neeley

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Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Books of April - June 2023

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in April through June 2023.

Our shared top reads:

It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway by Elizabeth Passarella
Lucky Girl by Irene Muschemi-Ndiritu
Drowning by T.J. Newman
Charm City Rocks by Matthew Norman
The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni
Night Will Find You by Julia Heaberlin
Banyan Moon by Thao Thai
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

Kelly’s remaining top reads:

The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine
Only Love Can Hurt Like This by Paige Toon
The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane
Yellowface by RF Kuang
The Senator’s Wife by Liv Constantine
My Murder by Katie Williams
Strong Female Character by Fern Brady
Girls and Their Horses by Eliza Jane Brazier
Crow Mary by Kathleen Grissom
You Can Trust Me by Wendy Heard
The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding
The Quiet Tenant By Clemence Michallon

Cindy’s remaining top reads:

The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland
There Will Be Fire: Margaret Thatcher, the IRA, and Two Minutes That Changed History by Rory Carroll
Going Zero by Anthony McCarten
The Daydreams by Laura Hankin
The Tiffany Girls by Shelley Noble
Adrift by Lisa Brideau
Silent Came the Monster by Amy Hill Hearth
The Dark That Doesn't Sleep by Simon Mockler
Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan
The Long Way Back by Nicole Baart
A Right Worthy Woman by Ruth P. Watson
The Spectacular by Fiona Davis

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Interview with Ashley Poston - THE SEVEN YEAR SLIP

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Ashley and I discuss The Seven Year Slip, her love of time travel stories, creating a strong sense of place, switching from YA to adult romance, inserting Easter Eggs into this book, being selected by the GMA Book Club, and much more.

Ashley's recommended reads are:

That Summer Feeling by Bridget Morrissey
Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon
The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holton
Mrs. Nash's Ashes by Sarah Adler

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Interview with Riley Sager - THE ONLY ONE LEFT

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:33:00 -0000

In this interview, Riley and I discuss The Only One Left, writing a gothic novel, his writing process, what surprised him the most while writing this one, creating all of the twists and turns, the emotional depth in this story, and much more.

Riley's recommended read is The Last Word by Taylor Adams.

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Interview with Ruth P. Watson - A RIGHT WORTHY WOMAN

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:24:00 -0000

In this interview, Ruth and I discuss A Right Worthy Woman, writing about Maggie Lena Walker and including her in all of her books, the cover process, her research, how the title came about, and much more.

Ruth's recommended reads are:

The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry
By Her Own Design by Piper Huguley
The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristen Harmel
Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson
The Engineer's Wife by Tracey Enerson Wood

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Interview with Wendy Walker - WHAT REMAINS

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:50:25 -0000

In this interview, Wendy and I discuss What Remains, cold cases, her Patreon episode with Megan Miranda, how she writes and edits her books, selecting character names and running Google searches on those names, and much more.

Wendy's recommended reads:

Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka
Girl A by Abigail Dean

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Interview with Matthew Quirk - INSIDE THREAT

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Matthew and I discuss Inside Threat, Raven Rock Mountain Complex, what surprised him the most while writing this one, The Night Agent's limited series on Netflix, the challenges of writing a locked room mystery, how he started writing political thrillers, and much more.

Matthew's recommended reads:

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
Raven Rock by Garrett M. Graff
The Free World by Louis Menand
True Grit by Charles Portis

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Interview with Danielle Trussoni - THE PUZZLE MASTER

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 19:31:27 -0000

In this interview, Danielle and I discuss The Puzzle Master, how she came up with the ideas for this one, working with a puzzle constructor for this book, her research, Sudden Acquired Savant Syndrome, how she writes her first drafts by hand on legal pads, the complicated cover process, and much more.

Danielle's recommended reads are:

The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok
Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

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Cathy Berner - Recommended Romance Novels

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Cathy Berner of Blue Willow Bookshop joins me to chat about her favorite romance novels.

Cathy's Book Recommendations:

This is Not a Book about Benedict Cumberbatch by Tabitha Carvan

My Go-Tos:

Jasmine Guillory

Abbi Waxman

Beth O’Leary

Alexis Hall

Out Now:

Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld
In Memoriam by Alice Winn
Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

Upcoming:

Chance of a Lifetime series starts with Beginner’s Luck by Kate Clayborn
Blonde Identity by Ally Carter

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Interview with Fiona Davis - THE SPECTACULAR

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:20:00 -0000

In this interview, Fiona and I discuss The Spectacular, how she decided to write about Radio City Music Hall and the Rockettes, the Book Club kit created for this book, taking the cover in a different direction than her previous covers, pre-orders and why they are important, her next book, and much more.

Fiona's recommended reads are:

Hedge by Jane Delury
Hotel Laguna by Nicola Harrison
What Remains by Wendy Walker

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Behind the Scenes episode with Christopher Lin.

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Interview with Simon Mockler - THE DARK THAT DOESN'T SLEEP

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:18:00 -0000

In this interview, Simon and I discuss The Dark That Doesn't Sleep, when the setting is a character, Project Iceworm, setting a story in the late 1960s, crafting twists and turns, and much more.

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Interview with Kathleen Grissom - CROW MARY

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:07:00 -0000

In this interview, Kathleen and I discuss Crow Mary, how she learned about Crow Mary, researching the Crow culture, the use of the name Mary for Native American women, how Kevin Red Star designed the book cover, what surprised her the most when writing this book, and much more.

Kathleen's recommended reads are:

The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson
If the Creek Don't Rise by Leah Weiss

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Interview with Michelle Hoffman - THE SECOND ENDING

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 17:54:00 -0000

In this interview, Michelle and I discuss The Second Ending, the event that spurred her to write this novel, how she has played the piano since age 5 and still plays every day, including the dueling pianos, the highlight of writing the book, and much more.

Michelle's recommended reads are:

Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
The Guest by Emma Cline

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Interview with Kristyn Kusek Lewis - Author and Contributing Books Editor at Real Simple

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:38:00 -0000

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Kristyn and I chat about her role as Contributing Books Editor at Real Simple, how she got started in the job, how many books she reads a week, how she selects the titles for Real Simple, her four novels, the favorite part of the job, and much more.

Kristyn's recommended reads are:

Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan
Little Monsters by Adrienne Brodeur
The Hike by Lucy Clarke
Everything/Nothing/Someone: A Memoir by Alice Carriere

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Interview with Jaclyn Goldis - THE CHATEAU

Thu, 25 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Jaclyn and I discuss The Chateau, when the setting is a character, the inspiration for the chateau in the novel, setting the story in Provence, writing from multiple points of view, what surprised her the most when writing The Chateau, creating distinctive voices for her main characters, and much more.

Jaclyn's recommended reads are:

The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner
The Nigerwife by Vanessa Walters
The Perfect Ones by Nicole Hackett

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Interview with Jane L. Rosen - ON FIRE ISLAND

Wed, 24 May 2023 17:30:00 -0000

In this interview, Jane and I discuss On Fire Island, her connection to Fire Island and the strong sense of place in the book, infusing humor and heart into the story, grief in fiction, her cover, blurbing and Elin Hilderbrand's big quote for this book, weaving the publishing industry into the novel, and much more.

Jane's recommended reads are:

Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune
Community Board by Tara Conklin
The Celebrants by Steven Rowley

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Interview with Ava Chin - MOTT STREET

Fri, 19 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Ava and I discuss Mott Street, the Chinese Exclusion Act, her family's close connection to Mott Street and how 49 of her family members have lived in this one building on the street, the importance of oral histories, how she is a 5th generation Chinese-American, and much more.

Ava’s recommended reads are:

How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz
Stay True by Hua Hsu
Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark

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Interview with Lisa Brideau - ADRIFT

Thu, 18 May 2023 14:33:54 -0000

In this interview, Lisa and I discuss Adrift, climate fiction, why she chose to set the book in 2038 and the world building she did, helping people gain an understanding of the importance of preserving and spending time in nature, how her day job informs her writing, and much more.

Lisa's recommended reads are:

The World Gives Way by Marisa Levien
Good Rich People by Eliza Jane Brazier

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Interview with Paige Toon - ONLY LOVE CAN HURT LIKE THIS

Wed, 17 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Paige and I discuss Only Love Can Hurt Like This, how she came up with the idea for this one, publishing her first book in the United States, her connection to Indianapolis, conducting research on farming, mental health, sibling relationships, and much more.

Paige's recommended reads are:

Happy Place by Emily Henry
The Wake-Up Call by Beth O'Leary

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Interview with Christina Lauren - THE TRUE LOVE EXPERIMENT

Tue, 16 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Christina, Lauren, and I discuss The True Love Experiment, how they decided to tell Fizzy's story, deciding how much steam to include and who drafts those portions of each book, how they balance each other, the benefits of writing together, important romance genre rules, and much more.

Their recommended reads are:

The Plus One by Mazey Eddings
Finley Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell:

Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
I Love It When You Lie by Kristen Bird
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

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Interview with Megan Tady - SUPER BLOOM

Mon, 15 May 2023 13:55:23 -0000

In this interview, Megan and I discuss Super Bloom, her publishing journey with Zibby Books, leaning into the romance genre, portraying grief including the grief experienced for what might have been, writing a book within a book and how that developed for her, and much more.

Megan's recommended reads are:

Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai
Euphoria by Lily King

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Interview with Caroline Bleeke - Executive Editor, Flatiron Books

Thu, 04 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Caroline and I chat about her role as an Executive Editor at Flatiron Books, how she got started in the job, what her role as a book editor entails, how book auctions work, her process for acquiring a book, how many titles she works on at a time and how often she gets pitched, and much more.

Caroline's recommended read is Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion by Bushra Rehman

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Interview with Patti Callahan Henry - THE SECRET BOOK OF FLORA LEA

Wed, 03 May 2023 12:15:16 -0000

In this interview, Patti and I discuss The Secret Book of Flora Lea, the origin of Whisperwood and how much fun she had creating it, the legend of the Pied Piper, her love of fairy tales, what surprised her the most when writing this one, and much more.

Patti's recommended reads are:

Homecoming by Kate Morton
The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel
The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey
Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews

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Interview with Laura Hankin - THE DAYDREAMS

Tue, 02 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Laura and I discuss The Daydreams, her inspiration for the book, the fun research she conducted, deciding to have Kat tell the story, the stunning cover, how often young stars flame out and the role media plays in this, and much more.

Laura's recommended reads are:

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Guide to Murder by Jesse Q. Sutanto
How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz

My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash:

Foster by Claire Keegan
Once We Were Home by Jennifer Rosner
News of the World by Paulette Jiles

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Ask Me Anything

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this special Ask Me Anything episode, Kelly Hooker asks me your questions about the podcast and my various roles in the book world.

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Interview with Elly Griffiths - THE LAST REMAINS

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:49:45 -0000

In this interview, Elly and I discuss The Last Remains, how she chose Norfolk for the setting of the series, ending the series at least for now, creating her pseudonym years ago, her favorite books in the series, running contests for people to have their names used for characters in her books, and much more.

Elly's recommended reads are:

Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
The Conspirators by G. W. Shore

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Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn - Their Spring 2023 Recommended Reads

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for Spring 2023.

Mary’s Selections:

Loyalty by Lisa Scottoline
Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl by Renee Rosen
The Dead Are Gods by Eirine Carson
A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan
The Society of Shame by Jane Roper
You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith
This Bird Has Flown by Susanna Hoffs
The Celebrants by Steven Rowley
Big Gay Weddng by Byron Lane
Good Night Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea
Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood
Everything’s Fine by Cecilia Rabess

Pamela’s Selections:

Our Best Intentions by Vibhuti Jain
The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland
The Night Flowers by Sara Herchenroether
If We’re Being Honest by Cat Shook
The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer
The Enchanted Hacienda by J.C. Cervantes
The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni
The Brightest Star by Gail Tsukiyami
The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon
The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue
The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring
The Glass Chateau by Stephen Kiernan

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Interview with Alex Mar - SEVENTY TIMES SEVEN

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:13:00 -0000

In this interview, Alex and I discuss Seventy Times Seven, what constitutes justice, eliminating the death penalty for children, her title and its meaning, forgiveness, how different individuals approach a tragedy and why, and much more.

Alex’s recommended read is Take What You Need by Idea Novey.

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Interview with Brenda Janowitz - THE AUDREY HEPBURN ESTATE

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:05:25 -0000

In this interview, Brenda and I discuss The Audrey Hepburn Estate, the concept of home, writing about starlets and an heirloom item of theirs, indulging a list of Easter eggs at the back of her books, creating the estate as a character in her novel, and much more.

Brenda's recommended reads are:

Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum
The Fiction Writer by Jillian Cantor

My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister:

All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda
These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant
Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner

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Interview with Lauren Thoman - I'LL STOP THE WORLD

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Lauren and I discuss I'll Stop the World, being selected by Mindy Kaling's new imprint, time travel and how she incorporated it into her story, the 1980s, selecting character names, source of the title and how song lyrics can be used in book titles, and much more.

Lauren's recommended reads are:

She Is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran
Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen

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Interview with Rory Carroll - THERE WILL BE FIRE

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 14:30:17 -0000

In this interview, Rory and I discuss There Will Be Fire, creating a roadmap regarding the history of the British/Irish conflict, how religion is really a social and political signifier in the conflict, writing true crime, how security changed in the United Kingdom after Brighton, and much more.

Rory’s recommended reads are:

High Dive by Jonathan Lee
Lessons by Ian McEwan

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Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Books of January - March 2023

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:17:00 -0000

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in January through March 2023.

Our shared top reads:

The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson
Exiles by Jane Harper
Go As a River by Shelley Read
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Dust Child by Nguyen Phan Que Mai
Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash
The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley

Kelly’s remaining top reads:

What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall
On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel
The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden
It's One of Us by J. T. Ellison
Stash by Laura Cathcart Robbins
Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond
Those Empty Eyes by Charlie Donlea

Cindy’s remaining top reads:

All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham
Better the Blood by Michael Bennett
The Keeper of Stories by Sally Page
Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head
The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell
The Last Beekeeper by Julie Carrick Dalton
I Love It When You Lie by Kristen Bird

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Interview with Megan Miranda - THE ONLY SURVIVORS

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Megan and I discuss The Only Survivors, the event that inspired this story, setting books by the water or by the woods and how both can feel comforting but also dangerous, why she chose the Outer Banks, how the number 7 factors into this book, and much more.

Megan's recommended reads are:

Blood Sisters by Vanessa Lillie
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
Counterfeit by Kristen Chen

My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for The White Girl by Tony Birch:

Better the Blood by Michael Bennett
Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden
Searching for Savanna by Mona Gable

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Interview with Jane Roper - THE SOCIETY OF SHAME

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Jane and I discuss The Society of Shame, how she decided to write this story, weaving in the themes of scandal, cancel culture, media influence, online shaming and politics, crafting a mother/daughter tale, why the story takes place over 28 days, and much more.

Jane's recommended reads are:

Terra Nova by Henriette Lazaridis
The River at Night by Erika Ferencik
The Other Family Doctor by Karen Fine

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Interview with Jane Green - Founder and Creative Director, Emerald Audio

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Jane and I chat about her role as Founder and Creative Director of Emerald Audio, creating a company to produce female-produced scripted fiction for the podcast platform, launching a screenwriter competition for young voices, the creation of the term soap opera, her obsession with the 1960s, and much more.

Jane's recommended reads are:

She Wants More (podcast)
A Certain Age (podcast)
Pop Fiction Women (podcast)
Extremely Close & Incredibly Loud by Jonathan Safran Foer
Bright Shiny Morning by James Frey

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Interview with Rachel Beanland- THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:46:51 -0000

In this interview, Rachel and I discuss The House Is On Fire, the Richmond Fire of 1811, her stunning cover, how she chose who would tell the story, her research, and much more.

Rachel's recommended reads are:

The Glass House by Emily St. John Mandel
Less by Andrew Sean Greer
Everything's Fine by Cecilia Rabess
The Complicities by Stacey D'Erasmo

My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for The Invisible Woman by Erika Robuck:

The Chanel Sisters by Judithe Little
Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl by Renee Rosen
The Cottingley Secret and When We Were Young & Brave by Hazel Gaynor

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Interview with Amulya Malladi - A DEATH IN DENMARK

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Amulya and I discuss A Death in Denmark, setting a book in Copenhagen, writing a mystery series, creating a character who fits the city of Copenhagen, her highlight of writing the book, and much more.

Amulya's recommended reads are:

Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor
Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
The Will Trent series by Karin Slaughter

My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd:

The Bookman's Tale by Charlie Lovett
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
City of Windows by Robert Pobi

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Interview with Colleen Oakley - THE MOSTLY TRUE STORY OF TANNER AND LOUISE

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:47:09 -0000

In this interview, Colleen and I discuss The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise, how her grandmother and "Thelma and Louise" inspired this story, the value of connecting with older generations, what it means to be a woman in today's world, Parkinson's, and much more.

Colleen's recommended reads are:

The Woman with the Cure by Lynn Cullen
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica

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Interview with Jacqueline Winspear - THE WHITE LADY

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:48:55 -0000

In this interview, Jacqueline and I discuss The White Lady, the woman who inspired Elinor, the emotional impact writing this book had on her, what surprised her the most when drafting The White Lady, writing a standalone, and much more.

Jacqueline's recommended reads are:

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny
The Song of the Cell by Siddharta Mukherjee

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Interview with Laura Spence-Ash - BEYOND THAT, THE SEA

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:58:31 -0000

In this interview, Laura and I discuss Beyond That, the Sea, exploring how someone moves forward when they can't quite figure out who they are and where they belong, telling the story through multiple points of view and why she selected the people she did to tell the story, the source of her title, the timeline in the footer, and much more.

Laura's recommended reads are:

Violets by Alex Hyde
The Hero of This Book by Elizabeth McCracken
In the Orchard by Eliza Minot

My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley:

Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson
The Lido (Mornings with Rosemary) by Libby Page
Fresh Water for Flowers by Valerie Perrin
The Keeper of Stories by Sally Page

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Interview with Jennifer Rosner - ONCE WE WERE HOME

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Jennifer and I discuss Once We Were Home, exploring the nature of bonds and how they locate a person in a home, how her experience as a parent of deaf children helped her tell this story, her research, examining the theme of identity, and much more.

Jennifer's recommended reads are:

Maame by Jessica George
Grief Is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

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Interview with Kristen Bird - I LOVE IT WHEN YOU LIE

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:08:49 -0000

In this interview, Kristen and I discuss I Love It When You Lie, writing a Southern story, mirroring her own family life, creating a mystery where the reader doesn't know who died, and much more.

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Interview with Balli Kaur Jaswal - NOW YOU SEE US

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Balli and I discuss Now You See Us, how she decided to write this story, having her book selected as Marie Claire's March Book Club pick, tempering some of the stories she learned to keep the book from being too dark, how living a variety of places informs her writing, including a mystery element in the story, and much more.

Balli's recommended reads are:

The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything by Kara Gnodde
All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews
The Vibrant Years by Sonali Dev

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Interview with Deanna Raybourn - A SINISTER REVENGE

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Deanna and I discuss A Sinister Revenge, her Veronica Speedwell title generator, Killers of a Certain Age and its success, weaving prominent people from history into her stories, her book covers, Stoker's brothers, and much more.

Deanna's recommended reads are:

The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

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Interview with Laura Cathcart Robbins - STASH

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Laura and I discuss Stash, why she decided to write this book, how tricky memory is, overcoming her addiction to Ambien, providing input on her book's cover, her podcast The Only One in the Room, and much more.

Laura’s recommended reads are:

B.F.F. by Christie Tate
Push Off from Here by Laura McKowen
We Are the Light by Matthew Quick

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Interview with Julie Carrick Dalton - THE LAST BEEKEEPER

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:32:36 -0000

In this interview, Julie and I discuss The Last Beekeeper, all of the world building she did for this book, why she chose bees, her own beekeeping experiences, the book's stunning cover, the font created just for this book, maintaining hope, and much more.

Julie’s recommended reads are:

Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Atomic Anna by Rachel Berenbaum
The Last Dreamwalker by Rita Woods
Terra Nova by Henriette Lazaridis
Eleutheria by Allegra Hyde

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Interview with Jessa Maxwell - THE GOLDEN SPOON

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Jessa and I discuss The Golden Spoon, setting the book during a baking competition, the hardest part of writing the book, her stunning cover, crafting a story where the reader does not know who dies until the end, and much more.

Jessa's recommended reads are:

The Reunion by Kayla Olson
The Good Ones by Polly Stewart
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe

My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for The Local by Joey Hartstone:

The Myron Bolitar series by Harlan Coben
The Lincoln Lawyer series by Michael Connelly
The Elvis Cole series by Robert Crais
The Bitter Past by Bruce Borgos

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Interview with C.J. Box - STORM WATCH

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, C.J. and I discuss Storm Watch, weaving together two central mysteries into each book, how there is now more fiction focused on the outdoors than there used to be, the Joe Pickett TV series, incorporating a political element into his books because of the large amount of public land in Wyoming, crypto-mining, and much more.

C.J.'s recommended reads are:

Desert Star by Michael Connelly
Napoleon by Andrew Roberts

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Interview with Davina Morgan-Witts - Founder and Publisher, BookBrowse

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Davina and I chat about her role as Founder and Publisher of BookBrowse, how she came up with the idea to create the website, curating books for readers and book clubs, BookBrowse's membership options, how reviewers are selected, deciding which books to review for the site, and much more.

Davina's recommended reads are:

The Nazi Conspiracy by Brad Meltzer and John Mensch
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
Wade in the Water by Nyani Nkrumah
Stealing by Margaret Verble
Africa Is Not a Country by Dipo Faloyin
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

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Interview with Shelley Read - GO AS A RIVER

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Shelley and I discuss Go as a River, the kernel of inspiration that sparked the story, her love of nature and wilderness, grief and how she explores it in her writing, connecting with others through grief, her title and cover, and much more.

Shelley's recommended reads are:

Marilynne Robinson's books
Mary Oliver's poetry
Lucille Clifton's poetry
Refuge by Terry Tempest Williams

My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall:

The Lost Letter by Jillian Cantor
Our Woman in Moscow by Beatriz Williams
Homecoming by Kate Morton
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson

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Interview with William Kent Krueger- THE LEVEE

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Kent and I discuss The Levee, using Faulkner's novella The Old Man as a jumping off point, the booming audiobook market, writing an audio original versus a book, why he focuses on the themes of the power of nature and the complexity of humans, and much more.

Kent’s recommended reads are:

To Catch a Storm by Mindy Mejia
Saving Myles by Carl Vonerau

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Interview with Cheryl A. Head - TIME'S UNDOING

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:47:05 -0000

In this interview, Cheryl and I discuss Time's Undoing, basing the story on her family history, setting Time's Undoing in Birmingham and Detroit and the similarities in the cities, how the earth below a city holds its secrets and history, reviewing old newspapers from the 1920s, the American flag, and much more.

Cheryl’s recommended reads are:

No Home for Killers by E. A. Aymar
Shutter by Ramona Emerson

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Interview with Lynn Cullen - THE WOMAN WITH THE CURE

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Lynn and I discuss The Woman With the Cure, writing a book about the polio pandemic during another pandemic, how our culture is dictated by advertisements, her research, her goal to present the science necessary in the book in a basic and readable format, the creation of Candyland, and much more.

Lynn's recommended reads are:

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson

My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare by Kimberly Brock:

Time's Undoing by Cheryl Head
The Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman
The Cottingley Secret by Hazel Gaynor
The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry

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Interview with Amy Tector - THE FOULEST THINGS

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Amy and I discuss The Foulest Things, writing a series and mysteries as a pantser, why she created the fictional Dominion Archives, incorporating art theft into her story, and much more.

Amy's recommended reads are:

Prague Spring by Simon Mawer
Untangled by Lisa Damour

My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for The Age of Dreaming by Nina Revoyr:

Miss Del Rio by Barbara Mujica
City of Flickering Light by Juliette Fay
The Roaring Twenties Mystery series by Mary Miley

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Interview with Sadeqa Johnson - THE HOUSE OF EVE

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Sadeqa and I discuss The House of Eve, how she was inspired by her family's history to write this story, colorism in the Black community, what she learned while writing this novel, her stunning cover, finding the right title for the book, and much more.

Sadeqa’s recommended reads are:

River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb

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Interview with Christie Tate - B.F.F.: A Memoir of Friendship Lost and Found

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Christie and I discuss B.F.F., all of the book's great pre-publication press, why friendships were so hard for her, social media's impact on relationships, how the title and cover came about, how her family responded to this book, and much more.

Christie's recommended reads are:

How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz
Dear Santhuran by Akwaeke Emezi

My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange:

The Last Romantics by Tara Conlkin
This Is Home by Lisa Duffy
Marrying the Ketchups by Jennifer Close

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Interview with Sally Page - THE KEEPER OF STORIES

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Sally and I discuss The Keeper of Stories, how she collected the stories for the book, why she started writing fiction, the importance of intergenerational relationships, how truth is stranger than fiction, and much more.

Sally’s recommended read is Still Life by Sarah Winman.

My Houston Life episode recommending The Keeper of Stories.

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Interview with Alison Wisdom - THE BURNING SEASON

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:35:30 -0000

In this interview, Alison and I discuss The Burning Season, her inspiration for this book, her fascination with cults as well as the wider world's fascination with them, infertility, writing from a first person point of view, and much more.

Alison's recommended reads are:

Small Game by Blair Braveman
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
Wylding Hall by Elizabeth Hand

My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau:

Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie
Lady Sunshine by Amy Mason Doan
The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawn Walton
The Daydreams by Laura Hankin

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Interview with Audrey Burges - THE MINUSCULE MANSION OF MYRA MALONE

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:49:38 -0000

In this interview, Audrey and I discuss The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone, how she came up with the idea for the story, the fascination with miniatures, how her fabulous cover came about, choosing the book's locales, the Thorne Miniature Rooms at The Art Institute of Chicago, her inspiration for connecting the miniature house with the full size house in the story, and much more.

Audrey's recommended reads are:

The Hidden Palace by Helene Wecker
More Than You'll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez
New to Liberty by DeMisty D. Bellinger

My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton:

The High House by Jesse Greengrass
Waiting for the Night Song and The Last Beekeeper by Julie Carrick Dalton
The Alex Carter series by Alice Henderson
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy

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Interview with Grady Hendrix - HOW TO SELL A HAUNTED HOUSE

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Grady and I discuss How to Sell a Haunted House, his decision to write about dolls and puppets, how he started writing horror, world building, and much more.

Grady’s recommended reads are:

Revenge of the Dolls by Carol Beach York
Among the Dolls by William Sleator
Moth Manor by Martha Sherman Bacon

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Interview with Erika Bolstad - WINDFALL

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:15:02 -0000

In this interview, Erika and I discuss Windfall, how she decided to write this book and the ways it changed over time, how everyone yearns to know where they come from, her internal conflicts about her family's inheritance, her book cover, climate change, her visits to North Dakota, and much more.

Erika's recommended reads are:

Boys in Oil by Taylor Brorby
O Beautiful by Jung Yun

My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali:

The Last Days of Cafe Leila by Donia Bijan
The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai
I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
Father of Lions by Louise Callaghan

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Interview with Jenna Blum - THE KEY OF LOVE

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:47:07 -0000

In this interview, Jenna and I discuss her new serial audio drama The Key of Love, creating this story, how she approached writing it and how it differed from writing a traditional book, the process for creating the audio drama from beginning to end, and much more.

Jenna's recommended reads are:

Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff
Daughters of Nantucket by Julie Gerstenblatt
The Society of Shame by Jane Roper

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Interview with Sara Rosett - High Society Lady Detective series

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Sara and I discuss her High Society Lady Detective series, how she decided to write the series, how it has changed over time, why she chose the indie author route, her recent Kickstarter campaign, her podcasts, and much more.

Sara's recommended reads are:

Unnatural Ends by Christopher Huang
The Mimosa Tree Mystery by Ovidia Yu
Augusta Hawke by G.M. Malliet
Her Dying Day by Mindy Carlson

My Read-Alike Request Recommendations:

The Chilbury Ladies' Choir by Jennifer Ryan
The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan
Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson
The Lido (Mornings with Rosemary) by Libby Page
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

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Interview with Christopher Lin - Art Director, Dutton

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:43:19 -0000

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Christopher and I chat about his role as Art Director at Dutton and what it entails, how his department has changed since he started at Dutton, the step-by-step process for designing a book cover, his favorite part of the design process, how visiting local indie bookstores is a large part of his job, and much more.

Christopher's recommended read is Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.

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Behind the Books

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this special Behind the Books episode, Kelly Hooker interviews me about the podcast and how it has evolved, my reading life, my literary salon, how I got started in the book world, and much more.

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Pam Lamp - Her Blog Plus Cookbook Recommendations (Originally Aired 8/27/21)

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Pam and I chat about her blog Who I Met Today, how and why she started it, what she has learned from the blog, our shared love of reading and books, the cookbooks she uses regularly and recommends, and much more.

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Bonus Episode: Elise Hooper and Lynda Cohen Loigman Chat Books

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

In this bonus episode, authors Elise Hooper and Lynda Cohen Loigman recommend books about women with unusual careers.

Elise's selections:

Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
Finley Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd
The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste

Lynda's selections:

The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn
The Talented Miss Farwell by Emily Gray Tedrowe
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Scorpica by G.R. Maccallister
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

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Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn - Their Winter 2023 Recommended Reads

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for Winter 2023.

Mary's Selections:

Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor
The Night Travelers by Armando Lucas Correa
The Sisters We Were by Wendy Willis Baldwin
Go As A River by Shelley Read
I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai
Angeline by Anna Quinn
A Flaw in the Design by Nathan Oates
Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl by Renee Rosen
Underneath the Sycamore Tree by B. Celeste
B.F.F.: A Memoir of Friendship Lost and Found by Christie Tate
Drinking Games by Sarah Levy
If We're Being Honest by Cat Shook
In The Time of Our History by Susanne Pari

Pamela's Selections:

The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict
All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham
The Woman With the Cure by Lynn Cullen
Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff
Maame by Jessica George
Community Board by Tara Conklin
The Last Beekeeper by Julie Carrick Dalton
Weyward by Emilia Hart
Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
Once We Were Home by Jennifer Rosner
Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash
Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal

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Reminiscing about Some of My Favorite Episodes

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

In this episode, I reminisce about some of my favorite episodes:

Gillian McAllister about Wrong Place Wrong Time
Elena Armas about The Spanish Love Deception
Annabel Monaghan about Nora Goes Off Script
Fiona Davis about The Magnolia Palace
Charlotte McConaghy about Once There Were Wolves
Peng Shepherd about The Cartographers
Dolen Perkins-Valdez about Take My Hand
Bonnie Garmus about Lessons in Chemistry

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Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Books of 2022

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books of 2022.

Kelly’s selections:

Best of the Year - No Land to Light On by Yara Zgheib
Best Own Voices Story - Honor by Thrity Umrigar
Best Character Study - Notes On an Execution by Danya Kukafka
Best Thriller With Heart - Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
Best Genre Mash-up - Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr
Best New Release from a Beloved Author - Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Smallest Book With the Biggest Punch - Last Summer On State Street by Toya Wolfe
Best Book to Cozy Up With - A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella
Most Elusive 5 Star Read - Little Prisons by Ilona Bannister
Most Memorable Protagonist - How Not To Drown In A Glass of Water by Angie Cruz
Best Book Written By a Minor - Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley
Most Likely to Make You Contemplate Life - Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro

Cindy’s selections:

Best of the Year/Most Perfectly Plotted - Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
Most Underrated Gem - The White Girl by Tony Birch
Most Unsettling - Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
Noteworthy Nonfiction – Bad City: Peril and Power in the City of Angels by Paul Pringle
Best Based On a True Story - Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Best Recommendation from a Friend – Love and Saffron by Kim Fay
Most Likely to Re-read - How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz
Historical Fiction Standout – Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner
Most Likely To Recommend to a Friend – The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith
Book I Wish Everyone Would Read – I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
Most Compulsively Readable – Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr
Best for Feeling all the Feels – Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley

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Interview with Shaunna J. Edwards and Alyson Richman - THE THREAD COLLECTORS

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:42:27 -0000

In this interview, we discuss The Thread Collectors, how Alyson and Shaunna met and decided to write this book together, what their writing process looked like, the research behind the book, the book's original title and how they decided on The Thread Collectors, and much more.

Shaunna's recommended reads are:

Neruda on the Park by Cleyvis Natera
Take My Hand by Walter Mosley

Alyson's recommended reads are:

The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell

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Amy E. Reichert - Holiday Traditions and Reads

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:39:00 -0000

In this special holiday episode, Amy and I discuss her family's holiday traditions and her recommended holiday reads, what makes a good holiday rom-com, tropes in the romance genre, fairy food, the allure of holiday music, and much more.

Amy’s recommended holiday reads are:

All I Want for Christmas by Maggie Knox
The Holiday Switch by Tif Marcelo
Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by Jenny Bayliss
A Very Merry Bromance by Lissa Kay Adams
Once Upon a December by Amy E. Reichert

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Interview with Kevan Lyon - Literary Agent, Marshal Lyon Literary Agency

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Kevan and I chat about her role as a literary agent, forming her own agency, what she is looking for when is pitched by writers, how the manuscript submission process works, the importance of blurbs, the Lyonesses, and much more.

Kevan's recommended reads are:

The Girls in Navy Blue by Alix Rickloff
Her Lost Words by Stephanie Marie Thornton
The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre by Natasha Lester

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Interview with Marcia Smart - DINNER IS DONE

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:04:31 -0000

In this interview, Marcia and I discuss Dinner Is Done, how she got started in the culinary world, the process for creating the cookbook, her focus on easy weeknight meals, how she decided to structure the cookbook and why, and much more.

Marcia's recommended reads are:

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Satin Nosrat
The Vineyard Kitchen by Maria Helm Sinskey

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Elizabeth Barnhill - No Way It's Nonfiction! (originally aired 8/23/21)

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:14:08 -0000

Elizabeth and I discuss our favorite narrative nonfiction books, our auto-buy nonfiction authors, categorizing the genre, the categories we gravitate toward, and more.

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Interview with Elly Griffiths - BLEEDING HEART YARD

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:13:45 -0000

In this interview, Elly and I discuss Bleeding Heart Yard, the inspiration for the story and title, how her writing process has changed over her career, dark academia and its appeal, how working in the publishing industry affected her writing process, her recent Miss Marple short story, and much more.

Elly’s recommended reads are:

The It Girl by Ruth Ware
The Last Party by Clare Mackintosh

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Interview with Tori Whitaker - A MATTER OF HAPPINESS

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 19:58:16 -0000

In this interview, Tori and I discuss A Matter of Happiness, her personal interest in bourbon and craft cocktails, what the car in her book symbolizes, her gorgeous cover, the revisions she made while writing the book, how she chose her characters' names, and much more.

Tori's recommended reads are:

Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr
Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

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Interview with Alice Henderson - A GHOST OF CARIBOU

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Alice and I discuss A Ghost of Caribou, the importance of old-growth trees for mountain caribous' existence, how the loss of one species impacts an entire ecosystem, her favorite scenes to write, what surprised her the most when writing this book, her personal barren-ground caribou research, and much more.

Alice's recommended reads are:

Dark Passage by David Goodis
Murder at the Abbey by Irina Shapiro
Magic Kingdom for Sale/Sold by Terry Brooks

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Interview with Joe Pompeo - BLOOD AND INK

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:45:50 -0000

In this interview, Joe and I discuss Blood and Ink, timing the publication of his book with the 100th year anniversary of the crime, the birth of tabloid journalism, his long-term interest in historical true crime, his research and the documents that he helped uncover about the case, how the title and cover came about, our fascination with true crime, and much more.

Joe's recommended reads are:

American Demon by Daniel Stashower
The House of the Vampire by George Sylvester Viereck

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Interview with Clare Mackintosh - THE LAST PARTY

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:02:10 -0000

In this interview, Clare and I discuss The Last Party, setting the book on the border between Wales and England, the increased importance and focus on borders as a result of COVID, living in Wales and writing about it, choosing character names, writing a series versus a standalone novel, and much more.

Clare’s recommended read is Bleeding Heart Yard by Elly Griffiths.

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Interview with Robert Crais - RACING THE LIGHT

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:47:16 -0000

In this interview, Robert and I discuss Racing the Light, how Elvis and Joe have evolved over time, incorporating current events into his novels, creating new storylines over a 19-book series, whether he is a plotter or a pantser, and much more.

Robert’s recommended read is What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline.

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Interview with Robin Whitten - Founder/Editor of AudioFile Magazine

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 20:17:00 -0000

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Robin Whitten and I chat about how she created AudioFile Magazine and its role in the publishing industry, how the magazine chooses which audiobooks to review, focusing on the listening experience versus the reading experience, the two podcasts the magazine hosts, serializing Dracula on its Audiobook Break podcast, the Golden Voices and Earphones Awards, and much more.

Robin's recommended reads are:

The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
The Match by Harlan Coben
The Maid by Nita Prose

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Interview with Kate Manning - GILDED MOUNTAIN

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:32:55 -0000

In this interview, Kate and I discuss Gilded Mountain, her inspiration for this story, the character she enjoyed writing the most, including Mother Jones in her book, exploring the many ways women are silenced, how the cover and title came about, and much more.

Kate's recommended reads are:

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
This Is Happiness by Niall Williams
Fight Night by Miriam Toews

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Interview with Louise Kennedy - TRESPASSES

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Louise and I discuss Trespasses, living through The Troubles in the 1970s and setting her book during that time period, how a high level of violence impacts a population, tit-for-tat killings, why she does not use quotation marks, the stunning cover, and much more.

Louise's recommended reads are:

My Fourth Time, We Drowned by Sally Hayden
These Days by Lucy Caldwell

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Interview with Arianna Warsaw-Fan Rauch - DECLASSIFIED

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:26:00 -0000

In this interview, Arianna and I discuss Declassified, her feelings about medieval music, the origin of the book's chapter titles, Mozart's obsession with poop, her stellar cover, why she decided to create this guide to classical music and weave her own story into it, how absurdly expensive some violins are, and much more.

Arianna's recommended reads are:

How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Dreyer's English by Benjamin Dreyer
Cork Dork by Bianca Bosker

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Elizabeth Barnhill - Our Favorite Books of Fall 2022

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Elizabeth and I chat about our favorite books that published in Fall 2022.

Elizabeth’s top reads:

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Winterland by Rae Meadows
The Ingenue by Rachel Kapelke
The Forever Witness by Edward Humes
Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn
Foster by Clare Keegan
The Matchmaker’s Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman
The Twist of a Knife by Anthony Horowitz
Forsaken Country by Allen Eskens
This Is What It Sounds Like by Susan Rogers

Cindy’s top reads:

How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz
Jacqueline in Paris by Ann Mah
Miss Del Rio by Barbara Mujica
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
The Storyteller’s Death by Ann Davila Cardinal
Marmee by Sarah Miller
Gilded Mountain by Kate Manning
The Last Party by Clare Mackintosh
Trespasses by Louise Kennedy
A Ghost of Caribou by Alice Henderson

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Interview with Toya Wolfe - LAST SUMMER ON STATE STREET

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Toya and I discuss Last Summer on State Street, having her book selected by Steph Curry's Literati book club, how she ended up crafting Fifi as an adult reflecting back on the events happening in the book, the way the title and cover came about, what surprised her most when writing this book, preserving Chicago history, and much more.

Toya's recommended reads are:

Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley
Three Girls from Bronzeville by Dawn Turner
The Memory Librarian by Janelle Monae

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Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Books of July-September 2022

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:43:00 -0000

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in July through September 2022.

Kelly’s top 10 reads:

The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger
Any Other Family by Eleanor Brown
Upgrade by Blake Crouch
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Imposter by Bradeigh Godfrey
How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz
The Matchmaker's Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman

Extra: The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

Cindy’s top 10 reads:

Any Other Family by Eleanor Brown
The Librarian Spy by Madeline Martin
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
Dirt Creek by Hayley Scrivenor
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz
Marple: Twelve New Mysteries by various authors
The Matchmaker's Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman
Jacqueline in Paris by Ann Mah

Extras: Die Around Sundown by Mark Pryor and All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers and Alex Kiester

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Interview with Nora Zelevansky - COMPETITIVE GRIEVING

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:56:18 -0000

In this interview, Nora and I discuss Competitive Grieving, her own experience with competitive grieving, how writing the book was cathartic, the format for the book, how the beauty of writing a novel is being able to create an entirely fictional world, the universal experience of what happens in the aftermath of death, and much more.

Nora's recommended reads are:

Candy House by Jennifer Egan
Heartbreaker by Sarah MacLean
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

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Interview with Barbara Mujica - MISS DEL RIO

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Barbara and I discuss Miss Del Rio, telling Dolores Del Rio's story, weaving history into her story and all the details she couldn't include, Charlie Chaplin, the Golden Age of Hollywood, the process for coming up with the title and cover, and much more.

Barbara's recommended reads are:

Returning from Silence by Michele Sarde
Dream in a Suitcase by Domnica Radulescu
Beyond the Time of Words by Marjorie Agosin
L.A. Weather by Maria Amparo Escandon

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Interview with Anne Bogel - Author, Blog Creator, and Podcaster

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:10:00 -0000

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Anne Bogel and I chat about the space she has carved out in the book world, how she originally got started with her blog and then her podcast, creating a format for her podcast What Should I Read Next?, helping readers learn how to identify what didn't work about a book for them personally, whether she ever DNFs a book, how books get on her radar, and much more.

Anne's recommended reads are:

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Platonic by Marisa G. Franco
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
The Anomaly by Herve Le Tellier
Fresh Water for Flowers by Valerie Perrin
Becoming Duchess Goldblatt by Duchess Goldblatt

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Interview with Ann Davila Cardinal - THE STORYTELLER'S DEATH

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Ann and I discuss The Storyteller's Death, how the book is a love letter to Puerto Rico and her family there, the importance of including the sense of smell when creating an immersive setting, why she set the book in the 1970s, her incredible opening sentence, magical realism as a symbol of hope, and much more.

Ann's recommended reads are:

Half-Blown Rose by Leesa Cross-Smith
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias

Ann's Spotify Playlist for the book.

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Interview with Kristina McMorris - THE WAYS WE HIDE

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:59:00 -0000

In this interview, Kristina and I discuss The Ways We Hide, including MI-9 in her book and why people are so much less familiar with it, how the game of Monopoly was used as spy craft, her Book Club Guide online, the highlight of writing this book, all of the research she conducted, and much more.

Kristina's recommended reads are:

The Wedding Veil by Kristy Woodson Harvey
Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan
The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray

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Interview with Elyssa Friedland - THE MOST LIKELY CLUB

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:51:22 -0000

In this interview, Elyssa and I discuss The Most Likely Club, her inspiration for this book, incorporating 90s nostalgia, how she tackled drafting four distinct women, the highlight of writing this book, which character she identifies with the most, and much more.

Elyssa's recommended reads are:

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

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Interview with Mark Pryor - DIE AROUND SUNDOWN

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:32:32 -0000

In this interview, Mark and I discuss Die Around Sundown, his fascination with World Wars 1 and 2, why he sets his books in Paris, his own experiences with misophonia, the easiest and hardest characters to write in this book, including Pablo Picasso in Die Around Sundown, and much more.

Mark’s recommended reads are:

Razorblade Tears by SA Cosby
The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larsen

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Interview with Angie Cruz - HOW NOT TO DROWN IN A GLASS OF WATER

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:28:28 -0000

In this interview, Angie and I discuss How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water, how humor can help a difficult situation, the importance of storytelling, how she decided on the book's unique format, visiting a psychic as part of her research, and much more.

Angie's recommended reads are:

The Man Who Could Move Clouds by Ingrid Rojas Contreras
Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion by Bushra Rehman

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Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn - Their Favorite Fall 2022 Reads

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:25:00 -0000

Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for Fall 2022.

Mary's selections:

Didn’t Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta - James Hannaham
People Person - Candice Carty-Williams
The Matchmaker’s Gift – Lynda Cohen Loigman
The Book Hater’s Book Club – Gretchen Anthony
The Last Dreamwalker – Rita Woods
Other Birds – Sarah Addison Allen
Solito – Javier Zamora
The Storyteller’s Death – Ann Davila Cardinal
When We Were Sisters – Fatimah Asghar
Such a Pretty Girl – T. Greenwood
We Are the Light – Matthew Quick

Pamela's selections:

When We Were Bright and Beauitful - Jillian Medoff
The Real Mrs. Tobias - Sally Koslow
Forsaken Country - Allen Eskens
All That’s Left Unsaid - Tracy Lien
Uncultured - Daniella Mestyanek Young
Hester - Laurie Lico Albanese
Signal Fires - Dani Shapiro
Mad Honey - Jennifer Finney Boylan & Jodi Picoult
Gilded Mountain - Kate Manning
Winterland - Rae Meadows

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Interview with Deanna Raybourn - KILLERS OF A CERTAIN AGE

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:56:59 -0000

In this interview, Deanna and I discuss Killers of a Certain Age, where the idea for this book originated, writing a contemporary story, how creating this story differed from creating the Veronica Speedwell books, the title she wanted for the book, how society's perception of aging has changed in the last several decades, and much more.

Deanna’s recommended reads are:

Kismet by Amina Akhtar
The Hacienda by Isabel Canas

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Interview with Kerrie Hansler - Co-founder, Sweet Reads Box

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 22:06:28 -0000

In this interview, Kerrie and I chat about her company Sweet Reads Box, how and why she started the business, how Sweet Reads decides what books to select for each box and then subsequently the items to go with the book, what makes her company stand out from the other book subscription services, how the business sources feedback, and much more.

Kerrie's recommended reads are:

A Minor Chorus by Billy-Ray Belcourt
Five Little Indians by Michelle Good

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Interview with Brian Contine - Penguin Adult Field Rep

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:02:00 -0000

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Brian provides an inside look at working as a Penguin Adult Field Rep for Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado, how he got started, the imprints he sells, the must-see independent bookstores he loves, how he decides what he will recommend in his role as a field rep, developing relationships with his assigned stores, and much more.

Brian's recommended reads are:

The Fisherman and the Dragon by Kirk Wallace Johnson
The Light We Give by Simran Jeet Singh
Perish by LaToya Watkins
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

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Interview with Chris Cander - A GRACIOUS NEIGHBOR

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Chris and I discuss A Gracious Neighbor, the short story that inspired her novel, how we never really know what goes on behind closed doors, why she created her own definition of gracious for the book, her writing process, mean girls and how some never grow out of that phase, and much more.

Chris's recommended reads are:

Still True by Maggie Ginsberg
Ghost Music by An Yu
Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark

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Interview with Tess Day - Director of Publicity, Zibby Books

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0000

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Tess provides an inside look at working as a publicist at a start-up publishing company, her path to publicity, what a typical workday looks like, how her role differs at Zibby Books from her role at previous publishing companies, and much more.

Tess's recommended reads are:

The Foundling by Ann Leary
Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

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Interview with Gillian McAllister - WRONG PLACE WRONG TIME

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Gillian and I discuss Wrong Place Wrong Time, plotting this one out, creating the right pacing for the story, finding the right title, the difficulty of building in twists, her podcast, not feeling constrained by the thriller genre, ruminating on how much time changes people, and much more.

Gillian’s recommended reads are:

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
The It Girl by Ruth Ware
The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell

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Interview with Hayley Scrivenor - DIRT CREEK

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:21:48 -0000

For this special episode, Carol Ann Tack of Top Shelf at Merrick Library and I interview Hayley Scrivenor together. We talk about her debut novel Dirt Creek, how the different titles and covers came about for the U.S., UK, and Australia, how she didn't set out to write a crime novel, her use of a Greek chorus, and so much more.

Hayley’s recommended reads:

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
The Year of the Horses by Courtney Maum

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Interview with Zibby Owens - BOOKENDS

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Zibby and I discuss Bookends, how her podcast influences her writing, writing to process the events in her life, how important it is to find your passion, how she decided which book would open each chapter, and much more.

Zibby's recommended reads are:

The Perfect Other: A Memoir of My Sister by Kyleigh Leddy
Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan

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Interview with Leigh Newman - NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 23:56:48 -0000

In this interview, Leigh and I discuss Nobody gets Out Alive, her focus in these short stories on the real Alaska, the isolation and loneliness experienced when living some place so remote, baring her soul in this collection, her personal connection to the title, and much more.

Leigh's recommended reads are:

Our Country Friends by Gary Shteyngart
Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
In the Gloaming: Stories by Alice Elliott Dark

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Interview with Vanessa Riley - SISTER MOTHER WARRIOR

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:47:00 -0000

In this interview, Vanessa and I discuss Sister Mother Warrior, providing the historical context for her book. which character was the hardest to write, having 2 books publishing so close in time to each other, the lasting implications from the Haitian Revolution, and much more.

Vanessa's recommended reads are:

The Last Days of Barcelona by Chanel Cleeton
In the Face of the Sun by Denny S. Bryce
The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn

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Interview with Sarah Pearse - THE RETREAT

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:20:00 -0000

In this interview, Sarah and I discuss The Retreat, her fascination with local history and time's relentless march forward, making the island a central character of this novel, using a consultant to make sure the police procedural aspects of the story ring true, how sibling dynamics are set early and rarely change, and much more.

Sarah’s recommended reads are:

A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham

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Interview with Carley Fortune - EVERY SUMMER AFTER

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 23:40:26 -0000

In this interview, Carley and I discuss Every Summer After, setting a book in Canada, choosing Barry's Bay as the book's locale and the response by residents, what surprised her the most writing this book, tackling her sophomore novel, why this book is resonating with so many people, and much more.

Carley's recommended reads are:

The No-Show by Beth O'Leary
A Hundred Other Girls by Iman Hariri-Kia

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Interview with Jamie Brenner - GILT

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:53:21 -0000

In this interview, Jamie and I discuss Gilt, the way guilt permeates the story, the inspiration for this book and for Pavlin and Company, the hardest character for her to write, the relevance of the green cover, how book covers mark a particular moment in time, and much more.

Jamie's recommended reads are:

On Gin Lane by Brooke Lea Foster
The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner
The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand

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Interview with Ellen Jovin - REBEL WITH A CLAUSE

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:27:55 -0000

In this interview, Ellen and I discuss Rebel with a Clause, her grammar table and how it all began, how grammar appeals to people from all walks of life, creating a documentary about the grammar table, organizing the topics in her book, what surprised her the most about her adventure, and much more.

Ellen's recommended reads are:

How to Survive a Plague by David France
Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks
The Empress and the English Doctor by Lucy Ward

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Interview with George Dawes Green - THE KINGDOMS OF SAVANNAH

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:27:00 -0000

In this interview, George and I discuss The Kingdoms of Savannah, his stunning book cover and how it came into being, the 25th anniversary of The Moth, his writing process, the number one thing he likes to hear from readers, his ties to Savannah, the unique inspiration for Morgana, and much more.

George’s recommended read is:

Always Crashing in the Same Car by Matthew Specktor.

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Interview with Jane Rosen- A SHOE STORY

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:31:00 -0000

In this interview, Jane and I discuss A Shoe Story, her writing process, choosing the shoes for each chapter of this novel, how her book was selected by Elin Hilderbrand for her July Literati Book Club selection, getting thrown out of an Upper East Side Mom's group, looking forward versus focusing on the past, leaning into the shoe angle for marketing this book, and much more.

Jane's recommended reads are:

The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand
Meant to Be Mine by Hannah Orenstein
In Her Boots by K.J. Dell'Antonia

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Interview with Lucy Clarke - ONE OF THE GIRLS

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:16:00 -0000

In this interview, Lucy and I discuss One of the Girls, exploring the dynamics of a bachelorette party, creating her own fictional Greek island, the easiest and hardest characters to write, including periodic Greek chorus interludes, the difficulty in getting her UK cover correct, and much more.

Lucy’s recommended reads are:

Saltwater in the Blood by Easkey Britton
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller

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Interview with Eleanor Brown - ANY OTHER FAMILY

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:07:08 -0000

In this interview, Eleanor and I discuss Any Other Family, writing a book centered around adoption and the issues the process raises, crafting character-driven stories focused on why people act the way they do, using the Enneagram types to help flesh out characters, weaving humor into her novels, why she is not on social media, and much more.

Eleanor's recommended reads are:

Tell Me Everything: The Story of a Private Investigation by Erika Krouse
The Foundling by Ann Leary
Red Hook Road by Ayelet Waldman
The Myth of Surrender by Kelly O'Connor McNees

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Interview with Anna Ford, Founder and CEO of Bookclubs

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:57:00 -0000

In this interview, Anna and I discuss Bookclubs and how the company was launched, the company's various resources available for book clubs and individual readers, how the pandemic led to the growth of online book clubs, how Bookclubs' business model works and keeping the site free for users, keeping up with changes in technology, and much more.

Anna's recommended reads are:

Violeta by Isabel Allende
The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr.
The Arc by Tory Henwood Hoen
The Power of Letting Go by John Purkiss

Bookclubs is the premier organizational tool for new and existing book clubs and also provides great resources for individual readers to discover new reads or find a book club to join.

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Interview with Jon Baker - President, Baker Literary Scouting

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 19:58:05 -0000

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Jon provides an inside look at his job as a literary scout, how he got started and why he launched his own company, celebrity book club selection, the way the streaming industry has changed his job, the impact of Netflix on foreign markets, and much more.

Jon's recommended reads are:

A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan
True Biz by Sara Novic

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Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Books of April-June 2022

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:34:23 -0000

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in April through June of 2022.

Kelly’s top 10 reads:

Cover Story by Susan Rigetti
Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins Valdez
The Unknown Beloved by Amy Harmon
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak
Take Your Breath Away by Linwood Barclay
Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan
The Local by Joey Hartstone
The Beach Trap by Ali Brady
Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe

Cindy’s top 10 reads:

True Biz by Sara Novic
Bomb Shelter: Love, Time, and Other Explosives by Mary Laura Philpott
Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Marrying the Ketchups by Jennifer Close
Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner
The Evening Hero by Marie Myung-Ok Lee
Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan
The Local by Joey Hartstone
Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe
Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks by Patrick Radden Keefe

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Interview with Margarita Montimore - ACTS OF VIOLET

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:32:00 -0000

In this interview, Margarita and I discuss Acts of Violet, melding her love of stories about unresolved disappearances and those set in the showbiz world, exploring why the world of magic is so male-dominated, writing in a multi-media format and helping design the interior of the book, how the title and cover came about, and much more.

Margarita's recommended reads are:

Jobs for Girls with Artistic Flair by June Gervais
The Bartender's Cure by Wesley Straton
The Likeness by Tana French
The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey

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Interview with Piper Huguley - BY HER OWN DESIGN

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Piper and I discuss By Her Own Design, telling Ann Lowe's little-known story, how she went about filling in the gaps of Ann's life, writing biographical historical fiction, why Jackie Kennedy Onassis remains so popular, how historical fiction teaches while also telling a story, and much more.

Piper's recommended reads are:

Jackie and Me by Louis Bayard
Sister Mother Warrior by Vanessa Riley

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Interview with Geraldine Brooks - HORSE

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 20:21:27 -0000

In this interview, Geraldine and I discuss Horse, how she learned about the horse Lexington, her research and visiting the Smithsonian's Museum Support Center, how popular horse racing was in the 1800s, tackling 3 timelines, the significance of the title, and much more.

Geraldine's recommended reads are:

Overstory by Richard Powers
Worn: A People's History of Clothing by Sofi Thanhauser

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Interview with Julie Clark - THE LIES I TELL

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Julie and I discuss The Lies I Tell, why con artist stories are so popular right now and creating a female con artist who uses gender stereotypes to her advantage, writing dual timeline stories, the nod to her characters from The Last Flight, the hardest character to write in this book, how to get an additional chapter for The Last Flight when purchasing The Lies I Tell, and much more.

Julie’s recommended reads are:

I'll Be You by Janelle Brown
The Rewind by Allison Winn Scotch
Don't Wait Up by Mary Kubica

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Interview with Joey Hartstone - THE LOCAL

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:09:00 -0000

In this interview, Joey and I discuss The Local, how Marshall, Texas came to be the patent lawsuit capital of the U.S., how he learned about Marshall and decided to write this book, writing a book versus writing for the screen, his fabulous book cover, and much more.

Joey’s recommended reads are:

Bath Haus by P.J. Vernon
Trial by Don M. Mankiewicz
The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher

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Interview with Ali Brady - THE BEACH TRAP

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:27:53 -0000

In this interview, Alison, Bradeigh and I discuss The Beach Trap, how they came up with the name Ali Brady and why they chose to write under a pen name versus their own names, creating their own take on The Parent Trap, the way they approach writing together, their great cover, what's next for them, and much more.

Bradeigh's recommended reads are:

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith
How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilder
Imposter by Bradeigh Godfrey

Alison's recommended reads are:

When We Let Go by Rochelle Weinstein
Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
Meant to Be by Emily Giffin
Love, Lists, and Fancy Ships by Sarah Grinder Ruiz
Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr

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Interview with Annabel Monaghan - NORA GOES OFF SCRIPT

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:41:00 -0000

In this interview, Annabel and I discuss Nora Goes Off Script, how Nora is resonating with so many readers, the great reception the book is getting on Bookstagram, how titles send signals to readers about a book's genre, the difference in writing YA and nonfiction verses adult fiction, and much more.

Annabel's recommended reads are:

The Matchmaker's Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman
The Frederick Sisters Are Living the Dream by Jeannie Zusy
The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel

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Interview with Clare Pooley - IONA IVERSON'S RULES FOR COMMUTING

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 23:17:13 -0000

In this interview, Clare and I discuss Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting, the inspiration for the story and Iona, her fascination with intergenerational relationships, designing the plot around the train stops on the Waterloo/Hampton Court line, how both the cover and title are different for the U.S. and the U.K. editions, and much more.

Clare's recommended read is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

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Interview with Elina Cohen - Senior Designer, HarperCollins

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:40:00 -0000

In this interview, Elina provides an inside look at designing a book's interior including the fonts, spacing, title page, spine dye, formatting, endpapers, and more, what the job entails and how she got started, juggling the page count with everything that has to be included, and much more.

Elina's recommended reads are:

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Baking at the 20th Century Cafe by Michelle Polzine

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Interview with Marie Myung-Ok Lee - THE EVENING HERO

Tue, 31 May 2022 16:06:00 -0000

In this interview, Marie and I discuss The Evening Hero, humanizing her main character, her trip to North Korea that rounded out details for the book, what surprised her the most when writing this book, the complicated process of finding a title, and much more.

Marie's recommended reads are:

Virology by Joseph Osmundson
Devil House by John Darnielle
Made in Korea by Jeremy Holt

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Interview with Amy Tector - THE HONEYBEE EMERALDS

Sun, 29 May 2022 16:54:29 -0000

In this interview, Amy and I discuss The Honeybee Emeralds, the inspiration for the fictional necklace in the book, avoiding information dumps, the unique situation of living as an expat in a foreign country, her favorite and least favorite characters to write, and much more.

Amy's recommended reads are:

Cheat Day by Liv Stratman
Dave Shastri's Last Day by Kirthana Ramisetti
Shit Cassandra Saw by Gwen E. Kirby

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Interview with Chanel Cleeton - OUR LAST DAYS IN BARCELONA

Fri, 27 May 2022 16:30:39 -0000

In this interview, Chanel and I discuss Our Last Days in Barcelona, writing a dual timeline story, how readers wanted to learn Isabel's story, why writing historical fiction starts with research, the connection between all of her book titles, and much more.

Chanel's recommended reads are:

The Winter Orphans by Kristen Beck
Sister Mother Warrior by Vanessa Riley

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Interview with Joy Callaway - THE GRAND DESIGN

Fri, 20 May 2022 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Joy and I discuss The Grand Design, why she decided to write about the Greenbrier and Dorothy Draper, the Greenbrier's rich history and political connections, understanding how Dorothy Draper went from heiress to interior designer, her gorgeous cover and recently recreating it, and much more.

Joy's recommended reads are:

Sisters of Night and Fog by Erika Robuck
The Mozart Code by Rachel McMillan
The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare by Kimberly Brock

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Interview with Audrey Blake - THE SURGEON'S DAUGHTER

Thu, 19 May 2022 18:53:55 -0000

In this interview, we discuss The Surgeon's Daughter, writing together as a duo and what that process is like for them, setting their books in the real scientific world with fictional characters, how surgery used to be a man's world, the advent of the caesarean section and anesthesia, and much more.

Their recommended reads are:

A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
The Doctors Blackwell by Janice P. Nimura

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Interview with Natalie Jenner - BLOOMSBURY GIRLS

Tue, 17 May 2022 16:51:50 -0000

In this interview, Natalie and I discuss Bloomsbury Girls, why she chose to set her novel in a bookstore, the bookstores that inspired her fictional Bloomsbury Books, how the 51 Rules for the bookstore came about, her legal background and how it informs her writing, including famous literary figures as cameos in the story, and much more.

Natalie's recommended reads are:

In the Face of the Sun by Denny S. Bryce
Le Divorce by Diane Johnson

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Elizabeth Barnhill - Book Club Recommendations

Wed, 11 May 2022 08:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Elizabeth and I chat about some great titles for book clubs.

Elizabeth’s picks:

The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh
The Anomaly by Herve Le Tellier
Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Any Other Family by Eleanor Brown
The Kitchen Counter Cooking School by Kathleen Flinn
When All Is Said by Anne Griffin
Mudbound by Hillary Jordan
Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
Someone We Know by Shari Lapena
Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
These Is My Words by Sarah Agnes Prine
The Measure by Nikki Erlick

Cindy’s picks:

I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
The High House by Jessie Greengrass
Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan
The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr
Musical Chairs by Amy Poeppel
Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden
Land of Big Numbers by Te-Ping Chen
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
Dragonfly by Leila Meacham
Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson
We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange

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Interview with David J. Dennis, Jr. - THE MOVEMENT MADE US

Tue, 10 May 2022 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, David and I discuss The Movement Made Us, his father's role in the Civil Rights Movement, getting his father's story down and how the format of the book came about, the hardest part of writing the book, what surprised him the most about it, how the cover came about, and much more.

David's recommended reads are:

South to America by Imani Perry
Shine Bright by Danyel Smith

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Mary O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn - Their Favorite Summer 2022 Reads

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:26:09 -0000

Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for Summer 2022.

Mary's selections:

It All Comes Down to This by Therese Anne Fowler
Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine
Blood Orange Night by Melissa Bond
Tracy Flick Can't Win by Tom Perotta
The Ski Jumpers by Peter Geye
Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark
Dirtbag Massachusetts by Isaac Fitzgerald
The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger
The Boys by Katie Hafner
Properties of Thirst by Marianne Wiggins
The Matchmakers Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman

Pamela's selections:

The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark
Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley
Ashton Hall by Lauren Belfer
Hurricane Girl by Marcy Dermansky
The Messy Lives of Book People by Phaedra Patrick
Gilt by Jamie Brenner
Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan
Sirens and Muses by Antonia Angress
Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiavernini
Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier
When We Were Bright and Beautiful by Jillian Medoff

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Interview with Heather Lazare - Editorial and Publishing Consultant

Thu, 05 May 2022 22:05:25 -0000

In this interview, Heather provides an inside look at the editorial process and how she got started, what the job entails, the Northern California Writers' Retreat, her favorite and least favorite aspects of the job, writing a good query letter, and much more.

Heather's recommended reads are:

In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss by Amy Bloom
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker
We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza
84 Charing Cross Road by Helen Hanff

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Interview with Erica Ferencik - GIRL IN ICE

Wed, 04 May 2022 01:16:09 -0000

In this interview, Erica and I discuss Girl in Ice, how she likes to "follow her fascinations," writing an arctic setting, hovering on the cusp of what is real and what is imaginary, her incredible research trip, the incident that inspired this story, and much more.

Erica’s recommended reads are:

The Push by Ashley Audrain
The Need by Helen Phillips
The North Water by Ian McGuire
Into the Distance by Hernan Diaz
Bath Haus by P.J. Vernon
Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

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Interview with Adriana Trigiani - THE GOOD LEFT UNDONE

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Adriana and I discuss The Good Left Undone, writing an epic family saga, taking a jewelry-making class at Christie's and how it inspired portions of the book, her title's origin, creating Adriana Ink,, and much more.

Adriana's recommended reads are:

Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole by Susan Cain
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking of Susan Cain
The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Alison Pataki
Wise Up by Karen Duffy
The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn
Cherish Farrah by Bethany C. Morrow
Black Bottom Saints by Alice Randell

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Interview with Delia Ephron - LEFT ON TENTH

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:59:52 -0000

In this interview, Delia and I discuss Left on Tenth, how she decided to write this book, her work with The Empathy Project which works to teach doctors empathy, combing through thousands of pages of her own medical records, the relevance of the book's title, and much more.

Delia's recommended reads are:

Today a Woman Went Mad at the Supermarket by Hilma Wolitzer
How Do I Un-Remember This? by Danny Pellegrino

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Interview with Reyna Grande - A BALLAD OF LOVE AND GLORY

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Reyna and I discuss A Ballad of Love and Glory, shedding a light on a lesser-known time period, writing in a variety of genres and how they compare, her favorite character to write in this book, what she wants her readers to take away from the novel, and much more.

Reyna's recommended reads are:

You Sound Like a White Girl by Julissa Arce
A Woman of Endurance by Dahlia Llanos-Figueroa
The Hacienda by Isabel Canas
The Neapolitan Sisters by Margo Candela

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Interview with Michelle Huneven - SEARCH

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:49:45 -0000

In this interview, Michelle and I discuss Search, her inspiration for the story, the format for telling the tale, the characters that were the easiest and hardest to write, how her cover came about, the way her characters developed as she wrote them, and much more.

Michelle's recommended reads are:

A Glass of Blessings by Barbara Pym
My Antonia by Willa Cather

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Interview with Kimberly Brock - THE LOST BOOK OF ELEANOR DARE

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Kimberly and I discuss The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare, the inspiration and historical background for this book, providing Eleanor Dare with her own story, writing about America's oldest known mystery, her gorgeous cover, and much more.

Kimberly's recommended reads are:

Like a Sister by Kellye Garrett
Melmoth by Sarah Perry
The School for German Brides by Aimie K. Runyan
The Cicada Tree by Robert Gwaltney

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Interview with Dolen Perkins-Valdez - TAKE MY HAND

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 14:56:00 -0000

In this interview, Dolen and I discuss Take My Hand, the inspiration for this book, her research, how she selected Civil's name, creating the court transcript, the hardest part about writing the book, and much more.

Dolen's recommended reads are:

The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian
Miss Chloe: A Memoir of a Literary Friendship with Toni Morrison by A.J. Verdelle
The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
A Woman of Endurance by Dahlia Llanos-Figueroa
The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare by Kimberly Brock
The Devil's Half Acre by Kristen Green

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Interview with Christine Simon - THE PATRON SAINT OF SECOND CHANCES

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:25:00 -0000

In this interview, Christine and I discuss The Patron Saint of Second Chances, her inspiration for this story, when she knew she wanted to be a writer, her unusual publishing journey, creating a tremendous sense of community in her book and why that is so important, and much more.

Christine's recommended reads are:

The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett
Better Luck Next Time by Julia Claiborne Johnson

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Kelly Hooker - Best Books of 2022 (so far)

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 19:59:00 -0000

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about the best books of 2022 publishing in January through March.

Kelly’s top 10 reads:

No Land to Light On by Yara Zgheib
Honor by Thrity Umrigar
Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
The Shadows of Pecan Hollow by Caroline Frost
Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr
The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith
Booth by Karen Joy Fowler
Tell Me Everything by Erika Krouse
The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn

Cindy’s top 10 reads:

The High House by Jessie Greengrass
The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf
The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
The Last Grand Duchess by Bryn Turnbull
Love & Saffron by Kim Fay
The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd
I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith
Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr
The White Girl by Tony Birch

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Interview with Ashley Winstead - FOOL ME ONCE

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 23:00:00 -0000

Ashley and I discuss Fool Me Once, how second-chance romance is her favorite trope, writing books in several genres, her fabulous cover, setting a book in the world of politics, weaving pop culture and humor into this novel, rom-com character expectations, how much more latitude there is when writing thrillers versus rom-coms, and much more.

Ashley's recommended reads are:

A Brush with Love by Mazey Eddings
A Certain Appeal by Vanessa King
How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilder
As Seen on TV by Meredith Schorr
A Very Typical Family by Sierra Godfrey

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Interview with Mary Laura Philpott - BOMB SHELTER

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:31:00 -0000

Mary Laura and I discuss Bomb Shelter, her life changing moment, focusing on why loving someone is not enough to keep them safe, grappling with growing older and letting go, embracing the little feel-good things to keep anxiety at bay, incorporating musical theatre into this memoir, the importance of practicing kindness, and much more.

Mary Laura's recommended reads are:

The Mutual Friend by Carter Bays
Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley

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Interview with Fareeda Bullert - Senior Marketing Manager, Berkley

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Fareeda provides an inside look at marketing in the publishing world and discusses how she got started in marketing, her favorite part and least favorite part of her job, finding the right audience for each book, measuring the success of her efforts, and much more.

Fareeda's recommended reads are:

The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher
The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James

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Interview with Tiffany and Leon Chen - IT'S NOT JUST COOKIES

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0000

In this interview, Tiffany, Leon, and I discuss It's Not Just Cookies, the fact that this is the first time that they are publishing any of their recipes, telling their story and sharing about the business and how much it has grown, why they decided to write the book now, sone of their favorite "Warm Moments" in the book, and much more.

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Interview with Landis Wade - DEADLY DECLARATIONS

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:18:00 -0000

In this interview, Landis and I discuss Deadly Declarations, the Mecklenberg Declaration of Independence, setting the series in a retirement community, his Charlotte Readers Podcast, using letters written between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, crafting an Author's Note, and much more.

Landis’s recommended reads are:

The Cicada Tree by Robert Gwaltney
Shadow Reel by C.J. Box
ArtCurious by Jennifer Dasal
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
A Beginner's Guide to Murder by Rosalind Stopps

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Interview with Bonnie Garmus - LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:20:00 -0000

In this interview, Bonnie and I discuss Lessons in Chemistry, the event that inspired the story, why Elizabeth Zott is resonating with everyone, how the title came about, her amazing publishing journey, having Brie Larson star in the screen adaptation, creating the Spotify playlist for the book, and much more.

Bonnie's recommended reads are:

On Animals by Susan Orlean
The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesly by Sean Lusk

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Kathleen West - HOME OR AWAY

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:41:00 -0000

For this special episode, Carol Ann Tack of Top Shelf at Merrick Library and I interview Kathleen West together. We talk about her new book Home or Away, the intensity of youth sports, the book's title, writing about #metoo, and so much more.

Kathleen’s recommended reads:

Will by Will Smith
Agatha of Little Neon by Claire Luchette
This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel

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Tony Birch - THE WHITE GIRL

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:35:00 -0000

Tony and I discuss The White Girl, crafting strong female characters, the two sections of the book that were the hardest for him to write, why he created the fictional town of Deane, the strong sense of place in his writing, the importance of the bath tub on the cover, and much more.

Tony's recommended reads are:

Dance Move by Wendy Erskin
A Manual for Cleaning Women: Selected Stories by Lucia Berlin
On Wanting to Change by Adam Phillips

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Azar Nafisi - READ DANGEROUSLY

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 16:44:00 -0000

Azar and I discuss Read Dangerously, how she selected the authors to include in this book, the reemergence of book banning, coming up with the format she used for the book, how curiosity leads to empathy, the importance of fiction in our lives, and much more.

Azar's recommended reads are:

The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak
Maus by Art Spiegelman
Nicky & Vera by Peter Sis
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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Rosie Walsh - THE LOVE OF MY LIFE

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 21:54:00 -0000

Rosie and I discuss The Love of My Life, having her book selected as a GMA Book Club pick, the obituary writing business, the tortuous process she went through when writing this book, how book covers are selected and the way covers vary by country, and much more.

Rosie's recommended reads are:

The Push by Ashley Audrain
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

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David Sipress - WHAT'S SO FUNNY?

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:14:00 -0000

David and I discuss What's So Funny? A Cartoonist's Memoir, how he started creating cartoons for The New Yorker, using cartoons to process his emotions, how writing this book was cathartic and helped him better understand his parents, trying to connect to people through feelings, creating the cover, and much more.

David's recommended reads are:

The Pigeon Tunnel: Stories from My Life by John le Carre
Powers and Thrones: A New History of the Middle Ages by Dan Jones
Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips
Bruno, Chief of Police series by Martin Walker

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Simone St. James - THE BOOK OF COLD CASES

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:06:00 -0000

Simone and I discuss The Book of Cold Cases, creating an accused female serial killer, how swapping the gender roles changes every aspect of the story, the true crime phenomenon, the recent discovery by a reader of the actual motel sign used for The Sun Down Motel cover, and much more.

Simone’s recommended reads are:

A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain

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Peng Shepherd - THE CARTOGRAPHERS

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Peng and I discuss The Cartographers, the true story about an event with a gas station map in the early 1900s that inspired a portion of this story, phantom settlements and how they have fallen out of favor now that people have moved to relying on electronic maps, how the use of maps changed once online maps became popular, why writing a mystery differs from writing other fiction, the hardest part of writing the book for her, and much more.

Peng’s recommended reads are:

The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey
The Violence by Delilah S. Dawson
Appleseed by Matt Bell

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Peter Swanson - NINE LIVES

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 18:40:00 -0000

Peter and I discuss Nine Lives, writing his take on Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, why Agatha Christie has stayed so popular and relevant, his writing process, pacing in thrillers, and much more.

Peter’s recommended reads are:

Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham

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Libbie Grant - THE PROPHET'S WIFE

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Libbie and I discuss The Prophet's Wife, working with two publishers simultaneously, basing her book on the true events surrounding the creation and early years of the Mormon church, the Broadway musical "The Book of Mormon", the difficulty in creating a cover for this book, and much more.

Libbie’s recommended reads are:

The Silk Road by Kathryn Davis
By Design: The Story of Ann Love by Piper Huguley

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Elise Hooper - ANGELS OF THE PACIFIC

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:51:00 -0000

Elise and I discuss Angels of the Pacific, writing about the Pacific arena during World War 2, her research trip and snorkeling around a World War 2 war ship, how different the war in the Pacific was from what was happening in Europe, restoring her great-grandmother's dollhouse, and much more.

Elise's recommended reads are:

Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci
Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor
Still Life by Sarah Winman
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
The People We Keep by Allison Larkin

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Rebecca Serle - ONE ITALIAN SUMMER

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 21:42:00 -0000

Rebecca and I discuss One Italian Summer, exploring the dialogue between fate and free will, including a bit of magical realism in her stories, how the inspiration for her stories comes from what she is personally working through at the time, the hardest character for her to write in One Italian Summer, and much more.

Rebecca's recommended reads are:

The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith
Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson
The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P. by Adelle Waldman

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Caroline Hewitt - Audiobook Narrator

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 22:20:00 -0000

Caroline and I discuss her role as an audiobook narrator, how she got started, the process for getting hired to narrate a particular book, the way she prepares to record, the biggest challenges she faces as a narrator, protecting her voice, AI narrators, and much more.

Caroline's recommended reads that she narrated:

Sisters of Night and Fog by Erika Robuck
The Diamond Keeper by Jeannie Mobley

Caroline's recommended reads that she did not narrate:

The Cazalet Chronicles by Elizabeth Jane Howard (read)
Gone to the Woods: Surviving a Lost Childhood by Gary Paulsen (listened)

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Erika Robuck - SISTERS OF NIGHT AND FOG

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 03:24:21 -0000

Erika and I discuss Sisters of Night and Fog, how one of her characters appeared in her dreams asking for Erika to tell her story, creating a poll so readers could help select the book's title, her Author's Note, writing about Ravensbruck, grief, and much more.

Erika's recommended reads are:

Finding Frassati by Christine M. Wohar
Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher
The Last Rose of Shanghai by Weina Dai Randel

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Louise Candlish - THE HEIGHTS

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Louise and I discuss The Heights, including her own phobia in the novel, how she created the format for this one including writing a book within a book, building a story based on the lengths parents will go to for their children, which character she voiced in the audiobook, and much more.

Louise’s recommended reads are:

The Maid by Nita Prose
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley

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Jennifer E. Smith - THE UNSINKABLE GRETA JAMES

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:27:00 -0000

Jennifer and I discuss The Unsinkable Greta James, writing a love story about Greta and her music, exploring what it is like to live a creative life, the effects of living in such a connected and public world, how working in the publishing industry impacts her work, and much more.

Jennifer’s recommended reads are:

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
The Mutual Friend by Carter Bays

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Adele Myers - THE TOBACCO WIVES

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:54:00 -0000

Adele and I discuss The Tobacco Wives, the dangers the tobacco companies knowingly ignored and covered up, her stunning cover, the role marketing and advertising plays in shaping public perception, her favorite character to write in the book, and much more.

Adele’s recommended reads are:

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chen
The Maid by Nita Prose

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Brit Bennett - THE VANISHING HALF

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:17:38 -0000

Brit and I discuss The Vanishing Half, why writing her sophomore novel was more difficult, what she loves to hear from her readers, balancing research and writing, her paperback release, and much more.

Brit's recommended reads are:

Look at Me by Jennifer Egan
The Days of Afrekete by Asali Solomon
Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead

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Lisa Barr - WOMAN ON FIRE

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:47:00 -0000

Lisa and I discuss Woman on Fire, the 2013 event that inspired this book, how the ownership of certain pieces of art is one of the only remaining issues left from World War 2, her favorite and least favorite characters to write, creating her Carpool Care-Aoki series on Instagram, the book's stunning cover, and much more.

Lisa's recommended reads are:

Sisters of Night and Fog by Erika Robuck
Angels of the Pacific by Elise Hooper
Fake by Erika Katz
The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher

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Lyn Liao Butler - RED THREAD OF FATE

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 20:00:00 -0000

Lyn and I discuss Red Thread of Fate, how this book is a more personal story for her, wanting to make sure she had the adoption details exactly right, the difficulty of writing a shy/reserved character, found families, and much more.

Lyn’s recommended reads are:

The People We Keep by Allison Larkin
Nanny Needed by Georgina Cross
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
The Jasmine Project by Meredith Ireland

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Deanna Raybourn - THE IMPOSSIBLE IMPOSTER

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Deanna and I discuss The Impossible Imposter, the inspiration for Veronica and Stoker, crowdsourcing information about her previous books on her Twitter feed, how much fun it is to create this series, her beautiful covers and the Easter eggs hidden within them, and much more.

Deanna’s recommended reads are:

Swan Dive: The Making of a Rogue Ballerina by Georgina Pascoguin
Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins

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Kim Fay - LOVE & SAFFRON

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:20:00 -0000

Kim and I discuss Love & Saffron, her personal inspiration for the book, drafting an epistolary novel, writing letters on a typewriter, capturing the way food brings people together, how working at a bookstore impacted her writing. and much more.

Kim’s recommended reads are:

The Overstory by Richard Powers
The Wedding by Dorothy West
Happy All the Time by Laurie Colwin

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Elena Armas- THE SPANISH LOVE DECEPTION

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Elena and I discuss The Spanish Love Deception, her unusual and very cool publishing journey, winning the Goodreads Choice Best Debut Novel Award and what the selection process was like, her favorite romance trope, how being a romance blogger and bookstagrammer prepared her to write rom-coms, and much more.

Elena’s recommended reads are:

Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
Hook, Line & Sinker by Tessa Bailey

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Bryn Turnbull - THE LAST GRAND DUCHESS

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:43:00 -0000

Bryn and I discuss The Last Grand Duchess, why she decided to focus on Olga's story, telling the family's personal story, how the Romanovs are the most documented family in history, why the Romanovs were ill-suited to rule of Russia, Olga's political astuteness, and much more.

Bryn’s recommended reads are:

Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner
Letters Across the Sea by Genevieve Graham
The Lost Chapter by Caroline Bishop

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Kristin van Ogtrop - Literary Agent

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:46:00 -0000

Kristin and I discuss her role as a literary agent, tips for how to find a literary agent, the process for pitching a book to an agent, exclusive submissions and pre-empt deals, the step-by-step process for how a book gets sold, and much more.

Kristin’s recommended reads are:

Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout
Our Country Friends by Gary Shteyngart
The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles

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Ruta Sepetys - I MUST BETRAY YOU

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:09:00 -0000

Ruta and I discuss I Must Betray You, life in Romania under Nicolae Ceausescu, conveying what it was like to live under constant surveillance, the incident that kickstarted the book, using fiction to cumulate many people's stories, and much more.

Ruta’s recommended reads are:

These Precious Days by Ann Patchett
Call Me Athena: Girl from Detroit by Colby Cedar Smith

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Lizzie Damilola Blackburn - YINKA, WHERE IS YOUR HUZBAND?

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 22:30:00 -0000

Lizzie and I discuss Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?, her personal inspiration for this book, her belief that self love is the most important kind of love, creating an immersive story format, the television show that inspired her, the process for finding her book's title, and much more.

Lizzie's recommended reads are:

The Maid by Nita Prose
Good Intentions by Kasim Ali

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Crossover Episode with Wine, Women and Words podcast

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 22:02:00 -0000

In this crossover episode, I join Diana and Michele on Wine, Women, and Words to chat podcasts, books and Diana's new book, Antoinette's Sister.

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Fiona Davis - THE MAGNOLIA PALACE

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:01:00 -0000

Fiona and I discuss The Magnolia Palace, choosing the Frick Collection for this book, why and how she created the scavenger hunt in the book, what surprised her most during her research, writing about Henry and Helen Frick, the magnolia connection, and much more.

Fiona’s recommended reads are:

The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale
The Maid by Nita Prose

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Meriel Schindler - THE LOST CAFE SCHINDLER

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Meriel and I discuss The Lost Cafe Schindler, trying to better understand her father by delving into his past, researching her family's history, the current Cafe Schindler and its place in history, and much more.

Meriel's recommended reads are:

Austerlitz by W.G. Sebald
The Conversation by Robert Livingston

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Robert Dilenschneider - NAILING IT

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 01:45:00 -0000

Bob and I chat about Nailing It, his desire to inspire and encourage the younger generations to see the many opportunities available to them, how hard it was to narrow it down to 25 people, the people he wished he could have included, and much more.

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Mary O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:03:00 -0000

Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for January through April of 2022.

Mary's selections:

The High House by Jessie Greengrass
The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf
The Houseboat by Dane Bahr
The Christie Affair by Nina De Gramont
Mercy Street by Jennifer Haigh
Memphis by Tara Stringfellow
Home or Away by Kathleen West
Tell Me an Ending by Jo Harkin
Atomic Anna by Rachel Barenbaum
The Sign for Home by Blair Fell
A Woman of Endurance by Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa
Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Lost in the Valley of Death by Harley Rustad

Pamela's selections:

The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
The Maid by Nita Prose
The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain
The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
The Verifiers by Jane Pek
Let's Not Do That Again by Grant Ginder
Sister Stardust by Jane Green
Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Never Simple: A Memoir by Liz Scheier
Emotional Inheritance: A Therapist, Her Patients, and the Legacy of Trauma by Galit Atlas

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Kerri Maher- THE PARIS BOOKSELLER

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 15:16:00 -0000

Kerri and I discuss The Paris Bookseller, writing about the iconic Shakespeare and Company in Paris, the fabulous book club kit created for this book, Princeton's Shakespeare and Company Project, the magic of 1920's Paris, the 5 authors she would choose to host at her (imaginary) bookstore, her 5 @ 5 author events on Instagram Live, and much more.

Kerri’s recommended reads are:

The Guncle by Steven Rowley
The Island Queen by Vanessa Riley
The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray

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Julia Kelly - THE LAST DANCE OF THE DEBUTANTE

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:57:00 -0000

Julia and I discuss The Last Dance of the Debutante, the last year Queen Elizabeth II received debutantes at court, how she enjoys focusing on time periods right before radical change, writing secondary characters, her Ask an Author series on Facebook, and much more.

Julia’s recommended reads are:

The Postmistress of Paris by Meg Waite Clayton
The Wedding Veil by Kristy Woodson Harvey
The Appeal by Janice Hallett

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Elizabeth Barnhill - Our Historical Fiction Favorites

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:59:00 -0000

In this episode, Elizabeth and I chat about some of our favorite books in the historical-fiction genre.

Elizabeth’s selections:

The Light Between Oceans by ML Steadman
The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek Kim Michele Richardson
Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum
The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
As Bright As Heaven by Susan Meissner
The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley
The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani
Roses by Leila Meacham
The Fever Tree by Jennifer McVeigh
Mudbound by Hilary Jordan
Follow The River by James Alexander Thom

Cindy’s selections:

As Bright as Heaven by Susan Meissner
The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak
The Chanel Sisters by Judithe Little
The Cottingley Secret by Hazel Gaynor
Dragonfly by Leila Meacham
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Schaffer and Annie Barrows
The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore
The Lost Letter by Jillian Cantor
The Lost Vintage by Ann Mah
Miss Graham’s Cold War Cookbook by Celia Rees
The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai
News of the World by Paulette Jiles
The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict
The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali
The Woman Before Wallis by Bryn Turnbull

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Kelly Hooker - Our Top Reads of 2021

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 02:07:00 -0000

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books of 2021.

Kelly’s top 12 reads of 2021:

These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant
We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker
Bad Muslim Discount by Syed M. Masood
The Push by Ashley Audrain
Will by Will Smith
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
Landslide by Susan Conley
The World Played Chess by Robert Dugoni
When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain
Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie
Hostage by Clare Mackintosh
Good Apple by Elizabeth Passarella

Cindy’s top 12 reads of 2021:

These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant
Better Luck Next Time by Julia Claiborne Johnson
The End of Men by Christina Sweeney-Baird
House of Sticks by Ly Tran
The Invisible Woman by Erika Robuck
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan
Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie
The Speckled Beauty by Rick Bragg
We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange

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Olga Grlic - Cover Design

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Olga and I chat about book cover designing, what the process looks like from start to finish, all of the parties that must sign off on a book cover, trends in book cover design, her fabulous Instagram book cover showcase account, and much more.

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Wiley Cash - WHEN GHOSTS COME HOME

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 23:49:00 -0000

Wiley and I chat about When Ghosts Come Home, why he chose to set the book in 1984, how good stories come from tension, why he is comfortable writing female characters, how the title came about, and much more.

Wiley's recommended reads are:

My Autobiography of Carson McCullers by Jenn Shapland
Hell of a Book by Jason Mott
Reprieve by James Han Mattson
Severance by Ling Ma

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Karen Walrond - THE LIGHTMAKER'S MANIFESTO

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:38:00 -0000

Karen and I chat about her new book The Lightmaker's Manifesto, her studying and writing about the intersection of joy and activism, her own claiming of the term activism, how stories provide an amazingly resonant way to connect with people, performance activism, and much more.

Karen's recommended reads are:

Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
You Are Your Best Thing by Tarana Burke
Becoming Better Grownups by Brad Montague

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Mark Pearson - Libro.fm

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 16:55:00 -0000

Mark and I chat about Libro.fm, how the company began, how audiobooks are the fastest growing segment of publishing, the way the relationship between Libro.fm and bookstores works, the importance of local bookstores, curated audiobook lists on the platform, and much more.

Mark's recommended audiobooks are:

The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven by Nathaniel Ian Miller
Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson
Dirt by Bill Buford
H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald
Lab Girl by Hope Jahren

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Anne Byrn- A NEW TAKE ON CAKE

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0000

Anne and I chat about her latest cookbook A New Take on Cake, why she decided to do this cookbook, how cake mix baking is more common today than when she first started out with this concept, updating some of her favorite recipes, how she approached this project, and much more.

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Nicole Baart - EVERYTHING WE DIDN'T SAY

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:48:00 -0000

Nicole and I discuss Everything We Didn't Say, researching cold cases for inspiration, rewriting this book three times, setting books in her home state, being selected as one of the October Book of the Month selections, what she has learned while writing ten books, and much more.

Nicole's recommended reads are:

Lightning Strike by William Kent Krueger
For the Wolf by Hannah F. Whitten

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Jenna Blum - WOODROW ON THE BENCH

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 16:30:00 -0000

Jenna and I discuss Woodrow on the Bench, what Woodrow taught her and others that interacted with him, how each chapter of the book contains a lesson from Woodrow, writing a memoir versus fiction, the book that inspired her cover, A Mighty Blaze and what's on tap for it in 2022, and much more.

Jenna's recommended reads are:

The Guide by Peter Heller
Godspeed by Nickolas Butler
The Liz Taylor Ring by Brenda Janowitz
The Woman with the Blue Star by Pam Jenoff

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Kimmery Martin - DOCTORS AND FRIENDS

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:32:03 -0000

For this special episode, Carol Ann Tack of Top Shelf at Merrick Library and I interview Kimmery Martin together. We talk about her new book Doctors and Friends, writing the book pre-pandemic, how it changed post-pandemic, her wonderful website, and so much more.

Kimmery’s recommended read:

My Year Abroad by Chang-Rae Lee. Carol Ann interviews Chang-Rae Lee here

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Kimi Cunningham Grant - THESE SILENT WOODS

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:45:00 -0000

Kimi and I discuss These Silent Woods, living off the grid, the book's original title, her tweak to the cover design, how writers need to have both the thickest and the thinnest skin, her writing process and how it has changed, and much more.

Kimi's recommended reads are:

Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon
The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel
The Guide by Peter Heller

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Laurence Leamer - CAPOTE'S WOMEN

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:42:58 -0000

Laurence and I discuss Capote's Women, the illusion these women created for the world and how happiness was elusive for them, what surprised him the most while writing this book, the carefully chosen cover photo, his favorite of the books he has written, and much more.

Laurence’s recommended reads are:

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Deborah Voll - THE TELL-ALL GUIDE TO AIRBNB HOSTING

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 15:21:43 -0000

Deborah and I discuss her book The Tell-All Guide to Airbnb Hosting, her encore career, serving as an Airbnb Superhost by renting rooms in her home, some crazy Airbnb stories, tips for being a great host and a fabulous guest, her podcast Calm the Chaos, and much more.

Deborah's recommended read is:

The Listening Path by Julia Cameron

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Alice Henderson - A BLIZZARD OF POLAR BEARS

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:57:00 -0000

Alice and I discuss A Blizzard of Polar Bears, working as a wildlife researcher and bioacoustician, how she believes strongly in including accurate science in her novels, the animal she is focusing on in her third book in the series, Barnes and Noble's selection of A Solitude of Wolverines as its October mystery pick, and much more.

Alice's recommended reads are:

What We Think about When We Try Not to Think about Global Warming by Per Espen Stoknes
Drawdown by Paul Hawken
Murder in the Crypt by Irina Shapiro
Inspector of the Dead by David Morrell

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Tabitha Forney - PAPER AIRPLANES

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 01:57:30 -0000

Tabitha and I discuss Paper Airplanes, telling this very personal story, how 9/11 transformed the United States, the chapter she found the most difficult to write, participating in Pitch Wars, her publishing journey, and much more.

Tabitha's recommended reads are:

The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki
Matrix by Lauren Groff
Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

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Laura Morelli - THE STOLEN LADY

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 17:02:31 -0000

Laura and I discuss The Stolen Lady, her decades-long fascination with the Mona Lisa, how the Nazis sought to steal all of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings and drawings during World War 2, that the Mona Lisa was never delivered to its patron and instead how da Vinci brought it to France with him, and much more.

Laura’s recommended reads are:

Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Anticipation by Melodie Winawer
The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica

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Todd Doughty - LITTLE PIECES OF HOPE

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 13:40:00 -0000

Todd and I chat about his book Little Pieces of Hope, celebrating all of the things that bring us joy in life, how and why he started these lists the day WHO declared a global pandemic, looking to his daily life for inspiration, the bright and sunny cover, working in book publicity, and much more.

Todd's recommended reads are:

The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani
Still Life by Louise Penny
The Judge's List by John Grisham

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Abbe Greenberg & Maggie Sarachek - THE ANXIETY SISTERS' SURVIVAL GUIDE

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:46:11 -0000

We discuss their new book The Anxiety Sisters' Survival Guide, how they became Anxiety Sisters, living with anxiety in today's world, the questions they are most frequently asked, how they want to provide a comprehensive understanding of what anxiety is, and much more.

Abbe's recommended reads are:

The Guncle by Steven Rowley
Notes on a Silencing by Lacy Crawford

Maggie's recommended reads are:

Dinner at the Center of the Earth by Nathan Englander
What We Talk a bout When We Talk about Anne Frank by Nathan Englander

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Kristy Woodson Harvey - CHRISTMAS IN PEACHTREE BLUFF

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Kristy and I discuss Christmas in Peachtree Bluff, writing a holiday story versus a non-holiday story, returning to Peachtree Bluff after a hiatus and whether she will write more in the series, Friends and Fiction, and much more.

Kristy’s recommended reads are:

The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews
Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan
In Polite Company by Gervais Hagerty

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Christine Pride & Jo Piazza - WE ARE NOT LIKE THEM

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:42:52 -0000

We discuss We Are Not Like Them, how they started writing the book together and what their writing process looked like, encouraging people to have more in-depth conversations on race, why storytelling induces empathy, being selected as the October Good Morning America book club selection, the editorial process, and much more.

Their joint recommended reads are:

Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler

Christine’s recommended reads are:

Somebody’s Daughter by Ashley C. Ford
Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaoouad

Jo’s recommended read is:

Three Girls from Bronzeville by Dawn Turner

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Patti Callahan - ONCE UPON A WARDROBE

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:07:00 -0000

Patti and I discuss Once Upon a Wardrobe, finding the source of Narnia and its inhabitants in C.S. Lewis’ life, creating such a strong sense of place, how her title and cover came about, having her book launch the new Harper Muse imprint, the beautiful letter she received from Lewis’ stepson about this book, and much more.

Patti’s recommended reads are:

The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel
We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker
When Ghosts Come Home by Wiley Cash
The Orphan Witch by Paige Crutcher

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Matthew Patin - The Texas Book Festival

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:32:45 -0000

Matt and I discuss the Texas Book Festival, what his job as Literary Director entails, the festival’s origins and how it has evolved, the hybrid schedule for this year, how authors are selected, what the Texas Book Festival learned from the pandemic, some of our favorite Texas independent bookstores, and much more.

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Tracey Lange - WE ARE THE BRENNANS

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 22:45:00 -0000

Tracey and I discuss her debut novel We Are the Brennans, her writing process, the characters she enjoyed writing the most and the least in the book, writing from multiple points of view, the Little Free Library drops coordinated by Celadon Books, and much more.

Tracey’s recommended reads are:

The Truth about Ben and June by Alex Kiester
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
Dear Emmie Blue by Lia Louis

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Bobby and Cheryl Love - THE REDEMPTION OF BOBBY LOVE

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:38:10 -0000

The Loves and I discuss their book The Redemption of Bobby Love, telling their story to Humans of New York and the amazing response they received, how Bobby had to get used to a new name, the importance of forgiveness, and more.

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David Page - FOOD AMERICANA

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:25:17 -0000

David and I discuss his new book Food Americana, creating Diners Dives, and Drive-Ins, his attempt to define American cuisine, choosing the foods and the food outlets to include in this book, the death of regionalism, the renaissance in artisanal bagel making, how COVID revolutionized certain aspects of the restaurant business, and much more.

David’s recommended reads are:

Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue by Adrian Miller
I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J. Trump’s Catastrophic Last Year by Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker
Deconstructing the Rat Pack: Joey, The Mob, and the Summit by Richard A. Lertzman
Bottled and Sold: The Story of Our Obsession with Bottled Water by Peter H. Gleick

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Jayne Allen- BLACK GIRLS MUST DIE EXHAUSTED

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:37:47 -0000

Jayne and I discuss her unusual and ultimately rewarding publishing journey, her new role at Zibby Books, how her background involves working in industries at a time of significant upheaval, her trilogy, and much more.

Jayne's recommended reads are:

In Every Mirror She's Black by Lola Akinmade Akerstrom
What Passes As Love by Trisha Thomas

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Elizabeth Barnhill - Our Favorite Books of Fall 2021

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:28:00 -0000

Elizabeth and I chat about our Favorite Books of Fall 2021.

We discuss:

Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village by Maureen Johnson and illustrated by Jay Cooper
The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox
The Stolen Hours by Allen Eskens
On Animals by Susan Orlean
These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant
No One Will Miss Her by Kat Rosenfield
56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard
Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy by Nathaniel Philbrick
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
The Speckled Beauty: A Dog and His People by Rick Bragg
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
When Ghosts Come Home by Wiley Cash
A Line to Kill by Anthony Horowitz
An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten
Dear William: A Father’s Memoir of Addiction, Recovery, Love and Loss by David Magee
Once Upon A Wardrobe by Patti Callahan
The Selfless Act of Breathing by JJ Bola (recently moved to February 2022)

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Cindy Weinstein and Dr. Bruce Miller - FINDING THE RIGHT WORDS

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 21:45:56 -0000

We discuss their new book Finding the Right Words, deciding on what format to use, writing together, differentiating the various diseases that cause memory loss, the importance of reading to retaining language, and much more.

Cindy’s recommended reads are:

White Noise by Don DeLillo
A Tattoo on My Brain by Daniel Gibbs
Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenridge

Bruce’s recommended read is:

The Wind Blows Away Our Words by Doris Lessing

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Nathaniel Philbrick - TRAVELS WITH GEORGE

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 21:22:50 -0000

Nathaniel and I discuss Travels with George, why and how Nathaniel, his wife, and his dog recreated George Washington’s travels during the first two years of his presidency, how people tend to idealize the past, wading through the myths and traditions surrounding Washington, the book’s fabulous cover, and much more.

Nathaniel’s recommended reads are:

Another Side of Bob Dylan: A Personal History on the Road and off the Tracks by Victor Maymudes
Adam Bede by George Eliot

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Jane Igharo - THE SWEETEST REMEDY

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:25:22 -0000

Jane and I discuss The Sweetest Remedy, writing in the third person, being selected for Book of the Month (twice), setting a book in Nigeria, crafting her second novel, and much more.

Jane’s recommended reads are:

The Secret Lives of the Four Wives by Lola Shoneyin
Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon
Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant

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Jo Hamya - THREE ROOMS

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 01:18:00 -0000

Jo and I discuss Three Rooms, how she decided to write this story, whether working as an editor helped her when crafting this book, her writing process, why she doesn’t use speech marks, and much more.

Jo’s recommended reads are:

Intimacies by Katie Kitamura
Bear by Marian Engel
A Year in the New Life by Jack Underwood

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Eden Appiah-Kubi - THE BENNET WOMEN

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:30:00 -0000

Eden and I discuss The Bennet Women, retelling Pride & Prejudice on a contemporary college campus, how she formed her writing group and decided to tell this story, her publishing journey, writing from multiple points of view, and much more.

Eden’s recommended reads are:

Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours by Helen Oyeyemi

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Elizabeth Passarella - GOOD APPLE

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:11:00 -0000

Elizabeth and I discuss Good Apple, how her love affair with New York City began, raising kids in Manhattan, how the term evangelical has become political, the loss of any middle ground in the United States today, her hilarious book cover story, and much more.

Elizabeth’s recommended reads are:

Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

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Julie Metz - EVA AND EVE

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 01:02:00 -0000

Julie and I discuss Eva and Eve, how she discovered her mother’s secret history, her fascination with chance encounters and the sometimes long-lasting impacts, things that did not make it into the book, following her in her parents’ footsteps as a book cover designer, and much more.

Julie’s recommended reads are:

Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
A Swim in the Pond in the Rain by George Saunders

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Kim Bruton - Intermission Bookshop

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 21:02:00 -0000

Kim and I chat about her bookstore, Intermission Bookshop, in Brownwood, Texas. During World War II, the shop was a theater known as the Queen Theater. Open all night, soldiers would find rest here when hotels were all full. Fully renovated, the store is now home to gently used and new books. It is a great space to find a new book to read, make new friends, and where real stories are shared.

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Stephanie Marie Thornton - A MOST CLEVER GIRL

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:05:00 -0000

Stephanie and I discuss A Most Clever Girl, how she decided to write about Elizabeth Bentley, her fascination with the time period and spy craft, the format for the story, bringing forgotten women to life, our shared love of Jane Austen, and much more.

Stephanie’s recommended reads are:

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
The Guncle by Steven Rowley

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Gill Paul - THE COLLECTOR'S DAUGHTER

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:08:00 -0000

Gill and I discuss The Collector’s Daughter, the photograph that inspired this book, finding the right way to begin telling the story, the appeal of King Tutankhamen, the curse of King Tut’s tomb and how it began, and much more.

Gill’s recommended reads are:

The Hidden Child by Louise Fein
People Like Us by Louise Fein
Three Words for Goodbye by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb
The Best of Everything by Rona Jaffe

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Cynthia Muchnick & Jenn Curtis - THE PARENT COMPASS

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:05:00 -0000

We discuss The Parent Compass, creating a toolbox for parenting teens, guiding teens through the tough years, the process they used to write together and which chapter was difficult to create, the Varsity Blues scandal, how the pandemic altered the college admission process, and much more.

Jenn’s recommended read:

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

Cindy’s recommended read:

Beartown by Fredrik Backman

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Pam Lamp

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:14:45 -0000

Pam and I chat about her blog Who I Met Today, how and why she started it, what she has learned from the blog, our shared love of reading and books, the cookbooks she uses regularly and recommends, and much more.

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Heather Caliendo

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:45:00 -0000

Heather and I discuss celebrity and high-profile book clubs, the rise in prominence of these types of clubs, which ones we like the best, our favorite and not-so-favorite reads from these clubs, the impact they have on book sales, and much more.

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Samantha Specks - DOVETAILS IN TALL GRASS

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:08:00 -0000

Samantha and I discuss Dovetails in Tall Grass, the U.S./Dakota War of 1862, how she decided on her format, bringing a forgotten event to life, translating history into a compelling story that will appeal to readers, the most surprising part of her publishing journey, and much more.

Samantha’s recommended reads are:

The Wreckage of My Presence by Casey Wilson
One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow by Olivia Hawker
The One by John Marrs
Hostage by Clare Mackintosh

Thanks to Liza Nash Taylor for sponsoring this episode. Her novel In All Good Faith can be purchased here.

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Elizabeth Barnhill - No Way It's Nonfiction!

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:07:52 -0000

Elizabeth and I discuss our favorite narrative nonfiction books, our auto-buy nonfiction authors, categorizing the genre, the categories we gravitate toward, and more.

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Nicola Harrison - THE SHOW GIRL

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 18:54:55 -0000

Nicola and I discuss The Show Girl, how she decided to write about the Ziegfeld Follies, the difference in drafting her first and second novels, which character was her favorite to create, the impact of the Ziegfeld Follies on subsequent Broadway shows, and much more.

Nicola’s recommended reads are:

Blush by Jamie Brenner
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

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Megan Collins - THE FAMILY PLOT

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Megan and I discuss The Family Plot, exploring what it is about true crime that fascinates people, what that fascination does to a person and whether it can help or hurt them, plotting a thriller with all of the twists and turns, and much more.

Megan’s recommended reads are:

Where the Truth Lies by Anna Bailey
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller

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Julia Claiborne Johnson - BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Julia and I discuss Better Luck Next Time, writing a novel in the second person, rewriting this story several times, how Reno became the divorce capital of the Unites States, her fascination with obituaries, and much more.

Julia’s recommended reads are:

Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason
The Guncle by Steven Rowley

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Sarah Zachrich Jeng - THE OTHER ME

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Sarah and I discuss The Other Me, constructing a new identity when an individual undergoes huge life changes, how so much of what happens in life is outside of people’s control, her favorite character and the character with whom she identifies the most, her previous life as a rock musician, and much more.

Sarah’s recommended reads are:

The Tiger Mom’s Tale by Lyn Liao Butler
How to Kill Your Best Friend by Lexie Elliott
Isn’t It Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay Adams

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Taylor Moore - DOWN RANGE

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Taylor and I discuss Down Range, how Garrett became his protagonist, creating a believable main character, bringing the Texas landscape to life, crafting his exciting ending, and much more.

Taylor’s recommended reads are:

The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan
Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell
Without Sanction by Don Bentley

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Charlotte McConaghy - ONCE THERE WERE WOLVES

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 06:45:00 -0000

Charlotte and I discuss Once There Were Wolves, how she decided to write about wolves and rewilding the Scottish Highlands, her research, mirror touch synasthesia, crafting Inti’s strong character, and much more.

Charlotte’s recommended reads are:

One, Two, Three by Laurie Frankel
Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour

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Suzanne Park - SO WE MEET AGAIN

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:52:00 -0000

Suzanne and I discuss So We Meet Again, the male-dominated investment banking industry, her stint as an entrepreneur, wrapping in the craziness of 2020, her favorite character to write, and much more.

Suzanne’s recommended reads are:

Mom Jeans and Other Mistakes by Alexa Martin
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
The People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang

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Jason Mott - HELL OF A BOOK

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 18:11:00 -0000

Jason and I discuss Hell of a Book, the autobiographical nature of this book, his writing process, being selected as the July "Read with Jenna" book club selection, how the book is designed to start conversations about race and identity, and much more.

Jason’s recommended reads are:

Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour
Monsters by Barry Windsor-Smith

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Meg Tilly - THE RUNAWAY HEIRESS

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:44:00 -0000

Meg and I discuss her new book The Runaway Heiress, how it took her a while to realize she was a writer, her inspiration for the character Mick, reconciling her past so she could move forward with her future, writing romantic suspense, creating her "Cozy Tea Time" on YouTube, and much more.

Meg’s recommended reads are:

Lizzie & Dante by Mary Bly
When Stars Collide by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
All the Colors of Night Fog by Jayne Ann Krentz

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If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Denise Williams, Lyn Liao Butler, Lauren Ho, Lainey Cameron, and Jamie Brenner.

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Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray - THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 15:46:00 -0000

We discuss their new book The Personal Librarian, bringing Belle de Costa Greene to life, portraying Belle’s internal struggle, using the first person POV to tell a more personal story, writing partnerships, their July GMA book club selection, and much more.

Victoria’s recommended read is:

Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson

Marie’s recommended read is:

Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi

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Elizabeth Letts - THE RIDE OF HER LIFE

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 01:22:00 -0000

Elizabeth and I discuss The Ride of Her Life, crafting this grand adventure story, how she learned about Annie Wilkins and her incredible journey, the manner in which the automobile and interstates revolutionized the United States, what surprised her while writing this book, and much more.

Elizabeth’s recommended reads are:

The Girls in the Stilt House by Kelly Mustian
Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead

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S. C. Perkins - FATAL FAMILY TIES

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 22:19:00 -0000

Stephanie and I discuss her new book Fatal Family Ties, the complexity of researching individuals who fought in the Civil War, her favorite secondary characters to write, how her title came about, how the theme of second chance ended up winding through this book, and much more.

Stephanie’s recommended reads are:

A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver
The Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
A Rogue of One’s Own by Evie Dunmore
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton
The Hunting Wives by May Cobb

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Danielle Bartlett

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:43:00 -0000

Danielle and I discuss her job as a Publicity Director at Harper Collins and what her role entails, her road to becoming a book publicist, how publicists at William Morrow are assigned to books, how each book campaign is unique to that book, the book she is an evangelist for, her reading recommendations, and more.

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Mary O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:21:00 -0000

Pamela, Mary and I discuss working as booksellers and what their roles entail, the book club event they are organizing and hosting in September called the Book Club Buffet, what surprises them the most about the book world, the genres they like to read, their reading recommendations, and more.

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Adam Stern - COMMITTED

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:57:00 -0000

Adam and I discuss Committed: Dispatches from a Psychiatrist in Training, how psychiatry differs from other medical fields, imposter syndrome, how he handled the legal issues related to his book, positive changes to the medical industry resulting from the pandemic, the value of personal connection, and much more.

Adam’s recommended reads are:

The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race by Walter Isaacson
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

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Jamie Brenner - BLUSH

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 20:31:00 -0000

Jamie and I discuss Blush, paying homage to the books that have stayed with her for decades, what Jackie Collins’ daughter thought about Blush, the unfortunate push to categorize books by women and how men’s books are not treated the same way, how art cannot be judged in the moment, and much more.

Jamie’s recommended reads are:

The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
Hungry Heart: Adventures in Life, Love, and Writing by Jennifer Weiner

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Vanessa Riley - ISLAND QUEEN

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Vanessa and I discuss Island Queen, bringing Dorothy Kirwan Thomas to life, why she created her fabulous Author’s Note, how the stunning cover came about, the importance of uncovering stories hidden to history, and much more.

Vanessa’s recommended reads are:

How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones
Pack Up the Moon by Kristan Higgins
Dating Playbook by Farrah Rochon

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If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Sadeqa Johnson, Hazel Gaynor, Natalie Jenner, Judithe Little, and Julia Kelly.

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Riley Sager - SURVIVE THE NIGHT

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Riley and I discuss Survive the Night, how he enjoys making the reader scared, setting a story over the course of one evening in a car, using a screenplay format for the chapter headings, converting from a plotter to a hybrid pantser, switching up his cover, and much more.

Riley’s recommended reads are:

Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Elizabeth and Monty: The Untold Story of Their Intimate Friendship by Charles Casillo
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby

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Lyn Liao Butler - THE TIGER MOM'S TALE

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Lyn and I discuss The Tiger Mom’s Tale, what she wants readers to take away from her book, bringing Taiwanese culture and food to life, how her Instagram blooper Reels came about, her unusual publishing journey, and much more.

Lyn’s recommended reads are:

Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier
Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron
Simmer Down by Sarah Smith

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Chantel Guertin - INSTAMOM

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:53:00 -0000

Chantel and I discuss Instamom, the world of Instagram influencers and how individuals now make careers of out being influencers, the term childfree and how it better reflects not having children, her book recommendations, and much more.

Chantel’s recommended reads are:

Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
The People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

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Elizabeth Barnhill

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:50:00 -0000

Elizabeth and I discuss the books that have captivated us in 2021 so far, why we organized them by publication date, and more.

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Amy Mason Doan - LADY SUNSHINE

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:44:00 -0000

Amy and I discuss Lady Sunshine, how Woody Guthrie and Fleetwood Mac inspired her book, crafting the lyrics for the songs included in Lady Sunshine, taking someone’s art and finishing it, her unique Covid writing spot, and much more.

Amy’s recommended reads are:

Broken Horses: A Memoir by Brandi Carlile
Face It: A Memoir by Debbie Harry
Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers
Writers and Lovers by Lily King

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John Galligan - BAD MOON RISING

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 19:44:00 -0000

John and I discuss Bad Moon Rising, the inspiration for Heidi Kick, weaving timely issues into his mysteries, connecting his community in rural Wisconsin with the bigger themes and conflicts in culture, the most challenging part of writing for him, how the pandemic upended his next book’s storyline, and much more.

John’s recommended reads are:

A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders
Pilgrim’s Wilderness: A True Story of Faith and Madness on the Alaska Frontier by Tom KIzzia
Dirty Kids: Chasing Freedom with America’s Nomads by Chris Urquhart
The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century by Kirk Wallace Johnson

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Saumya Dave - WHAT A HAPPY FAMILY

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 19:27:00 -0000

Saumya and I discuss What a Happy Family, wanting to focus on mental health and the ways we do and do not talk about it, how memories are filtered through our own experiences, the origins of the title, balancing two careers and a young child, and much more.

Saumya’s recommended reads are:

What We Carry by Maya Lang
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris

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Alka Joshi - THE SECRET KEEPER OF JAIPUR

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:49:08 -0000

Alka and I discuss The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, providing Malik with his own story and his popularity with readers, finding the balance between wearing her reader hat and her writer hat while writing, the inspiration for the Royal Jewel Cinema, launching her Reimagine series on Instagram, and much more.

Alka’s recommended reads are:

The Last Exiles by Ann Shin
The Bombay Prince by Sujata Massey

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Clare Mackintosh - HOSTAGE

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Clare and I discuss Hostage, the idea that it is far more terrifying when you do not know where a threat is coming from, landing a plane herself at a flight simulation center (listen to learn if she successfully landed), tackling radicalization, how her copy editor saved her from making a mistake regarding the airplane seat configuration, and much more.

Clare’s recommended reads are:

Yours Cheerfully by AJ Pearce
Three Women by Lisa Taddeo

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Emma Brodie - SONGS IN URSA MAJOR

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:04:53 -0000

Emma and I discuss Songs in Ursa Major, how the relationship between James Taylor and Joni Mitchell inspired her story, crafting the lyrics for the songs in the book, growing up with music as a language in her house, what she learned from writing the screenplay for Songs in Ursa Major, and much more.

Emma’s recommended reads are:

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
A Touch of Jen by Beth Morgan

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Sarah Pinsker - WE ARE SATELLITES

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Sarah and I discuss We Are Satellites, what happens when a medical technology developed for one condition is used for another purpose or has a commercial application instead, how she chose to tell the story from four POVs, the ethical and moral issues related to using technologies in new and cutting edge ways, making sure her medical device would be realistic, and much more.

Sarah’s recommended reads are:

A Spindle Splintered by Alix Harrow
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

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Kristan Higgins - PACK UP THE MOON

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:57:00 -0000

Kristan and I discuss Pack Up the Moon, how reading books about other people’s grief provides a safe way to cry over the things in your own life, why she chose to incorporate letters into her book, providing a story for a group of people who don’t often get their own story, the origin of her title, her own experience with a medium and much more.

Kristan’s recommended reads are:

The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley
The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Every Patient Tells a Story: Medical Mysteries and the Art of Diagnosis by Lisa Sanders

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Jess McHugh - AMERICANON

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:47:00 -0000

Jess and I discuss Americanon, the way these thirteen books shaped culture, gender roles and beliefs in the U.S., evaluating American identity in terms of a different canon of books, looking into what books were owned in any given era, how she decided which books to include in Americanon, and much more.

Jess’s recommended reads are:

Negative Space by Lily Dancyger
An Ordinary Age: Finding Your Way in a World That Expects Exceptional by Rainesford Stauffer
Life on the Line: Young Doctors Coming of Age in a Pandemic by Emma Goldberg

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Philip D'Anieri - THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Philip and I discuss The Appalachian Trail, crafting the history of the trail from the perspective of the people who built it and how and why they did so, the difficulty of knitting together a very long and narrow space that traverses many landscapes, Bill Bryson and his impact on the Appalachian Trail, and much more.

Philip’s recommended reads are:

This Is Chance!: The Shaking of an All-American City, A Voice That Held It Together by Jon Mooallem
A Dream about Lightning Bugs: A Life of Music and Cheap Lessons by Ben Folds
A Tale of Love and Darkness by Amos Oz

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Pam Jenoff - THE WOMAN WITH THE BLUE STAR

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Pam and I discuss The Woman with the Blue Star, looking for the gasp in a story, her struggle to write this book, how publishing during a pandemic is like learning to walk all over again, how each one of her books reflects a time in her life, the types of characters she identifies with, and much more.

Pam’s recommended reads are:

Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland
You Will Remember Me by Hannah McKinnon
Pack Up the Moon by Kristan Higgins
Sisters of Night and Fog by Erika Robuck
The Postmistress of Paris by Meg Waite Clayton

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Jeff Arch - ATTACHMENTS

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:05:00 -0000

Jeff and I discuss Attachments, crafting a story about relationships, his personal connection to the novel, how watching soap operas helped him write this novel, creating Sleepless in Seattle and behind-the-scenes details about its development, and much more.

Jeff’s recommended reads are:

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

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Laura Hankin - A SPECIAL PLACE FOR WOMEN

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0000

Laura and I discuss A Special Place for Women, how she loves the fake dating trope, exploring what happens when activism becomes performative instead of genuine, what her writing process look like, her COVID-19 book release video, and much more.

Laura’s recommended reads are:

The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

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Steven Rowley - THE GUNCLE

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:57:00 -0000

Steven and I discuss his new book The Guncle, including humor in his stories, how Auntie Mame and other magical caregivers inspired this story, the special message in his Acknowledgments, how The Editor came about, and much more.

Steven’s recommended reads are:

The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth
Less by Andrew Sean Greer
Better Luck Next Time by Julia Claiborne Johnson
A Star is Bored by Byron Lane

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Ly Tran - HOUSE OF STICKS

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 14:31:00 -0000

Ly and I discuss her new book House of Sticks, the extent to which her father’s PTSD shaped her childhood, immigrating to the United States through a humanitarian program when she was three, writing about her family, the multi-layered meaning of the book’s title, wanting to provide hope for others who may experience similar situations, and much more.

Ly’s recommended reads are:

Things We Lost to the Water by Eric Nguyen
Red Rock Baby Candy by Shira Spector

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Elizabeth Barnhill

Thu, 27 May 2021 13:05:00 -0000

Elizabeth and I discuss what constitutes a summer/beach read, reading habits and tackling our TBRs, finding diamonds in the rough, our favorite books of summer 2021, and more.

Elizabeth’s 7 recommended summer reads:

The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
The Ride of Her Life: The True Story if a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America by Elizabeth Letts
Survive the Night by Riley Sager
Haven Point by Virginia Hume
Lightning Strike by William Kent Krueger
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

Cindy’s 7 recommended summer reads:

The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
Mergers and Acquisitions: Or, Everything I Know about Love I Learned on the Wedding Pages by Cate Doty
Hostage by Clare Mackintosh
The Husbands by Chandler Baker
Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie
House of Sticks by Ly Tran
Our Woman in Moscow by Beatriz Williams

Elizabeth’s 3 most anticipated summer reads :

Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins
The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams

Cindy’s 3 most anticipated summer reads:

Island Queen by Vanessa Riley
The Family Plot by Megan Collins
Damnation Spring by Ash Davidson

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Cate Doty - MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

Thu, 27 May 2021 13:04:00 -0000

Cate and I discuss her new book Mergers and Acquisitions, what she learned while writing for the wedding section of The New York Times, focusing on how people view commitment in today’s world, juxtaposing her own love story with the wedding announcements she created, and much more.

Cate’s recommended reads are:

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Why Peacocks?: An Unlikely Search for Meaning in the World’s Most Magnificent Bird by Sean Flynn
Charms for the Easy Life by Kaye Gibbons

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Genevieve Graham - LETTERS ACROSS THE SEA

Fri, 21 May 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Genevieve and I discuss her latest book Letters Across the Sea, focusing on Canadian stories that have been long forgotten, where she got the inspiration for this book, the enormous responsibility that historical fiction writers have to teach the mind and touch the heart, and much more.

Genevieve’s recommended reads are:

The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
The Woman with the Blue Star by Pan Jenoff
Yours Cheerfully by AJ Pearce

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Emiko Jean - TOKYO EVER AFTER

Tue, 18 May 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Emiko and I discuss her latest book Tokyo Ever After, how drafting this book helped her reconcile her own identity, her writing process and how it has evolved, why it took her a while to write this book, what a privilege it is to blend in, how her stunning cover came about, viewing stories as “windows and mirrors,” and much more.

Emiko’s recommended reads are:

Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong
The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He
Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee
To Little Tokyo, With Love by Sarah Kuhn

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Ayanna Thompson - BLACKFACE

Fri, 14 May 2021 22:32:00 -0000

Ayanna and I discuss her new book Blackface, her desire to encourage honest and sustained conversations about race, understanding the history of performing blackness and connecting these performances from Shakespeare to minstrel into one long arc, the need for the full rainbow of stories from black authors, the shocking number of blackface performances occurring in the 21st century, and much more.

Ayanna’s recommended reads are:

Being Property Once Myself: Blackness and the End of Man by Joshua Bennett
In the Wake: On Blackness and Being by Christina Sharpe
Black Feminism Reimagined: After Intersectionality by Jennifer C. Nash

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Chanel Cleeton - THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL IN CUBA

Tue, 11 May 2021 21:33:00 -0000

Chanel and I discuss her latest book The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba, how this is the first time she has written about a real life heroine, the incredible amount of research she conducted for this novel, which book of hers holds a special place in her heart, bringing Cuban stories to life, and much more.

Chanel’s recommended reads are:

Island Queen by Vanessa Riley
The Riviera House by Natasha Lester
Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson

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Katherine St. John - THE SIREN

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Katherine and I discuss her new book The Siren, using three points of view to slowly disseminate information to the reader, how she enjoys writing about the messiness of life, taking unexpected life paths, how lives are lived in chapters, and much more.

Katherine’s recommended reads are:

Life’s Too Short by Abby Jiminez
Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
The Photographer by Mary Dixie Carter
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam

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Georgia Clark - IT HAD TO BE YOU

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:41:00 -0000

Georgia and I discuss her new rom-com It Had to Be You, why she switched to the rom-com genre, how her own wedding inspired her to write this story, her fascination with weddings, teasing out a balance between tradition versus modernity, and much more.

Georgia’s recommended reads are:

Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
Vampires in the Lemon Grove: Stories by Karen Russell
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
Second First Impressions by Sally Thorne

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Tovah Feldshuh - LILYVILLE

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:39:48 -0000

Tovah and I discuss her new book Lilyville, her difficult relationship with her mother and their generational chasm, how she came up with the delightful format of the book, incorporating “Lilysisms” into her story, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro after her mother died, her upcoming show, and much more.

Tovah’s recommended reads are:

The Watergate Girl by Jill Wine-Banks
Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age by Sanjay Gupta, M.D.
Stay or Go: Dr. Ruth’s Rules for Real Relationships by Dr. Ruth Westheimer
Prime Time: Creating a Great Third ACT by Jane Fonda

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Flynn Berry - NORTHERN SPY

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 23:02:00 -0000

Flynn and I discuss her new mystery Northern Spy, how she creates such a strong sense of place, writing about a place where turmoil is always just under the surface, the roots of radicalization, being selected as a Reese Book Club pick, and much more.

Flynn’s recommended reads are:

Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason
Intimacies by Lucy Caldwell
Being Various: New Irish Short Stories edited by Lucy Caldwell

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Jennifer Saint - ARIADNE

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 22:52:00 -0000

Jennifer and I discuss her debut novel Ariadne, putting women from Greek mythology at the center of their stories, the complexity of building a Bronze Age world, ensuring that readers are not pulled out of the story and instead stay immersed in the world she has created, her favorite Greek myths, and much more.

Jennifer’s recommended reads are:

The Stranding by Kate Sawyer
A Dark and Secret Place by Jen Williams

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Heather Caliendo

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:42:00 -0000

Heather and I discuss our latest book club recommendations, some books we have read recently and loved, and some titles we have not loved.

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Christina Sweeney-Baird - THE END OF MEN

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:20:53 -0000

Christina and I discuss her debut novel The End of Men, publishing a book about a pandemic during the current pandemic, how the pandemic in the book is reverse engineered for her purposes, writing speculative fiction, what happens when there is a huge gender imbalance, and much more.

Christina’s recommended reads are:

The Push by Ashley Audrain
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
Severance by Ling Ma

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Sanjena Sathian - GOLD DIGGERS

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:26:00 -0000

Sanjena and I discuss her debut novel Gold Diggers, the responsibilities that come with assimilation, conceptual orphans, writing the research problem she encountered into Gold Diggers, her background as a journalist, Mindy Kaling optioning her story for a TV series, and much more.

Sanjena’s recommended reads are:

All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews
Groundskeeping by Lee Cole
The Four Books by Yan Lianke

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Renee Rosen - THE SOCIAL GRACES

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0000

Renee and I discuss her new book The Social Graces, how she decided to write about the legendary feud between Caroline Astor and Alva Vanderbilt, the research she conducted, the way her title and cover came about, and much more.

Renee’s recommended reads are:

The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner
The Children’s Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin
The Invisible Woman by Erika Robuck
The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray

If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more episodes, try Fiona Davis, Susie Orman Schnall, Elise Hooper, Judithe Little, and Sadeqa Johnson.

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Karen White - THE LAST NIGHT IN LONDON

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:35:00 -0000

Karen and I discuss her new book The Last Night in London, her inspiration for this story including her time living in London, how the title of this book came about, highlighting the unsung heroes of World War 2, Tradd Street series news, and much more.

Karen’s recommended reads are:

Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig
The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray
Ghosted by Rosie Walsh

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Lisa Scottoline - ETERNAL

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:37:00 -0000

Lisa and I discuss her new book Eternal, the secret reason she named the book Eternal, what she learned when switching genres, how Philip Roth helped inspire her to write this story, how her research led her to purchase a special item, and much more.

Lisa’s recommended reads are:

Sunflower Sisters by Martha Hall Kelly
Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian
When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See

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Elizabeth Barnhill

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Elizabeth and I discuss her job as a book buyer at the indie bookstore Fabled Bookshop and Café, what the job entails, the fortuitous way she landed the job, her favorite genres, how she decides what to buy, how bookstores should be “windows and mirrors,” and more.

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Stephanie Dray - THE WOMEN OF CHATEAU LAFAYETTE

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:11:00 -0000

Stephanie and I discuss The Women of Chateau Lafayette, writing three timelines and weaving them together, what she discovered while researching one of the characters for this novel that required her to rewrite the book several times, the highlight of writing the story, the character she identifies with the most, and more.

Stephanie’s 3 recommended reads are:

1. The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

2. The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner

3. The Social Graces by Renee Rosen

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Katie Fulton and Desiree Bourkan

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:30:00 -0000

Katie and Desiree join me today to discuss bookstagram (book accounts on Instagram), how they got started, developing relationships with publishers, the best and worst things about the platform, the books they loved and some they didn’t, and much more.

Katie can be found at @katieneedsabiggerbookshelf, and Des is at @theboozy.reader.

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Danielle Martin - GLIMMER AS YOU CAN

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 20:36:00 -0000

Danielle and I discuss Glimmer As You Can, bringing 1960s Brooklyn to life, the inspiration for the Starlight, women’s experiences in the 1960s, her reading recommendations, and more.

Danielle’s 3 recommended reads are:

The Queen’s Fortune by Allison Pataki
Glamour Girls by Marty Wingate
The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline

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Kathleen West - ARE WE THERE YET?

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 22:35:00 -0000

Kathleen and I discuss Are We There Yet?, how social media and cell phones play such major roles in teens’ lives today, parents who believe their self-worth and social standing are tied to their children’s, parenting in 2021, balancing oversight and privacy as a parent, and more.

Kathleen’s 5 recommended reads are:

The Second Home by Christina Clancy
The Chicken Sisters by KJ Dell’Antonia
Death in the Family by Tessa Wegert
Behind the Red Door by Megan Collins
How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams

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Are We There Yet? can be purchased at the CFAP Bookshop storefront or Murder by the Book.

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Bianca Marais - IF YOU WANT TO MAKE GOD LAUGH

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 22:42:00 -0000

Bianca and I discuss If You Want to Make God Laugh, creating cultural context and awareness in her writing, her podcast and why she launched it, how to become a more responsible traveler, the importance of Own Voices stories, the advent of writing partnerships, and more.

Bianca’s 4 recommended reads are:

The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
The Queen’s Gambit by Walter Tevis
Black Girl, Call Home by Jasmine Mans

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If You Want to Make God Laugh can be purchased at the CFAP Bookshop storefront or Murder by the Book.

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Kim Neville - THE MEMORY COLLECTORS

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:55:00 -0000

Kim and I discuss The Memory Collectors, the way inanimate objects hold power over us because of the memories tied to them, her favorite character to create in this book, her fascination with witches and magic, connecting with readers, and more. Kim’s 2 recommended reads are: The Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. If you enjoy reading contemporary fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Lisa Duffy, Katherine Center, Madeleine Henry, Kristy Woodson Harvey, and Amy Poeppel. The Memory Collectors can be purchased at the CFAP Bookshop store or at Murder by the Book.

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Jill Santopolo - EVERYTHING AFTER

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:14:21 -0000

Jill and I discuss Everything After, how a Counting Crows song helped spark the title of this book, encouraging open conversations about miscarriage, maintaining individuality and identity after getting married, the one thing that Jill wanted for her recent birthday, and more. Jill’s 4 recommended reads are: Paris Never Leaves You by Ellen Feldman The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna Freitas Blush by Jamie Brenner Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. If you enjoy reading contemporary fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Lainey Cameron, Denise Williams, Madeleine Henry, Kristy Woodson Harvey, and Lauren Ho. Everything After can be purchased at the CFAP Bookshop storefront or at Murder by the Book.

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Hala Alyan - THE ARSONISTS' CITY

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 22:22:00 -0000

Hala and I discuss The Arsonists’ City, the character she enjoyed writing the most, wanting to provide a deeper understanding of Lebanon to her readers, how and why intergenerational conflict and secrets provide great fodder for writers, wanting to incorporate the recent political events in Lebanon into her story, and more. The Arsonists’ City can be purchased at Murder by the Book or the CFAP Bookshop storefront. Hala’s 3 recommended reads are: Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. If you enjoy reading contemporary fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Nancy Johnson, Julie Carrick Dalton, Madeleine Henry, Mateo Askaripour, and Te-Ping Chen.

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Patti Callahan - SURVIVING SAVANNAH

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:09:00 -0000

Patti and I discuss her latest book Surviving Savannah, how she found a door into this story, the way the Pulaski and its passengers spoke to her, how Friends and Fiction came about and what the group is doing now, the fascinating research she conducted, and much more. Surviving Savannah can be purchased at Murder by the Book or the CFAP Bookshop storefront. Patti’s 5 recommended reads are: Under the Southern Sky by Kristy Woodson Harvey The Newcomer by Mary Kay Andrews The Summer of Lost and Found by Mary Alice Monroe The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristen Harmel When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. Surviving Savannah is on my recent She Reads Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Books of 2021 list and is a March Buzz Reads selection. If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Erika Robuck, Julia Kelly, Kate Quinn, Hazel Gaynor, and Kristin Harmel.

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J.T. Ellison - HER DARK LIES

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:56:00 -0000

J.T. and I discuss her latest mystery Her Dark Lies, closed circle versus locked room mysteries, the trip that lead to her creating Her Dark Lies, the character that she really struggled to write, writing books in a series compared to standalone books, and much more. Her Dark Lies can be purchased at Murder by the Book or the CFAP Bookshop storefront. J.T.’s recommended read is The Push by Ashley Audrain. Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. If you enjoy reading mysteries/thrillers and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Jane Harper, Sarah Pearse, Alice Henderson, and David Heska Wanbli Weiden.

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Jennifer Dupee - THE LITTLE FRENCH BRIDAL SHOP

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:46:00 -0000

Jennifer and I discuss her debut The Little French Bridal Shop, the inspiration for both her story and the bridal shop in the book, how small falsehoods can easily turn into a web of lies, how she balances her day job and writing, reading recommendations, and more. The Little French Bridal Shop can be purchased at Murder by the Book or the CFAP Bookshop storefront. Jennifer’s 3 recommended reads are: Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane The Late Bloomers’ Club by Louise Miller Your Corner Dark by Desmond Hall Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. If you enjoy reading contemporary fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Nancy Johnson, Julie Carrick Dalton, Madeleine Henry, Lauren Ho, and Lainey Cameron.

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Kate Quinn - THE ROSE CODE

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:05:00 -0000

Kate and I discuss her latest book The Rose Code, writing about the unsung women code breakers at Bletchley Park who helped shorten the war by at least two years, the amount of secrecy required of those who worked at Bletchley Park and the mental and emotional toll on them, her favorite character to write in The Rose Code, and much more. The Rose Code can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Kate’s 3 recommended reads are: The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab The Children’s Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. The Rose Code is on my recent She Reads Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Books of 2021 and is a March Buzz Reads selection. If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Erika Robuck, Julia Kelly, Lauren Willig, Hazel Gaynor, and Kristin Harmel.

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Mark Greaney - RELENTLESS

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 03:09:00 -0000

Mark and I discuss his new Gray Man novel Relentless, the inspiration for Court Gentry, the character he enjoys writing the most, what it was like working with Tom Clancy and continuing his series, writing two books a year, the fantastic mystery/thriller community and much more. Relentless can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Mark’s 4 recommended reads are: American Traitor by Brad Taylor Robert Ludlum’s The Treadstone Exile by Joshua Hood The Outside Man by Don Bentley The Breaker by Nick Petrie Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. If you enjoy reading mysteries and thrillers and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Lisa Gardner, Jane Harper, Sarah Pearse or David Heska Wanbli Weiden.

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Lauren Willig - BAND OF SISTERS

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0000

Lauren and I discuss her latest book Band of Sisters, how she learned about this courageous group of women, how often women’s stories have been erased from the historical narrative, the one issue that almost broke the Smith College group, her 2021 Pink Carnation series Read-a-Long, and much more. Band of Sisters can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Lauren’s 2 recommended reads are: Tooth and Claw by Joe Walton The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Band of Sisters is on my recent She Reads Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Books of 2021 and will be an April Buzz Reads selection. If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Erika Robuck, Julia Kelly, Jennifer Rosner, Hazel Gaynor and Kristin Harmel.

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Julia Cooke - COME FLY THE WORLD

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:01:47 -0000

Julia and I discuss her new book Come Fly the World, how she discovered and decided to tell these women’s stories, approaching the issue of memory and recall with her interviews, the importance of stewardesses’ contributions to both the feminist movement and to present-day women and their ability to travel freely, and much more. Come Fly the World can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Julia’s recommended reads are: Musings of a Curious Aesthete by Leonard Koren Fierce Poise: Helen Frankenthaler and 1950s New York by Alexander Nemerov Things I Don’t Want to Know: On Writing by Deborah Levy If you enjoy reading nonfiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Anna Malaika Tubbs, Joe Berkowitz, Eric Eyre, or Bridgett Davis.

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Jennifer Rosner - THE YELLOW BIRD SINGS

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:16:00 -0000

Jennifer and I discuss her book The Yellow Bird Sings, her impetus for telling this story, the significance of the violin and the color yellow in the book, what she learned on her research trip to Poland and how that impacted her writing, why she selected Poland as the setting, and much more. The Yellow Bird Sings can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Jennifer’s 4 recommended reads are: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell House on Endless Waters by Emuna Elon How Much of These Hills Is Gold by C Pam Zhang The Rose Code by Kate Quinn If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Hazel Gaynor, Nguyen Phan Que Mai, Kristin Harmel, Asha Lemmie, and Erika Robuck.

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Bella Ellis - THE DIABOLICAL BONES

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 23:33:00 -0000

Bella and I discuss The Diabolical Bones, the Brontë novels that inspire the books in this series, the Brontë sister who influenced her pen name, the joy she feels writing these books, how she came up with the word detectors, and much more. The Diabolical Bones can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Bella’s 4 recommended reads are: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë The Last Thing to Burn by Will Dean Watch Her Fall by Erin Kelly

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Sarah Pearse - THE SANATORIUM

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:18:00 -0000

Sarah and I discuss her debut The Sanatorium, having her novel chosen as a Reese’s Book Club selection, how she created such a strong sense of place, making the sanatorium a character in the novel, writing a closed circle mystery, her stunning book cover, whether there will be a sequel, and much more. The Sanatorium can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Sarah’s 2 recommended reads are: The Heatwave by Kate Riordan When They Find Her by Lia Middleton Links for helping Houstonians: Kids’ Meals and The Houston Food Bank. If you enjoy reading mysteries and thrillers and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Lisa Gardner, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, Nick Petrie, and Jane Harper.

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Zibby Owens - MOMS DON'T HAVE TIME TO

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 23:43:00 -0000

Zibby and I discuss her anthology Moms Don’t Have Time To, the genesis of the essays, how she pulled this project together so quickly, which genre is Zibby’s personal favorite, how she reads so many books, what surprised her the most about compiling these essays into an anthology, and much more. Moms Don’t Have Time To: A Quarantine Anthology can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Zibby’s 4 recommended reads are: The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones Eliza Starts a Rumor by Jane Rosen The Scaffold Effect: Raising Resilient, Self-Reliant, and Secure Kids in an Age of Anxiety by Harold S. Koplewicz Links for helping Houstonians: Kids’ Meals and The Houston Food Bank. If you want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Wendy Walker, Lisa Duffy, Melissa Croce, and Fiona Davis & M.J. Rose.

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Madeleine Henry - THE LOVE PROOF

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 22:55:00 -0000

Madeleine and I discuss her latest novel The Love Proof, what inspired her to write this book, her love of yoga, her writing process, what she likes to do in her free time, and more. The Love Proof can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Madeleine’s 2 recommended reads are: Beach Read by Emily Henry This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens

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Susan Meissner - THE NATURE OF FRAGILE THINGS

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:18:00 -0000

Susan and I discuss her latest novel The Nature of Fragile Things, the unexpected book that inspired her to write this story, her interest in the mail-order bride phenomenon, the fragility of San Francisco’s infrastructure prior to the 1906 earthquake, her book about the 1918 Spanish Flu and its relevance to the current pandemic, and much more. The Nature of Fragile Things can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Susan’s 2 recommended reads are: The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger Thanks to The Chanel Sisters by Judithe Little for sponsoring this episode. You can purchase the book here. If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Tori Whitaker, Asha Lemmie, Julia Kelly, Nguyen Phan Que Mai, and Marie Benedict.

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Erika Robuck - THE INVISIBLE WOMAN

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:28:00 -0000

Erika and I discuss her latest novel The Invisible Woman, bringing Virginia Hall to life, highlighting the everyday people who contributed to the French Resistance, touring the CIA Museum, how readers are looking for stories of redemption during the pandemic, and much more. The Invisible Woman can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Erika’s 3 recommended reads are: The Darkest Night by Jennifer Robson Universe of Two by Stephen Kiernan Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Natalie Jenner, Judithe Little, Gill Paul, Hazel Gaynor, or Elise Hooper.

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Eliza Jane Brazier - IF I DISAPPEAR

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:07:00 -0000

Eliza and I discuss her adult debut If I Disappear, how she created her unique format, finding a place in today’s world, how grief can impact and infect everything else, the importance of focusing on mental health, the fabulous true crime community and much more. If I Disappear can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Eliza’s 3 recommended reads are: The Herd by Andrea Bartz The Girls Are All So Nice Here by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn The Hunting Wives by May Cobb If you enjoy reading mysteries and thrillers and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Lisa Gardner, Julie Clark, Jane Harper, Wendy Walker or David Heska Wanbli Weiden.

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Anna Malaika Tubbs - THE THREE MOTHERS

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:46:00 -0000

Anna and I discuss her new book The Three Mothers, the importance of black women and their stories and contributions, how she chose these three mothers, the direct connection between these women and the work their sons pursued, how we tell history and who is telling this history, and much more. The Three Mothers can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Anna’s 2 recommended reads are: The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart by Alicia Garza White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide by Carol Anderson If you enjoy reading nonfiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Ty Seidule, Eric Eyre, or Bridgett Davis.

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Te-Ping Chen - LAND OF BIG NUMBERS

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:26:00 -0000

Te-Ping and I discuss her short story collection Land of Big Numbers, how the people she met as a journalist in Beijing inspired some of these stories, what it is like for people who live in a society where many circumstances are outside their control, the universality of intergenerational family stories, and much more. Land of Big Numbers can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Te-Ping’s 2 recommended reads are: Half in Love: Stories by Maile Meloy What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky: Stories by Lesley Nneka Arimah If you enjoy reading fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Liese O’Halloran Schwarz, Nancy Johnson, Lisa Duffy or Julie Carrick Dalton.

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Jane Harper - THE SURVIVORS

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:21:00 -0000

Jane and I discuss her latest book The Survivors, how setting and plot drive her stories, creating a strong sense of place, her thoughts on the motion picture adaptation of The Dry and Eric Bana as Aaron Falk, how her journalism training helps her write thrillers, and much more. The Survivors can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Jane’s 2 recommended reads are: The Mother Fault by Kate Mildenhall The Natural Way of Things by Charlotte Wood Thanks to Gene Rontal for sponsoring this episode. His mystery A Pre-Existing Condition can be purchased here. If you enjoy reading mysteries/thrillers and want to listen to more podcast episodes, try Wendy Walker, Alice Henderson, Lisa Gardner, or David Heska Wanbli Weiden.

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Nancy Johnson - THE KINDEST LIE

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:05:00 -0000

Nancy and I discuss her debut novel The Kindest Lie, the issue of identity in the United States today, her title’s dual meaning, how important it is for aspiring authors to write the story they want to write versus following publishing trends, her own publishing journey, and much more. The Kindest Lie can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Nancy’s 3 recommended reads are: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris Waiting for the Night Song by Julie Carrick Dalton The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner Interested in the Conversations from a Page online event with Julie Carrick Dalton and Nancy Johnson? Find more information here. If you enjoy reading contemporary fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Liese O’Halloran Schwarz, Jane Igharo, Mateo Askaripour or Julie Carrick Dalton.

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Ty Seidule - ROBERT E. LEE AND ME

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:38:00 -0000

Ty and I discuss his new book Robert E. Lee and Me, the myth of the Lost Cause of the Confederacy and its creation and perpetuation, how telling his own personal story is more impactful than just sharing his views, why questioning history distresses and unsettles people, and much more. Robert E. Lee and Me: A Southerner’s Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Ty’s 3 recommended reads are: The False Cause: Fraud, Fabrication, and White Supremacy in Confederate Memory by Adam Domby Reading the Man: A Portrait of Robert E. Lee Through His Private Letters by Elizabeth Brown Pryor The Broken Heart of America: St. Louis and the Violent History of the United States by Walter Johnson Other books referenced in this episode are Confederates in the Attic by Tony Horwitz and The British Are Coming by Rick Atkinson. Thanks to Gene Rontal for sponsoring this episode. His mystery A Pre-Existing Condition can be purchased here. If you enjoy reading nonfiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes, try Eric Eyre, Joe Berkowitz, or Bridgett Davis.

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Lisa Gardner - BEFORE SHE DISAPPEARED

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:19:00 -0000

Lisa and I discuss her new mystery Before She Disappeared, the complexity of plotting a person’s disappearance in 2021, walking the streets of Mattapan for research and the delicious food item that she discovered there, the real-life inspiration for Frankie Elkin, and much more. Before She Disappeared can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Lisa’s recommended reads are: Home Before Dark by Riley Sager Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger The Silent Wife by Karin Slaughter The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab Thanks to Danielle Martin for sponsoring this episode. Her novel Glimmer As You Can can be purchased here. If you enjoy reading mysteries and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Alice Henderson, Halley Sutton, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, and/or Wendy Walker.

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Liese O'Halloran Schwarz - WHAT COULD BE SAVED

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:12:00 -0000

Liese discusses her new book What Could Be Saved, writing about Bangkok in both the 1970s and present day, pulling from her experiences as an expat, how her writing process has evolved over time, pandemic reading recommendations, and much more. What Could Be Saved can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Liese’s 4 recommended reads are: Long Bright River by Liz Moore Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano Clutter: An Untidy History by Jennifer Howard All the Ever Afters by Danielle Teller The book we discuss about Pan Am is entitled Come Fly the World by Julia Cooke. If you enjoy reading literary and/or contemporary fiction and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try A.H. Kim, Julie Carrick Dalton, Ehsaneh Sadr, or Amy Poeppel.

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Mateo Askaripour - BLACK BUCK

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:20:00 -0000

Mateo discusses his debut novel Black Buck, using a creative format to tell the story, fiction’s incredible power to teach empathy and understanding, his unique (and very cool) cover and the story behind it, having his novel chosen as a Read with Jenna book club selection, and much more. Black Buck can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Mateo’s 2 recommended reads are: How to Make a Slave and Other Essays by Jerald Walker The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr. If you enjoy reading contemporary fiction and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Ehsaneh Sadr, Julie Carrick Dalton, A.H. Kim, and Liese O'Halloran Schwarz.

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Julie Carrick Dalton - WAITING FOR THE NIGHT SONG

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:03:00 -0000

Julie discusses her debut Waiting for the Night Song, why she loosely based the plot line on a cherished children’s book, choosing New Hampshire for the book’s setting, the importance and urgency of climate fiction, how every region of our planet is interconnected, and much more. Waiting for the Night Song can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Julie’s 4 recommended reads are: The Kindest Lie by Nancy Johnson The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner Hades, Argentina by Daniel Loedel Wild Women and the Blues by Denny S. Bryce Interested in the Conversations from a Page online event with Julie Carrick Dalton and Nancy Johnson? Find more information here. Thanks to Densie Webb for sponsoring this episode. Her novel When Robins Appear can be purchased here. If you enjoy literary fiction and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Liese O'Halloran Schwarz, Sarah McCraw Crow, and Ava Homa.

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Nick Petrie - THE BREAKER

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:10:00 -0000

Nick discusses his latest mystery The Breaker, incorporating cutting edge technology into some of his stories, the long-range implications and societal changes resulting from new technology such as cell phones and social media, writing about PTSD, the progression and development of his current book covers, and much more. The Breaker can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Nick’s 2 recommended reads are: The Matthew Scudder series by Lawrence Block Murder at the Mena House by Erica Ruth Neubauer If you enjoy reading mysteries and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Wendy Walker, Julie Clark, Alice Henderson, and Lisa Gardner.

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Julia Kelly - THE LAST GARDEN IN ENGLAND

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:02:00 -0000

Julia discusses her latest book The Last Garden in England, the pros and cons of choosing a popular topic like gardening to write about, the importance of creating a strong sense of place, recruiting her father to help her research English gardens, writing a story set in three time periods, and much more. The Last Garden in England can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Julia’s 4 recommended reads are: Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Kew Garden Girls by Posy Lovell Thanks to Densie Webb for sponsoring this episode. Her novel When Robins Appear can be purchased here. If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Hazel Gaynor, Judithe Little, Susie Orman Schnall, Kristin Harmel, and Sadeqa Johnson.

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Sadeqa Johnson - YELLOW WIFE

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:02:00 -0000

Sadeqa discusses her latest novel Yellow Wife, how the story spoke to her, switching from contemporary fiction to historical fiction for this book, tackling a tough and timely topic, how she loves to hike when she has free time, and much more. Yellow Wife can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Sadeqa’s 2 recommended reads are: Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Other books mentioned are Heaven, My Home by Attica Locke and The Mothers by Brit Bennett. Yellow Wife is one of my She Reads Winter's Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Books. If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Hazel Gaynor, Judithe Little, Nguyen Phan Que Mai, Kristin Harmel, and Marie Benedict.

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Melissa Croce - SINGLE AND FORCED TO MINGLE

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:15:00 -0000

Melissa discusses her book Single and Forced to Mingle, how her story went viral, creating the fun format she used in the book, why millennials are choosing to not have children, debunking the myth that there is one path that a life should follow, and much more. Single and Forced to Mingle can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Melissa’s 3 recommended reads are: Last Tang Standing by Lauren Ho An American Sunrise by Joy Harjo True or False: A CIA Analyst’s Guide to Spotting Fake News by Cindy L. Otis

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Molly Greeley - THE HEIRESS

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:01:00 -0000

Molly discusses her novel The Heiress, writing Austen-inspired fiction, creating a story around a fictional character from Pride & Prejudice, her favorite Jane Austen book, researching Regency-era England, and much more. The Heiress can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Molly’s 2 recommended reads are: Conjure Women by Afia Atakora The Mercies by Kirin Millwood Hargrave Thanks to my sponsor We Came Here to Shine by Susie Orman Schnall. You can purchase the book here. If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Hazel Gaynor, Judithe Little, Gill Paul, Fiona Davis, and Asha Lemmie.

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Judithe Little - THE CHANEL SISTERS

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 12:02:00 -0000

Judithe discusses her novel The Chanel Sisters, why she chose Antoinette to tell the sisters’ story, how Coco Chanel’s early years influenced her designs and fabrics, the unique research Judithe conducted, and much more. The Chanel Sisters can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Judithe’s 2 recommended reads are: The Woman Before Wallis by Bryn Turnbull The Age of Light by Whitney Scharer Thanks to We Came Here to Shine by Susie Orman Schnall for sponsoring this episode. You can purchase the book here. If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Hazel Gaynor, Tori Whitaker, Susie Orman Schnall, Kristin Harmel, Natalie Jenner, and Sadeqa Johnson.

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Marie Benedict - THE MYSTERY OF MRS. CHRISTIE

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 16:03:00 -0000

Marie discusses her latest novel The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, writing about the venerated Agatha Christie, telling the stories of women that history forgot, the event that changed the trajectory of Agatha Christie’s career, and much more. The Mystery of Mrs. Christie can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Marie’s 8 recommended reads are: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner The Rose Code by Kate Quinn The Arctic Fury by Greer Macallister Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig The Invisible Woman by Erika Robuck Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

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Sarah McCraw Crow - THE WRONG KIND OF WOMAN

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 17:15:00 -0000

Sarah discusses her debut novel The Wrong Kind of Woman, writing about women’s issues in the 1970s, how her story resonates in today’s world, including the music and television of the era into her research, how long it took for certain college to admit women, finding just the right title for her book, and much more. The Wrong Kind of Woman can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Sarah’s 2 recommended reads are: Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce Faye, Faraway by Helen Fisher

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Lainey Cameron - THE EXIT STRATEGY

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 23:27:00 -0000

Lainey discusses her debut novel The Exit Strategy, working in the tech industry as a one of the only women in the boardroom, her desire to inspire and empower women with this story, the importance of titles and covers, publishing during the pandemic and the fabulous 2020 debut group, and much more. The Exit Strategy can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Lainey’s 5 recommended reads are: The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai A Door Between Us by Ehsaneh Sadr After Elias by Eddie Boudel Tan Forever 51 by Pamela Skjolsvik Last Tang Standing by Lauren Ho

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Sharon Harrigan - HALF

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:03:00 -0000

Sharon speaks about her debut novel Half, writing about twin sisters who speak in one voice, publishing during the pandemic, the inspiration for her story, and much more. Half can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Sharon’s 7 recommended reads are: You Will Never Be Forgotten by Mary South You Again by Debra Jo Immergut Book of the Little Axe by Lauren Francis-Sharma Pale Morning Light with Violet Swan by Deborah Reed The Heart and Other Monsters by Rose Hendersen I Have the Answer by Kelly Fordon The Fear of Everything by John McNally

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Denise Williams - HOW TO FAIL AT FLIRTING

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Denise discusses her debut novel How to Fail at Flirting, tackling a tough subject matter in her novel, how comparing oneself to others is a “thief of joy”, the struggle to find the perfect title for her book, serving as a mentor in Pitch Wars, and much more. How to Fail at Flirting can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Denise’s 4 recommended reads are: In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren Queen Move by Kennedy Ryan Island Affair by Priscilla Oliveras The Roommate by Rosie Danan If you enjoy reading contemporary fiction and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Jane Igharo, Lauren Ho, A.H. Kim, and Pamela Redmond.

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Heather Caliendo - Book Club Chat

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:27:00 -0000

Heather discusses how she started Book Club Chat, her favorite and least favorite aspects of what she does, how she decides which books to select, her favorite genres, recent changes and trends in the publishing industry, celebrity book clubs and much more. Heather’s 2 recommended reads are: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult

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Julie Clark - THE LAST FLIGHT

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 15:03:00 -0000

Julie discusses her instant New York Times bestseller The Last Flight, writing her first thriller, her advice for aspiring authors, the importance of the right book cover and how the cover sets up expectations for readers, and more. The Last Flight can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Julie’s 2 recommended reads are: And Now She’s Gone by Rachel Howzell Hall Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Malloy

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Halley Sutton - THE LADY UPSTAIRS

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:10:00 -0000

Halley discusses her debut novel The Lady Upstairs, her love of murder bus tours, writing feminist noir, participating as a mentee and mentor in Pitch Wars, the importance of building a community in the book world, and more. The Lady Upstairs can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Halley’s 2 recommended reads are: Little Threats by Emily Schultz The Anthill by Julianne Pachico If you enjoy reading mysteries and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Alice Henderson, Megan Collins, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, and/or Wendy Walker.

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Katharine McGee - MAJESTY

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 13:07:41 -0000

Katharine discusses her latest novel Majesty, the amount of world building she did for this series, writing a uchronic book, the difficulties in writing a sequel, her efforts to upend reader expectations, and much more. Majesty can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Katharine’s 3 recommended reads are: The Quest for Queen Mary by James Pope-Hennessy Pretty Things by Janelle Brown Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean

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Ehsaneh Sadr - A DOOR BETWEEN US

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 15:57:00 -0000

Ehsaneh discusses her debut novel A Door Between Us, her desire to portray all sides of a conflict, writing about an event that is not frequently covered in literature, growing up in a Muslim/Mormon home, what she hopes readers take away from her book, and much more. A Door Between Us can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Ehsaneh’s 2 recommended reads are: Spring by Leila Rafei Bladebone by Ausma Zehanat Khan

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A. H. Kim - A GOOD FAMILY

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 20:15:00 -0000

Ann discusses her debut novel A Good Family, her very personal inspiration for the book, joining the amazing debut author community on Facebook, trying to settle on the perfect title for the book, publishing during the pandemic, and much more. A Good Family can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Ann’s 2 recommended reads are: A Door Between Us by Ehsaneh Sadr Remembrance by Rita Woods

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Alice Henderson - A SOLITUDE OF WOLVERINES

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:45:00 -0000

Alice discusses her new mystery A Solitude of Wolverines, combining her passion for wildlife and writing, how she settled on wolverines for the first book in this new series, the research she conducted for the book, her current wildlife research studies, and much more. A Solitude of Wolverines can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Alice’s recommended reads are: White Fire by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child Demon Crown by James Rollins The River is Dark by Joe Hart Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay by Phoebe Robinson The Molly Murphy series by Rhys Bowen If you enjoy reading mysteries and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Lisa Gardner, Megan Collins, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, and Wendy Walker.

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Fiona Davis & M.J. Rose - STORIES FROM SUFFRAGETTE CITY

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Fiona and M.J. discuss Stories from Suffragette City, the inspiration for this compilation, the speed with which the project came together, honoring the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote, how each author is reflected in their individual story, the bright and engaging cover, and much more. Stories from Suffragette City can be purchased at Murder by the Book. M.J.’s 2 recommended reads are: A Splendid Ruin by Megan Chance The Wicked City by Beatriz Williams Fiona’s 2 recommended reads are: The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline Gilded Suffragists: The New York Socialites who Fought for Women’s Right to Vote by Johanna Neuman

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Rhys Bowen- THE LAST MRS. SUMMER

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:49:00 -0000

Rhys discusses her latest novel The Last Mrs. Summers, creating an homage to Rebecca, writing two books a year, reading historical fiction during these stressful times, advice for aspiring authors, and much more. The Last Mrs. Summers can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Rhys’s 2 recommended reads are: Paris Is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay The Lost Girls of Devon by Barbara O’Neal

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Lauren Ho - LAST TANG STANDING

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 23:43:00 -0000

Lauren discusses her debut novel Last Tang Standing, the importance of humor in books, the way reading promotes empathy and understanding, choosing to write the book in diary format, coming up with the idea for the novel while she was an amateur stand-up comic, and much more. Last Tang Standing can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Lauren’s 6 recommended reads are: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett The Other Americans by Laila Lalami The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel Forever 51 by Pamela Skjolsvik White Coat Diaries by Madi Sinha The Exit Strategy by Lainey Cameron

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L.C. Shaw - THE SILENT CONSPIRACY

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 01:27:00 -0000

Lynne discusses her latest thriller The Silent Conspiracy, the various ways information is used to influence people today, the importance of vetting the news, writing thrillers with her sister, and much more. The Silent Conspiracy can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Lynne’s 3 recommended reads are: Don’t Look for Me by Wendy Walker Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras

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Nancy Thayer - GIRLS OF SUMMER

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:22:00 -0000

Nancy discusses her latest novel Girls of Summer, writing about the intricacies and mysteries of family, her love of crafting beach reads with happy endings, the way technology has impacted her job, the importance of independent book stores, and much more. Girls of Summer can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Nancy’s 3 recommended reads are: One by One by Ruth Ware Anxious People by Fredrik Backman The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

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Christopher Swann - NEVER TURN BACK

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:37:00 -0000

Chris discusses his latest mystery Never Turn Back, the personal family story that served as his inspiration, the challenges of writing a thriller, the incredible author community, the importance of independent book stores, and much more. Never Turn Back can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Chris’s 3 recommended reads are: Hard Cash Valley by Brian Panowich Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby When These Mountains Burn by David Joy

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Natalie Jenner - THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:18:00 -0000

Natalie discusses her debut novel The Jane Austen Society, the long-lasting impact and continued relevance of Jane Austen’s books, the importance of independent book stores, launching a debut novel during the pandemic, and more. The Jane Austen Society can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Natalie’s 3 recommended reads are: Sigh, Gone: A Misfit’s Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit In by Phuc Tran The All-Night Sun by Diane Zinna Cuyahoga by Pete Beatty

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Hazel Gaynor - WHEN WE WERE YOUNG & BRAVE

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 12:51:00 -0000

Hazel discusses When We Were Young & Brave, her inspiration for the story, writing about World War 2 in the Pacific, her extensive research for the book, exploring the human condition, her reading recommendations, and much more. When We Were Young & Brave can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Hazel’s 2 recommended reads are: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline

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Joe Berkowitz - AMERICAN CHEESE

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 20:40:00 -0000

Joe discusses his new book American Cheese: An Indulgent Odyssey Through the Artisan Cheese World, how he became interested in artisanal cheese, the role of Whole Foods in the American cheese renaissance, the role of cheese influencers, and much more. American Cheese: An Indulgent Odyssey Through the Artisan Cheese World can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Joe’s 2 recommended reads are: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Wow, No Thank You: Essays by Samantha Irby

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Tori Whitaker - MILLICENT GLENN'S LAST WISH

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:54:00 -0000

Tori discusses her debut novel Millicent Glenn’s Last Wish, her inspiration for the story, creating a love letter to Cincinnati, the generational theme in the book, her advice for aspiring authors, and much more. Millicent Glenn’s Last Wish can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Tori’s 3 recommended reads are: The Guest Book by Sarah Blake You Were There Too by Colleen Oakley Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

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Jane Igharo - TIES THAT TETHER

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:38:12 -0000

Jane discusses her debut novel Ties That Tether, writing about Nigerian culture and being an immigrant, exploring the themes of culture and identity, her vision for the cover of this book, participating in Pitch Wars, advice for aspiring authors, and more. Ties That Tether can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Jane’s 2 recommended reads are: The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai Well-Behaved Indian Women by Saumya Dave

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Pamela Redmond - OLDER

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:40:00 -0000

Pamela discusses her latest novel Older, writing a book that provides some humor during these troubling times, enjoying her novel Younger as a television show and having Sutton Foster cast in the show, writing about aging, and much more. Older can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Pamela’s 2 recommended reads are: The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline Someone by Alice McDermott

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John Cribb - OLD ABE

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 12:08:00 -0000

John talks about his latest novel Old Abe, writing a fictional account of Lincoln’s life, conducting research on one of the most famous men in history, how he decided to tackle this subject, and much more. Old Abe can be purchased at Murder by the Book. John’s 2 recommended reads are: Metamorphoses by Ovid Collected Stories by Frank O’Connor

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Kristin Harmel - THE BOOK OF LOST NAMES

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:27:00 -0000

Kristin talks about her latest novel the New York Times bestseller The Book of Lost Names, the research she did regarding the forgery of documents during World War 2, writing about ordinary people who rise up to do extraordinary things, the large number of Nazi-looted books that still have not been returned to their original owners, creating the Facebook group Friends and Fiction with four other authors during the pandemic, and more. The Book of Lost Names can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Kristin’s 4 recommended reads are: Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis Lost in Paris by Elizabeth Thompson The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

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Signe Pike - THE FORGOTTEN KINGDOM

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:34:00 -0000

Signe and I discuss her latest novel The Forgotten Kingdom, researching people and events from the sixth century, telling stories previously lost to time and history, working as an acquisitions editor, and much more. The Forgotten Kingdom can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Signe’s 2 recommended reads are: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss

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Wendy Walker - DON'T LOOK FOR ME

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:38:00 -0000

Wendy discusses her new novel Don’t Look For Me, her personal inspiration for this story, the psychology of grief, creating a strong sense of place in this novel, the fight or flight impulse in humans, her recommended reads, and much more. Don’t Look For Me can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Wendy’s 4 recommended reads are: One By One by Ruth Ware Anxious People by Fredrik Backman The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis Universe of Two by Stephen P. Kiernan

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Asha Lemmie - FIFTY WORDS FOR RAIN

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:52:00 -0000

Asha discusses her debut novel Fifty Words for Rain, setting her novel in post-World War 2 Japan, her lifelong love of the country and its language, having her novel chosen as a Good Morning America book club selection, and much more. Fifty Words for Rain can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Asha’s 2 recommended reads are: The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

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Jason B. Rosenthal - MY WIFE SAID YOU MAY WANT TO MARRY ME

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 13:31:00 -0000

Jason discusses his book My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me, his wife Amy’s viral essay and his response, processing grief, advice for writing a memoir, attending Burning Man, and much more. My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Jason’s 2 recommended reads are: Letters from Max: A Poet, a Teacher, a Friendship by Sarah Ruhl Timeless Flight: The Definitive Biography of the Byrds by Johnny Rogan

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Gill Paul - JACKIE AND MARIA

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:38:00 -0000

Gill discusses her latest novel Jackie and Maria, the reader who gave her the inspiration for this story, Jackie and her sister Lee’s complex relationship, the rivalry between Jackie and Maria, her year-round love of swimming, and more. Jackie and Maria can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Gill’s 3 recommended reads are: 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak Coming Up For Air by Sarah Leipcige When We Were Young & Brave by Hazel Gaynor If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Tori Whitaker, Judithe Little, Alex George, Fiona Davis, and Asha Lemmie.

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David Heska Wanbli Weiden - WINTER COUNTS

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:55:00 -0000

David discusses his debut mystery Winter Counts, the inspiration for his story, Lakota traditions, maintaining racial identity and culture, life on the Rosebud Reservation, the Indigenous food revolution, and much more. Winter Counts can be purchased at Murder by the Book. David’s 2 recommended reads are: This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger Hillbilly Hustle by Wesley Browne

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S. C. Perkins - LINEAGE MOST LETHAL

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Stephanie discusses her new novel Lineage Most Lethal, her lifelong interest in genealogy, writing about World War 2 and spy craft, her favorite places to conduct research, and much more. Lineage Most Lethal can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Stephanie’s 3 recommended reads are: Without Sanction by Don Bentley All the Ways We Said Goodbye by Lauren Willig, Beatriz Williams, and Karen White Egg Drop Dead by Vivien Chien

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Kathleen Carter

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:55:00 -0000

Kathleen discusses how she became a literary publicist and eventually started her own firm, a typical day as a publicist, her favorite part of the job, trends in the book industry, the effects of the pandemic on the book world, celebrity book clubs and much more. Kathleen’s 2 recommended reads are: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Just Mercy by Brian Stevenson

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S. F. Kosa - THE QUIET GIRL

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Sarah discusses her new novel The Quiet Girl, writing under the name S.F. Kosa, her background as a psychologist, switching genres, constructing a thriller plot, trying to understand the human psyche, and much more. The Quiet Girl can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Sarah’s 2 recommended reads are: The Girls by Emma Cline One Day: The Extraordinary Story of an Ordinary 24 Hours in America by Gene Weingarten

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Megan Collins - BEHIND THE RED DOOR

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 20:47:00 -0000

Megan talks about her new novel Behind the Red Door, her fascination with memory repression, the importance of normalizing anxiety, creating terrible parents in her novels, and much more. Behind the Red Door can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Megan’s 2 recommended reads are: Don’t Look for Me by Wendy Walker He Started It by Samantha Downing

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Alka Joshi - THE HENNA ARTIST

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 13:40:00 -0000

Alka speaks about her debut novel The Henna Artist, having Reese Witherspoon select her book for her May book club, honoring her mother, the importance of women telling their stories, and much more. The Henna Artist can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Alka’s 2 recommended reads are: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee The Yellow Bird Sings by Jennifer Rosner

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Alex George - THE PARIS HOURS

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:04:00 -0000

Alex discusses his latest novel The Paris Hours, the challenge of writing a story that takes place over the course of one day, owning an independent bookstore, setting a book in Paris, and much more. The Paris Hours can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Alex’s 4 recommended reads are: Becoming Duchess Goldblatt by Anonymous Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy Luster by Raven Leilani Upstream by Mary Oliver

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Julie Pennell - LOUISIANA LUCKY

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:36:00 -0000

Julie discusses her latest novel Louisiana Lucky, winning the lottery and what often happens next, her love of print journalism, which character she likes the most in this book, what makes someone lucky, and much more. Louisiana Lucky can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Julie’s 3 recommended reads are: Feels Like Falling by Kristy Woodson Harvey Hello, Summer by Mary Kay Andrews Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan

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Bryn Turnbull - THE WOMAN BEFORE WALLIS

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:38:00 -0000

Bryn discusses her debut novel The Woman Before Wallis, Thelma Furness and her twin sister Gloria Vanderbilt, the characters she enjoyed writing the most in this book, her gorgeous cover, the research she did, and much more. The Woman Before Wallis can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Bryn’s 3 recommended reads are: Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi The Library of Legends by Janie Chang

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Fiona Davis - THE LIONS OF FIFTH AVENUE

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:11:27 -0000

Fiona speaks about her latest novel The Lions of Fifth Avenue, writing about iconic New York City buildings and how she conducts her research, the manner in which the title and cover influenced her storyline for this book, what she is working on next, and much more. The Lions of Fifth Avenue can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Fiona’s 4 recommended reads are: The Daughters of Foxcote Manor by Eve Chase The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline

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Stephen P. Kiernan - UNIVERSE OF TWO

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Stephen and I discuss his latest novel Universe of Two and the story behind it, the building of the atomic bomb and life at Los Alamos, the moral qualms of those who worked on the bomb, finding redemption, and much more. Universe of Two can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Stephen’s 3 recommended reads are: The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis With or Without You by Caroline Leavitt The Red Lotus by Chris Bohjalian

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Deborah Royce - FINDING MRS. FORD

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 14:19:47 -0000

Deborah talks about her book Finding Mrs. Ford, her role as Silver Kane (Erica’s half-sister) on All My Children, where she gets her inspiration, and much more. Finding Mrs. Ford can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Deborah’s 3 recommended reads are: What Was She Thinking by Zoë Heller The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai Blue Nights by Joan Didion

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Emily Liebert - PERFECTLY FAMOUS

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Emily and I talk about her latest novel Perfectly Famous, her partnership with WACOAL for this novel and modeling their products on her front porch, marketing in today’s digital world, her preference for shorter titles, and much more. Perfectly Famous can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Emily’s 2 recommended reads are: Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner Stranger in the Lake by Kimberly Belle

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Bridgett Davis - THE WORLD ACCORDING TO FANNIE DAVIS

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Bridgett discusses her decision to honor her mother with a memoir, growing up in Detroit and participating in her mother’s business, writing the screenplay for The World According to Fannie Davis for Brad Pitt’s production company Plan B, and some great reading recommendations. The World According to Fannie Davis can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Bridgett’s 4 recommended reads are: The Yellow House by Sarah Broom Black is the Body by Emily Bernard Looking for Lorraine by Imani Perry Home Baked by Alia Volz

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Amy Poeppel - MUSICAL CHAIRS

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 16:54:00 -0000

Amy talks about her latest book Musical Chairs, best laid plans, having adult children living back at home (especially during the pandemic), why she chose to write about a classical music trio, the inspiration for her characters, and finding humor in everyday situations. Musical Chairs can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Amy’s 4 recommended reads are: We Came Here to Shine by Susie Orman Schnall The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis It’s Not All Downhill From Here by Terry McMillan American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson

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Katherine Center - WHAT YOU WISH FOR

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 9 – Katherine discusses her latest book WHAT YOU WISH FOR, finding joy in little things, her love of OUTLANDER (the books not the TV show), why she set this book in Galveston, and the making of THE LOST HUSBAND movie. WHAT YOU WISH FOR can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Katherine’s 2 recommended reads are: MIRACLE CREEK by Angie Kim THE SCIENCE OF STORYTELLING: WHY STORIES MAKE US HUMAN AND HOW TO TELL THEM BETTER by Will Schorr

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Kristy Woodson Harvey - FEELS LIKE FALLING

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 19:12:00 -0000

Episode 8 - Kristy Woodson Harvey is the USA Today bestselling author of FEELS LIKE FALLING and 5 other novels. She blogs with her mom Beth Woodson on Design Chic about how creating a beautiful home can be the catalyst for creating a beautiful life. Design Chic is the inaugural member of the design blogger hall of fame, sponsored by Traditional Home, and winner of Amara’s Best Luxury Blog, as chosen by Roberto Cavalli. She also loves connecting with readers on kristywoodsonharvey.com. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications and websites, including Southern Living, Traditional Home, Parade, USA Today, Domino, Our State and O. Henry. FEELS LIKE FALLING can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Kristy's 3 recommended reads are: 1. HELLO, SUMMER by Mary Kay Andrews 2. THE BOOK OF LOST NAMES by Kristin Harmel 3. LOUISIANA LUCKY by Julie Pennell

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Elise Hooper - FAST GIRLS

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0000

A native New Englander, Elise spent several years writing for television and online news outlets before getting a MA and teaching high-school literature and history. She now lives in Seattle with her husband and two daughters. FAST GIRLS can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Elise’s 2 recommended reads are: THE BOOK WOMAN OF TROUBLESOME CREEK by Kim Michele Richardson REAL MEN KNIT by Kwana Jackson

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Farrah Rochon - THE BOYFRIEND PROJECT

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 19:17:00 -0000

USA Today Bestselling author Farrah Rochon hails from a small town just west of New Orleans. She has garnered much acclaim for her Holmes Brothers, New York Sabers, Bayou Dreams and Moments in Maplesville series. Her newest novel, THE BOYFRIEND PROJECT, was recently released by Forever Romance. When she is not writing in her favorite coffee shop, Farrah spends most of her time reading, cooking, traveling the world, visiting Walt Disney World, and catching her favorite Broadway shows. THE BOYFRIEND PROJECT can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Farrah’s 2 recommended reads are: IMPERFECTLY HAPPY by Sharina Harris THE TROUBLE WITH HATING YOU by Sajni Patel

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Eric Eyre - DEATH IN MUD LICK

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 19:24:00 -0000

Episode 5 – Eric Eyre has been a reporter at the Charleston Gazette-Mail since 1998. In 2017, his investigation into massive shipments of opioids to West Virginia’s southern coalfields was awarded a Pulitzer prize. He lives in Charleston, West Virginia, with his wife and son. DEATH IN MUD LICK can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Eric’s 2 recommended reads are: 1. THE RELIVE BOX AND OTHER STORIES by T.C. Boyle 2. BEST SPORTS STORIES (published annually for many years, no longer in print)

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Ava Homa- DAUGHTERS OF SMOKE AND FIRE

Sat, 27 Jun 2020 17:26:00 -0000

Episode 4 – Ava Homa is a writer, journalist, and activist specializing in women’s issues and Middle Eastern affairs. She holds an MA in English and Creative Writing from the University of Windsor in Canada. Her collection of short stories, ECHOES FROM THE OTHER LAND, was longlisted for the Frank O’Connor International Prize, and she is the inaugural recipient of the PEN Canada-Humber College Writers-In-Exile Scholarship. She was born and raised in the Kurdistan Province in Iran and now divides her time between Toronto and the Bay Area. DAUGHTERS OF SMOKE AND FIRE is her debut novel. DAUGHTERS OF SMOKE AND FIRE can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Ava’s 3 recommended reads are: THE LOST BOOK OF ADANA MOREAU by Michael Zapata REMEMBRANCE by Rita Woods SHUGGIE BAIN by Douglas Stuart

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Lisa Duffy - MY KIND OF PEOPLE

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 19:13:00 -0000

Episode 3 - Lisa Duffy is the author of THE SALT HOUSE, named by Real Simple as a Best Book of the Month upon its June release and one of Bustle’s 17 Best Debut Novels by Women in 2017, and THIS IS HOME, a favorite book club pick. Lisa received her MFA in creative writing from the University of Massachusetts. Her writing can be found in numerous publications, including Writer’s Digest. She lives in the Boston area with her husband and three children. MY KIND OF PEOPLE is her third novel. MY KIND OF PEOPLE can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Lisa's 2 recommendations reads are: 1. THE BODY PAPERS by Grace Talusen 2. A DOOR BETWEEN US by Ehsaneh Sadr

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Nguyen Phan Que Mai - THE MOUNTAINS SING

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 19:03:00 -0000

Episode 2 - Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai was born in Việt Nam in 1973, and grew up witnessing the war’s devastation of her country. She worked as a street seller and rice farmer before winning a scholarship to attend university in Australia. She is the author of eight books of poetry, short fiction and non-fiction in Vietnamese. Her writing has been translated and published in more than ten countries and has received many honors, including the Hà Nội Writers Association’s Poetry of the Year 2010 Award. Quế Mai has an MA in Creative Writing and is currently a PhD candidate at Lancaster University. She divides her time between Indonesia and Việt Nam. THE MOUNTAINS SING can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Quế Mai's 3 recommended reads are: 1. AFTERLIFE by Julia Alvarez 2. SO YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT RACE by Ijeoma Oluo 3. THE LINE THAT HELD US by David Joy

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Susie Orman Schnall - WE CAME HERE TO SHINE

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 19:59:00 -0000

Episode 1 - Susie Orman Schnall is the author of four novels, and her latest is WE CAME HERE TO SHINE. Susie's writing has appeared in numerous publications including The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Writer's Digest, and Glamour. She is also a frequent speaker at women's groups, corporations, and book clubs about her novels and work-life balance. WE CAME HERE TO SHINE can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Susie's 3 recommended reads are: 1. UNTAMED by Glennon Doyle 2. THE IMPOSSIBLE FIRST: FROM FIRE TO ICE - CROSSING ANTARCTICA ALONE by Colin O'Brady 3. FAST GIRLS by Elise Hooper

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