Turn the Page Podcast: Recent Episodes
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What if time travel was as easy as a train ride to another state? Jessica M. Goldstein asks just this in RETRO, a fun and thought provoking novel about an out of work actress named Ash who gets a job as a travel agent for a time travel vacation company.
Kathy Anderson shares VAMOOSE, a collection of fast-paced short stories celebrating queer women who take center stage as the stars of their own lives.
Eberle delivers a fun read in IF BOOKS COULD KILL, a book about Roxie, a Rom Com reader who wants nothing more than to be a protagonist in her favorite author’s next book. And she gets her wish! But it isn’t exactly what she’d expected.
Nina Chayka discusses her gorgeous and thoughtful collection SEAGULLS, a stellar debut weaving a tale of survival through the interconnected stories of those affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Emma Mills spills the beans on her juicy adult mystery debut RACHEL WEST AND THE FALLEN STARLET, which follows a gossip rag copyeditor as she tries to solve the murder of a former child star turned tabloid favorite.
Seth Voorhees joins us to talk about how his career and his home in the Black Hills of South Dakota has shaped him as a writer of dark fiction. He also clears up any rumors of relation to an iconic horror figure with the same last name (no real relation).
A twisty tale of a 1960’s housewife whose talent for photography is both a blessing and a curse, when her past trauma comes back to haunt her in the background of her beloved photographs.
Playing in the sandbox of old literary characters, author Arvind Ethan David brings back mystery the solving duo of Bunny and Raffles – reimagined in a way that flips the script on the Holmesean mystery challenging the colonialism that exists in the orginal texts. Serious themes aside, THE GREAT GAME is a blast to read.
Jared Sarnie shares the debut graphic novel THE MACHINE IS BROKEN, which is available for pre-order here! Content note for mental health topics.
Katherine sat down with USA Today Bestselling author Rebecca Thorne to talk about the brand new cozy sci-fi romance series and its first entry, MOSS’D IN SPACE.
The search for a notorious vigilante exposes the secrets among three generations of women, from contemporary L.A. to gritty 1970s New York. Jenn chatted with Molly Fader about the magnificent LADY X!
Comedian, actor, screenwriter, and now-novelist Kirk Fox dropped by to talk about PALMDALE, a funny and and moving work of “dirtbag noir” which follows a competing father-and-daughter private detective duo caught in a messy, absurd, and thrilling case in the high desert outside of Los Angeles.
Jenn talked to Carlisle Richardson about his fascinating career in the Foreign Service of St. Kitts and Nevis, including as Ambassador to the United Nations, and his debut crime thriller THE SOFT UNDERBELLY, which follows investigators in a fictional Caribbean state as they untangle a web of murder, corruption, and weapons trafficking.
With a unique sense of humor and sensitivity, debut author Meryl Branch-McTiernan brings us the story of Layla, an aspiring film maker who finds her career derailed, and her social life on pause during the first six months of COVID-19.
Katherine chatted with Devon Daniels about STAR-CROSSED SUMMER. When a Hollywood starlet is unexpectedly reunited with the costar who broke her heart, their chemistry has her questioning what’s reel and what’s real in this heartfelt summer romance about first loves and second chances.
Kerri Maher shares SUMMER OF LOVE, a moving novel about the transformative power of storytelling in which three women make life-changing decisions set in motion by the 1967 Summer of Love in San Francisco.
Syosset Library happily welcomes back Chuck Tingle to discuss FABULOUS BODIES, the latest in his line of fresh horror titles. This time, Tingle introduces us to Poppy. Influencer by day, grave robber by night, and single mom 24/7, who learns the hard way to never meet your idols, be they dead or alive.
It’s a beastly world out there for Ellie, a 46 year old woman trying to balance her professional career, with motherhood and certain changes that are affecting her body – some of which include lycanthropy.
Jessikah and David caught up with Michelle Nephew of ATLAS GAMES to chat about their library partnership program, and their unique approach to game publishing that matches surpassing expectations with sustainability.
In THE STARGAZER OF NANTUCKET, Julie Gerstenblatt presents 18-year-old Winnie Starbuck, who stows away on her parents’ merchant ship in 1851 for a voyage from Nantucket to San Francisco and China, uncovering family secrets and facing adventure on the high seas.
Jayne Ann Krentz returns to the show to discuss ENTER THE NIGHTMARE. Nightmares become real when a woman trying to rebuild her life enters the Hotel of Dreams in this exhilarating Harmony novel.
Ocean’s Eleven meets the Golden Girls when an all-female group of chaotic, elderly thieves come out of retirement for one last heist against a young Crypto-loving DudeBro-type…Julia London shares RULES FOR AGING AND LARCENY!
Jessikah chats with Julia Bianco about WITCH SEASON her debut contemporary fantasy with a fresh approach to modern witch lore and unforgettable lead characters.
Jules Scheele shares his gorgeous graphic novel adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s ORLANDO, a landmark of queer literature, and a playful, profound exploration of identity, art, gender, and transformation.
J. R.R. Tolkien. C.S. Lewis. Arthur Conan Doyle? John R. Kelly zoomed in to chat about THE INKLINGS DETECTIVE AGENCY, a fun alternate history where he found that writing fiction was often not as strange as the truths behind his story.
Science journalist Donna Jackson Nakazawa shares MIND DRAMA: THE SCIENCE OF RUMINATION AND HOW TO OUTWIT YOUR INNER DEFEATIST, in which she explains why we so often become lost in our most self-defeating thoughts and how to transform this brooding energy into something empowering and productive.
Natasha Lester presents THE CHATEAU ON SUNSET, a glorious Hollywood Gothic retelling of Jane Eyre that delves into the fascinating history of the Chateau Mormont, a hotel known for its discretion about indiscrete celebrity escapades.
A mixed race woman with an extraordinary sense of smell longs for acceptance and finds herself at the center of a noble household which wishes to exploit her talents in Catherine Kurtz’ novel, FEAST.
When a radical think tank clones America’s founding fathers, can they run America the way it used to be run? Just in time for America’s 250th, Meg Elison presents the brilliant satire FOUNDLING FATHERS!
Quinn returns from the world of mommy influencers to another world all together: the very real system of Pay to Stay prison. Here, we meet Stephen Bard, a corrections officer drunk on power, and the women who tolerate him for their weekend-only incarcerations. That is, until he turns up dead, and each one of them has become a suspect.
Lauren C. Johnson explores the very real question of what it means to be mortal through the eyes of a statue on the west façade of Notre Dame who becomes human during the Black Plague.
Camille Perri stopped by to talk about SOCIAL ANIMALS, a funny and sharp social commentary on community, privilege, dog ownership, and the ultimate power of finding your people (and your pets).
Can you replace someone you have loved and lost? Lynn C. Miller shares the richly observed family drama THE SURROGATE, finds a psychologist turning her own training on herself in order to find peace amid turmoil after a death tears a family apart.
After surviving a terrorist nightmare, Justice Department lawyer Blake Hudson takes on a new enemy: the Chicago mafia. Chad Boudreaux shares the SCAVENGER HUNT sequel, MOB JUSTICE!
A sweeping novel of one Kentucky family’s rise and fall throughout the 1980s—a tragicomic tour de force about love and marriage, parents and children, and the perils of mixing family with business. Kayla Rae Whitaker discusses RETURNS AND EXCHANGES.
Interview contains strong language. First, it was Mansbach begging his child (not so gently) to go to sleep – but time have changed and now it has become time to send them into the world as a (sort of) grown(ish) adult. Just in time for graduation, Adam has returned with a perfect gift book to tuck those “Congratulations” gifts in between the pages.
A horror story told from the point of view of Wendy Darling and her brothers, all now in adulthood and trying to live past the trauma of their past. IT CAME FROM NEVERLAND works its way from a slow boil to an intense showdown between a fairy tale protagonist who is the real monster of the story.
C.J. Leede shares the masterful and powerful HEADLIGHTS, a horror-thriller novel about an FBI agent who is pulled back into a cold case on his last day, involving victims found on highways wearing other people’s skin and with a strand of hair tied to their tongue.
When a grumpy park ranger meets a charming kraken, love might be worth the swim upstream in this sexy monster romance. Ashley Bennett returns to discuss the second installation in the LEVIATHAN FITNESS series, TENTACLES & TRIATHLONS!
Co-authors & identical twins Krista & Becca Ritchie discuss fierce friendship, fiery romance, the final con in DANGEROUSLY OURS, the thrilling conclusion to the Webs We Weave series.
A witch and her adopted daughter run away to the woods to build their home – or adopt it, because Thornwood House is more than just a place to live. It is a sentient home carrying the grief of its past resident. THE REIMAGINING OF THORNWOOD HOUSE is a cozy fantasy that is the definition of Cottage Core.
Eliza Knight returns to the show to share LOST IN THE SUMMER OF ’69, a story of motherhood, self-liberation, and totally groovy music.
Jenn chatted with Anna-Laura Sullivan about her gorgeous debut graphic novel, THE MARSH FELLOWS, about misfits who must come together to solve the dark, damp riddles lurking outside Slumber City—and uncover the plans of its mysterious mayor.
Rachel Moore takes us on an unforgettable company retreat, with SAFARI MURDER PARTY, a story about work colleagues just trying to get to the top of the food chain. Literally. There’s also a delightful enemies to lovers romance in the mix.
Linda Hamilton shares THE FOURTH WIFE, an affecting historical drama and gothic horror novel with deep roots in Mormon history, culture, and folklore.
Isabel J. Kim stopped by to talk about her astonishing speculative debut SUBLIMATION, a thriller about identity, memory, and the immigrant experience set in a world where immigrating creates a literal doppelgänger, with one version crossing the border and the other staying behind.
Amelia Blackwell stopped by to share the delightful A CRIME THROUGH TIME, the first in the new MISS DARCY INVESTIGATES series and the start of a series where crime, time travel and Jane Austen collide.
Gigi Berardi presents BIANCA’S CURE, a fascinating deep-dive into the Renaissance Florence and the feminist character of Bianca Capello, scientist, alchemist, and mistress to the Medici.
Ruthie Knox & Annie Mare chat about LOVE A COMEBACK, the delicious sequel to BIG NAME FAN in which TV detectives Bex and Sam must once again help solve a mystery– and keep their new romantic relationship aflame.
Tricia Copeland chats about the real life catalyst that propelled her into writing about this world and worlds fantastical. Best known for her character driven fantasies, Copeland puts a lot of herself into everything she writes, and that’s a treat for readers.
The battle lines are drawn—between a romance-loving bookseller and the shock jock determined to tear happily-ever-afters apart. Katherine chatted to Sheila Roberts about LOVE ON THE SHELF.
Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White, the married creative duo behind innovative children’s entertainment across books, tv, and live performance share KITTY CATERPILLAR, a gorgeous picture book about setting out to discover the world and coming home again.
Keshe Chow, bestselling author and specialist feline medicine veterinarian, stopped by to talk about STRANGE FAMILIARS, in which two scholars of magical veterinary science must put aside their lust and loathing to save the world.
Game of Thrones meets The Truman Show in this epic tale of a Hollywood-owned fantasy world where nothing is quite as it seems to the people who live and die at the studio’s whim. Thomas Elrod shares THE FRANCHISE!
Evelyn spoke to Emma Grey about START AT THE END, a powerful, soul-stirring, sliding-doors novel about a couple falling fdeeply in love and dreaming of the life they’ll build together—until one tragic moment upends everything.
Bonnie Friedman shares DON’T STOP, a luminous, erotically charged novel about ambition, desire, the dangerous pursuit of self-knowledge, and Ina, a 41 year old lit scholar Ina who finds herself plunged into an erotic and emotional freefall.
In STARTUP HELL, Caitlin Rozakis presents a hilarious contemporary fantasy about a junior sales witch stuck in corporate hell, who has to evade devilish pacts and her kickass, world-saving, demon-slaying mum to save a (surprisingly hot) demon, and work out how to hit her quarterly target.
Friend-of-the-pod Tim McGregor stops by to celebrate the re-release of HEARTS STRANGE AND DREADFUL, in which an orphan with unusual abilities in 1821 New England must confront the dark forces which have invaded Wickstead, or all who live there may be lost…their souls included.
She’s a single mom, a devoted daughter, and an Indy 500 hopeful daring to dream in an exhilarating and emotional novel about family, ambition, and second chances. Kate Clark Stone shares THE LAST SUNDAY IN MAY!
In THISTLEMARSH, a young woman finds herself in the care of the “fairy blessed” estate where she grew up – as long as she can repair it within a month. So naturally, she will do so by entering into a questionable contract with the fairy who has his own agenda regarding this land.
Pennington’s book GUT PUNCH: A CAREGIVER’S LIFE AFTER NORMAL discusses his experiences diving into the world of cancer care for his wife Wendi’s well being, and though her story continues with news of remission, Paul found himself unable to function as he once had. Pennington’s book focuses on such an important topic that is rarely discussed.
Maria Giesbrecht shares her gorgeous poetry in A LITTLE FERAL. Written in the aftermath of leaving a conservative Mennonite upbringing, these poems chart a parallel journey of breaking away— from father, from God, from the confines of obedience.
Natalie Keller Reinert writes what she knows, and has grown a devoted fanbase through her EVENTING series about the world of horsemanship. Now she brings us THE JUMP, an all new standalone novel about Brooke, a young woman with a horse and a dream. Natalie tells us about how her own background shaped Brooke’s story and how she challenged herself to delve into some difficult discussions surrounding the world of equestrian sports.
When her scheming, Bluebeard-esque husband dies, Lady B must navigate a grumpy (yet appealing) solicitor, ghosts, and multiple wills to choose a new suitor. Reigning queen of romance Eloisa James shares THE LAST LADY B!
Ada Hoffman shares IGNORE ALL PREVIOUS INSTRUCTIONS, a sweeping, poignant novel about forbidden love, growing up, and fighting against censorship in which a script supervisor for an AI media conglomerate is caught between her intense need for an orderly life and her deeper queer desires.
Jonathan & Josh Baker, the Aussie-born, LA-based twin brother directing duo, stopped by to share their work in film as well as their debut novel with Thomas Ray, THE BLACKBIRD, in which a young Deaf boy in rural Eastern Europe is unexpectedly paired with a lethal killer, propelling him into a secret world of espionage, fear and deception.
Skye MacKinnon is desperate for an escape. When she wins a lottery to buy a run-down cottage on a Greek island for only one euro, Skye jumps at the chance to get out of England and start over. Izzy Broom shares THE HOUSE OF HIDDEN LETTERS!
In a post-apocalyptic United States, torn apart by climate change and widening inequality, billionaire John Brandt and his family retreat to a vast luxury underground bunker, while starving raiders above ground will do anything to get in and survive. James Cleary shares the gripping and relevant thriller SANCTUARY.
Spanning decades of seismic change in post-Cultural Revolution China, AND THE ANCESTORS SING is a sweeping, multigenerational novel of resilience, sacrifice, and the unbreakable pull of home. Radha Lin Chaddah discusses her stunning fiction debut.
Andy Chou Musser & Amy Seto Forrester dropped by to talk about SEARCH FOR A MYSTERIOUS MUSHROOM, the second book in the Science Explorers series of fun and interactive pick-your-path STEM books for kids.
In AN ACCIDENT OF DRAGONS, Radke invites us to fly along with a dragoness named Summer, a young girl name Zinny, and Teddy, her 40 year old father who shares a deep bond with dragon and daughter, forged by the secrets he’s kept for so long.
Kaye and Jenn chat with TikTok crafter and author Annika Hinds about the colorful and purrfectly brilliant CRAFTING FOR YOUR CAT: 25 PLAYFUL PROJECTS FOR YOU AND YOUR FELINE FRIEND.
Ellery Adams departs from her mystery genre roots to bring us a creepy nautical horror novel set right here on the North Shore of Long Island.
Olivia Sullivan shares the debut graphic novel ORACLES, a meditative and affecting journey through the wilderness to face the complications and complexities of grief and loss.
Sally Kirkpatrick serves up a refreshingly fun story about Stella Stark, a soon to be 40 something whose own run in with her cheating boyfriend leads her begin a “Karmic Justice for Hire” business.
In TINY LITTLE EARTHQUAKES, Hays Blinckmann presents a funny and touching semi-autobiographical coming-of-age novel about a young girl navigating a chaotic 1980s North Carolina horse farm with an alcoholic mother, a distant father, and a troubled older sister.
Former Manhattan public defender and author Yosha Gunasekera draws upon her career in the criminal legal system in THE MIDNIGHT TAXI, in which a Sri Lankan American taxi driver must work to clear her name when the last fare of the nigth turns up dead in her backseat.
Priya Parmar shares her stunning novel THE ORIGINAL, which explores the life of screen icon Katharine Hepburn, a star whose fierce independence, passionate spirit, and fluid sexuality shattered Hollywood’s rules and redefined what it meant to be a woman in film.
Chris Pavone shares THE DOORMAN, a pulse-pounding novel of class, privilege, sex, and murder– and the 2026 Long Island Reads selection! See him discuss this book in-person or online on April 26– find out more here.
Out in paperback TODAY!
Lukasz Majcher, Soizick Jaffre, & Marco Kl. Nijenhuis dropped by to discuss SILENCE: DREAM/NIGHTMARE, the latest entry in a gorgeous queer comics anthology series that demonstrates the power and range of “silent” comics without text. Support their latest Kickstarter here!
Allison Pataki stopped by to share IT GIRL, a sweeping, sensational novel of America’s first “It Girl,” Evelyn Talbot, whose dramatic journey to center stage echoes through the decades.
Samantha Mills presents RABBIT TEST AND OTHER STORIES, a gorgeous and subversive collection of speculative stories that probe the borders of genre, society, and time.
Maria Dong shares AVIARY, a genre-bending speculative suspense novel about an undocumented woman in Seoul, Hee-Jin, who assumes her dead sister’s identity to escape to America, only to find herself trapped in a sinister art mentorship program with dark secrets rooted in Korean folklore.
After a decades-long stint in prison, former serial killer Carol is looking to kick back and relax in her new retirement home…until a fellow resident drops dead and Carol has to prove she actually didn’t do it this time….Fergus Craig shares I’M NOT THE ONLY MURDERER IN MY RETIREMENT HOME.
Michelle Maryk stopped by to chat about THE FOUND OBJECT SOCIETY, which explores a mysterious society offering its members the chance to relive the death of another person—and the self-destructive woman determined to uncover its secrets.
Sonora Taylor & Matthew Pritt share volume 7 of SPLIT SCREAM, the acclaimed New Weird Horror series of paired novelettes from Tenebrous Press, and their contributions, “Passing Glance,” and “Lash Egg.”
Nick Horrell shares his fascinating and moving documentary, FRANK WHITTLE: GENIUS IN THE FAMILY, which explores the life and career of the English engineer, inventor and RAF officer whose work on the turbojet engine changed the course of WW2.
Erica Wright brings her beautiful prose and masterful storytelling skills to THE MUSEUM OF UNUSUAL OCCURANCE, the first in a cozy-ish occult series centered around two sisters and a quirky town in Florida with spooky vibes.
Tamika Thompson brings us a story of a haunting that exists as much in the structure of the society where the characters live, as much as it is a literal haunting in a public housing community. THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS introduces us to Nona who so desperately wants to get her sons out of the public housing neighborhood that has kept them locked into a cycle of trauma and gun violence.
Della Leavitt chats about VIVIAN’S DECISION, an evocative work of historical fiction and all too relevant story of repeated history, female friendship, and the strength that it takes to make choices of one’s own.
Maria J. Morillo shares THE EX-PERIMENTO, a scintillating rom-com in which a woman enlists the help of her favorite musician to win her ex-boyfriend back.
Kelly Yang, best known for her middle grade fiction, explores the intersection of race, power, classism and female relationships in THE TAKE.
Emmanuel Laroche stopped by to talk about A TASTE OF MADAGASCAR: CULINARY RICHES OF THE RED ISLAND, which takes you on a rare sensory journey of the island’s flavors from the world-renowned vanilla beans to the endemic voatsiperifery wild pepper, and more.
Ruth McKell talks about the healing power of bees, nature, and kittens, as told in HONEY IN HER VEINS, a beautiful fantasy with dark edges that introduces us to Arthur and Eva, two former lovers who grapple with the ghosts of their pasts in more ways than one.
Justin Feinstein shares YOUR BEHAVIOR WILL BE MONITORED: a compulsively readable science fiction novel wrestling with vital questions of our time: sentience, purpose, life, death…and how to make a really good commercial. It’s an all too plausible near future in which emotionally intelligent AI go up against emotionally stunted humans.
Two rival authors are forced to confront a decade of love and heartbreak on the campus where it all started. Kara McDowell shares her scintillating romance debut, THE WRITE OFF!
A woman tests the limits of her so-called amicable divorce when she flies to Paris for the destination wedding of her former sister-in-law, only to butt heads with the deliciously gruff best man. Kate Clayborn chats about THE PARIS MATCH!
John Chu shares THE SUBTLE ART OF FOLDING SPACE, the exhilarating debut science fiction novel about keeping the universe– and your family– together when it’s falling apart, channeling unhinged physics, generational trauma, and the comfort of really good dim sum.
Nicole Goux & Dave Baker drop by to discuss their delightful comic collaboration PUNK’N HEADS, a raucous and revealing new graphic novel about making music, making mistakes, facing your past, and choosing your future.
James Gregory returns to the show to discuss GHOST TOWN, his latest novel set in the late 19th-century, exploring ambition, isolation, and connection in the fictional coal mining town of Sulphur Creek, Pennsylvania.
Evelyn speaks with Amy K, Green about her novel HAVEN’T KILLED IN YEARS. This clever and constantly surprising novel is about the long-hidden daughter of a serial killer who is caught up in a new wave of crimes. Evelyn recommends the audioobook that is narrated by Stephanie Nemeth-Parker.
Dr. Vaughn Joy discusses her film blog at https://blackwhiteandread.com, as well as her new book, SELLING OUT SANTA: HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS FILMS IN THE AGE OF MCCARTHY, which explores Christmas as a vehicle for national mythmaking as an idealizing mirror for American cultural and political attitudes of a given moment.
Meghan sat down with scientist/author Ainissa Ramirez to discuss her children’s picture book debut, SPARK: JIM WEST’S ELECTRIFYING ADVENTURES IN CREATING THE MICROPHONE.
Alexa Pedrero stops by to share NIFTY GIFTY: MINI CRAFTS WITH MAJOR CHARM, a guide to creative gift-giving that grew from her explosively popular crafting TikTok account @Lauraleii.
Julie Leong drops by to talk about her sophomore cozy fantasy, THE KEEPER OF MAGICAL THINGS and finding comfort in small acts of everyday magic.
Cate Holahan zooms in to talk about how her own anxieties fuel her writing and where THE KIDNAPPING OF ALICE INGOLD combines a socio-political thriller with a family story.
A sweet and cozy romantasy story about accepting ourselves and our trauma, VIOLET THISTLEWAITE IS NOT A VILLAIN ANYMORE will capture your heart.
A shocking murder in the New Zealand bush—and the witness who looks all too familiar—draws a woman back to the very place she swore she’d never return to. Zoë Rankin discusses THE VANISHING PLACE.
Seamus Sullivan shares DAEDALUS IS DEAD, a beautiful, mournful, and shocking story of fatherhood and masculinity, told through the reimagined destinies of Greek mythic figures Daedalus, Icarus, King Minos, and the Minotaur.
Traci Hunter Abramson stops by to chat about VICTIM #8, in which military aide Luke Steele and FBI Special Agent Amberlyn Reiner go undercover again to unravel a string of murders that may be tied to a nuclear threat.
Psak’s debut novel brings us a domestic thriller from three POV’s where everyone has something to hide, and each secret overlaps in surprising ways.
In her debut, Lundquist revisits her first marriage (20 years post divorce) to a man with whom she’d shared a unique connection – only their union was a nest of secrets. This memoir deals with the “beard” trope with sensitivity and wisdom.
Heather Colley discusses THE GILDED BUTTERFLY EFFECT, an unflinching yet humorous perspective on modern campus life, from the highs of the non-stop party scene to the lows of prescription drug abuse.
Jenn chatted with Elana Michelson about PART OF THE SOLUTION, a countercultural whodunnit set in the hippie village of Flanders, Massachusetts in 1978.
Sutanto moves us with her versatile writing in this story about second chance love, familial love, and how our relationships evolve through time – all told in two perspectives and timelines from the POV of a young Indo Chinese woman who doesn’t feel as if she fits and her 73 year old grandmother who has arrived at a family party who has rekindled a relationship with the one who got away.
Christina Henry moves in with her unique take on the haunted house trope that marries the self destructive cycle of guilt and grief with a coming-of-age story.
Janet Burroway discusses SIMONE IN PIECES, a kaleidoscopic vision of the fractured life of an orphaned World War II refugee, reflecting her piecemeal understanding of self across multiple points of view.
Margaux Eliot, AKA the dazzling Julia Fine, stopped by to talk about HONEYMOON STAGE, which explores early 2000s culture via a former production assistant’s descent into the confusion, chaos, and karmic consequences of reality TV.
Michael G. Long discusses FIGHT AIDS!, which tells the story of the devastating AIDS crisis and the trailblazing activists who fought for dignity, compassion, and treatment.
Kionna Walker LeMalle stopped by to talk about her deeply moving debut novel BEHIND THE WATERLINE, which takes readers to the home of a teenager and his grandmother in a New Orleans neighborhood on the eve of Katrina, blending magical realism and reality.
Vanessa Fogg discusses THE HOUSE OF ILLUSIONISTS, a set of fantastical tales set in worlds both close and distant from our own, exploring relationships, love, passion, and connection across space and time.
This year marks fifteen years since the publication of HILDAFOLK, aka HILDA AND THE TROLL. To celebrate, the great Luke Pearson stops by to chat about developing the iconic series and its newest installation for young readers, HILDA AND TWIG WAKE THE ICE MAN-- out today!
This year marks the 50th anniversary of ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW! Jessikah and Jenn spoke with Margot Atwell, editor of ABSOLUTE PLEASURE: QUEER PERSPECTIVES ON ROCKY HORROR, and essay contributors A. Ng Pavel. Aliya Bree Hall, and Benjamin Larned.
Laura Venita Green stops by to chat about SISTER CREATURES, a gorgeously atmospheric novel about three women in Pinecreek, Louisiana whose lives intersect in ways sometimes subtle, sometimes explosive, but always transformative.
A recently broke divorcee who moves in with her house-bound mother only to spend their days spying on her grumpy, mysterious, and sexy new neighbor. Sheila Roberts shares THE MAN NEXT DOOR, a hilarious multi-generational homage to Rear Window!
A vampire who can’t remember his past and a witch with secrets of her own hit the road in this zany but touching, cross-country romantic comedy. Jenna Levine discusses ROAD TRIP WITH A VAMPIRE!
THE BONE THIEF brings us archeologist Syd Walker, a Cherokee woman working for the Bureau of Indian Affairs as she is called to investigate the bones of a young indigenous woman from centuries past – as well as investigating a missing teenager from the Narragansett tribe. Along the way, Syd attracts the attention of The Founders Society, a group of people with murky intentions who trace their lineage back to colonial times.
Colin just wants to get by at his soul sucking job for Dark Enterprises, as long as his soul isn’t the one getting sucked out. But when he has the worst day ever, an evil presence offers him an in with the higher ups – which would be great if it didn’t mean the end of the world.
In a twisty tale of domestic suspense, four neighbors become the prime suspects in a murder investigation that reveals the sinister underside of their picture-perfect community. Stephanie DeCarolis discusses THE WIVES OF HAWTHORNE LANE.
A South Carolina family endures one life-shattering day in 1961 in a town that lies in the shadow of a nuclear bomb plant. Ciera Horton McElroy discusses her gorgeous work of historical fiction, THE ATOMIC FAMILY.
Pepper is cursed with perks! The perks are that she gets to run a fabulous Halloween store and receives room and board – and an enchanted commute. The downside? Unfortunately, after Halloween, Pepper and the store will disappear – as will everyone’s memories of Pepper – which is a real bummer, because she feels a magical love connection with town newcomer, Christina. Ann Rose discusses A HEXCELLENT CHANCE TO FALL IN LOVE.
It’s the duet of a lifetime when a rock star and his backup singer find a new kind of harmony off stage in this sensational contemporary romance. Kate Golden shares her book IF NOT FOR MY BABY.
Claire Isenthal stopped by to discuss THE NEW ORDER: the conclusion of the THE RISING ORDER series, and a gripping read for fans of Homeland and the Divergent series looking for an adult take on the lead-up to a dystopian society.
Ariel Sullivan joins us to talk about her inspirations (and the circumstances that lead to) her writing CONFORM, a twisty dystopian novel about a heroine trapped in the middle of a rebellion and a society where everything is laid out for her.
A disgraced cop must revisit her past choices to save the world from a nightmarish future. EXTREMITY is a wildly entertaining time-traveling, end-of-the-world police procedural!
Martin Cloutier shares WAITING FOR SOMETHING ELSE, an acerbic and hilarious comedy of manners about a heterosexual man who unexpectedly falls in love—but not quite in lust—with his gay co-worker, Roger.
Caitlin Starling discusses THE STARVING SAINTS, a transfixing fever dream of medieval horror following three women in a besieged castle that descends ravenously into madness under the spell of mysterious, godlike visitors.
In 1941, two sisters find themselves across the ocean from one another-- Caramina in the Philippines, Rosa in Florence-- are bonded through music and love. Angela Shupe discusses IN THE LIGHT OF THE SUN.
Married vampires Arthur and Sal are living their dream running a bed & breakfast in Trident Falls, Oregon-- until the mayor is found dead in their begonias and they have to clear their names. Kat Hillis & Rosiee Thor stop by to chat about DEAD AND BREAKFAST! Get a signed copy here!
Nick Medina returns to talk about ghosts, whistling at night, and other Native American Lore that inspired THE WHISTLER – and also about what went into writing the character of Henry – a man with paralysis who is trying to adjust and come to terms with his life after a severe body injury.
Christina Baker Kline and Anne Burt stopped by to talk collaboration and how their friendship grew to prompt PLEASE DON’T LIE, a twisty psychological thriller set in the Adirondack Mountains.
Is Boneyard Key, Florida too small for two ghost tours? Competition leads to a sizzling romantic rivalry in the second romance in the new series from USA Today bestselling author Jen DeLuca.
Die Hard in a Hobby Lobby? Yes, please! Jenny Kiefer chats about cults, creative self-defensive, and CRAFTING FOR SINNERS.
Hong Kong, 1953: In a remote mansion, witnesses insist a massacre took place. The police see nothing but pristine rooms and declare it a collective hallucination. Until decades later, when one witness returns…Kristen Loesch discusses THE HONG KONG WIDOW.
Lindsay Merbaum stops by to talk about VAMPIRES AT SEA, a seductive horror-comedy about a pair of chic emotional vampires from San Francisco vacationing– and feeding– on a queer cruise of the Black Sea.
Debut author Amy Rossi joins us with THE COVER GIRL, a sensitively told story of heartbreak and survival for a quiet 13 year old who is brought into the 1970’s modeling industry only to fall into the toxic sphere of a rockstar.
In WATCHING EVIL DEAD, Josh Malerman shares the joy that comes with experiencing art through the eyes of someone you are falling in love with in real time – and how that transformative magic can inspire creation in and of itself.
Rebekah Faubion brings us a soul filled romance between Cadence and Sydney – two young women who are as different as THE SUN AND THE MOON – and are likely soulmates.
Blindsided by betrayal in pre-WWII England, a woman charts a daring new course in in the south of France. But what happens when the war encroaches on her new chapter? Rhys Bowen discusses MRS. ENDICOTT’S SPLENDID ADVENTURE.
Michael Wehunt chats about horror fandom, cult movies, and THE OCTOBER FILM HAUNT, a riveting horror novel about a woman pulled into a cult horror film that is determined to have a sequel.
Nicole Goux returns to the show to talk about illustrating THIS PLACE KILLS ME, a beautiful collaboration with Mariko Tamaki and a page-turning whodunnit set at a secluded all-girls school in the 1980s.
Author C.W. Rose floats by to chat OCEANSONG, a contemporary romantasy featuring a mer-prince and a young human woman as they are ensnared in a war between land and sea – as well as a forbidden romance. The follow up will be out 11/11 so let this episode whet your appetite for more under the sea intrigue.
Two parents and their recently-bitten-werewolf daughter try to fit into a privileged New England society of magic aristocracy. But deadly terrors await them – ancient prophecies, remorseless magical trials, hidden conspiracies and the PTA bake sale.
Leslie Rasmussen discusses WHEN PEOPLE LEAVE, a deeply touching novel about three sisters who unite to discover their mother’s hidden past after she dies by suicide. Leslie discusses balancing tragedy and humor, writing dialogue, and crafting different perspectives and voices.
Sam Rebelein takes us to another corner of Renfield County where a teenage outcast named Rachel Galloway accidentally starts a cult; ten years later, Rachel Durwood must return to stop a cataclysmic event.
We were thrilled to welcome N.D. Stevenson (NIMONA, SHE-RA AND THE PRINCESSES OF POWER) to the show to discuss SCARLET MORNING, N.D.’s first middle-grade illustrated novel that transports us to an unforgettable world full of magic and piracy.
Elizabeth Earley discusses writing and publishing her gorgeous and thoughtful collection of essays, LITTLE DEATHS IN A ROW: ESSAYS ON SEX AND DEATH.
Natasha Tripplett explores what it means to be a door to one’s community through the eyes of a young boy in her gorgeously written and illustrated (by Leah Giles) picture book DOWNTOWN DOORS.
A. Rushby brings a hair curling tale spun in two time periods about a young woman doomed to a life she can’t control and the one who seeks to end a curse.
Sam Sussman discusses BOY FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, a novel inspired by his own uncertain celebrity paternity, and a beautiful love letter to his mother. We discuss auto-fiction, New York in the 70s, and the relationship between love and art.
Nesi must prove her worth as an acolyte when T’sidaan, the Fox of Tricks, throws her back in time three hundred years to save her own homeland from a brutal occupation. Martin Cahill discusses AUDITION FOR THE FOX, a beautiful fantasy debut.
A recording of our Turn the Page Live! event with Ellen Marie Wiseman, who stopped by Theodore’s Books in Oyster Bay to discuss and sign copies of THE LIES THEY TOLD.
Paul Cornell and Rachael Smith stop by to discuss their cozy comedy murder mystery graphic novel (say that three times fast!), WHO KILLED NESSIE? You can pre-order the book right here, and read Nap Comix here!
In the 1800s, Appalachian farmer and rogue William Prestwood kept salacious coded diaries, leaving his descendent to reflect on his complicated legacy. Jeremy B. Jones discusses his fascinating memoir and family history, CIPHER: DECODING MY ANCESTOR’S SCANDALOUS SECRET DIARIES.
DEATH OF AN EX brings Vandy Myrick back to her sleuthing ways – fresh off the grief from losing her daughter, now she must deal with another shocking loss. Her charismatic ex.
When Clio’s mom passes away she is forced to deal with the demons of her past – and the one that possessed her childhood home. Rachel Harrison’s PLAY NICE is a unique play on the Haunted House trope.
Kate Russo discusses UNTIL ALISON, a literary thriller about a student journalist investigating the murder of her old friend/childhood rival, and her own college experiences that shaped the story.
Auston Habershaw shares IF WISHES WERE RETAIL, a hilarious, cozy adventure in which a rebellious but enterprising young woman and an ancient but clueless genie go into business at the local mall.
Hank Phillippi Ryan drops by to talk about her latest thriller ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS, which explores a debut writer’s worst nightmare when her glamorous book tour becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse chase.
Toril Orlesky discusses HOTBLOOD! VOL. 1: THE LAND OF PROMISE, its evolution from web comic to the printed page, worldbuilding, genre, and color.
Jenn chats with Madeline Martin about researching and writing her newest novel, THE SECRET BOOK SOCIETY, about a forbidden book club for women set in Victorian London.
Anna Fitzgerald Healy teases us with murder and etiquette as seen through the eyes of Billie, a young woman with an obsession with a dead woman and the high society men who might have killed her.
Veronica Agarwal and Lee Durfey-Lavoie, the dynamic duo behind middle-grade graphic novels like JUST ROLL WITH IT and SINK OR SWIM, drop by to chat about making comics about mental health for children, as well as their upcoming appearance at Sy-Con 2025!
Syosset High School alumnus Dr. Asa Mittman stops by the show to talk about how his alma mater shaped his career as a medieval art historian and his recent book, CARTOGRAPHIES OF EXCLUSION: ANTI-SEMITIC MAPPING IN MEDIEVAL ENGLAND.
Daniel Braum returns to the show to discuss his recent collections of beautiful and strange stories, CREATURES OF LIMINAL SPACE and PHANTOM CONSTELLATIONS.
With just the right amount of magic and high stakes, Auralee Wallace’s LATE NIGHT WITCHES is a fun story about a mother of three, trying to manage her family and her much younger sister – while being chosen witch in a prophecy about a big bad vampire that needs to be killed.
Afghan rap artist and activist Sonita Alizada shares SONITA: MY FIGHT AGAINST TYRANNT AND MY ESCAPE TO FREEDOM, a riveting and hopeful memoir and love letter to those who dream of better worlds.
Edward Hamlin’s SONATA IN WAX is a beautiful and touching work of historical fiction wrapped up in a musical mystery. Hamlin chats with Jenn about his music career and his debut novel.
Meghan sat down with award-winning author/illustrator duo Anna Kang and Christopher Weyant to discuss their brand-new picture book, SO-HEE AND LOWY, a wonderful celebration of nature, community, and friendship.
Friend-of-the-show Balazs Lorinczi returns to discuss A BITE OF PEPPER, a paranormal coming-of-age young adult graphic novel romance with a gorgeous color palette and dreamy vibes.
Khadijah VanBrakle stops by to chat about MY PERFECT FAMILY, her sophomore young adult novel, a poignant intergenerational narrative that gives voice to Black Muslim women, and a thoughtful exploration of the intersection between gender and religion.
Alex Krokus chats about TALKING TO MY FATHER’S GHOST: AN ALMOST TRUE STORY, a heartfelt and humorous story of losing a parent and getting to know him better after his passing.
Abandoned hotels, local legends, ghosts and more – ASYLUM HOTEL is a good twisty story about Aubrey Spencer, a young woman haunted by her grief who finds solace in photographing abandoned places. She finds a twin flame in Demetri, a Youtuber with a common interest, when they both show up at the same place – only for their chance meeting to launch into a mystery of its own.
Jenn interviewed Anna Barrington about THE SPECTACLE, a riveting social thriller about a powerful art dealer who presents a convincing portrait of international success and pulls an idealistic young gallery assistant into his web of lies.
Federal judge and debut novelist Thomas Cullen stops by to discuss CHARLIE-MAN, an homage to classic coming-of-age literature steeped in early 90s nostalgia.
Carl Antonowicz-- comics creator, musician, and good bud to Jenn-- stops by to chat about his graphic novel THE ARDENT, a bleak but deeply funny medieval fantasy about a young monk tasked by the head of his order to move the jewel-encrusted skeleton of one of their martyrs to safety.
Author JM Shaw talks about her inspiration and journey while writing the CALLUM WALKER series, and how the fourth book FORSAKEN SOULS will take Callum and Jax to greet the Southern Elves across the veil who are prepared for a reckoning.
Last year Mallory Marlowe stopped by to share LOVE & OTHER CONSPIRACIES. This year she’s back to discuss LOVE AT FIRST SIGHTING, another paranormally-tinged rom-com with killer banter and sizzling romantic tension.
Travel back to the world of Grabbaugh one more time with Zenith Maelstrom as he finds a way to rescue his sister Apogee and their friend Kevin from monsters, wraiths, and theoretical physics! Renzetti, known for his work in animation, knocks it out of the park with the finale to his first ever middle grade novel series.
Jimmy Juliano treats us to an atmospheric horror novel set during the time period of Y2K and free AOL hours, wherein a young woman meets a teenage girl with a haunting past that connects technology to terror.
Jessikah chatted with author Daphne Fama about HOUSE OF MONSTROUS WOMEN – part gothic horror, part historical horror, and part folk horror set against the Marcos regime in the 1980’s Philippines. Make sure this one is on your TBR list.
Katie Collom discusses PETER MILES HAS TO DIE, a blood-soaked tale of revenge set in early 1990s Texas about a group of women who take justice into their own hands when a friend is murdered.
Chuck Tingle is back with another banger! LUCKY DAY follows Vera, a professor of statistics who no longer finds meaning in anything after surviving a global catastrophe known as the Low Probability Event, who must team up with a problematic government agent to figure out what happened.
Writer and illustrator Adam Allsuch Boardman drops by to talk about his work, including THE UNEXPLAINED UFOS and THE UNEXPLAINED GHOSTS, influences including the X-Files, and making complicated subjects accessible for all kinds of audiences.
Debut author Morgan Ryan went searching for a book about a coven of witches fighting the Nazis during WW2. When she came up with nothing, she decided to write it herself! Morgan shares her processes and inspirations for A RESISTANCE OF WITCHES and what we can expect for her future projects.
Jacy Morris discusses WE LIKE IT CHERRY, a potent blend of supernatural slasher vibes and relentless survival horror set in the harrowing, inhospitable Arctic.
Author Ry Herman chats about their fascination with queer themes in fairytales and folktales, and how an obscure Grimm’s work known as The Twelve Huntsman became their catalyst for writing THIS PRINCESS KILLS MONSTERS.
Rebecca Bratspies discusses NAMING GOTHAM: THE VILLAINS, ROGUES, & HEROES BEHIND NEW YORK’S PLACE NAMES, a fascinating look at the diverse cast of characters for whom New York's many roads, bridges, tunnels, neighborhoods and institutions were named. Check out the blog post mentioned here: Jane Matilda Bolin: Another Guest Post by Rebecca Bratspies!
Emma Pei Yin discusses WHEN SLEEPING WOMEN WAKE, a harrowing debut in which three extraordinary women—a mother, her daughter, and their maid—are each forced on a journey of survival during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong in World War II.
Cultural historian and writer Dr. Tiffany Jenkins discusses STRANGERS AND INTIMATES: THE RISE AND FALL OF PRIVATE LIFE, which traces the evolution of the private realm from the ancient world to its current shifting and precarious status.
Horror Author Mark Leslie chats short form horror and ONE HAND SCREAMING: 20 HAUNTING YEARS – a reissue of his collection first published in 2004. Leslie talks revisiting older stories, adding new ones and how he built a 10K word story into his CANADIAN WEREWOLF series.
A retired serial killer’s quiet life is upended by an unexpected visitor. To protect her secret, there’s only one option left—what’s another murder? Samantha Downing discusses TOO OLD FOR THIS.
Meghan sat down with author E. L. Starling to discuss her new young adult book, BOUND BY STARS, an epic romance set aboard a spacecraft on an epic adventure to Mars.
Hazell Ward chats about THE GAME IS MURDER, an immersive murder mystery that riffs on crime classics and places the reader in the role of the Great Detective.
THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE brings us back to the world of Durst’s cozy fantasy THE SPELLSHOP, complete with talking plants, a winged cat, and a journey of the heart that will leave you enchanted.
Laura Resau takes us on a lovely journey with Eloise, a woman who flees the States after multiple IVF failures and a failed marriage to work in a locked garden where she finds a family of broken souls, and a lot of magic.
The Evans women are back, fighting monsters with ANOTHER FINE MESS! Author Lindy Ryan chats with us about how writing this family has been cathartic to her, and why she had decided to set this series in the 1990s.
Rick Skwiot discusses THE BOOTLEGGER’S BRIDE, a murder mystery that’s filled with gritty family drama, historical fiction, and a coming-of-age tale – all combined into one that spans Prohibition, The Great Depression, World War ll, and the Vietnam War.
Koji A. Dae discusses HOLD MY HEART, an uncompromisingly dark horror novella about desire—and the things we’ll do to get what we really want.
Actor, author, and audiobook narrator Julia Whelan returns to the show to discuss the state of the audio industry, the AI/human voice debate, and her revolutionary publishing business Audiobrary.
Seth Haddon discusses his science fiction debut VOLATILE MEMORY, a heart-filled, vengeful sapphic sci-fi action adventure novella.
When Lexie’s fiancé runs off with her so-called best friend on her birthday, her carefully crafted fairy-tale life shatters. Having survived horrors in her past, she was determined to finally get her happily-ever-after—and she’s not giving up yet. Tasha Coryell chats MATCHMAKING FOR PSYCHOPATHS.
Katie Fricas chats about CHECKED OUT, a graphic novel valentine to libraries and New York, and the story of an artist working to make her dreams come true (if she can figure out what those dreams are, exactly).
Meghan sat down with author Kalla Harris to discuss her YA vampire apocalypse dark fantasy book, THE GROUND THAT DEVOURS US, which follows Ruby and her twin sister Ripley as they navigate a vampire apocalypse.
Virginia Trench chats about her debut thriller OUR SECRETS WERE SAFE, a razor-sharp, twist-loaded thriller that proves the past is never truly buried—and some secrets refuse to stay silent
Susan Wiggs discusses WAYWARD GIRLS, in which six girls are condemned to forced labor in the laundry of a Catholic reform school during the turbulent Vietnam era in the All-American city of Buffalo, New York.
Kaye and Jenn chat writing, gaming, and love with Lenora Woods, author of the delightful ROLL FOR ROMANCE, in which two fledgling tabletop gamers find themselves falling for each other—both in and out of their weekly D&D sessions.
COSMIC LOVE AT THE MULTIVERSE HAIR SALON: it's as much fun to read the book as it is to say the title! Author Annie Mare sat down with us to chat about this lovely romance about two women who fall in love while texting one another from five months apart.
Patricia Grayhall talks about writing A PLACE FOR US, her debut novel and a thrilling tale of two women who find each other irresistible but struggle for a second chance for love, redemption, and sanctuary when the world is against them.
M.K. England discusses ROLL FOR LOVE, a second-chance queer romance about two teens whose in-world D&D characters fall in love, but in IRL things are more complicated.
A young woman searching for her missing sister in 1930s California is drawn into a dark and dangerous cult. Kelsey James returns to talk about her third book, THE COLONY OF LOST SOULS-- another historical thriller that will consume you!
Rita Lussier drops by to chat about her memoir AND NOW, BACK TO ME, which explores adjusting to change and reclaiming independence when the last child leaves the house.
Josh Rountree returns to the show to discuss THE UNKILLABLE FRANK LIGHTNING, which vividly reimagines Mary Shelley’s FRANKENSTEIN in the Wild West.
Author LJ Andrews talks BROKEN BONES AND SOULS, a highly addicting character driven book set against a Norse Mythology fantasy world where Lyra Bein and Roark Ashwood find themselves at odds with each other and their own fates as they draw reluctantly closer.
Ben Mattlin discusses UNBOUND: NOTES FROM A RELUCTANT DISABILITY ADVOCATE, in which he chronicles his life with spinal muscular atrophy and charts his growth as a reluctant disability activist and public intellectual.
Alex R. Johnson brings us a classic private detective mystery set in Guiliani’s 1998 NYC, that brings an authentic voice and an immersive experience to the reader.
Lina Chern returns to the show to discuss TRICKS OF FORTUNE, the follow-up to her award-winning debut mystery about a professional tarot card reader who just can’t seem to avoid getting called to solve another local murder.
Trapped in a child’s body, a resourceful woman risks death by deletion from a simulated world. Mary G. Thompson chats about writing her sci-fi novella ONE LEVEL DOWN.
Jenn and Jody chat with Antony Johnston about CAN YOU SOLVE THE MURDER?, a brilliantly innovative interactive crime novel where YOU are the lead detective and it’s your job to investigate the most mysterious crime of your career.
Jessikah chatted with Disha Bose about I WILL BLOSSOM ANYWAY, a romantic coming-of-age story about one woman's inspiring journey to find self love, reconnect with family, and forge a new path for her future.
Nicole Conn returns to the show to chat with Jody and Jenn about COMING OUT FOR LOVE, a groundbreaking reality dating show about a group of inspiring LGBTQ+ women embarking on a transformative journey of self-discovery and love.
Birdie Doran's life on the station is the same routine every day... until she starts finding secrets. Kit Anderson returns to the show to discuss SECOND SHIFT, a brilliant new psychological sci-fi graphic novel.
In a sea of Gatsby re-tellings, this remix stands out. Kyra Davies Lurie uses Fitzgerald’s classic as a jumping off point to take us across the country (and a few decades past the roaring 20s) to Sugar Hill, a little known affluent African American neighborhood where the scene is set.
Glyn Vincent discusses his memoir CROSSING: A TRUE STORY, both a riveting recollection of sailing across the Atlantic and a moving and thoughtful exploration of his family history.
Miranda Smith gets nostalgic about classic slasher films with SMILE FOR THE CAMERAS a very meta book about Ella Winters a reluctant Scream Queen of the 90’s who reunites on set with the castmates of her breakout film while digging up old secrets.
Thriller author Kaira Rouda chats about her craziest thriller yet and what happens when JILL IS NOT HAPPY.
Natasha Lester chats about Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, the woman who had grown from aspiring concert pianist to the leader of the longest running spy network for France during WWII, and whose name had been lost to history.
Author Sameer Pandya throws three high school seniors from affluent families of different backgrounds into a tense tale of friendships, lies and identity when their sons – members of the football team – each become suspect in an attack against another students.
Camilo Lozano’s gorgeous webcomic CODEX BLACK is about monsters, mysteries, and the will of the gods featuring two young extraordinary adventurers in fifteenth-century Mesoamerica as they search for a missing father. Camilo stopped by to chat about the second volume out now: BIRD OF ILL OMEN.
C.J. Cooke is back with a tale of family drama and witchcraft! When a teenage girl goes missing and returns very much changed, a mother must figure out what happened and how it connects to a historical Scottish witchcraft trial. Told in dual timelines.
Syosset High School Senior, Krishiv Shah chatted with us about Operation Mooknayak, a non governmental organization working to empower and uplift underprivileged Dalit Indians
Craig Knippenberg discusses how there is no such thing as “perfect parenting” and how we can work to build resiliency in our families as disussed in his book SHAME FREE PARENTING. Craig Knippenberg, author of the bestselling Wired and Connected, has been a child/family therapist in Denver, Colorado, since 1981. He is a school consultant and host of the Legit Parenting podcast.
Dan Gurlitz, specialist in the distribution and marketing of independent films, dropped by to talk about Soundview Media Partners, a boutique firm he launched in 2010 with the primary mission of working with independent filmmakers to establish distribution of their work.
Sariah Wilson stopped by to talk about A TRIBUTE OF FIRE, a beguiling romantasy, and the remarkable story behind its writing.
Author Libby Cudmore blends her love of music with noir in NEGATIVE GIRL, the story of Martin Wade, a former musician – and his assistant Valerie, a former music writer, running from her own secrets. Checkout Libby’s Negative Girl playlist here: The Offices of Wade & Jacks.
Alexis Henderson returns to Turn the Page with ACADEMY FOR LIARS, a beautiful Dark Academia novel that challenges the convention of its own genre.
We chat with Caitlin Marceau, horror writer, publisher, and enthusiast, about Hedone Books, writing sexy horror, and what draws us to the darker side of things.
Tom Deady stops by to talk about THE RACK, a terrifying collection of short stories from the heavy hitters of horror celebrating the pulp horror paperbacks that made us all die-hard fans of the genre.
Anastasia Garcia’s GHOSTLY GHASTLY TALES is a beautiful and oh-so-spooky collection of horror stories inspired by myths and legends from around the world. We talk about researching folklore, writing horror for younger readers, and collaborating with Teo Skaffa on this gorgeous art object of a book.
Lor Gislason and Shelley LaVigne stop by to talk about THE FLESH OF THE SEA, a delectable work of horror about science, pirates, and…some oddly compelling monsters, let’s say! Don’t miss this strange and sexy novella.
Dr. Dawn Filos stops by to chat about TALES FROM A PET VET: STORIES FROM THE CLINIC AND HOUSE CALLS, a collection of sweet, funny, sad, and hopeful stories from her career tending to the health of animals of all stripes.
Lucy Ashe dropped by to talk about THE SLEEPING BEAUTIES, a gorgeous and riveting novel about the high-stakes world of professional dancing at Sadler’s Wells Ballet in World War 2-era London.
Author Alice Kaltman chats mistakes big and small that have defined her life in this graphic memoir that will delight fans of Roz Chast.
B. Mure’s ISMYRE graphic novel series is a tender, moving, and occasionally bitingly satirical slice of magical life that combines small-scale story-telling with evocative worldbuilding. We chat about environmentalism and the message that knowing and doing must be linked.
Susan Hensley swings by to chat about ART FOR YOUR SANITY: HOW ART JOURNALING CAN HELP YOU MANAGE CHAOS AND UNLEASH JOY. We talk about silencing the inner critic and cultivating a sense of play as an adult.
Jenn and Kaye sat down with Nadia El-Fassi to talk about the delicious rom-com, BEST HEX EVER. We chat about crafting cozy fall reads, bi representation, and spice-- in the kitchen AND in the bedroom!
Colby Wilkens stopped by to chat about IF I STOPPED HAUNTING YOU, a tremendously fun enemies to lovers romance about feuding horror writers with a spooky twist. We chat about crafting romantic tension and the connections between fear, love, and vulnerability.
Gary Goldstein stops by the show to talk about PLEASE COME TO BOSTON, a bittersweet coming-of-age tale about exploring one’s sexuality and authentic self, and the beautifully messy relationships that can entail. We talk about evoking 1970s Boston and imagining our own alternate histories.
Author Crystal King takes the reader on a wild journey in this retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth set in 1948 Italy in Sacro Bosco, where a young woman with no past joins Dali as his newest model – and that’s not the strangest thing that happens to her!
Ricky Lima’s UNDERGROWTH is truly epic graphic novel about global crisis, mental health, and giant robots. We chat about writing for teens and Daniele Aquilani’s gorgeous art! Content note for mental health and trauma.
Author Del Sandeen weaves a web of social horror and historical fiction in this deeply compelling horror novel about Jemma, a young black woman with a supernatural gift, who travels from Chicago to New Orleans for a job with the mysterious Duchon family.
Paul Jessup’s DAUGHTER OF THE WORMWOOD STAR is a totally unique antichrist story that combines folk horror, cosmic horror, occult horror, with elements of splatter punk and twisted surrealism. Paul stopped by to talk about crafting this gorgeous fever dream of a novel.
Carol Hoenig is a brilliant and accomplished novelist-- and Jenn’s former boss from her bookselling days! Carol and Jenn catch up (with a surprise visit from her other former boss and Carol’s partner in crime, Peggy Zieran, who once managed the Syosset Borders Books & Music) and discuss her beautiful new novel, BEFORE SHE WAS A FINLEY.
Kimberly Brock connects historical fiction with southern fable that connects three women across a decades old mystery set in Georgia’s Cumberland Island.
A Grim Reaper’s Guide to Catching a Killer is a fun supernatural mystery with a colorful cast of characters. Jessikah and Maxie got to chat about how her own search for answers in death opened the road for this delightful book.
Author Kate Stayman-London chats about how fantasy heals trauma in her very fun book, FANG FICTION, featuring a protagonist who finds her power when she discovers her favorite vampire book series is based on a very real world.
CAN’T SHAKE THE DUST is a gorgeous and moving novel about family, intergenerational conflict, and the things we will do for “legacy.” C.H. Hooks stopped by to talk about bringing dirt racing to the page and writing multiple points of view.
Jenn and Jessikah chat with acclaimed director Barry Sonnenfeld (Addams Family, Men in Black, Schmigadoon) about his new memoir BEST POSSIBLE PLACE, WORST POSSIBLE TIME. Barry will be visiting Syosset Library this Friday for a talk and book signing, find out more here! https://syosset.librarycalendar.com/event/evening-director-barry-sonnenfeld-27904
Stephanie Wrobel’s HITCHCOCK HOTEL brings 7 friends college friends back together after years of estrangement when one of them opens a Hitchcock themed hotel. Of course, everyone has an axe to grind, and no one wants to end up on the bloody end.
Iðunn wakes up every night, increasingly exhausted and covered in injuries, and yet doctors tell her nothing is wrong….until she discovers she is walking miles and miles every night after falling asleep with her step counter on. Hildur Knútsdóttir dropped by to talk about THE NIGHT GUEST, an eerie novella sure to keep you up at night.
Jelena Dunato is an art historian, curator, speculative fiction writer and lover of all things ancient. She stopped by to talk about GHOST APPARENT, a standalone prequel to her novel DARK WOODS, DEEP WATER, and how her unique professional background shapes her writing.
Jason Pargin sat down with us to have a VERY serious chat about the not so serious I’M STARTING TO WORRY ABOUT THIS BLACK BOX OF DOOM, the story of a ride share driver, a mysterious young woman, and an even more mysterious black box that the two must transport (covertly) from L.A. to D.C.
Kate Heartfield stops by to talk about THE TAPESTRY OF TIME– now out in the UK and Canada, and coming to American shelves in 2025! We chat about writing the supernatural into WW2 and the four extraordinary Sharp sisters at the center of this book.
Kaye & Jenn were lucky enough to chat with T.J. Klune about SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE SEA, the highly anticipated follow-up to THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA, picking up shortly after that book’s conclusion and placing the spotlight on Arthur Parnassus.
Dr. Daniel Mamah’s AS THE RIVERS MERGE is a stunning and beautiful true story of his parents’ unlikely union, which catapulted them into lives that would show them the best and worst of humanity.
Nikhil Prabala stopped by to talk about THE DUCHESS OF KOKORA, a rollicking YA fantasy featuring high stakes courtship games and a sweet sapphic romance.
A group of employees and their CEO, celebrating the sale of their remarkable emotion-mapping-AI-algorithm, crash onto a not-quite-deserted tropical island. Madeline Ashby chats about GLASS HOUSES, women in tech, and probing the AI future.
When “lesbian disaster” Marlowe Wexler’s date goes “up in flames”, she’s sent to work at Morning House, a mysterious house in the Thousand Island area with a dark pass.
A woman’s search for her missing sister on the sandy white beaches of the Hamptons uncovers a wealth of secrets worth killing for—a sultry and sumptuous psychological suspense from USA Today bestselling author Stephanie DeCarolis. Meet the author and learn all about her latest novel with Reader's Services Librarian, Evelyn Hershkowitz.
Director Ron Small stopped by to talk about his powerful and moving documentary, MARK: A CALL TO ACTION, which documents the life and activism of Dr. Mark Bookman, whose efforts to improve the lives of people with disabilities takes him from his native Bryn Mawr to Tokyo.
E.V. Knight drops by to discuss THE HOUSE ON THE COVER OF A NOVEL HORROR, a riveting tale about an artist commissioned by a famous horror author to act as his muse. We chat about art, birth, trauma, and the house on the cover of THE HOUSE ON THE COVER….
Last year Josh Rountree was here to speak about THE LEGEND OF CHARLIE FISH, a novel that won Jenn’s heart easily. This year he’s back to talk about DEATH AESTHETIC, a breathtaking collection of speculative short stories probing loss, grief, and guilt.
Jenn sat down with Aurélie Thiele, author of THE PARIS UNDERSTUDY, to discuss her powerful debut novel which brings to life the hard choices Parisians made–or failed to make–under Nazi occupation.
Marcie Rendon takes a detour from her historic Cash Blackbear series with this contemporary thriller set on the fictional Red Pine reservation in Minnesota, introducing us to Quill, a Native American woman who goes head to head with the very real epidemic of disappearances and murders of women in her community.
Two sisters. One haunted house. The Russian Revolution. Olesya Salnikova Gilmore delivers a classic gothic horror mixed with the true horrors of a violent history.
Join MJ Wassmer, debut novelist, and Evelyn Hershkowitz, Readers' Services Librarian, as they talk about his novel, Zero Stars Do Not Recommend. Please note that this book is the exact opposite of the title, we highly recommend that you read and enjoy this wonderful debut novel.
Lindz McLeod stops by to talk about SUNBATHERS, a dark and sexy horror novel about reverse vampires. We chat about worldbuilding, writing all the senses, and expanding short stories into novels.
Vincent Tirado serves up a slice of suburban social horror that sets Sol Reyes and her wife Alice Song up against an HOA with dark designs. WE CAME TO WELCOME YOU is a tasty read indeed.
Syosset High School Student Lawrence Hon joins Jessikah to chat about how he began his journey as a young animator with a his love of reading!
Author Angela DeGroot tackles the sensitive topic of unhoused folks in a library setting, through the eyes of a young boy who goes to his local library with his mom and encounters a gentleman who look very much like his Pop Pop – but there are some differences in how he conducts his day and how others treat him.
Matt Dinniman welcomes readers to journey into the Dungeon with Carl and his trusty companion, Princess Donut (she’s a cat)! Originally self published in 2020, Carl’s exploits have gained him hundreds of thousands of fans. Dinniman joins us to chat about his journey as an author, and Carl and Donut’s journeys as heroes of a post apocalyptic Earth.
Evelyn talks with Becky Chalsen about her second book SERENDIPITY which takes place on Fire Island. It’s a great book to end your summer reading season.
Sarah Easter Collins’ THINGS DON’T BREAK ON THEIR OWN is a heart-wrenching mystery about sisters, lovers, and a dinner party gone wrong. Jenn chats with Sarah about memory, subjectivity, and trauma.
Jessikah & Jenn chatted with Oliver Ono & Rosie Knight about GODZILLA: MONSTER ISLAND SUMMER CAMP. This fresh Godzilla OGN proves that kaiju are for kids- especially the ones who’d rather befriend them than fight them.
Meghan sat down with author, L.L.H. Harms and discussed her debut novel, The Aftertime. Set in the 1700s and present-day Virginia, this historical fiction spans several timelines and connects characters across generations. The book honors the cultures and traditions of the Monacan people, (a lesser-known Native American Tribe in the United States), details historical events of the Revolutionary War, and details the friendship of Nathan and Corwin who become friends despite prejudice and injustice.
We LOVE the Night Life! And so do Nicola and Amber, two vampires who met on the disco floor in 1979. But times have changed and so has their dynamic. Rachel Koller Croft joins Turn the Page once more to chat about this juicy new thriller than explores toxic female friendships with a supernatural twist!
Mallory Marlowe stopped by to chat about the delightful and delicious LOVE AND OTHER CONSPIRACIES. We talk about cryptids, Fox Mulder, and crafting romantic tension.
Marked is the third book in the addictive Morningstar Academy series, about a fallen angel who fights to save a world spiraling out of control. Author L.R.W. Lee stopped by to chat with Jenn about this series, its newest volume, and what the conclusion has in store for readers!
In DREADFUL, Rozakis brings us a fantastic tale of redemption, the nature of evil – and how EXACTLY evil wizards see themselves from the outside.
Evelyn spoke with Dawn Tripp about JACKIE, a vivid, exquisitely written novel that is at once a captivating work of the imagination and a window into the world of a woman who led many lives: Jackie, Jacks, Jacqueline, Miss Bouvier, Mrs. Kennedy, Jackie O.
Nick Rees Gardner stopped by to talk about DELINQUENTS AND OTHER ESCAPE ATTEMPTS, a beautiful collection of interconnected short stories that take place in the fictional town of Westinghouse, Ohio, dealing with the everyday heartbreaks of life on the margins.
J.E. Thomas’ CONTROL FREAKS is a charming and hilarious look at middle school life during a super-competitive STEAMS competition. We chat about friendship, collaboration, and representing all kinds of families.
D&D brings together two nerdy teens in this sweet YA book about Darcy, who moves to a small conservative town with her two moms where she meets Art, a shy young man whose father is a powerful clergyman. Sparks fly both in and out of game – and the two must figure out a way to work together to start their High School’s first QSA (Queer Student Alliance).
Erica Wright brings a modern twist on Shakespeare’s MEASURE FOR MEASURE in HOLLOW BONES, which recasts villain Angelo as a serpent handling preacher.
When wealthy, impulsive summer girl Margot meets hardworking and steady local girl Thea in the summer of 1967, the unlikely pair become fast friends, working alongside one another in a record store and spending every spare moment together. But after an unspeakable incident on one devastating August night, they don’t see one another for ten years…until Margot suddenly reappears in Thea’s life, begging for help and harboring more than one dangerous secret. Thea can’t bring herself to refuse her beloved friend—but she also knows she can’t fully trust her either.
Evan Friss stops by to chat about THE BOOKSHOP: A HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN BOOKSTORE. We chat about the American bookstore and its central place in American cultural life, from Ben Franklin to Borders, from Amazon to author-owned shops.
IT HAD TO BE YOU brings all the twists and wittiness readers have grown to LOVE from Brazier in this spicy story about two spies on a collision course that will either leave them kissing or killing each other.
A daughter races to uncover her mother’s secret life in the wake of her disappearance in this thriller about two generations of women who seem so very different, but are alike in more ways than they’d care to admit. Kimberly McCreight’s LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER is a perfect domestic thriller!
Josh Winning brings all the chills and thrills of a summer camp slasher flick to HEADS WILL ROLL, the story of an actress who gets canceled on twitter – and comes head to head with someone who wants to cancel her permanently.
Fans of Carola Lovering’s TELL ME LIES will devour this emotional rollercoaster which introduces us to Annabelle, an ambitious TV journalist who meets a seemingly perfect man who excels in hiding the truth.
Lisa Wingate, the New York Times Bestselling author of BEFORE WE WERE YOURS stopped by to talk with Evelyn about her new book, SHELTERWOOD. SHELTERWOOD tells the captivating and untold history of women pioneers who fought to protect the children in Oklahoma from hungry land barons. Lisa tells Evelyn how she found out about this unknown piece of Oklahoma history.
Jessica Waite’s THE WIDOW’S GUIDE TO DEAD BASTARDS is a beautiful and vulnerable memoir about, her husband’s unexpected death, the shocking revelations that came to light in its wake, and her experiences with grief and recovery.
Jenn chatted with Juliet Grames about THE LOST BOY OF SANTA CHIONIA, about a young American woman turned amateur detective in a small village in Southern Italy. They talked about reconstructing 1960s Calabria on the page, and the role of women in Italian organized crime.
Ever wonder what a chupacabra is thinking? Jenn talked to comics creator Lisa Naffziger about DEJA ROSS SPEAKS TO FREAKS, a sweet and funny middle grade graphic novel about a seventh-grade cryptozoologist touring the country and chatting with cryptids.
Meg Shaffer’s THE LOST STORY serves up a fresh tale of Fairy Tales and those of us who still believe in them. Readers will find themselves immediately enchanted by Jeremy and Rafe, two “Lost Boys” who came home, and Emilie a woman who hopes they are the key to finding her lost sister.
SHS Student Jason Feldman chats about his efforts to create a documentary about the 50th anniversary of WKWZ and how a HS radio station came to have such a powerful legacy.
Jenn gets to talk to one of her fave comics creators! Lilah Sturges dropped by to chat about THE SCIENCE OF GHOSTS, her brilliant and gorgeous new graphic novel about Joy Ravenna, a transgender parapsychologist dealing with the very real challenges presented by both the dead and the living.
Travel back to the land of GrahBhag with Zenith and his older (or is she younger?) sister Apogee, as more creepy mysteries unravel. Rob Renzetti, known for his work in the animation industry, delivers a real treat for middle grade horror readers in this follow up to THE HORRIBLE BAG OF TERRIBLE THINGS.
Syosset Alumni, Jordan Young considers himself very lucky. With a career in entertainment that brought us FISH OUT OF WATER, one of the most celebrated episodes of Bojack Horseman of all time, Jordan “stopped by” to chat about how he found himself following his passion in animation.
Jessikah and Jenn were thrilled to talk to Alex Hirsch (and Gruncle Stan, and Bill Cipher) about his upcoming THE BOOK OF BILL, which touches on Bill’s origins, his POV of the events of Gravity Falls, tips for overthrowing the world, and cryptic puzzles and riddles.
Episode three hundred seven – part two
Jenn chatted with Jared Jared Pechaček about his beautiful and singular THE WEST PASSAGE, a multi-POV high fantasy with distinctly dreamlike and surreal vibes. They chat about story, about worldbuilding or the lack thereof, and about dream logic.
Episode three hundred seven – part five
Jenn was thrilled to chat with Lev Grossman about his long-awaited follow-up to THE MAGICIANS trilogy. THE BRIGHT SWORD is a creative and compelling new take on Arthurian legend, set in a fallen world after Arthur’s death.
Episode three hundred seven – part one
Terry J. Benton-Walker stopped by to talk about editing and contributing to THE WHITE GUY DIES FIRST: 13 SCARY STORIES OF FEAR AND POWER, a gorgeously chilling edited volume that brings together horror stories from 13 amazing BIPOC authors!
Episode three hundred seven – part four
In 2022, Balazs Lorinczi appeared on the show to discuss his graphic novel debut, DOUGHNUTS AND DOOM. Now he’s back to talk about WOLFPITCH, a charming rom-com about a supernatural all-girl rock band.
Episode three hundred six – part two
OPHELIA WAS MURDERED delivers a fresh tour of a post apocalyptic landscape directly through the eyes of an unforgettable protagonist. Nate Draikinator Schoonover joins Turn the Page to chat about their thrilling first novel skillfully written in second person that matches art, poetry, and so much more with this tale of trauma and found family.
Episode three hundred six – part three
ASSASSINS ANNOYMOUS is a fun ride-along with Mark – a reformed Killer for Hire who is REALLY trying to stay on the “No Killing Wagon”. Of course, the life he seeks is soon about to come into conflict with the life he left behind.
Episode three hundred six – part one
Our favorite Buckaroo is back! Chuck Tingle brings another gleefully fun blend of horror and thoughtful social commentary with BURY YOUR GAYS, the story of Misha, a closeted filmmaker who finds himself in a crisis when the devils from his films begin to appear in real life.
Episode three hundred five – part four
Geneva Lee, bestselling author of fantasy romance and contemporary romance, stops by to talk about FILTHY RICH FAE, the first in a new series spinning off from FILTHY RICH VAMPIRES.
Episode three hundred five - part twoPhilip Kaisary’s FROM HAVANA TO HOLLYWOOD: SLAVE RESISTANCE IN THE CINEMATIC IMAGINARY is a fascinating exploration of the depiction of slave rebellions on film. He stopped by to chat about his research into some extremely interesting films.
Episode three hundred five - part fiveSet in the 1950s, this Southern Gothic thriller by Edgar Award–winning author Lori Roy reimagines the life of Marilyn Monroe, tying her fate to a dreamy teenager whose boyfriend runs afoul of the mob.
Episode three hundred five - part oneAdam Nimoy’s THE MOST HUMAN: RECONCILING WITH MY FATHER, LEONARD NIMOY, is a touching and insightful exploration of his estrangement and reconciliation with his famous father. Adam stopped by to talk about fathers, fame, and legacy.
Episode three hundred five - part threeJenn chatted with Kirsty Greenwood, author of THE LOVE OF MY AFTERLIFE, a deeply funny and deeply touching rom-com about a recently deceased woman who meets “the one” in the hereafter’s waiting room and gets a second chance at her happily ever after.
Episode three hundred four - part oneA collection of short stories interconnected through the theme of an author who might have had a one night stand with the Devil at a Halloween party decades before. Lima connects the supernatural with politics and absurdism in CRAFT: Stories I wrote for the Devil.
Episode three hundred four - part twoJosh Malerman brings his unique voice back to Turn the Page to talk about INCIDENTS AROUND THE HOUSE, a not quite possession story narrated by Bela, an 8 year old girl at the center of it all. Josh discusses the origins of Bela’s story and how writing this book was most similar to BIRD BOX.
Episode three hundred four - part fourLexi Blake stopped by to talk about the sustaining power of romance and her new book, MY ROYAL SHOWMANCE, the second installment of the Park Avenue Promise novels.
Episode three hundred three – part one
Rosalie M. Lin’s DAUGHTER OF CALAMITY is a gorgeous and evocative historical fantasy set in a richly imagined 1930s Shanghai. Rosalie stopped by to talk about the book’s creative blend of historical research and her personal experiences abroad that informed her writing.
Episode three hundred three – part three
Jenn sat down with Ruth Bonapace to chat about her novel
THE BULGARIAN TRAINING MANUAL, in which body builder Tina takes an Oz-like journey to Bulgaria and back again in search of a mysterious book with the power to unlock her fitness dreams
Episode three hundred three – part five
Who would fall in love with a serial killer? Tasha Coryell’s LOVE LETTERS TO A SERIAL KILLER introduces us to Hannah, who has been unlucky in love – until she meets William via her true crime obsession. The problem? William is incarcerated for being an alleged serial killer, and Hannah might be making a mistake that will cost her her life.
Episode three hundred three – part two
Eden Royce’s HOLLOW TONGUE is a gorgeous and haunting Southern Gothic novella about family, houses, memory, and bodies. Eden stopped by to chat about returning to the cocoon of the past after trauma.
Episode three hundred two – part three
Author Jessie Rosen chats with Evelyn about The Heirloom – her very first adult novel which sets a superstitious bride to be on a globetrotting journey to hunt down the lost history of her heirloom engagement ring.
Episode three hundred two – part four
Jenn spoke to director Frances Causey about her documentary FINAL FIGHT: WHEN THE TRAUMA OF WAR COMES HOME, which provides a fascinating and empathetic overview of the Post-Traumatic Stress epidemic in the American military. Learn more here: Final Fight (DVD)
Episode three hundred two – part two
Susie Dumond’s LOOKING FOR A SIGN is a delicious queer rom-com about a down & out lesbian who decides to find her soul mate by dating every zodiac sign. Susie chatted about writing New Orleans, astrology, and navigating your Saturn Return!
Episode three hundred one – part five
Jenn was delighted to chat with cult filmmaker Lee Demarbre about his new instant cult classic, ENTER THE DRAG DRAGON. The Blu Ray is out June 11- learn more here! Enter The Drag Dragon (Blu-Ray/DVD)
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Episode three hundred one – part three
Valerie Bauman, an investigative reporter at Newsweek, stopped by to talk about INCONCEIVABLE: SUPER SPERM DONORS, OFF-THE-GRID INSEMINATION, AND UNCONVENTIONAL FAMILY PLANNING is a fascinating and moving work that combines memoir and investigative reporting
Episode three hundred one – part four
Mae Bennett zoomed in to chat about BARELY EVEN FRIENDS – A modern twist on Beauty and the Beast featuring a Plus sized Beauty named Bellamy who takes a job as a contractor to restore an estate under the care of the very grumpy Oliver Killington, the heir to an empire who is very unhappy to share space with anyone, let alone Bellamy.
Episode three hundred one – part one
Amy Dressler talks remixing Shakespeare, as well as all the research that went into writing, HOW TO ALIGN THE STARS, a contemporary twist on much ado about nothing, featuring Beatrice, am Astronomy Professor and her younger cousin Heron, a bride to be on the brink of graduating from the same small college where Bea works.
Episode three hundred one – part two
Familial trauma haunts Elise decades after her sister Robin disappears. When 35 year old Elise’s ex is murdered in the same location as her sister’s disappearance, Victoria Helen Stone invites us to FOLLOW HER DOWN the trail were she hopes to find some answers to the past.
Episode three hundred – part four
Lauren Martin’s NIGHT OF THE HAWK is a beautiful collection of poems exploring nature, illness, love, loss, and aging. Jenn and Lauren chat about dancing on the boundaries between poetry, wellness, and spirituality.
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Episode three hundred – part one
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Adelettes we bring back this classic episode. Kristin Howell and Lindi Bortney chime in with Sharon to discuss the origins and legacy of The Adelettes, the Syosset High School Barber Shop Music group. Stay tuned for some lovely music featuring several generations of Adelettes after the episode. Presented in moving Memory of Lindi Bortney who passed May 1, 2024.
Episode three hundred – part two
Charlotte Bond stopped by to talk about THE FIREBORNE BLADE, a gorgeous historical fantasy novella. Jenn asks about worldbuilding, Beowulf, and how much we want a dragon-cat.
Episode three hundred – part three
Mister & Mischief (a.k.a. Jeff and Andy Crocker) are the dynamic creative duo behind immersive, interactive experiences like The Apple Avenue Detective Agency, 40 Watts From Nowhere, and Escape From Godot. They chatted with Jessikah & Jenn about creating audience-empowering art!
Episode two hundred ninety nine – part one
Author Elka Ray zooms in to chat domestic suspense, and who would be the first person you’d call if you needed help burying a body. Ray’s A FRIEND INDEED is the page turner you must read!
Episode two hundred ninety nine - part fourSara Wolf blends fantasy with scifi in her newest book HEAVENBREAKER a revenge story set against a tournament joust fought with Giant Robots in space! But what really drives this fast paced story into the stars are the unforgettable characters.
Episode two hundred ninety nine - part threeJoshua Hull, author of MOUTH and screenwriter of GLORIOUS, stopped by to talk about his work. You can check out GLORIOUS on Shudder, and MOUTH is out now. Check them out!
Episode two hundred ninety nine - part twoBill Shea’s A GRANDPA JOE DAY is a gorgeous children’s book about maintaining an optimistic outlook and the special bond between a grandparent and grandchild. Bill stopped by to talk about writing and illustrating this lovely tale.
Episode two hundred ninety eight – part three
Jenn spoke to Dr. Philip Cioffari– writing professor and instructor, novelist, and award-winning film writer, playwright, and director. They spoke about the craft of writing, his newest novel NIGHT & ITS LONGINGS, and what you learn from teaching others.
Episode two hundred ninety eight – part one
Author Nicola Solvinic questions the nature of growing up so close to evil. The Hunter’s Daughter finds “Good Cop” Anna in a world of danger when she must investigate a serial killer whose methods are eerily similar to the patterns of the Forest Strangler. Unbeknownst to Anna’s coworkers? The Forest Strangler was Anna’s Father.
Episode two hundred ninety eight – part four
Jenn spoke with Kit Anderson about SAFER PLACES, a gorgeous graphic novel collecting stories about memory, liminal spaces, and small magic.
Episode two hundred ninety eight – part five
Syosset High School Sophomore Grace Liu has written and published a love letter to research. Literally! Grace stops by to chat about RESEARCH TO EMPOWER, a practical research guide written by a student for students.
Episode two hundred ninety eight – part two
Christina Henry is back with her own twist on a Gothic Horror novel set during the earlier days of the Covid Pandemic. When Horror lover Harry Adams gets a job cleaning the home of a reclusive director she finds herself and her teenage son wrapped up in a web of murder, lies, and movie props!
Episode two hundred ninety seven – part one
A. Ashley Hoff’s WITH LOVE, MOMMIE DEAREST: THE MAKING OF AN UNINTENTIONAL CAMP CLASSIC is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the divisive adaptation of Christina Crawford’s memoir detailing her mother Joan’s abuse, and its legacy.
Episode two hundred ninety seven – part two
Jenn sat down with Nancy Chadwick to talk about THE WISDOM OF THE WILLOW, a beautiful book about family, change, and the healing powers of nature.
Episode two hundred ninety seven – part three
Carley Fortune is back for a second time to speak with Evelyn about her newest novel THIS SUMMER WILL BE DIFFERENT. This is one of Carley’s best books and the location at Prince Edward Island makes the book shine even more. Put this book on the top of your summer reads list!
Episode two hundred ninety seven – part five
Jenn was thrilled to talk to Erik Larson, author of some of her favorite books like DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY and IN THE GARDEN OF BEASTS. Today they chatted about THE DEMON OF UNREST, about the rising tensions in the five months leading up to the American Civil War.
Episode two hundred ninety seven – part four
Evelyn recently interviewed Abbi Waxman about her latest book, CHRISTA COMES OUT OF HER SHELL which is available now!
Episode two hundred ninety six – part two
Allison Winn Scotch’s tenth book, TAKE TWO, BIRDIE MAXWELL, is out! Allison stopped by to chat with Evelyn about this rom-com about grappling with our romantic pasts and finding new love.
Episode two hundred ninety six – part three
Mike Chen brings us around and around with Carter and Mariana – two time travelers whose lives collide over the explosion of a top secret particle accelerator. Chen joins us to chat Sci Fi, food and love in this delightful novel.
Episode two hundred ninety six – part four
THE EVOLUTION OF ANNABEL CRAIG is an engaging and moving exploration of the 1925 Scopes trial, in which faith, science, and Charles Darwin took the stand. Lisa chats with Jenn about re-telling this story from the perspective of a young Southern woman, whose every belief is challenged.
Episode two hundred ninety six – part one
Rebecca Sugar’s debut novel is a poignant examination of watching those you love get older. With grace, insight, and touching humor, EVERYTHING IS A LITTLE BROKEN invites us to remember, as Leonard Cohen said, “There is a crack, a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.
Episode two hundred ninety five – part three
Debut author Sara Koffi’s WHILE WE WERE BURNING is just the right amount of bonkers in this compelling read about two women from the suburbs of Memphis with a connection to the death of a young black boy – and how they circle one another’s fates speeding towards a conclusion that will blow reader’s minds.
Episode two hundred ninety five – part four
Animal Crossing, or Animal Double-Crossing? Australian cartoonist Luke Milton’s debut graphic novel, ANIMALS RULE THIS LAND, is a trippy fever dream of a Saturday Morning cartoon that imagines a rather peculiar end of the world…
Episode two hundred ninety five – part one
In YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DID, author KT Ngyuen brings us a tour of generational trauma as the picture perfect life of Vietnamese American mother Annie (Ahn Le) begins to unravel after the death of her very difficult mother – a former war refugee.
Episode two hundred ninety five – part two
Jenn sat down with Stacy Stokes to chat about THE DARKNESS RISES, a gorgeous and gripping YA supernatural thriller about a teen with supernatural abilities, and coming to grips with the unintended consequences of our choices.
Episode two hundred ninety four – part four
Heather Frese is the author of THE SADDEST GIRL ON THE BEACH. Evelyn speaks with Heather about her coming-of-age novel that takes place on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Episode two hundred ninety four – part one
Toxic female friendships with a bio tech twist! In college, Mary and Elizabeth were inseparable best friends, who just happened to have access to a body switching technology called the Empathizer. But ten years later the women are living very different lives that change on a dime when both the empathizer and a long buried secret return to haunt them.
Episode two hundred ninety four – part three
Meghan sat down with author Linda Crotta Brennan to discuss The Selkie’s Daughter, a wonderfully imagined children’s middle-grade novel set in nineteenth century Nova Scotia. The Selkie’s Daughter incorporates folklore and fantasy elements and tells the coming-of-age story of young girl named Brigit and her adventures to discover her half-human, half-selkie heritage
Episode two hundred ninety four – part two
Nick Medina spins tropes on their head in INDIAN BURIAL GROUND, his next horror novel set on a reservation. But is the true horror supernatural, or is it the day to day impact of generational trauma as experienced by Noemi and her uncle Louie.
Episode two hundred ninety three – part one
A SWEET STING OF SALT is a gorgeous queer reimagining of the classic folktale “The Selkie Wife.” Author Rose Sutherland stopped by to talk about this beautiful tale of longing.
Episode two hundred ninety three – part two
Prolific Author Adrian Tchaikovsky chats about HOUSE OF OPEN WOUNDS, a companion to CITY OF LAST CHANCES, the first book in his TYRANT PHILOSOPHERS series. Tchaikovsky tells us his drive for setting a fantasy book in a medical tent outside the brutal battle lines – as well as his unique perspective on necromancy. This is one you’ll need to read.
Episode two hundred ninety three - part threeCarter Wilson takes us on a wild wild in THE FATHER THAT SHE WENT TO FIND, a thriller with an 1980’s setting that brings Penny, a young woman with an amazing intellect running towards a father who left her behind – and running from the trouble she’s found along the way.
Episode two hundred ninety three - part fourDebut author Rania Hanna joins us to chat Arab Folklore and all the layers to death and grief as explored in her gorgeous novel The Jinn Daughter. You’re going to LOVE this one.
Episode two hundred ninety two - part oneClare is a serial killer who is grieving her beloved father, the only person who she had ever truly cared about. Author Joanna Wallace discusses how her own feelings of loss helped create Clare and this wild, often darkly funny book.
Episode two hundred ninety two - part twoJessikah chats with reluctant novelist Ellen Birkett Morris about BEWARE THE TALL GRASS, a beautifully written story about a mother, a son, and another man’s history that haunts the child’s dreams. Ellen talks about past lives, open minded skepticism, and how motherhood can challenge a marriage as presented in this lovely book.
Episode two hundred ninety two - part fourHiromi Ito’s THE THORN PULLER explores getting older, caring for aging parents, and living on two continents with touching insight and humor. Jenn got to chat with Hiromi and her translator, Jeffrey Angles, about collaborating on this English translation of her novel.
Episode two hundred ninety two - part fiveAlain Silver and James Ursini, prolific writers and commentators on film history, have given us a fascinating account of the history and making of the iconic noir classic in FROM THE MOMENT THEY MET IT WAS MURDER: DOUBLE INDEMNITY AND THE RISE OF FILM NOIR. They stopped by to talk about writing books, commentary, and the legacy of DOUBLE INDEMNITY.
Episode two hundred ninety two - part threeCiera Burch’s SOMETHING KINDRED is a haunting and beautiful exploration of grief, new love, and growing up with eerie horror vibes. Jenn chats with Ciera about mixing romance and horror, intergenerational trauma, and coming of age.
Episode two hundred ninety one - part fourZibby Owens is on the TURN THE PAGE podcast for the second time speaking with Evelyn about her wonderful debut novel BLANK. Besides for being an author Zibby is the award-winning podcast host of Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books. She is also celebrating the 1-year anniversary of her bookstore, Zibby's Books in Santa Monica, California. It was very enjoyable catching up with Zibby!
Episode two hundred ninety one - part threeJeff Hoffman takes on toxic male friendships in LIKE IT NEVER HAPPENED, a book about three men who must face the truth of a life altering event that occurred during their high school years.
Episode two hundred ninety one - part fiveAllison Pataki has written another fabulous historical fiction book, FINDING MARGARET FULLER. Evelyn and Allison spoke about what an amazing women Margaret Fuller was and the research that Allison needed to do to write this wonderful book. If you loved her last book, THE MAGNIFICENT LIVES OF MARJORIE POST, don't miss this one!
Episode two hundred ninety one - part twoKristen Perrin’s HOW TO SOLVE YOUR OWN MURDER is a delicious twist on the cozy mystery, We chat about small town mysteries, building your supporting cast of characters, and protagonists with “golden retriever energy.”
Episode two hundred ninety one - part oneIn NOT FROM HERE, Leah Lax uncovers the lost history of her Jewish family, and her own as a Jewish-American and a gay person. Jenn chats with Leah about NOT FROM HERE and her first book, UNCOVERED: HOW I LEFT HASIDIC LIFE AND FINALLY CAME HOME.Leah Lax is available for book club talks about this book, so check out her website for more information if you’d like to chat! https://leahlaxauthor.com/
Episode two hundred ninety - part twoMatt Baume-- writer, podcaster, and video-maker-- stopped by to chat about his YouTube channel, his book, HI HONEY, I’M HOMO! SITCOMS, SPECIALS, AND THE QUEERING OF AMERICAN CULTURE, and looking at pop culture through a queer lens.
Episode two hundred ninety - part threeJessikah chats with Maggie Thrash about Moral Panics, Nostalgia, and Media Frenzies as we discuss RAINBOW BLACK, Maggie’s first adult novel which tells the story of Lacey Bond, a queer teen whose parents are implicated in a heinous crime during the Satanic Panic era of the 80’s and 90’s. Lacey finds herself and her sister under waves of cruel and manipulative media scrutiny which is posed as helpful, and proves anything but.
Episode two hundred ninety - part oneKathleen Jones stopped by to talk about her gorgeous CITIES OF WOMEN, a parallel story about two women- a twenty-first century historian and a medieval artist- challenging the social norms of their days.
Episode two hundred ninety - part fourKatharine J. Adams invites us in to a delightfully dark world full of magic, intrigue, romance and witchcraft. TONIGHT I BURN will leave you thirsting for the next installment.
Episode two hundred eighty nine - part twoJennifer Ryan’s THE UNDERGROUND LIBRARY is a riveting story about three young women fighting to save an East London library during the Blitz. Jennifer stopped by to chat about books, community, and history.
Episode two hundred eighty nine - part threeProlific historical fiction writer Katherine Reay stopped by to chat about THE BERLIN LETTERS: A COLD WAR NOVEL, an unforgettable tale of the Cold War and a CIA code-breaker who risks everything to free her father from an East German prison.
Episode two hundred eighty nine - part fiveTim Collins returns to TURN THE PAGE with SHERLOCK BONES AND THE HORROR OF THE HAUNTED CASTLE. Melissa and Tim chat literary puns for kids, puzzles, and how Sherlock and Catson’s adventures have changed.
Episode two hundred eighty nine - part oneParisa Akhbari’s JUST ANOTHER EPIC LOVE POEM tells a touching queer teen love story with gorgeous poetry and stunning poetry. Jenn talked to Parisa about crafting Mitra and Bea’s tender and moving romance.Parisa Akhbari (@authorparisa) is a mental health therapist and writer from Seattle, Washington. Her debut YA novel, Just Another Epic Love Poem, follows two queer best friends in Catholic school as they fall in love through the pages of a never-ending poem they’ve been writing back and forth for five years. When not writing or therapizing, Parisa can be found trying to replicate her grandmother’s drool-worthy Persian recipes, riding ferries around the Puget Sound, and dancing around the kitchen with her wife and dogs. Sign up for her newsletter for a monthly dose of fun arts and culture finds with a spotlight on marginalized creators.
Episode two hundred eighty nine - part fourTwo years ago Tim McGregor stopped by to talk about WASPS IN THE ICE CREAM, one of Jenn’s fave books of 2022. This year he’s back to talk about EYNHALLOW, a gorgeous and haunting re-telling of Frankenstein from a unique point of view.
Episode two hundred eighty eight - part oneDr. Hannah Durkin’s THE SURVIVORS OF THE CLOTILDA is a groundbreaking and moving history of the Clotilda, the last slave ship to land on American soil in July 1860. Dr. Durkin tells the story of its 110 survivors, some of whom lived well into the twentieth century.
Episode two hundred eighty eight - part twoSam Kyung Woo stopped by to talk about SMALL GODS OF CALAMITY, a beautiful supernatural noir about magic, found family, and the harried life of Seoul’s only spirit detective.
Episode two hundred eighty eight - part threeWe welcome back Carola Lovering for BYE, BABY – a book that traces the history of a toxic friendship. Stacey and Jessikah discuss how this book touches on some sensitive topics, and Carola talks about the pivot from writing about romantic breakups to friend break ups – as well as how music influences her stories.
Episode two hundred eighty eight - part fourDr. Hasan Merali stopped by to talk about SLEEP WELL, TAKE RISKS, SQUISH THE PEAS: SECRETS FROM THE SCIENCE OF TODDLERS FOR A HAPPIER, MORE SUCCESSFUL WAY OF LIFE. Enter here by the 15th for a chance at a free copy! https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/enter_choose_address/383658-sleep-well-take-risks-squish-the-peas-secrets-from-the-science-of-tod
Episode two hundred eighty seven - part fiveLucy Sullivan’s BARKING is a breathtaking and moving graphic novel about grief, depression, and the challenges of navigating the mental health systems on which we rely. Lucy stopped by to chat about writing the book’s protagonist Alix and her journey.
Episode two hundred eighty seven - part fourAuthor Melodie Edwards chats about ONCE PERSUADED TWICE SHY – her charming retelling of Jane Austen’s PERSUASION, featuring some small town antics, witty banter, and a runaway goose! And of course a classic second chance love story.
Episode two hundred eighty seven - part threePremee Mohamed’s THE BUTCHER OF THE FOREST is an eerie fantasy that expertly weaves together the conventions of the fairy tale and cosmic horror to create something entirely new and terrifying. Premee stopped by to chat about its protagonist, Veris, and the dangers of the deep, dark forest.
Episode two hundred eighty seven - part oneFriend of the show Mike Chen returns to discuss the trade paperback collection of his graphic novel STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE-- THE DOG OF WAR. Fellow Trekkie Jenn nerds out with Mike about corgis, the Borg, and “borgis.”
Episode two hundred eighty six - part threeJenn sat down with Arash Azizi: an accomplished historian, journalist, and author of WHAT IRANIANS WANT: WOMEN, LIFE, FREEDOM, which examines the past, present, and future of Iranian protest movements.
Episode two hundred eighty six - part oneJessikah & Jenn sat down with Sara Shepard, the celebrated author of PRETTY LITTLE LIARS and THE LYING GAME, about her newest adult thriller, NOWHERE LIKE HOME. They chat about parenting, “mommunes,” and toxic friendships.
Episode two hundred eighty six - part twoLeah Konen plays clever homage to Hitchcock and Highsmith with the story of Mary – a young mother with everything to lose who finds a friend in Willa when they meet on a playground in Brooklyn where Mary’s son likes to play. But then Willa mysteriously drops out of Mary’s life and reappears as someone completely different.
Episode two hundred eighty four - part fourJoin Kaye, Readers' Services Librarian, in a chat with Olivia Dade about her new book AT FIRST SPITE, out February 13, just in time for Valentine's Day! If you enjoy sweet, heartfelt romance (as well as meme education), this book is for you!!
Episode two hundred eighty five - part oneAli Hazelwood switches gears from STEMinist Rom Com to Paranormal Romance. Set in a fresh world full of Vampyres and Werewolves, BRIDE is a fun ride full of amazing characters, surprising twists and a few spicy moments, of course.
Episode two hundred eighty five - part twoRichard Roper’s THIS DISASTER LOVES YOU is a bittersweet romance that comes just in time for Valentine’s Day. We chatted about writing dual timelines, English pub culture, and how relationships change over time.
Episode two hundred eighty five - part threeJenn sat down with Dave Baker to chat about MARY TYLER MOOREHAWK: half adventure comic, half footnote-laden meta-fictional literary mystery, all thoughtful, mindbendy fun.
Episode two hundred eighty four - part threeAcademy Award Nominated Screenwriter, Iris Yamashita is back with THE VILLAGE IN THE DARK, her second novel centering around Detective Cara Kennedy. This time, Kennedy has to exhume the graves of her son and husband to find out if their deaths were truly the accident they were reported as. Along with Ellie from THE CITY UNDER ONE ROOF, Cara must solve a mystery that leads to a mysterious woman from nowhere.
Episode two hundred eighty four - part oneJulia Ridley Smith’s SEX ROMP GONE WRONG is a stunning collection of stories exploring relationships, desire, love, and sex. She stopped by to chat with Jenn about writing women’s inner lives at different stages of life.
Episode two hundred eighty four - part twoJenn talked to Dr. Deborah G. Plant about her new book OF GREED AND GLORY: IN PURSUIT OF FREEDOM FOR ALL, a ground-breaking, personal exploration of America’s obsession with continuing human bondage. They talk about the 13th Amendment, the American prison system, and the intergenerational struggle for abolition.
Episode two hundred eighty three - part twoJessikah caught up with one of her all time favorite authors, Amina Akhtar to chat about ALMOST SURELY DEAD, a super fun supernatural thriller about true crime, attempted murder and jinn! There’s also a little romance in there.
Episode two hundred eighty three - part oneIn UN-ADDICTION: SIX MIND-CHANGING CONVERSATIONS THAT COULD SAVE A LIFE, Dr. Nzinga Harrison proposes a new framework for understanding, talking about, and treating substance use disorders. Jenn sat down with Dr. Harrison to discuss this revolutionary and deeply compassionate book.
Episode two hundred eighty three - part threeGourav Mohanty joins us to chat about SONS OF DARKNESS – a gorgeous grimdark fantasy retelling of The Mahabharata, one of the two two major Smriti texts and Sanskrit epics of ancient India revered in Hinduism. This was an addictive read that will have you begging for the second installment as soon as you close that last page.
Episode two hundred eighty twoAuthor Ashley Elston zoomed in to chat about The First Lie Wins, her first adult novel, which finds a con woman in the middle of a web of lies of her own making. The question is, which lies are her own and which are part of a trap?
Episode two hundred eighty oneJessikah and Jenn sat down with Zack Loran Clark and Nick Eliopulos to talk about their new middle-grade horror series, THE DOOMSDAY ARCHIVE. The first installment, THE WANDERING HOUR, is out this week!
Episode two hundred eighty - part one Author Aurora Ascher delivers a gorgeous kick off to a new “Romantasy” series complete with intrigue, magic, secrets and forbidden love. Check out SANCTUARY OF SHADOW now!
Episode two hundred eighty - part twoLuke Gracias is a writer and environmental specialist who has also worked in the film industry. Luke stopped by to talk to Jenn about how his experiences have shaped his approach to writing and storytelling in his books, including his newest, DOGBOY V. CATFISH.
Episode two hundred seventy nineBuffy the Vampire Slayer is one of the most formative influences on the world of fantasy, scifi and horror. With an expansive world and unforgettable characters, the world of the Vampire Slayer is still very much alive. We welcome Buffy’s very own Amber Benson and horror author Christopher Golden about Slayers, an Audible original – and all new audio series that brings a fresh take on the Buffy verse while bringing back favorite characters.
Episode two hundred seventy eight - part two27 Years ago, Pulitzer Award Winner Peg Tyre wrote a juicy crime fiction story based on some of her experiences as a field reporter in New York City. Now, Strangers in the Night is back! Re-released and given new life, this book holds up as a juicy, funny, sexy crime thriller! Peg chats about the changes in the world of media reporting since the Strangers in the Night’s release and much more.
Episode two hundred seventy eight - part threeChristine Platt and Catherine Wigginton Greene joined Evelyn to talk about their first book that they co-authored, REBECCA, NOT BECKY. Listen to this podcast to see why everyone needs to read this to help them have an educated discussion on racism.
Episode two hundred seventy eight - part oneLana Ferguson pops in to chat about THE FAKE MATE, her spicy contemporary supernatural romance that centers around two wolf shifters (werewolves) who work in a hospital setting together! Ferguson brings her enthusiastic spirit to this episode and tells us all about writing THOSE scenes.
Episode two hundred seventy seven - part oneFriend of the show Zach Rosenberg stopped by again to chat about THE LONG SHALOM. Jessikah and Jenn had a blast talking about this rollicking Jewish horror-noir that transcends genres, space and time.
Episode two hundred seventy seven - part twoRomantic Adventure fans rejoice! Raiders of the Lost Heart is an enemies to love letter to fans of The Mummy, The Lost City, Lara Croft, and of course Indiana Jones. Join Corrie and Ford, two archeologists who have had a bitter rivalry for their entire careers, which comes together on an adventure that brings them closer to the heart.
Episode two hundred seventy seven - part threeEvelyn interviewed the co-authors Juliet Giglio & Keith Giglio about their Christmas novel The Trouble with Tinsel. Both the authors are screenwriters and professors at New York colleges. Juliet is a professor at Evelyn's alma mater SUNY Oswego so they had so much to talk about!
Episode two hundred seventy six - part twoAuthor J. Wynn Rousuck brings us a dog’s eye view at grief in PLEASE WRITE! A NOVEL IN LETTERS, an Epistolary novel (written in letters) about two dogs, their ability to communicate and the changes in their home lives as their owner’s life unravels.
Episode two hundred seventy six - part oneAuthor Bernadette Giacomazzo stopped by to talk about THE GOLDEN GIRLS: A CULTURAL HISTORY, a lovely examination of the making of the classic sitcom and its legacy. This book is chock full of fun facts about how the Golden Girls changed the television landscape and fascinating cultural commentary!
Episode two hundred seventy five - part twoEvelyn sits down with author Meryl Ain to discuss her sequel to THE TAKEAWAY MEN entitled SHADOWS WE CARRY.
Episode two hundred seventy five - part threeJessikah chats ALL THE LITTLE BIRD HEARTS with Viktoria Lloyd-Barlow – an emotional story about Sunday an autistic mother and her 16 year old daughter Dolly, whose lives get complicated when a sophisticated couple moves next door.
Episode two hundred seventy five - part oneNatasha Daniels' THE GRIEF ROCK: A BOOK TO UNDERSTAND GRIEF AND LOVE is an empathetic and moving exploration of grief for children and their caretakers. Natasha, a child anxiety and OCD therapist, and Jenn talk about writing for parents vs. writing for children, and helping children sit with grief.
Episode two hundred seventy five - part four Steve Taub, Syosset Alumni and Documentary Film Maker stops in to chat about his current projects including Stand Up, Sit Down – a unique series at the Huntington Cinema Arts Center.
Episode two hundred seventy four - part threeMeghan sat down with former White House speechwriter, Sean O'Brien and discussed his debut children's novel, White House Clubhouse. White House Clubhouse follows the adventures of two First Daughters, Marissa and Clara as they time travel back in time to meet president Theodore Roosevelt and his family. What ensures is an engaging cross-country train adventure to save California's redwood forest. Topics include Roosevelt's legacy as well as his conservation efforts.
Episode two hundred seventy four - part oneKerri chats with Evelyn about her new novel ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS CALL, a book based on the true story of the Jane Collective and the brave women who fought for our right to choose.
Episode two hundred seventy four - part twoWesley Chu is back at it with THE ART OF DESTINY – follow up to THE ART OF PROPHECY, a sprawling martial arts inspired fantasy that follows four characters whose paths don’t go the way they’d expect.
Episode two hundred seventy three - part twoChristina Henry, author of horror and dark fantasy chatted with Jessikah about GOOD GIRLS DON’T DIE, a book where any deep discussion of would spoil the whole story! So really, you should just read it – and listen to author and host dance around the main plotline!
Episode two hundred seventy three - part oneIsa Arsén talks to Evelyn about her novel SHOOT THE MOON. Time-travel and Apollo 11 play a big part in this wonderful debut novel about a young, ambitious secretary.
Episode two hundred seventy two - part threeZach Schonfeld’s HOW COPPOLA BECAME CAGE is a fascinating, insightful, and wildly entertaining glimpse into Nicolas Cage’s early career. Culminating with his Oscar win for Leaving Las Vegas, Schonfeld chronicles the actor’s early experimentation and rise to fame.
Episode two hundred seventy two - part oneOwen D. Pomery’s THE HARD SWITCH is a beautiful and contemplative graphic novel about a spaceship's crew and the end of non-renewable resources. Owen stopped by to chat with Jenn about sci-fi, architecture, and world-building.
Episode two hundred seventy two - part twoRichard D. Bailey’s PIRATE COVE: AN INSIDER’S ACCOUNT OF THE INFAMOUS SOUTHPORT LANE SCANDAL covers the precipitous rise and fall of Alexander Chatfield Burns. Richard and Jenn talk about writing white collar true crime.
Episode two hundred seventy one - part oneIan Nathan’s DAVID LYNCH: A RETROSPECTIVE is not only a comprehensive look at the divisive filmmaker’s career, but a gorgeous, stunningly illustrated art object. We chat about this perfect holiday gift for the film buff in your life!
Episode two hundred seventy one - part twoNicole Goux stopped by to talk about PET PEEVES, an eerie, melancholy piece of slow-burn horror and character study that Jenn couldn’t put down! They chat about the confusing morass of your mid-twenties and navigating the bumpy transition into adulthood.
Episode two hundred seventy one - part threeJohn H. Foote, an accomplished film critic and writer, has just published CINEMA OF THE 70S: 101 ICONIC MOVIES. Jenn asks John about the failures of 1960s blockbusters, the rise of the auteur, and the director-actor collaborations that defined the period.
Episode two hundred seventy one - part fourJessikah catches up with David R. Slayton to chat about DARK MOON, SHALLOW SEA – A wonderfully fresh feeling epic fantasy with three unforgettable heroes.
Episode two hundred seventy - part threeChris Grosso and Preston Fassel are the authors of A NECESSARY DEATH: WHAT HORROR MOVIES TEACH US ABOUT NAVIGATING THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE, which celebrates the genre and offers individuals a unique opportunity for insight and understanding of their own lives. Preston stopped by to chat about the book with Jenn!
Episode two hundred seventy - part oneJenn sat down with Carolyn Hays, author of Letter to My Transgender Daughter, to discuss the writing of the book and its legacy upon its release in paperback.
Episode two hundred seventy - part fourNEVER TRUST A HOUSE WITH A NAME. Carson Winter and Jolie Toomajan stopped by to chat about POSTHASTE MANOR, a creative horror collaboration consisting of a novella and a set of short stories. We chat about spitting writing duties, collaborating remotely, and constructing a deranged house.
Episode two hundred seventy - part twoChris Carton stopped by the show to chat about his new book, THE HISTORY OF ADVENTURE VIDEO GAME. We reminisce about MYST, The Seventh Guest, Grim Fandango, and other classics of the genre!
Episode two hundred sixty nine - part fourLast year Gill Paul stopped by to talk about one of Jenn’s favorite novels of the year, MANHATTAN GIRLS. This year she’s back to discuss A BEAUTIFUL RIVAL, a fascinating and riveting account of the rivalry between cosmetic titans Helena Rubenstein and Elizabeth Arden.
Episode two hundred sixty nine - part fiveBooktok Sensation Hannah Nicole Maehrer talks VILLAINS! Based on her TikTok series. In the Kingdom of Rennedawn, Evie Sage loses her job, only to walk into an offer for another when she finds a mysterious man and his frog hiding behind some foliage. Little did Evie know at the time that this young man is the infamous Villain of the Kingdom – nor did she anticipate that working for him would connect her with a found family of unlikely allies and maybe even a little romance.
Episode two hundred sixty nine - part oneRyan Britt stopped by last year to talk about PHASERS ON STUN!, a fascinating book about the history and legacy of Star Trek. Now Ryan is back to discuss his follow-up, THE SPICE MUST FLOW, which looks at the impact of Frank Herbert’s Dune.
Episode two hundred sixty nine - part threeSaadia Faruqi’s SAVING SUNSHINE is a beautiful and thoughtful middle-grade graphic novel about growing up, experiencing discrimination, and sibling rivalry. Jenn chats with Saadia about writing, inter-faith activism, and sibling dynamics.
Episode two hundred sixty nine - part twoAdam Lance Garcia is a prolific producer of television and video, writer of graphic novels, and more. This year, he made the jump from Star Wars superfan to Star Wars canon! We talked about his story, “The Veteran,” which appears in the story collection RETURN OF THE JEDI: FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW.
Episode two hundred sixty eight - part three Nico Bell’s STATIC is a thrill ride of a novella and a masterpiece of short horror! We chat about balancing the short length of a novella with slow burn horror and other writerly issues.
Episode two hundred sixty eight - part twoJessikah and Jenn were psyched to chat with the one and only Max Brooks!! Max stopped by to talk about his Minecraft trilogy, the first original novels in the Minecraft world, and its third volume that is out this week: THE VILLAGE.
Episode two hundred sixty eight - part fiveChristine Wells THE ROYAL WINDSOR SECRET is a lovely and entertaining piece of historical fiction about a a young “orphan” girl growing up in an ex-pat hotel in Egypt who learns that she may, in fact, be the out-of-wedlock child of a prominent Windsor royal. Christine chats with us about combining exacting historical research with engaging fiction.
Episode two hundred sixty eight - part fourAshley Winstead is back with a bonkers book that will keep the pages turning. Ashley chats with Jessikah about MIDNIGHT IS THE DARKEST HOUR, a heady thriller set against the swamps of Louisiana, that brings out the demons for Ruth and Ever, two childhood best friends with a dark secret.
Episode two hundred sixty eight - part oneSamuel Tressler IV’s gorgeous experimental folk horror film, LEDA, is a stunning and eerie journey into fantasy. Samuel stopped by the show to talk about horror, making films without dialogue, and shooting in 3-D.
Episode two hundred sixty seven - part fourMojgan Ghazirad stops by to talk about THE HOUSE ON SUN STREET, her novel based on her experiences growing up in the lush garden of her grandparents' house in Tehran, from which she witnessed the 1979 Iranian revolution.
Episode two hundred sixty seven - part twoNeil Sharpson stopped by to chat about his new novel, KNOCK, KNOCK, OPEN WIDE. Jenn asks about weaving together horror and myth, and how both can be lenses for examining personal and collective trauma.
Episode two hundred sixty seven - part oneMarcy Marxer and Cathy Fink are the multi-instrumentalist musical masters behind ALL WIGGED OUT! They stopped by to chat with Jenn about this sweet and funny show that offers valuable insights for caregivers, families and friends of cancer patients.
Episode two hundred sixty seven - part threeJessikah and Jenn got to sit down with a children’s media icon-- Rob Renzetti! His new middle-grade book, THE HORRIBLE BAG OF TERRIBLE THINGS is his first original novel-- and the first in a trilogy! Learn more by listening in.
Episode two hundred sixty six - part oneRaul Palma stopped by to chat about his new book, A HAUNTING IN HIALEAH GARDENS. We chat about botanicas, writing Miami, and exploring trauma through horror.
Episode two hundred fifty five - part four
Samantha Downing joins us to talk about A TWISTED LOVE STORY, her newest thriller about a rollercoaster relationship (or toxic if you will) between Wes and Ivy, who are addicted to the on and off nature of their decade long dance – and what happens when they get in a little too deep with the drama.
Episode two hundred fifty five - part two
Jessikah got to chat BEWARE THE WOMAN, a delicious gothic thriller with layers of subtext. Sink your teeth into this one.
Episode two hundred fifty five - part one
Tilly Bridges was about BEGIN TRANSMISSION: THE TRANS ALLEGORIES OF THE MATRIX, a mind-blowing work of film analysis and personal reflection. Follow us down the rabbit hole!
Episode two hundred fifty five - part five
Listen to Evelyn and Annabel Monaghan, the author of SAME TIME NEXT SUMMER chat about her new book which is the ultimate Long Island beach read for the summer of 2023.
Episode two hundred fifty five - part three
May Cobb, author of THE HUNTING WIVES and MY SUMMER DARLINGS, sets a flame to this slow burn thriller wrapped in a coming of age story for a young woman approaching middle age.
Special Episode 31
Chuck Tingle’s CAMP DAMASCUS is a stunning work of queer horror that absolutely floored Jessikah and Jenn. Chuck was kind enough to stop by the show and talk about his writing career and proving love is real!
Episode two hundred fifty four - part one
Jessikah, Stacey, Jenn, and Kaye, got serious about Fan Fiction with Claudia Rebaza, of Archive of our Own and OTW! Ao3 is one of the best known collections of fan fiction on the internet. Listen in and learn more about the Archive and what they do… and learn a little bit more about how fan works transform lives. The Brontës at war: how Charlotte and Branwell brought Waterloo into their drawing room Filing Off The Serial Numbers - Fanlore Fans Are Better Than Tech at Organizing Information Online Wrangling Guidelines | Archive of Our Own And here's some more information from some of our projects:
The newest initiative from our Open Doors project: Open Doors Announces New Partnerships and Digitization Initiative Our Legal Advocacy's discussion of copyright and fanworks: Fanworks, Fair Use, and Fair Dealing
Episode two hundred fifty three - part two
The dramatic true story of the champion Thoroughbred racehorse who gained international fame in the tumultuous Civil War-era South and became the most successful sire in American racing history. Kim Wickens, a lawyer and dressage rider, became fascinated by this legendary horse when she learned that twelve of Thoroughbred racing’s thirteen Triple Crown winners descended from Lexington. Kim spent years meticulously researching the horse and his legacy—and with Lexington, she presents an absorbing, exciting account that transports readers back to the raucous beginning of American horse racing and introduces them to the stallion at its heart.
Episode two hundred fifty three - part three
Jessikah and Jenn sat down with Daniel Hess and Samantha Uebel, the hosts of Brentwood Stories, a library podcast operating out of Suffolk County! We discuss getting into libraries and podcasting, how we record and edit, and future possibilities for collaboration!
Episode two hundred fifty three - part four
Jenn chatted with Jennifer Cody Epstein to discuss THE MAD WOMEN OF PARIS, a gorgeous and fascinating work of historical fiction that examines the lives of patients at a notorious women’s asylum in late-19th-century Paris.
Episode two hundred fifty three - part one
Jenn spoke to Dave Hoffman about CATASTROPHICON, a horror and rock-n-roll fan convention coming to Purchase, NY on Saturday, July 15, 2023! Find out all about what goes into planning a fan convention and all the amazing guests and panels Dave has in store.
Episode two hundred fifty three - part three
For Detective Ebony Jones, crime is always personal. But this time, it strikes too close to home.
A pop-up thunderstorm and a couple’s ill-fated kayak trip. The woman miraculously made it back to shore, but her fiancé remains missing.
The investigation leads them through the dark worlds of social media, online sports betting, and extreme sports. Along the way, they uncover lies and betrayals, and gather a list of dangerous suspects who are all linked to the accident survivor, Kyle’s mysterious fiancée.
But the evidence is as murky as the secretive Hudson River. Only the river knows whether Kyle’s untimely death was an accident, a suicide, or something more sinister.
Barney talks with author Jode Millman about this newest entry in the Queen City Crimes series.
Episode two hundred fifty three - part two
Way Overdue! This chat with Olivia Dade, author of SHIPWRECKED! and other amazingly sweet and fun romance novels about Fan Fiction, Cosplay and more.
Episode two hundred fifty three - part four
Kaye and Jessikah chatted with Emma Mieko Candon about THE ARCHIVE UNDYING! A fantasy novel, wrapped in Sci Fi, featuring AI gods and disaster gays!
Episode two hundred fifty three - part five
Jessikah chats with Jimmy Juliano, author of DEAD ELEVEN, a (sort of) nostalgia horror book that will keep you on your toes until the end.
Episode two hundred fifty two - part three
Javier Castillo is the author of THE SNOW GIRL (now a successful Netflix series) and THE SOUL GAME-- both of which are available in English translation for the first time! We talk about translation, adaptation, and building suspense with real emotional stakes.
Episode two hundred fifty two - part two
Jennie Wood's PAPER PLANES is a beautiful and bittersweet tale of two queer teens navigating a complicated relationship at a summer camp for troubled youth after a traumatic . Jennie stopped by the show to talk about their stunning and contemplative graphical novel, illustrated by Dozer.
Episode two hundred fifty two - part five
Jenn sat down with Jeffrey Dale Lofton to talk about his achingly beautiful RED CLAY SUZIE, a queer coming of age story of a sensitive boy in a working class family in rural Georgia based on true events.
Episode two hundred fifty two - part one
Jessikah and Jenn had a blast chatting with authors and married couple Kate and Danny Tamberelli about their novel, THE FIRST DATE PROPHECY, a sweet and hilarious fictionalized account of their meet cute full of 90s nostalgia!
Episode two hundred fifty two - part four
Kristen Alicia’s YOU’VE BEEN SERVED is a delicious romcom about a California chef who leaves everything behind for law school in Michigan. We chatted about crafting romantic tension and slow burns.
Episode two hundred fifty one - part three
Jessikah and Jenn sat down with Jake Emanuel & Willie Block, co-creators of THE EDGE OF SLEEP with Jason Gurley- once an immersive audio-drama podcast starring Markiplier, now a book, and soon-to-be a TV show!
Episode two hundred fifty one - part five
Evelyn got to chat with Fiona Davis about her gorgeous new book, THE SPECTACULAR, about a young woman pursuing her dreams as a dancer for the Radio City Rockettes amid the tumult of midcentury New York City.
Episode two hundred fifty one - part four
Former naval intelligence officer MP Woodward brings his unique background to his writing – touching on covert operations, national security, counterintelligence and diplomacy.
John and Meredith Dale – CIA operatives – and ex spouses – work to protect their vital source from Iranian hit squads. Dead Drop is a smart, fast-paced thriller.
Join Barney as he talks with MP Woodward about this latest entry in the John and Meredith Dale series.
Episode two hundred fifty one - part one
Courtney Gould’s WHERE ECHOES DIE is a spooky and elegiac YA thriller about surviving grief, confronting the past, and facing the future. Jenn talks to Courtney about writing about “queer girls, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night.”
Episode two hundred fifty one - part two
Ashley Winstead joins Evelyn to discuss her new contemporary romance book THE BOYFRIEND CANDIDATE.
Episode two hundred fifty - part two
We were elated to chat with Chelsey Weber-Smith, the host of American Hysteria, a fabulous podcast about moral panics, urban legends, hoaxes and MUCH more.
Episode two hundred fifty - part three
Cody J. Thompson’s THIS ONE’S GONNA HURT is a brutal thrill ride of a slasher novel! Cody stopped by the show to talk about writing horror during the pandemic and what the slasher genre can tell us about modern life.
Episode two hundred fifty - part four
We catch up again with Eliza Jane Brazier, one of our absolute most favorite authors to chat about GIRLS AND THEIR HORSES, a wild thriller set at a cut throat horse stable, where the horses are more tame than the riders, or their mothers.
Episode two hundred fifty - part one
Jenn sat down with Aisha Harris, co-host and critic for NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour, to talk about her book WANNABE: RECKONINGS WITH THE POP CULTURE THAT SHAPES ME, a gorgeous and insightful book creatively combining criticism and memoir.
Episode two hundred forty nine - part two
Jessikah chats with Rebecca A. Keller, author of YOU SHOULD HAVE KNOWN, a thriller featuring a woman in her 70s, living in an assisted living community who seeks vengeance when she discovers the man who is responsible for ruining her family is living right next door!
Episode two hundred forty nine - part three
Best Selling author Rebecca Yarros flies in to discuss FOURTH WING, a fresh Romantasy about a young woman named Violet whose mother has ordered her to join the ranks of the ruthless dragon riders of Navarre-- only Violet’s slight stature among other things are at odds with a world where a dragon would incinerate her on site. Also, Check out Yarros' charity site One October which aids families and foster children!
Episode two hundred forty nine - part one
Mattie Lubchansky’s BOYS WEEKEND is a darkly comedic and hilariously terrifying look at being trans in a hyper-capitalistic, heteronormative near-future dystopia. Oh yeah, there’s also a crypto death cult. Jenn sat down with Mattie to talk about their new graphic novel.
Episode two hundred forty nine - part four
Did you know that Fred Astaire had an older-- and much more famous-- sister with whom he danced before he moved from stage to screen? Eliza Knight stops by the show to talk about her book that tells her story: STARRING ADELE ASTAIRE.
Episode two hundred forty eight - part five
We chat with author Lindsay Cameron about NO ONE NEEDS TO KNOW, a twisty domestic thriller set in an exclusive Manhattan community!
Episode two hundred forty eight - part one
Emma Törzs stopped by to chat about her debut novel, INK BLOOD SISTER SCRIBE, a gorgeous and captivating fantasy about two estranged sisters who must come together in order to protect their family’s collection of magic books.
Episode two hundred forty eight - part four
Kaye and Jenn chat with Sidney Karger about his debut novel, BEST MEN. They discuss queer romcoms, writing New York City, and our favorite (and least favorite) tropes.
Episode two hundred forty eight - part three
Jessikah chats with flash fiction phenom Nancy Stohlman about AFTER THE RAPTURE, her fresh, funny short form novel about the RAPTURE, and everything absurd surrounding it.
Episode two hundred forty eight - part two
Sherry Thomas joins us to chat about TEMPEST AT SEA, the latest in her LADY SHERLOCK series which finds our titular character undercover after feigning her own death. Thomas chats keeping her series' fresh, and writing in multiple genres.
Episode two hundred forty seven – part one
Could Excalibur defeat climate change? Thomas D. Lee’ stopped by the show to chat about his new book PERILOUS TIMES, which hilariously imagines the Knights of the Round Table responding to very modern issues King Arthur could never have dreamed of.
Episode two hundred forty seven – part four
Ryan Estrada joins us to chat about OCCULTED, his newest graphic novel, co-writter with his friend Amy Rose, illustrated by Jeongmin Lee and published through Iron Circus Comix.
Episode two hundred forty seven – part two
PLANES, TRAINS, AND ALL THE FEELS is a glorious tribute to a beloved classic comedy film as well as a delicious romantic comedy. Its author Livy Hart chats forced proximity romances, dual perspectives, and crafting banter.
Episode two hundred forty seven – part five
Barney and Evelyn spoke with Liv Constantine, the pen name of sisters Lynne Constantine and Valerie Constantine about their new domestic thriller THE SENATOR’S WIFE.
Episode two hundred forty seven – part three
Caroline Kepnes joins us once again to chat about Joe Goldberg’s latest exploits, who he’s stalking, and why YOU AND FOR ONLY YOU breaks new ground for this series.
Episode two hundred forty six – part one
Eliot Borenstein’s MARVEL IN THE 1970s: THE WORLD INSIDE YOUR HEAD investigates an overlooked yet fascinating era in Marvel publishing history. Topics include combining fandom and research, teaching comics, and the criminally underrated Howard the Duck.
Episode two hundred forty six – part two
Zachary Rosenberg’s HUNGERS AS OLD AS THIS LAND is a gripping horror Western novella with Jewish, indigenous, and queer protagonists. Jenn sat down with Zachary to talk about balancing character and action plotting, among other things!
Episode two hundred forty six – part five
Long Island Local Carl Paolino chats about the inspiration behind Spontanea! A “street level’“ Superhero comic which came from a need to create during the pandemic. Carl tells us about how he aggregated artists from all over the world to help make this comic happen, and a bit about his time working on MTV’s Celebrity Death Match!
Episode two hundred forty six – part three
Dana Stabenow joins us from Alaska to chat about the latest in the Kate Shugak Investigations! We dance around spoilers, so whether or not you’ve read the book listen to this podcast for the banter!
Episode two hundred forty six – part four
Forgotten War finds Matt Drake in a desperate and dangerous effort to clear his best friend of charges of war crimes. Propelled by his commitment to his best friend, to his brothers and sisters in arms and to his country, Matt returns to Afghanistan amidst the tumult and tragedy of the US withdrawal.
Episode two hundred forty five - part twoL.M. Elliot stopped by to chat with Nathalie about BEA AND THE NEW DEAL HORSE, a gorgeous story set in Virginia during the Great Depression about the magical partnership between girl and horse, found family, and learning to trust again.
Episode two hundred forty five - part fiveBrady Dale, author of SBF: HOW THE FTX BANKRUPTCY UNWOUND CRYPTO’S VERY BAD GOOD GUY, stopped by to talk about the spectacular and sudden implosion of FTX, Alameda Research, and their associated companies.
Episode two hundred forty five - part oneJessikah chats Lesbian Pulp Novels and the genderqueer book conservator in the year 2003 that drives the story of Endpapers.
Episode two hundred forty five - part threeSusan Meissner talked to us about her beautiful and moving new book, ONLY THE BEAUTIFUL. We chat about historical fiction, synesthesia, and eugenics at home and abroad during World War 2.
Episode two hundred forty five - part fourJenn chatted with Christopher Painter & Bob Quinn about BLACK CAT SOCIAL CLUB, a ridiculously fun graphic novel about witches, punk rock, and demons trying to make their quotas.
Episode two hundred forty four – part two
Jenn and Melissa sat down with Tim Collins, author of the fabulous middle-grade series SHERLOCK BONES, which features fun mystery stories and even more fun puzzles and games!
Episode two hundred forty four – part three
Jessikah chats with Disha Bose, author of Dirty Laundry, a domestic thriller set in Ireland which begins with the murder of a popular parenting influencer and examines those all around who would want to see her dead.
Episode two hundred forty four – part five
Jessikah sat down with Stephanie Kane, an accomplished genre novelist who has just published her first memoir, TRUE CRIME REDUX, about a brutal murder that tore her family apart.
Episode two hundred forty four – part four
THE WARDEN is a really fun fantasy about a big-city necromancer who has to work in a small rural village. Author Daniel M. Ford stopped by to talk about balancing epic storytelling with personal stakes.
Episode two hundred forty four – part one
Lev A.C. Rosen stopped by last year to talk about his lovely queer historical mystery, LAVENDER HOUSE. This year he’s back to talk about its sequel, THE BELL IN THE FOG, and two YA books also debuting this soon: LION’S LEGACY and EMMETT.
Episode two hundred forty three – part one
FORAGER: FIELD NOTES FOR SURVIVING A FAMILY CULT is a stunning memoir. Its author, Michelle Dowd, sat down with Jessikah & Jenn to talk about survival, recovery, and appreciating nature’s gifts.
Episode two hundred forty three – part four
PLAY THE FOOL is a fun and rollicking mystery featuring a tarot card-reading amateur sleuth. Lina Chern stopped by the show to talk about this amazing, ten years in the making book!
Episode two hundred forty three – part five
Lacie Waldon chats with Evelyn about her third novel, THE ONLY GAME IN TOWN, writing about small towns, and balancing writing with a busy career as a flight attendant.
Episode two hundred forty three – part three
Hettie Judah’s LAPIDARIUM: THE SECRET LIVES OF STONE is a beautifully designed collection of true stories about sixty different stones that have influenced our shared history.
Episode two hundred forty three – part two
Jenn talked to Rick Paulas about “The Lady in Greenpoint,” his captivating audio ghost story that takes the form of a three-hour walking tour of the hip and historical north Brooklyn neighborhood.
Episode two hundred forty two – part four
Jessikah chats with Szilvia Molnar about THE NURSERY, a short thriller about new motherhood in all its isolation and emotional turmoil.
Episode two hundred forty two – part one
Jenn sat down with Sam DeMase: Career Confidence Coach & Self-Advocacy Expert, Instagram & TikTok influencer, and author of POWER MOOD: UNLOCK YOUR CONFIDENCE, TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE & COMMAND YOUR VALUE.
Episode two hundred forty two – part two
Friend of the show Robert P. Ottone stopped by to talk about his new book, THE VILE THING WE CREATED. We talked about making the decision to have children, pre- and post-partum anxieties, and folk/body horror.
Episode two hundred forty two – part three
Heather Webb’s STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT: A NOVEL OF FRANK SINATRA AND AVA GARDNER is a vivid retelling of the tumultuous romance between two of the biggest stars of their time. Jenn and Heather chatted about imagining the interior lives of these compelling figures.
Episode two hundred forty one – part one
Kim Sherwood, author of DOUBLE OR NOTHING, stops by the show to talk about the legacy and future of James Bond, and her new book which introduces a new generation of Double O agents.
Episode two hundred forty one – part three
Author Hanna Halperin stops in to discuss I COULD LIVE HERE FOREVER, a gorgeous novel about a tumultuous relationship between an MFA student, and a recovering heroin addict.
Episode two hundred forty one – part four
Jenn spoke to Joel Blecher and Mairaj Syed about their wonderful translation (the first in English) of Ibn Hajar’s MERITS OF THE PLAGUE. We talked about translation, collaboration, and researching premodern plagues during a pandemic.
Episode two hundred forty one – part two
Maurene Goo’s THROWBACK is a riotously fun YA tale with a time-travel twist and a moving exploration of intergenerational relationships in immigrant families. Maurene stopped by to talk to Jessikah and Jenn about writing this book.
Special Episode 30
Maggie Smith’s poem, “Good Bones” captured the American zeitgeist in 2016 and became one of the first “viral” poems of the modern era. Jenn sat down with this accomplished poet and memoirist to discuss her new book, YOU COULD MAKE THIS PLACE BEAUTIFUL, out today!
Episode two hundred forty – part two
Local author Sydney W. Joshua stopped by the show to talk about two of her books. DEAR MOMMY’S BOSS is a humorous and heartfelt love letter to kindness in the corporate world, while the gorgeous picture book S IS FOR STREET GAMES celebrates childhood and outdoor play.
Episode two hundred forty – part one
The Knights of the Round Table are alive and in Vancouver! Jes Battis’ THE WINTER KNIGHT is a beautiful and evocative urban fantasy featuring a mystery plot, rich academic setting, and queer and trans protagonists. Jenn loved this book and had a lovely time chatting with Jes about their brilliant take on Arthurian legend.
Episode two hundred forty – part four
Jessikah catches up with J.S. Dewes, author of RUBICON, a fabulous military sci fi story that brings us into the mind of Adrienne Valero, a soldier who has lived and died too many times to count – and Rubicon, the sentient AI who is her partner.
Episode two hundred forty – part five
Josh Weiss joined us last year to discuss the first Morris Baker mystery, BEAT THE DEVILS, an alternate history in which the Red Scare never ended and Joseph McCarthy won the presidency. Now he’s back to discuss the series’ second installment SUNSET EMPIRE with Jenn.
Episode two hundred forty – part three
Author Laurell K. Hamilton chats with Jessikah and Stacey about SMOULDER, the latest in the ANITA BLAKE series – and then talks some shop about how she manages to keep the series fresh!
Episode two hundred thirty nine – part two
Jessikah and Jenn talked to Michael Low about “teaching with games and games that teach.” They chatted about how RPGs can foster writing skills, creativity, collaboration, and self-esteem.
Episode two hundred thirty nine – part one
Jenn chats with film historian Jonathan Melville about his books on TREMORS, HIGHLANDER, and LOCAL HERO, and a coming history about Jim Henson.
Episode two hundred thirty nine – part five
Jessikah catches up with Ren DeStefano, author of HOW I’LL KILL YOU, a thriller about three identical triplets who are also serial killers.
Episode two hundred thirty nine – part four
Nathalie and Meghan catch up with children’s author Angela Dominguez to chat about her fabulous children’s books and so much more.
Episode two hundred thirty nine – part three
Jessikah chats with author Jennifer Herrera about THE HUNTER, a fabulous thriller about a small town with some big secrets. They also chat about women’s obsession with true crime where the victims are women themselves.
Episode two hundred thirty eight – part five
Last year Jude stopped by to chat about MAW, a thrilling folk horror comic. This week he’s back to talk about the first issue of THE NEIGHBORS, a five-issue mini-series on the terrors of queer parenting and community paranoia.
Episode two hundred thirty eight – part two
Annette Lyon’s JUST ONE MORE is about a librarian named Jenn who dies while investigating her husband’s dark past. Syosset’s own librarian Jenn, who is alive, sat down with Annette to discuss this suspenseful thriller.
Episode two hundred thirty eight – part three
Musicologist Lily Hirsch joins us to discuss Can’t Stop the Grrrls, a look at women in the music industry and how double standards such as race, sexuality, and of course gender effect how the public treats them.
Episode two hundred thirty eight – part one
Jenn chatted with the editors of BLACK CRANES: TALES OF UNQUIET WOMEN, a powerhouse collection of horror tales from Southeast Asian writers, back in print thanks to Raw Dog Screaming Press.
Episode two hundred thirty eight – part four
Author Kimberly G. Giarratano swings in to chat about DEATH OF A DANCING QUEEN, the story of Billie Levine, a Gen Z Jewish Private Investigator who holds office in a Kosher Deli. Billie’s debut adventure sees her tangled up in a feud between a skin head gang and a Jewish mob family in the shadow of a murdered exotic dancer.
Episode two hundred thirty seven – part one
Nikki Van De Car’s RITUAL is a beautiful and fascinating book about the practices that shape everyday life and the calendar year around the world.
Episode two hundred thirty seven – part five
ONCE UPON A TOME is an insightful, vivid, and very funny memoir about the rare bookselling. Oliver Darkshire stopped by the show to talk about his time at Henry Sotherans in London, book culture and book people, with a detour about RPGs!
Episode two hundred thirty seven – part three
Jessikah caught up with author Constanza Casati to talk about CLYTEMNESTRA, a novel featuring one of mythology’s most vilified women. Fans of CIRCE, ARIADNE, and ITHAKA will devour this deep dive into the heart of the Spartan Princess who was the sister to Helen of Troy and Queen of Mycenae.
Episode two hundred thirty seven – part four
Jessikah got to chat with Karen Rose about COLD BLOODED LIAR, a thriller about Kit, a homicide detective with a rough past on the hunt for a serial killer that has eluded the police for two decades — and Sam the sweet therapist whose patient might be the key to catching them.
Episode two hundred thirty seven – part two
Maria Dong stopped by the show to discuss LIAR, DREAMER, THIEF, a gripping page-turner and sensitive exploration of mental health. Maria and Jenn discuss genre, constructing fantasy worlds, and what makes a narrator “unreliable.”
Episode two hundred thirty six – part three
Method writer Priya Guns takes us on a wild ride with YOUR DRIVER IS WAITING, the story of Damani, a young Sri Lankan woman under pressure as she tries to make rent with a Ride Share company while the world around her explodes with pressure.
Episode two hundred thirty six – part two
Jessikah caught up with Trang Thanh Tran to discuss their debut novel SHE IS A HAUNTING, a coming of age horror story about a Vietnamese American teen who visits her father in Vietnam — and the Haunted House that wants to eat her.
Episode two hundred thirty six – part four
Evelyn chats with author William Landay about ALL THAT IS MINE I CARRY WITH ME, a follow up to DEFENDING JACOB. Evelyn and Bill talk about his writing process, first lines, and writing for himself.
Episode two hundred thirty six – part one
Jenn talked to author Jade Adia about THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD, a love letter to communities of color and a darkly funny and thrilling exploration of the destructive forces of gentrification.
Episode two hundred thirty six – part five
Lisa and Melissa catch up with Bryan Trottier! Bryan chats about his time with the Islanders, his seven-time Stanley Cup winning career, and of course, his book All Roads Home!
Episode two hundred thirty five – part five
Jessikah sits down to chat with author Rachel Koller Croft about STONE COLD FOX, a wild ride that readers take with Bea, a con artist who has decided to set aside her cons to marry Collin, a safe bet from a wealthy family. Too bad his childhood best friend Gale Wallace-Leicester.
Episode two hundred thirty five – part four
Erica Berry stops by to chat about wolves! The animal, yes — but also the symbolic nature of wolves and what their roles represent in our lives and the stories we tell ourselves about danger.
Episode two hundred thirty five – part one
Author Veronica G. Henry catches up with Jessikah and Jenn to chat about THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE, the second book in the Mambo Reina Mysteries, about a Vodou priestess turned amateur sleuth.
Episode two hundred thirty five – part three
COME HOME SAFE is a riveting YA novel about two falsely accused children caught up in the American justice system. The book’s author, ABC News legal analyst and NYC Legal Aid Society public defender Brian Buckmire, stopped by the show to talk about “the talk,” and how the book aims to facilitate difficult conversations.
Episode two hundred thirty five – part two
Jessikah and Jenn Chatted with author Molly Greeley about MARVELOUS, a historical fiction book that is based on what is considered to be the true story that inspired Beauty and the Beast.
Episode two hundred thirty four – part four
Alyssa Wees’ adult fantasy debut is a lovely dark fairy tale set in 1930s Chicago. Jessikah and Jenn talked to Alyssa about growing up on fairy tales, ballet, and the interesting connections between dance and death.
Episode two hundred thirty four – part one
Margot Douaihy’s SCORCHED GRACE, the flagship publication of Gillian Flynn Books, is a thrilling mystery with a protagonist you’ll love immediately: a queer, tattooed, chain-smoking nun trying to stop a mysterious arsonist targeting her NOLA convent.
Episode two hundred thirty four – part two
Jenn sat down with Zach Weinersmith, accomplished cartoonist and author of BEA WOLF, which adapts Beowulf into a middle-grade comic. They chat about Old English word-play and the overlaps between medieval warrior culture and contemporary kid culture.
Episode two hundred thirty four – part three
Debut author Julia Bartz takes us on a wild ride in THE WRITING RETREAT, the story of a young writer whose dream opportunity to work with her writing idol leads her down a twisty path that will leave readers breathless.
Episode two hundred thirty four – part five
Emily George has given us the coziest of cozy mysteries with a twist with A HALF-BAKED MURDER, in which a down-on-her-luck baker opens a marijuana-themed bakery and finds herself wrapped up in solving a murder!
Episode two hundred thirty three – part four
BRIGHT AND DEADLY THINGS is a psychological thriller which manages to take on the “dark academia” trope by taking the academics out of the school setting.
Episode two hundred thirty three – part two
Jessikah caught up with Jayne Ann Krentz to chat about SLEEP NO MORE, a captivating paranormal romance which will have you up all night turning the pages until the very end.
Episode two hundred thirty three – part three
Evelyn sits down with Sariah Wilson, author of The Chemistry of Love to chat about chemists, meet cutes, and pop-culture references!
Episode two hundred thirty three – part one
WASPS IN THE ICE CREAM is a riveting and thought-provoking coming-of-age horror story. Jenn talked to its author Tim McGregor about 80s nostalgia, Satanic Panic, and nuclear paranoia, among other things!
Special Episode 29
The most enduring detectives in American crime fiction return in Jonathan Kellerman’s latest thriller, UNNATURAL HISTORY. Psychologist Dr. Alex Delaware and Detective Milo Sturgis are drawn into an unsettling case of altruism gone wrong in the city of Los Angeles.
Jonathan Kellerman joins Turn the Page for a fascinating discussion of life, writing and the innate intelligence of dogs.
Episode two hundred thirty two - part oneJohnny Compton joins us to chat about his debut horror novel SPITE HOUSE, a nice twist on the haunted house trope. Along the way we define "Spite House" and discuss some of our favorite things about horror fiction.
Episode two hundred thirty three - part oneJenn sat down with Daniel Lukes, Stanimir Panayotov, and Jaci Raia to discuss BLACK METAL RAINBOWS, a collection of essays and theory-fictions, artworks and comics that explore the fascinating genre of Black Metal.
Episode two hundred thirty two - part twoBarbara Brandon-Croft is the first nationally syndicated African-American female cartoonist. WHERE I'M COMING FROM collects her long-running, ground-breaking comic strip.
Episode two hundred thirty one - part twoEleanor Shearer stopped by the show to talk about her stunning debut RIVER SING ME HOME, which follows a formerly enslaved woman traveling the Caribbean to find her children.
Episode two hundred thirty one - part oneWe welcome back Annalee Newitz to chat about Terraformers -- their newest sci-fi epic that follows a variety of lifeforms as they terraform a distant planet over thousands and thousands of years.
Episode two hundred thirtyJenn sat down with Iris Yamashita, the award-winning screenwriter of Clint Eastwood's LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA, about her debut mystery CITY UNDER ONE ROOF.
Episode two hundred twenty nine - part twoLesley Livingston has given us a beautiful and powerful YA tale about Celtic myth and history in QUEEN AMONG THE DEAD. Lesley stopped by to chat about the book and its headstrong protagonist Neve.
Episode two hundred twenty nine - part oneHorror raconteur and friend-of-the-show Grady Hendrix is back to chat with Jess and Jenn about HOW TO SELL A HAUNTED HOUSE, a propulsive yarn about a classic Gothic haunting with some interesting twists and turns! Also, expect a LOT of talk about puppets.
Episode two hundred twenty eight - part oneREEF ROAD is a stunning and propulsive mystery about secrets, intergenerational trauma, and the complicated legacies mothers bestow upon daughters. Jenn talked to author Deborah Goodrich Royce about unreliable narrators and finding truth in fiction.
Episode two hundred twenty eight - part twoNot quite baseball season yet, but Mark Stevens has delivered a home run with The Fireballer, an emotional story about Frank Ryder, a phenom in the pitching world who is haunted by an incident in his past connected to the talent which makes him a name in the sport that he loves so much.
Episode two hundred twenty seven - part twoThriller writer Leah Konen swings back to Turn the Page to chat about YOU SHOULD HAVE TOLD ME. A twisty novel which sends Janie, a new mother and her partner, Max from Brooklyn to the Catskills for some baby bonding time. When max disappears and ends up a suspect in a murder investigation, Janie must confront the secrets the father of her child has been keeping.
Episode two hundred twenty seven - part oneHappy New Year! Evelyn sat down to chat with Allison Winn Scotch about THE REWIND -- a second chance love story set on NYE in 1999.
Episode two hundred twenty seven - part threeGina Casazza, a debut children's author tells us how she challenged herself to train with Navy Seals in order to survive a paid kidnapping attempt and found the inspiration to write YOU REALLY, TRULY DO BELONG -- a sweet and gentle children's book about what it means to belong.
Episode two hundred twenty six - part threeJenn sat down with Andrew Shaffer, a prolific writer of hilarious parodies and satires. They chatted about FEEL THE BERN, a pitch perfect send up of a cozy mystery starring Bernie Sanders.
Episode two hundred twenty six - part oneAanchal Malhotra zooms in to discuss THE BOOK OF EVERLASTING THINGS, a gorgeous story set within the backdrop of the Indian Partition. Malholtra discusses the roots of this tale, including the art of perfumery and calligraphy.
Episode two hundred twenty six - part twoJessikah chats Fairy Tales with Dahlia Adler, editor of AT MIDNIGHT: 15 BELOVED FAIRY TALES REIMAGINED -- a delightful collection of (you guessed it) fairytales reworked by popular YA Authors. Enchanting indeed.
Episode two hundred twenty five - part twoAuthor Megan Bannen comes to us with a unique supernatural enemies to lovers rom-com called AN UNDERTAKING OF HART AND MERCY -- a gorgeously written story about loves, death, family, and possession.
Episode two hundred twenty five - part oneKimmery Martin joins us to chat about DOCTORS AND FRIENDS a (made up) pandemic book written prior to the real pandemic, and released during COVID-19. Kimmery discusses the importance of giving a human face to the first responders and how writing more than two perspectives challenged her.
Episode two hundred twenty four - part twoJenn got to chat with Alex Segura about his novel SECRET IDENTITY, a love letter to 1970s New York and the comics industry-- and also one of the best mysteries of the year!
Episode two hundred twenty four - part oneEvelyn and Sophie discuss their love for Rom-Coms -- which feed their souls during hard times, and of course BEFORE I DO, Cousins' novel which matches a love triangle with a maybe second chance love story.
Episode two hundred twenty three - part oneJessikah catches up with author Mina Hardy AKA Megan Hart about WE KNEW ALL ALONG -- an artfully layered domestic thriller that will keep you going with it's razor sharp plotting.
Episode two hundred twenty three - part threeWanda M. Morris is back, with coffee and a new book! ANYWHERE YOU RUN is a fast paced historical thriller about two black sisters on the run from harrowing situations during the 1964 Jim Crow era.
Episode two hundred twenty three - part twoLily Brooks-Dalton's THE LIGHT PIRATE is a deeply affecting novel about natural disaster, climate change, and community on the edges of civilization. Jenn talked to Lily about decentering the human and telling nature's story.
Episode two hundred twenty two - part twoSyosset Native and Filmmaker Steve Taub joins us to talk about his work, his time in Syosset as well as his film Impresarios and Visionaries which will be showing at Syosset Library on Friday, December 16.BioImpresarios and Visionaries trailerDay in the life of a stand-up comedianHolocaust testimonial trailerElements - Lyrics Steven Taub Music Cathy Kreger
Episode two hundred twenty two - part threeMystery author Elly Griffiths joins us to chat about Bleeding Heart Yard, her third book featuring British Detective Harbinder Kaur. When Cassie, one of the cops on Harbinder's team is embroiled in the murder of an old friend during her High School Reunion, Harbinder must also unravel a mystery of an older murder that also involved Cassie and her friends.
Episode two hundred twenty two - part oneRegina Jackson and Saira Rao's WHITE WOMEN: EVERYTHING YOU ALREADY KNOW ABOUT YOUR OWN RACISM AND HOW TO DO BETTER is a very necessary and very timely guide. Jenn was lucky enough to chat with Regina about radical honesty and how it is a necessary tool in the fight against white supremacy.
Episode two hundred twenty one - part two
Amateur cat enthusiast Jenn got to sit down with professional cat enthusiast Liz Miele, a brilliant comedian and the author of WHY CATS ARE ASSHOLES. Jenn and Liz discuss cat behavior, cat ownership, and why we love cats despite the title being true.
Episode two hundred twenty - part one
Storm and Zoey of the Fowlerville District Library in Michigan discuss their viral TikTok series One Star Review Guess Who? Where they read scathing reviews of popular books with hilarious results.
Episode two hundred twenty - part two
Jessikah chats with Megan Shepherd about MALICE HOUSE, a great dark fantasy which finds Haven, a 30 something discovering layers of secrets about her late father -- an author who leaves a strange unpublished manuscript behind in his home which leads her down a rabbit hole of magic and terror.
Episode two hundred nineteen - part one
Erika Wurth's WHITE HORSE is a love letter to native Colorado, dive bars, heavy metal, and Stephen King, wrapped in a terrifying story about murder, betrayal, and intergenerational trauma. Jenn sat down to discuss this amazing debut with its author.
Episode two hundred nineteen - part three
Puja Shah, Syosset alum and author, joins us to chat about FOR MY SISTER, Shah's debut novel finds twin sisters growing up outside of Mumbai who find themselves caught up in a world of human trafficking. Puja talks how her love of social justice and writing was sparked within the walls of Syosset High School.
Episode two hundred nineteen - part two
Michelle Myles of NYC's Daredevil Tattoo Museum chats tattoo history in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, her own journey as a tattoo artist, and some of the favorite pieces of history in the Tattoo Museum curated by Michelle and her colleagues at the shop.
http://www.daredeviltattoo.com/museum
Episode two hundred eighteen - part one
In anticipation of WEIRD: THE WEIRD AL STORY we sat down with musicologist Lily Hirsch to discuss WEIRD AL: SERIOUSLY -- a serious study at music's most beloved funny song man. We also answer the question on everyone's mind, "Did Weird Al date Madonna?". Spoiler alert! He did not.
Episode two hundred eighteen - part two
Katy Hays' THE CLOISTERS is Read with Jenna's November pick! Jenn was lucky enough to chat with Katy about this astonishing debut set at the Cloisters Museum in uptown Manhattan-- one of Jenn's favorite places in the world!
Episode two hundred eighteen - part three
SIGN HERE is an incredible genre-defying debut from Claudia Lux. Half workplace comedy, half heartrending family thriller, it is in turns hilariously funny and deeply affecting. Jessikah & Jenn had so much fun chatting with Claudia.
Episode two hundred seventeen - part one
Jenn sat down with Tammy Greenwood to discuss her new novel, SUCH A PRETTY GIRL, a riveting and touching story about a former child actress and her difficult relationship with her mother. Set during the Blackout Summer of 1977, the book brings New York and the entertainment industry of the '70s to life.
Episode two hundred seventeen - part three
Evelyn talks true crime and love with Alicia Thompson, author of LOVE IN THE TIME OF SERIAL KILLERS, which is more Rom-Com than serial killer story, but the title is a hook for sure.
Episode two hundred seventeen - part four
Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop grew up the daughter of war hero and journalist Stewart Alsop III, but her mother Tish Alsop had been a hero in her own right. Elizabeth chats with us about discovering her quiet mother's secret history as a decoding agent for MI5 -- and how this granted her a deep relationship with her mother later in life, only to care for Tish as she succumbed to dementia in her later years.
Episode two hundred seventeen - part two
Jessikah sinks her teeth into Rachel Harrison's new book SUCH SHARP TEETH. We get a few words in about lady werewolves, and how these stories of transformation parallel how we feel about bodily autonomy.
Special Episode 28
In this episode, Barney chats with Andrew Child, co author of this latest installment in the Jack Reacher series. Andrew talks about how he came to be co-author of this beloved series, and gives lots of insight into their writing process.
Episode two hundred sixteen - part two
Panic, urban legends, and Sue Bird! We spend a lot of time bouncing around topics with Josh Malerman -- but it all relates to DAPHNE, a fabulous book that you should definitely read with the lights on.
Episode two hundred sixteen - part three
Erin E. Adams digs into generational trauma, race relations, and digs up some long buried history in JACKAL.
Episode two hundred sixteen - part four
Liz Climo -- a cartoonist whose credits range from The Simpsons to Picture Books joins us to chat about I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE HERE, a sweet affirming book for ages 5 to 95 that feels like a hug from your favorite stuffed animals.
Episode two hundred sixteen - part one
Lavender House has been described as a queer historical take on Knives Out-- it is all that and more! Jenn sat down with Lev Rosen to discuss mystery, noir, and the Lavender Scare's impact on queer life in mid-century America.
Episode two hundred fifteen - part one
Jessikah chats with Russell James about THE DEMON DAGGER, a sci-fi horror novel set in Florida about a Demon Hunter who discovers that the stakes are high when someone very close to him has been possessed.
Episode two hundred fifteen - part five
Su Cho chats about her childhood dream of becoming a rapper, how dioramas are a universal experience for American school children, and of course, her collection of poetry, THE SYMMETRY OF FISH.
Episode two hundred fifteen - part three
Barney sat down with James Byrne -- author of THE GATEKEEPER to discuss the first in the Dez Limerick Thriller Series!
Episode two hundred fifteen - part two
Jenn sat down with Anthony Marra to discuss MERCURY PICTURES PRESENTS, a beautiful, haunting and often very funny book that spans 1940s Hollywood and Mussolini's Italy.
Episode two hundred fourteen - part two
Evelyn chats with Ellen Marie Wiseman about THE LOST GIRLS OF WILLOWBROOK which examines Willowbrook State School, the infamous Staten Island, New York, mental institution that shocked a nation when exposed in the 1970s as a dumping ground for unwanted children.
Episode two hundred fourteen - part one
Jessikah and Jenn were lucky enough to talk to Laurie Lico Albanese about her beautiful new book, HESTER, which asks and answers the question about who may have inspired the protagonist of Nathaniel Hawthorne's THE SCARLET LETTER. They discuss many things, including: would Hawthorne have a Twitter account today?
Episode two hundred fourteen - part three
Evelyn catches a seat next to Freya Sampson to discuss THE LOST TICKET -- an uplifting novel about a young woman and an older man who meet on a bus and share their past heartbreak forming a friendship that heals one another in unexpected ways.
Episode two hundred twelve - part four
Deanna Raybourne returns to TURN THE PAGE with KILLERS OF A CERTAIN AGE, her highly anticipated contemporary novel about a team of female assassins who are getting ready to retire after decades of service -- unfortunately the organization they worked for has marked them as targets.
Episode two hundred twelve - part two
Faye Snowden zoomed in with Jessikah to chat about A KILLING RAIN, the second in a series about Raven Burns, a woman with familial trauma, who cannot shake her past. Snowden chatted about getting into Raven's mind as well as what could be next for this former homicide detective.
Episode two hundred twelve - part three
Barbara Dee brings her thoughtful touch to address anxiety, the climate crisis and adolescence in HAVEN JACOBS SAVES THE PLANET -- her newest middle grade offering.
Episode two hundred twelve - part five
Evelyn chats with Mazey Eddings about her sophomore book LIZZIE BLAKE'S BEST MISTAKE. Mazey talks about how she found the time to write this unconventional and funny love story while she was in dental school.
Episode two hundred twelve - part one
Lily Anderson's BIG BAD is an absolute thrill ride- a Buffy the Vampire Slayer story set in an alternative Sunnydale where demons reign. Lily, Jessikah, & Jenn gushed about their love of the Buffyverse and making the slayer herself the antagonist of a Buffy story. Contains spoilers for the Buffy show!
Episode two hundred twelve - part four
Mimi Zhu's BE NOT AFRAID OF LOVE is a radical and moving consideration of trauma, healing, boundaries, mindfulness, community, queer identity, and, of course, love. They were generous enough to sit down with Jenn to discuss these ideas and more.
Episode two hundred twelve - part two
Stephanie Garber chats lore and mythology while continuing the story in the universe of CARAVAL! THE BALLAD OF EVER AFTER if a waltz with heartbreak and danger. Stephanie tells Jessikah all about Jacks and Eva's journey and how they got there.
Episode two hundred twelve - part one
Jenn sat down with fellow Top Shelf comics creator Balazs Lorinczi to talk about DOUGHNUTS AND DOOM, a lovely sapphic romance about baking doughnuts, making music, and falling in love. And it's got magic, too! Don't miss this one.
Episode two hundred twelve - part five
WERECAGE answers the burning question: what would you do if you were bitten by a Nicolas Cage, thereafter cursed to turn into a Nicolas Cage every night? Resident Nicolas Cage expert Jenn sat down with Ian Fortey to discuss the book and, well, Nicolas Cage.
Episode two hundred twelve - part three
Hot Jazz, Cold Drinks, and some witchy Magic! Desideria Mesa sits down with Jessikah to chat BINDLE PUNK BRUJA, an enchanting story of Jazz Age Kansas City where Luna a white passing Mexican woman lives as :Rose", the owner of a speakeasy which employs a diverse staff. Luna/Rose's story is complicated as she comes in contact with sexism and racism -- but her growing magical abilities and Bruja heritage begin grow in unexpected ways.
Episode two hundred eleven - part five
Tanvi Berwah's debut YA book, MONSTERS BORN AND MADE, is a gripping fantasy adventure. She chatted with Jenn about NaNoWriMo, worldbuilding, and sea monsters, among many other things!
Episode two hundred eleven - part one
Victoria Christopher Murphy joins Evelyn to chat about THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN, the fictionalized story of a very real woman --Belle Da Costa Greene, a black woman who served as J.P. Morgan's personal librarian -- but Greene kept her race carefully concealed as she came into her own power through her intelligence and wit. Murphy tells Evelyn about her experience co-writing with Marie Benedict and seeing her books adapted to the screen.
Episode two hundred ten - part four
Ali Hazelwood brings her fun romantic voice to Turn the Page! Ali tells Evelyn all about how fan fiction helped sharpen her writing skills and her experiences balancing becoming a best selling author with being a professor with a PhD. in neuroscience.
Episode two hundred ten - part two
Barbara Bourland zooms in to chat about THE FORCE OF SUCH BEAUTY, a surreal story of a young woman who marries a prince -- and finds it is not a fairytale after all. Bourland tells us about the inspirations behind Princess Caroline.
Episode two hundred ten - part one
Meghan F. caught up with Betty Culley about THE NAME SHE GAVE ME, a teen book written in verse which sees Rynn, an adoptive teen living on a garlic farm. Culley tells Meghan about the importance of telling the truth when writing an adoption story.
Episode two hundred ten - part five
Jenn talked to Coco Picard about her melancholy and beautiful THE HEALING CIRCLE. They talked about mortality, new age and medical healing, and grief.
Episode two hundred ten - part three
A cozy found family story with a little witchy magic for everyone! Sangu Mandanna's THE VERY SECRET SOCIETY OF IRREGULAR WITCHES will charm the coldest of hearts. Sangu chats with Jessikah about how the isolation of the pandemic inspired this book, and shares some of her favorite witchy novels for all to enjoy.
Episode two hundred nine - part two
Barney chatted with Michael Benson about GANGSTERS VS NAZIS: HOW JEWISH MOBSTERS BATTLED NAZIS IN WW2 ERA AMERICA. You won't want to miss this fascinating true story.
Episode two hundred nine - part five
Amina Akhtar joins us from Sedona to chat about KISMET, frighteningly funny book about crystals, appropriation, and a serial killer who is stalking wellness influencers.
Episode two hundred nine - part one
A bunch of moms band together when their friend gets possessed in this horror/comedy novel. Maureen Kilmer chats her shift from book club fiction to the world of horror adjacent as well as some of her favorite genre titles.
Episode two hundred nine - part three
Jamie Brenner Dazzles Lisa and Stacey with GILT, her latest tale of a family dynasty -- this time in the jewelry industry.
Episode two hundred nine - part four
Lauren Owen weaves a haunting tapestry of interconnected stories that come together to form SMALL ANGELS, a gorgeous book full of restless spirits, family secrets and more. Lauren tells Jessikah about some of her favorite folk tales and ghost stories that inspired the book.
Episode two hundred eight - part four
Evelyn caught up with Annabel Monaghan to chat about NORA GOES OFFSCRIPT -- a romantic comedy written during the pandemic. Evie and Annabel also discuss their dream casting for a NORA movie (hello Leslie Mann)
Episode two hundred eight - part three
Gill Paul's THE MANHATTAN GIRLS: A NOVEL OF DOROTHY PARKER AND HER FRIENDS is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the members of the Algonquin Round Table in Prohibition-era New York. Gill was kind enough to stop by the show and talk about the women and their friends depicted in the book.
Episode two hundred eight - part five
Amanda Jayatissa chatted with Jessikah about YOU'RE INVITED, her very twisty wedding thriller set against the backdrop of a broken female friendship and an opulent Sri Lankan wedding. Stick around for some arm chair travel advice for those looking to travel to Sri Lanka.
Episode two hundred eight - part one
Jenn sat down with William Ledbetter to talk about LEVEL FIVE. First published as an audiobook exclusive, LEVEL FIVE is in print for the first time. They talked about sci fi, artificial intelligence, and the upcoming LEVEL SIX.
Episode two hundred eight - part two
A DREADFUL SPLENDOR is a real page turner of a Gothic murder mystery, and Jenn was so excited to talk to its author, B.R. Myers. They talked about 19th century spiritualism, con artistry, and Gothic heroines.
Episode two hundred seven - part three
Author Ashley Winstead joins Jessikah to talk about THE LAST HOUSEWIFE, a dark thriller about a NYXM style cult set in the Hudson Valley.
Episode two hundred seven - part one
Evelyn and Jill Shalvis chat about second chance love stories, the great outdoors, and Jill's fabulous social media presence.
Episode two hundred seven - part two
Mark Pryor’s new mystery, DIE AROUND SUNDOWN, is a thrilling page turner set in Nazi-occupied Paris. Mark chatted with Jenn about using historical figures in fiction, the allure of Paris, and how hard killing your own characters can be.
Episode two hundred seven - part five
Sunyi Dean chatted with Jenn about her new novel, THE BOOK EATERS, a beautifully complex dark fantasy with amazing characters and fascinating world building.
Episode two hundred six - part one
Jenn was lucky enough to talk to Louise Hare about her thrilling mystery MISS ALDRIDGE REGRETS, an evocative period piece set on the RMS Queen Mary in 1936, and its main character, Lena Aldridge, a mixed race lounge singer passing for white in a racially divided time.
Episode two hundred six - part three
Nghi Vo's SIREN QUEEN is a beautiful, dreamy, magical realist novel about the life of a Chinese-American actress in pre-Code Hollywood. We discussed her new book, Old Hollywood, and blending fact and fiction on the page.
Episode two hundred six - part two
Megan and Jenn, Syosset Library's resident Trekkies, got to chat with Ryan Britt about his book, PHASERS ON STUN: HOW THE MAKING (AND REMAKING) OF STAR TREK CHANGED THE WORLD. Live long and prosper, and give it a listen!
Episode two hundred six - part four
With THE FALCON'S EYES, Francesca Stanfill has given us a fascinating glimpse into the life of a young noblewoman in the Norman courts and monasteries of medieval France and England. Resident medievalist Jenn talked to her about medieval marriage and childbirth, the rise and fall of the Normans, and the extraordinary life of Eleanor of Aquitaine.
Episode two hundred six - part five
Evelyn gets to chat with Katherine Center about her newest comfort read THE BODY GUARD. Katherine and Evelyn get to talk about their favorite movie stars, and the Hudson Valley outside of NY.
Episode two hundred five - part six
We welcome back Julia Whelan, actor, audiobook narrator and author. Julia chats with Evelyn about THANK YOU FOR LISTENING, a very meta book about audiobook narrators. Julia also clues us in as to why narrators of romance novels would prefer a pseudonym.
Episode two hundred five - part three
Local Author Robert P Ottone catches up with us to discuss The Triangle, the first in his debut YA novel which Ottone describes as "Baby's first Cosmic Horror".
Episode two hundred five - part four
Fabian Nicieza, known for his MANY contributions to the comic book world (Deadpool!) Joins us to chat about THE SELF MADE WIDOW, the second in his darkly delicious series about the exploits of Andie Stern, a suburban mom of five who cannot leave behind her past as an FBI profiler.
Episode two hundred five - part one
THE GHOST THAT ATE US is a terrifying and highly entertaining blend of horror and true crime that blurs the lines between reality and fiction. Daniel and Jenn chat about this engrossing story about fast food, ghosts, and social media.
Episode two hundred five - part five
Nathalie gets personal with author L.M. Elliot to chat about LOUISA JUNE AND THE NAZI'S IN THE WAVES, Laura's newest middle grade novel that explores a young American girl whose family comes face to face with German U-Boats in 1941.
Episode two hundred five - part two
THE RETREAT is a gripping mystery set at a luxurious and remote wellness resort with a dark past. Jenn chats with Sarah Pearse about the appeal of beautiful places with eerie histories, crafting strong but vulnerable protagonists, and dysfunctional families.
Episode two hundred four - part four
Evelyn has a delightful chat with Alison Fairbrother, author of THE CATCH, the story of a grieving daughter, a father's secrets, and a very important baseball.
Episode two hundred four - part three
Jenn gushes to Danielle Jackson about her cozy romance, THE ACCIDENTAL PINUP, a perfect summer read. They chat about books with good vibes, the world of professional photography, and Chicago.
Episode two hundred four - part two
Jenn sat down with Dwyer Murphy to discuss his contemporary Brooklyn noir, AN HONEST LIVING, They chatted hanging out in Brooklyn in your twenties, stoner noir and letting weird things happen to your characters.
Episode two hundred four - part one
Elizabeth Kilcoyne paid Jody and Jenn a virtual visit to discuss her beautiful and eerie YA horror debut, WAKE THE BONES. They chat about rural horror, taxidermy, and family ghosts.
Episode two hundred three - part one
Jenn was lucky enough to talk to one of her very favorite film writers about one of her very favorite film actors. Keith Phipps' AGE OF CAGE: FOUR DECADES OF HOLLYWOOD THROUGH ONE SINGULAR CAREER is a do-not-miss title for all fans of film history and Nicolas Cage.
Episode two hundred three - part five
Jessikah welcomed back Riley Sager to talk about THE HOUSE ACROSS THE LAKE, Sager's love letter to REAR WINDOW.
Episode two hundred three - part three
Sarah Gailey's JUST LIKE HOME is one of the scariest and most moving books of the year. They chatted with Jenn about how your family shapes your worldview, childhood versus adult fears, and why the scariest place in the house is under the bed.
Episode two hundred three - part two
The Fantasy of the Middle Ages with Larisa Grollemond and Bryan C. Keene
Jenn sat down with the curators behind a fantastic new exhibit at the Getty Museum in LA, who have written and designed an absolutely gorgeous book to accompany it. THE FANTASY OF THE MIDDLE AGES examines our continuing fascination with the Middle Ages, how medieval manuscript culture shaped our medieval fantasy worlds, and what's great about Renaissance Faires.
Episode two hundred three - part four
Barney sat down with Brandon Webb and John David Mann to chat COLD FEAR, the follow up to STEEL FEAR which finds the protagonist Finn on the run in Reykjavík.
Episode two hundred two - part three
Lisa chats with Fiona Barton about LOCAL GONE MISSING, her newest thriller featuring Detective Elise King.
Episode two hundred two - part two
Shauna J. Grant joins us again to chat about MIMI AND THE CUTIE CATASTROPHE, a perfectly pink graphic novel for kids. Shauna and Jessikah chat about being yourself and the existential crisis posed by Mewtwo in the Pokemon movie.
Episode two hundred two - part one
Horror writers, James Aquilone and Lisa Morton join us to chat about CLASSIC MONSTERS UNLEASHED, a horror anthology funded by kickstarter which features horror authors writing new stories of their favorite classic monsters.
Episode two hundred two - part five
Jenn spoke with Meridel Newton about her new post-apocalyptic trilogy, which launched this May with its first installment. THE FUTURE SECOND BY SECOND is about the city of Osto, a safe haven in a lawless world, and its encounter with some would-be invaders.
Episode two hundred two - part four
Barney Caught up with Jodé Millman to chat about HOOKER AVENUE, Millman's second crime thriller in the Queens City Crime series.
Episode two hundred one - part four
Travel to MUSTIQUE ISLAND with Sarah McCoy, who joined us to discuss both the island and the book based on the very real island that hosted the biggest stars of the 70's. Sarah shared some of her own findings about MUSTIQUE which lead to her need to write this novel and tell the story of Willie May, her fabulous protagonist. Take this book to the beach and take it all in.
Episode two hundred one - part three
Author Lucy Clarke takes us away to a Hen Weekend on a beautiful Greek Island where 6 women experience great food, gorgeous scenery and MURDER? ONE OF THE GIRLS is a Beach Read sure to make waves.
Episode two hundred one - part five
Best selling author Griffin chats Texas Murder files # 3 MIDNIGHT DUNES, a beach read of a mystery that pairs Macey, a film maker with Detective Owen Breda when Macey discovers that her beach rental was the home of a young woman whose body was just discovered in what is now a murder investigation.
Episode two hundred one - part two
We caught up with Sam, Jo and Fiona -- the creators of Neon Squid Books, an imprint of MacMillan which is bringing beautifully illustrated non-fiction books to children everywhere. No topic is off limits, from Big Cats to fossilized Viking poop (from an Archeology book).
Episode two hundred one - part one
Rizzoli and Isles are back, and Barney gets to chat with Tess Gerritsen, author of LISTEN TO ME and so many favorites to discuss this latest outing.
Episode two hundred - part one
Kathy Kim (Sesame Street's Ji-Young) and Jay Max (Song Writer) return to Turn the Page to chat about their friendship which began at Syosset's HB Thompson Middle School and thrived throughout their time at SHS. Kathy and Jay treat us to their own origin stories as creatives and muse on the turns their lives had taken as they grew into success in the entertainment industry.
Episode two hundred - part three
Mother and Daughter novelists Hilma and Meg take a trip back to Syosset to chat about when they realized they were natural storytellers. The Wolitzers celebrate how the Syosset Library was a touchstone in their lives and tell us about their favorite area restaurants.
Episode two hundred - part two
Judd Apatow, who needs no further introduction was surprised when we invited him back only to have Jack DeMasi -- SHS's Faculty Advisor to the Radio Station and TV Production Teacher who had mentored Judd in High School. Judd and Jack tell us about some Syosset shenanigans at the radio station and beyond.
Episode two hundred - part four
Jack Demasi returns and this time he has brought Josh Rosenthal (of Tompkins Square Records) and Bob Goodman (TV Writer and Producer of CBS's Elementary and other favorites) to chat about the boundaries pushed at WKWZ, Syosset High School's own Radio Station which allowed its students a freedom few would have found everywhere else. Jack, Josh and Bob chat about interviewing politicians, getting free stuff from record companies and how their experiences shaped their careers today.
Episode one ninety nine - part two
Jenn sat down with Austin Trunick, author of the CANNON FILM GUIDE, part two of which is recently available. They chat about film history, the rise and fall of the Cannon Film Group, Chuck Norris and Sylvester Stallone, and the Death Wish franchise.
Episode one ninety nine - part five
Children's Librarian Meghan F. chatted with Stacy Hackney about THE SISTERS OF LUNA ISLAND, a middle grade contemporary fantasy novel about three sisters with magical abilities, and Marigold, the youngest sister who is finding herself and her way while trying to break a centuries old curse.
Episode one ninety nine - part three
Jessikah chats with June Gervais about JOBS FOR GIRLS WITH ARTISTIC FLARE, the story of Gina, a young woman living on Long Island in the 80's. Gina dreams of becoming a tattoo artist in her brother's shop. This book is a breath of fresh South Bay air.
Episode one ninety nine - part one
It's graduation season for some, and others are gearing up for the college search this summer. Syosset High School Principal John Durante joins us to chat about the inspiration behind his own podcast The College Admission Process Podcast which aims to help kids and parents ease the often overwhelming task of applying to college.
Episode one ninety nine - part four
Abbi Waxman rejoins Evelyn to chat about ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED, her fun new novel set in the "Nina-verse", plus Abbi's love of power tools.
Part A
Stacey connected with music entrepreneur, Nabil Ayers about family, fathers, and DNA testing -- and of course MY LIFE IN THE SUNSHINE, Nabil's memoir about growing up the son of jazz musician Roy Ayers -- who he new of but never knew as his mother raised him by choice as a single mother. Nabil also shares some stories of touring with bands in the 90's and the early aughts.
Episode one ninety eight - part three
Ann Leary zoomed in to chat about THE FOUNDLING, a historical fiction novel set at an "Asylum for Feebleminded Women" -- a real shap shot of a shameful time in American history when eugenics was considered the law of the land.
Episode one ninety eight - part four
Meghan welcomes Newbery Award winning author Tae Keller to chat about her most recent middle grade novel JENNIFER CHAN IS NOT ALONE. Keller's newest novel finds its protagonist dealing with alienation from her friends, while she wonders if we are alone in the universe.
Episode one ninety eight - part one
Once again, Carola Lovering gets us deep into the mind of three characters and forgotten love in her new romantic thriller CAN'T LOOK AWAY. Also discussed, how to pick a fight with a Long Islander and the upcoming adaptation of Carola's first debut novel TELL ME LIES.
Episode one ninety eight - part two
Evelyn had the good fortune to chat with Carley Fortune, author of EVERY SUMMER AFTER, a book about friendship, bygone love, and mistakes.
Part B
Kimberly Wolf aims to demystify adolescent girls and encourage their fathers to open a dialoge even if they know it will elicit eyerolls.
Episode one ninety seven - part four
Bestselling Author Jeffrey Archer joins Turn the Page to discuss his writing career, what makes a good writer versus a good storyteller.
Episode one ninety seven - part two
JM Miro joins us to discuss ORDINARY MONSTERS, the first in a gaslamp historical fantasy, rich with unforgettable protagonists and villains.
Episode one ninety seven - part three
A toxic friendship underlines this psychological thriller which finds Michele returning to her home in Florida where her guilt has haunted her for decades.
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Episode one ninety seven - part one
Evelyn catches up with Kristan Higgins author of OUT OF THE CLEAR BLUE SKY to chat about her newest book and writing during the pandemic.
Episode one ninety six - part one
Jenn sat down with Nicola Griffith to discuss her new book, SPEAR, a queer retelling of the Perceval story from Arthurian legend. They discussed the attraction of the Middle Ages as a setting for fiction, different versions of the Arthurian stories, and writing queer joy.
Episode one ninety six - part two
Debut Author Erin Swan's WALK THE VANISH EARTH examines generational trauma, environmental trauma, and the place where they all meet. Swan's haunting prose is wrapped up in one of the most beautiful book covers ever created.
Episode one ninety six - part three
KC Jones joins Turn the Page to talk about BLACK TIDE, a cinematic horror story which casts two lonely souls and one very good dog against an unseen harbinger of the apocalypse.
Episode one ninety six - part four
Juno Dawson's HER MAJESTY'S ROYAL COVEN is an enchanting read that had Jessikah and Jenn at the edge of their seats until the very last page.
Episode one ninety five - part four
Evelyn chats with author Eric Nguyen about THINGS WE LOST TO THE WATER, the story of a Vietnamese family that relocates to New Orleans after the Vietnam War.
Episode one ninety five - part two
Evelyn chatted with Elissa Sussman about FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK, a second chance love story featuring a female Jewish protagonist who while on a journalistic assignment meets her celebrity crush and sparks fly -- during their first meet cute and again a decade later.
Episode one ninety five - part three
We caught up with TV writer Rothchild to chat about her debut novel book BLOOD SUGAR, a killer book about Ruby, a female serial killer who is accused of four murders -- but she only committed three -- and she is definitely NOT a sociopath.
Episode one ninety five - part one
Norman Chella, discusses his unique job as the official Podcast Librarian at Podchaser. Norman geeks out with us about metadata and research, as well as the difference between podcast listeners as ecosystems.
Episode one ninety four - part two
Stacey chatted with Dinitia Smith about THE PRINCE, an adaptation of Henry James' lesser known novel THE GOLDEN BOWL. Dinitia and Stacey talk hereditary wealth in families such as the Carnegies, fallen royalty, and the baby-sitter urban legend
Episode one ninety four - part one
We welcomed back Mike Chen to chat about Sci-Fi Space Operas and family trauma in LIGHT YEARS FROM HOME Mike's book which tackles both. We also got to chat about Anakin and Obi-Wan in BROTHERHOOD, Mike's newest novel set within the Star Wars Universe.
Episode one ninety four - part three
Caitlin Barasch joins Lisa to talk about A NOVEL OBSESSION, a novel about one woman's obsession with her boyfriend's ex.
Lisa chats about bookstores, Instagram stalking, and character names.
Episode one ninety four - part four
Seanan Mcguire is one of the busiest writers on the market -- but she took break to talk with us about SEASONAL FEARS the second book in the ALCHEMICAL JOURNEYS series. The episode was crashed by one of her cats which was VERY fluffy. There is no video for this episode so you will have to take our word for it.
Episode one ninety three - part two
Danica Roem made national headlines when–as a transgender former frontwoman for a metal band and a political newcomer–she unseated Virginia’s most notoriously anti-LGBTQ 26-year incumbent Bob Marshall as state delegate. Danica stopped by Turn the Page to talk about her trail blazing career, and a top 10 list of Metal bands from the 2002 era!
Episode one ninety three - part one
Jenn sat down with Maya Rodale, author of THE MAD GIRLS OF NEW YORK, a lively and entertaining fictionalized account of the career of Nelly Bly. Bly, as an undercover reporter, spent ten days committed to Blackwell's, a notoriously cruel and oppressive asylum, to expose the truth to the public.
Episode one ninety three - part three
Barney got to chat with Tony Roth about TRIGGER POINT , his newest political suspense novel featuring Nicholas Ford.
Episode one ninety two - part one
Women of a certain age finding their power and channeling it to fight a serial killer? Yes, please! Miller's novel THE CHANGE, set on Long Island and chock full of wry humor and witchy magic tells a "menopause" story where the change is just the beginning.
Episode one ninety two - part two
Woodbury resident Susan Lax joined us to chat about embracing moments in times of uncertainty and making time for joy. Susan shares the wisdom from over 10 years of writing morning emails to folks looking for a moment to breathe, and how these grew to become her book A HEART'S LANDSCAPE.
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Episode one ninety one - part four
A WOMAN OF ENDURANCE is a powerful, moving novel, full of hope and despair and everything in between. Jenn sat down with its author, Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa, to talk about this vivid and affecting portrait of the life of an enslaved woman, Pola, on a 19th-century Puerto Rican plantation.
Episode one ninety two - part three
Evelyn zoomed in with Kathleen West to talk about hockey moms, reading Goodreads reviews and HOME OR AWAY, Kathleen's newest novel which was a blast to read!
Episode one ninety one - part three
Hilde Lysiak made the news when, at age 9, she broke a murder story in her hometown of Selinsgrove, PA. Since then, she has written books, had a TV show based on her life, and met luminaries like Malala Yousafzai and Michelle Obama. Check out her book, HILDE ON THE RECORD, at a library or bookstore near you!
Episode one ninety one - part two
Jenn sat down with Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly to talk about their screen- and comics-writing careers, and to get the scoop on their new books, BATMAN BEYOND: NEO-YEAR and CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY. They also recently wrote a mini-series about Kang, who has just been introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
Episode one ninety one - part one
When Jamie Arty and her family got lost in Oyster Bay they never realized they would stumble upon a piece of Long Island history that would become their home. Arty discusses restoring the mansion as well as uncovering the abolitionist history of its previous owner which makes the homes ownership under Arty's African American family even more inspirational.
Episode one ninety - part one
Bad Seed Suspense? Ashley Audrain, author of The Push joins Lisa and Jessikah to chat expectations of motherhood, generational parental failure, and the unintentional.
Episode one ninety - part two
MIT graduate and Instructor Mark Herschberg stops in to chat about how leadership skills and networking savvy need not be a natural skillset for you to succeed in either. Engaging and passionate about his findings, Mark discusses his book THE CAREER TOOLKIT which is designed to help make accessible what is needed for success.
Episode one ninety - part three
In Seoulmates, Jen Frederick channels K-Drama when Hara, a Korean adoptee raised in the American Mid-West navigates being a foreigner South Korea, the country of her birth, while working with her birth mother and finding love Yujin, a charming Korean man who happens to be her step-brother! Frederick discusses how her own experiences as an adoptee from South Korea helped shape Hara's journey, and some of her favorite Korean foods.
Special Episode 26
Nathalie chats with Susan Kusel about THE PASSOVER GUEST, Susan's beautiful book set in Washington D.C. during the great depression. Nathalie and Susan also chatted their favorite Passover traditions and other Jewish holidays they hold dear.
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Episode one eighty nine - part three
Imagine a world in which McCarthyism was so successful, Joseph McCarthy became president. This is the world that Josh Weiss explores in his alternate history, BEAT THE DEVILS. Jenn and Josh discussed Humphrey Bogart, the films of John Huston, and the Jewish experience in midcentury America.
Episode one eighty nine - part two
Generational trauma takes center stage in Pinborough's newest thriller INSOMNIA. Jessikah chatted with Sarah about what inspired this twisty tale.
Episode one eighty nine - part one
No joke! We chatted with Wil Wheaton about STILL JUST A GEEK, his updated memoir that allowed Wil to have "conversations" with his former self and express growth. But, we also talked about TRON, the origins of TABLE TOP, and Wil's own love of libraries and librarians. We could not be more flattered!
Episode one eighty eight - part two
Bethany C. Morrow stops by to discuss CHERISH FARRAH which combines toxic female friendships and social horror into an unforgettable slow burn. Morrow discusses systemic racism within Cherish's trans-racial adoption, how Farrah came into existence, and which of Morrow's own personal experiences made it into the book. Yikes.
Episode one eighty eight - part one
Jenn sat down with London Clarke to discuss her book DUNMOOR, a Gothic masterpiece set in the Regency era. We talked about Gothic heroines, Lord Byron, and how to "build" a haunted house.
Episode one eighty eight - part three
Jessikah caught up with Tara Sim to discuss all the inspiration behind CITY OF DUSK -- the beginning of an epic fantasy series that you will devour. Girls with swords and anime of the early aughts get some lip service as well.
Episode one eighty seven - part three
Jenn sat down with Jayne Cowie, author of the thrilling novel CURFEW, about a world in which men are tagged, tracked, and forbidden from leaving their homes between 7PM and 7AM. They walked about feminism, intergenerational conflict, and constructing alternate realities.
Episode one eighty seven - part one
Lisa and Amanda Elliot gets to dish about matzoh, amusement parks and good competitions -- and SADIE ON A PLATE, Amanda's awesome new novel.
Episode one eighty seven - part two
Lisa Scottoline zooms in once more to chat with Evelyn about WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BENNETTS - Her latest page turner -- and the two quickly become derailed by discussing how much they enjoy chatting with one another. Join for the book talk, keep listening for the pure joy of a best-selling author and a librarian trading compliments.
Episode one eighty six - part three
Barney sits down with Alan Winter to chat about SINS OF THE FATHERS, a World War 2 Historical Fiction that will leave you at the the edge of your seat.
Episode one eighty six - part two
A little GATSBY, a little PRACTICAL MAGIC, Francesca May chatted with Jessikah and Jenn about WILD AND WICKED THINGS -- a sapphic witchy love story with memorable characters set on Crow Island, which casts a pretty impressive shadow on West Egg.
Episode one eighty six - part one
New Years Eve 1999 three girls and their manager are murdered in a Blockbuster Video -- 15 years later history seems to repeat itself at an ice cream shop in the same town. Alex Finlay discusses THE NIGHT SHIFT a compelling mystery where the sole survivors of both massacres must figure out the connection between the two crimes while holding on to secrets they have never revealed.
Episode one eighty five - part two
Simone St. James zoomed in to chat with Jessikah about the enduring appeal of true crime, as showcased in her newest novel, THE BOOK OF BOOK CASES. No major spoilers were revealed in the recording of this episode.
Episode one eighty five - part one
Jessikah and Jenn had the good fortune to chat with Josh Winning, author of THE SHADOW GLASS. This incredibly entertaining book explores father/son relationships, fandom, and the (incredibly dark) children's entertainment of the 1980s. Fans of The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and Flight of the Navigator won't want to miss this one.
Episode one eighty five - part three
Author Erika Lewis took the time to chat with Meghan and Nathalie about the very first in the Kelcie Murphy series, a middle grade fantasy novel which sets Celtic Mythology within a magical academy -- but the main characters are the misfits.
Episode one eighty four - part three
Evelyn and Julia Claiborne Johnson have a lively conversation about BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME a historical fiction set in the 1930's about a Dude Ranch for soon to be divorced women.
Episode one eighty four - part two
Stephanie Wrobel signs in to chat about her latest thriller THIS MIGHT HURT, a book about cults, and a book about familial secrets. Stephanie discusses how this book became a book about sister, and her research into what makes a cult a cult.
Episode one eighty four - part one
Nathalie and Jessikah make the delightful acquaintance of Nina Prose, author of THE MAID. Nita chats the inspiration behind Molly, Gran and all the other colorful characters in this cozy locked door mystery.
Episode one eighty three - part two
Who owns your DNA? If this question sounds like a Science Fiction movie you may be surprised to read THE GENOME DEFENSE by Jorge Contreras, a non-fiction book about the legal battle behind gene patenting.
Episode one eighty three - part three
Tuberculosis is often thought of as an illness we have long ago defeated. From the early literary depictions of TB as "consumption" to how TB changed fashion Vidya Krishnan weaves a compelling narrative regarding how the plague of "the past" affected common surgical practices such as hand-washing to how TB has not actually been eradicated, especially as it exists drug resistant in the poorer communities of Mumbai.
Episode one eighty three - part one
In Paradox Hotel, Rob Hart builds a Sci-Fi landscape that is blends mystery, hauntings, and time travel. Hart joined us to talk a bit about how the threads of this story came together and how he made it all work.
Episode one eighty two - part one
Author Lisa Lutz chats with us about THE ACCOMPLICE, a thrilling mystery focusing on platonic male/female best friends Owen and Luna -- who think they know everything about each other, but have some secrets of their own.
Episode one eighty two - part two
In every generation -- since the 90's, Buffy the Vampire Slayer has captivated fans with colorful characters, a celebration of awkwardness, and some butt-kicking heroines. Kendare Blake joined us to talk about IN EVERY GENERATION, the newest edition to the Buffy-verse where the newest initiate is Frankie Rosenberg, the daughter of Willow and the first Slayer/Witch hybrid.
Episode one eighty two - part three
In this chapter, Jessikah and Deanna Raybourne spend a good amount of time dancing around spoilers of the seventh VERONICA SPEEDWELL series -- and manage to discuss Victorian grandparent scams. Deanna's writing is as addicting as candy, so if you have not yet begun reading her books you should!
Special Episode 25 - Part 1
We met with the Syosset Robotics Team SyBorgs 10696 about their work for the Syosset High School Robotics teams!
Special Episode 25 - Part 2
We met with Members of Syosset Robotics Team Syndicate 6438 about their work as Syosset High School's multi grade level Robotics Team.
Episode one eighty one - part three
Jenn sat down with Gretchen Felker-Martin to discuss her new novel with Tor Nightfire. MANHUNT is a tour de force of apocalyptic horror that centers the experiences of trans women and men on a journey of survival through a hostile world of ravenous feral men.
Episode one eighty one - part two
Author S. A. Barnes, AKA Stacey Kade talks about space horror as it is gloriously displayed in DEAD SILENCE a terrifying tale that can be described as Titanic, meets Event Horizon, meets Alien. What a ride it was.
Episode one eighty one - part one
Favorite guest Grady Hendrix takes a break from talking about Horror to discuss THESE FISTS BREAK BRICKS, HOW KUNGFU MOVIES SWEPT AMERICA AND CHANGED THE WORLD.
Episode one eighty - part one
Jenn sat down with Danièle Cybulskie to discuss her new book, HOW TO LIVE LIKE A MONK: MEDIEVAL WISDOM FOR MODERN LIFE. Conversation topics include the daily life of a medieval monk or nun, minimalism past and present, and the similarities between monastic practices and the modern mindfulness movement.
Episode one eighty - part two
Sara Flannery Murphy gets critical about genre fiction -- in that we should be less critical of genre as a whole. Sara and Jessikah discuss what (they think) defines genre and why they think this topic has been maligned for so long.
Episode one eighty - part three
Jenn and Stacey got a chance to chat hospitality and fancy cocktails with Maxwell Britten co author of CAN I MIX YOU A DRINK a fun ride through the world of Mixology -- a blend of humor, and innovative drinks inspired by a playlist of Britten's co-author T-Pain!
Episode one seventy nine - part three
Ravi Shankar, a poet and professor discusses incarceration and the need to refocus on rehabilitation versus punishment as told in CORRECTIONAL, his memoir documenting his early life and focusing on his 90 day sentence in Hartford Correctional Center.
Episode one seventy nine - part two
Thrity Umrigar zooms in to discuss HONOR, a heart wrenching tale of violence and love in India when Meena, a young Hindu woman whose own brothers burned her and murdered her husband because he was Muslim.
Episode one seventy nine - part one
Alexandria Bellefluer's WRITTEN IN THE STARS books come full circle when Margot, runs into ex high school flame Olivia while planning the wedding of Annie and Brendan from the previous installment. This sapphic second chance love story will warm your like a mug of hot cocoa!
Episode one seventy eight - part two
Children's Librarian Meghan catches up with author and Long Island Native Lisa Greenwald to discuss her love of middle grade literature -- as well as one of the places dearest to Lisa's heart which inspired some of her stories -- her summer camp!
Episode one seventy eight - part three
A highly energetic chat between Evelyn and Jennifer Probst who has written over 50 books. Probst's latest book THE LOVE LETTER'S OF OLIVIA MORETTI takes sends readers on an emotional tour of the Amalfi coast to discover a secret family history. Activity
Episode one seventy eight - part one
West Egg is revisited in this murder mystery told by the women of The Great Gatsby. Jessikah and Evelyn welcome author Jillian Cantor to the North Shore of Long Island (virtually) to talk about her inspiration behind this book, and the legacy of Gatsby.
Episode one seventy seven - part three
Jenn sat down with Matthew Gabriele and David Perry to discuss their new book, THE BRIGHT AGES: A NEW HISTORY OF MEDIEVAL EUROPE. They talked why "Dark Ages" isn't a useful term for the medieval period, the supposed "fall" of Rome (spoiler alert: Rome never fell!), and the complexity and richness of medieval culture.
Episode one seventy seven - part one
Eliza Jane Brazier joins us to chat GOOD RICH PEOPLE which is as satirical and dark as you might imagine with a title like that coming from the author of IF I DISAPPEAR.
Episode one seventy seven - part two
Elizabeth Weiss dazzles with THE SISTERS SWEET, a story set during the Vaudeville era, set around a set of twins forced to preform as a conjoined pair by their father, until one runs off to become a movie star -- leaving her sister to pick up the pieces.
Episode one seventy six - part two
Author Sue Lynn Tan zoomed into the pod to discuss DAUGHTER OF THE MOON GODDESS the beautiful story of Xingying, the child of Chang-e, the Chinese Moon Goddess and her beloved Houyi the archer.
Episode one seventy six - part two
Author Kerri Maher chats with Evelyn about 1920's Paris, queer culture and Hemingway, all in the context of Sylvia Beach the titular PARIS BOOKSELLER who opened the first Shakespeare and Co. Shop.
Episode one seventy five - part two
Radhika Sanghani chats internet trolls, those pesky life milestones society puts on us all, and why self love is so important! Stacey and Jessikah sat down with Radhika about all of these things and more in the context of her book 30 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT MYSELF which finds it's heroine, Nina, a young British Indian navigating her life after a painful but necessary breakup.
Episode one seventy five - part three
Syosset High School student Ellie Kagan chats with us about DYSLEXIA AND SELF ESTEEM, a book she researched and wrote while witnessing her sister's struggle with dyslexia.
Episode one seventy five - part two
Jenn sits down to chat with Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell, author of the Murder Book: A Graphic Memoir of a True Crime Obsession. They discuss the true crime genre and its appeal to women audiences, making the jump from drawing comic strips to a full-length graphic novel, and avoiding artistic burnout.
Episode one seventy four - part one
Nickelodeon's cartoons have defined a generation of fans -- and we got to get up close and personal (over zoom) with Anna Lynn Martino, senior manager of the Nickelodeon Animation Archives and Library Resources. Anna Lynn treats our hosts to a small taste of the magic that takes place at her place of work. Who is your favorite Nicktoon? Spongebob, Invader Zim, Eliza Thornberry?
Episode one seventy four - part two
Barney reunites with favorite author Jeffery Deaver to discuss MIDNIGHT LOCK, a Lincoln Rhyme novel that Barney read within a two day period! Jeffery is delighted to tell us all about his writing style and his job as an author to "manipulate" the readers -- all for the good of entertainment of course.
Special Episode 24
A panel of local physicians offer their best answers regarding the COVID-19 vaccine for children by answering the most common questions they get regarding the topic.
Featuring Dr. Shetal Shah, Dr. Leonard Krilov and Dr. Sara Siddiqui Other resources include: www.healthychildren.org
Episode one seventy three - part one
Author Victoria (V.E. ) Schwab joined us from Edinburgh where she lives, to discuss The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, and some of her own favorite reads (looking at you Neal Schusterman). We were also visited by a strange phantom that haunted the podcast with unexplained echoes on Victoria's end.
Episode one seventy three - part three
Laser Malena-Weber of The Doubleclicks took a break from Cats and Netflix to chat about TEACHING A ROBOT TO LOVE, their full cast musical about a group of friends who accidentally create a sentient robot at their programming internship. Laser with Jessikah and Jenn about the use of Sci-Fi to explore queer identities and what it means to be human. We also talk a bit about reconnecting with people in a hopefully post pandemic world.
Episode one seventy three - part two
Ryan Estrada once again graces us with his lovely presence to discuss UNWANTED WORDS, a podcast project which grew out of an internet prank and a SPAM folder. Ryan also spills the tea on some of his upcoming projects which everyone is going to want to read.
Episode one seventy two - part one
Jenn caught up with Harry Freedman, author of Leonard Cohen: The Mystical Roots of Genius. Harry is an expert on Jewish culture and religion, and his new book explores the spiritual texts and ideas that shaped Cohen's work. Leonard Cohen's music is suffused with references to Jewish, Christian, and Zen Buddhist beliefs and practices, and Harry provides a fascinating literary analysis that illuminates Cohen's songs and life.
Episode one seventy two - part three
Seressia Glass dazzles us with THE LOVE CON, a rom com set within the backdrop of a Cosplay Contest -- and introduces us to Kenya, a full sized black cosplayer who has to convince her best friend Cam to "cosplay" as her boyfriend, not that Cam needs much convincing. Seressia and Jessikah also chat favorite cosplay ideas and women in anime.
Episode 172 B. Set The Night On Fire with Jeff Alulis
We caught up with Jeff to discuss SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE, a memoir co-written with Robby Kreiger of THE DOORS. Without ego, but full of humor, Robbie and Jeff put together a conversational memoir that will bust some of the more pervasive myths of Jim Morrison and the DOORS (no thanks to Oliver Stone) and maybe drop a few new mysteries.
Episode one seventy one - part two
Denise Williams, author of THE FASTEST WAY TO FALL chatted fitness apps, rom coms, and angsty teenage poetry with Stacey, who may have definitely had her own experiences with all three of the above.
Episode one seventy one - part one
Amy Belding Brown sat down with Evelyn and Jessikah to discuss EMILY'S HOUSE a historical novel written from the POV of Margaret Maher, Emily Dickinson's maid who is the reason Emily is a household name.
Episode one seventy - part one
Award winning audiobook narrator Michael Crouch discusses his craft, commercial voice overs, and editing out breaths from recording. Among other things, fluffy cats do come up in conversation. Shout out to @SeeJanRead former SPL employee and Michael Crouch enthusiast.
Episode one seventy - part two
Better late than never! We finally release this high energy chat with Stacey and author Sarah Smith regarding her book ON LOCATION. Other hot topics include contemporary romance novels -- especially those set in a workplace -- hiking, and Fan Fiction.
Episode One Sixty Nine - Part Two
From Long Island Congressman, to novelist, to indie bookshop pioneer! Steve Israel joins Barney and Jessikah to chat about the inspiration behind opening Theordore's Bookshop in Oyster Bay when the world had seemingly thought the time of small bookstores to have passed. Special shout out to Peggy Zeiran formerly of Turn of the Corkscrew Books and Syosset's Borders who will be Steve's General Manager at Theodores.
Episode One Sixty Nine - Part One
When the world shut down, Todd Doughty got to work making lists of the little things that brought him joy in uncertain times. Todd joins us to chat about how these lists brought light to himself and to Instagram followers and eventually became his book LITTLE PIECES OF HOPE which is the perfect gift for all of your loved ones this holiday season.
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Episode one sixty eight - part two
Gender swapped Sherlock Holmes -- Charlotte Holmes goes out on her sixth outing in this wonderful novel. We got to chat with author Sherry Thomas about Holmes, historical romance, and occult cults (say that five times fast). We also name dropped the lovely Deanna Raybourne.
Episode one sixty eight - part one
Alma Katsu, best known for her historical horror gets to flex her CIA background while she chats about Red Widow, her first spy novel, now in development for a television series. Alma also give us a preview of her upcoming novel which is a return to historical horror, tackling Japanese American Internment.
Episode one sixty seven - part one
Barney Catches up with author Patricia Dunn about LAST STOP ON THE 6, a story of self discovery while re-discovering your old neighborhood. Barney and Patricia have lots of notes to compare about loud Italian families, which adds to their delightful conversation
Episode one sixty seven - part two
Previously recorded at a live virtual event, author Richard Chizmar talks horror, serial killers and childhood fears while engaging his audience in some Q&A about his latest book CHASING THE BOOGEYMAN.
Episode one sixty six - part one
Wanda M. Morris drops in to chat about ALL HER LITTLE SECRETS, her debut legal thriller which stages Ellice Littlejohn, a brilliant black lawyer against a conspiracy behind the Atlanta law firm in which she practices -- and one that threatens to dig up the ghosts of her past.
Episode one sixty six - part two
Barney catches up with Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson to dive into DARK INTERCEPT a thriller with a spiritual twist! Barney, Brian and Jeffrey dig in deep to the secrets and scripture which drives the story.
Episode one sixty five - part one
Christina Orban-La Salle, head of visitor services for the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery joins us.
Episode one sixty five - part two
Sarah Langan of MONSTERS ARE DUE ON MAPLE STREET (The Twilight Zone), introduces us to GOOD NEIGHBORS in Garden City, NY (the one on Long Island) in the not so distant future where a giant sinkhole takes over a neighborhood.
A very special joint episode with THE LIBRARY PROS! Our pods collide as we interview each other, discuss our methods, and have a lot of fun comparing notes!
Episode one sixty three - part two
Shaun of the Dead is one of the most beloved Horror Comedies of all time, launching Simon Pegg and Nick Frost into the American pop-culture zeitgeist. Clark chats with us about YOU'VE GOT RED ON YOU, a book which tells us how Shaun came to be. #
Episode one sixty three - part one
Brent Spiner -- yes, THAT Brent Spiner -- beams in from the Zoom Quadrant to chat about FAN FICTION, his hilarious "MemNoir" that matches true to life experiences with a wild fictional mystery which takes place on the set of STar Trek TNG in the 1990's!
Episode one sixty two - part two
Its a duo of witchy episodes! We are joined by Erin Sterling author of THE EX HEX, a rom com just perfect for Pumpkin Spice Season! When Vivi, a young witch from Graves Glen, Georgia is dumped by Rhys an upper class witch from British Society, Viv and her cousin get drunk and pretend to curse him. Only the curse generates real magic, and when Rhys returns almost a decades later, sparks fly once again -- from romance as well as magical mayhem!
Episode one sixty two - part one
Blending horror and humor, Rachel Harrison brings us a cackle of a story about Annie, a young woman who has just been dumped and Sophie, the mysterious woman who has befriended her, offering a kind ear and a chance at empowerment.
Episode one sixty one - part one
Ryka zooms in to discuss her heartfelt and whimsical novel A Light From Uncommon Stars! Among the related topics, Ryka and Jessikah discuss change within communities, how media and genre is viewed, and our favorite donuts.
Episode one sixty one - part three
Volcanoes are natural monuments to the Earth beneath us, but did you ever consider the volcanoes that exist on other planets? Ralph got to chat with Natalie Starkey about volcanoes of the solar system, the fire type we are familiar with as well as Ice Volcanoes. Yes, you ready that right.
Episode one sixty one - part two
Lecia talks female doctors in WWI, and other lesser known heroes on the front as told in her latest novel, The Woman at the Front. Lecia also discusses her past romance novels and her upcoming historical novel set in the years leading up to WWII.
Episode one sixty - part two
Jessikah got to talk about the mystery behind magicians with Joshua Jay, author of How Magicians Think. This is one book that will bring some magic into your world and challenge readers to look at magicians in new ways. Of course, we also chat about Neil Patrick Harris, who wrote the foreword.
Episode one sixty - part one
Sharon and Pam S. zoomed in with the luminous Nicola Yoon to chat about Joy Revolution, a new publishing imprint created by Nicola and her husband David which tells stories focusing of main characters of color experiencing joy and big love.
Episode one fifty nine - part three
Jane Igharo dazzled us with THE SWEETEST REMEDY, a heartfelt and funny novel about Hannah, a young bi-racial woman who travels to Nigeria to attend the funeral of a father she never knew. Along the way Hannah bonds with her half siblings, learns so much about herself, and finds a love interest who was connected to her far before they met.
Episode one fifty nine - part two
Ralph sat down with Don Hollway, to talk about King Harald Hardrada -- the titular "Last Viking" of his historical book. Among other things, Ralph and Don chat historical accuracy of modern viking depictions (horns were not "a thing") and Don's time as a historical re-enactor!
Episode one fifty nine - part one
Barney welcomes Nathaniel Philbrick to discuss Travels with George, Philbrick's well researched book about the first President's tour across a newly minted nation. Of course, Washington's stops on Long Island are highlighted.
Episode one fifty eight - part three
Author and podcaster Dana Schwartz zoomed in to discuss nobles behaving badly and the joys of extensive research. Of course we touched upon Noble Blood, Dana's popular podcast.
Episode one fifty eight - part one
Author Cadwell Turnbull sat down with Ralph (of Turn the Page Intro fame) to discuss his book NO GODS NO MONSTERS, and eventually lands on the topic of video games.
Episode one fifty eight - part two
Andrea Bartz brings us WE WERE NEVER HERE - a BONKERS thriller about two globetrotting best friends whose last two trips ended in murder.
Episode one fifty seven - part three
Paleontologist Elsa Panciroli got to chat with us about the evolution of mammals and why we should be thinking of it in terms of BEFORE the astroid that ended the dinosaurs.
Episode one fifty seven - part two
In his first picture book, Cory Doctorow tackles the importance of information and research through the eyes of Poesy, a little girl who learns to fight what goes bump in the night with the help of research! In this episode, we chat about this and so much more.
Episode one fifty seven - part one
Just in time for the first days of school! BonHyung Jeong joined us from Korea to discuss Kyle's little sister, a middle grade graphic novel which captures the middle school experience so well that the reader will smell the wax on the floor. *
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Episode one fifty six - part three
Barney zoomed in with Gary Grossman and Ed Fuller, authors of Red Hotel and Red Deception -- a riveting series that sets a tale of National Security set in a form of America's Infrastructure we never expect to be under attack. Hotels.
Episode one fifty six - part two
A tale of sisters, wolves, and trauma. Charlottle McConaghy joined us from Sydney, Australia to chat about Once There Were Wolves, a novel that grabs you by the throat with the first line.
Episode one fifty six - part one
Rachel Donohue joins us from Ireland to chat about Temple House Vanishing, a moody true crime mystery set in an Irish Boarding school in 1990's Ireland.
Episode one fifty five - part two
Robyn Harding invites us to visit with The Perfect Family -- the Adlers who are all about keeping up appearances. But under the façade each member of the family holds a secret that if exposed could ruin them. And now they are being harassed by mysterious entities that seem to know something. Harding chats thrillers, family, and suburbia in this exciting interview.
Episode one fifty five - part one
Mary Adkins joins us to chat about Palm Beach, her newest book that sets a struggling couple with a young child -- and a lot of personal principles in the world of Palm Beach, where wealth is beyond anything they have experienced in the past. What happens when a life of death situation brings this couple to a decision that plays poorly against some of their previously conceived notions of wealth and class? Mary also weighs in on some of her favorite Palm Beach restaurants!
Episode one fifty five - part three
Barney catches up with Ace Atkins to discuss his newest Quinn Colson Novel and adds his welcome perspective on how his characters have progressed! Ace also discusses some southern cuisine (what is a fried pie?) and talks about taking up the mantle of Robert P. Parker.
Episode one fifty four - part three
Chuck Wendig zooms in to chat with us about Book of Accidents, his latest horror novel which is a haunted house book -- maybe? Wendig engages us in a lively chat about local urban legends, working within the realm of RPGs and gives us a peek into his upcoming middle grade book, Dust & Grim.
Episode one fifty four - part one
Masculinity in Horror with Fan Girl Jeanne - What is the odd appeal of Ash's metamorphoses throughout the Evil Dead Series? Why is Freddy so Charismatic? Did Wes Craven do right by Randy in Scream? All this and more in the conclusion of the Middle Class Horror Collaboration with Fan Girl Jeanne.
Episode one fifty four - part two
The Pandemic has been a boon for gamers, veteran and novice alike. We caught up with Andrew Searles of D&D Beyond to discuss how this online tool has brought Dungeons and Dragons into homes, overseas, and beyond. Andrew chatted with us about the therapeutic reach of Role Playing Games.
Episode one fifty three - part three
Set on a vineyard on the East End of Long Island, Jamie Brenner's Blush brings together three generations of women, trashy romance novels of the 80's, and a bit of family drama. Brenner entertains us with some history of Long Island Vineyards in regards to how they came to be and the ability of women to break into the world of wine.
Episode one fifty three - part two
Martha Gellhorn, was a "Modern Woman" of the early 20th Century, War Correspondent, and voracious letter writer. As one of the wives of Ernest Hemingway, Gellhorn's story has become overlooked. Author Somerville joined us to chat about her book Yours, For Probably Always, which marries Gellhorn's letters with Somerville's avid research.
Episode one fifty three - part one
From sitcoms to the big screen, Carol Kane is force of nature who brings a lot of heart each and every one of her roles. We caught up with Kane to discuss her role as Valerie in The Princess Bride, the movie Hester Street which won her an Oscar Nomination, and The Hunters -- the Amazon TV series which she is filming season 2 with Al Pacino.
Episode one fifty two - part three
Survive the Night brings us back to the early 90's where Charlie, a guilt ridden film theory student gets into a car with a stranger for a ride home from college. The night ahead takes some very surprising turns that will leave Sager's fans wondering what awaits at the next stop.
Episode one fifty two - part two
Addison Armstrong's debut novel brings us to Coney Island in 1926 and explores the little known history of America's first Incubators!
Episode one fifty two - part one
Jason Mott, author of Hell of a Book engages us in a lively conversation about his book which masterfully weaves the story of a seemingly carefree Black American author trying to finish his book tour in the wake of the tragic shooting. Heartbreaking, funny, absurd. Wonderful interview.
Episode one fifty one - part three
Don Bentley chats with Barney about writing within the Tom Clancy universe with his newest book in the Jack Ryan Jr. series -- and the intricacies of writing his own original characters while characterizing icons from the Jack Ryan series.
Episode one fifty one - part two
Chantel Guertin discusses misconceptions of women who choose not to become mothers in her novel Instamom, which finds her protagonist Kit, a child-free by choice influencer falling for a single father AND his tweenage daughter.
Episode one fifty one - part one
Grab a nice cold drink with a tiny umbrella and let Lacie Waldon entice you with her debut novel The Layover, your next rom-com beach read. Lacie also tells us about the craziest layover experience she has had during her time as a flight attendant.
Special Episode 23
Library Facts! Library TikTok has exploded and Tredyffrin Township Libraries has become one to watch. We caught up with Stephanie and Kate to discuss how TikTok grew as a tool to reach their community during the pandemic, some tips and tricks, and more. Fact. After listening to this episode you will be 100% inspired to check out Library TikTok.
Episode one fifty - part one
Sharon got to chat with Michael Okon, a classmate of hers and fellow Syosset Alumni about several exciting projects including his several published books within the horror genre and adaptations that are in the works.
Episode one fifty - part three
Charlie Gilmour shares his heartfelt memoir Featherhood, which explores how adopting an orphaned Magpie helped Charlie process the loss of his own father who walked out on him when he was still an infant. With some heart felt chatter and some musing about The Giving Tree, Evelyn and Jessikah had the privilege of connecting with Charlie from his home across the pond.
Episode one fifty - part two
Samantha Downing's newest thriller For Your Own Good takes us to a high school where the education takes a backseat to petty rivalries. And that's not even the teenagers at work. Downing's protagonist Teddy is a very creepy teacher -- and not in the way you are thinking.
Episode one forty nine - part two
After the police arrive. After the ambulance has long gone. What happens to a Final Girl when she is no longer a GIRL? Grady Hendrix, author of several horror novels joins Turn the Page once more to discuss The Final Girl Support Group -- a novel that follows these "girls" when they have grown up and the past has seemingly come back to finish what it had started.
Episode one forty nine - part three
A Historical Mystery about Jack the Ripper? But from the wife's point of view. That's a perspective not seen. Evelyn caught up with Clare Whitfield, author of People of Abandoned Character, her debut novel about Susannah the newly wedded wife of a wealthy surgeon who begins to suspect that all is not well with her mysterious husband.
Episode one forty nine - part one
Don Saladino grew up right here on Long Island and has moved mountains with his career as a personal trainer to the superheroes. Of course, by this we mean that Don has worked with actors such as Sebastian Stan, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, and so many others to prepare them for film in popular film franchises such as Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Saladino spoke to us about everyday heroes and his very relatable attitude towards fitness and nutrition.
Episode one forty eight - part one
In part two of the Middle Class Horror Series, Fan Girl Jeanne discusses safe spaces as a construct within the mythos of the suburbs and how 1950's archetypes of suburbia are parasitic upon the urban spaces they are designed to keep out. Some movies discussed are The Duel, The People Under the Stairs, and The Girl with All the Gifts.
Episode one forty eight - part two
Set in an alternate timeline, Girl One speculates that would have happened if in the mid 1970's, 9 women participated in an experiment to reproduce through parthenogenesis resulting in 9 baby girls who have grown up with this legacy. Sara Flannery Murphy talks to us about this carefully crafted novel which mixes suspense and light SciFi.
Episode one forty eight - part three
Author T.J. Newman worked in the aviation industry as a flight attended until she published Falling, one of the hottest thrillers of this summer. Newman got to talk to us about the familial dynamics of a flight crew, popular action films such as Speed, and how we all hope her former ambition to work on Broadway comes full circle for "Falling! The Musical". We're just kidding. Well, MAYBE we are.
Episode one forty seven - part two
Jessica Chiarella author of "Lost Girls" joined us to talk about how her thriller utilizes the current boom in True Crime podcasts and the emotional impact of missing persons within the family of the victim. Faces on the Milk Carton did come up in conversation as did the appeal of characters who make very questionable choices.
Episode one forty seven - part one
A modern classic set at the end of the Obama era, A. Natasha Joukovsky's Portrait of a Mirror crosses two couples from the 1% in a comedy of errors. Joukovsky spoke to Turn the Page about the inspiration behind Wes, Diana, Vivien and Dale -- and importantly Julian whose wit radiates throughout the narrative. We also got to discuss mythology, art, and the recursive qualities of everything!
Episode one forty seven - part three
Karen Dionne, author of The Marsh King's Daughter and The Wicked Sister joined us once more to discuss the paperback release of her last book, the film adaptation of The Marsh King's Daughter and to drop a few breadcrumbs about her upcoming novel!
Special Episode 22
2021 Mover and Shaker and president of ABOS, David Kelsey shares his passion of Library Outreach with Turn the Page! Be it a bookmobile, a book bike, or simply facilitating make and take crafts for the community, outreach has grown to become a monumental resource for libraries. Kelsey discusses the history of ABOS and the many ways Library Outreach has changed lives throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
Episode one forty six - part two
Kathy Wang - author of Family Trust zoomed in to talk about Impostor Syndrome, a story of two women, in the tech industry -- one a Russian plant the other a first generation Chinese American -- and the cat and mouse game which pits them against one another.
Episode one forty six - part three
Stacey got to talk to May Cobb, author of the delightfully devious book The Hunting Wives, a book that's been blurbed by basically every one of our favorite authors of twisted fiction. May and Stacey talk about some of their own favorite cutthroat female characters and of course The Heathers are high on that list.
Episode one forty six - part one
Version Zero is a fast thrilling ride from author David Yoon which dares us to look at our digital lives and consider what we are losing. Yoon, who worked in tech in the past tells Sharon and Jessikah about the wild ride that is his first adult novel, and Joy Revolution the imprint created by David and his wife Nicola which focuses on love stories of people of color.
Episode one forty five - part three
Stacey caught up with Alex George to discuss The Paris Hours, his new historical fiction novel which unites the maid of Marcel Proust, an Armenian refugee turned puppeteer, Gertrude Stein. Stacey and Alex also chatted about the bookstore community and the publishing industry.
Episode one forty five - part two
Former NYT Reporter turned full time writer Margalit Fox zoomed in from the ether to tell us all about her latest narrative non-fiction book Confidence Men, a true story involving two prisoners of war (WWI) who elaborately conned their captors into facilitating their escape by way of a make-shift ouija board and a few well staged seances. Gertrude Stein makes a significant appearance in this story as well -- though not in a way you could imagine. We promise, this is one non-fiction book that will have your jaw dropping at every turn.
Episode one forty five - part one
There's something in the water here in Syosset that makes great bagels and cultivates notable alumni. Matt Grant, class of 2001 joins us to talk about his career as an investigative reporter. From Jack DeMasi's TV production class, to reporting stories which changed federal law -- and won Matt some Emmy's along the way.
Episode one forty four - part two
A cookbook that let's you bring the most outrageous foods of NYC to your own kitchen? Greg and Rebecca of Devour Power talk about Devour NYC, their book that aims to do just that. Don't listen to this on an empty stomach. You will want to eat everything.
You've all heard of The Neverending Story, but have you heard of Momo?
We are joined by writer Hector Gonzalez (@mexicanity on Twitter) to discuss.
Héctor González (he/they) is a queer non-binary México-born speculative writer living in Austin, TX. They pair their love for food with their passion for stories and finding more about the secret origins of your favorite dishes.
You can find their latest thoughts, cooking and writing as @mexicanity on Instagram, Twitter and Medium.
Their motivational ASMR 4 Writers recordings can be found under Abuelita Héctor on SoundCloud (Abuelita Héctor).
The article below is about his Nerdy Worldcon Tacos My Road to Worldcon 76. Part 6: My Love Language is Tacos https://medium.com/@mexicanity/my-road-to-worldcon-76-part-6-my-love-language-is-tacos-63d7b97d7942
His Short Stories: Prometheus with a Happy Face read in English and Spanish https://strangehorizons.podbean.com/e/prometheus-with-a-happy-face-%e3%83%84-by-daniela-l-guzman-read-by-hector-gonzalez/ https://strangehorizons.podbean.com/e/prometeo-con-carita-feliz-%e3%83%84-by-daniela-l-guzman-read-by-hector-gonzalez/
Uroboros, read in English and Spanish https://strangehorizons.podbean.com/e/uroboros-by-emiliano-gonzalez-read-by-hector-gonzalez/
Vampirito https://www.khoreomag.com/fiction/vampirito/
Episode one forty four - part three
A book about a "Tiny Tired Lesbian Solving Crimes in the Prohibition Era"! Nekesa Afia, debut author and NaNoWriMo alumni tells us about "Dead Dead Girls" the very first in the Harlem Renaissance Mysteries which introduces us to Louise Lloyd, Harlem's reluctant hero who is extorted by the police to help solve the murders of young black women who are being murdered in Lou's own community. A fun interview and a dazzling novel.
Episode one forty three - part one
Part one of a series, we caught up with Twitter Media Critic @fangirljeanne to discuss popular horror media as it relates to race and the image of the Middle Class.
Episode one forty three - part two
Every old panic is new with Clay McLeod Chapman.
True Crime and Horror blends well in Whisper Down the Lane is a terrifying look at the corrosive nature of guilt set simultaneously between the 1980's during the highest point of the Satanic Panic and 2013.
Episode one forty three - part three
Set in the world of the popular horror podcast Rabbits, we caught up with Terry Miles to discuss Rabbits the Novel, uncanny coincidences, and our own experiences with the Mandela Effect.