Thoughts from a Page Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Thoughts from a Page Podcast where I interview authors and other individuals in the publishing industry about the latest and greatest books and trends in the industry. Listen to find some great new reads!
In this interview, Elena and I discuss The Long Game, the joy of book events, the parallels of this book to Ted Lasso, publishing myths, how she started out self publishing, how she wrote what she wanted to read, and much more. Elena's recommended reads are:
The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson
The Nanny by Lana Ferguson
Join my Patreon group to support the podcast. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. The Long Game can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Megan Tady, Brenda Janowitz, Lauren Thoman, and Laura Hankin. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for Fall 2023. Mary’s Selections:
Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood
The Golden Gate by Amy Chua
The Heart Of It All by Christian Kiefer
My Darling Girl by Jennifer McMahon
The Comfort Of Crows by Margaret Renkl
The Museum Of Failures by Thrity Umrigar
Distant Sons by Tim Johnston
The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff
Pamela’s Selections:
The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger
The House Of Doors by Tan Weng Eng
What Wild Women Do by Karma Brown
The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok
Again And Again by Jonathan Evison
A True Account: Hannah Masury's Sojourn Amongst the Pyrates, Written by Herself by Kathrine Howe
Support the podcast by joining my Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Twitter. Mary's social media handles: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Twitter. Pamela's social media handles: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Irene and I discuss Lucky Girl, religion in the novel, mother-daughter relationships, what is resonating with readers the most, how much of her own experience she incorporated into Soila's story, the hardest part about writing this one, and much more. Irene's recommended reads are:
Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
Blackass by A. Igoni Barrett
Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Lucky Girl can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this Patreon Preview Episode, listeners can sample what my Patreon content is like including this episode with Kelly Hooker where we chat about our Auto-Buy Authors. Like this episode? You can join my Patreon group or try the current 7-day trial for free. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Alice and I discuss The Invisible Hour, why she incorporated Nathanial Hawthorne and The Scarlet Letter into this book, the impact books have had on her life, book banning, mother/daughter relationships, the one author she would want to go back in time to meet, her title and cover, and much more. Alice's recommended reads are:
Separation Anxiety by Laura Zigman
The Foundling by Ann Leary
Any title by Elizabeth Strout
Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. The Invisible Hour can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, we discuss The First Ladies, writing about the relationship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune, their cover and title, how readers are so curious about Marie's and Victoria's friendship, their writing process and research, and much more. Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Patti Callahan Henry, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. The First Ladies can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Madeline and I discuss The Keeper of Hidden Books, how she decided to write this story, her research trip to Poland, writing books about books, and much more. Madeline's recommended reads are:
Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner
Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See
The Spectacular by Fiona Davis
Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Patti Callahan Henry, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. The Keeper of Hidden Books can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this Behind the Scenes episode, Sarah and I discuss Bookshop.org and its impact on the book world, her role there and what it entails, how Bookshop.org partners with independent bookstores and supports them, what surprises her the most about her job, what is coming next for Bookshop.org, and much more. Sarah's recommended reads are:
Outline by Rachel Cusk
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philya
Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Sara and I discuss Broadway Butterfly, how it took her nine years to research this book, deciding what to include and what not to include, building the tension as the story progresses, her stunning cover, Mystery & Thriller Mavens, and much more. Sara's recommended reads are:
The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni
The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok
After That Night by Karin Slaughter
A Likable Woman by May Cobb
Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Want to hear Sara's spoiler-filled conversation with me in mid-August? Join my Lit Lovers Patreon group. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Broadway Butterfly can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Pip and I discuss The Bookbinder, creating the book trailer for this book, actually learning to bind books herself, creating a strong sense of place, her stunning book cover, how she first learned about the subject matter of this book, and much more. Pip's recommended reads are:
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
Horse by Geraldine Brooks
Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Patti Callahan Henry, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. The Bookbinder can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Elizabeth and I discuss It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway, narrating her audiobook, getting the Prologue right and why she had to rewrite it many times, her favorite essay in the collection, New York City during the pandemic, and much more. Elizabeth's recommended reads are:
Why We Read by Shannon Reed
How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key
Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Want to hear Elizabeth's spoiler-filled conversation with me (she chats about the essay that didn't make it in and what she learned about book categories)? Join my Lit Lovers Patreon group or purchase just our single conversation here. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Nicole and I discuss The Long Way Back, social media and how it is impacting our lives today, using a multimedia format to write the story, how the title and cover came about, crafting a mother-daughter relationship, and much more. Nicole's recommended reads are:
Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo
The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni
Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Want to hear Nicole's spoiler-filled conversation with me? Join my Lit Lovers Patreon group or purchase just our single conversation here. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. The Long Way Back can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Clare Mackintosh, and Megan Miranda. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Bruce and I discuss The Bitter Past, his research, what surprised him the most when writing this book, creating a strong sense of place, the title and cover, how this is the start to a series, and much more. Bruce's recommended reads are:
The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
The Warsaw Orphan by Kelly Rimmer
All the Broken Places by John Boyne
Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash
Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Support the podcast by joining my Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. The Bitter Past can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Clare Mackintosh, and Megan Miranda. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Kim and I discuss Lexington, his impact on the sport of horse racing today, what happened to Lexington after he retired from racing, elk antlers and their significance in racing, horse racing in the 1800s, and much more. Kim’s recommended reads are:
Moondust by Andrew Smith
The Wager by David Grann
In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick
Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by joining my Patreon group. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Lexington can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Kristy and I discuss The Summer of Songbirds, how she came up with the idea for this book, Friends and Fiction, deciding which characters would tell the story, including an independent bookseller, and much more. Kristy's recommended reads are:
The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
The Paris Daughter by Kristen Harmel
My Magnolia Summer by Victoria Benton Frank
The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh
Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by joining my Patreon group. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. The Summer of Songbirds can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Megan Tady, Brenda Janowitz, Lauren Thoman, and Laura Hankin. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for July and August 2023. Mary’s Selections:
How Can I Help You by Laura Sims
A Likeable Woman by May Cobb
A Twisted Love Story by Samantha Downing
The Sunset Crowd by Karin Tanabe
Little Monsters by Adrienne Brodeur
The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin
Whalefall by Daniel Kraus
Tell Me What I Am by Una Mannion
Under the Tamarind Tree by Niger Alam
Everything/Nothing/Someone by Alice Carriere
Pamela’s Selections:
Do Tell by Lindsay Lynch
The Housekeepers by Alex Hay
Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent
The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye
The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange
A Bakery in Paris by Aimie K. Runyan
The English Experience by Julie Schumacher
Where the Dead Sleep by Joshua Moehling
Mrs. Porter Calling by A.J. Pearce
Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney
Support the podcast by joining my Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Twitter. Mary's social media handles: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Twitter. Pamela's social media handles: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this Behind the Scenes interview, Jenny and I chat about her role as Senior Editor at Shelf Awareness and what that entails, supporting independent bookstores, how Shelf Awareness began, submitting content to Shelf Awareness, and much more. Jenny's recommended reads are:
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjoin-Brenyah
Let Us Descend by Jessmyn Ward
The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
These Precious Days by Ann Patchett
Stolen Focus by Johann Hari
Smart Brevity by Jim Vandehei
Remote Work Revolution by Tsedal Neeley
Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by joining my Patreon group. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in April through June 2023. Our shared top reads:
It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway by Elizabeth Passarella
Lucky Girl by Irene Muschemi-Ndiritu
Drowning by T.J. Newman
Charm City Rocks by Matthew Norman
The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni
Night Will Find You by Julia Heaberlin
Banyan Moon by Thao Thai
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
Kelly’s remaining top reads:
The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine
Only Love Can Hurt Like This by Paige Toon
The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane
Yellowface by RF Kuang
The Senator’s Wife by Liv Constantine
My Murder by Katie Williams
Strong Female Character by Fern Brady
Girls and Their Horses by Eliza Jane Brazier
Crow Mary by Kathleen Grissom
You Can Trust Me by Wendy Heard
The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding
The Quiet Tenant By Clemence Michallon
Cindy’s remaining top reads:
The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland
There Will Be Fire: Margaret Thatcher, the IRA, and Two Minutes That Changed History by Rory Carroll
Going Zero by Anthony McCarten
The Daydreams by Laura Hankin
The Tiffany Girls by Shelley Noble
Adrift by Lisa Brideau
Silent Came the Monster by Amy Hill Hearth
The Dark That Doesn't Sleep by Simon Mockler
Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan
The Long Way Back by Nicole Baart
A Right Worthy Woman by Ruth P. Watson
The Spectacular by Fiona Davis
Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and Kelly's Summer Reading Guide. Support the podcast by joining my Patreon group. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Ashley and I discuss The Seven Year Slip, her love of time travel stories, creating a strong sense of place, switching from YA to adult romance, inserting Easter Eggs into this book, being selected by the GMA Book Club, and much more. Ashley's recommended reads are:
That Summer Feeling by Bridget Morrissey
Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon
The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holton
Mrs. Nash's Ashes by Sarah Adler
Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. The Seven Year Slip can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Megan Tady, Brenda Janowitz, Lauren Thoman, and Laura Hankin. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Riley and I discuss The Only One Left, writing a gothic novel, his writing process, what surprised him the most while writing this one, creating all of the twists and turns, the emotional depth in this story, and much more. Riley's recommended read is The Last Word by Taylor Adams. Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Support the podcast by joining my Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. The Only One Left can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Clare Mackintosh, and Megan Miranda. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Ruth and I discuss A Right Worthy Woman, writing about Maggie Lena Walker and including her in all of her books, the cover process, her research, how the title came about, and much more. Ruth's recommended reads are:
The Secret Life of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry
By Her Own Design by Piper Huguley
The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristen Harmel
Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson
The Engineer's Wife by Tracey Enerson Wood
Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. A Right Worthy Woman can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Patti Callahan Henry, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Wendy and I discuss What Remains, cold cases, her Patreon episode with Megan Miranda, how she writes and edits her books, selecting character names and running Google searches on those names, and much more. Wendy's recommended reads:
Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka
Girl A by Abigail Dean
Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. What Remains can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Clare Mackintosh, and Megan Miranda. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Matthew and I discuss Inside Threat, Raven Rock Mountain Complex, what surprised him the most while writing this one, The Night Agent's limited series on Netflix, the challenges of writing a locked room mystery, how he started writing political thrillers, and much more. Matthew's recommended reads:
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
Raven Rock by Garrett M. Graff
The Free World by Louis Menand
True Grit by Charles Portis
Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Inside Threat can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Clare Mackintosh, and Megan Miranda. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Danielle and I discuss The Puzzle Master, how she came up with the ideas for this one, working with a puzzle constructor for this book, her research, Sudden Acquired Savant Syndrome, how she writes her first drafts by hand on legal pads, the complicated cover process, and much more. Danielle's recommended reads are:
The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok
Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. The Puzzle Master can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cathy Berner of Blue Willow Bookshop joins me to chat about her favorite romance novels. Cathy's Book Recommendations: This is Not a Book about Benedict Cumberbatch by Tabitha Carvan My Go-Tos: Jasmine Guillory
Party of Two
While We Were Dating
Abby Waxman
Bookish life of Nina Hill
Garden of Small Beginnings
Beth O’Leary
Flatshare
The Switch
Alexis Hall
Boyfriend Material
Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake
A Lady for a Duke
Out Now:
Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld
In Memoriam by Alice Winn
Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
Upcoming:
Chance of a Lifetime series starts with Beginner’s Luck by Kate Clayborn
Blonde Identity by Ally Carter
Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Fiona and I discuss The Spectacular, how she decided to write about Radio City Music Hall and the Rockettes, the Book Club kit created for this book, taking the cover in a different direction than her previous covers, pre-orders and why they are important, her next book, and much more. Fiona's recommended reads are:
Hedge by Jane Delury
Hotel Laguna by Nicola Harrison
What Remains by Wendy Walker
Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. The Spectacular can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Patti Callahan Henry, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Simon and I discuss The Dark That Doesn't Sleep, when the setting is a character, Project Iceworm, setting a story in the late 1960s, crafting twists and turns, and much more. Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. The Dark That Doesn't Sleep can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Clare Mackintosh, and Megan Miranda. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this special holiday episode, Amy and I discuss her family's holiday traditions and her recommended holiday reads, what makes a good holiday rom-com, tropes in the romance genre, fairy food, the allure of holiday music, and much more.Amy’s recommended holiday reads are:All I Want for Christmas by Maggie KnoxThe Holiday Switch by Tif MarceloMeet Me Under the Mistletoe by Jenny BaylissA Very Merry Bromance by Lissa Kay AdamsOnce Upon a December by Amy E. ReichertSupport the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Listen to Astra Snow's Holiday Playlist on Apple Music.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this Behind the Scenes interview, Kevan and I chat about her role as a literary agent, forming her own agency, what she is looking for when is pitched by writers, how the manuscript submission process works, the importance of blurbs, the Lyonesses, and much more. Kevan's recommended reads are:
The Girls in Navy Blue by Alix Rickloff
Her Lost Words by Stephanie Marie Thornton
The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre by Natasha Lester
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Marcia and I discuss Dinner Is Done, how she got started in the culinary world, the process for creating the cookbook, her focus on easy weeknight meals, how she decided to structure the cookbook and why, and much more. Marcia's recommended reads are:
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Satin Nosrat
The Vineyard Kitchen by Maria Helm Sinskey
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Bookclubs is the premier organizational tool for new and existing book clubs and also provides great resources for individual readers to discover new reads or find a book club to join. Check them out! Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elizabeth and I discuss our favorite narrative nonfiction books, our auto-buy nonfiction authors, categorizing the genre, the categories we gravitate toward, and more. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Elly and I discuss Bleeding Heart Yard, the inspiration for the story and title, how her writing process has changed over her career, dark academia and its appeal, how working in the publishing industry affected her writing process, her recent Miss Marple short story, and much more. Elly’s recommended reads are:
The It Girl by Ruth Ware
The Last Party by Clare Mackintosh
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Joey Hartstone, and Robert Crais. Bleeding Heart Yard can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Tori and I discuss A Matter of Happiness, her personal interest in bourbon and craft cocktails, what the car in her book symbolizes, her gorgeous cover, the revisions she made while writing the book, how she chose her characters' names, and much more. Tori's recommended reads are:
Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr
Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Natalie Jenner, Judithe Little, Renee Rosen, Adriana Trigiani, and Geraldine Brooks. A Matter of Happiness can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Alice and I discuss A Ghost of Caribou, the importance of old-growth trees for mountain caribous' existence, how the loss of one species impacts an entire ecosystem, her favorite scenes to write, what surprised her the most when writing this book, her personal barren-ground caribou research, and much more. Alice's recommended reads are:
Dark Passage by David Goodis
Murder at the Abbey by Irina Shapiro
Magic Kingdom for Sale/Sold by Terry Brooks
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Clare Mackintosh, Joey Hartstone, and Robert Crais. A Ghost of Caribou can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Joe and I discuss Blood and Ink, timing the publication of his book with the 100th year anniversary of the crime, the birth of tabloid journalism, his long-term interest in historical true crime, his research and the documents that he helped uncover about the case, how the title and cover came about, our fascination with true crime, and much more. Joe's recommended reads are:
American Demon by Daniel Stashower
The House of the Vampire by George Sylvester Viereck
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Julie Metz, Adam Stern, Ly Tran, Cate Doty, or Mary Laura Philpott. Bookclubs is the premier organizational tool for new and existing book clubs and also provides great resources for individual readers to discover new reads or find a book club to join. Check them out! Blood and Ink can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Clare and I discuss The Last Party, setting the book on the border between Wales and England, the increased importance and focus on borders as a result of COVID, living in Wales and writing about it, choosing character names, writing a series versus a standalone novel, and much more. Clare’s recommended read is Bleeding Heart Yard by Elly Griffiths. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Joey Hartstone, and Robert Crais. The Last Party can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Robert and I discuss Racing the Light, how Elvis and Joe have evolved over time, incorporating current events into his novels, creating new storylines over a 19-book series, whether he is a plotter or a pantser, and much more. Robert’s recommended read is What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Joey Hartstone, and Julie Clark. Racing the Light can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this Behind the Scenes interview, Robin Whitten and I chat about how she created AudioFile Magazine and its role in the publishing industry, how the magazine chooses which audiobooks to review, focusing on the listening experience versus the reading experience, the two podcasts the magazine hosts, serializing Dracula on its Audiobook Break podcast, the Golden Voices and Earphones Awards, and much more. Robin's recommended reads are:
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
The Match by Harlan Coben
The Maid by Nita Prose
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Kate and I discuss Gilded Mountain, her inspiration for this story, the character she enjoyed writing the most, including Mother Jones in her book, exploring the many ways women are silenced, how the cover and title came about, and much more. Kate's recommended reads are:
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
This Is Happiness by Niall Williams
Fight Night by Miriam Toews
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In this interview, Louise and I discuss Trespasses, living through The Troubles in the 1970s and setting her book during that time period, how a high level of violence impacts a population, tit-for-tat killings, why she does not use quotation marks, the stunning cover, and much more. Louise's recommended reads are:
My Fourth Time, We Drowned by Sally Hayden
These Days by Lucy Caldwell
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In this interview, Arianna and I discuss Declassified, her feelings about medieval music, the origin of the book's chapter titles, Mozart's obsession with poop, her stellar cover, why she decided to create this guide to classical music and weave her own story into it, how absurdly expensive some violins are, and much more. Arianna's recommended reads are:
How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Dreyer's English by Benjamin Dreyer
Cork Dork by Bianca Bosker
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In this episode, Elizabeth and I chat about our favorite books that published in Fall 2022. Elizabeth’s top reads:
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Winterland by Rae Meadows
The Ingenue by Rachel Kapelke
The Forever Witness by Edward Humes
Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn
Foster by Clare Keegan
The Matchmaker’s Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman
The Twist of a Knife by Anthony Horowitz
Forsaken Country by Allen Eskens
This Is What It Sounds Like by Susan Rogers
Cindy’s top reads:
How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz
Jacqueline in Paris by Ann Mah
Miss Del Rio by Barbara Mujica
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
The Storyteller’s Death by Ann Davila Cardinal
Marmee by Sarah Miller
Gilded Mountain by Kate Manning
The Last Party by Clare Mackintosh
Trespasses by Louise Kennedy
A Ghost of Caribou by Alice Henderson
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In this interview, Toya and I discuss Last Summer on State Street, having her book selected by Steph Curry's Literati book club, how she ended up crafting Fifi as an adult reflecting back on the events happening in the book, the way the title and cover came about, what surprised her most when writing this book, preserving Chicago history, and much more. Toya's recommended reads are:
Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley
Three Girls from Bronzeville by Dawn Turner
The Memory Librarian by Janelle Monae
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In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in July through September 2022. Kelly’s top 10 reads:
The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger
Any Other Family by Eleanor Brown
Upgrade by Blake Crouch
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Imposter by Bradeigh Godfrey
How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz
The Matchmaker's Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman
Extra: The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
Cindy’s top 10 reads:
Any Other Family by Eleanor Brown
The Librarian Spy by Madeline Martin
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
Dirt Creek by Hayley Scrivenor
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz
Marple: Twelve New Mysteries by various authors
The Matchmaker's Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman
Jacqueline in Paris by Ann Mah
Extras: Die Around Sundown by Mark Pryor and All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers and Alex Kiester
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In this interview, Nora and I discuss Competitive Grieving, her own experience with competitive grieving, how writing the book was cathartic, the format for the book, how the beauty of writing a novel is being able to create an entirely fictional world, the universal experience of what happens in the aftermath of death, and much more. Nora's recommended reads are:
Candy House by Jennifer Egan
Heartbreaker by Sarah MacLean
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
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In this interview, Barbara and I discuss Miss Del Rio, telling Dolores Del Rio's story, weaving history into her story and all the details she couldn't include, Charlie Chaplin, the Golden Age of Hollywood, the process for coming up with the title and cover, and much more. Barbara's recommended reads are:
Returning from Silence by Michele Sarde
Dream in a Suitcase by Domnica Radulescu
Beyond the Time of Words by Marjorie Agosin
L.A. Weather by Maria Amparo Escandon
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In this Behind the Scenes interview, Anne Bogel and I chat about the space she has carved out in the book world, how she originally got started with her blog and then her podcast, creating a format for her podcast What Should I Read Next?, helping readers learn how to identify what didn't work about a book for them personally, whether she ever DNFs a book, how books get on her radar, and much more. Anne's recommended reads are:
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Platonic by Marisa G. Franco
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
The Anomaly by Herve Le Tellier
Fresh Water for Flowers by Valerie Perrin
Becoming Duchess Goldblatt by Duchess Goldblatt
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In this interview, Ann and I discuss The Storyteller's Death, how the book is a love letter to Puerto Rico and her family there, the importance of including the sense of smell when creating an immersive setting, why she set the book in the 1970s, her incredible opening sentence, magical realism as a symbol of hope, and much more. Ann's recommended reads are:
Half-Blown Rose by Leesa Cross-Smith
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias
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In this interview, Kristina and I discuss The Ways We Hide, including MI-9 in her book and why people are so much less familiar with it, how the game of Monopoly was used as spy craft, her Book Club Guide online, the highlight of writing this book, all of the research she conducted, and much more. Kristina's recommended reads are:
The Wedding Veil by Kristy Woodson Harvey
Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan
The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray
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In this interview, Elyssa and I discuss The Most Likely Club, her inspiration for this book, incorporating 90s nostalgia, how she tackled drafting four distinct women, the highlight of writing this book, which character she identifies with the most, and much more. Elyssa's recommended reads are:
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
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In this interview, Mark and I discuss Die Around Sundown, his fascination with World Wars 1 and 2, why he sets his books in Paris, his own experiences with misophonia, the easiest and hardest characters to write in this book, including Pablo Picasso in Die Around Sundown, and much more. Mark’s recommended reads are:
Razorblade Tears by SA Cosby
The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larsen
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In this interview, Angie and I discuss How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water, how humor can help a difficult situation, the importance of storytelling, how she decided on the book's unique format, visiting a psychic as part of her research, and much more. Angie's recommended reads are:
The Man Who Could Move Clouds by Ingrid Rojas Contreras
Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion by Bushra Rehman
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Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for Fall 2022. Mary's selections:
Didn’t Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta - James Hannaham
People Person - Candice Carty-Williams
The Matchmaker’s Gift – Lynda Cohen Loigman
The Book Hater’s Book Club – Gretchen Anthony
The Last Dreamwalker – Rita Woods
Other Birds – Sarah Addison Allen
Solito – Javier Zamora
The Storyteller’s Death – Ann Davila Cardinal
When We Were Sisters – Fatimah Asghar
Such a Pretty Girl – T. Greenwood
We Are the Light – Matthew Quick
Pamela's selections:
When We Were Bright and Beauitful - Jillian Medoff
The Real Mrs. Tobias - Sally Koslow
Forsaken Country - Allen Eskens
All That’s Left Unsaid - Tracy Lien
Uncultured - Daniella Mestyanek Young
Hester - Laurie Lico Albanese
Signal Fires - Dani Shapiro
Mad Honey - Jennifer Finney Boylan & Jodi Picoult
Gilded Mountain - Kate Manning
Winterland - Rae Meadows
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In this interview, Deanna and I discuss Killers of a Certain Age, where the idea for this book originated, writing a contemporary story, how creating this story differed from creating the Veronica Speedwell books, the title she wanted for the book, how society's perception of aging has changed in the last several decades, and much more. Deanna’s recommended reads are:
Kismet by Amina Akhtar
The Hacienda by Isabel Canas
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In this interview, Kerrie and I chat about her company Sweet Reads Box, how and why she started the business, how Sweet Reads decides what books to select for each box and then subsequently the items to go with the book, what makes her company stand out from the other book subscription services, how the business sources feedback, and much more. Kerrie's recommended reads are:
A Minor Chorus by Billy-Ray Belcourt
Five Little Indians by Michelle Good
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In this Behind the Scenes interview, Brian provides an inside look at working as a Penguin Adult Field Rep for Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado, how he got started, the imprints he sells, the must-see independent bookstores he loves, how he decides what he will recommend in his role as a field rep, developing relationships with his assigned stores, and much more. Brian's recommended reads are:
The Fisherman and the Dragon by Kirk Wallace Johnson
The Light We Give by Simran Jeet Singh
Perish by LaToya Watkins
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
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In this interview, Chris and I discuss A Gracious Neighbor, the short story that inspired her novel, how we never really know what goes on behind closed doors, why she created her own definition of gracious for the book, her writing process, mean girls and how some never grow out of that phase, and much more. Chris's recommended reads are:
Still True by Maggie Ginsberg
Ghost Music by An Yu
Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark
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In this Behind the Scenes interview, Tess provides an inside look at working as a publicist at a start-up publishing company, her path to publicity, what a typical workday looks like, how her role differs at Zibby Books from her role at previous publishing companies, and much more. Tess's recommended reads are:
The Foundling by Ann Leary
Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
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In this interview, Gillian and I discuss Wrong Place Wrong Time, plotting this one out, creating the right pacing for the story, finding the right title, the difficulty of building in twists, her podcast, not feeling constrained by the thriller genre, ruminating on how much time changes people, and much more. Gillian’s recommended reads are:
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
The It Girl by Ruth Ware
The family Remains by Lisa Jewell
Check out my Summer 2022 Reading List, my August Buzz Reads, and my Most Anticipated Mysteries/Thrillers of 2022 blog post. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Joey Hartstone, and Julie Clark. Wrong Place Wrong Time can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Bookclubs is the premier organizational tool for new and existing book clubs and also provides great resources for individual readers to discover new reads or find a book club to join. Check them out! Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For this special episode, Carol Ann Tack of Top Shelf at Merrick Library and I interview Hayley Scrivenor together. We talk about her debut novel Dirt Creek, how the different titles and covers came about for the U.S., UK, and Australia, how she didn't set out to write a crime novel, her use of a Greek chorus, and so much more. Hayley’s recommended reads:
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
The Year of the Horses by Courtney Maum
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In this interview, Zibby and I discuss Bookends, how her podcast influences her writing, writing to process the events in her life, how important it is to find your passion, how she decided which book would open each chapter, and much more. Zibby's recommended reads are:
The Perfect Other: A Memoir of My Sister by Kyleigh Leddy
Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan
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In this interview, Leigh and I discuss Nobody gets Out Alive, her focus in these short stories on the real Alaska, the isolation and loneliness experienced when living some place so remote, baring her soul in this collection, her personal connection to the title, and much more. Leigh's recommended reads are:
Our Country Friends by Gary Shteyngart
Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
In the Gloaming: Stories by Alice Elliott Dark
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In this interview, Vanessa and I discuss Sister Mother Warrior, providing the historical context for her book. which character was the hardest to write, having 2 books publishing so close in time to each other, the lasting implications from the Haitian Revolution, and much more. Vanessa's recommended reads are:
The Last Days of Barcelona by Chanel Cleeton
In the Face of the Sun by Denny S. Bryce
The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn
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In this interview, Sarah and I discuss The Retreat, her fascination with local history and time's relentless march forward, making the island a central character of this novel, using a consultant to make sure the police procedural aspects of the story ring true, how sibling dynamics are set early and rarely change, and much more. Sarah’s recommended reads are:
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham
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In this interview, Carley and I discuss Every Summer After, setting a book in Canada, choosing Barry's Bay as the book's locale and the response by residents, what surprised her the most writing this book, tackling her sophomore novel, why this book is resonating with so many people, and much more. Carley's recommended reads are:
The No-Show by Beth O'Leary
A Hundred Other Girls by Iman Hariri-Kia
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In this interview, Jamie and I discuss Gilt, the way guilt permeates the story, the inspiration for this book and for Pavlin and Company, the hardest character for her to write, the relevance of the green cover, how book covers mark a particular moment in time, and much more. Jamie's recommended reads are:
On Gin Lane by Brooke Lea Foster
The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner
The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand
Check out my Summer 2022 Reading List. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Amy Mason Doan, Lyn Liao Butler, Saumya Dave, Kathleen West, and Steven Rowley. Gilt can be purchased at my Bookshop.org storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Ellen and I discuss Rebel with a Clause, her grammar table and how it all began, how grammar appeals to people from all walks of life, creating a documentary about the grammar table, organizing the topics in her book, what surprised her the most about her adventure, and much more. Ellen's recommended reads are:
How to Survive a Plague by David France
Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks
The Empress and the English Doctor by Lucy Ward
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In this interview, George and I discuss The Kingdoms of Savannah, his stunning book cover and how it came into being, the 25th anniversary of The Moth, his writing process, the number one thing he likes to hear from readers, his ties to Savannah, the unique inspiration for Morgana, and much more. George’s recommended read is: Always Crashing in the Same Car by Matthew Specktor.
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In this interview, Jane and I discuss A Shoe Story, her writing process, choosing the shoes for each chapter of this novel, how her book was selected by Elin Hilderbrand for her July Literati Book Club selection, getting thrown out of an Upper East Side Mom's group, looking forward versus focusing on the past, leaning into the shoe angle for marketing this book, and much more. Jane's recommended reads are:
The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand
Meant to Be Mine by Hannah Orenstein
In Her Boots by K.J. Dell'Antonia
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In this interview, Lucy and I discuss One of the Girls, exploring the dynamics of a bachelorette party, creating her own fictional Greek island, the easiest and hardest characters to write, including periodic Greek chorus interludes, the difficulty in getting her UK cover correct, and much more. Lucy’s recommended reads are:
Saltwater in the Blood by Easkey Britton
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller
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In this interview, Eleanor and I discuss Any Other Family, writing a book centered around adoption and the issues the process raises, crafting character-driven stories focused on why people act the way they do, using the Enneagram types to help flesh out characters, weaving humor into her novels, why she is not on social media, and much more. Eleanor's recommended reads are:
Tell Me Everything: The Story of a Private Investigation by Erika Krouse
The Foundling by Ann Leary
Red Hook Road by Ayelet Waldman
The Myth of Surrender by Kelly O'Connor McNees
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Check out my July Buzz Reads picks and my Summer 2022 Reading List. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Margarita Montimore, Lyn Liao Butler, Saumya Dave, Kathleen West, and Steven Rowley. Any Other Family can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Anna and I discuss Bookclubs and how the company was launched, the company's various resources available for book clubs and individual readers, how the pandemic led to the growth of online book clubs, how Bookclubs' business model works and keeping the site free for users, keeping up with changes in technology, and much more. Anna's recommended reads are:
Violeta by Isabel Allende
The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr.
The Arc by Tory Henwood Hoen
The Power of Letting Go by John Purkiss
Bookclubs is the premier organizational tool for new and existing book clubs and also provides great resources for individual readers to discover new reads or find a book club to join. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this Behind the Scenes interview, Jon provides an inside look at his job as a literary scout, how he got started and why he launched his own company, celebrity book club selection, the way the streaming industry has changed his job, the impact of Netflix on foreign markets, and much more. Jon's recommended reads are:
A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan
True Biz by Sara Novic
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In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in April through June of 2022. Kelly’s top 10 reads:
Cover Story by Susan Rigetti
Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins Valdez
The Unknown Beloved by Amy Harmon
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak
Take Your Breath Away by Linwood Barclay
Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan
The Local by Joey Hartstone
The Beach Trap by Ali Brady
Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe
Cindy’s top 10 reads:
True Biz by Sara Novic
Bomb Shelter: Love, Time, and Other Explosives by Mary Laura Philpott
Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Marrying the Ketchups by Jennifer Close
Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner
The Evening Hero by Marie Myung-Ok Lee
Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan
The Local by Joey Hartstone
Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe
Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks by Patrick Radden Keefe
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In this interview, Margarita and I discuss Acts of Violet, melding her love of stories about unresolved disappearances and those set in the showbiz world, exploring why the world of magic is so male-dominated, writing in a multi-media format and helping design the interior of the book, how the title and cover came about, and much more. Margarita's recommended reads are:
Jobs for Girls with Artistic Flair by June Gervais
The Bartender's Cure by Wesley Straton
The Likeness by Tana French
The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey
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In this interview, Piper and I discuss By Her Own Design, telling Ann Lowe's little-known story, how she went about filling in the gaps of Ann's life, writing biographical historical fiction, why Jackie Kennedy Onassis remains so popular, how historical fiction teaches while also telling a story, and much more. Piper's recommended reads are:
Jackie and Me by Louis Bayard
Sister Mother Warrior by Vanessa Riley
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In this interview, Geraldine and I discuss Horse, how she learned about the horse Lexington, her research and visiting the Smithsonian's Museum Support Center, how popular horse racing was in the 1800s, tackling 3 timelines, the significance of the title, and much more. Geraldine's recommended reads are:
Overstory by Richard Powers
Worn: A People's History of Clothing by Sofi Thanhauser
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In this interview, Julie and I discuss The Lies I Tell, why con artist stories are so popular right now and creating a female con artist who uses gender stereotypes to her advantage, writing dual timeline stories, the nod to her characters from The Last Flight, the hardest character to write in this book, how to get an additional chapter for The Last Flight when purchasing The Lies I Tell, and much more. Julie’s recommended reads are:
I'll Be You by Janelle Brown
The Rewind by Allison Winn Scotch
Don't Wait Up by Mary Kubica
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In this interview, Joey and I discuss The Local, how Marshall, Texas came to be the patent lawsuit capital of the U.S., how he learned about Marshall and decided to write this book, writing a book versus writing for the screen, his fabulous book cover, and much more. Joey’s recommended reads are:
Bath Haus by P.J. Vernon
Trial by Don M. Mankiewicz
The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher
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In this interview, Alison, Bradeigh and I discuss The Beach Trap, how they came up with the name Ali Brady and why they chose to write under a pen name versus their own names, creating their own take on The Parent Trap, the way they approach writing together, their great cover, what's next for them, and much more. Bradeigh's recommended reads are:
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith
How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilder
Imposter by Bradeigh Godfrey
Alison's recommended reads are:
When We Let Go by Rochelle Weinstein
Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
Meant to Be by Emily Giffin
Love, Lists, and Fancy Ships by Sarah Grinder Ruiz
Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr
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In this interview, Annabel and I discuss Nora Goes Off Script, how Nora is resonating with so many readers, the great reception the book is getting on Bookstagram, how titles send signals to readers about a book's genre, the difference in writing YA and nonfiction verses adult fiction, and much more. Annabel's recommended reads are:
The Matchmaker's Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman
The Frederick Sisters Are Living the Dream by Jeannie Zusy
The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel
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In this interview, Clare and I discuss Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting, the inspiration for the story and Iona, her fascination with intergenerational relationships, designing the plot around the train stops on the Waterloo/Hampton Court line, how both the cover and title are different for the U.S. and the U.K. editions, and much more. Clare's recommended read is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Check out my Summer 2022 Reading List and the June Buzz Reads picks list. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Amy Mason Doan, Lyn Liao Butler, Saumya Dave, Kathleen West, and Steven Rowley. Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Elina provides an inside look at designing a book's interior including the fonts, spacing, title page, spine dye, formatting, endpapers, and more, what the job entails and how she got started, juggling the page count with everything that has to be included, and much more. Elina's recommended reads are:
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Baking at the 20th Century Cafe by Michelle Polzine
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In this interview, Marie and I discuss The Evening Hero, humanizing her main character, her trip to North Korea that rounded out details for the book, what surprised her the most when writing this book, the complicated process of finding a title,, and much more. Marie's recommended reads are:
Virology by Joseph Osmundson
Devil House by John Darnielle
Made in Korea by Jeremy Holt
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In this interview, Amy and I discuss The Honeybee Emeralds, the inspiration for the fictional necklace in the book, avoiding information dumps, the unique situation of living as an expat in a foreign country, her favorite and least favorite characters to write, and much more. Amy's recommended reads are:
Cheat Day by Liv Stratman
Dave Shastri's Last Day by Kirthana Ramisetti
Shit Cassandra Saw by Gwen E. Kirby
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In this interview, Chanel and I discuss Our Last Days in Barcelona, writing a dual timeline story, how readers wanted to learn Isabel's story, why writing historical fiction starts with research, the connection between all of her book titles, and much more. Chanel's recommended reads are:
The Winter Orphans by Kristen Beck
Sister Mother Warrior by Vanessa Riley
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In this interview, Joy and I discuss The Grand Design, why she decided to write about the Greenbrier and Dorothy Draper, the Greenbrier's rich history and political connections, understanding how Dorothy Draper went from heiress to interior designer, her gorgeous cover and recently recreating it, and much more. Joy's recommended reads are:
Sisters of Night and Fog by Erika Robuck
The Mozart Code by Rachel McMillan
The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare by Kimberly Brock
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In this interview, we discuss The Surgeon's Daughter, writing together as a duo and what that process is like for them, setting their books in the real scientific world with fictional characters, how surgery used to be a man's world, the advent of the caesarean section and anesthesia, and much more. Their recommended reads are:
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
The Doctors Blackwell by Janice P. Nimura
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In this interview, Natalie and I discuss Bloomsbury Girls, why she chose to set her novel in a bookstore, the bookstores that inspired her fictional Bloomsbury Books, how the 51 Rules for the bookstore came about, her legal background and how it informs her writing, including famous literary figures as cameos in the story, and much more. Natalie's recommended reads are:
In the Face of the Sun by Denny S. Bryce
Le Divorce by Diane Johnson
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In this episode, Elizabeth and I chat about some great titles for book clubs.
Elizabeth’s picks:
The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh
The Anomaly by Herve Le Tellier
Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Any Other Family by Eleanor Brown
The Kitchen Counter Cooking School by Kathleen Flinn
When All Is Said by Anne Griffin
Mudbound by Hillary Jordan
Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
Someone We Know by Shari Lapena
Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
These Is My Words by Sarah Agnes Prine
The Measure by Nikki Erlick
Cindy’s picks:
I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
The High House by Jessie Greengrass
Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan
The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr
Musical Chairs by Amy Poeppel
Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden
Land of Big Numbers by Te-Ping Chen
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
Dragonfly by Leila Meacham
Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson
We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange
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In this interview, David and I discuss The Movement Made Us, his father's role in the Civil Rights Movement, getting his father's story down and how the format of the book came about, the hardest part of writing the book, what surprised him the most about it, how the cover came about, and much more. David's recommended reads are:
South to America by Imani Perry
Shine Bright by Danyel Smith
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Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for Summer 2022.
Mary's selections:
It All Comes Down to This by Therese Anne Fowler
Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine
Blood Orange Night by Melissa Bond
Tracy Flick Can't Win by Tom Perotta
The Ski Jumpers by Peter Geye
Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark
Dirtbag Massachusetts by Isaac Fitzgerald
The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger
The Boys by Katie Hafner
Properties of Thirst by Marianne Wiggins
The Matchmakers Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman
Pamela's selections:
The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark
Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley
Ashton Hall by Lauren Belfer
Hurricane Girl by Marcy Dermansky
The Messy Lives of Book People by Phaedra Patrick
Gilt by Jamie Brenner
Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan
Sirens and Muses by Antonia Angress
Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiavernini
Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier
When We Were Bright and Beautiful by Jillian Medoff
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In this interview, Heather provides an inside look at the editorial process and how she got started, what the job entails, the Northern California Writers' Retreat, her favorite and least favorite aspects of the job, writing a good query letter, and much more. Heather's recommended reads are:
In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss by Amy Bloom
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker
We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza
84 Charing Cross Road by Helen Hanff
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In this interview, Erica and I discuss Girl in Ice, how she likes to "follow her fascinations," writing an arctic setting, hovering on the cusp of what is real and what is imaginary, her incredible research trip, the incident that inspired this story, and much more. Erica’s recommended reads are:
The Push by Ashley Audrain
The Need by Helen Phillips
The North Water by Ian McGuire
Into the Distance by Hernan Diaz
Bath Haus by P.J. Vernon
Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
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In this interview, Adriana and I discuss The Good Left Undone, writing an epic family saga, taking a jewelry-making class at Christie's and how it inspired portions of the book, her title's origin, creating Adriana Ink,, and much more. Adriana's recommended reads are:
Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole by Susan Cain
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking of Susan Cain
The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Alison Pataki
Wise Up by Karen Duffy
The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn
Cherish Farrah by Bethany C. Morrow
Black Bottom Saints by Alice Randell
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In this interview, Delia and I discuss Left on Tenth, how she decided to write this book, her work with The Empathy Project which works to teach doctors empathy, combing through thousands of pages of her own medical records, the relevance of the book's title, and much more. Delia's recommended reads are:
Today a Woman Went Mad at the Supermarket by Hilma Wolitzer
How Do I Un-Remember This? by Danny Pellegrino
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In this interview, Reyna and I discuss A Ballad of Love and Glory, shedding a light on a lesser-known time period, writing in a variety of genres and how they compare, her favorite character to write in this book, what she wants her readers to take away from the novel, and much more. Reyna's recommended reads are:
You Sound Like a White Girl by Julissa Arce
A Woman of Endurance by Dahlia Llanos-Figueroa
The Hacienda by Isabel Canas
The Neapolitan Sisters by Margo Candela
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In this interview, Michelle and I discuss Search, her inspiration for the story, the format for telling the tale, the characters that were the easiest and hardest to write, how her cover came about, the way her characters developed as she wrote them, and much more. Michelle's recommended reads are:
A Glass of Blessings by Barbara Pym
My Antonia by Willa Cather
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In this interview, Kimberly and I discuss The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare, the inspiration and historical background for this book, providing Eleanor Dare with her own story, writing about America's oldest known mystery, her gorgeous cover, and much more. Kimberly's recommended reads are:
Like a Sister by Kellye Garrett
Melmoth by Sarah Perry
The School for German Brides by Aimie K. Runyan
The Cicada Tree by Robert Gwaltney
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In this interview, Dolen and I discuss Take My Hand, the inspiration for this book, her research, how she selected Civil's name, creating the court transcript, the hardest part about writing the book, and much more. Dolen's recommended reads are:
The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian
Miss Chloe: A Memoir of a Literary Friendship with Toni Morrison by A.J. Verdelle
The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
A Woman of Endurance by Dahlia Llanos-Figueroa
The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare by Kimberly Brock
The Devil's Half Acre by Kristen Green
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In this interview, Christine and I discuss The Patron Saint of Second Chances, her inspiration for this story, when she knew she wanted to be a writer, her unusual publishing journey, creating a tremendous sense of community in her book and why that is so important, and much more. Christine's recommended reads are:
The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett
Better Luck Next Time by Julia Claiborne Johnson
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In this episode, Kelly and I chat about the best books of 2022 publishing in January through March. Kelly’s top 10 reads:
No Land to Light On by Yara Zgheib
Honor by Thrity Umrigar
Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
The Shadows of Pecan Hollow by Caroline Frost
Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr
The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith
Booth by Karen Joy Fowler
Tell Me Everything by Erika Krouse
The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn
Cindy’s top 10 reads:
The High House by Jessie Greengrass
The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf
The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
The Last Grand Duchess by Bryn Turnbull
Love & Saffron by Kim Fay
The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd
I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith
Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr
The White Girl by Tony Birch
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Ashley and I discuss Fool Me Once, how second-chance romance is her favorite trope, writing books in several genres, her fabulous cover, setting a book in the world of politics, weaving pop culture and humor into this novel, rom-com character expectations, how much more latitude there is when writing thrillers versus rom-coms, and much more. Ashley's recommended reads are:
A Brush with Love by Mazey Eddings
A Certain Appeal by Vanessa King
How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilder
As Seen on TV by Meredith Schorr
A Very Typical Family by Sierra Godfrey
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Mary Laura and I discuss Bomb Shelter, her life changing moment, focusing on why loving someone is not enough to keep them safe, grappling with growing older and letting go, embracing the little feel-good things to keep anxiety at bay, incorporating musical theatre into this memoir, the importance of practicing kindness, and much more. Mary Laura's recommended reads are:
The Mutual Friend by Carter Bays
Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley
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In this interview, Fareeda provides an inside look at marketing in the publishing world and discusses how she got started in marketing, her favorite part and least favorite part of her job, finding the right audience for each book, measuring the success of her efforts, and much more. Fareeda's recommended reads are:
The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher
The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James
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In this interview, Tiffany, Leon, and I discuss It's Not Just Cookies, the fact that this is the first time that they are publishing any of their recipes, telling their story and sharing about the business and how much it has grown, why they decided to write the book now, sone of their favorite "Warm Moments" in the book, and much more. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. It's Not Just Cookies can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Landis and I discuss Deadly Declarations, the Mecklenberg Declaration of Independence, setting the series in a retirement community, his Charlotte Readers Podcast, using letters written between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, crafting an Author's Note, and much more. Landis’s recommended reads are:
The Cicada Tree by Robert Gwaltney
Shadow Reel by C.J. Box
ArtCurious by Jennifer Dasal
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
A Beginner's Guide to Murder by Rosalind Stopps
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In this interview, Bonnie and I discuss Lessons in Chemistry, the event that inspired the story, why Elizabeth Zott is resonating with everyone, how the title came about, her amazing publishing journey, having Brie Larson star in the screen adaptation, creating the Spotify playlist for the book, and much more. Bonnie's recommended reads are:
On Animals by Susan Orlean
The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesly by Sean Lusk
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For this special episode, Carol Ann Tack of Top Shelf at Merrick Library and I interview Kathleen West together. We talk about her new book Home or Away, the intensity of youth sports, the book's title, writing about #metoo, and so much more. Kathleen’s recommended reads:
Will by Will Smith
Agatha of Little Neon by Claire Luchette
This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel
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Tony and I discuss The White Girl, crafting strong female characters, the two sections of the book that were the hardest for him to write, why he created the fictional town of Deane, the strong sense of place in his writing, the importance of the bath tub on the cover, and much more. Tony's recommended reads are:
Dance Move by Wendy Erskin
A Manual for Cleaning Women: Selected Stories by Lucia Berlin
On Wanting to Change by Adam Phillips
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Azar and I discuss Read Dangerously, how she selected the authors to include in this book, the reemergence of book banning, coming up with the format she used for the book, how curiosity leads to empathy, the importance of fiction in our lives, and much more. Azar's recommended reads are:
The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak
Maus by Art Spiegelman
Nicky & Vera by Peter Sis
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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Rosie and I discuss The Love of My Life, having her book selected as a GMA Book Club pick, the obituary writing business, the tortuous process she went through when writing this book, how book covers are selected and the way covers vary by country, and much more. Rosie's recommended reads are:
The Push by Ashley Audrain
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
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David and I discuss What's So Funny? A Cartoonist's Memoir, how he started creating cartoons for The New Yorker, using cartoons to process his emotions, how writing this book was cathartic and helped him better understand his parents, trying to connect to people through feelings, creating the cover, and much more. David's recommended reads are:
The Pigeon Tunnel: Stories from My Life by John le Carre
Powers and Thrones: A New History of the Middle Ages by Dan Jones
Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips
Bruno, Chief of Police series by Martin Walker
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Simone and I discuss The Book of Cold Cases, creating an accused female serial killer, how swapping the gender roles changes every aspect of the story, the true crime phenomenon, the recent discovery by a reader of the actual motel sign used for The Sun Down Motel cover, and much more. Simone’s recommended reads are:
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain
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Peng and I discuss The Cartographers, the true story about an event with a gas station map in the early 1900s that inspired a portion of this story, phantom settlements and how they have fallen out of favor now that people have moved to relying on electronic maps, how the use of maps changed once online maps became popular, why writing a mystery differs from writing other fiction, the hardest part of writing the book for her, and much more. Peng’s recommended reads are:
The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey
The Violence by Delilah S. Dawson
Appleseed by Matt Bell
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Peter and I discuss Nine Lives, writing his take on Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, why Agatha Christie has stayed so popular and relevant, his writing process, pacing in thrillers, and much more. Peter’s recommended reads are:
Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
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Libbie and I discuss The Prophet's Wife, working with two publishers simultaneously, basing her book on the true events surrounding the creation and early years of the Mormon church, the Broadway musical "The Book of Mormon", the difficulty in creating a cover for this book, and much more. Libbie’s recommended reads are:
The Silk Road by Kathryn Davis
By Design: The Story of Ann Love by Piper Huguley
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Elise and I discuss Angels of the Pacific, writing about the Pacific arena during World War 2, her research trip and snorkeling around a World War 2 war ship, how different the war in the Pacific was from what was happening in Europe, restoring her great-grandmother's dollhouse, and much more. Elise's recommended reads are:
Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci
Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor
Still Life by Sarah Winman
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
The People We Keep by Allison Larkin
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Rebecca and I discuss One Italian Summer, exploring the dialogue between fate and free will, including a bit of magical realism in her stories, how the inspiration for her stories comes from what she is personally working through at the time, the hardest character for her to write in One Italian Summer, and much more. Rebecca's recommended reads are:
The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith
Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson
The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P. by Adelle Waldman
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Caroline and I discuss her role as an audiobook narrator, how she got started, the process for getting hired to narrate a particular book, the way she prepares to record, the biggest challenges she faces as a narrator, protecting her voice, AI narrators, and much more. Caroline's recommended reads that she narrated:
Sisters of Night and Fog by Erika Robuck
The Diamond Keeper by Jeannie Mobley
Caroline's recommended reads that she did not narrate:
The Cazalet Chronicles by Elizabeth Jane Howard (read)
Gone to the Woods: Surviving a Lost Childhood by Gary Paulsen (listened)
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Erika and I discuss Sisters of Night and Fog, how one of her characters appeared in her dreams asking for Erika to tell her story, creating a poll so readers could help select the book's title, her Author's Note, writing about Ravensbruck, grief, and much more. Erika's recommended reads are:
Finding Frassati by Christine M. Wohar
Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher
The Last Rose of Shanghai by Weina Dai Randel
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Louise and I discuss The Heights, including her own phobia in the novel, how she created the format for this one including writing a book within a book, building a story based on the lengths parents will go to for their children, which character she voiced in the audiobook, and much more. Louise’s recommended reads are:
The Maid by Nita Prose
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
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Jennifer and I discuss The Unsinkable Greta James, writing a love story about Greta and her music, exploring what it is like to live a creative life, the effects of living in such a connected and public world, how working in the publishing industry impacts her work, and much more. Jennifer’s recommended reads are:
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
The Mutual Friend by Carter Bays
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Adele and I discuss The Tobacco Wives, the dangers the tobacco companies knowingly ignored and covered up, her stunning cover, the role marketing and advertising plays in shaping public perception, her favorite character to write in the book, and much more. Adele’s recommended reads are:
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chen
The Maid by Nita Prose
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Brit and I discuss The Vanishing Half, why writing her sophomore novel was more difficult, what she loves to hear from her readers, balancing research and writing, her paperback release, and much more. Brit's recommended reads are:
Look at Me by Jennifer Egan
The Days of Afrekete by Asali Solomon
Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
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Lisa and I discuss Woman on Fire, the 2013 event that inspired this book, how the ownership of certain pieces of art is one of the only remaining issues left from World War 2, her favorite and least favorite characters to write, creating her Carpool Care-Aoki series on Instagram, the book's stunning cover, and much more. Lisa's recommended reads are:
Sisters of Night and Fog by Erika Robuck
Angels of the Pacific by Elise Hooper
Fake by Erika Katz
The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher
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Lyn and I discuss Red Thread of Fate, how this book is a more personal story for her, wanting to make sure she had the adoption details exactly right, the difficulty of writing a shy/reserved character, found families, and much more. Lyn’s recommended reads are:
The People We Keep by Allison Larkin
Nanny Needed by Georgina Cross
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
The Jasmine Project by Meredith Ireland
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Deanna and I discuss The Impossible Imposter, the inspiration for Veronica and Stoker, crowdsourcing information about her previous books on her Twitter feed, how much fun it is to create this series, her beautiful covers and the Easter eggs hidden within them, and much more. Deanna’s recommended reads are:
Swan Dive: The Making of a Rogue Ballerina by Georgina Pascoguin
Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins
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Kim and I discuss Love & Saffron, her personal inspiration for the book, drafting an epistolary novel, writing letters on a typewriter, capturing the way food brings people together, how working at a bookstore impacted her writing. and much more. Kim’s recommended reads are:
The Overstory by Richard Powers
The Wedding by Dorothy West
Happy All the Time by Laurie Colwin
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Elena and I discuss The Spanish Love Deception, her unusual and very cool publishing journey, winning the Goodreads Choice Best Debut Novel Award and what the selection process was like, her favorite romance trope, how being a romance blogger and bookstagrammer prepared her to write rom-coms, and much more. Elena’s recommended reads are:
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
Hook, Line & Sinker by Tessa Bailey
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Bryn and I discuss The Last Grand Duchess, why she decided to focus on Olga's story, telling the family's personal story, how the Romanovs are the most documented family in history, why the Romanovs were ill-suited to rule of Russia, Olga's political astuteness, and much more. Bryn’s recommended reads are:
Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner
Letters Across the Sea by Genevieve Graham
The Lost Chapter by Caroline Bishop
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Kristin and I discuss her role as a literary agent, tips for how to find a literary agent, the process for pitching a book to an agent, exclusive submissions and pre-empt deals, the step-by-step process for how a book gets sold, and much more. Kristin’s recommended reads are:
Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout
Our Country Friends by Gary Shteyngart
The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
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Ruta and I discuss I Must Betray You, life in Romania under Nicolae Ceausescu, conveying what it was like to live under constant surveillance, the incident that kickstarted the book, using fiction to cumulate many people's stories, and much more. Ruta’s recommended reads are:
These Precious Days by Ann Patchett
Call Me Athena: Girl from Detroit by Colby Cedar Smith
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Lizzie and I discuss Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?, her personal inspiration for this book, her belief that self love is the most important kind of love, creating an immersive story format, the television show that inspired her, the process for finding her book's title, and much more. Lizzie's recommended reads are:
The Maid by Nita Prose
Good Intentions by Kasim Ali
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In this crossover episode, I join Diana and Michele on Wine, Women, and Words to chat podcasts, books and Diana's new book, Antoinette's Sister. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fiona and I discuss The Magnolia Palace, choosing the Frick Collection for this book, why and how she created the scavenger hunt in the book, what surprised her most during her research, writing about Henry and Helen Frick, the magnolia connection, and much more. Fiona’s recommended reads are:
The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale
The Maid by Nita Prose
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Meriel and I discuss The Lost Cafe Schindler, trying to better understand her father by delving into his past, researching her family's history, the current Cafe Schindler and its place in history, and much more. Meriel's recommended reads are:
Austerlitz by W.G. Sebald
The Conversation by Robert Livingston
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Bob and I chat about Nailing It, his desire to inspire and encourage the younger generations to see the many opportunities available to them, how hard it was to narrow it down to 25 people, the people he wished he could have included, and much more. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Nailing It can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for January through April of 2022.
Mary's selections:
The High House by Jessie Greengrass
The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf
The Houseboat by Dane Bahr
The Christie Affair by Nina De Gramont
Mercy Street by Jennifer Haigh
Memphis by Tara Stringfellow
Home or Away by Kathleen West
Tell Me an Ending by Jo Harkin
Atomic Anna by Rachel Barenbaum
The Sign for Home by Blair Fell
A Woman of Endurance by Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa
Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Lost in the Valley of Death by Harley Rustad
Pamela's selections:
The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
The Maid by Nita Prose
The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain
The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
The Verifiers by Jane Pek
Let's Not Do That Again by Grant Ginder
Sister Stardust by Jane Green
Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Never Simple: A Memoir by Liz Scheier
Emotional Inheritance: A Therapist, Her Patients, and the Legacy of Trauma by Galit Atlas
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Kerri and I discuss The Paris Bookseller, writing about the iconic Shakespeare and Company in Paris, the fabulous book club kit created for this book, Princeton's Shakespeare and Company Project, the magic of 1920's Paris, the 5 authors she would choose to host at her (imaginary) bookstore, her 5 @ 5 author events on Instagram Live, and much more. Kerri’s recommended reads are:
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
The Island Queen by Vanessa Riley
The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray
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Julia and I discuss The Last Dance of the Debutante, the last year Queen Elizabeth II received debutantes at court, how she enjoys focusing on time periods right before radical change, writing secondary characters, her Ask an Author series on Facebook, and much more. Julia’s recommended reads are:
The Postmistress of Paris by Meg Waite Clayton
The Wedding Veil by Kristy Woodson Harvey
The Appeal by Janice Hallett
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In this episode, Elizabeth and I chat about some of our favorite books in the historical-fiction genre.
Elizabeth’s selections:
The Light Between Oceans by ML Steadman
The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek Kim Michele Richardson
Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum
The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
As Bright As Heaven by Susan Meissner
The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley
The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani
Roses by Leila Meacham
The Fever Tree by Jennifer McVeigh
Mudbound by Hilary Jordan
Follow The River by James Alexander Thom
Cindy’s selections:
As Bright as Heaven by Susan Meissner
The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak
The Chanel Sisters by Judithe Little
The Cottingley Secret by Hazel Gaynor
Dragonfly by Leila Meacham
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Schaffer and Annie Barrows
The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore
The Lost Letter by Jillian Cantor
The Lost Vintage by Ann Mah
Miss Graham’s Cold War Cookbook by Celia Rees
The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai
News of the World by Paulette Jiles
The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict
The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali
The Woman Before Wallis by Bryn Turnbull
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In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books of 2021.
Kelly’s top 12 reads of 2021:
These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant
We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker
Bad Muslim Discount by Syed M. Masood
The Push by Ashley Audrain
Will by Will Smith
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
Landslide by Susan Conley
The World Played Chess by Robert Dugoni
When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain
Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie
Hostage by Clare Mackintosh
Good Apple by Elizabeth Passarella
Cindy’s top 12 reads of 2021:
These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant
Better Luck Next Time by Julia Claiborne Johnson
The End of Men by Christina Sweeney-Baird
House of Sticks by Ly Tran
The Invisible Woman by Erika Robuck
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan
Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie
The Speckled Beauty by Rick Bragg
We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange
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Olga and I chat about book cover designing, what the process looks like from start to finish, all of the parties that must sign off on a book cover, trends in book cover design, her fabulous Instagram book cover showcase account, and much more. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon (including more conversation with Olga about cover designing). Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Thanks to Maggie Garza of HTX Real Estate Group for sponsoring this episode. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wiley and I chat about When Ghosts Come Home, why he chose to set the book in 1984, how good stories come from tension, why he is comfortable writing female characters, how the title came about, and much more. Wiley's recommended reads are:
My Autobiography of Carson McCullers by Jenn Shapland
Hell of a Book by Jason Mott
Reprieve by James Han Mattson
Severance by Ling Ma
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Karen and I chat about her new book The Lightmaker's Manifesto, her studying and writing about the intersection of joy and activism, her own claiming of the term activism, how stories provide an amazingly resonant way to connect with people, performance activism, and much more. Karen's recommended reads are:
Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
You Are Your Best Thing by Tarana Burke
Becoming Better Grownups by Brad Montague
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Mark and I chat about Libro.fm, how the company began, how audiobooks are the fastest growing segment of publishing, the way the relationship between Libro.fm and bookstores works, the importance of local bookstores, curated audiobook lists on the platform, and much more. Mark's recommended audiobooks are:
The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven by Nathaniel Ian Miller
Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson
Dirt by Bill Buford
H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald
Lab Girl by Hope Jahren
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Anne and I chat about her latest cookbook A New Take on Cake, why she decided to do this cookbook, how cake mix baking is more common today than when she first started out with this concept, updating some of her favorite recipes, how she approached this project, and much more. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon (Anne answers more questions for a bonus episode). Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Thanks to Maggie Garza of HTX Real Estate Group for sponsoring this episode. A New Take on Cake can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nicole and I discuss Everything We Didn't Say, researching cold cases for inspiration, rewriting this book three times, setting books in her home state, being selected as one of the October Book of the Month selections, what she has learned while writing ten books, and much more. Nicole's recommended reads are:
Lightning Strike by William Kent Krueger
For the Wolf by Hannah F. Whitten
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Jenna and I discuss Woodrow on the Bench, what Woodrow taught her and others that interacted with him, how each chapter of the book contains a lesson from Woodrow, writing a memoir versus fiction, the book that inspired her cover, A Mighty Blaze and what's on tap for it in 2022, and much more. Jenna's recommended reads are:
The Guide by Peter Heller
Godspeed by Nickolas Butler
The Liz Taylor Ring by Brenda Janowitz
The Woman with the Blue Star by Pam Jenoff
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For this special episode, Carol Ann Tack of Top Shelf at Merrick Library and I interview Kimmery Martin together. We talk about her new book Doctors and Friends, writing the book pre-pandemic, how it changed post-pandemic, her wonderful website, and so much more. Kimmery’s recommended read: My Year Abroad by Chang-Rae Lee. Carol Ann interviews Chang-Rae Lee here
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Kimi and I discuss These Silent Woods, living off the grid, the book's original title, her tweak to the cover design, how writers need to have both the thickest and the thinnest skin, her writing process and how it has changed, and much more. Kimi's recommended reads are:
Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon
The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel
The Guide by Peter Heller
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Laurence and I discuss Capote's Women, the illusion these women created for the world and how happiness was elusive for them, what surprised him the most while writing this book, the carefully chosen cover photo, his favorite of the books he has written, and much more. Laurence’s recommended reads are:
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Deborah and I discuss her book The Tell-All Guide to Airbnb Hosting, her encore career, serving as an Airbnb Superhost by renting rooms in her home, some crazy Airbnb stories, tips for being a great host and a fabulous guest, her podcast Calm the Chaos, and much more. Deborah's recommended read is: The Listening Path by Julia Cameron
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Alice and I discuss A Blizzard of Polar Bears, working as a wildlife researcher and bioacoustician, how she believes strongly in including accurate science in her novels, the animal she is focusing on in her third book in the series, Barnes and Noble's selection of A Solitude of Wolverines as its October mystery pick, and much more. Alice's recommended reads are:
What We Think about When We Try Not to Think about Global Warming by Per Espen Stoknes
Drawdown by Paul Hawken
Murder in the Crypt by Irina Shapiro
Inspector of the Dead by David Morrell
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Tabitha and I discuss Paper Airplanes, telling this very personal story, how 9/11 transformed the United States, the chapter she found the most difficult to write, participating in Pitch Wars, her publishing journey, and much more. Tabitha's recommended reads are:
The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki
Matrix by Lauren Groff
Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Thanks to Maggie Garza of HTX Real Estate Group for sponsoring this episode. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Jason Mott, Sanjena Sathian, Kim Neville, Nancy Johnson, and Bianca Marais. Paper Airplanes can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Laura and I discuss The Stolen Lady, her decades-long fascination with the Mona Lisa, how the Nazis sought to steal all of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings and drawings during World War 2, that the Mona Lisa was never delivered to its patron and instead how da Vinci brought it to France with him, and much more. Laura’s recommended reads are:
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Anticipation by Melodie Winawer
The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica
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Todd and I chat about his book Little Pieces of Hope, celebrating all of the things that bring us joy in life, how and why he started these lists the day WHO declared a global pandemic, looking to his daily life for inspiration, the bright and sunny cover, working in book publicity, and much more. Todd's recommended reads are:
The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani
Still Life by Louise Penny
The Judge's List by John Grisham
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We discuss their new book The Anxiety Sisters' Survival Guide, how they became Anxiety Sisters, living with anxiety in today's world, the questions they are most frequently asked, how they want to provide a comprehensive understanding of what anxiety is, and much more. Abbe's recommended reads are:
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
Notes on a Silencing by Lacy Crawford
Maggie's recommended reads are:
Dinner at the Center of the Earth by Nathan Englander
What We Talk a bout When We Talk about Anne Frank by Nathan Englander
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Kristy and I discuss Christmas in Peachtree Bluff, writing a holiday story versus a non-holiday story, returning to Peachtree Bluff after a hiatus and whether she will write more in the series, Friends and Fiction, and much more. Kristy’s recommended reads are:
The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews
Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan
In Polite Company by Gervais Hagerty
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We discuss We Are Not Like Them, how they started writing the book together and what their writing process looked like, encouraging people to have more in-depth conversations on race, why storytelling induces empathy, being selected as the October Good Morning America book club selection, the editorial process, and much more. Their joint recommended reads are:
Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler
Christine’s recommended reads are:
Somebody’s Daughter by Ashley C. Ford
Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaoouad
Jo’s recommended read is: Three Girls from Bronzeville by Dawn Turner
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Thanks to Maggie Garza of HTX Real Estate Group for sponsoring this episode. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Jason Mott, Sanjena Sathian, Kim Neville, Nancy Johnson, and Bianca Marais. We Are Not like Them can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patti and I discuss Once Upon a Wardrobe, finding the source of Narnia and its inhabitants in C.S. Lewis’ life, creating such a strong sense of place, how her title and cover came about, having her book launch the new Harper Muse imprint, the beautiful letter she received from Lewis’ stepson about this book, and much more. Patti’s recommended reads are:
The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel
We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker
When Ghosts Come Home by Wiley Cash
The Orphan Witch by Paige Crutcher
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Matt and I discuss the Texas Book Festival, what his job as Literary Director entails, the festival’s origins and how it has evolved, the hybrid schedule for this year, how authors are selected, what the Texas Book Festival learned from the pandemic, some of our favorite Texas independent bookstores, and much more. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Thanks to Maggie Garza of HTX Real Estate Group for sponsoring this episode. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tracey and I discuss her debut novel We Are the Brennans, her writing process, the characters she enjoyed writing the most and the least in the book, writing from multiple points of view, the Little Free Library drops coordinated by Celadon Books, and much more. Tracey’s recommended reads are:
The Truth about Ben and June by Alex Kiester
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
Dear Emmie Blue by Lia Louis
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The Loves and I discuss their book The Redemption of Bobby Love, telling their story to Humans of New York and the amazing response they received, how Bobby had to get used to a new name, the importance of forgiveness, and more. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Thanks to Maggie Garza of HTX Real Estate Group for sponsoring this episode. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Julie Metz, Ayanna Thompson, Ly Tran, Cate Doty, or Joe Berkowitz. The Redemption of Bobby Love can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David and I discuss his new book Food Americana, creating Diners Dives, and Drive-Ins, his attempt to define American cuisine, choosing the foods and the food outlets to include in this book, the death of regionalism, the renaissance in artisanal bagel making, how COVID revolutionized certain aspects of the restaurant business, and much more. David’s recommended reads are:
Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue by Adrian Miller
I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J. Trump’s Catastrophic Last Year by Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker
Deconstructing the Rat Pack: Joey, The Mob, and the Summit by Richard A. Lertzman
Bottled and Sold: The Story of Our Obsession with Bottled Water by Peter H. Gleick
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Jayne and I discuss her unusual and ultimately rewarding publishing journey, her new role at Zibby Books, how her background involves working in industries at a time of significant upheaval, her trilogy, and much more. Jayne's recommended reads are:
In Every Mirror She's Black by Lola Akinmade Akerstrom
What Passes As Love by Trisha Thomas
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Elizabeth and I chat about our Favorite Books of Fall 2021. We discuss:
Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village by Maureen Johnson and illustrated by Jay Cooper
The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox
The Stolen Hours by Allen Eskens
On Animals by Susan Orlean
These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant
No One Will Miss Her by Kat Rosenfield
56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard
Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy by Nathaniel Philbrick
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
The Speckled Beauty: A Dog and His People by Rick Bragg
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
When Ghosts Come Home by Wiley Cash
A Line to Kill by Anthony Horowitz
An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten
Dear William: A Father’s Memoir of Addiction, Recovery, Love and Loss by David Magee
Once Upon A Wardrobe by Patti Callahan
The Selfless Act of Breathing by JJ Bola (recently moved to February 2022)
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Kelly Hooker's Fall Reading Guide can be found here, Thanks to the Jung Center for sponsoring this episode. Click here to learn more about the Delia Ephron event on October 5th. Use "Thoughts from a Page" to get $10 off your ticket price. Thanks to Maggie Garza of HTX Real Estate Group for sponsoring this episode. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We discuss their new book Finding the Right Words, deciding on what format to use, writing together, differentiating the various diseases that cause memory loss, the importance of reading to retaining language, and much more. Cindy’s recommended reads are:
White Noise by Don DeLillo
A Tattoo on My Brain by Daniel Gibbs
Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenridge
Bruce’s recommended read is: The Wind Blows Away Our Words by Doris Lessing
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Thanks to the Jung Center for sponsoring this episode. Click here to learn more about the Delia Ephron event on October 5th. Use "Thoughts from a Page" to get $10 off your ticket price. Thanks to Maggie Garza of HTX Real Estate Group for sponsoring this episode. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Julie Metz, Adam Stern, Ly Tran, Cate Doty, or Ty Seidule. Finding the Right Words can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nathaniel and I discuss Travels with George, why and how Nathaniel, his wife, and his dog recreated George Washington’s travels during the first two years of his presidency, how people tend to idealize the past, wading through the myths and traditions surrounding Washington, the book’s fabulous cover, and much more. Nathaniel’s recommended reads are:
Another Side of Bob Dylan: A Personal History on the Road and off the Tracks by Victor Maymudes
Adam Bede by George Eliot
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Thanks to the Jung Center for sponsoring this episode. Click here to learn more about the Delia Ephron event on October 5th. Use "Thoughts from a Page" to get $10 off your ticket price. Thanks to Maggie Garza of HTX Real Estate Group for sponsoring this episode. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Julie Metz, Adam Stern, Ly Tran, Cate Doty, or Ty Seidule. Travels with George can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jane and I discuss The Sweetest Remedy, writing in the third person, being selected for Book of the Month (twice), setting a book in Nigeria, crafting her second novel, and much more. Jane’s recommended reads are:
The Secret Lives of the Four Wives by Lola Shoneyin
Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon
Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Thanks to the Jung Center Houston for sponsoring this episode. Click here to learn more about the Delia Ephron event on October 5th. Use "Thoughts from a Page" to get $10 off your ticket price. Thanks to Maggie Garza of HTX Real Estate Group for sponsoring this episode. Want to join a fun buddy read for The Muslim Discount led by Kelly of @kellyhook.readsbooks and Ivana of @beachesbooksnbubbles? Find more information here. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Suzanne Park, Meg Tilly, Lyn Liao Butler, Emiko Jean, or Madeleine Henry. The Sweetest Remedy can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jo and I discuss Three Rooms, how she decided to write this story, whether working as an editor helped her when crafting this book, her writing process, why she doesn’t use speech marks, and much more. Jo’s recommended reads are:
Intimacies by Katie Kitamura
Bear by Marian Engel
A Year in the New Life by Jack Underwood
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Thanks to the Jung Center Houston for sponsoring this episode. Click here to learn more about the Delia Ephron event on October 5th. Use "Thoughts from a Page" to get $10 off your ticket price. Thanks to Maggie Garza of HTX Real Estate Group for sponsoring this episode. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Charlotte McConaghy, Jason Mott, Saumya Dave, Sanjena Sathian, and Hala Alyan. Three Rooms can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eden and I discuss The Bennet Women, retelling Pride & Prejudice on a contemporary college campus, how she formed her writing group and decided to tell this story, her publishing journey, writing from multiple points of view, and much more. Eden’s recommended reads are:
Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours by Helen Oyeyemi
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Thanks to Maggie Garza of HTX Real Estate Group for sponsoring this episode. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Suzanne Park, Meg Tilly, Lyn Liao Butler, Emiko Jean, or Madeleine Henry. The Bennet Women can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elizabeth and I discuss Good Apple, how her love affair with New York City began, raising kids in Manhattan, how the term evangelical has become political, the loss of any middle ground in the United States today, her hilarious book cover story, and much more. Elizabeth’s recommended reads are:
Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Thanks to the Jung Center for sponsoring this episode. Click here to learn more about the Delia Ephron event on October 5th. Use "Thoughts from a Page" to get $10 off your ticket price. Thanks to Maggie Garza of HTX Real Estate Group for sponsoring this episode. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Julie Metz, Adam Stern, Ly Tran, Cate Doty, or Ty Seidule. Good Apple can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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Julie and I discuss Eva and Eve, how she discovered her mother’s secret history, her fascination with chance encounters and the sometimes long-lasting impacts, things that did not make it into the book, following her in her parents’ footsteps as a book cover designer, and much more. Julie’s recommended reads are:
Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
A Swim in the Pond in the Rain by George Saunders
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Thanks to the Jung Center for sponsoring this episode. Click here to learn more about the Delia Ephron event on October 5th. Use "Thoughts from a Page" to get $10 off your ticket price. Thanks to Maggie Garza of HTX Real Estate Group for sponsoring this episode. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Adam Stern, Ly Tran, Cate Doty, or Ty Seidule. Eva and Eve can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kim and I chat about her bookstore, Intermission Bookshop, in Brownwood, Texas. During World War II, the shop was a theater known as the Queen Theater. Open all night, soldiers would find rest here when hotels were all full. Fully renovated, the store is now home to gently used and new books. It is a great space to find a new book to read, make new friends, and where real stories are shared. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Thanks to the Jung Center for sponsoring this episode. Click here to learn more about the Delia Ephron event on October 5th. Use Thoughts from a Page to get $10 off your ticket price. Thanks to Maggie Garza of HTX Real Estate Group for sponsoring this episode. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stephanie and I discuss A Most Clever Girl, how she decided to write about Elizabeth Bentley, her fascination with the time period and spy craft, the format for the story, bringing forgotten women to life, our shared love of Jane Austen, and much more. Stephanie’s recommended reads are:
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
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Gill and I discuss The Collector’s Daughter, the photograph that inspired this book, finding the right way to begin telling the story, the appeal of King Tutankhamen, the curse of King Tut’s tomb and how it began, and much more. Gill’s recommended reads are:
The Hidden Child by Louise Fein
People Like Us by Louise Fein
Three Words for Goodbye by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb
The Best of Everything by Rona Jaffe
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We discuss The Parent Compass, creating a toolbox for parenting teens, guiding teens through the tough years, the process they used to write together and which chapter was difficult to create, the Varsity Blues scandal, how the pandemic altered the college admission process, and much more. Jenn’s recommended read: The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
Cindy’s recommended read: Beartown by Fredrik Backman
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Pam and I chat about her blog Who I Met Today, how and why she started it, what she has learned from the blog, our shared love of reading and books, the cookbooks she uses regularly and recommends, and much more. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Heather and I discuss celebrity and high-profile book clubs, the rise in prominence of these types of clubs, which ones we like the best, our favorite and not-so-favorite reads from these clubs, the impact they have on book sales, and much more. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Samantha and I discuss Dovetails in Tall Grass, the U.S./Dakota War of 1862, how she decided on her format, bringing a forgotten event to life, translating history into a compelling story that will appeal to readers, the most surprising part of her publishing journey, and much more. Samantha’s recommended reads are:
The Wreckage of My Presence by Casey Wilson
One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow by Olivia Hawker
The One by John Marrs
Hostage by Clare Mackintosh
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Elizabeth and I discuss our favorite narrative nonfiction books, our auto-buy nonfiction authors, categorizing the genre, the categories we gravitate toward, and more. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nicola and I discuss The Show Girl, how she decided to write about the Ziegfeld Follies, the difference in drafting her first and second novels, which character was her favorite to create, the impact of the Ziegfeld Follies on subsequent Broadway shows, and much more. Nicola’s recommended reads are:
Blush by Jamie Brenner
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
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Megan and I discuss The Family Plot, exploring what it is about true crime that fascinates people, what that fascination does to a person and whether it can help or hurt them, plotting a thriller with all of the twists and turns, and much more. Megan’s recommended reads are:
Where the Truth Lies by Anna Bailey
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller
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Julia and I discuss Better Luck Next Time, writing a novel in the second person, rewriting this story several times, how Reno became the divorce capital of the Unites States, her fascination with obituaries, and much more. Julia’s recommended reads are:
Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
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Sarah and I discuss The Other Me, constructing a new identity when an individual undergoes huge life changes, how so much of what happens in life is outside of people’s control, her favorite character and the character with whom she identifies the most, her previous life as a rock musician, and much more. Sarah’s recommended reads are:
The Tiger Mom’s Tale by Lyn Liao Butler
How to Kill Your Best Friend by Lexie Elliott
Isn’t It Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay Adams
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Taylor and I discuss Down Range, how Garrett became his protagonist, creating a believable main character, bringing the Texas landscape to life, crafting his exciting ending, and much more. Taylor’s recommended reads are:
The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan
Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell
Without Sanction by Don Bentley
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Charlotte and I discuss Once There Were Wolves, how she decided to write about wolves and rewilding the Scottish Highlands, her research, mirror touch synasthesia, crafting Inti’s strong character, and much more. Charlotte’s recommended reads are:
One, Two, Three by Laurie Frankel
Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour
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Suzanne and I discuss So We Meet Again, the male-dominated investment banking industry, her stint as an entrepreneur, wrapping in the craziness of 2020, her favorite character to write, and much more. Suzanne’s recommended reads are:
Mom Jeans and Other Mistakes by Alexa Martin
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
The People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
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Jason and I discuss Hell of a Book, the autobiographical nature of this book, his writing process, being selected as the July "Read with Jenna" book club selection, how the book is designed to start conversations about race and identity, and much more. Jason’s recommended reads are:
Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour
Monsters by Barry Windsor-Smith
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Meg and I discuss her new book The Runaway Heiress, how it took her a while to realize she was a writer, her inspiration for the character Mick, reconciling her past so she could move forward with her future, writing romantic suspense, creating her "Cozy Tea Time" on YouTube, and much more. Meg’s recommended reads are:
Lizzie & Dante by Mary Bly
When Stars Collide by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
All the Colors of Night Fog by Jayne Ann Krentz
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We discuss their new book The Personal Librarian, bringing Belle de Costa Greene to life, portraying Belle’s internal struggle, using the first person POV to tell a more personal story, writing partnerships, their July GMA book club selection, and much more. Victoria’s recommended read is: Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson
Marie’s recommended read is: Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi
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Elizabeth and I discuss The Ride of Her Life, crafting this grand adventure story, how she learned about Annie Wilkins and her incredible journey, the manner in which the automobile and interstates revolutionized the United States, what surprised her while writing this book, and much more. Elizabeth’s recommended reads are:
The Girls in the Stilt House by Kelly Mustian
Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
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Stephanie and I discuss her new book Fatal Family Ties, the complexity of researching individuals who fought in the Civil War, her favorite secondary characters to write, how her title came about, how the theme of second chance ended up winding through this book, and much more. Stephanie’s recommended reads are:
A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver
The Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
A Rogue of One’s Own by Evie Dunmore
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton
The Hunting Wives by May Cobb
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Danielle and I discuss her job as a Publicity Director at Harper Collins and what her role entails, her road to becoming a book publicist, how publicists at William Morrow are assigned to books, how each book campaign is unique to that book, the book she is an evangelist for, her reading recommendations, and more. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pamela, Mary and I discuss working as booksellers and what their roles entail, the book club event they are organizing and hosting in September called the Book Club Buffet, what surprises them the most about the book world, the genres they like to read, their reading recommendations, and more. Listen to the episode to hear Mary and Pamela’s recommended reads! Visit Skylark Books here. Visit Valley Bookseller here. Thanks to Lainey Cameron for sponsoring this episode. Her novel The Exit Strategy can be purchased here. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam and I discuss Committed: Dispatches from a Psychiatrist in Training, how psychiatry differs from other medical fields, imposter syndrome, how he handled the legal issues related to his book, positive changes to the medical industry resulting from the pandemic, the value of personal connection, and much more. Adam’s recommended reads are:
The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race by Walter Isaacson
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
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Jamie and I discuss Blush, paying homage to the books that have stayed with her for decades, what Jackie Collins’ daughter thought about Blush, the unfortunate push to categorize books by women and how men’s books are not treated the same way, how art cannot be judged in the moment, and much more. Jamie’s recommended reads are:
The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
Hungry Heart: Adventures in Life, Love, and Writing by Jennifer Weiner
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Vanessa and I discuss Island Queen, bringing Dorothy Kirwan Thomas to life, why she created her fabulous Author’s Note, how the stunning cover came about, the importance of uncovering stories hidden to history, and much more. Vanessa’s recommended reads are:
How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones
Pack Up the Moon by Kristan Higgins
Dating Playbook by Farrah Rochon
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Riley and I discuss Survive the Night, how he enjoys making the reader scared, setting a story over the course of one evening in a car, using a screenplay format for the chapter headings, converting from a plotter to a hybrid pantser, switching up his cover, and much more. Riley’s recommended reads are:
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Elizabeth and Monty: The Untold Story of Their Intimate Friendship by Charles Casillo
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
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Lyn and I discuss The Tiger Mom’s Tale, what she wants readers to take away from her book, bringing Taiwanese culture and food to life, how her Instagram blooper Reels came about, her unusual publishing journey, and much more. Lyn’s recommended reads are:
Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier
Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron
Simmer Down by Sarah Smith
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Chantel and I discuss Instamom, the world of Instagram influencers and how individuals now make careers of out being influencers, the term childfree and how it better reflects not having children, her book recommendations, and much more. Chantel’s recommended reads are:
Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
The People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
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Elizabeth and I discuss the books that have captivated us in 2021 so far, why we organized them by publication date, and more. Thanks to Maggie Garza of HTX Real Estate Group at Compass Realty for sponsoring the podcast. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amy and I discuss Lady Sunshine, how Woody Guthrie and Fleetwood Mac inspired her book, crafting the lyrics for the songs included in Lady Sunshine, taking someone’s art and finishing it, her unique Covid writing spot, and much more. Amy’s recommended reads are:
Broken Horses: A Memoir by Brandi Carlile
Face It: A Memoir by Debbie Harry
Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers
Writers and Lovers by Lily King
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John and I discuss Bad Moon Rising, the inspiration for Heidi Kick, weaving timely issues into his mysteries, connecting his community in rural Wisconsin with the bigger themes and conflicts in culture, the most challenging part of writing for him, how the pandemic upended his next book’s storyline, and much more. John’s recommended reads are:
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders
Pilgrim’s Wilderness: A True Story of Faith and Madness on the Alaska Frontier by Tom KIzzia
Dirty Kids: Chasing Freedom with America’s Nomads by Chris Urquhart
The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century by Kirk Wallace Johnson
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Saumya and I discuss What a Happy Family, wanting to focus on mental health and the ways we do and do not talk about it, how memories are filtered through our own experiences, the origins of the title, balancing two careers and a young child, and much more. Saumya’s recommended reads are:
What We Carry by Maya Lang
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
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Alka and I discuss The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, providing Malik with his own story and his popularity with readers, finding the balance between wearing her reader hat and her writer hat while writing, the inspiration for the Royal Jewel Cinema, launching her Reimagine series on Instagram, and much more. Alka’s recommended reads are:
The Last Exiles by Ann Shin
The Bombay Prince by Sujata Massey
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Clare and I discuss Hostage, the idea that it is far more terrifying when you do not know where a threat is coming from, landing a plane herself at a flight simulation center (listen to learn if she successfully landed), tackling radicalization, how her copy editor saved her from making a mistake regarding the airplane seat configuration, and much more. Clare’s recommended reads are:
Yours Cheerfully by AJ Pearce
Three Women by Lisa Taddeo
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Emma and I discuss Songs in Ursa Major, how the relationship between James Taylor and Joni Mitchell inspired her story, crafting the lyrics for the songs in the book, growing up with music as a language in her house, what she learned from writing the screenplay for Songs in Ursa Major, and much more. Emma’s recommended reads are:
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
A Touch of Jen by Beth Morgan
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Sarah and I discuss We Are Satellites, what happens when a medical technology developed for one condition is used for another purpose or has a commercial application instead, how she chose to tell the story from four POVs, the ethical and moral issues related to using technologies in new and cutting edge ways, making sure her medical device would be realistic, and much more. Sarah’s recommended reads are:
A Spindle Splintered by Alix Harrow
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
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Kristan and I discuss Pack Up the Moon, how reading books about other people’s grief provides a safe way to cry over the things in your own life, why she chose to incorporate letters into her book, providing a story for a group of people who don’t often get their own story, the origin of her title, her own experience with a medium and much more. Kristan’s recommended reads are:
The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley
The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Every Patient Tells a Story: Medical Mysteries and the Art of Diagnosis by Lisa Sanders
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Jess and I discuss Americanon, the way these thirteen books shaped culture, gender roles and beliefs in the U.S., evaluating American identity in terms of a different canon of books, looking into what books were owned in any given era, how she decided which books to include in Americanon, and much more. Jess’s recommended reads are:
Negative Space by Lily Dancyger
An Ordinary Age: Finding Your Way in a World That Expects Exceptional by Rainesford Stauffer
Life on the Line: Young Doctors Coming of Age in a Pandemic by Emma Goldberg
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Philip and I discuss The Appalachian Trail, crafting the history of the trail from the perspective of the people who built it and how and why they did so, the difficulty of knitting together a very long and narrow space that traverses many landscapes, Bill Bryson and his impact on the Appalachian Trail, and much more. Philip’s recommended reads are:
This Is Chance!: The Shaking of an All-American City, A Voice That Held It Together by Jon Mooallem
A Dream about Lightning Bugs: A Life of Music and Cheap Lessons by Ben Folds
A Tale of Love and Darkness by Amos Oz
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Pam and I discuss The Woman with the Blue Star, looking for the gasp in a story, her struggle to write this book, how publishing during a pandemic is like learning to walk all over again, how each one of her books reflects a time in her life, the types of characters she identifies with, and much more. Pam’s recommended reads are:
Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland
You Will Remember Me by Hannah McKinnon
Pack Up the Moon by Kristan Higgins
Sisters of Night and Fog by Erika Robuck
The Postmistress of Paris by Meg Waite Clayton
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Jeff and I discuss Attachments, crafting a story about relationships, his personal connection to the novel, how watching soap operas helped him write this novel, creating Sleepless in Seattle and behind-the-scenes details about its development, and much more. Jeff’s recommended reads are:
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
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Laura and I discuss A Special Place for Women, how she loves the fake dating trope, exploring what happens when activism becomes performative instead of genuine, what her writing process look like, her COVID-19 book release video, and much more. Laura’s recommended reads are:
The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
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Steven and I discuss his new book The Guncle, including humor in his stories, how Auntie Mame and other magical caregivers inspired this story, the special message in his Acknowledgments, how The Editor came about, and much more. Steven’s recommended reads are:
The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth
Less by Andrew Sean Greer
Better Luck Next Time by Julia Claiborne Johnson
A Star is Bored by Byron Lane
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Ly and I discuss her new book House of Sticks, the extent to which her father’s PTSD shaped her childhood, immigrating to the United States through a humanitarian program when she was three, writing about her family, the multi-layered meaning of the book’s title, wanting to provide hope for others who may experience similar situations, and much more. Ly’s recommended reads are:
Things We Lost to the Water by Eric Nguyen
Red Rock Baby Candy by Shira Spector
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Elizabeth and I discuss what constitutes a summer/beach read, reading habits and tackling our TBRs, finding diamonds in the rough, our favorite books of summer 2021, and more. Elizabeth’s 7 recommended summer reads:
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
The Ride of Her Life: The True Story if a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America by Elizabeth Letts
Survive the Night by Riley Sager
Haven Point by Virginia Hume
Lightning Strike by William Kent Krueger
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
Cindy’s 7 recommended summer reads:
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
Mergers and Acquisitions: Or, Everything I Know about Love I Learned on the Wedding Pages by Cate Doty
Hostage by Clare Mackintosh
The Husbands by Chandler Baker
Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie
House of Sticks by Ly Tran
Our Woman in Moscow by Beatriz Williams
Elizabeth’s 3 most anticipated summer reads :
Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins
The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
Cindy’s 3 most anticipated summer reads:
Island Queen by Vanessa Riley
The Family Plot by Megan Collins
Damnation Spring by Ash Davidson
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Cate and I discuss her new book Mergers and Acquisitions, what she learned while writing for the wedding section of The New York Times, focusing on how people view commitment in today’s world, juxtaposing her own love story with the wedding announcements she created, and much more. Cate’s recommended reads are:
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Why Peacocks?: An Unlikely Search for Meaning in the World’s Most Magnificent Bird by Sean Flynn
Charms for the Easy Life by Kaye Gibbons
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Genevieve and I discuss her latest book Letters Across the Sea, focusing on Canadian stories that have been long forgotten, where she got the inspiration for this book, the enormous responsibility that historical fiction writers have to teach the mind and touch the heart, and much more. Genevieve’s recommended reads are:
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
The Woman with the Blue Star by Pan Jenoff
Yours Cheerfully by AJ Pearce
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Emiko and I discuss her latest book Tokyo Ever After, how drafting this book helped her reconcile her own identity, her writing process and how it has evolved, why it took her a while to write this book, what a privilege it is to blend in, how her stunning cover came about, viewing stories as “windows and mirrors,” and much more. Emiko’s recommended reads are:
Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong
The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He
Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee
To Little Tokyo, With Love by Sarah Kuhn
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Ayanna and I discuss her new book Blackface, her desire to encourage honest and sustained conversations about race, understanding the history of performing blackness and connecting these performances from Shakespeare to minstrel into one long arc, the need for the full rainbow of stories from black authors, the shocking number of blackface performances occurring in the 21st century, and much more. Ayanna’s recommended reads are:
Being Property Once Myself: Blackness and the End of Man by Joshua Bennett
In the Wake: On Blackness and Being by Christina Sharpe
Black Feminism Reimagined: After Intersectionality by Jennifer C. Nash
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Chanel and I discuss her latest book The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba, how this is the first time she has written about a real life heroine, the incredible amount of research she conducted for this novel, which book of hers holds a special place in her heart, bringing Cuban stories to life, and much more. Chanel’s recommended reads are:
Island Queen by Vanessa Riley
The Riviera House by Natasha Lester
Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson
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Katherine and I discuss her new book The Siren, using three points of view to slowly disseminate information to the reader, how she enjoys writing about the messiness of life, taking unexpected life paths, how lives are lived in chapters, and much more. Katherine’s recommended reads are:
Life’s Too Short by Abby Jiminez
Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
The Photographer by Mary Dixie Carter
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
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Georgia and I discuss her new rom-com It Had to Be You, why she switched to the rom-com genre, how her own wedding inspired her to write this story, her fascination with weddings, teasing out a balance between tradition versus modernity, and much more. Georgia’s recommended reads are:
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
Vampires in the Lemon Grove: Stories by Karen Russell
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
Second First Impressions by Sally Thorne
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Tovah and I discuss her new book Lilyville, her difficult relationship with her mother and their generational chasm, how she came up with the delightful format of the book, incorporating “Lilysisms” into her story, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro after her mother died, her upcoming show, and much more. Tovah’s recommended reads are:
The Watergate Girl by Jill Wine-Banks
Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age by Sanjay Gupta, M.D.
Stay or Go: Dr. Ruth’s Rules for Real Relationships by Dr. Ruth Westheimer
Prime Time: Creating a Great Third ACT by Jane Fonda
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Flynn and I discuss her new mystery Northern Spy, how she creates such a strong sense of place, writing about a place where turmoil is always just under the surface, the roots of radicalization, being selected as a Reese Book Club pick, and much more. Flynn’s recommended reads are:
Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason
Intimacies by Lucy Caldwell
Being Various: New Irish Short Stories edited by Lucy Caldwell
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Jennifer and I discuss her debut novel Ariadne, putting women from Greek mythology at the center of their stories, the complexity of building a Bronze Age world, ensuring that readers are not pulled out of the story and instead stay immersed in the world she has created, her favorite Greek myths, and much more. Jennifer’s recommended reads are:
The Stranding by Kate Sawyer
A Dark and Secret Place by Jen Williams
Support or sponsor an episode of the podcast here. If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more episodes, try Signe Pike, Alka Joshi, Bryn Turnbull, and Stephen P. Kiernan. Ariadne can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Heather and I discuss our latest book club recommendations, some books we have read recently and loved, and some titles we have not loved. Heather's blog post with our book club recommendations can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christina and I discuss her debut novel The End of Men, publishing a book about a pandemic during the current pandemic, how the pandemic in the book is reverse engineered for her purposes, writing speculative fiction, what happens when there is a huge gender imbalance, and much more. Christina’s recommended reads are:
The Push by Ashley Audrain
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
Severance by Ling Ma
Support or sponsor an episode of the podcast here. If you enjoy reading fiction and want to listen to more episodes, try Sanjena Sathian, Hala Alyan, Te-Ping Chen, Kim Neville, and Mateo Askaripour. The End of Men can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sanjena and I discuss her debut novel Gold Diggers, the responsibilities that come with assimilation, conceptual orphans, writing the research problem she encountered into Gold Diggers, her background as a journalist, Mindy Kaling optioning her story for a TV series, and much more. Sanjena’s recommended reads are:
All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews
Groundskeeping by Lee Cole
The Four Books by Yan Lianke
Thanks to Caitlin Hamilton Summie for sponsoring this episode. Her book To Lay To Rest Our Ghosts can be purchased here. Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. If you enjoy reading fiction and want to listen to more episodes, try Hala Alyan, Te-Ping Chen, Kim Neville, Bianca Marais, and Mateo Askaripour.
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Renee and I discuss her new book The Social Graces, how she decided to write about the legendary feud between Caroline Astor and Alva Vanderbilt, the research she conducted, the way her title and cover came about, and much more. Renee’s recommended reads are:
The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner
The Children’s Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin
The Invisible Woman by Erika Robuck
The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray
If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more episodes, try Fiona Davis, Susie Orman Schnall, Elise Hooper, Judithe Little, and Sadeqa Johnson. The Social Graces can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Karen and I discuss her new book The Last Night in London, her inspiration for this story including her time living in London, how the title of this book came about, highlighting the unsung heroes of World War 2, Tradd Street series news, and much more. Karen’s recommended reads are:
Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig
The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray
Ghosted by Rosie Walsh
Thanks to Alison Hammer for sponsoring this episode. Her novel Little Pieces of Me can be purchased here. Interested in the Conversations from a Page online event with Kristy Woodson Harvey and Karen White? Find more information here. Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. If you enjoy reading mysteries and want to listen to more episodes, try Julia Kelly, Natalie Jenner, Patti Callahan, Judithe Little, and Sadeqa Johnson.
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Lisa and I discuss her new book Eternal, the secret reason she named the book Eternal, what she learned when switching genres, how Philip Roth helped inspire her to write this story, how her research led her to purchase a special item, and much more. Lisa’s recommended reads are:
Sunflower Sisters by Martha Hall Kelly
Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian
When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
Thanks to Alison Hammer for sponsoring this episode. Her novel Little Pieces of Me can be purchased here. Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. If you enjoy reading mysteries and want to listen to more episodes, try Erika Robuck, Stephanie Dray, Kate Quinn, Judithe Little, and Sadeqa Johnson.
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Elizabeth and I discuss her job as a book buyer at the indie bookstore Fabled Bookshop and Café, what the job entails, the fortuitous way she landed the job, her favorite genres, how she decides what to buy, how bookstores should be “windows and mirrors,” and more. Listen to the episode to hear Elizabeth’s 8 recommended reads! Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stephanie and I discuss The Women of Chateau Lafayette, writing three timelines and weaving them together, what she discovered while researching one of the characters for this novel that required her to rewrite the book several times, the highlight of writing the story, the character she identifies with the most, and more. Stephanie’s 3 recommended reads are: 1. The Rose Code by Kate Quinn 2. The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner 3. The Social Graces by Renee Rosen Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Natalie Jenner, Judithe Little, Erika Robuck, Sadeqa Johnson, and Patti Callahan. The Women of Chateau Lafayette can be purchased at the CFAP Bookshop storefront or Murder by the Book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Katie and Desiree join me today to discuss bookstagram (book accounts on Instagram), how they got started, developing relationships with publishers, the best and worst things about the platform, the books they loved and some they didn’t, and much more. Katie can be found at @katieneedsabiggerbookshelf, and Des is at @theboozy.reader. Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danielle and I discuss Glimmer As You Can, bringing 1960s Brooklyn to life, the inspiration for the Starlight, women’s experiences in the 1960s, her reading recommendations, and more. Danielle’s 3 recommended reads are:
The Queen’s Fortune by Allison Pataki
Glamour Girls by Marty Wingate
The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline
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Kathleen and I discuss Are We There Yet?, how social media and cell phones play such major roles in teens’ lives today, parents who believe their self-worth and social standing are tied to their children’s, parenting in 2021, balancing oversight and privacy as a parent, and more. Kathleen’s 5 recommended reads are:
The Second Home by Christina Clancy
The Chicken Sisters by KJ Dell’Antonia
Death in the Family by Tessa Wegert
Behind the Red Door by Megan Collins
How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams
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Bianca and I discuss If You Want to Make God Laugh, creating cultural context and awareness in her writing, her podcast and why she launched it, how to become a more responsible traveler, the importance of Own Voices stories, the advent of writing partnerships, and more. Bianca’s 4 recommended reads are:
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
The Queen’s Gambit by Walter Tevis
Black Girl, Call Home by Jasmine Mans
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Kim and I discuss The Memory Collectors, the way inanimate objects hold power over us because of the memories tied to them, her favorite character to create in this book, her fascination with witches and magic, connecting with readers, and more. Kim’s 2 recommended reads are: The Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. If you enjoy reading contemporary fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Lisa Duffy, Katherine Center, Madeleine Henry, Kristy Woodson Harvey, and Amy Poeppel. The Memory Collectors can be purchased at the CFAP Bookshop store or at Murder by the Book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jill and I discuss Everything After, how a Counting Crows song helped spark the title of this book, encouraging open conversations about miscarriage, maintaining individuality and identity after getting married, the one thing that Jill wanted for her recent birthday, and more. Jill’s 4 recommended reads are: Paris Never Leaves You by Ellen Feldman The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna Freitas Blush by Jamie Brenner Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. If you enjoy reading contemporary fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Lainey Cameron, Denise Williams, Madeleine Henry, Kristy Woodson Harvey, and Lauren Ho. Everything After can be purchased at the CFAP Bookshop storefront or at Murder by the Book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hala and I discuss The Arsonists’ City, the character she enjoyed writing the most, wanting to provide a deeper understanding of Lebanon to her readers, how and why intergenerational conflict and secrets provide great fodder for writers, wanting to incorporate the recent political events in Lebanon into her story, and more. The Arsonists’ City can be purchased at Murder by the Book or the CFAP Bookshop storefront. Hala’s 3 recommended reads are: Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. If you enjoy reading contemporary fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Nancy Johnson, Julie Carrick Dalton, Madeleine Henry, Mateo Askaripour, and Te-Ping Chen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patti and I discuss her latest book Surviving Savannah, how she found a door into this story, the way the Pulaski and its passengers spoke to her, how Friends and Fiction came about and what the group is doing now, the fascinating research she conducted, and much more. Surviving Savannah can be purchased at Murder by the Book or the CFAP Bookshop storefront. Patti’s 5 recommended reads are: Under the Southern Sky by Kristy Woodson Harvey The Newcomer by Mary Kay Andrews The Summer of Lost and Found by Mary Alice Monroe The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristen Harmel When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. Surviving Savannah is on my recent She Reads Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Books of 2021 list and is a March Buzz Reads selection. If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Erika Robuck, Julia Kelly, Kate Quinn, Hazel Gaynor, and Kristin Harmel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
J.T. and I discuss her latest mystery Her Dark Lies, closed circle versus locked room mysteries, the trip that lead to her creating Her Dark Lies, the character that she really struggled to write, writing books in a series compared to standalone books, and much more. Her Dark Lies can be purchased at Murder by the Book or the CFAP Bookshop storefront. J.T.’s recommended read is The Push by Ashley Audrain. Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. If you enjoy reading mysteries/thrillers and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Jane Harper, Sarah Pearse, Alice Henderson, and David Heska Wanbli Weiden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and I discuss her debut The Little French Bridal Shop, the inspiration for both her story and the bridal shop in the book, how small falsehoods can easily turn into a web of lies, how she balances her day job and writing, reading recommendations, and more. The Little French Bridal Shop can be purchased at Murder by the Book or the CFAP Bookshop storefront. Jennifer’s 3 recommended reads are: Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane The Late Bloomers’ Club by Louise Miller Your Corner Dark by Desmond Hall Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. If you enjoy reading contemporary fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Nancy Johnson, Julie Carrick Dalton, Madeleine Henry, Lauren Ho, and Lainey Cameron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kate and I discuss her latest book The Rose Code, writing about the unsung women code breakers at Bletchley Park who helped shorten the war by at least two years, the amount of secrecy required of those who worked at Bletchley Park and the mental and emotional toll on them, her favorite character to write in The Rose Code, and much more. The Rose Code can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Kate’s 3 recommended reads are: The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab The Children’s Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. The Rose Code is on my recent She Reads Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Books of 2021 and is a March Buzz Reads selection. If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Erika Robuck, Julia Kelly, Lauren Willig, Hazel Gaynor, and Kristin Harmel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark and I discuss his new Gray Man novel Relentless, the inspiration for Court Gentry, the character he enjoys writing the most, what it was like working with Tom Clancy and continuing his series, writing two books a year, the fantastic mystery/thriller community and much more. Relentless can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Mark’s 4 recommended reads are: American Traitor by Brad Taylor Robert Ludlum’s The Treadstone Exile by Joshua Hood The Outside Man by Don Bentley The Breaker by Nick Petrie Support the podcast here. For more information about sponsoring an episode, click here. If you enjoy reading mysteries and thrillers and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Lisa Gardner, Jane Harper, Sarah Pearse or David Heska Wanbli Weiden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lauren and I discuss her latest book Band of Sisters, how she learned about this courageous group of women, how often women’s stories have been erased from the historical narrative, the one issue that almost broke the Smith College group, her 2021 Pink Carnation series Read-a-Long, and much more. Band of Sisters can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Lauren’s 2 recommended reads are: Tooth and Claw by Joe Walton The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Band of Sisters is on my recent She Reads Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Books of 2021 and will be an April Buzz Reads selection. If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Erika Robuck, Julia Kelly, Jennifer Rosner, Hazel Gaynor and Kristin Harmel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Julia and I discuss her new book Come Fly the World, how she discovered and decided to tell these women’s stories, approaching the issue of memory and recall with her interviews, the importance of stewardesses’ contributions to both the feminist movement and to present-day women and their ability to travel freely, and much more. Come Fly the World can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Julia’s recommended reads are: Musings of a Curious Aesthete by Leonard Koren Fierce Poise: Helen Frankenthaler and 1950s New York by Alexander Nemerov Things I Don’t Want to Know: On Writing by Deborah Levy If you enjoy reading nonfiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Anna Malaika Tubbs, Joe Berkowitz, Eric Eyre, or Bridgett Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and I discuss her book The Yellow Bird Sings, her impetus for telling this story, the significance of the violin and the color yellow in the book, what she learned on her research trip to Poland and how that impacted her writing, why she selected Poland as the setting, and much more. The Yellow Bird Sings can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Jennifer’s 4 recommended reads are: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell House on Endless Waters by Emuna Elon How Much of These Hills Is Gold by C Pam Zhang The Rose Code by Kate Quinn If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Hazel Gaynor, Nguyen Phan Que Mai, Kristin Harmel, Asha Lemmie, and Erika Robuck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bella and I discuss The Diabolical Bones, the Brontë novels that inspire the books in this series, the Brontë sister who influenced her pen name, the joy she feels writing these books, how she came up with the word detectors, and much more. The Diabolical Bones can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Bella’s 4 recommended reads are: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë The Last Thing to Burn by Will Dean Watch Her Fall by Erin Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarah and I discuss her debut The Sanatorium, having her novel chosen as a Reese’s Book Club selection, how she created such a strong sense of place, making the sanatorium a character in the novel, writing a closed circle mystery, her stunning book cover, whether there will be a sequel, and much more. The Sanatorium can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Sarah’s 2 recommended reads are: The Heatwave by Kate Riordan When They Find Her by Lia Middleton Links for helping Houstonians: Kids’ Meals and The Houston Food Bank. If you enjoy reading mysteries and thrillers and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Lisa Gardner, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, Nick Petrie, and Jane Harper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zibby and I discuss her anthology Moms Don’t Have Time To, the genesis of the essays, how she pulled this project together so quickly, which genre is Zibby’s personal favorite, how she reads so many books, what surprised her the most about compiling these essays into an anthology, and much more. Moms Don’t Have Time To: A Quarantine Anthology can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Zibby’s 4 recommended reads are: The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones Eliza Starts a Rumor by Jane Rosen The Scaffold Effect: Raising Resilient, Self-Reliant, and Secure Kids in an Age of Anxiety by Harold S. Koplewicz Links for helping Houstonians: Kids’ Meals and The Houston Food Bank. If you want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Wendy Walker, Lisa Duffy, Melissa Croce, and Fiona Davis & M.J. Rose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Madeleine and I discuss her latest novel The Love Proof, what inspired her to write this book, her love of yoga, her writing process, what she likes to do in her free time, and more. The Love Proof can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Madeleine’s 2 recommended reads are: Beach Read by Emily Henry This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Susan and I discuss her latest novel The Nature of Fragile Things, the unexpected book that inspired her to write this story, her interest in the mail-order bride phenomenon, the fragility of San Francisco’s infrastructure prior to the 1906 earthquake, her book about the 1918 Spanish Flu and its relevance to the current pandemic, and much more. The Nature of Fragile Things can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Susan’s 2 recommended reads are: The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger Thanks to The Chanel Sisters by Judithe Little for sponsoring this episode. You can purchase the book here. If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Tori Whitaker, Asha Lemmie, Julia Kelly, Nguyen Phan Que Mai, and Marie Benedict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Erika and I discuss her latest novel The Invisible Woman, bringing Virginia Hall to life, highlighting the everyday people who contributed to the French Resistance, touring the CIA Museum, how readers are looking for stories of redemption during the pandemic, and much more. The Invisible Woman can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Erika’s 3 recommended reads are: The Darkest Night by Jennifer Robson Universe of Two by Stephen Kiernan Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Natalie Jenner, Judithe Little, Gill Paul, Hazel Gaynor, or Elise Hooper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eliza and I discuss her adult debut If I Disappear, how she created her unique format, finding a place in today’s world, how grief can impact and infect everything else, the importance of focusing on mental health, the fabulous true crime community and much more. If I Disappear can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Eliza’s 3 recommended reads are: The Herd by Andrea Bartz The Girls Are All So Nice Here by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn The Hunting Wives by May Cobb If you enjoy reading mysteries and thrillers and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Lisa Gardner, Julie Clark, Jane Harper, Wendy Walker or David Heska Wanbli Weiden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anna and I discuss her new book The Three Mothers, the importance of black women and their stories and contributions, how she chose these three mothers, the direct connection between these women and the work their sons pursued, how we tell history and who is telling this history, and much more. The Three Mothers can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Anna’s 2 recommended reads are: The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart by Alicia Garza White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide by Carol Anderson If you enjoy reading nonfiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Ty Seidule, Eric Eyre, or Bridgett Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Te-Ping and I discuss her short story collection Land of Big Numbers, how the people she met as a journalist in Beijing inspired some of these stories, what it is like for people who live in a society where many circumstances are outside their control, the universality of intergenerational family stories, and much more. Land of Big Numbers can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Te-Ping’s 2 recommended reads are: Half in Love: Stories by Maile Meloy What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky: Stories by Lesley Nneka Arimah If you enjoy reading fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Liese O’Halloran Schwarz, Nancy Johnson, Lisa Duffy or Julie Carrick Dalton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jane and I discuss her latest book The Survivors, how setting and plot drive her stories, creating a strong sense of place, her thoughts on the motion picture adaptation of The Dry and Eric Bana as Aaron Falk, how her journalism training helps her write thrillers, and much more. The Survivors can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Jane’s 2 recommended reads are: The Mother Fault by Kate Mildenhall The Natural Way of Things by Charlotte Wood Thanks to Gene Rontal for sponsoring this episode. His mystery A Pre-Existing Condition can be purchased here. If you enjoy reading mysteries/thrillers and want to listen to more podcast episodes, try Wendy Walker, Alice Henderson, Lisa Gardner, or David Heska Wanbli Weiden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nancy and I discuss her debut novel The Kindest Lie, the issue of identity in the United States today, her title’s dual meaning, how important it is for aspiring authors to write the story they want to write versus following publishing trends, her own publishing journey, and much more. The Kindest Lie can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Nancy’s 3 recommended reads are: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris Waiting for the Night Song by Julie Carrick Dalton The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner Interested in the Conversations from a Page online event with Julie Carrick Dalton and Nancy Johnson? Find more information here. If you enjoy reading contemporary fiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes like this one, try Liese O’Halloran Schwarz, Jane Igharo, Mateo Askaripour or Julie Carrick Dalton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ty and I discuss his new book Robert E. Lee and Me, the myth of the Lost Cause of the Confederacy and its creation and perpetuation, how telling his own personal story is more impactful than just sharing his views, why questioning history distresses and unsettles people, and much more. Robert E. Lee and Me: A Southerner’s Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Ty’s 3 recommended reads are: The False Cause: Fraud, Fabrication, and White Supremacy in Confederate Memory by Adam Domby Reading the Man: A Portrait of Robert E. Lee Through His Private Letters by Elizabeth Brown Pryor The Broken Heart of America: St. Louis and the Violent History of the United States by Walter Johnson Other books referenced in this episode are Confederates in the Attic by Tony Horwitz and The British Are Coming by Rick Atkinson. Thanks to Gene Rontal for sponsoring this episode. His mystery A Pre-Existing Condition can be purchased here. If you enjoy reading nonfiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes, try Eric Eyre, Joe Berkowitz, or Bridgett Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lisa and I discuss her new mystery Before She Disappeared, the complexity of plotting a person’s disappearance in 2021, walking the streets of Mattapan for research and the delicious food item that she discovered there, the real-life inspiration for Frankie Elkin, and much more. Before She Disappeared can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Lisa’s recommended reads are: Home Before Dark by Riley Sager Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger The Silent Wife by Karin Slaughter The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab Thanks to Danielle Martin for sponsoring this episode. Her novel Glimmer As You Can can be purchased here. If you enjoy reading mysteries and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Alice Henderson, Halley Sutton, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, and/or Wendy Walker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Liese discusses her new book What Could Be Saved, writing about Bangkok in both the 1970s and present day, pulling from her experiences as an expat, how her writing process has evolved over time, pandemic reading recommendations, and much more. What Could Be Saved can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Liese’s 4 recommended reads are: Long Bright River by Liz Moore Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano Clutter: An Untidy History by Jennifer Howard All the Ever Afters by Danielle Teller The book we discuss about Pan Am is entitled Come Fly the World by Julia Cooke. If you enjoy reading literary and/or contemporary fiction and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try A.H. Kim, Julie Carrick Dalton, Ehsaneh Sadr, or Amy Poeppel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mateo discusses his debut novel Black Buck, using a creative format to tell the story, fiction’s incredible power to teach empathy and understanding, his unique (and very cool) cover and the story behind it, having his novel chosen as a Read with Jenna book club selection, and much more. Black Buck can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Mateo’s 2 recommended reads are: How to Make a Slave and Other Essays by Jerald Walker The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr. If you enjoy reading contemporary fiction and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Ehsaneh Sadr, Julie Carrick Dalton, A.H. Kim, and Liese O'Halloran Schwarz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Julie discusses her debut Waiting for the Night Song, why she loosely based the plot line on a cherished children’s book, choosing New Hampshire for the book’s setting, the importance and urgency of climate fiction, how every region of our planet is interconnected, and much more. Waiting for the Night Song can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Julie’s 4 recommended reads are: The Kindest Lie by Nancy Johnson The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner Hades, Argentina by Daniel Loedel Wild Women and the Blues by Denny S. Bryce Interested in the Conversations from a Page online event with Julie Carrick Dalton and Nancy Johnson? Find more information here. Thanks to Densie Webb for sponsoring this episode. Her novel When Robins Appear can be purchased here. If you enjoy literary fiction and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Liese O'Halloran Schwarz, Sarah McCraw Crow, and Ava Homa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick discusses his latest mystery The Breaker, incorporating cutting edge technology into some of his stories, the long-range implications and societal changes resulting from new technology such as cell phones and social media, writing about PTSD, the progression and development of his current book covers, and much more. The Breaker can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Nick’s 2 recommended reads are: The Matthew Scudder series by Lawrence Block Murder at the Mena House by Erica Ruth Neubauer If you enjoy reading mysteries and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Wendy Walker, Julie Clark, Alice Henderson, and Lisa Gardner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Julia discusses her latest book The Last Garden in England, the pros and cons of choosing a popular topic like gardening to write about, the importance of creating a strong sense of place, recruiting her father to help her research English gardens, writing a story set in three time periods, and much more. The Last Garden in England can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Julia’s 4 recommended reads are: Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Kew Garden Girls by Posy Lovell Thanks to Densie Webb for sponsoring this episode. Her novel When Robins Appear can be purchased here. If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Hazel Gaynor, Judithe Little, Susie Orman Schnall, Kristin Harmel, and Sadeqa Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sadeqa discusses her latest novel Yellow Wife, how the story spoke to her, switching from contemporary fiction to historical fiction for this book, tackling a tough and timely topic, how she loves to hike when she has free time, and much more. Yellow Wife can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Sadeqa’s 2 recommended reads are: Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Other books mentioned are Heaven, My Home by Attica Locke and The Mothers by Brit Bennett. Yellow Wife is one of my She Reads Winter's Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Books. If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Hazel Gaynor, Judithe Little, Nguyen Phan Que Mai, Kristin Harmel, and Marie Benedict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Melissa discusses her book Single and Forced to Mingle, how her story went viral, creating the fun format she used in the book, why millennials are choosing to not have children, debunking the myth that there is one path that a life should follow, and much more. Single and Forced to Mingle can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Melissa’s 3 recommended reads are: Last Tang Standing by Lauren Ho An American Sunrise by Joy Harjo True or False: A CIA Analyst’s Guide to Spotting Fake News by Cindy L. Otis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Molly discusses her novel The Heiress, writing Austen-inspired fiction, creating a story around a fictional character from Pride & Prejudice, her favorite Jane Austen book, researching Regency-era England, and much more. The Heiress can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Molly’s 2 recommended reads are: Conjure Women by Afia Atakora The Mercies by Kirin Millwood Hargrave Thanks to my sponsor We Came Here to Shine by Susie Orman Schnall. You can purchase the book here. If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Hazel Gaynor, Judithe Little, Gill Paul, Fiona Davis, and Asha Lemmie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Judithe discusses her novel The Chanel Sisters, why she chose Antoinette to tell the sisters’ story, how Coco Chanel’s early years influenced her designs and fabrics, the unique research Judithe conducted, and much more. The Chanel Sisters can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Judithe’s 2 recommended reads are: The Woman Before Wallis by Bryn Turnbull The Age of Light by Whitney Scharer Thanks to We Came Here to Shine by Susie Orman Schnall for sponsoring this episode. You can purchase the book here. If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Hazel Gaynor, Tori Whitaker, Susie Orman Schnall, Kristin Harmel, Natalie Jenner, and Sadeqa Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Marie discusses her latest novel The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, writing about the venerated Agatha Christie, telling the stories of women that history forgot, the event that changed the trajectory of Agatha Christie’s career, and much more. The Mystery of Mrs. Christie can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Marie’s 8 recommended reads are: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner The Rose Code by Kate Quinn The Arctic Fury by Greer Macallister Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig The Invisible Woman by Erika Robuck Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan The Testaments by Margaret Atwood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarah discusses her debut novel The Wrong Kind of Woman, writing about women’s issues in the 1970s, how her story resonates in today’s world, including the music and television of the era into her research, how long it took for certain college to admit women, finding just the right title for her book, and much more. The Wrong Kind of Woman can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Sarah’s 2 recommended reads are: Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce Faye, Faraway by Helen Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lainey discusses her debut novel The Exit Strategy, working in the tech industry as a one of the only women in the boardroom, her desire to inspire and empower women with this story, the importance of titles and covers, publishing during the pandemic and the fabulous 2020 debut group, and much more. The Exit Strategy can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Lainey’s 5 recommended reads are: The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai A Door Between Us by Ehsaneh Sadr After Elias by Eddie Boudel Tan Forever 51 by Pamela Skjolsvik Last Tang Standing by Lauren Ho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sharon speaks about her debut novel Half, writing about twin sisters who speak in one voice, publishing during the pandemic, the inspiration for her story, and much more. Half can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Sharon’s 7 recommended reads are: You Will Never Be Forgotten by Mary South You Again by Debra Jo Immergut Book of the Little Axe by Lauren Francis-Sharma Pale Morning Light with Violet Swan by Deborah Reed The Heart and Other Monsters by Rose Hendersen I Have the Answer by Kelly Fordon The Fear of Everything by John McNally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Denise discusses her debut novel How to Fail at Flirting, tackling a tough subject matter in her novel, how comparing oneself to others is a “thief of joy”, the struggle to find the perfect title for her book, serving as a mentor in Pitch Wars, and much more. How to Fail at Flirting can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Denise’s 4 recommended reads are: In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren Queen Move by Kennedy Ryan Island Affair by Priscilla Oliveras The Roommate by Rosie Danan If you enjoy reading contemporary fiction and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Jane Igharo, Lauren Ho, A.H. Kim, and Pamela Redmond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Heather discusses how she started Book Club Chat, her favorite and least favorite aspects of what she does, how she decides which books to select, her favorite genres, recent changes and trends in the publishing industry, celebrity book clubs and much more. Heather’s 2 recommended reads are: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Julie discusses her instant New York Times bestseller The Last Flight, writing her first thriller, her advice for aspiring authors, the importance of the right book cover and how the cover sets up expectations for readers, and more. The Last Flight can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Julie’s 2 recommended reads are: And Now She’s Gone by Rachel Howzell Hall Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Malloy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Halley discusses her debut novel The Lady Upstairs, her love of murder bus tours, writing feminist noir, participating as a mentee and mentor in Pitch Wars, the importance of building a community in the book world, and more. The Lady Upstairs can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Halley’s 2 recommended reads are: Little Threats by Emily Schultz The Anthill by Julianne Pachico If you enjoy reading mysteries and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Alice Henderson, Megan Collins, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, and/or Wendy Walker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Katharine discusses her latest novel Majesty, the amount of world building she did for this series, writing a uchronic book, the difficulties in writing a sequel, her efforts to upend reader expectations, and much more. Majesty can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Katharine’s 3 recommended reads are: The Quest for Queen Mary by James Pope-Hennessy Pretty Things by Janelle Brown Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ehsaneh discusses her debut novel A Door Between Us, her desire to portray all sides of a conflict, writing about an event that is not frequently covered in literature, growing up in a Muslim/Mormon home, what she hopes readers take away from her book, and much more. A Door Between Us can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Ehsaneh’s 2 recommended reads are: Spring by Leila Rafei Bladebone by Ausma Zehanat Khan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ann discusses her debut novel A Good Family, her very personal inspiration for the book, joining the amazing debut author community on Facebook, trying to settle on the perfect title for the book, publishing during the pandemic, and much more. A Good Family can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Ann’s 2 recommended reads are: A Door Between Us by Ehsaneh Sadr Remembrance by Rita Woods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alice discusses her new mystery A Solitude of Wolverines, combining her passion for wildlife and writing, how she settled on wolverines for the first book in this new series, the research she conducted for the book, her current wildlife research studies, and much more. A Solitude of Wolverines can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Alice’s recommended reads are: White Fire by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child Demon Crown by James Rollins The River is Dark by Joe Hart Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay by Phoebe Robinson The Molly Murphy series by Rhys Bowen If you enjoy reading mysteries and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Lisa Gardner, Megan Collins, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, and Wendy Walker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fiona and M.J. discuss Stories from Suffragette City, the inspiration for this compilation, the speed with which the project came together, honoring the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote, how each author is reflected in their individual story, the bright and engaging cover, and much more. Stories from Suffragette City can be purchased at Murder by the Book. M.J.’s 2 recommended reads are: A Splendid Ruin by Megan Chance The Wicked City by Beatriz Williams Fiona’s 2 recommended reads are: The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline Gilded Suffragists: The New York Socialites who Fought for Women’s Right to Vote by Johanna Neuman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rhys discusses her latest novel The Last Mrs. Summers, creating an homage to Rebecca, writing two books a year, reading historical fiction during these stressful times, advice for aspiring authors, and much more. The Last Mrs. Summers can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Rhys’s 2 recommended reads are: Paris Is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay The Lost Girls of Devon by Barbara O’Neal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lauren discusses her debut novel Last Tang Standing, the importance of humor in books, the way reading promotes empathy and understanding, choosing to write the book in diary format, coming up with the idea for the novel while she was an amateur stand-up comic, and much more. Last Tang Standing can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Lauren’s 6 recommended reads are: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett The Other Americans by Laila Lalami The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel Forever 51 by Pamela Skjolsvik White Coat Diaries by Madi Sinha The Exit Strategy by Lainey Cameron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lynne discusses her latest thriller The Silent Conspiracy, the various ways information is used to influence people today, the importance of vetting the news, writing thrillers with her sister, and much more. The Silent Conspiracy can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Lynne’s 3 recommended reads are: Don’t Look for Me by Wendy Walker Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nancy discusses her latest novel Girls of Summer, writing about the intricacies and mysteries of family, her love of crafting beach reads with happy endings, the way technology has impacted her job, the importance of independent book stores, and much more. Girls of Summer can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Nancy’s 3 recommended reads are: One by One by Ruth Ware Anxious People by Fredrik Backman The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris discusses his latest mystery Never Turn Back, the personal family story that served as his inspiration, the challenges of writing a thriller, the incredible author community, the importance of independent book stores, and much more. Never Turn Back can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Chris’s 3 recommended reads are: Hard Cash Valley by Brian Panowich Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby When These Mountains Burn by David Joy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Natalie discusses her debut novel The Jane Austen Society, the long-lasting impact and continued relevance of Jane Austen’s books, the importance of independent book stores, launching a debut novel during the pandemic, and more. The Jane Austen Society can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Natalie’s 3 recommended reads are: Sigh, Gone: A Misfit’s Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit In by Phuc Tran The All-Night Sun by Diane Zinna Cuyahoga by Pete Beatty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hazel discusses When We Were Young & Brave, her inspiration for the story, writing about World War 2 in the Pacific, her extensive research for the book, exploring the human condition, her reading recommendations, and much more. When We Were Young & Brave can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Hazel’s 2 recommended reads are: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joe discusses his new book American Cheese: An Indulgent Odyssey Through the Artisan Cheese World, how he became interested in artisanal cheese, the role of Whole Foods in the American cheese renaissance, the role of cheese influencers, and much more. American Cheese: An Indulgent Odyssey Through the Artisan Cheese World can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Joe’s 2 recommended reads are: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Wow, No Thank You: Essays by Samantha Irby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tori discusses her debut novel Millicent Glenn’s Last Wish, her inspiration for the story, creating a love letter to Cincinnati, the generational theme in the book, her advice for aspiring authors, and much more. Millicent Glenn’s Last Wish can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Tori’s 3 recommended reads are: The Guest Book by Sarah Blake You Were There Too by Colleen Oakley Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jane discusses her debut novel Ties That Tether, writing about Nigerian culture and being an immigrant, exploring the themes of culture and identity, her vision for the cover of this book, participating in Pitch Wars, advice for aspiring authors, and more. Ties That Tether can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Jane’s 2 recommended reads are: The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai Well-Behaved Indian Women by Saumya Dave Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pamela discusses her latest novel Older, writing a book that provides some humor during these troubling times, enjoying her novel Younger as a television show and having Sutton Foster cast in the show, writing about aging, and much more. Older can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Pamela’s 2 recommended reads are: The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline Someone by Alice McDermott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John talks about his latest novel Old Abe, writing a fictional account of Lincoln’s life, conducting research on one of the most famous men in history, how he decided to tackle this subject, and much more. Old Abe can be purchased at Murder by the Book. John’s 2 recommended reads are: Metamorphoses by Ovid Collected Stories by Frank O’Connor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kristin talks about her latest novel the New York Times bestseller The Book of Lost Names, the research she did regarding the forgery of documents during World War 2, writing about ordinary people who rise up to do extraordinary things, the large number of Nazi-looted books that still have not been returned to their original owners, creating the Facebook group Friends and Fiction with four other authors during the pandemic, and more. The Book of Lost Names can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Kristin’s 4 recommended reads are: Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis Lost in Paris by Elizabeth Thompson The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Signe and I discuss her latest novel The Forgotten Kingdom, researching people and events from the sixth century, telling stories previously lost to time and history, working as an acquisitions editor, and much more. The Forgotten Kingdom can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Signe’s 2 recommended reads are: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wendy discusses her new novel Don’t Look For Me, her personal inspiration for this story, the psychology of grief, creating a strong sense of place in this novel, the fight or flight impulse in humans, her recommended reads, and much more. Don’t Look For Me can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Wendy’s 4 recommended reads are: One By One by Ruth Ware Anxious People by Fredrik Backman The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis Universe of Two by Stephen P. Kiernan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Asha discusses her debut novel Fifty Words for Rain, setting her novel in post-World War 2 Japan, her lifelong love of the country and its language, having her novel chosen as a Good Morning America book club selection, and much more. Fifty Words for Rain can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Asha’s 2 recommended reads are: The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason discusses his book My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me, his wife Amy’s viral essay and his response, processing grief, advice for writing a memoir, attending Burning Man, and much more. My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Jason’s 2 recommended reads are: Letters from Max: A Poet, a Teacher, a Friendship by Sarah Ruhl Timeless Flight: The Definitive Biography of the Byrds by Johnny Rogan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gill discusses her latest novel Jackie and Maria, the reader who gave her the inspiration for this story, Jackie and her sister Lee’s complex relationship, the rivalry between Jackie and Maria, her year-round love of swimming, and more. Jackie and Maria can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Gill’s 3 recommended reads are: 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak Coming Up For Air by Sarah Leipcige When We Were Young & Brave by Hazel Gaynor If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Tori Whitaker, Judithe Little, Alex George, Fiona Davis, and Asha Lemmie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David discusses his debut mystery Winter Counts, the inspiration for his story, Lakota traditions, maintaining racial identity and culture, life on the Rosebud Reservation, the Indigenous food revolution, and much more. Winter Counts can be purchased at Murder by the Book. David’s 2 recommended reads are: This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger Hillbilly Hustle by Wesley Browne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stephanie discusses her new novel Lineage Most Lethal, her lifelong interest in genealogy, writing about World War 2 and spy craft, her favorite places to conduct research, and much more. Lineage Most Lethal can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Stephanie’s 3 recommended reads are: Without Sanction by Don Bentley All the Ways We Said Goodbye by Lauren Willig, Beatriz Williams, and Karen White Egg Drop Dead by Vivien Chien Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kathleen discusses how she became a literary publicist and eventually started her own firm, a typical day as a publicist, her favorite part of the job, trends in the book industry, the effects of the pandemic on the book world, celebrity book clubs and much more. Kathleen’s 2 recommended reads are: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Just Mercy by Brian Stevenson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarah discusses her new novel The Quiet Girl, writing under the name S.F. Kosa, her background as a psychologist, switching genres, constructing a thriller plot, trying to understand the human psyche, and much more. The Quiet Girl can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Sarah’s 2 recommended reads are: The Girls by Emma Cline One Day: The Extraordinary Story of an Ordinary 24 Hours in America by Gene Weingarten Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Megan talks about her new novel Behind the Red Door, her fascination with memory repression, the importance of normalizing anxiety, creating terrible parents in her novels, and much more. Behind the Red Door can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Megan’s 2 recommended reads are: Don’t Look for Me by Wendy Walker He Started It by Samantha Downing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alka speaks about her debut novel The Henna Artist, having Reese Witherspoon select her book for her May book club, honoring her mother, the importance of women telling their stories, and much more. The Henna Artist can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Alka’s 2 recommended reads are: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee The Yellow Bird Sings by Jennifer Rosner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex discusses his latest novel The Paris Hours, the challenge of writing a story that takes place over the course of one day, owning an independent bookstore, setting a book in Paris, and much more. The Paris Hours can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Alex’s 4 recommended reads are: Becoming Duchess Goldblatt by Anonymous Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy Luster by Raven Leilani Upstream by Mary Oliver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Julie discusses her latest novel Louisiana Lucky, winning the lottery and what often happens next, her love of print journalism, which character she likes the most in this book, what makes someone lucky, and much more. Louisiana Lucky can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Julie’s 3 recommended reads are: Feels Like Falling by Kristy Woodson Harvey Hello, Summer by Mary Kay Andrews Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bryn discusses her debut novel The Woman Before Wallis, Thelma Furness and her twin sister Gloria Vanderbilt, the characters she enjoyed writing the most in this book, her gorgeous cover, the research she did, and much more. The Woman Before Wallis can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Bryn’s 3 recommended reads are: Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi The Library of Legends by Janie Chang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fiona speaks about her latest novel The Lions of Fifth Avenue, writing about iconic New York City buildings and how she conducts her research, the manner in which the title and cover influenced her storyline for this book, what she is working on next, and much more. The Lions of Fifth Avenue can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Fiona’s 4 recommended reads are: The Daughters of Foxcote Manor by Eve Chase The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stephen and I discuss his latest novel Universe of Two and the story behind it, the building of the atomic bomb and life at Los Alamos, the moral qualms of those who worked on the bomb, finding redemption, and much more. Universe of Two can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Stephen’s 3 recommended reads are: The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis With or Without You by Caroline Leavitt The Red Lotus by Chris Bohjalian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Deborah talks about her book Finding Mrs. Ford, her role as Silver Kane (Erica’s half-sister) on All My Children, where she gets her inspiration, and much more. Finding Mrs. Ford can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Deborah’s 3 recommended reads are: What Was She Thinking by Zoë Heller The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai Blue Nights by Joan Didion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emily and I talk about her latest novel Perfectly Famous, her partnership with WACOAL for this novel and modeling their products on her front porch, marketing in today’s digital world, her preference for shorter titles, and much more. Perfectly Famous can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Emily’s 2 recommended reads are: Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner Stranger in the Lake by Kimberly Belle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bridgett discusses her decision to honor her mother with a memoir, growing up in Detroit and participating in her mother’s business, writing the screenplay for The World According to Fannie Davis for Brad Pitt’s production company Plan B, and some great reading recommendations. The World According to Fannie Davis can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Bridgett’s 4 recommended reads are: The Yellow House by Sarah Broom Black is the Body by Emily Bernard Looking for Lorraine by Imani Perry Home Baked by Alia Volz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amy talks about her latest book Musical Chairs, best laid plans, having adult children living back at home (especially during the pandemic), why she chose to write about a classical music trio, the inspiration for her characters, and finding humor in everyday situations. Musical Chairs can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Amy’s 4 recommended reads are: We Came Here to Shine by Susie Orman Schnall The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis It’s Not All Downhill From Here by Terry McMillan American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 9 – Katherine discusses her latest book WHAT YOU WISH FOR, finding joy in little things, her love of OUTLANDER (the books not the TV show), why she set this book in Galveston, and the making of THE LOST HUSBAND movie. WHAT YOU WISH FOR can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Katherine’s 2 recommended reads are: MIRACLE CREEK by Angie Kim THE SCIENCE OF STORYTELLING: WHY STORIES MAKE US HUMAN AND HOW TO TELL THEM BETTER by Will Schorr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 8 - Kristy Woodson Harvey is the USA Today bestselling author of FEELS LIKE FALLING and 5 other novels. She blogs with her mom Beth Woodson on Design Chic about how creating a beautiful home can be the catalyst for creating a beautiful life. Design Chic is the inaugural member of the design blogger hall of fame, sponsored by Traditional Home, and winner of Amara’s Best Luxury Blog, as chosen by Roberto Cavalli. She also loves connecting with readers on kristywoodsonharvey.com. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications and websites, including Southern Living, Traditional Home, Parade, USA Today, Domino, Our State and O. Henry. FEELS LIKE FALLING can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Kristy's 3 recommended reads are: 1. HELLO, SUMMER by Mary Kay Andrews 2. THE BOOK OF LOST NAMES by Kristin Harmel 3. LOUISIANA LUCKY by Julie Pennell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A native New Englander, Elise spent several years writing for television and online news outlets before getting a MA and teaching high-school literature and history. She now lives in Seattle with her husband and two daughters. FAST GIRLS can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Elise’s 2 recommended reads are: THE BOOK WOMAN OF TROUBLESOME CREEK by Kim Michele Richardson REAL MEN KNIT by Kwana Jackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
USA Today Bestselling author Farrah Rochon hails from a small town just west of New Orleans. She has garnered much acclaim for her Holmes Brothers, New York Sabers, Bayou Dreams and Moments in Maplesville series. Her newest novel, THE BOYFRIEND PROJECT, was recently released by Forever Romance. When she is not writing in her favorite coffee shop, Farrah spends most of her time reading, cooking, traveling the world, visiting Walt Disney World, and catching her favorite Broadway shows. THE BOYFRIEND PROJECT can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Farrah’s 2 recommended reads are: IMPERFECTLY HAPPY by Sharina Harris THE TROUBLE WITH HATING YOU by Sajni Patel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 5 – Eric Eyre has been a reporter at the Charleston Gazette-Mail since 1998. In 2017, his investigation into massive shipments of opioids to West Virginia’s southern coalfields was awarded a Pulitzer prize. He lives in Charleston, West Virginia, with his wife and son. DEATH IN MUD LICK can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Eric’s 2 recommended reads are: 1. THE RELIVE BOX AND OTHER STORIES by T.C. Boyle 2. BEST SPORTS STORIES (published annually for many years, no longer in print) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 4 – Ava Homa is a writer, journalist, and activist specializing in women’s issues and Middle Eastern affairs. She holds an MA in English and Creative Writing from the University of Windsor in Canada. Her collection of short stories, ECHOES FROM THE OTHER LAND, was longlisted for the Frank O’Connor International Prize, and she is the inaugural recipient of the PEN Canada-Humber College Writers-In-Exile Scholarship. She was born and raised in the Kurdistan Province in Iran and now divides her time between Toronto and the Bay Area. DAUGHTERS OF SMOKE AND FIRE is her debut novel. DAUGHTERS OF SMOKE AND FIRE can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Ava’s 3 recommended reads are: THE LOST BOOK OF ADANA MOREAU by Michael Zapata REMEMBRANCE by Rita Woods SHUGGIE BAIN by Douglas Stuart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 3 - Lisa Duffy is the author of THE SALT HOUSE, named by Real Simple as a Best Book of the Month upon its June release and one of Bustle’s 17 Best Debut Novels by Women in 2017, and THIS IS HOME, a favorite book club pick. Lisa received her MFA in creative writing from the University of Massachusetts. Her writing can be found in numerous publications, including Writer’s Digest. She lives in the Boston area with her husband and three children. MY KIND OF PEOPLE is her third novel. MY KIND OF PEOPLE can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Lisa's 2 recommendations reads are: 1. THE BODY PAPERS by Grace Talusen 2. A DOOR BETWEEN US by Ehsaneh Sadr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 2 - Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai was born in Việt Nam in 1973, and grew up witnessing the war’s devastation of her country. She worked as a street seller and rice farmer before winning a scholarship to attend university in Australia. She is the author of eight books of poetry, short fiction and non-fiction in Vietnamese. Her writing has been translated and published in more than ten countries and has received many honors, including the Hà Nội Writers Association’s Poetry of the Year 2010 Award. Quế Mai has an MA in Creative Writing and is currently a PhD candidate at Lancaster University. She divides her time between Indonesia and Việt Nam. THE MOUNTAINS SING can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Quế Mai's 3 recommended reads are: 1. AFTERLIFE by Julia Alvarez 2. SO YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT RACE by Ijeoma Oluo 3. THE LINE THAT HELD US by David Joy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 1 - Susie Orman Schnall is the author of four novels, and her latest is WE CAME HERE TO SHINE. Susie's writing has appeared in numerous publications including The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Writer's Digest, and Glamour. She is also a frequent speaker at women's groups, corporations, and book clubs about her novels and work-life balance. WE CAME HERE TO SHINE can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Susie's 3 recommended reads are: 1. UNTAMED by Glennon Doyle 2. THE IMPOSSIBLE FIRST: FROM FIRE TO ICE - CROSSING ANTARCTICA ALONE by Colin O'Brady 3. FAST GIRLS by Elise Hooper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices