Frankie's Mama Reads: Recent Episodes
Jessica Edgar
A podcast about all the books Frankie's Mama (also known as Jess) reads. Yes, even some children's books. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frankiesmamareads/support
I'm overwhelmed by my TBR shelf! So today I'm going to read the first two sentences of NINE books I want to read next and choose my next one :)
Books Mentioned Today:
- The Lending Library by Aliza Fogelson
- The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan
- The Silent Sister by Diane Chamberlain
- Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
- Super Adjacent by Crystal Cestari
- The Miracle of Speedy Motors by Alexander McCall Smith
- The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh
- Things I'm Seeing Without You by Peter Bognanni
- The King's Justice by Susan Elia MacNeal
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Today is July 1st which means the year is halfway through! I don't know about you but I am NOT half way through my reading goal for the year. Today I've got ten book suggestions that are under 200 pages to help you catch up a little faster.
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What is the best book you’ve read so far in 2020?
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What is the best sequel you’ve read so far in 2020?
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What is a new release you haven’t read yet, but want to?
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What is the most anticipated release for the second half of the year?
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What book has been the biggest disappointment?
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What has been the biggest surprise?
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Who is your favorite new or new to you author?
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Who is your newest fictional crush?
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Who is your newest favorite character?
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What is a book that made you cry?
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What is a book that made you happy?
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What is your favorite film adaptation that you've seen this year?
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What is your favorite review you've given this year?
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What is the most beautiful book you’ve bought so far this year?
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What book do you need to read by the end of the year?
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There are some really awesome books coming out this year for kids featuring lgbt characters, talking about pronouns and normalizing love in all the forms it comes in. On this episode I'm talking about a few of these books plus introducing a tiny new segment and telling you all about another really cool book that I already pre-ordered.
Books Mentioned:
Not So Different by Cyana Riley
My Rainbow by Trinity and DeShanna Neal
Jamie and Bubbie: A Book About People's Pronouns by Afsaneh Moradian
Bling Blaine: Throw Glitter, Not Shade by Rob Sanders
My Two Moms by Julie Murray
My Two Dads by Julie Murray
The Every Body Book: The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids about Sex, Gender, Bodies, and Families by Rachel E Simon
My Heart Underwater by Laurel Flores Fantauzzo
This is All Your Fault by Aminah Mae Safi
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White privilege, racism, police brutality, #blacklivesmatter...
If the idea of talking to your kids about those makes you uncomfortable I've got some books that may help get the conversation started. We need to talk to our kids about race regardless of their age or race. Silence is compliance which we can not afford.
Books Mentioned This Episode:
- All Kinds of People by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly
- Woke Baby by Mahogany L. Browne
- Anti-Racist Baby by Ibram X. Kendi
- Daddy There's a Noise Outside by Kenneth Braswell
- Not My Idea: A Book about Whiteness by Anastasia Higginbottom
- Teach Your Dragon about Diversity by Steve Herman
- Stonewall: A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution. by Rob Sanders
- Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
- All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely
- Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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I am ditching the usual stars and introducing a brand new rating system. On this episode I'll tell you all about how I rate books and give an example for each level.
Then stay for the end because I've got a bonus segment with Jason from Oops! All Topics :)
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On this episode I'm talking all about my Dollar Tree haul! I found five books that I've added to my TBR (To Be Read) stack and I'll tell you all about them. Plus, I got a surprise call from my local library and I have an AMAZING Etsy small business to spotlight this week :)
Small Bookish Business Spotlight: XOMarissaDesigns
Books Mentioned:
- My Dark Vanessa
- Amanda Wakes Up
- Don't I Know You
- The Hike
- Pilgrimage: My Search for the Real Pope Francis
- Things I'm Seeing Without You
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Every Tuesday new amazing books are published. This week I'm talking about books that are set to be published this summer! Check out the books on Goodreads using the links below.
Small Business Shoutout:
Hannah Bean Candles
Books Mentioned:
The Damned by Renee Ahdieh
The Last Flight by Julie Clark
Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia
Not Like the Movies by Kerry Winfrey
One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London
The Last Wife by Karen Hamilton
The End of Her by Shari Lapena
When She Was Good by Michael Robotham
Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia
Louisiana Lucky by Julie Pennell
Bear Necessity by James Gould-Bourn
The Bright Side Sanctuary for Animals by Becky Mandelbaum
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Since yesterday was Mother's Day I wanted to talk about a few books that feature strong mothers with unconditional love. They are not perfect mothers. They are realistic mothers.
Bookish Business Spotlight: EsztersCreations
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Small Bookish Business Spotlight: Carrot Fish
On this episode, I asked Jason from Oops! All Topics to make me a playlist of ten songs that I had to find books to pair with each song. He threw me a variety of songs ranging from country, classic rock and even a musical.
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Books Mentioned:
A Breath Too Late by Rocky Callen
Stamped Out by Tonya Kappes
Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear
Pretty Things by Janelle Brown
Escape from Syria by Samya Kullab
Beauty by Susan Wilson
The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis
Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella
The Seven and a Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
Suspect by Michael Robotham
The God Game by Danny Tobey
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly Harms
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This week I'll help you find the perfect cozy mystery based on how you've been spending your time during the pandemic. Baking? Relaxing? Doing home repairs? I've got a book for that :)
Small Bookish Business Shoutout: Book Nook Sleeves
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Let's hop in a time machine this week say Adios to 2020! On this episode I'll be discussing four books that feature time travel and stick around till the end for a bonus children's time travel book.
Small Bookish Business Shoutout: Mrs. Peggotty Arts
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Choosing your next book to read can be really hard! Especially when bookstores and libraries are closed so you can't spend hours walking the aisles to find the perfect book. On this episode I'm reviewing three books that I read and letting you know if they might be a good distraction and how to find them during lockdown. I've also added a new segment where I feature a Small (Bookish) Business each episode. This week I'm featuring Femme Fire Books where you can order pre-loved and have them safely delivered to you while you stay home and stay safe.
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Library Haul for Self-Isolation
- The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham
- The Stranger by Harlan Coben
- Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson
- The Holdout by Graham Moore
- You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
- Recipe for a Perfect Murder by Karma Brown
- My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing
- Dead to Her by Sarah Pinborough
- A Beginning at the End by Mike Chen
- Mananaland by Pam Munoz Ryan
- The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh
- Laura Deen Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki
- Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey
- The Girls with No Names by Serena Burdick
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