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Gays Reading

Brett Benner and Jason Blitman

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Gays who read and start a podcast–how novel! Join book lovers Brett Benner and Jason Blitman as they dive into author conversations, interviews, book talk, and all things reading, like… literarily.
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Booking Back

Penn & Friends

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Do you long for those schoolyard days where you had all the time in the world to finish a good book? This podcast revisits the books that gave us happiness as children and maybe even later as adults!
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Find your book club picks and get your literary fix here. I lead bookish discussions with authors, friends and family minus the scheduling, wine, charcuterie board and the book you didn’t have time to finish. My tastes skew toward the literary but I can’t resist a good thriller or the must-read book of the season. If you like authors like Donna Tartt, Ann Patchett, Jonathan Franzen, Marie Benedict and Rachel Hawkins this podcast is for you.
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Join our hosts Nikki and Kelly as they discuss a Young Adult and Adult novel every month! Mix yourself a drink, settle in, and relax as they talk about everything from their initial thoughts on each book to the nitty gritty of what happened and what they think about it all.
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Get Lit With Lianna: The Podcast

Lianna Cohen (@getlitwithlianna)

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Join Instagram book content creator @getlitwithlianna as she sits down with a different guest author to chat about their books, writing career, and everything in between! Of course each conversation will have a very *LC* touch - aka crying over book boyfriends, marvelling over swoony moments, and obviously a ton of pop culture references!⁣
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The Bookshop Podcast

Mandy Jackson-Beverly

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Mandy Jackson-Beverly is a confessed bibliophile who believes independent bookshops are the gems of communities and authors are the rock stars of the literary world. As an author and book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books, Mandy profoundly understands and appreciates what it takes to write a book and present it to readers. She is instinctively curious and enjoys connecting with her guests. Learn more at mandyjacksonbeverly.com and thebookshoppodcast.com. And remember to subscribe to ...
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Medium Lady Reads

Jillian O'Keefe and Erin Vandeven

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Medium Lady Reads is a podcast about reading as self-care, a passionate love for the public library, and plenty of thoughts and opinions about book culture having its moment.
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THE BIBLIO FILE is a podcast about "the book," and an inquiry into the wider world of book culture. Hosted by Nigel Beale it features wide ranging, long-form conversations with authors, poets, book publishers, booksellers, book editors, book collectors, book makers, book scholars, book critics, book designers, book publicists, literary agents and many others inside the book trade and out - from writer to reader.
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What the Austen? is a Jane Austen podcast hosted by Izzy Meakin, a passionate life long Janeite. Every other week Izzy is joined by a fellow Austen enthusiast as they take a deep dive into Jane Austen's novels and characters. This podcast is for the fans who love to oscillate between the thought provoking conversations and simply having a good laugh. In each episode we engage in lively discussions about everything Jane Austen, from the dreamy romantic moments to the slightly quirky and unusu ...
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Ripollsworkshop Reads

Courtney Ripoll-McBride

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Hey Everyone! I am Courtney Ripoll-McBride! I am the host of Ripollsworkshop Reads. I love to read and now average a book a day. It has not always been this way though. I did not really start to read until around the third grade when I struggled my way through the first Harry Potter Book. After I got into that series it evolved and I now read all different types of books. We started this podcast to help share the love of reading and embrace YOUR escape through reading. We have some amazing a ...
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Welcome to Where I Left Off, a bookish podcast. I'm your host, Kristen Bahls. Join me to hear my recommendations of a mix of young adult, new adult, romance, mystery, and thriller novels. In each episode, I dive into the intricate worlds crafted by talented authors, exploring the characters, plots, and the emotions that make you want to throw your television out the window, because we both know the book is always better than the movie. Whether you carry a book everywhere you go and already h ...
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GeniusLink's Road to Revenue, a podcast where we speak with creators to discuss the twists and turns, the ups and downs, and bumps on their own Road to Revenue. As a Each episode invites a new creator to share their stories of triumphs, trials, and the innovative tactics they've learned & discovered and used to turn their passions into profit. Our guests reveal the behind-the-scenes of building a successful online presence. Hosted by Lee Elwell, this series is more than just a podcast; it's ...
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Lit Wallflowers is an official, unofficial Historical Romance book review podcast presented by Toni Rose and Wendy Woo. Every week they take themes from a Historical Romance and relate it back to how it can be applied to life in modern times! Then they Pot-Tail with a whiskey of the series and discuss all things Bookstagram and Romance! For more content, giveaways, and bonus material follow @litwallflowerspodcast on Instagram and Facebook, and @Lit_Wallflowers on Twitter!
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The podcast that says what you're thinking but too afraid to say. Every fortnight we share popular and unpopular opinions about the books you love.Hosted by PostColonialChild, BooksAndRhymes and BookShyBooksGet their reading lists here: http://eepurl.com/dqS8EHFollow them on Bookstagram: @NABookPodcastFollow us on Twitter: @NABookPodcast
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Booky Call is the fastest growing book discovery app in the world. Our platform is cleverly disguised as a dating app. By combining the psychology and functionality of dating apps with a creative book review in the form of a "humanized" dating profile, we help readers discover and engage with books in a revolutionary way. Each episode of the podcast is hosted by our "Boo" and highlights one of our featured book profiles. If finding your next perfect read is what you desire, this podcast is a ...
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Welcome to your new favorite literary podcast! Books and the City Podcast is hosted by four New York City-dwelling, book-nerd best friends who met for one Bookstagram book club, and the rest was history. Unlike most bookish podcasts, each episode of Books and the City stays spoiler-free. Every Monday, the hosts come prepared to discuss the last book they read, meaning you’ll walk away from each weekly episode with four new must-read titles! Pour yourself a glass of whatever, and meet your ne ...
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The Urban Librarian

The Urban Librarian

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Join the Urban Librarian as she discusses and explores the underlying messages and deeper issues that are present within our favorite urban fiction books. The Urban Librarian podcast is brought to you by the The Urban Library bookstagram page and is published every week on Anchor FM, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, Spotify, and Stitcher.
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Welcome to Chronicles & Coffee, a show dedicated to writers, readers, and book lovers! Grab a cup of your favorite drink and tune in weekly to book talks, writing advice, interviews with pupils in the industry, and so much more. Oh, and by the way, all from a young woman's perspective. Join me in a casual conversation about the book industry and let's grow together!
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The New York Times has released their Top 100 Books of the 21st Century so far. I discuss. Book discussed: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishuguro The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead 2666 by Roberto Bolano The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen The Known World by Edward P. Jones Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel The Warm of Ot…
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In this episode of Road to Revenue, host Lee Elwell interviews Ryan Camp, the mastermind behind Camp Films. Ryan shares his unique journey from being in a hard rock band to becoming a successful filmmaker and YouTube content creator. He discusses the pivotal moments that led him to discover his passion for videography and how he turned it into a pr…
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THE PRIDE EPISODE IS BACK BABY!! Lys worked her magic and was able to salvage the audio of our episode and we are so excited to share this… we had fully lost hope, but HERE IT IS!! In this episode we talk about all the queer books/authors we are loving, what we have on our TBRs, and titles that you all have sent over to us! We hope everyone listeni…
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Author Bio Jessica Thompson is the author of the Amazon best-selling mystery novels “A Caterer’s Guide to Holidays and Homicide” and “A Caterer’s Guide to Love and Murder" which was a finalist in the Wishing Shelf Awards. She also curated and featured her own short stories in a family friendly anthology of campfire stories, "Beyond the Woods: A Sup…
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Send us a Text Message. Author Allie Samberts is back to talk about her latest standalone contemporary romance release Common Grounds. Keep up with Allie: Purchase Common Grounds (available on KU). Check out her website. Follow her on Instagram. For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to v…
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Michael Lista is an investigative journalist, essayist and poet who lives in Toronto. I’ve followed his career now for some fifteen years. He’s written true crime for the better part of a decade. His story “The Sting” is being adapted by Adam Perlman, Robert Downey Jr., and Team Downey, into a television series for Apple TV+. We talk here about Mic…
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Jason and Brett talk to Lev Grossman (The Bright Sword) about the difference between an adventure and a quest, being the hero of your own story, the trials of putting on armor, and what makes a king. Lev Grossman is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magicians trilogy—The Magicians, The Magician King, and The Magician’s Land—which has …
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Author Bio Dr. Nora Gold is the prize-winning author of five books. Her first book, Marrow and Other Stories, won a Vine Canadian Jewish Book Award and was praised by Alice Munro. Fields of Exile, the first novel about anti-Israelism on campus, won the inaugural Canadian Jewish Literary Award for best novel, and was acclaimed by Ruth Wisse and Irwi…
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Today I'm joined by NYT Bestselling author, Georgia Hunter, to chat about her novel and its subsequent Hulu and Disney+ TV adaptation, "We Were The Lucky Ones". I binge watched all of "We Were The Lucky Ones" in one sitting. I then needed to devour the book. This television series and novel could be my favourite piece of media consumed this year. I…
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Send us a Text Message. Hi there! In this week's episode, Irish author Alan Murrin tells us about his childhood as an "author," his teen life ensconced in rigorous piano practice, and mastering the art of creative writing at the University of East Anglia. Learn how his varied career in the art world and as a bookseller in London shaped his unique v…
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Recommended Books Magic Forged: Magiford Supernatural City by K. M. Shea Captured by the Magi: Zodiac Magic Academy by JL Madore & Ruby Night Tuesday Author Interview In Sickness and In Health / Yom Kippur in a Gym (Essential Prose Series Book 215) by Nora Gold Thursday Author Interview Shoot Shovel and Shut Up: a mystery by Jessica Thompson Links …
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Author Bio Lucy E.M. Black is the author of The Marzipan Fruit Basket, Eleanor Courtown, and Stella’s Carpet. The Brickworks will be released in the Fall of 2023. Her short stories have been published in Britain, Ireland, USA and Canada in literary journals and magazines. She lives in Port Perry, Ontario, the traditional territory of the Mississaug…
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Send us a Text Message. This is the first episode in the Reading Recap series, formally known as Recently Read and Currently reading. I give you a spoiler free rundown of the books I've been reading which are a mix of the thriller, romance, and climate fiction genres. This week's reading rec is from Natalia Williams, author of Taking the Cake. Foll…
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In this episode, Nikki and Kelly discuss the book 'Credence' by Penelope Douglas. They express their mixed feelings about the taboo romance and the disturbing dynamics between the characters. The book follows Tiernan, who is sent to live with her step-uncle Jake and his two sons, Noah and Kaleb, in the mountains of Colorado after her parents' death…
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We are back with our third (AND FINAL) installment in our Harry Potter Deep Dive. Did we intend for this to be a full and lengthy three parts? Clearly not. However, it was fun, unhinged, and chaotic in the best ways. Listen to this deep dive where we're covering books five, six, and seven. Emily tries to be normal about Sirius and Remus, and chicke…
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Jason and Brett talk to Peng Shepherd (All This and More) about what it means to be real, the repercussions of the choices that we make, the many versions of our lives, and get the scoop on her very first published book. Peng Shepherd was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and has lived in Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, London, New York, and Mexico City.…
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Author Bio M. Patchwork Monoceros is a poet and interdisciplinary artist exploring polysensory production and somatic grief through text/ile and film. Their work considers a collective qrip (queer+crip) consciousness by connecting to marvelous bodies living with complexity as sick or disabled. A Black creator of Jamaican Taino/Arawak ancestry, mono…
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Send us a Text Message. What drives a woman to reinvent herself in her 40s and open a thriving bookshop championing strong women and diverse voices? Join me as I sit down with Diane Park, the remarkable owner of Wave of Nostalgia in Hayworth, UK. Diane’s journey is anything but conventional. From leaving school at 16 and facing early adult responsi…
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Recommended Books ...And A Wake-Up (Owens Protective Services Book 19) by Giulia Lagomarsino The King's Captive: Magiford Supernatural City by K. M. Shea Tuesday Author Interview Remedies For Chiron Kindle Edition by monoceros m.patchwork Thursday Author Interview The Brickworks by Lucy Black Links Support the Podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/r…
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Author Bio: Dawn Greenfield Ireland is the CEO of Artistic Origins Inc, a writing and editing company that has been doing business since 1995. Her first book, The Puppy Baby Book (hardcover), was a finalist in the IPPY book competition (2001) and has been selling steadily ever since. Novels include The Alcott Family Adventures Cozy Mystery Series (…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what it takes to turn a Bookstagram passion into an indie romance bookstore? Staci Hicks, owner of Romancelandia, an online bookstore, shares her journey and we get to chat about our love of indie authors! Find your next book at Romancelandia. Follow Romancelandia on Instagram. For links to the books discussed …
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Today I'm joined by author Renee Carlino, to chat about her new novel, “This Used To Be Us”. Renee was my first guest EVER on this podcast just over 2 years ago, so I was so excited to welcome her back on the show!! I have loved every single book of hers to date, and knew I would love her latest release just as much. We spoke in depth about her fil…
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Jason and Brett talk to Julia Phillips (Bear) about different sibling dynamics, the "bear" knocking on her door, and why she's wearing a snake in her wedding photos. Julia Phillips is the bestselling author of the novel Disappearing Earth, which was a finalist for the National Book Award and one of The New York Times Book Review’s 10 Best Books of …
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Author Bio: Mike LaRusso is a forty-year sales veteran working in diverse sales roles for a multitude of organizations. As an independent sales contractor, consultant, analyst, and writer, he leverages critical thinking, analytics, and sales creativity, providing organizations with prospecting methods designed for new business development. Connect …
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Send us a Text Message. Hi, This week, I'm in conversation with one of my favorite authors, Jan Carson. We talk about her latest release, Quickly, While They Still Have Horses, how growing up during the Troubles in Ireland fueled her passion for reaching across divided communities through writing and the arts, and how the Irish writing community su…
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Recommended Books The Vampire and the Case of the Baleful Banshee: An Urban Fantasy Novel (The Portlock Paranormal Detective Series Book 3) by Heather G. Harris & Jilleen Dolbeare Only Murder by Rylie Dark Author Interviews Tuesday: The Sales Professional's Survival Guide: A Blueprint for Tactical Prospecting by Mike LaRusso Thursday: Bonded by DG …
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Send us a Text Message. The Trouble with Mrs. Montgomery Hurst out 18 July! Katie brings to life her new novel, The Trouble with Mrs. Montgomery Hurst, set in a small Victorian town driven by the gossip and secrets of its inhabitants. We explore how classic literature influenced her narrative and how the early Victorian period and the impact of ind…
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Author Bio Bridget is the author of the young adult fantasy novel Red Siren. Bridget currently lives in the midwest with her dog and can be found watching way too many movies when not writing her novels or short stories. Connect with Bridget Messi Website Timestamps 00:15 Introduction 00:38 What is your book about? 1:49 What inspired you to write y…
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Do you love or hate Sarah J. Maas books? Let us know your fave (or least favorite) of her books by sending us a message! --- In this episode, Nikki and Kelly discuss and explore the works of Sarah J. Maas, focusing on their experiences with her books. They talk about starting with ACOTAR and their initial impressions of the series and the interconn…
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Today I'm sitting down with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Ashley Poston, to chat about her latest release "A Novel Love Story". I have been waiting and waiting and WAITING to have Ashley Poston on my podcast, and I am so happy to have finally been able to connect with her to chat about her newest book, which is not just a love st…
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Author Bio Steven Mayoff was born and raised in Montreal. His fiction and poetry have appeared in literary journals across Canada, the U.S. and abroad. He is the author of the story collection Fatted Calf Blues, winner of the 2010 PEI Book Award for Fiction; the novel Our Lady of Steerage; and two books of poetry Leonard's Flat and Swinging Between…
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Jason and Brett talk to debut authors Solomon J. Brager (Heavyweight), Oisín McKenna (Evenings & Weekends), and August Thompson (Anyone's Ghost). They explore themes like inherited trauma and family history, queer identity, and the complexities of growing up. And they talk about some favorite snacks and date stories. Solomon J. Brager is a cartooni…
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In the second installment of our Harry Potter deep dive, we're covering Prisoner of Azkaban and Goblet of Fire. Did we assure you we could wrap this series up in two parts? Yes. Did we fail miserably? Also yes. As a reminder, we're raising money for the Trevor Project as long as this series continues. Donate at this link to enter for a chance to wi…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I'm in conversation with Kathleen Caldwell, the passionate owner of A Great Good Place for Books in Montclair Village, Oakland, who opens up about her incredible journey in the book industry. From her college days navigating aisles at Crown Books to orchestrating author events at prestigious bookstores like …
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Recommended Books: Local Woman Missing: A Novel of Domestic Suspense by Mary Kubica The Dissertation Warrior Writes Again!: An Anthem and Guide for Struggling Doctoral Students Determined to Finish by Guy E. White Author Interviews: Tuesday: Fatted Calf Blues by Steven Mayoff Thursday: Red Siren by Bridget Messi Links Support the Podcast https://ww…
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Book blogger Susan Matheson is back with her picks for summer reading and I have a new name! Books discussed: The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier Sandwich by Catherine Newman Wives Like Us by Plum Sykes You Are Here by David Nicholls Anxious People by Fredrik Backman The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard Follow Bedside Table Books: Instagram: @b…
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On this episode we sit down with Geneva Monroe, author of the Sun Serpent Saga and the Dark Oz Series. We discuss the challenges of writing in different genres, the inspiration behind her writing, the balance between personal and author life, and how amazing her readers are. Her newest book, No Place Like Home, releases June 30th! Be sure to check …
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Jason and Brett talk to Catherine Newman (Sandwich) about ailments, weighted blankets, reproductive mayhem, peanut butter, queerness, and of course… sandwiches. Catherine Newman has written numerous columns, articles, and canned-bean recipes for magazines and newspapers, and her essays have been widely anthologized. She is the author of the novel W…
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Author Bio Author of six novels. Recipient of The David Adams Richards Prize, Relit Award shortlist. New novel THE BOULEVARD now available at Amazon, Indigo, and Galleon Books. Connect with Jerrod Edson Good Reads Blog Twitter Timestamps 00:15 Introduction 00:58 What are your books about? 1:50 What inspired you to write your books? 2:43 Who are you…
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Send us a Text Message. Thanks to author Shayla Dugan for joining me to talk about her debut novel, Learning to Swim. In today's episode we discuss the book, her writing process, how she found her publisher, and more! To stay in touch with Shayla: Purchase Learning to Swim Website Instagram For links to the books discussed in this episode, click th…
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Jason and Brett talked to Chris Whitaker (All the Color of the Dark) about what keeps friends in your life, horror stories from his time working in a library, what it means to have faith and hope, and Danny Zuko. Chris Whitaker is the award-winning author of Tall Oaks, All the Wicked Girls, and the New York Times bestseller We Begin at the End. Chr…
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Author Bio Annette Nauraine is a wife, recovering opera singer, mom of two, Doodle mom, lover of music, books, opera, and dogs. She spends her time trying to keep ahead of everything life has to offer, and enjoying love and laughter. Connect with Annette Nauraine Amazon Timestamps 00:15 Introduction 00:45 What are your books about? 1:39 What inspir…
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Penn and Joy discuss Jhumpa Lahiri's ground-breaking novel "The Namesake," a coming of age story of an Indian-American kid growing up 1st generation. Watch Nikhil/Gogol as he grows up outside of Boston to discovering himself in New York City. Gogol's experience resonates with first generation kids across America, especially the Indian ones!…
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Today I'm sitting down with author Alicia Thompson to chat about her latest release, "The Art of Catching Feelings". This is one of my favourite books I've read this year, and it came in such an unexpected way! I loved getting to chat with Alicia about her writing background, our shared love for Paramore (YES!) and of course do a deep dive of this …
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when a lifelong love of literature leads to a storied 44-year career in the publishing industry? Join me for an intimate conversation with Andy Hughes, the recently retired Senior VP and Director of Production and Design at Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. From his earliest role at Cornell University Medical Li…
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Recommended Books: Coming in Hot (A Piper Harris Mystery, Volume 1) by Deany Ray Dead to the World (Crossroads Queen Book 1) by Annabel Chase Last weeks Author interviews: Tuesday 18 June 2024: IN THE BEGINNING By Nick Girard Thursday 20 June 2024: Lost Seeds: The Beginning by Teresa Mosley Sebastian This weeks Author interviews: Tuesday: Do Over D…
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In this episode Lee Elwell interviews Logan Nathanson of Favorite Finds, diving into Logan's journey from a casual lockdown activity to becoming a full-time content creator. Logan discusses his strategies for managing multiple social media platforms, the tools that streamline his workflow, and the importance of staying consistent and authentic in c…
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Ian Birch is "former editorial director of Hearst UK and Emap. He began his magazine career in the late 1970s as a reporter for Melody Maker before moving to Smash Hits where he was assistant editor for three years. His first launch and editorship came in the late 1980s with Sky Magazine. At Hearst UK he was publisher of Company, Esquire and Harper…
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Jason and Brett are joined by Claire Lombardo (Same As It Ever Was), last month's Reese's Book Club pick for her novel, The Most Fun We Ever Had. They talk to Claire about secrets in relationships, favorite children, Boo Radleyism, and debate Joni Mitchell. What Guys & Dolls reference is Jason talking about in the intro? Listen here. More info abou…
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Author Bio Teresa Sebastian is an attorney, entrepreneur, and law school professor. She seeks to make a difference in the environment and culture through her involvement with nonprofit community and corporate boards. Teresa believes spiritual words and the sounds of nature soothe the inner being, define a place of peace, and inspire her creative wr…
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