Sentimental Garbage is a podcast hosted by Caroline O'Donoghue about the culture we love that society can sometimes make us feel ashamed of. Formerly a chick-lit podcast, sometimes a Sex and the City podcast. We don't know the most, we feel the most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join Tex and Sam, two guys who are on a comedic venture into the uncharted territories of books your wife has probably read.
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The Writing Table is a podcast for writers and book lovers. Whether you're a seasoned writer or curious about the writing life, pull up a chair. Hear from authors from every stage-from New York Times list-makers to debuts. You'll get a behind-the-scenes view of your favorite books-from writing the ugly first drafts to the final editorial processes. Check out interviews with Phillipa Gregory, Jennifer Weiner, Lemony Snicket, Laurie Frankel, and so many others. Come on in-there's always room a ...
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Celebrating stories in film, television and literature with special guests. Buzzing the best entertainment: top picks, new releases, bestsellers and blockbuster movies, award winners and story craft. Hosted by Malena Lott, author and executive editor at Buzz Books USA.
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Welcome to 'Pussy Church' - the ultimate guide to unlocking your full sexual potential! Join erotica writer Lara as she spins new tales of sexual exploration with leading experts, in her all-new series. Together, we'll unravel the mysteries of cultivating deep, intimate connections with insights like unlocking the secrets of lasting love and channeling your inner dominatrix. New episodes every Sunday, go to @talesoflara on Instagram to keep up-to-date
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Welcome to Jot Notes - Where we dive into the newest, hottest books and Authors on the scene. My name is Jenna Greene, YA fantasy author – author of the Imagine series and the award-winning novel REBORN. With me is my co-host Miranda Oh, a contemporary chick-lit writer, author of the “Chin Up, Tits Out” series.
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The podcast that celebrates Category Romance.
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Words To Mouth is an author interview talk show where readers meet authors beyond the printed page…and win FREE books. Come discover new and seasoned authors and the books they write. Carrie Runnals understands the challenges of being a busy woman juggling work-life balance. She scours the literary market and keeps a pulse on new book releases for you. Hear about the latest must-read novels and nonfiction as Carrie gets the answers to questions you want asked with authors you’d love to meet. ...
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My name is Jeremy Chapman and I am a Podcaster, Podcast Producer and Radio Presenter. Each week a guest drops in to chat about their journey in to radio presenting, podcasting or voice over work to give you a fun and inspiring look at how they got in to that industry, along with passing on hints, tips and guidance to help you do the same.If you would like to be a guest on the Your Voice Here podcast then email hello@yourvoicehere.co.uk for more details.
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MSNBC’s Ali Velshi brings you the “Velshi Banned Book Club,” an act of resistance against the epidemic of book banning. In each episode, a different author of a banned book joins Ali—including Margaret Atwood, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Laurie Halse Anderson, and more—to talk about why their work is being targeted and about the literature itself. “Velshi Banned Book Club” is a series rooted in literary and cultural analysis and in the notion of reading as resistance. Read along with Ali and follow ...
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A podcast about GLBTQQIA books and the people who read them.
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Lara and Aquaman are back for the new episode of ‘Pussy Church’ this week, and they have some banging stories to share! Follow Lara on her quest to gospel about sex, worship erotic art, and give advice on your sexy confessions: Our top sexting tips to spice up your summer New studies on the orgasm gap The surprising number of people who’d trade int…
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Jaclyn Goldis is a graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and NYU Law. She practiced trust and estate law at a large Chicago firm for seven years before leaving her job to travel the world and write novels. She is the author of When We Were Young, The Chateau, and her latest, The Main Character. For more information visit jaclyngoldis.c…
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Throne of Glass (Ch. 30-55): DORIAN STINKS AND HE IS THE WORST
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This week, Sam and Tex are back to discuss the latest twists and turns in Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, covering chapters 30 through 55. Things are heating up for Celaena Sardothien as she faces new challenges, both on and off the battlefield. In this episode, we’ll explore the mounting tension within the castle, the deepening relationships tha…
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Continental Garbage: The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants
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This week Blake Lively is having a shocker so we watch The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants TW: sexual assault, suicide, grief! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 298 - "Harlequin Love Inspired Author Heidi Main"
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You can find Author Heidi Main's website here. Sign up for Heidi's newsletter here. Keep up with Author Heidi Main on Instagram here. Get your copy of Her Loyal Companion from Bookshop.org here Get your copy of Her Loyal Companion from Harlequin's website here. ♡ ♡If you enjoyed today's episode and listen via Apple Podcast, please consider rating a…
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Moon Unit Zappa: The Real Story Behind the Iconic Valley Girl
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Moon Unit Zappa was born in 1967 to legendary musician Frank Vincent Zappa and his second wife, Gail Zappa. At the age of fourteen, Moon Zappa appeared in Frank Zappa’s career defining music video, “Valley Girl,” which later helped jump-start Moon’s own career. Since then, Moon has worked as an actress, writer, comedian, artist, businesswoman, and …
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Lara and Aquaman are back for the new episode of ‘Pussy Church’ this week, and they have some banging stories to share! Follow Lara on her quest to gospel about sex, worship erotic art and give advice on your sexy confessions: The surge in smut that’s heating up bookshelves everywhere. Why sex often disappoints for young adults. Tips on navigating …
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Melissa Payne is the bestselling author of four novels, including A Light in the Forest and The Night of Many Endings. After an early career raising money for nonprofit organizations, Melissa began dreaming about becoming a published author and wrote her first novel. Her stories feature small mountain towns with characters searching for redemption,…
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Throne of Glass (Ch. 1-29): To All the Boys I've Killed Before
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This week, Sam and Tex are diving into a world of magic, assassins, and, yes, intense palace drama with Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. And while we might not be the typical target audience for a fantasy novel featuring a fierce female assassin deciding betwixt two lovers, we’re here to give you our take on the first half of this epic saga. Join …
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This week we're back, discussing the Netflix documentary on the 2017 event car crash that was Fyre Festival. Join us to swim with pigs, eat cheese sandwiches and get scammed. Documentary discussion from 18.26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 297 - "Finding Love A Second Time + Writing for 2 Harlequin Lines & Her 3 New Releases: Michelle Lindo-Rice"
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Bestselling Author Michelle Lindo-Rice joins me on the podcast today! You can find Michelle's website here. You can get your copy of A Beauty in the Beast from Harlequin's website here. You can get your copy of The Bookshop Sisterhood from Harlequin's website here. You can get your copy of A Fortune Thanksgiving from Harlequin's website here. Get y…
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A native of Long Island, New York, Guggenheim is an Emmy Award-winning writer and producer of television shows (ARROW, DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW, TROLLHUNTERS, CARNIVAL ROW), movies (GREEN LANTERN, PERCY JACKSON - SEA OF MONSTERS), comic books (X-MEN GOLD, BLADE), video games (CALL OF DUTY 3, SINGULARITY), and novels (OVERWATCH).In addition, his wor…
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Lara and Aquaman are back for the new season of ‘Pussy Church’ this week, and they have some banging stories to share with you! Follow Lara on her quest to gospel about sex, worship erotic art and give advice on your sexy confessions. This week: The upcoming movie inspired by the erotica classic Emmanuelle A study revealing the top destination for …
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Introducing Our Next Book: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas!
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Hey there, book enthusiasts! We’re Sam and Tex, and we’re kicking off our new podcast with a deep dive into the enchanting world of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. We’re here to give you our unfiltered take on the series that’s got everyone talking. In this introductory episode, we’ll set the stage for our journey through Celaena Sardothien’s wor…
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LIVE with Alexandra Haddow at The Lowry Quays Theatre
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Ahead of Sentimental Garbage Live at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Caroline and comedian Alexandra Haddow take to the stage for the June leg of the SG UK tour. EDINBURGH EVENTS: WED 14th AUG 13:45-14:45 - Phoebe McIntosh & Caroline O'Donoghue: Love and Chaos WED 14th AUG 21:00-22:30 - Book Fest vs The Fringe: A Book Quiz of Epic Propor…
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Tara Sim offers a glimpse into writing YA fantasy novels steeped in established mythologies and the "Write to Your Heart Trash" theory she sticks by. Tara is the author of The Dark Gods trilogy, the Scavenge the Stars duology, and the Timekeeper trilogy who can typically be found wandering the wilds of the Bay Area, California. When she’s not chasi…
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Episode 296 - "Chick-Lit + Write that Blurb & Stick It In A Folder: Romancing Miss Stone Author MC Vaughan"
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Harlequin Afterglow Author MC Vaghan joins me today to chat her Harlequin debut, Romancing Miss Stone You can find Author MC Vaughan's website here. Learn more about Romancing Miss Stone here. Click here to join MC's newsletter. Keep up with her on Pinterest here. Follow her on Facebook here. Get your copy of Romancing Miss Stone from Bookshop.Org …
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Lara and Aquaman are back for the new episode of ‘Pussy Church’ this week, and they have some banging stories to share with you! Follow Lara on her quest to spread the gospel of sex, celebrate erotic art, and offer advice on your sexy confessions. This week: The ultimate orgasm trivia in honor of International Female Orgasm Day. Creative ways to ha…
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Born and raised in North London, Caves is the internationally bestselling author of A Killer Came Knocking and I Know Where She Is, which The Sun described as 'sinister, unsettling and gripping'. SB now lives in South London with his wife and two sons. His latest novel is the high concept locked-room thriller, Honeycomb. Learn more at sbcaves.com I…
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Yasmin Angoe is the Anthony-nominated author of the critically acclaimed thriller Her Name Is Knight of the Nena Knight series. She is a first-generation Ghanaian American and, in 2020, received the Eleanor Taylor Bland Award for Emerging Writers of Color from Sisters in Crime. Yasmin’s books were an Amazon Best Book of the Month for Mystery, Thril…
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Continental Garbage: The Eras Tour Movie
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The first tour to break a billion dollars, and Caroline's the last person on earth not to see it. This week we get deep into Taylor's many eras as we have an adult sleepover and watch the tour movie on Disney+. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 295 - "Summer Romances + Writing on Bus Trips + What you Love About the Book: Author Jo McNally"
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Harlequin Special Edition Author Jo McNally joins me on the podcast today! You can find Ms. Jo's website here. Follow Author Jo McNally on Instagram here. You can follow Author Jo McNally on Facebook here. Get your copy of A Cape Cod Summer here. Get your copy of Fortune's Secret Marriage here. ♡ ♡If you enjoyed today's episode and listen via Apple…
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Lara and Aquaman are back for a brand new season of ‘Pussy Church’! Get ready for some exciting stories and juicy discussions. Join Lara on her quest to gospel about sex, worship erotic art, and give advice on your sexy confessions. In this week's episode: Discover why France is hosting the sexiest Olympics yet. Dive into the controversy surroundin…
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Eloisa James' Newest Series: Viscount in Love
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A New York Times bestselling author, professor and Shakespeare scholar (with degrees from Harvard University, Oxford University and Yale University), Eloisa has published more than 30 historical romances, as well as a bestselling memoir, Paris in Love, and a contemporary novel, Lizzie and Dante. Her books are published in 28 languages and 30 countr…
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Continental Garbage: The Worst Person in the World
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FILM DISCUSSION STARTS AT 21.35. Does having an affair make you the worst person in the world? Does anyone really survive the roommate phase? And is it ever night time in Norway? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 294 - "Being a Fangirl + Asian Dramas + National Parks: The Heart of a Rancher Author Trish Milburn"
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Harlequin Heartwarming Author, Trish Milburn joins me today to chat The Heart of a Rancher. You can find Trish's website here. You can follow Author Trish Milburn on Twitter here. You can find Author Trish Milburn's Facebook page here. Get your copy of The Heart of a Rancher from Harlequin's website here. You can get your copy of The Heart of a Ran…
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Lara and Aquaman are back for the new season of ‘Pussy Church’ this week, and they have some banging stories to share with you! Follow Lara on her quest to gospel about sex, worship erotic art and give advice on your sexy confessions. This week: The legacy of Americas most famous sex therapist, Dr. Ruth, the shocking sex scenes in HBO’s new season …
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Continental Garbage: Shirley Valentine
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This week we're going back to 1989 for a seminal Woman On Holidays classic - Shirley Valentine. We discuss the water cycle of the holiday wardrobe, the changing norms for women and housewives, and whether your friend is allowed to go Make F**k with Costas on his brother's boat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Michael Callahan: The Allure of the Beach Read
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Michael Callahan shares a few of his lucky breaks: the magazine article that brought him to the threshold of writing his first novel, Searching for Grace Kelly, and the invitation to Anna Wintour's house where he met the editor of Vanity Fair. Michael is a contributing editor at Vanity Fair and the author of the critically acclaimed novels SEARCHIN…
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Episode 293 - "Maine Summers + The Wedding Singer & More with A Lullaby for the Maverick Author Melissa Senate"
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You can find Author Melissa Senate's website here. Learn more about A Lullaby for the Maverick here. Keep up with Author Melissa Senate on Facebook here. Find A Lullaby for the Maverick on Bookshop.org here. Get your copy of A Lullaby for the Maverick from Harlequin's website here. You can get a copy from Walmart here. ♡ ♡If you enjoyed today's epi…
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Lori Brand is a lifting enthusiast, group fitness instructor, yoga teacher, and software quality engineer. In past lives, she’s been a gymnast, dancer, Playboy model, and bodybuilder. Her time in the body wars trenches led to her realization that getting strong, rather than shrinking, is the way out. In an effort to spread the word, she’s had artic…
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Lara and Aquaman return with a sizzling new season of ‘Pussy Church’! Join Lara as she spreads the gospel of sex, worships erotic art, and offers advice on your steamy confessions. This week: Dive into the rise of NDAs in the dating world, discover why celibacy is the hot trend of the summer, and learn how to turn your sexual fantasies into reality…
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New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband and three kids. Since starting her publishing journey in 2010, she’s sold over three million copies of her books. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasn’t until she started writing romance that she found success. She likes to…
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Sadly the podcasting gremlins took over, so you just get the postcard this week. Sorry!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Namrata Patel: Getting in Touch with Your Characters
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Namrata Patel is an Indian-American author who lives in Boston. Her writing examines diaspora, dual-cultural identity among Indian-Americans and explores this dynamic while also touching on both—the family’s we’re born with and those we choose. Namrata has lived in India, Spokane, London, and New York City. Namrata has been writing for most of her …
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Lauren Thoman's Latest: You Don't Belong Here
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Lauren Thoman writes speculative fiction for teens and adults. Her debut novel, I'll Stop the World, was selected for publication in 2023 by six-time Emmy nominee Mindy Kaling through her eponymous imprint, Mindy's Book Studio. Lauren's pop culture writing has also appeared in numerous online outlets including Parade and Vulture. Lauren lives outsi…
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FILM DISCUSSION STARS AT 29.59 In this week's postcard we discuss Disneyland vs Cannes, Feminism 201, and whether we really need to throw Princess babies out with the Princess bathwater. Then we discuss Ridley Scott's A Good Year, and whether men are allowed to go on life-changing holidays too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…
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JJ McAvoy on Writing, Weddings, and the DuBells
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JJ McAvoy has written numerous independently published novels that have been translated into six languages and are bestsellers in Turkey, Israel, and France. Her historical romance series featuring the Du Bells includes Aphrodite and the Duke, Verity and the Forbidden Suitor, and Hathor and the Prince. Learn more about JJ at: jjmcavoy.com Intro ree…
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Episode 292 - "Small-Towns, Returning Home & Second-Chances: Redeeming the Maverick with Christine Rimmer"
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You can get your copy of Redeeming the Maverick from Harlequin's website here. Visit Author Christine Rimmer's website here. Click here to join Christine's mailing list. Keep up with Author Christine Rimmer on Instagram here. Get your copy of Redeeming the Maverick from Barnes and Noble here. Get your copy of Redeeming the Maverick from Bookshop.Or…
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Gina DeMillo Wagner is an award-winning journalist and author. Her writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Memoir Magazine, Modern Loss, Self, Outside, CRAFT Literary, and other publications. She is a winner of the CRAFT Creative Nonfiction Award, and her memoir was longlisted for the 2022 SFWP Literary prize. Gina has…
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Continental Garbage: Before Midnight
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Get ready for some pickled herring and a handful of cod liver oil pills, we're talking about conflict and monogamy. MOVIE TALK STARTS AT 29.06 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 291 - "Fortune's Convenient Cinderella: Author Makenna Lee"
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You can find Author Makenna Lee's website here. Subscribe to Makenna Lee's newsletter here. Get your copy of Fortune's Convenient Cinderella from Harlequin's website here. Get your copy of Fortune's Convenient Cinderella from Mills & Boon Australia here. ♡ ♡If you enjoyed today's episode and listen via Apple Podcast, please consider rating and leav…
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Victoria Helen Stone: Secrets and Suspense
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Victoria Helen Stone, author of the runaway best seller Jane Doe, writes critically acclaimed novels of dark intrigue and emotional suspense. Aside from At The Quiet Edge, The Last One Home, Problem Child, Half Past, and the chart-topping False Step and Evelyn, After, she also published twenty-nine books as USA Today bestselling author Victoria Dah…
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Continental Garbage: Dangerous Beauty
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FILM DISCUSSION STARTS 21:44 This week Caroline and Jen discuss their favourite adult sleepover movie, Dangerous Beauty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 290 - "A Much Needed Chat with Author Elle Douglas: Comfort Food, Most-Read Author & What's to Come"
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The lovely Harlequin Special Edition Author Elle Douglas joins me on the podcast today, and Im so excited to share our chat with you. You can find Elle's website here. Keep up with Author Elle Douglas on Instagram here. Click here to learn more about Elle's books. Get your copy of The Vet's Shelter Surprise here. To Learn more about Wish Upon A Chr…
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Jenna Bush Hager has included Kirsten Miller's latest novel, Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books, in her list of 5 Books to Read this Summer. Kirsten stops by the Writing Table for a fun chat about small towns, book bans, and what has inspired her favorite characters. Kirsten Miller grew up in a small town in the mountains of North Carolina.…
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In today's postcard, we discuss the ethics of bailing. In the main episode, we catch up with our best pals Jesse and Celine to see if these two kids can finally get it together. Film discussion from 19.54 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Elle Marr is the author of thrillers THE MISSING SISTER (2020), LIES WE BURY (2021), STRANGERS WE KNOW (2022), THE FAMILY BONES (2023), and THE ALONE TIME (2024). She is (evidently) a fan of coffee. Her work has been featured in PopSugar, Woman’s World Magazine, CBS affiliate KOIN-TV, ABC affiliate KATU-TV, and Audible. THE MISSING SISTER was a #1 …
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Episode 289 - Book Girl Summer: My Summer Reading Plans (at the moment!)
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Learn more about Harlequin's Reader Service here. YouTube Mentioned, Destiny Sidwell Magnolia Journal Magazine Recipe I'm trying here The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren This Summer Will Be Different by Christina Lauren A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams The Heiress's South African Escape by Suzanne Merchant The Paradise Key series fr…
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Continental Garbage: The Tortured Poets Department
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You asked for it and we damn well delivered - here's our analysis of Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department'. ALBUM DISCUSSION FROM 24.04. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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