Welcome to the Brave Girls Club with Lyndsie, Kelly, and Khrysta! Three best friends who tell each other stories of violent crime, murder, demons, the occult, aliens, urban legends, the unexplained, and more.
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Inspired Girls Club was created to help women see the beauty in their disappointments and give honest advice about how to get through life, business, and relationships bravely!! We will even have some brave men share their stories as well!
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Are you looking for your next book recommendation? This book podcast celebrates debuts, backlist, and under-the-radar book selections. Expand your book stack with these recommendations and look at the book industry behind the scenes with Amy Allen Clark (MomAdvice.com). She shares the microphone with her favorite writers and bookstagrammers to help you have your best reading year ever.
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A bi-weekly podcast about non-fiction authors and the book publishing industry. Hear insider interviews, the latest news and information about bestsellers and trends, current book reviews as well as a look at books featured on C-SPAN's BookTV.
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Join the NEW 2025 MomAdvice Book Club and discover 12 incredible novels together along with many interactive author discussions for this year’s festivities. It's my favorite day of the year (CUE THE CONFETTI) and I'm so excited to invite you to the 2025 MomAdvice Book Club! This year, we're mixing things up to make your book club experience even mo…
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Glory Edim on the Well-Read Black Girl Book Club
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Well-Read Black Girl founder Glory Edim discussed the book club she began in 2015 to celebrate black, brown and indigenous women. She also discussed her latest book, "Gather Me: A Memoir in Praise of the Books that Saved Me." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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Dive into the world of literary fiction books with Tina from Book Talk, etc. Discover her top 5 book recommendations for readers and why she loves the genre. I'm so excited to launch our new All-Star Book Influencer series with our first guest, Tina from Book Talk, etc., who joins the show to offer our listeners her top recommendations for the best…
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Bestselling author James Patterson discusses servicemembers from World War II through modern conflicts who have been recognized for valor in combat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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New York Post columnist and "Laptop From Hell" author Miranda Devine discussed her latest book on the Biden family, "The Big Guy: How a President and His Son Sold Out America." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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Redefining the Missing Girl Narrative With Emiko Jean
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In this episode, Emiko Jean discusses flipping the script on the traditional missing girl narrative in her new police procedural, The Return of Ellie Black. This week, we’re joined by New York Times bestselling author Emiko Jean to discuss her latest police procedural novel, The Return of Ellie Black. In today’s episode, Emiko offers a behind-the-s…
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How Braving a Literary Seminar Shaped The Lost Story (With Meg Shaffer)
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Meg Shaffer takes us behind the scenes to the literary seminar with legendary writer Richard Russo, who helped her craft her cozy fantasy book, The Lost Story. Imposter syndrome is real and even our favorite authors experience it as they contemplate their next project. In this week's episode, we welcome back bestselling author Meg Shaffer to join u…
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Actor Kirk Cameron discussed his latest book, "Born to Be Brave," on American culture and faith. He also discussed his series of children's books and experiences hosting story hours at public libraries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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Crafting a Killer Redemption Story With Heart (Rob Hart Interview)
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Rob Hart discusses his gripping novel, Assassins Anonymous, and the heartfelt storytelling approach that defines his work. When Steven Spielberg's production company, Amblin Entertainment, snaps up the rights to a book within 24 hours of acquisition, you know the book must be incredible. Today, Rob Hart joins us to discuss his new novel Assassins A…
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Associated Press books and publishing reporter Hillel Italie previews some of the non-fiction books being released in Fall 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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Peek Inside This Disability-Inclusive Bookshop and Why it Matters
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Discover the best Disability Pride Books curated by Cindy Otis from The Stacks Bookstore, who offers readers a virtual tour of her disability-inclusive space. Cindy Otis's journey to opening The Stacks offers a vital and well-thought conversation about her own limitations in accessing bookshops and what was top of mind for her customers when design…
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Patrick Oliver, founder and CEO of Say It Loud! Readers & Writers
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Patrick Oliver, founder and CEO of Say It Loud! Readers & Writers, discusses the need for literary arts programs and his efforts to promote reading among children and young adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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Yangyang Cheng and Helen Lewis discussed book reviewing and winning the 2024 Kukula Award, the only journalism prize dedicated to recognizing non-fiction book reviews and public affairs book criticism. About Books also reported on new releases and the current books featured on BookTV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Author Meg Medina, the 8th and current National Ambassador for Young People's Literature at the Library of Congress, discussed her efforts to reach and connect with young readers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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Spinning a Bad Review Into Romantic Gold With Laura Hankin
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Laura shares the painfully hilarious real-life inspiration behind her novel, discussing how personal experiences with negative feedback trickled into One-Star Romance. The dark horse in my romance stack was Laura Hankin's debut novel, which pulled ahead as my summer favorite. After reading the author for years across genres, I'm honored to have Lau…
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Harvard Law professor Cass Sunstein discussed his book on freedom of speech and how it applies to students, professors, and administrators on college campuses. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Nicola Yoon Discusses Her Provocative Debut (One of Our Kind)
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Nicola Yoon discusses her provocative adult debut, One of Our Kind, and the surprising inspiration from The Stepford Wives that sparked her daring new story. Writing inspiration can sometimes strike in the most unlikely places. Podcast listening in the shower electrified a story Nicola Yoon had never expected to write. Join us for an enlightening c…
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Andrea Fleck-Nisbet on Independent Book Publishing
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Independent Book Publishers Association CEO Andrea Fleck-Nisbet discussed her trade association's work to promote small and mid-sized presses and author-published books. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Digital Dating Turns Deadly in This Debut Murder Mystery
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L.M. Chilton reveals his surprising dating history that inspired his debut thriller, Swiped. After nearly a decade and 212 failed dates, L.M. Chilton channeled his dating frustrations into Swiped, a fresh debut murder mystery exploring the darker side of online dating cleverly crafted for the millennial reader. Today, we discuss his personal story …
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The 2024 MomAdvice Summer Reading Guide includes 35 titles, offering upcoming releases, new releases, and backlist gems. Grab your favorite summer beverage and settle in for this year's summer reading guide, which includes 35 beautiful book selections for your summer. After carefully reviewing eighty books for this season, I've tried to offer some …
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This special crossover episode with The Reader's Couch offers five backlist books for your summer and what it takes to nail a great summer reading guide. Today's episode features Victoria Wood from The Reader's Couch podcast. I asked Victoria to bring her best backlist book treasures from her past summer reading guides that deserve far more attenti…
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Children's Book Author Jonah Winter on Censorship
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Award winning children's book author Jonah Winter discussed his experiences with censorship, and why he believes cancel culture is more dangerous than book banning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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What Jeff Zentner Brings to the Romance World
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Jeff Zentner discusses the inspiration for his emotional adult debut romance novel Colton Gentry's Third Act, which celebrates food, music, and second chances. Celebrated young adult novelist Jeff Zentner returns to our space to discuss his transition from writing young adult books to his surprising new release—a romance debut for adults called Col…
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Publishing Analyst Brenna Connor on Book Sales in 2024
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Publishing industry analyst Brenna Connor discussed sales trends and bestsellers in the first quarter of 2024, as well as predictions for the remainder of the year. About Books also reported on the latest publishing news and new releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Surprising Truths About Grief With Amy Lin (Here After)
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Amy Lin discusses her emotional debut memoir Here After. We discuss her surprising revelations about the grief process and better steps to show up for grievers. In our fear of saying the wrong thing, we often don't get to engage in essential conversations like the one we share today. Amy Lin, author of Here After, joins the Book Gang podcast to dis…
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This special crossover episode with Thoughts from a Page offers five new historical fiction books in 2024 to read now of compelling women throughout history. Cindy Burnett, the host of the Thoughts from a Page podcast, joins our show in this special crossover episode to discuss her favorite new historical fiction books for 2024 that readers will lo…
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Columnist Danny Heitman discussed the importance of rereading classical literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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The Kennedy Ryan Phenomenon: Inclusive Narratives With Heart
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Kennedy Ryan discusses her rise to the NYT bestseller list as a Black romance writer with moving advocacy for autism representation in This Could Be Us. There is a reason everyone wants to be a part of Kennedy Ryan’s story—her joy is infectious. Today, we offer listeners a front-row seat to her romance Booktok fandom, sold-out book tours, and movin…
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Jonathan Karp on 100 years of Simon & Schuster
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Simon & Schuster President & CEO Jonathan Karp discussed the company's 1924 founding, its role in publishing, and some of the authors it has published. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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In today's podcast, escape in a time loop novel. We discuss Groundhog Day books and the comforting ways repeating time travel can charm us in our book stack. When we say "time loop," readers immediately react to this statement. Whether it is a no or a yes, Jessica and I have you covered in today's podcast. We discuss why repeating cycles of events …
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National Book Critics Circle board member J. Howard Rosier previewed some of the nonfiction books being released this spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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This Book Cover Designer Reveals His Surprising Process
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Faceout Studio book designer Elisha Zepeda as he takes us on a journey from working in a bookstore to navigating his first year in book cover design. Elisha navigates the challenges of cover rejection through a unique avenue- his TikTok account, where readers can discuss the rejected and accepted designs w…
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Skyhorse President & Publisher Tony Lyons discusses the company he founded in 2006, his latest expansion efforts and outlook on the publishing industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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How Shark Heart Transformed Emily Habeck and Her Readers
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Emily Habeck discusses her widely imaginative debut novel, Shark Heart, and how this writing project transformed her life and the lives of her readers. It's no secret that Shark Heart was my favorite debut of the year, and today's meaningful author conversation only solidified this moving reading experience. We discuss the unusual overlap to our lo…
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Author Daniel Paisner discusses his ghostwriting career and the recent National Convention of Ghostwriters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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The Most Unique Only One Bed Moments in Romance
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SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Sarah Adler discusses writing her quirky debut novel Mrs. Nash's Ashes and her favorite memorable "only one bed" moments in romance. Sarah Adler didn’t know she was writing a romance book when she started her novel. She wasn’t even a romance reader. All of that changed, though, when she wrote Mrs. Nash’s Ashes, her …
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Mary Beth Tinker on Book Bans & Free Speech
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Free speech activist Mary Beth Tinker discussed Iowa's state law on "age-appropriate" books in public school libraries. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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Let's Head to Art School With These Amazing Books
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SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Head to art school with debut novelist Antonia Angress today. We discuss the inspiration for her debut novel, Sirens & Muses, which one of our best debuts of 2023. If you have ever dreamed of attending art school, you will want to tune in to today's discussion and fictional art book stack. Today, we are joined by de…
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Brad Meltzer's Ordinary People Change the World Series
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Author Brad Meltzer discussed the 10th anniversary of his children's series Ordinary People Change the World. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Cue the confetti! This week's episode shares the top fifteen books we have read this year after screening HUNDREDS of books. This discussion includes the best fiction books of 2023 and some of our favorite backlist books we were thrilled to discover this year. There is TRULY something for everyone. We invite you to …
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Former Macmillan CEO John Sargent discussed his memoir about his four decades in the publishing industry. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Meet MY new book gang collaboration with Victoria from The Reader's Couch Podcast and Cindy from Thoughts from a Page Podcast, as we embark on a new reading journey together. I'm thrilled to bring you a special pop-up episode announcing a fabulous new collaboration for the upcoming year. I couldn't be more excited t…
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The Magic of Belonging in Found Family Books
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SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! I’m thrilled to introduce you to our new contributor voice to the Book Gang podcast. Jessica Bearak is likely a familiar voice to you because she is such a loyal participant in so many book club spaces around the web. It was such a treat to meet her IN PERSON earlier this year, and after having the best time discuss…
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Adam Levy discusses his publishing company, Transit Books, which focuses on international literature and translated books. Make your donation at: c-span.org/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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The 2024 MomAdvice Book Club Books Announced (Part 2)
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Join us in Part 2 of the 2024 MomAdvice Book Club as we unveil the second half of our carefully curated book selections and how to join! Cue the confetti! I'm hosting my first backlist book club year in honor of my 20th year as an online creator, and I would be HONORED to have you join me on this journey. This year's offerings include backlist book…
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The 2024 MomAdvice Book Club Books Announced (Part 1)
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Join us in Part 1 of the 2024 MomAdvice Book Club as we unveil the first half of our carefully curated book selections and how to join! Cue the confetti! I'm hosting my first backlist book club year in honor of my 20th year as an online creator, and I would be HONORED to have you join me on this journey. This year's offerings include backlist books…
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The Best Reading Hacks for Chronic Pain
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SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Chronic pain shouldn't stop you from living your best reading life. A registered osteopath shares her surprising tips for a cozy winter reading season. Does the perfect reading chair exist? How do I maintain a good reading posture? And what book format is best for someone who has chronic pain problems? The answers m…
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U.S. District Court Judge Stephen Friot discussed his book on Cold War history and how it explains current U.S.-Russia relations. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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Beautiful Lessons from a Book Club for Inmates
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SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Celebrate the feel-good moments and literary achievements of the Second Chance Book Club for inmates and their tireless leader, Jennifer Williams. Join us for a heartwarming Book Gang podcast episode as we meet Jennifer, the "book lady" of Danville, VA, changing incarcerated women's lives through the Second Chance B…
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Bridgette Exman discussed her actions when she was criticized nationally for her efforts to comply with a state law on "age appropriate" books in Mason City, Iowa, school libraries. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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